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UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 1 Components ..................................................................................... 1 Capabilities ....................................................................................... 1 Operations ........................................................................................ 2 FMS Input .............................................
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Winds Aloft .................................................................................. 55 Weather Map Log ............................................................................ 57 Message Logs (SCN 30.X).............................................................. 59 Verified Messages (SCN 30.X) .................................................... 60 Operations Messages (SCN 30.X) .............................................. 62 Weather Map Logs .........
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual INTRODUCTION 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 Operator’s Manual Operations 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. Fields with plus signs (+) indicate information is required. Fields exhibiting minus signs (-) indicate input is optional.
UniLink UL-800/801 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 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. 4 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 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 Operator’s Manual 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. NOCOMM – Indicates multiple air/ground links are not available. Selection of this advisory displays the COMM STATUS page. SAT NOCOMM – Indicates the configured SatCom air/ground link is not available. Selection of this advisory displays the COMM STATUS page.
UniLink UL-800/801 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. Examples include: QUEUE FULL, DISPLAY PROCESSOR FAIL and A740: PRINTER FAIL. Entry Error Pop-up Windows UniLink provides feedback when an invalid entry is made. After an invalid entry, a pop-up window identifies the entry error.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Screen Text Condition 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 Operator’s Manual Screen Text Condition 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 REQUIRED An attempt has been made to navigate to a new page or send a request without supplying required information.
UniLink UL-800/801 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 Operator’s Manual UniLink Menu 1/2 (continued) (Continued on next page) NOTES: 1. Only available if TEL is enabled in configuration. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual UniLink Menu 2/2 NOTE: The SELCAL option only displays when associated messages are available and pending. NOTES: 1. Check with DSP for availability of this feature. 12 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Maintenance Menu Maintenance pages are used to access UniLink maintenance-related functions. They are accessed by pressing the MAINTENANCE LSK on the UNILINK MENU page 2/2. Other than TESTS, there are no userrelated functions that are performed on this page or subpages. See the associated UniLink Installation Manual for installation and maintenance procedures. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Configuration Menu Configuration pages are used to access UniLink configuration-related functions. They are accessed by selecting the CONFIG LSK on the MAINTENANCE 1/3 page. There are no user-related functions that are performed on this page or subpages. See the associated UniLink Installation Manual for installation and configuration procedures.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual UNILINK MENU Menu Navigation: DATA (1/4) or MESSAGE 1/1 >UNILINK MENU 1/2 The UniLink Menu pages are accessed by selecting UNILINK from either DATA 1/4 page or the MESSAGE 1/X page. The DATA 1/4 page is accessed by pressing the [DATA] key. The MESSAGE 1/X page is accessed by pressing the [MSG] key. NOTE: Based on installation and configuration, the FLIGHT NO. field may or may not be displayed. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Flight Information Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > FLIGHT INFO On the UNILINK MENU 1/2 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 pilot to exercise reasonable and prudent judgment in the use of these advisory services.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual ATIS Request Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 Operator’s Manual TWIP Request Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 Operator’s Manual Departure Clearance Request Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 Operator’s Manual Oceanic Clearance Request Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 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 REMARKS, LSK [4L] 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, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Pushback Clearance Request Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 ORIG, LSK [1L] (if not active) and entering a different airport. Press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Expected Taxi Clearance Request Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU (1/2) > 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 ORIG, LSK [1L] and entering a different airport. Press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Remarks – Create and Include with Requests Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > FLIGHT INFO > DEPARTURE or OCEANIC or PUSHBACK or EXP TAXI The Remarks page is available with 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 Operator’s Manual 2. Create a message using the alphanumeric keys and LSKs. • The [ + ] key inserts spaces in the 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 Operator’s Manual FREE-TEXT – Create and Send a Message Menu navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > FREE TEXT The FREE-TEXT option is available at LSK [2L] on the UNILINK MENU 1/2 page. The FREE TEXT page allows the user to create and edit text messages. Create and Send a Message 1. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [2L] on the UNILINK MENU 1/2 page. 2. With the TO field active, enter the destination identifier. Press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 4. Create a message using the alphanumeric text option keys. • The [ ± ] key is used to insert a space. • The text automatically word wraps to the next line. • The number of pages in the message will increase as necessary to accommodate entered text. • The left LSKs are used to insert special characters as indicated on the display.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Send an E-Mail NOTE: Arrangement with DSP must be made for e-mail capability to be available. Specific detailed instructions for email operation may differ from the following procedure, depending on the service provider. 1. With the TO line active, press [ENTER] to make the NO field active. 2. Enter "E" in the first position of the NO field and press [ENTER]. 3. In the free text area, enter the destination e-mail address. Use DA for a dash (-), DOT for dot (.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Send a Fax 1. On the FREE TEXT page, enter the fax recipient in the TO field and press [ENTER]. 2. In the NO field, enter the letter “F” followed by the destination fax number with no spaces. Include: country code, area code, fax number (Example: F17139434610) and press [ENTER]. 3. Enter the message text in the free text area. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R].
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual OOOI Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > OOOI OOOI pages record data about the current flight and flight history. The OOOI option is available (if configured) at LSK [3L] on the UNILINK MENU 1/2 page. OOOI Operation OOOI (Out, Off, On, In) reports allow a dispatch or schedule office to track a flight as well as provide accurate flight times and block times.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual • and then detect that the door is opened The IN time that is recorded for the IN event is the last time the brake was set prior to the door opening, or the time that the door opens if the brake was not set. The time for all other OOOI events is the time that the UniLink detected the last state change required for the transition to occur. Ground Delay (Optional) To determine OOOI status, navigate to the SENSORS 1/2 page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual OOOI Current NOTE: The FUEL fields display the Fuel Onboard quantity from the FMS when an event is triggered. The FMS will auto-populate time and fuel information at each event. The crew must ensure that the FMS fuel information is initialized. Depending on the installation and configuration, each field may or may not show the recorded times; a message is sent automatically when any of these four events take place. OUT - Door Closed and Parking Brake Released.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual OOOI History The OOOI event history is captured at the start of the flight. The most recently stored event is displayed on OOOI HIST 2/9 page. The next most recent is displayed on OOOI HIST 3/9. A maximum of nine OOOI HIST pages are available. OOOI HIST is accessed from the OOOI page by pressing the [PREV] or [NEXT] keys. OOOI data is retained during a power cycle. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual COMM STATUS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 Operator’s Manual VHF Media Status Reason NOCOMM / CONNECTING UniLink has sent communication to the ground and is awaiting a reply. NOCOMM / NO DSP NOCOMM/VDR INOP All DSPs have been manually selected OFF. The VDR is in VOICE mode. NOTE: Does not apply to UL-801 with internal VDR. VDR inoperative. NOCOMM/VDR FAULT VDR is reporting a fault. NOCOMM/MONITORING UniLink has not detected a viable VDL mode 2 ground station.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 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 display to eventually activate. COMM / DIALING UniLink has provided the phone with the dial string command and is waiting for the phone to answer.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual TEL Media Status Reason NOCOMM / INIT FAIL The telephone system is not available for operation. One or both of the following configuration items are invalid: Aircraft Registration Number or Phone Access Number. NOCOMM / DIALING UniLink exited out of the 5-minute delay and is in the process of making another connection attempt. NOCOMM / PLEASE WAIT TEL SUSPEND has been manually activated while a connection is in progress.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual COMM CONTROL Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 1/2 page. Then select COMM CONTROL, LSK [4L] from the COMM STATUS page to display the COMM CONTROL page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Pressing VHF VOICE, LSK [1L] from the COMM CONTROL page displays the VHF VOICE page. 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.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual VHF Data Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > COMM STATUS > COMM CONTROL > VHF DATA The VHF DATA option is available if a VHF radio is configured. 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. Pressing the LSK adjacent to each DSP toggles the network status between DISABLED and ENABLED.
UniLink UL-800/801 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 Operator’s Manual FREQUENCIES Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > 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 Operator’s Manual TEL DATA Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > COMM STATUS > COMM CONTROL > TEL DATA The TEL DATA page is available if an air phone is configured. The TEL DATA page displays the DSP configured telephone number and also allows manual override with a different number. 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.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Telephone Link Test This feature provides the operator the ability to test the telephone link by sending a downlink over the telephone system and then displays the link test status. Run the test by selecting LINK TEST SEND, LSK [4R]. The state of the telephone link test will display on the line above. 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.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Text Weather Report Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > TEXT WX > TEXT WX REQUEST The TEXT WX REQUEST page allows the user to request four types of text weather reports from up to six locations. TERMINAL weather received from this request will apply to stations entered on this page, and will include both actual and forecast conditions for each station.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 4. Multiple report types may be selected. Press the LSK adjacent the report types to request. NOTE: Terminal is selected by default (indicated by <*>). 5. Press RETURN to go back to the TEXT WX REQUEST page. An asterisk will display next to the selected report types. 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the request in queue for transmission. NOTE: DATA REQUIRED displays if no reporting stations have been entered. 46 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Weather Map Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAPS The UNILINK MENU 1/2 page allows the user to request and view graphical weather maps. Maps are available only over an airborne telephony link and the WX MAP REQUEST page is only available when the WX MAPS configuration selection is enabled. Graphic weather maps are available on Flat Panel Control Display Units (FPCDU) having graphics capability.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual To request a Composite Radar graphic: 1. Press COMP RADAR, LSK [1L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The US COMP RADAR page will display. 2. Enter an airport identifier in the STATION field and press [ENTER], or accept the default destination airport identifier from the FMS. NOTE: If an incomplete identifier is entered, the message TOO FEW CHARACTERS will display and the field will flash. Pressing the LSK and re-entering a complete identifier will correct the error. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual To request a Tops and Movement graphic: 1. Press TOPS/ MVMT, LSK [2L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The US TOPS/MVMT page will display 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION- US TOPS/MVMT page. 3. Select a region LSK option for display and return to the US TOPS/MVMT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press the SEND LSK to place the request in queue for transmission. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual IR SATELLITE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAPS > IR SAT The IR SATELLITE page allows the user to request worldwide IR Satellite Weather maps. To request an IR Satellite Map graphic: 1. Press IR SAT, LSK [3R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The IR SATELLITE page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-IR SATELLITE 1/2 page. If needed, press NEXT to display the REGION-IR SATELLITE 2/2 page. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Icing/Turbulence Potential Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAPS > ICING/TURB The ICING TURB page is used to request worldwide icing potential or turbulence potential maps. To request an Icing Potential or Turbulence Potential Map: 1. Press ICING/TURB, LSK [4L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The ICING/TURB page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-ICING TURB page. 3. Select a region for display and return to the ICING/TURB page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 6. Press ICING SEND or TURB SEND to place the request in queue for transmission. 52 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual IFR/MVFR Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAPS > IFR/MVFR The IFR/MVFR page is used to request worldwide IFR/MVFR maps. To request an IFR/MVFR Map: 1. Press IFR/MVFR, LSK [1R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The IFR/MVFR page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display REGION-IFR/MVFR page. 3. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display the REGION 2/3 and 3/3 pages. Select a region and return to the IFR/MVFR page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Significant Weather Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAPS > SIG WX The SIGNIFICANT WX page allows the user to request High Level Significant Weather Maps. To request a Significant Weather Map: 1. Press SIG WX, LSK [2R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The SIGNIFICANT WX page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-SIGNIFICANT WX 1/2 page. 3. As needed, press NEXT to display REGION-SIGNIFICANT WX 2/2 page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Winds Aloft Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAPS > WINDS ALOFT The WINDS ALOFT page allows the user to request the most current worldwide Winds Aloft maps by region. To request The Winds and Temperature Aloft graphic: 1. Press WINDS ALOFT, LSK [3R] on the WX MAPS REQUEST page. The WINDS ALOFT page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK. [2L]. The REGION-WINDS ALOFT 1/3 page will display. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 5. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display ALTITUDE-WINDS ALOFT page 2/2. Select an altitude by pressing the adjacent LSK and return to the WINDS ALOFT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the message in queue for transmission. 56 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Weather Map Log Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > WX MAP LOG The WX MAP LOG pages allow the user to select previously uplinked weather graphics for viewing on a CDU/MCDU, MFD, EFI-890R, or for deletion. Weather map titles are listed in the order they are received with the last map received appearing first. UniLink stores up to 32 maps. NOTE: The WX MAP LOG page can be accessed from UNILINK MENU 1/2, TEXT WX REQUEST page, or WX MAP REQUEST page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual To delete an uplinked weather map: 1. Select the map to delete by pressing the adjacent right-hand LSK. This places the cursor over the map and displays the delete option window. 2. Press the DELETE LSK to delete the map. 3. To delete all uplinked weather maps, select the DELETE ALL option. DELETE ALL only appears on the WX MAP LOG 1/X page. 58 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Message Logs Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > MSG LOGS The MESSAGE LOGS page allows the user to view, print, or delete messages. Verified Messages – The VERIF MSGS 1/X page displays all ATS or other verified messages. Press VERIF MSG LOG, LSK [1R] to access the VERIF MSGS page. Operations Messages – The OPS MSGS 1/X page displays all unverified messages (messages containing unverified data). Press OPS MSG LOG, LSK [2R] to access the OPS MSGS page.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Verified Messages Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 1/2 > MSG LOGS > VERIF MSG LOG The VERIF MSGS page displays all ATS, Clearance, and other verified messages. Press VERIF MSG LOG, LSK [1R] to access the VERIF MSGS page. The total number of pages increases as verified messages are received. If more than one page of message titles exists, use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Message Status Descriptions NEW OLD ACK RQD ACKED SENT SENDING DEFERRED EXPIRED The uplink is available in the log and has not been viewed. The uplink has been viewed and does not require and acknowledgement. The uplink has been viewed and the ACARS ATS facility requests that the crew manually acknowledge receipt of the message. The uplink has been viewed and an acknowledgement has been sent. The downlink has been successfully transmitted at the indicated time.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Operations Messages Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU(1/2 > MSG LOGS > OPS MSG LOG The OPS MSGS page displays all operations unverified uplink messages including Text Weather and Free Text. Press OPS MSG LOG, LSK [2R] to access the OPS MSGS page. The total number of pages increases as uplink messages are received. If more than one page of message titles exists, use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Message Status Descriptions The uplink is available in the log and has not been viewed. The uplink has been viewed and does not require an OLD acknowledgement. The uplink has been viewed and the customer AOC ACK RQD facility requests that the crew manually acknowledge receipt of the message. The uplink has been viewed and an acknowledgement ACKED has been sent. The downlink has been successfully transmitted at the SENT indicated time.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual View Message - Detailed Message Screen A detailed message screen will display when a message is viewed by selecting a corresponding message LSK or via the NEW MESSAGE ADVISORY. 1. Press the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages. 2. In the message log page (VERIF MSGS, OPS MSGS, or WX MAP LOG), press the left LSK adjacent a message title to view a message. A detailed message screen or weather graphic will display. 64 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Delete or Print a Message NOTE: This procedure is available on the VERIF MSGS, OPS MSGS, and WX MAP LOG pages. 1. Access the desired message log page. 2. Press the right-hand LSK of a message. This activates the message pop-up window. 3. Press the PRINT LSK to print the message (a printer must be installed and configured). 4. Press the DELETE LSK to delete the message. 5. Press the CANCEL LSK to exit the pop-up menu.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual DELAY Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > DELAY The DELAY page is used to report estimated ground delays prior to take off. To send a Ground Delay report: 1. Press DELAY, LSK [1L] from UNILINK MENU page 2/2 or from any page when selecting the GROUND DELAY advisory. 2. With EST DELAY (estimated delay) active, enter the estimated time in minutes and press [ENTER]. 3. Press REASON, LSK [1R] to access the DELAY REASON page. 4.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual DIVERSION Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > DIVERSION The DIVERSION page is used to send a revised destination message. To send a diversion message: 1. Press DIVERSION, LSK [2L] from UNILINK MENU page 2/2. The DIVERSION page will display. 2. With NEW DEST active, enter a destination and press [ENTER] or verify new destination data from the FMS. 3. If not active, press ETA (LSK [3L]), enter an ETA, and press [ENTER]; or verify ETA data from the FMS. 4.
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UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual ETA UPDATE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > ETA UPDATE The ETA UPDATE page is used to send an ETA update message. To send an ETA Update message: 1. Press ETA UPDATE, LSK [3L] from UNILINK MENU page 2/2. The ETA UPDATE page will display. 2. With ETA active, enter an ETA and press [ENTER], or verify ETA data from the FMS. 3. If not active, press DEST, LSK [3L], enter a destination airport identifier, and press [ENTER]; or verify the default identifier from the FMS.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate ETA Reason and return to the ETA UPDATE page. 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the report or message in queue for transmission. NOTE: During a given flight leg, the first press sends a Diversion Report downlink. Each subsequent press sends a revised Diversion Report downlink. SELCAL Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > SELCAL The SELCAL (Selective Call) CONTACT page displays the Ground Voice Request frequency.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual SITUATION Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > SITUATION The SITUATION page permits the sending of emergency report messages for mechanical and medical emergencies. All situation reports include FUEL ONBD and ENDURANCE data from FMS FUEL page 2/5. To make the report: 1. Press SITUATION, LSK [2R] on UNILINK MENU page 2/2. The SITUATION page will display. 2. With SOULS active, enter the number of persons onboard and press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate reason and return to the SITUATION page. If no selection is made, the REASON field will default to NONE. 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the report in queue for transmission. POS REPORT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > POS REPORT The POS REPORT page is used to modify Position Report data prior to sending, and to enable and disable the Auto Position report (AUTO) function. Data on this page is prefilled FMS/ADC data.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual 6. If not already active, press ALTITUDE, LSK [3R] and enter current altitude if no ADC Altitude is available. Press [ENTER]. 7. Press the SEND LSK to place the report in queue for transmission. Automatic Position Reporting 1. Press AUTO, LSK [1R] to toggle the Automatic Report function to ENABLED or DISABLED. The current status is displayed to the left of AUTO. 2.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Maintenance Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > MAINTENANCE Maintenance pages are used to access UniLink maintenance related functions. No operation-related functions are performed on this page or subpages. Operational tests can be conducted via the TESTS option. From the UniLink Menu 2/2, press MAINTENANCE, LSK [4L]. The MAINTENANCE 1/3 page will display. NOTE: See the associated UniLink Installation Manual for installation and maintenance procedures .
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Printer Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU (2/2) > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > PRINTER If a printer is connected and configured, selection of PRINTER, LSK [1L] will send test message text to the printer. If there is no printer configured, the PRINTER option will not be displayed. When PRINTER is selected, a pop-up window PRINTER TEST IN PROGRESS” is displayed. When complete, the pop-up window is no longer displayed. The following will be printed: THIS IS NOT AN UPLINK.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual NOTE: This image will display on an EFI-890R or MFD if installed and configured. To exit the image, press RTN, LSK [5R].The display returns to the TESTS page (NEW WX MAP and ADVISORY are no longer displayed). UniLink Self-Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU(2/2 > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > SELFTEST Selection of SELF-TEST, LSK [3L] places the system in a power up test mode. When the test is selected a pop-up window requesting to CONFIRM or CANCEL the test is displayed.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual FANS ALERTS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > FANS ALERTS 1. Press FANS ALERTS, LSK [1R]. A pop-up window FANS DISCRETES NOT CONFIGURED will display, then close. Uplink Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU 2/2 > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > UPLINK Selection of UPLINK, LSK [4R] causes a test uplink to be placed in the OPS message log, generating a NEW MSG advisory at the bottom of the display. 1. Press NEW MSG, LSK [5L] to display message. 2.
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UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual GLOSSARY Acronym/Abbreviation /Term Description ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System ACK Acknowledgement ADC Air Data Computer ADS-C Automatic Contract AFN ATS Facilities Notification ALT Altitude AOA ACARS Over Aviation VHF Link Control (AVLC) AOC Aeronautical (airline) Operational Control ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation /Term Description CLX Clearance CM Configuration Module CMU Communications Management Unit CNS Communication Navigation Surveillance COMM Communication CPDLC Controller-Crew Datalink Communications CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check CSC Common Signaling Channel CSDB Commercial Standard Data Bus (data interface format standard) CTS Clear to Send CVFDR Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (UASC)
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation /Term Description FAA Federal Aviation Administration FANS Future Air Navigation Systems FL Flight Level FLT NO Flight Number FMC Flight Management Computer FMS Flight Management System FPL Flight Plan FREQ Frequency GND SPD Ground Speed GNSS Global GPS Global Positioning System HS High Speed ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ID Identification, Identifier IFR Instrument Flight Rules IOP Input/Output Proce
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation /Term Description NO CVG No Coverage ONBD Onboard OOOI Out, Off, On, In (used to detect and report changes to the major flight phases of the aircraft) Packet Mode Data A half-duplex bi-directional communication link in which data is accumulated in packets of various lengths and sent out in a burst or bursts so therefore does not support voice communications.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation /Term Description When SAT is commanded for use by UniLink, a SAT-configured ARINC 429 (741 protocol) port is used. SAT provides VHF backup in most cases and does not support weather graphics.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation /Term Description UTC Universal Time Coordinated VDL VHF Digital Link VDR VHF Data Radio VHF Very high frequency terrestrial-based packet mode. This is a data communications link used for obtaining textual weather, D-ATIS, and the transmission of position reporting, OOOI, and safety services communications (UniLink Flight Information Services). Does not support weather graphics.
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual INDEX A ACARS ......................................................................................................... 1, 16, 82, 85 Advisories ..................................................................................................................... 4 Alert Inhibiting .............................................................................................................. 8 ARINC .........................................................................
UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual UniLink UL-800/801 Operator’s Manual N NO COMM .................................................................................................................... 5 O OOOI........................................................................................................................... 31 S SatCom ................................................................................................................... 1, 46 T Tail Number ..........................
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