1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Appareo Systems Manuals
  4. Marine Radio
  5. Stratus ESG
  6. Installation instructions manual

Appareo Systems Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Manual

Panel-mounted level 2els class 1 extended squitter transponder
Hide thumbs Also See for Stratus ESG:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Installation Instructions
Revision 1.5
This document and the information
APPAREO SYSTEMS, LLC
contained herein are the property of
Appareo Systems, LLC and are
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102
confidential. They may not be disseminated
or redistributed without the written
Stratus ESG Installation Instructions
permission of Appareo Systems, LLC
Document Number
Document Type
Last Revised
Rev
Sheet
Certification
22 September 2016
1.5
1 of 47
600840-000032

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Stratus ESG and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Appareo Systems Stratus ESG

Summary of Contents for Appareo Systems Stratus ESG

  • Page 1 Revision 1.5 This document and the information APPAREO SYSTEMS, LLC contained herein are the property of Appareo Systems, LLC and are FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102 confidential. They may not be disseminated or redistributed without the written Stratus ESG Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Unauthorized replication of this guide is prohibited. Appareo, Appareo Systems, Stratus ESG, and the Appareo and Stratus ESG logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Appareo Systems, LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Table of Contents Stratus ESG Limited Warranty ....................6 Warnings ...........................10 Related Documentation ......................12 Vendor Information ........................12 Abbreviations, Terms, and Definitions ..................13 1. About Stratus ESG ......................15 1.1.
  • Page 4 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 4.9. Squat switch ......................28 4.10. Altitude source......................28 4.11. Backlight source ......................29 4.12. Backlight slope ......................29 4.13. Backlight offset ......................29 4.14. Backlight response time ..................29 4.15. GPS antenna lateral offset ..................29 4.16.
  • Page 5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 List of Figures Figure 1: Pin-out ........................24 Figure 2: Ambient light sensor location ..................34 Figure 3: Stratus ESG front panel .....................37 Figure 4: Pressure Altitude screen ....................39 Figure 5: GPS screen ........................39 Figure 6: Flight ID screen ......................39 Figure 7: Brightness screen ......................39...

  • Page 6: Stratus Esg Limited Warranty

    Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Stratus ESG Limited Warranty When purchasing Stratus ESG (“Product”) manufactured by Appareo Systems, LLC (“Appareo”), the original end user (“Initial Customer”) receives a limited warranty (Limited Warranty) from Appareo. This Limited Warranty outlines the Initial Customer’s exclusive rights and remedies as relates to the Product.
  • Page 7 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY If the Product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the Warranty Period, and all Limited Warranty requirements have been met, your exclusive remedies, and Appareo’s sole obligations, are that Appareo will repair or replace the Product under this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 8 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 THE LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY UNLESS THE INITIAL CUSTOMER: Has properly operated the Product. Has installed and maintained the Product properly per any installation or maintenance instructions provided.
  • Page 9 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the warranty and/or user documentation accompanying this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. EXPORT REGULATIONS Certain Appareo products are subject to export controls by the U.S.

  • Page 10: Warnings

    Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Warnings • The pilot must read the Stratus ESG Pilot’s Guide (600890-000049) before their first flight. • Squawk codes 7500 (hijacking), 7600 (radio failure), and 7700 (emergency) are reserved for emergencies. There may be other reserved codes, depending on the region you are flying in.
  • Page 11 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Record of Revision Revision Change Description Revision Date Inserted By Number Initial Release 2/09/16 CM 11159 4/26/16 CM 11262 5/05/16 CM 11306 5/10/16 CM 11688 6/22/16 Updated warranty; fixed typo in 1.11.2 and 4.10;...

  • Page 12: Related Documentation

    Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Related Documentation Document Number Title Appareo 600845-000025 Stratus ESG Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Appareo 600890-000049 Stratus ESG Pilot’s Guide Appareo 601837-000024 Stratus ESG Installation and Wiring Drawings Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance -...

  • Page 13: Abbreviations, Terms, And Definitions

    Electromagnetic Type of test conducted to ensure system performance interference when in an electromagnetic environment. Part of the marketing name for Stratus ESG. Agency of the United States Department of Federal Aviation Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all Administration aspects of civil aviation in the United States.
  • Page 14 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Transponder feature that allows for aircraft to be IDENT IDENT uniquely identified by Air Traffic Control by pulsing the (Identification) aircraft’s reply on ATC’s monitors for 18 seconds.

  • Page 15: About Stratus Esg

    Mode A/C interrogations and Mode S interrogations from both ground radar and airborne collision avoidance systems. The most recent version of this document and other Stratus ESG documentation can be found in the Appareo Dealer Portal or at www.appareo.com/resources.

  • Page 16: Environmental Qualifications

    Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 1.5. Environmental qualifications Stratus ESG is tested to DO-160G. The Stratus ESG Environmental Qualification form is found in Appendix A of this document. 1.6. Criticality level Software level determination is based on the Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) and Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA).

  • Page 17: Equipment Specifications

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 1.8. Equipment specifications Equipment dimensions Characteristic Dimension Bezel Width 6.38 inches (162 mm) Bezel Height 1.69 inches (43 mm) Rack Width 6.32 inches (160.4 mm) Rack Height 1.65 inches (42 mm) Depth from back of bezel to end of strain 10.75 inches (273 mm)

  • Page 18: Required Tools

    DSUB pins Positioner M22520/2-08 DSUB pins Insertion/Extraction tool M81969/39-01 DSUB pins Table 9: Required tools 1.10. Required hardware The following parts are required for the installation of Stratus ESG. Supplied parts: Appareo Part Commercial Part Item Quantity Number Number Backplate 153510-000015...

  • Page 19: Compatible Equipment

    Table 11: Required hardware (additional parts) 1.11. Compatible equipment Stratus ESG requires input from a GPS antenna, transponder antenna, and altitude encoder. This section describes the requirements for the antennas and altitude encoders that must be installed on the aircraft.

  • Page 20: Table 13: Compatible Transponder Antenna

    Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). 1.11.1.2. Transponder antenna Stratus ESG requires a passive antenna with the specifications of TSO-C74d or TSO-C66. The following antenna is an example of an antenna that meets these specifications. The installation is not limited to this antenna.

  • Page 21: Installing Stratus Esg

    Limitations for installation The following limitations should be taken into consideration when installing Stratus ESG. Aircraft Stratus ESG is intended for use on a Part 23 aircraft and may not be acceptable for installation on all aircraft makes and models. Cooling air Stratus ESG does not have an air cooling duct.

  • Page 22: Last Revised: September

    2.5. Cleaning Use a dry cloth to clean Stratus ESG. If necessary, you can use a lightly damp cloth with a solution of mild detergent. Do not use cleaners containing ammonia, acetone, or other strong acids or bases to clean the Stratus ESG display or faceplate.

  • Page 23: Last Revised: September

    3.2. Pins The following are the pin assignments and pin-out for Stratus ESG. NOTE: Not all pins will be used for all configurations. See the sub-sections below to determine which pins will be used for your installation. Pin #...

  • Page 24: Figure 1: Pin-Out

    Refer to the wiring diagrams in Stratus ESG Installation and Wiring Drawings (601837-000024) to complete wiring. The sections below describe the function of each pin in more detail. Power Stratus ESG requires a 5 amp circuit breaker. A minimum of 2 ground pins should be tied. Pin # Pin Name...

  • Page 25: Table 17: Serial Altitude Encoder Pin Assignments

    NOTE: Only one suppression may be connected. Lighting Stratus ESG can be connected to the aircraft lighting bus to control the brightness with a panel control. To connect to the lighting bus, connect one of the following pins, depending if the aircraft runs at 28V or 14V.

  • Page 26: Connecting Antennas

    Last Revised: September 22, 2016 External standby External Standby is used in case of a dual transponder setup. Use this to suppress the Stratus ESG when not in use. To put Stratus ESG into standby mode, ground pin 7. Pin # Pin Name...

  • Page 27: Icao Address

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 While in configuration mode, use the following keys: Function Cycle through the configuration screens FUNC Cancel an input Edit a configuration Confirm an input Cycle through the configuration screens...

  • Page 28: Aircraft Category

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 4.5. Aircraft category Select the category that best describes the aircraft: • Light (<15,550 lbs) • Small (15,500-75,000 lbs) • Rotorcraft 4.6. Aircraft length Select the range of numbers that includes the aircraft’s length.

  • Page 29: Backlight Source

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 4.11. Backlight source Select the pilot’s preferred backlight source. • Ambient light sensor • Lighting bus 4.12. Backlight slope Adjust the backlight control slope to a number between 0 and 100. A low number will brighten the display when there is a large ambient light change, and a high number will brighten the display when there is a small ambient light change.

  • Page 30: Ads-B In Capability

    SDCM (Russia) • Automatic (automatically chooses service provider based on location) Choose Automatic if the pilot might change regions during the operation of Stratus ESG. 4.19. Diagnostic screens The following screens are used for diagnostic purposes only and usually do not require any input from the installer.
  • Page 31 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 parallel altitude encoder is properly connected. If a serial altitude encoder is connected, or there is no altitude encoder connected, the altitude input will display all 0’s. External inputs diagnostic The external digital inputs diagnostic screen shows if the IDENT and standby modes are active or inactive.

  • Page 32: Functional Tests

    Final installation checks for Stratus ESG are the responsibility of the installer. The installer must ensure that Stratus ESG is installed on an aircraft that coincides with the approval given within the testing performed for the TSOs held by this device (TSO-C112e, TSO-C145d, and TSO- C166b).

  • Page 33: Power Bus

    NOTE: Depending on the installation, the functional tests for the following discrete inputs are optional. Turn off Stratus ESG and enter into configuration mode (while holding the FUNC key, press and release the PWR key). Press FUNC or the arrow keys to advance to the external input diagnostics screen.

  • Page 34: Altitude

    (i) Cockpit intercom Using the cockpit intercom, verify interference-free communications between the crew while monitoring the effects of Stratus ESG. (ii) Cabin paging Verify that cabin paging is functioning clearly while monitoring the effects of Stratus ESG. Page 34 of 47...
  • Page 35 Stratus ESG. Record the frequencies tested. 108.000 MHZ 108.100 MHZ (ii) DME Verify the operation of each DME while monitoring the effects of Stratus ESG. The same frequencies used for VOR and ILS testing may be used for this test. Page 35 of 47...
  • Page 36 (iii) Weather radar Verify the function of each weather radar system while monitoring the effects of Stratus ESG. All displays capable of showing weather radar should be evaluated. Page 36 of 47...

  • Page 37: Compass Swing Test

    (iv) Radio altimeter Verify each radio altimeter system functions correctly while monitoring the effects of Stratus ESG. Each unit should self-test correctly and be free of continuous variation while parked on the ramp. (v) Engine indications & fuel flow (engines operating) Aircraft must be taken off ground power (if necessary).

  • Page 38: Mode Selection Keys

    Table 25: Mode selection keys 6.2. Event indicators When certain events occur, an indicator will appear on your Stratus ESG display. The table below describes each indicator’s meaning. Indicator Meaning ADS-B transmission contains GPS position information with a radius of containment under 1 nautical mile.

  • Page 39: Other Keys

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Figure 4: Pressure Altitude screen GPS screen: Displays the aircraft’s GPS position in degrees latitude and longitude. If no GPS signal is being received, the latitude and longitude fields will be replaced by dashes.

  • Page 40: Entering A Squawk Code

    Press the VFR key to broadcast the VFR squawk code. The factory-set VFR code is 1200, but the default number may be reconfigured. Power (PWR) key The PWR key is used to power Stratus ESG on and off. When Stratus ESG is powered on, it retains the last used squawk code and operation mode. 6.5.

  • Page 41: Figure 8: Flight Id Entry Screen

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 NOTE: If the new flight ID is less than 8 digits and there are characters from the registration number remaining after the new flight ID has been entered, insert spaces in those fields to overwrite the characters.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 7. Troubleshooting The following table addresses problems that could arise while using Stratus ESG and presents troubleshooting steps that could correct the problem. Problem Troubleshooting Steps GPS information is not being...
  • Page 43 Verify that there is not a problem with the altitude source. The screen displays a Built in Test The Stratus ESG screen might display a warning (BIT) failure message with the instructions below. Below is guidance regarding how to assess the failure: The display screen will display a •...

  • Page 44: Technical Assistance

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Technical Assistance For support, please contact Appareo at support@appareo.com. By mail: 1830 NDSU Research Circle North Fargo, ND 58102 United States of America Page 44 of 47...

  • Page 45: Appendix A

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Appendix A Nomenclature: Stratus ESG Transponder Part number: 153510-000017 TSO number: TSO-C112e, TSO-C145d, TSO-C166b Manufacturer’s specification and/or other applicable specification: 608080-000021 Manufacturer: Appareo Systems Address: 1830 NDSU Research Circle North, Fargo, ND 58102, USA...
  • Page 46 600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Vibration Equipment tested to Category S. 8.5.1 Group 3 during, 1 after Equipment identified as Category X, no test Explosion Proofness performed. Equipment identified as Category X, no test Waterproofness 10.0...

  • Page 47: Table 27: Do-160G Tests Performed

    600840-000032 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 1.5 Last Revised: September 22, 2016 Equipment identified as Category X, no test Icing 24.0 performed. Equipment tested to Category A. Electrostatic Discharge 25.0 No group test during, 2 after Flammability testing was performed utilizing the Fire, Flammability 26.0...

Table of Contents