Chap1 SysDescription

interjet A320 i2000 Line Maintenance Training Manual
1 INTERJET A320 i2000 IFE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The interjet A320 aircraft are configured in a single class, with the Thales i2000 system installed
throughout the aircraft, providing overhead video and broadcast audio entertainment to all passengers.
The overhead video system uses the RF distribution network and retractable video display units to present
the Thales In-Route Moving Map™, safety and other video announcements, the latest news and other
broadcast video to the passengers. At the seat, each passenger may chose between multiple broadcast
audio selections or may select the audio track associated with the overhead video presentation. Each seat
is equipped with a dual prong stereo jack that accepts an electrical headset. The system block diagram is
depicted in Figure 1-1. Power to the system is supplied through the forward circuit breaker panel
(2000VU) and is depicted in Figure 1-2.
The system provides the following functionalities:
• System Control / Operator Interface

• In-seat broadcast audio
• Degraded Mode
• Overhead broadcast video
• Moving Map (MMAP) broadcast
• *Boarding Music Machine (BMM) storage
• *Pre-Recorded Announcement Message (PRAM) storage
• Video Announcements (VA)
• System response to Passenger Announcements (PA)
• Automatic system response to decompression
• Maintenance Functions
• Entertainment content file loading
• Daily news update content loading
* The Boarding Music and Pre-Recorded Messages hosted on the iseries server are controlled from the Forward/Flight
Attendant Panel (FAP).
The flight attendant and maintenance interface is accomplished via an Interactive Cabin Management
Terminal (iCMT) located in the Video Control Center (VCC).
Cabin attendants are able to control the system functions through the iCMT located at the VCC.
Maintenance personnel are able to view individual LRU hardware and software configurations from the
iCMT and to load both software and entertainment content at the VCC.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TO THALES AVIONICS, INC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THALES AVIONICS INC.
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1.1.1 Equipment
The Interjet IFE system is made up of individual Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) grouped as Headend,
Cabin, and Seat-group components An LRU shipset complement is listed in Table 1-1
Table 1-1 System Equipment
A320 Aircraft
One Class;
150 total PAX
i2000
Headend
Name Part Number
2 USB ports 311645-06
1 RJ-45 ports 311645-04
1 RAJ 170777-25
1 iCMT 177792-803
1 SEB 177745-106
1 AVC 177716-103
1 DSU-AM6-12 177900-103
Cabin
Name Part Number
10 Tapping Units 177832-101
8 Retracts 8.4-inch RH 177863-106
8 Retracts 8.4-inch LH 177863-105
2 ADB 177729-106
2 MCU (KID) 177922-103
2 Programming Modules (KID) 177923-301
8 Wall Disconnect Boxes 177733-102
Seats
Name Part Number
Y/C
150 RAJ 170777-25
150 DPCU - Topmount 177806-U01
50 SEB 177745-106
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TO THALES AVIONICS, INC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THALES AVIONICS INC.

EEBAY LRU
8.4" RETRACT 8.4" RETRACT VCC LRU

Landscape Video
NTSC Video
Camera CABIN LRU
RS 485
Broadcast RF Broadcast RF
Tapping SEAT-GROUP LRU
RS-485 Control RS-485 Control To Next TU
Unit
MMAP
6 VIDEO
FAP INTRANET
100 BaseT
BROADCAST
SERVER 8.4" RETRACT 8.4" RETRACT
(DSU AM6-12)
NTSC Video
12 FM AUDIO Broadcast RF
Broadcast RF Broadcast RF
KL Tapping
RS-485 Control RS-485 Control To Next TU
PRAM Unit
BB Audio
BGM
Overhead AUDIO VIDEO
Audio KL 115 VAC
System CONTROLLER 400 Hz 3- 115 VAC 400 Hz
(CIDS)
ARINC 429
(AVC) Phz 3-Phz
PWDB
VA Keyline Air 115 VAC MCU
Craft 400 Hz 3-
VA Audio Phz
MCU
Power
(2 EACH)
Video In Use To Next
SEB
PA Keyline
100BaseT
PA Audio Broadcast
RF
PA Audio
SEB
100BaseT USB
Overhead Speakers 100BaseT 100BaseT DPCU
Broadcast RF
AREA DIST. Broadcast RF
WDB AUDIO
Broadcast RF
BOX 1
AREA DIST.
(ADB1)
ARINC 429
NAV BOX 2
115 VAC (ADB2) 115 VAC 400 Hz
400 Hz 3- 3-Phz To Next
Phz SEB
100BaseT
USB USB Broadcast

Port Port RF
100BaseT
Broadcast SEB
RF USB
DPCU
100 BaseT AUDIO

VCC Broadcast RF
NTSC
Video SEB 100BaseT
iCMT
100 BaseT
Data Ports
FIGURE 1-1 INTERJET A320 I2000 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
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DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THALES AVIONICS INC.

ØA
SHED AC BUS
115 VAC ØB A320 IFE POWER
220XP ØC DISTRIBUTION
Elec/Coml/Shed/Sys2
8XN
28 VDC A
SERVICE BUS
B
OFF
Cabin and Galley Switch

22XN
Relay Contactor
23XN 21XN2
2000VU Fwd. CB Panel
VCC
IFEC
CABIN SEAT POWER CABIN
IFE CENTER
ADB 2 ADB 1 MCU 1 MCU 2 TU LH TU RH
VCC
ADB 2 MCU 2
TU RH
IFEC
TU LH
ADB 1 MCU 1
FIGURE 1-2 INTERJET A320 POWER AND CONTROL

1.2 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1.2.1 Headend
Headend units consist of the Digital Server Unit (DSU-AM6-12) and the Audio Video Controller
(AVC). Both units are installed in the IFE Center (IFEC) located in the E-Bay.
The DSU-AM6-12 provides Audio and Video signals derived from digital content stored on the
units hard disc drive. The content is RF modulated into six video and 12 audio channels for
distribution throughout the cabin. The DSU also serves as the system software repository.
The AVC is the IFE system interface unit to aircraft systems, and provides audio/video
modulation and control for external analog sources, Tapping Unit control, and system
communications. The AVC also serves as the system mode information repository.
1.2.2 Cabin Distribution
Both the in-seat audio and overhead video programs are distributed throughout the cabin via the
RF network. After originating the broadcast RF signal, the DSU routs the signal to the AVC,
where it is summed with any external inputs then split into three separate RF outputs. The three
RF outputs of the AVC are routed to ADB 1 for distribution to the seats, TU 1 for distribution to
the left hand column of Tapping Units, and TU 2 for distribution to the right hand column of
Tapping Units.
Ethernet communication from the Headend to the seats is via the AVC through the ADB to each
seat. Each ADB provides connection to four strings of seat groups through Wall Disconnect
Boxes (WDBs). A string will contain no more than nine Seat Electronics Boxes (SEBs).
Figure 1-4 is a block diagram of RF and Data distribution from the Headend to the WDBs for the
Interjet A320.
1.2.3 Overhead Video
In addition to the broadcast RF signal, the AVC provides RS-485 control signals to each column
of Tapping Units, which in turn provide power, control, and NTSC video to the 8.4-inch overhead
retract monitors.
Figure 1-5 is the Interjet A320 LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodations) depicting
passenger seating and equipment locations. The LOPA also shows the TU to Retract Monitor
relationship.

1.2.4 Power Distribution to the Seats
Power for each seat column originates at the MCU. Each of the MCU’s three-phase AC outputs is
routed to a Power Wall Disconnect Box (PWDB), where the power is split and distributed to a
forward and aft seat column. While each SEB operates from a single phase, three-phase power is
distributed along the seat column. The seat-to-seat power distribution cable rotates the phase to
ensure phase balance along the column.
Figure 1-3 shows power distribution to the seats.
SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB
PWDB WDB PWDB WDB

fwd right fwd right aft right aft right
C/B-Panel
3 x 115VAC / 25A per Phase

MCU MCU
#1 to
Data #2
1 x 115VAC / 5A
IFE- ADB ADB
Center to
Data #1 #2
PWDB WDB PWDB WDB

fwd left fwd left aft left aft left
SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB
FIGURE 1-3 POWER DISTRIBUTION TO THE SEATS

10MH
J1
VCC
40 A320
J9
41
46
i2000 Data
USB J2
J1
J7 J1
and RF Wiring
iCMT SEB
10MH
USB J3 J2 J3
BB
Data
Loader
10MH
J4
AA WDB WDB WDB WDB
J8
J2 J1 J2
ADB 1 ADB 2
J1
Enet 1 IFEC 96VC
Enet 2 BB To FAP
Enet 3
CC
DSU AM6-12 Enet 4
Enet 5 WDB WDB WDB WDB

30VC
RF BB
Out
CC
DD
RF Out
RF Out
RF Out 104VC
Enet 1 TU TU
BB TU
Enet 2 CC (LH) (LH) (LH)
AVC
DD
Enet 3
EE
Enet 4
TU TU TU
Enet 5 (RH) (RH) (RH)
RS485
RS485

FIGURE 1-4 INTERJET A320 I2000 DATA AND RF DISTRIBUTION

Tapping Unit
8.6" LCD Retractor

Wall Disconnect Box
Area Distribution Box
Master Control Unit
Video Control Center
WDB6
TU2 WDB2 TU4 TU6 WDB4 TU16 MCU2 WDB8
MCU1 TU20
ADB1 WDB5
VCC TU1 WDB1 TU5 WDB3 TU15 ADB2 TU19 WDB7
TU3
C12 C28 C40 C56 C64
FIGURE 1-5 INTERJET A320 LOPA

1.3 SYSTEM DATABASE
1.3.1 Data and RF
The system database describes actual Interjet connections. Figure 1-7 shows the system RF and
Ethernet connections in a block diagram format. Table 1-2 depicts the same information in table
format. Understanding the database connections is an important tool used for troubleshooting the
system. Note that the same WDB is used on both the right and left hand sides of the airplane. This
means the output connectors, J2 and J3 will feed in opposite directions depending upon which
side the WDB is installed on. This can cause some confusion when analyzing the IP Sequence
Report where J2 is always designated as the “FWD” direction and J3 is always designated as the
“AFT” direction. Figure 1-6 illustrates this relationship.
RH Side LH Side IP Seq Report

J2 Feeds Fwd Feeds Aft “FWD”
J3 Feeds Aft Feeds Fwd “AFT”
FIGURE 1-6 WDB - FWD / AFT FEED

Also note that figure 1-7 the database block diagram as well as Table 1-3 depict the actual ADB
connector designation (J3 – J6 and J8) while the IP Sequence Report refers to ADB Column
Numbers. Table 1-2 below provides a cross reference.
Table 1-2 ADB to WDB to SEB Relationships.
Block Diagram and Database Table IP Seq. Report

J5 Column 1
J4 Column 2
J6 Column 3
J3 Column 4
J8 Column 5

1.3.2 Power
It is important to note that the power distribution on the Interjet A320 aircraft does not match the
Data/RF database. Figure 1-8 shows seat power distribution in a block diagram format.
1.3.3 Overhead Video Mapping
The first Tapping Unit in each column (TU 1, LH & TU 2, RH) receive RF and RS-485 data
signals from the AVC located in the IFEC. These signals, as well as 115 VAC power are daisy
chained to the remaining TUs in each column. The 115 VAC power to downstream TUs is not
fused to ensure a blown fuse does not disable an entire column. Table 1-4 depicts Tapping Unit
relationships.
TUs provide fused 115 VAC power, monitor control, and NTSC video to their associated
monitor(s). Tapping Unit to Monitor relationship is depicted in Table 1-5.

FIGURE 1-7 DATA & RF DISTRIBUTION


FIGURE 1-8 SEAT POWER DISTRIBUTION

Table 1-3 ADB to WDB to SEB Relationships.




Table 1-4 Tapping Unit to Tapping Unit Relationship
Table 1-5 Tapping Unit to Overhead Monitor Relationship
TU Number Output Left Right Seat Row

Connector Side Side
1 J1 X 01
2 J1 X 01
3 J1 X 03
3 J4 X 06
4 J1 X 03
4 J4 X 06
5 J1 X 09
6 J1 X 09
15 J1 X 12
15 J4 X 16
16 J1 X 12
16 J4 X 16
19 J1 X 19
19 J4 X 22
20 J1 X 19
20 J4 X 22

1.4 AIRCRAFT INTERFACES
The AVC installed in the IFEC provides the main interface between the IFE system and the
aircraft. These interfaces, in conjunction with those from the DSU, consist of ARINC 429
connections to CIDS and the A/C navigation system, keylines such as Decompression, Landing
Gear (Down and Locked and Not Compressed), VA, PA, PRAM/BGM, and
PA/VA/PRAM/BGM audio signals.
Figure 1-9 shows IFE to Aircraft interfaces.
CIDS 1 FAP Data / 1 x Quad

Director 10 Base-T Ethernet
1
20
2
PAX-Data ARINC 429 Output / 1 x TK24 IFE-Center
3 (1) Ethernet 10 Base-T, Remote Control
PAX-Data ARINC 429 Input / 1 x TK24
(2) ARINC 429 rx, IN PAX-Data (Layout)
Program Hold (PES Music) / 1 x Discrete 10 (3) ARINC 429 tx, OUT PAX-Data (Layout)
12
(4) ARINC 429 rx, PRAM Data
PA Keyline 1-3 / 3 x Discrete (5) ARINC 429 tx, PRAM Data
PA Direct / 1 x Discrete
13 (6) PRAM, No Smoking Keyline
(7) PRAM, Fasten Seat Belts Keyline
17
PA Zone 1-3 / 3 x TK24 (8) PRAM, Video Pause Keyline
(9) PRAM, Announcement Keyline
(10) Program Hold (PES OVR)
14
(11) PRAM, BGM Keyline
Video Keylines 1-3 / 3 x Discrete (12) PA Keyline
Video Hold / 1 x Discrete
15 (13) PA direct Keyline
(14) Video Keyline 1-3
16
Video Sound 1-3 / 3 x TK24 (15) Video Hold Keyline
(16) Video Sound 1-3
(17) PA Zone 1-3
(18) PRAM Announcement
4
PRAM-Data ARINC 429 / 1 x TK24 (19) PRAM BGM
5 (20) FAP Data
PRAM-Data ARINC 429 / 1 x TK24
6
PRAM NS Key / 1 x Discrete
7
PRAM FSB Key / 1 x Discrete
PRAM Pause Key / 1 x Discrete 8
9
PRAM ANN Data / 1 x Discrete
11
PRAM BGM Keyline / 1 x Discrete
18
PRAM ANN / 1 x TK24
19
PRAM BGM / 1 x TK24
FIGURE 1-9 AIRCRAFT TO IFE INTERFACES

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interjet A320 i2000 Line Maintenance Training Manual

1 INTERJET A320 i2000 IFE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The system provides the following functionalities:

• System Control / Operator Interface

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Table 1-1 System Equipment

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8.4" RETRACT 8.4" RETRACT VCC LRU

USB USB Broadcast

100 BaseT AUDIO

FIGURE 1-1 INTERJET A320 I2000 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Cabin and Galley Switch

FIGURE 1-2 INTERJET A320 POWER AND CONTROL

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1.2 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1.2.2 Cabin Distribution

1.2.3 Overhead Video

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1.2.4 Power Distribution to the Seats

Figure 1-3 shows power distribution to the seats.

SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB

PWDB WDB PWDB WDB

3 x 115VAC / 25A per Phase

PWDB WDB PWDB WDB

SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB SEB

FIGURE 1-3 POWER DISTRIBUTION TO THE SEATS

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AA WDB WDB WDB WDB

DSU AM6-12 Enet 4

Enet 5 WDB WDB WDB WDB

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FIGURE 1-4 INTERJET A320 I2000 DATA AND RF DISTRIBUTION

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8.6" LCD Retractor

Master Control Unit

Video Control Center

C12 C28 C40 C56 C64

FIGURE 1-5 INTERJET A320 LOPA

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1.3 SYSTEM DATABASE

1.3.1 Data and RF

RH Side LH Side IP Seq Report

FIGURE 1-6 WDB - FWD / AFT FEED

Table 1-2 ADB to WDB to SEB Relationships.

Block Diagram and Database Table IP Seq. Report

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1.3.3 Overhead Video Mapping

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FIGURE 1-7 DATA & RF DISTRIBUTION

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