UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual MAINTENANCE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE Maintenance pages are used to access UniLink maintenance related functions. No operation-related functions are performed on this page or subpages. Operational tests can be conducted via the TESTS option. From the UniLink Menu, press MAINTENANCE, LSK [4L]. The MAINTENANCE 1/3 page will display. NOTE: See the associated UniLink Installation Manual for installation and maintenance procedures.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Printer Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > PRINTER If a printer is connected and configured, selection of PRINTER, LSK [1L] will send test message text to the printer. If there is no printer configured, the PRINTER option will not be displayed. When PRINTER is selected, a pop-up window PRINTER TEST IN PROGRESS is displayed. When complete, the pop-up window will no longer display.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Press NEW WX MAP, LSK [5L] to display the generated test weather image. A test weather map is displayed with the title IMAGE BUS TEST. NOTE: This image will display on an EFI-890R or MFD if installed and configured. To exit the image, press RTN, LSK [5R]. The display returns to the TESTS page (NEW WX MAP and ADVISORY are no longer displayed).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual selectable (smaller font, no arrow). When the test is complete, UNILINK will be selectable. Selecting UNILINK will display the UNILINK MENU page. PTT (Push-To-Talk) (UL-801 only) Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > PTT If available, this test commands the radio to transmit for 3 seconds. A pop-up window PTT TEST IN PROGRESS will display for 3 seconds.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Uplink Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > UPLINK Selection of UPLINK, LSK [4R] causes a test uplink to be placed in the OPS message log, generating a NEW MSG advisory at the bottom of the display. 1. Press NEW MSG, LSK [5L] to display message. 2. If desired, press PRINT, LSK [4R] to print the screen (printer must be configured). 3. Press DELETE, LSK [4L] to delete the test message. The display returns to the TESTS page. 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OPS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS On the UNILINK MENU page, press OPS, LSK [1R], to access the OPS 1/2 page. This page provides access to the FREE TEXT, OOOI, TEXT WX, WX MAPS, WX MAP LOG, and MSG LOGS options Pressing the [NEXT] key displays the OPS 2/2 page. This page provides access to the DELAY, DIVERSION, ETA UPDATE, SELCAL (when made available), SITUATION, and POS REPORT options. . 94 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual FREE-TEXT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > FREE-TEXT The FREE-TEXT option is available at LSK [2L] on the OPS 1/2 page. The FREE TEXT page allows the user to create and edit text messages. Create and Send a Message NOTE: Messages sent using this procedure will go to a service provider website. 1. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [2L] on the OPS 1/2 page. 2. With the TO: field active, enter the destination identifier/recipient and press [ENTER]. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 4. Create a message using the alphanumeric text option keys. • The [ ± ] key is used to insert a space. • The text automatically word wraps to the next line. • The number of pages in the message will increase as necessary to accommodate entered text. • The left LSKs are used to insert special characters as indicated on the display.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Send an E-Mail NOTE: Arrangement with DSP must be made for e-mail capability to be available. Specific detailed instructions for email operation may differ from the following procedure, depending on the service provider. 1. With the TO line active, press [ENTER] to make the NO field active. 2. Enter “E” in the first position of the NO field and press [ENTER]. 3. In the free text area, enter the destination e-mail address.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission. Send a Page to a Skytel Pager (Skytel Customers Only) 1. Enter “P” followed by the Skytel Pager PIN number, (no spaces) in the NO field and press [ENTER]. 2. Enter the message text in the free text area. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R]. The entered text is displayed on the FREE TEXT page for review with additional pages added as necessary.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OOOI Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > OOOI OOOI pages record data about the current flight and flight history. The OOOI option is available (if configured) at LSK [3L] on the OPS 1/2 page. OOOI Operation OOOI (Out, Off, On, In) reports allow a dispatch or schedule office to track a flight as well as provide accurate flight times and block times.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual The IN time that is recorded for the IN event is the last time the brake was set prior to the door opening, or the time that the door opens if the brake was not set. The time for all other OOOI events is the time that the UniLink detected the last state change required for the transition to occur. Ground Delay (Optional) Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > SENSOR STATUS To determine OOOI status, navigate to the SENSORS 1/2 page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OOOI Current Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > OOOI NOTE: The FUEL fields display the Fuel Onboard quantity from the FMS when an event is triggered. The FMS will auto-populate time and fuel information at each event. The crew must ensure that the FMS fuel information is initialized.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual OOOI History Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > OOOI > [NEXT] The most recently stored events are displayed on OOOI HIST 2/9 page. The next most recent are displayed on OOOI HIST 3/9. A maximum of eight OOOI HIST pages are available. OOOI HIST is accessed from the OOOI CURR page by pressing the [NEXT] key. OOOI data is retained during a power cycle. 102 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Text Weather Report Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > TEXT WX The TEXT WX REQUEST page allows the user to request four types of text weather reports from up to six locations. TERMINAL weather received from this request will apply to stations entered on this page, and will include both actual and forecast conditions for each station.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 4. Multiple report types may be selected. Press the LSK adjacent the report types to request. NOTE: Terminal is selected by default (indicated by <*>). 5. Press RETURN to go back to the TEXT WX REQUEST page. An asterisk will display next to the selected report types. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission. NOTE: DATA REQUIRED displays if no reporting stations have been entered. 104 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Weather Map Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAPS or TEXT WX>WX MAPS The OPS 1/2 page allows the user to request and view graphical weather maps. Maps are available only over an airborne telephony link and the WX MAP REQUEST page is only available when the WX MAPS configuration selection is enabled. Graphic weather maps are available on Flat Panel Control Display Units (FPCDU) having graphics capability.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual To request a Composite Radar graphic: 1. Press COMP RADAR, LSK [1L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The US COMP RADAR page will display. 2. Enter an airport identifier in the STATION field and press [ENTER], or accept the default destination airport identifier from the FMS. NOTE: If an incomplete identifier is entered, the message TOO FEW CHARACTERS will display and the field will flash.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual To request a Tops and Movement graphic: 1. Press TOPS/ MVMT, LSK [2L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The US TOPS/MOVEMENT page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-US TOPS/MVMT page. 3. Select a region LSK option for display and return to the US TOPS/MVMT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual To request an IR Satellite Map graphic: 1. Press IR SAT, LSK [3R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The IR SATELLITE page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-IR SATELLITE 1/2 page. If needed, press NEXT to display the REGION-IR SATELLITE 2/2 page. 3. Select a region for display and return to the IR SATELLITE page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual To request an Icing Potential or Turbulence Potential Map: 1. Press ICING/TURB, LSK [4L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The ICING/TURB page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-ICING TURB page. 3. Select a region for display and return to the ICING/TURB page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press ALTITUDE to access the ALTITUDE-ICING/TURB page. 5.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual IFR/MVFR Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > IFR/MVFR The IFR/MVFR page is used to request worldwide IFR/MVFR maps. To request an IFR/MVFR Map: 1. Press IFR/MVFR, LSK [1R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The IFR/MVFR page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display REGION-IFR/MVFR page. 3. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display the REGION 2/3 and 3/3 pages. Select a region and return to the IFR/MVFR page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Significant Weather Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > SIG WX The SIGNIFICANT WX page allows the user to request High Level Significant Weather Maps. To request a Significant Weather Map: 1. Press SIG WX, LSK [2R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The SIGNIFICANT WX page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-SIGNIFICANT WX 1/2 page. 3. As needed, press NEXT to display the REGION-SIGNIFICANT WX 2/2 page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Winds Aloft Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > WINDS ALOFT The WINDS ALOFT page allows the user to request the most current worldwide Winds Aloft maps by region. To request The Winds and Temperature Aloft graphic: 1. Press WINDS ALOFT, LSK [3R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The WINDS ALOFT page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L]. The REGION-WINDS ALOFT 1/3 page will display. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 5. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display the ALTITUDE-WINDS ALOFT 2/2 page. Select an altitude by pressing the adjacent LSK and return to the WINDS ALOFT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 1. Press WX MAP LOG, LSK [4R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. 2. Press the left-hand LSK adjacent the desired weather map. NOTE: Pressing any key while the map is displayed will return the display to the MAP LOG page. To display a new weather map after receiving a NEW WX MAP RCVD message: 1. On the DATA 1/X page or MESSAGE 1/X page, press the UNILINK LSK to access the UNILINK MENU page. 2. Press NEW WX MAP advisory prompt to view the weather map.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual MESSAGE LOGS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > MSG LOGS The MESSAGE LOGS page allows the user to view, print, or delete messages. Verified Messages – The VERIF MSGS 1/X page displays all ATS and other verified messages (with the exception of FANS messages, which are maintained in the ATC MSG LOG). Press VERIF MSG LOG, LSK [1R] to access the VERIF MSGS page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Verified Messages Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS > MSG LOGS > VERIF MSG LOG The VERIF MSGS page displays all ATS, Clearance, and other verified messages (with the exception of FANS messages). Press VERIF MSG LOG, LSK [1R] to access the VERIF MSGS page. The total number of pages increases as messages are sent and received. If more than one page of message titles exists, use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual The DELETE ALL LSK on page 1/X is used to delete all messages from the displayed log. The RETURN LSK returns the display to the MESSAGE LOGS page. Message Status Descriptions NEW The uplink is available in the log and has not been viewed. OLD The uplink has been viewed and does not require an acknowledgement. ACK RQD The uplink has been viewed and the ACARS ATS facility requests that the crew manually acknowledge receipt of the message.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Operations Messages Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS > MSG LOGS > OPS MSG LOG The OPS MSGS page displays all operations unverified messages including Text Weather and Free Text. This data is advisory only and should not be used for safety of flight operations. Press OPS MSG LOG, LSK [2R] to access the OPS MSGS page. The total number of pages increases as messages are received.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Message Status Descriptions NEW The uplink is available in the log and has not been viewed. OLD The uplink has been viewed and does not require an acknowledgement.. ACK RQD The uplink has been viewed and the customer AOC facility requests that the crew manually acknowledge receipt of the message. ACKED The uplink has been viewed and an acknowledgement has been sent. SENT The downlink has been successfully transmitted at the indicated time.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual View Message - Detailed Message Screen A detailed message screen will display when a message is viewed by selecting a corresponding message LSK or via the NEW MESSAGE ADVISORY. 1. On the message log page (VERIF MSGS, OPS MSGS, or WX MAP LOG), press the left-hand LSK adjacent a message title to view a message. A detailed message screen or weather graphic will display. 2. Press the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Delete or Print a Message NOTE: This procedure is available on the VERIF MSGS, OPS MSGS, and WX MAP LOG pages. 1. Access the desired message log page. 2. Press the right-hand LSK of a message. This activates the message pop-up window. 3. Press the PRINT LSK to print the message (a printer must be installed and configured). 4. Press the DELETE LSK to delete the message. 5. Press the CANCEL LSK to exit the pop-up menu.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual DELAY Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > DELAY The DELAY page is used to report estimated ground delays prior to take off. To send a Ground Delay report: 1. Press DELAY, LSK [1L] from OPS page 2/2 or from any page when selecting the GROUND DELAY advisory. 2. With EST DELAY (estimated delay) active, enter the estimated time in minutes. 3. Press REASON, LSK [1R] to access the DELAY REASON page. 4.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual DIVERSION Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > DIVERSION The DIVERSION page is used to send a revised destination message. To send a diversion message: 1. Press DIVERSION, LSK [2L] from OPS page 2/2. The DIVERSION page will display. 2. With NEW DEST active, enter a destination and press [ENTER], or verify new destination data from the FMS. 3. If not active, press ETA, LSK [3L], enter an ETA, and press [ENTER], or verify ETA data from the FMS. 4.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the report or message in queue for transmission. NOTE: During a given flight leg, the first press sends a Diversion Report downlink and each subsequent press sends a Revised Diversion Report downlink. 124 23-20-06.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual ETA UPDATE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > ETA UPDATE The ETA UPDATE page is used to send an ETA update message. To send an ETA Update message: 1. Press ETA UPDATE, LSK [3L] from OPS page 2/2. The ETA UPDATE page will display. 2. With ETA active, enter an ETA and press [ENTER], or verify ETA data from the FMS. 3.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate ETA Reason and return to the ETA UPDATE page. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the report or message in queue for transmission. NOTE: During a given leg, the first press sends an ETA Update Report downlink and each subsequent press sends a Revised ETA Report downlink.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate reason and return to the SITUATION page. If no selection is made the REASON field will default to NONE. 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the report in queue for transmission. POS REPORT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > POS REPORT The POS REPORT page is used to modify Position Report data prior to sending, and to enable and disable the Auto Position report (AUTO) function.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 2. With TO WPT active, enter a waypoint name. Press [ENTER]. 3. The TO WPT ETA information is supplied by the FMS. To change, if not active, press LSK [2L] and enter up to four digits (Time is UTC time), then press [ENTER]. 4. If not active, press GROUNDSPEED, LSK [3L] and enter up to three digits. Press [ENTER]. 5. If not active, press WINDS, LSK [4L] and enter three digits for wind direction.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual SELCAL Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > SELCAL The SELCAL (Selective Call) CONTACT page displays the Ground Voice Request frequency. The SELCAL option on the UNILINK MENU will only display if a voice frequency request is received and the SELCAL advisory has been selected. This prompt is hidden at the beginning of each flight leg.
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual GLOSSARY Acronym/Abbreviation/ Term Description ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System ACK Acknowledgement ADC Air Data Computer ADS-C Automatic Contract AFN ATS Facilities Notification ALT Altitude AOA ACARS Over Aviation VHF Link Control (AVLC) AOC Aeronautical (airline) Operational Control ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation/ Term Description RX Receive SAT Abbreviation for Satellite Communications Link. The SAT link provides communication via Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) and packet mode data Inmarsat equipment that utilizes a specific satellite constellation. When SAT is commanded for use by UniLink, a SATconfigured ARINC 429 (741 protocol) port is used. SAT provides VHF backup in most cases and does not support weather graphics.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation/ Term Description TWIP Terminal Weather Information for Pilots TX Transmit UASC Universal Avionics Systems Corporation UL UniLink (UASC) UM Uplink Message UNVERIFIED Message An UNVERIFIED message is one that does not contain safeguards to prevent data corruption during transmission. Such messages are labeled AOC on the page in which they are displayed.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual Acronym/Abbreviation/ Term Description WX Weather XOFF Transmission Off XON Transmission On 23-20-06.
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual INDEX A ACARS .......................................................................................................... 23 ADS-C ................................................................................................... 1, 3, 39 Advisories ........................................................................................................ 6 AFN ...................................................................................................
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual F FANS ........................................................................................................... 1, 3 FMS ................................................................................................................. 1 FPCDU ........................................................................................................ 100 G Geographic Database...................................................................................
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual SELCAL........................................................................................................... 6 SEND .............................................................................................................. 5 T Tail Number ................................................................................................... 23 TRCA/DO-258A...............................................................................................
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