| Increasingly congested skies demand a datalink system with optimum management of two-way air-to-ground communications. The Universal Avionics UniLink UL-800 and UL-801 Communication Management Unit (CMU) provides superior operations and control of digital communications between the pilot and Air Traffic Controller in the exceedingly complex Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) Air Traffic Management (ATM) environment. Developed in full compliance with DO-178B Level C guidelines and FANS 1/A+ standards, UniLink will accommodate the expansion of datalink services into more streamlined applications of airline and air traffic operations such as CPDLC and ADS-C. |
Interfaces
The UniLink 800/801 supports Universal Avionics’ FMS installations, Multi-Function Control Display Unit (MCDU) and ARINC 702A communication protocol. Support for ARINC 739 interface for use
with other capable display units is standard on UniLink. UniLink’s independent menu-format software integrates seamlessly with
the FMS and provides easy access for sending and receiving data. |
Routing
Communications may be routed through the aircraft’s VDR, SatCom
or airborne telephone systems. Support for ACARS messaging
over VDL Mode 2 is included, along with growth capability to
support the Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN).
For increased flexibility, you can select model UL-801 that includes an internal VDR radio. UniLink brings you the benefits of datalink communications with maximum capabilities and versatility. |
UniLink Datalink is your future
Infrastructure for a seamless and interoperable datalink communications system is being implemented worldwide.
In this CNS/ATM environment, datalink technology supplements voice communication channels, GPS-based navigation replaces ground-based infrastructure and datalink aids radar reports. The fundamental basis of this communication system lies in the FANS standard. Adoption of FANS is aggressive with mandates beginning as early as 2011.
The UniLink Communication Management Unit, combined with Universal’s WAAS/SBAS-FMS, and Hi-Res LCD Displays, provides an opportunity to take full advantage of the safety and efficiency benefits that advanced datalink
capabilities offer. |
Airline Operations
UniLink supports all ACARS message types including triggered events such as OOOI times (Out, Off, On, In). The UniLink
800/801 can also downlink aircraft-acquired data for maintenance and operational analysis including engine data from a Central Maintenance Computer. Meteorological data collection and reporting is supported, as well. The UniLink database-driven user interface and message set is easily customized to match airline operational requirements and is uploaded into UniLink without affecting product software or certification status.
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ATC Expect |
ATC Log On |
ATC
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ATC Request |
Flight Information Services |
Out / Off / On / In Times |
Access Message Log |
Weather Graphics |
Weather Graphics - Composite Radar |
Weather Graphics - IFR / MVFR |
Weather Graphics - Tops and Movements |
Weather Graphics - Significant Weather |
Weather Graphics - IR Satellite |
Weather Graphics - Winds Aloft |
Weather Graphics - Icing |
Weather Graphics - Turbulence |
Text and Hi-Res Graphics
The UniLink CMU affords datalink opportunities for messaging, flight plan up-loading, pre-departure and other clearances, automatic position reporting, ETA updates, digital ATIS and text weather information such as TAF, METAR, SIGMETS, winds aloft and TWIP. Hi-Res weather graphics can also be uploaded to either a FMS Control Display Unit, EFI-890R Nav Display, MFD-890R or MFD-640 Multi-Function Displays. These graphics can include displays of composite radar, tops and movements, IR satellite images, significant weather, winds aloft and IFR/MVFR depictions as well as icing and turbulence potentials. |
Hi-Res Weather graphics displayed on an EFI-890R Nav Display. |
Hi-Res Weather graphics displayed on an MFD-640 Multi-Function Display Unit.
Hi-Res Weather graphics displayed on a WAAS/SBAS-FMS Control Display Unit.
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