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Navigation Database Data Downloading
Via UniNet for 3.5” Floppy Disk Transfer Units
Customer Support Guide
Doc No. CS14-0002
29 April 2014
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The following instructions are for customers downloading their Navigation Database
from UniNet onto a 3.5” floppy disk.
Getting Started
Access UniNet at https://secure.uasc.com/uninet/
For questions concerning a UniNet account or Navigation Database subscription
please contact Universal Avionics Systems Corporation with the account
information.
These instructions are written using the Internet Explorer browser. Procedures
may vary using other Internet browsers.
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
is required for downloading data through UniNet. Apple
Mac computers can be used only when emulating Microsoft Windows. Consult the
computer user’s guide.
Tips
If the disk will not format check to be sure the write protect tab is covering the
hole. Reference the photo of the 3.5” floppy disk in the Equipment section on page 3.
If the disk will not format, try a second disk. Even if the disk is new it might still be
bad.
If several disks will not format, be sure the floppy disk drive is connected and
functioning. It should make noise and a light may flash on the front of the drive. If
the drive is suspected to be bad, try a different PC or new external drive.
Disks can also be formatted through the Universal Flight Management System.
Please consult the appropriate Operator’s Manual for instructions. Manuals can
be found on UniNet.
If the computer prevents the download, it is likely due to the network or computer
antivirus or firewall settings. Consult the antivirus manufacturer, your company IT
department or the PC operator’s manual. Or use a different PC and/or network.
It is only necessary to load a navigation database set into the Flight Management
System one time. The FMS will automatically begin using the database cycle at
the first power up on or after the effective date.
If the disk will not load into the Flight Management System, try repeating the
following procedures with new 3.5” floppy disks. If issues continue to occur,
contact Universal Avionics Customer Support.
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Equipment
Along with a Microsoft Windows
based PC a 3.5” floppy disk drive is
required. There might be a drive
built into the PC. Pictured is a 3.5”
floppy disk external drive. It can be
connected to a PC with a USB port
via a USB cable. This equipment is
not manufactured by Universal
Avionics.
Writeable 3.5” floppy disks are
required. Be sure the write
protection tab is intact and slid up,
covering the hole. When viewing
the disk as pictured the write
protect tab is in the lower right
corner. The number of disks
required will depend on the
database. Some subscriptions use
as many as four disks. This
equipment is not manufactured by
Universal Avionics.
The aircraft should be equipped
with a 3.5” floppy disk data transfer
unit (DTU) which can be mounted
into the aircraft part number 1405-
01-1 or portable part number 1404-
01-1X. This equipment is
manufactured by Universal Avionics.
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Logging on to UniNet
1. Use an Internet Explorer browser to
go to
https://secure.uasc.com/uninet/
2. If there is an established UniNet
account select the Log In option. If
there is not an existing UniNet
account select the Register option
and fill out the information.
3. To log in, enter the email address
assigned to the account and the
password. If you are missing this
data please contact Universal
Avionics Customer Support with the
tail number of the aircraft the
account is assigned to.
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Formatting the Disk
1. Always format the disk before
use. Do so by accessing the
Floppy Disk Drive through the PC.
If using an external drive, connect
the device to the PC now. Locate
“Computer” or “My Computer”
through the Start Menu or
computer icon found on the
Desktop.
2. Insert the 3.5” floppy disk into the
disk drive. Be sure the write
protect tab is covering the hole.
3. Right click on the Floppy Disk
Drive and select Format from the
context menu.
4. In the Format Floppy Disk window
verify that:
File System is set to FAT
or FAT (Default.)
Quick Format is checked
under Format Options.
5. Click on Start to begin formatting
the disk.
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Formatting the Disk cont.
6. A WARNING prompt will appear.
Select OK to begin formatting
the disk.
7. A Format Complete prompt will
appear once formatting is
completed. Select OK. Follow
the Formatting the Disk
procedures for each disk used
for downloading the navigation
database.
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Downloading Navigation Databases
1. Once logged into UniNet select
Navigation Data from the blue bar.
This is under the silver bar and the
words “PRODUCTS” and “SALES.”
3. Select the correct cycle for the
database that needs to be
downloaded. This is done by
clicking once on the blue font under
part number.
4. A NavData File Download Window
will pop up on the computer screen.
For most floppy subscription there
will be multiple lines displayed.
Each line is an .exe file and each
.exe file should be downloaded onto
separate floppy disks. Each .exe file
is required to obtain the full
database.
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Downloading Navigation Databases cont.
5. Click once on the blue font of the
.exe file that needs to be
downloaded.
6. A prompt will display on the screen.
Select the RUN option.
7. Another prompt might be displayed
stating “Are you sure you want to
run this program?” Select the RUN
or RUN ANYWAY option. These
options might be found under
ACTIONS and MORE ACTIONS.
8. If the options are not available or
are blocked by the computer, it is
likely due to the network or
computer antivirus or firewall
settings. Consult the antivirus
manufacturer, your company IT
department or the PC operator’s
manual.
9. When the Universal Database
Installer window appears, notice
the Destination Folder address
window. Select BROWSE…and
navigate to the 3.5” Floppy Disk
Drive.
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Downloading Navigation Databases cont.
10. After selecting the 3.5” Floppy Disk
Drive the Destination Folder
address window should contain the
proper path to the correct drive.
11. Select EXTRACT. The Database is
now being saved to the 3.5” floppy
disk. The Universal Database
Installer window will disappear
when extraction is complete.
12. Once the extraction process is
complete, verify that the files were
saved to the floppy disk. Locate
“Computer” or “My Computer”
through the Start Menu or computer
icon on the Desktop. Open the
floppy disk drive and note that a
number of files have saved to the
disk. The exact number will vary.
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Downloading Navigation Databases cont.
Information pertaining to loading the downloaded navigation database into the Flight
Management System may be found in the applicable Universal Avionics’ Flight
Management system Operator’s Manual. Refer to the approved Airplane Flight Manual
Supplement for certified version. Database sets must be loaded in the proper order
beginning with S1 and followed by the E disks in numerical order.