DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FCABIN INFORMATION NETWORK SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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1. General
The Cabin Information Network-System ALNAv3 (Airline Network Architecture - version 3) supplies the infrastructure with common server technology and standardized high-speed data communication links for many different applications.
The ALNAv3 System contains:
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL The Cabin Information Network-System ALNAv3 (Airline Network Architecture - version 3) supplies the infrastructure with common server technology and standardized high-speed data communication links for many different applications.
The ALNAv3 System contains:
- A connection to the aircraft infrastructure
- Server technology that operates as a platform for different applications
- High-speed communication and data exchange through wired and wireless Local Area Network (LAN)
- Link to aircraft satellite communication system (e.g. high speed SATCOM, KU-BAND Antenna)
- Applications for aircraft maintenance
- Applications for internet services (email and internet).
2. Component Location
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Component Location| FIN | FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION | PANEL | ZONE | ACCESS DOOR | ATA REF |
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| 70RF | ANTENNA-CELLULAR | 232 | 46-41-71 | ||
| 1000RF | SERVER-AIRCRAFT, HESU | 120 | 46-41-33 | ||
| 1320RF | MEDIA DRIVE-OBRM | 120 | 23-74-00 | ||
| 1610RF | COMPACT FLASH CARD-OBRM | 120 | 23-74-00 | ||
| 1620RF | MEDIA DRIVE-OBRM | 120 | 23-74-00 | ||
| 3010RF1 | CABIN WIRELESS LAN UNIT | 232 | 23-74-00 | ||
| 3010RF2 | CABIN WIRELESS LAN UNIT | 242 | 23-74-00 | ||
| 3010RF3 | CABIN WIRELESS LAN UNIT | 251 | 23-74-00 | ||
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| 3010RF4 | CABIN WIRELESS LAN UNIT | 251 | 23-74-00 | ||
3. System Description
A. System Architecture
The Cabin Information Network-System (CINS) makes it possible for the passengers and the cabin crew to connect Portable Electronic Devices (PED) and laptops to the aircraft ethernet. The CINS has the following components:
The Cabin Information Network-System (CINS) makes it possible for the passengers and the cabin crew to connect Portable Electronic Devices (PED) and laptops to the aircraft ethernet. The CINS has the following components:
- The Head-End Server-Unit (HESU)
- The Cabin Wireless LAN-Units (CWLUs).
4. Power Supply
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL - Circuit breaker 21RF, busbar 220XP, supplies 115VAC electrical power to the HESU.
- Circuit breaker 27MH, busbar 220XP, supplies 115VAC electrical power to the CWLUs.
5. Interface
The ALNAv3 system has interfaces with the:
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL The ALNAv3 system has interfaces with the:
- TV/Data Broadband Transceiver System (High Bandwidth Connectivity-System (HBCS)) (Ref. AMM D/O 44-33-00-00)
- Passenger entertainment including integrated In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system (Ref. AMM D/O 23-33-00-00)
- Multi-Purpose Flight-Attendant Panel (MP-FAP) (Ref. AMM D/O 23-73-00-00)
- Cabin Plug (Ref. AMM D/O 46-41-00-00)
- Broadband antenna (Ref. AMM D/O 44-33-00-00)
- Pressurization control (Ref. AMM D/O 21-30-00-00)
- Aircraft Integrated Data-System (AIDS) (Ref. AMM D/O 31-36-00-00).
6. Component Description
A. Head-End Server Unit (HESU)
The Head-End Server Unit (HESU) provides a universal hardware platform to host software applications.
The ALNAv3 system provides the passenger and the cabin crew with an integrated communication system, which enables onboard:
The HESU main functions are:
The HESU has these components:
The HESU provides different interfaces for the connection of devices like:
The Head-End Server Unit (HESU) provides a universal hardware platform to host software applications.
The ALNAv3 system provides the passenger and the cabin crew with an integrated communication system, which enables onboard:
- Satellite-based wired and wireless live internet access services
- Flight information services.
The HESU main functions are:
- Communication management for cabin external communication
- Support of wired communication
- Platform for different services (i.e. computing resources for different applications).
The HESU has these components:
- Chassis
- Power Supply Board
- CPU Board
- Input/Output Board
- Storage Board.
The HESU provides different interfaces for the connection of devices like:
- Fast Connection Slot
- Ethernet Connection
- USB Connection
- ARINC 600 Connections.
B. Cabin Wireless LAN-Unit (CWLU)
The CWLU is a wireless communication device designed for use in aircraft environments. The CWLU provides wireless access according to the IEEE 802.11a/c/ac/g/n to ALNA services for PAX, crew and maintenance staff.
The CWLU is a wireless communication device designed for use in aircraft environments. The CWLU provides wireless access according to the IEEE 802.11a/c/ac/g/n to ALNA services for PAX, crew and maintenance staff.
C. RJ45 Cabin Plug
The RJ45 cabin plug is an Ethernet connection to the system, e.g. for a maintenance laptop. The cabin plug is located behind the FAP cover.
The RJ45 cabin plug is an Ethernet connection to the system, e.g. for a maintenance laptop. The cabin plug is located behind the FAP cover.
D. Cellular-gatelink Antenna
The cellular-gatelink antenna is used to transmit data on ground between aircraft cabin systems and a ground infrastructure. This data link is applicable to transmit software, media content and maintenance data. The functionality is available on ground only.
The cellular-gatelink antenna is used to transmit data on ground between aircraft cabin systems and a ground infrastructure. This data link is applicable to transmit software, media content and maintenance data. The functionality is available on ground only.
7. Operation/Control and Indicating
A. Operation
The Cabin Information Network-System (CINS) is supplied with power when the busbars are energized and the circuit breakers are closed. You can use the cabin plug to connect a maintenance laptop to the aircraft ethernet. The software is adapted to the requirements of the airline.
The Cabin Information Network-System (CINS) is supplied with power when the busbars are energized and the circuit breakers are closed. You can use the cabin plug to connect a maintenance laptop to the aircraft ethernet. The software is adapted to the requirements of the airline.