Business & General Aviation Sales Bulletin. Introducing the JetWave MCS-8000 and MCS-8100 Ka-band High Throughput System

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1 Business & General Aviation Sales Bulletin HSB: ATTENTION TO: HONEYWELL DEALERS Introducing the JetWave MCS-8000 and MCS-8100 Ka-band High Throughput System The purpose of this bulletin is to announce that this new product is now available to sell through the Dealer Network and provide pricing Sec 1.0 Sec 2.0 Sec 3.0 Sec 4.0 Sec 5.0 Sec 6.0 Sec 7.0 Sec 8.0 Sec 9.0 Sec 10.0 Sec 11.0 Sec 12.0 Index Introduction JetWave TM Description System Architecture and Line Replaceable Units Weights and Dimensions STC Availability Platform and Sales Opportunity Value and Benefits Pricing Ordering Information GoDirect Connectivity Services Terms and Conditions Contact Information Quick Reference Table Effective Dates: 01/01/2017 through 12/31/2017 Scheduled Delivery By: 12/31/2017 Page 1 of 18

2 Introducing the JetWave MCS-8000 and MCS-8100 Ka-band High Throughput System 1. Introduction Honeywell is pleased to announce the availability of the JetWave Ka-band High Throughput System. JetWave is our new cabin communications system offered in partnership with Inmarsat, utilizing their Ka-band Global Xpress satellite network. Inmarsat owns and operates the entire Kaband space and ground network while Honeywell is the exclusive provider of JetWave hardware in the commercial market and is also the Master Distributor of Ka-band services (Jet ConneX ) in the Business Aviation market. Inmarsat has launched three new powerful Boeing HP-702 satellites referred to as the I-5 s. These geostationary satellites provide global coverage, with the exception of the poles, and offer the first true global broadband network available for aviation users. The network is fully operational now and JetWave hardware is available to order. The three satellites each have 89 high-power spot beams that provide a seamless transition. Transition between satellites, which should rarely occur more than once a flight, will result in a temporary logoff, but the system will reacquire the new satellite in less than one minute, which is generally adequate for most VPN sessions to reconnect. Figure 1-1 depicts the I-5 constellation footprint as well as the approximate maximum width of the coverage areas as well as several examples of flight routes that shows that the likelihood of traversing more than one satellite boundary is very low. Figure 1-1 Satellite Footprint with Example Flight Routes Page 2 of 18

3 Honeywell has set up five Business Aviation Distribution Partners who will not only provide airtime, but will also be trained on JetWave hardware and will be the front line of support for their JetWave customers. The Honeywell Jet ConneX (JX) service offers guaranteed minimum data rates, referred to as Committed Information Rate (CIR), and a Maximum Information Rate (MIR). These two rates comprise the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and represent the minimum bandwidth speed that an operator will experience within Inmarsat s satellite network. JX offers six data plans, or Subscription Service Packages (SSP) and these plans offer a monthly allowance of data with a roll-over allowance. The SLAs take into account country-by-country transmission restrictions and committed data rates will only apply above 10,000 feet. Table 1-1 provides various plan details. Operators should directed to contact their selected Distribution Partners for more information on SSP pricing. Plan Description Table 1-1 Jet ConneX Subscriber Service Plans* Monthly Data Allowance (GB) Downlink CIR (Mbps) Downlink MIR (Mbps) Uplink CIR (Mbps) Uplink MIR (Mbps) JX-Promo JX JX JX JX JX *The following Distribution Partners can provide detailed pricing information 1. ARINCDirect SM 2. Gogo Business Aviation 3. Satcom1 by Honeywell 4. SD (Satcom Direct) 5. SITAOnAir Page 3 of 18

4 2. JetWave Description The JetWave system installed on the aircraft, also referred to as the Aircraft Earth Station (AES), communicates with one of the three I-5 satellites which then communicate with one of six groundbased, Satellite Access Stations (SAS) (two per satellite for redundancy) which then connects to the Internet. Figure 2-1 illustrates this concept. 2.1 Mitigation of Rain Effects Figure 2-1 Inmarsat Ka-band System The Inmarsat Ka-band network offers global, consistent and reliable services built for mobility and delivered via a single network operator. Each satellite connects to the terrestrial telecommunications networks via two redundant Satellite Access Stations (SAS) gateways in each satellite coverage region footprint. The JetWave system operates in the frequency band of GHz and signals transmitted in this range are susceptible to heavy precipitation causing signal attenuation which is also known as Rain Fade. The JetWave system protects against Rain Fade in two ways. 1. By adding higher margin to the link budget, the link to the aircraft terminal from the satellite is more robust. 2. Adjustable coding rates allows the system to maintain a link in bad conditions by using additional bandwidth to deliver the same amount of data. This protection toward the aircraft link is relevant when on the ground and below 10,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Above 10,000 feet, the conditions are less affected by Rain Fade and globally are much more consistent. Because of this reduced variability, SLAs only guarantee rates for operation above 10,000 feet AGL. Page 4 of 18

5 The ground connection is protected by having two fully diverse Satellite-Access Stations per region that are isolated geographically from the same weather events. This prevents one weather event from affecting both sites simultaneously and allows operational assurance. 3. System Architecture and Line Replaceable Units For Business Aviation, Honeywell offers two JetWave versions; the MCS-8000 with a Tail Mount Antenna (TMA) and the MCS-8100 with a Fuselage Mount Antenna (FMA). Aside from the antennas the system is comprised of the same LRUs. Figure 3-1 shows the system architecture. >11dB < 18dB 950 MHz and <4dB at 50 MHz PODD Ethernets Equaliser Attenuator RF Transmit RF Receive Ka Radio Frequency Unit (KRFU) PIESD Ethernets Power 115VAC Conversion of RF to Ka Band and visa versa Aircraft/Passengers APM 115VAC AISD Ethernets Discrete IO Power LEDs Maint APM MODEM MANAGER (MODMAN) Modem User interfaces Overall Control BITE Discretes Ethernet Control/Status 115VAC Position Status Power A429 IRU A429 Aircraft Ka Aircraft Network Data Unit (KANDU) Control of Antenna Communicates with KRFU RS-422 and discretes for control/status Aircraft Skin Ethernet and other signals for control and status Power Receive Outside Antenna Equipment Transmit Tail or fuselage mounted antenna Mechanically Steered Figure 3-1 Honeywell LRUs and System Architecture The system comprises the following Line Replaceable Units (LRU): Modman (Modem Manager) APM (Airplane Personality Module) KRFU (Ka Radio Frequency Unit) KANDU (Ka Aircraft Network Data Unit ) Mechanically steered TMA or a mechanically steered FMA Page 5 of 18

6 3.1 Tail Mount Antenna (TMA) The TMA, shown in Figure 3-2, consists of a 12-inch aperture and internal components that are required to accomplish pointing/tracking operation. The antenna system positioner contains components that enable motion of the aperture. To provide RF connection to the antenna feed elements, the antenna includes an azimuth dual-channel (transmit/receive) rotary joint and low-loss coaxial cables (transmit/receive) in the elevation platform connecting signals between the rotary joint and the antenna. The antenna positioner also contains angular position initialization sensors associated with each axis, as well as a triaxial rate gyro sensor and IRS/GPS module, all integrated into one Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The positioner control resides in the Tail Antenna Control Module (TACM) located on the azimuth platform within the TMA and the Antenna Subsystem Controller (ASC), residing in the KANDU. Communication between these two occurs via a high speed serial link. The TMA offers dual polarization operation; Right Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP) for transmitting and Left Hand Circular Polarization (LHCP) for receiving, a two axis (elevation/azimuth) aperture positioner and a triaxial angular rate sensor input, updated through the antenna system internal processor by the external INS and GPS inputs. 3.2 Fuselage Mount Antenna (FMA) Figure 3-2 TMA The FMA is externally placed on the aircraft fuselage, attached to the aircraft adapter plate, shared with the radome, and positioner base IMU. As with the TMA, the aperture provides fixed RHCP for transmitting, and LHCP for receiving. Frequency isolation of transmit and receive paths is accomplished via filters located in the aperture. Components associated with the aperture are connected via waveguide throughout the transmit path. The receive path interconnection between the Page 6 of 18

7 aperture and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) input is also via waveguide. The receive connection from the LNA output to the adapter plate is via low loss coax. RF connections through rotating axis are made via rotary joints, two single band units (transmit waveguide, receive coaxial) across the elevation axis, and one dual band unit across the azimuth axis. Command, status, and power signals carried in conventional multi-wire cables from/to the Fuselage Antenna Control Module (FACM) pass through a rotary slip ring across the azimuth axis. No slip ring is required for the elevation axis. Figure 3-3 shows the FMA. 3.3 Ka Radio Frequency Unit (KRFU) Figure 3-3 FMA The conduction cooled KRFU, shown in Figure 3-4, contains a block up converter to convert from transmitted RF frequencies (950 to 1950 MHz) to Ka-band frequencies. A High Power Amplifier (HPA) amplifies the signal for the antenna and a block down converter to convert from the receive Kaband frequencies to RF (950 to 2150 MHz). The KRFU must be mounted within two feet of the antenna. The KRFU cooling is provided via conduction to the airframe as well as convection. This unit works best in installations where large surfaces of metal are in contact with the KRFU to effectively conduct the heat away from the unit. A second version of the KRFU uses forced air cooling to cool the unit. This unit is used primarily on air transport category aircraft. The Forced Air Cooled KRFU is not pictured here but is identical in functionality and very similar in both size and weight. Page 7 of 18

8 3.4 Ka Aircraft Network Data Unit (KANDU) Figure 3-4 KRFU Conduction Cooled Version The KANDU receives commands from the Modman via Ethernet to configure the antenna and KRFU. It reports the status over this Ethernet interface. The KANDU contains the positioning algorithm to allow the pointing of the antenna, using inputs from the Inertial Reference Unit information provided by the aircraft augmented by information from a satellite beacon tracking demodulator in the Modman. The KANDU shown in Figure 3-5 also provides power and control (RS-422 serial and/or discretes) to the antenna and control signals to the KRFU via discretes and/or an RS-422 serial interface. The KANDU must be mounted within 33 feet of the antenna. Figure 3-5 KANDU 3.5 Modem Manager (Modman) The Modman contains the satellite modem and provides the aircraft data interfaces (see Figure 3-6), and consists of the following sub components: Page 8 of 18

9 Controller/Router Implements the following functions: Hardware NAT System BITE and status Layer 2 / Layer 3 managed switch System status to application servers idirect Aeronautical Core Module (ACM): An external sub-contractor supplied Modem. The main functions are: MODEM function providing IP data pipe Provides status information to system controller Allows configuration of managed switch from ground Transmits and receives at L-band (KRFU provides up/down conversion to Ka-band) Controls the antenna system interface using Open AMIP (Antenna Modem Interface Protocol) Power Supply Unit Internal to the Modman and contains the power supply functionality for the Modman unit. 3.6 Airplane Personality Module (APM) Figure 3-6 Modman The APM provides a means of permanently storing airplane-unique parameters necessary for the initialization and operation of the Modman and the JetWave system, which may include identity Page 9 of 18

10 parameters, installation-specific calibration parameters, Owner Requirements Table (ORT) settings, and similar information. Having an APM eliminates the need to reconfigure the Modman should it require replacement. 3.7 Waveguides and Coax Figure 3-7 APM The connection between the antenna and KRFU requires a rigid waveguide for transmission and a Receive (RX) Coax, where lengths and design are aircraft specific. Refer to Table 8-1 and Table 8-2 more information and pricing for RF Component Kits that include the Waveguide and RX Coax. 3.8 Radomes The Ka-band frequency requires radomes to be constructed of material not available in non Ka-band radomes. Therefore existing radomes will need to be replaced with those that are Ka-band transmissive in order to obtain full bandwidth performance. In many cases, the shape of the radome will not have to change which will facilitate radome recertification. Honeywell and Inmarsat have jointly initiated testing of Ku-band radomes to evaluate JetWave system performance. The results of these tests may allow the use of these existing radomes with JetWave, but at reduced CIR/MIR data rates than those packages as offered in Table Tail Mount Radomes Tail Mount radomes will be supplied either by the aircraft OEM or possibly via third-party aftermarket solutions. Contact Honeywell Sales for information on radomes availability for a particular model aircraft Fuselage Mount Radome Package Fuselage Mount radome packages will be offered in two types: ARINC-791Compliant and Non- ARINC-791 Compliant. Page 10 of 18

11 Both radome packages use the same radome and a skirt (Figure 3-8). The ARINC-791 radome package consists of the radome and skirt and an Antenna Interface Mount (AIM) kit. All of the components are mounted to the AIM and the AIM is mounted to the aircraft fuselage (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-8. FMA Radome and Skirt Figure 3-9 ARINC-791 Compliant AIM Page 11 of 18

12 The Non-ARINC-791 radome package consists of a radome and radome skirt, Local Antenna Interface Mount (LAIM) and Radome Hardware Kit. The equipment is mounted directly to the fuselage of the aircraft (Figure 3-10). 4. Weights and Dimensions Figure 3-10 Non-ARINC-791 Compliant LAIM Table 4-1 depicts the weights and dimensions of the various components. Page 12 of 18

13 Component Table 4-1 Weights and Dimensions Dimensions (max) (inches W x L x H) Weight (max) (lbs.) Modman KRFU (Conduction) KRFU (Forced Air) 9.01 x x KANDU TMA max Swept Volume FMA Diameter Swept Volume x 9.39 High Swept Volume 83.0 APM ARINC 791 Radome Package x x Non-ARINC 791 Radome Package x x Note 4 ARINC 791 Radome w/aim Skirt Note 5 Non-ARINC 791 Radome w/laim Skirt x x Note 6 Notes: 1. AIM Kit: Dimensions vary per platform due to skirt geometry. Approximate dimension (nominal only): 100 x 48 x 1 at the centerline location to radome bottom surface is the maximum weight for the Pass 4 design. AIM kit weights vary per aircraft type with the maximum variation of approximately 3 pounds across the various skirts. 3. Fairing: Dimensions vary per platform due to fairing geometry Example B767 fairing (nominal): x x 1 at centerline location to radome bottom surface. 4. Weight varies by aircraft, where smaller diameter fuselages will have heavier fairings. Radome = 53.5#, LAIM = 45#, B757 fairing = 55#, B767 fairing = 47#, B747 fairing = 45#. Radome Hardware = 0.5. Total package (for B737/B757 example) = 154# 5. Dealers will need to directly contact Armstrong for skirt details. 6. Fairing: Dimensions vary by aircraft type due to fairing geometry. Example B767 fairing (nominal): x x 1 at centerline location to radome bottom surface. Weight varies by aircraft, where smaller diameter fuselages will have heavier fairings. Radome = 53.5#, B757 fairing = 55#, B767 fairing = 47#, B747 fairing = 45#. Radome Hardware = STC Availability Honeywell is currently engaged in several STC projects and is searching for dealers interested in developing STCs for this system. Contact your Honeywell Area Sales Manager by visiting our Direct Access Directory for Business Aviation. Click on Area Sales Managers and use your current location or the Manual Search option Page 13 of 18

14 6. Platform and Sales Opportunity The MCS-8000 is applicable to any aircraft platform with a tail radome suitably large enough to house the TMA and KRFU. The MCS-8100 is suitable for VVIP Air Transport Category aircraft. 7. Value and Benefits The Honeywell JetWave product is a game changer in next generation high bandwidth aircraft connectivity systems. JetWave provides an aircraft solution which, not only most closely matches the on-ground-in-the-office user experience expected by the executive, but will support the growth of those demands into the future enabling enhanced connectivity. The TMA, FMA, KRFU, KANDU, Modman APM and FMA Radome are covered by a 36 month warranty. Page 14 of 18

15 8. Pricing Table 8-1 outlines the 2017 pricing for the JetWave systems. Table 8-1. JetWave Pricing Description Part Number 2017 List Price 2017 Dealer Net JetWave MCS $432,600 $302,820 Modman KANDU KRFU (conduction cooled) Thermal Pad Kit, KRFU Conduction SCD Included in kit APM Tail Mount Antenna (TMA) RF Component Kit See Table 8-2 $12,875 $9,013 SCD, WR42 to 2.92mm Adapter SCD Clamp, RF Coax SCD, RX Coax Cable, TMA to KRFU TBD 1 TX Waveguide, TMA to KRFU TBD 1 Included in kit Bracket, Waveguide Clamp MS29513, Packing Preformed MS Tail Mount Radome Global 5000/6000 Contact Bombardier for pricing and lead time JetWave MCS X 2 $463,500 $324,450 Modman KANDU KRFU (conduction cooled) KRFU (forced air cooled) Included in kit APM Fuselage Mount Antenna (FMA) RF Component Kit $23,543 $16,480 Waveguide - KRFU to FMA RX-Coax Cable VNA SCD RX Coax Cable Jumper SCD O-ring MS Included in kit O-ring MS WR42 to 2.92mm Adapter SCD Hex Cap Screw Non-ARINC 791 FMA Radome Package XXX 3 $136,990 $103,000 Radome (white) SCD Radome Skirt Fairing SCD XX-XX LAIM Kit SCD Included Radome Hardware Kit Page 15 of 18

16 Description Part Number 2017 List 2017 Dealer Price Net ARINC 791 FMA Radome Package XXX 4 $226,600 $169,950 Radome (white) SCD AIM Kit SCD-90403XXX-01 4 A791 AIM Plate A791 AIM Skirt Included in kit Radome Hardware Kit Included in kit AIM Fittings Fittings Hardware Kit Radomes and Skirts with non-honeywell Mounts ARINC 791 & Non-ARINC 791 Radome (white) $73,388 $58,710 ARINC 791 Skirt TBD $45,063 $36,680 Non-ARINC 791 Skirt Table 8-3 $32,188 $25,750 Notes: 1. Aircraft specific and will be supplied as STCs are completed 2. X=5 for KRFU p/n , X=4 for KRFU p/n See Table 8-3 for part number 4. See Table 8-4 for part number Table 8-2 MCS-8000 RF Component Kit Aircraft Model Kit Part Number Global 5000/ G650/600/ G G Table 8-3 Non-ARINC 791 Radome Package Variants A/C Model XXX Skirt Part No. A319/A SCD A330/A SCD A SCD A SCD B SCD B737/B SCD B SCD B SCD B SCD Page 16 of 18

17 Table 8-4 ARINC 791 Radome Package Variants A/C Model XXX AIM Kit Part No. A319/A SCD A330/A SCD A SCD A SCD B737/B SCD B SCD B SCD B SCD B SCD Ordering Information JetWave orders are placed through the Ottawa, Ontario facility and must show the following company as the vendor: EMS Technologies Canada Ltd. 400 Maple Grove Road Ottawa, Ontario K2V 1V8, Canada Auto Attendant Sales Hot Line World-Wide Sales Line Note: Please reference Honeywell Sales Bulletin on your purchase order. Submit orders to: FAX orders@emsaviation.com Technical Assistance Global Customer Care Center US & Canada: Press 2 All other countries: Press 2 Fax: AeroTechSupport@honeywell.com 10. GoDirect Connectivity Services The new GoDirect services platform is your single source of support. With a push of a button, you can view all your services. From Maintenance Service Plans to Avionics and Flight Support, Honeywell s GoDirect will get you there. Contact your Honeywell Area Sales Manager for details and pricing for these GoDirect services available with JetWave TM. Page 17 of 18

18 GoDirect Satcom Network GoDirect Satcom Toolkit Weather Information Service Troubleshoot and diagnose in flight Wi-Fi connectivity Wirelessly link Satcom and router hardware system status data with tablets or smartphones and s the troubleshooting and configuration data to the ground Real-time weather information uplink to tablet devices via any available internet connection. Overlays weather data on the flight plan with availability to both flight crew and dispatchers 11. Terms and Conditions The 2017 pricing applies to orders received from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 with scheduled shipment dates not later than December 31, 2017, unless otherwise agreed to by Honeywell in writing. Other than those terms set forth herein, terms and conditions are pursuant to Dealer s General Terms Agreement and Supplemental Agreement for dealership authorization. Honeywell reserves the right to rescind or revise this sales bulletin or modify through future sales bulletins. 12. Contact Information Find your nearest Sales contact by visiting our Direct Access Directory for Business Aviation. Click on Area Sales Managers and use your current location or the Manual Search option. You may also download our Honeywell Direct Access app: The Direct Access mobile app launched last year provides business aviation customers quick access to Honeywell Aerospace s technical, business, parts and sales support; the closest dealers and service centers, the Aircraft on Ground (AOG) desk and other valuable resources. The Direct Access app is free and can be downloaded at the Apple itunes and Google Play stores. Page 18 of 18