BENDIXKing RGX 150 Pilot's Manual

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  • Page 2 BendixKing By Honeywell 9201- -B San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 U.S.A. CAGE: 6PC31 Telephone: 1- -505- -903- -6148 Telephone: 1- -855- -250- -7027 (Toll Free in U.S.A.) Web site: http://www.bendixking.com KGX 150/130 ADS- -B Certified Transceivers & Receivers Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Contact BendixKing customer support at the following: 1--855--250--7027 (Toll Free U.S.A./Canada) 1--505--903--6148 (International Direct) www.bendixking.com/support. BENDIXKING TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS Updates to this pilot guide will be posted on the BendixKing website (www.bendixking.com). Questions about this publication can be emailed to: techsupport@bendixking.com Record of Revisions...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Table of Contents Section Page ......1. INTRODUCTION 2.
  • Page 5 KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Table of Contents (cont) List of Figures Figure Page 2--1 KGX Control Panel ......2--2 Display in ALT Mode .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    OR VISUAL RULES FOR VISUALLY ACQUIRING TRAFFIC AND MANEUVERING THEIR AIRCRAFT IN TRAFFIC. This document contains instructions for operating the BendixKing KGX Series. The BendixKing KGX Series is a remotely mounted ADS--B solution. There are four models in the KGX Series: 150T...
  • Page 7 KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Highlights of the KGX 150R/130R are: Receives ADS--B, TIS--B, and FIS--B uplinks for traffic, graphical weather, and other data Displays data on compatible panel MFD ® Displays data on an iPad with optional WiFi Module Compliance: DO--160G, DO--282B/TSO C154c, TSO--C157a, TSO--C195a, and TSO--145c (KGX 150 only).
  • Page 8: Kgx Control Panel

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers KGX Control Panel INTRODUCTION The KGX 150T/130T models interface to the KGX Control Panel (P/N: 89000016--001) used in--flight by the pilot to control output of ADS--B messages. The KGX Control Panel receives power from and communicates with the KGX 150T/130T.
  • Page 9: Display

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers DISPLAY The display in Figure 2--2 shows the operating mode of the KGX 150T/130T, the current squawk code, Flight ID/Call Sign, and the reported pressure altitude in hundreds of feet. The wave symbol (shown in the pictures below) is active when the KGX 150T/130T transmits or receives ADS--B messages and is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 10: Mode Selection Knob

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Figure 2--2 shows the KGX 150T/130T powered on in the Airborne Transmission mode with a pressure altitude of flight level 500 feet being displayed. Figure 2- -2 Display in ALT Mode MODE SELECTION KNOB The left hand mode selection knob, shown in Figure 2--3, controls the power to the KGX 150T/130T and the operating mode.
  • Page 11: Code Knob

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers ALT -- The KGX 150T/130T is placed in Airborne Transmission Mode automatically switches between Airborne and Ground Mode if an Air/GND Squat switch is configured and the aircraft velocity meets the criteria described in DO--282B for the specific aircraft configuration. Pressure altitude is reported.
  • Page 12: Push Buttons

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Table 2- -1 List of Common VFR Squawk Codes Squawk Code Description Number 1200 VFR code in the USA 7500 Hijack code 7600 Loss of communications 7700 Emergency code The Call Sign/Flight ID should correspond to the aircraft call sign entered on flight plan.
  • Page 13: Function Buttons

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers FUNCTION BUTTON Call Sign/Flight ID Page FN -- Pushing the FN button gives access to changing the Call Sign/Flight Either directly rotate the Code knob or push the ENT key and the first character of the flight ID will be highlighted.
  • Page 14: External Control

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers EXTERNAL CONTROL Control inputs such as squawk code, call sign, and mode control (IDENT, Altitude Inhibit, Transmit Standby) are needed by the KGX 150T/130T. The KGX 150T/130T can receive control inputs from the KGX Control Panel, compatible transponder, and/or MFD. If an external controller is configured and functional with the KGX Control Panel installed, the KGX Control Panel displays status, but locks out user control inputs.
  • Page 15: System Messages

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers SYSTEM MESSAGES If the KGX 150T/130T detects a malfunction, the screen will display the icon in the center of the LCD. The icon will remain as long as the malfunction remains. Depending on the nature of the malfunction, the KGX 150T/130T may not be transmitting ADS--B messages.
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting: 1. Note the message shown. 2. Cycle power to the KGX using the Mode Control knob on the KGX control panel. 3. If the message persists contact an authorized BendixKing service center. D201405000060 KGX Control Panel REV 0 Oct 2014...
  • Page 17: Fault Annunciation

    FAULT with a brief statement of the problem. No ADS--B messages will be transmitted when a fault has been detected. If the FAULT persists, contact an authorized BendixKing service center. NO REMOTE LINK If the KGX loses communication with the KGX Control Panel DURING power up, the KGX Control Panel display will be as shown in Figure 2--8.
  • Page 18: Wifi Module

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers WiFi Module INTRODUCTION The BendixKing KGX WiFi module is a complete, standalone embedded wireless LAN access device. The device has onboard TCP/IP stack and applications, requiring only four pins (POWER, 232--TX, 232--RX, GND) to design in for basic usage. The module is pre--loaded with firmware to simplify integration and minimize application--development time.
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Wireless Network With

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers 4. To connect to the WiFi module wirelessly, select the wireless network that matches the serial number of the WiFi module, and then click Connect. Figure 3--1 shows an example for connecting to a wireless network with Windows. Figure 3- -1 Connecting to a Wireless Network With Windows D201405000060...
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Wireless Network With An Ipad

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Figure 3--2 shows an example for connecting to a wireless network ® with an iPad Figure 3- -2 ® Connecting to a Wireless Network With an iPad D201405000060 WIFI Module REV 0 Oct 2014 Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
  • Page 21: Acquiring A Valid Network Address With Windows

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers 5. Wait for the WiFi module to acquire a valid network address and state that it is connected. Figure 3--3 shows the connection confirmation with Windows. Figure 3- -3 Acquiring a Valid Network Address With Windows D201405000060 WIFI Module REV 0 Oct 2014...
  • Page 22: Acquiring A Valid Network Address With An Ipad

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers ® Figure 3--4 shows the connection confirmation with an iPad Figure 3- -4 ® Acquiring a Valid Network Address With an iPad D201405000060 WIFI Module REV 0 Oct 2014 Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
  • Page 23 KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Blank Page D201405000060 WIFI Module REV 0 Oct 2014 Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
  • Page 24: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronyms and abbreviations used in this guide are defined as follows: TERMS DEFINITION air data computer altitude antenna enter function ground global positioning system ID, IDT identification liquid crystal display megahertz message power supply unit standby transceiver...
  • Page 25 KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Blank Page D201405000060 Acronyms and Abbreviations Abbrev- - 2 REV 0 Oct 2014 Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
  • Page 26: Index

    KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Index push buttons, 2-5 display brightness page, 2-6 ENT, 2-5 Abbreviations, Abbrev- -1 FN, 2-6 Acronyms, Abbrev- -1 GPS position page, 2-6 IDT, 2-5 VFR, 2-5 warning page, 2-6 system messages, 2-8 Call sign/flight page, 2-6 FN, 2-6 Compatible apps, 3-1 Connecting to the WiFi module, 3-1...
  • Page 27 KGX 150/130 Transceivers and Receivers Index (cont) WiFi module connecting to, 3-1 wirelessly, 3-2 with iPad, 3-3 with Windows, 3-4 introduction, 3-1 D201405000060 Index Index- - 2 REV 0 Oct 2014 Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.

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