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The world’s most advanced all-in-one communications and tracking system Global communications over the Iridium satellite network Cellular network GPS flight following Audio/MP3 integration Operation Manual www.flightcell.com ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 1 of 88 |...
DZM operator's guide ......................19 Making and answering calls ......................... 20 Making a call using manual dial ....................... 20 Making a call using the DZM phonebook ....................21 Making a call using speed dial ......................... 23 Answering an incoming call ........................24 Using touch-tone dialing (DTMF) during a call ..................
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Setting auxiliary device audio volume ...................... 43 Muting auxiliary devices .......................... 44 ® Using Flightcell DZM common setup features ..................... 45 Accessing the Setup Menu ........................45 Using Auto Power On ..........................45 Setting backlight brightness ........................46 Setting backlight mode ........................... 46 Setting LCD contrast ..........................
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SMS Console software ....................83 ® Using Flightcell SMS Console software ....................... 83 APPENDIX C: Sending SMS text messages to a Flightcell® DZM ............86 Warranty and contact details ....................... 87 Limited warranty for your Flightcell® DZM ....................87 ®...
Iridium 9522A L Band Transceiver (LBT), and cellular modules. GPS flight tracking The DZM has a sophisticated Adaptive Tracking System. It transmits aircraft or vehicle data on demand, or according to operator configured rules. Several tracking providers support DZM tracking data. Contact your ®...
® YOUR FLIGHTCELL DZM AT A GLANCE The serial number is used to identify the aircraft or vehicle when position data is transmitted from the DZM. You ® will also need to know the serial number when contacting Flightcell International about your DZM product.
® GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLIGHTCELL Learn how to: Switch your DZM on and off Read the DZM LCD display Use the DZM keypad Use the DZM menu ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 8 of 88 |...
Switching the Flightcell DZM on and off Switching the DZM on: If 'Auto Power On' is enabled, the DZM will automatically switch on when power supply is connected. OR to switch on manually, press and hold the POWER key. Refer to "Using Auto Power On" on page 45 for further information about 'Auto Power On'.
The LCD display The LCD display screen on the DZM has Main Screen and Menu Screen modes: The 'Main Screen' displays the operating status of the DZM: The satellite phone status displays on the 'Main Screen'. SAT: Powering Up displays when the DZM has powered up and is attempting to connect to the satellite phone.
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SMS Failed displays if an SMS transmission has failed (usually due to low signal strength). In this case the DZM will retain the message in the queue and attempt to resend. If the message has not been sent after several retries, the DZM will resend via Iridium SBD or SMS (depending on DZM configuration).
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No further automated attempts are made. Refer to "Using automated flight following (AFF)" on page 38 for further information about AFF. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 12 of 88 |...
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Not tracking: Disabled if tracking has been disabled or suspended No Tracking: On Ground if the DZM is configured to only send tracking data when the aircraft is in the air Tracking: On Ground if the DZM is configured to send tracking...
The keypad The keypad on the DZM has various modes as described below. Refer to the page number in brackets for further information about each key's function. When the 'Main Screen' displays, each key has a quick key function: MENU key...
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Press to dial a phone number that has been entered (page 20) Press to end a call, undo last action or delete CANCEL key Use to enter * or # symbols when using touch-tone dialing (page 24) ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 15 of 88 |...
The menu system is used to access and configure a wide range of DZM settings. Menu overview The DZM menu layout is shown in the diagram below. Refer to the page number displayed in brackets for more detailed information about each menu option.
Accessing the menu Press the MENU key to enter the menu system. When in the menu system, the DZM will automatically return to the 'Main Screen' after 20 seconds unless another key is pressed. Navigating the menu In the menu system, press the arrow keys to move up and down the menu options.
Exiting the menu Press the CANCEL key to exit the menu system and return to the 'Main Screen'. When in the menu system, the DZM will automatically return to the Main Screen after 20 seconds unless another key is pressed. ®...
® FLIGHTCELL DZM OPERATOR'S GUIDE Learn how to: Use the DZM functions that are often required by the pilot during flight. ® Refer to "Flightcell advanced setup guide" on page 50 for further information about how to configure advanced DZM settings.
Making and answering calls Making a call using manual dial You may manually enter phone numbers into the DZM to make a call. STEP 1 - Selecting cell modem or satellite phone: From the 'Main Screen', press the DIAL CEL key to make a manual call from the cell modem. The 'Dial Cell modem' screen displays.
Entries stored in the phonebook may be used to make calls using the satellite phone or cell modem (i.e. the same set of speed dial entries is used for both devices). Entries in the phonebook are stored within the DZM. This means that the phonebook entries may be used by any satellite or cell modem connected to the DZM.
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'Main Screen' displays Calling. When the call is connected the phone status displays On Call. It may take up to 30 seconds for the satellite phone to respond. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 22 of 88 |...
The speed dial function enables you to dial any of the first 9 numbers stored in the phonebook quickly from the DZM keypad. Refer to "Using the phonebook" on page 26 for further information about the DZM phonebook. STEP 1 - Selecting the cell modem or satellite phone:...
The call will also be terminated if the party at the other end of the call hangs up. Answering an incoming call The DZM can receive incoming calls through the satellite phone or the cell modem. STEP 1 - Incoming call detected: When the DZM detects an incoming call on the satellite phone or cell modem, an alert displays on the LCD screen for a few seconds before displaying the ‘Main Screen’...
PABX systems. Common examples of where DTMF signaling is used are when selecting choices from telephone menus of call centres, using phone banking, etc. The DZM can send DTMF tones during a call when required. STEP 1 - Selecting DTMF mode: During a call, when DTMF is available, Press ENTER for DTMF flashes on the LCD display.
Editing phonebook entries Using the DZM keypad, new entries can be added to the phonebook, or existing entries can edited or their position in the list can be changed. Adding, editing or moving a phonebook entry STEP 1 - Selecting an entry to add/edit/move: In the phonebook, use the arrow keys to navigate to the entry to be changed.
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At any time, press the CANCEL key to cancel the change. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 27 of 88 |...
ENTER key to select. The phonebook select action screen displays. Using the arrow keys, navigate to ‘Delete Entry’. Press the ENTER key to select. The entry selected is deleted. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 28 of 88 |...
Receive text messages sent via the Iridium satellite network from another satellite or cell modem or by email. Refer to "APPENDIX C: Sending SMS text messages to a DZM" on page 86 for further information about how messages can be sent to your DZM.
Using the arrow keys, navigate to 'Cancel Queued'. Press the ENTER key to select. The 'Cancel Queued' screen displays briefly, confirming the queued messages have been deleted, before returning to the 'Main Screen'. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 30 of 88 |...
Using GPS tracking The DZM can transmit GPS position data to an authorized recipient destination using a satellite phone and/or a cell modem. The operator may manually transmit GPS position data, or configure the DZM to transmit automatically based on predefined rules.
Aircraft takeoff and landing, based on aircraft speed or, for a helicopter, lifting and lowering the collective combined with takeoff and landing speed NOTE! The DZM requires a valid GPS lock in order to automatically transmit GPS position data. Refer to "Using GPS antenna diagnostics" on page 55 for further information on GPS lock.
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20 minute interval. Track in Flight enables GPS tracking so that the DZM will produce tracking messages only while the aircraft is in flight, has a valid GPS lock and periodic messages are enabled.
Setting automatic GPS transmission based on time interval The DZM can be set to automatically transmit current GPS position to an authorized recipient destination at specified time intervals. Enabling automated transmission of GPS data based on periodic time interval: From the 'Tracking Menu', use the arrow keys to navigate to Periodic Timer'.
Setting automatic GPS transmission based on heading change The DZM can be set to automatically transmit current GPS position to an authorized recipient destination whenever a change in heading is identified. Heading Variation Angle The 'Heading Variation' defines the angle by which the aircraft's heading direction must change in order to trigger an automated GPS transmission.
The ‘Heading Timer' may be set between 0 to 60 minutes. The default is 2 minutes. To disable automatic heading change GPS transmission, decrease the heading variation time interval to 0. This will default to 'Disabled'. When disabled, the DZM will not automatically transmit GPS data on heading change. Press the ENTER key to select and save.
Setting GPS display options You may set your current GPS position to display at all times at the top of the DZM 'Main Screen'. By default, onscreen GPS position is switched off unless manually overridden. Setting GPS display options: From the 'Tracking Menu', use the arrow keys to navigate to 'GPS Display Options'.
Using automated flight following (AFF) In addition to GPS flight tracking, the DZM also has Automated Flight Following (AFF) capabilities. This is also known as Automated Rescue Monitoring (ARM). Used in conjunction with an appropriately configured receiving server and compatible computer mapping system, AFF provides automatic surveillance over an aircraft or vehicle's mission.
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NOTE! It is essential to register the AFF end point at termination of flight mission, or an emergency alert will be raised and acted upon when the DZM is powered down (i.e. when the aircraft is switched off). If the bottom line of the...
Controlling audio settings Various audio settings may be adjusted for the DZM and connected devices. These are shown in the diagram below and further described in the following sub-sections. Refer to "Configuring advanced audio settings" on page 69 for further information about configuring more advanced audio settings.
NOTE! Undesirable echo occurs when volume on the handset is set to above halfway. Setting cell modem audio volume Cell modem audio is audio from the cell modem to the DZM. Cell modem audio volume may be adjusted on the DZM. ®...
Mute the audio between the DZM and connected cell and satellite phones using the Isolate Phones function. When isolated, there is no audio from the DZM to the phones and incoming audio volume from the phones is reduced. This means the crew can hold a private discussion, while still being able to hear the party on the other end of the phone call.
Setting auxiliary device audio volume External audio devices (e.g. music players) may be connected to the aircraft or vehicle's intercom/interphone system (ICS) via the DZM. This is dependent on provision being made for the connection of an external audio device by your engineers.
Muting auxiliary devices You may mute the incoming audio of any auxiliary audio device connected to the DZM. STEP 1 - Muting an auxiliary audio device: When in the 'Main Screen', press the AUX MUTE quick key. Auxiliary Input Muted displays on the 'Main Screen'.
ENTER key to select. The 'Setup Menu' displays. Using Auto Power On When Auto Power On is enabled, the DZM switches on automatically when aircraft power is switched on. The default setting for Auto Power On is 'On'. Switching Auto Power on or off: From the 'Setup Menu', use the arrow keys to navigate to 'Auto Power On'.
Setting backlight brightness The DZM LCD display backlight brightness may be adjusted. Set a specific brightness level, or use an external signal from the aircraft's instrument light control. The DZM supports 0-5VAC and 0-28VDC external control signals. Setting the backlight brightness: From the 'Setup Menu', use the arrow keys to navigate to 'Backlight Brightness'.
Press the ENTER key to save. You are returned to the 'Setup Menu'. Setting LCD contrast DZM LCD display contrast may be adjusted. Setting LCD contrast: From the 'Setup Menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to 'LCD Contrast'. Press the ENTER key to select.
Identifying firmware version and serial number The DZM firmware version and serial number may be identified. Refer to "APPENDIX A: Upgrading DZM firmware" on page 80 for further information on installing a firmware upgrade. Viewing firmware version and serial number: From the 'Setup Menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to 'Firmware Version'.
(if supported by your tracking service provider). If the pilot terminates distress mode, a Distress Cancelled message is sent by the Flightcell DZM to indicate that distress mode has been deliberately cancelled.
Configure your Iridium satellite phone handset Configure advanced DZM settings not commonly requiring change by the pilot during flight. Refer to "DZM operator's guide" on page 19 for further information about common DZM functions used by the pilot during flight.
9505A satellite phone, the override code operates in handsets operating firmware versions LAC0307, ISO5004 or ISO6004. Enter the code *#91# to identify the firmware version of your Iridium satellite phone handset. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 51 of 88 |...
Configuring GPS tracking Whether you plan to use the DZM to transmit GPS data manually or automatically, you need to do the following: Setting up your tracking service Notify your tracking service provider of: The serial number of your DZM. Refer to "Identifying firmware version and serial number" on page 47 for further information about how to identify the serial number of your DZM The IMEI identification number of your satellite phone handset.
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(page 64) Where both satellite and cellular devices are configured, you may Set preferred messaging device specify a preferred device to be used by the DZM (page 66) GPS data may be transmitted using different messaging modes. A Set messaging mode...
ENTER key to select. The security pin screen displays. Enter the security pin number “2468” and press the ENTER key. The 'Installation Settings' screen displays, showing the three installation settings sub-menus. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 54 of 88 |...
ENTER key to select. The 'Manual Sending' screen displays. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the manual sending mode required (e.g. 'On'). Press the ENTER key to select and save. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 55 of 88 |...
Even under good conditions, it may take up to 2 minutes to acquire a GPS lock (or 15 minutes the first time the DZM is used in a different hemisphere); No Antenna displays when no GPS antenna is connected, or if there is an antenna cable fault;...
Setting automatic GPS transmission based on low speed limit The DZM uses the 'Low Speed' setting to transmit GPS information on takeoff and landing, providing good start and end points to flight paths. When aircraft speed increases above this limit it transmits as a takeoff event message. When aircraft speed decreases below this limit it transmits as a landing event message.
The DZM's collective switch configuration is set based on the normal status of the switch during flight. For example, if the collective switch is normally open (when the collective is off the floor) during flight, the DZM will not transmit GPS positions, or will transmit GPS positions at the lower rate (depending on the GPS Tracking setting), when the switch is closed (collective on the floor).
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Select Not Installed if the DZM collective switch hardware is not connected to a collective switch. The bottom line of the 'Collective Switch' screen enables you to check that the collective switch mode is configured correctly - the "Check Collective..."...
The DZM squat switch input is used as an alternative to the collective switch to indicate takeoff and landing of either a helicopter of fixed wing aircraft. This is also sometimes known as the wheels on ground (WOG) switch.
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Select Normally Closed if the oil pressure switch is connected to one of the DZM’s digital inputs and is closed when the helicopter is in flight. Select Normally Open if the oil pressure switch is open when the helicopter is in flight.
Your Iridium satellite phone can use 2 different transmission modes to send data; Short Burst Data (SBD) and Short Message System (SMS). Only the recipient destination for SMS messages may be specified from the DZM. Contact your satellite network service provider to configure the recipient destination for SBD messages.
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Press the ENTER key to save. The satellite messaging destination can also be set using the DZM firmware upload utility. Refer to "APPENDIX A: Upgrading DZM firmware" on page 80 for further information about this utility. ®...
Use the Enter key to confirm the number entered. The cellular messaging destination can also be set using the DZM firmware upload utility. Refer to "APPENDIX A: Upgrading DZM firmware" on page 80 for further information about this utility. ®...
SBD If the message can’t be sent via SBD (because the Iridium phone is being used for a voice call), the DZM will send the message via Iridium SMS (messages reports can be sent via SMS even when the phone is in use for a voice call).
DZM to use the cell modem in preference for sending position reports, but it will also use the sat device when there is low or no cell signal. If the preferred device is set to Sat Phone, the DZM will only ever use the Sat phone and will never use the cell modem to send a position report.
Sending GPS location upon power up When Power up messaging is switched on, the DZM will send the current GPS location of the aircraft as soon as it powers up and the unit has a GPS lock. If power up messaging is switched off, GPS transmissions will not begin until aircraft takeoff.
By default the AFF function is disabled. NOTE! To use AFF, the keypad type in use on your DZM must be specified as civilian and must have AFF displayed on key 2. Refer to "Specifying keypad type" on page 77 for further information about keypad selection.
Configuring advanced audio settings Various advanced audio settings may be adjusted for the DZM and connected devices. These are described in the following sub-sections. Refer to "Controlling audio settings" on page 40 for further information about controlling basic audio settings during flight.
Setting satellite phone MIC gain Satellite phone MIC gain is audio from the DZM going out to the connected satellite phone. The satellite phone MIC gain may be adjusted on the DZM. Altering the satellite phone MIC gain on the DZM: From the ’Audio Setup’...
Setting cell modem MIC gain Cellular MIC gain is audio from the DZM going out to the connected cell modem. The cell modem MIC gain may be adjusted on the DZM. Altering the cell modem MIC gain on the DZM: From the ’Audio Setup’...
Setting DZM to ICS audio level The audio level from the DZM being received into the intercom/interphone system (ICS) may be adjusted on the DZM. Altering the DZM to ICS audio level on the DZM: From the ’Audio Setup’ sub-menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to 'ICS Level DZM -->...
DZM's sidetone. When ICS sidetone is 'On', audio received from the ICS into the DZM is passed back out to the ICS. ICS sidetone is required to be activated where no sidetone is provided by an ICS, or if there is no ICS.
When the DZM cannot send position reports after several retries due to low signal strength. When the DZM has a full message queue (usually due to low signal or the sat phone not present in the cradle) and the oldest message has been deleted to make room for a newly created position report.
Muting DZM audio when phones are not in use DZM audio to the ICS may be switched off when the phones are not on a call. This is used to avoid noise from the satellite phone or cell modem breaking into the ICS.
Setting satellite phone type To send audio and data over the satellite network, the DZM must be set up so that it knows a satellite phone is connected and the type of satellite phone connected to the DZM must be specified. Note that the type of satellite phone connected to the DZM cannot be specified via the menu system.
Setting cellular modem type To send audio and data over the cellular network, the DZM must be set up so that it knows a cell modem is connected and the type of cell modem connected to the DZM must be specified.
Specifying keypad type There are different keypad types used with the DZM. The keypad type currently in use may be identified. Specifying the keypad type in use: From the ’System Setup’ sub-menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Keypad Type'.
Using the arrow keys, navigate to the mode required (e.g. 'On'). Press the ENTER key to save. Restoring factory default settings The DZM factory default settings may be restored if required. Restoring to factory default settings: From the ’System Setup’ sub-menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to 'Factory Reset'.
International website at http://flightcell.net/advancedcustomerdownloads.aspx. Save the DZM Firmware Download Utility files to your computer (as these are provided in a zip file, all files will need to be extracted to an appropriate location on your computer). Double-click the Setup.exe file and follow instructions to install the DZM Firmware Download Utility. The message “DZM download setup was completed successfully”...
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Follow any further instructions that display on the DZM LCD screen. STEP 5 - Setting SMS destination: The DZM Firmware Download Utility may also be used to check or change the satellite or cellular modem SMS destinations. Click the Query button to check SMS destinations.
The Flightcell SMS Console software is installed on a laptop computer. When the laptop computer is connected to the DZM it may be used to create, transmit and receive text messages via the Iridium satellite phone's Short Message Service (SMS).
Flightcell International to obtain these details. Save the Flightcell SMS Software files to your computer (as these are provided in a zip file, all files will need to be extracted to an appropriate location on your computer). Double-click the Setup.exe file and follow instructions to install the Flightcell SMS Software. The message “Flightcell SMS Software setup was completed successfully”...
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2009). Click the button. The message text will display in the 'Last Sent' field of ® the Flightcell SMS Console. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00 Page 84 of 88 |...
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If the sender has requested confirmation that the message has been received, a pop-up box displays on the screen. Click the button to send an acknowledgement. ® SMS messages will not be received on your laptop computer when the Flightcell SMS Console is not active. ® | Flightcell DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00...
APPENDIX C: SENDING SMS TEXT MESSAGES TO A FLIGHTCELL® DZM SMS text messages can be sent to an aircraft or vehicle equipped with a DZM. Messages may be sent using the different methods outlined below. ® Incoming text messages will display on the DZM LCD screen when received. If a computer with Flightcell Console software is connected to the DZM, the incoming text message will also display on the computer screen when received.
Any ancillary items may be covered by individual manufacturer warranties. The warranty is void if any labels are removed or if it is determined that your DZM has been: connected to a power supply delivering more than 32 Volts;...
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