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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

OuterLink Voice Panel

OVP-IOM-01

Rev 1.0

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

OuterLink Voice Panel (OVP)

OVP-IOM-01Rev 1.0

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CONTENTS

Preface

Using OuterLink Electronic Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiGuide Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiRelated Product Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xivRevision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Chapter 1 IntroductionOVP Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

OVP Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2 InstallationInstalling the OVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the OVP to the CP-3i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Mounting the OVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8OVP Test and

Checkout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Power Up Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Arm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mayday Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Send Voice Message Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Receive Voice Message Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Disarm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 3 OperationOperations of the OVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power Up Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Arm Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Two-way Voice

Messaging Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Sending a Voice Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Receiving a Voice Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mayday Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Shutdown Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Stand By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Chapter 4 MaintenanceMaintaining the OVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Inspection of the OVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Troubleshooting the OVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Appendix A SpecificationsOVP Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22OVP Agency Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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LIST OF FIGURES

1 OVP Talk/Listen Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OVP Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 OVP Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 OVP Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 OVP Front Panel and Dzus Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 OVP Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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List of Figures

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LIST OF TABLES

1 Navigating Within a PDF Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii2 OuterLink Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv3 OVP Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Revision History . . xv4 OVP Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 OVP 9- Pin D-Type Serial Connector (Port 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 OVP 9- Pin D-Type Serial Connector (Port 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 OVP 6-Pin Audio Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 OVP Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2210 OVP Agency Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Preface

This manual provides information about the OuterLink Voice Panel (OVP). It is written to support the OVP user and installer. The manual is divided into the following topics:

� Introduction � Installation � Operation � Maintenance � Specifications

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Guide Conventions The following visual elements are used throughout this manual, where applicable:

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Related Product Documentation

Table 2 lists the OuterLink documentation set.

Table 2 OuterLink Documentation Set

Document Name Purpose Document Number

CommTrack Suite 2007User Manual

Describes the basic use and operation of the OuterLink software suite including: • CommTrack (graphical display) • CommText (text display) • CommFigure (mission analysis) • CommSpeak (voice/text display)CommSpeak Hub (interface to CommCenter, track and voice data-bases).

CTS-UM

CommTrack Suite 2007 Installation Manual

Provides instructions for the installation of the CommTrack software suite

CTS-IM

CommCenter User Manual Provides instructions for the installation of the CommCenter software suite.

CC-UM

CP-3i Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Provides instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of the CP-3i hardware.

CP3i-IOM-AC

CP-4i Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Provides instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of the CP-4i hardware.

CP4i-IOM-VE

CDU Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the Control Display Unit (CDU).

CDU-IOM-02

OCP Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the OuterLink Control Panel (OCP).

OCP-IOM-01

OVP Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the OuterLink Voice Panel (OVP).

OVP-IOM-01

VMU Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the Voice Messaging Unit (VMU).

VMU-IOM-01

KDU Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the Keyboard Display Unit (KDU).

KDU-IOM-01

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Revision History Table 3 shows the revision history for this manual, providing a description of the changes.

Table 3 OVP Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Revision History

Revision Change

1.0 New document

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an introduction to the OuterLink Voice Panel (OVP). The follow-ing topics are covered:

� OVP Overview � OVP Controls

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Introduction

OVP Overview The OuterLink Voice Panel (OVP) adds a voice messaging capability to the OuterLink Satcom system. As shown on Figure 1, the OVP provides a link between the aircraft�s audio distribution system and the CommPoint device (CP-3i).

Figure 1 OVP Talk/Listen ConnectionsWhenever the OVP channel is selected at the aircraft�s audio panel, the pilot can send and receive voice messages between the aircraft and the user�s dispatch center. The pilot has the option of using either the Push-to-Talk (PTT) switch on his/her headset, or the TALK button on the OVP. The CP-3i transmits the voice message via satellite to a workstation equipped with OuterLink�s CommSpeak application software.

Text messages typed at the CommSpeak workstation are transmitted to the aircraft via the satellite and are converted to speech in the OVP. The arrival of a message is indicated whenever the light on the LSTN button is lit. The pilot can then press the button to hear the message.

OVP Controls Figure 2 shows the controls of the OVP.

Figure 2 OVP Controls

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Table 4 describes the basic function of each switch and button on the OVP. Refer to �Operations of the OVP� on page 12 for switch/button operations.

Table 4 OVP Controls

Item Function

ACTIVE/STANDBY Switch / Light

Used to put the OVP in the active (on) or standby (off) modes. Backlight turns green on power up.

ARM / DISARM Switch / Light

Used to activate/deactivate flight tracking messages. In ARM position, backlight turns amber when activated and turns green when �ARM ACK� message is received from the Base Station. Similarly, in DISARM position backlight turns amber whenactivated and turns green when �DISARM ACK� message is received from the Base Station.

M-DAY ON / M-DAY OFF Switch / Light

Used to activate/deactivate an emergency message. In MAY-DAY ON position, backlight turns amber when activated and turns green when �MAYDAY ACK� is received from the Base Station. Backlight is green when switch is in MAYDAY OFF position,

LSTN Button/Light Lights amber indicating a voice message is available from the Base Station dispatcher. Pressing the button plays the last message received and turns light off.

TALK Button Press to speak and send resulting message to the Base Station.

COMM ALERT Light

At start-up, lights amber if no connection is made to CP-3i. During operation, lights amber indicating either an �ARM� or �MAYDAY� message has not been �ACK�ed by the Base Station.


Introduction


Chapter 2

This chapter provides information on installation of the OVP. The following topics are covered:

• Installing the OVP • Connecting the OVP to the CP-3i

• Mounting the OVP • OVP Test and Checkout Procedure

• Power Up Test • Arm Test • Mayday Test• Send Voice Message Test • Receive Voice Message Test• Disarm Test

Installation


Installation

Installing the OVP This section covers the installation of the OVP.

CAUTION: The OVP is designed for 12-28 VDC, negative ground systems only. Use with any other type of electrical system may damage the unit and void the warranty.

This installation procedure assumes that a mounting location for the OVP exists on the aircraft’s control console. Ensure that adequate space exists to route and neatly secure all cables, with adequate service loops for stress relief at connectors.

The location of the connectors on the rear of the OVP are shown on Figure 3. An outline drawing of the OVP with dimensions is shown in Figure 4. Connector pin outs are shown in Tables 5,6, and 7.

Connecting the OVP to the CP-3i

Port 1 of the OVP must be wired to Port 1 of the CP-3i Electronics Unit. A separate power cable supplies +28 VDC to the OVP.

1. Pull the CP-3i interface cable out through the console mounting bezel for the OVP.2. Connect and tighten the cable’s 9-pin connector to Port 1 on the rear of the OVP.

Power is applied to the unit through pins 6-9 of this connector.

Figure 3 OVP Rear Panel

Table 5 OVP 9- Pin D-Type Serial Connector (Port 1)

Pin Name

1 EXT MSG

2 RxD (IN)

3 TxD (OUT)

4 DIM IN

5 GND

6 +28VDC POWER INPUT

7 +28VDC POWER INPUT

8 POWER GND

9 POWER GND


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Table 6 OVP 9- Pin D-Type Serial Connector (Port 2)

Table 7 OVP 6-Pin Audio Connector

Pin Name

1 DCD

2 RxD (IN)

3 TxD (OUT)

4 DTR

5 GND

6 DSR

7 RTS

8 CTS

9 RI

Pin Name

1 GND

2 AUDIO IN

3 PTT

4 AUDIO OUT

5 GND

6 GND


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Mounting the OVP To mount the OVP in the aircraft’s control console proceed as follows:

1. Ensure there is enough space to mount the OVP without jamming the connected cables at the rear of the unit. Refer to Figure 4.

Figure 4 OVP Outline Drawing2. Slide the OVP into the console until the front panel fits snugly against the

mounting bezel.3. Turn the four Dzus fasteners located on the front of the OVP until they lock. Refer

to Figure 5.

Figure 5 OVP Front Panel and Dzus Fasteners

The unit is now ready to be tested.


Installation

OVP Test and Checkout Procedure

Once the OVP is installed, the following tests should be performed to check its functionality.

Power Up Test 1. Place the ACTIVE/STANDBY switch to the ACTIVE position. Note that the switch backlight illuminates green in either position as power is always present.

2. Check the condition of the other switch/lights to be as follows:• ARM/DISARM—in center position and extinguished.• M-DAY ON/M-DAY OFF— in M-DAY OFF position and extinguished.• LSTN—disengaged and extinguished.• TALK—disengaged and extinguished.• COMM ALERT—extinguished.

NOTE: Prior to performing the following tests, verify that the aircraft’s designated Base Station is operational.

Arm Test This procedure tests the “ARM” function.

1. Place the ARM switch to the ARM position. Note that the light first illuminates amber and within 3 minutes turns green. This verifies that the “ARM” message was acknowledged by the Base Station.

2. Send a voice mail message to notify the Base Station to deactivate it’s acknowl-edge (“ARM ACK”) capability.

3. Repeat step 1 and note the following:• that the ARM switch light remains illuminated amber and does not turn green.• after 3 seconds, the COMM ALERT light illuminates green.

4. Send a voice message to notify the Base Station to re-activate its “ARM ACK” capability.• Cycle ARM/DISARM switch to DISARM and back to ARM.

Note that the ARM switch light illuminates and changes from Yellow to Green.

Mayday Test This procedure tests the “MAYDAY” function.

1. Place the Mayday switch to the M-DAY ON position. (Note that the light firstilluminates amber and within 30 seconds turns green. This verifies that the May-day message was acknowledged by the Base Station.)

2. Place the Mayday switch to the M-DAY OFF position. Note that the light extin-guishes.

3. Send a voice message to notify the Base Station to deactivate it’s Mayday acknowledge (“MAYDAY ACK”) capability.

4. Repeat step 1. Note the following:• that the Mayday switch light remains illuminated amber and does not turn

green.• after 3 minutes, the COMM ALERT light illuminates green.

5. Send a voice mail message to notify the Base Station to re-activate its “MAYDAY ACK” capability. Note that:• the Mayday light illuminates green• the COMM ALERT light extinguishes.


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Send Voice Message Test This procedure tests the OVP’s ability to transmit a voice message and requires coor-dination with a Base Station operator.

1. Depress the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch on the pilot’s headset and speak a “test” message.

2. Release the PTT switch3. Verify that the Base Station received the “test” message.

NOTE: Do not depress the pilot’s PTT switch during the following step.

4. Depress the TALK button on the OVP and speak a “test” message over the pilot’s headset.

5. Verify that the Base Station received the “test” message.

Receive Voice Message Test

This procedure tests the OVP’s ability to receive a voice message and requires coor-dination with a Base Station operator.

1. Notify the Base Station to transmit a “test” voice message to the aircraft.2. Note that the LSTN button light illuminates amber.3. Depress the LSTN button and note that the “test” voice message is heard on the

pilot’s headset.4. Note that the LSTN button light extinguishes when depressed.

Disarm Test This procedure tests the “DISARM” function.

1. Place the ARM switch to the DISARM position. Note that the light first illuminates amber and within 45 seconds turns green. This verifies that the “DISARM” mes-sage was acknowledged by the Base Station.

2. Send a voice mail to notify the Base Station to deactivate it’s acknowledge (“DIS-ARM ACK”) capability.

3. Repeat step 1 and note the following:• that the light remains illuminated amber and does not turn green.• after 3 seconds, the COMM ALERT light illuminates green.

4. Send a voice mail message to notify the Base Station to re-activate its “DISARM ACK” capability. Note that:• Cycle ARM/DISARM switch to ARM and back to DISARM• Note that the DISARM switch light illuminates and changes from Yellow to

Green.


Chapter 3

This chapter provides information on using the OVP. The following topics are covered:

� Operations of the OVP � Power Up Operation� Arm Operation � Two-way Voice Messaging Operation � Mayday Operation � Shutdown Operation � Stand By

Operation


Operation

Operations of the OVP

The various operational modes of the OVP are described in this section. Figure 6 shows the front panel of the OVP. The switches, buttons and their associated lights are used to perform the operational modes.

Figure 6 OVP Front Panel

Power Up Operation Connect power to the OVP unit. Toggle the ACTIVE/STANDBY switch to the ACTIVE position to change the OVP from standby to active mode. The switches backlight illuminates green.

Arm Operation The pilot sends an "ARM" message, indicating to the Base Station�s CommTrack Suite 2007 program that the aircraft is preparing for take off and that Automatic Flight Following should be initiated. This state change is transmitted immediately by the aircraft�s CommPoint (CP-3i) and is verified by the illumination of the ARM switch light on the OVP. The sequence of events is described below:

� Toggle the ARM switch to the ARM position to transmit an �ARM� message. The ARM switch light illuminates amber.

� Upon receipt of the "ARM" message, the Base Station�s CommTrack Suite 2007 software sends an automatic "ARM ACK" message.

� Upon receipt of the �ARM ACK� message, the OVP ARM switch light changes from amber to green.

NOTE: The OVP will continue to transmit the "ARM" message every few seconds until it receives back the �ARM ACK� message. If after several retries the �ARM ACK� message is still not received, the COMM ALERT light will illuminate.

Two-way Voice Messaging Operation

Two-way voice messaging may be conducted between the aircraft�s OVP Voice Panel and the Base Station�s CommSpeak software. The OVP contains both TALK and LSTN (listen) message selections. Voice messages from the aircraft are transmitted via satellite to the Base Station where they are displayed by the CommSpeak program. The Base Station transmits text messages via the satellite to the aircraft where they are converted to speech by the OVP.

Sending a Voice Message The pilot can send a voice message in one of two ways:

� Use the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch on his/her headset.� Use the TALK button on the OVP.


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Prior to initiating a voice message the pilot must select the OVP channel on the transmit selector on the aircraft’s audio distribution panel. The pilot may then use either of the methods described above to speak a message which is then transmitted to the Base Station.

To send a voice message, follow these steps:

1. Select the OVP channel on the transmit selector on the aircraft’s audio distribution panel.

2. Press and hold the headset’s PTT switch, or TALK button on the OVP.

3. Speak your message

4. Release the button.

The pilot is notified that a message has been received from the ground station whenever the incoming message indicator (LSTN lettering) on the OVP panel illuminates.

To receive a voice message, follow these steps:

1. Select the OVP channel on the aircraft’s listen audio distribution panel. Note that the LSTN button light is illuminated amber.

2. Press and release the LSTN button on the OVP to hear the message. The most recent message will be played.

In the event of an emergency, the pilot can activate the Mayday function from the OVP by flipping the Mayday switch to the M-DAY ON position. This automatically transmits a “MAYDAY” message, including GPS location data, every 3 seconds to the Base Station until the switch is deactivated. The Base Station then acknowledges the receipt of the “MAYDAY” message by sending a “MAYDAY ACK” message back to the aircraft. The sequence of events is described below:

NOTE: This Mayday procedure should be used, if possible, to augment your standard emergency procedures, not in place of such procedures. In particular, do NOT assume that the “MAYDAY” message has been visually acknowledged by flight operations. Continue to follow all standard Emergency procedures, including using voice communications as the primary mode of communications.

• The pilot toggles the pull-lock Mayday switch to the M-DAY ON position. The switch’s light illuminates amber.

• The “MAYDAY” message begins transmitting every 3 seconds together with GPS location data, which is continuously updated until the Mayday switch is deactivated.

• Receipt of a “MAYDAY” message at the Base Station triggers an alarm that indicates a Mayday situation and identifies the aircraft by it’s ID. A “MAYDAY ACK” message is automatically generated and transmitted back to the aircraft.

• Upon receipt of the “MAYDAY ACK” message, the OVP’s Mayday switch light changes from amber to green. The OVP will remain in the Mayday state until the Mayday switch is returned to the M-DAY OFF position.

NOTE: The OVP will continue to transmit the “MAYDAY” message every 3 seconds until it receives back the “MAYDAY ACK” message. If after several retries the “MAYDAY ACK” message is still not received, the COMM ALERT light will illuminate.

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Operation

Shutdown Operation

Stand By

Upon completion of a flight, the pilot sends an “DISARM” message, indicating to the Base Station’s CommTrack Suite 2007 program that the aircraft has completed it’s mission and is shutting down. This state change is transmitted immediately by the aircraft’s CommPoint (CP-3i) and is verified by the illumination of the ARM/DISARM switchlight on the OVP. The sequence of events is described below:

• Toggle the ARM/DISARM switch to the DISARM position to transmit an “DISARM” message. The switch’s light illuminates amber.

• Upon receipt of the “DISARM” message, the Base Station’s CommTrack Suite 2007 software sends out an automatic “DISARM ACK” message.

• Upon receipt of the “DISARM ACK” message, the ARM/DISARM switch light changes from amber to green.

NOTE: The OVP will continue to transmit the “DISARM” message every few seconds until it receives back the “DISARM ACK” message. If after several retries the “DISARM ACK” message is still not received, the COMM ALERT light will illuminate.

Place the OVP in the standby mode by toggling the ACTIVE/STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position. This has no effect on the operation of the CP-3i.


Chapter 4

This chapter provides information on maintaining the OVP. The following topics are covered:

� Maintaining the OVP � Troubleshooting the OVP

Maintenance


Maintenance

Maintaining the OVP

Maintenance of the OVP is limited to periodic inspection as described below.

Inspection of the OVP The OVP should be inspected on a routine schedule to ensure that:

� All fasteners and cable connections are tightened properly.� Switches and buttons are operational and not broken.

If you encounter an issue with the switches or buttons, please contact Technical Sup-port (refer to �Technical Support� on page 24).


Maintenance

Troubleshooting the OVP

Table 8 provides a guide to troubleshooting the OVP.

NOTE: A Digital Multimeter is recommended to assist you in troubleshooting.

Table 8 Troubleshooting Matrix

Symptom Possible Causes Solution

No power when the ACTIVE/STANDBY switch is positioned to ACTIVE.

No power in aircraft. Check for blown or removed fuses.

Electrical bus not turned on. Turn on the bus.

Bad power switch. Check the power switch for functionality.

Faulty wiring Meter the wiring

ARM/DISARM switch light does not illuminate when the switch is positioned to ARM or DISARM

No power Check �No power� symptoms (above)

Faulty switch light Replace switch

No �ARM� message sent when the ARM/DISARM switch is positioned to ARM

Faulty Switch Replace switch

Bad OVP cable connections, or ground Inspect OVP cable, connections, and ground wire.

Faulty OVP Replace OVP

Faulty CP-3i Aircraft Terminal Replace CP-3i Aircraft Terminal

ARM/DISARM switch light does not change from amber to green when the switch is in the DIS-ARM position and a �DISARM ACK� message is received.





Mayday switch light does not illuminate when the switch is positioned to M-DAY ON.




Maintenance

No �MAYDAY� mes-sage sent when the Mayday switch is positioned to M-DAY ON.

Faulty Switch Replace switch




Mayday switch light does not change from amber to green when the switch is in the M-DAY ON posi-tion and a �MAYDAY ACK� message is received





The TALK button light does not illumi-nate when the TALK button is depressed.


Faulty button light Replace button

No voice message sent when TALK button is depressed and pilot speaks.

Aircraft�s audio distribution panel Check that the OVP channel is selected.

Faulty headset Replace headset

Faulty TALK button Replace button




The LSTN button light does not illumi-nate when a voice message is received.


Faulty button light Replace button



Table 8 Troubleshooting Matrix (continued)



Maintenance

No voice message heard when LSTN button is illuminated & the button is depressed.

Aircraft�s audio distribution panel Check that the OVP channel is selected.

Faulty headset Replace headset

The COMM ALERT light does not illumi-nate when �ARM or MAYDAY ACK� message is deacti-vated.


Faulty light Replace light



Table 8 Troubleshooting Matrix (continued)



Maintenance


Appendix A

This appendix provides information on the specifications and contacting technical support for the OVP. The following topics are covered:

� OVP Specifications � OVP Agency Approvals � Technical Support

Specifications


Specifications

OVP Specifications The technical specifications for the OVP are listed in Table 9

Table 9 OVP Specifications

Category Specification

Dimensions 5.75"W x 4.00" D x 1.83" H(14.6 cm x 10.2 cm x 4.6 cm)

Weight 18.1 oz (513 g)

Power 12 � 28VDC; pins 6-9 of Serial Port 1

I/O

Serial Port 1 RS-232, 9-pin D-Type, Socket9600 BAUD, "N-8-1", 3-wire (TX, RX, GND)

Serial Port 2 RS-232, 9-pin D-Type, Pin9600 BAUD, "N-8-1", 3-wire (TX, RX, GND)

Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT

Audio 6-pin, LEMO, PKG.M. 6SL.LG Connector, Socket

Mounting Dzus

Connector 9-Pin �D� type

Environmental

Operating Temperature -40° � 70°C

Storage Temperature -40° � 85°C

Relative Humidity 10 � 90% non-condensing

Altitude 25,000 Ft. (7620m) (Unpressurized)


Specifications

OVP Agency Approvals

Agency approvals for the OVP are listed in Table 10.

Table 10 OVP Agency Approvals

Agency Standard Description

FCC FCC CFR 47 Parts 87, Subsection D, and Technical Requirements.

FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices, Sub-section B and Unintentional Radiators.

FCC Parts 15 and 2 Subsection I and J.

RTCA RTCA DO-178B Level E, firmware compliance.

RTCA DO-160D Temperature, Section 4.5 Category B.

Vibration, Section 8 Category R(Helicopter Zone 2).

Crash Safety, Section 7 Category B.

Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Section 21 Category B.


Specifications

Technical Support For additional assistance on the OVP, please contact OuterLink Technical Support.

� Call us at: 978-856-0007� Fax us at: 978-856-0013� E-mail us at: [email protected]


INDEX

A

Acrobat bookmarks xiiACTIVE/STANDBY Switch / Light 3, 12Adobe® Acrobat® Reader xiiARM / DISARM Switch / Light 3, 9, 10, 12, 14ARM ACK acknowledge 9Arm Operation 12Arm Test Procedure 9audio distribution panel 13

B

bookmarks xiibuttons

LSTN 3, 10, 13, 18TALK 3, 10, 13, 18

C

CDUOverview 2Test and Checkout Procedure 9

COMM ALERT Light 3, 9, 10CommSpeak software 12Contact Information

Technical Support 24CP-3i 2, 6

D

DISARM ACK acknowledge 10, 14DISARM message 10, 14Disarm Test Procedure 10Dzus fasteners 8

E

electronic documents xii

F

front panel 12

G

Guide Conventions xiii


IInspection of the OVP 16Installation iiiInstalling

CDU 6installing the OVP 6

LLSTM button 2, 10, 13LSTM Button/Light 3

MMaintenance of the OVP 16Manual Overview xiMayday

message 9, 13Operation 13Test Procedure 9

MAYDAY ACK acknowledge 9, 13M-DAY ON / M-DAY OFF Switch / Light 3, 9, 13mounting the OVP 8

Ooperational modes 12OuterLink documentation set xivOVP

Controls 2front panel 8inspection 16installation 5maintenance 15operation 11outline drawing 8rear panel 6test and checkout procedure 9Troubleshooting 17

PPDF file xiiPort 1 6power cable 6Power Up

25

Operation 12Test 9

Push-to-Talk (PTT) switch 2, 10, 12

RReceive Voice Message Test Procedure 10Receiving a Voice Message 13Related Product Documentation xivRevision history, for this manual xv

SSend Voice Message Test Procedure 10Sending a Voice Message 12Shutdown Operation 14

TTALK button 2, 12TALK Button/Light 3Talk/Listen Connections 2Technical Support

Contact Information 24Technical Writing by

www.cedarwoodassociates.com ivText messages 2Troubleshooting the OVP 17Two-way Voice Messaging Operation 12

UUsing OuterLink Electronic Documents xii

Vvoice messaging capability 2

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