A330-200/300 Recording System Line Maintenance Briefing - PDF

A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent 700/ME) R RECORDING  This document must be used for training purposes only Under no circumstances should this document be used as a refere...

A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent 700/ME) R RECORDING  This document must be used for training purposes only Under no circumstances should this document be used as a reference It will not be updated. All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microfilm, retrieval system, or any other means, without the prior written permission of AIRBUS S.A.S.  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL R RECORDING Recording System Line Maintenance Briefing (2)................ 2 ACMS ACMS General Description (3)............................. 12 ACMS D/O (3).......................................... 38 ACMS Reports D/O (3)................................... 66 G5807111 - G3UT0DU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent TABLE OF CONTENTS Mar 27, 2007 700/ME) Page 1 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) RECORDING SYSTEM - OVERVIEW Two independent recording functions are accomplished with the FDIMU. It combines the Flight Data Interface Unit (FDIU), which collects parameters for the DFDRS, and the Data Management Unit (DMU), which collects parameters for the ACMS. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 2 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 RECORDING SYSTEM - OVERVIEW CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 3 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) ACMS PROCEDURE TO ENTER THE ACMS PARAMETER LABEL CALL-UP VIA MCDU The access to the Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) parameter Label Call-up functions is obtained only through MCDU 2 or 3 MENU page: - from the ACMS PARAMETER CALL-UP menu select LABEL indication, - from the LABEL CALL-UP CTRL page select LABEL MENU DISPLAY indication, - enter the ARINC 429 characteristics of the desired parameter called parameter Label Call-up, - the parameter Label Call-up is shown on the data field with the decimal and binary value of the related parameter, - the Label Call-up parameters are now reviewed. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 4 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 ACMS - PROCEDURE TO ENTER THE ACMS PARAMETER LABEL CALL-UP VIA MCDU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 5 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) ACMS (continued) PROCEDURE TO ENTER THE ACMS PARAMETER ALPHA CALL-UP VIA MCDU The access to the ACMS parameter Alpha Call-up functions is obtained: - from the ACMS PARAMETER CALL-UP menu select ALPHA indication, - from the ALPHA CALL-UP CTRL page select ALPHA MENU DISPLAY indication, - enter the Alpha numerical code of the desired Parameter called Alpha Call-up code, - the parameter Alpha call-up code is shown on the data field with the related parameter in engineering units, - the Alpha Call-up parameters are now reviewed. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 6 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 ACMS - PROCEDURE TO ENTER THE ACMS PARAMETER ALPHA CALL-UP VIA MCDU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 7 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) ACMS (continued) MAINTENANCE TIPS The Alpha numerical code of the desired parameter called Alpha Call-up code can be retrieved from a parameter list displayed in the AMM within the ACMS description and operation part. The ARINC 429 characteristics of the desired parameter called Parameter Label Call-up can be retrieved from a parameter list displayed in the AMM, within the interface description of each system. The parameter Label Call-up can also be shown in the Trouble Shooting Manual (TSM) if it is necessary to be used to troubleshoot a system. The Parameter Label Call-up is made up of: - the EQuipment number, - the SYStem number, - the LABel parameter, - the Source/Destination Identifier (SDI), - the number of data bits (DATABITS). It is important to enter the DATABITS value if it is different from the default value (18). The decimal value calculation is based on it. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 8 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 ACMS - MAINTENANCE TIPS CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 9 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 ACMS - MAINTENANCE TIPS CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 10 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL This Page Intentionally Left Blank G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31B2000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent RECORDING SYSTEM LINE MAINTENANCE BRIEFING (2) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 11 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) GENERAL The main functions of the Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) are to monitor the engine condition, APU condition and aircraft performance, as well as trouble shooting assistance. It collects, records and processes aircraft system data which can be retrieved and viewed through the MCDU, accessible through removable memory, or printed on the aircraft printer. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 12 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 GENERAL CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 13 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) ARCHITECTURE The ACMS includes: - the Data Management Unit (DMU) part of the Flight Data Interface and Management Unit (FDIMU) including a Smart ACMS Recorder, and a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) interface, - an "on-ground" equipment called Ground Support Equipment (GSE), - an optional Digital ACMS Recorder. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 14 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 ARCHITECTURE CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 15 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Various aircraft systems are connected to the DMU. These input sources give to the DMU engine parameters, APU parameters and aircraft parameters. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 16 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 17 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) DMU The DMU, located in the FDIMU, collects, stores and processes various aircraft system data. This data can be stored in the internal DMU memory, on the PCMCIA card and/or in the Digital ACMS Recorder, if installed. The collected data is used to generate various condition reports. These reports can be stored in the internal DMU memory, or on the PCMCIA card. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 18 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 DMU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 19 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) SMART ACMS RECORDER The Smart ACMS Recorder is a DMU function. This function can make the recording of compressed data, programmable through the GSE. Smart ACMS Recorder data can be stored in the internal DMU memory, or on the PCMCIA card. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 20 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 SMART ACMS RECORDER CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 21 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) DIGITAL ACMS RECORDER (OPTION) The purpose of the optional Digital ACMS Recorder is to store data on an optical disk for on ground performance, maintenance or condition monitoring tasks. Preprogrammed selection of data can be done through the GSE. Digital ACMS Recorder data can also be stored on the PCMCIA card. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 22 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 DIGITAL ACMS RECORDER (OPTION) CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 23 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) FDIU The Flight Data Interface Unit (FDIU) part of the FDIMU sends the same parameters as the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) to the DMU. These parameters can be recorded on the PCMCIA card. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 24 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 FDIU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 25 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) PCMCIA INTERFACE The PCMCIA interface accepts high capacity and removable PCMCIA card. ACMS reports, Smart ACMS Recorder data, DFDR data and Digital ACMS Recorder data are stored on the PCMCIA card. The disk space ratio is programmable by the GSE. The PCMCIA interface can also be used as a portable data loader to upload FDIMU software and database, or to download recorded data. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 26 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 PCMCIA INTERFACE CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 27 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) GSE The GSE is based on a compatible personal computer able to read 3.5 inch floppy disks and/or PCMCIA cards. The GSE software supplies the following main functions: - reconfiguration function, - and readout function. The reconfiguration function is used for the configuration of the customer database (trigger conditions, layout of recording space...). The readout function is used for display, print out and analysis of recorded data. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 28 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 GSE CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 29 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) MDDU The Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) is used with a 3.5 inch floppy disk to: - upload data into the FDIMU (operational software, customer database), - download data for GSE analysis (reports, Smart ACMS Recorder data). G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 30 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 MDDU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 31 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) MCDU The MCDUs 2 and 3 are connected to the FDIMU to display data, program and also control the system. Compared to the GSE, the programming facilities offered by the MCDU are very limited. The main functions of the MCDU within the ACMS are: - online display of selected parameters, - display of the list of the stored reports and Smart ACMS Recorder files, - manual request of reports and Smart ACMS Recorder / Digital ACMS Recorder recording. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 32 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 MCDU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 33 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) PRINTER The printer is used to print reports generated by the DMU as well as most of the ACMS MCDU displays. The printer can be automatically controlled by the DMU, manually controlled from the MCDU or activated using the ACMS PRINT pushbutton. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 34 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 PRINTER CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 35 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) ATSU The Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) can be used to send reports and to broadcast parameters generated by the FDIMU to a ground station via radio transmission. The download of reports can be automatically initiated by the DMU, or manually initiated from the MCDU. The ATSU can also receive and send to the FDIMU, requests from the ground. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 36 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31DG000000001 ATSU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS GENERAL DESCRIPTION (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 37 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) reports or/and records automatically raw data surrounding this specific FDIMU event. The DMU stores these reports on its internal non-volatile Solid State The Flight Data Interface Management System is controlled by the Flight Mass Memory (SSMM). Data Interface Management Unit (FDIMU). The reports can also be stored on the PCMCIA memory card when The FDIMU integrates the former Flight Data Interface Unit (FDIU) installed. (Digital Flight Data Recording System (DFDRS) function) and Digital The DMU stores the sets of raw data on an external optional Digital Management Unit (DMU) (Aircraft Condition Monitoring System ACMS Recorder AR or/and compresses and stores this data on its memory (ACMS) function) with PCMCIA interface into a single LRU. These two (Smart ACMS Recorder function). functions operate independently from each other. The Smart ACMS Recorder and Digital ACMS Recorder data can also The FDIU section is dedicated to the flight data recording system for be recorded on the PCMCIA memory card, when installed. incident/accident investigation. The DMU has a BITE function that reports ACMS status to the CMS. The DMU section is used to monitor aircraft systems condition, mainly Note that the ACMS function is very flexible and lets, through the GSE, engines and APU systems, as well as aircraft performance in order to customize or create trigger conditions, reports and sets of raw data as schedule maintenance tasks, operation recommendations to be formulated, well as make partitioning of the DMU'S SSMM between reports, Smart and trouble shooting assistance. ACMS Recorder data and buffers. In addition, for PCMCIA recording purposes, data transmission from the FDIU part to the DMU part is given through an internal ARINC 429 data REPORTS bus. The DMU part generates a set of 21 preprogrammed ACMS reports, DMU functional at Aircraft delivery, called Airbus Standard Reports. 3 of them are user programmable reports. The DMU part is the heart of the ACMS. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 These ACMS reports are defined and validated by Airbus for: The main function of the DMU part is to generate reports or/and to record - Aircraft performance monitoring raw data from aircraft system data collected and continuously monitored - Engine monitoring by the DMU. The data is received from aircraft systems via low speed - APU monitoring (12Mbts/sec) or high-speed (100Mbts/sec) ARINC 429 data buses and - Miscellaneous monitoring functions related to structure, RAT, ECS and discrete inputs. door monitoring This data is stored into buffer memories and retrieved to provide, if - Trouble-shooting and in-depth investigation required, pre-event data for report generation and/or raw data recording. If needed, further reports called "free programmable reports" may be In addition to the data recording, specific trigger conditions are customized. programmed in the DMU, and part in set up database using GSE. When A report includes a fixed and comprehensive set of data collected under a preprogrammed trigger condition is detected by the DMU monitoring, predefined trigger logic and call-up through call-up codes. the DMU part software generates automatically preformatted ACMS CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 38 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL The ACMS reports may also be triggered either by a manual request via The Airbus standard default Smart ACMS Recorder programming has the ACMS Remote Print button, or via an ATSU up-link request. no channels defined or automatic triggers programmed. The user must Finally the ACMS reports can be: initiate all programs. - printed out on the cockpit printer in flight or on ground, - collected and retrieved via the PCMCIA memory card, DAR FUNCTION - downloaded on ground only from the ACMS memory via the MDDU The optional Digital ACMS Recorder records the raw data sent by the or via the PCMCIA interface card, DMU part on frames like the DFDR. - down linked through ACARS function (ATSU) in flight or on ground. Digital ACMS Recorder recording activation can be: SAR FUNCTION - automatic by pre-programmed logical aircraft event triggers (up to 64 GSE programmed triggers available), The Smart ACMS Recorder function supplies compressed recordings of - manual through the MCDU, a predefined set of raw data related to particular flight events. This data - continuous during the entire flight, set is stored in the DMU part SSMM and, if programmed, in the PCMCIA - continuous or intermittent during a specific flight phase. card as well. The Digital ACMS Recorder memory support is then read out by a The Smart ACMS Recorder recording can be triggered: specific Digital ACMS Recorder Analysis Ground Station (AGS) and - Automatically when programmable triggers are met, used for long-term trend monitoring and short-term trouble shooting. - Manually via the MCDU. The Digital ACMS Recorder recording speed can be set from 64 The memory of the DMU is dedicated to the Smart ACMS Recorder. It word/second up to 1024 word/second by using GSE. is split into separate channels (up to 8) with different sizes used to store The Airbus standard default Digital ACMS Recorder programming has the Smart ACMS Recorder files. Each channel can have up to 32 a pre-defined 64-word/second-frame format but with no automatic triggers programmable start/stop trigger conditions running simultaneously and defined. fully customized. The Digital ACMS Recorder includes a BITE function, which reports When a trigger condition is met, a new Smart ACMS Recorder file is the status to the DMU. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 opened and is used to store the corresponding predefined compressed The PCMCIA interface, if installed, can be used to store the same data data. as the Digital ACMS Recorder. In addition, each channel can be programmed to record pre-event data for extended trouble shooting. PCMCIA BOARD AND INTERFACE Smart ACMS Recorder data is not directly accessible on-board. The PCMCIA board supplies an interface in order to: Smart ACMS Recorder data files are dumped on ground only via the - store ACMS reports as well as Digital ACMS Recorder and Smart MDDU or via the PCMCIA interface, either automatically or manually. ACMS Recorder data independently from the recording done in the DMU Data is then graphed or tabulated using the READOUT function of the and in the Digital ACMS Recorder. GSE. - store DFDRS control flight parameters independently from the recording The only information available on-board the aircraft is related to Smart done in the Quick Access Recorder (QAR). ACMS Recorder file characteristics displayed on the MCDU. - upload ACMS system software and ACMS setup database. CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 39 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL - download ACMS reports and raw data (Smart ACMS Recorder). The PCMCIA board is managed by the DMU processor and is accessible through an access door on the FDIMU front face. The PCMCIA board accepts removable PCMCIA cards that can provide up to 128 Mbytes of Memory used for inputs/outputs for file transfer oriented devices. These cards are not delivered with the FDIMU box. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 40 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 FDIMU... PCMCIA BOARD AND INTERFACE CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 41 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) MCDU MAIN ACMS MENU The operator has the ability to display any FDIMU aircraft digital data via MCDU 2 and 3 by selecting the ACMS menu page. Most ACMS pages are shown in this module. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 42 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 MCDU MAIN ACMS MENU CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 43 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) PARAMETER ALPHA For the 300 parameters, which have an alphanumerical code, the selection is possible by the alpha call-up function. This page displays alpha call-ups and the definition of alpha call-up sets, which can be recalled at a later date. The ALPHA MENU DISPLAY key displays 8 pages with up to 5 alpha call-ups per page. The display read out is directly given in engineering units. The alpha call-up is identified in the form of alphanumeric codes, for example EGT (max. 4 digits). To get information about a given system is possible to extend the alpha call-up code by the system number, for example, EGT 1. The alpha code is displayed on the MCDU with the data source and the parameter values in real time and refreshed once per second. A dash symbol indicates that the data is not being updated; a series of crosses indicates that the parameter is received with an invalid Sign/Status Matrix (SSM). The ALPHA MENU CLEAR key is used to clear the current alpha call-up entries. The ALPHA LIST key provides the list of the available alpha call-ups. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 If a letter is specified, the list will display only alpha call-ups starting with this letter. The SETUP NAME key is used to define the name for a set of alpha call-ups. Up to 8 sets of 40 alpha call-ups are possible. Storing or deleting of call-ups is available. The bottom of the screen shows the name of the 8 sets stored, so they are easily recalled in a future MCDU session. The PRINT RECORD START key prints out the alpha calls-up in time series of 1-second intervals. Previously the recording time in seconds (up to 30), must be entered. CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 44 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 PARAMETER ALPHA CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 45 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) PARAMETER LABEL The FDIMU (DMU part) permits direct access to all parameters transmitted on the ARINC 429 data buses connected to the DMU function for on line display. The ACMS LABEL CALL-UP Control page enables the access to the display of label call-ups and the definition of label call-up sets. The LABEL MENU DISPLAY function enables the display of 8 pages with up to 2 label call-up parameters per page. The display read out is in binary form. The Label call-up selection is made by entering the Equipment Identification (EQ) system number, Label, and the Source/Destination Identifier (SDI) values. Each parameter is separated by a slash. As an example EGT value: The EGT value is given in real time and refreshed once per second. The line below the ARINC parameter characteristics contains the label (345), the SDI (01), and the decimal value (516) of the selected data bits. In the next data lines the SSM bits and the binary data field of the selected parameters are displayed. In the example, only 12 bits of the data field are significant (bit 28 to bit 17). The LABEL PORT LIST key displays a list of DMU input ports with G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 the connected computers and the equipment/system identifications. The SETUP NAME key is used to define the name of a set, up to 8 sets of 16 label call-ups is possible. The Storing or the deleting of label call-ups remain available. The bottom of the screen shows the name of the 8 sets stored, they are easily recalled in a future MCDU session. The PRINT RECORD START key prints out the label calls-up in time series of 1 second intervals. Previously the recording time in seconds (up to 30) must be entered. CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 46 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 PARAMETER LABEL CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 47 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) REPROGRAMMING The ACMS is capable of reprogramming. The decision for reprogramming is done at the engineering level, and requires a password for access. The reprogramming of the ACMS is done, either by the GSE software tool for a full reprogramming or by using the MCDU for a very limited reprogramming. The MCDU reprogramming function enables report inhibition, report constants reprogramming, report logic and statistical counters reset. The REPORT INHIBIT key is used for the inhibition of all automatic triggers for a selected report. This inhibition will not disable the generation of the ACMS reports via the MCDU Manual Report Request function. The REPORT RESET key is used to reset the trigger logic and counters associated with specific ACMS reports. The PROGRAM REPORT CONSTANTS menu modifies constants within the ACMS reports. Constants are listed individually for each report. The DOCUMENTARY DATA menu provides some ACMS identification and essential configuration information. The STATISTIC COUNTERS menu allows the display and reprogramming of engine flight hours and engine cycles counters for each engine. The FDIMU/DMU part will reset engine hours and cycles G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 for a particular engine position when the DMU recognizes a change in engine serial number. This menu lets the line maintenance personnel program the correct value for engine flight hours after an engine has been changed. In order to authorize to arm triggers associated to a RAT TEST report, a correct password has to be entered in the ACMS: SPECIAL FUNCtion/REPROGramming menu page. Note that the RAT test is not triggered by the FDIMU/DMU part. CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 48 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 REPROGRAMMING CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 49 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 REPROGRAMMING CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 50 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL This Page Intentionally Left Blank G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 51 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) PCMCIA This function enables the PCMCIA board management and displays. It gives information relative to Digital ACMS Recorder, QAR, ACMS REPORTS or Smart ACMS Recorder data recorded on the PCMCIA board by the DMU initially programmed from the GSE, if not, only Digital ACMS Recorder data is recorded on PCMCIA board. The ACMS PCMCIA IDENTIFICATION menu displays the part number, serial number, maintenance word status and the total free capacity of the PCMCIA. The ACMS PCMCIA DIRECTORY menu displays the structure of the directory and includes sub-directories and files. It is possible to switch to a sub-directory and to switch into a file. A file can be switched between hexadecimal and ASCII representations of the content. The ACMS PCMCIA RECORDING menu shall display the different recording partitions. It will display information such as record status, file name, and length of a record. Additionally, the total and the free capacity of the partition are displayed. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 52 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 PCMCIA CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 53 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) DAR RECORDING The ACMS DAR RECORDING menu supplies manual start and stop of the Digital ACMS Recorder recording and real time display of Digital ACMS Recorder data, when the Digital ACMS Recorder is installed. The Digital ACMS Recorder recording can be manually initiated via the MANUAL START function. By pressing this key, the STOPPED or RUNNING status is displayed. The menu page also gives information on the programming of the Digital ACMS Recorder function such as, history time, recording speed and data encoding type. Up to 8 pages of 5 Digital ACMS Recorder words are available. The data is displayed in hexadecimal format after the selection of desired word numbers. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 54 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 DAR RECORDING CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 55 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) STORED SAR DATA The STORED Smart ACMS Recorder DATA menu gives a listing of all Smart ACMS Recorder recording channels with their related allocated memory size. In addition this menu is used for the dumping of a specific Smart ACMS Recorder selected channel files on a MDDU floppy disk. After selection of the requested Smart ACMS Recorder channel, the list of stored Smart ACMS Recorder files is called-up. This menu displays, for each file, the flight leg number with the associated trigger code, date and time when the file was created. This menu also provides the size of each Smart ACMS Recorder file. It is also possible to dump individual Smart ACMS Recorder files onto the MDDU. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 56 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 STORED SAR DATA CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 57 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) MANUAL REQUEST SAR RECORDING The Manual Request function supplies selective START/STOP control for each Smart ACMS Recorder recording channel. Each press of these keys toggles the "STOPPED/RUNNING" status of the appropriate channel. G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 58 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 MANUAL REQUEST SAR RECORDING CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 59 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) STORED REPORTS The ACMS reports are built-up from alpha call-up codes. As long as report is stored in memory, the respective report title and report number is displayed. The selected report can be printed, sent to the Airline Operation Control via the ATSU, or dumped onto a floppy disk thanks to the MDDU. The list of stored reports includes the flight leg in which the report was generated, the related trigger code and date. Moreover, an output status is displayed and indicates: - EOF Waiting for End-Of-Flight - WPR Waiting for Printing - PRT Printed - WDL Waiting for downlink - ACS In ACARS - DLK Down linked - WDR Waiting for storage on Digital ACMS Recorder - DAR Stored in Digital ACMS Recorder G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 60 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL G5807111 - G3UT0DU - FM31D6ACMSDO002 STORED REPORTS CMQ - SA family to A330-200/300 - T1+T2 (Lvl 2&3) (RR Trent ACMS D/O (3) Dec 04, 2006 700/ME) Page 61 31 - R RECORDING  A330-200/300 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL ACMS D/O (3) MANUAL REPORT REQUEST The MANUAL REPORT REQUEST function is used, through report names with their associated number selection keys, for the immediate data collection and report generation The selected report can be printed, sent to the Airline Operation Control via the ATSU, or dumped onto a floppy disk thanks to the MDDU. An asterisk (*) is displayed for each report, if only a single data set or format has been defined for this report. If multiple formats or data sets are defined for a report, the symbol "less than" (