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CDBR/AIU

a) The mounting location of each CDBR/AIU should be accessible at later times for

system checkout and troubleshooting.

b) Prior to unit installation, perform a visual inspection on each unit for damaged

connectors or mounting hardware.

c) When connecting device cabling to a unit, insure that the connectors are fully engaged

and that the screws joining the connectors are securely fastened. Also ensure that
proper cable strain relief is provided at the unit interface to eliminate possible latent
stress damage problems.

d) Only cables that are to be used with equipment presently installed in the aircraft shall

be connected to each unit (i.e. cables placed in the aircraft for future expansion of
system capabilities shall not be connected to a CDBR/AIU).

Note: Only one digital phone shall be connected to a CDBR digital handset port.
Do not connect more than one digital phone to a CDBR digital handset phone port.
(Do !!.2! make a "split" phone cable to connect two phones or two jacks to one
CDBR phone port.)

HANDSETS

5.1.16.1 Generallnfomation
a) Prior to Handset installation, perform a visual inspection of each Handset and
Handset cable for damaged connectors or mounting hardware.
b) When connecting a Handset to the Handset cabling, insure that the connector is fully

engaged.

c) After the Handset is installed in the aircraft, remove the Handset from its holder and
insure that the Handset cord ratchet mechanism functions properly.

d) Replace the Handset in the holder and insure that the Handset seats properly.

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5.1.6.2.1 System Overview
The MagnaStar C-2000 Airborne Radio Telecommunications Unit (ARTU) operates a
Local Area Network (LAN) bus. which LAN repeaters such as the CDBRs and the CAS
use to interface with the ARTU. A Cabin Distribution Bus Repeater model 1 (CDBR-1) is
used to interface one or two digital handsets to the system. A Call Alerter Switch (CAS)
can be used to interface a ringer to each digital handset to the system.

5.1.6.2.2 CDBR-1/Handset Cable (W6)
The CDBR-1/Handset Cable is identified as cable W6 in the C-2000 Interface Control
Document (ICD). If needed, refer to paragraph 2.3.4.1 of the C-2000 ICD for specific
information about the pinouts or components of W6. W6 P1 connects to the CDBR-1 J3
or J4, and P2 provides a connection point for the digital handset

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Figure 5-2 MagnaStar C-2000 System

FAX/MODEM CABLE

a) Prior to FAX/modem cable installation, perform a visual inspection on the
FAX/modem, the Handset and the RJ-11 cable for damaged connectors or
mounting hardware.
b) Remove the Handset from the bezel and connect the RJ-11 cable to the FAX/modem

machine and the Handset.

c) When connecting the FAX/modem to the Handset, insure that the RJ-11 cable

connectors are fully engaged.
d) Place the Handset back in the bezel. Insure that the RJ-11 cable is not pinched or
damaged when the Handset is placed in the bezel.

AIU SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY

The operation of the AIU requires MAGNAST AR software Version 2.28 or later.

After all the MagnaStar system components have been completely installed with the AIU
connected to the HF or intercom equipment. apply power to the system and verify the
software version of the ARTU. This is done by use of the Set-up and Maintenance
screen on the handset. From the main menu press '9' to select Setup, press '3' to select
Info from the Setup Menu, and finally press '+' from the Info menu. The ARTC software

version will be displayed, verify that the version is 2.28 or later.
If the software version is not 2.28 or later you will need to download the current version of

ARTC software. Contact your dealer or call Teledyne Controls (1-888-246-STAR) for a
copy of the current software and technical assistance.

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5.3

AIU FIELD ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

The following alignment procedure should be used when an AIU is installed and

interfaced to a HF radio or to other equipment, which will require input from J3 pin 3 of
the AIU. This is a manual alignment procedure that adjusts the audio level that is output
at J3 pin 3 of the AIU. The level of this output audio should be set to the specification of
the extemal device that will be using it.

A. Tools And Required Equipment: The following items will be required:

1. Screwdriver: 1/16 Flat Head Adjustment Tool

2. Volt meter

B. Alignment Procedure: The following procedure outlines the required tasks to

perform this alignment.

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Procedure

Using the specification of the external device. which will receive audio from J3
pin 3 of the AIU. note the nominal level which should be applied to its input for
normal operation.

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2.

Audio Input Level for the Extmal Device

Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to the AlU test point located on the

VAG RMS.

side of the AIU case and then place the negative lead on any point of the AIU

case. Set the meter to measure AC volts RMS.

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Using one of the MagnaStar handsets setup a HF link:

From the handset's Main Menu,
Press '6' to select the "Link" option.
Press '3' to select "HF Radio" (this label can be customized).

With the HF link now connected continually press (or with ARTC 4.0A software
and above press and release repeatedly) anyone of the handset's numeric
keypad digits to generate a fixed tone. This tone will in turn generate and audio
signal at J3 pin 3 of the AIU.

Using the voltage measurement read on the voltmeter and the adjustment
tool/screwdriver, set the AIU audio output level to the level noted in step 1, by
turning the adjustment potentiometer located through the hole in the AIU cover.

Tenninate the call and remove the meter. Place the adhesive backed circular

aluminum cover PN 513917-2 packed with the unit over the AIU adjustment hole.

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EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT WIffi MAGNAST AR MAINTENANCE

TERMINAL (MMT)

6.0 EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT WITH MAGNASTAR MAINTENANCE TERMINAL (MMT) ..6-1

6.1 INTRODUCTION 6-1

6.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 6-1

6.3 C-2000 INST ALLA TION CHECKOUT with MMT 6-2

6.3.1 MMT COMPUTER SET-UP 6-2

6.3.2 MMT CABLE CONNECTION "'...'...' " "..' "'.'.' 6-2

6.3.3 EXECUTING MMT SOFTW ARE 6-2

6.3.4 MMT OPERATION 6-3

6.3.5 INTRODUCnON TO THE MMT INSTALLATION TUTORIAL 6-4

6.3.6 C-2000 SYSTEM POWER UP 6-5

6.3.7 MMT COMMUNICATION VERIFICATION 6-6

6.3.8 START ARTU OPERATIONAL SOFTW ARE 6-7

6.3.9 LOCKED OFF-LINE STATE 6-10

6.3.10 ARTU MOUNTING TRAY FAN TEST 6-11

6.3.11 ARTU TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT MEASUREMENT 6-12

6.3.12 RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH MEASUREMENT 6-14

6.3.13 HANDSET I LAN TEST 6-17

6.3.14 RESET MAINTENANCE ACCESS PIN 6-18

6.3.15 UNLOCKED ONLINE STATE 6-19

6.3.16 RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH MEASUREMENT USING GENSTAR GROUND
ST A TION 6-20

6.3.17 C-2000 INSTALLATION CONCLUSION 6-22

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6.0 EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT WITH MAGNASTAR MAINTENANCE TERMINAL (MMT)

6.1 INTRODUCTION

The MagnaStar Maintenance Terminal (MMT) consists of a laptop computer executing application
software. The MMT is connected to the ARTU via the computer's serial port. The MMT is used
to control the ARTU and monitor its functions. The MMT software includes an Installation
Tutorial. This tutorial is a step-by-step procedural test that verifies the C-2000 installation. When

the tutorial runs a particular test, a description of the test, the expected results of the test, and the

actual results of the test will be displayed to the user. A troubleshoot screen is also available with
each test step that provides a short description of steps to use for troubleshooting the system.

The MMT is a very powerful tool for verifying and troubleshooting a MagnaStar C-2000

installation.

This section of the equipment checkout provides a text description for each individual test step of
the MMT and a procedure with the necessary steps to accomplish each test step. The text
describing the necessary steps to perform each test are shown in bold print.

Cable checkout, Section 4.0, and equipment installation, Section 5.0, should be completed before

starting this section. Troubleshooting procedures screens are available while using the MMTI.
These screens and troubleshooting information can be found in Section 9.0.

The following MMTI screen information corresponds with MMTI software version 4.0.A.

6.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The following list defines the test equipment necessary to completely check the functionality of
the C-2000 system using the MagnaStar Maintenance Terminal.

1) MagnaStar MMT Installation software version 4.0 (MX 902156)

2) 386 or 486 IBM compatible computer with 4 Megabytes of extended RAM

3) Power Meter or Thru-line Watt meter for 895 MHz (20 watt minimum capability @ 900 MHz)

4) MMT cable (MX 422632-801)

5) MagnaStar Loop-Around Test Set (MX 902185-802)

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6.3 C-2000 INSTAllATION CHECKOUT with MMT

The installer must know the following information before starting the MMT Installation:

a) The number of CDBRs and AIU's that are used in the installation.
b) The number of Handsets that are to be used in the installation.
c) If the location at which the installation is being performed will support

6.3.1 MMT COMPUTER SET-UP

See Section 8 for computer set-up.

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communications with a GTE AIRFONE GenStarTM System Ground Station.

6.3.2 MMT CABLE CONNECTION

The MMT computer is to be connected to the ARTU using the MMT cable. (The MMT interface is a RS­232C serial interface.)

Connect the 9 pin D type connector of the MMT cable to the "COM .. port of the MMT
computer.

Remove the protective cap from the MMT connector of the ARTU.

Connect the circular connector of the MMT cable to the MMT connector on the ARTU.

6.3.3 EXECUTING MMT SOFTWARE

The following commands are to be used to start execution of the MMT application software in the

computer.

If required. power up the computer and wait for the computer to complete the boot

process. It is assumed that the computer will boot up to the "C" drive with and

have no other applications running.

Change the directory to the MTU directory, type: "CD MTU and press "ENTER",

C:> cd mtu

To start execution of the MMT software from the MTU directory, type: "MMTI" and
press "ENTER".

C:\MTU> mmti

Note: when the computer is executing the MMT software. the computer will be
referenced as the "MMr .

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6.3.4 MMT OPERATION

This step selects the installation tutorial mode of operation for the MMT from the from the start-up

options menu after the MMT software has started execution.

When the MMT software has started execution, the computer screen will display information in
two windows as shown below in Figure 6-1. The upper window is the MMT Radio Responses
window which is used to display feedback (response) information from the ARTU. The installer
will view the information in this window to verify proper performance of the C-2000 system during
the installation. The lower window is the MMT Menu Prompt window which provides the installer
with command options and provides a short summary of tasks for the installer to perform.

Verify that the MMT cable connects the computer to the ARTU.
With the MMT computer screen display shown in Figure 6-1, type "2" and then

press "ENTER" to select the MMT Installation option.

Note: The MMT - Command Menus option is reserved for troubleshooting activities.

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6.3.5 INTRODUCTION TO THE MMT INSTAllATION TUTORIAL

An introduction to the MMT Installation tutorial will be displayed on the MMT as shown in Figure
6-2. This screen provides information on the instructions necessary to move from one test step to
another within the installation procedure. After reading the introduction, continue with the
installation as follows:

Type "C" to go to the next screen.

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6.3.6 C-2000 SYSTEM POWER UP

This step will apply aircraft power to the C-2000 system. The installer should view the indicators
on the front of the ARTU to verify proper operation.

Verify that the MMT display screen is as shown in Figure 6-3.
Apply aircraft power to the ARTU.
Note: insure that power has been removed from the unit for greater that ten seconds

prior to power up if the unit has been previously had power applied.

Observe the condition of the two indicators on the front of the ARTU.

The FAULT indicator should be "Off" (not illuminated).
The POWER indicator should be "On" (illuminated green).

If the condition of the two indicators is correct, type "C" to continue the
installation.

If the condition of the two indicators is not correct, proceed to troubleshooting
procedures (Section 9).

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