DPHM Package for PW100 Engines – Technical Description Sheet

DPHM Package for PW100 Engines – Technical Description Sheet
Applicability: PW127M/N (ATR 42-500 / ATR 72-500), PW150A (Q-400) Engines
This technical description sheet describes the specific functionalities and components related to the
Diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Management (“DPHM”) Package for the PW100 engine family.
The DPHM cable assembly is used to perform the following flight line maintenance activities and
diagnostic tasks:
For PW127M/N:
Viewing and modifying engine data stored in the Data Collection Unit (DCU) such as component
information and component life cycle counts.
For PW150A:
Downloading engine diagnostic data recorded by the engine control system
Downloading engine operational data
Downloading cruise data for engine condition trend monitoring
Analyzing engine recorded data: fault, exceedance, snapshot and trace
The DPHM package components are:
‣ The following DPHM cable assembly:
DPHM cable assembly
components
DCU harness assembly
Extension Cable
USB Converter
PW127M/N Kit
(P/N PWC56909)
PWC72569
PWC62174
PWC89892
Note 1: For PW150A, the equipment needed to connect the engine control system to the operator’s
computer is described in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
‣ Ground-Based Software included in Engine Maintenance Collection
Ground-Based Software contains GBS Transfer Module software and Diagnostic Module
(“GBSlite”) software.
On-line access via the P&WC Customer Portal to up-to-date Service Bulletins (“SB”),
Service Information Letters (SIL), Temporary Revisions (“TR”), Tool Service Bulletins, and
Spare Parts Bulletins.
Access to the Engine Maintenance Manual (“EMM”) (available for PW127N/M only) and the
Illustrated Parts Catalog (“IPC”).
Access to Engine Diagnostic Tool - Spotlight® (available for PW127N/M only).
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DPHM Package for PW100 Engines – Product Overview
Diagnostic Module (“GBSlite”) software provides:
An Express Access panel for easy access to common
troubleshooting tasks and help instructions
Ability to review
Ability to review and diagnose recorded engine fault data,
exceedances, snapshots and events
Analytic tools to view, plot and print engine data
Transfer module GBSTm allows for PW127M/N:
Viewing and modifying the following engine parameters stored in
DCU mounted on the engine:
‣ Engine identification parameters,
‣ Engine accumulated times and cycles
‣ Components information and components life cycles
PW150 Transfer Module allows :
Communication with Engine Monitoring Unit
Downloading engine diagnostic data
Downloading/uploading engine configuration data
Note 2: PW150 Transfer Module is not yet compatible with Windows
7 (64 bit) and Windows 8 operating system.
Maintenance Collection allows for:
On-line access via the P&WC customer Portal to up-to-date
Service Bulletins (“SB”), Service Information Letters (SIL),
Temporary Revisions (“TR”), Tool Service Bulletins, and Spare
Parts Bulletins.
Access to the Engine Maintenance Manual (“EMM”) and the
Illustrated Parts Catalog (“IPC”) (available for PW127M/N only).
Access to Engine Diagnostic Tool - Spotlight® (available for
PW127M/N only).
Recommended System Requirements:
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 7, or Windows 8 (see Note 2)
Internet access and browser (Minimum: Internet Explorer Version 7).
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