Tracker Mapping System; Wiring; Configuration; Tracker Rules - EMS Sky Connect Series Installation Manual

2.6

TRACKER MAPPING SYSTEM

Decide what mapping system is to be used for tracking the aircraft.
Setup an account with that provider and secure ID and passwords.
Make sure this installation is added to the account that handles the mapping.
It is the responsibility of the owner to add aircraft to the mapping system, Sky
Connect
can NOT do that for you unless it is the Sky Connect Webmap you are using.
2.7

WIRING

2.7.1 Wire system as drawn, you the installer are responsible to the FAA for methods and
practices used during the installation.
2.7.2 Continuity checks.
2.7.3 Power polarity checks.
2.8

CONFIGURATION

2.8.1 Configure RT to work with event switches as connected in wiring
2.8.2 Configure external G.P.S. to talk to Sky Connect RT, Aviation or NMEA RS232 format
data
2.8.3 Enter phone numbers (optional)
2.9 TRACKER RULES ( the ugly 14 rules)
Before the tracker can be used to display data on a map, the rules of operation must
be understood. The following will outline those rules.
2.9.1 The transceiver must send data.
2.9.1.1 In order to send data the transceiver must have an active LBT sending SBD.
This is done from the activation form.
2.9.1.2 The transceiver must have an active SIM card.
2.9.1.3 The transceiver must have been configured for the aircraft type.
2.9.1.4 Helicopters may use collective or squat switches.
2.9.1.5 Airplanes may use squat switches.
2.9.1.6 The transceiver must have the report intervals set.
2.9.1.7 The aircraft must be outside and have a clear view of the sky.
2.9.1.8 The aircraft antenna system must be installed I.A.W. our instructions.
2.9.1.9 To display a complete flight, the aircraft must send Departure, Scheduled
reports, and an Arrival message to define a complete flight. This is done
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Date: 7/27/2011
Rev. 2.1