SA-Booklet Teledyne FDIMU PN 2234320-01-01-SA31UG1302149

Airbus Systems Maintenance Aids
Ref.: SA31UG1302149
Issue: September 2015
A320 Family
Troubleshooting and
programming
guidelines
2 A320 Family Troubleshooting and programming guidelines - Ref.: SA31UG1302149 - September
2015
AIDS/ACMS Troubleshooting
and Programming Guidelines
for Teledyne FDIMU PN 2234320-01-01
Please note:
- These instructions do not amend or supersede any information

contained in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual
- For additional information refer to : AMM 31-36-00 and AMM 31-37-00

Table of Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Quick reference guide 7
3. MCDU operation and AIDS/ACMS menu selection 25
1. MCDU operation 26
2. MCDU keys 26
3. MCDU special symbols 26
4. MCDU data entry 27
5. MCDU data field display 28
6. AIDS menu selection 29
4. Real time parameter read-out 30
1. Alpha call-up 31
2. Label call-up 34
3. Label port bits menu 36
4. DFDR/ label menu 36
5. Equipment (EQ) code table 37
5. AIDS/ACMS programming menu 38
1. Password 39
2. AIDS reprogramming menus 40
6. Manual triggering and stored AIDS reports 47
1. Manual report request 48
2. Stored AIDS reports 49
7. DAR recording function 50
1. DAR recording menu 51
2. DAR manual start/stop menu 53
8. SAR recording function 54
1. Stored SAR data 56
2. SAR manual triggering 57
9. PCMCIA menus 58
10. Airline functions 60
1. Recording menu 62
2. Report programming menu 65
3. Flight phase logic limits 72
11. Additionnal information 73
1. AIDS flight phase 74
2. Location of components 76
3. FDIMU location 77
4. Glossary 78

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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
This booklet has been issued to inform the A320 operators of the potential
capabilities of the AIDS/ACMS related to intensive trouble-shooting and
investigation tasks for TELEDYNE FDIMU.
The AIDS/ACMS function consists of:

• Flight Data Interface and Management Unit (FDIMU)
• Digital AIDS recorder (DAR) (optional)
• Remote Print button
• PCMCIA card (if installed)
The MCDU 1 and 2 are connected to the FDIMU and used for programming
and displaying AIDS/ACMS data. The printer of the CFDS is connected to the
FDIMU and used mostly to issue hard copies of AIDS/ACMS reports.
The AIDS/ACMS is one of the most powerful tool for collecting and processing
digital parameters on A/C. The following features are major interest for complex
system troubleshooting and investigation:
1. Real time parameter read-out
Selected parameters can be displayed on cockpit MCDU in binary form or

directly in engineering units using their A429 label or alpha call-up.
2. Data recording
• Selectable data recording:

2 functions can provide data recording: SAR (Smart Access Recorder) and
DAR (Digital AIDS Recorder).
The DAR word data frame as well as SAR are free programmable by the
operator through ground programming tool (AGSIV for TELEDYNE FDIMU).
• Airbus standard reports

By default, Airbus provides some pre-programmed reports to monitor and
troubleshoot systems as engines and APU. The list of pre-programmed
reports is described into AMM 31-36-00 and 31-37-00.
• Programmable reports
Up to 100 reports can be programmed and printed-out and/or ACARS
transmitted. These reports are programmable through ground programming
tool so called AGSIV for TELEDYNE FDIMU.

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1. Introduction
More than 400 parameters are coded as alpha call-up but all parameters
received on A429 inputs busses are available for readout from the following
computers linked to AIDS/ACMS:
FMGC 1 & 2 Printer

ADIRU 1, 2 & 3 optional Pressure Controller 1 & 2
FAC 1 & 2 ZONE Controller
FDIU FCDC 1 & 2
SFCC 1 & 2 LGCIU 1 & 2
GPWS BSCU 1 & 2
DMC 1 & 2 BMC 1 & 2
FWC 1 & 2 APU ECB
SDAC 1 & 2 ECU/EEC 1 & 2
WBS 1 & 2 optional CFDIU
MCDU PACK Controller LH/RH
EVM FCU
FQIS ISIS
Some parameters from computers not directly linked to the AIDS/ACMS can be
retrieved from the SDAC, FWC or DMC outputs.
Note: This list is non-exhaustive and depends on the A/C configuration.

2. Quick Reference Guide
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This quick reference guide provides the user with an overview of the manual
and automatic controls of the AIDS/ACMS for TELEDYNE FDIMU related to
DAR recording, programmable reports generation/printing, ACARS linking and
a guide to access the different MCDU menus necessary for:
• Parameter/Alpha call-up display
• Data storage list (Report/SAR/DAR data)
• DAR/report/SAR programming
The necessary actions (mandatory or optional) to partially program the reports

are also listed but not complete as TELEDYNE GSE (Ground Support
Equipment) is requested for a full report or DAR programming.
This booklet refers to TELEDYNE FDIMU PN 2234320-01-
01. In the AIDS main menu the following functions can be
selected:
• Parameter Call up: Display of parameters i.e. LABEL call-up and ALPHA call-
up
• Reprogramming: Displays identification and allows changing AIDS
configuration: limits, counters and inhibition of reports
• PCMCIA: Displays PCMCIA general status and architecture
• DAR recording: Displays the DAR characteristic and allows to access to DAR
mapping
• Stored SAR data: Displays the list of stored SAR data
• Manual Request SAR/recording: Allows to manually start/stop SAR recording
• Airline Functions: provides advanced programming function
• Stored REPORTS: Displays the list of all stored reports
• Man Reqst REPORTS: Manual request reports
• USER SCREEN (provision): up to 20 menus can be created by user via
AGSIV
MCDU
MENUS
A F
B G
C H
D
E I
6.2
Note 1: The symbol indicates that following pages are available by scrolling.
Note 2: It must be noticed that all the screenshots in the following pages are
presented as examples. The MCDU menus may differ regarding the different
SW-Versions.
Note 3: The reference mentioned below each MCDU menu in the following pages
refers to the chapter included in this booklet where the user can find the
detailed explanation related to the menus.

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MCDU MENUS
A
4.4
Scratchpad entry: 4.3

006/1/242/01/18 LSK
selection:LSK-1L
Scratchpad entry:
004/1/312/01 LSK
selection:LSK-4L
4.2
MCDU MENUS
F
Scratchpad entry:
RSP1 LSK
selection: LSK-1L
Scratchpad entry:
RSP2 LSK
selection: LSK-2L
Scratchpad entry:
Clear Scratchpad
entry: SAV
Scratchpad entry:
CZL
LSK selection:
LSK-2L LSK
selection: LSK-1L
LSK selection:
LSK-3L
4.1

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MCDU MENUS
B
J L
M
K
5.2.7
5.2.3
!"#"$%
Note:
All constants which have been changed
via MCDU, are marked with an exclamation
mark ”!”. Line 03: Indication whether one
of the constants of the selected report
has been changed via MCDU (or via
ACARS):
“No”: None of the listed constants of
the selected report has been
changed via MCDU (or ACARS)
“YES”: At least one of the listed
constants of the selected report has
5.2.2 been changed.
MCDU
MENUS
J
Note:
“ENABLED” or “DISABLED” status
-ENABLED: Report generation not
inhibited
-DISABLED: Report generation
inhibited
5.2.1

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MCDU MENUS
5.2.4
MCDU
MENUS
L M
5.2.5
Note:
Line 12: Access level selected by coding
of the DMU discrete inputs ‘Program Disc
1&2’ Coding of the software-load enable
pin of the DMU ‘Y’ = software loading
enabled
‘N’ = software loading disabled
5.2.6

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MCDU MENUS
C
7.2
Scratchpad entry:
001 LSK
selection: LSK-1L
Scratchpad entry:
017 LSK
selection: LSK-2L
7.1
MCDU
MENUS
E
D
8.2
Note:
LSK-xL ‘DUMP’ = single SAR file dump
After initialisation of a SAR
channel dump, the left side
asterisks are removed until the
channel dump is completed
(min. 1 second). In addition the
message “FILE DUMP IN
PROGRESS”
is displayed in the scratchpad
until dump is completed.
8.1

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MCDU MENUS
9
MCDU
MENUS
H
Note: AIRLINE FUNCTIONS menu is not
available for A/C fitted with D01XXXXXX
and D02XXXXXX DMU software PN.
The further pages show the flight phases

4 to 10
10.3
10.1
The further pages show the flight phases 5
to 10.
Note: Similar menus are available for QAR
recording.

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MCDU MENUS
6.1
Note: Report 08 “ENG TRIM BALANCE” and Reports 16 to 18
“PROGRAMMABLE REP” are available for A/C fitted with DMU
software D01XXXXXX.
MCDU MENUS
N
O
P T
Q
R
S
ECM RPTS is only applicable for CFM

S/W versions
10.2

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MCDU MENUS
O
The further pages show reports

7 to 19

4 to 10 Identical page for all reports
Identical page for reports 06-07-
except 06-07-09-10
09-10
10.2.1 Identical page for Engine 2

4 to 10
MCDU
MENUS
P Q
The further pages show the The further pages show the
reports 06, reports 06,
07,09,10,11,13,14,15 and 19 07,09,10,11,13,14,15 and 19
10.2.2 10.2.3
The further pages show other route report Similar page for all
and codes reports STATUS NO
= No Inhibit
STATUS YES =
R Inhibit S
10.2.4 10.2.5
The further pages show the
reports 06, 07,09,10,11,13,14,15
and 19/YES or NO

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MCDU MENUS
ECM REPORTS screens are only applicable for CFM T

S/W versions.
The further pages show other route

report status
10.2.6
The further pages show other route
report status
3. MCDU Operation
and AIDS/ACMS
Menu Selection
1. MCDU OPERATION
2. MCDU KEYS
3. MCDU SPECIAL SYMBOLS
4. MCDU DATA ENTRY
5. MCDU DATA FIELD DISPLAY
6. AIDS MENU SELECTION
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3. MCDU Operation and AIDS/

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1. MCDU OPERATION
The MCDU is operated via several keys (line select, mode, function). The
acknowledgement of the user action is indicated on the screen.
When the “MCDU MENU” key is activated the MCDU will respond with the
display of the “MCDU MENU” page. This page indicates the selectable
systems.
The MCDU display contains 14 lines, each having 24 characters. Of these 14

lines, the top line (line 1) is used as a title line or to display data to which the ope-
rator does not have access. The bottom line (line 14) is used as a scratchpad
line for entering data into the system or to display specific messages.
2. MCDU KEYS
The keyboard has the following keys:
a) Alphanumeric keys:
Activating an alphanumeric key (0 through 9,
A through Z, . , + , - Δ , and /) enters that characterinto
the scratchpad of the MCDU
b) Page keys:
Activating the MCDU MENU key
causes the MCDU menu to be
displayed.
The other mode keys are not used for AIDS/ACMS.
c) Function keys:
“ ” (next page) = causes horizontal scrolling to occur
“ ” (previous page) = causes horizontal scrolling to
occur “ ” (scroll up) = causes upward vertical scrolling
to occur “ ” (scroll down) = causes downward scrolling
to occur “CLR” = allows clearing of scratchpad and
data fields.
3.3 MCDU SPECIAL SYMBOLS

There are special symbols on MCDU displays that indicate certain functions to
the operator. Certain symbols give a clue to the operator as to what is available
or if there is more information than is already displayed.
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ACMS Menu Selection
The following symbols are used in the
displays:
< or >
If this symbol appears next to a LS (Line Select) key, it indicates that activating
that line select key will only cause the MCDU to display a different page (it is
the call-up of a page). The name of which is displayed besides the symbol.
* This symbol appears besides a LS key and indicates that activating the key
causes the activation of a function (it is the call-up of a function). The displayed
page may also change as a result. If the FDIMU needs some time to react,
during this time the star shall disappear to indicate to the user that the signal
was registered by the FDIMU. As long as the star is absent, the appropriate
function cannot be activated.
,
One of these symbols appearing beside a LS key indicates that the operator
can press the key to select the line or data, without activating the function.
,
These arrows (up or down) indicate that vertical slewing is available. They
appear in columns 23 & 24 in the scratchpad.
This arrow, in column 24 of the title line, indicated that horizontal slewing is
available from this page. Activating the “ ” key (or “NEXT PAGE” key) will hori-
zontally slew the page.
3.4 MCDU DATA ENTRY

Data are entered into the computer through the keyboard. First the data are
entered from left to right into scratchpad by activating the alphanumeric keys
on the keyboard (similarly to a type-writer). Only 22 characters may be entered
into the scratchpad.
After entry of the data into the scratchpad, the data are moved from the
scratchpad into the correct data field by activating the adjacent LS key and the
scratchpad is blanked.
The FDIMU checks the data for format and acceptability (out of range, entry
not allowed into the field, etc…). If the data are incorrect, the system will leave
the previous data in the data field and display the associated message
indicating the error in the scratchpad. To enter the correct data, the operator
must do either of the following:

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ACMS Menu Selection
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1.Clear the message from the scratchpad by activating the CLR key. The data
that were incorrect will appear in the scratchpad. The operator can then
correct the data or clear it out.
2.Enter new data into the scratchpad. This automatically clears the message
being displayed and replaces the previous (incorrect) scratchpad data with
the new one.
If the entry was rejected because an incorrect LS key was activated, by

activating the correct LS key, the entry will be accepted.
3.5 MCDU DATA FIELD DISPLAY

Generally the data are displayed on two lines:
• The label line above the data line

• The data line next to LS key
On the data line there are five kinds of display:
1.Cyan if the data is already in the computer and the operator can modify it
2.Green data if the data is already in the computer but it cannot be modified
by
an operator entry
3.Cyan brackets ( [ ] ) if no value is defined and the operator can enter the data
4.Amber boxes ( ) if no value is defined and the data entry is
mandatory
for the correct functioning of the system or for the achievement of the
function described on the page or on the label line.
5.White dashes (----) if the field is filled by the computer but not yet available
due to lack of information or a computation has not yet been achieved
6.White crosses (XXXX) if the data is not received by computer or computation
not performed by computer due to inputs not received.
The entry format of data is described by the number of boxes or the place
occu- pied by the brackets and the spaces between brackets.
On one data line, several data may be displayed and entered: the different
fields are separated by a slash (“/”).
e.g: EQ/SYS/LAB/SDI
ACMS Menu Selection
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3.6 AIDS MENU SELECTION
If the operator activates the LS Key besides “AIDS” or “ACMS” on the
initial “MCDU MENU” the AIDS/ACMS initial menu appears.
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
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4. Real Time Parameter
Read-Out
1. ALPHA CALL-UP
2. LABEL CALL-UP
3. LABEL PORT BITS MENU
4. DFDR/ LABEL MENU
5. EQUIPMENT (EQ) CODE
TABLE
4. Real Time Parameter Read-Out
Two means are provided to the user for displaying a parameter received by
AIDS/ ACMS on A429 bus on MCDU screen:
• Alpha call-up
• Label call-up
1. ALPHA CALL-UP
Up to 400 parameters are provided with an alpha code which can be entered
on MCDU to display the parameters in engineering units. The alpha codes are
described in AMM 31-36-00 or into the Input Parameter List document
available through AIRBUSWORLD. The procedure is as follows:
1. Select AIDS on MCDU

2. Select “ALPHA” on AIDS initial
menu
3. Select “ALPHA MENU DISPLAY”
indication.
4. Enter the alpha code of the
desired parameter on the
scratchpad and depress 1LS key
on MCDU (arrow)
Up to 5 parameters can be
displayed at the same time. The
values are displayed in engineering
units and refreshed once per
second.
If parameters from two systems are

available, both values appear by
one call-up.
Unit is displayed below alpha
name. If value is displayed with:
1. “----“ : the value is received with
invalid SSM (NCD, FW or FT are
described in §4.2)
2. “XXXX” the value is not received
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When a discrete word alpha call-up is
entered, the displayed value is the
state description (max 6 characters).
The display type is programmed
through AGSIV. Alpha characters,
binary, decimal, octal or hexadecimal
can be selected.
ALPHA LIST menu (1LS key on

ALPHA CALL-UP MENU) provides
the list of Alpha call-up programmed.
Note: If a selected parameter is not updated within 1 second, then the data items
described above are replaced by “X” characters until a new update is available.
The Operators can create Alpha call-up by customizing the database with
AGSIV or through the following MCDU procedure:
In the Alpha call-up menu:
- Enter with the alphanumeric

keys
5 character into the scratchpad and
push the LSK (2L) below SETUP
NAME indication. Does the entered
Setup Name exist in the stored Alpha
Menu Setups the content of this is
now activated. Otherwise a new
Setup Name is defined
- Store: Select the LSK adjacent to

STORE indication to save the Setup
Name with the contents.
- Delete: Select the LSK adjacent to

DELETE indication to erase the
Setup Name with the contents.
- Clear: Select the LSK adjacent to

CLEAR indication to clear all
parameters in current (selected/active)
Alpha Call-Up Setup.
Note: Alpha call-up list created through MCDU will be available until FDIMU power off.
Alpha call up list created through AGSIV will be permanent.

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2. LABEL CALL-UP
Parameters, which are not programmed with an alpha code, can be however
selected if received by FDIMU A429 input busses. Refer to chapter 1 to see the
list of A429 bus input and chapter 4.5 for equipment and system codes.
These parameters can be selected using equipment number, source system,
label and SDI. Refer to Input Parameter List document (AIRBUSWORLD) for
description of available parameters (non-exhaustive list). The AMM also
provides some parameter lists in several ATA chapters.
The procedure is as follows:

1. Select AIDS on MCDU
2. Select “LABEL” on AIDS initial menu.
3. Select “DISPLAY” indication.
4. Enter the Parameter Label Call-up with
the alphanumeric keys in the format as
follows: EQ/SYS/LAB/SDI and optional
/ DATABITS and press LS key (see
arrow)
Note: refer to chapter 4.5 for EQ/SYS code

corresponding to connected computers.
Up to 2 parameters can be displayed at

the same time. The values of the selected
parameters are updated once per second.
The number of databits to be used for

decimal representation can be selected.
Valid entries are from 1 to 18. If this
number is omitted, the number 18 is used
as default value. These 18 data bits are
related to bits 28 to 11 of the selected
parameters. The bit 28 is always the
starting bit e.g. if 12 data bits are
entered, the bits 28 to 17 of the selected
parameter are taken into account.
The line below the parameter characteristic contains the label and the SDI of
the parameter found by the FDIMU on the A429 bus. In addition, the decimal
value of the selected data bits is indicated.
In the next data line, the SSM (Sign Status Matrix) bits (bits 29, 30 and 31) and
bits (bits 11 to 28) presentation of the selected parameters are displayed.
• SSM corresponding to bits 30 and 31 shall be read as follows:
SSM Type of data

Discrete (Booleans) Numerical (BNR)
Bit 31 Bit 30 Bit 31 Bit 30
NO (Normal Operation) 0 0 1 1
NCD (Non Computed Data) 0 1 0 1
FT (Functional Test) 1 0 1 0
FW (Failure Warning) 1 1 0 0
In comparison with Alpha call-up display, the non-validity of a parameter is

shown by SSM (NCD, FT or FW) and not by dashes (“----“).
• Bit 29 is usually used to sign the numerical data (set to “1” for negative
value, set to “0” for positive value).
If the data is displayed with white crosses (“XXXX”), then the parameter
corresponding to EQ/SYS/LAB/SDI is not received by FDIMU and can correspond
to:
• Source is not working (power-off, faulty…)
• The parameter is never transmitted on this bus
Note 1: In the scratchpad entry, the separation of EQ, SYS, LAB, SDI and DATABITS is
done by a slash (/)
Note 2: It is possible to enter a new parameter number partially. That means, if for a new
entry only the label changes, it is possible to enter for example «//345». In this case, the
previously entered data is used in the other data fields and label is changed to 345.

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4.3 LABEL PORT BITS MENU
This menu provides a list of the
DMU DITS input port assignment.
4.4 DFDR/ LABEL

MENU This menu provides the FDIU
parameter display function. Each
parameter transmitted on one of
the connected data buses which is
defined to be recorded on the
DFDR/ QAR is selectable using
EQ, source system, label and SDI
for display on the MCDU. The
displayed parameter is updated
once per second. If the FDIU is
not receiving the parameter, the
message “NO DATA RECEIVED”
is displayed.
In case it is not possible to receive

any play back data, dashes are
displayed.
4.5 EQUIPMENT (EQ) CODE
TABLE
EQ System SYS EQ System SYS
001 FMGC - FGC 01/02 05D ZONE Controller 01
002 FMGC - FMC 01/02 06C FCDC 01/02
004 ADIRU - IRS 01/02 06D LGCIU 01/02
006 ADIRU - ADC 01/02 06E BSCU 01/02
00A FAC 01/02 06F BMC 01/02
017 FDIU 01 07A APU - ECB 01
01B SFCC 01/02 07C ECU/EEC 01/02
023 GPWS 01 07E CFDIU 01
024 ACARS 01 08E PACK 01/02
025 DMC 01/02 0A1 FCU 01/02
026 FWC 01/02 168 ISIS inertial 01
029 SDAC 01/02 16C HUDC 01/02
03D EVM 01 F68 ISIS Anemometric 01
05A FQIS 02 039 MCDU 01/02/03
05C PRECON 01/02 040 PRINTER 01/02

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5. AIDS/ACMS
Programming Menu
1. PASSWORD
2. AIDS REPROGRAMMING MENUS
5. AIDS/ACMS Programming Menu
5.1 PASSWORD
Through MCDU, some reprogramming function can be done for following
subject:
• Inhibition of AIDS/ACMS reports
• Reprogramming of AIDS/ACMS reports limits and constants
• Reprogramming of AIDS/ACMS reports internal counters
• Reprogramming of AIDS/ACMS statistics counters
No password entry is required to enable the access to the Security User

No.
1 (ANYBODY) and this user can display all menus but without modifications
allowance.
For the Security User No. 2 (LINEMTCE), for protected AIDS/ACMS functions,
a Security User Code (Password) is necessary.
Find below the Security
corresponding
Accesspassword defined by Airbus:
User Identification
No. Code Name Password
1 ANYBODY Unidentified User LINE
2 LINEMTCE Line Maintenance ENGI
3 ENGINEER AIDS engineer ENGI
It is possible to modify the Airbus default Security Access User assignment

through the AGSIV.
If a user has insufficient access privileges for a menu, he is able to call-up the
menu but not to initiate any functions or to modify any data.
All generated reports and SAR files are displayed in the respective menus. If a
user has insufficient access privileges for specific reports or SAR files only the
asterisks for initiation of report output is removed.

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5.2 AIDS REPROGRAMMING MENUS
The Menu “Special Function/Reprogramming” provides several call-ups
for system function related submenus:
• <REPORT INHIBIT
• <REPORT RESET
• <PROGRAMM REPORT CONSTANTS
• <REPROGRAMMABLE REPORTS
• <DOC DATA
• <STATISTIC COUNTER
• <DUMP STATUS
No password has to be entered to
access SPECIAL FUNCTION/
REPROGRAMMING menu.
The procedure to get access to

the SPECIAL
FUNCTION/REPRO-
GRAMMING menu is as follows:
1. Select ‘AIDS’ on the MCDU

Menu
2. Select ‘SPECIAL FUNCTION
REPROGRAMMING’ on the
AIDS Main Menu
The security access codes have to

be entered after each sub-menu
selection.
1. REPORT INHIBIT MENU
Report Inhibit Menu allows the
operator to inhibit the automatic
generation for every reports:
• ENABLED status indicates
that the report generation is
not inhibited
• DISABLED status indicates
that the report generation is
inhibited.
To Disable/Enable a report, Push
the line key adjacent to ENABLE
or DISABLE indication below the
related report line.
Note 1 : the selection of report generation inhibit functions is definitively valid unless new
AIDS/ACMS upload or ACID change.
Note 2: the default inhibition settings that Airbus defined are described into AMM 31-37-00.
2. REPORT RESET MENU

This submenu allows to reset or change the report counter.
The reset or change of the report

counter is done as follows:
• Reset (to the GSE
programmed value): Push
the CLR mode key and push
the line select key adjacent
to the associated report.
• Change: Enter the new value
into the scratchpad and push
the line key adjacent to the
associated report.

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3. REPORT CONSTANT MENU
This menu allows the operator to modify the programmable limits defined by
Airbus. Each limit is described in AMM 31-37-00.
The modification of programmable

limits is done as follows:
1. Enter the report number and
push the line select key 1L to
call-up the constants of the
selected report.
2. Enter the new value and push
the line select key adjacent to
the constant to change the
related constant value.
3. Push the CLR mode key and
push the line select key adjacent
to the constant to call-up the
GSE programmed constant
value.
Note : All constants which have been changed via MCDU, are marked with an exclamation
mark ‘’!’’ andthegreendisplayedvaluesofconstants(AIreservedconstantsorinappropriate
password) can not be changed by the user. If there is no programmable constants in the
selected report the message NO MCDU PROGRAMMABLE CONSTANTS shows. Line
03: Indication whether one of the constants of the selected report has been changed via
MCDU (or via ACARS).
‘’NO’’: None of the listed constants of the selected report has been changed via MCDU
(or ACARS).
‘’YES’’: At least one of the listed constants of the selected report has been changed.
‘’---’’: No MCDU programmable constants are defined.
5.2.4 REPROGRAMMABLE REPORTS MENU
This menu allows the operator to choose one of the 5 programmable reports
to be defined.
A programmable report can be

created as follows:
- Select one of the reports
-Enter a name and select 1R key

(8 characters maximum).
-Enter the number of flights
reten- tion (2 characters
maximum).
-Enter the Report triggering

logic: Define the 4 fields
• Alpha (parameter alpha mne-
monic)
• Operator :‘LT’ (<); ‘LE’
(≤);’EQ’
(=);’GE (≥);’GT’ (>); ‘NE’ (≠)
• Value
• Connector (AND/OR)

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Note :
-ALPHA, OPER and VALUE fields are entered with only one scratchpad entry and a ‘/’
between each. Then one of the LSK’s (1L, 3L or 5L) may be pressed to enter the
information.
-The default connector is ‘AND’. Pressing 2L or 4L LSK’s enables to change the connector.
-If 3 triggers are defined, the connector between the first two triggers has priority. The
result is then used in the AND/OR logic with the third trigger.
-Enter Alpha-mnemonic of parame-

ters to be stored in the report.
-Define the status for routing to

output devices (default status: NO)
Pressing one of the LSK’s 1L, 2L,
3L or 4L enables to switch between
YES/NO.
Note : Advanced ACMS report reprogramming is possible through Teledyne GSE.

5. DOC DATA MENU
This menu displays data about Aircraft identification and AIDS/ACMS software.
The following information are dis-
played:
- A/C TAIL-NO
- A/C TYPE (Engine Type
appended)
- ENG Type
- FLEET IDENT
- P/N (software)
- S/N (serial number)
- Software load enable status
Note : Line 12
Pos. 24: Coding of the software-load enable pin of the DMU
“Y” = software loading enabled
“N” = software loading disabled
5.2.6 STATISTIC COUNTER MENU

The AIDS maintains the Statistic
Counter for Engine Flight Hours
(EHRS) and Engine Cycles
(ECYC). Each time the DMU
recognizes a new engine serial
number, these counters are
automatically set to 0. The
Statistic Counter allows a
manually preset of EHRS and
ECYC. This is done as per AMM
31-36- 00-740-014 as well as per
following procedure:
- Enter the new value into the
scratchpad and push the line
select key adjacent to the data
field, which shall be changed.

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5.2.7 DUMP STATUS

MENU The Dump Disk Status menu page
shows the status of the SAR and
reports dumped from the Solid
State Mass Memory (SSMM).
6. Manual triggering and
stored AIDS reports
1. MANUAL REPORT
REQUEST
2. STORED AIDS REPORTS
6. Manual triggering and stored

AIDS reports
_ 6.1 MANUAL REPORT REQUEST
This menu allows the operator to trigger manually any AIDS/ACMS report at
the moment of the request.
This manual report is printed with code 1000 and can be used to check a good
functioning of the report, the source which provides data or the FDIMU itself.
However these manual triggering cannot be used to confirm an event which
occurred during flight as not automatically triggered by FDIMU.
Example: report 15 code 1000 cannot be used for Hard-Landing event. Only
report with code 4XXX can do it.
The manual triggering of AIDS/

ACMS reports is done as follows:
1.Select the output by using
MCDU arrows:
• PRINT (DUMP STORE
SEND) for immediate
printing
• SEND (DUMP STORE
PRINT) for ACARS
transmission
• STORE (PRINT DUMP
SEND) for storage only
• DUMP (PRINT STORE
SEND) for immediate dump
on the MDDU diskette.
2.Push the LSK corresponding to
requested report (Use arrows if
necessary to display more reports
numbers)
6. Manual triggering and stored
AIDS reports
_ 2. STORED AIDS REPORTS
This menu allows the operator to visualise the list of all AIDS/ACMS reports
which are stored into FDIMU memory and which can be removed by printing,
dump or ACARS transmission.
AIDS/ACMS reports can be
printed, sent or dumped as
follows:
1. Select the output (print, dump
or send) by using MCDU arrows.
2. Select the related report number
3. Push the LSK adjacent to the
related report number indication
(e.g. < 04 ENG TAKE OFF).
4. Pos 22..24 indicates the output
status according to the
‘Immediate Output Rule’.
Note : definition of the output status

‘EOF’: Waiting for End-Of Flight
‘WPR’: Waiting for printing
‘PRT’: Printed
‘WDL’: Waiting for downlink
‘ACS’: In ACARS
‘DLK’: Downlinked
‘WDR’: Waiting for storage on DAR
‘DAR’: Stored on DAR
If the ‘‘Immediate Output Rule’ is ‘Storage Only’ and the ‘End-Of-Flight Output
Rule’ is also ‘Storage Only’, then the ‘Output Status’ indication is left blank.
AIDS/ACMS reports can be also retrieved by PCMCIA card (if installed):

Reports can be automatically recorded into PCMCIA and the PCMCIA removal
can provide the reports data in electronic format.
Note : PCMCIA shall be well formatted to record data properly. Refer to Teledyne SIL
2234320-9 for PCMCIA format or PCMCIA menus chapter 9.

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7. DAR recording function
1. DAR RECORDING MENU
2. DAR MANUAL START/STOP MENU
7. DAR Recording Function
DAR data recording can be started and stopped manually through MCDU or
automatically as per trigger logic programming (by default when engine start
and stops 5 min after last engines shut-down).
The trigger logic programming is performed via Teledyne GSE (Ground Support
Equipment).
DAR data can be recorded on external equipment (ex: WGL-QAR) or on

PCMCIA card if inserted into FDIMU prior flight.
DAR history buffer (memory) allows recording of pre-event data up to 300

seconds.
7.1 DAR RECORDING MENU

This menu enables the operator to display DAR status and DAR output data
by entering the word number of the desired data.
To access DAR recording menu,

select LSK adjacent to <DAR
RECRDNG on AIDS initial menu
This menu displays:
-DAR recording status
-DAR history buffer time
-DAR recording speed
-Data encoding type: Biphase,
NRZ (A320, A321, A319 standard
installation supports only Biphase
mode)
Note : The “DAR RECRDNG” menu only appears if a DAR or PCMCIA card is installed.

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DAR data menu enables to display
DAR output data.
To display the raw data:
-Enter the word number in the
scratchpad
-Select the LSK for display
The raw data value on the 4

subframes is displayed in
Hexadecimal format (4 characters).
7.2 DAR MANUAL START/STOP MENU
The DAR manual start is only possible if either the DAR is installed or a
PCMCIA card is installed in the unit.
The DAR manual STOP is only possible if the start was manual. A manual start
can only be stopped manually.
The manual START or STOP is done by selecting LSK 1L on AIDS main menu:
The current Status of DAR

recording is indicated:
DAR=RUNNING, the DAR is active
(either manually or automatically
triggered)
DAR= STOPPED, the DAR is
inactive (neither manually nor
automatically triggered)

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8. SAR Recording
Function
1. STORED SAR DATA
2. SAR MANUAL TRIGGERING
8. SAR Recording
Function
An integral part of the FDIMU is a Smart Access Recorder (SAR). Its function
is based on a non-volatile Solid State Mass Memory (SSMM) module which is
used to store flight data. Sophisticated data-compression algorithms ensure
efficient usage of the limited capacity of the SSMM.
For the purpose of data recording the FDIMU can provide 8 independent SAR
recording channels on the SSMM.
SAR data can be recorded into:

• FDIMU memory
• PCMCIA card if inserted before triggering
SAR data can be retrieved from:

• PDL
• MDDU (if installed)
• PCMCIA card (if installed)
SAR data recording can be started and stopped manually through MCDU or
automatically as per trigger logic programming.
The trigger logic programming is performed via Teledyne AGSIV.
For each recording channel a history buffer is provided to facilitate pre-event

recording. With the appropriate selection of the sampling rate and number of
parameters, the history buffer provides pre-event recording.
The SAR recording can be used for trouble-shooting and AIRBUS recommends
recording a maximum of 10 minutes to keep the integrity of the data.

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8. SAR Recording Function

8.1 STORED SAR DATA
This menu allows the operator to know the list of SAR channels into FDIMU
memory with their respective allocated memory.
This menu allows the operator to
know the list of SAR channels into
FDIMU memory with their
respective allocated memory.
This menu displays:

-Flight leg count relative to SAR file
generation
-Code of the trigger logic which
triggered the SAR
-Date and UTC at SAR file
generation
-Size of the SAR file
‘DMP’ is displayed if SAR file has
been automatically dumped on
MDDU diskette.
To dump one SAR file, select the
associated LSK. The message
“FILE DUMP IN PROGRESS” will
be
displayed until dump is completed.
8. SAR Recording
Function
8.2 SAR MANUAL TRIGGERING
It is possible to start or stop the recording of the SAR channel by manual
request via the MCDU. A menu on the MCDU provides selective Run/Stop
control for each SAR recording function. Manual start/stop control of the SAR
is not independent from the GSE programmed automatically trigger conditions.
It is not possible to start the SAR recording manually if automatically triggered
recording is active. In this case the recording continues until the automatically
stop trigger conditions become true. If an automatic start trigger becomes true
during manually triggered recording, recording continues until an automatic
stop trigger condition becomes true (regardless of the manual stop command).
Only channels (datasets) which have been programmed with the GSE and not
automatically running can be started.
The SAR can be manually started

as follows:
1.Select LSK adjacent to <SAR/
RECRDNG on AIDS initial menu
2.Select LSK adjacent to the
requested SAR to change the
start or stop the recording:
‘STOPPED’= the channel is

inactive neither manually or
automatically) ‘RUNNING’= the
channel is active (either
manually or automatically
started)

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9. PCMCIA Menus
9. PCMCIA Menus
QAR, SAR, DAR and reports can be recorded on PCMCIA card if inserted
before flight. This menu displays the PCMCIA card capacity and the size
allocated to the recordings (QAR, SAR, DAR and reports). For each recording,
the memory allocated and used is displayed.
To display PCMCIA information:

1. Select RSK adjacent to
PCMCIA> on AIDS initial menu
2. Select LSK/RSK adjacent to one
of the PCMCIA menu

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10. AIRLINE
Functions
1. RECORDING MENU
2. REPORT PROGRAMMING MENU
3. FLIGHT PHASE LOGIC LIMITS
10. AIRLINE Functions
The Airline functions menu provides extended programming capacity for the
operator.
The Airline Functions menu

provide information about the DMU
database loaded as:
-A/C type
-Engines type
-Software PN
Note : All settings modified through MCDU will be reset to default values after loading of
new DMU software.

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1. RECORDING MENU
The Airline functions menu provides the operator with extended functions
regarding DAR and QAR recording as:
-DAR phase record selection
-DAR intermittent recording
-QAR phase record selection
-QAR intermittent recording
The recording menu gives the possibility to start or stop the DAR data/QAR
data recording in separate flight phases.
To display RECORDING menu:

1. Select RSK adjacent to AIRLINE
FUNCTIONS > on AIDS initial
menu.
2. Select LSK adjacent to <PRO-
GRAMMING MENUS.
3. Select LSK adjacent to <
RECOR- DING.
To start/stop a DAR data record in

the related flight phase:
- Select the DAR PHASE
RECORD menu
-Select the LSK adjacent to the
YES indication to start DAR
recording.
-Select the RSK adjacent to the
NO indication to stop DAR
recording.
The DAR intermittent recording

menu enables the operator to
record the DAR only 16 seconds
of each minute. By default,
continuous DAR recording is
selected.

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To start/stop a QAR data record in
the related flight phase:
-Select the QAR PHASE RECORD
menu

YES indication to start QAR
recording.
NO indication to stop QAR
recording.
The QAR intermittent recording

menu enables the operator to
record the QAR only 16 seconds
of each minute. By default,
continuous QAR recording is
selected.
2. REPORT PROGRAMMING MENU
The “REPORT PROGRAMMING” menu available in the Airline functions
provides several call-ups for system function related submenus:
• <REMOTE PRINT BUTTON
• <REPORT ROUTING
• <REPORT INHIBIT
• <REPORT CNTR INCREMENT
• <STABLE REPORT SEARCH LOGIC
• <ECM EPTS (Menu only available for CFM S/W versions)
The access to the functions is password protected.
To display REPORT
PROGRAMMING menu:
1. Select RSK adjacent to AIRLINE
FUNCTIONS > on AIDS initial
menu.
2. Select LSK adjacent to <DMU
PROGRAMMING.
3. Select LSK adjacent to
<REPORT PROGRAMMING.

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10.2.1 REMOTE PRINT BUTTON MENU
This menu is used to display which reports should be generated when Remote
Print Button is depressed depending on flight phase. The trigger is
programmable through AGSIV.
To enable or disable the remote

print function of a report
depending on the flight phase:
-Select the LSK adjacent to the report

YES indication to enable the
remote print in the related flight
phase
NO indication to prevent the
remote print of the report in the
related flight phase.
10.2.2 REPORT ROUTING MENU
The report routing menu enables to select/change the output media (printer,
MDDU, PCMCIA, ACARS) of a triggered report code.
To select the output media of a trig-
gered report:

report
-Scroll through the different menus

to have access to the separate
output medias and trigger codes.

YES indication to set the related
output rule.

related output rule.
Note : All settings modified through

MCDU will be reset to default
values after loading of new DMU
software.

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10.2.3 REPORT INHIBIT MENU
The report inhibit menu is used to inhibit generation of a report by trigger code.
For example, if the trigger code 4000 is set on the REPORT 06 INHIB page to
YES, the generation of the report by trigger code 4000 is prevented.
To inhibit a report generation for a

specific triggering code:
-Scroll through the pages and

select the LSK adjacent to the
report.
-Scroll through the pages to find

the code concerned.
YES indication to prevent the
report generation by a related
trigger code.
NO indication to let the system do
a report generation by a related
trigger code.

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10.2.4 REPORT COUNTER INCREMENT
This report-counter increment menu enables the operator to set the report
counter of a report (report 01 thru 19) ON or OFF. A trigger code higher than
1000 increments the report counter of a report (report 01 thru 19), if the counter
function is set to YES. If the function is set to NO the report counter function is
set to off.
To activate/deactivate the report
counter:
-Scroll through the pages to

select the related report.
-Select LSK adjacent to YES to
activate the counter function
-Select RSK adjacent to NO to
deactivate the counter function.
10.2.5 STABLE REPORT SEARCH LOGIC

This menu enables to set the stable report search period for report 01 and 02
either in number of legs or number of hours.
To select hours or legs:
-Select LSK adjacent to HOURS

to set the search logic function in
hours.
-Select RSK adjacent to LEGS
to set the search logic function in
hours.
10.2.6 ECM REPORTS
This menu is only applicable for CFM S/W versions.
This menu provides advanced pro-
gramming functions for ECM reports
as follow:
-ECM reports inhibition
-ECM reports routing
To inhibit ECM report generation:
-Select LSK adjacent to <ENABLE/

DISABLE ECM REPORTS in
ECM
REPORTS menu
-Select LSK adjacent to <ENABLE
to allow ECM related report
generation
-Select RSK adjacent to
DISABLE> to inhibit ECM related
report generation.
To select the output rules for ECM

reports:

requested report
- Scroll through the different menus
to have access to the separate
output medias.
YES indication to set the related
output rule.
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10.3 FLIGHT PHASE LOGIC LIMITS
The flight-phase logic limits function gives the possibility to change the limits of
the parameters:
- ALT1
- ALT2
- IVV1
- IVV2
- IVV3
- SLAT1
To change the limits:

limits to be changed.
-Insert the new limit of the
parameter with the scratchpad
and select the RSK adjacent to
the limit to confirm the new value.
11. Additionnal
Information
1. AIDS FLIGHT PHASE
2. LOCATION OF COMPONENTS
3. FDIMU LOCATION
4. GLOSSARY
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11. Additionnal Information

11.1 AIDS FLIGHT PHASE
Note that by default:
IVV 300 ft/min

3 400 ft/min Each flight phase shall be
MCDU/GSE
IVV -400 ft/min programmable stable until the conditions
1 for a new flight phase is
IVV met
2
ALT1 10 000 ft
ALT2 10 000 ft

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11.2 LOCATION OF COMPONENTS
11.3 FDIMU
LOCATION

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11.4 GLOSSARY
ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing & Reporting
A/C System Aircraft
ACMS A/C Condition Monitoring
AIDS System A/C Integrated Data
AMM System
APU A/C Maintenance Manual
ARIN Auxiliary Power Unit
C Aeronautical Radio
CFDS Incorporated Centralized Fault
DAR Display System Digital Aids
DFDR Recorder
e.g. Digital Flight Data
EQ Recorder For example
FDIM Equipment
U FT Flight Data Interface and Management
FW Unit Functional Test
GSE Failure Warning
ID Ground Support
LAB Equipment Identification
LS Label
LSB Line Select
MCD Least Significant Bit
U Multipurpose Control Display
MSB Unit Most Significant Bit
NCD Not Computed Data
NO Normal Operation
PCMCI Personal Computer Memory Card International
A Association Part Number
P/N Quick Access Recorder
QA Smart Access Recorder
R Source Destination
SAR Identifier Sign Status
SDI Matrix
SS Software
M
S/W
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Airbus Systems Maintenance Aids

- These instructions do not amend or supersede any information

- For additional information refer to : AMM 31-36-00 and AMM 31-37-00

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The AIDS/ACMS function consists of:

1. Real time parameter read-out

Selected parameters can be displayed on cockpit MCDU in binary form or

• Selectable data recording:

• Airbus standard reports

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FMGC 1 & 2 Printer

Note: This list is non-exhaustive and depends on the A/C configuration.

2. Quick Reference Guide

The necessary actions (mandatory or optional) to partially program the reports

This booklet refers to TELEDYNE FDIMU PN 2234320-01-

01. In the AIDS main menu the following functions can be

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2. Quick Reference Guide

Scratchpad entry: 4.3

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2. Quick Reference Guide

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2. Quick Reference Guide

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2. Quick Reference Guide

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2. Quick Reference Guide

The further pages show the flight phases

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2. Quick Reference Guide

ECM RPTS is only applicable for CFM

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2. Quick Reference Guide

The further pages show reports

The further pages show the flight phases

10.2.1 Identical page for Engine 2

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2. Quick Reference Guide

ECM REPORTS screens are only applicable for CFM T

The further pages show other route

3. MCDU Operation and AIDS/

The MCDU display contains 14 lines, each having 24 characters. Of these 14

3.3 MCDU SPECIAL SYMBOLS

3.4 MCDU DATA ENTRY

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3. MCDU Operation and AIDS/

If the entry was rejected because an incorrect LS key was activated, by

3.5 MCDU DATA FIELD DISPLAY

• The label line above the data line

On the data line there are five kinds of display:

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1. Select AIDS on MCDU

If parameters from two systems are

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4. Real Time Parameter Read-Out

ALPHA LIST menu (1LS key on

In the Alpha call-up menu:

- Enter with the alphanumeric

- Store: Select the LSK adjacent to

- Delete: Select the LSK adjacent to