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ILS NM70XXB3 Operation Training Module

The document outlines the Unit Training Course for the ILS NM70XXB3 system, developed by the Airports Authority of India in accordance with ICAO standards. It includes a training quality policy aimed at enhancing human resources in the aviation industry and provides detailed operational guidelines for the ILS system. The course content is designed to equip Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs) with the necessary competencies for the operation and maintenance of the ILS system.
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ILS NM70XXB3 Operation Training Module

The document outlines the Unit Training Course for the ILS NM70XXB3 system, developed by the Airports Authority of India in accordance with ICAO standards. It includes a training quality policy aimed at enhancing human resources in the aviation industry and provides detailed operational guidelines for the ILS system. The course content is designed to equip Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs) with the necessary competencies for the operation and maintenance of the ILS system.
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As per Doc 10057

भारतीय विमानपत्तन प्राविकरण 2023


AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

Unit Training Course

NAV-AIDS

ILS NM70XXB3

MODULE- 2

Operation & Control of NM70XXB3

AAI/ANS/CNS/CATC/2023/CBTA-UNIT CATC, PRAYAGRAJ


TRNG/NAV-AIDS1.0-ILS (NM70XXB3)-MOD 2
Training Quality Policy

“To develop the human


resources for the aviation
industry, ensuring conformity of
the processes, by adapting the
best practices within industry
and building higher skills and
standards in training.”
Version Control

Module AAI/ANS/CNS/CATC/2023/CBTA-UNIT TRNG/NAV-AIDS/V1.0-ILS (NM70XXB3)-


MOD 2
Version 1.0 1. Sh. Dr. S. Mariappan, JGM(ATSEP), SMU-Chennai
Developed by 2. Sh. [Link], AGM(ATSEP), Imphal
3. Sh. Pravin Kumar Singh, AGM(CNS), CATC, PRAYAGRAJ
4. Sh. Kripa Shankar Yadava , AGM (CNS), Varanasi
5. Sh. Nanda Kumar KN, SM(CNS),SMU, Chennai
6. Sh. K Harinath, SM (CNS), BIAL
7. Sh. Rohit Kr Gupta, SM(CNS), Jaipur
Vetted By 1. Sh. Pravin Kumar Singh, AGM(CNS), CATC, PRAYAGRAJ
2. Sh. Kripa Shankar Yadava , AGM (CNS), Varanasi
3. Sh. K Harinath, SM (CNS), BIAL
4. Sh. Rohit Kr Gupta, SM(CNS), Jaipur

Period of vetting 26th Dec. 2023 to 29th Dec. 2023.


Vetting Reference As per ICAO Doc 10057 & CHQ vetting guideline.
Maintained By CATC, PRAYAGRAJ
Version Number Modified By Modifications Made Date Date
Modified approved
Preface
This “ILS(NM70XXB3)” hand-out conforms to the standards and recommended
practices of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) vide Doc. 9868 (PANS Training) Part
IV Chapter 3 for ATSEP and Doc. 10057 (Manual on Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel-
Competency Based Training and Assessment).

With pleasure, I authenticate this hand-out and make it available for imparting Unit
training course on ILS (NM70XXB3) for ATSEPs at CATC/RTCs & their satellite centres in AAI.

The course content has been approved by CHQ of AAI. It is hoped that the trainee
ATSEPs will find it informative, interesting and better in presentation.

I am sure that the trainees will carry a sense of pride in undergoing this Unit Training
course of ICAO standard.

This handout on “ILS (NM70XXB3)” is specifically designed and developed to equip the
ATSEPs with requisite competencies required to carry out Operation and Maintenance of ILS
(NM70XXB3) system. It offers complete coverage of the unit in terms of knowledge and
practical exposure of the ILS (NM70XXB3) system including Transmitter, Monitor, FFM,
Antenna system, Power Supply system, Ancillary equipment, Remote Maintenance and
Monitoring system and the interconnectivity within the ILS (NM70XXB3) system. In addition,
it emphasises the importance and criticality of controlled environment in which CNS
installations operate.

This handout is intended to be kept up to date. It will be amended periodically as new


technological developments are made in the field of Air Navigation Services.

For the development and presentation of this module as per ICAO Doc 10057, I would like
to appreciate the meticulous and excellent work done by the course developers.

Errors, if any or suggestions, if brought to the notice of undersigned would be highly


commendable as it will serve to improve this module and contribute to our objective of
achieving excellence in the field of ATSEP training.

GM (CNS)/ Head of ATSEP training


CATC, PRAYAGRAJ-211012
Dated: 26th December 2023
About the module
“ILS NM 70XXB3 Unit Training Course”

This unit training course on the subject “ILS NM 70XXB3-UNIT TRAINING MODULE 2” deals with the
following topics:

 OPERATION OF ILS NM70XXB3


 OPERATION OF ILS USING RMS

The contents of each topic have been developed as per the expected level of accomplishment given in
DOC 10057. However, the exact contents in this module may not fully represent the original source or
documents, as the contents are customized for the internal training purpose of AAI by the course
developers those who have significant exposure in the industry.

All ATSEP should successfully complete this unit training course. Assessment at this stage will normally be
conducted using assessment tools such as ICA (Interim competency Assessment), FCA (Final Competency
Assessment), Practical & viva.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................. 2
Title: Operation of ILS NM70XXB3. .................................................................... 2
1.1. Operate the Local control ......................................................................... 4
1.2. Operate Local RMS Panel ....................................................................... 13
1.3. Operate Tower Equipment ...................................................................... 24
Chapter 2 ........................................................................................................ 30
TITLE: Operation of ILS using RMS ......................................................... 30
2.0 Overview of the NORMARC 70XXB3 RMM .............................................. 32
2.1. Installing the software ............................................................................ 34
2.2. Data security ......................................................................................... 34
2.3. Initial Configuration of RMM .................................................................. 34
2.4. Viewing ILS data .................................................................................... 43
2.5. Configuring the ILS ................................................................................ 51
2.6. Historical data ....................................................................................... 85
2.7. Fault diagnostics .................................................................................... 91

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Chapter 1

Title: Operation of ILS NM70XXB3.

Chapter Objective:

The Participant will be able to operate the ILS NM70XXB3

Interim Objectives:

1.1 Operate local control panel

1.2 Operate local RMS panel

1.3 Operate Tower Equipment

References:

• NORMARC 7013B-14B Instruction Manual and

• NORMARC 7033B-34B Instruction Manual

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1.1. Operate the Local control

1.1.1. Power on/off


The power ON/OFF switches are located on front of the main cabinet.
Adjacent to the switches are “GND” sockets for connecting wrist strap to ensure
ESD-protected environment when performing maintenance operations.
The upper switch removes power from PS1 and TX1. The lower switch
removes power from PS2 and TX2.

GND SOCKETS POWER ON/OFF

Figure 1.1 Power ON/OFF and GND Sockets


Location

To fully remove power, turn off the mains power-supplies /


battery chargers and isolate the batteries.

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1.1.2. Local Control Operation

[Link]. Glossary

Changeover: The transition from a normal ILS «on» state (Tx to Air = main select
and active main transmitters on air) to a normal ILS «standby on» state (Tx to Air
not equal to main select, and standby transmitters active on air).

Shutdown: The transition from any ILS state to a normal ILS «off» state (Tx to Air
= main select and no active transmitters).

Automatic: When the ILS is in automatic mode of operation, any detected


alarm(s) will lead to either CHANGEOVER or SHUTDOWN.

Manual: When the ILS is in manual mode of operation, the ILS state will not
change if alarm(s) are detected.

Interlock: When an ILS is in active interlock mode (the interlock signal is an


input to the remote control), the ILS will turn off all active transmitters and not
allow them to be turned on before the interlock condition is removed. This signal
overrides local/auto mode of operation, but not local/manual mode of operation.

[Link]. System Status Indications (Interpreting front panel Indications)

Figure 1.2 System Status Indications

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[Link].1. SERVICE

Used to: Indicate that the ILS is currently in SERVICE


mode of operation. This will also set the remote control
to alarm state.

Activated by:

 EXTERNAL SERVICE line forced low (by LF1576A set in service condition), or

 RMS in access level 2 or 3, or

 The LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in LOCAL position, or

 The MANUAL/AUTO switch is in MANUAL position, or

 MANUAL mode entered from RMS, or

 Access grant switch on the Remote Control in grant position.


 Interlock override switch in horizontal position.

 Mismatch between the WRITE PROTECT switch and configuration strap


setting on U6 (strap position 6-15)
[Link].2. ALARM

Used to: Indicate that the ILS has detected an alarm


condition.
Activated by: One or more alarms are present.

[Link].3. WARNING

Used to: Indicate that the ILS has detected one or more
warning conditions.
Activated by: Warning condition(s) detected by RMS.

[Link].4. PARAM (Parameter Warning)

Used to: Indicate that there are one or more monitor parameter warnings present.
The warnings from the monitor1/ monitor2 are voted before displayed.
Activated by: Monitor parameters are outside the warning limits.

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[Link].5. DISAGR (Monitor Disagree)

Used to: Indicate that monitor 1 and monitor 2 disagrees on which parameters that
are in alarm state.
Activated by: Difference in monitor 1/monitor 2 alarm detection.
[Link].6. BATT (Battery Warning)

Used to: Indicate that the ILS is running using the 27V battery.
Activated by: Loss of mains for charging the 27V battery.

[Link].7. IDENT Warning

Used to: Indicate that the ident is faulty for LOC.


Activated by: Loss of ident Morse coding for LOC, or ident is continuous for LOC.
[Link].8. MAINT (Maintenance Warning)

Used to: Indicate that one or more of the maintenance parameter warnings
detected.

Activated by: One or more maintenance parameters are faulty or outside limits.

[Link].9. STBY (Standby transmitter on air)

Used to: Indicate that coax position directs the standby transmitters to the antenna
and the main transmitters to the dummy load.

Activated by: TX TO AIR differs from transmitter MAIN select.

[Link].10. NORMAL

Used to: Indicate that the no alarm condition are


detected by ILS.
Activated by: No alarms present.

[Link].11. STB ALARM (Hot Standby only)

Used to: Indicate that the ILS has detected an alarm


condition on the standby transmitter. Disabled when
the ILS is not configured for hot standby.
Activated by: Hot standby configuration and alarm(s)
detected on the standby transmitter.

[Link].12. STB WARING (Hot Standby only)


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Used to: Indicate that the ILS has detected one or more
warning conditions on the standby transmitter.
Disabled when the ILS is not configured for hot standby.
Activated by: Hot standby configuration and one or
more warnings detected by RMS for the standby
transmitter.

[Link].13. STB NORMAL (Hot Standby only)

Used to: Indicate that no alarm conditions are detected by


the ILS on the standby transmitter. Disabled when the ILS is
not configured for hot standby.
Activated by: Hot standby configuration and no alarm(s)
detected on the standby transmitter.

[Link].14. TX to Air TX1/TX2

Used to: Indicate the position of the coax relay.


Activated by: Coax relay position.

[Link].15. MAIN TX1/TX2

Used to: Indicate which transmitter that is defined as main.


Activated by: Main selected position.

[Link].16. COURSE TX1/TX2

Used to: Indicate the status of the TX1 and TX2 Course
transmitters. If illuminated the transmitter is on.
Activated by: Transmitter in "on" state.

[Link].17. CLR (Clearance) TX1/TX2

Used to: Indicate the status of the TX1 and TX2 Clearance
transmitters. If illuminated the transmitter is on.
Activated by: Transmitter in "on" state

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NOTE: The TX1 and TX2 LEDs will remain on for up to 10 seconds with CAT I alarm
delays. when the ILS is turned off in AUTO mode. This is because the TX Control
performs a monitor integrity check. If the check fails the LEDs will stay on for 20-
30 seconds, and an “integrity fail” event is placed in the RMS event list. In MANUAL
mode the LEDs are turned Off immediately, and no integrity check is made.

[Link]. Switches/Switch-locks

Figure 1.3 Switches and Key Switches

[Link].1. LOCAL/REMOTE

Used to: Select between REMOTE and LOCAL control.


Select between LOCAL and REMOTE mode of operation. REMOTE
mode of operation will inhibit use of the local push-buttons (as
described below) and the use of the local serial communication
port for entering RMS access level 2 and 3. LOCAL mode of
operation will inhibit use of the remote control push-buttons
(ON/OFF, CHANGEOVER) and the use of the remote serial
communication ports for entering RMS access level 2 and 3. Local
mode will cause a service condition at equipment and alarm at
Remote Control.

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Valid when: Always

[Link].2. MANUAL/AUTO

Used to: Select between AUTOMATIC and MANUAL mode of


[Link] this switch in MANUAL will prevent
shutdown with alarm at the monitor. MANUAL position will
also cause a service condition and an alarm at the remote
control.
Valid when: The LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in LOCAL position

[Link].3. WRITEPROTECT

Used to: Prevent changing of alarm limits and other ILS


parameter adjustments. Setting this switch-lock in
vertical/horizontal position will prevent/not prevent
entering of access level 3. Switch is active in vertical
position.
Valid when: Always.

[Link].4. INTEROCK OVERRIDE

Used to: Enable testing when the interlock signal is active. Setting
this switch-lock in vertical/horizontal position will prevent/not
prevent the user from using the local panel push-buttons
(ON/OFF, CHANGEOVER and the individual TX on/off keys)
Valid when:
 The LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in LOCAL position, and
 The MANUAL/AUTO switch is in MANUAL position.

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[Link]. Push Buttons

Figure 1.4 Push Buttons


[Link].1. ON/OFF

Used to: Toggle the ILS transmitters on/off.


Valid when:
 The LOCAL/REMOTE switch must be in LOCAL
position, and
 The interlock signal is not active if the ILS is
configured for interlock.

[Link].2. CHANGEOVER

Used to: Toggle the coax relay and transmitters


between TX1/TX2 as the active transmitter(s).
Valid when:
 The LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in LOCAL position, and
 The MANUAL/AUTO switch is in AUTO position, if the
ILS is “ON”, or
 The MANUAL/AUTO switch is in MANUAL position, if the ILS is “OFF”

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[Link].3. MAIN SELECT

Used to: Toggle between TX1/TX2 as the main


transmitter.
Valid when: The LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in LOCAL position

[Link].4. COURSE TX1/TX2

Used to: Toggle the COURSE TX1/TX2 on/off.


Valid when:
 The LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in LOCAL position.
 MANUAL/AUTO switch is in MANUAL position.
 The interlock signal is active if the ILS is
configured for interlock

[Link].5. CLR TX1/TX2

Used to: Toggle the CLEARANCE TX1/TX2 on/off.


Valid when:
 The LOCAL/REMOTE are in LOCAL position.
 MANUAL/AUTO switch is in MANUAL position.
 The interlock signal is active if the ILS is
configured for interlock

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1.2. Operate Local RMS Panel

1.2.1. The RMS Front Panel

Figure 1.5 RMS Front Panel with Top Level LCD Screen

The front panel menu system includes a 320 x 240 graphical colour LCD and
seven push-buttons. The buttons are used for navigating in the menus displayed
on the LCD and to control/adjust various parameters and settings.

1.2.2. The menu structure

There are three main screens:

 The Top Window Screen: Information about the ILS setup and status
 The Parameter Window Screen: Measurement display, organized in
sections. It is also the gate to altering setup and limits through the
use of the LCD/Keyboard in various edit mode screens.

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 The Quick Read Screen: Shows monitor parameter measurements


only. This screen is meant as a quick way to view monitor parameters
while the user working in the Parameter Window Screen

1.2.3. Navigating between screens.

To navigate between the main screens use the “QUICK READ”, “BACK” and
“OK” buttons.

Button Effect
QUICK READ Toggles between the Quick Read Screen and whatever was
shown prior to entering the Quick Read Screen last.
BACK • If in Quick Read Screen, this works as the QUICK READ-
button
• If in Parameter Window Screen, the use of this button will
go up one level in the menu tree, until Top Window Screen
is reached.
• If in Top Window Screen this button has no effect
OK • If in Top Window Screen, this button opens the Parameter
Window Screen.
• If in Parameter Window Screen and the cursor is
highlighting a branch, this branch will toggle between open
and closes.
• If in Parameter Window Screen and the cursor marks a
group of parameters, the parameter screen will open for
that group.
• If in Parameter Window Screen and the cursors marks a
parameter, an edit window will open. If editing the
parameter requires a higher access level, the user must go
through a login screen first.
• If in Quick Read Screen, this button will have no effect

[Link]. The Top Window screen

A typical top-level screen is shown in Figure 1-6. This is the screen that is
displayed when the ILS is powered on. This screen displays information about the
ILS configuration, remote control status and what access level the user currently
have

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Figure 1.6 Typical top level LCD screen


The information in the Top Window Screen is:

Item Description
NORMARC 27R User defined cabinet name
7033B Equipment configuration: 7011B - 1 freq. LOC
7012B - 1 freq. LOC w/interlock 7013B - 2 freq. LOC
7014B - 2 freq LOC w/interlock 7031B - 1 freq. GP
7032B - 1 freq. GP w/interlock 7033B - 2 freq. GP
7034B - 2 freq GP w/interlock
[GP selected] Information about the interlock status. Either [LOC/GP selected] or
[LOC/GP deselected]
[REMOTE] Information about who controls the ILS. Either [REMOTE] or [LOCAL]
depending on the LOCAL/REMOTE switch on the ILS front panel.
[AUTO] Information about how the ILS operates at the moment. Either [AUTO]
or [MANUAL]
[RC OK] Shows the status of the remote control link. Either [RC OK] or [RC
FAIL].
Access level: 1 The access level using the local front panel. The shown access level is
in the range 1-3. The value of the access level determines what the
user can do:
• Level 1: Basic readout functions. Operation at this level has no
effect on the ILS operation
• Level 2: Test and control functions. Operation at this level
generates SERVICE for the ILS, and the user may do non-
permanent operative changes. Switching the REMOTE/LOCAL
switch to LOCAL position gives access level 2.
• Level 3: System configuration and adjustments functions (requires
entering a four character password). Operation at this level
generates SER- VICE for the ILS, and the user may do permanent
alterations of the ILS.

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Pressing OK on the top level screen brings you to parameter window, which
is a tree structure of the available measurements and configuration for the ILS.

[Link]. The Parameter Window Screen

The parameter window is organized as a top-down tree-structure, starting


with the ILS at the top item, and with branches for the different main sections of
the ILS (Monitors/Maintenance/Transmitters/RMS). Each of these main sections
have their own sub trees and sub screens.

Figure 1.7 The Parameter window with Monitor branch expanded

Figure 1-7 shows the layout of the parameter window screen. For a full
expanded tree see section [Link]

To navigate in the Parameter Window Screen:

 Use the arrows to move in the tree and in sub screens


 Use the OK-button to expand/collapse branches or to enter view/edit
mode for a parameter or group of parameters
 When editing groups of parameters (i.e. CL), use the arrow keys to
navigate to the parameter to edit
 When editing parameters, use the arrow buttons to select options or
entering a numeric value. Edit mode ends by pressing the OK-button
(accept) or the BACK button (cancel)
 Use the BACK-button to cancel changes if in edit mode
 Use the BACK-button to navigate up on level in the Parameter Tree

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[Link]. The Quick Read Screen

The Quick Read screens display the various monitor and maintenance
parameter readings. The screens are entered by stepping through the menu
options. The <ESC> key brings the user back to the last menu-screen again. The
parameter readings are continuously updated.

The Quick Read Screen consists of several groups of parameters. Use the left
and right arrow keys to navigate sideways between the Quick Read screens.
Entering Quick Read mode will automatically navigate to the last used Quick Read
screen.

Figure 1.8 A Typical readout screen: DS parameters

[Link]. Editing Mode

To change parameter limits, selecting options and so on, you must go


through the Parameter Window Screen.

First navigate to the parameter you want to change and press OK(Fig 1.9).

If you need access level 3 and you have not logged in yet, you will be
presented for a login screen where you can enter a correct password(Fig 1.10). If
you already have sufficient access level, the login screen will be skipped.

To enter level 3, the following must be valid:

• The front panel switch must be in LOCAL position.

• Access grant from the remote control must be active

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• The front panel Write Protect switch must be in disabled

Figure 1.9 A Typical Parameters screen: Select and press OK to edit

Figure 1.10 Login menu

Figure 1.11 Edit screen for Mon1 CL DDM

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If not, you will get one or more error messages when trying to log in.

After this you will enter the edit mode for the highlighted parameter(Fig
1.11). The screen may consist of several values, so you may have to navigate to the
value you want to change.

The parameters type defines how you can alter it:

a) Numeric values: Here there may be several values that can be edited like
upper/lower alarm and warning limits. Select the value you want to change
with the arrow keys and press enter. The cursors changes and you may use
the left/right arrows to position the cursor on a digit, and alter that digit
with the up/down arrow. Note that the numbers are semi-automatic,
meaning that if you press the up-arrow and have the cursor on the "9"-digit
in "0.9", the value will change to "1.0". Press OK when done. Then edit the
other values in the same way. When you are done, navigate to the "Apply"-
field and press OK.
b) Options: Here there are two or more options to select from. Navigate to the
parameter and press OK. The options pops up. Select the correct option by
using the up/down arrows and press OK when done
c) IP-address: Same as for numeric values, but there are no semi-automatic
update of the numbers

[Link]. The Parameter Window tree

The levels of the Parameter Window tree:


NORMARC 70xxB
Monitor

CL CLR/DF DC-loop
MON1/2/STBY: MON1/2/STBY: MON1/2: DC 1/2/3/4
DDM/SDM/RF DDM/SDM/RF
Ant-tilt
Ident: ID MOD, ID ACT, ID Ident: ID MOD, ID ACT, ID MON1/2: TILT ½
CODE CODE
Delays
DS DIFF FREQ
MON1/2/STBY:
MON1/2/STBY: FFM GEN/NF/IDENT/FFM
DDM/SDM/RF MON1/2: DDM/SDM/RF
NF
MON1/2: DDM/SDM/RF

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Maintenance
Monitor front end

MF1/2/STBY: CL/DS/NF/CLR RF LEVEL/BASEBAND, V8P5, V15P, VINT, FPGA


RESET, FPGA STAT, SEU ERROR

Monitor

MON1/2: V5P, V15P, V15N, VINT


CPLD STAT, FPGA STAT, STS ACT, DSP PFO, DSP ERR, DIAG RST, SYNC ERROR
DS 180HZ, DS 270HZ, DS 300HZ, DS 450HZ,
CLR 180HZ,CLR 270HZ, CLR 300HZ, CLR 450HZ,
CL PHASE, CLR PHASE, CL RF FREQ, CLR RF FREQ,
DS VOICE, DS NOISE, CLR VOICE, CLR NOISE, 30Hz Phase Diff,
FFM Batt, FFM mains fail, FFM comm fail

STBY: V5P, V15P, V15N, VINT


CPLD STAT, FPGA STAT, STS ACT, DSP PFO, DSP ERR, DIAG RST, SYNC ERROR
DS 180HZ, DS 270HZ, DS 300HZ, DS 450HZ,
CLR 180HZ,CLR 270HZ, CLR 300HZ, CLR 450HZ,
CL PHASE, CLR PHASE, CL RF FREQ, CLR RF FREQ,
DS VOICE, DS NOISE, CLR VOICE, CLR NOISE, 30Hz Phase Diff

Internal CL
DDM, SDF, RF

Transmitter Control

RC Link Status, EPROM PARITY, INTEGRITY

Oscillator

OS1/2: COU OUTPUT LEVEL, COU TUNE VOLT, COU SYNTH LOCK, COU LOCK DETECT, CLR
OUTPUT LEVEL, CLR TUNE VOLT, CLR SYNTH LOCK,CLR LOCK DETECT

LF-generator

LF1/2: V15N, V15P, V2P5, V3P3, WATCHDOG, DSP EXECUTION, DSP MEMORY, EEPROM
PARITY

COU transmitter

TX1/2: V5P, V8P5, V15N, CSB POW FWD, CSB PW REV, SBO POW FWD, SBO POW REV,
CSB I DRIVE, CSB Q DRIVE, SBO I DRIVE, SBO Q DRIVE, TEMPERATURE, CSB V27P, SBO
V27P, CSB I27P, SBO I27P

CLR transmitter

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TX1/2: V5P, V8P5, V15N, CSB POW FWD, CSB PW REV, SBO POW FWD, SBO POW REV,
CSB I DRIVE, CSB Q DRIVE, SBO I DRIVE, SBO Q DRIVE, TEMPERATURE, CSB V27P, SBO
V27P, CSB I27P, SBO I27P

Power supply

PS1/2: V15N, V5P, V8P5, V15P, BATTERY CURRENT, POWER CURRENT, BATTERY,
VOLTAGE, MAINS FAILURE, BATTERY LOW, BATTERY ISOLATED

RMS

RMS V5P, RMS BATTERY

Delays

DLY MAINT GEN, DLY MAINT USER

Hours

Operational hours

Transmitters

Test modes Adjustments


Ident mode COU RF CLR SBO phase
LF1/2: Ident mode LF1/2: COU RF LF1/2: CLR SBO Phase
CL test COU SBO level CLR DDM
LF1/2: CL test LF1/2: COU SBO LF1/2: CLR DDM
DS test COU SBO phase CLR SDM
LF1/2: DS test LF1/2: COU SBO Phase LF1/2: CLR SDM
SBO 90 deg stub COU DDM CLR 1020Hz level
LF1/2: SBO 90 deg. test LF1/2: COU DDM LF1/2: CLR 1020Hz level
150Hz off COU SDM COU DDM Test1
LF1/2: 150Hz off LF1/2: COU SDM LF1/2: COU DDM Test1
90Hz off COU 1020Hz level COU DDM Test2
LF1/2: 90Hz off LF1/2: COU 1020Hz level LF1/2: COU DDM Test2
Voice off COU/CLR LF phase COU SBO narrow
LF1/2: Voice off LF1/2: COU/CR 30Hz phase LF1/2: COU DDM Narrow
CLR RF COU SBO wide
LF1/2: CLR RF LF1/2: COU DDM Wide
CLR SBO level Ident speaker
LF1/2: CLR SBO LF1/2: Ident

RMS

Serial ports: Local port/Remote 1/Remote 2: bps

Network interface: DHCP, IP address/netmask/gateway, Current IP-address

DDM and RF unit: DDM Unit, RF unit

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Clear historical data: General/Operational events,


Periodic/Average/Warning/Alarm logs

System info: SW versions

Login level 3

1.2.4. IP address

Network settings

The network settings screen can be found in the parameter window


(RMS/Network interface).If "DHCP on" is selected, the system will acquire an IP
address from a DHCP server. If you instead want to set up a static IP configuration,
select "DHCP off" and manually enter the IP settings. No settings will be
permanently stored before pressing "Apply".

On this screen, it is also possible to see the current IP address of the system.

Figure 1.12 RMS Network Interface

1.2.5. Serial port protocol selection

Figure 1.13 RMS serial port protocol selection

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The serial port protocol screen is found in the RMS sub menu. Here it is
possible to select the communication protocol of the Local, Remote 1 and Remote
2 serial ports.

The default is "Login", this enables the user to log on to the ILS using the
RMM program. If "MODBUS" is selected, the port will function as a MODBUS slave
and make a selected number of parameters available for reading.

"None" is for testing purposes only, and is normally not used on a


functioning ILS cabinet.

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1.3. Operate Tower Equipment

1.3.1. Remote Control Assembly RCA 1750B

Figure 1.14 RCA 1750B Front Panel

The RCA 1750B Remote Control Assembly is used for hot standby
equipment. It has the following functions:

A. Display

• ALARM – Alarm/OFF

• NORMAL – Normal/operating
• WARN – general Warning
• STB ALARM - Standby transmitter Alarm/OFF
• STB NORMAL - Standby transmitter Normal
• STB WARN - Standby transmitter Warning
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• IDENT - Ident warning (NA for GP)


• MAINT - Maintenance parameter warning
• MON DIS - Monitor disagree warning
• STB ON AIR - Stand-by transmitter operating warning

• MAINS 1 - Mains (charger) failure 1 (Battery operation) warning


• MAINS 2 - Mains (charger) failure 2 (Battery operation) warning
• IDENT - Ident warning (NA for GP)
• LO BATT 1 – Battery 1 low or isolated, warning
• LO BATT 2 – Battery 2 low or isolated, warning
• TX1 ON AIR - TX1 transmitter on-air indication
• TX2 ON AIR - TX2 transmitter on-air indication

• PARAM - Parameter warning (may optionally be used for INTEGRITY -


Integrity fault warning)

• COMMS - Communication link failure from ILS cabinet


• SERVICE – Maintenance mode operation

• CAN ERR – Communication link failure on the CAN bus from the Slave
Panel

B. Control

• ON/OFF - On/off push-button switch


• CHANGE OVER – Transmitter Change-over push-button switch
• SILENCE - Aural alarm reset combined with lamp test, push-button switch
• ACCESS GRANT - RMS access grant toggle switch

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1.3.2. Slave Panel SP 1754A, SP 1754B

Figure 1.15 SP 1754A Front Panel

Figure 1.16 SP 1754B Front Panel

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The SP 1754A and SP 1754B panels are used in towers and other locations
that need an ILS status display. The panels can display status for up to 4 navaids,
typically LOC, GP and DME or LOC, GP, MM and OM.

The difference between the two panels is that SP 1754B has indicators for
Far Field Monitor and Category Status for sites where these units are installed

A. Display

• ALARM - Alarm/OFF (4 total, 1 for each navaid)

• WARN - General Warning (4 total, 1 for each navaid)

• NORMAL - Normal/operating (4 total, 1 for each navaid)

• FFM ALARM - Alarm/OFF (SP 1754B only)

• FFM WARNING - General Warning (SP 1754B only)

• FFM NORMAL - Normal/operating (SP 1754B only)

• CAT III - Runway operates in CAT III (SP 1754B only)

• CAT II - Runway operates in CAT II (SP 1754B only)

• CAT I - Runway operates in CAT I (SP 1754B only)

• LOC - Runway operates with LOC only (SP 1754B only)

• OFF - Runway is off (SP 1754B only)

• SERVICE - One or more of the navaids are in Service (Maintenance) Mode

• COM FAILURE - Communication failure between one or more of the


remote controls and navaids or between the remote controls and the
slave panel

• MAINS FAILURE - One or more of the navaids has a mains failure

• RUNWAY SELECTED - The runway is selected by the Interlock switch (if


used)

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B. Controls

• ON/OFF - Turns on and off the navaid if enabled (4 total, 1 for each
navaid)

• SILENCE - Silences the aural alarm buzzer

• LAMP DIM - Toggles between five LED brightness levels

1.3.3. Catgory Status Unit CSA 1816A(Option)

Figure 1.17 CSA 1816A Front Panel

The Category Status Unit is normally used for hot standby Cat III systems to
display the status of the Far Field Monitor and to calculate the category status of
the ILS and optionally DME or Marker Beacons. It has the following functions:

• Display CAT III - Runway operates in CAT III

• CAT II - Runway operates in CAT II

• CAT I - Runway operates in CAT I

• LOC - Runway operates with LOC only


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• OFF - Runway is off

• MAINT - Runway is under maintenance

• COMM FAULT - Failure to received correct remote control message on


CAN-bus from either of LOC/GP RC

• RECIPROCAL - The status of the opposite runway is not positively OFF

• UPG AVAIL - A higher category, based on inputs to the CSU, is available,


and may be activated by pressing the UPGRADE button

• FFM ALARM - Status from connected FFM

• FFM WARNING - Status from connected FFM

• FFM NORMAL - Status from connected FFM

A. The colours of the LEDs:

• CAT III, CAT II, CAT I, UPG AVAIL and FFM NORMAL lamps are green

• OFF, MAINT, COMM FAULT, RECIPROCAL are red

• All other LEDs are amber

B. Control

• UPGRADE - Button to upgrade the operational status of the runway


(optional, may be internally set for automatic upgrade)

• SILENCE - Aural alarm reset combined with lamp test, push-button switch

• MAX INDICATION - Maximum allowed operational runway category,


rotary switch

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Chapter 2

TITLE: Operation of ILS using RMS

Chapter Objective:

With Reference, The Participants will be able to operate the ILS using
the RMM

Interim Objectives:

2.1 Overview of the Normarc 70XXB3 RMM


2.2 RMM software installation
2.3 Data Security
2.4 Initial configuration of RMM

2.5 viewing ILS data

2.6 Configuring the ILS


2.7 Historical data

2.8 Fault diagnostics

References:
• NORMARC 7013B-14B Instruction Manual and
• NORMARC 7033B-34B Instruction Manual

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2.0 Overview of the NORMARC 70XXB3 RMM

This information has been updated for version 3.2 of the software.
The NORMARC 70XXB3 RMM is a Microsoft Windows based program that
provides access to all the data and functions made available by the ILS remote
monitoring subsystem.
By connecting to the ILS remote monitoring subsystem, the program lets the
user do the following:
 View the current status and measurements done by the ILS.
 Configure ILS monitor and transmitter settings.
 View reports that shows the current operational status and configuration
of an ILS.
 Download historical data from the ILS and browse through individual data
sets.
 Download and view events to see the operational history of the ILS.
 Connect to the ILS with a null modem cable (direct), dial-up
connection or leased line connection.

The figure on the next page shows a screen dump of the main program
window.

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Figure.2.1 RMM main program window.

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2.1. Installing the software

To install the software, just insert the CDROM and wait until the NORMARC
70XXB3 RMM welcome file is displayed. Read the instructions in this file to install
the software.

2.1.1. Installation notes


The database is by default stored in this folder (CommonAppDataFolder):
C:\ProgramData\Indra Navia\NORMARC 7000 RMM 3.x
Enter %programdata%\Indra Navia in the Start menu search field to open
the parent of the above folder.

It is not possible to use configuration files and database file from versions
prior to 3.0 with this version. In case there is a need to use older configuration files
and databases, it is possible to install versions 1.2 and 2.x on the same computer
which is running version 3.x.
When opening the database, the program will first try to open a ODBC
system DSN with name NM7000RMM, if that fails then it will try to open
[Link] stored in the SupportFilesDir defined in the registry (see
below) or in the installation folder of the program, if that also fails it will try in the
CommonAppDataFolder as defined above.

2.1.2. Driver for the USB port on the RMA 1822


The driver for this port is located in the USB-RMA1822A folder under the
installation folder of the RMM software.

Windows may ask for an USB driver when first connecting to the USB port of
a RMA board. Select this folder as the driver folder to install it.
2.1.3. Drive for the USB UART IC on CI 1748
In order to use the USB port on the CI 1748 connection interface board a
driver needs to be installed on the PC. The driver is located in the USB-CI1748A
folder under the installation folder of the RMM software. In case Windows asks for
a driver, select this folder to install it.

2.2. Data security

Connection of the RMM computer to external equipment or networks


including the Internet: Connection of external equipment or networks should be
avoided; it must be ensured that no garbage traffic or unauthorized software
enters the system.

2.3. Initial Configuration of RMM

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2.3.1. The station list


The RMM software maintains a list of ILS stations. The list contains
information that is used by the software to identify and to connect to an ILS.
When the menu item File | Connect to station is selected, the station list
window is opened.

Figure.2.2 RMM station list window.

The user can do the following from the Station list window:

 Connect to a station
 Add a new station
 Edit a station
 Delete a station
Each of these operations is described below
In addition, the user can view the path and open the location of the current
database in Windows Explorer. This is useful for copying the database or sending
it to Indra Navia customer support
[Link].Connect to a station
To connect to a station that has been set up in the station list, the station
must first be selected and then the "Connect" button clicked. The RMM software
will connect to the station, before the user is asked to log on to the ILS.
[Link].Add a new station
This function adds a new station to the station list. The settings for the new
station are initialized with default values. The user must select "Edit station" to
customize the settings for the new station.
[Link].Edit a station
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To edit a station, select the desired station and click the "Edit station" button.
The window shown in figure 2.3 will appear:

Figure.2.3 Edit Station window.

The following information has to be set correctly:

 Station name: Type in the desired name. The name may be up to 50


characters long.

 Port: Select the serial port on the PC that the connection shall use.
The available options are COM1 - COM32 and TCP/IP.

 Bitrate: Select the speed of the communication. The options are 2400,
4800 or 9600 bps. 9600 bps is the default bit rate.

 Connect method: Select Direct (null-modem), Dial up or Leased line


connection. Direct connection is the default connect-method.

 Phone number/IP addr:port: Type the phone number or IP address


and TCP port number for the connection. The port number for RMA
1822 is 3001. This field is valid only for Dial up and TCP/IP
connections..

 Modem: Select the modem in the dropdown list that matches the
actual modem used. This affects the modem init strings that will be
used for the connection types (dial up or leased line). The user may
also edit the modem settings by clicking the Edit button.

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 Enable automatic download: Check this box to automatically


download the medium time periodic storage from the ILS at the time
you specify. Note that the storage will only be downloaded if a user is
logged on to the ILS at the specified time. Automatic medium time
storage download will not be performed if another storage download
(excluding event download) is in progress at the specified time.
[Link].Delete a station
In order to delete a station, select the station and click the "Delete station"
button. The user is asked to confirm before the deletion takes place. Note that the
delete operation will also delete all historical data stored in the database for the
selected station. This may take a few seconds.

2.3.2. Logging on and off


After a connection has been established with an ILS the user must log on by
entering the user name and password(s).

Figure.2.4 RMM Logon window.

The top panel of the ILS Logon window displays dial/connection progress,
and when the connection has been established it shows which to port on the ILS
the user is connected, in addition to the RMS software version of the ILS.
To log on the user must wait until the user name and password field becomes
available for input and then enter a valid user name and one or more passwords.
The user name and password(s) are not case sensitive.
The ILS will compare the entered username and password(s) with the
information stored in the RMS subsystem in the ILS. If invalid logon information is
entered the RMS subsystem in the ILS will not allow access. A window will be

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opened informing about what went wrong, and let the user perform another logon
attempt. If three attempts are used without success the ILS will disconnect and not
allow more login attempts for 3 minutes (Remote Port 1 and 2 only).
If the Auto-reconnect after communication loss checkbox is checked, the
RMM software will attempt to automatically reconnect and login to the ILS when
it comes available after a communication link drop out or ILS cabinet power loss.
Auto-reconnect is only available on "Direct-connect" connections and when
logging in at access level 1 only.
2.3.3. Access levels
The operations that are permitted to a logged on user depend on the logon
access level. The NORMARC 7000 ILS defines four access levels:

Access Number of Allowed operations


level passwords
Level 1 1 Readout of all measurements and all configuration data, except
user passwords.
Level 2 2 Level 1 operations + turning transmitters and LF signals on/off.

Level 3 3 Level 1 and 2 operations + setting all configuration data, except


user passwords.
MASTER 3 Level 1, 2 and 3 operations + setting/viewing users and passwords,
setting the ILS real time clock.

Table.2.1 RMM Access Levels.


Note that to logon at access level 2 or higher, more than one password
must be entered. The passwords must be separated with a single space. The user
name and password(s) are not case sensitive.
To logon as MASTER, which is a special built-in administrative user, the
user name “master” and all three master passwords must be entered (logon at
access levels 1 or 2 with the master user is therefore not possible). The factory
default master passwords are: MASTER1 MASTER2 MASTER3.

To logon at other access levels a user account must be first be set up by


the master user. If the master user passwords have been lost, the Customer
Service department can help with resetting the master passwords.

Note:
In order to logon at access level 2 or higher, straps on the TCA board must
be set to enable this. Refer to the NORMARC 7000 Instruction Manual for more
information about this.

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2.3.4. Viewing reports


When logged on to an ILS the user can view reports for the current ILS. The
"View report" window is opened by selecting the menu item File | View report.

Figure.2.5 RMM View Report window.

There are four types of reports:

 A custom report. The user can select individual measurement groups and
settings to report. The predefined groups and settings have been selected
according to the maintenance procedures. The user can select what groups
to include on the report. The selection made by the user is saved, so the
user does not need make the selection each time a custom report is
generated.

 A report for documenting the operational status, all monitor and all
maintenance measurements, and selected configuration data. Note that all
configuration data is not included on the report, the report is therefore not
a replacement for the configuration files.

 A report for showing the operational history. See Operational history for a
description.

 A report for listing all events that have occurred in a selected time period.
The last 31 days are selected by default when the dialog is opened.
The reports are in HTML format and are automatically opened in the default
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Web- browser when the user clicks the OK button. The user can print or save the
report from the Web-browser.
2.3.5. Preferences
User preferences can be selected in the File | Preferences window. These
settings are stored in the user portion of the Windows registry and will be restored
each time the program is started.

Figure.2.6 RMM Preferences window.

[Link].Unit for DDM values


Selects the unit to use for DDM values. This controls the unit used for all
DDM value output (on the screen and printed report) and DDM value user input
(for example monitor limit adjustment). Note that the unit used for DDM values
stored in the database and in configuration or historical or continuous data log files
is always µA.

To change the unit for DDM values on the LCD of the cabinet refer to the
System options section.

[Link]. Unit for RF Levels


Selects the unit to use for RF level values on the monitor system. This controls
the unit used for all RF value output (on the screen and printed report) and RF value
user input (for example monitor limit adjustment). Note that the unit used for RF values
stored in the database, in configuration and continuous data log files is always dB

[Link]. Date and Time Formats


The RMM software uses the regional settings set up in the Windows Control
Panel to format dates shown on the screen and on printed reports. The format used is
the “Short Date” format. This will make the displayed dates match the convention used in
the user’s country.

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The time format is not retrieved from the regional settings. The 24-hour format
HH:MM:SS.S is used instead. This shows hours, minutes, seconds and tenths of
seconds.
In exported data (Continuous data logging) and in default filenames the date and
time format used is according to the international standard (ISO 8601), i.e. YYYY-MM-
DD for dates and HH:MM:SS.S for the time of day

[Link].Adjustment mode options

These options can be used to change the way the program displays
measurements and configuration settings. These options should be left un-
checked when the program is used for routine maintenance or monitoring.

 High decimal precision: Check this to display values and limits with an extra
decimal.

 Factory mode: Check this to display all the defined ILS configuration
parameters independent of the actual ILS system configuration. This option
should only be enabled for configuring new monitor, RMS or LF-generator
boards at the factory. It can also be necessary to enable this option when
a board is moved from one equipment to another (for example from a LOC
to a GP).

 Enable alarm limit setting in level 3 from Test DDM/Flight check window:
Check this to display buttons in the Test DDM (NORMARC 7000A) and Flight
check (NORMARC 7000B) windows for changing the CL DDM and NF DDM
monitor limits. This option can be enabled for easy access to monitor limit
setting during commissioning and flight- check. Note that some civil
aviation authorities may prohibit the use of this option.
NOTE: The user must manually close and re-open measurement and configuration
windows for the options to take effect when any Adjustment mode option has
been changed.
2.3.6. Using modems
The use of modems is required when connecting to an ILS over a public or
private telephone network. The connection can be either a dial-up connection or
a leased line connection. In both cases modems are connected to the PC and to an
RS232 port on the connection interface inside the ILS cabinet. Normally one of the
REMOTE1 or REMOTE2 ports is used for this.
When the "Connect method" for a station is set to "Dial up" or "Leased line",
the modem connected to the PC will be initialized with AT command strings set up
for the selected modem. The user can add new modem configurations and
customize the AT command strings for existing modems.
Procedures for using Westermo and USRobotics modems are described later
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in the "Using modems" chapter.


When the user clicks the Edit button in the "Edit station" window the window
shown in figure 2.7 will be opened:

Figure.2.7 RMM Modem Configuration window.

This window lists the modems for which dial up and leased line initialization
strings have been set up. The list will by default contain settings for a few
supported modems. If the modem that is to be used is not found in the list, the
user can add a new modem to the list by clicking the Add button. The setup for the
currently selected modem can be changed by clicking the Edit button. Selecting
Add or Edit will open the window shown in figure 2.8.

Figure.2.8 RMM Edit Modem window.


In this window the user can type in the init strings for dialup and leased line
connections respectively. The init string is sent to the modem before the actual call
is started. These settings require knowledge about the AT commands that are
supported by the specific modem in question, and should only be altered by a user
familiar with modems. The technical manuals for the modems will normally
contain the necessary information on how to initialize the modem.

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To delete a modem in the modem list, click the Delete button, and respond
to the confirmation dialog. Note that a modem cannot be deleted if it is selected
for use by a station.

2.4. Viewing ILS data

2.4.1. Monitor measurements


Selecting the ILS-Data | Monitor menu item opens the monitor
measurements window, which is shown below. This window shows the executive
monitor measurements that are valid for the current ILS.

Figure.2.9 RMM Monitor Measurements window.


The individual measurements and groups are formatted with special
characters and colours according to the "measurement status" of each
measurement.
Note that this window shows the defined monitor measurements for the
current ILS, unless the "Display all monitor and tx parameters independent of ILS
type" option is checked in the Preferences window.
2.4.2. Maintenance measurements
Selecting the ILS-Data | Maintenance menu item opens the maintenance
measurements window, which is shown below. This window shows the
"maintenance" measurements that are valid for the current ILS

The individual measurements and groups are formatted with special


characters and colours according to the "measurement status" of each
measurement.

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From this window it is also possible to toggle the state of digital user I/O
ports that has been configured as outputs. To toggle the output state double-click
the text shown in the Meas column.
Note that this window shows the defined maintenance measurements for
the current ILS, unless the "Display all monitor and tx parameters independent of
ILS type" option is checked in the Preferences window.

Figure.2.10 RMM Maintenance Measurements window.


2.4.3. Front panel
The front panel shows the system status for the ILS cabinet. The front panel
is opened with the ILS-Data | Front panel menu item.

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Figure.2.11 RMM Front Panel.

The front panel shows the same information as the physical front panel on
the ILS.

The user must be logged on with Access level 2 or higher to be able operate
the controls in the window.

[Link].Monitor indicators
The "monitoring related" indicators are the following:

 SERVICE: Indicates that the ILS is under service. This may be caused by any
of the switches on the ILS is in service position.

 ALARM: Indicates that one or more of the monitor parameters in the ILS is
in alarm state.

 WARNING: Indicates that one or more of the sub-warning LEDs at the left
side of the front panels is activated, and the sub-warning is configured for
generating main WARNING.

 NORMAL: Indicates that there are no alarms present among the monitor
parameters in the ILS. This indicator will always be the opposite of the
ALARM indicator.

Note that the ALARM, WARNING and NORMAL indicators for the STANDBY
transmitter are only visible if the ILS is configured for hot standby transmitter
operation.
The sub-warning indicators are as following

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 PARAM: Indicates that one or more of the monitor parameters is in


warning state. Note: If the "Signal integrity test failure on Param LED"
system option is enabled, the label for this warning will be "INTGRT".

 DISAGR: Indicates that one of the two monitors detect an alarm while the
other monitor sees a normal signal.

 BATT: Indicates that the ILS is currently operating on battery.

 IDENT: Indicates that the IDENT is faulty. Valid only for LOC equipment.

 MAINT: Indicates that one or more of the maintenance parameters are in


warning state. Note: If the "Signal integrity test failure on Param LED"
system option is enabled, this warning will also be activated if a monitor
parameter is in warning state.

 STBY: Indicates that the ILS is currently operating on the standby


transmitter.

 LOW BAT: Indicates that the battery voltage is low (below 23 V) or has been
disconnected. This LED is only applicable for cabinets equipped with the CI
1748 connection interface and RMS version 21.0 or later.

These sub-warnings may be configured to generate a main WARNING.


[Link].Transmitter indicators and controls
The "transmitter related" combined indicators and controls are the
following:
 COU and CLR transmitters ON/OFF status: Shows which transmitters are
currently turned on. When the equipment is in MANUAL (and the user has
access level 2 or higher), these lamps can be clicked to turn the
transmitters on or off.

 TX TO AIR status: Shows the position of the coax relay.

 Main select: Shows the transmitter that is selected to be the main


transmitter.

 NORMAL: Indicates that there are no alarms present among the monitor
parameters in the ILS. This indicator will always be the opposite of the
ALARM indicator.

 ON/OFF button: Clicking this will turn the transmitters on/off.


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 CHANGEOVER button: Clicking this performs a changeover between TX1


and TX2.

 MAIN select button: Clicking this toggles between selecting TX1 and TX2 as
the main transmitter.

 MANUAL/AUTO switch: When the manual/auto switch on the ILS cabinet


is in the AUTO position, this switch can be clicked to set the equipment in
manual mode.

 INTERLOCK switch: This is an indicator showing the current state of the


interlock switch on the ILS cabinet. It cannot be operated from the RMM.

 LOCAL/REMOTE switch: This is an indicator showing the current state of


the local/remote switch on the ILS cabinet. It cannot be operated from the
RMM.

 WRITE PROTECT switch: This is an indicator showing the current state of


the write protect switch on the ILS cabinet. It cannot be operated from the
RMM.

[Link].Other indicators
The following text labels can also appear in this window:
 "INTERLOCK-DESELECTED": Indicates that the ILS is currently turned off
with the interlock switch.

 "REMOTE ACCESS GRANTED": Indicates that the Remote RMM Grant/Deny


switch on the Remote Control is in the grant position.

 "RMS ACCESS ACTIVE": Indicates that the RMS is operating at access level
2 or higher. This may be caused by a user logged on to a serial port at access
level 2 or higher or with the use of the LCD menu at access level 2 or higher.

2.4.4. Event list


Selecting ILS-Data | Event list will bring up the window shown below. This
window displays events that have been downloaded from the ILS. This includes
log-in/out, configuration operations, alarms- and warning notifications.

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Figure.2.12 RMM Event List window.


The displayed fields are:
 The date and time when the event occurred

 The user who caused the event or System or Remote

 The event description

The event list is downloaded and stored in the database each time a user
logs on the ILS. The RMM software will place the event "Possible loss of events" in
the event list if it is detected that there is no time overlap between already
downloaded events and the events available from the ILS.
2.4.5. Operational history

Selecting ILS-Data | Operational history will bring up the window shown


below. This window displays operational history entries that have been
downloaded from the ILS and stored in the database on the PC. All new entries are
downloaded on each login to the ILS. The last 100 entries are stored in the ILS,
while the last 2500 events may be viewed in the RMM. The database file on the PC
may contain several thousands of entries for each ILS station.
RMS version 20.5 or later is required to use this feature.

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Figure.2.13 RMM Operational History window.

There are 3 types of entries that may be downloaded. These are:

1. "Clear history". This entry is placed in the history list after a user has
selected to clear all operational history and if the RMS detect that the data
stored in the battery backed RAM is not valid. The last case may be the case
after an upgrade to a new RMS version of the layout the RAM has changed
between RMS versions.

2. "Monthly report". The RMS stores this entry on the first day of each month.
Since the operational time counter (hours) is also stored, this gives the user
information about the usage of the ILS the last month.

3. "Alarm shutdown". This entry indicated that the ILS has performed a
transmitter shutdown due to an alarm condition detected by the executive
monitors.

In addition to the above types, a "<Data loss>" entry will be stored in the
database by the RMM software if it detects that there is no overlap of entries
stored in the database on the PC and in the ILS. This informs the user that over 100
entries have been generated in ILS since the last time the operational history was
downloaded.
Each entry has an "Outage" field. This field indicates whether the entry shall
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count as an outage in MTBO calculations. Only entries of type "Alarm shutdown"


may have this field set to "Yes". The user can change this to "No". Note that if this
is done, a comment should also be written to describe why the shutdown should
not count as an outage.

Use the Clear history... button to reset the operational time counter and to
clear the operational history stored in the ILS. This operation requires the user to
logged on to an ILS and a login at the master access level. A confirmation from the
user is required before the operation is executed. If desired, the user can also
select to clear the operational history stored in the database on the PC.

Use the Edit entry... button to change the Outage (on alarm shutdown
entries only) and Comment fields. The Edit entry function is enabled on all access
levels, and also while viewing downloaded medium time or long time data in the
database. Note that the changed data is stored in the database only; it is not
uploaded back to the ILS.

2.4.6. Measurement status description

All measurements retrieved from the ILS are tagged with a status code.
These codes are displayed by using special characters and colours, according to the
table below.

Code Colour Description

N/A (or # The measurement is not applicable for the current


in Cont. equipment type or current equipment state (for example
log files) some maintenance measurements are not applicable when
the transmitters are turned off).

Normal. No code or special character displayed.


w (lower Yellow Raw warning. The measurement is currently outside the
case) defined warning limits.
W (upper Yellow Delayed warning. Same as raw warning but the
case) measurement has been in this state for longer than the
configured delay for the parameter group.
a (lower Red Raw alarm. The measurement is currently outside the
case) defined alarm limits.
A (upper Red Delayed alarm. Same as raw alarm but the measurement
case) has been in this state for longer than the configured delay
for the parameter group.

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****** The RMS subsystem in the ILS is unable to provide the data.
This can be caused by a faulty MO1212/MO1820 board or
an IIC-bus error in the ILS.

????? The RMM software has no connection to the ILS or the data
is not stored in the database or log file. This will also be
displayed before the RMM software gets an updated
monitor or maintenance data set from the ILS.

Table.2.2 Measurement status description.

2.5. Configuring the ILS

2.5.1. Configuration upload and download

The RMM software can save ILS configuration data to a file on the user's hard
disk and reconfigure the ILS with the saved configuration data when required.
Access level 3 is required for using the Upload function. Download can be
done at all access levels.
When the menu item File | Save configuration is selected, a file selection
window will be [Link] user must select a filename for saving the configuration
data in.

Figure.2.14 RMM configuration upload window.

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If File | Upload configuration is clicked the user must also select which boards
in the ILS configuration data should be uploaded for. This is done in the
Configuration upload window shown below. When Upload is clicked the upload
process starts. Uploading may take several minutes
Note: When the RMS board is selected, the RMM software will automatically
select and upload configuration for any MO 1820 type monitors in the cabinet.

2.5.2. Monitor settings


[Link].Monitor limits

The Monitor tab in the Monitor settings windows shows the alarm and
warning limits for the monitorparameters. The list also shows the nominal value
for each parameter. The displayed limit values are relative to the nominal value.
There are 32 parameters on each monitor board. Depending on the monitor board
and equipment type (e.g. one/two frequency, cold/hot standby, etc) some of the
parameters will be disabled (i.e. have limits set to OFF) and not shown in the list.
The user can select to display all parameters by enabling “Factory mode” in the
Preferences window.

Figure.2.15 RMM Monitor Settings | Monitor limits Tab

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When the limits and nominal values (in factory mode, also the scaling and
offset calibration values)for a parameter on monitor 1, 2 and for the standby
monitor (for hot standby equipment) are equal, the limits for the parameter will
be shown on a single line in the list.

Note: The values shown this window are arbitrary sample values. The
complete list and description of all monitor parameters can be found in chapter
7.7 in the NORMARC 7000B Instruction Manual.

[Link].Changing monitor limits


In order to change monitor limits the user must be logged on at access level
3 or as master. In these access levels the user can click the Edit button to open the
Monitor limits edit window which is shown in figure 2.16.
The title of the window shows the name of the parameter selected for
editing. The window has fields for editing the low and high alarm and warning
limits and the nominal value. The nominal value can be changed only for DDM
parameters. The unit (if the parameter has a defined measurement unit) for the
limits is also shown.

Figure.2.16 RMM Monitor limits edit window.

The Symmetric limits button is used for enabling/disabling symmetric input


mode. In symmetric input mode the user only enters the high limits; the low limits
will be automatically set so that the limits are symmetric about the nominal value.
Symmetric input mode will be enabled by default if the currently configured limits
are symmetric when the window is opened.
The Set limits off button is used for setting all limits to OFF. This fills in the
special values - 9999 and 9999 in the low and high limit fields, which is the same
as disabling alarm and warning generation on the parameter. -9999 or 9999 can
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also be entered by the user to disable a specific limit.


Note: For parameters where the warning limits are entered as a percentage
of the alarm limits and the alarm limit is set to 9999, it is not meaningful to use a
warning limit other than 9999.
The Apply to ... drop down list is used for selecting which monitor to update
with the new values.

If the nominal value has been changed the new values must be applied to both
monitor 1 and 2 or to the standby monitor. The new values cannot be applied
to e.g. monitor 1 and not to monitor 2. This is because monitor 1 and 2 shares
the same copy of the nominal values.

Clicking the OK or the Apply button will send the new values to the ILS. The
OK button will in addition close the Monitor limit edit window.

Cancel will close window without sending anything to the ILS.


[Link].1. Monitor calibration

The Monitor calibration window is for calibrating monitor measurements.


The RMA 1822 stores a scale (gain) and offset value for each measurement.
The user interface software applies these values to the values read from or written
to the monitors.

The RMA 1822 stores an offset value only for CL, DS, NF, CLR, FFM A/B DDM
measurements. In addition, monitor 1 and 2 share the same offset value. The
remaining monitor measurements have fixed offset values. All parameters have
fixed scale (gain).
The “nominal value” defines the value which the alarm and warning limits
are entered relative [Link] RMA 1822 stores a separate nominal value for each
monitor and measurement. On the RMA 1822 each nominal value can be
configured by the user, while on the RMA 1822 the nominal values are fixed.
The scale, offset and nominal values are considered “system parameters”.
The values should therefore not be changed if any module is replaced. The values
should always be equal on monitor 1 and 2.

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Figure.2.17 RMM Monitor Measurement Calibration window.


Note : In RMM versions prior to 3.0, the DDM offset values were referenced to as
the DDM nominal values.

[Link].2. Changing calibration data


In order to change calibration data the user must be logged on at access level
3 or as master. In these access levels the user can click the Calibrate measurement
button on the Monitor limits tab in the Monitor settings window to open an edit
window for the currently selected parameter.

Clicking the OK or the Apply button will send the new values to the ILS. The
OK button also closes the edit window.
Cancel will close the window without sending anything to the ILS.
[Link].3. Monitor configuration (MO 1820/MF 1821/FC 1927 only)

The Monitor configuration tab in the Monitor settings window shows the
configuration data stored on any MO 1820, MF 1821 or FC 1927 boards present in
the system.

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Figure.2.18 Monitor Configuration Tab.

[Link].4. Configuration data


The following configuration data is stored on the monitoring boards:

Parameter Board Description


Equipment MF 1821 Defines whether the monitor frontend tunes to the LOC
type or GP frequency of the selected frequency pair.
Frequency MF 1821 Selects the LOC/GP frequency pair to monitor.
TEST config MO 1820 Selects monitor parameters to be included in internal
self-test. NF test shall be disabled on systems without
NF monitoring and on the STB monitor. CLR test shall be
disabled on 1-frequency systems.
IDENT config MO 1820 Sets the Morse code the monitor will accept as the
correct code. The measurement value for parameter CL
ID CODE and CLR ID CODE are 1 when the decoded
Morse code is correct. Should be empty on GP systems.

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Executive FFM MO 1820 Enables or disables FFM alarm to cause transmitter


changeover or shutdown.
FC reduced FC 1927 Enables or disables a feature of the FC 1927 to reduce
comm rate data traffic between the FFM receiver and the LOC
cabinet. When disabled, the FC 1927 requests the FFM
to send measurement updates 2 times per second.
When enabled, the FC 1927 requests the FFM to send
measurement updates once per second when the
transmitters are on, and once every 5 seconds when off.
This feature can be enabled to save bandwidth when
used with e.g. wireless communication links.
FC swap FFM FC 1927 This option makes the FC 1927 swap the measurements
channels received for channel A and B. The MO 1820 will see FFM
channel A on its channel B input and vice versa. Disable
this on MON1 and enable on MON2 and set desired
limits on channel A and the limits on channel B off to
have 2/2 voting between FFM receiver channels A and
B. Disable (or
enable) on both monitors to have 1/2 voting (alarm on
one channel results in alarm on both monitors). This
mode can only be used when both FFM input channel
A and B are connected to the FFM centreline antenna.
FC comm Sets the time the FC 1927 will wait for FFM
timeout measurements before it considers the communication
link to have failed. When failed, the
FC 1927 sets all FFM measurements to zero and
activates the COMM FAIL maintenance warning signal
(which is shown under “Monitor ½ FFM controller”
board in the Maintenance measurements window.

Table.2.3 Configuration stored in Monitor Boards and its description.

[Link].Maintenance limits
The Maintenance tab in the Monitor settings window shows the warning
limits for the maintenance parameters. The parameters are organized in a tree
view. The board names are at the top level. Double click a board name to see the
parameters on the board.

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The figure 2.19 shows the Maintenance tab with the RMS board "expanded".
The complete list and description of all maintenance parameters can be found in
chapter 7.7 in the NORMARC 7000B Instruction Manual..

Figure.2.19 RMM Monitor Settings | Maintenance Tab window.

The Limit(s) column shows the configuration of the warning limits of each
parameter. The format of the displayed limits is depending on the parameter type.
For analog measurements the limits are shown as: LL/UL. Where LL is the lower
limit and UL is the high limit. A maintenance warning is generated when the
measurement falls outside this interval.
Digital measurements will normally be shown as the text: "Default". This
means that the limits are configured with the default limits. If the limits are not at
the default setting, the field can show any of the following texts:

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 "Normally low" The limit has been changed from the default, which is that
the measurement is a logical high level, to a logical low level.

 "Normally high" The limit has been changed from the default, which is that
the measurement is a logical low level, to a logical high level.

 "OFF" The limit has been set off, i.e. the measurement will not produce a
warning.

 "Invalid" The limits for the parameter has been set to illegal values.

 "Fixed" The limits is fixed internally in the ILS.

The Edit button is used for changing the limits. Clicking the Edit button will
bring up one of the Maintenance limit Edit window shown below. Access level 3 is
required to edit maintenance limits.
Note: In order to edit digital (non-user) maintenance parameters, the
"Display all monitor and tx parameters independent of ILS type" Preferences
option must be enabled. This option must be enabled first because the user should
not normally change these limits
[Link].Editing non-user maintenance parameter limits
The figure below shows the window used for entering new maintenance
limits. The window has fields for the low limit, the high limit, and the defined unit
for the parameter.

Figure.2.20 RMM Non-user Maintenance parameters adjustment


window.

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[Link].Editing analog user parameter limits


The figure below shows the window used for entering name, scale, offset
and limit settings for analog user parameters.

Figure.2.21 RMM Analog User 1 adjustment window.

[Link].Editing digital user parameter limits

The figure below shows the window used for entering name, signal direction
and limit settings for digital user parameters.

Figure.2.22 RMM Digital User adjustment window.

Note that the limits of Digital user parameters 1 and 2 (which are counters)
cannot be edited.

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[Link]. Delays

The Delays tab in the Monitor settings window shows the configured delays
for the executive monitors and for the maintenance parameters. The delay values
are in seconds.

Figure.2.23 RMM Monitor Settings | Delays Tab window.

The Edit buttons can be clicked to open a window, as shown below, for
editing the selected delay. Editing delays requires access level 3.

Figure.2.24 RMM General Delay Adjustment window.

Valid input range in this window is 0.4 to 102.3 seconds for MO1212

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executive monitors and 0 to 1023 for maintenance delays on RMA1215. For MO


1820 the maximum values are: GEN=12.7 s, NF=51.1 s, IDENT=102.3 s, FFM=819.1
s. The maximum maintenance delay on RMA 1822 is 3276.7 s. The minimum
supported executive monitor delay is 0.4 s. The total changeover-shutdown delay
will be two times the executive monitor delay [Link] total changeover-
shutdown delay will be two times the executive monitor delay value. Please refer
chapter 7.7 in the NORMARC 7000B Instruction Manual for the default values.
The Apply to ... drop down list is used for selecting which monitor to update
with the new values. This field is not shown for maintenance delays.

[Link]. Monitor Alarm Verification Delay

The RMS verifies that the transmitter control has detected alarm from the
monitors after this delay after an operator turns off the [Link] "Monitor
Delay Verification" delay shall be set to the total changeover-shutdown time + 1
second (i.e. 2*GEN delay + 1s).

Figure.2.25 RMM Maintenance Settings | Integrity test tab window.

2.5.3. Transmitter settings

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[Link]. Modulation tab

Figure.2.26 RMM Transmitter Settings | Modulation tab window.

The Modulation tab has controls for turning the 90 and 150 Hz signals on/off,
selecting the Morse code type, and whether the Voice shall be transmitted or
muted.

The settings are read only at access level 1 and read/write at higher access
levels. Default settings will be restored when the user logs out.

Note 1: The "Morse signal" fields are visible only on LOC equipment.
Note 2: The "Voice signal" fields are visible only when the "Voice generator
installed" system option is enabled.
[Link]. Signal adjustments tab

The Signal adjustments tab displays a list of the current LF generator


adjustments. These values are stored in an EEPROM on each LF generator board.
The settings are read only at access level 1 and 2 and read/write at higher
access levels.

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Figure.2.27 RMM Transmitter Settings | signal adj tab window.


Allowable range and typical values for each adjustment value are shown in
the Edit dialog for each parameter. Some parameters do not have a specific typical
range.

Figure.2.28 RMM Transmitter Settings - parameter adjustment window.

The following signal adjustment parameters are available:

Parameter Unit Description Range Typical values


COU RF level dBV Sets COU CSB power level LOC:-100 to 15 LOC: 10 to 15
GP:-100 to 15 GP: 10 to 15
COU DDM Sets DDM on COU LOC: -40 to 40 LOC: -1 to 1
COU SDM Sets SDM on COU LOC: 15 to
GP: -80 to 80
50 LOC:
GP: -138toto1 42
COU IDENT % Sets ident modulation depth. LOC: 0 to
GP: 30 to 18
90 LOC: 5 to
GP: 76 to 15
84
level GP: 0 GP: 0
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COU VOICE % Sets voice level. LOC: 0 to 100 0 (normally not


level GP: 0 used, use
requires other
installed options)
COU SBO dB Sets SBO level relative to CSB LOC: -10 to 3 Depending on
level level. GP: -10 to 0 antenna system
and runway
length.

COU SBO ° Sets SBO phase relative to CSB -180 to 180 LOC: -10 to 10
phase phase. GP: -30 to 30
(when phase
offset is correctly
adjusted)

COU SBO ° When COU SBO phase is set to -180 to 180 No typical values
phase offset zero, this value is used for setting
the SBO phase equal to the CSB
phase at the output of the
cabinet.
Only visible in factory mode.

By enabling factory mode in the Preferences window, the following test


signal parameters will also be displayed. The recommended way of changing
these values is to use the Flight check window.

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Parameter Unit Description Range Typical values


COU 90 Hz ° Sets COU 90 Hz phase relative to -1 to 1 -1 to 1
phase 150 Hz.
Only visible in factory mode.

COU/CLR LF ° Sets 30 Hz phase between COU LOC: 0 to 40 No typical values


phase and CLR LF signals. GP: 0 to 0
CLR RF level dBV Sets CLR CSB power level. LOC:-100 to 15 No typical values
GP:-100 to 15

CLR DDM Sets DDM on CLR. LOC: -40 to 40 LOC: -1 to 1


level GP: 40 to 95 GP: 55 to 60
CLR SDM Sets SDM on CLR. LOC: 15 to 50 LOC: 38 to 42
level GP: 30 to 95 GP: 76 to 84

CLR IDENT % Sets ident modulation depth. LOC: 0 to 18 LOC: 5 to 15


level GP: 0 GP: 0
CLR VOICE % Sets voice level. LOC: 0 to 100 0 (normally not
level GP: 0 used, use
requires other
installed options)

CLR SBO dB Sets SBO level relative to CSB LOC: -10 to 3 No typical range
level level. GP: N/A
CLR SBO ° Sets SBO phase relative to CSB LOC: -180 to No typical range
phase phase. 180 GP: N/A
CLR SBO ° When CLR SBO phase is set to LOC: -180 to No typical range
phase offset zero, this value is used for setting 180 GP: N/A
the SBO phase equal to the CSB
phase at the output of the
cabinet.
Only visible in factory mode.
CLR 90 Hz ° Sets COU 90 Hz phase relative to LOC: -1 to 1 GP: LOC: -1 to 1 GP:
phase 150 Hz. N/A N/A
Only visible in factory mode.
Morse code Sets the Morse code to be
transmitted as identification. This
is a 0 to 4 character string (A-Z and
space are allowed).

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Parameter Unit Description Range Typical


values
COU DDM This value is added to the COU DDM value LOC: -1.5 to 1.5 No
test value 1 when CL test signal 1 is activated in the GP: -4.5 to 4.5 typical
Flight check window. values

COU DDM This value is added to the COU DDM value Same as COU No
test value 2 when CL test signal 2 is activated in the DDM test value 1 typical
Flight check window. values
COU SDM Currently not in use. Should be zero.
test value 1

COU SDM Currently not in use. Should be zero.


test value 2

COU SBO dB This value is added to the COU SBO level LOC: 0 to 4 dB No
level test when DS test is set to Narrow in the Flight GP: 0 to 4 dB typical
value 1 check window. values
COU SBO dB This value is added to the COU SBO level LOC: -4 dB to 0
level test when DS test is set to Wide in the Flight GP: -4 dB to 0
value 2 check window.

COU SBO ° This value is added to the COU SBO phase LOC: -95° to -85° LOC:
phase test when the COU SBO 90° stub or the Middle GP: -180° to - -90.0°
value 1 ant. stub is activated in the Flight check 180° GP:
window. - 90.0°
The value should be -90 for LOC and non-
optimized M-array GP systems. This value
can be changed only by enabling factory
mode and changing it in this window. Note
that, since the signal generation is digital,
it should not be necessary to adjust this
value. If a 90° phase shift is not observed
when the 90° stub is activated, check
gain/offset adjustment values in the COU
SBO PA.
For optimized M-array systems, this value
should be configured to the value that
gives a 90° phase difference between COU
and SBO on the middle antenna.

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Parameter Unit Description Range Typical


values
COU SBO ° For optimized M-array systems, this LOC: -180° to -
phase test value should be configured to the 180°
value 2 value that gives a 90° phase GP: -180° to -
difference between COU and SBO on 180°
the lower antenna.
For LOC or non-optimized M-array
GP systems, this value is not used and
should be configured to zero.

COU RF test dB This value is added to the COU RF LOC: -6 to 0 LOC:


value level when Test RF attenuation is GP: -6 to 0 -1 dB
activated in the Flight check window. GP:
-1 dB

CLR SBO dB Currently not in use. Should be zero.


level test value
1
CLR SBO dB This value is added to the CLR SBO LOC: -5 to 0 GP:
level test value level when CLR test is set to Wide in N/A
2 the Flight check window.

CLR SBO phase ° This is the same as COU SBO phase LOC: -95° to -85° LOC:
test value 1 test value 1, but used for CLR SBO GP: -125° to -85° - 90.0°
instead. GP:
-90.0°
CLR SBO phase ° Currently not in use. Should be zero.
test value 2

CLR RF test dB This value is added to the CLR RF LOC: -6 to 0 LOC:


value level when Test RF attenuation is GP: -6 to 0 -1 dB
activated in the Flight check GP:
window. -1 dB

Table.2.4 Transmitter settings | Factory mode Signal parameters.

[Link]. DME interface tab

The DME interface tab provides options for the DME interface. The settings
are read only at access level 1 and 2 and read/write at higher access levels.

 "Keying master": The options are "LLZ" and "DME"

 "DME active signal": The options are "Open" and "Closed"

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 "Ident type": The options are "Code" and "Pulse"

Figure.2.29 RMM Transmitter Settings |DME Interface Tab window.

[Link]. PA adjustments tab

The PA adjustments tab provides options for adjusting/calibrating offsets,


loop phase, power and temperature measurements in the power amplifier
assemblies. In factory mode, an additional tab, gain is displayed. Gain should only
be adjusted by specially trained personnel. The settings are read only at access
level 1 and 2 and read/write at higher access levels.
The transmitter to work with must be selected in the transmitter drop-down
list. The range of the potentiometer values is from 0 to 255.
[Link].1. Offset tab

The "Offset" tab is used for adjusting digital potentiometers that controls
offsets in the PA- assembly.
When "Enable test mode" is checked a test mode is activated on the LF
generator and in the PA- assembly that result in the following signals being fed to
either the I-input or Q-input on the amplifier:

• CSB: 150 Hz sinus with 1.0 V amplitude. No DC offset

• SBO: SBO signal with 1.5 V amplitude on each tone

The text "Q off" or "I off" in blue colour denotes that either the Q or I input
signals is disabled by test modes in the PA-assembly.

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Figure.2.30 RMM Transmitter Settings |PA adj | Offset tab window.

[Link].2. Loop phase tab

Figure.2.31 RMM Transmitter Settings |PA adj | Loop phase tab window.

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The "Loop phase" tab is used for adjusting digital potentiometers that
controls the I and Q loop delays in the PA. When "Enable test mode" is checked a
test mode is activated on the LF generator that result in the following signals begins
fed to the inputs on the amplifier:
• CSB: 3.5 V DC (no modulation signals)

• SBO: 1.5 V DC (no modulation signals) on the I and Q outputs.

Test modes that make the PA operate in "open loop" and measure the
demodulator outputs instead of the drive signals are activated on the selected PA
(the text labels "Open loop" and "Read-demod" shown in blue colour denote that
these modes on the PA is active).
The "Demodulator meas." frame shows the I and Q demodulator
measurements converted to polar representation. The actual I and Q voltage
measurements can be displayed as pop-up text by resting the mouse pointer over
the value or angle fields.
[Link].3. Cal pwr meas tab

Figure.2.32 RMM Transmitter Settings |PA adj | Cal Pwr meas tab window.

The "Cal power meas" tab is used for calibrating the forward power
measurements. The reverse power measurements cannot be calibrated.
There is no test mode for adjusting these potentiometers, so the "Enable test
mode" and the "I-signal" and "Q-signal" radio buttons are always disabled.
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[Link].4. Overtemp. Tab

Figure.2.33 RMM Transmitter Settings |PA adj | Overtemp tab window.

The "Overtemp" tab is used for adjusting the temperature levels of the
automatic shutdown function in the PA-assemblies.

The "Overtemp. turnoff limit" sets the temperature level in degrees Celsius
at which the RF output from the PA will be turned off. The "Overtemp. reset limit"
sets the temperature at which the RF output will be enabled again after the turnoff
limit has been exceeded (this allows the hysteresis to be configured).
Recommended turnoff limit is 110 degrees Celsius. Recommended reset
limit is 85 degrees Celsius.
[Link].5. Gain tab (requires factory mode)

Note: Changing the Gain adjustments requires special measurement equipment,


and must only be done at the factory or by specially trained personnel.

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Figure.2.34 RMM Transmitter Settings |PA adj | Gain tab window.

The "Gain" tab is used for adjusting digital potentiometers that controls gain
in the I and Q signals path in the demodulator in the PA.
When "Enable test mode" is checked a test mode is activated on the LF
generator and in the PA- assembly that result in the following signals being fed to
either the I-input or Q-input on the amplifier:
• CSB: 3.5 V DC (no modulation signals)
• SBO: 2 V DC (no modulation signals) on either the SBO I or SBO Q outputs
The text "Q off" or "I off" in blue colour denotes that either the Q or I input
signals are disabled by test modes in the PA-assembly.
2.5.4. Flight check

The Flight check window provides test modes and settings used during flight
checks.

The test modes are read only at access level 1; can be activated at level 2 and
the test mode values can be changed at higher access levels.
The upper half of the window displays the CL, DS and NF monitor
measurements relative to the configured alarm limits. There are "Set limits"
buttons for setting the limits equal to the current monitor measurement.
The lower half of the window has tabs for selecting the transmitter and
whether to work with "Alignment" or "Alarm limit check" functions. See the screen
dumps below.

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All test signals will be reset if the window is closed or communication


between computer and ILS is lost.
[Link]. Alignment tab

Figure.2.35 RMM Flight check |Alignment tab window.

The Alignment tab provides the following functions:


• Buttons for turning off the COU or CLR SBO signals (normally used during
Modulation Level and Modulation Equality flight checks). The text label left
of the button will indicate whether the SBO is on or off. Adjustment fields
for modulation balance (DDM) and modulation sum (SDM). These
adjustments will normally be carried out to comply with flight
measurement feedback.

Buttons for inserting a 90° stub into the COU or CLR SBO RF signal paths
(Calibration of this 90° stub is done from the Transmitter settings - Signal adj. tab
when the RMM program is in Factory Mode. The value used is the "COU SBO phase
test value 1".) The stub is normally used for overall phasing. The SBO phase
adjustment to the right is then used for calibrating the phase for the system. The
text labels left of the buttons indicates whether the 90° stubs are inserted or not.
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Note that the angle shown for the stub is -90°. This indicates that the SBO
signal is delayed 90° compared to the CSB signal, corresponding to inserting a
physical 90° stub on the SBO output from the cabinet.
• Input fields are provided for setting course-sector/sector-width (COU SBO
level) and CLR SBO level relative to the CSB level is provided. If reported
course sector width is too wide: increase COU SBO level by corresponding
value. If reported course sector width is too narrow: decrease COU SBO
level by corresponding value.

[Link]. Alignment tab for Optimized M-array systems

Figure.2.36 RMM Flight check |Optimized M-array tab window.

When Optimized M-array is selected on the system options tab in the


General settings window, the Alignment tab provides buttons for inserting two
different stubs instead of the common COU SBO 90° stub. The buttons are labelled
"Middle ant. X° stub" and "Lower ant. Y° stub".

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The stubs are calibrated from the Transmitter settings - Signal adj. tab when
the RMM program is in Factory Mode. The values used for the middle and lower
antenna stubs are respectively the "COU SBO phase test value 1" and the "COU
SBO phase test value 2" values.

[Link]. Alarm limit check tab

Figure.2.37 RMM Flight check |Alarm Limit Check tab window.

For setting and testing of alarm limits special controls are provided. One or
more of the different test signals can be applied simultaneously. The test signal
types are described below.
[Link].1. CL test signals

Two test signals can be preset/adjusted. One will normally be offset to


provide an alignment alarm on 90 Hz side (GP: low angle) while the other will be
offset to alignment alarm 150 Hz side (GP: high angle). Fine-tuning of the presets
can be done by pulling the sliders, clicking on the arrows at each end of the sliders
or clicking the up/down arrow to the side of the value fields.
The visual indication in the upper half of the Flight check window will indicate
the change in CL and NF DDM readings and will also indicate how close to the alarm
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limits the signals are (alarm limit is indicated by a red line in the graphical readout
for each parameter).
If the alarm limit shows not to be correct when the alarm point is found, a
new alarm limit for the monitors can be set by clicking on the Set limits button
between the Mon1 and Mon2 indication for the relevant parameter.
The monitored value for that parameter will then be suggested as a new
alarm limit but can of course be manually overwritten.
The "Set limits" buttons will only be shown if the option "Enable alarm limit
setting in level 3 from Flight check window" under the menu option File -
Preferences is activated. Note: Activate CL test signal 1 or 2 in order to enable the
Set limits buttons.
[Link].2. DS test signals

For testing Narrow / Wide alarm limits, two settings can be preset/adjusted.
Select either Narrow or Wide test signals and adjust the SBO level until the correct
alarm point is found. The visual indication in the upper half of the Flight check
window will indicate the change in DS DDM reading and will also indicate how close
to the alarm limits the signal is (alarm limit is indicated by a red line in the graphical
readout for each parameter).

If the alarm limit shows not to be correct when the alarm point is found, a
new alarm limit for the monitors can be set by clicking on the Set limits button
between the Mon1 and Mon2 indication for the relevant parameter.
The monitored value for that parameter will then be suggested as a new
alarm limit, but this value can be manually overridden.
The "Set limits" button will only be shown if the option "Enable alarm limit
setting in level 3 from Flight check window" under the menu option File |
Preferences is activated.

[Link].3. CLR test signals

For testing of CLR wide alarm a test setting is provided. By activating this, the
CLR SBO will be reduced. Fine-tuning of the setting can be done by clicking the
up/down arrows to the side of the value field.
Changes in the CLR DDM value can be observed in the ILS-Data | Monitor
window.
If the alarm limit has to be corrected this can be done via the ILS-Settings |
Monitoring window.

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[Link].4. RF power alarm

For testing of the RF power alarm, test settings for both Course and CLR
power have been implemented.
By activating the test, the output level of the selected transmitter will be
reduced with the level selected.
Changes in the RF value can be observed in the ILS-Data | Monitor window.
If the alarm limit has to be corrected this can be done via the ILS-Settings |
Monitoring window.
2.5.5. Monitor integrity test

The Monitor integrity test window is for performing periodic integrity tests
on the MO 1820 monitors.

The integrity test can be started on any of the present monitors while in
access level 2 or [Link] test includes testing of a number of RMS-induced
errors on the monitor system. The window displays progress information while a
test is running.
Failed tests generate events in the event list with text that identifies the
failed sub-test.

After the complete test is done an event is generated with summary of the
complete periodic test. The date/time and result of the most recent integrity test
is also shown in this window until the ILS cabinet is powered off.

Figure.2.38 RMM Monitor Integrity Test window.

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[Link]. Starting the integrity test

To start monitor integrity testing, first select which monitor to perform test
on, or “All monitors” to start on all present monitors. Ensure that you are logged
on at level 2 or higher and have activated manual mode on the Front panel in the
RMM software or on the TCA front panel.
Click the “Start test” button to start the test.
2.5.6. General settings
[Link]. About general settings

The ILS-Settings | General settings window is used for configuring the


operation of the RMS subsystem (board RMA1215/RMA1822) in the ILS. These
settings do not affect the executive monitoring of the ILS signals or the transmitted
ILS signals. (Refer Fig-2.39 to 2.45)
The window is divided into tabs for configuring the following settings:

 ILS date/time
 User administration

 Lamp mappings

 Medium time storage


 Serial port setup
 Cabinet name
 System options
[Link]. ILS date and time

The Date/time tab in the General settings window is used for displaying and
setting the current date and time of the real time clock on the RMS board in the
ILS. Master access level is required to set the date and/or time.
[Link]. User administration

The User adm tab in the General settings window is used for administration
of the users and passwords.

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When logged in as a master user this window allows configuring of existing


and new users which shall be granted access to the RMM system. When logged in
as an ordinary user, this window only displays the last time each user was logged
on.

Figure.2.39 RMM General Settings |Date/Time tab window.

Figure.2.40 RMM General Settings |User adm tab window.

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The LCD MENU and MASTER users are always set up, and cannot be deleted.
The LCD MENU entry is used for setting the four letter password required for
entering access level 3 from the LCD menu on RMA1215/RMA1822.
Notes:

 Passwords must be 6-8 characters in length (the LCD MENU must be 4


characters). Both the username and passwords can only consist of
characters in the ranges A-Z, a-z or 0-9.

 The usernames for LCD MENU and MASTER cannot be changed.

 For the LCD MENU user only an access level 3 password is entered.

 For the MASTER user, no password field can be empty.

[Link]. Lamp mappings

Figure.2.41 RMM General Settings |Lamp Mappings tab window.

At access level 3 the user may configure which of the small warning LED's
that are "mapped" to the main (large) warning LED on the remote control panel
(and slave panel) and on the local panel (requires Factory Mode). The user may
also configure the logic to be used between mains 1 and 2 and between low batt
1 and 2 for activating the "batt/mains" and "low batt" warning signals.
An "√"-mark to the left of the warning type indicates that an active warning
of that type will cause the main warning lamp to be activated.

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The checkboxes below lamp mapping options, select between using OR-logic
(checkbox not checked) or AND-logic between mains 1 and 2 and between low batt
1 and 2.

The Mains and Low batt logic options and the LOW BAT lamp mapping
option are only applicable when connected to cabinets equipped with the CI
1748 connection interface board and RMS version 21.0 or later.

If the configuration is changed, the Apply button must be clicked to send the
new settings to the ILS.

[Link]. Historical data

Figure.2.42 RMM General Settings |Historical data tab window.

The Historical data tab in the General settings window shows user options
for the historical data stored in the cabinet.
[Link].1. Sample interval

Allows setting the interval between samples written to the medium time
storage. The following intervals may be selected:

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Storage interval Total medium storage time

15 Minutes 24 Hours
30 Minutes 48 Hours
60 Minutes 4 Days
120 Minutes 8 Days

Table.2.5 Medium time storage interval and storage time relation

Access level 3 is required for changing the interval.


If the configuration is changed, the Apply button must be clicked to send the
new settings to the ILS.
[Link].2. Reset historical data in cabinet

These selections allow clearing historical data stored in the cabinet. These
functions apply to the medium time, warning, long time and alarm storages as well
as the event and operational history lists.
Delete only invalid historical - deletes samples that has a timestamp that is
greater than the current date/time of the ILS clock.
Delete all historical data - deletes all historical from the cabinet. Click the
Clear data button to perform the selected delete operation. Master access level is
required for using this function.
[Link]. Port setup

When the user selects "Port setup" in the General settings window the tab
shown in figure 2.43 is displayed.
The window displays the currently configured bit rates and init strings.
Pressing the Edit button brings up a dialog where you can change the bit rate
and/or the init string for the selected port. Note that it is no init string for the local
port, since a modem is not supported for this port.
Pressing the Init modem makes the ILS send the modem initiation at the
selected port.
If the init-string is left blank or the word "default" is written, the ILS will use
a default init-string that shall work on standard Hayes compatible modems under
normal conditions.
Please consult the modem manual for further information about modem
commands and initialisation.

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Figure.2.43 RMM General Settings |port setup tab window.

[Link]. Cabinet name

When the user selects "Cabinet name" in the General settings window the
tab shown in figure 2.46 is displayed.

Figure.2.44 RMM General Settings |Cabinet name tab window.


The cabinet is displayed in the first row of the LCD panel. It is also used in the
RMM system for identifying the ILS.
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The Master access level is required for changing the cabinet name.
[Link]. System options

When the user selects "System options" in the General settings window the
tab shown in figure 2.45 is displayed.
The user must be logged on as Master to make any changes to these settings.
Factory mode must be selected in the File | Preferences window to enable the
hardware configuration options.

Figure.2.45 RMM General Settings |System Options tab window.

These options will be discussed in Module 3 Chapter 3.

2.6. Historical data

2.6.1. Historical data storage in the ILS

The ILS has battery backed RAM in the RMS subsystem (RMA1215) board or
flash (on the RMA 1822)that is used to store historical data. Four different types of
historical data is stored:
 Medium time periodic storage: One sample of all monitor and
maintenance parameters stored periodically at user specified intervals
(see Sample interval paragraph in the Historical data tab in the General
settings window). The storage contains the last 96 samples.

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 Long time periodic storage: For every day through a 180 days period, the
mean value and standard deviation of all monitor and analog maintenance
parameters are stored.
 Warning storage: One sample of all monitor and maintenance parameters
at the instant when a warning LED is activated. The 25 last warnings are
stored.

 Alarm storage: Samples of all monitor and maintenance parameters for a


period starting from 30s before an alarm occurred and ending with the
actual alarm sample. The last seven alarms are stored in the ILS. Two
alarms will be stored in the ILS for each alarm condition that results in a
transmitter changeover, which is followed by a shutdown.
In addition the ILS stores an event list in the battery backed RAM. See
Viewing events for more information about the event list.
2.6.2. Historical data storage in the RMM software

The RMM software allows the user to download the historical data from the
ILS. Downloaded data are saved in a database (Access .MDB-file) on the [Link]
different storage types are saved in the following ways on the PC:

 Medium time and Long time periodic data: When downloaded, this data is
stored in a database on the user's hard disk. Storing the data in a database
allows the user to browse through data measured over a longer period
than is stored inside the ILS. The data can also imported into third party
software (for example Microsoft Excel) with the use of ODBC database
access (option).

 Warning and Alarm storage: When downloaded, this data is stored as files
on the users hard disk. Storing the data as files simplifies the task of moving
the data from one computer to another, sending the data as e-mail, etc.

 Event storage: The event list is downloaded and stored in the database
each time a user logs on to an ILS.

The following sections describe how to download historical data and how to
view the data once it has been downloaded.
To delete historical data stored for a station in the database requires the user
to delete the station from the station list. There is no option to delete historical
data only.
2.6.3. Downloading historical data

Selecting the menu item File | Storage download opens the "Storage
download" window shown below. This window is used to select a historical storage
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and start downloading it from the ILS.


If there is no data in a historical storage it will not be possible to select it for
download.
As it can be stored historical data for up seven alarms in the ILS, the user
must select which alarms to download. The time stamps shown in the window are
the time of the last data set in each storage (this time will be the same as the time
of the changeover or shutdown of the transmitters plus a few tenths of a second).
When a warning or alarm storage data is selected for download, a window
will be opened in which the user can select a folder and filename for saving the
data to. When medium time or long time period storage data is selected the data
will be stored in the database.

Figure.2.46 RMM Historical storage download window.

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2.6.4. Viewing historical data

The menu item File | Open downloaded data is used to open and view
downloaded historical data. The window shown in figure 2.47 is opened when this
menu item is selected.

Figure.2.47 RMM Open Historical download data window.


The user must select the type of historical storage to open and the station
name (for medium time and long time periodic data) or filename (for warning and
alarm storage).
When the user clicks "Open" the historical data is opened. The main program
window will then change and become similar to the window below.

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Figure.2.48 RMM Main window when viewing downloaded Historical data.

There are panels placed at the top and the bottom of the program window.
The top panel shows the station name and the station type along with a "Close"
button to stop viewing the historical data. The bottom panel contains browse
controls for selecting the currently displayed data set among the data available in
the storage.

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The following ILS-Data menu items can be used to view data from the
selected historical storage:
 Monitor
 Maintenance
 Event list and operational history (only when viewing medium time
periodic or long time periodic historical data)
 Diagnostics

When viewing alarm storage data, the bottom panel will also have a drop-
down list for selecting the alarm storage to be browsed. Also shown is a text field
that shows the result of the automatically performed diagnose result for the
selected alarm storage.
2.6.5. Continuous logging

The RMM program can be used to save the monitor and maintenance
measurements that are currently being received from an ILS directly to a file. This
function is referred to as "Continuous logging".
Continuous logging should not be confused with historical data stored in the
ILS. The following points describe the major differences:

 Data is logged real-time, i.e. only as long as the user is logged on to the ILS.
 Monitor and maintenance measurements must be saved to separate files.
 The user has complete control of the interval between saved data sets
(specifying a data set interval = zero seconds causes all received data to be
saved).
 Data that has been saved with Continuous logging cannot be viewed from
within the RMM program. A text editor (for example Windows Notepad)
or other third party software (for example Microsoft Excel) must be used
for opening and viewing the contents Continuous log files.
A typical utilization of the Continuous logging feature can be to find the
cause of problems that are not logged (or sufficiently logged) in the internal
historical storages.

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2.7. Fault diagnostics

2.7.1. About fault diagnostics

If the LOC or GP fails, the RMM software should be used to locate the faulty
[Link] RMM software can perform two types of diagnostic tests based on the
measurements made available by the embedded RMS software in the NORMARC
7000B cabinet:
a) “Current data diagnostics”. The diagnose is here based on live data received
from a connected ILS rack or based on historical data sets (snap shots) of
measurements previously stored to disk.
b) Alarm event diagnostics”. This diagnostics function attempts to report the
cause of a transmitter changeover or a changeover/shutdown situation. The
diagnose is based on a particular alarm event in the event list and the
corresponding measurements in an alarm storage that will be downloaded from
the rack.
The diagnostic tests are based on passive reading of various measurement
points inside the NORMARC 70XXB cabinet and the data from the executive
monitors. No special signals need to be injected for the algorithms to work
(although the transmitters must be turned on).

The operator needs to be logged in at access level 1 to perform a Current


data diagnostics and an Alarm event diagnostics. Since only access level 1 is
required, the diagnostics tests can therefore be performed locally or from a
remote location using a modem connection.
2.7.2. Current data diagnostics

The Current data diagnostics is invoked by selecting the ILS | Current data
diagnostics menu item in the RMM software. There are two typical cases in which
the current data diagnostics function may be used:

a) On an operative ILS system, on which a warning situation is indicated. In this


case the current data diagnostics can be used to quickly find the cause of the
warning without taking the system out of service

b) In manual mode after a transmitter changeover or shutdown situation


(monitor alarm). The system can then be set to transmit on air, and the
current data diagnostics used to locate the module that is causing the
monitor alarms.

Refer to chapter 5.4 in the NORMARC 7000B Instruction Manual for a detailed
description of the algorithm used to isolate faults.

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2.7.3. Alarm diagnostics

The RMS subsystem in the NORMARC 7000B cabinet continuously reads data
sets from monitor 1, 2 and the standby monitor. The last 30 seconds of data are
stored in an internal ring buffer. This buffer is partitioned in groups with different
sampling periods:

a) For the last 2 seconds, 10 data sets are stored each second for monitor 1 and
2. Standby monitor data sets are stored at ¼ of this frequency

b) For the last 10 seconds, one data set is stored each second

c) For the last 30 seconds, monitor 1, 2, standby and maintenance data are
stored every 5th second
When a changeover or shutdown alarm occurs the RMS does the following:

a) Stores the ring buffer with the last 30 seconds of monitor and maintenance
data from before the alarm in an internal alarm storage buffer. This buffer
resides in non-volatile RAM

b) Places a changeover or shutdown alarm event in the event list. This event
includes alarm state information for each monitor-channel. This information
is used by the RMM software for diagnosing the alarm event

The RMS keeps the seven most recent alarm storage buffers. A changeover-
only situation fills one alarm storage buffer, while a changeover with subsequent
shutdown situation uses two alarm storage buffers.

No alarm storage buffers will be saved if the equipment is in service mode


when the alarm occurs. (Service mode is activated by any of the following switches:
Local, Manual, Write Protect disable, Interlock Override and the Access Grant
enable switch on the Remote Control.)
The data in the buffers can be downloaded by the RMM software when a
user initiates an alarm event diagnostics (if the data is not already downloaded),
and used in the diagnostic algorithms described in Appendix A of Module 3.

The operator initiates an alarm event diagnostics by first selecting a


changeover or shutdown alarm in the Event List and then selects the “Event
diagnostics” button.
Once the alarm storage has been downloaded it is also possible to display
the individual samples. This method can be used, in addition to the automatic
diagnostic function, to find the cause of changeover or shutdown alarms.
Refer to chapter 5.4 in the NORMARC 7000B Instruction Manual for a
detailed description of the algorithm used to isolate faults.

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 OPERATION OF ILS USING RMS

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Not observing the expected 90-degree phase shift when the 90° stub is activated can indicate gain/offset errors in the COU SBO PA. Such discrepancies can lead to misalignments affecting signal integrity and accuracy in ILS, possibly resulting in navigational errors. This requires immediate troubleshooting to ensure effective calibration and maintain the reliability of navigational aids .

The RMM software displays 'Possible loss of events' if there is a lack of time overlap between the events already downloaded and those currently available from the ILS. This could occur due to missed downloads or technical issues affecting data synchronization, resulting in potential data gaps. Such occurrences could impact system monitoring, as operators might miss crucial events necessary for precise troubleshooting and maintenance .

An RMS access level of 2 or higher indicates that the RMS is operating with elevated permissions, allowing users with those privileges to potentially access sensitive system functionalities or configurations. This level of access can be due to a user being logged into a serial port with sufficient permissions or interacting with the system via an LCD menu at a comparable access level. Ensuring appropriate access controls is crucial to maintain system integrity and security .

The RMM software enhances data management by saving historical data in a PC database, facilitating long-term analysis beyond the ILS's internal storage capabilities. Users can export this data to third-party software, enabling integration with other systems and comprehensive trend analysis. This approach supports in-depth troubleshooting and strategic planning, aided by the flexibility to move and share data easily via common formats .

A faulty MO1212/MO1820 board could disrupt the RMS subsystem, preventing proper data provision. This might arise from or result in IIC-bus errors, critically affecting the system's operational monitoring and maintenance functions. Unaddressed, such faults could lead to compromised system reliability, increased maintenance costs, or even safety risks if essential alerts are missed .

The ILS manages alarm and warning data by periodically storing parameter samples and maintaining event lists. It categorically stores the most recent alarms and warnings, enabling technicians to review system performance predating alerts. Accessibility to historical alarm data is crucial for diagnosing recurring issues, formulating preventive maintenance strategies, and assuring consistent safety compliance .

RMM software enhances configuration management by providing a structured interface for uploading and managing specific configurations, including complex setups like Optimized M-array systems. The software allows detailed adjustments and monitoring through interface tabs like 'Alignment' and 'Alarm limit check,' ensuring comprehensive control over various system components. This integration enables precise system tuning, crucial for maintaining accuracy and consistency in intricate system operations .

The configuration upload and download feature allows system administrators to manage ILS configurations efficiently. Users can save the system configuration to a hard disk and restore it later, facilitating quick recovery and system management. Uploading configurations requires access level 3, highlighting its importance and the need for secure handling. This functionality aids in maintaining consistency across systems and reduces downtime during reconfiguration or upgrades, ensuring operational continuity .

Operational history in the ILS is managed by downloading new entries during each login session and storing them in a database on the PC, enriching data tracking and analysis. The system retains the last 100 entries locally, while up to 2500 can be accessed through the RMM. This data helps users track system usage and respond to any signs of wear or issues promptly. RMS version 20.5 or later is necessary for leveraging this feature effectively, indicating that operational insights are dependent on software upgrades .

'Factory mode' in the ILS allows users to access and adjust all monitor parameters, including scaling and offset calibration values that are normally hidden. While this mode provides powerful capabilities for in-depth configuration and troubleshooting, it also poses significant risks if used improperly. Incorrect settings can lead to incorrect alarms or system dysfunctions, underlining the need for careful and competent handling by trained personnel .

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