A PC-based store
and forward communications gateway for AFTN messaging & distribution applications.
STANDARD FEATURES:
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User-friendly, Windows™ based.
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Routing via Address or Message Type.
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Selective Auto-routing of specific Message types to designated terminals/printer.
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System button bar for ease of access to AFGATE functions.
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Flight Plan form-fill based on ICAO Doc.4444 includes auto-generation of standard data.
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AFTN Message preparation, edit, print, archive and retrieval.
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AFTN format verification.
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Automatic journaling.
- Routing set-up for AFTN connection and two additional AFTN stations.
INCLUDES:
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1 x Industry standard PC (8 serial ports & network card).
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1 x Dot matrix printer.
OPTIONS:
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Additional Serial and/or Network Ports (up to 10) can be provided.
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 AFGATE
provides a solution for airports requiring
distribution and collection of AFTN messages
to and from a central message switch. Messages
can be routed by AFTN address or message type.
The distributor assists Flight Plan Management
by automatically routing certain message types
to specific terminals or printers. At the same
time you can prevent these peripherals from
receiving unnecessary flight plan information.
Use of AFGATE can also provide cost saving
benefits. It acts as a collection point for
all AFTN messages, thus reducing AFTN
connections to a single location, without
compromise to service.
Modern Technology
AFGATE consists of Copperchase proprietary
software running on standard PC’s. The
Copperchase hardware and software platforms
are well proven through extensive use within
the AFTN Network and commercially operated
message switches worldwide. An ongoing
development programme ensures that the
software keeps pace with technological
advances. Having the same message processing
functionality as AFTERM, it can also handle up
to 8 serial connections with additional
hardware upgrades, and is supplied configured
for each application.
User Friendly
The Man Machine Interface for AFGATE is driven
by user-friendly menu systems based in MS
Windows, reassuringly familiar to the 
majority of users, intuitively simple to learn
for those new to computers.
Click on the picture to the right 
to
see how the button bar to the left is the
system manager. All of AFGATE’s powerful
functionality is held easily available, just
point and click. The in-built editor allows
the Operator to input Flight Plan data using
Form-fills based on the standard Flight Plans
and other messages
Standard AFGATE
Features and facilities
AFTN Line Interface
This module provides outgoing message format
generation. It supports ITA2 (Baudot) or ITA5
(ASCII) character sets and is approved by the
UK CAA for use on the UK Network and is in use
world-wide on other AFTN networks.
Journal and
Archive
Received and transmitted message text and the
message Journal are stored in an integrated
database to allow easy searching and
retrieval. There is sufficient disk storage to
leave the archive database on-line for at
least 30 days. There are facilities to
transfer the archive database to external
media (e.g. floppy disk) for storage or
additional analysis elsewhere.
The Journal and Archive function provides a
facility to keep off-site logs, statistical
analysis (long term) and enables 30 days
traffic to be stored on floppy disk as
required by Civil Aviation Standard.
Routing
This module supports local routing by AFTN
address and message type (eg..FPL,.MET). This
provides a significant benefit for users who
only require specific data from the AFTN
circuits, i.e. MET only or FPL. The routing
tables can be changed on line without stopping
the system.
The system handles local groups.
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Typical AFGATE System Configuration (Non
Standard) Click on the image for a
larger view
AFGATE can be used at airfields and other
locations that require an AFTN connection with
the option to provide multiple connections and
message distribution to other users. AFGATE
provides enhanced benefits and improved
handling facilities for all AFTN messaging,
including wider availability for TACT/CASA
messages, NOTAMS and MET information. It
provides connection to the main switching
system using one or more circuits. The System
allows for on-line configuration, which
enables you to make upgrades and any necessary
changes while it is still in operation.
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