MONITORTM D ra f t MONITOR TRANSFER MODULE HELP MANUAL Version 4.1 Copyright Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. 2019 All Rights Reserved The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTM User Guide and Reference Manual D ra f t Pratt & Whitney Canada - DPHM Group The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Contents 3 Table of Contents 6 Part I MonitorTm Help Manual 1.1 ................................................................................................................................... Overview 6 1.2 ................................................................................................................................... Export Classification 6 1.3 ...................................................................................................................................
MonitorTm Help Manual 3.12................................................................................................................................... FAST Factory Reset 44 3.13................................................................................................................................... Delete Non-Transmitted Logs 45 3.14...................................................................................................................................
I D ra f t Part MonitorTm Help Manual The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual 1 MonitorTm Help Manual 1.1 Overview MonitorTm is the Transfer Module program used to communicate with FAST Monitor 10 allowing the user to · Synchronize data with the Aircraft 20 · Synchronize data with Webserver 50 · View Monitor Status 25 · View Live Data 33 · View/Change Monitor Parameters 37 · Configure the FAST Monitor 23 · Retrieve Log Files 20 · Convert Log File Data 53 for analysis using GBSLite 57 · Retrieve Micro-Server logs 44 · Reset FAST box to factory 44 1.
MonitorTm Help Manual - Pilatus PC12-47E Full flight data processing supported. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 3.7 - View/Change parameters function: current value display corrected. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 3.6 - Q400 EMU converter 1505HI detection updated. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 3.5 - Updated MonitorTM functions for MFAST (HTTP protocol). - Support AW139 V6 configuration. - Support Q200/Q300 with additional propeller Overtorque Events.
MonitorTm Help Manual - Application upgrade for 64 bit support and Tablet Windows 8 Pro. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 3.0 - Support FAST for ATR PBMS and RSN. - Support FAST for ATR42/72 FDAU V2b. - Support FAST for King Air B200/B300. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 2.9 - Support FAST for ATR Propeller Balance.
MonitorTm Help Manual - Support FAST for ATR42/72 aircraft. - New "Delete Non-Transmitted Logs" password protected function. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 2.1 - Enhancements to Q400 data conversion. - Improved communication for configuring the FAST Monitor. - Full flight data conversion options simplified. What’s new in MonitorTM Version 2.0 - New drivers to support Windows 8. - New “FAST Factory Reset” 44 function. - New “Get Micro Server Logs” 44 function. - Improved Sync to Aircraft.
MonitorTm Help Manual What's new in MonitorTm Version 1.
MonitorTm Help Manual 1.5 Software Requirements All Installations: - Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 10 - Windows 64bit operation systems (All functionalities) - Windows 32bit operation systems (All functionalities except "Convert log" function) - Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above - PDF Reader Tablet Installations: - Windows 8 Pro 64bits Communicating with Webserver - Internet Access 1.
MonitorTm Help Manual ra f t 12 D A shortcut will be installed on the desktop 1.7 Program Version Accessing: Program version information displayed The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual 1.8 Printing a hard copy of manual Accessing: Upon selection, the PDF Help Manual will be displayed D ra f t Adobe Acrobat is required. See Software Requirements 11 for details The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual II D ra f t Part Accessing MonitorTm Functions The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Accessing MonitorTm Functions 2 Accessing MonitorTm Functions 2.1 Starting and Closing the Program To start the MonitorTm program, double click on the MonitorTm desktop icon To close the MonitorTm program use 2.
MonitorTm Help Manual The Menu Bars: contain side bar functions as well as other functions The File Menu has the following functions available: Print 63 ,Print Preview 63 , Print Setup 63 , Exit 15 The View Menu has the following functions available: Session Log 63 , Saved Monitor Status 64 , Preferences 62 , View Data in GBSLite t 57 ra f The Monitor Menu has the following functions available: Sync to Webserver 50 , Sync to Aircraft 20 , Monitor Status 25 , Live Data 33 , View/ Change Parameters 37 ,
Accessing MonitorTm Functions D ra f t The Help Menu has the following functions available: About Monitor 12 , Monitor TM Auto-Update 60 , Help Manual 13 The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual D ra f t Functions are always performed in the main area Communication settings and status messages are always displayed in the lower area When connected to the monitor, a photo of the monitor is displayed The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Part D ra f t III Communicating with the Monitor The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual 3 Communicating with the Monitor 3.1 Sync to Aircraft Function Accessing: The Sync to Aircraft function is used to download log files from the monitor to the pc and to upload configuration files from the pc to the monitor This function automatically performs the following 2 functions 1. Retrieve Log Files Function 20 2. Configure Unit Function 23 Accessing: ra f Retrieve Log Files Function D 3.
Communicating with the Monitor D ra f t For the Caravan application and all FAST serial number 45xxxx, the user can either retrieve transmitted or not transmitted log files for ETM and Full Flight data files. See the screenshot below: For other applications, the user can either retrieve transmitted or non transmitted log files. The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual ra f t 22 D After selection, the user can check boxes of desired files to be retrieved and click the start button to start the process. A retrieve progress status will be shown. For FAST system containing Micro Server Software version 2.9 or higher (refer to PW_VER field in the Monitor Status Function 25 ), the download time is reduced when all log files are selected for download.
Communicating with the Monitor screen. The download process will be displayed in seconds. Configure Unit Function Accessing: D 3.3 ra f t Note: MonitorTM download all files packaged in a TAR format using Open Source Software Windows TAR library where distribution is managed by license terms as per link http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.
MonitorTm Help Manual D ra f t When the configuration file versions on the computer are the same or older than those in the monitor, the user must choose to proceed with the configuration of the monitor. After the files are uploaded into the monitor, the monitor will reboot. This should take approximately 1 minute. The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Communicating with the Monitor 3.4 Monitor Status Function Accessing: This function provides an overview of the status of the monitor and the status is updated continuously as long as the function is selected. The status can be saved to an xml file or printed via File>Menu/Print.
MonitorTm Help Manual t Install ID Installation ID field of the FAST Box from the loaded configuration Configuration The loaded configuration version Version Number of Box Power The total cumulative number of times the box has been powered on On Number of Box Power The total cumulative number of seconds the box has been powered On In Seconds on PW_VER Micro server software version Aircraft Tail The aircraft tail number field stored in the configuration Number Aircraft Operator The aircraft operator fi
Communicating with the Monitor This function verifies that the monitor can transmit data to the Web server successfully PASS FAIL Weight On Wheels Condition blank PASS FAIL On Ground Trigger blank PASS Description Recommended Action ra f Possible Values blank System Condition verification is not yet complete System Condition is OK System Condition is FAULT Please perform the Expert and cannot transmit through Commands function 42 : Recent GSM Faults to obtain a list of the last 10 faults and ca
MonitorTm Help Manual On ground criteria is not 1. Ensure engines are off and wait 2 being met and GSM cannot minutes be enabled 2. Repeat Test Monitor transmission. If FAIL remains, perform Live Data Function 33 to verify validity of parameters. If any parameters are invalid, correct the problem. 3. Repeat Test Monitor transmission.
Communicating with the Monitor support GSM SIM card verification is not yet complete InProgress FAST waiting to detect and ##% read the SIM card. This can be displayed for up to 3 minutes PASS SIM card is detected and card ID detected FAIL FAST not able to read the 1. Verify that the SIM card is SIM card ID installed properly, cycle box power 2. Repeat Test Monitor Transmission function. If FAIL remains, remove and re-insert the SIM card, cycle box power. 3. Repeat Test Monitor Transmission function.
MonitorTm Help Manual 3. When in cellular range, repeat Test Monitor Transmission function, verify antenna is connected to FAST box (GSM connector) 4. When antenna is connected, repeat Test Monitor Transmission function. If FAIL remains, contact P&WC Customer First Center for further support blank VPN Connection verification is not yet complete InProgress FAST waiting to establish ##% VPN connection to ground server.
Communicating with the Monitor 3.
MonitorTm Help Manual D ra f t Function using Cellular Function using WI-FI The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Communicating with the Monitor 3.7 Live Data Function Accessing: The Live Data function allows the user to view and record live data from the monitor's available data sensors. The user must select the sensors to display using check boxes. The column header check box can be used to select all sensors. D ra f t Click Retrieve Selected to proceed The values and units of selected sensors are displayed. Any invalid sensors are displayed in red.
MonitorTm Help Manual Communication Settings Function 3.8.1 Accessing D ra f t 3.8 The Communication Settings Function can be used for detecting and troubleshooting connection settings and contains two options. For troubleshooting guidelines, refer to Communication Troubleshooting 65 3.8.2 Auto-Detection Automatically detects the Connection Type connected to the monitor by screening the available COM ports. Performed automatically prior to each function requiring communication with the Monitor.
Communicating with the Monitor 3.8.3 Manual detection · Find the com port via Device Manager . D ra f t · Disconnect FAST USB cable and Expand the Ports menu The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual ra f t · Connect the FAST USB cable, the Ports will automatically update · Open Monitor TM D Note: If the RS-485 Port (COMX) is not displayed, USB driver is not properly installed, please refer to FAST USB GSE Cable Driver Installation 66 . · Under Expert , select Communication Settings · From Connection Type scrolling menu select the com port found previously (i.e : COM6) The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Communicating with the Monitor · Click on Communication settings are displayed in the Monitor Type, COM Port and Baud Rate fields. View/Change Monitor Parameters Accessing: D 3.9 ra f t Communication status is displayed in the Message field The View/Change Parameters function can be used to change parameters in your monitor. 3.9.
MonitorTm Help Manual View/change FAST box time and engine serial number information ra f t After you enter the new values, select the write button. D The new parameters values will be updated in the monitor and the Current Value column will be refreshed. Verify the current values are appropriately refreshed before closing. Click "Proceed" to clear the engine serial numbers stored in the FAST box. The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Communicating with the Monitor 3.9.2 View/Change Monitor Parameters for CARAVAN application For Caravan application, the function enables the user to view/change the fast box time, engine serial number, flight/engine cycles and creep information. The user can also reset creep faults and CAS Previous Exceed messages. ra f t View/change FAST box time, engine serial number, flight/engine cycles and creep information D After you enter the new values, select the write button.
MonitorTm Help Manual View/Reset creep faults: ra f t Click “View Creep Fault” to display current creep faults: D A list of active creep faults is displayed, including creep fault type and date and time of occurence. To reset creep faults, click “Reset Creep Fault”. Creep faults will be cleared in the monitor and creep fault list refreshed. Click “Reset Prev Exceed” to reset Exceed messages from the crew-alerting system (CAS).
Communicating with the Monitor 3.9.3 View/Change Monitor Parameters for other applications For other applications, the function enables the user to view the configuration Version and when applicable clear and enter the engine serial number information. D ra f t After you have entered the new value, select the "Write: button. The new value will be written to the monitor and the Current Value column will be updated.
ra f Accessing: t Expert Command Mode Function D 3.10 MonitorTm Help Manual The Expert Command Mode function can be used to communicate with the monitor by sending commands and displaying monitor responses The user can select commonly used expert commands from a menu When the Send button is selected - The monitor responses are displayed - The session can be saved and printed The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Communicating with the Monitor D ra f t Selecting the Advanced button requires entering a password for advanced troubleshooting and permits typing any command. To obtain the password, contact P&WC Customer First center. The program then permits writing to the actual command prior to clicking the Send button The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
3.11 MonitorTm Help Manual Get Micro Server Logs The Get Micro Server Logs function is used for advanced troubleshooting when instructed by P&WC personnel. The function will automatically download all micro server logs to the users local computer. FAST Factory Reset The FAST Factory Reset function is to be used for advanced troubleshooting when instructed to do so by P&WC personnel. D 3.12 ra f t To transfer the data to PWC for analysis, the user must perform the Sync To Webserver 50 function.
Communicating with the Monitor 3.13 D ra f t At the end of the function, the program will reconfigure the box with the configuration files located on the local computer. Delete Non-Transmitted Logs The Delete Non-Transmitted Logs function may be used when instructed to do so by P&WC personnel. The function is used to erase all non-transmitted data in the FAST box. Once this function is started, it cannot be cancelled. Selecting the Delete Non-Transmitted function requires entering a password.
Wi-Fi Configuration ra f t The FAST monitor revision E or higher is capable to offload data via Wi-Fi connection. The compatibility can be verified by using the Monitor Status 25 function to confirm that the MSSIM version (PW_VER) is 3.0 or higher. For FAST to automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network, it must first be configured using MonitorTM and a pc connected via the GSE cable. Accessing: D 3.
Communicating with the Monitor Once connected the user will see a screen similar to the one below. Already configured Wi-Fi networks are displayed with signal strength, if in range. If the FAST is already connected to a network, "Connected" will be displayed next to the appropriate configured network SSID. The user can remove (Forget) individual or all configured networks. The passwords for already configured network SSIDs are not stored on the local computer. The user may enter a new password.
MonitorTm Help Manual Once connected the user will see a screen similar to the one below. Already configured Wi-Fi networks are displayed with signal strength, if in range. If the MFAST is already connected to a network, "Connected" will be displayed next to the appropriate configured network SSID. The user can remove (Forget) individual or all configured networks. ra f t The passwords for already configured network SSIDs are not stored on the local computer. The user may enter a new password.
Part D ra f t IV Communicating with Webserver The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual 4 Communicating with Webserver 4.1 Sync to Webserver Function Accessing: This function synchronizes the computer with the P&WC Webserver - uploads log files to Webserver - downloads configuration files to the pc - downloads updates of the MonitorTm program D ra f t The user must manually enter the related monitor serial numbers.
D ra f t Communicating with Webserver The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual V D ra f t Part Analyzing Data The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Analyzing Data 5 Analyzing Data 5.1 Convert Log Function Accessing: 5.1.1 General convert log function D ra f t Prior to analyzing data locally in GBSLite 57 , logs must be converted using the convert log function 1. The user must select the Input Folder Selection using the Browse button. The log files in the Input Folder will be listed. The user must select the log files to convert using check box next to the filename. 2. A unique Output Folder is proposed automatically.
MonitorTm Help Manual *Please note that the Output Folder most always be different then the Input Folder. 3. The column header check box can be used to select all log files. 4. If required, Full Flight Data Mode option is used for troubleshooting and full flight data analysis. 5. Click the Start button to begin conversion of selected files 6. When conversion has begun, conversion progress and status will be displayed. 7.
Analyzing Data 5.1.3 Q400 convert log function For the Q400 application, the program converts only zip files that regroups the complete set of data files per sequence as listed in the examples below: Set of 7 files – Full Flight and EMU data (Phase 2 with propeller monitoring): · 53b22546-01of07-fast-q400_cds-*.dtu · 53B22546-02of07-FAST-SYS-*.dtu · 53b22546-03of07-fast-q400_foqa-*.dtu · 53b22546-04of07-fast-q400_emu-*.dtu · 53b22546-05of07-fast-q400_eec_1-*.dtu · 53b22546-06of07-fast-q400_eec_2-*.
MonitorTm Help Manual · · · · · 53C26DC8-01of05-FAST-SYS-*.dtu 53c26dc8-02of05-fast-aw139_foqa-*.dtu 53c26dc8-03of05-fast-aw139_eec_1-*.dtu 53c26dc8-04of05-fast-aw139_eec_2-*.dtu 53c26dc8-05of05-fast-etm_aw139-*.dtu Set of 2 files – Full Flight: · 53C26DC8-01of02-FAST-SYS-*.dtu · 53c26dc8-02of02-fast-aw139_foqa-*.dtu Any incomplete AW139 zip file can only be converted in Full Flight Data Mode for troubleshooting analysis. 5.1.
Analyzing Data The Full Flight data files (*G1000_FFD*) can be converted in Full Flight Data Mode to analyze full flight data in GBSLite. 5.1.7 EPEC Convert Log function ra f t For the EPECS application, the program converts DTU* files in Full Flight Data Mode for analysis. Note* :This function is in development View Data in GBSLite Function Accessing: D 5.2 Opens Live Data 33 recordings and Converted Log Data 53 for analysis in GBSLite by selecting the desired folder.
MonitorTm Help Manual The user must select the folder where the data has been converted. This can be under Liverdata, Logdata or any other location. D ra f t The data will be displayed in GBSLite The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Part D ra f t VI Monitor TM Auto-Update The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual 6 Monitor TM Auto-Update 6.1 Monitor TM Auto-Update Accessing: ra f t If an update exists, the program will indicate that an update is available and will need to follow the instructions D If no update exists, the program will indicate that your program is up to date. The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Part D ra f t VII Additional Information The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual 7 Additional Information 7.1 Changing MonitorTm preferences Accessing: The Preferences function is available to customize the retrieve log files settings Tag Data Transmitted: When checked, the files retrieved by the program will be tagged as transmitted - It is the user's responsibility to send the data to the Web via the Sync to Webserver Function 50 . When unchecked, the files retrieved will be transmitted to the Web via GSM at next available transmission.
Additional Information 7.2 Printing Accessing: Print and Print Preview can be used whenever a function is being performed D ra f t Print Setup allows the user to change the printing options such as orientation and paper size 7.3 Troubleshooting 7.3.1 View Session Log Function Accessing: All actions performed while using MonitorTM are recorded automatically in a session log file for troubleshooting purposes.
View Saved Monitor Status Function ra f t Accessing: View previously saved Monitor Status function 25 sessions Please refer to the Monitor Status Function 25 section for a description of the possible status messages and recommended actions D 7.3.2 MonitorTm Help Manual The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Additional Information 7.3.3 Communication Troubleshooting Please follow the steps listed below to troubleshoot problems you may have while communicating with the Monitor · Cycle Monitor Aircraft Power / Monitor power Ensure lights are seen on the monitor Perform Communication Settings Function (Auto-Detection 34 ) Message: FAST Successfully Connected o Retry the original function. If problem persists, contact cfirst@pwc.
MonitorTm Help Manual different directory Directory is empty. Please select a different directory System error. Missing GBSlite configuration files. Program will terminate A GBSlite program is already running 7.3.5 GBSlite is installed without MonitorTm. Install MonitorTm. Refer to Program Installation 11 Tried to start GBSlite program while already running.
Additional Information 3. Depending on your operating system, double-click dpinst32.exe for 32-bit version of Windows or dpinst64.exe for 64-bit version of Windows. Note: If you are using 32-bit operating system, dpinst64.exe cannot be opened. D ra f t 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the “Finish” button to complete the driver installation. 7.5 MFAST USB GSE Cable Driver Installation Driver installation is done after inserting the USB cable into your PC’s USB port. 1.
MonitorTm Help Manual For Windows 8 and above : ra f t - Go to Device Manager - Find the RNDIS/Ethernet Gadget under "Other Devices" D 68 - Once here Right click on the RNDIS/ ETHERNET Gadget and select Update Driver The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Additional Information D ra f t - Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" - Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" and click next. The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
MonitorTm Help Manual ra f t - Once prompt select "Network Adapters" D 70 - In the Select Network Adapter window, select Microsoft Corporation The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
Additional Information D ra f t - Select Remote NDIS compatible Device and click next 4. Driver is now installed and ready to be use . The export control classification with respect to this document is ECL: NSR, P-ECCN: 9E991.
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