Rockwell Collins RVLU User Manual

Exhibit A

Instruction and Installation Manuals Sec. 2.1033(b)(3)

Attached are a draft instruction manual for the RVLU and preliminary drawings and instructions demonstrating typical RVLU and antenna installations, including wireless LAN antenna installations.

Note: The RVLU’s Part 15 2.4 GHz wireless LAN functionality is not controlled by the operator through the mobile data terminal. The attached draft instruction manual covers other RVLU functionality. 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN functionality is automatic and only operational in the vicinity of a base station which would typically be located in a garage or depot.

Welcome aboard

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the TransitMaster2001

Advanced Public Transit System.

1 June 1999

TransitMaster2001

The TransitMaster2001 automates tasks and provides self-performing features to help you create loyal customers with quick, regular, and punctual service.

• Instant emergency reporting  provides vehicle location to police, fire, and medical emergency agents

• Private line radio linkage to dispatch (if equipped)

• Digital communications with dispatch

• Automatic, hands-off calling of stops (if equipped)

• Computer-assisted transfer management

• Messaged schedule performance

• Accurate time point indication

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TransitMaster and TransitMaster2001 are Rockwell Collins Trademarks.

Wecome Aboard

The TransitMaster system uses the same technology as today’s most sophisticated aircraft to make your job easier and help you better serve your customers by putting you in command.

The TransitMaster system allows you to easily send and receive data messages for transfer information or to report an overt emergency. The system includes a covert alarm, door, and wheelchair lift sensors (where applicable) to make your

bus safer and your job easier. The TransitMaster system works for you. Much of what the system does happens without you doing anything.

The system tracks vital engine operating conditions and senses mechanical alarms

(where applicable)

. The system also tracks bus mileage to enable the mechanics to schedule maintenance for your bus, making it safer and more comfortable for you and your passengers.

The TransitMaster mobile data terminal (MDT), shown in the next section, is your “command console.” Its screen shows a number of different displays. The operation determines how the display appears.

Welcome Aboard

This manual covers MDT functions found in the following sections: Function Refer To About the keys MDT CONTROLS

Route List Help List Count

Talk on the radio TALK REQUEST

Public address (PA) control

Request passengers transfer TRANSFER

REQUEST

Read a received message RECEIVED MESSAGE Send a message to dispatch CANNED

Ten-digit data entry MESSAGE

Send an overt emergency EMERGENCY message to dispatch MESSAGE

Log out LOG OUT Paratransit operation PARATRANSIT

Wecome Aboard

The MDT is configured for your transit property. This manual explains only MDT displays used by vehicle operators. Other MDT displays used for system initialization, setup, supervisory, or maintenance are explained in separate dedicated documentation.

An option that may be included on your vehicle is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) annunciation system. This system includes a large display and an interface to the internal and external public address (PA) system. The annunciation system provides visual and/or audible announcements of routes, stops, and miscellaneous information. This system is preprogrammed and automatic but allows you and dispatch control for flexibility.

System alert tones heard on your speaker are as follows:

•

A series of short beeps is an individual call to your handset.

•

A series of longer beeps is an incoming message.

•

A single short tone indicates an alarm, such as low oil pressure. Other alarms monitored include: hot engine, low coolant level, low air pressure, compressed natural gas (CNG) leak or fire, and wheelchair lift.

•

A single long tone is an all call or group call.

TransitMaster provides

a valued transit environment

to help you create loyal customers.

Numbered procedures in this manual are for your convenience. Please follow these procedures in the order indicated.

Perform all other instructions on an as needed basis.

MDT Controls

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This is the mobile data terminal

(MDT). TransitMaster operations are performed using the buttons surrounding the screen

located in areas A through E.

Mobile Data Terminal

TransitMaster2001

Vehicle ID: 478

TALK

CANNED

HELP

MSGS

2 3 4

7 8 9

RCVD MSGS

LOGI

A. Overt emergency message button B. Contrast and brightness C. Function buttons D. Numeric entry keys (0 -9) E. Select buttons

A. The round button at the top left of the screen is the overt emergency message button. Using this button immediately

sends an emergency code to let dispatch know you are involved in an emergency situation. Depending upon how your system is configured, after pressing the button, the screen automatically changes to the emergency message display. The emergency message display allows you to select and send an emergency data message to dispatch with a description of your situation.

MDT Controls

B. Two dedicated contrast and brightness rocker buttons are also on the left side of the MDT. Contrast and brightness are adjusted any

time during operation. The half-blackened circle on the top rocker indicates screen contrast. A circle with radiating lines on the bottom rocker indicates brightness. Both rocker buttons work the same way. Press the top of the rocker to increase the adjustment and the bottom of the rocker to decrease the associated adjustment.

C. Five function buttons are directly below the screen and above the numeric entry keys. The five function buttons do whatever the word

on the screen above the button indicates. For example, if you press the function button under the word the talk request display.

D. Ten numeric entry keys are along the bottom of the MDT. The numeric entry keys provide an easy way for you to enter your driver

identification number, route-block information, or any other numerical value associated with an adjustment.

E. Four select buttons are on the right side of the MDT. These four select buttons are used to select an area on the screen. They allow you to change the value of the selected area using the numeric entry keys. This manual refers to these select buttons from the top to the bottom as S1, S2, S3, and S4.

The symbol on the actual display representing the select buttons is a box containing up and down arrows. Up is always S1 and S3. Down is always S2 and S4.

TALK

, the screen changes to

S2 S3

Manual LOG IN

Driver ID

Block

12345

567

890

You must log in completely at the beginning of your run. If you do not log in, a theft message is automatically sent to dispatch after the bus moves a short distance. This is a sample log in display.

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GRP CALL

SPEAKER

MSG

Route:

TALK

SEND

HELP

DEL

ENTRY

If the display looks similar to the picture above, the TransitMaster system is ready for you to enter your driver identification (ID).

1. To enter your driver ID, press S1 until it points to driver ID.

2. Use the numeric entry keys (0-9 under the function buttons) to enter the digits of your driver ID. Press the button under

DEL

an entry.

to correct

3. Repeat step 2 until your driver ID is correct.

Manual LOG IN

12345

567

890

A valid driver ID is defined by your property and assigned to your badge or employee number. The MDT does not accept

numbers outside the range 1 to 65535.

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GRP CALL

SPEAKER

MSG

Driver ID:

Route: Block:

TALK

SEND

HELP

DEL

ENTRY

Next you must enter the first half of your current route-block number in the indicated route number area.

1. Press

or S2 to activate the route number area as shown.

2. Use the numeric entry keys (0-9 under the function buttons) to choose the digits of your route. Press the button under

entry. After pressing more than three numeric entry keys, the route area returns to a single digit.

3. Repeat step 2 until your route number is correct.

DEL

to correct an

In the example above, use select buttons S1 and S2 to move the selection pointer up and down. Use S1 to return to the driver ID area. Use S2 to move the selection pointer to the block number area.

12345

567

890

4:12:25

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GRP CALL

SPEAKER

MSG

Driver ID:

Route: Block:

SENDING LOG IN DATA

TALK

SEND

HELP

DEL

ENTRY

The last half of your route-block number must also be entered in the indicated block number area.

1. Press S2 to activate the block area.

2. Use the numeric entry keys (0-9 under the function buttons) to choose the digits of your block. Press the button under

an entry. After pressing more than three numeric entry keys, the block area returns to a single digit.

3. Repeat step 2 until your block number is correct.

DEL

to correct

When the driver ID, route, and block are all correct, press SEND to send the information to dispatch. Messages appearing on the display indicate the progress of your log in such as WAITING FOR VALIDATION and VALIDATION TIMEOUT. If a validation timeout occurs, press SEND once more before manually logging in.

When your log in data is accurate and the system acknowledges your login, allow sufficient time for the main display to appear.

Manual LOG IN

12345

567

890

If the system encounters an error in the login information, a display like the following example appears. Notice both driver ID and block data are invalid and a message indicates

. Reenter correct data for the invalid entries and press

SEND

again.

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GRP CALL

SPEAKER

INVALID

MSG

Driver ID:

Route:

INVALID

TALK

INVALID VEHICLE

SEND

HELP

message indicates you are on the wrong vehicle.

Block:

DEL

appears, press

ENTRY

SEND

to reissue your log in data a second time before attempting to log in

manually. To talk to dispatch, press

TALK

and refer to the talk request section of this manual.

If a relief driver takes over the route, you must log out first and the relief driver log in and send a proper driver ID. To log out refer to the

LOG OUT

section of this manual. The MDT maintains previously entered route and block numbers if the vehicle is not powered down. Press Press

HELP ENTRY

for a listing of help topics.

to return to the entry display.

Manual LOG IN

Route

12345

567

890

DISPATCH NOT AVAILABLE

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Driver ID:

Block:

MNL

TALK

SEND

HELP

DEL

Manual log in is required when the system network is down or your vehicle is out of range of the transmitters. DISPATCH NOT AVAILABLE indicates the lack of connection to the system network. The message appears when scheduled

maintenance of the system network occurs during operational periods. The message also appears for vehicles in noncoverage radio areas on inter-regional routes.

It is necessary to log in when the system network is down to collect on-board vehicle data and maintain schedule adherence, time point crossings, engine alarms, wheelchair cycling, and count capability. This information is retained by the MDT and transmitted once reconnection to the network is achieved.

When the MDT displays this message, ensure voice communications is operating properly by the method your property prescribes.

Manual LOG IN

Route

12345

567

890

WKD

Fixed Route

When dispatch is not available, the manual log in function appears. Press MNL LOG IN to use the manual log in display.

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Operational Mode:

Driver:

Block:

Service:

TALK

MAIN

HELP LOG IN

Use select buttons S1 and S2 to choose the correct operational mode. Other choices are:

Training Maintenance Charter Staged Special

Paratransit Use select buttons S3 and S4 to choose the correct service operation. This example shows weekday (WKD). If the driver ID and route-block information are missing,

press LOG IN and refer to the LOG IN section of this manual to enter driver ID and route-block information.

Once all information is entered correctly, press MAIN to complete the manual log in and enter the main display.

To talk to dispatch, press

TALK

and refer to the talk request section of this manual.

Press HELP for a listing of help topics.

MAIN

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GTC

2211

27S

EARLY

!Transfer Accepted

4:12:25

Route: 247NE Veh ID: 478

IND CALL TIME OUT

TALK

This is an example of the main display. The local global positioning system (GPS) time is displayed in the upper-left corner next to the current date. This time signal is very accurate and is identical in all fleet vehicles to assure all vehicles operate on the same time reference. The time is either in 12-hour time (ie, 04:12 -- hours: minutes), or in 24-hour time (ie, 16:12). Seconds are optional. Supervisor/setup determines the type of time displayed.

When the system first “wakes up,” time is not displayed for about 30 seconds while a communication link is established with the GPS satellites.

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XFER

REQ

GRP CALL

SPEAKER

COUNT

MSG

Transfers

MSG

If you send a covert alarm, a wave appears above the vertical line behind the date once dispatch acknowledges the alarm. (~ is shown in the illustration)

Group call ( specified group of vehicle operators. A single long tone is audible for an all call or group call.

Other types of calls displayed in this same area are individual call ( individual operator with an audible series of short beeps. An all call is a call to all operators. Descriptions such as speaker, handset, or PA (public address) are included to describe where the call is heard.

GRP CALL

) is a type of call displayed only if the system receives a group call from dispatch. A group call is a call to a

IND CALL

) and all call (

ALL CALL

). An individual call is a call to an

MAIN

IND CALL TIME OUT

is displayed, it means dispatch placed a call and you did not answer in the specified time. If you see this

displayed, place a return call to dispatch. Refer to the talk request section of this manual. The information under the GPS time is called the advisory line.

!Transfer Accepted

is on the advisory line of the previous display.

Advisories appearing on this line from lowest priority (top) to highest priority (bottom) are listed below. Advisory Action Required RF Network Down Test voice mode

Incomplete Route Files Notify dispatch Off Course Return to route Resyncing to route No action Check Wheelchair Cycle wheelchair lift Login Required Perform log in Transfer Not Possible Notify passenger Transfer Accepted Notify passenger System Hardware Failure Notify dispatch

Only one advisory displays at any one time. If more than one advisory condition exists, the highest priority advisory displays. When the condition causing the highest priority advisory is corrected, the next lower priority advisory displays.

PARATRANSIT

25ØS

GTC

2211

27S

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GRP CALL

SPEAKER

MSG

Transfers

EARLY

Route: 247NE

Veh ID: 478

XFER

TALK

MSG is shown at the top of any kind of MDT display when there are unread received messages. When the MDT receives a message, a

series of long beeps is audible and MSG flashes for about 10 seconds. MSG stays on until all messages are read. To read the message, press MSG, and refer to the received message section of this manual.

The large rectangle in the center of the display tells you how you are doing relative to your schedule. Your current route is shown directly under the rectangle. In this example, you are on Route 247NE and are ahead of schedule by 2 minutes. Your vehicle ID is under the route indicator.

REQ

COUNT

MSG

If the location of your vehicle during log in was sunny, you may want to adjust the contrast of the MDT. Contrast and brightness are adjusted any time with the two rocker buttons on the left of the MDT. The half-blackened circle on the top rocker indicates screen contrast. A circle with radiating lines on the bottom rocker indicates brightness. Press the top of the rocker to increase the adjustment and the bottom of the rocker to decrease the adjustment.

PARATRANSIT

25ØS

GTC

1127S

MSG

4:12:25

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GRP CALL

SPEAKER

Transfers

EARLY

Route: 247NE Veh ID: 478

XFER

TALK

Under the vehicle ID is the arrival time and name of the next stop according to schedule. In this example, you should arrive at 6:05 at GTC. If transfers are requested for the next stop, the transfers block appears with an audio tone as you approach the stop. The transfer block lists

transfers to your route. The transfer block does not appear if transfers are not requested. To talk to dispatch, press TALK. Refer to the talk request section of this manual.

REQ

COUNT

MSG

To request a transfer for a passenger, press XFER REQ and refer to the transfer request section of this manual. To perform a passenger count, press COUNT and refer to the count display later in this section. To read your received messages, press MSG and refer to the received message display section in this manual.

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