AMX - Automatic Message eXchange™

The AMX Warp™ is an AFTN Switch for Message Handling System in Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN). The AMX will be the main control system for an Automatic Message Switching Center. The Message Handling System of AMX is fully compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization Standard for AFTN, i.e. ICAO Annex 10 Volume II including latest amendment 73.

Based on open system architecture, the AMX is ATN ready. The AMX supports various international standard protocols, such as: IP, ATM, X.25, and Frame Relay. In CNS/ATM transition phase, the AMX can be configured to be an AFTN/ATN Gateway. When the ATN era is come, the AMX can be upgraded to be an ATN Service Provider such as ATS MHS.

The AMX will secure the airport authorities investment to fulfill their current requirements for the AFTN Switch.

ADVANTAGES

• OPEN SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - ATN READY
  Based on open system architecture, the AMX is ATN ready.
• HIGHLY SCALEABLE
  The modular designed of the AMX makes it very flexible to meet various airports' needs. It also means that new channel can be quickly added and rapidly brought into operation.
• FLEXIBLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
  The concept of virtual/logical channel that was introduced by the AMX minimizes the work of network configuration and provides more flexible physical connections.
• HIGH RELIABILITY
  The AMX combines the lastest high performance processor with field proven operating system that supports advanced features such as security, disk mirroring, and remote access. In addition the AMX can be configured to dual-hot standby-redundancy mode to ensure maximum reliability.
• VERSATILE LINE INTERFACE
  The AMX line interface supports both current loop and RS-232C. It is equipped with line protectors to protect the internal equipment from voltage surge events.
• USER FRIENDLY GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
  The AMX uses popular web based operation and maintenance interface. This intuitive point and click interface provides system operator with familiar and friendly interface.

FEATURES

• Message Validation and Automatic Service
  Message Generation
• Message Priority Processing
• Trace Message Capability
• Circular Message Storage System for Extensive
  Period of Time
• Online Routing Configuration
• Address Stripping
• Predetermined/Group Address
• Line Monitoring
• System/Network Alarm Report
• Remote Maintenance
• Redundancy

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS