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CHAPTER- 1
1.1 Scope
DATIS
This document describes the ATIS-PlusTERMA
system, and gives a detailed description of all
the processes and configuration files in the system.
1.1 Abbreviations and Acronyms

This section includes a list of all abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the
document in alphabetical order.
ADO ATIS Display Output
AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
ARR ATIS Arrival
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
AWOS Automated Weather Observation System
DEP ATIS Departure
HMI Human Machine Interface
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
MCS Master Clock System
PC Personal Computer
RVR Runway Visual Range
TRL Transition Level
1.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The ATIS system provides service for broadcasting of ATIS voice messages. The ATIS
voice messages are based on data received from AFTN or AWOS system as METARs
and SPECIs and from text entered by the ATIS operator. The ATIS system generates
the ATIS voice messages by concatenating recorded words of human speech or
optionally by using synthesized speech.
The ATIS system is either a single server or a dual server configuration with one or
more client PCs attached via a LAN. The client software is also installed on the servers
so that the system can remain fully operational even if the client PC is failing.
1.3 Block Diagram
1.3.1
Figure 2-1-2 ATIS Dual Server Block diagram

A short description of the systems mode of operation is given here, based on the Block
Diagram above, Figure 2-1-2:
The two PCs named ATIS A and ATIS B together makes up the heart of the system.
They run the ATIS system software, which is described in chapter 4. The Client PCs
named ROP (Remote Operator Position) only contains the client part of the software
(Only one ROP is shown).
The PC’s are linked together in a LAN using a network Hub/Switch.
The AFTN/AWOS system is connected to the ATIS system via the Communication
switch to the X.25 synchronous serial port on ATIS A and ATIS B. The Communication
switch connects the AFTN system to the active (Main) server. One server is active
(main) at a given time, the other acting as a standby. Switching over from the main
server to the standby takes place if a fatal alarm occurs on the active server. From a
ROP PC the user can also manually force a Server switchover. Speech output from the
Sound Card is passed to the Audio Distribution Unit, which joins the signal from ATIS A
and ATIS B. The left channel is passed to a pre-listen loudspeaker, and the right
channel output is split into 5 separate outputs. One output is passed to the Radio
Transmitter and a second output can be optionally passed to other equipment like a
Voice Recorder Unit.
It is only the main server that generates the Broadcast speech output; thus the standby
server is silent.
The ROP PC’s internal loudspeaker is used to give audible alarms in case of error in
input data, hardware or software malfunction.
1.3.2 D-ATIS RACK CONFIGURATION
FRONT BACK
2U
2U
2U
1U KEYBOARD & DISPLAY DRAWER
5U
1U
1U
RS232 RS232 X.25 X.25
ALARM
3U ALARM IN OUT A B MAIN
ACTIVE AL.OFF
Power Supply
MSU-1 7700 7700 7720 7720
1U for Comm Frame
2U Voice Modem Voice Modem

DB25 Connection Panel
2U
LSA Transmitter Connection
2U
The rack is equipped with 1U Keyboard/Display drawer with built-in KVM-switch. When the
display is not in use, it can be folded down into the drawer.
Note: The voice modems are optional.

1.3.3 CABLE DIAGRAM
Note: Voice modems are optional.

2.1 Cable List
System A cabes:
Cable no.: From: To Part Number Note
A01 Server A, KBD,MOUSE,VGA KVM-Switch port 1 301840-002
A02 Server A, VAU DB25 Connector panel, A1 EU8811-4532-0001
A04 Server A, X.25, P1 85-7720 #1 A 258992-001
A05 Server A, X.25, P2 85-7720 #2 A 258992-001
A09 Server A, LAN1 Network Switch, port1 EU2818-9100
A11 RS232 port, COM1 Communication switch A1 CAT-5 1 m
A14 RS232 port, COM4 Voice Modem DB9F/DB9M Optional
A20 Server A, Power Power Panel EU2858-0021
System B cables:
B01 Server B, KBD,MOUSE,VGA KVM-Switch port 2 301840-002
B02 Server B, VAU DB25 Connector panel, B1 EU8811-4532-0001
B04 Server A, X.25, P1 85-7720 #1 B 258992-001
B05 Server A, X.25, P2 85-7720 #2 B 258992-001
B09 Server B, LAN1 Network Switch, port2 EU2818-9100
B11 RS232 port, COM1 Communication switch B1 CAT-5 1 m
B14 RS232 port, COM4 Voice Modem DB9F/DB9M Optional
B20 Server B, Power Power Panel EU2858-0021
Common Cables:
C01 DB25 Connector panel, Line1 Krone LSA terminals, ATIS 258993-001
C03 KVM console, Power Power Panel (EU2858-0021) Incl.
C04 Server A, LAN2 Server B, LAN2 2818-9029 Optional
C05 Comm Frame, Power Power Panel EU2858-0021
C06 LAN Switch, Power Power Panel EU2858-0021
X01 ROP, LAN Network Switch, port 3 CAT-5 Optional
1.3.4 ILLUSTRATION OF DETAILS
Server A og Server B:
Server front:
Server Rear:
Slot-1 Unused (ISA)

Slot-2 Unused (ISA)
Slot-3 2x USB Connectors
Slot-4: 2x Serial ports COM1 (top) and COM2 (bottom)
Slot-5: CPU card w/2xLAN, VGA, Keyboard/Mouse connectors
Slot-6: Sound in/out. Top: speakers, middle: line-in, bottom: microphone
Slot-7: 2x Serial ports COM3 (top) and COM3 (bottom)
Slot-8: Free PCI Slot
Slot-9: Voice Announcer Card (VAU)
Slot-10: Farsync Dual X.25 kort. Top: Port #1, Bottom: Port #2
1.3.5 Communication Distribution Frame:
The Communication distribution frame consists of a number of modules each with its own type of
interface and connector. The most common type of interfaces in the ATIS/VOLMET system is serial
communication ports. There are two types of serial communication ports in the system: RS422 and
RS232. Besides these two communication interfaces there can be some other special interfaces like
X.25. The switching is controlled by the Main/Standby Unit (MSU) which is connected to RS232 ports on
server A and B via the RJ45 connectors at the back of the frame.
RS232 and RS422 interface cards are connected to external equipment on the front of the modules and are
connected to RS232 ports on the server using the RJ45 connectors at the back. The X.25 cards have both
external connection and server connections on the front of the module.
Front:
#1 #2 #3 X.25 #1 X.25 #2
RS232 RS232 X.25 X.25
ALARM
12
ALARM
OUT IN
AB
MAIN
ACTIVE
AL.OFF
MSU -1
7700 7700 7720 7720
Back:
COM Modules
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
A
The communication frame provides the following connections:

Name: Description: Connector type:
Slot 1: MSU Unit Main/Standby control
Slot 2: AFTN MET Input (RS232) DB25M
Slot 3: VDL (Future use) VDL (ATIS Text) output DB25M
Slot 4/5: AMSS X.25 MET input (X.25) DB25F
Slot 6/7: DataLink X.25 (SITA) Slot DataLink DB25F
8 - 13: For future expansions Slot
14: Not used.
In the following sections is given a pin description of the different interface types.
At the back of the frames there are a number of RJ45 connectors which are connected to the RS232 serial
ports of the server.
1.4 System Architecture
AFTN or AWOS
System
External Interfaces
Server Pre-listen
Loudspeaker
X.25
Microphone
Server Processes
Mic
Sound Card
(Sound Blaster) Out
MET Input Service

av_amss Audio Service
av_aud
Audio Dist. Transmitter
Unit
VHF
Broadcast
MET Service Main Control Service Voice

av_vol av_ctrl A Recorder
Telephone Service (optional)
(Optional) B
av_phone Telephone
(optional)
To other server Voice Modem Tel. PABX

(optional) Broadcast
Clients
RCM Client
HMI Client
rcm
win32avs
(Optional)
Figure 2-2 Process Level diagram

As shown in the Figure 2-2, the system is modular and the following text will explain all
the processes – starting with the incoming data.
All inter-process/service communication is done via TCP stream sockets.
1.4.1 Main Control Service
The Main Control Service process av_ctrl is the heart of the ATIS system. The process
is divided into the following tasks:
− Translation. When an update of a new broadcast is received from a HMI Client, the
ATIS is translated into a synthesised text block in the case of synthesised speech or
into a list of numbers from the data-dictionary, each indicating a unique pre-recorded
wave-file, in the case of pre-recorded speech. The Audio Service process then
constructs the resulting speech output before transmission.
− ATIS Message Distribution. ATIS Messages received from the MET Service
process are distributed to all connected HMI Clients.
− Alarm Manager. All generated alarms are handled and distributed to all connected
clients (HMI/RCM). The operators on the clients can then take appropriate action
according to the generated alarms. All alarms are reported to all connected clients.
Alarms get cleared from clients.
− Main/Standby Controller. When the ATIS system is configured as a Dual Server the
individual Server’s state is either Main or Standby depending on the other Server’s
state. Any fatal alarm on the Main Server will force a switchover and the Standby
Server will then be the Main Server. The faulty server can then be taken out of
service for maintenance.
1.4.2 Audio Service
The Audio Service process av_aud accesses the sound card API. The process is
responsible for streaming audio (speech) broadcasts, both to the transmitter and the
pre-listen loudspeakers. This process also handles recording of new phrases in a pre-
recording operation mode.

1.4.3 HMI Client
The Human Machine Interface, HMI Client, is the operator interface to the ATIS system.
From here it is possible to enter a manual broadcast, amend automatically received
broadcasts and change settings for the system. The HMI client can either run on the
same computational unit as the server or on another machine connected to the server
via a network. The HMI is described in [USM].
1.4.4 RCM Client – (Optional)
The optional Remote Control and Monitoring program, RCM, is used to view the status
of the ATIS system. The RCM program can either run on the same computational unit
as the server or on another machine connected to the server via a network.
1.4.5 Telephone service – (Optional)
The Telephone Service process av_phone accesses the internal or external Voice
Modem. The process is responsible for answering the phone and play a copy of the
actual broadcast on the telephone line when someone calls the modem.
1.5 ATIS File Description
The following files have are installed in the subdirectories of C:\ATIS:
Dir. Directory File File explanation

Description
bin\ Executable files av_ctrl.exe Control service programme
av_aud.exe Service controlling audio outputs
av_amss.exe Service receiving MET data from AFTN/AWOS
av_vol.exe Service which validates the MET data
win32avs.exe MMI program to the system
avs.ini win32avs configuration file
cfg\ Configuration av.ini Main configuration file for the application
files
metlist.cfg ATIS MET List
av_amss.ini AFTN input configuration file
glossary.dat ATIS form Glossary file
phr.dat Static data dictionary for this system
prestored.dat ATIS free text glossary file
dyn.dat Dynamic data dictionary *)
QNHTRL QNH to TRL conversion table
dict\ Voice files <message number>.wav Pre-recorded phrases. Wave format
log\ Log files metin<date>.log AFTN input log files, one per day,
ASCII text format *)
Met<date>.log Met log files, one per day,
MetErr<date>.log Met error log files, one per day,
Alarm<date>.log Alarm log files, one per day,
log\<year>\ <timestamp>.html ATIS history log files, one per broadcast,
<month>\ HTML format *)
stat\ Statistics log <airport id>.METAR.html METAR statistics log files, HTML format *)
stat\<year>\
<month>\<day>\
tmp\ Temporary files *)
*) Generated by the application. Not present just after install.
Note: On client PCs, only Win32avs and avs.ini are installed

1.6 ATIS Configuration Files
This section describes the configuration in the Terma ATIS System.
The C:\ATIS\cfg directory includes the following configuration files:
av.ini
metlist.cfg
av_amss.ini
phr.dat
glossary.dat
prestored.dat
qnhtrl
1.7 STARTING AND STOPPING THE SYSTEM
1.7.1 Starting the System
When the system is installed correctly, it is started automatically when the computer is
powered on.
1.7.2 Stopping the System
To stop the system without powering off the computer you have to log in as
“Administrator” or having administrator rights on the system. To stop the system do the
following:
1. In the START menu open Settings – Control Panel
2. Open Administrative Tools
3. Open Services, and this window is displayed:
Fig 3. The Services window.
4. Highlight the ATIS services one by one and click the “Stop” button to stop the
services.
5. When all the ATIS services have been stopped the Terma ATIS system is
stopped.
SUMMARY
¾ The ATIS system provides service for broadcasting of ATIS voice messages.
The ATIS voice messages are based on data received from AFTN or AWOS
system as METARs and SPECIs and from text entered by the ATIS operator.
¾ The ATIS system generates the ATIS voice messages by concatenating

recorded words of human speech or optionally by using synthesized speech.
¾ The AFTN/AWOS system is connected to the ATIS system via the

Communication switch to the X.25 synchronous serial port on ATIS A and
ATIS B.
¾ It is only the main server that generates the Broadcast speech output; thus
the standby server is silent.
¾ When an update of a new broadcast is received, the ATIS is translated into a

synthesized text block in the case of synthesized speech or into a list of
numbers from the data-dictionary, each indicating a unique pre-recorded
wave-file, in the case of pre-recorded speech.
¾ ATIS Messages received from the MET Service process are distributed to all
connected HMI Clients.
¾ When the ATIS system is configured as a Dual Server, the individual Server’s
state is either Main or Standby depending on the other Server’s state. Any
fatal alarm on the Main Server will force a switchover and the Standby Server
will then be the Main Server. The faulty server can then be taken out of
service for maintenance.
¾ The Audio Service process is responsible for streaming audio (speech)

broadcasts, both to the transmitter and the pre-listen loudspeakers.
¾ The Human Machine Interface (HMI Client) is the operator interface to the
ATIS system. From here it is possible to enter a manual broadcast, amend
automatically received broadcasts and change settings for the system.
¾ The optional Remote Control and Monitoring program, RCM, is used to view
the status of the ATIS system.
CHAPTER - 2
OPERATOR’S GUIDE
2 INTRODUCTION
This document is the User’s Guide to the Terma ATIS system.
The ATISPLUS is designed for the Windows 2000/XP operating system.
2.1 General
This document deals in general with all aspects concerning the operation of the Terma
ATISPLUS equipment and software package.
The basic function of the ATISPLUS is to convert entered text and received data from
external sources to spoken text, which is transmitted to the aeroplanes via radio
transmitters.
This document describes the standard ATISPLUS. Some systems are custom made and
therefore supplied without one or more components, e.g. supplied without speech
synthesiser or not as a fully redundant system.
Whether the ATISPLUS system is standard supply or customised, the operating principle
for the system is basically the same.
The ATISPLUS system accepts data from external sources e.g. METAR data from AFTN
and uses these data for weather information in the ATIS broadcast. In addition it is
possible to manually enter data directly. This is used to e.g. change runway or manually
enter all data if no external sources are available.
The ATISPLUS has user administration features. An administrator can create user groups
with dedicated rights. Users can then be assigned to one or more groups.
The system can be based on either pre-recorded voice and/or synthesised voice.
This document explains how the system will run, seen from the HMI (Human Machine
Interface), including alarm handling, and other relevant aspects.

2.2 Terminology
In the rest of this manual the following terminology is used:
− “Click X” or “Click the X button”: Move the mouse pointer to inside the button-like
field in the window marked “X” and press the left mouse button (or its equivalent on
the trackball).
− “Double-click...” As above, but press the left mouse button fast twice.
In instructions...
− Numbered instructions indicate a sequence to be followed.
− Bulleted instructions indicate a choice between options.

2.3 ATIS PLUS
The HMI on ATISPLUS is built up as a standard Windows user interface with buttons,
menu line, toolbar, program window and status bar. This means that if the user is
familiar with the Windows interface, working in the ATIS environment should be
straightforward.
After login to the ATISPLUS system, the application window opens. For login procedure
see section 7.
Fig. 6-1 The ATIS SYSTEM window
Fig. 6-1 shows the ATISPLUS application window with the ATIS Page as the selected
page.
2.4 Menus
2.4.1 File Menu
Clicking File menu opens a menu with the following entries:
Login This option gives the possibility to login as a different user.
Logout Log out the current user.
User Administration This option will open the User & Group Administration -window
for configuration of user and group rights.
Exit The system asks the user to close down and exit the program.
2.4.2 Help Menu
Clicking Help menu opens a menu with the following entries:
About Displays the About Box.
Fig. 6-2 The About Box
2.5 Toolbar Pages
The application consists of the following pages:
2.5.1 ADMIN
Clicking the “ADMIN”-button opens the “Admin Manager”-window. This window shows
the current “ATIS” and “MET” settings. It is possible here for the user, to change
settings.
All the features in the “ADMIN Manager”-window are described in section 9
2.5.2 ATIS
Clicking the “ATIS”-button opens the “ATIS Manager”-window. It is possible for the user
to edit and monitor an actual ATIS broadcast.
All the features in the “ATIS Manager”-window are described in section 9.1.
2.5.3 MET
Clicking the “MET”-button opens the “MET Manager”-window. It is possible for the user
to amend received MET-bulletin or manually enter new data.
All the features in the “MET Manager”-window are described in section 9.2.
2.5.4 ALARM
Clicking the “ALARM”-button opens the “ALARM Manager”-window. If an error occurs in
the system the error will be shown in the “ALARM Manager”-window.
All the features in the “ALARM Manager”-window are described in section 12.
2.5.5 RECORD
Clicking the “Record”-button opens the “Recording”-window. In the “Recording”-window
is it possible to add new synthesized or pre-recorded phrases to the system.
All the features in the “Recording”-window are described in section 13.
2.6 Other Toolbar Buttons
2.6.1 ABOUT
Clicking the “About”-button opens the “About”-window. This feature is the same as the
feature from the “Help”-menu.
The window tells the user, the name and the version of the system/software (See Fig.
6-2).
Clicking “OK” will close down the window.

2.6.2 EXIT
Clicking the “Exit”-button opens a window, where the user will be asked about closing
down and exiting the program.
Fig. 6-3 Exit Program
2.7 Status Bar
A Status bar will always be visible at the bottom of the ATIS HMI.
Fig. 6-4 The ATISPLUS status bar
The status bar contains the following status fields starting from the left.
− Extended label information for buttons and menu items at the cursor position. If
no information is available “Ready” is displayed.
− Server name of server to which the HMI is currently connected.
− Status MAIN or STANDBY of the connected server. Under normal operation
MAIN will be shown. If no server connection is present the field will be blank.
− Type of most significant alarm present in the alarm manager. If no alarms are
present in the system “No Alarms” will be displayed.
− Icon indicating the presence of a server connection. If no connection is present
the icon will be marked with a red cross.
- The time of the PC on which the HMI is running.

2.8 LOGIN DIALOG
The access to the ATISPLUS system is controlled by a login procedure.
Double-clicking the “Terma”-icon opens the ATISPLUS -login window.
Fig. 7-1 The ATISPLUS login window
The login procedure is the same for all users and administrators. The user access level
is determined by the User Administration Database (see section 14) defined by the
administrator or a user with equivalent rights.
2.8.1 Login
− Enter User ID and Password.
When typing password, the characters are not shown on the screen for safety reasons.
− Press the “Enter” key or click the “OK” button.
The user is then validated, and if User ID and Password are correct the user is allowed
to operate the ATISPLUS system with the restrictions applied for the user.
− Press the “Cancel”-button to cancel the login procedure. If no user has previously
logged in to the system, the application starts up in View Mode.
− Press the Exit button to close the ATISPLUS application.
2.8.2 View Mode
It is possible to operate the ATISPLUS system in a so-called View Mode. In this mode the
operator is only allowed to view the Current ATIS information and not change anything.
The purpose of the View Mode-feature is to make it possible for users without User ID
and Password to view the current ATIS information.
− Click the “View Mode” button.
The ATISPLUS system starts in a view-only operation mode.

2.9 LOGIN AND LOGOUT
2.9.1 Logout
If a user is logged in to the system, it is possible for the user, to log out by clicking
“Logout”. Once the user has logged out, the Login dialog is presented and a new user
can login to the system. See Fig. 7-1 for the Login dialog.
If a user has not logged in (e.g. in View Mode) the “Logout” menu entry is grey and thus
disabled.
− Click Logout
The user is logged out and the Login dialog is shown.
2.10 ADMIN MANAGER
The “Admin Manager”-window is split into two panes.
The left pane of the window shows all the actual settings for the “ATIS” and “MET” tabs.
In the right pane of the window, it is possible to change the “MET” and “ATIS”-settings.
To change between the “ATIS” and “MET” click the relevant tab (“ATIS” or “MET”) or
click the two buttons to the right (“ATIS” or “MET”).

2.10.1 ATIS in Admin Manager
Fig. 9-1 Admin Manager (ATIS)
In the “ATIS”-tab in the “Admin Manager”-window it is possible for the user to change
the configurations for ATIS service.
2.10.1.1 ATIS Selection
The user can select the ATIS service to which the settings apply. For single ATIS
services only one item is selectable.
NOTE: To apply or undo changes see section 9.1.7.
2.10.1.2 Speech Rate
The user can select the speed of the broadcast by setting the number of words
approximately allowed per minute.

The user can in the drop down list choose from five different speech rates:
− 85 Words/minute
− 90 Words/minute
− 95 Words/minute
− 100 Words/minute
− 105 Words/minute
2.10.1.3 Speech Type
The user can choose between “Pre-recorded Voice” and “Synthesised Voice”:
− Pre-recorded: The system will utilise the pre-recorded phrase library.
− Synthesised: The system will utilise the synthesised speech module installed.
NOTE: Either “Pre-recorded” or “Synthesised Voice” can be disabled. These
features depend on the ATISPLUS system delivered.
2.10.1.4 Service Setup

Timeout Timeout in minutes the ATIS broadcast. When ATIS has not been
updated in the duration of the timeoutperiod, the system will
automatically broadcast “ATIS not available". Additionally an alarm
will be generated that a “Predefined ATIS is broadcasted”.
Values from 0 to 2400 minutes can be accepted, where 0 disables the
timeout timer.
Update Mode The user can choose between two update modes:
Automatic: In Automatic update mode, the system will automatically
update the ATIS broadcast when a valid METAR is received.
Manual: In Manual update mode, it is required that an operator
manually updates the pending ATIS, when new data arrives. When
new data arrives, the system will generate an ATIS alarm indicating
the need for operator intervention.
Voice Update The user can choose between two voice update modes:
Break: If the mode is set to “Break”, the current broadcast will be
interrupted by the new broadcast.
Continue: If mode is set to “Continue” the new broadcast will be put
into service when the previous broadcast is finished.
2.10.1.5 Field Order
It is possible to change the order in which the ATISPLUS system speech the ATIS Fields
(see section 11.1, for ATIS Field details).
In the “Field order”-list it is possible to see all the fields from the “ATIS Manager”-
window, by using the scrollbar.
− By marking one of the fields in the row, and clicking “move up” or “Move down” it is
possible to change the original placement.
− By clicking the “Default”-button, all the fields in the “ATIS Manager”-window, will
move back from the new to the original placement.
2.10.1.6 Main / Standby – Switch Over
The “Main / Standby – Switch Over”-feature is used to switch over between the two
servers.
The user can select between the following options:
− Main: Change the server status to Main.
− Standby: Change the server status to Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only available on redundant dual server ATISPLUS systems.
2.10.1.7 Accept or Undo Changes
Changes made in the tab page, can either be accepted or undone:
− Accept: Click to activate the changes made

After the system has been updated, the changes can be seen in the left pane of the
“Admin Manager”-window.
− Undo: Click to undo the changes made to tab ATIS Administration window
cancelling the changes made.

2.11 MET in Admin Manager
In the “MET”-tab pane in the “Admin Manager”-window it is possible for the user to
define a validation check for the received Met data.
Fig. 9-2 Admin Manager (MET)
2.11.1 MET
If the time of observation for the received MET data is later than current time plus the
configured minute value, the received MET data will be rejected and an alarm will be
generated.
NOTE: To apply or undo changes see section 9.1.7

2.11.2 MET Validation
QNH The acceptable range (minimum and maximum value) and the
maximum allowed change between two consecutive received
QNH values can be defined. If the checkbox is marked -
received MET data containing a QNH value will be validated
against the configured boundaries.
If the received QNH value exceeds these boundaries the MET
data is rejected and transferred to the error list. An alarm is
generated.
Temperature The acceptable range (minimum and maximum value) and the
Temperature values can be defined. If the checkbox is
marked - received MET data containing a Temperature value
will be validated against the configured boundaries.
If the received Temperature value exceeds these boundaries
the MET data is rejected and transferred to the error list. An
alarm is generated.
Dew Point The acceptable range (minimum and maximum value) and the
Dew point values can be defined. If the checkbox is marked -
received MET data containing a Dew point value will be
validated against the configured boundaries.
If the received Dew point value exceeds these boundaries the
MET data is rejected and transferred to the error list. An alarm
is generated.
Accept Wind Speed The maximum allowed change between two consecutive
received Wind speed values can be defined. If the checkbox
is marked - received MET data containing a Wind speed value
will be validated against the configured boundary.
If the received Wind speed value exceeds this boundary the
MET data is rejected and transferred to the error list. An alarm
is generated.
NOTE: To apply or undo changes see section 9.1.7
2.11.3 MET List
The “MET”-list shows the “MET”-bulletins (there can be more than one) defined in the
system. Only the MET bulletins listed here are accepted by the system. These bulletins
are supplying the ATIS with data.
Each entry in the “MET”- list shows the “MET”-type (METAR, MET REP etc.), the
location (can be an airport id or runway id depending on the bulletin type) and a timeout
value.
The timeout value is given in minutes and controls the time period where the bulletin can
reside in the system without being updated.
NOTE: Configuration of MET-bulletins accepted by the system cannot be done
through the HMI.
2.11.4 Accept or Undo Changes
Changes made in the tab page, can either be accepted or undone:
Accept: Click to activate the changes made
After the system has been updated, the changes can be seen in the left pane of the
“Admin Manager”-window.
MET MANAGER
Fig. 6-1 MET Manager

The MET Manager window is arranged in two areas:
MET List The MET List contains the correct validated meteorological
messages which are used to update the ATIS. A message is
typically a METAR, but depending on system configuration other
messages like METREP may be supported. These data are
received from MET-stations and alternatively other input sources,
configured for the ATISPLUS system. Data received is in coded
form, as received from the input processes. The data in coded
form can be edited in the “MET Editor”-window.
- Mark the entry you wish to edit and click the “Edit”-
button to open the “MET Editor”-window (see section
6.1).
MET Error List The MET Error List contains messages that failed the validation.
The user can edit the erroneous message and correct any errors,
or choose to discard the message. The ATIS will continue to
broadcast previous data until the erroneous message is corrected
or a new one is received.
- Mark the entry you wish to edit and click the “Edit”-
button to open the “MET Editor”-window (see section
6.1).
− Mark the entry you wish to edit and click the “Edit”-
button to open the “MET Editor”-window (see
section 10.1).
2.12 MET Editor
Bulletins displayed in the MET List or the MET Error List can be edited using the MET
Editor.
Fig. 10-2 MET Editor
The editor is a simple text editor in which it is possible to modify or correct data received
by the ATISPLUS system’s input processes, in order to build an ATIS broadcast.
There are four buttons in the right side of the window, which have the following features:
Undo Clicking the “Undo”-button will revert all changes made after the bulletin
was corrected and “Compiled” last time.
Discard Mark the actual bulletin and click “DISCARD”. The bulletin will now be
removed, and the system will now continue with the “old” bulletin.
The “DISCARD”-button is only available when a bulletin with errors is
received.
Compile After the amending of the bulletin, click the “COMPILE”-button. During
the compilation the bulletin is checked by the system and upon a
successful completion, the “Update”-button at the top becomes available.
Upon a non-successful completion of the compilation, the “Update”-
button will not be available. The error will be highlighted in the text, and a
short error description will be displayed in the field above. After editing
the error, click the “COMPILE”-button again.
Update Upon a successful completion of the compilation, the “Update”-button

becomes available. Clicking the “Update”-button closes the “MET Editor”-
window, and opens the “MET Manager”-window. The “new” bulletin will
now be displayed in the “MET List”-area.
Close Clicking the “CLOSE”-button, closes the “MET Editor”- window, and
opens the “MET Manager”- window.
2.13 ATIS MANAGER
Clicking the “ATIS”-button in the top menu opens the “ATIS Manager (Current)-window.
There are two types of ATIS windows in the Terma ATIS system:
Current The current ATIS broadcast window shows the ATIS broadcast being
transmitted at the moment.
Pending The pending ATIS broadcast window is ATIS broadcast under
preparation. The pending ATIS broadcast can be put into service
manually or automatically. This option is set via the “Update Mode”-radio
button in the “Admin Manager”-window (see section 9.1.4)
In both the “ATIS Manager (Current)”-window and the “ATIS Manager
(Pending)”-window, the “Current” and “Pending”-buttons are available.
These are used to switch between current and pending ATIS broadcast
window.
2.13.1 ATIS Manager (Current)
The “ATIS Manager (Current)”-window displays the ATIS broadcast being transmitted at
the moment.
If there is an ATIS broadcast for arrival and departure, the “ATIS Manager (Current)”-
window shows both the arrival and departure broadcast.
Fig. 11-1 ATIS Manager (Current)

2.13.2 Monitor Current ATIS Broadcast
At the right side of the “ATIS Manager (Current)”-window the following button is
displayed:
− Clicking the “MON”-button opens the “Monitor Broadcast”-dialog, showing the
current designator.
Fig. 11-2 Monitor Broadcast
− Click the “Play”-button to listen to the current ATIS broadcast on the monitor
channel.
− Once the play button has been pressed and the current ATIS broadcast is being
played, the “Play”-button changes to a “Stop”-button. Pressing it will stop the
playback before the broadcast has been played to the end.
Fig. 11-3 Monitor Broadcast
− Click the “Cancel”-button to stop and/or close the “Monitor Broadcast”-dialog.

2.13.3 ATIS Manager (Pending)
Clicking the “Pending”-button in the “ATIS Manager (Current)”-window will switch to the
“ATIS Manager (Pending)”-window.
In the “ATIS Manager (Pending)”-window it is possible to modify pending ATIS
information in the “Form” or “Free text” editor.
Marking the “Form” -checkbox or the “Free text” - checkbox at the top of the window
make the selection between the two.
Fig 11-4 ATIS Manager (Pending) – Form

2.13.3.1 ATIS Manager (Pending) / Form Window
In the “Form”-window, it is possible to modify the pending ATIS broadcast.
The text labels below describe the text fields:
“AT TIME” System time at ATIS update.

“APCH” Expected approach type (APCH).
“RWY COND” Runway condition.
“HLDG DLY” Information related to holding, i.e. expected holding delay.
“TRL” Transition level (Flight level where transition to local QNH is
made).
“OTHER” Other essential operational information.
“WIND” Surface wind direction and speed including significant variations.
“VIS” Visibility.
“RVR” Runway visual range.
“WEATHER” Present weather
“CLOUD” Cloud below 5000 ft or below the highest minimum sector
altitude, whichever is greater. Cumulonimbus if the sky is
obscured. Vertical visibility when available.
“TEMPERATURE” Air temperature.
“DEWPOINT” Dew point temperature.
“QNH” Air pressure for airport at mean sea level.
“QFE” Air pressure for airport.
“SUPPL INFO” Any available information on significant meteorological
phenomena in the approach area including information on recent
weather of operational significance.
“TREND” Trend forecast when available.
“INFO” Specific ATIS instructions.
The entered text will become either green or red. The green colour indicates that the text
is recognized by the system, and the red text indicates that the text is unrecognisable.
In order not to have to type in frequently used phrases and sentences every time they
are needed the system offers the possibility to select predefined phrases and sentences
for each field in the Pending ATIS form by right clicking the fields. This will open the
“Glossary List”.
Fig 11-5 ATIS Manager (Pending) – ATIS Glossary List

The glossary list contains the phrases and sentences predefined for the chosen field.
Clicking on one of the entries in the Glossary List will insert the chosen entry in the
chosen field.
The menu item “Edit Glossary list” is a shortcut to the “Glossary” that offers the
opportunity to define the entries in the glossary list.

GLOSSARY:
Mark a field in the form and click “GLOSSA”. An “ATIS Glossary”-windows opens.
The “ATIS Glossary”-window contains all predefined phrases and sentences for the
chosen field.
Fig 11-6 ATIS Manager (Pending) – ATIS Glossary

It is possible to edit, delete and add text to the “ATIS Glossary”.
EDIT:
− Mark the text that should be edited in the “ATIS Glossary”-window and click the
“EDIT”-button at the left side. The marked text will be removed from the list, and
placed in the white edit field at the bottom.
− Edit the text, and click the “ADD”-button.
The “new” text will now be available in the glossary list.
DELETE:
− Mark the text in the glossary list and click “DELETE”.
The marked text will now be removed from the list.
ADD:
The “ADD”-button is used for the two following operations:

− Type in new text and click “ADD”. The new text will be moved to the glossary list.
− Edit old text and click “ADD”. The “new” text will be moved to the glossary list.
CLOSE:
− Click “CLOSE”-button to close down the “ATIS Glossary”-window.
GET CUR:
− Mark an actual field in the “Form”-window. Click the “GET CUR”-button.
The text from the corresponding field in the “ATIS Current”-window will be copied to the
field in the “ATIS Pending”-window.

GET ALL:
− Click the “Get ALL”-button.
All fields from the “ATIS Current”-window will be copied to the corresponding fields in the
“ATIS Pending”-window.
COMPILE:
Clicking the “COMPILE”-button opens an “ATIS Compile”-window.
The “ATIS Compile”-dialog contains the following buttons:
Monitor:
Click the “Monitor”-button to pre-listen the pending ATIS broadcast before it is released
and broadcasted.
Update:
Click the “Update”-button to update the information in the “ATIS Manager (Current)”-
window with the “new” information from the “ATIS Manager (Pending)”-window, thereby
updating the ATIS broadcast.
Cancel:
Click “Cancel” to stop the action, and close down the “ATIS Compile”-window.
2.13.3.2 ATIS Manager (Pending) /Free Text Window
The intended use of the free text feature is for non-routine ATIS broadcasts when
necessity calls for any message to be broadcasted immediately e.g.:
“The airport is closed due to construction work.”

Fig 11-7 ATIS Manager (Pending) – Free text
To compose a free text in the window, do the following steps:
1. The system gets the predefined information from C:\atis\cfg\Prestored.dat. It is
possible to change the information in this file. Open the ”.dat”-file with the Microsoft
“Notepad”-program.
Each entry in Prestored.dat consists of two parts. The first part consists of one line of
text and the first character must be a $-sign. This line serves as an abbreviation for
the following line(s) and is the text shown in the glossary list when right-clicking the
mouse in the free-text window. The second part consists of one or more lines of text
and is the actual text inserted in the free-text area when selecting an item from the
glossary list. After editing the text save the document as Prestored.dat in
C:\atis\cfg\. The HMI must be restarted for the new entries to be selectable.
2. Click the “COMPILE”-button.
The system will try to parse (decode) the message. All text entered in the fields will
become green or red. The green colour indicates that the text is recognized by the
system, and the red text indicates that the text is unrecognisable.
When pre-recorded speech is used the broadcast cannot be updated if any words
are marked red. Either an alternative phrase must be used or the required phrases
must be recorded using the “Record” feature.
When synthesized speech is used, the broadcast can always be updated, but text
marked with red may not be pronounced correctly, especially if an abbreviated
phrase is used.
3. When the information can be spoken, the ATIS broadcast is ready for update.
2.14 ALARM MANAGER
All alarms in the system are reported to the “Alarm Manager”-window, which contains a
list of all alarms in the system.
In case of an alarm, a beep sound is played on all terminals logged into the system.
Fig 12-1 Alarm Manager
The “Alarm Manager”-window displays all current alarms, which have not been cleared.
Each alarm entry consists of the following information sections.

Server; Where the alarm was noticed. The little symbol
tells if the alarm is acknowledged.
Unit: The system unit that reported the alarm.
Date: The date the alarm was noticed by the system.
Time: The time the alarm was noticed by the system.
Type: The type of alarm the system recognized.
Description: A short description of the alarm.
At the right side of the “Alarm Manager”-window the following buttons are available:
2.14.1 ACK (Alarm Manager)
− Mark the alarm in the “Alarm Manager”-window.
− Click “ACK”-button.
A check mark is displayed in the “Server”-field and if all alarms have been
acknowledged the “Beep”-sound stops.
2.14.2 CLEAR (Alarm Manager)
− After marking one or more alarms in the “Alarm Manager”-window, click “CLEAR”.
All the marked alarms will now be removed.
2.14.3 ACK ALL (Alarm Manager)
− Clicking the “ACK ALL”-button will acknowledge all the alarms in the “Alarm
Manager”-window.
Check marks are displayed in the “Server”-fields and the “Beep”-sound stops.
2.15 RECORDING – PHRASE MANAGER
Clicking the “Record”-button in the top menu opens the “Recording”-window.
In this window is it possible to view already recorded phrases and add new phrases.
Fig. 13-1 Recording
2.15.1 Description of Phrases
A phrase may be a single word or a phrase consisting of two or more words. There are
two types of phrases in the Terma ATIS System:
Static phrases:
Static phrases can be changed by Terma only. The static phrases are pre-recorded
wav-files stored on the server’s hard disk.
Dynamic phrases:
Dynamic phrases are phrases recorded by the user of the system. The dynamic phrases
are pre-recorded wav-files stored on the server’s hard disk.
2.15.2 Add New Phrases
Clicking the “ADD”-button in the left side of the “Recording”-window opens the “Phrases
Manager”-dialog.
Fig 13-2 Recording
Synthesized
NOTE: Only apply for systems utilizing synthetic speech.
1 Enter the phrase or sentence to be added to the system in the “Text”-field.
2 Enter “Abbreviations” for the phrase or sentence if any abbreviations are going to be
used.
3 Enter the synthesized pronunciation for the phrase or sentence in the “Synthesized”
field.
4 Click “Play Synt.” To control the pronunciation of the phrase or sentence. If the
pronunciation is not satisfactory change the spelling in the synthesized field.
NOTE: Refer to the “Synthesized Synthesizer Manual” for information on controlling
Dectalk phrase pronunciation)
5 Click “update” to accept the adding of the new phrase or sentence.
Pre-Recorded
1 Enter the phrase or sentence to be added to the system in the “Text”-field.
2 Enter abbreviations for the phrase or sentence if any abbreviations are going to be
used.
3 Enter the synthesized pronunciation for the phrase or sentence in the “Synthesized”
field.
NOTE: Only apply for systems utilizing both pre-recorded and synthetic speech. If
synthetic speech is unavailable this field can be left blank.
4 Click “Record” to record the phrase or sentence (using microphone).
5 Click “Play PreRec.” to check the quality of the recording. Click “update” to accept
the adding of the new phrase or sentence.

2.15.3 Delete Phrases
To delete a dynamic phrase do the following:
1 If necessary, scroll up or down the phrase list in the “Recording”-window.
2 Click the actual phrase, to mark it.
3 Click the “Delete”-button, to delete the phrase.

TERMA DATIS Lab Exercise

EXERCISE – 1
PERIOD : 1 Hours
Exercise : Familiarization of TERMA DATIS.
Objectives : On completion of this practical exercise, the trainees will

be able to:
a. Identify the various components of the TERMA
DATIS.
Conditions : The Trainees are given the following materials.

a. TERMA DATIS Equipment.
b. Study material.
Instructions : The Trainees will be required to,

a. Observe the equipment rack and identify all the
components / cards and record their names and
functions on the observation sheet.
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2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
OBSERVATION SHEET
TERMA DATIS Front Components
Sl. No. Name of the components Functions


1.
3.
2.
OBSERVATION SHEET
TERMA DATIS Rear Components


Server Front Components


Server Rear Components
Slot. Name of the component / Functions
No. PCI Card
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Communication Frame Front Components

Slot. Name of the component / Functions
No. Interface Card
Communication Frame Rear Connections

Slot. PORT NUMBER Name of The associated Connected to Server COM
No. (TYPE-RJ45) Communication Frame Port No.
Interface Card
1 1A Server A COM Port No. _____
1B Server B COM Port No. _____


EXERCISE - 2
PERIOD : 1 Hours
Exercise : S/ON and S/OFF procedure of TERMA DATIS.

be able to:
a. Switch ON the TERMA DATIS equipment properly.
b. Switch OFF the TERMA DATIS equipment
properly.

a. TERMA DATIS Equipment.
b. Study material.
Instructions : The Trainees will be required to,

a. Switch ON the TERMA DATIS equipment as per
proper S/ON procedure.
b. Switch OFF the TERMA DATIS equipment as per
proper S/OFF procedure.


S/ON Procedure:
1. S/On the UPS.
2. Observe that both the servers S/On automatically.
3. Observe the MAIN or ALARM indication on the MSU Card.
4. Login to the MAIN Server.
5. Observe that all the required ATIS services have been started.
S/OFF Procedure:
NOTE: Steps 1 to 3 of the S/OFF Procedure to be performed individually on
both the servers.
1. Close the client application if running.
2. Stop the ATIS services by executing av_stop.cmd batch file either from
its shortcut link placed on desktop or from the location C:\ATIS\bin.
3. Now execute the shutdown command.
4. Observe that both the servers have switched off properly.
5. S/OFF the UPS.
S/OFF & S/ON procedure of S/BY server for any hardware maintenance:
1. Login to the S/By Server.
4. Now execute the shutdown command.
5. Observe that the S/By server has switched off properly.
6. Observe the MAIN or ALARM indications on MSU card.
7. Perform hardware maintenance if any required.
8. S/ON the S/By server by pressing POWER ON toggle button located
on front of the server.
9. Observe the MAIN or ALARM indications on MSU card.


S/OFF & S/ON procedure of S/BY server for any software maintenance:
5. Perform software maintenance if any required.
6. Start the ATIS services by executing av_start.cmd batch file either from


EXERCISE – 3
PERIOD : 3 Hour
Exercise : Operation of ATIS HMI.
be able to:
a. Operate the ATIS plus system HMI (client)
application.
a. TERMA DATIS equipment.
b. Study material.
Instructions :
The Trainees will be required to,
a. Set the parameters of ATIS broadcast by ADMIN Manager of the ATIS
plus system HMI (client) application.
b. Set the MET validation parameters of ATIS broadcast by ADMIN
Manager of the ATIS plus system HMI (client) application.
c. Prepare or update an METAR report by MET Manager of the ATIS plus
system HMI (client) application.
d. Prepare or update an ATIS broadcast message by ATIS Manager of
the ATIS plus system HMI (client) application.
e. See and Acknowledge ALARMS by ALARM Manager of the ATIS plus
f. Use other features like RECORD Manager, ABOUT of the ATIS plus
NOTE: Refer Operator’s Guide for ATIS PLUS supplied with courseware.



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1.1 Abbreviations and Acronyms

1.3 Block Diagram

Figure 2-1-2 ATIS Dual Server Block diagram

The PC’s are linked together in a LAN using a network Hub/Switch.

1U KEYBOARD & DISPLAY DRAWER

3U ALARM IN OUT A B MAIN

1U for Comm Frame

2U Voice Modem Voice Modem

Note: The voice modems are optional.

Note: Voice modems are optional.

Slot-1 Unused (ISA)

The communication frame provides the following connections:

MET Input Service

MET Service Main Control Service Voice

To other server Voice Modem Tel. PABX

Figure 2-2 Process Level diagram

is divided into the following tasks:

constructs the resulting speech output before transmission.

process are distributed to all connected HMI Clients.

Alarms get cleared from clients.

service for maintenance.

1.4.2 Audio Service

recording operation mode.

From here it is possible to enter a manual broadcast, amend automatically received

via a network. The HMI is described in [USM].

1.4.4 RCM Client – (Optional)

as the server or on another machine connected to the server via a network.

1.4.5 Telephone service – (Optional)

The following files have are installed in the subdirectories of C:\ATIS:

Dir. Directory File File explanation

Note: On client PCs, only Win32avs and avs.ini are installed

This section describes the configuration in the Terma ATIS System.

The C:\ATIS\cfg directory includes the following configuration files:

1.7.1 Starting the System

1.7.2 Stopping the System

1. In the START menu open Settings – Control Panel

2. Open Administrative Tools

3. Open Services, and this window is displayed:

Fig 3. The Services window.

¾ The ATIS system generates the ATIS voice messages by concatenating

¾ The AFTN/AWOS system is connected to the ATIS system via the

¾ When an update of a new broadcast is received, the ATIS is translated into a

¾ The Audio Service process is responsible for streaming audio (speech)

This document is the User’s Guide to the Terma ATIS system.

The ATISPLUS is designed for the Windows 2000/XP operating system.

ATISPLUS equipment and software package.

synthesiser or not as a fully redundant system.

for the system is basically the same.

enter all data if no external sources are available.

Interface), including alarm handling, and other relevant aspects.

In the rest of this manual the following terminology is used:

− Numbered instructions indicate a sequence to be followed.

− Bulleted instructions indicate a choice between options.

Fig. 6-1 The ATIS SYSTEM window

2.4.1 File Menu

Clicking File menu opens a menu with the following entries:

Login This option gives the possibility to login as a different user.

Logout Log out the current user.

for configuration of user and group rights.

Clicking Help menu opens a menu with the following entries:

About Displays the About Box.

Fig. 6-2 The About Box

2.5 Toolbar Pages

The application consists of the following pages: