AHMS Functional Capabilities
Fully configurable AHMS software system via Teledyne’s MS Windows based Application Generation Software (AGS) MCDU Interface

• Reconfigurable display menus including real-time reconfigurable report
• ARINC 429 Label call up display
• Mnemonic call up display
• Stored reports directory including last flight
• QAR and PCMCIA Start/Stop Control
• Password protection
• Report distribution changes
• Constant modification
• ADL/PDL Upload/Download Menu
  QAR Interface
  
• 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 and 2048 output rates selectable Printer Interface
• 40, 53, 64, and 80 column print formats
• ARINC 597/740/744/744A
• Reconfigurable report formats
  
  Other Peripherals
  
• Interfaces for 615 ADL and PDL
• Automatic or manual message generation for down linking
  
  Integrated Recording Module (PC Card)
  
• Recorder included within unit
• Supports recording of raw and message (report) data
• Eliminates need for separate recorder wiring on aircraft
• Supports PCMCIA ATA Type II or Type III
• Supports uploading ACMS from this module
  
  Front Panel 16 Character Alphanumeric Display
  
• Multiple software part numbers displayed
• Faults are displayed in user friendly text instead of codes
• Battery backup allows viewing of software versions and fault messages without external power (unit located off aircraft on desk of shelf)

• Combines mandatory, AHMS and recording capabilities in one single unit
• Updated to be compliant with US Navy P-3 aircraft requirements
• Used by the US Navy (NAVAIR) both as a structure data acquisition system and a flight test system
• Easily configurable dual processor that supplies data to the mandatory Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR)
• Front panel display for easier access and readability of the DFDAU operation
• Increased I/O capability to support the expanded interface requirements of multiple aircraft types
• Interchangeable across multiple aircraft types (up to 18 independent uploadable DFDR data frames)
• Up 512 WPS, which meets and exceeds the new regulatory agency requirements
• Dual processor design ensures isolation and allows full AHMS user re-configuration without re-certification
• Reduced card count results in higher reliability, reduced weight and lower power
• Expandable for future requirements
• Can be used on legacy aircraft as well as new digital aircraft
• Interfaces with Teledyne’s Wireless GroundLink® system* for automated data download
• Simplified ground data processing using Teledyne’s flight data analysis software AirFASE® *
• Supports Installation on all configurations of P3 aircraft
  * Please consult our Wireless GroundLink® and AirFASE® brochures for additional information
  
  Input Capabilities
  
• 46 429 input ports (expandable to 64) available to both the mandatory and ACMS processors independently
• 57 programmable analog input ports (53 3 wire, 4 4 wire)
• 2 Mil 1553 ports expandable to 4 (DFDAU can be programmed to be BUS controller)
• 180 discretes
• spare slot for future functions
  
  General Characteristics
  
• Intel 80486 based mandatory (DFDR) processor
• Motorola 68020 based ACMS processor