interjet A320 i2000

IFE System

Line Maintenance Training Manual

February, 2008
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Training Binder Synopsis

This training binder provides information for Engineering and Line
Maintenance personnel to gain a good theoretical understanding of the
iSeries system and a basic knowledge of the components that make up the
system. The binder contains maintenance procedures and basic
troubleshooting techniques to permit the student to perform system
troubleshooting and return the system to service.

This binder is for training purpose only; it is not under document control and
will not be updated.

The material contained in this binder is to be used as reference material

only. Please refer to the appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Manual for
aircraft maintenance procedures and current wiring and installation
drawings.

In case of a discrepancy between this document and any document issued

by the aircraft manufacturer such as the aircraft maintenance manual,
trouble-shooting manual, or flight crew operating manual or any component
maintenance manual issued by Thales Avionics, will take precedence over
this binder.

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTERJET A320 I2000 IFE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1-1

1.1 System Configuration 1-1
1.1.1 Equipment 1-2
1.2 Distribution System 1-5
1.2.1 Headend 1-5
1.2.2 Cabin Distribution 1-5
1.2.3 Overhead Video 1-5
1.2.4 Power Distribution to the Seats 1-6
1.3 System Database 1-9
1.3.1 Data and RF 1-9
1.3.2 Power 1-10
1.3.3 Overhead Video Mapping 1-10
1.4 Aircraft Interfaces 1-18

2 SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY AND OPERATION 2-1

2.1 System Functional Overview 2-1
2.1.1 Passenger Selection of Entertainment Functions 2-1
2.1.2 Degraded Operation 2-1
2.1.3 System Control / Operator Interface 2-1
2.1.4 In-Seat Broadcast FM Audio 2-3
2.1.5 Overhead Video 2-3
2.1.6 Moving Map or PFIS (Passenger Flight Information System) 2-5
2.1.7 Passenger Address (PA) 2-6
2.1.8 Video Announcement (VA) 2-7
2.1.9 Pre-Recorded Announcement Machine (PRAM) 2-9
2.1.10 Boarding Music (BGM) 2-9
2.1.11 Decompression 2-9
2.1.12 Maintenance Functions 2-10
2.1.13 Content Loading 2-11
2.1.14 Daily Content Loading 2-11
2.1.15 System Heartbeat Message 2-11
2.2 System Operation 2-14
2.2.1 System Initialization 2-14
2.2.2 Cabin Crew Operation 2-16
2.2.3 Services Screen 2-17
2.2.4 Sys Status Screen 2-18
2.2.5 VA Screen 2-18
2.2.6 Making a VA 2-19
2.2.7 Monitor (Overhead Video) 2-20
2.2.8 Camera 2-20
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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2.2.9 Exiting Entertainment Services 2-21

3 LRU DESCRIPTIONS 3-1

3.1 IFEC LRUS 3-2
3.1.1 AVC – Audio Video Controller 3-3
3.1.2 DSU AM6-12 – Digital Server Unit 3-9
3.2 VCC LRUS 3-17
3.2.1 SEB –Seat Electronics Box 3-18
3.2.2 iCMT – Interactive Cabin Management Terminal 3-19
3.3 Cabin LRUS 3-21
3.3.1 TU – Tapping Unit 3-21
3.3.2 8.4-inch Retractor Monitors 3-26
3.3.3 ADB – Area Distribution Box 3-30
3.3.4 MCU – Master Control Unit 3-35
3.3.5 WDB – Wall Disconnect Box 3-39
3.4 Seat-End LRUS 3-40
3.4.1 Seat Electronics Box (SEB) 3-40
3.4.2 Digital Passenger Control Unit (DPCU) 3-45

4 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4-1

4.1 Content Loading Overview – All Topseries Systems 4-1
4.1.1 Terminology 4-1
4.1.2 Content Loading Menu 4-2
4.1.3 Content Inventory Selection 4-4
4.1.4 Content Activation 4-6
4.1.5 Content Loading Summary Screen 4-7
4.1.6 Content Flight Readiness Status 4-7
4.1.7 Content Download Status (PDL) 4-8
4.1.8 Content Crossload Status 4-8
4.1.9 Current Activity 4-8
4.1.10 Detailed Information on Loading 4-8
4.1.11 Detail 4-10
4.1.12 Engineering 4-11
4.1.13 PDL 4-12
4.1.14 Content Load Control 4-14
4.1.15 Content Load Control - Engineering Menu 4-15
4.2 Content Loading Procedure 4-17
4.2.1 Overview 4-17
4.2.2 Portable Data Loader and Removable Hard Drive 4-17
4.2.3 Getting Started (Away From Aircraft) 4-18
4.2.4 Content Loading (On the Aircraft) 4-20
4.2.5 Rotating Removable hard Drives 4-26
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TO THALES AVIONICS, INC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED IN
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4.3 Software Loading 4-27

4.3.1 Software Load Procedure – Phase One 4-27
4.3.2 Software Load Procedure – Phase Two (All TopSeries systems) 4-28
4.4 IP Sequencing 4-34
4.4.1 Description 4-34
4.4.2 IP Sequencing Procedure 4-34
4.4.3 IP Sequencing Screens 4-35
4.5 BITE Function – Grayed Out On Interjet 4-39
4.5.1 Communications Test 4-39
4.5.2 Layout Configuration Test 4-39
4.5.3 Software Configuration Verification Test 4-39
4.5.4 Static Test Function – i3000 and i4000 4-40
4.5.5 Entering Broadcast Static Test – i2000 4-40

5. TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1

5.1 General 5-1
5.2 Troubleshooting Philosophy 5-1
5.3 Cabin Crew Complaint 5-1
5.4 Basic Checks 5-2
5.5 Troubleshooting Tools 5-3
5.6 Methodology 5-4
5.7 System Checks 5-5
5.8 Courtesy Checks 5-5
5.9 Audio Distribution Paths 5-6
5.9.1 Overview 5-6
5.9.2 Audio Distribution Components 5-6
5.9.3 DSU-AM6-12 5-6
5.9.4 AVC 5-6
5.9.5 Seat Electronics Box (SEB) 5-8
5.9.6 CIDS 5-8
5.9.7 Distribution of Overhead Video Audio 5-20
5.10 Practical Tips 5-21
5.11 Troubleshooting Guide 5-22

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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