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AIR TRAFFIC & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


** ATIMS Description/Operation (3)............... 1
** ATIMS Warnings (3)............................ 15
** ATIMS MCDU Menus Description (2) ............ 19
** ATIMS MCDU Utilization (2) ................... 29
** ATIMS Interfaces (3) ......................... 53
** ATIMS Components (3) ......................... 67
** ATIMS CFDS Specific Pages (3) ................ 73

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46-21-00 ATIMS DESCRIPTION/OPERATION

TMUATDO01 LEVEL 3

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CONTENTS:
General Architecture
ATSU
Aircraft Interface/Host Platform Software
Datalink Applications
ATSU Software Loading

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GENERAL ARCHITECTURE

TMUATDO01-T01 LEVEL 3

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The Air Traffic and Information Management System


(ATIMS) for the pre-FANS configuration mainly consists
of an Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU), which allows
ACARS functionalities.

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ATSU
The ATSU has been designed to take provision of all
foreseen evolutions. The modularity concept for
software permits to ease data link capability during
all Communication Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic
Management (CNS/ATM) transitions.

TMUATDO01-T02 LEVEL 3

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The ATSU software is partitioned into two main parts:


- Aircraft interface / host platform and
- Data link applications.

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AIRCRAFT INTERFACE/HOST PLATFORM SOFTWARE

TMUATDO01-T03 LEVEL 3

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The aircraft interface/host platform is composed of


four services :
- Air/ground communication, used for the
management of the air/ground communication
media,
- Human machine interface, used for the
management of the CNS/ATM cockpit interfaces
(MCDU, printer and alert function),
- On-board peripherals, used for the management
of the communication with the on-board
peripheral units (Data Management Unit (DMU),
CFDIU, FMS and Cabin Terminal (CT)),
- System management, used for the acquisition of
the aircraft parameters for application
software use and monitoring of the system
(power supply and BITE functions).

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ATIMS DESCRIPTION/OPERATION
DATALINK APPLICATIONS
The data link applications include only Airline
Operation Control (AOC) for the pre FANS configuration.
The AOC applications are dedicated to data
communication services between the aircraft and the
airline facility.
The AOC is composed of :
- Remote AOC applications and
- Hosted AOC applications.

TMUATDO01-T04 LEVEL 3

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For the remote AOC applications the ATSU only routes


data to and from AOC peripherals. This routing is in
charge of receiving ground messages and routing them
to the right AOC peripheral and acquiring messages or
reports from these peripherals and sending them to the
ground.

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DATALINK APPLICATIONS (CONTD)

TMUATDO01-T05 LEVEL 3

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The hosted applications depend on airline definition


and uploaded into the ATSU.
These applications include standard and customized
functions.
The main functions are :
- AOC menu display,
- Processing, printing and display of received
messages,
- Generation, triggering and sending of messages.

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ATSU SOFTWARE LOADING

TMUATDO01-T06 LEVEL 3

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The ATSU software is uploaded via the Data Loader.


If a complete software uploading is required, a
deselection of the ATSU data loading must be carried
out, for each type of software, so that a
re-initialization of the ATSU can be made (until the
COM ACARS FAULT warning goes off).

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46-21-00 ATIMS WARNINGS

TMUATWA01 LEVEL 3

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CONTENTS:
COM ACARS FAULT
ACARS STBY
ACARS MSG
ACARS CALL
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COM ACARS FAULT
When there is an ATSU failure, the message COM ACARS
FAULT appears on the E/WD without aural warning or
master light or local warning and no System Display
page is called.
ACARS STBY
When the data-link function is lost or unavailable or
when there is an ATSU Router Configuration Failure,
the right memo ACARS STBY appears.
ACARS MSG
When an AOC message is received, the right memo ACARS
MSG appears.
ACARS CALL
When a call request message is received, the right
memo ACARS CALL appears.

TMUATWA01-T01 LEVEL 3

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VHF3 VOICE
When VDR3 is not available for data transmission, the
right memo VHF3 VOICE appears.

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46-21-00 ATIMS MCDU MENU DESCRIPTION

TMUATMM01 LEVEL 3

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CONTENTS:
General
Comm Menu
AOC Menu

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GENERAL

hosted

TMUATMM01-T01 LEVEL 3

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The MCDU provides the following functions:


- Airline Operational Control (AOC)
applications and
- Air-Ground communication management.

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COMM MENU
The Air-Ground communications functions and services
are active as soon as their initialization is complete.
COMM INIT
The initialization (through COMM INIT menu) is
considered as completed when the ATSU has received a
valid Aircraft Registration Number (ARN), Airline
Ident and scan mask.
The ARN and Airline Ident are used in the air/ground
communication as aircraft addressing means.
The VHF3 SCAN MASK gives an ordered list of authorized
service providers usable for data communications.

TMUATMM01-T02 LEVEL 3

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VHF3 DATA MODE


The VHF3 DATA MODE menu displays the various regions
which can be selected. Each region is associated with
a datalink service provider and a frequency.
VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY
The VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY allows the following
functions:
- to display a voice frequency directory,
- to activate one of these frequencies,
- to select the data mode,
- to activate the voice frequency contained in
the last received company call,
- to manually enter a frequency.

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COMM MENU (CONTD)
COMM STATUS
The COMM STATUS menu is used to verify the
communication status of ATSU.
- The Air / Ground communication media status :
VHF3 and SATCOM (if installed) and
- the communication (router) status of the
on-board peripherals.

TMUATMM01-T03 LEVEL 3

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MAINTENANCE STATUS
The MAINTENANCE menu is composed of three functions:
- TEST which allows to test the link between the
communication media (VHF3 and SATCOM) and the
ground,
- STATISTICS permits media and router statistics
(number of up linked messages, number of down
linked messages, ) and
- AUDIT to print out exchanged messages per media
and router depending on selection.
Note : If ON is selected all exchanged messages during
the flight will be printed.

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AOC MENU

TMUATMM01-T04 LEVEL 3

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The AOC menu can be customized and allows access to


the hosted AOC applications loaded in the ATSU.
The "MISC" function allows access to an AOC CONFIG
page.
This page shows the AOC software and data base part
number and the ATSU AOC identification.

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TMUATMU01 LEVEL 3

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CONTENTS:
Initialization Procedure of the ATSU Router
Operational Test
VHF3 Link Test

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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER
This procedure, called Initialization of the ATSU
Router, enables the Air-Ground communications
functions and services of the ATSU to be activated.
Three essential parameters are required :
- a valid flight ident,
- an A/C Registration Number (ARN) and
- a valid scan mask.
Otherwise, the ACARS STBY green memo is displayed on
the ECAM .

TMUATMU01-T01 LEVEL 3

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Lets check the present configuration.

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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER (Contd)

TMUATMU01-T02 LEVEL 3

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The A/C Registration Number is sent by the CFDIU.


The ATSU creates the flight ident by concatenating the
airline ident parameter and the flight number parameter
coming from the FMS.
The airline ident is not available and must be entered.

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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER (Contd)
The last parameter required is the Scan Mask
validation.
The VHF scan mask gives an ordered list of service
providers usable for VHF data communications.
Test AS and Test DA are activated only for test and
shall not be selected for airline operations.
The operator can define two service providers by
entering a password in the scratchpad and by pressing
the line keys 2R and 3R.

TMUATMU01-T03 LEVEL 3

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The All Inputs Erase function is used to erase the


previous selection.

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TMUATMU01-T04 LEVEL 3

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The scan mask must be a prioritized list of VHF service


providers contracted by the airline.
Sita-Europe and Air Canada are selected as an example.
The Scan Mask Activate allows the new selection to be
loaded into the ATSU.
The initialization of the ATSU Router is now completed
and the ACARS STBY memo goes off.

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TMUATMU01-T05 LEVEL 3

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A last check in the VHF3 DATA MODE menu is required.


The VHF3 DATA MODE page displays the Data link Service
Providers selected in the VHF3 SCAN MASK menu.
The Initialization of the ATSU Router is completed.

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OPERATIONAL TEST

TMUATMU01-T06 LEVEL 3

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This procedure, called Operational Test of the ATSU,


serves to check the ATSU router configuration and test
the voice mode.
The initialization of the ATSU router is completed.
The ATSU automatically controls data frequencies in
the order defined in the VHF3 SCAN MASK menu, but a
service provider can be manually selected.

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OPERATIONAL TEST (Contd)
The VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page serves :
- To activate one of the displayed frequencies
configured by the AOC application,
- to activate the voice frequency requested by
the ground (CO CALL),
- to manually enter a frequency and
- to go back to data mode.

TMUATMU01-T07 LEVEL 3

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The OPS frequency 132.225 is activated.


The ATSU now controls the VHF3 frequency in VOICE mode.
On the RMP, the ACARS indication stays in view in the
active window.
In this mode, communication tests with the ground can
be done.

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TMUATMU01-T08 LEVEL 3

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The modified configuration through the VHF3 DATA MODE


is checked. Then, a come back to the DATA MODE is
performed.

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ATIMS MCDU UTILIZATION


OPERATIONAL TEST (Contd)

TMUATMU01-T09 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

The COMM STATUS page displays the status of the


communication media and the peripherals.

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VHF3 LINK TEST

TMUATMU01-T10 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

This procedure, called VHF3 Link Test of the ATSU,


checks the VHF3 link between the A/C and the ground.
A check of the ATSU initialization is done through the
VHF3 DATA MODE menu, the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY menu and
the COMM STATUS menu.
VHF3 must be operational, the VHF3 link available and
in DATA mode.

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VHF3 LINK TEST (Contd)

TMUATMU01-T11 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

The link test is accessible through the MAINTENANCE


menu.
The result of this test confirms that the communication
link between VHF3 and the ground is operational.

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46 - AIR TRAFFIC INFORMATION MANAGEMENT


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46-21-00 ATIMS INTERFACES

TMUATIN01 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

CONTENTS:
AFS / ATIMS Interface
Communication Systems/ATIMS Interface
Indicating Systems / ATIMS Interface
Recording Systems / ATIMS Interface
Cabin Terminal / ATIMS Interface
Miscellaneous Systems / ATIMS Interface

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ATIMS INTERFACES
AFS / ATIMS INTERFACE
The ATSU is interfaced with the FMGCs and the MCDUs
for Automatic Flight System.
FMGC
The ATSU sends data to both FMGCs on an ARINC 429 bus
and receives data from both FMGCs on another one.
The ATSU / FMGCs interface is used :
- for AOC hosted application for acquisition of
operational data (origin/destination airport,
flight number, fuel on board, ),
- for air-ground communication functions (flight
number, FMS master/slave, ).

TMUATIN01-T01 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

MCDU
The ATSU sends data to MCDUs on an ARINC 429 bus and
receives data from MCDUs on another one.
The ATSU / MCDUs interface is used :
- for the AOC application to allow AOC mode
selection, parameter entry (captain name, fuel
units, ), display of AOC specific information
(AOC received messages, scratchpad messages,
), and print command,
- for air-ground communication functions to allow
the display of router specific information,
crew requests for router modes of operation
and parameter entry, print command.

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ATIMS INTERFACES
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS / ATIMS INTERFACE
The ATSU is interfaced with the VDR, the SDU and the
RMPs for Communication System.
VDR3
The ATSU sends and receives data from VDR3 through
ARINC 429 links for :
- data block exchanges and
- status transmission.
The ATSU sends 2 discrete signals to VDR3 to control:
- VDR3 switching between voice and data mode,
- port select for VDR3 frequency selection.
SDU1
The ATSU sends and receives data from Satellite Data
Unit 1 (SDU1) through ARINC 429 links for :
- data block exchanges and
- status transmission.

TMUATIN01-T02 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

RMPs
The ATSU sends 1 discrete signal to the 3 RMPs to
indicate which entity is controlling the VDR3.
The ATSU receives only 1 discrete signal from the 3
RMPs used to request the mode switching to the ATSU.

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ATIMS INTERFACES
INDICATING SYSTEMS / ATIMS INTERFACE
The ATSU is interfaced with the FWCs, the SDACs, the
DMCs and the Clock for Indicating System.
FWCs
The ATSU sends warning information to both FWCs on
ARINC 429 buses and receives data, needed for AOC
application, from both FWCs also on ARINC 429 buses.
SDACs
The ATSU receives data, needed for AOC application,
from the 2 SDACs on ARINC 429 buses.
DMCs
The ATSU receives data, needed for AOC application,
from DMCs through ARINC 429 buses.

TMUATIN01-T03 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

CLOCK
The ATSU acquires UTC time and date from the clock on
an ARINC 429 bus.

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ATIMS INTERFACES
RECORDING SYSTEMS / ATIMS INTERFACE
The ATSU is interfaced with the DMU, the CFDIU, the
Printer and the Data Loader for Recording System.
DMU
The ATSU sends up-link requests to the DMU on an ARINC
429 bus and receives down-link reports from the DMU
on an ARINC 429 bus.
CFDIU
The ATSU transmits the following data to the CFDIU on
an ARINC 429 bus :
- information concerning ATIMS internal or
detected external failures
- up-link requests.
The ATSU acquires down-link reports and data needed
for AOC application from the CFDIU on an ARINC 429
bus.

TMUATIN01-T04 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

PRINTER
The ATSU sends printable data to the printer on an
ARINC 429 bus and receives status information from the
printer on another ARINC 429 bus.
DATA LOADER
The ATSU sends and receives loading data with the data
loader through 2 ARINC 429 buses. The ATSU receives
status information from the printer on a discrete line.

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ATIMS INTERFACES
CABIN TERMINAL / ATIMS INTERFACE

TMUATIN01-T05 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

The ATSU sends up-link requests to the Data Interface


Unit (DIU) on an ARINC 429 bus and receives down-link
reports from the DIU on an ARINC 429 bus.

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MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS / ATIMS INTERFACE

TMUATIN01-T06 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

The ATSU receives, from the LGCIU, information on a


discrete input to determine if the aircraft is on
ground or in flight.

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46 - AIR TRAFFIC INFORMATION MANAGEMENT


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46-21-00 ATIMS COMPONENT

TMUATCO01 LEVEL 3

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CONTENTS:
ATSU

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ATIMS COMPONENT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The avionics computers are Electrostatic Sensitive
Devices (ESDs). These components are susceptible to
damage by electrical sources that would not damage
conventional components.
The low energy source, that most commonly destroys
ESDs, is the human body which generates static
electricity in conjunction with the ground.

TMUATCO01-T01 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

The precautions to follow are to :


- de-energize all power and signal sources,
- place the unit on a grounded conductive work
surface,
- ground any tools that will contact the unit...
When it is specified on the maintenance manual.

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ATIMS COMPONENT
ATSU
IDENTIFICATION
FIN: 1TX1
LOCATION
ZONE: 121

TMUATCO01-T02 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The ATSU is a unit which integrates all services
dedicated to data communications between the aircraft
and the ground.
After an ATSU removal/installation some tasks have to
be performed:
- 1. The A/C Interface software (FIN:20TX) must
be loaded into the ATSU,
- 2. an ATSU router initialization must be
carried out,
- 3. the AOC software and database (FIN:22TX and
24TX) must be loaded into the ATSU and,
- 4. BITE test of the ATIMS must be carried out.

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TMUATSP01 LEVEL 3

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General
ATIMS System Report / Test
Trouble Shooting Data
Specific Data

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ATIMS CFDS SPECIFIC PAGES


GENERAL
The ATIMS System Report / Test is accessible from the
COM menu through the ACARS MU prompt.
ATIMS SYSTEM REPORT / TEST
The ATIMS System Report / Test
communicate with the ATSU BITE.

menu

is used to

TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA


The trouble shooting data menu presents hexadecimal
data corresponding to each failure message displayed
in the Last Leg Report and Previous Legs Report.

TMUATSP01-T01 LEVEL 3

UFD4200

SPECIFIC DATA
The specific data menu enables access to different
functions :
- PIN PROG to check ATSU hardware pin programming
configuration,
- DUMP TSD to download the trouble shooting data
via the data loader,
- SW P/N PRINT OUT to print the list of part
numbers of various ATSU software,
- ATSU CONFIGURATION to display the hardware and
software part numbers of ATSU components.

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