XM Satellite Radio XMD076A Installation
Xm satellite radio xm satellite weather and radio wireless receiver installation manual model no. xmd076a.
Summary of Contents
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Approvals: Prepared By: J. Header, Engineering Checked By: M. Wootton, Engineering Approved By: D. Groos, Marketing Heads Up Technologies, Inc. 2033 Chenault Dr., Suite 100 Model No. XMD076A 06/22/06 XMD076A-3 XMD076A-3_C.doc Carrollton, Texas 75006...
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Please submit comments regarding this manual to the following address: Document Control Manager Heads Up Technologies 2033 Chenault Dr., Suite 100 Carrollton, TX 75006-5097 XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page Installation Manual XMD076A...
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Note 3 in App. B diagram. Added pre-activation information for XM Radio operation. Updated XM Radio phone number. Antenna coax cable length equation re-formated to avoid confusion. XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page Installation Manual XMD076A...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.2 S YSTEM DENTIFICATION UMBERS 2.3 XMD076A R ECEIVER NSTALLATION 2.3.1 Installation Considerations ... 5 2.3.2 Mounting the XMD076A ... 5 2.3.3 Electrical Interface Wiring... 6 2.3.4 Electrical Load Analysis ... 8 2.4 XM S ATELLITE NTENNA NSTALLATION 2.4.1 Antenna Coaxial Cable Installation... 9 2.4.2...
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Page 5: General Information, E Quipment D Escription
Equipment Description The XMD076A is a dual function device serving as a broadcast datalink for the cockpit MFD and provides entertainment audio. The XMD076A receives streaming weather and audio data transmitted from XM Satellite Radio, Inc. The XMD076A is a remote mounted “sensor”...
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Wireless Remote Controller (illustrated here) • Many options of XM Satellite Radio certified antennas are available and manufactured by Comant Industries. Single and combination function antennas are available. For a complete listing of available antennas, contact the Heads Up Technologies sales department at: Email: info@heads-up.com...
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Page 7: T Echnical S Pecifications, Environmental Qualification Identification
Current 0.26A at 27.6VDC power input voltage 1.2.1 Environmental Qualification Identification IAW RTCA DO-160E Appendix A and Heads Up Technologies document XMD076A-34, the following environmental category identification applies to the XMD076A: “DO-160E Env. Cat.,[(F2)X]BBB[SBM]HXXXFXZ[(B)(Z)]AZ[ZC][RR]M[Z2XXX]XXAX” For a description of the equipment categories, refer to Environmental Qualification Forms included in Appendix A.
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Page 8: Installation Instructions, U Npacking And I Nspection
Satellite Radio ID – This is the 8-digit alphanumeric code printed on the placard marked “Audio” located on the rear of the XMD076A. This code will be presented to XM Satellite Radio for activation of the audio portion of the XMD076A.
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Page 9: Xmd076a R Eceiver I Nstallation 2.3.1 Installation Considerations, Mounting The Xmd076a
XMD076A meets the requirements of RTCA DO-178B, Level E. 2.3.1.1 Location The XMD076A shall be installed in any interior location of the aircraft that is within the environmental limits specified in Section 1.2.1. The receiver location should be at least 12 inches away from transmitting radio equipment and is within 40 feet of cable to the XM antenna.
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Page 10: Electrical Interface Wiring
IAW AC 43.13-2A, Chapter 2. The mounting of the XMD076A enclosure must provide a DC bond to airframe ground of 0.003 Ohms or less. 2.3.3 Electrical Interface Wiring Refer to Appendix C for system wiring diagrams and wire type requirements.
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The below illustrations show typical connections to aircraft audio panels: 5. Audio Muting: The XMD076A is equipped with a discrete input (active ground) that immediately mutes the audio, bypassing any volume control input from the user. In...
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Page 12: Electrical Load Analysis
Equipment Nominal/Maximum Load XMD076A 2.3.4.1 Power Circuit Protection The power input to the XMD076A shall be circuit protected IAW the guidelines of AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, Section 2. A 1-Amp circuit breaker is required for use with the XMD076A. XMD076A-3...
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Page 13: C Onsiderations
O G I E S XM Satellite Antenna Installation Considerations The XMD076A is designed for use with various XM Radio type-certified antennas covering the S-Band from 2.332 GHz to 2.345 GHz. Due to the low signal levels inherent with satellite communications, the following guidelines and recommended practices should be adhered to for the design of the antenna installation: •...
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SATCOM and other high power transmitters. Antenna feed cables of VHF transmitters of 15 Watts or less should only require a minimal separation. XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page...
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XM receiver interference prior to the actual installation. This installation manual does not contain approved data for type specific aircraft antenna installations. XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page...
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Page 16: W Eight And B Alance
Following the guidelines as established in AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 10, Section 2, the W/B of the aircraft can be calculated using the weights of the system components listed below. Description XMD076A Receiver XMRANT-01 (standard XM Antenna) For other XM antennas not listed, refer to the applicable antenna XMD076A-3...
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Page 17: System Checkout, Service Activation, T Est
Move aircraft to an outdoor area with a clear view of the southern sky, free of buildings, trees or other obstructions. • Verify the XMC050 remote controller is set to the “receiver ID” of the XMD076A. The “receiver ID” is located on the nameplate of the XMD076A. System Test 3.2.1 Service Activation...
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Page 18: Power System And Initial Test
O G I E S 3.2.2 Power System and Initial Test 1. Apply power to the XMD076A receiver and any other system applicable to the MFD or audio equipment. Some installations may include a WX Data power switch and if equipped, toggle to the ON position.
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Verify the charge indicator on the controller display shows a good charge. Replace batteries as required. 11. Activate the audio equipment being fed by the XMD076A and adjust the volume using the XMC050 controller as needed. At power-up, the XMD076A defaults to mute mode and will only output audio when connected to the XMC050 wireless controller.
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O G I E S Note: The “Satellite Radio ID” code must presented to the aircraft owner, who will need it to acquire the subscription service and for other customer service needs with XM Satellite Radio. XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the...
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Page 21: G Round Emi C Heck
Stormscope, noise on COMM channels, or other phenomena. A ground test should be adequate for the XMD076A since it operates the same in flight. If some aircraft systems cannot be verified on the ground, a flight test may be required.
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Page 22: Factory Service Policies, T Echnical S Upport, G Eneral S Ervice P Rocedures
Issues with the MFD must be resolved through the MFD manufacturer. General Service Procedures Service of a XMD076A component performed at the factory typically includes an overhaul consisting of a thorough inspection, repair as needed and functional tests. Antennas that are used in this system are not serviceable and can only be inspected and tested.
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Page 23: Appendix A Environmental Qualification Forms
H E A D S T E C H N O L O G I E S Appendix A Environmental Qualification Forms XMD076A DO-160 Environmental Qualification Form UUT NOMENCLATURE XM Weather / Radio Wireless Receiver, RS232 Type TYPE/MODEL/PART NO. XMD076A-01 MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION...
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XM Weather / Radio Wireless Receiver, RS232 Type TYPE/MODEL/PART NO. XMD076A-01 MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION XMD076A-32, XMD076A-01 Qualification Test Plan MANUFACTURER Heads Up Technologies, Inc, 2033 Chenault Dr. #100 Carrollton, TX 75006 REVISION & CHANGE OF DO-160 E, No Change...
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This equipment intentionally transmits low power energy in the frequency range of 2.40 to 2.48GHz and is exempt from DO-160E Section 21.4. The EUT is qualified for these transmissions as a Class 2 Bluetooth wireless device under FCC part 15 regulations. XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06...
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Page 26: Appendix B Mechanical Installation Diagram
H E A D S T E C H N O L O G I E S Appendix B Mechanical Installation Diagram XMD076A RECEIVER DIMENSIONS XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page Installation Manual XMD076A...
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Page 27: Appendix C Electrical Installation Diagram
H E A D S T E C H N O L O G I E S Appendix C Electrical Installation Diagram XMD076A RECEIVER WIRING XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page Installation Manual XMD076A...
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