Satellite Communications

Thrane & Thrane products

Aero-HSD+

Always Online on the aircraft

• Compact, lightweight
• Access to phone, e-mail, and internet services while in flight
• Bandwidth of up to 128 kbps
• No need for external switchboard

Connect up to six handsets:

• Wireless or standard Phones
• Fax Machines
• PC Modems
• Intercom calls
• Telephone conferences

Supports both MPDS and ISDN

With MPDS you are always online and only paying for the amount of data transmitted. It is ideal for e-mails, Internet, airborne server applications and VPNs. With ISDN you pay per minute. ISDN is perfect for large file transfers, videoconferences and other data intensive transmissions.

Features:

• 2 global voice, fax and data channels
• 1-2 high-speed channels (64/128K)
• Cockpit channel
• MPDS & ISDN connections
• Configuration Data Module
• Internal Cabin Telephone Unit (Switchboard)
• RS-232 maintenance port
• RS-422/Ethernet for IP router/server
• Built-in Test Equipment (BITE)
• STE Encryption

The three channel Aero-I system will support your aircraft with a high quality communication center. You are ensured the most competitive multiple channel SATCOM solution - ideal for high-end business aviation, flight deck communication and military aviation.

Aero-I gives you access to:

• Telephone Calls
• Fax prints
• Data transfers
• E-mail

The system consists of a Satellite Data Unit, a High Power Amplifier, a Diplexer/Low Noise Amplifier, an antenna and handsets to support your aircraft with a multiple channel communication center.

Features:

• Simultaneous three channel system (two voice/fax or modem data channels and one packet data channel for AFIS/ACARS).
• Very compact system with a total weight less than 30 pounds inclusive antenna.
• Low power consumption.
• Built-in CTU for 4 handsets and 2 fax/phone or modem ports, which enables Intercom, Call Transfer and Conference Calls.
• 4 full feature handsets with display.
• Stand-alone operation with internal Navigational Reference System (NRS) possible.
• Built In Test Equipment (BITE) all including LRU diagnostics.
• RS-232 interface for Data Loader and Maintenance PC.

The single channel Aero-M system provides genuine independent and global connection to any point in the world, being high quality phone calls, fax prints, data transfer and e-mail messages.

Integration of the Navigational Reference System makes the Aero- M totally independent of aircraft systems, enabling ground calls and maintenance without cockpit power-up.

Aero-M gives you access to:

• Telephone Calls
• Fax prints
• Data transfers
• E-mail

The system consist of a Satellite Data Unit, an antenna, a combined Low Noise Amplifier/High Power Amplifier and handsets to support your aircraft with the best single channel satcom system.

Features:

• A single channel system providing voice, fax and data/e-mail.
• Very compact system weighing only 5.8 kg/11.9 lbs.
• Secure and tailored operation via built-in SIM card reader.
• Secure voice option STU-IIB and STU-III.
• HPA/LNA operation interval from -55 degrees C to +55 degrees C.
• Fits ARINC 404 tray.
• Low power consumption.
• Stand-alone operation with built-in Internal Navigational Reference System (NRS).
• RS-423 interface for data transmission.
• RS-232 interface for maintenance PC.
• Interfacing to 2-wire and 4-wire phones, headset box, and 1 fax machine.
• Fully FAA/EASA approved.

The compact Aeronautical Inmarsat-C transceiver is designed for automatic data reporting and message transfer of position reports, performance data and operational messages.

The integrated GPS receiver calculates your exact position, altitude, speed and heading every second, used for automatic Doppler compensation and transfer of position status reports to any predefined ATC or company at specified intervals.

Aero-C gives you access to:

• Operational messages
• Weather reports
• Position reports
• Flight plan information
• Passenger messages

The system consists of a transceiver, an antenna and a combined Low Noise Amplifier/High Power Amplifier to transfer the required information.

Features

• Full FAA, EASA and Inmarsat approval for aeronautical use.
• Optimized for use on all sized aircraft enabling messages transfer and data/position polling.
• Integrated GPS for automatic 3-D position reporting/polling from anywhere in the world.
• Interface to on board equipment for automatic flight data and message transfer.
• Interfaces to international X.25/PSTN/Telex/Fax networks and between Capsat® installations.
• Global coverage, 78 degrees north to 78 degrees south, MLS to 55,000 feet.
• Automatic Doppler shift compensation to min. 620 knots GS.