User's Manual

Airbus Iridium SATCOM System
165E5733-00 L-3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary
Issue, Rev. 02
21 January 2014
Page 9
1. INTRODUCTION
This section provides a general introduction to the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System and its applicable
standards and references.
1.1 Applicability
This Installation Manual provides the information necessary to plan the Airbus Iridium SATCOM
System installation and integration in the aircraft. It defines the mechanical and electrical interfaces for
each Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and provides the procedures required to properly configure, test,
and maintain the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. This manual is applicable to the following software
version(s):
Software Part Number: 840E5733-06
1.2 Model Designation
This manual covers model designation Airbus Iridium SATCOM System.
1.2.1 Airbus Iridium SATCOM System
The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System will be certified to TSO C-159a for voice and data safety-
services. It has a dual-channel Iridium link, one dedicated for safety-services data and the other
prioritized for safety-services voice.
1.3 Part Numbers
The following part numbers are defined for the LRUs of the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System.
Table 1-1 – Part Numbers
Part Number Description
228E5733-00 Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Data Unit (SDU)
418E5733-00 Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SDU Configuration Module
(SCM)
1.4 Reference Documents
Table 1-2 – References
Ref. Document Number Description
1.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-232-
F-1997
Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-
Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange
2.
ARINC 429-19 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS)