Tue, Feb 15, 2011
Com System Successfully Tested On The Iridium
Constellation
An aircraft cabin communications
system developed by International Communications Group has
successfully completed the “Iridium Compatible Equipment
Certification” (ICE) testing, conducted by Iridium
Communications Inc., and has been approved for operation on the
Iridium constellation and network.
ICG's ICS-400, which combines four Iridium channels with an
internal cabin telecommunications unit (CTU), is capable of global
voice service coupled with telephone services similar to those
found in contemporary office PABX systems. The NxtLink ICS-400 can
be integrated with conventional telephony devices, other satcom
systems or legacy CTU systems through standard 2-Wire “Tip
and Ring” circuits, 4-Wire audio connections or CEPT-E1
digital circuits.
Standard CTU features include intercom calling,
call transfer, conferencing, follow-on dialing and voice prompts.
Designed into a 4 MCU Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), the
ICS-400 can be installed on any size aircraft as the sole
communications facility or as an additional/restorative
communications system. “Completion of this
qualification demonstrates that we have met the stringent
requirements outlined by Iridium and that the ICS-400 multi-channel
system can provide reliable, global coverage for voice and data
applications. We believe that by achieving this qualification for
ICS-400, we are delivering a superior product. It is clear that
customers prefer a product that is compliant with current and
future standards when they make their purchasing choices,”
said Darren Emery, ICG’s Director of Customer Support.
“ICG is pleased that the ICS-400 platform has been
selected as the satellite communications system for the Embraer
Lineage 1000 aircraft,” said Armin Jabs, ICG COO. “It
confirms our belief that the multi-channel ICS-400 offers the least
expensive satcom solution for an operator requiring global voice,
fax and data communications services for their aircraft.”
The system architecture permits installation on any size
airframe or aircraft model, providing flexible connectivity options
and solutions for all communications requirements. The NxtLink
ICS-400 also provides ARINC 429 connections and a dedicated Short
Burst Data (SBD) transceiver to support ACARS messaging. The device
is simple to operate offering standard dialing conventions and PABX
operations with familiar call progress tones. It is the ideal
solution for aircraft requiring up to 10 telephony connections and
seamless global communications services without the inconveniences
of hand-offs or no-service areas.
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