Wireless Pushback Gateway

Description

What It Does

This device plugs into the belly of the aircraft. It connects the aircraft interphone with the pushback crew wireless intercom headsets.

How To Use It

The gateway comes with an interchangeable cord for connecting the gateway box to the aircraft. There are different cables with different plugs for different aircraft. Step one is plug that cable into the gateway. Next, plug it into the aircraft interphone under the plane and attach the clip to the bar in the interphone panel area to hang the gateway.

Next pull the switch out and move it to the ON position. The switch is locking to prevent accidentally turning it on or off while using it.

Turn the switch on and the light will come on indicating that the gateway is now on. The battery status indicator lights will also

come on to show the current charge status of the gateway. Charge the gateway when only the red light remains. It can sometimes still work even when all the indicator lights have turned off. Do not use the gateway if no battery indicator lights are on. The charger is built into the kit case but can also be purchased separately. Note: The headsets can all talk to each other without the gateway being turned on.

Workgroups

The gateway comes programmed from the factory so that’s it’s part of a workgroup. It can be reprogrammed using Dalcomm software in the event that it needs to be moved from one work group to another. Email service@dalcommtech.com with any questions.

• Group ID – We’ve added a rubber ring to the place where the hook attaches to the adapter cable. There are 7 colors available. If you put three rings on a headset you get 343 possible different work groups, arranged by mixing the colored rings.
• Easy to use programming software. You set the workgroup with Dalcomm Wireless software. It’s easy to use, drop down menus let you set the workgroup that you want the headset connected to. Then you can just pop a new colored band on the headset and you’re good to go, no down time. If you work with one of our resellers like Ramp Communications or DCG Radio, you can set up additional support services, including repair service, to keep you up and running all the time.

Testimonial From Someone Who Knows

Here’s what Tim from Ramp Communications says about our system:

“For many years the airline ground support communication headset market has been dominated by a small number of manufacturers, most notably ***** ***** Company. While these systems
are widely used, airlines and ground service providers have frequently expressed concerns regarding wireless pairing complexity, durability in harsh ramp environments, and the cost associated with repairs and maintenance. Maintenance departments frequently encounter pairing issues, lost connections, and configuration difficulties that create operational frustration and downtime on the ramp.

Because of these challenges, many airline maintenance and ground operations departments have expressed interest in improved systems that provide simpler wireless operation, better durability, and clearer operational feedback to the user. The Dalcomm Tech wireless communication system developed by Bryce Clark has been engineered specifically to address many of these long-standing industry concerns.

Key design improvements include:

• Visually channel-matched wireless components, eliminating many pairing problems
  common with existing wireless systems
• Clear LED status indicators providing immediate battery and operational feedback to ramp
  crews
• Durable industrial construction designed specifically for harsh airline ramp environments
• Talk-through functionality, allowing users to hear surrounding speech without removing the
  headset
• Programmable configuration capability for large fleet deployment and channel
  management

These improvements simplify operation for ramp personnel while reducing maintenance complexity for airline technical departments.”