UNILINK UL-800/801 FUTURE AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEM (FANS) 1/A+ OPERATOR’S MANUAL SCN 30.X With Corporate Database The information contained herein is subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. © 2011 UNIVERSAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CORPORATION 23-20-06.
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 1 Components ..................................................................................... 2 MCDU ........................................................................................... 3 Applications ...................................................................................... 4 Operations ..................................
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Tests ............................................................................................89 OPS .................................................................................................94 FREE-TEXT .................................................................................95 OOOI ...........................................................................................99 Text Weather Report Requests ..................................
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual INTRODUCTION The UniLink Airborne Datalink Product (hereafter referred to as “UniLink”) is an air-to-ground digital data communication system that operates with Universal Avionics Systems Corporation’s (UASC’s) Fight Management Systems (FMSs). It is capable of using a variety of media such as Satellite Communications (SatCom) and Very High Frequency (VHF) communications to exchange data with datalink service providers (DSPs).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Components One UASC FMS utilizing SCN 1000.5/1100.5 or later is required for UniLink FANS-1/A+ implementation. A complete system includes: 2 • UASC FMS (SCN 1000.5/1100.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual MCDU Use of a UASC MCDU with the UniLink UL-80X involves the following configuration/operation performance considerations: • When configured for a 429 interface, LSKs [L6] and [R6] will not be functional • When configured for a 702 interface, LSKs [L5] and [R5] will not be functional (LSKs [L6] and [R6] will be used instead). • The plus/minus ( + ) key will not operate as a space key. The MCDU [SP] key is used for the space function.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Applications FANS 1/A + is principally composed of three applications: • Controller-Pilot Datalink Communications (CPDLC) – CPDLC allows datalink messages to substitute for traditional voice communications for routine communications between a crew and an air traffic controller. CPDLC messages can be used to request and grant clearances, to inform the ground of the aircraft’s position and situation, and to provide instructions to the crew.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Operations NOTE: This Operator’s Manual includes procedures and functions used in a FANS-Enabled UniLink System. Crews that operate this system must be trained and obtain operational approval from the state of registry. Crew interface is accomplished through the FMS CDU and/or MCDU, utilizing a UASC FMS with SCN 1000.5/1100.5 or later. Data may be entered at any field highlighted by a cursor. The cursor is displayed in the first empty data field.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual The Source FMS is indicated by an asterisk next to it. Any available FMS can be manually selected by pressing the adjacent LSK. If automatic (AUTO) selection is desired, the SELECTION METHOD LSK will toggle between MANUAL and AUTO. NOTE: It is important for the crew to ensure that the Source FMS is not changed prior to an expected flight plan modification uplink.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual SEND status displays the current status of the message. When the SEND LSK is pressed, the status will briefly change to QUEUED, then SENDING. The selected media for transmission (VHF, SAT, or TEL) is indicated after SENDING. When acknowledgement is received from the DSP, SENT status will display. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual UniLink Advisories The bottom left LSK on each UniLink page will display either the UNILINK MENU prompt or UniLink advisories. UniLink advisories notify the crew of UniLink activity that may require user action. Only one advisory will display at a time in the order of priority. Pressing the adjacent LSK allows viewing of the advisory message. When no advisory is displayed, the advisory field is used to display the UNILINK MENU prompt.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual TEL SUSPEND – Indicates the configured dial attempt limit has been reached and TEL LINK has been suspended (or TEL LINK has been manually suspended). Selection of this advisory displays the TEL DATA page. GND DELAY – Indicates a configurable timer has elapsed since the last OUT event (push back) and the OFF event (take off) has not yet occurred. Selection of this advisory displays the EST TIME OFF page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ATC RPT READY – Indicates that the necessary conditions for sending a CPDLC report downlink previously requested by ATC have been met. If a single report is ready to be sent, and all the data required by that report is available, selecting the advisory will display a review page from which the report may be sent.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ATC RPTS FULL – Indicates that the log of pending CPDLC report requests received from ATC is now full, and one of these requests must be either satisfied or deleted. Selecting this advisory displays the ATC RPTS page. The log of pending report requests can hold up to fifteen entries. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Error Messages Most error messages generate a NEW ERROR MSG advisory which is displayed in the ERROR LOG pages. Certain error messages which are considered more urgent are displayed in a pop-up window in the middle of the current UniLink page, for example: QUEUE FULL, DISPLAY PROCESSOR FAIL, or A740: PRINTER FAIL. Entry Error Pop-up Windows UniLink provides feedback when an invalid entry is made.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Screen Text Condition the decimal point. NEGATIVE NOT PERMITTED The prompt only accepts positive numbers. MISSING N OR S The entered latitude does not specify a hemisphere. MISSING E OR W The entered longitude does not specify a hemisphere. INVALID NUMBER The entered characters could not be interpreted as a number. INVALID ENTRY The entered characters do not conform to specific textual data item input restrictions.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Screen Text Condition date field is invalid. INVALID LEAP YEAR The entered date value includes th Feb 29 in a year that is not a leap year. INVALID SECONDS The entered seconds value within a latitude or longitude field is invalid. INVALID MINUTES The entered minutes value within a latitude or longitude field is invalid. DATA CANNOT BE MODIFIED ( MCDU only) An attempt has been made to delete data from an edit prompt that displays readonly data.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Alerting Message Alerting Message alerting functions include visual and aural alerts, and digital outputs to various Line-Replaceable Units (LRU). The outputs are intended to drive visual or aural alerting when a new uplink message is received. The digital outputs provide messaging alerts that may be used by other devices for additional alerting functions, such as the FMS MSG annunciator.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual User Interface Menu Tree The UniLink Main Menu page is accessed from the UNILINK prompt on either DATA 1/4 or the MESSAGE page (from a reboot or initial startup). To navigate down through the menu tree, select the applicable page option LSKs to move to the desired function. Use the RETURN LSK to move back up the menu tree. Pages shown in the menu trees may or may not be available depending on specific installation configuration.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual UniLink Menu (continued) UNILINK MENU Continued ATC Continued ATC REQUEST ATC REQ ALTITUDE ATC REQ ALTITUDE (SINGLE) (BLOCK) ATC REVIEW (REQUEST BLOCK) ATC REVIEW ATC REVIEW (REQUEST) (REQUEST VMC DESCENT) ATC REQ SPEED (SINGLE) ATC REQ SPEED ATC REVIEW (BLOCK) ATC REVIEW (Continued on next page) 23-20-06.
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual UniLink Menu (continued) UNILINK MENU Continued ATC Continued ATC FREETEXT ATC REVIEW ATC RPTS 1/X ATC POS RPT 1/2 ATC REPORTED WPT ATC NEXT WPT ATC REVIEW ATC POS RPT 2/2 ATC ENSUING WPT ATC REVIEW ATC MSGS 1/X See NOTE 1 COMM STATUS COMM CONTROL VHF VOICE See NOTE 1 VHF DATA FREQUENCIES See NOTE 2 SAT DATA See NOTE 3 TEL DATA (Continued on next page) NOTES: 1. Only available if VHF is enabled in configuration (UL-800 only) 2.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Maintenance Menu Maintenance provide access UniLink maintenance-related functions. They are accessed by pressing MAINTENANCE, LSK [4L] on the UNILINK MENU page. Other than TESTS, there are no user-related functions on these pages. See the associated UniLink Installation Manual for installation and maintenance procedures.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Maintenance Menu (Continued) UNILINK MENU Continued MAINTENCE Continued MAINTENCE SYS 1/3 CONFIG Continued Continued SYS CONFIG 2/4 AIRCRAFT CLEARANCES ALERTS SYS CONFIG 3/4 SYS CONFIG 4/4 TESTS TESTS POWER LOG POWER LOG PRINT JOB PRINT JOBS MAINTENANCE 2/3 DATA LOAD 1/2 DATA LOAD 2/2 MAINTENANCE 3/3 FANS FPL DATA (Continued on next page) 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OPS Menu Operational (OPS) pages are used to access UniLink AOC-related functions. They are accessed through the UniLink Menu page by selecting OPS, LSK [1R}. (Continued on next page) NOTES: 1. Only available if OOOI is enabled in configuration 2. Only available if TEL is enabled in configuration. 22 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OPS Menu (Continued) UNILINK MENU Continued OPS 1/2 Continued See NOTE 1. WX MAP LOG MESSAGE LOGS VERIF MSGS OPS MSGS WX MAP LOG OPS 2/2 DELAY DELAY REASON DIVERSION DIVERT REASON ETA UPDATE ETA REASON SITUATION SITUATION REASON POS REPORT See NOTE 2. SELCAL NOTES: 1. Only available if TEL is enabled in configuration 2. The SELCAL option only displays when associated messages are available. Check with DSP for availability of this feature.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual UNILINK MENU Menu Navigation: [DATA] or [MSG] > UNILINK All UNILINK MENU options are contained on one page. The UniLink Menu page is accessed by selecting UNILINK from either the FMS DATA 1/4 page or the FMS MESSAGE 1/1 page. NOTE: Based on installation and configuration, the FLIGHT NO. field may or may not be displayed. 24 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Flight Information Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO On the UNILINK MENU page, press FLIGHT INFO, LSK [1L], to access the FLIGHT INFO page. All services provided on this menu are available only over the ACARS VHF or SatCom packet data network. NOTE: Flight Information Services are advisory only. It is the responsibility of the crew to exercise reasonable and prudent judgment in the use of these advisory services.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual NOTE: The hierarchy of flight identifier information is as follows (with 1 being the highest): 1. A manually entered call sign 2. Airline ID/Flight Number (commercial airline only) 3. Default registration (set during installation/configuration) 26 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual D-ATIS Request Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > D-ATIS The D-ATIS page is used to request local arrival or departure Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS). To request ATIS: 1. Press D-ATIS, LSK [1L] on the FLIGHT INFO page. The D-ATIS page will display. 2. With AIRPORT active, enter the Airport Identifier and press [ENTER] or accept the default destination airport from the FMS flight plan.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual TWIP Request Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > TWIP The TWIP page is used to request Terminal Weather Information for Pilots (TWIP). To make a TWIP request: 1. Press TWIP, LSK [2L] on the FLIGHT INFO page. The TWIP page will display. 2. With AIRPORT active, enter a destination airport and press [ENTER] or accept the Destination Airport from the FMS flight plan.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Departure Clearance Request Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > DEPARTURE The DEPARTURE CLX page is used to request departure clearance. To request a Departure Clearance: 1. Press Departure, LSK [3L] on the FLIGHT INFO page. The DEPARTURE CLX page will display. 2. Verify or change the ORIG (origination) airport. This field defaults to the departure airport identifier from the FMS. 3. Verify or change the DEST (destination) airport.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Oceanic Clearance Request Menu Navigation: UNIILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > OCEANIC The OCEANIC CLX page is used to request Oceanic Clearance. To request an Oceanic Clearance: 1. Press OCEANIC, LSK [4L] on the FLIGHT INFO page. The OCEANIX CLX page will display. 2. Press ATC, LSK [1L] to open the OCEANIX CLX ATC page. 3. Select the ATC Station using the adjacent LSK, or enter a station ID in the OTHER field, LSK [R4].
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 6. If not active, press MACH, LSK [2R] and enter the requested Mach number. Press [ENTER]. 7. If not active, press ALTITUDE, LSK [3R] and enter the requested flight level. Press [ENTER]. 8. Press the REMARKS LSK and enter any remarks as needed. OCEANIC Clearance remarks are entered using the OCEANIC CLX REMARKS page (see the REMARKS Page section in this manual). 9. Press SEND to place the message in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Pushback Clearance Request Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > PUSHBACK The PUSHBACK CLX page is used to request pushback clearance. To request Pushback Clearance: 1. Press PUSHBACK, LSK [3R] on the FLIGHT INFO page. The PUSHBACK CLX page will display. 2. Verify the ORIG (Origination) airport. Change by pressing the ORIG field LSK (if not active) and entering a different airport. Press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Expected Taxi Clearance Request Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > EXP TAXI The EXP TAXI CLX is used to request an Expected Taxi Clearance. To request an Expected Taxi Clearance: 1. Press EXP TAXI, LSK [4R] on the FLIGHT INFO page. The EXP TAXI CLX page will display. 2. Verify the ORIG (Origination) airport. Change by pressing the ORIG field LSK (if not active) and entering a different airport. Press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Remarks – Create and Include with Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > FLIGHT INFO > DEPARTURE or OCEANIC or PUSHBACK or EXP TAXI The Remarks page is available from the following Flight Information (FLIGHT INFO) services pages: • DEPARTURE • OCEANIC • PUSHBACK • EXP TAXI To access the REMARKS Page: 1. On a Flight Information service page (in this example, OCEANIC CLX), press the REMARKS LSK.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 2. Create a message using the alphanumeric keys and LSKs. • The [ + ] key inserts spaces in the text ([SP] key on MCDU). Text will automatically word wrap to the next line as applicable. The number of pages in the message will increase as necessary to accommodate entered text. • LSKs [1L] through [3L] provide special characters as indicated on the display. Pressing the specific LSK multiple times cycles through the displayed choices.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ATC Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC The ATC page provides a number of options for communicating with Air Traffic Control. Options to communicate emergencies, various reports, requests, and general commentary are available on this page. To access the ATC page, press ATC, LSK [2L] on the UNILINK MENU page. NOTE: If connected to a Current Data Authority (CDA), it will display in the page title. Otherwise dashed lines will display. 36 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual EMERGENCY Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > EMERGENCY The ATC EMERGENCY page displays emergency communication and messaging options. Selecting EMERGENCY, LSK [1L} opens the ATC EMERGENCY page. Create and Send an Emergency Message To send an emergency message: 1. Verify that fields for LSKs [R1] through [R4} (DIVERTING TO, DESCENDING TO, OFFSETTING, FUEL/SOULS) are correct. NOTE: All these fields are optional.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Altitude Data Ranges Units Lower Limit Upper Limit Resolution Feet Meters Flight Level Metric Flight Level 0 0 030 0100 25,000 16,000 600 2000 10 1 1 (i.e., 100 ft.) 1 (i.e., 10m.) OFFSETTING – The offset distance from the original flight plan track the aircraft will acquire using the following criteria: • Entered distance must be preceded by an “L” or “R” as applicable • Offset distance must be between 1 and 128 NM, per RTCA DO-258A.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 3. As needed, press the FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter information as required. Press the [ENTER] key. NOTE: The FREE-TEXT field is optional. It can contain a maximum of 24 characters. 4. Press the SEND LSK. QUEUED will display above the SEND option to indicate the message is in queue for transmission. The SEND option will no longer have an arrow. 5. Press the RETURN LSK to display the ATC EMERGENCY page. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Cancel an Emergency To cancel an emergency: 1. On the ATC EMERGENCY page, press CANCEL EMRG, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW (CANCEL EMERGENCY) page will display. NOTE: The CANCEL EMRG prompt becomes visible only after sending a MAYDAY downlink. 2. Press the FREE-TEXT LSK and enter information as needed. 3. Press the SEND LSK to place the message is in queue for transmission. 40 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual LOG ON Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > LOG ON The ATC LOG ON page is used to log on to an ATC facility via the ATS Facilities Notification (AFN) application. This log-on functions as a datalink equivalent to voice initial contact.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Following an unsuccessful data link transfer to another ATSU or when instructed by ATC As instructed per above LOG ON To perform an AFN log on: 1. Verify the aircraft identification. Or press CALLSIGN, LSK [1L], enter an aircraft call sign, and press [ENTER]. 2. Press ATC, LSK [2L] to select an ATC facility. The ATC LOG ON TO page will open for selection of a region. A region selection opens listings of specific ATC facility identifiers.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ADS-C NORM/EMRG – Pressing LSK [2R] toggles the ADS-C application mode between Normal and Emergency. This will also change the ADS-C mode on the ATC EMERGENCY page (and vice versa). The ATC LOG ON page 2/2 (ADS-C STATUS) – Pressing the [NEXT] key displays the Status of each ADS-C connection (including ACARS address, periodic contracts, event contracts, and emergency/normal mode).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ATC LOG ON 2/2: • All five ADS-C connection fields display dashes NOTE: If a CPDLC or ADS-C connection remains active, the crew should take action to ensure the connections are terminated. 44 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual LATENCY Upon CPDLC connection, the CDA (ATC) may send a FREE-TEXT uplink with the desired message latency value. Latency may be reset by the crew to the ATC-specified value. Upon hand-off to a different ATC, a new value request may be received. The request will be in the form of SET MAX UPLINK DELAY VALUE TO [value] SECONDS or CONFIRM MESSAGE LATENCY TIMER OFF. To change the LATENCY value: 1. Press LATENCY, LSK [4R]. 2.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual REQUEST Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST The ATC REQUEST page is used to communicate various flight operations requests via the CPDLC connection. Each request option (ALTITUDE, VMC DESCENT, SPEED, etc.) utilizes specific subpages to implement the request. ALTITUDE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST > ALTITUDE Altitude requests can be made for SINGLE or BLOCK altitudes.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 2. With ALTITUDE active, enter the desired altitude and press [ENTER]. NOTE: Altitude can be entered as follows: • Flight Level – Enter the three digit designation for flight level (370 = FL370), “FL” followed by a three digit number • Altitude (feet) – Enter the altitude (i.e., 16000) • Altitude Below 600 ft.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 5. Press the appropriate LSK to enter information for FIX, NAVAID, AIRPORT, TIME (ZULU), LAT/LON, or Place/Bearing/Distance (P/B/D). Display will return to ATC REQ ALTITUDE page. 6. Press DUE TO, LSK [1R] and toggle between WEATHER, A/C PERF, or NONE as applicable (default is NONE). 7. Press AT PILOT DISC, LSK [2R] and toggle between NO and YES to indicate altitude change at the crew’s discretion (default is NO). 8.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 3. With ALTITUDE active, enter one end of a desired altitude range and press [ENTER]. 4. If not active, press TO, LSK [2L] and enter the other end of the desired altitude range. Press [ENTER]. NOTE: Altitude can be entered as follows: • Flight Level – Enter the three digit designation for flight level (370 = FL370), “FL” followed by a three digit number • Altitude (feet) – Enter the altitude (i.e., 16000) • Altitude Below 600 ft.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST > VMC DESCENT The ATC REVIEW – REQUEST VMC DESCENT page is used to request a crew-controlled descent under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) flight rules. To make a VMC request: 1. Press VMC DESCENT, LSK [2R] on the ATC REQUEST page. The ATC REVIEW – REQUEST VMC DESCENT page will display. 2. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter text as need regarding the descent request. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual SPEED Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST > SPEED Speed requests can be made for SINGLE or BLOCK speeds. SINGLE speeds are specific, whereas BLOCK speeds refer to a speed range or “block.” Consequently, speed requests will be made from either the ATC REQ SPEED – SINGLE or ATC REQ SPEED – BLOCK page. To make a speed request - Single Speed: 1. Press SPEED, LSK [3L] on the ATC REQUEST page. The ATC REQ SPEED – SINGLE page will display. 2.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 4. Press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/X page will display, reflecting the information entered on the ATC REQ SPEED page. NOTE: If no data was entered in the SPPED field, the pop-up window DATA REQUIERED will display. 5. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter information as needed. NOTE: Text is limited to 24 characters on the page (text will not wrap). 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the speed request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Speed Data Ranges: Units Lower Limit Upper Limit Resolution Knots IAS KPH IAS Mach 70 100 0.61 380 1370 6.04 10 10 0.01 4. Press TO, LSK [2L] and enter the other end of the desired speed range. 5. Press DUE TO, LSK [1R] and toggle between WEATHER, A/C PERF, or NONE as applicable (default is NONE). 6. Press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/X page will display, reflecting the information entered on the ATC REQ SPEED - BLOCK page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual CLEARANCE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST > CLEARANCE ATC Clearance requests are made utilizing the ATC REVIEW PAGE. To request ATC clearance: 1. Press CLEARANCE, LSK [1R]. The ATC REVIEW-REQUEST CLEARANCE page will display. 2. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter request information. NOTE: Text is limited to 24 characters on the page (text will not wrap). 3. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the request into queue for transmission. 54 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ROUTE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST > ROUTE NOTE: DTO, Track, Heading, and procedures are all mutually exclusive. If data is entered in one of these fields, entry of data in another field prior to sending the request will eliminate the previous field entry. The ATC route request pages are used to submit ATC requests for direct-to routes; arrival, approach, and departure procedures; and heading clearances.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Direct-To To make a Direct-To route request: 1. On the ATC REQ RTE 1/2 page, press DTO, LSK [2L]. The ATC REQUEST DTO page will display. 2. Press the appropriate LSK to enter information for FIX, NAVAID, AIRPORT, LAT/LON, or Place/Bearing/Distance (P/B/D). The display will return to the ATC REQ RTE 1/2 page showing the entered information at the DTO option. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 3. If applicable, press DUE TO, LSK [1R] and toggle between WEATHER, A/C PERF, or NONE (NONE is the default). 4. Press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/X page will display showing the information entered on the ATC REQ RTE 1/2 page. NOTE: If no data was entered in the HEADING or TRACK fields, the pop-up window DATA REQUIRED will display. 5. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter additional information as needed. 6.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OFFSET Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > REQUEST > OFFSET An offset request involves specifying to ATC a direction and a lateral distance (offset) from the desired track (DTK). The ATC REQ OFFSET page, accessed via LSK [3R] on the ATC REQUEST page, is used to make an offset request. To make an Offset request: 1. With OFFSET active, enter an offset distance and press [ENTER].
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual REQUEST WEATHER DEVIATION UP TO (offset distance and direction) OF ROUTE. 5. Press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/X page displays showing the information from the ATC REQ OFFSET page. NOTE: If no data was entered in the OFFSET field, the pop-up window DATA REQUIRED will display. 6. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter text as needed. 7. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the OFFSET request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual NOTE: Text is limited to 24 characters on the page (text will not wrap). 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the voice contact request in queue for transmission. EXPECT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > EXPECT CPDLC Negotiation Requests (or ATC EXPECT) are used as a followup to previous altitude, speed, or route requests made to ATC (if ATC has not responded in a timely manner).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual NOTE: There are two ways to indicate altitude for the ATC EXP ALTITUDE request. The user can enter a specific altitude and indicate the type of climb (if ascending), or the altitude change can be identified as either HIGHER or LOWER without a specific altitude indicated. Specific altitude request: 1. Press ALTITUDE, LSK [1L] and enter a desired altitude.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual NOTE: If no data was entered in the ALTITUDE field, or either HIGHER or LOWER selected, the pop-up window DATA REQUIRED will display. 5. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter text as needed. NOTE: Text is limited to 24 characters on the page (text will not wrap). 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Speed Data Ranges: Units Lower Limit Upper Limit Resolution Knots IAS KPH IAS Mach 70 100 0.61 380 1370 6.04 10 10 0.01 3. Press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/X page will display showing the entered speed from the ATC EXP SPEED – SINGLE page: “WHEN CAN WE EXPECT (specific speed value entered).” NOTE: If no data was entered in the SPEED field, the pop-up window DATA REQUIERED will display 4. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and add text as needed.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual • To enter a Mach value - type M, use the [ + ] key to place a period, then enter the value. Press [ENTER] and an M will display after the entered value. • To enter speed in IAS KPH – enter the speed value (i.e., 235), then enter KM and press [ENTER]. The entered value will be followed by KM IAS. Speed Data Ranges: Units Lower Limit Upper Limit Resolution Knots IAS KPH IAS Mach 70 100 0.61 380 1370 6.04 10 10 0.01 4.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual BACK ON ROUTE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > EXPECT > BACK ON ROUTE 1. Press BACK ON ROUTE, LSK [3L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/1 page will display showing “WHEN CAN WE EXPECT BACK ON ROUTE.” 2. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [3L] and enter text as needed. NOTE: Text is limited to 24 characters on the page (text will not wrap). 3. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the speed negotiation request into queue for transmission. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ATC FREE-TEXT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > FREE-TEXT General purpose communications with ATC can be performed through the FREE-TEXT function. Communications of a non-emergency nature or general inquiries are made using the ATC FREE-TEXT page. To send a text message: 1. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [1R] on the ATC page. The ATC FREETEXT 1/1 page will display with the cursor (@) flashing at the beginning of the text line. 2.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 3. To delete entire message, press CLEAR, LSK [3L]. 4. When finished entering text, press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW 1/X page will display showing text entered on the ATC FREE-TEXT page. NOTE: If no text was entered on the FREE-TEXT page, the pop-up window DATA REQUIRED will display. 5. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the message into queue for transmission. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual RPTS LIST Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > RPTS LIST The RPTS (reports) LIST function provides a listing (displayed on the ATC RPTS 1/X page) of the 15 oldest unanswered report requests by ATC, with the most recent request shown first. As reports successfully complete transmission (i.e., receive an ACARS network acknowledgement), they are deleted from the RPTS LIST.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual NOTE: If the request title is truncated (as in the above example due to no text wrapping), the complete title can be viewed on an ATC MSG page. 2. To view a specific report response, press the left LSK adjacent the listed request. 3. To delete a specific report, press the adjacent right-hand LSK. A pop-up window will display to DELETE or CANCEL; press the desired LSK. 4. Press RETURN, LSK [5R] to return to the ATC page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the message in queue for transmission. Immediate and Delayed Reports and Requests There are over 20 possible report or request pages, categorized as either Immediate or Delayed. Immediate Requests and Reports Immediate uplink requests and reports, listed in Table 1, do not require a ROGER response and can be fulfilled immediately.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Uplink Requests Display WAYPOINT ETA CONFIRM ENSUING WAYPOINT CONFIRM REPORTED WAYPOINT CONFIRM TIME OVER REPORTED WAYPOINT CONFIRM SQUAWK REQUEST POSITION REPORT REPORT REMAINING FUEL AND SOULS ON BOARD WHEN CAN YOU ACCEPT [altitude] WHEN CAN YOU ACCEPT [speed] WHEN CAN YOU ACCEPT [distance offset] [direction] OFFSET 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Uplink Requests Display CONFIRM ASSIGNED ROUTE REPORT DISTANCE [to from] [position] CONFIRM ATIS CODE Downlink Reports Display OFFSET CONFIRM ASSIGNED ROUTE NOT SUPPORTED AT [time] [distance] [to from] [position] ATIS [ATIS code] Data No Data Insufficient Insufficient Delayed Requests and Reports Delayed uplink requests and reports, listed in Table 2, do require a ROGER response and cannot be fulfilled immediately.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Delayed Report and Request downlinks are auto-generated. If UniLink designates a delayed uplink request as READY, a FANS visual alert is activated in addition to displaying the ATC RPT READY advisory. The crew may access the ATC RPTS LIST and send any report at any time regardless of UniLink PENDING/READY designation.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual POS REPORT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > ATC > POS REPORT The POS (Position) REPORT function allows the user to make a position report to ATC. A report is made via ATC POS RPT pages. To make a position report: 1. Press POS REPORT, LSK [3R] on the ATC page. ATC POS RPT 1/2 will display. NOTE: ATC POS RPT can also be accessed from the RPTS 1/X page if a position report request has been received. 2.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 4. Press REVIEW, LSK [4L]. The ATC REVIEW page with information for the position report will display. 5. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to put the position report in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OPEN UniLink has displayed the uplink message to the user but the message requires a downlink closure response message from the user. WILCO hhmmZ UniLink sent a WILCO downlink closure response message initiated by the user at the indicated time. UNABLE hhmmZ UniLink sent an UNABLE downlink closure response message initiated by the user at the indicated time.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Status Description hhmmZ from ATC at the indicated time. NEGATV hhmmZ UniLink received a NEGATIVE uplink closure response message from ATC at the indicated time. CLOSED hhmmZ UniLink received an uplink closure response message other than ROGER, AFFIRM, NEGATIVE, or UNABLE from ATC at the indicated time. ABORTD hhmmZ UniLink aborted the downlink message at the indicated time because it closed the CPDLC connection. To review a message: 1.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual COMM STATUS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > COMM STATUS The COMM STATUS page displays the current configured status of available communication media links. MODE The MODE field indicates the manner in which ACARS will be used. • MODE A = POA (Plain Old ACARS) • MODE B = AOA (AVLC Over ACARS) Based on the aircraft installation and configuration, all three media statuses may or may not display.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual VHF Media Status Reason NOCOMM / CONNECTING UniLink has sent communication to the ground and is awaiting a reply. NOCOMM / NO DSP All DSPs have been manually selected OFF. NOCOMM / VOICE The VDR is in VOICE mode. NOTE: Does not apply to UL-801 with internal VDR. NOCOMM/VDR INOP VDR inoperative. NOCOMM/VDR FAULT VDR is reporting a fault. NOCOMM/VDR UNAVAIL UniLink has not set the VDR’s protocol state.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual SatCom Media Status Reason NOCOMM/SUSPENDED SatCom (SAT) link has been suspended by the crew. TEL Media Status Reason COMM / MDM TIMEOUT UniLink has dialed the phone but a timeout occurred prior to a connection being established. NOTE: Sequential, excessive timeouts will result in the NOCOMM / AUTO DELAY message displaying. COMM / DIALING UniLink has provided the phone with the dial string command and is waiting for the phone to answer.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual TEL Media Status Reason NOCOMM / CONFIG FAIL While CONNECTING with the ground server, a message is received saying the configuration sent by UniLink is invalid. The SatCom (TEL) system is permanently shut down. Cycling UniLink power is required to exit this state. NOCOMM / INIT FAIL The SatCom (TEL) system is not available for operation. One or both of the following configuration items are invalid: Aircraft Registration Number, or Phone Access Number.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual COMM CONTROL Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > COMM STATUS > COMM CONTROL The COMM CONTROL page provides access to media control pages and options. Access the COMM CONTROL page by selecting COMM STATUS, LSK [3L] from the UNILINK MENU page. Then select COMM CONTROL, LSK [4L] from the COMM STATUS page to display the COMM CONTROL page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual UL-800 with External VDR The VHF VOICE page is used to enable/disable VHF voice mode. LSKs [1R] and [2R] allow selection of the MODE as either DATA or VOICE respectively (an asterisk <*> indicates the selected mode). DATA Mode - UniLink data communication; no voice communications. UniLink will tune to the appropriate datalink frequencies only. VOICE Mode - UniLink no longer communicates via VHF to support datalink communications.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual VHF Data Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > COMM STATUS > COMM CONTROL > VHF DATA The VHF DATA page allows the user to enable or disable the individual DSPs and provides access to the VHF Frequency (FREQUENCIES) page. On the COMM CONTROL page press VHF DATA, LSK [2L] to access the VHF DATA page. NOTE: The FREQUENCIES prompt is only displayed while the VHF link is operating in POA (mode).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual STATE • RESUME: When selected, <*> will display. This allows the VHF system to resume operation. • SUSPEND: When selected, <*> will display. This suspends the system. While suspended, no VHF transmissions will be permitted by UniLink and no VHF uplink messages will be processed. DSPs DSPs are configured into UniLink at installation. These selections are the default selections displayed on the VHF DATA page but may be overridden by the crew.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual FREQUENCIES Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > COMM STATUS > COMM CONTROL > VHF DATA > FREQUENCIES The FREQUENCIES page is accessed by selecting the FREQUENCIES, LSK [3R] on the VHF DATA page. The FREQUENCIES page displays the primary frequency table and a field for secondary frequency selection. Normal frequency selection is controlled automatically by UniLink management logic and user intervention is not required.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual To override the configured telephone number, press NUMBER, LSK [3L]. This highlights the NUMBER field and allows the displayed number to be edited or a new number to be entered. An entry of up to 19 digits is acceptable. The new entry will remain active until the system is restarted, or the number may be restored to the configured value by pressing the [BACK], then [ENTER] keys. From the CDU/MCDU keyboard enter P for pause, L for #, or A for *.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Once the test is complete, the telephone status is displayed on the COMM STATUS page. The displayed status is described in the COMM Status section of this manual. SAT DATA Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > COMM STATUS > COMM CONTROL > SAT DATA The SAT DATA page allows the user to send a SatCom link test.
