CURRENT REVISION REV ECO NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE A C01395 2008-01-16 Brad Schnair B C01462 2008-02-21 Brad Schnair C C01794 2008-08-18 Brad Schnair INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY. IT IS ISSUED IN CONFIDENCE AND SHALL NOT BE USED AS A BASIS FOR MANUFACTURE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM AIRCELL LLC APPROVALS ORIGINATOR Aircell LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Change History Revision Date Description of Change Approval A 2008-01-16 New/Initial Release Brad Schnair B 2008-02-21 Added menu-based software reset, section 12 Brad Schnair C 2008-08-18 ABS Master Switch: Added statement regarding system start-up time Brad Schnair Section 4 - Placing a Call: Added statement regarding availability of Direct Dialing Section 10 - Setup Menu, Option 2 ABS Status: Added description of features now available Section 11 - ABS Corded SIP Handset Icons: Added desc
ABS Operational User’s Manual Revision C August 18, 2008 Aircell LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Table of Contents ABS Master Switch ......................................................................................................................................5 ABS Corded SIP Handset............................................................................................................................6 1. Powering On .......................................................................................................................................7 2. Idle Displays.......................
ABS Master Switch The ABS Master Power Switch is utilized to enable and disable the ABS System. When the Master Power Switch is disabled, power is removed from all components of the ABS System. When the Master Power Switch is enabled, the Switch LED will illuminate and power is applied to all components of the ABS System. After power is applied to the ABS system, it may take up to 15 minutes for the system to become operational. Aircell LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
ABS Corded SIP Handset The Aircell ABS Corded SIP handset is a full-sized handset used to support Air-to-Ground telephone communications when using the Aircell ABS system. The handset is also capable of displaying ABS system status and controlling a limited number of ABS system functions. The Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset approximate dimensions are: 7.8” Length, 2.1” Width, 1.8” Height, not including the coil cord. Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset Aircell LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
1. Powering On The Aircell ABS Corded SIP handset automatically powers on when ABS System Power is applied. While the handset is initializing (approximately 20 seconds), the following screen will be displayed: Display #1 - Initializing After initialization, the handset will attempt to register with the Aircell VoIP server. During this process, one of two screens will be displayed depending upon whether or not the handset has been locked. (See section 3 for details on handset locking and unlocking.
2. Idle Displays When the Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset is powered on and is not involved in a phone call or menu session, the handset will be in one of four possible Idle modes as shown below. Locked: Usage of the handset is prevented until the handset is unlocked. See Display #3 on the previous page. Unlocked, Connected: The handset is unlocked and can communicate with the Aircell VoIP server. This is the only mode that supports phone calls. All user menus are accessible.
3. Locking and Unlocking the Handset To prevent unauthorized usage, the Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset supports a manual LOCK function. It is not possible to use the handset when it is locked. The handset remains locked even after a exercising a power cycle (power off, then on). Lock the handset: The handset must be in an Unlocked Idle mode. Press FCN, then 5, to access the Lock screen. Press STO to lock the handset (Display #3), or press END to cancel the lock request.
4. Placing a Call The Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset is operated in a manner similar to a cellular telephone. There is no dial tone, and the SND and END keys are used to start/stop a phone call. There are three methods for placing a phone call, as shown below. Direct Dialing: From the Unlocked, Connected Idle mode (Display #4), enter a phone number using the keypad. Use the CLR key to backspace and erase incorrect digits. Press SND to place the call, or press END to cancel and return to Unlocked Idle mode.
5. Call Progress As the call is being set up through the VoIP network, and when the called party is ringing, the following screen is displayed. The word “Dialing” flashes at a slow rate. Press END to cancel the call and return to Unlocked Idle mode. Display #12 - Call Setup (Dialing) After call setup is complete and the called party has answered, the following screen is displayed. Display #13 - Call in Progress 6. Ending a Call Press END to hang up and return to Unlocked Idle mode.
7. Receiving a Call If the Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset has a connection to the Aircell VoIP server, it is capable of receiving an incoming phone call. The handset display and keypad will illuminate when an incoming call is received. While ringing, the handset is capable of providing an Audible Ringer, a Visual Ringer, or both. See sections 9, 10, and 11 for ringer options. While Unlocked: If the handset is unlocked, the following screen is displayed. The words “Incoming Call” flash at a slow rate.
8. In-Call Functions The following functions are available when a phone call is in progress. Microphone (mouthpiece) Mute: Press FCN, then 6 to mute the microphone. The other party will no longer be able to hear the handset. Press FCN, then 6 again to unmute the microphone and allow the other party to hear the handset. The current microphone status is shown as an icon near the upper-right corner of the display (see section 11). Display #16 - Microphone muted Call Hold: Press HLD to place a call on hold.
9. Volume and Brightness The following volume and screen brightness adjustments are available during handset operation. adjustments may be accessed as described here, or via the FCN 4 setup menu (section 10). These Earpiece Volume: During a phone call or Unlocked Idle mode, use the ▲/▼ keys to access the Earpiece Volume screen and adjust the earpiece volume up/down. When the desired volume is reached, press STO to save the new volume setting.
Display Brightness: From an Unlocked Idle mode, press FCN, then 3 to access the Display Brightness screen. Use the ▲/▼ keys to adjust the display brightness up/down. When the desired brightness is reached, press STO to save the new brightness setting. Press END to abort brightness adjustment and return to the previous brightness setting. Display #21 - Display Brightness adjustment Aircell LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
10. Setup Menu The Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset offers access to user-preference settings and system status via the Setup Menu. From an Unlocked Idle mode, press FCN, then 4 to access the Setup Menu. Display #22 - FCN 4, Setup Menu (Top Level) While traversing menu screens, the following navigation methods are available. (▲/▼ keys): Scroll the blue highlight bar up/down until the desired option is selected. Press SND to access or set the desired option.
Setup Menu, Option 1 - User Configuration This option contains user-preference settings. Display #23 - FCN 4_1, User Configuration Menu 1: Ring Pattern - This option chooses the ring pattern (ringtone) used for the audible ringer during an incoming call. This setting may be overridden per-call via signaling from the Aircell VoIP server. Display #24 - FCN 4_1_1, Ring Pattern 2: Earpiece Volume - This option is identical to Section 9, Display #18.
Setup Menu, Option 1 - User Configuration (continued) 7: Keypad Backlight Timer - This option sets the length of time after the last keypress (in any mode) before the keypad backlighting (orange LEDs) goes off. The “Never” option will keep the keypad backlighting on at all times. Display #26 - FCN 4_1_7, Keypad Backlight Timer 8: Visual Ringer - This option controls the Visual Ringer feature. When set to “On”, the handset display and keypad will slowly flash when an incoming call is received.
Setup Menu, Option 2 - ABS Status This option displays the operational status of various ABS components. Additionally, a Maintenance Alert message can be sent to the Aircell Network Operations Center (NOC), or a Conditional Reset of the ABS system can be commanded. Display #29 - FCN 4_2, ABS Status Menu 1: ATG (Air-to-Ground) Link Status - This option displays the current status of the ATG radio link.
Setup Menu, Option 2 - ABS Status (continued) 3: AACU Status - This option displays the current status of the AACU device. Possible displays are: Enable - The AACU device is operating normally. Disable - The AACU device has encountered a fault.
Setup Menu, Option 3 - Version Information This option displays the current hardware (H/W) and software (S/W) versions of the handset. Press CLR to return to the previous menu, or END to return to Unlocked Idle mode. Display #35 - FCN 4_3, Version Information Aircell LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
11. ABS Corded SIP Handset Icons Microphone (mouthpiece) Status: The current microphone status (muted/unmuted, Section 8) is shown as an icon near the upper-right corner of the display. Audible Ringer Status: The current audible ringer status (muted/unmuted, Section 9) is shown as an icon near the upper-right corner of the display. ATG Link Status: The current ATG Link status is shown as an icon near the upper-center of the display. Note the appearance of the ABS Link Status Icon.
12. Handset Software Reboot If the aircraft is above the ABS service altitude and the Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset is consistently unable to place or receive phone calls, a Handset Software Reboot may be warranted. From an Unlocked Idle mode, press FCN, then 4 to access the Setup Menu. Display #22 - FCN 4, Setup Menu (Top Level) Press the 4 key again to request the hidden Admin menu. You will be required to supply the Admin Code before proceeding.
13. Keypad Function Reference Aircell ABS Corded SIP Handset Key Functions KEY FCN ▲ ▼ ● ●● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY * 0 Oper # RCL CLR SND HLD STO END FUNCTION FCN 0: Toggle Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode [For Future Use] FCN 1: Ringer Volume Control FCN 2: Key Tone Volume Control FCN 3: OLED Display Brightness Control FCN 4: Setup Menu FCN 5: Keypad Lock FCN 6: Microphone Mute FCN 7: Undefined FCN 8: Communication Control Menu [For Future Use] FCN 9: Undefined 1.
14. Menu Reference The following User menus are visible and available via the appropriate FCN key: FCN 4 - Setup Menu 1. User Configuration 1.1. Ring Pattern (1-4) 1.2. Earpiece Volume (1-6) [same as ▲/▼ during call] 1.3. Ringer Volume (0-6, 0=off) [same as FCN 1] 1.4. Keytone Volume (0-6, 0=off) [same as FCN 2] 1.5. Display Brightness (1-4) [same as FCN 3] 1.6. Display Blanking Timer (30sec/60sec/never) 1.7. Keypad Backlight Timer (30sec/60sec/never) 1.8. Visual Ringer (on/off) 1.9.
