Tue, Sep 14, 2010
Compatible With G250 Pro Line Fusion System
Testing is done and International Communications
Group (ICG) and Rockwell Collins have successfully demonstrated the
compatibility of ICG's NxtLink ICS-220A communication systems with
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics that are the basis
of the PlaneView250 flight deck aboard the Gulfstream G250. The
three-channel ICS-220A has been developed and certified to
equally serve the Air Transport and Executive Jet markets with
flight deck Datalink Air Operations Center (AOC) and Air Traffic
System (ATS) communications capabilities. The July 29th tests
utilized flight simulation equipment at Gulfsteam's Integration Lab
in Savannah and the Air Traffic Control Communications Testing
Facility and Avionics System Test (ACTFAST) at Edwards Air Force
Base, CA to exercise the Controller Pilot Datalink Communications
(CPDLC) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C)
functions of the G250's Pro Line Fusion avionics.
Rockwell Collins Proline Fusion File Photo
"Demonstrating the ICS-220A's compatibility, reliability and
performance with this application is another important milestone in
establishing ICG's versatility in conforming our technology to the
needs of the diverse business aircraft marketplace," said Darren
Emery, ICG's Director of Customer Service and Product
Support.
"The ICS-220A provides a reliable and global satellite based
network to G250 operators for their voice and datalink
communications in both the cabin and on the flight deck. It
offers capacity and quality that will permit operators to configure
their aircraft to meet their specific travel needs, both
domestically and internationally. Operators will be well positioned
to take advantage of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) over
Iridium (FOI) features as well as more standardized Global DataLink
requirements, allowing them to fly more direct and exclusive FAN's
flight tracks and to take advantage of the emerging reduced lateral
separation minimums."
Gulfstream G250 File Photo
ICG's NxtLink ICS- 120A device incorporates a single Iridium
transceiver (LBT) and a Short Burst Data (SBD) modem and provides
connections to customary and standard flight deck voice and data
systems. The NxtLink ICS-220A is a three-transceiver device, which
combines dual LBTs providing two channels of global voice with an
SBD modem dedicated to DataLink services. Both systems support
Future Air Navigation System (FANS1/A), CPDLC and ADS-C messaging,
as well as Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
(ACARS) requirements.
The ICS-220A operates with ICG's new external CIM (Configuration
Identification Module) which contains the Iridium SIM cards as well
as the system configuration information, making it a true Line
Replaceable Unit (LRU). For operators already outfitted with
Inmarsat satcom or HFDL for Datalink services, ICG offers a
Datalink only device the DL-100, which can be installed as an
inexpensive alternative or as a restoration system for other
communications devices.
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