ATA 46-21 Information Systems

Training Manual
A 319/320/321
ATA 46
Information Systems
46-21 ATIMS
Level 3
Lufthansa Issue: July 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 46 INFORMATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
46-21 ATIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MCDU USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RMP USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
BITE ARCHITECTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
VHF 3 LINK TEST OF THE ATSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 ATIMS - Concept / Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 2 ATIMS - General Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3 ATIMS - Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 4 ATIMS - Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 5 ATSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 6 DCDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 7 MCDU MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 8 ATIMS - RMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 9 ATIMS - Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 10 ATIMS - Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 11 ATIMS / VDR3 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 12 ATIMS / RMP interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 13 ATIMS - Ground Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 14 COMM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 15 AOC Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 16 ATC Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 17 ATIMS - BITE Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 18 ATIMS - SYSTEM REPORT / TEST page access . . . . 35
Figure 19 ATIMS - System Test Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 20 ATIMS - Specific Data Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 21 VHF 3 LINK TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 22 VHF 3 LINK TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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INFORMATION SYSTEM A319/320/321
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ATA 46 INFORMATION SYSTEM

46-21 ATIMS
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GENERAL
Up to now, flight crews have communicated with air traffic controllers using HF and
VHF radio communications which are subject to atmospheric disturbances and so,
often difficult to understand.
Furthermore, the transmission networks become saturated due to the air traffic in-
crease, and to the limited capability to exchange complex data (routes, weather
information...).
Consequently, the Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS)
has been developed to enable datalink communications and the exchange of com-
plex data or specific reports between the aircraft and the ground centers:
S controller-pilot datalink communications (HF voice in backup) for air traffic
management,
S automatic reporting (position, intention) for air traffic surveillance,
S specific airline-aircraft communications (operational control) to improve airline
operational costs and flexibility.

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CNS
Figure 1 ATIMS - Concept / Architecture

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SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION

System Configuration
The Air Traffic and Information Management System is organized around a host
platform which integrates datalink applications and the routing function.
The ATIMS system is configurated in Pre-FANS configuration:
S Air/ground communication Router Function (ARF)
S Airline Operational Control applications (AOC).
NOTE:The Datalink Control and Display Units (DCDU) are not fitted and the
ATC MSG pushbuttons switches are not operational in Pre-FANS configura-
tion.
In addition, the FANS A configuration contains the ATSU FANS A applications (Air
Traffic Control) with the Datalink Control and Display Units (DCDU) and the ATC
MSG pushbuttons switches operational.
System Architecture
The ATIMS is composed of:
S an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU),
S two Datalink Control and Display Units (DCDUs),
S two ATC MSG illuminated pushbuttons switches.
NOTE:The two DCDUs are not fitted in Pre-FANS configuration and the ATC
MSG pushbuttons switches are not operational.
The ATSU is connected to the following units and uses the services of these multi-
purpose devices for interface needs:
S the Multipurpose Control and Display Units (MCDUs)
S the Printer
S the Flight Warning Computers (FWCs)

S the Radio Management Panels (RMPs).

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Figure 2 ATIMS - General Schematic

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LOCATIONS
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FIN | FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION | PANEL|ZONE|ACCESS | ATA
| | | | DOOR | REF.
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1TX1 ATSU 80VU 122 811 46-21-34

4TX1 P/BSW-ATC MSG, CAPT 131VU 211 831 46-21-00
4TX2 P/BSW-ATC MSG, F/O 130VU 212 831 46-21-00
20TX SOFTWARE-ATSU A/C INTERFACE 211 831 46-21-00
22TX SOFTWARE-AOC 211 831 46-21-00
24TX SOFTWARE-AOC DATABASE 211 831 46-21-00
Figure 3 ATIMS - Locations

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Figure 4 ATIMS - Locations

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
ATSU Description - ATSU A/C interface software
The ATSU is the main component of the system.
Itsdifferent functions are :
Its architecture is based on: Smonitoring of the system (power supply and BITE functions)
S an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) hardware case Sacquisition of the aircraft parameters for applications software use
S an ATSU A/C INTERFACE software uploaded in the ATSU through the Multi- Smanagement of the air/ground communications (ARF function)
purpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) or the portable data loader Smanagement of the communication with the on-board peripheral
S an AOC software uploaded in the ATSU through the MDDU or the portable data units
loader S management of the human/machine interface (MCDU, DCDU, Printer
S an ATSU FANS A APPLICATIONS software uploaded in the ATSU through the and alert function)
MDDU or the portable data loader (only in FANS A configuration). - AOC software
The main functions performed by the ATSU are:
S to host the various datalink applications, including Airline Operational Control The AOC software consists in hosted AOC applications which are de-
and Air Traffic Services, pending on airline definition.
These datalink applications concern operations related to the flight such
S to provide management and access to the different datalink services available,
as flight plans, weather, behaviour of aircraft elements transmitted for
S to provide management and access to the various datalink networks available. maintenance reasons, fuel quantity, personnel management, gate man-
agement...
- ATSU FANS A applications software
The different Air Traffic Control (ATC) applications contained in this pack-
age are:
S (a)ATS Facilities Notification (AFN) application
The purpose of this application is to establish the contact with the ATC
ground center, then to provide the ATC center with the aircraft registra-
tion, the data-link applications available on the aircraft with the corre-
sponding addresses.
S (b)Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) application
The aim of this application is to provide dialog between ground control-
lers and flight crews, using datalink instead of voice communications.
Each CPDLC message is composed of a set of message elements
which correspond to the existing phraseology used by current ATC pro-
cedures.
S (c)Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) application
The ADS function is to provide the ATC ground center with aircraft sur-
veillance data through periodic, event or on-demand reports.

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Figure 5 ATSU
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DCDU Description Functional Operation
Datalink Control and Display Unit (DCDU) (in FANS A configuration only) The DCDU has two main functions:
The DCDUs are the interface means dedicated to the ATC applications. They pro- S Display function: display of the air traffic system information to the flight
vide the flight crew with display capabilities and control means, allowing the display crew
of messages received from ATC ground center and the sending of answer and The DCDU is equipped with an LCD flat panel.
messages to the ground center. The DCDUs are managed by the ATSU which pro- The DCDU displays the messages formatted by the ATSU on a black back-
cesses and organizes the data in screen pages to be displayed and translates re- ground, in eight different colors: amber, black, cyan, green, magenta, red,
ceived key codes into crew orders (soft keys). white and yellow.
These messages are in semi-graphical format and include alphanumerical
text and simple graphical attributes such as boxes, arrows, separation lines,
Physical Description
”inverse video”...
The DCDU is equipped with a LCD screen and twice four push-buttons located
on each side of the screen. S Control function: a response device for the flight crew.
Electrical Characteristics The DCDU has:
S power supply: 28VDC - four pushbuttons switches associated to menu keys named ”soft keys”
S dissipated power : 16.5 Watts (average value). - four engraved pushbuttons switches dedicated to:
S one back connector composed of: S page up and down functions.
- one ARINC 429 input bus from the ATSU. S message up and down functions .
- one ARINC 429 output bus to the ATSU. S print function .
- eleven discrete inputs (P- type) for pin programming, power supply, S manual brightness control.
ground and air/ground signal.
- one analog input. In addition, the pushbuttons switches are lighted for night vision in accor-
dance with the general cockpit selection.
Each DCDU has a ”black screen” function in order not to disturb the flight
crew in case of abnormal display.
Any action on a pushbutton switch is transmitted to the ATSU.
Any action on a menu key is acknowledged by the DCDU itself on the
display, prior to and independently of a possible message change from
the ATSU, by a reverse video display.
The time elapsed between pilot action and both sending of the data on
the ARINC bus and local feedback displayed on the screen is not greater
than 100 ms.
ATC MSG Illuminated Pushbutton Switches Description

These pushbutton switches provide the flight crew with a visual alert in case of ATC
message reception and with an alert cancel means by pressing them.
In addition, an aural alert is triggered by the FWCs, single or repetitive chime

sounds according to the priority of the message.

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Figure 6 DCDU
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MCDU USE
The MCDU gives access to these three independent menus:
S for air/ground communication management functions:
- configuration/initialization.
- VHF3 control.
- communication statistics display.
- test/audit mode control
S for AOC hosted applications:
- configuration/initialization.
- downlink message entry/selection/transmission.
- uplink message display
S for ATC applications in FANS A configuration:.
- preparation and modificaton of all the messages initiated by the crew,
- justifications to negative replies or to a particular request,
- editing of text,
- configuration of applications (ADS activation, AFN initialization) and
- configuration of systems (ATSU management, automatic or on-request
printing).

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Figure 7 MCDU MENU

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RMP USE
Each of the three RMPs is an interface device for the VDR3 operation.
The frequency range is from 118000 to 136975 KHz by 25 KHz or 8.33KHz steps.
Each RMP enables the crew to ask for a switching between the RMP and the ATSU
to control the VDR3 frequency:
S When the RMP controls the VDR3 frequency, only the Voice mode is avail-
able and the selection of the VDR3 frequency is done through the RMP by dis-
playing the frequency in the ACTIVE window.
S When the ATSU controls the VDR3 frequency, the Voice mode can be ac-
cessed through the ATSU menu on the MCDU and the selection of the VDR3
frequency is done on the MCDU either in Data mode or in Voice mode.
NOTE:
The RMP sends to the ATSU the pilot request of switching the system control-
ling the VDR3 between the RMP and the ATSU. In return, the ATSU indicates
to the RMP which system, between the RMP and the ATSU, is controlling the
VDR3 frequency.

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Figure 8 ATIMS - RMP

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POWER SUPPLY
The ATIMS system is supplied with this(these) following circuit breaker(s):
PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION

121VU ATSU 1 3TX1 L16
121VU ATSU 1/SWTG 5TX1 L15
ATSU
The ATSU is supplied with 115VAC from the main 115VAC BUS1 bar 101XP-C
via circuit breaker 3TX1 and 28VDC from the main 28VDC BUS1 bar 101PP via
circuit breaker 5TX1.
DCDU
The DCDU1 is supplied with 28VDC from the main 28VDC BUS1 bar 103PP via
The DCDU2 is supplied with 28VDC from the main 28VDC BUS1 bar 202PP via

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Figure 9 ATIMS - Power Supply

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INTERFACE
General The ATSU is interfaced with the following peripheral units:
The ATSU uses the data transparent protocol, defined in ARINC 429 Specifica- S the Flight Management and Guidance Computer 1 and 2 (FMGC) (Ref.
tion, when it communicates with the on-board avionics systems. AMM 22-83-00)
S the Multipurpose Control and Display Unit 1 and 2 (MCDU) (Ref. AMM
22-82-00)
S the VHF Data Radio 3 (VDR3) transceiver (Ref. AMM 23-12-00)
S the Satellite Data Unit (SDU) (Ref. AMM 23-28-00)
S the Cabin Terminals: the Cabin Management System (Ref. AMM 23-74-00)
and the Digital Interface Unit (Ref. AMM 23-34-00)
S the Radio Management Panels 1, 2 and 3 (RMP) (Ref. AMM 23-81-00)
S the Clock (Ref. AMM 31-21-00)
S the Data Management Unit (DMU) (Ref. AMM 31-36-00)
S the Flight Warning Computer 1 and 2 (FWC) (Ref. AMM 31-52-00)
S the System Data Acquisition Concentrator 1 and 2 (SDAC) (Ref. AMM

31-54-00)
S the Display Management Computer 1, 2 and 3 (DMC) (Ref. AMM

31-62-00)
S the Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU) (Ref. AMM 31-32-00)
S the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) (Ref. AMM 31-38-00)
S the printer (Ref. AMM 31-35-00)

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Figure 10 ATIMS - Interface

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ATIMS/VDR3 interface
This interface is in accordance with ARINC 750 specifications. S Port select discrete
The ATSU uses the services provided by the VDR3 to communicate with the The VDR3 has two frequency control interfaces:
ground in DATA or VOICE mode. - Port A is a digital input linked to the ATSU
The ATSU receives uplink messages and transmits downlink messages - Port B is a digital input linked to the RMPs.
through the VHF3 Data Radio.
The ATSU applies a command signal to the VDR3:
S Functional split
- when the port select discrete is a ground signal, the VDR3 takes into
The functional split between ATSU and VDR3 is the following:
account the digital input port A and operates on the frequency trans-
- in Voice mode mitted by the ATSU
The ATSU controls the VHF3 transfer switch between Data and Voice - when the discrete is in open circuit, the VDR3 takes into account the dig-
mode. ital input port B and operates on the frequency transmitted by the RMPs.
- in Data mode NOTE:When the ATSU is faulty or not supplied, the VDR3 operates in
The ATSU configures the VDR3 in the appropriate protocol, the ARINC Voice mode and the frequency is controlled by the RMPs.
750 data mode (VDR mode control and VDR data mode setting).
The ATSU controls the VHF operational parameters of the VDR (fre- S Switching to Voice mode
quency). 1) If the switching to Voice mode is initiated from one RMP, the ATSU router
S Voice/Data select discrete sends:
The ATSU has direct control of VDR3 switching between Voice and Data - a VDR Voice mode order
mode. - a VDR port B select order.
The VDR3 Voice/Data mode selection is controlled through:
- any of the three RMPs by displaying DATA indication for DATA mode or 2) If the switching to Voice mode is initiated from one MCDU, the ATSU
the selected frequency for VOICE mode in the ACTIVE display. router sends:
- the MCDU in VHF3 CONTROL page through COMM menu. - a VDR Voice mode order
- a VDR port A select order
- the voice frequency to be used by the VDR (frequency in 8.33 KHz or 25
KHz resolution range depending on the system configuration).
S Switching to Data mode

Whether the switching to Data mode is initiated from one RMP or through
one MCDU , the ATSU router sends:
- a VDR Data mode order
- a VDR port A select order.
NOTE:Sending a VDR port A select order has for consequence the dis-
play of ACARS or DATA indication in the ACTIVE window on the RMPs.

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Figure 11 ATIMS / VDR3 interface

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ATIMS / RMP interface
S Port select information
The ATSU indicates to the RMPs which system between the ATSU and the
RMP is controlling the frequency by means of the port select discrete.
Each RMP receives the port select discrete:
- when this discrete is grounded, the VDR3 frequency is controlled by the
ATSU
- when this discrete is in open circuit, the VDR3 frequency is controlled by
the RMPs.
S Remote port select information
The ATSU acquires the remote port select discrete from each of the three
RMPs.
Each RMP sends to the ATSU this signal to transmit the pilot request of
switching the system controlling the VDR3 frequency.
When a switching request is issued, the ATSU activates the VHF voice
mode function to determine which system between the ATSU and the RMP
will control the VDR3 frequency and in which mode.

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Figure 12 ATIMS / RMP interface

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Interface with the ground network
Ground network architecture
The airline can exchange data with its aircraft through a ground network which
is managed by four world service providers:
These providers are:

S ARINC, in the USA
S CANADIAN, in Canada
S JAPANESE, in Japan
S SITA, in the other regions.
In this ground network, each service provider is responsible for its own net-
work.
The networks are interconnected, therefore the data is transferred over any
network.
The aircraft can be in liaison with the network through the VHF.
On the ground, each service provider works on a special frequency:
ARINC network 131,550 MHz
CANADIAN network 131,475 MHz
JAPANESE network 131,450 MHz
SITA network 131,725 MHz ( SITA 725 )
131,550 MHz ( SITA 550 )

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Figure 13 ATIMS - Ground Network

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OPERATION
System Configuration ATSU DATALINK applications
Three menus are available:
(1)ATSU A/C INTERFACE software loading S Air/Ground Communication Menu
S The loading procedure is ensured by the ” Boot software” included in the
ATSU hardware case. The COMM MENU is available in pre-FANS and FANS A configurations
The ATSU is first to be loaded with the A/C INTERFACE software which and gives access to:
takes A/C configuration and adaptation to different system interfaces into - the COMM INIT page to initialize the datalink communications
account.
It contains namely air/ground communication services and the router func- - the VHF3 DATA MODE page to select the Data mode and the VDR3 fre-
tion. quency
The adaptation to the A/C configuration is also ensured through pin pro- - the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page to select the Voice mode and the
gramming acquisition, either from hard ATSU pin programming, or from pin VDR3 frequency
programming information received fron CFDIU (configuration label). - the COMM STATUS page to display the availability of the VHF3 and
SATCOM networks
NOTE:The ATSU is automatically reseted after a software loading operation - the COMPANY CALL page to display the message content and to vali-
through an internal mechanism.The LRU IDENTIFICATION function from date a VOICE-GO-AHEAD
the BITE enables to display the software version reference in order to check
- the MAINTENANCE page which comprises a TEST part and an AUDIT
the correct uploading.
part
(2)AOC software and database loading
These menus are developped in AMM 46-24-00, P. Block 001.
S In Pre-FANS configuration, the AOC application software and the associ-
ated database are then up-loaded in the ATSU.
The AOC software package contains the specific airline datalink applica-
tions.
Remote AOC applications are also embedded in peripherals which some of
them are optional such as DMU, Cabin Terminals (remote AOC peripher-
als).
(3)ATSU FANS A applications loading
S In FANS A configuration, the ATSU FANS A application software package is

also up-loaded.
In this case, the ATSU sends information to the FWCs indicating that ATC
applications are active for ATC datalink alarm generation.

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Figure 14 COMM menu

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ATSU DATALINK applications ( Cont.)
S Airline Company AOC MENU
The AOC menu is comprised in pre-FANS and FANS A configurations and
is specific to the airline.
This menu is developped in AMM 46-23-00.

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Figure 15 AOC Menu

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S Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication ATC MENU
The ATC menu is only comprised in FANS A configuration and gives access
to:
- the LAT REQ page for request of lateral trajectory changes to the ATC
center
- the WHEN CAN WE page for time estimation request to the ATC center
- the LOGBOOK page to display any message closed and stored on the
DCDU
- the LOGON STATUS page to initialize the ATS Facilities Notification with
an ATC center and establish contact
- the EMERGENCY page to generate emergency messages to the ATC
center
- the VERT REQ page for request of vertical trajectory changes to the
ATC center
- the OTHER REQ page for miscellaneous request like voice contact re-
quest with ATC center
- the TEXT page to send justifications to negative replies to the ATC cen-
ter
- the REPORT page to generate automatically position reports at each
ATC waypoint
- the ADS page to activate the Automatic Dependent Surveillance
These menus are developped in AMM 46-22-00, P. Block 001.


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Figure 16 ATC Menu

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BITE ARCHITECTURE
The ATIMS BITE is used to facilitate the aircraft maintenance in compliance
with ABD048 specifications.
It detects, identifies and memorizes the internal and external failures related to
the ATIMS system:
S ATSU internal failures
S external interface failures with ATSU peripherals.
The ATIMS BITE is ensured by the ATSU which concentrates the failure infor-
mation provided by the ATSU internal monitoring.
This BITE is of type 1 and operates in two modes:
S normal mode
S MENU mode
Normal mode
During the normal mode, the BITE:
S monitors the ATSU status
S monitors data inputs from the various ATIMS peripherals (FMGC, MCDU,
CFDIU,...)
S permanently transmits ATIMS system status and its identification message
to the CFDIU.
In case of fault detection, the BITE stores the information in the fault memories
and transmits it to the CFDIU by an ARINC 429 message (Label 356).
The BITE memorizes the failures which occurred during the last 63 flight legs.

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Figure 17 ATIMS - BITE Architecture

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Menu mode
S System Report/Test Function
The BITE information (system report) and the test request (system test
function) are available through MCDU menus which allows to communicate
with ATIMS BITE via the CFDIU.
To gain access to the BITE, it is necessary to use one MCDU (Ref.
22-82-00)
All the information displayed on the MCDU during the BITE test configura-
tion can be printed by the printer.
ATIMS maintenance menu is only accessible on ground from the general
maintenance menu and the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST page.
This mode enables communication between the CFDIU and the ATIMS
BITE by means of the MCDU.
ATIMS menu mode is composed of:

1L LAST LEG REPORT CLASS 3 FAULT 1R
2L PREVIOUS LEGS REPORT SYSTEM TEST 2R
3L LRU IDENTIFICATION
4L GROUND SCANNING
5L TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA GROUND REPORT 5R
6L RETURN SPECIFIC DATA 6R

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Figure 18 ATIMS - SYSTEM REPORT / TEST page access

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LAST LEG REPORT page GROUND REPORT page
This report contains the fault messages (internal and external, Class 1 and 2) This function is used to present Class 1, 2 or 3 internal failures when they are
recorded during the last flight. detected on ground.
The relevant trouble shooting data are displayed by pressing the line key adja-
PREVIOUS LEGS REPORT page cent to the failure indication.
This report contains the fault messages related to the external or internal failu- These failures differ from those displayed on the LAST LEG REPORT page.
res (Class 1 or 2) recorded during the previous 63 flight legs.
LRU IDENTIFICATION page

This menu enables to display the Part Numbers of the different components
(ATSU, DCDU, Software packages).
GROUND SCANNING page

This function is based on the monitoring and the fault analysis during the flight
and enables consultation of the ATIMS failure recordings.
The ATSU peripheral monitoring and internal cyclic tests are used in order to
detect transient failures.
TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA page
This function provides correlation parameters and snapshot data concerning
the failure displayed in the LAST LEG REPORT and the PREVIOUS LEGS
REPORT pages.
CLASS 3 FAULTS page
This menu enables to display the Class 3 faults recorded during the last flight leg.
SYSTEM TEST page
The ATIMS BITE test is initiated when pressing the line key adjacent to the SY-
STEM TEST indication.
The test ends with the display of the following message on the MCDU:
S TEST OK indication when all the tests are completed and no failure has
been detected
S or the failure message(s) when one or more failures have been detected.

ATIMS
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Figure 19 ATIMS - System Test Page

ATIMS
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SPECIFIC DATA page
This menu enables acces to different functions:
S 2L : PIN PROGRAMMING to check the ATSU configuration with its parity
validity.
NOTE:The order of the pin programming display is in accordance with the

one of the ATSU input connector:
- a pin programming not defined (spare) is displayed with a zero value.
- an active pin programming is displayed with a 1 value.
S 3L : DUMP TSD
S 4L : SW P/N PRINT OUT

ATIMS
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Figure 20 ATIMS - Specific Data Page

ATIMS
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VHF 3 LINK TEST OF THE ATSU

Figure 21 VHF 3 LINK TEST

ATIMS
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Figure 22 VHF 3 LINK TEST

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Training Manual

Lufthansa Issue: July 2000

Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH

Lufthansa Base Frankfurt

Lufthansa Base Hamburg

ATA 46 INFORMATION SYSTEM

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Figure 1 ATIMS - Concept / Architecture

SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION

S the Flight Warning Computers (FWCs)

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Figure 2 ATIMS - General Schematic

1TX1 ATSU 80VU 122 811 46-21-34

Figure 3 ATIMS - Locations

Figure 4 ATIMS - Locations

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ATC MSG Illuminated Pushbutton Switches Description

In addition, an aural alert is triggered by the FWCs, single or repetitive chime

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Figure 7 MCDU MENU

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Figure 8 ATIMS - RMP

PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION

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Figure 9 ATIMS - Power Supply

S the VHF Data Radio 3 (VDR3) transceiver (Ref. AMM 23-12-00)

S the Satellite Data Unit (SDU) (Ref. AMM 23-28-00)

S the Radio Management Panels 1, 2 and 3 (RMP) (Ref. AMM 23-81-00)

S the Clock (Ref. AMM 31-21-00)

S the Data Management Unit (DMU) (Ref. AMM 31-36-00)

S the Flight Warning Computer 1 and 2 (FWC) (Ref. AMM 31-52-00)

S the System Data Acquisition Concentrator 1 and 2 (SDAC) (Ref. AMM

S the Display Management Computer 1, 2 and 3 (DMC) (Ref. AMM

S the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) (Ref. AMM 31-38-00)

S the printer (Ref. AMM 31-35-00)

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Figure 10 ATIMS - Interface

S Switching to Data mode

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Figure 11 ATIMS / VDR3 interface

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Figure 12 ATIMS / RMP interface

These providers are:

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Figure 13 ATIMS - Ground Network

S In FANS A configuration, the ATSU FANS A application software package is

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Figure 14 COMM menu

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Figure 15 AOC Menu

These menus are developped in AMM 46-22-00, P. Block 001.

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Figure 16 ATC Menu

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Figure 17 ATIMS - BITE Architecture

ATIMS menu mode is composed of:

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Figure 18 ATIMS - SYSTEM REPORT / TEST page access

LRU IDENTIFICATION page

GROUND SCANNING page

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Figure 19 ATIMS - System Test Page