MAN_DZ7_001 Rev 1.1 Flightcell® DZMx Plus Installation Manual
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Effective Date: 28 Jun 2021
Setting up the Tracking Service Provider
Before your tracking service provider can configure your tracking account, you may
need to provide them with the following information:
1.
DZMx Plus Serial Number: Used to identify your aircraft when data is sent to a
tracking provider. You can find your serial number in one of three places:
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On the DZMx Plus packaging.
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On the serial number label on the back plate of the DZMx Plus.
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By using the DZMx Plus Control Head. Select MENU > Diagnostics Menu >
About DZMx. The serial number will be displayed. Press END to return to the
main screen.
2.
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)): This is a unique 16-digit number
which is located on the backplate label of the DZMx Plus or under the battery of
the (optional) Iridium External Device.
This can also be found by using the DZMx Plus Control Head. Select MENU >
Diagnostics Menu > Sat Device Details. The IMEI number will be displayed. Press
END to return to the main screen.
3.
SIM Card: The DZMx Plus will usually be delivered with an unlocked Iridium SIM
Card installed. Your tracking provider should be able to activate an account for
this SIM Card.
Iridium Phone Number: You may already have an Iridium phone number. phone
number for the Iridium SIM card can be found in the back of the starter guide
included with your DZMx Plus. If there is no SIM card installed
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then your tracking
service provider will be able to send you an activated card.
4.
Cellular Phone Number: If you have a cell modem installed.
Tracking Transmission
The DZMx Plus can send position reports over:
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The cellular network: Using an Internet Protocol (IP) data connection.
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The Iridium network: Using the Short Burst Data service (SBD) or Short Message
Service (SMS).
If you wish to enable a particular modem for tracking and for sending data. Ensure the "Use
For Tracking" modem setting is enabled and the "SBD Enable" modem setting is enabled
for any Iridium modem.
Preferred Transmission Mode
The DZMx Plus can prioritise the available networks used for sending tracking
messages. This is particularly useful and allows you to prioritise the cheapest
transmission method, or least cost tracking. The DZMx Plus will use the alternate
network only if there is no coverage on the preferred network.
DZMx Plus also allows tracking messages to be sent from the alternate modem while
the other modem is in use for calls/data.
To set the preferred transmission mode:
