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 D C02220 2008-11-20 Brad Schnair E C05139 2010-04-15 Brad Schnair F C 2014-12-31 Joseph Tobin Gogo LLC 1250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 500 Itasca, IL 60143 INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY.
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
Change History (continued) Revision Date E 2010-04-15 Description of Change Approval Section 1 - Replaced Display #1 picture with “Axxess” boot screen Brad Schnair Section 1 - Removed note about display blanking during handset boot-up Section 1 - Added guidance that handsets may power off during brief power interruptions Section 2 - Deleted references to TM radio link Sections 2, 4, and 7 - Added guidance that phone calls are not supported below 10,000 feet AGL Section 12 - Changed section name from
ABS Operational User’s Manual Revision F Dec 31, 2014 Itasca, IL Bensenville, IL SIZE CAGE CODE DOCUMENT NUMBER REV A 1NQ67 D12751 F SH 4 of 28 Title: ABS OPERATIONAL USER’S MANUAL The master version of this document resides on the Gogo LLC Configuration Management Server. Printed copies are considered uncontrolled, until verified as current by comparing with the master. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the most current revision.
Table of Contents Transmitters .................................................................................................................................................6 ABS Master Switch ......................................................................................................................................7 ABS Breakers ...............................................................................................................................................
Transmitters The ABS Systems may contain the following transmitters: Air-To-Ground Modem: 894-896 MHz Air-To-Ground Modem B: 894-896 MHz Kandu: 14-14.5 GHz Terrestrial Modem: Cellular & PCS Bands Cabin Wireless Access Point: 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz M-Cabin Wireless Access Point: 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz 802.11N Cabin Wireless Access Point: 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz These transmitters have received appropriate regulat ory certifications beyond the required civil aviation certifications, e.g. FCC, IC, CE.
ABS Master Switch The ABS Master Power Switch is utilized to enable and disable the ABS System. It is located within the cabin in a location accessible by the flight crew. When the Master Power Switch is disabled, power is removed from all components of the ABS System. When the Master Power Switch is enabled, 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.
ABS Corded SIP Handset The Gogo ABS Corded SIP Handset (“the handset”) is a full-sized handset used to support Air-to-Ground telephone communications when using the Gogo ABS system. The handset is also capable of displaying ABS system status and controlling a limited number of ABS system functions. The handset approximate dimensions are: 7.8” Length, 2.1” Width, 1.8” Height, not including the coil cord.
Gogo ABS Corded SIP Handset 1. Powering On and Off Powering ON Handsets of Revision F (or higher): After ABS system power is applied, press and hold the SND key on the handset until the screen illuminates. Handsets of Revision E (or lower): The handset automatically powers on when ABS system power is applied.
Once the handset has attempted to connect to the Aircell VoIP server, the handset will enter an Idle mode. See section 2. 1. Powering On and Off (continued) Powering OFF Handsets of Revision F (or higher): Press and hold the END key on the handset until the screen goes dark (approximately 7 seconds). The handset will also power off when ABS system power is removed.
Display #4 - Idle mode (Unlocked, Connected) 2. Idle Displays (continued) Unlocked, Disconnected: The handset is unlocked, but cannot communicate with the Aircell VoIP server. (ATG radio link not established.) Phone calls are not supported, but all user menus are accessible. Display #5 - Idle mode (Unlocked, Disconnected) Unlocked, No IP Address: The handset is unlocked, but has not been assigned an IP Address by the ABS system. Phone calls are not supported.
3. Locking and Unlocking the Handset To prevent unauthorized usage, the 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.
Display #9 - Incorrect Unlock code 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. NOTE: During normal system usage, phone calls are not supported below 10,000 feet AGL. 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.
Last Number Redial: From the Unlocked, Connected Idle mode (Display #4), press SND to place a call to the last number that was dialed. 5. Call Progress As the call is being set up through the Aircell 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.
7. Receiving a Call If the 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. NOTE: During normal system usage, phone calls are not supported below 10,000 feet AGL.
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 #20 - Keytone Volume adjustment 9. Volume and Brightness (continued) 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.
10. Setup Menu The 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 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.
Display #25 - FCN 4_1_6, Display Blanking Timer 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.
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.
Display #31 - FCN 4_2_2, ACPU Status 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.
Display #34 - FCN 4_2_5, Conditional Reset 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.
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.
ABS OK No ATG Signal ABS OK ATG Signal Level: (x)/5 (x) = number of signal bars ABS Fault 12. Handset 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 Reboot may be warranted. Handsets of Revision F (or higher): Press and hold the END key on the handset until the screen goes dark (approximately 7 seconds). Release the END key.
13. Keypad Function Reference 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 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. Increase audio volume (press ▲ during a call) 2.
STO END 2. Return to a call that is on Hold 1. Store audio volume, ringer volume, keypad volume, or OLED display brightness as new value. 2. Initiate storage dialog for direct-dialed number (add to phonebook) 3. Enter/confirm entries during menu and phonebook dialogs 1. End the active call (hang up) 2. Cancel menu and dialing operations (return to idle state) 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.
