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83140 55322
Edition 08.17
PDM Reference No. 8314055322‐EN‐104
PDM Version G
RCSE 443
Technical Manual
Equipment Description
Operation
Maintenance
Note: Description and use of the PC User Program are described in the Technical Manual ADRACS,
P/N 83140 55324.
DOCUMENT HISTORY
The following table shows the released versions and the changes in the documentation compared
to each preceding edition:
Version Remarks
Date
D 03.13 - Introduction of the new, optional OIO card P/N 84045 83301
- Failure analysis of LGM Extender 2 Units (edited)
- Safety alert messages according to ISO/IEC 82079
F 10.15 - Introduction of the new, optional LGM 28.8DL modem
- AC connector and mains cable requirements
- Explanation of symbols and labels on the device, conformity requirements
- Compactflash 4GB on ETX‐CPU board obsolete, replaced by P/N 8404584125
G 08.17 - Setting of Modem Mod IC LGM 28.8 at LOC 2400 Baudrate
- Technical Data added with housing dimensions and P/N
GENERAL
As for details, the electrical and mechanical information given in the documentation supplied with each equip
ment prevails. Despite of careful editing work technical inaccuracies and printing faults cannot be excluded
in this publication. Change of text remains reserved without notification.
Thales reserves the right to make design changes, additions to improvements in its products without obligation
to install such in products previously manufactured or installed.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND HANDLING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Subassemblies and components which are sent to the manufacturer for repair or returns must be packed in
a way that no damage of the parts could arise. It is recommended to use the original packing, e.g. of the spare
part, or a comparable packing in corresponding performance to ensure a safe shipping of defective subassem
blies or components. For technical support and information on how to order or sent back replacement parts,
contact your equipment provider listed below.
Germany: Thales Deutschland GmbH
Thalesplatz 1
71254 Ditzingen, Germany
Tel. +49 7156 353 28151
www.thalesgroup.com/germany
info.deutschland@thalesgroup.com
Italy: Thales Italia SPA
Via E. Mattei, 1
20064 Gorgonzola (MI)
Tel. +39 02 95095–405
Fax +39 02 95095–331
www.thalesgroup.com/italy
info.it@thalesgroup.com
USA: Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Thales Air Traffic Management U.S.
10950 El Monte Street; Suite 110
Overland Park, KS 66221–USA
Tel. + 1 913–422–2600
www.thalesdsi.com
atm_info@thalesdsi.com
LIMITATION OF USE
The use of this manual is limited to the operation and maintenance of the system stated in the title page. It shall
not be used for purposes of product manufacture. The installation drawings in the manuals, e.g. foundations
and site drawings are for information only. The as-built engineering drawings for the site are the only one to
be used. The information in the technical manuals is thought to be used by skilled workers to install the antenna
and perform the related electrical and mechanical adjustments. The leader of the installation team should be
an engineer, technician or experienced master craftsman. Special training and initiation by Thales are urgently
recommended. The fitters should be trained craftsman, for example mechanics, electricians or locksmiths.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The safety regulations laid down by the local authorities (e.g. concerning accident prevention, work safety or
operation of electronic equipment and navigation systems) must be observed at all times. The purpose of safe
ty precautions is to protect persons and property, and they must always be heeded. Station shutdown due
to repair and maintenance: The responsible authorities must be notified of any work which may require opera
tion of the system to be interrupted, in accordance with national regulations. Further information due to system
handling is contained in the correspondent sections.
COPYRIGHT
Reproduction of this manual is not permitted without written authorization of Thales.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS
1 General Description
2 Installation and Initial Setup
3 Operation
4 Detailed Description
5 Maintenance, Fault Location and Repair
6 NAV-LCU 443
7 Control Tower Unit (CTU)
! WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
! CAUTION
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not
taken.
CAUTION
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not
taken.
ATTENTION
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken
into account.
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7-1 to 26 08.17 Control Status Unit (CTU)
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Note Despite of careful editing work technical inaccuracies and printing faults cannot be excluded in this publication. Change of text remains reserved without notification.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
1.1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
1.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.2 Components of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.2.1 Remote Control and Status Equipment (RCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.2.2 Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.2.3 Remote Maintenance Center (RMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.2.4 Navaids Local Communication Unit (NAV–LCU 443) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
1.2.2.5 Remote Maintenance Subsystem (RMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐4
1.2.3 Hierarchy of RMMC Remote Control Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐4
1.2.4 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐5
1.2.4.1 Local Remote Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐5
1.2.4.2 Remote Control and Status Equipment RCSE 443 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6
1.2.4.3 Remote Control and Monitoring System RCMS 443 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6
1.2.4.4 Remote Maintenance Center RMC 443 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐7
1.2.4.5 General Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐7
1.3 MECHANICAL DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐11
1.3.1 RCSE: REU with INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐12
1.4 TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1 General Data REU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1.1 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1.2 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1.3 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1.4 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1.5 Reliability Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐15
1.4.1.6 General Data PC Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐16
1.4.2 Modems and Distribution Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐16
1.4.2.1 Dialing Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐17
1.4.2.2 Dedicated–line Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐18
1.4.2.3 Distribution Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐19
1.4.2.4 Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐20
1.4.2.5 Modem Replacement Unit LGM Extender 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐20
1.4.2.6 Further Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐21
1.4.3 General Data INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐22
1.4.3.1 Housing and Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐22
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ABKÜRZUNGSVERZEICHNIS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
LISTE D'ABREVIATIONS
LISTA DE ABREVIATURAS
AC Alternating Current
Courant alternatif
Corriente alterna
ACC Alternating Current Converter
ADC Analog-Digital Converter
Convertisseur analogique/numérique
Convertidor analógico/digital
ADRACS Automatic Data Recording And Control System
AF Audio Frequency
Basse fréquence
Audiofrequencia
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
Code standard américain pour l'échange d'informations
Código stándard americano para el intercambio de informaciones
ATC Air Traffic Control
Flugsicherung
Contrôle du trafic aérien
Control del tráfico aéreo
AWD Automatische Wähleinrichtung für Datenverbindungen
Automatic dialling equipment for data connections
Dispositif automatique de sélection pour liaisons d'acheminement de données
Dispositivo automático de selección para comunicaciones de datos
AZ Azimuth
BAZ Back-Azimuth
BD Baud
Baud
Baudio
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
BIT(E) Built-in Test (Equipment)
Dispositif de test intégré
Dispositivo de test integrado
Cat. Category
CBP Connector Back Panel
CCITT Comité Consultatif International Télégraphique et Téléphonique
International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Commitee
International beratender Ausschuß für den Telegrafen- und Fernsprechdienst
CEPT Conférence Européenne des Administrations des Postes et des Télécommunications
European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations
Konferenz der Europäischen Post- und Fermeldeverwaltungen
CLK Clock
Takt
CMOS Complementary Metaloxide Semiconductor
Semi-conducteur oxyde métallique complémentaire
Semiconductor complementario de óxido metálico
CPU Central Processing Unit
Zentrale Prozessoreinheit
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
CSB Control&Status Board (part of the LCSU)
CTS Clear to Send
Prêt à émettre
Listo para transmitir
CTU Control Tower Unit
CVOR Conventional VOR
DC Direct Current
Courant continu
Corriente continua
DCE Data Circuit terminating Equipment
Datenübertragungseinrichtung (DÜE)
DDM Difference in Depth of Modulation
Differenz der Modulationsgrade
Différence de taux de modulation
Diferencia de grados de modulación
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung
Administration of air navigation services
Bureau de la sécurité aérienne
Instituto de protección de vuelo
DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm
German industrial standard
Norme industrielle allemande
Norma industrial alemana
DMA Direct Memory Access
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
Equipement de mesure de la distance
Equipo de medición de la distancia
DRAM Dynamic RAM
DRQ DMA Request
DSR Data Set Ready
Enregistrement des données prêt
Registro de datos listo
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
Datenendeinrichtung (DEE)
DTR Data Terminal Ready
Terminal de données prêt
Terminal de datos listo
I/O Input/Output
Eingang/Ausgang
entrée/sortie
entrada/salida
IP Internet Protocol
IRQ Interrupt Request
Unterbrechungsanforderung
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
Dienste-integrierendes digitales Netzwerk
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Internationale Organisation für Normung
Organisation Internationale de Normalisation
ITU International Telecommunication Unit
Internationale Fernmeldeunion
Union Internationale des Télécommunications
KDI Keyboard and Display
LAN Local Area Network
LAPB Link Access Procedure Balanced
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Ecran à cristaux liquides
Indicador de cristal liquido
LCP Link Control Protocol
LCSU Local Control and Status Unit
LCU Local Communication Unit
LED Light Emitting Diode
Diode électroluminiscente
Diodo electroluminiscente
LGM Modembezeichnung (LOGEM)
Modem designation (LOGEM)
LLZ (LOC) Localizer
Radiophare d'alignement de piste
Localizador
LRC Longitudinal Redundancy Check
LRU Line Replaceable Unit
MBP Motherboard Back Panel
MFM Memory Filecard Module
MLS Microwave Landing System
Système d'atterrissage aux micro-ondes
Sistema de aterrizaje por microondas
MM Middle Marker
Radiobalise médiane
Radiobaliza intermedia
MON Monitor
Moniteur
Monitor
MOSFET Metallic Oxide Semiconductor Field-effect transistor
NAV Navigation
Navigation
Navigation
Navegación
NCP Network Control Protocol
NDB Non-Directional radio Beacon
Radiophare omnidirectional
Radiofaro omnidireccional
NF Niederfrequenz
Audio frequency
Basse fréquence
Baja frecuencia
NFK Niederfrequenzknoten (Sternverteiler)
Star distributor (for audio frequency)
NMI Non-Maskable Interrupt
Nicht-maskierbarer Interrupt
OACI = ICAO, Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale
International Civil Aviation Organization
Organización de aviación civil international
OIO Opto coupler isolated Input/Output
OSI Open Systems Interconnection
OTP Overtemperature Protection
Übertemperaturschutz
OVP Overvoltage Protection
Überspannungsschutz
PC Personal Computer
PE Protection Earth
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
Punkt-zu-Punkt Protokoll
PROM Programmable Read Only Memory
Mémoire à lecture seule et programmable
Memoria permanente programada
PSTN Public-Switched Telephone Network
PTT Post Telephone and Telecommunications (authority)
PU Processor Unit
RAM Random Access Memory
Mémoire à accés aléatoire
Memoria de acceso aleatorio
TX Transmitter
Emetteur
Transmisor
TXD Transmitter Data
Données d'émetteur
Datos de transmisor
UDP User Datagram Protocol
VOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range
Radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF
Radiofaro omnidireccional VHF
VRC Vertical Redundancy Check
WAN Wide Area Network
WIN Windows (Microsoft)
WR Write
WS Wait States
ZU Zeichenumsetzer
Modem for data transfer
Convertisseur de signaux
Convertidor de señal
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 GENERAL
1.1.1 Introduction
The Remote Maintenance and Monitoring Configuration (RMMC) is used for remote monitoring, op
eration and maintenance of all the connected navigation systems. The network has a radially config
ured architecture, based on communication between the system components via switched or private
lines in the public network and dedicated lines in private networks. Optionally, a connection to a LAN
(local area network) via Ethernet line is possible.
The remote control instruments allow all the networked navigation systems to be operated optionally
from central points, from normal operation of the dual systems with automatic changeover in the event
of a fault through manual operation to measurement and setting of all the possible signal parameters,
as well as detailed fault analyses on the basis of a wide range of measured values. They facilitate new
maintenance strategies, whereby primary importance is placed on concentrating logistics and quali
fied personnel, and then on responding to specific failures with systematic maintenance activities
rather than relying on periodic precautionary measures. This considerably improves both mainte
nance efficiency and the economic efficiency of the systems throughout their service life.
Although these advantages only apply to the modern generation of air traffic control systems devel
oped by Thales ATM (in other words to the Navaids 400/SYSTEM 4000 and the navigation aids used
with it, namely the CVOR and DVOR, the ILS and MLS instrument landing systems, the ILS farfield
monitor (FFM), the TACAN 453 and the DME 415 radio beacons, the electronic TACAN antenna (ELTA
200) and the NDB 436) the extensive range of interface boards makes it possible to incorporate other
collocated systems in the remote control and monitoring strategy if desired. The outstanding features
of the system are as follows:
- EXTREME FLEXIBILITY
The open system architecture enables a variety of standard connections to be established using dedi
cated or switched lines, telephone or data networks, local area networks and serial or parallel inter
faces. The many different interface boards and software utilities which are available allow the system
configuration to be adapted to local requirements. A remote maintenance and monitoring configura
tion which provides a permanent indication of the availability of all the navigation systems in the net
work can, for example, be set up via the public telephone network. As an option of the processor
board an Ethernet connector enables the connection of the REU to a LAN to transfer status informa
tion from the RCSE to a host PC or workstation.
- EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY
All data communication is implemented using reliable data protocols. The instruments are designed
for the operating conditions specified in the EUROCAE recommendations. The DIN plug‐in connec
tions ensure excellent contact is made between the subassemblies and the bus board. There are no
mechanical wearing parts, and even disk drives for storing data have been dispensed with.
To allow the user to work in a familiar environment, the currently prevailing PC standards and operat
ing systems have been employed. All the control, monitoring and maintenance functions are dis
played on a color screen. They are executed in windows by means of function keys or a mouse. The
most important status indications and control elements are implemented on the front panel of the ba
sic instrument, so that simplified remote control and monitoring is also possible without connecting
a PC system.
Due to the use of standard PC technology, the system is situated in the lower price range for computer
networks and remote control and maintenance systems. The RMMC is a complete, autonomous sys
tem. However, it can also be used as a gateway to more complex data processing systems.
RMC 443
Remote Maintenance Center
RCSE 443
INC
REU
PTT
RCMS 443
Remote Control and Monitoring System
Host
RCSE 443
Remote Control and
Status Equipment
INC
REU LAN
RCMS 443
Host
Stations
RCMS 443
Other systems
At the RMC–R the main status of all enroute equipments (VOR, DME–Transponder and
TACAN–Ground Stations) of one defined region are displayed continuously at an INC panel. Besides
enroute systems, the main status indications of the ILS and MLS landing systems are also displayed
for maintenance purposes. The RMC–R is also connected to the PTT via dialing modems. For special
applications a dedicated line may be installed. For maintenance activities at the screen of the PC
maintenance data is displayed. The maintenance technician obtains all the data from the subsystems
configured for this region with defined menus on the screen of the data terminal (PC). It is possible
to use the ADRACS (Automatic Data Recording And Control Software) software for maintenance pur
poses to control Navaids 400 ILS/MLS and enroute subsystems or SYSTEM 4000 equipment at the
remote site. For ELTA, DME, or TACAN subsystems special PC supervisory programs are employed.
The RCMS 443 and the NAV–LCU 443 are link control units and provide central points for communica
tion between RMC's and the Navaids systems. While the RCMS is connected via twisted telephone
line pairs and modems to the ILS/MLS–systems the NAV–LCU 443 has direct RS232/422 interfaces
to the VOR, TACAN/DME and ELTA–equipment. For small projects, it is possible to connect the
NAV–LCU of en–route navigation systems via switched lines to an RCMS.
PTT
NAV-LCU 443
LLZ GP MM
LCSU/CSB
RCMS 443 MLS
VOR CVOR 431
4000 TAC ELTA
The protocols for serial data communication between the RCMS 443 and the navaids landing subsys
tems (ILS/MLS) and between the NAV–LCU 443 and the en–route navaids subsystems (VOR, DME/
TACAN) are harmonized to Navaids 400, MLS, ELTA and SYSTEM 4000. According to these proto
cols, the subsystem data is continuously polled by the link control unit with commands for the status
messages. To get specific messages for maintenance a scheduled and also specific polling is pro
vided. The specified frames used in the protocols are defined to obtain an optimum of information
within short time intervals with the highest data integrity. A data communication error is indicated in
case of command telegrams not followed by correct message telegrams.
In case that a switched line connection is used and there is a change in system status, the NAV–LCU
443 or the RCMS 443 initiates a dialing procedure to the dedicated RMC–R which then polls the new
status message. Besides the status, maintenance data may also be added. With respect to
DME–transponder DME 415/435 and TACAN–equipment TAC 453, the protocols do not follow the
polling procedure as described before. These subsystems also deliver messages to the NAV–LCU
without a request by command telegrams. The used protocol serves maintenance data terminal (PC)
menus for the following functions:
– about 10 standard procedures,
– login/logout and password procedures
– routine check for history storage with about 50 measurements.
Std. bus modem 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 DME 415/435, TAC 453
If a maintenance center is installed, it is possible to connect several different remote control systems
to a central REU via switched lines. The general status of all the remote control systems in the network
is indicated permanently on one or more INC panels. Any change in a status causes a connection
to be set up automatically from the NAV–LCU or the RCSE to the responsible center and all the current
status information to be transmitted. The center can also be set up to poll the regional stations periodi
cally.
The center is fully equipped to exchange such data with the networked systems which is necessary
for it to be able to perform a detailed fault diagnosis. It communicates either directly with en–route
navigation systems via switched connections or with ILS substations via the Remote Control and Sta
tus Equipment (RCSE) at each airfield.
Fig. 1‐3 illustrates the function of the RCMS 443 ILS. Besides the ILS subsystems, terminal CVOR/
DME has also an interface to the RCSE 443 ILS. The number of subsystems connected to the RCSE
443 is shown to demonstrate the variety of subsystems. In fact the figure is limited to a maximum of
12 connected lines.
Fig. 1‐4 shows a configuration for Cat.I operation for MLS (with combined data link for status transfer
and maintenance data). The LRCI used for MLS equipment is replaced in the case of DME/TACAN
equipment by input/output managers (IOM). The RCSE 443 displays the status of two MLS systems
with Azimuth (AZ), Elevation (EL) and DME/P. The AZ station of the MLS for the runway direction not
in use is used as Back–Azimuth. The MLS subsystems may also contain additional RMC–modems
(optional).
Fig. 1‐5 – a simple RMMC for ILS – shows the function of the RCSE in more detail. The Navaids 400
subsystems (LLZ, GP, FFM and Marker) are shown connected via a star distributor (NFK29) to a com
mon modem. In the polling procedure the subsystems are interrogated sequentially in time multiplex
mode. As shown in Fig. 1‐5, for the function of the RCSE 443 the status of the DME 415 (also TAC
453) is transferred via parallel lines to the collocated Navaids 400 equipment. The status of the DME/
TACAN is transmitted to the REU of the RCSE 443 ILS within the Navaids 400 protocol.
Alternatively the Navaids 400 subsystems may be connected to the RCSE via dedicated line modems
LGM1200MD, operated in party line mode. On replacement, the LGM1200MD is used in the RCSE
instead of common modem and NFK star distributor. This is shown in Fig. 2‐4.
A second alternative is the usage of a Multiplexer RS232 board instead of the NFK star distributor
within the RCSE. In this case the ILS stations are connected via RS232 (or RS422) dedicated lines
to the RCSE (see Fig. 1‐5).
RMMC
RCSE 443
additional
MODEM Ethernet IF
panels
CTU RWY
SELECT
REU
INC
NAV-LCU
VOR DME
SYSTEM 2 (S 4000)
CVOR DME
RMMC
RCSE 443
additional
MODEM (optional) Ethernet IF
panels
CTU RWY
SELECT
REU
INC
MODEM
AZ EL BAZ AZ EL BAZ
(opt.) (opt.)
SYSTEM 1 SYSTEM 2
RMC 443
INC
REU
SIB
MAINTENANCE CENTER
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
PTT LINES
AIRPORT
MODEMS LGM
STATIONS
(Navaids 400)
MODEM
MODEM 3) MODEM 3) MODEM 3) MODEM 3) MODEM
M 4000
LLZ FFM Marker GP DME
1) RSU with 'old' indication 2) RS422 interface to equipment situated 3) alternatively the ILS stations can be connected
panel RPU can be used in a different building than RCSE - via RS232 or RS422 dedicated lines to the RCSE
LGM Extender 2 Unit has to be used! (Multiplexer RS232 board is used in RCSE,
RS232 interfaces instead of modem within ILS
stations)
Fig. 1‐5 RCMS 443 for one Navaids ILS 420 with 5 (6) subsystems, connected to RMC 443
The components of the RCMS to be combined to various configurations are (see Fig. 1‐6):
– the RCSE 443 consisting of the REU in various configurations with the INC panel,
– a Maintenance Data Terminal (PC/laptop and printer) and
– optionally one or more CTUs (cascaded) with RWY–SELECT, see chapter 7.
– optionally an external GPS clock module
INC
EQUIPMENT RC
MAIN STATUS DETAILED STATUS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MON 1 MON 2 TX 1 TX 2
CONTROL STATION
SIL
COMMAND
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT EQUIP CHANG REQUES LAMP
ON/OFF E T TEST
OVER RELEASE
19”-cabinet
550x197x450 [WxHxD mm]
INC
426.4x128.6
[WxH mm]
NOTE: As an option, a RCSE with doubled INC panel (on top of each other) is available to monitor and control the status
of up to 16 subsystems (enlargement kit, for ref. no. see section 4.2).
PC2
6)
Processor Board
OIO1 / ADC1)
1)
1)
OIO2
OIO3
PC1
2), 3)
5)
LGMx 3
LGMx 4
LGMx 1
LGMx 2
2)
2)
2)
NFK 1
NFK 2
4)
ZUx
SIB
7)
LGM x = LGM28.8, LGM9600H1 or LGM64K (ISDN) DC/DC converter
ZUx = ZUA29 or ZU1
1) optional
2) LGM1200MD at LGM4 instead of NFK1/2 and ZUx or Multiplexer RS232 instead of NFK and ZUx.
3) LGM Extender 2 Unit at LGM4 to connect devices (e.g. CTU) situated in other building, (i.e. different GNDs)
via RS422 without potential difference.
4) RJ45 network link interface to connect the RCSE to a LAN network.
5) USB connectors (2)
6) LEDs on component side of processor board to indicate state of watchdog and battery and access on flash disk
(see section 2.3.2.2).
7) if a 5th modem is being used together with the optional modification kit, the location of the DC/DC (AC/DC)
converter is modified.
Back panel
NFK-2
ZUA 1a3
DC/DC
ON IN/OUT 2a3
1)
OFF
Fig. 1‐8 REU, front panel open, and back panel (example)
1.4.1.1 Housing
All REU components are housed in a 19”–subrack. All the slide–in units and plug–in boards are de
signed in the standard single Eurocard format and have DIN plug connectors. The REU is subdivided
into three logical units:
– PC unit with max. 7 boards
– Modem units with max. 7 boards
– Power supply (1 plug–in unit)
Each REU is fitted with a series of standard components and can be extended by a number of optional
or alternative plug–in units, depending on the application.
The 19” subrack is normally mounted in a separate housing (Fig. 1‐7).
The further configuration depends on the application requirements. The system can hold and control:
- Serial Interface Board (SIB):
· 10 channels (interrupt–driven):
2x RS422/485
2x RS232
1x TTL, 1x TTL or RS422/485
2x adjustable on TTL or RS232
2x adjustable on TTL or RS422/485 or RS232
· each channel is fully interrupt–driven
· transmission rate: 0 ... 38400 baud.
- Standard dialing modem LGM28.8 V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.32, V.32bis, V.34;
V.25bis, V.42bis; dialing modem;
LGM28.8 fibre optic (optional) Standard LGM28.8 with fibre optic connectors
- ISDN dialing modem LGM64K D–channel (DSS1, 1TR6), B–channel data transmission
- Dedicated line modem ZUA29 V.23, 1200 Baud
- Dedicated line modem ZU1 600 Baud
- LGM1200MD partyline V.23, (600 or) 1200 baud, half duplex
- Dedicated line modem LGM9600H1 V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.26bis, V.27ter, V.29; half duplex
- Star–distributors NFK29 Each distributor can handle and switch up to six telephone
(max. 2 hardwired) channels. The two NFK29 work together with modem ZU1
or ZUA29.
- Multiplexer RS232 (MPX) Each multiplexer can handle and switch up to six RS232
(max. 2 ) or RS422 channels.
- LGM Extender Unit Converts TTL to RS232/RS422 signal (e.g. for radio links).
- opt. 5th modem An optional modem modification kit (ref. no. xxx) enables to
establish a dualized connection from the RCSE to a certain
station using a 5th modem, see section 4.3.6.
- Star–distributor NFK29
Multiplexed lines 6 independent lines to switch
Amplification (transmit/receive) 0 dB / 20 dB
Channel decoupling 60 dB
Inputs Separate opto–isolated switching inputs for each line
Drive capability One dedicated line modem can operate two NFK29
Line connection 2 or 4–wire telephone cable
Line protection Lightning protection is provided for each channel with metal
oxide varistors
- Multiplexer RS232
Asynchronous protocol
Code Code transparent transmission
Data Security CRC–CCITT–Bytes for each telegram (SOFT–CRC)
telegram frames SEL Doc. MLSG–SE–DR–A/0,
S4000–SE–DS–AR/000–100, SN400–TEL–SPEC
Local Area Network (LAN) NETBIOS interface for the session–layer (Ethernet)
Wide Area Network (WAN) Internet IP, TCP/IP, PPP Implementation
This section furthers explains how all the components used for the assembly of the device RCSE 443
were chosen according to current engineering practices and that they comply with current safety
standards. In particular we state that:
1. Power supply model AP346.112 (P/N 8404582350 S/N 10990194) manufactured by Puls GmbH
is in compliance with standard requirements of amendment A2:2013 of EN 60950–1:2006.
2. Battery, model CR 1620 built by Panasonic mounted on board P/N 8404581751–A, has the
maximum operative temperature of 75 °C.
3. Plastic guides gray colored to hold in place the electronic boards, model 3686.137 are built from
Heitect engineering, have flammability class V–0 and conform to UL 94.
4. Data connectors on board P/N 8404581751, model Style C (8609 396 78 14755 ELF 14 26)
manufactured by FCI, comply with the standard UL 94 for class material V–0.
5. Plastic parts of LAN port, model NEF8FDP built by Neutrik AG, are in compliance with V–0 class
material according to UL 94 standard.
6. Connector used for data ports LGM–1, LGM–2, LGM–3, LGM–4, 1sA, 1sB, 2sA/422,
1+2a3/422, ZUA, IN/OUT, 1a2/PC1, 2a2/PC2, 2a1/CTU, 1a1/RSU, 1a3 and 2a3 are model DT
Series built by Foxconn having flammability class V–0 of thermoplastic material and maximum
operating temperature of 105 °C according to UL 94 standard.
7. Connector used with the data port OIO 1 is model Type Q built by ERNI Electronics GmbH.
8. The RCSE 443 equipment does not have data ports directly connected to telecommunication
network. It is only intended to be connected to external devices which have direct connection to
telecommunication network.
For standard applications, the INC is mounted directly as a front panel to the REU 19”–subrack. The
INC is supplied with 5 V by the REU power module.
1.4.3.2 Components
- INC panel with status indicators and select keys
EQUIPMENT RC
MAIN STATUS DETAILED STATUS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MON 1 MON 2 TX 1 TX 2 OPERATION
AERIAL AERIAL ON ON
WARNING
STANDBY STANDBY WARNING WARNING
ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM DATA COM
CONTROL STATION
DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM
ENGAGED MAINS OFF
SIL
MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN
ENABLED ENV ALRM
COMMAND
ANT FTY
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT EQUIP CHANGE REQUEST LAMP
SELECT SELECT
ON/OFF OVER RELEASE TEST
OTHER
WARN
Fig. 1‐9 INC panel of the RCSE with indications and buttons
By selection of a defined subsystem the following indications and controls are available:
Monitor 1/2 status indication in area 'EQUIPMENT–DETAILED STATUS–MON1/2':
AERIAL green No Aerial Alarm
STANDBY green No Standby warning
FAULTY yellow Monitor Fault
BYPASSED yellow Monitor Bypass
NOTE: Some default behaviours of the status indicators (e.g. blinking, ...) can be configured
within the *.sit configuration file. The (optional) RMMC Configuration tool, which is availa
ble within the ADRACS user program, enables the operator to configure this behavior (see
3.2.5).
Standard operating software for the specific NAV–systems is used. The following list refers basically
to navaids (with implemented functions valid for MLS).
The attached terminal (PC/laptop) features following control functions:
– enter passwords for different security levels,
– select a defined subsystem to obtain subsystem data,
– display subsystem additional status indications,
– display Basic and Auxiliary Data Words (MLS),
– display transmitter data (frequency, ..),
– display executive monitor alarms and alerts,
– display executive monitor alarm and alert limits,
– display executive monitor numerical results,
– display maintenance data (BITE data, BITE results, .....),
– deny/grant local control mastership,
– input/change Basic and Auxiliary Data Words (MLS),
– input/change transmitter data (frequency, ..),
– input/change executive monitor alarm and alert limits (this capability is only available using
the highest security level 5),
– switch equipment ON/OFF,
– switch subsystems to standby equipment and redundant components (where applicable),
– switch the runway configuration (MLS: AZ/BAZ conversion, EL control),
– restart equipment,
– input dialing numbers for autodialing modems.
NOTE: More information on ADRACS control functions is given in the Technical Manual
ADRACS, ref. no. 83140 55324.
A GPS clock receiver is provided in order to synchronise all time stamps throughout the RMMC sy
stem. All system status information can be identified by a definite time. The clock receiver controls
and puts the time back.
The GPS clock module is in service as soon as the RCSE is switched on and initialized. The data of
the GPS clock module is indicated using the PC user program ADRACS. A RPU panel window shows
the relevant GPS clock information data (location of clock, actual date and time, position coordi
nates).
If any of the maintenance personnel need to touch one of these subassemblies, they should place
both hands flat on a grounded conductive surface for a few seconds to eliminate static charges. The
subassembly can be touched – preferably at an insulator (board edge, lever mechanism, etc.) – as
soon as the potential has been equalized in this manner. It is advisable to avoid touching the contacts
of the plug–in connectors, the conductor paths and the components themselves. Some of the subas
semblies must be left in their antistatic packaging or plastic bags as long as possible. The special
procedures described below should be followed when subassemblies and plug–in boards are re
placed within the framework of repair and maintenance activities, due to the risk of damage to electro
statically sensitive components.
Removing a subassembly
1. Switch off the system before beginning the replacement procedure.
2. Eliminate any static body charges by touching the frame of the grounded rack with both hands.
3. Remove the subassembly and lay it down on a bench with a grounded conductive worktop.
4. Pack the subassembly in an antistatic plastic bag and send it off to the manufacturer for repair.
Installing a subassembly
1. Eliminate any static body charges by touching the frame of the grounded rack with both hands.
2. Remove the subassembly from the antistatic plastic bag.
3. Install the subassembly.
4. Switch on the system again.
! CAUTION
Fig. 1‐10 Symbol for Earthing acc. to IEC 60417 (symbol no. 5017)
The above symbol stands for earthing. The RCSE chassis is permanently connected to the protective
conductor for line power via the secure screw connection. This protective conductor is on earth poten
tial.
The cable gland connection of the protective conductor must be mechanically strain–relieved. The
contact of the protective conductor is to be interrupted last when the cable is pulled out unintention
ally.
Fig. 1‐11 Symbol „Electrostatically Sensitive Device“ according to IEC 60417 (symbol no. 5134)
~
Fig. 1‐12 Symbol for Alternate Current (AC)
Fig. 1‐14 Electrical ratings of the AC fuses located in the fuse holder of the power entry module
are identified by means of the marking plate
Fig. 1‐15 The RCSE 443 equipment is identified with the marking plate
This technical manual reports the following labels for safety messages.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
PC Backpanel
Modem Backpanel
PC1 Serial
PC2 Interface Board
SIB modem bus
LED SIB
SW1
Modem 1) Modem 1) Modem 1)3) Modem 1)2)3) Modem NFK-29
5)
NFK-29
5)
LGM 1 LGM 2 LGM 3 LGM 4 ZUA/ZU1 1 2
RCSE
1a2 2a2 1sA 1sB LGM1 LGM2 LGM3 LGM4 ZUA NFK-1 NFK-2 2sA/ 2a1/ 1+2a3/ 1a1/ 1a3 2a3 IN/OUT
422 CTU 422 RSU
3) 2) 2) 4) 6) 5) 7) 7)
3) 5) 7)
4)
Fig. 1‐18 RCSE, block diagram (with one ILS Navaids system), example
1.5.3.1 PC Requirements
The PC operating software (OS) for the different Navaid systems must be installed on a PC system.
The PC must meet the following requirements:
The navigation systems can be controlled via a maintenance data terminal (PC/laptop) in local mode,
for the purposes of the first setup procedure, maintenance and flight measurements. The PC control
software for the various NAV systems is called ADRACS and must be installed on the PC system. The
following PC system configuration is recommended:
S Control via mouse or comparable
S One serial interface connector (RS232), see NOTE
S A 32–Bit version of a Microsoft Windows OS (operating system):
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (also 64–Bit version)
NOTE: If the serial interface connector (RS232) is not available at the PC system, an adapter
cable has to be used to adapt the existing interface connector (e.g. USB) to the necessary
RS232 interface. A modification of the default COM port setting may be necessary in the
Adracs.ini file.
NOTE: The PC control software running on the Maintenance Data Terminal is ADRACS. For de
tailed information see the technical manual ADRACS (P/N 83140 55324).
The NAV–LCU communicates with the NAV systems through the existing RS232C or RS422 interfaces
with the current unchanged protocols. The transmission rate is set as high as possible, depending
on the type and quality of the data link. Up to three NAV systems can be connected to a NAV–LCU
(e.g. CVOR or DVOR, TAC 453 or DME 415 and ELTA).
The individual NAV systems of a station are controlled through serial interfaces (via SIB), or as an op
tion through parallel interfaces (via OIO). Navaids 400 and S4000 systems C/DVOR, DME/TACAN
(DME 415/TAC 453 and ELTA; via IOM) are connected through serial interfaces, while the older device
generation (D)VOR–3000 as well as FSD–10/FTA–13 are linked in parallel as necessary.
For the incorporation of an ILS, the NAV–LCU is installed in form of the RCSE 443 in the engineering
area of the associated airport. With this variation, the individual ILS stations are linked by means of
dedicated lines.
Corresponding to the modems of the station, the ZU1 or ZUA signal converters or the LGM 28.8/64K
modems are employed for data transmission. Cyclical line polling is performed through the NFK29
low–frequency node, to which up to 6 dedicated lines may be connected. Alternatively a dedicated
line modem LGM1200MD (in party line operation mode) can be used instead of ZUx modem and star
distributor NFK. A second alternative is the usage of a Multiplexer RS232 board instead of a star dis
tributor NFK to build RS232 resp. RS422 dedicated line connections to ILS stations. The data trans
mission rate using ZU1 modem is 600 Bd, using LGM1200MD modem it is 600 or 1200 Bd and using
LGM28.8 modem it is 4800 Bd. To connect MK20A ILS equipment to the RCSE 443 the LGM9600H1
modem is used in half duplex mode.
NOTE: If a station is connected via radio link or GSM modem to the RCSE, the LGM Extender
Unit has to be used. The LGM Extender Unit is normally plugged into LGM4 slot of RCSE.
Additional devices and in–house technical installations may be monitored through discrete line condi
tions. The OIO (Optocoupled–Input–Output) card with 24+8 discrete inputs/outputs is provided for
this purpose. This card is connected directly through the bus and controlled by its own driver pro
gram.
The configuration of the OIO – i.e. the assignment of specific inputs to specific devices as well as the
definition of the allocated signals – is carried out by the local maintenance terminal. The plug–in unit
is designed for signals of 5 V, while other versions for 12 V or 24 V are also optionally available.
The functions for settings and maintenance are executed by a local control PC (laptop). In order to
simplify the operations, communications may take place through the NAV–LCU and not directly at
the navigation device (no plug changing on the V.24/RS232C interface). The laptop used for local
ADRACS operation is connected through an RS232C serial interface with a configurable baud rate.
The concept of control and message telegram transmission is also applied here. In case of a failure,
i.e. the queried device does not respond after a configurable repetition, a message is displayed to
the user. The telegram structure corresponds to an asynchronous protocol which is specifically
adapted to the remote controls of the navigation system.
The telegram is composed of a number of bytes (1 byte = 8 bits). Each byte is limited by a start bit
and a stop bit. A maximum interval of 1 ms each occurs between the data blocks of 10 bits which have
been generated. By setting time loops at the beginning of the transmission, it is thus possible to rec
ognize improper telegram lengths. Data security is performed by a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC).
The ADRACS user program is described in more detail in the Technical Manual ADRACS, ref. no.
83140 55324.
The central feature of the RCSE/REU is an industrial PC system which uses DR–DOS (Version 7.03).
All the data required to run the remote control system correctly (operating parameters) are saved in
a file in the flash disk on the processor board.
The software is written in programming language ADA. The software and the operating system are
stored in the drive c: of the flash disk as normal DR–DOS files. The RCSE software is subdivided into
the following functions:
- Initialization
- System control
- Communication routines
- Communication distributor/history memories/system control
- Subsystem data input
- System security
1.6.1 Initialization
When the system is started up, the configuration files (*.sit, *.oio, *.ptt) are loaded to the drive d: of
the flash disk (the user has access to the drive d: via ADRACS command 'Copy PC file to RAM') and
verified with a CRC checksum. The communication channels are assigned according to the system
configuration and the interrupts for interface control are defined.
After that the sequence table for the connected stations is initialized (baud rate, channel number, tele
gram type, etc.), the switched–line modems are installed and the telephone numbers are pro
grammed. All the flags, peripheral chips, HW and SW counters, multiplexers, tables, etc. are set to
a defined initial state, which is also partly dependent on the contents of the configuration file. Finally,
the password is installed and communication is started.
The REU system incorporates a maintenance mode, which is controlled via a maintenance data termi
nal (PC) or via an RMC. The RCSE software controls certain system functions by setting/resetting soft
ware flags resulting from error detection or status changes of hardware switches or keys on the CTU
or on the INC. The states of the flags are indicated on the CTU respectively INC panels.
The software flag DATA COM ERROR of a station is set in the REU software if an attempt to exchange
telegrams between the REU and the desired (selected) station fails x times in a row. The number 'x'
can be defined in the configuration file for each station.
The DATA COM ERROR flag is reset after each successful telegram exchange.
- Runway selection
The selection of the active runway system is normally done via the CTU. The hardware switches
SW1/SW2 on the rear side of the CTU board enable or disable the selection of runway 1 or runway
2, which is done via the key switch on the front side of the RunWaY Select panel of the CTU. A telegram
is sent to the REU every 2 seconds containing the status of the key switch and the position of the
SW1/SW2 hardware switches. The REU sets the flag RWY–1/2–SWITCH, if the selection of the runway
is enabled (on CTU). For more information concerning the CTU see chapter 7.
If the REU doesn't receive any Runway Select telegram from the CTU for more than 10 seconds, the
PC user gets the permission to manipulate the RWY–1/2–SWITCH flag by actuating the 'switch' but
ton within the main status window of the ADRACS user program (see Technical Manual ADRACS,
section 2.3.1). This only applies until another valid telegram is received from the CTU. Otherwise, the
PC is not allowed to alter the RWY–1/2–SWITCH flag.
Communication with the terminal equipment is implemented using different types of telegram. The
telegrams are converted by special communication routines. The data answers are checked in addi
tion, and either forwarded to the communication distributor or ignored if applicable with an error mes
sage. A special communication routine is used to control the dialing modem, so that switched line
connections can be set up automatically. Optionally communication with an existing LAN network
using TCP/IP is possible using the Network Interface Link of the processor board.
Due to the fact that at the remote site it should be possible to change parameters which are critical
to safety, the monitor–bypass mode (maintenance mode) is not identical to the local/remote control
switching function on the Local/Remote Communication Interface (LRCI), i.e. the following switching
functions are independent:
- Remote control/local control
- Test mode (MLS only) and
- Monitor–bypass mode (maintenance mode)
For Navaids 400 and S4000 systems only the monitor–bypass mode is used. For MLS and DME/P
the following definitions are to be applied:
– Monitor–bypass mode defines that this specific monitor is not executive (no switch–over–shut
down initiation, even if the signal is out–of–tolerance).
– Maintenance mode defines that the equipment to be monitored is under control of the
maintenance personnel (no monitor executive function to this equipment).
The REU is the controlling, active unit for this type of communication. The stations receive control
messages in a fixed polling cycle and respond with answer messages; they cannot issue an answer
message without first receiving a control message (MASTER/SLAVE principle). A transmission cycle
thus always consists of a control message and an answer message.
The configured stations are not accessed democratically, i.e. all the primary stations LLZ–1, GP–1,
LLZ–2 and GP–2, but only one of the other stations, are addressed during each polling cycle. The
time until the secondary stations are updated is correspondingly longer. It is also generally possible
to communicate with two ILS stations on one channel, or with one or more VOR systems.
If the remote station is a NAV–LCU, all the instruments connected to it can be addressed individually.
The channel assignment is freely selectable. During normal operation, only the MAIN STATUS is re
quested from all stations.
If a station is selected with the control unit however (INC or PC), the system status data and the main
tenance data (PC CONTROL) are requested from this station as well. The refresh rate of all the system
data is reduced as a result.
Open interfaces are ones which can be used for maintenance operation, e.g. the PC interfaces and
the RMC connection. It is not possible to begin maintenance operation (i.e. control operations) via
different interfaces at the same time, but simultaneous status indication is possible. This is governed
by access levels 1...5. Operation at levels 3 to 5 (i.e. control of the system is allowed) is only possible
if no other sessions are in progress simultaneously. In order to protect the RCMS system against un
authorized access, the REU demands a modifiable 6–character password, which is transmitted to
gether with the number of the access level (password level).
The REU operates in slave mode with this type of communication, i.e. no telegrams are issued without
a prior request. The PC control program (ADRACS) requests the system status or the maintenance
data (PC CONTROL) of a particular station via the PC or RMC interface. This data is then forwarded
by the REU to the station, if necessary (control message). The answer data which are returned by the
station is forwarded to the PC. The REU is informed about the start of each PC communication ses
sion by means of the LOGIN command (password), and about the end of a session by the LOGOUT
command. The LOGIN procedure does not allow more than three input attempts.
If three unsuccessful attempts are made, all further inputs are blocked for 3 minutes. This interval is
incremented by 1 minute with each additional, unsuccessful attempt, and finally increased to 60 min
utes after the 10th failed attempt. For a new site, where user and passwords have not yet been ar
ranged, user 1 is free for the first access to the system (all other users are blocked).
All system changes (RWY 1/2) and all changes in the status of a station which are not caused by RWY
CONTROL or SWITCH CONTROL are stored in a history memory in the REU. This stack is physically
located in the 'RAM side' of the flash disk on processor board. When the REU is initialized, an initial
event (history event) is stored for each approach direction and subsystem. Each history memory can
be erased by the control program for a particular date. A status change is stored after the new MAIN
STATUS has remained unchanged for at least one minute. If the status changes constantly, only one
change per day is recorded.
The indications are derived continuously from the MAIN STATUS telegrams, and output to the re
questing point when the general status is polled.
In addition to the maintenance data terminal security with the above passwords, the start of
data–transmission at the RMC's for starting communication on switched public telephone lines is se
cured by a variable password with '6 characters' including defined login sequences. To increase the
system security, the data communication with control and message telegrams for switched public
telephone lines to a subsystem can only start after establishing a switched line connection with the
subsystem site. This ensures that authorized telephone numbers are allowed communication ac
cesses to a subsystem.
For the autodialing procedure caused by a change of subsystem status, this process of communicat
ing is straight forward. Having established the connection, the RMC sends control telegrams and the
subsystem replies with the message telegrams.
In case of a desired communications link from an RMC, the RMC dials the number of the subsystem
and gives the message to call the RMC back. Now the subsystem reorganizes the communication
with the configured fixed programmed telephone number of the defined RMC. With this procedure
access by other than authorized personnel is avoided.
The security of the data transmission itself is ensured by the master/slave concept employed with its
defined control and message telegrams within fixed time frames. Each telegram is terminated by a
two byte CRC. The data communication is monitored and displayed on the INC.
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SETUP
2.1 GENERAL
This chapter describes the installation and initial setup procedures for the RCMS 443. The equipment
and system configurations are dependent on the local situation and may vary accordingly (RCSE,
CTU, PC, RMC). The RCMS hardware configuration is adapted to the site by the configuration files
within the user program.
2.2 INSTALLATION
2.2.1 General
The installation procedures for the various components of RCMS 443 are dependent on the local
situation. A default configuration is assumed, consisting of an RCSE 443, a CTU and RWY– SELECT,
a PC with a printer and an RMC‐R/RMC–C (see Fig. 2‐7). The RCSE installation with PC is described
within this section, the CTU installation in section 7.4.
ATTENTION
If a DC power supply is used, take care to connect it with the correct polarity. Make sure
the correct mains voltage is set if an AC supply is used (REU: 115 V or 230 V).
NFK-1 NFK-1
Mains fuse
6.3AT AC, F2H/250V 6.3AT
VDC VDC
36-72 V 36-72 V
+- +-
NFK-2 NFK-2
DC/DC DC/DC
ON ON
OFF OFF
DC power switch
+ - REU-subrack: REU-subrack:
36 ... 72 V
~
AC-Power 115/230 V (selectable)
DC-Power
Supply Supply
Equipped with DC/DC-converter Equipped with AC/DC-converter
AC fuse
F2H/250 V
+ - DC switch
36‐72 VDC
inputs
side view
12 V DC -12 V +12 V
output terminals
top view
-12 V +12 V
fuse fuse
1AT 1AT
2.2.2.1 AC Mains Cable with Power Cord Specific to the Region or Country
ATTENTION
The RCSE must have an AC power cord with a grounded, three–pronged female connec
tor according to IEC 60320–C13. Only then the RCSE may be connected to the AC mains
supply.
Alternatively, the RCSE must have a C14 plug with an IEC power connector on the other end of the
cable. The IEC power connector/sockets must be three–pronged, having outer conductor, neutral
conductor, and protection conductor.
Only use approved three–conductor power cords specific to the region or country intended for in
stallation.
Connection of ILS stations via LGM1200MD party line modems, two variants:
*) 600 ohms II 47 nF
RCSE 443
**) replaces ZU modem and
star distributor NFK29
REU INC
LGM1200MD **)
*)
*) *) *) *)
Fig. 2‐4 ILS stations connected via party line modems LGM1200MD, star configuration
LGM1200MD **)
*)
*)
Fig. 2‐5 ILS stations connected via party line modems LGM1200MD, ring configuration
Replace the cable to MB–E1/J11 and MB–E2/J9 with AF cable 24009 28099 and connect SubD
connector to socket 2a3 of RCSE. If necessary, use the 97240 28168 extension cable.
(D)VOR 4000
AF Extension AF Cable
97240 28168 24009 28099
MB-E1 J11
J9
MB-E2
rear side
NOTE: The cable connection between the RCSE and an optional GPS real–time clock module
is described in section 2.3.5.
2 (28.8)
LGM1
4 (64K)
RMC-C 2 (28.8)
LGM1
4 (64K)
RMC-R
PTT
Note:
2 (28.8)
4 (64K)
The overall length of a RS422 connection
LGM4
line should be 1 km !
2a3
DVOR NAV-LCU
S4000 RS422 443 5) The overall length of a RS232 connection
line should be 15 m !
RS232 7)
Printer
2a3 1a3 IN/OUT LGM1 LGM2
PC2
COM1
ZUx 2a2
COM1
LPT1
PC1
1a2
RS232 diagnosis
RS232
RCSE 443
1a1
2a1
RS422
J1 CTU+RWY J2
2)
6)
S12 OIO2 OIO1 LGM31) LGM41) 2) RS422
Dedicated
Lines J1 CTU+RWY J2
2-wire
16 IN
24 IN
2 2
16 OUT
8 OUT
1) LGM3/4 is equipped with LGM9600H1 3) Alternatively to ZU/NFK dedicated lines 5) Information to NAV–LCU 443 is given
modem (half duplex, V.23) to connect the Navaids 400 landing system can be in chapter 6 of this technical manual.
an MK20A ILS system to the RCSE. connected via LGM4 using a modem 6) Optionally used as OIO3 connector
LGM1200MD (party line)
2) CTU is connected via LGM4 if LGM 7) Used for GPS clock power supply
Extended 2 Unit is used to prevent
potential difference in case of long 4) (D)VOR S4000 connection, see Fig. 2‐6
lines. optional
Fig. 2‐7 RCSE 443 system cabling, connections of peripheral equipment, example
6.3.AT
VDC LGM3 2sA/422 2a1/CTU
36-72 V
+- 1AT
LGM4 1+2a3/422 1a1/RSU 1AT -12V +12V
NFK-2
ZUA 1a3
DC/DC
ON IN/OUT 2a3
1)
OFF
NFK–1 / NFK–2 slot equipped with NFK29–1 board (used for connections via modem):
NFK1 / NFK–2 slot equipped with multiplexer RS232 board (used for RS232/RS422 connection):
PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 RS232 RXD Ch1 / RS422 +RXD Ch1 13 Not connected
2 not used / RS422 –RXD Ch1 14 RS232 TXD Ch1 / RS422 +TXD Ch1
3 RS232 RXD Ch2 / RS422 +RXD Ch2 15 RS232 GND Ch1 / RS422 –TXD Ch1
4 not used / RS422 –RXD Ch2 16 RS232 TXD Ch2 / RS422 +TXD Ch2
5 RS232 RXD Ch3 / RS422 +RXD Ch3 17 RS232 GND Ch2 / RS422 –TXD Ch2
6 not used / RS422 –RXD Ch3 18 RS232 TXD Ch3 / RS422 +TXD Ch3
7 RS232 RXD Ch4 / RS422 +RXD Ch4 19 RS232 GND Ch3 / RS422 –TXD Ch3
8 not used / RS422 –RXD Ch4 20 RS232 TXD Ch4 / RS422 +TXD Ch4
9 RS232 RXD Ch5 / RS422 +RXD Ch5 21 RS232 GND Ch4 / RS422 –TXD Ch4
10 not used / RS422 –RXD Ch5 22 RS232 TXD Ch5 / RS422 +TXD Ch5
11 RS232 RXD Ch6 / RS422 +RXD Ch6 23 RS232 GND Ch5 / RS422 –TXD Ch5
12 not used / RS422 –RXD Ch6 24 RS232 TXD Ch6 / RS422 +TXD Ch6
25 RS232 GND Ch6 / RS422 –TXD Ch6
2.2.4.2 SubD 9 Pin Connectors (male)
LGM1 used for LGM28.8 / LGM64K / LGM1200MD / LGM9600H1
LGM Extender 2 Unit used at one of LGM1..4 slots for external RS232 / RS422 connections,
e.g. to CTU in other buildings
PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD / –TXD 6 DSR / –RTS
2 RXD / +TXD 7 RTS / +RTS
3 TXD / –RXD 8 CTS / –CTS
4 DTR / +RXD 9 RI / +CTS
5 Gnd
1sA used for external RS232 connections
IN/OUT used as TTL Auxiliary I/O (optionally for GPS clock power supply)
PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 AUX IN 1 6 AUX IN 6
2 AUX IN 2 7 AUX IN 7
3 AUX IN 3 8 AUX OUT 1
4 AUX IN 4 9 +5 V
5 AUX IN 5
2a2/PC2 used for PC2 (diagnosis terminal only, defined by internal software)
PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RxD 7 RTS
3 TxD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Gnd
1a3 used for external RS232 connections (optionally for GPS clock data input)
PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RxD 7 RTS
3 TxD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Gnd
2a3 used for external RS232 connections (optionally for GPS clock data input)
PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RxD 7 RTS
3 TxD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Gnd
Other variants of OIO PIN layouts exist: Definition of inputs and outputs
TYPE PIN layout
Vcc Vcc
32 inputs 1..32 IN
R**
32 outputs 1..32 OUT a c
25..32 OUT
** depends on input voltage
8 inputs / 24 outputs 1..8 IN Uin R**
9..32 OUT 5V 560
12 V 1k
8 outputs / 24 inputs 1..8 OUT 15 V 1,5 k
9..32 IN 24 V 2,2 k
S12 is used for ADC or for other special applications, like the multi‐IRQ function to provide the four
COM ports (COM1...4) of the ETX‐CPU processor board at the S12 (OIO3) connector.
a b c d e f g h i a b c d e f g h i
Í
LGM2 distributed via NFK2*
1 = jumper is set
Í
A 2
3
= jumper must not be set, if 5th LGM modem is operated via 2a3
ÍÍ
1
B 2
3
ÍÍ
Í
1
C 2
3 * LGM2 in dedicated line mode and distribution via NFK2 channel 6,
ÍÍ
1 which converts LGM output signal from 2 to 4-wire operation with
D 2
3 special B64/B63 setting (see section 2.3.2.4). Normally, the ZU-modem
ÍÍ
1 is distributed via NFK1/2 (see below).
E 2
a b c d e f g h i
1 1 1
B 2 B 2 B 2
3 3 3
1 1 1
C 2 C 2 C 2
3
3 3
1 1 1
D 2 D 2 D 2
3
3 3
1 1 1
E 2 E 2 E 2
a b c d e f g h i a b c d e f g h i a b c d e f g h i
Fig. 2‐10 REU, configuration of Connector Back Panel (CBP) and default settings
X12 KEYBOARD
X10
S1 COM4
X9
D6*)
n.a.
COM2
X49
X13 X3 X1
X4
COM3
X2
X7 X8
X15
X16
X14 V1.4 V6
1 2 3
V2
D4 n.a. n.a.
V4
X47
X48
X46
X18
X20
1
+ V3
V5 n.a.
X17 BAT
X50
set open open set
1 2 3
*) only equipped for multi-IRQ function (see also section 2.2.4.3)
Fig. 2‐11 ETX‐CPU board, position and default setting of jumpers, connectors and LEDs
(example shows board with multi‐IRQ function, ref. no. 84045 84102)
JUMPER POSITION REMARKS
X15, X16 open, open For SIB board without multi‐IRQ function (ref. no. 84045 83106)
set, open For SIB board with multi‐IRQ function (ref. no. 84045 83107)
X17 set Normal operation mode of battery (battery connected)
open 'Parking' mode of battery (disconnected) for delivery or storage
X18 set Watchdog enabled
X46, X47, X48 Depending on SIB D3‐PAL type and type of remote control equipment:
1 2 3
REU‐SIB D3 P4N, used on SIB board P/N 84045 83106, without serial con
troller D6
1 2 3
REU‐SIB D3, used on SIB boards P/N 84045 83100 and 84045 83105,
without serial controller D6
1 2 3
The signals assigned to the pins of the sockets of connectors X7 to X13 (component side view) and
the corresponding connected plugs are given as follows:
X7 ‐ INC panel connector (parallel printer port):
Pin X7 DB25 Signal Pin X7 DB25 Signal X7 DB25
1 1 /STB 14 20 /AFD 1 2 1
14
2 14 D0 15 8 /ERR
3 2 D1 16 21 /INIT
4 15 D2 17 9 /SLIN
5 3 D3 18 22 GND
6 16 D4 19 10 GND
7 4 D5 20 23 GND 13 26
13
25
8 17 D6 21 11 GND
9 5 D7 22 24 GND
10 18 /ACK 23 12 GND
11 6 BUSY 24 25 GND
12 19 PE 25 13 GND
13 7 SLCT 26 - GND
(Reset CPU)
5 3 Blue 10 8 GND
9 10 X13
1 2
RSU
X32
X35
X33
3
CTU 2
1
X34
2a1
1a1
1a1
1 1
2 2
3 3
2a1
CTU
1 2 3
Fig. 2‐12 SIB setting: 1a1, 2a1 configuration (e.g.: CTU connected)
NOTE: The communication channels have to be set independently from each other. To ensure
a correct operation of the SIB board, the following jumper settings are always necessary:
'No DMA Operation' (X7, position 2-3) and '2 Wait States' (X36 set), see Fig. 2‐17.
CONFIGURATION 1a1 (RSU) X33 X35 Remark
RS422 Operation*
100 Ohm termination set x with RSU*
100 Ohm termination not set - without RSU*
Send Enable via RTS x RS485
Continuous Send-Enable - Default setting
Channel not in operation - -
CONFIGURATION 2a1 (CTU) X32 X34 Remark
RS422 Operation*:
100 Ohm termination set x with CTU*
100 Ohm termination not set - without CTU*
Send Enable via RTS x RS485
Continuous Send-Enable - Default setting
Channel not in operation - -
*NOTE: A 100 Ohm termination must be provided for the 1a1 and 2a1 RS422 connections if CTU (RSU) is connected. This 100 Ohm
termination must also located and set on the CTU (RSU). The termination concerns the RX path of the RS422 connection
in both directions.
X58
X57
X56
X55
X52
X59
1 TTL
X53
X54
TTL
RS232 X43
3
2
RS422 1
X8
1 1
2 2
3 3
1 2 3
X62
RS422
X60
RS422 Operation* - - x
100 Ohm termination set x
100 Ohm termination not set -
Send Enable via RTS 1-2
Continuous Send Enable 2-3 Default setting
*NOTE: A 100 Ohm termination must be provided for the 1a3/RS422 connection if nothing is connected at the output.
X51
X50
X49
X44
1
TTL X46
TTL
X48
TTL X47
X45
RS232 X42
3
RS422 RS422 2
1
X63
X9
1 1
2 2
3 3
RS422 X61
1 2 3
RS422 Operation* - - x
100 Ohm termination set x
100 Ohm termination not set -
Send Enable via RTS 1-2
Continuous Send Enable 2-3 Default setting
*NOTE: A 100 Ohm termination must be provided for the 2a3/RS422 connection if nothing is connected at the output.
3
2
1
1
1
2 2
3 3
1 2 3
X22
1sB/TTL
X17
X12 1sA/TTL
X21 X15
X20 X13
1sB/TTL
X27 X16
1sA/TTL
X26 X14
1 1 1
X25 X19
X24 X18
X23 X10
1sB/RS232
X11 1sA/RS232
X6
3
2
1
RS422
1 1
2 2
3 3
1 2 3
X28
RS422
X29
RS422 operation* x
100 Ohm termination set x
100 Ohm termination not set -
Send Enable via RTS 1-2
Continuous Send Enable 2-3 Default setting
*NOTE: A 100 Ohm termination must be provided for the 2sA/RS422 connection if nothing is connected at the output.
DRQ=DMA Request
X37 (1WS)
X39 (4WS)
X36 (2WS)
X38 (8WS)
X31
X30
X40
3
2
X41
1
DMA DMA
1 1
2 2
3 3
DMA
1 2 3
X7
DMA
Fig. 2‐17 SIB setting: no DMA operation, 2 wait states for synchronous channels (default setting)
NOTE: The following jumper settings must not be changed, otherwise the correct operation of
the SIB board is not ensured.
CONFIGURATION of Waitstates (WS) for all synchronous channels (1sA, 1sB, 2sA, 2sB)
F3 F2 F1
B38
B36
B35
B28
B26
B25
B18
B16
B15
A B A B A B A B A B A B
B64
B63
B34
B33
B32
B31
B24
B23
B22
B21
B14
B13
B12
B11
B
A
B44
B43
B42
B41
B54
B53
B52
B51
B64
B63
B62
B61
B B B
A A A
B49 B47 B59 B57 B69 B67
A B A B A B A B A B A B
B48
B46
B45
B58
B56
B55
B68
B66
B65
F4 F5 F6
Fig. 2‐18 NFK, position of jumpers and default settings (2-wire operation)
CONFIGURATION (x=channel 1...6) Bx1 Bx2 Bx3 Bx4 Bx5 Bx6 Bx7 Bx8 Bx9
A B A B A B A B A B A B
Amplification 0 dB x
Amplification 20 dB -
4-wire operation - - x - x - x - x -
2-wire operation x x - x - x - x - x
default settings
Fig. 2‐19 Mod IC LGM 28.8 DL, position of DIP switches and default settings
Dialing mode: Automatic recognition of type of modulation, V.25bis, auto reliable mode,
flow control with RTS/CTS (S2/M2), autobaud (AT), pulse dial mode
S1.1 S1.2 S1.3 S1.4 S1.5 S1.6 S1.7 S1.8 S1.9 S1.10
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S2.4 S2.5 S2.6 S2.7 S2.8 S2.9 S2.10
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Dedicated line mode: V.32 (9600 bit/s), error correction with direct mode 10 bit/sign, flow control with
RTS/CTS (S2/M2), autobaud (AT), 2-wired dedicated line
S1.1 S1.2 S1.3 S1.4 S1.5 S1.6 S1.7 S1.8 S1.9 S1.10
ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF for RCSE/RMC
ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF for NAV-LCU
S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S2.4 S2.5 S2.6 S2.7 S2.8 S2.9 S2.10
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
RCSE DEE Baudrate 2400, Modem Baudrate 2400, LLZ DEE Baudrate 9600
S1.1 S1.2 S1.3 S1.4 S1.5 S1.6 S1.7 S1.8 S1.9 S1.10
OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF RCSE/RMC
OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF LLZ 421
S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S2.4 S2.5 S2.6 S2.7 S2.8 S2.9 S2.10
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON RCSE/RMC
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON LLZ 421
On the LLZ 421 modem connector, connect wire RTS (pin 13c) to GND (pin 16c), see Fig. 2‐20 below.
96 pol. modem
connector
16
Fig. 2‐20 Mod IC LGM 28.8 DL, front view, modem connectors
S4
1
OFF
ST1
ON
2 LB1
3
BU3
1 2 3
BU2
1 5
D5 2 6
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D4 ST2
S1
BU1
1 2 3
S3 (side view)
1 2 3 4 5 6 S2
OFF
4
ON
S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S2.4 S2.5 S2.6 S2.7 S2.8 S2.9 S2.10
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
ST1 Receive level range:
Level at Z ST1
-43 dBm 1 - 2 (delivery setting)
-33 dBm 2-3
ST2 Transmit level range:
Switched line at Z ST2 Dedicated line (600 W) ST2
-4.5 dBm 3-5 -6 dBm 3-5
-6.5 dBm 5-6 -8 dBm 5-6
-8.5 dBm 3 - 4 (default setting) -10 dBm 3-4
-10.5 dBm 1-2 -12 dBm 1-2
ATTENTION
Some telephone networks may prohibit alteration of the transmit level
S4
LB1
OFF
ON
BU3
BU2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D5
D4
S1
1 2 3 4
BU1 S2
S3 (side view)
1 2 3 4 5 6
OFF
ON
W118 -24
W116 -12
W106 W104
-6
-3
W114
W112
amplifiction
W105 W103
W108 W102
(+)
(0) W107 W101
W109
W218 W117
W216 W115
W214 W113
W212 W111
Transmit level (dBm)
W110
W208
(+) 4-wire
(0) W207
W401
W402
W217
W215
W213
W211
W411 W412
W409 W410
W407 W408
W307
W305
W303
W301
W311
W309
W405 W406
W404
W403
attenuation
(0)
(+)
W308
W306
W304
W302
W312
W310
+12
+24
-24
-12
-6
-3
Fig. 2‐23 ZUA, position of jumpers and default settings (4-wire, -6 dBm, 600 Ohm)
CONFIGURATION W 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312
Transmit level -6 dB x - - x x - x -
Receive level 0 dB x - x -
a
ST7 a
ST2 ST8
b
b
ST4
b a a
b a a
ST9
ST3 a b
a ST10
b ST18/19
ST6 a
a b c b
ST5 b d ST11
b
a
b a
ST21 ST12
b
c a a b
b
ST13
a b a
ST16
b b
ST14 ST15
a a
a
ST20 ST17
b
b a
Fig. 2‐24 ZU1, position of jumpers and default settings (4-wire operation, 600 Ohm)
BR1
2
S4 3
OFF
ON
ST2 LB1
1 5
ST1
BU3
1 2 3
BR2
BU2
2 6
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D5
D4 S1
BU1
1 2 3
S3 (side view) S2
1 2 3 4 5 6
4
OFF
ON
Default setting LGM9600H1 (used to connect MK20A stations via dedicated line to the RCSE):
V.23, 1200 baud, half duplex (HX), asynchronous, pulse dialling, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits,
1 parity bit (odd parity)
S1.1 S1.2 S1.3 S1.4 S1.5 S1.6 S1.7 S1.8 S1.9 S1.10
OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Test
OFF
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
BU2
BR1
1 2 3
S1
1 2 3 4
S2
open set
set
open 1 2 3
Fig. 2‐26 LGM1200MD, position of jumpers and default settings (2-wire, 300 Ohm)
Permanent transmission control S2.1
on OFF default setting
off ON
Operation 1200/600 bit/s S2.2
1200 bit/s OFF default setting
600 bit/s ON
Transmit level S1.9 S1.10
1 ±0 dBm OFF OFF
2 -3 dBm ON OFF
3 -6 dBm OFF ON default setting
4 -9 dBm ON ON
Impedance during transmission S1.8
300 ohms OFF for remote side (e.g. RCSE)
600 ohms ON for station side
Receive level (min.) S1.7
-43 dBm OFF default setting
-33 dBm ON
Carrier lag time S1.6
13 ms OFF
3 ms ON default setting
S2-M2 lead time S1.5
30 ms OFF default setting
200 ms ON
Additional equalizer S1.4
Equalizer switched on OFF
Equalizer switched off ON default setting
No settings have to be done on the INC panel used as indication panel for the RCSE. The INC-LPT
adapter plate on the rear side of the INC panel provides connectors to the REU and to another optional
INC panel. The DIP switch and the jumper are not used (switched OFF resp. open jumper).
87 6 54 32 1
ON connector to
parallel printer
interface X7 of the
REU ETX-CPU
INC-LPT connectors to
INC Panel power supply
(+5 V)
Fig. 2‐27 INC-LPT board on the INC rear side, position of connectors and jumpers
RS422
RS232
CLOSED=INVERT
TXD X20 X30
RTS X21 X31
DTR X22 X32
LEDs
V1 to RI X23 X33
V16 DSR X24 X34
DCD X25 X35
CTS X26 X36
RXD X27 X37
1
USED
COM IDENT
X10 X1
X11
CLOSED OPEN
X12 X38
RS232 RS422
X13 X39
TERMINATOR
X14 X40
TERMINATOR
X15
1
X16
INT-VCC
+5V +12V X4 DC/DC Converter
1
RS232/422
X17
X18
X3 S1 S2
INT EXT
RS232-TEST (not used) (not used)
VCC
Fig. 2‐28 LGM Extender 2 Unit, position of jumpers and settings (example: RS422 without
termination)
NOTE: Depending on used LGMx slot (x=1..4, but only at LGM4 all signals are available), the
corresponding interface on the SIB board (1sA for LGM1, 1sB for LGM2, 2sA for LGM3,
2sB for LGM4) has to be set to TTL level (see section 2.3.2.3).
The LEDs V1 to V16 on the LGM Extender 2 Unit (see Fig. 2‐28) indicate the signal levels of the RS232
lines (DCD, RXD, TXD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, RI):
- red LED on (back row: V1, V3, V6, V7, V10, V11, V14, V15): signal level is +12 V
- green LED on (front row: V2, V4, V5, V8, V9, V12, V13, V16): signal level is -12 V
- LEDs off (both rows): signal level is 0 V
a b RA1
RA2
J1
RA3 1' 1
1
7
J3*
RA4 **
1
1
Fig. 2‐29 OIO (example: 24x Input, 8x Output), position of jumpers and default settings
32
32
a b RA1
RA2
J1
RA3 1' 1
1
RA4 **
J3*
1
1
Fig. 2‐30 OIO (example) new PCB version with four piggybacks
Combinations
RA1 OUTPUT
RA2 INPUT
7
RA4** INPUT
J3*
1
1
IN OUT
OIO Typ 16 / 16 84045 83301
RA2 INPUT
OUTPUT RA2 OUTPUT
J1
RA3 OUTPUT 1' 1 RA3 OUTPUT 1' 1
1 1
7 7
RA4** INPUT
J3* RA4** OUTPUT
J3*
1
1
1
1
IN OUT
OIO Typ 8 / 24 84045 83551 OIO Typ 32 OUT 84045 83511
RA1 INPUT
OUTPUT RA1 INPUT
7 7
RA4** INPUT
OUTPUT
J3* RA4** INPUT
J3*
1
1
1
1
IN OUT
OIO Typ 24 / 8 84045 83311 OIO Typ 32 IN 84045 83561
7 7 7 7
J3* J3 J3 J3
Ch1 X3
X4
Ch2 PAL
X5
X6 RS232/TTL
Ch3 X7 RS422
X8
(yellow) X33
Ch4 X34
X35
Ch5 RS232 TTL X36
X37
Ch6 X9 X15 X38
X10 X16
X11 X17
X12 X18
X13 X19
X14 X20
RS422 RS232/TTL
Fig. 2‐32 Multiplexer RS232 (MPX), position of jumpers and default settings
The multiplexer RS232 is internally driven by the 1a3 (slot NFK-1) or 2a3 (slot NFK-2) channel of
the Connector Back Panel (CBP) of the Serial Interface Board (SIB).
The modes of the output channels 1 to 6 are configured via jumpers X8 to X38:
- Channel 1: X8, X9, X15, X21, X27, X33
- Channel 2: X7, X10, X16, X22, X28, X34
- Channel 3: X6, X11, X17, X23, X29, X35
- Channel 4: X5, X12, X18, X24, X30, X36
- Channel 5: X4, X13, X19, X25, X31, X37
- Channel 6: X3, X14, X20, X26, X32, X38
The jumper settings for the different modes are printed on the circuit board.
The output signals (for RS232/TTL: TXD, RXD, GND and for RS422: +TXD, -TXD, +RXD, -RXD)
of the 6 channels are led to the SubD 25 pin connector NFK-1 (if MPX plugged into slot NFK1) and
to NFK-2 (if MPX plugged into slot NFK2) on the back side of the remote control equipment.
The signals of RS232/TTL output channels (Ch1 to Ch6) are led to the following pins of NFK-1 resp.
NFK-2 connectors:
Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6
Signal TXD: Pin 14 Pin 16 Pin 18 Pin 20 Pin 22 Pin 24
Signal RXD: Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin 9 Pin 11
Signal GND: Pin 15 Pin 17 Pin 19 Pin 21 Pin 23 Pin 25
The signals of RS422 output channels (Ch1 to Ch6) are led to following pins of NFK-1 resp. NFK-2
connectors:
Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6
Signal +TXD: Pin 14 Pin 16 Pin 18 Pin 20 Pin 22 Pin 24
Signal -TXD: Pin 15 Pin 17 Pin 19 Pin 21 Pin 23 Pin 25
Signal +RXD: Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin 9 Pin 11
Signal -RXD: Pin 2 Pin 4 Pin 6 Pin 8 Pin 10 Pin 12
The modes of the input channels TXD and RXD have to be configured via jumpers X39 and X40. The
jumper settings for the different modes (RS232 or TTL) are printed on the circuit board.
The LEDs on the left side of the MPX board (see Fig. 2‐32) indicate the states of the input signals TXD
(red LED) and RXD (green LED) and the state of the output channels 1 to 6 (yellow LEDs). If the chan
nel is connected through, the LED is switched off.
NOTE: Depending on the type (ref. no.) of the Modem Backpanel board (MBP) actually used wit
hin the remote control equipment, some pins have to be connected via soldered wirings.
The connection to the PTT is achieved by the standardized angle connector TAE 6 N. The pin assign
ment is shown in the following figure:
RJ 12 * RJ45 *
1w not conn. 1 not conn.
2 br Tx+ 2 not conn.
3 pk Rx+ 3 Tx+
4 gr Rx- 4 Rx+
5 gn Tx- 5 Rx-
6 ge not conn. 6 Tx-
7 not conn.
8 not conn.
Fig. 2‐33 Pin assignment of connector TAE 6 N, RJ12 and RJ45 for connection to the PTT
b) With the newer version of the ETX-CPU processor board (ref. no. 84045 84102):
Establishing an ETH connection the with built-in ETH connector on the rear panel (use the
internal patch cable ref. no. 97991 28638). Connect the patch cable to the inner rear RJ45
connector. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the RJ45 connector at the front face
side of the ETX-CPU board.
3. Close the RCSE cabinet and switch on the RCSE.
Prerequisites for the configuration of the network interface:
(1) The RCSE is connected to the Ethernet; (2) REU software version > 2.48 is implemented
(3) The correct *.sit file is loaded; (4) The MIB browser on the host system/server is installed.
The *.sit file contains the site-specific installation configuration. The file can be configured for opera
tion with or without network interface, because not each REU has a network interface facility. The *.sit
file for network interfacing contains a unique IP address (the one needed for the REU and all other
units), which enables the REU to access the network. It is set during the initialization of the processor
board network interface. The IP addresses are stored in the address table of the network stack. To
check whether the network interface is working, use the 'ping' command from a host to get a response
from the selected REU.
Ethernet line
Customer-defined ETX-CPU
Network cable processor board
with RJ45 connector
Fig. 2‐34 Connection to the Ethernet line via RJ45 connector of the ETX-CPU processor board
IN/OUT 2a3
NOTE:
in-line fuse
To bridge greater distances between RCSE
and GPS module use PS/2 extension cable
(max. length for RS232 is approx. 15 m).
Fig. 2‐36 Location of the On/Off switches at the REU subrack (rear side)
NOTE: The installation and use of the PC User Program is described in the Technical Manual
ADRACS (ref. no. 83140 55324). It is recommended to become familiar with the menus
of the user program before performing the first set up procedure.
2. Click on 'Start', select 'Programs', program group 'Adracs Remote Controlling', program 'Adracs
Remote Controlling Software' to start the user program ADRACS.
3. Perform the login procedure at the PC. Acknowledge 'User 1, Level 5' by clicking on 'OK'.
6. Copy the configuration files (*.sit, *.ptt, *.oio) of the configuration floppy to the REU with
command 'Copy PC file to RAM' of the menu 'File Transfer'.
7. Select the function 'Reset SITE' of the menu 'File Transfer' to activate the loaded files.
NOTE: Due to this reset, ADRACS will be terminated. It has to be restarted manually.
8. Start the user program ADRACS again (see step 2). Perform the login procedure (see step 3).
10. Load the station–relevant files (*.lke) to the REU via the 'File Transfer' command 'UpDate LKE
Files'. Select the function 'Reset Site' of the menu 'File Transfer' to activate the loaded files.
Start the user program ADRACS again (see step 2). Perform the login procedure (see step 3).
12. Close the 'RC Management' window. Logout and exit from the user program.
NOTE: In case of any faulty reaction after switching on the configured RCSE (e.g. with a
non–blinking life LED on the SIB or with a permanent resetting of the RCSE) a special pro
cedure has to be performed which is described in chapter 2.4.3.
If the REU application program has to be actualized by the user, the new REU.EXE file must be loaded
from the PC to the RAM side of the flash disk (using the ADRACS command 'Copy PC file to RAM',
see above). During the next start–up of the system, the software is searching for an REU.EXE file on
the RAM side of the flash disk. If the executable file exists there, it is used for startup. Otherwise the
standard REU.EXE on the EPROM side is used. If the standard executable file on the EPROM side is
damaged, the procedure in section 2.4.3 has to be performed.
1. Run the 'Adracs Remote Controlling Software' again. Perform the login procedure.
2. Click on 'Control' in the ADRACS main window.
3. Select the menu 'File Transfer' in the 'RC Management' window and click on command 'Edit pho
nenumber File'.
The window 'File Manager PC (Open File)' appears. Select the corresponding *.ptt file to open the
file for configuration entries. The window 'Phone numbers of <site name>.PTT' provides a filing cabi
net with cards for each subsystem to define modem settings and phone numbers (see Fig. 2‐37 and
2‐38).
Phonenumbers of ILS-RMC.PTT X
16
12 13 14 15
8 9 10 11
4 5 6 7
Modem1
Mode: Disable V.25bis Direct Reliable
Init String: ATS0=1\N7S51=255\Q2F255X4S10=2S20=0 Baud: 19200
Modem2
Mode: Disable V.25bis Direct Reliable
Init String: Baud: 0
Modem3
Mode: Disable V.25bis Direct Reliable
Init String: Baud: 0
Modem4
Mode: Disable V.25bis Direct Reliable
Init String: Baud: 0
Fig. 2‐37 Window to define modem settings within *.ptt file (example)
Phonenumbers of ILS-RMC.PTT X
16
12 13 14 15
8 9 10 11
4 5 6 7
ILS-RMC Shawnee Stuttgart Gorgonzola
Call time: 00:00:00 [day:hour:min] (First connection time after REU start time, 0=no call)
Time interval: 00:00:00 [day:hour:min] (Time interval for periodic connections, 0=no call)
Min. interval: 00:00:00 [day:hour:min] (Min. time interval of last con. initiat. by other REU, 0=OFF)
Data com off: 0 [sec] (Data Com off Distance TIMEOUT, 0=no action)
First retry: 00:00:00 [day:hour:min] (Time of next call attempt after last bad call)
Fig. 2‐38 Window to define telephone numbers within *.ptt file (example)
V Configuration of AT modems
The advantage of AT ('ATtention') modems are the various configuration possibilities. The following
standard initialisation strings are available which are sent automatically from the REU to AT modems:
- Init string 'ATZ0', that means
Z0 : reset with following loading of EPROM configuration
- Init-String 'ATE0V1X1S0=1S2=255', that means
E0 : echo off
V1 : message code as text (because of baud rate in CONNECT message)
X1 : message codes with state of the baud rate and also dialing without dial tone
S0=1 : receive calls after one ring
S2=255 : accepting no abort sign
- Init–String 'AT&S1&D3', that means
&S1 : M1 (DSR) on at data connection
&D3 : ON–OFF change at S1 (DTR) interrupts connection and resets modem (ATZ0)
- Modem process time: necessary for external GSM modems (Siemens M20, usually 2000 ms)
Modem reliable factor: necessary for external GSM modems (factor 0)
Init modem all 2 min.: option for external modems
V Reliability of a modem connection (connection build–up mode)
The reliability of a modem connection is depending on the selected build–up mode. Two different
build–up modes are available. The safer mode is the BACK–CALL.
- NO-BACK-CALL: Build up due to a single call and identification (START CALL).
- BACK-CALL: Build up due to a call and identification. Then back call and identification
(START CALL, BACK CALL). Setting the priority to 0 in the *.ptt file of the
called site.
V Setting of modems LGM9600H1 / LGM1200MD
After jumper setting described in sections 2.3.2.10 and 2.3.2.11 the modems are ready for operation.
V Setting of modem LGM28.8D1
Different configurations are possible. For example as universal reliable mode modem:
- Basic setting: : 2 (factory delivery state)
- Baud rate : 38400 Baud
- Modem mode : Reliable–Mode
- PTT–Init–String : 'AT\N2S51=12\Q2F255X4S10=100S20=0'
- Dial string : 'AT'+'DP' or 'DT'+'telephone number' <blank> 'host name' of this phone
number
In case of a possible incorrect REU application program (REU.EXE on the EPROM side drive c: of the
flash disk) the dongle of type A has to be connected to the PC2 (diagnosis) interface to delete the
wrong application program and to load a standard application program from the corresponding sub
directory of the EPROM side.
2a2/PC2
2a1/CTU
PC2 interface
(Diagnosis) 1a1/RSU -12V +12V
1a3
2a3
Fig. 2‐39 RCSE rear side with PC2 interface to connect a dongle type A or type B
The dongles of type A and B are both SubD 9 female connectors. At both types two pins have to be
connected via a short cable:
- dongle type B: connection between pin 7 (RTS) and pin 9 (RI) solder side
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
This chapter describes the operation of the RCSE in the RCMS 443 for Navaids 400 (SYSTEM 4000)
ILS, VOR and DME subsystems. It includes details of the INC panel and the PC user program
ADRACS. The description and use of ADRACS can be found in the technical manual P/N 83140
55324. The INC is shown in Fig. 3‐2. The operation and the panel of the CTU is described in section
7.4.5.
– AC power supply: The mains switch of the AC supply is located on the rear. Set the switch to '0'
(lower position). The control LED of AC converter and the Life LED of SIB inside are off (see Fig.
3‐1).
– DC power supply: The ON/OFF switch of the DC supply is located on the rear side. Set the switch
to 'OFF' (lower position). The control LED of DC converter and the Life LED of SIB inside are off
(see Fig. 3‐1).
Ed. 08.17
RMMC
EQUIPMENT RC
Description and Operation
AERIAL AERIAL ON ON
WARNING
CONTROL STATION
DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM DATA COM
ENGAGED MAINS OFF
SIL
MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN MAINTEN
ENABLED ENV ALRM
COMMAND
ANT FTY
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT EQUIP CHANGE REQUEST
SELECT SELECT SELECT LAMP
ON/OFF OVER RELEASE
OTHER TEST
WARN
3–3
Operation
RCSE 443
RCSE 443 RMMC
Operation Description and Operation
Fig. 3‐3 INC panel configuration with the RMMC configuration tool
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PC2
Processor Board
PC1
OIO1 / ADC*
LGM9600H1**
LGM Ext.**
LGM28.8**
LGM28.8**
OIO2 *
OIO3 *
MPX
ZUA
NFK
SIB
F2 F1
7 NFK: LED on = Channel switched off F4 F3
F6 F5
8 Multiplexer RS232: LEDs for input channels TXD (red), RXD (green);
6 output channels (yellow), LED off means connected through
9 DC/DC converter: LED on= Voltages +5, +12, –12 [V] available.
Fig. 3‐6 Meaning of Indicator Signals and FKS8 jack of the 28.8 DL Modem ( Mod IC )
LED indicator
fixing magnet
Fig. 3‐7 GPS clock module, LED indicator and fixing magnet
The GPS clock information data is indicated using the PC User Program ADRACS (see Fig. 3‐8). To
open the GPS status information window select the system 'GPSclock' in the ADRACS main status
window. The 'RPU Panel' appears and shows the relevant GPS clock information data:
1. line: Location of GPS clock
2. line: Actual date and time
3. line: Position coordinates
The status of the GPS clock module shall be NORMAL for correct operation. The status indicates
MAINT in addition, if the signal of the GPS clock module is missing (i.e. no GPS reception, no power
supply, or faulty line connection).
RPU Panel
select MON 1
select MONselect
2 TX 1 TX 2 select
Login Logout Logout Logout
Login
AREAL Logout
AREAL Site: XXX-SITE
Logout
AREAL Logout
AREAL
REU-Software Ver.: 2.58
STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY
Actual Login Level 5
BYPASS BYPASS BYPASS BYPASS
NORMAL
Login Exit Control
CHANGE OFF OFF
CLOSE
AERIAL
Fig. 3‐8 ADRACS window with GPS clock module indication (example)
The maintenance mode can be set either using a Maintenance Data Terminal (PC/Laptop) connected
to the RCSE/REU or at a Remote Maintenance Center (RMC), again via a PC which is connected there
to the RCSE/REU. In both cases, it is controlled using the installed PC user program ADRACS.
Since the interface in the REU system is an open interface, the access and thus operator actions are
governed by a multi–level password code. When the ADRACS program is started, password informa
tion is sent to the REU. The first PC with a suitable password level (> 2, i.e. maintenance allowed)
to issue a request is given priority over the next requesting PC with the same password level. In other
words, only one PC at a time can be operated in maintenance mode in the same system (either locally
or at the RMC). The other PCs receive a message 'Other User is master'. All PCs with a password
level < 3 will get access to the system. The only exception is a request for GetAllState data (telegram
for main status of station), which can be made by several different PCs.
NOTE: To avoid bringing in a computer virus it is not allowed to run computer games generally
and to use software programs which are not authorized on the Maintenance Data Terminal
(PC). It is recommended to test the computer or disks with a virus checker.
The Maintenance Data Terminal (PC/Laptop) is ready as soon as the REU (1a2 PC1) has been con
nected and the ADRACS software has been installed. When the PC is switched on and the ADRACS
software is started, the REU software realizes that a PC is connected and that it can communicate
with it. The PC can also be connected at any time during normal operation.
The Maintenance Data Terminal can control and poll the REU and the connected stations via this inter
face, and if necessary program them using the facilities of the ADRACS program. The control func
tions of the user program are described in the Technical Manual ADRACS, ref. no. 83140 55324.
It is possible to poll several systems (with local RCSEs) via the telephone network (PTT), using the
PC of the RMC, and to set them to maintenance mode. Only the general status of an airport or of sever
al en–route systems can be displayed on the INC of the RCSE in the RMC. The subsystem SELECT
buttons on the INC are not active. The software of the RCSE/REU in the RMC has been designed
accordingly.
The Maintenance Data Terminal (PC) in the RMC can control and poll the connected stations via the
REU, and if necessary program them using the facilities of the ADRACS program. The control func
tions of the user program are described in the Technical Manual ADRACS, ref. no. 83140 55324. The
priorities described in section 3.3.1 apply.
CHAPTER 4
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
4.1 GENERAL
All plug–in or screw–on subassemblies (printed circuit boards) in the RCSE 443 are described in sec
tion 4.3. Their tasks are described and illustrated with the aid of simplified block diagrams. The inte
gration within the complete system is shown in block diagram Fig. 1‐18.
More details about the subassemblies (printed circuit boards) exceeding the information given here
in chapter 4, can be taken from the circuit diagrams listed in the table below (Fig. 4‐1).
Modems:
Modem, switched line (obsolete 2014) (LGM 28.8) 84045 83248 4.3.5.1
Modem, switched l. (new model, SW V1.25) (LGM 28.8DL) 84045 83251 4.3.5.2
Modem, switched line, ISDN (LGM 64K) 84045 83233 4.3.5.3
Modem, dedicated line (LGM 1200MD) 84045 83260 4.3.5.5
Modem, dedicated line (LGM 9600H1) 84045 83904 4.3.5.6
LGM Extender 2 Unit (LGM Ext) 57200 04405 4.3.5.7
Modem, dedicated line (ZU1) 83131 72601 4.3.7
Modem, dedicated line (ZUA29) 75864 81410 4.3.8
Star distributor (NFK29–1) 84045 83800 4.3.9
Multiplexer RS232 (MPX) 4.3.10
Indication panel:
INC panel (RCSE 443 panel unit) (INC) 84045 80602 4.3.12
Adapter plate (INC–LPT) 84045 82250
Doubled INC panel (enlargement kit) 84045 80130
1) The part numbers given may differ to those of the delivered installation in individual cases. In such cases, the actual part
number can be taken from the delivery list of the installation or the drawing set.
2) Part number of the OIO board depends on the configuration (input/output and voltage range).
3) Part numbers of the ETX–CPU and SIB boards depend on configuration of the multi‐IRQ function (see section 2.3.2.2)
and the notes regarding compatibility (see 4.3.1.1).
4) An optional modification kit for the use of a 5th modem is available.
4.3 REU–SUBASSEMBLIES
4.3.1 Processor Board ETX–CPU
The processor board ETX–CPU includes an integrated flash disk divided into two partitions (drives
c: and d:). The flash disk (up to 1 GB) operates like a hard disk and is partitioned into drive c: (up to
32 MB) and drive d:. The configuration files *.sit and *.oio and the data files (e.g. for history data) are
stored on drive d:. Drive c: contains the DR–DOS 7.03 operating system software and the REU appli
cation program. The optional single–board computer is built up entirely in high–speed CMOS technol
ogy and is integrated on a simple Eurocard. The processor board is providing an Ethernet controller
interface. This allows the REU to be linked up to a thin wire ethernet LAN.
The processor board accommodates 1 GB (as a standard) dynamic read/write memory (DRAM), op
tional max. 4 GB. The CPU socket is equipped with a AMD Geode(r) LX 800@500 MHz CPU.
A battery–backed real–time clock (RTC) holds time, date and a wake–up time. In case of a supply
power breakdown, the 3 V battery ensures the further RTC operation. The battery supply voltage can
be interrupted by opening jumper X17, especially before long down–time periods (e.g. for storage).
In case of data loss or wrong data of configuration files or REU application program a special AUTO
BOOT.BAT file is installed on the flash disk, which deletes the certain incorrect, wrong data on the disk
depending on the used type of dongle (adapter) connected to the PC2 interface at the REU. After dele
tion, the default application program is started to reconfigure the processor board (see also section
2.4.3).
Cold–booting the processor leads to a reset of the CPU, of the entire on–board peripherals and of
all subassemblies connected via ISA 96 bus. It is initiated by the 'watchdog time–out' function, which
monitors the program execution in the microprocessor (monitoring of read access, which must be
executed at least every 1.6 seconds).
CPU DDR
Geode LX SDRAM
Flash Disk Socket Processor
(sec. master)
PCI/SATA
SATA connect. 1+2 Controller
connector X1
100BaseT
Ethernet X20 Ethernet X14 USB
Controller L
X51 Audio AF
X52
R
Hard Disk
Interface Companion
IDE primary IDE pri. VG connector
EEPROM Chip 96 pin
I2C Setup
Data CSS5636
USB 2.0 USB
CRT Audio Sound Codec
connector X2
connector X3
Floppy
Parallel X7 I/O ISA-Bus
LPT
VGA X11 Controller LPC Bus LPC/ISA ISA BUS
Keyboard X10 Mouse Bridge
Watchdog RTC
COM1 X12
Key-
COM2 X13 board
BIOS
COM1 flash memory a bc
XT AT XT
COM2 CPU Board
4.3.1.1 Compatibility
To achieve the specified functions, a compatible combination of ETX–CPU with SIB has to be selected
and the hardware settings described in section 2.3.2 have to be applied on selected boards.
S P/N 52397 28258 MAIN BOARD, ETX-LX 800, 500 MHz, 16BIT ISA I/O
S P/N 52397 28252 DDR-SDRAM SODIMM PC2700 MEMORY MODULE WITH 256 MB
S P/N 52397 28257 COMPACT FLASH CARD 4 GB WITH IMAGE FOR RCSE
4.3.2 SIB
The SIB (Serial Interface Board) is employed in the REU for the implementation of asynchronous, syn
chronous and parallel communication channels. The INTEL controllers which are used are PC–soft
ware compatible in order to allow compatibility for the entire system of the REU, which employs an
industry PC in Eurocard format as the central unit. The bus on which the card is located is the ISA96
bus. All communication connections are implemented through the connector back panel (CBP). All
the settings for interrupt assignment, base address assignment, signal specification and polling logic
are realized on the card with jumpers. A maximum of 10 (only if Multi–IRQ) asynchronous channels
and 4 synchronous channels can be realized in one system.
The bus drivers/receivers serve for bus coupling and buffering for the ISA96 bus. The PAL prepro
cesses the necessary chip–select signals, preprocesses the RD and WR signals and makes the selec
tion signals available for data/control words. In addition, it makes the signals available for the .bis mat
ching circuit and preprocesses the controls for the 8–bit parallel I/O processing.
The communication controllers are operated with the buffered system bus and supplied by the TTL
clock with a basic frequency of 18.432 MHz. The controllers preprocess their baud rate from this basic
frequency. The primary requirement for the synchronous communication controller (82530) is the
maintenance of the recovery time between two read/write processes. This time is summed with a
counter. In case the recovery time has not elapsed before the next read/write command, an I/O exten
sion is initiated. In addition, two WAIT STATES are inserted with each read/write process.
Interface modules serve to convert the TTL outputs of the controllers to the desired level, which are:
– Asynchronous controller 1 (NS 16552) fixed at RS422
– Asynchronous controller 2 (NS 16552) fixed at RS232
– Asynchronous controller 3 (NS 16552 ) optional at TTL level or RS232 or RS422
– Synchronous controller 1 (82530) optional at TTL level or RS232
– Synchronous controller 2 (82530) optional at TTL level or RS422; TTL fixed
Chipselect PAL
IRQ Logic
Oscillation Selection
Base address
I/O,R/W Conditioning
Waitstates sync.
Local
(NFK1...6, AUX OUT1)
RS422
RS422
RS232
RS232
TTL
PC2
RS232
RS422
RS232
RS422
RS232
RS232
RS422
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
PC1
IN/OUT 1a1 2a1 1a2 2a2 1a3 2a3 1sA 1sB 2sA 2sB
Asynchronous channels
The existing controllers may assign interrupt lines independently (normal state). However, they may
also jointly poll interrupt lines. Jumpers serve for setting the interrupt line assignment, selection be
tween XT and AT interrupts, the signal specification for channel 3. For the utilization of one of the inter
rupts IRQ 10, 11, or 12, it is necessary for a PC–AT to be available as the central unit.
Synchronous channels
The interface modules serve to convert the TTL outputs of the controller to the desired level, whereby
channel A and channel B may be offered optionally on the TTL level or on the RS232 level. The com
munications controller is polled with the buffered system bus and provided with the basic frequency
through the TTL clock. The controller can preprocess its baud rate from this basic frequency.
The setting of the interrupt–request channel, whereby only one channel may be plugged at any time,
and the channel selection for the DMA operation is made by jumpers. For the utilization of one of the
interrupts IRQ 12, 14, or 15, it is necessary for a PC–AT to be available as the central unit.
The optional OIO board is used in the REU to connect IN or OUT control signals from/to external
equipment. It provides 32 decoupled inputs and outputs by means of optocouplers. The OIO is con
trolled by In/Out commands. 4 I/O addresses are used, which can be set with jumpers (J3) in steps
of four starting from a fixed base address. On default it is set to 0230H to 0233H. The OIO consists
of the following functional groups:
– Completely buffered and decoded processor bus interface
– Four eightfold tristate line driver circuits
– Four 8 bit registers with tristate outputs
– 32 optocouplers used for potential isolation (e.g. 16 inputs, 16 outputs)
INPUTS
The voltage of the IN–signal is adjustable by changing the input resistor of the respective optocoupler
(factory adjustment). Forward and feedback lines of the inputs are fed separately to connector J1.
The inputs are protected by antiparallel connected diodes. Interference pulses are suppressed by
RC–filters in the signal path.
OUTPUTS
Forward and feedback lines of the outputs are fed separately to connector J1. The outputs are pro
tected by antiparallel connected Z diodes. Switch–over time is approx. 100 ms depending on the used
pull–up resistor. During/after a system reset all outputs are at the same potential because the opto
couplers are not conductive. The definition of the outputs and the associated levels is set by the initiali
zation program.
Mod IC has been designed for data transmission on analog lines. It works in dialing operation as well
as in line operation. The asynchronous data traffic takes place in duplex mode and enables transfer
rates referred to ITU - T recommendations V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.23 dx, V.22bis, V.22 or rather V.21,
from 300 to 28,800 bit/s. The internal protocols of the modem ensure an exact transmission of your
data, even under rough industrial conditions.
The Mod IC is capable of remote configuration. The modem can be adjusted remotely e.g. from a
central control. For this purpose a connection to the modem will be set up and, subsequently, the
remote configuration is launched with password protection. An extra protection against unauthorized
access is integrated.
Software configuration is performed using AT - commands as well as DIP switches. The operation
modes referred to ITU-T V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 and V.21 have implemented the data protec
tion protocols according to V.42. These modes allow for reliable data transmission between two termi
nal devices.
Busy detection
Modem
Controller
Data key
Detection
Telephone
Fig. 4‐5 Mod IC LGM28.8DL, block diagram, connection to TAE6NF socket (Dial Line Oper.)
Safety aspects are taken into consideration starting with the dial up. If password protection is acti
vated, any caller is only put through to the terminal equipment (i.e. a host) after typing the correct
password. With an additional callback number a connection is terminated after the correct password
has been transferred and the modem dials the callback number. A connection to a host is only
switched when the connection has been established successfully during the callback procedure. The
modems even cooperate with terminal equipment that might not be able to transfer dial commands.
The operation mode “direct call“ allows for dialing of a predefined calling number just by switching
the control line S1/DTR from OFF to ON or by activating the Test-Button.
As a further feature the modems are designed for remote configuration as direct or local modem con
figuration is not possible with some applications, i.e. a terminal is not available or the operation mode
of different remote modems has to be altered. Mod IC even allows for reconfiguration during an exist
ing connection.
Three operation modes are available for different modem applications. During software mode, all mo
dem configurations are performed using AT-commands. After dial-up, data transmission is per
formed according to the selected asynchronous modulation procedure.
Compatible mode is employed to emulate duplex operation mode for existing recent modems. In this
case, the necessary modem is selected using the DIP switches. The other modem DIP switches cor
respond to the switches of the modem to be replaced. For this reason a terminal is not necessary for
modem configuration.
For further information, refer to the COTS manual [01].
La Busy detection
a2
Lb
Modem controller
b2
G
E
Setting
Software configuration is possible using AT or DNL commands while hardware configuration is per
formed employing the DIP switches located at the bottom and on one side of the module. It is de
signed for operation in public switched networks and consequently equipped with an integrated auto
matic dialing facility (IAWD). Data connections can however also be set up by the subscriber dialing
manually and pushing the data key. Point–to–point operation on dedicated lines (leased or tie lines)
is likewise possible. Almost all the modem functions can be set by the data terminal equipment (DTE)
using a command set in accordance with CCITT Recommendation V.25bis. The correct operation of
the microprocessor and the signal processors is monitored by an integrated circuit, which initiates
a 'master reset' if one of these processors malfunctions (watchdog).
A data connection can be set up by means of either the integrated automatic dialing facility or the
automatic call acceptance feature. It is also possible to dial out or to accept incoming calls manually.
No dialing takes place on dedicated lines.
All the V.25bis commands and messages are exchanged via the interfaces which are also used to
transfer the actual data. After a call request with identification, the LGM checks whether the subscriber
line is already busy, i.e. whether the subscriber is in the process of making a call. If not, the outside
line is seized. The LGM then transmits the dialed digits which have previously been transmitted by
the DTE. After the dialing procedure, an intermittent 1300 Hz tone is transmitted and the modem waits
for a constant 2100 Hz answer tone. As soon as this answer tone – which is transmitted by modems
with an automatic call acceptance facility – is identified, the two modems start the prolog (handshake).
A data connection can only be terminated by the DTE, unless there is no carrier for more than 250
ms/10 s. In this case, the line seizure is canceled by the LGM. Eighteen switches are provided on the
PC board for presetting the seven different operating modes, the four communication protocols and
various other parameters. A self–test is performed each time the modem is switched on. The default
setup is as follows: 2400 bd, V.22bis, dialing mode.
The LGM 64K is an ISDN terminal adapter (module) in the Eurocard format for the use of public ISDN
switched lines and dedicated lines. In terms of hardware, the LGM64K is built up the same as the
LGM28.8, and the pins are compatible. It possesses the same operations set and the same definitions
for the DIP switches. In software, the module is configured through AT and V.25bis commands and
the hardware is configured through DIP switches.
The modem is connected to the line via the S0 terminal and can be operated using the implemented
D–Channel protocols 1TR6 and DSS1, both in the national and in the European ISDN network. One
B–Channel with 64 kbits/s is available for data transmission. Data transmission to the terminal device
may take place either synchronously or asynchronously via the serial interface (TTL level on the VG
bar). Matching the speed of the serial interface to the ISDN speed of 64 kbit/s is managed by the bit
rate adaptation according to ITU–T V.110. The LGM64K modem is remotely configurable.
The LGM1200MD is a universally applicable half duplex permanent line modem. The data transfer rate
is 1200 or 600 bit/s. The LGM 1200MD (MD=multidrop) is optimized for operation on permanent
two–wire lines in the so called party line mode. In this case, several modems are served by a control
station via one line only (polling mode). On replacement, the LGM1200MD is used in stations instead
of the ZUA29, on remote side instead of ZUA29 and NFK. It occupies one LGM slot.
The LGM1200MD operates in the voice band with FSK modulation, i.e. frequency shift keying in con
formity with V.23 at 1300 and 2100 Hz with up to 1200 bit/s and 1300 and 1700 Hz with up to 600 bit/s.
The data transfer method is half duplex or simplex. Generation of interfering trailing bits (on deactiva
tion of the remote transmitter) is largely excluded by process–controlled 'fast clamping' of the re
ceived data. In the asynchronous mode, data transfer from 0 to 1200 bit/s or 0 to 600 bit/s is possible,
independently of the code and speed.
transmit path
Over-
voltage
protection Level
a2 adaptation TxA
La
Lb FSK signal
b2
E converter
Level
connection
Filter RxA
adaptation
2-wire line
receive path
TD
Microprocessor
RD
A microcomputer controls and monitors all functions of the LGM. Parameters for the processor and
processor–independent circuitry can be influenced by means of 14 adjacent coding switches. A
power–on self–test is run. The LEDs indicate transmit and receive data activity or line seizure. The
connected trunk lines are accessible via an ISEP test socket on the front panel (for monitoring the
analog line signal).
When the TEST key on the front panel is pushed, the modem is switched to the 'close range analog
loop' (without transmitter) while the key is pushed. This is also active during the transmission phase
(the connection is then aborted).
In half duplex mode on two–wire connections, the participating data transmission equipment each
seizes the telephone line in succession. The respective DTE responsible for transmission controls
operation with the 105/S2/RTS (ready to send) signal. This activates the modem's carrier. The DTE
must only offer data to the modem via the 103/D1/TD line once a specific delay after ready to send
has elapsed and the modem has switched the 106/M2/CTS (clear to send). During the delay time be
tween the 'ready to send' 105/S2/RTS and 'clear to send' 106/M2/CTS signals, the signal detector
of the receiving modem will already react and will adapt the clock signals of the receiver to the clock
pulse of the incoming signals.
With the 109/M5/DCD (receive signal level) signal, the receiving modem indicates that it is capable
of forwarding received data (104/D2/RD). If the 109/M5/DCD (receive signal level) signal is not in the
ON state, the receive interface line (104/D2/RD) is in the 'I' state. A so–called fast clamping circuit is
integrated in the LGM1200MD to avoid trailing bits during reception. It is processor–controlled, with
the result that no more than 1 byte can occur as a trailing byte.
NOTE: When using the LGM1200MD the permanent line must be equipped with a termination
(600 Ohm/47 nF parallel) at the point where it ends (station and remote ends). The R/C
combination can be soldered onto the 9pin SubD connector together with the two–wire
line (see also section 2.2.2).
The RS232 resp. RS422 outputs are led to CEPT plug outputs La, Lb, a2, b2, G, E, TXA, TXB, RXA,
RXB (CEPT plug X1, see Fig. 4‐9). The signals are connected to the pins of LGMx (x=1..4, preferred
4) as described in section 2.2.4.2. This signals are also led to plug X4, a conversion from Speedy 10
(X4) to DB 9 (LGMx connector) results in the same pin assignment than for LGMx connector. This is
not used for RCSE application.
Another Speedy 10 connector X3 is provided to the user for RS232 data test purposes, the signals
are not opto– and electrically isolated, the signal levels are indicated via LEDs (V1..V16).
All output signals can be inverted by setting the jumpers X20 to X27 on the LGM Extender board. The
terminal bars S1 and S2 are not used for RCSE connection (see also section 2.3.2.13).
LGM1..4
La, Lb, a2, b2, TxA, TxB, RxA, RxB, E, G
(SUBD 9)
at Back-
panel Electrical Isolation
+5V (+/-10%) +5V isolated (+5%,-2%)
GND -GND
DC/DC-Converter
X1
X30..37
RS422
TTL Optocoupler
Processor only for connection to
Board RS232 X4 DME via separate cable
then LGM1..4 port may
not be used.
(not used in RCSE)
X3 LEDs V1..V16
RS232 Data Test
RCSE LGM Extender 2 Unit
An optional modem modification kit (ref. no. xxx) enables to establish a dualized connection from the
RCSE to a certain station using a 5th modem. For example, 'dualized connection' means that there
is one connection via a usual modem line connection and another additional connection via Radio
link from the RCSE to the same station. This modification can be realized in the AC/DC version as
well as with the DC/DC version of the RCSE.
Output amplifier
IS7 IS8 IS6/4,1 IS6/2 IS11 IS6/3
RXD Receive Data
Local line RTS Request To Send
DTR Data Terminal Ready Line Remote line
RXD V.24 matching TR3
TXD Transmission Data
RTS DSR Data Set Ready
DTR
Receive enable Demodulator
TXD
TR2
IS10 IS4
Level monitoring Limiting amplifier Receive filter Receive preamplifier
DSR Line
disconnection
TTL IS3 IS2/2,1 IS1
The ZU1 is a voice frequency telegraphy facility (VFT) for transmitting digital signals on transmission
links with a frequency range between 300 Hz and 3.4 kHz, such as telephone lines. The modulation
method is frequency shift keying (FSK). The ZU1 can transmit data asynchronously in any code up
to a maximum telegraphic speed of 600 baud. The information which must be transmitted to the navi
gation station (voice frequency telegraphy signals) takes the form of commands and interrogations.
The center transmission frequency is 2760 Hz, with a frequency deviation of ±200 Hz. These signals
are converted into DC signals in the modem and supplied to the navigation station via a V.24 interface.
In the opposite direction, the information which must be transmitted to the remote control system –
status messages and acknowledgments – is offered to the V.24 interface of the ZU1 by the navigation
station in the form of DC signals. The modem converts the information into AC signals with a center
transmission frequency of 1320 Hz and a frequency deviation of ±200 Hz. The connection is imple
mented using a 2–wire line on which duplex operation is possible. The main functional units of the
ZU1 are the balanced–to–unbalanced transformer, the receive branch and the transmit branch.
The modulator IS7 converts the digital DC signals into AC signals. The frequency of an RC generator
is shift–keyed by a control signal. The modulator has a transmitter disconnection facility IS8, which
allows the sound to be switched on and off by remote control. The quiescent tone is switched off auto
matically if the control line is interrupted. The transmit filter is an active, 4th–order filter. It serves to
limit the frequency spectrum of the modulated signal. The gain of the filter can be set with jumpers
to ±0 dB, –3 dB, –6 dB or –9 dB. The transmit level is set approximately by a voltage divider, which
is decoupled from the transmit filter by means of a buffer preamplifier. The level can be reduced by
up to 30 dB in steps of 10 dB. The fine setting is made in steps of 3 dB using the transmit filter.
The line disconnection circuit IS11 isolates the transmitter and the receiver jointly from the trunk cir
cuit. The trunk circuit is disconnected automatically if the control line is interrupted. It is matched to
the ZU1 by a balanced–to–unbalanced transformer, and is therefore electrically isolated from it and
terminated with 600 W. Test sockets are provided on the front panel of the ZU1 for measuring the trans
mit and receive levels. The ZU1 is set to 4–wire operation in conjunction with the NFK.
The receive preamplifier IS2 has two stages. Its gain can be set to either 6 dB or 26 dB. The receive
filter is a 5–stage L/C filter with a band–pass characteristic. A limiting amplifier IS3 is connected to the
output of the receive filter. It amplifies the signal which has been attenuated by the receive filter, and
its limiting action prevents the downstream demodulator from being overdriven. This reduces the ef
fects of level fluctuations on the transmission path.
T101 T202
F11 D105 D102B D106 D201 D202A F22
S11 S11 S23 S22
F12 F21
T102 T201
TCRD
CTRS
TCRR
TCRR
CTSD
TCRD
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
28
28
The ZUA incorporates a 2/4–wire amplifier, which can be looped into a transmission path in order to
compensate the attenuation. It is also used as a switching network for coupling the FSK transmit and
receive signals in and out. The amplifier is switched permanently in 4–wire mode; in 2–wire mode, it
is through–connected in the desired direction according to the incoming levels. Sequence control is
handled by a microcomputer (63701 type).
The ZUA can be looped in to implement a transition from 2–wire to 4–wire lines. Tandem operation
with a high input impedance and a variable output impedance is also possible. The microcomputer
monitors the transmit signal of the ZUA and disconnects the transmit direction as soon as the transmit
level is switched on for more than 1 s. A watchdog timer checks that the microcomputer is functioning
correctly. The voltage monitor trips a reset if the 5 V operating voltage is no longer present.
In addition, a continuous tone can be switched in the transmit direction in order to adjust the level
of the ZUA. The tone can either have a constant frequency or be an FSK signal for tuning the internal
FSK receiver. The activity of the transmit and receive data and the levels on the connected lines are
indicated by LEDs. The connected trunk circuits are accessible via ISEP test sockets on the front
panel. The gain can be set separately with jumpers for each transmission direction. The signals of
F11 and F21 are supplied to the modem.
The transmit signal of the modem is switched to the F12 and F22 outputs with the signal of the analog
switch (MRTS). The transmit level of the modem can be set jointly for both outputs by means of jump
ers. The LD A and LD B LEDs indicate the receive levels of F11 and F21, while the TxD and RxD LEDs
indicate activity on the transmit and receive data lines. The CTRS interface signal switches the trans
mit level of the modem via MRTS. The MDCD input signal is switched to the TCRR interface line and
indicates readiness to receive.
F1 IN Analog F1 OUT
Amplifier Amplifier Trans-
Switch former
0 dB/+3 dB
(4-/2-wire)
0 dB/+20 dB
Line amplifier 2...6 NE 12 NE 11
NOTE: Only 1 of 6 line distributors (F1...F6) is shown. Simulated Standby Line
The control inputs are electrically isolated from NFK ground. The control states of the lines are indi
cated by means of LEDs on the front panel (LED lit = line disconnected). All the inputs/outputs of the
line interface have a balanced impedance of 600 W and are electrically isolated from one another. The
transmit and receive levels can be measured at the test sockets on the front panel.
The Multiplexer RS232 (MPX) board is used to connect ILS subsystems (e.g. LLZ, GP) via dedicated
lines to the RCSE. Each Multiplexer RS232 board provides six of these dedicated lines. The board
is used within remote control equipment instead of the star distributor NFK29. On the ILS subsystem
side an RS232 resp. RS422 modem builds the dedicated line connection instead of a ZU modem.
The MPX board has to be plugged into the NFK1 or NFK2 slot of the remote control subrack. It is also
possible to use two of the MPX boards (plugged into NFK1 and NFK2 slots) to provide 12 of the dedi
cated line connections to ILS subsystems.
The MPX RS232 is internally driven by the 1a3 (2a3) channel of the Connector Back Panel (CBP) of
the Serial Interface Board (SIB).
The 6 outputs (channels) of the MPX board are configurable via jumpers. The possible output modes
are RS232, RS422 or TTL. The mode of the TXD and RXD (RS232 or TTL) input channels for the board
is also configurable. LEDs on the front side of the board indicate the state of the TXD and RXD input
channels and of the output channels 1 to 6.
16
PF
30 T3.15A/250V
L F
Cycle 4
(Vin) I converter
Vout1
L 5V
Control
U T 75 kHz 6
typical Control Reglulator
PF OVP
28 ϑ E
8
N R
GND1
(GNDin)
10
32 Temperature
PE monitoring
OTP
18
In-phase Vout2
regulator +12 V
Temperature
monitoring
OTP
20
GND2,3
22
In-phase
regulator Vout3
-12 V
NOTE: This AC/DC converter was used in former versions of the RCSE 443.
The AC/DC converter contains three regulators for generating the desired voltages. The converter
can be switched between AC input voltages of 115 and 230 V. Some protection mechanisms are pro
vided, like OverVoltage Protection (OVP) for the 5 V output voltage generation, or a powerfail signal
generation if a minimum output voltage of 4.8 V is reached.
+5V
+ Sensor
Reg.
OVP
Driver - Sensor
GND 5 V
L
Power Supply
Monitoring
Powerfail
N +12 V
−ϑ
PE Reg.
115/
230 V GND 12V
Reg.
Driver
-12 V
Main
Regulator
Fig. 4‐14 AC/DC converter type VERO TRIVOLT PK60, block diagram
28 ϑ
+ Vin F
Cycle 4
I converter
Vout1
L 5V
Control
U T
75 kHz 6
typical Control OVP Reglulator
T4A/250 V E 8
- Vin
R
30 GND1
32 10
PE
Temperature
monitoring
OTP
18
In-phase Vout2
regulator +12 V
Temperature
monitoring
OTP
20
GND2,3
22
In-phase
regulator Vout3
-12 V
Since 2009, this converter type is used as a component in the RCSE 443. Before, DC/DC converter
Puls APD346 was used, see section 4.3.11.2.1 above. The voltage range is 40 to 80 V. The meanings
of the two voltage labels on the left of the REU plexiglass panel are explained below:
a) [DC/DC 36 V]
b) [DC/DC 72 V]
This means, either input voltage 36 V DC or 72 V DC can be used. One of the square fields on the
two silver labels was ticked before factory delivery showing which input voltage is applied in the re
spective application.
The label printing on the very left side of the REU back panel shows: [6.3 AT / VDC / 36 – 72 V]. This
also means, that either 36 V DC or 72 V DC can be used.
Two cyclic redundancy check bytes, which ensure the necessary data transmission reliability, are ap
pended to all telegrams sent during communication via the synchronous and asynchronous inter
faces. The only exception (for historical reasons) is communication via the ZU1 with the various SYS
TEM 4000 navaids stations, which have in the past been remote–controlled with the RCMS 4000. A
parity byte is used to protect this data.
Maintenance communication can only be set for one user at a time (PC, Ethernet LAN or maintenance
center), i.e. all other users have no access to maintenance mode (read–out data possible) until the
end of the current session. The other users receive an 'OTHER USER IS MASTER' error message in
this mode.
Providing a modem is installed in the REU, it can be used to exchange data with any other RMC (re
mote maintenance center) or PC. The protocol corresponds to the PC telegram types. The RMC has
either a master function or a slave function.
Master function: If the requirement for this function is specified in the configuration file, a connection
to the remote maintenance center is set up according to V.25bis conventions each time a stable status
change occurs in the complete system (stable for at least 5 minutes), in order to report the new status.
If the connection cannot be set up successfully (busy, etc.), up to six further attempts are made alter
nately using switched circuits 1 and 2 (if the latter exists). A statistical delay of at least 1 minute and
no more than 6 minutes is inserted between the dial attempts (random–function generator). The sta
tistical delay is necessary due to the fact that several REUs may want to send a status message to
the remote maintenance center at the same time. It prevents them from blocking each other. The con
nection is cleared down again after the telegrams have been transmitted successfully.
Slave function: Either the status or maintenance data is transmitted when the remote maintenance
center is called, depending on the situation and on a correct login command being entered. The hard
ware of the REU supplies a modem (dial modem 28.8/64K) via a USART (on SIB). The information
then passes via the telephone network (PTT) to the remote maintenance center.
NOTE: Telegrams are exchanged in this way externally only with subscribers who can be dialed
by the REU (RCSE/LCSU). It is not planned to allow telegrams to be exchanged following
an external call.
The data com error of a station is set if an attempt to exchange telegrams between the REU and the
desired station fails x times in a row. The number 'x' can be set in the configuration file for each station.
The data com error is reset after each successful telegram exchange and the data com error counter
is set to 0.
If telegrams are sent to a station with a PC via the REU, and if these telegrams contain a set PC control
bit, PC control and PC maintenance are set for this station. PC control (not PC maintenance) is also
set for all the stations which either belong to this system (runway) or which are collocated with it. PC
control is reset 10 s after the last telegram with the PC control bit. The delay for PC maintenance is
7 s. This ensures that the INC does not start to buzz as soon as the MAINTENANCE lamp goes out.
If telegrams are sent to a station with a PC via the REU, and if these telegrams contain a set switch
control bit, switch control is set for this station. This telegram also contains the states of the two switch
control switches (on the INC board). Switch control is set additionally for all the stations which either
belong to this system (runway) or which are collocated with it. Switch control is reset 10 seconds after
the last telegram with the switch control bit. If a PC is switched to a control panel with switch control,
an 'RPU IS MASTER' message is output on the PC.
The runway status only refers to the stations which belong to this runway. If no stations belong to the
runway, all the states will be 'OFF'. The meaning of the runway status is shown as a logical AND–com
bination.
OPERATIONAL (not ALARM (DME, FFM, MARKER)) and (not Local–Control (GP, LLZ)) and
NORMAL (GP, LLZ)
DEGRADED (not OPERATIONAL) and (not ALARM (GP, LLZ))
SHUTDOWN (not OPERATIONAL) and (not DEGRADED)
ENABLE DATA–COM (DME, GP, LLZ) and (not Local–Control (GP, LLZ)) and
(not PC–Control (DME, GP, LLZ)) and (not (Shut–Down–TX1 and
Shut–Down–TX2 (DME)) and (not Switch–Control (DME, GP, LLZ))
CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE, FAULT LOCATION AND REPAIR
5.1 MAINTENANCE
5.1.1 General
Within this chapter, two basic types of preventive maintenance are described, namely periodic main
tenance and normal maintenance. Since the RCSE does not comprise any part which is subject to
mechanical wear and tear, the periodic maintenance intervals can be made longer than usual. In addi
tion to the periodic maintenance work, there are a few activities of normal maintenance which should
be performed when necessary. Should a repair be necessary in case of a fault, this is defined as 'cor
rective maintenance' activity.
NOTE: The responsible authorities (e.g. ATC/Controls) must be informed before commencing
any maintenance work in accordance with national regulations!
If any of the maintenance personnel needs to touch subassemblies which contain electrostatically
sensitive components, they should place both hands flat on a grounded conductive surface for a few
seconds to eliminate static charges. The subassembly can be touched – preferably at an insulator
(board edge, lever mechanism, etc.) – as soon as the potential has been equalized in this manner.
It is advisable to avoid touching the contacts of the plug–in connectors, the conductor paths and the
components themselves. Some of the subassemblies must be left in their antistatic packaging or
plastic bags as long as possible.
Installing a subassembly
1. Eliminate any static body charges by touching the frame of the grounded system (rack) with both
hands and/or use an earthing cable on the arm.
2. Remove the subassembly from the antistatic plastic bag.
3. Install the subassembly.
4. Switch the system on again.
2 Dial numbers
It is useful to generate a dial number directory. This is done with ADRACS command
'Edit phonenumber File' of the 'RC Management' menu 'File Transfer'. The directory is created
automatically in the PC file ...\<site name>\*.ptt.
4 Backup
A regular backup of collected data on a separate floppy disk or at least a regular printout
should be performed to prevent data loss of maintenance data, collected over a longer period.
It is recommended to do this weekly at first. Afterwards it may be done monthly or if a change
has taken place.
Use clean water or soap suds to clean the front panel. Only two types of alcohol, namely Ethyl alcohol
or Glycol, should be used to remove heavier layers of dirt on the front panel. Cleaning procedure:
Moisten a cloth a little with one of the liquids mentioned above and remove dirt.
NOTE: Cleaning aids, such as brushes and dusters, must be made of antistatic material. See also
the instructions about the elimination of electrostatic charges in section 5.1.2.
Dusting of the subassemblies should only be done in conjunction with the removal of a subassembly
when this becomes necessary in any case of some other purpose. Even then, subassemblies should
only be dusted if dust was detected by the visual check. They should only be dusted using a soft brush
and, if possible, with the aid of a vacuum cleaner. During such operations, it is essential to observe
all precautionary measures described in section 5.3.2 for voltage–sensitive semiconductors.
! CAUTION
X15
X16
X14 V1.4 V6
Isolation foil
1 2 3
D4
X47
X48
X46
X18
X20
+
V3
1 V5
X17 BAT
X50
Fig. 5‐1 Battery location on the ETX board; battery isolation foil must be removed
This section shows the quickest way for troubleshooting in a short form description. Fault symptoms
are explained in the sequence of their general probability. More detailed descriptions for fixing the
faults are explained in the following sections.
Fault symptom: Equipment does not react after starting the lamp lest
- Check the fuses and the power supply of INC and REU –> Re–establish power supply or replace
fuse
- The INC panel could be faulty –> Exchange the INC panel
- The CPU could be faulty –> Exchange the ETX board.
Two ways for checking the voltage of the 3 V Lithium backup battery are described below.
X15
X16
X14 V1.4 V6
1 2 3
Battery isolation foil
D4
X47
X48
X46
X18
X20
+
V3
1 V5
X17 BAT
X50
Fig. 5‐2 Measuring the voltage of the 3 V Lithium battery on the ETX board
Measuring the voltage of the 3 V Lithium backup battery with a digital voltmeter
Necessary tool: Digital voltmeter
Prerequisite: The RCSE 443 must be switched off before starting with this work
1. Disassemble the ETX board from the subrack (see section 5.5.3.1)
2. Verify that jumper X17 is set (= battery is connected). The battery isolation foil must be removed
(see Fig. 5‐2)
3. Contact one probe of the voltmeter on the top surface of the battery, contact the other probe on
the negative pole of jumper X17
4. If the measured voltage is =< 2.9 V, the battery has to be replaced (see section 5.5.3.3). A higher
voltage indicates that the battery is in a good condition.
Checking the voltage / state of readiness of the 3 V Lithium backup battery with a view on
battery LED V5
Prerequisite: The RCSE 443 must be switched on before starting with this work
1. Disassemble the INC panel in order to have a view on LED V5 on the ETX board in the RCSE 443
(see section 5.5.3.1). The battery isolation foil must be removed (see Fig. 5‐2)!
2. Verify that jumper X17 is set (= battery is connected). The battery isolation foil must be removed
3. Pull off the jumper X17 on the ETX board
4. Set the jumper X17 again
5. Check the battery LED V5.
If the LED lights up red, the battery is faulty or empty and the battery has to be replaced (see section
5.5.3.3).
If the red LED light is out, the battery is in a good condition.
4 AC/DC converter Life–LED 1) of the ETX–board AC power mains switch ON? Y: Exchange the AC/DC
(internal) off? (AC mains switch is on the converter
REU rear side)
5 DC/DC converter DC mains switch ON? Is the status–LED 1) (internal) Y: Exchange the DC/DC
(switch is on the REU rear) of DC/DC converter off? converter
Some of the REU subassemblies have DIP–FIX switches or jumpers on the component side. The
jumpers act either as on/off switches or as changeover switches. The DIP–FIX switches and jumpers
can be set or placed to particular positions in order to adapt universal subassemblies to specific
equipment types. These and other possible fault possibilities can be checked in greater detail in the
listed, referring sections. The list of power supply assemblies can be found in section 4.2.
NOTE: Before installing a spare subassembly, check and – if necessary – correct the position of
the DIP–FIX switches and jumpers.
1) The code numbers given may differ to those of the delivered installation in individual cases. In such cases, the actual code
number can be taken from the delivery list of the installation or the drawing set.
2) The code number of the OIO board depends on the configuration (input/output and voltage range).
3) The code numbers of the ETX–CPU and SIB boards depend on configuration of the multi–IRQ function (see section
2.3.2.2).
5.4.7 Fault Location Table RCSE Indication and Control Panel (INC Panel)
The INC panel is the status display of the RCSE. More details about it are given in section 4.3.12.
Step Fault A B C
1 INC Single LEDs on the INC do Exchange the INC panel
not light up with the lamp test
or in normal operation
2 INC Incorrect indications on the Check the cable connections Exchange the ETX board
INC panel on the REU backpanel and on or INC panel
the ETX board
3 INC Alarm buzzer does not sound Is alarm buzzer set silent as Y: Set buzzer loud again if
e.g. along with the lamp test described in section 3.2.3.2? desired
N: Exchange INC panel
4 INC All station columns remain The number of INC columns Modify the configuration or
empty or as station name, (1, 2 or 8 columns) is larger use an INC with more col
'No' and 'Stat' is displayed on than the assigned INC. This umns (for more details
the LEDs can be checked using the about the technical back
main status window of ground of the column dis
ADRACS (–> 'Check configu play, see section 3.2.5.1).
ration').
The ETX–CPU processor board is providing an Ethernet controller interface. This allows the REU to
be linked up to a THIN–Wire Ethernet LAN. The + 5 V voltage necessary for operation is supplied from
the bus via the VG connector. As a back–up for the real–time clock, a 3 V Lithium battery is used.
Step Fault A B C
1 ETX–CPU pro Constant beep of the buzzer Check cable connections on Exchange the ETX–CPU
cessor board in the INC panel the REU backpanel and on the processor board.
ETX–CPU processor board.
2 Lithium battery The real–time clock (RTC) is Is the LED V5 on? Y: Replace 3 V Lithium bat
or real–time wrong or off (LED V5 on = 'Battery fault' or tery; see section 5.5.3.3
clock (RTC) 'Battery empty') N: Jumper X17 set?
N: If jumper X17 is not set, N: Exchange ETX–CPU pro
set it. cessor board.
3 Flash disk on No access on flash disk? Check if after the reset LED V3 If this is the case, exchange
the ETX–CPU See section 2.4.2.1 is not blinking green. the ETX–CPU processor
processor boar board.
d
4 ETX–CPU pro LED V6 lights green: Is jumper X18 set? N: Set jumper X18.
cessor board Watchdog time–out
function is activated Y: Programm execution in
the microprocessor may be
faulty; see section 4.3.1
Exchange the ETX–CPU
processor board
The SIB (Serial Interface Board) is employed in the REU synchronous and parallel communication
channels. The code number of the SIB board depends on the configuration of the multi–IRQ function
(see section 2.3.2.3).
Always start with the modems when performing the fault location.
Step Fault A B C
1 SIB / Modem Communication via RS422, Verify proper setting of jump Exchange SIB board
RS232, TTL is faulty ers X46, X47, X48 (set accord
ing to section 2.3.2.3 ?)
2 SIB / Modem Faulty SIB functions. Verify proper setting of jump Exchange SIB board
Function '2 Wait States' is not ers X36 (set according to sec
provided. tion 2.3.2.3 ?)
3 SIB / Modem Faulty SIB functions. Check jumper setting of X7: Y: Exchange SIB board
Function Position 2–3 set?
'No DMA Operation'
is not provided
4 SIB / Modem Multi–IRQ function is not avail Check jumper setting: N: Set X15, X16 accord
able. Remark: Multi–IRQ func X15 set? ingly
tion is only applicable for SIB X16 open?
ref. no. 84045 83107 Y: Check board code
number
Step Fault A B C
1 NFK / Modem NFK board function is faulty Are all jumpers set according Y: Exchange the NFK
to section 2.3.2.4 ? board or SIB board
The LGM 28.8 is a high speed modem for duplex operation which supports all common duplex modu
lation procedures.
Step Fault A B C
1 Modem Modem LGM28.8 functions Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
LGM28.8 faulty DIP–switches set according to to the modem user manual
section 2.3.2.5 ?
Check the SIB board Exchange the modem
The LGM 64K is an ISDN terminal adapter (module) in the Eurocard format for the use of public ISDN
switched lines and dedicated lines. Regarding the hardware, the LGM64K is built up the same way
like the LGM28.8, and the pins are compatible.
Step Fault A B C
1 Modem Modem LGM64K functions Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
LGM64K faulty DIP–switches set according to to the modem user manual
section 2.3.2.7 ?
Check the SIB board Exchange the modem
Step Fault A B C
1 Modem ZUA29 Modem ZUA29 functions Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
faulty DIP–switches set according to to the modem user manual
section 2.3.2.8 ?
Check the SIB board Exchange the modem
The ZU1 is a voice frequency telegraphy facility (VFT) for transmitting digital signals on transmission
links with a frequency range between 300 Hz and 3.4 kHz, such as telephone lines.
Step Fault A B C
1 Modem ZU1 Modem ZU1 functions faulty Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
DIP–switches set according to to the modem user manual
section 2.3.2.9 ?
Check the SIB board Exchange the modem
The LGM9600H1 is a universally applicable half duplex permanent line modem. The data transfer rate
is 1200 or 600 bit/s. It occupies one LGM slot.
Step Fault A B C
1 Modem Modem LGM9600H1 Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
LGM9600H1 functions faulty DIP–switches set according to to the modem user manual
section 2.3.2.10 ?
Check the SIB board Exchange the modem
Step Fault A B C
1 Modem Modem LGM1200MD Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
LGM1200MD functions faulty DIP–switches set according to to the modem user manual
section 2.3.2.11 ?
Check the SIB board Exchange the modem
Step Fault A B C
1 LGM Extender LGM Extender 2 Unit func Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs according
2 Unit tions faulty DIP–switches set according to to the LGM Extender Unit
section 2.3.2.13 ? Settings see 2.3.2.13
Check the SIB board Exchange the LGM Extender 2
Unit
The optional OIO board is used in the REU to connect IN or OUT control signals from/to external
equipment. It provides 32 decoupled inputs and outputs by means of optocouplers.
Step Fault A B C
1 OIO board OIO board functions faulty Are all jumpers and Input / Output signals and
DIP–switches set according to the OIO file:
section section 2.3.2.14 ? Is the OIO file =
'reu_conf.oio'?
Are the necessary Input &
Output lines connected?
Are the optocoupler IN/
OUT chips OK (not dam
aged)?
Check the SIB board Exchange the OIO board
The Multiplexer RS232 (MPX) board is used to connect ILS subsystems (e.g. LLZ, GP) via dedicated
lines to the RCSE.
Step Fault A B C
1 Multiplexer Multiplexer RS232 Are all jumpers and Check the LEDs for faults
RS232 functions faulty DIP–switches set according to according to section
section section 2.3.2.15 ? 2.3.2.15
Check the SIB board Exchange the multiplexer bo
ard
5.5 REPAIR
5.5.1 General
The repair activities are designed to restore the 'ready' condition of a faulty system in the shortest
possible time. In most cases, the system is repaired by replacing the defective subassembly. The de
fective subassemblies can then be sent to the manufacturer for repair.
NOTE: Subassemblies and components, which are sent to the manufacturer for repair or returns,
must be packed in a way that no damage of the parts could arise. It is recommended to
use the original packing, e.g. of the spare part, or a comparable packing in corresponding
performance to ensure a safe shipping of defective subassemblies or components. As
for handling of subassemblies with electrostatically sensitive components, see section
5.1.2.
The safety regulations laid down by the local authorities (e.g. concerning accident prevention, work
safety or operation of electronic equipment and navigation systems) must be observed at all times.
The purpose of safety precautions is to protect persons and property, and they must always be
heeded.
– Work should not be carried out outside the shelter or on the antenna system during a storm, due
to the danger of injury by lightning.
– Station shutdown due to repair and maintenance: The responsible authorities must be notified of
any work which may require operation of the system to be interrupted, in accordance with national
regulations.
– Change of system parameters is only allowed for maintenance personnel with specific access level
(i.e. > level 2) to the PC user program ADRACS.
The power supply of the equipment must always be disconnected from the mains before any work,
except measuring the voltage is carried out on it.
CAUTION
The supply voltage must always be disconnected before working on the fuses. Blown
fuses are allowed to be replaced only once. If the fuses blow again, check equipment for
the reason, e.g. short circuits.
The exchangeable AC fuses are located within the AC connector on the back panel of the REU hous
ing (see Fig. 5‐4). Proceed as follows:
Replacing the AC fuses
1. Switch off the RCSE equipment and remove the power supply plug from the AC connector.
2. Open the hinged cover carefully with a suitable auxiliary tool, e.g. small screw driver blade or knife.
3. Withdraw the fuse holder and replace the fuses. If small fuses (20 mm x 5 mm) are used, regard
their position.
4. Insert the fuseholder up to the stop and close the hinged cover.
5. Plug in the AC power supply and switch on the RCSE equipment.
CAUTION
The supply voltage must always be disconnected before working on the fuses. Blown
fuses are allowed to be replaced only once. If the fuses blow again, check equipment for
the reason, e.g. short circuits.
The exchangeable DC fuses are located at the DC connector on the back panel of the RCSE unit.
They are arranged within the orange fuse holders within green plastic sockets (see Fig. 5‐4). Proceed
as follows:
Replacing the DC fuses
1. Switch off the RCSE unit and remove the power supply plug from the DC connector.
2. Withdraw the orange fuse holder of the green socket.
3. Replace the fuse.
4. Insert the orange fuse holder into the green socket.
5. Plug in the DC power supply and switch on the RCSE device again.
hinged cover
supply cable
position of small fuses
leave 1. clamp open
AC fuse
F2H/250 V
+ - DC switch
36-72 VDC
inputs
12 V DC -12 V +12 V
output terminals
-12 V +12 V
fuse fuse
1AT 1AT
CAUTION
Before mounting and dismounting the RCSE rear plate, the power supply of the RCSE
equipment has to be turned off.
Mounting of the RCSE rear plate is done in the opposite sequence. Make sure to use screws of the
same length (like noted above) for the different screw connections.
X15
X16
X14 V1.4 V6
Isolation foil
1 2 3
D4
X47
X48
X46 X18
X20
+
V3
1 V5
X17 BAT
X50
1. Open the front panel of the REU housing and extract the ETX board as described in section 5.5.3.1,
exception: switching off the power supply
2. Replace the battery
3. Refit the ETX board
4. Close the front panel of the REU housing.
! CAUTION
In case the equipment RCSE 443 is reacting faulty after reset (e.g. the LIFE–LED of the SIB at the re
mote control unit is not blinking, the equipment doesn't start running or repeats resetting), it may be
possible that the configuration files on the RAM side (with extension *.sit, *.ptt, *.oio, *.lke) are dam
aged or wrong for this site.
NOTE: The modification of configuration data defined in the *.sit and *.oio files is partly possible
by the user. Clicking the pull–down menu 'Config' of the 'RC Management' window calls
a configuration tool, providing access to some configuration data for modification. A more
detailed description how to get access to these file types is given in section 3.2.5.
CHAPTER 6
NAV–LCU 443
The NAV–LCU 443 device is used as local communication interface between en–route navigation sys
tems TACAN, ELTA, VOR and the RMC (see Fig. 6‐1). The NAV–LCU 443 comprises the Remote con
trol Electronic Unit (REU), which is equipped according to the specific requirements of the NAV sta
tion. It serves as a communication interface between the connected equipment and the public
switched network (PTT), and as a common point for connecting a service terminal (Laptop PC) for
commissioning and maintenance purposes.
NOTE: In NAV 400 en–route navigation systems (e.g. CVOR 431) no separate NAV–LCU device
has to be used as local communication interface (see Fig. 6‐1). The LCU functionality is
integrated in the NAV 400 subrack, i.e. the LCU software is running on the already existing
LCSU/CSB board. Additional modems are used for communication purposes.
The NAV–LCU 443 is a link control unit and provides central points for communication between RMCs
and the navaids systems. The NAV–LCU 443 has direct RS–232/422 interfaces to the VOR, TACAN/
DME and ELTA equipment. For small projects, it is possible to connect the NAV–LCU of en–route navi
gation systems via switched lines to a remote control equipment.
RMC-R RMC-C
PTT
LCSU/CSB
CVOR 431
NAV-LCU 443
TAC ELTA
VOR
4000 TAC ELTA
Fig. 6‐1 Enroute navigation systems with NAV–LCU and integrated LCU function, example
The NAV–LCU 443 consists of a REU in a special configuration without an INC panel. The back panel
is similar to the RCSE 443 back panel.
The above listed subassemblies are also used in the REU configuration of the RCSE 443, i.e. they
are described in chapter 4.
DC/DC converter
LED green
PC2
Vout 1
Processor Board
PC1
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
LGM4
SIB
Fig. 6‐3 shows the structure of a typical remote control system for en–route navigation systems using
the NAV–LCU 443.
36 .. 72 VDC
J18/19
PC Backpanel
Modem Backpanel
PC1 Serial
PC2 Interface Board
SIB modem bus
LED SIB
SW1
Dial modem
NAV-LCU
LGM28.8
1a2 2a2 1sA 1sB LGM1 LGM2 LGM3 LGM4 ZUA NFK-1 NFK-2 2sA/ 2a1/ 1+2a3/ 1a1/ 1a3 2a3 IN/OUT
422 CTU 422 RSU
PTT
PC2 (analog
PC1 diagnosis or S0)
(D)VOR
4000
PTT Network
Printer
6.2.1 General
The installation and initial setup for a remote control system with a (D)VOR 4000 station connected
to a NAV–LCU 443 is described in chapter 2. In contrast to the RCSE equipment, the NAV–LCU 443
does not comprise an INC panel.
No special installation instructions concerning NAV–LCU 443 have to be added (for installation see
section 2.2).
The initial setup procedure described in section 2.4 is also valid for the NAV–LCU 443.
6.3.1 General
Measures concerning maintenance, fault detection and repair, which are described in chapter 5 for
the RCSE 443 equipment, are also valid for the NAV–LCU 443. The special configuration of the
NAV–LCU described within this chapter has to be considered. In contrast to the RCSE equipment,
the NAV–LCU 443 does not comprise an INC–panel.
No special installation instructions concerning NAV–LCU 443 have to be added (for installation see
section 2.2).
CHAPTER 7
CONTROL TOWER UNIT (CTU)
7.1 GENERAL
The CTU is intended for installation in the ATC control tower. The CTU panel provides system 'main
status' indications and may provide a separate status display for each Navaids subsystem as well as
switching the ILS or MLS to the active runway (on the optional panel RWY–SELECT).
The components of an RMMC system with one or more CTU(s) are (see Fig. 7‐1):
- the RCSE 443 consisting of the REU in various configurations with the INC panel,
- a Maintenance Data Terminal (PC/laptop and printer), and
- one or more cascaded Control Tower Units (CTU) with an optional runway selector
(RWY–SELECT)
The INC panel of the RCSE 443 indicates the detailed states of up to eight substations with the follow
ing LED displays: ALARM, WARNING, NORMAL, DATA COMmunication and MAINTENance. An addi
tional status indication device is the Control Tower Unit (CTU), which however, only indicates the
NORMAL, WARNING and ALARM operating states of up to eight NAV stations.
The CTU can be used in conjunction with a runway selector (RWY–SELECT), which activates the ILS
systems in one approach direction and switches the other direction to a dummy load. This panel also
indicates the general status of the two ILS systems (OPERATIONAL, DEGRADED, SHUT DOWN) and
their availability (ENABLE lamp) to the aircraft as a landing aid.
Maintenance Data Terminal with printer RCSE with REU and INC
The CTU panel indicates the NORMAL, WARNING and ALARM operating states of up to eight NAV
stations. Its display brightness is adjustable to permit adaptation to the varying light conditions in the
tower.
The RWY–SELECT panel indicates the general status of the two ILS systems (OPERATIONAL,
DEGRADED, SHUT DOWN) and the availability of the runway(s) via ENABLE lamp (runway can only
be switched on by RWY SELECT key switch if the corresponding lamp is on).
19”-cabinet
520 x 179 x 300 [mm]
RWY-SELECT
(optional)
112.0 x 128.6 [mm]
CTU Blank panel
AC/DC,DC/DC converter in 19” subrack 314.4 x 128.6 [mm] (alt. to RWY-SELECT)
subrack: 482.6 x 133.3 x 150 [mm]
NOTE:The 19”-cabinet with power supply is used if the CTU ( with RWY–SELECT) is not mounted in an existing
19”–subrack of a control console.
AC mains fuse
VAC 85V...264V
DC/DC
I
0
J1 CTU/RPU IN
J3 J4
VDC J17
J2 CTU/RPU SLAVE
-+
7.3.4 Components
- Processor unit 8051 (PU–51) with generic software (firmware) to control the displays (indications)
and key activations (controls).
- CTU panel with status LEDs (status of up to 8 NAV stations) and control keys (brightness control,
alarm silent, lamp test).
- RWY–SELECT panel with status LEDs (of two ILS systems, runways) and a key switch for runway
selection (two key switch options: 2–Position and 3–Position, see section 7.3.6.2).
Two options of RWY–SELECT panels with different key switch types are available (see also section
7.4.9):
The key of the key switch can be removed in all two resp. three positions.
- Set the AC and DC power switch on the rear of the subracks to off ('OFF', '0'); this is the lower
position.
- Connect a ground or frame cable.
- Connect the power supply (either AC or DC, depending on the configuration).
- Connect the external equipment (see Fig. 2‐7).
ATTENTION
If using DC power, make sure to connect the DC power with the correct polarity
(+ and –).
VAC 85V...264V
DC power switch
DC/DC
I
0
CTU-subrack:
14 ... 70 V
+-
DC-Power J3 J4
Supply VDC J17
-+
Equipped with DC/DC-converter
VAC 85V...264V
Mains switch AC
DC/DC
I
Mains fuse
AC, F2H/250V 0
~
AC-Power J3 J4
Supply VDC J17
CTU-
subrack: -+
85 ... 264 V
Equipped with AC/DC-converter
VAC 85V...264V
DC/DC
I
0
J1 CTU/RPU IN
J3 J4
VDC J17
J2 CTU/RPU SLAVE
-+
All relevant parameters are normally set before factory acceptance has taken place. These parame
ters are checked during the acceptance procedure. The figures show a default configuration of the
hardware settings, which may vary individually for each installation.
The EPROM of the processor unit for the CTU contains the complete software for test and operation.
The settings of the address coding switch have to be set in accordance with the tables Fig. 7‐6
(0 = OPEN, 1 = CLOSED). The settings are also indicated.
The Runway Select enable switches SW1 and SW2 define which runway is displayed (RWY1 and/or
RWY2) on the RWY–SELECT panel connected to the CTU.
OPEN
S5
SW1
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 9
type A
0 OPEN
1 S1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 9
0
SW2 type A
W5 W4 W2 W3
RST
W1
1=enabled 0=disabled
closed closed
Software (V.1.23) Address coding switch
987654321
CTU 1 (station 0...7) 100100100
0 1 0 1
CTU 1 (station 8...15) 010100100 or
Test CTU 010100010 type A type B
Fig. 7‐6 CTU rear side, position of jumpers and default settings
The enhanced features of this section are available from software version 1.32 and higher. The loca
tion of the switch S5 is described in Fig. 7‐6.
S5.5: Flag if the RCSE shall send a result telegram after the 'RWY–Telegram'
S5.5=0 No result request (as default like with the 'old' CTU)
S5.5=1 The RCSE requests a RWY result telegram from the RCSE (Bit–2 will
be set in the order–runway–telegram). When Bit–7 is set in the result
telegram, then the buzzer will be switched off (equal to the button
ALARM SILENT at the CTU).
Switch on the AC switch or DC switch (depending on type of converter) on the rear of the CTU–sub
rack (see Fig. 7‐7).
Fig. 7‐7 Location of the On/Off switches at the CTU subrack (rear side)
Since the configuration files (e.g. *.sit) are not yet loaded, the main status of station no. 8 shows the
string 'No' 'stat' (i.e. 'no station') within the area EQUIPMENT–MAIN STATUS on the INC panel). The
status indications of the other connected stations are all switched off. After configuration of the REU
(described in section 2.4.2), the names and the subsystem states of the connected stations are indi
cated on the INC/CTU and the system status is indicated on the CTU.
The NORMAL indicators light up for the various subsystems during normal operation. If no mainte
nance data terminal is connected, the RCSE can commence operation.
7.4.5 Operation
7.4.5.1 Switching On
- AC power supply: The mains switch for the AC supply is located on the rear.
Set the switch to 'I' (upper position).
- DC power supply: The switch for the DC supply is located on the rear.
Set the switch to 'ON' (upper position).
When the CTU is switched on and the connected RCSE is in operation and ready to send status infor
mation, the subsystem states of the NAV stations are indicated on the CTU panel.
- AC power supply: The mains switch for the AC supply is located on the rear.
Set the switch to '0' (lower position).
- DC power supply: The switch for the DC supply is located on the rear.
Set the switch to 'OFF' (lower position).
The device buzzer sounds whenever the status of a station indicated on the device changes. This is
only provided in the DATA COM, NORMAL, WARNING and ALARM states. The buzzer remains
switched on as long as the ALARM SILENT button is pressed.
A station status change does not result in a buzzer alarm in the following situations:
- If either PC control or switch control has been set for the station.
- If the runway select bit for the runway to which the station belongs has been altered during the
previous 60 seconds.
- If the ADRACS maintenance function on maintenance data terminal is active.
The brightness of the indicators can be adapted to the ambient brightness with the BRIGHTNESS
UP and BRIGHTNESS DOWN controls.
If a station has been selected before the brightness control was started, it remains selected and the
request of selected state telegrams runs in the background.
The CTU has no control for the runway on its front panel (see Fig. 7‐8). The runway which is displayed
on the RWY-SELECT panel can be selected with the Runway Select enable switches SW1 and SW2
on the CTU board (CTU rear side). The following options are available:
SW1 (position '1'): Runway1 Select enabled (RWY1 displayed on RWY–SELECT panel)
SW1 (position '0'): Runway1 Select disabled (RWY1 not displayed on RWY–SELECT)
SW2 (position '1'): Runway2 Select enabled (RWY2 displayed on RWY–SELECT panel)
SW2 (position '0'): Runway2 Select disabled (RWY2 not displayed on RWY–SELECT)
1
SW1
0 S1 OPEN
1
1 23 4 56 72 9
0
SW2
Runway Select enable (Runway 2)
1=enabled 0=disabled
RST
W1
Fig. 7‐9 CTU rear side, position of RWY–SELECT enable switches SW1 and SW2
It is always possible to connect several CTU's in a cascade with a CTU. The same status is indicated
on each unit. If one of the CTU's in the chain develops a fault however, all the indication units con
nected downstream of it will also be affected.
If there are two CTU's cascaded, one RWY–SELECT panel can be changed over to a single CTU, or
each RWY–SELECT can be used to switch only one runway:
CTU (1) SW1 = '1' => Runway 1 enabled (Runway 1 enabled on RWY–SELECT 1)
CTU (1) SW2 = '0' => Runway 2 disabled
CTU (2) SW1 = '0' => Runway 1 disabled
CTU (2) SW2 = '1' => Runway 2 enabled (Runway 2 enabled on RWY–SELECT 2)
CTU (1) SW1 = '1' => Runway 1 enabled (Runway 1 enabled on RWY–SELECT 1)
CTU (1) SW2 = '1' => Runway 2 enabled (Runway 2 enabled on RWY–SELECT 1)
CTU (2) SW1 = '0' => Runway 1 disabled
CTU (2) SW2 = '0' => Runway 2 disabled
The hardware switches SW1/SW2 on the rear side of the CTU board enable or disable the selection
of runway 1 or runway 2 (see section 7.4.6.4).
The runways can be switched on (and off) with the key switch of the RWY–SELECT unit (see Figs.
7‐10 and 7‐11), but only if corresponding ENABLE lamp is on.
RWY-SELECT
OPERATIONAL OPERATIONAL
DEGRADED DEGRADED
ENABLE ENABLE
RWY-SELECT
OPERATIONAL OPERATIONAL
DEGRADED DEGRADED
OFF
SHUT DOWN RWY 1 RWY 2 SHUT DOWN
ENABLE ENABLE
The runways can be switched ON or OFF with the key switch on the front plate of the RWY–SELECT
unit. The ENABLE lamp of the selected runway must light. The RWY–SELECT switch function is only
effective if the ENABLED lamp of the correspondent runway lights. The status of the lamp is controlled
by the RCSE software.
If the ENABLED lamp is off, the RWY–SELECT key switch is not effective to all stations (e.g. DME,
Marker) of the correspondent runway.
7.5.1 OVERVIEW
Power supply:
Processor board:
*) The code numbers given may differ to those of the delivered installation in individual cases. In such case the actual code
number can be taken from the delivery list of the installation or the drawing set.
7.5.2 CTU/RWY–SELECT
The CTU is the tower status display and obtains its data via a RS422 interface from the REU via con
nector 2a1/CTU. It consists of the submodules processor unit PU–51, LED/display driver, status LED
and select keys. The generic software (firmware) of the PU–51 of the CTU controls the display and
key activations. The CTU can display the main status of 8 subsystems. The CTU can be mounted for
standard application in a 19 inch cabinet with separate power supply (+5 VDC). Two or more CTU
panels can be cascaded.
A RWY–SELECT panel with indicator can be mounted next to the CTU in the 19 inch subrack instead
of the blank panel. The RWY–SELECT panel is controlled by the CTU panel.
Status LED
Select keys
Audible Device
Processor unit PU-51 RWY-SELECT
RWY1/2 select
The AC/DC converter comprises an input voltage range from 85 to 264 VAC. It is used within a CTU
19 inch cabinet. The converter inputs are protected against surges and transients occuring at the
source lines. An input over– and undervoltage lock–out circuitry disables the outputs if the input volt
age is outside the specified range.
All outputs are open– and short–circuit proof and are protected against overvoltages by means of
built–in suppressor diodes. The outputs can be inhibited by a logical signal applied to the connector
pin 2 (i). LED indicators display the status of the converter and allow visual monitoring of the system
at any time. Full input to output, input to case, output to case and output to output isolation is pro
vided.
The modules are designed and built according to the international safety standard IEC/EN 60950 and
have been approved by the safety agencies LGY (Germany) and UL (USA).
A temperature sensor generates an inhibit signal which disables the outputs if the case temperature
exceeds the limit. The outputs are automatically re–enabled when the temperature drops below the
limit.
Using option A of the AC/DC converter module includes test sockets provided at the front panel of
the module for check of the output voltage. The output voltage is sensed at the connector pins inside
the module.
i
2
20
Output 1
U01
Filter
Vi+ 23
Forward converter
29
approx. 70 kHz
Input Filter
14
Control Output 2
U02
circuit Filter
17
Fuse
Vi-
8
32 Control Output 3
circuit Filter U03
11
26
The DC/DC converter comprises an input voltage range from 14 to 70 VDC. It is used within a CTU
19 inch cabinet. The converter inputs are protected against surges and transients occuring at the
source lines. An input over– and undervoltage lock–out circuitry disables the outputs if the input volt
age is outside the specified range.
All outputs are open circuit proof and short–circuit proof. All outputs are protected against overvol
tages by means of built–in suppressor diodes. The outputs can be inhibited by a logical signal applied
to the connector pin 2 (i). LED indicators display the status of the converter and allow visual monitor
ing of the system at any time. Full input to output, input to case, output to case and output to output
isolation is provided.
The modules are designed and built according to the international safety standard IEC/EN 60950 and
have been approved by the safety agencies LGY (Germany) and UL (USA).
A temperature sensor generates an inhibit signal which disables the outputs if the case temperature
exceeds the limit. The outputs are automatically re–enabled when the temperature drops below the
limit. Using option D (which includes also option V) of the DC/DC converter module includes an input
and/or output undervoltage monitoring circuitry. A safe data signal output (D0 to D9) is generated at
pin 5 (D/V) as soon as one of the monitored voltages drops below a preselected threshold level (op
tion D). Additionally an ACFAIL signal (V signal) is generated (option V) which conforms to the VME
standard.
i
2
D/V
Main control circuit 5
20
Output 1 U01
Filter
Vi+ 23
Forward converter
29
approx. 70 kHz
Input Filter
14
Control Output 2 U02
circuit Filter
17
Fuse
Vi-
8
32 Control Output 3
U03
circuit Filter
11
26
If any of the maintenance personnel needs to touch subassemblies which contain electrostatically
sensitive components, they should place both hands flat on a grounded conductive surface for a few
seconds to eliminate static charges. The subassembly can be touched – preferably at an insulator
(board edge, lever mechanism, etc.) – as soon as the potential has been equalized in this manner.
It is advisable to avoid touching the contacts of the plug–in connectors, the conductor paths and the
components themselves. Some of the subassemblies must be left in their antistatic packaging or
plastic bags as long as possible.
Installing a subassembly
1. Eliminate any static body charges by touching the frame of the grounded system (rack) with both
hands and/or use an earthing cable on the arm
2. Remove the subassembly from the antistatic plastic bag
3. Install the subassembly
4. Switch the system on again.
Preventive maintenance is scheduled in daily, weekly, monthly or yearly measures which are neces
sary or recommended. The following table contains these recommendations.
- Check for outside damages of the equipment housing, CTU panel and cabling
- Check tight fitting of all cable connections and earthing connections (external)
- Check all openings of the equipment housing for dust, dirt or other obstacle of air flow and - if
present - remove it
- Check the CTU panel for dust, dirt and - if present - remove it.
NOTE: Cleaning aids, such as brushes and dusters, must be made of antistatic material. See also
the instructions about the elimination of electrostatic charges in section 7.6.1.1
Use clean water or soap suds to clean the CTU panel. Only two types of alcohol, namely Ethyl alcohol
or Glycol, should be used to remove heavier layers of dirt on the front panel. Cleaning procedure:
Moisten a cloth a little with one of the liquids mentioned above and remove dirt.
NOTE: Cleaning aids, such as brushes and dusters, must be made of antistatic material. See also
the instructions about the Elimination of Electrostatic Charges in section 7.6.1.1.
Dusting of the subassemblies should only be done in conjunction with removal of a subassembly
when this becomes necessary in any case of some other purpose. Even then, subassemblies should
only be dusted if dust was detected by the visual check. They should only be dusted using a soft brush
and, if possible, with the aid of a vacuum cleaner. During such operations, it is essential to observe
all precautionary measures described in section 1.4.6.2 for voltage–sensitive semiconductors.
This section shows the quickest way for troubleshooting in a short form description. Fault symptoms
are explained in the sequence of their general probability. More detailed descriptions for fixing the
faults are explained in the following sections.
- Verify the external power supply fed to the equipment incl. the correct fitting of the power supply
cable's plugs and the fuses. See section 7.6.3.3 'Fault Location Table Power Supply'
- Verify the correct fitting of all external data connection cables
- Verify the correct fitting of all internal cable connections.
Fault symptom: Equipment does not react after the lamp test command
- Check fuses and power supply of CTU panel –> Re–establish the power supply or replace fuse
- CTU panel is faulty -> Exchange the CTU panel
- CTU panel is not faulty -> Exchange the processor unit 8051 (PU–51).
- If several CTU units are cascaded (see section 7.4.7) and one CTU unit of this chain is faulty, the
displays of all following units are affected. In case the current CTU runs properly, the fault reason
has to be established amongst the other CTU units of the system.
There are 5 columns in the fault location tables: Step, Fault, A to C. To execute fault location, start
with the left column and proceed to the right; following A, B, C; and - if more steps are sequenced
- again in next row from A to C. Abbreviations: Y= Yes; N= No. The column 'Fault' names the compo
nent/subassembly, which is discussed in the current row.
Step Fault A B C
1 AC/DC converter Correct AC voltage used? AC power mains switch ON?
(REU: 115 V or 230 V) (this switch is situated on the
REU rear side)
2 AC/DC converter Status-LED1) of the AC/DC AC input power available? N: Exchange AC/DC
converter (internal) is OFF? If yes, exchange AC fuses. converter.
3 AC/DC converter AC power mains switch ON? Status-LED1) of the AC/DC Y: Exchange AC/DC
(this switch is situated on the converter (internal) is OFF? converter.
REU rear side)
4 AC/DC converter Excessive temperature? Power outputs are automati
Temperature sensor cally re-enabled when the
inhibits power output. temperature drops below the
limits.
5 DC/DC converter DC power mains switch ON? Correct DC voltage used? DC input power
(this switch is situated on the available?
REU rear side)
6 DC/DC converter Status-LED1) of the DC/DC DC input power available? N: Exchange DC/DC
converter (internal) is OFF? If yes, exchange AC fuses. converter.
7 DC/DC converter Excessive temperature? The power outputs are auto
(temperature sensor matically re-enabled when
inhibits power output) the temperature drops below
the limits.
1) See Fig. 3‐1 for the location of this LED (internal, behind INC panel, analog to RCSE).
The CTU panel is the status display of the CTU. Read a more detailed description in section 7.2.
Step Fault A B C
1 CTU panel Single LEDs or lamps on the Check jumpers Exchange CTU panel
CTU panel do not light up
with the lamp test or in normal
operation
2 CTU panel Incorrect indications on the Check cable connections on Exchange processor unit
CTU panel the RCSE backpanel and on 8051 (PU–51)
the processor unit 8051
(PU-51)
The processor unit 8051 (PU–51) with generic software (firmware) controls the displays (indications)
and key activations (controls).
Step Fault A B C
1 Processor unit Pushing buttons shows no Check data cable connections If data cable connections
8051 (PU–51) reaction on the REU backpanel and on are OK: Exchange pro
the processor unit 8051 cessor unit 8051 (PU–51)
(PU–51)
2 Processor unit CTU shows no reaction after a Verify that the CTU equipment Verify the power supply
8051 (PU–51) lamp test command is switched ON. and the good state of the
mains fuse
If CTU panel is not faulty,
exchange processor unit 8051
(PU–51)
7.6.4 Repairs
Repair measures concerning the CTU are widely analog to those in chapter 5 for the RCSE, they are
also valid for the CTU. The topics concerning the CTU are listed in the reference list below:
- General 5.5.1
- Cleaning of the Equipment Housing and the CTU front panel 7.6.2.2