BSN NAL Hawkeye 100A (300100)

BSN NAL Hawkeye 100A (300100)

In Blue Sky Network’s product literature, the HawkEye 100A is described as an “installed aviation certified wireless Digital Control Head” intended to support the industry’s move toward paperless operations and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) workflows. In practical terms, the device acts as a panel-mounted user interface that bridges cockpit audio and telephony accessories (headset/audio panel/POTS handset) with Iridium satellite voice and message services provided by the paired base system.

Design and Features

Panel-mounted “digital control head” concept

The HawkEye 100A is designed for cockpit mounting and is marketed as a small form-factor device that fits standard DZUS rails, minimizing panel real estate usage. This approach mirrors common avionics accessory design goals: quick installation in standard racks, clear status indication, and tactile controls suitable for flight operations.

Bluetooth cockpit integration

A central feature is the Bluetooth module used with the HawkEye Link mobile workflow. Product brochures state that the 100A provides a Bluetooth link to a smartphone or tablet to enable wireless Iridium dialing and voice calling, plus preset and free-form messaging and EFB-oriented workflows.

Flexible voice integration options

The HawkEye 100A is positioned as a flexible “voice front end,” supporting multiple cockpit audio and telephony methods:

• dialing/calling from a paired smart device

• connecting a standard aviation headset

• integrating with a third-party audio panel

• connecting a wired or wireless POTS phone to access Iridium voice services

The installation guide also notes that RJ-11 (POTS) is available on the front panel and is paralleled to rear-panel wiring for party-line style connection behavior.

Emergency alerting via QPOS

Blue Sky Network materials describe an Emergency Mode where pressing the Quick Position (QPOS) button sends an immediate event to the SkyRouter system, with notifications delivered via configurable alerting. This positions the 100A as more than a dialer: it is also a cockpit control for rapid event escalation within the tracking/operations portal.

SkyRouter ecosystem and operations portal

HawkEye 100A is explicitly tied to SkyRouter, which is presented as the cloud-based portal for tracking visibility and operational alerts. The HawkEye 100A + 7200A kit brochure describes SkyRouter-linked tracking and in-flight event notifications, and it frames cockpit Bluetooth as the enabler for satellite voice and two-way messaging. The HawkEye 100A brochure further describes SkyRouter hosting in redundant data centers and references SOC audit/compliance claims for the backend environment.

Technology and Specifications

Electrical and power

The HE100A (P/N 300100) installation guide lists:

• Operating power input: 10–30 VDC

• Maximum power: 8 watts

• Typical current draw: 0.5 A (typical), up to ~1.5 A during call

Audio and cockpit interfaces

The same guide specifies:

• Audio output: 150 mW

• Microphone input: 0.05 VRMS @ 500 Ω

It also details external I/O through the rear-panel D-Sub and front panel, including:

• aviation headset speaker/mic with PTT switch

• RJ-11 (POTS) voice

• LED dimmer inputs

• a data/control link (RS-485) to the HawkEye 7200A base unit via the D-Sub connector

Wireless I/O

The install guide explicitly calls out:

• Wireless I/O: “HawkEye Link Bluetooth module,” with an external antenna placed under the membrane overlay.

Environmental

The install guide lists:

• Weight: 380 g

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C

• Storage temperature: −40°C to +85°C

Certification context

The HawkEye 100A brochure describes the unit as an installed aviation certified wireless control head. In many deployments, certification and operational approval are addressed as part of the overall installed system (100A + base unit + aircraft installation paperwork), rather than by the control head alone.

Applications and Use Cases

Cockpit satellite calling and communications continuity

The primary operational role is enabling cockpit-accessible Iridium calling and messaging through the installed HawkEye ecosystem, particularly useful for aircraft operating over remote terrain, offshore routes, and regions with unreliable terrestrial connectivity.

Paperless operations and EFB workflows

Blue Sky Network marketing ties the 100A to fleet-management trends toward paperless cockpit workflows and EFB use, emphasizing connectivity between the cockpit and mobile devices for messaging and operational communication.

Flight operations alerts and emergency escalation

The QPOS capability provides a rapid method to notify operations through SkyRouter, complementing automated tracking alerts and enabling deliberate escalation from the crew.

Integrated tracking + voice + messaging (with HawkEye 7200A)

When used with the HawkEye 7200A system, Blue Sky Network positions the combined solution for global tracking, in-flight anomaly/event reporting, and cockpit voice/messaging, including references to ICAO GADSS-oriented tracking and operational event notifications in system literature.

Advantages / Benefits

Cockpit-friendly “bridge” between installed satcom and smart devices

By providing a Bluetooth link and cockpit-ready controls, the HawkEye 100A is designed to make satellite calling and messaging more accessible than relying solely on a remote-mounted modem or an external handset.

Multiple voice integration paths

Support for headset/audio-panel integration and POTS connectivity helps operators match the system to different aircraft configurations and mission profiles.

QPOS emergency event triggering

A dedicated QPOS workflow provides a fast, standardized method for sending urgent events to the operations portal.

Small, DZUS-friendly form factor

The DZUS rail fit and low weight support practical cockpit installation without consuming excessive panel space.

FAQ Section 

What is the BSN NAL HawkEye 100A (300100)?

The HawkEye 100A (300100) is a panel-mounted aviation digital control head that adds Bluetooth-enabled cockpit dialing, voice integration, and messaging workflows for an installed Iridium satcom/tracking system.

How does the HawkEye 100A work?

It links to a smartphone/tablet via Bluetooth and interfaces with cockpit audio/POTS options while communicating with the paired base unit through wired aircraft interfaces, enabling Iridium voice calls and message workflows managed through SkyRouter.

Why is the HawkEye 100A important?

It provides a cockpit-accessible way to place satellite calls and send operational or emergency events (QPOS) without relying solely on remote-mounted equipment, supporting remote flight operations and paperless cockpit workflows.

What are the benefits of the HawkEye 100A?

Benefits include Bluetooth cockpit integration, flexible voice options (headset/audio panel/POTS), QPOS emergency alerting, and a DZUS-friendly small form factor with published aircraft-oriented power and environmental specifications.

Summary

The BSN NAL HawkEye 100A (300100) is an aviation digital control head designed to make an installed Iridium satcom/tracking system more cockpit-usable by adding Bluetooth smart-device integration, flexible voice interfaces, and QPOS emergency event triggering connected to the SkyRouter operations portal. With aircraft-oriented power, environmental specifications, and DZUS-friendly mounting, it is positioned as a practical cockpit interface for operators who need global satellite voice and messaging workflows as part of an installed tracking and communications ecosystem