900-0179 Rev T

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SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE
miniQAR Advanced Support Utility
Software Part Number: 700-0179

Version: BC
Manual Part Number: 900-0179 Initial Release 02 JAN 10

Revision: T Revision T 30 AUG 21
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miniQAR Advanced Support Utility User’s Guide Part Number: 900-0179 | Rev: T
RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision Date Author Description ECO
P 1 MAY 17 MAM Entire User Guide revised and re-released to comply ECO2426
with current Avionica Engineering Manual and techni-
cal publications quality standards.
Q 31 JAN 19 JRA Procedures simplified and reduced based on software ECO3241

changes. Added avCM considerations.
R 15 FEB 21 JRA Updated to match software changes. Version BB to ECO3551

BC and Windows versions.
S 16 JUN 21 JRA Updated Windows versions ECO3986
T 30 AUG 21 MAM Revised QAR Operation section with additional QAR ECO4056
downloadable file information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLATION
2.1 Install ASU Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ASU MKII OPERATION

3.1 ASU Operation for miniQAR MkII Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Running the ASU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Connecting to the MkII via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Connecting to the MkII via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.6 Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.7 Downloading Data from the MkII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.8 Disconnecting the MkII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.9 Downloaded Data Files from the MkII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ASU QAR OPERATION

4.1 ASU Operation for QAR Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Running the ASU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 QAR Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4 Connecting the QAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5 Verify ASU Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.6 Entering Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.7 QAR Downloadable File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.8 QAR Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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REAL TIME MONITORING

5.1 Real-Time Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.2 Change Selected miniQAR IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.3 MKII Specific Monitoring Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.4 QAR Specific Monitoring Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.5 Graphical Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.6 Real Time Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.7 Managing Aircraft Number Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
DOWNLOAD FILE MANAGEMENT

6.1 Contents of Downloaded TXT files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.2 Token Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.3 FlightSplitter Program (MkII Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.4 Extract 717 Data From 429 Data Stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.5 No 429 Data (QAR Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.6 ASU About Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.7 Retain Original Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.8 Disable Automatic Host IP Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
ASU Tools
7.1 ASU Tools Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
8.1 Enable ASU Through Windows 10 Pro 20H2 Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
8.2 Disable Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The Avionica miniQAR Advanced Support Utility (ASU) P/N: 700-0179 version BC or later is
used to download digital flight data from Avionica miniQAR MkII, miniQAR MkIII, avRDC QAR,
and avRDC MAX QAR recorders. The ASU runs on an Avionica Ruggedized Service Unit
(RSU) or on a PC computer running Windows10 Pro 20H2 or later.
Throughout this manual, recorders supported by the ASU will be identified by the following
labels: miniQAR MkII recorders will be identified as “MkII.” miniQAR MkIII, avRDC QAR, and
avRDC MAX QAR recorders will all be identified as “QAR” unless there is a requirement to list
them separately. The ASU can download the MkII or MkIII using either a USB or Ethernet
connection. The ASU can download the avRDC (or MAX) using an Ethernet connection only.
For procedures that involve making selections on-screen, the word “click” is used as the action
to make the selection. For touch screen devices, replace this action with “press”.
If the Avionica avCM is connected, consider the following:
1. Use the on-aircraft procedure with Ethernet connection only for avRDC (or MAX).
2. Disconnect the avCM when connected to MkIII.
1.2 Requirements
The minimum system requirements are:
• Laptop PC (733 MHz or better)
• 256 MB RAM minimum
• 4 GB or larger hard disk
• Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows10 Pro 20H2 or later)
• USB port
• RJ45 CAT 5E Ethernet port (QAR)
• Avionica miniQAR MkII High Speed Download GSE Interface Cable P/N 605-0177, or GSE
Interface Cable P/N 605-0034-01, -03, or -04 (for QAR), or compatible aircraft Ethernet
installation.
1.3 Packing List

This package contains the software and instructions necessary to run the ASU on a PC
computer. The following items are included in the package:
• CD-ROM containing Avionica miniQAR Advanced Support Utility and setup utility
(setup.exe). This software can also be delivered through FileX.
• miniQAR Advanced Support Utility User’s Guide (this document)
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1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Table 1: List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym /
Definition
Abbreviation
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated
ASU Advanced Support Utility
DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit
FDR Flight Data Recorder
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GSE Ground Support Equipment
GSU Ground Support Unit
IFC Interface
IP Internet Protocol
LAN Local Area Network
LRU Line Replaceable Unit
MQAR miniQAR
MKII miniQAR MkII Recorder
MKIII miniQAR MkIII Recorder
QAR Quick Access Recorder. In this manual QAR is also used to refer to miniQAR MkIII, avRDC
QAR, or avRDC MAX QAR.
RSU Ruggedized Service Unit
RT Real-Time
USB Universal Serial Bus
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INSTALLATION
2.1 Install ASU Software
NOTES: For proper operation of the 700-0179 ASU software on Windows 10 systems,
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable x86 and x64 must be installed.
Run 'vc_redist.x86.exe' & 'VC_redist.x64.exe' files to install Microsoft Visual C++

2015-2019 Redistributable x86 & x64 before starting the ASU software
installations
1) To install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable x64 and x86 files follow the
same installation process for both (only the x64 process is shown):
(a) Right click on VC_redist.x64.exe file and select Open.
(b) You may be prompted “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your
device”. Click Yes.
(c) If you get the Compressed zipped folder dialog shown below, click Run.
Figure 2-1. Compressed Zip Folder Dialog Window
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(d) The Agree to License dialog will display, check the “I agree to the license terms and
conditions” box and click the Install button.
Figure 2-2. Agree to License Dialog Window
(e) The Setup Progress dialog window will display a progress bar showing the
installation’s progress.
Figure 2-3. Setup Progress Dialog Window
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(f) Upon the completion of the installation, the Setup Progress window will display
“Setup Successful” message. Click Close to end the installation process.
Figure 2-4. Setup Successful Dialog Window
2) To install the ASU Software:
(a) Place the CD-ROM into your optical drive or open FileX setup.exe file.
(b) Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen, and then select
Run.
(c) At the prompt, type D:\SETUP. This will run the Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
NOTE: The most common drive letter for a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is D; if your
computer uses a different drive letter, then you will need to substitute that drive letter.
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(d) Select Next> button to continue the installation process.
Figure 2-5. miniQAR ASU Installation Wizard
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(e) Select Cancel> button if a previous ASU version must be uninstalled.
Figure 2-6. ASU Information Acknowledgment Prompt
(f) Select YES button to confirm exit.
Figure 2-7. ASU Confirm Exit Prompt
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(g) Select CLOSE button of the “Installation Interrupted” dialog in order to acknowledge
ASU Installation Wizard statement and close the installer application.
Figure 2-8. Confirm ASU Installation Wizard Installation Interrupted Prompt
(h) Uninstall the previous ASU version per the relevant option from the following:
• If using Windows 7/8/10, Select Start > Search > Control Panel > Programs and
Features > Avionica miniQAR MkII/MkIII Support Utility > Uninstall.
• Select Remove All Components radio button on the displayed dialog and then select the
Finish button to perform the uninstallation.
• After the uninstallation is complete, select the Close button on the next dialog that is
displayed.
(i) Perform Paragraph 2.1 Step 1)(a) through Step 1)(d) to re-run ASU installation
wizard and then continue with next step.
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(j) Select Next> button to continue with ASU installation.
Figure 2-9. ASU Information Acknowledgment Prompt
(k) By default, the product will install to “C:\Program Files\Avionica\miniQAR” for 32 bit
operating system and “C:\Program Files (x86)\Avionica\miniQAR” for 64 bit
operating system. If preferred, you may click Browse... and select a different
directory.
Figure 2-10. Select Installation Folder Dialog
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(l) Select Next> button to start the installation.
Figure 2-11. Confirm Installation Dialog
(m) On Windows 10 Pro 20H2 or later, if a User Account Control dialog is displayed,
select Yes button to install “D:\Support Utility.msi.”
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(n) Observe “Please wait...” with progress bar while the software is being installed.
Figure 2-12. Installation ASU Software Dialog
(o) When “Installation Complete” is displayed, select the Close button.
Figure 2-13. Installation Complete Dialog
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ASU MKII OPERATION
ASU MkII Operation.
3.1 ASU Operation for miniQAR MkII Only
Throughout this section, the miniQAR MKII recorder will be identified as “MkII.” Downloading
the MkII can be done with two methods: USB and Ethernet.
3.2 Running the ASU
1) When you run the ASU, the main screen appears:
Figure 3-1. miniQAR MkII Download Main Screen
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3.3 Connecting to the MkII via USB
The steps to connect the MkII to your computer before downloading are indicated by
illustrations for both the Test Bench and On-Aircraft scenarios. The connections pictured below
assume you are downloading via your USB port. For Ethernet connection, refer to Paragraph
3.4.
3.3.1 Physical Connections

CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW CONNECTION STEPS IN SEQUENCE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE MKII.
1) USB Test Bench Scenario (Figure 3-2).
(a) Connect the DB9 (9-pin) connector to the MkII.
(b) Connect the USB connector to the USB port on your computer.
MINIQAR LAPTOP PC OR RSU II
605-0177
804-0XXX-
DB9-M
USB-A
NO USB
CONNECTION XX PORT
Figure 3-2. Test Bench Scenario Setup
2) USB On-Aircraft Scenario (Figure 3-3).
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT AIRCRAFT POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER QAR IS OPEN PRIOR TO
CONNECTING THE MQAR MKII INTERFACE CABLE P/N 605-0177 OR DAMAGE TO
THE MKII MAY RESULT.
(a) Ensure that aircraft circuit breaker QAR is open (pulled).
(b) Connect the miniQAR MkII Interface Cable P/N 605-0177 DB9 (9-pin) connector to
the MkII.
(c) Connect the miniQAR MkII Interface Cable P/N 605-0177 USB connector to the USB
port on your computer.
QAR
Figure 4-3 On-Aircraft Scenario Setup
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3.3.2 USB Driver Installation and Setup

1) When the ASU first detects that the USB driver and service is not installed, a dialog is
displayed instructing the user how to install the USB driver.
Figure 3-4. Install miniQAR MkII Driver and Service Menu
2) Select OK button.
3) Select Start > All Programs > Avionica > Advanced Support Utility > "Install miniQAR Mk2
Driver and Service".
Figure 3-5. Install miniQAR MkII Driver and Service Menu
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4) The "Install Mk2 USB Driver And Service" dialog will be displayed.
Figure 3-6. Install miniQAR MkII Driver and Service Selection
5) For first time installation leave “Install both” radio button selected and select the button
Start.
6) If the “User Account Control” dialog is displayed select Yes button.
7) A Command Prompt window is displayed asking to “Enter ‘Y’ or ‘N’ to continue USB driver
installation.
Figure 3-7. USB Driver Detection Command Prompt
8) Enter “Y” to continue. The next display provides 10 instructions.
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IMPORTANT: Read all the instructions displayed in the Command Prompt window first before continuing.
Figure 3-8. USB Driver Detection Command Prompt
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9) The “Device Driver Installation Wizard” dialog will be displayed.
Figure 3-9. Welcome Screen
10) Click ‘Next>’.
11) If "Windows Security" dialog is displayed, select the 'Install' button.
Figure 3-10. Windows Security Dialog
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12) Wait while the message "The drivers are now installing" is being displayed.Then select
‘Finish’ when “The drivers were successfully installed on this computer” is displayed.
Figure 3-11. Windows Security Dialog
3.4 Connecting to the MkII via Ethernet
Normally downloads from the MkII are performed using the USB port on your computer.
However, if the aircraft is wired to provide an Ethernet connection to the MkII either via an
onboard Local Area Network (LAN) connection or via an aircraft mounted RJ45 jack which can
be directly connected to the download computer, you may perform a download via the Ethernet
port.
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3.5 Operating Procedures

1) Setup GSE hardware in accordance with your maintenance scenario. Refer to Connection
Procedures in Paragraph 3.3 (USB) or 3.4 (Ethernet) as applicable.
2) If necessary, start test computer (laptop or RSU) and allow to boot up.
3) Observe MkII and verify BIT light is on.
4) On miniQAR Download dialog box, click Settings button Download Settings dialog box
opens.
Figure 3-12. MkII Download Settings Dialog

NOTE: If any new changes are made to the Download settings after the initial settings were
made, click OK, then click Done on the ASU main screen in order to update the
update the ASU software.
5) Make the following selections on Download Settings dialog box:
(a) Ensure Perform Only miniQAR MkIII Downloads box is not checked.
(b) Select Download From USB radio button.
(c) Specify download directory (if desired).
(d) Refer to paragraph 3.6 for optional settings.
6) Close Download Settings dialog box by clicking OK button.
7) Close miniQAR Download window by clicking Done button. Support Utility application
must be restarted before changes to Download Settings will apply.
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3.6 Optional Settings
Once the MkII is connected, you may wish to enter some additional information that may be
used by software, such as Avionica’s AVSCAN.flight, for analysis of the data. Fields for entering
this information are provided on the main screen of the ASU. The additional information
includes:
1) Aircraft number (tail number) - Choose from an existing list of aircraft or enter an aircraft
number.
2) Location and/or airport code where the data was downloaded.
3.7 Downloading Data from the MkII
Once the MkII is connected, you may wish to enter some additional information that may be
used by software, such as Avionica’s AVSCAN.flight, for analysis of the data. Fields for entering
this information are provided on the main screen of the ASU.
1) Proceed with the download by going to Settings and ensuring that the radio button that
says Download from USB is selected.
2) Click the DOWNLOAD button (Figure 3-1).
NOTE: A progress window will keep you informed of the progress of the download. A
Cancel button is provided on this window in the event you wish to terminate the
process prior to completion or the download process does not terminate
correctly.
3) To disconnect the MkII, follow instructions provided in paragraph 3.8.
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3.8 Disconnecting the MkII
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW DISCONNECTION STEPS IN SEQUENCE MAY RESULT IN

DAMAGE TO THE MKII.
1) After the download has finished, the Close MQAR Connection dialog will appear with the
prompt The device is offline and awaiting removal followed by instructions to
disconnect the MkII in either on-aircraft or on-bench scenario. Disconnect instructions for
USB only, are also provided below. After disconnecting the MkII, click OK.
Figure 4-13 Close MQAR Connection Dialog
2) Test Bench Scenario (Figure 3-2).
(a) Disconnect the MQAR MkII Interface Cable P/N 605-0177 USB connector to the
USB port on your computer.
(b) Disconnect the MQAR MkII Interface Cable P/N 605-0177 DB9 (9-pin) connector to
the MkII.
3) On-Aircraft Scenario (Figure 3-3).
(a) Disconnect the MQAR MkII Interface Cable P/N 605-0177 USB connector from the
USB port on your computer.
(b) Disconnect the MQAR MkII Interface Cable P/N 605-0177 DB9 (9-pin) connector
from the MkII.
(c) If necessary, connect Aircraft power to MkII by closing the QAR1 and QAR2 circuit
breakers.
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3.9 Downloaded Data Files from the MkII
Normally, the result of the download procedure is a data file with a TSC extension and a text file
with a TXT extension. The data file contains the actual data that was extracted from the MkII;
the text file contains additional information concerning the download which may be useful to
Avionica’s AVSCAN.flight software or to other applications (see Download File Management,
Section 6.1).
The files are usually named using an automatic naming procedure which guarantees each
downloaded file has a unique name (e.g., 81234567.tsc and 81234567.txt). However, this
behavior can be modified on the Download Settings page (see Section 3.5). Note also that this
behavior is different if you have the file splitting option enabled; see Download File
Management, Section 6.3.
In the main dialog box for the ASU, the user can enter or select an aircraft number.
1) The aircraft numbers that are available for selection are stored in the acnum.txt file, which
may be found in the ASU application directory (usually C:\Program
Files\Avionica\miniQAR). If the text file does not exist you will need to create it. The text
file lists the available aircraft number selections, one on each line. You may add to, edit, or
delete from this list as appropriate to modify the list of available selections in the dialog
box.
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ASU QAR OPERATION

ASU QAR Operation.
4.1 ASU Operation for QAR Only

miniQAR MkIII, avRDC QAR, and avRDC MAX QAR recorders will all be identified as “QAR”
unless there is a requirement to list them separately.
4.2 Running the ASU
1) When you run the ASU software, the main screen before connection may appear:
Figure 4-1. miniQAR Download Main Screen
2) When you run the ASU software, the main screen after connection appears:
Figure 4-2. miniQAR Download Main Screen
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4.3 QAR Configuration
1) From the main dialog box of the Support Utility (Figure 4-2), click the Settings button. This
will display the Download Settings dialog box (Figure 4-3):
Figure 4-3. QAR Download Settings Dialog
NOTE: If any new changes are made to the Download settings after the initial settings were
made, click OK, then click Done (or click the upper right ‘X’) on the ASU main screen
in order to update the ASU software.
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2) On the Download Settings dialog box, select the Set Host IP button to display the Set
Host PC IP Address, Subnetwork Mask, and Default Gateway dialog box:
Figure 4-4. Set Host PC’s IP Address, Subnetwork Mask and Gateway
3) If the currently detected IP address is not on the same network, 192.168.1.nn, of the QAR,
perform the following:
(a) Click the Use the following IP address and mask: radio button.
(b) Click the Clear All Inputs button. Enter an IP address, for example: 192.168.1.20.
(c) Double click the Tab button to automatically enter the Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway, and IP address.
(d) Click the Set Host PC IP Address button. A window displays the progress.
(e) After the Set IP Address dialog box is displayed, click the OK button and then close
the Set Host PC’s IP Address, Subnetwork Mask and Gateway dialog box.
4.4 Connecting the QAR
1) Connect the QAR, or if applicable the avCM, using GSE IFC cable P/N 605-0034-01, -03,
or -04 as follows:
(a) If the QAR, or if applicable the avCM, provides a door over its GSE connector,
loosen (do not fully remove) the two screws securing the door over the GSE
connector. Slide up first, and then rotate the door to expose the HDMI type
connector.
(b) Connect GSE IFC Cable HDMI type connector to the QAR’s, or if applicable the
avCM’s, GSE connector.
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(c) Connect GSE IFC Cable RJ45 connector to an available Ethernet port on the PC or
RSU.
(d) USB Connection:
• MkIII only: If aircraft power is not available, connect GSE IFC Cable USB
connector to an available USB port on the PC to provide power to the QAR.
• avRDC (or MAX) only: Do not connect the GSE IFC Cable USB connector to the
USB port on the PC.
4.5 Verify ASU Configuration
Make sure that ASU is configured to download from the QAR at the 192.168.1.10 IP Address on
port 9194. Refer to paragraph 4.3 QAR CONFIGURATION for a description of other download
settings.
4.6 Entering Additional Information
Enter the tail number of the aircraft you’re downloading data from. Then enter the airport code
where you’re downloading the data.
4.7 QAR Downloadable File Types
1) The QAR downloadable file types are listed in Tables 4-1 and 4-2.
NOTE 1: Default download folder is C:\Program Files\Avionica\miniQAR\data or

C:\Program Files (x86)\Avionica\miniQAR\data and can be changed through the
Download Settings menu (Figure 3-12).
NOTE 2: All QAR files are downloaded to the Default or customer specified folder unless
a specific sub-folder is stated in table 4.1 or 4-2, in which case, the file is
downloaded to the named subfolder under the default or customer specified
download folder. The subfolder will be created by the ASU if needed.
NOTE 3: SSSSSSSS is the serial number of the miniQAR. XXXXXXXX is an 8-digit

hexadecimal value based on current time that is generated by the ASU before
each download.
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Table 4-1: Log and Flight Data Downloadable Files
Log Files SATCOM Log Files A717 Flight Data A429 Flight Data
File Name path_var_log_??????.log yyyymmdd-hhmmss.sat 10-XXXXXXXX.tsc 10-XXXXXXXX.ts4

Format Note: The file extension (date and time in the filename
‘.log’ may be hidden by are UTC of start of recording)
the operating system
Sub-folder ...\SSSSSS_Logs\10- ...\SSSSSS_Logs\10- None None

Location XXXXXXXX\ XXXXXXXX\SATCOM_LOGS\
File types which may be available for download on each product.
804-1201 X X
804-1205 X X
804-1205-03 X X X
804-1212-xx X X X
804-1250-32 X X X X
Table 4-2: ACMS Reports, RS232 Data and Original Data Downloadable Zip Files
ACMS Reports RS232 Data Original Data Zip
File Name 10-XXXXXXXX_rpt.zip 10-XXXXXXXX_tsu.zip 10-XXXXXXXX.zip

Format
Sub-folder None None ...\SSSSSS_Data\

Location
File types which may be available for download on each product.
804-1201 X
804-1205 X
804-1205-03 X
804-1212-xx X X X
804-1250-32 X X X
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4.8 QAR Download
1) Select DOWNLOAD to initiate the download.
2) The check boxes in the Download States group box of the miniQAR MkIII Download
dialog are set one at time from top to bottom.
Figure 4-5. MkIII Sample Download Display
3) The LED blinks when the Downloading message is displayed in the Download Status
group box indicating the MkIII is in download mode.
4) Within 150 seconds a dialog titled "Download complete" is displayed.
5) Information similar to the following lines are displayed in the "Download complete" dialog.
Where:
SSSSSSSS is the serial number of the miniQAR.
XXXXXXXX is an 8-digit hexadecimal value based on current time that is generated by the
ASU before each download.
N is number of log files downloaded.
Download complete: Cycles Found: 9 (27517512 bytes combined): “C:\Temp\miniQAR_Mk3\10-

XXXXXXXX.tsc”
-- NOTE: N Log files downloaded to C:\Temp\miniQAR_Mk3\10-SSSSSS_Logs\10-XXXXXXXX
-- NOTE: Separate 429 data file created: C\Temp\miniQAR_Mk3\10-XXXXXXXX.ts4 (32440964 bytes)
-- NOTE: ACMS reports downloaded, zip /compressed to ‘C:\Temp\miniQAR_Mk3\10-XXXXXXXX _rpt.zip
-- NOTE: Original downloaded data zip/compressed to ‘C:\TempminiQAR_Mk3\SSSSSS_Data\10-
XXXXXXXX.zip’
-- miniQAR MkIII successfully erased.
-- NOTE: RS232 data files zip/compressed into file ‘C:\Temp\miniQAR_Mk3\10-XXXXXXXX.tsu.zip’, Size
5411270 bytes, 16777216 Uncompressed.
-- NOTE: 10 Flight Cycle file(s) stored in C:\Temp\miniQAR Mk3\SSSSSS Flights\10-XXXXXXXX.
Figure 4-6. MkIII Download Complete Sample Message Dialog
6) Select OK button in the "Download complete" dialog.
NOTE: A Network Error message may be displayed if the miniQAR MkIII is in the
process of rebooting. This is not an error of the ASU.
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Real Time Monitoring
REAL TIME MONITORING
5.1 Real-Time Monitor
NOTE: Prior to starting Real Time Monitoring, ensure that the FDR is sending playback data to the MkII
or QAR.
1) The Real-Time Monitor Dialog (Figure 5-1) provides all the real time monitoring options for
the corresponding MkII or QAR unit.
Figure 5-1. Real-Time Monitor Dialog Box
5.2 Change Selected miniQAR IP Address

The current IP address of the MkII or QAR you will be changing is displayed under the
Currently Selected miniQAR MkII / MkIII IP Address: line at the top of the dialog box.
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1) To change this setting, click on the Change selected miniQAR IP Address button shown
in Figure 5-1. This will display the following dialog:
Figure 5-2. Set Target miniQAR IP Address Dialog Box
5.3 MKII Specific Monitoring Options
1) Selecting one of the options listed below will start the corresponding real time program.
Follow connection instructions then click OK to start real time monitoring (see Figure 5-3):
• Monitor P/N 804-0xxx over Ethernet or USB
• Monitor P/N 804-0x05-03 over Ethernet or USB
• Monitor P/N 804-0xxxNE over USB
Figure 5-3. Start miniQAR MKII Real-Time Monitoring Dialog Box
5.4 QAR Specific Monitoring Options
1) Selecting one of the options listed below will start the corresponding real time program.
Follow connection instructions then click Next> then in the next window click Start to start
real time monitoring (see Figure 5-4):
• Monitor 573 / 717 Data
• Monitor 429 Channel 1
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5.5 Graphical Display Options

These options affect the graphical display in which the data is interpreted.
1) Display Buffer Size (Seconds) - This displays the amount of time in seconds the table
display will make visible. So if your display buffer is 30, the display will show the last 30
seconds of real time data.
2) Ratio of Table / Graphical Views - This will set the amount of space your table and
graphical displays will occupy while monitoring data in real time.
3) Parameter File - Selecting the file folder button (located at the bottom of the Real Time
Monitor screen next to the field of text) allows you to browse your computer and choose
the parameter file that corresponds to your aircraft configuration.
Figure 5-4. Parameter File Path Text Window and Browse Folder
4) Set Font Type / Size - This lets you change the font and size of the text your real time data
will display in the table display.
5) Set Default Font - This will set your currently selected Font Type and Size to default.
5.6 Real Time Monitoring
1) Title Bar - The title bar displays the current parameter file (FILENAME_nf.prm) applicable
to real time monitoring:
Figure 5-5. Real-Time Monitor Top Menu Bar
2) File Menu - This menu provides the option to exit the Real Time Monitor application.
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3) View Menu - Selecting the Show Adapter Status option, indicates the current status of
the network adapter communicating in real time with the MkII or QAR.
4) Real Time Menu - Provides the real time monitor control settings (refer to Figure 5-6).
Figure 5-6. Real-Time Menu
(a) Advance Properties / Settings - This option enables real time monitoring of more
than one channel (QAR only) and provides options for other advanced real time
settings.
Figure 5-7. Real-Time Properties Dialog
NOTE: The Real Time Properties window can also be opened by selecting the Real
Time properties button (located directly under the File menu). Though this
screen shares many of the options in the main real time window, there are
additional options, for example: modifying the miniQAR IP address, database,
and ARINC 429 options.
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(b) Start Monitoring - This option initiates real time monitoring using the current saved
settings set via Advance Properties / Settings menu. This does the same thing as
clicking the RT button. Click Next> on the first dialog, then click Start on the next
screen to start Real Time Monitoring.
Figure 5-8. Start miniQAR MKIII Real-Time Monitoring Dialog Boxes
• After clicking Start, you will be prompted to enter the data rate (words per subframe)
then click OK.
Figure 5-9. Real-Time Monitoring Data Rate Dialog
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• Once Real Time Monitoring has started, a real time monitoring screen will appear with a
data word selection window on the left and split window on the right with a counter and
waveform window below it as shown in Figure 5-10. You can select the desired data
words to monitor by clicking on them in the window on the left. The second screen in
Figure 5-10 shows data words selected for monitoring and their related waveforms.
NOTE: If the Counter is not active, then the MkII or QAR is not receiving playback data.
Check connections and ensure the FDR is sending playback data.
Figure 5-10. Real-Time Monitoring Screens
(c) Enable Logging - 573 / 717 Data - This option enables logging of ARINC 573 or 717
data to take place during real time monitoring. When real time monitoring is
completed, you’ll be prompted to name the log files.
(d) Enable 429 Binary Logging - This option enables logging of ARINC 429 data to
take place during real time monitoring. When real time monitoring is completed,
you’ll be prompted to name the log files.
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(e) Select Host Adapter - This option allows you to select a specific Host / Ethernet
adapter on the host PC to communicate with the MkII or QAR. This is useful if the
host PC has more than one Host / Ethernet adapter, such as portable PC with
wireless and wired connection, and they are on the same network.
Figure 5-11. Select Ethernet Adapter Interface Dialog
(f) Set Host IP Address - When selecting this option, the window in the image below
will open. Please enter any host information you wish to change here.
Figure 5-12. Set Host PC’s IP Address, Subnetwork Mask and Gateway Dialog
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(g) Start Real-Time on startup - This option enables the Real-Time Monitor program to
start running the next time the PC is started. This can be used for example, when
429 and/or 717 data is being written to a database. Selecting this option displays the
following dialog:
Figure 5-13. Start Real-Time on Reboot Dialog
(h) Shutdown Processes Before Real-Time Start - This option allows the Real time
Monitor to start in a way that is compatible with older versions of the miniQAR.
(i) Disable Automatic Host IP Change - This option prevents the real-time program
from testing and possibly changing the IP address of the Host PC when starting.
5.7 Managing Aircraft Number Selections

In the main dialog box for the ASU, the user can type in or select an aircraft number. The aircraft
numbers that are available for selection are stored in the acnum.txt file, which may be found in
the ASU application directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Avionica\miniQAR for 64-Bit
Operating Systems, C:\Program Files\Avionica\miniQAR for 32-Bit Operating Systems). If the
text file does not exist you will need to create it. The text file lists the available aircraft number
selections, one on each line. You may add to, edit, or delete from this list as appropriate to
modify the list of available selections in the dialog box.
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Download File Management
DOWNLOAD FILE MANAGEMENT
NOTE: The ASU generates output files automatically. A complete explanation of generated files and
their respective naming conventions are provided in SL-386.
6.1 Contents of Downloaded TXT files

After performing a successful download, you will find a TSC file (TSC extension) with the
downloaded data and a text file (TXT extension) of the same name. The text file contains
information concerning the download which may be useful to Avionica’s AVSCAN.flight software
or to other applications. The text file uses a simple token-based format to provide information.
Each line of the file corresponds to a different token. The token is followed by an equal sign and
then the value for that particular token. For example:
TAILNUM=N12345
This field indicates the aircraft number that was provided by the user in the main dialog before
performing the download, in this case “N12345.”
Each of the tokens that will normally appear in the text file is described below. Note that there
may be additional tokens not described below, and that the ordering of the fields in the text file
is not guaranteed to be consistent. Also, some applications may wish to use different text
strings for the tokens described below; a feature called “token substitution,” described in
Section 2.5.1 below, is available for this purpose.
1) CUST - The value of the CUST token indicates the customer (company) which has
licensed the ASU from Avionica. It comes from the value that was entered when the ASU
was installed.
2) DATE - The value of the DATE token indicates the exact date and time that the download
was performed, in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The value is in the format mm/dd /yyyy
hh:mm:ss.
3) DFDR - The value of the DFDR token indicates the device that the downloaded data was
recorded on. For downloads from the MkII, the value will always read MQAR2. For
downloads from the QAR, the value will always read MQAR3.
4) MQDLTIME - The value of the MQDLTIME token indicates the time stamp, as recorded by
the clock built into the MkII or QAR, at the time of the download. The QAR contains a real-
time clock, which records actual time in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The
MQDLTIME token is a decimal representation of the time as recorded by this clock.
NOTE: The MkII miniQAR’s clock does not record real time, but elapsed time (number of
seconds) since activation of the unit.
5) SERIALNUM - The value of the SERIALNUM token indicates the serial number of the MkII
or QAR from which the download was performed.
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6) STATION - The value of the STATION token indicates the airport or airport code at which
the download was performed. It comes from the value that was entered by the user in the
Download Airport field of the download dialog box before performing the download.
7) TAILNUM - The value of the TAILNUM token indicates the aircraft number from which the
download originated. It comes from the value that was entered or selected by the user in
the Aircraft Number field of the download dialog box before performing the download.
8) VERSION - The value of the VERSION token indicates the current version of the ASU
software.
6.2 Token Substitution

Certain applications may wish to use different text strings for the tokens described above (for
instance, ACNUM instead of TAILNUM). For these applications, a feature called “token
substitution” may be implemented.
To perform token substitution, the user should create a file, DownloadFields.txt, in the
installation directory for the ASU (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Avionica\miniQAR for 64-Bit
Operating Systems, C:\Program Files\Avionica\miniQAR for 32-Bit Operating Systems). The
text file is a simple list of the default tokens and their substitute values. Each line in the file
represents a single substitution. Each line should list the default token string, then a comma,
then the token string you wish to substitute.
For example, the following file substitutes ACNUM for TAILNUM and DOWNLOADTIME for
MQDLTIME:
TAILNUM,ACNUM
MQDLTIME,DOWNLOADTIME
The resulting text file may then appear as:
ACNUM=N12345
CUST=Sample, Inc.
DATE=12/15/05 04:15:00
DFDR=MQAR2
DOWNLOADTIME=82738723
SERAILNUM=11111
STATION=KLAX
VERSION=v05231
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6.3 FlightSplitter Program (MkII Only)

Once a download operation is complete, you may wish to split the single download file into
multiple files representing different flights. A separate Avionica applet, FlightSplitter, is available
to perform this operation manually; however, you can have the ASU perform this operation
automatically after every download.
1) To enable the Split File option, check the Split File After Download check box (Figure 6-1).
When this box is checked, an Options button is enabled; click this button to bring up the
Split File Options dialog box (Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-1. Split File Options Dialog
Figure 6-2. Split File Options Dialog
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2) From this dialog box, you can control options related to the file-splitting operation. These
options control how you name the files once they are split and are described below:
(a) Use Common Naming Scheme - The default behavior is to name them using a
common naming scheme. This means that the files will be named the same every
time. The name used will be the text “MQAR” followed by a four-digit sequential
number (0001, 0002, 0003, etc.), indicating the ordinal flight number. So for a
download of data with three flights, you will get the files MQAR0001.tsc,
MQAR0002.tsc, and MQAR0003.tsc. Please note that since the file names are the
same after every download, files from previous download operations will be
overwritten when a new operation is performed. To avoid this, you may wish to use
the unique naming scheme, described next. Note that for each TSC file generated,
there will also be a TXT file with the same name containing the textual information
associated with the file.
(b) Use Unique Naming Scheme - The default behavior is the common naming scheme,
described previously. The unique naming scheme ensures that each time you
perform a download, the files are assigned a unique name, based on the current
time. In this case, the first five digits of the file name will be the unique part, and the
last three digits will be a sequential number (001, 002, 003, etc.), indicating the
ordinal flight number. So for a download of data with three flights, with the unique
part being “f29xz,” you will get the files f29xz001.tsc, f29xz002.tsc, and f29xz003.tsc.
Note that for each TSC file generated, there will also be a TXT file with the same
name containing the textual information associated with the file.
(c) Output Directory - Enter into this field the directory where the files will be placed after
splitting. Type the full path of the directory into the edit field or click the “…” button to
navigate to the directory in a dialog box.
(d) Don’t Allow Segments Shorter Than -The file splitting operation looks for special
information in the data stream that indicate a power-up condition. Since multip[le
power-up conditions may occur in quick succession when the aircraft is on the
ground, this can result in several small files being generated which are not actually
flights. To avoid generating too many of these files, you may place a lower limit on
the amount of data to separate into individual files. This lower limit is specified in
terms of the number of seconds worth of data that is read in. The default is 20
seconds, which means that during the splitting operation, no individual file will be
created that contains less than 20 seconds worth of data. To change this limit, you
may specify any positive number of seconds in this field. For instance, to enforce a
lower limit of 1 minute, enter 60.
6.4 Extract 717 Data From 429 Data Stream

Certain Digital Flight Data Acquisition Systems output ARINC 717 formatted data frame
information encapsulated within bits 9 - 20 of successive ARINC 429 data words utilizing a
common 429 label. When performing downloads of data recorded from these sources, the
ARINC 717 data stream can be extracted during download into an additional data file which can
be analyzed by most manufacturers’ analysis software. To enable this capability:
1) Select Extract 717 Data From 429 Data Stream and enter the required ARINC 429 label
into the text box. Currently known systems utilize label 300 Octal.
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6.5 No 429 Data (QAR Only)

This check box applies only to the QAR and disables the downloading of ARINC 429 data.
ARINC 717/573 data is downloaded as usual.
1) Select the No 429 Data check box to disable to downloading of 429 data.
NOTE: If the Automatic Erasure Of MiniQAR option is set, the ARINC 429 data will be
erased after a download. View the Automatically Erase miniQAR After Download
option above for details.
6.6 ASU About Box

Click the About button to bring up version information associated with the ASU and its various
components.
6.7 Retain Original Files

After the files are downloaded and combined, they are usually erased. Checking Retain
Original Files prevents those files from being erased.
6.8 Disable Automatic Host IP Change

This prevents the ASU from automatically setting the IP address of the host PC to the network
of the selected target QAR IP address.
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ASU Tools
ASU TOOLS
7.1 ASU Tools Dialog

From the main dialog box of the ASU, click the Tools button to bring up the Tools dialog box:
NOTE: These tools allow you to perform various operations on the MkII or QAR. These
operations are for advanced users only and should only be performed with a complete
understanding of their consequences.
Figure 7-1. ASU TOOLS Dialog Box
1) Reset miniQAR - Click the RESET miniQAR button to perform a re-initialization of the
MkII or QAR. Normally you will not need to use this function. However, if the MkII or QAR
ends up in an unusual state due to an unexpected disconnect or power interruption, you
may use this function to reset it for proper usage.
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2) Get Info - Click the GET INFO button to return information about the MkII or QAR and the
data currently recorded on it. The information returned includes: the number of bytes
currently recorded, part number, the version of the hardware that is currently installed, the
version of the software that is currently installed, serial number, and the total recording
capacity.
MK II MKIII
Figure 7-2. Get Info Dialog For MkII or MkIII
3) Return To Service - Click the RETURN TO SERVICE button to perform the return-to-
service test. This operation performs a basic functional test to ensure proper operation of
the MkII or QAR prior to re-installation of the unit on the aircraft. The Return to Service
operation must be performed prior to moving a QAR from one aircraft to another.
NOTE 1: Before performing a Return to Service, ensure computer IP address and USB /
Ethernet selection is set up properly for your Unit Under Test (UUT). Refer to
Section 3.0, Download Settings.
NOTE 2: If the QAR is installed on an aircraft and the aircraft is energized, remove power
from DFDR or FDAU or any source of ARINC 717/573 data to the QAR, before
performing a QAR Return To Service.
NOTE 3: If Set Host IP On Startup dialog box is displayed during Return to Service,
disable any network adapter not used by the UUT, then repeat test. Refer to
Section 5.2, Disable Network Adapter.
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4) Select miniQAR RTS button.
Figure 7-3. Return To Service Activate Dialog
5) Select OK button.
Figure 7-4. Return To Service Erase Process Dialog
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6) Observe progress of Return to Service. NOTE: Screen disappers after progress
completes.
Figure 7-5. Return To Service Erase Process Dialog
7) (Optional) Enter Aircraft Number (QAR Only) then select OK - The AIRCRAFT NUMBER
option allows the user to set the tail number of the aircraft the QAR corresponds to.
Figure 7-6. Return To Service - Enter Aircraft Number
8) Selecting OK without an entry provides the following informational dialog, select OK.
Figure 7-7. Aircraft Number Not Updated
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9) When all tests are complete, the following summary information is provided. Select OK.
Figure 7-8. Return To Service Summary Results (Typical)
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10) The following status will be displayed as the MkIII is rebooting. Scroll beginning to end.
BEGINNING
END
Figure 7-9. Return To Service Waiting Reboot Dialog (Typical)
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11) The following status will be displayed when the MkIII completes rebooting. Select Done.
Figure 7-10. Return To Service Reboot Complete Dialog (Typical)
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12) The following status will be displayed as the MkIII is rebooting. Scroll beginning to end.
BEGINNING
END
Figure 7-11. Return To Service Waiting Reboot Dialog (Typical)
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13) Select ERASE to manually erase recorded data from the MkII or QAR on the “Tools”
dialog and an “Erase...” dialog with “Are you sure?” will display. Select Yes.
14) The “Erase” Dialog appears and “Download States:” checkmarks are added as progress
continues until “Erase Complete...” is displayed. The “Erase” dialog disappears and the
“Download Utility” dialog appears. Select OK.
15) Download Log Files - When the DOWNLOAD LOG FILES button is selected, the ASU
software downloads the communication log files from the QAR. The software creates a
folder in your download directory and names it after the serial number of the QAR you
downloaded from. The software then places the log files in this directory.
16) Set IP Address (MkII) - The MkII defaults to an IP address of 192.168.1.10 and the port
number defaults to 9194. Normally you will not need to change these settings. However, if
you are using multiple MkII miniQARs on a Local Area Network (LAN), you will need to
assign unique IP addresses to each of them. Click the SET IP ADDRESS button to bring
up a dialog box which allows you to enter a new IP address and port number.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO PERFORM THIS OPERATION CORRECTLY COULD MAKE IT

IMPOSSIBLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE MKII.
NOTE: Complete instructions on the management of downloads from multiple MkII

miniQARs is beyond the scope of this document; users wishing to engage in this
operation should do so in consultation with Avionica’s technical support
department.
17) Done - Click the DONE button to exit from the Tools dialog box and return to the main ASU
screen.
18) Send Message Packet (QAR Only) - Check the Send ‘message packet’ checkbox to
detect when miniQAR is ready to communicate. This enables sending a PING message
packet to test if the QAR is connected and available. On Windows 7 and some firewall
settings on a PC, a PING is sometimes blocked which can cause a false error response.
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Special Procedures
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
8.1 Enable ASU Through Windows 10 Pro 20H2 Firewall
NOTE: This function is usually performed during the install process and creates the entries
AvDownloadUtility and AvRSU2RealTime in the allowed programs of the Windows
Firewall.
Figure 8-1. Start Menu (Typical)
1) Click Start button at bottom left of screen.
2) Click on Control Panel option.
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3) Select System and Security.
Figure 8-2. Control Panel (Typical)
4) Under the Windows Firewall line, select Allow a program through Windows Firewall.
Figure 8-3. System and Security Window (Typical)
5) Select the button Change settings.
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6) Select the Allow another program… button.
Figure 8-4. Allow Another Program Dialog (Typical)

7) Select the Browse... button on the Add a Program window.
Figure 8-5. Add a Program Dialog (Typical)
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8) On Windows 32-bit systems enter or browse to:
C:\Program Files\Avionica\miniQAR\DownloadUtility.exe.
On Windows 64-bit systems enter or browse to:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Avionica\miniQAR\DownloadUtility.exe
9) Select the Open button.
Figure 8-6. Browse Dialog (Typical)

10) On Add a Program window (Figure 8-7), make sure the line miniQAR MkII/MkIII
Download/RealTime Utility is selected.
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11) Click Add button on Add a Program window.
Figure 8-7. Add a Program Dialog (Typical)

12) Set the check box for each network type displayed for the selected Support Utility
Program.
Figure 8-8. Allow Programs to Communicate Dialog (Typical)
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13) Repeat steps 6 through 12 for application RSU2RealTime for 32-bit systems located at:
C:\Program Files\Avionica\miniQAR\RealTime\RSU2RealTime.exe
and for 64-bit systems located at: C:\Program Files

(x86)\Avionica\miniQAR\RealTime\RSU2RealTime.exe.
14) Click OK button and close the other Control Panel windows.
8.2 Disable Network Adapter

Perform this procedure if Set Host IP On Startup dialog box is displayed during return-to-
service.
8.2.1 Disable Network Adapter on WIndows 10 Pro 20H2 or later.

1) On test PC, select Start > Control Panel.
Figure 8-9. Windows 7/8/10 Start Menu (Typical)
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2) On Control Panel menu, select Network and Sharing Center.
Figure 8-10. Windows 10 Pro 20H2 or later Control Panel (Typical)
3) On Network and Sharing Center menu, select Change adapter settings.
Figure 8-11. Windows 10 Pro 20H2 or later Network and Sharing Center Menu (Typical)
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4) On Network Connections menu, right-click on any network except Local Area
Connection and select Disable.
Figure 8-12. Windows 10 Pro 20H2 or later Network Connections Menu - Disabling
Selected Network (Typical)
5) Repeat until all networks except Local Area Connection have been disabled.
Figure 8-13. Windows 10 Pro 20H2 or later Network Connections Menu -

With Disabled Network (Typical)(
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Avionica, LLC

9941 W. Jessamine St, Miami, FL 33157 USA

SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE

miniQAR Advanced Support Utility

Software Part Number: 700-0179

Manual Part Number: 900-0179 Initial Release 02 JAN 10

The technical information in this document is controlled for export by the

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) for this document is

The miniQAR Advanced Support Utility software is licensed to the user

Avionica makes no claims as to the fitness of this product for a particular

Software improvements will periodically be made at the discretion of

Revision Date Author Description ECO

Q 31 JAN 19 JRA Procedures simplified and reduced based on software ECO3241

R 15 FEB 21 JRA Updated to match software changes. Version BB to ECO3551

S 16 JUN 21 JRA Updated Windows versions ECO3986

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ASU MKII OPERATION

ASU QAR OPERATION

REAL TIME MONITORING

DOWNLOAD FILE MANAGEMENT

1.3 Packing List

1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated

ASU Advanced Support Utility

DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder

FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit

FDR Flight Data Recorder

GMT Greenwich Mean Time

GSE Ground Support Equipment

GSU Ground Support Unit

LAN Local Area Network

LRU Line Replaceable Unit

MKII miniQAR MkII Recorder

MKIII miniQAR MkIII Recorder

RSU Ruggedized Service Unit

USB Universal Serial Bus

2.1 Install ASU Software

Run 'vc_redist.x86.exe' & 'VC_redist.x64.exe' files to install Microsoft Visual C++

(a) Right click on VC_redist.x64.exe file and select Open.

Figure 2-1. Compressed Zip Folder Dialog Window

Figure 2-2. Agree to License Dialog Window

Figure 2-3. Setup Progress Dialog Window

Figure 2-4. Setup Successful Dialog Window

2) To install the ASU Software:

Figure 2-5. miniQAR ASU Installation Wizard

(e) Select Cancel> button if a previous ASU version must be uninstalled.

Figure 2-6. ASU Information Acknowledgment Prompt

(f) Select YES button to confirm exit.

Figure 2-7. ASU Confirm Exit Prompt

Figure 2-8. Confirm ASU Installation Wizard Installation Interrupted Prompt

(j) Select Next> button to continue with ASU installation.

Figure 2-9. ASU Information Acknowledgment Prompt

Figure 2-10. Select Installation Folder Dialog

Figure 2-11. Confirm Installation Dialog

Figure 2-12. Installation ASU Software Dialog

(o) When “Installation Complete” is displayed, select the Close button.

Figure 2-13. Installation Complete Dialog

ASU MKII OPERATION