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- Page 1 STX 165 User Manual 3700 Osuna Road NE 306105 Suite 711 Rev A Albuquerque, NM 87109 DRN434 www.sandia.aero...
- Page 2 This document and the information contained herein is the proprietary data of SANDIA aerospace Corpora- tion. No part of this document may be transmitted, reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of SANDIA aerospace. Due to SANDIA aerospace’s continued product and quality improvement programs, information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
- Page 3 STX 165 Operation The STX 165 is a Mode C transponder capable of transmitting 4096 different codes in response to ground radar interrogations. All operations of the STX 165 are controlled through the front panel controls. The controls are as follows:...
- Page 4 When power is first applied to the STX 165, the SANDIA aerospace logo will be displayed along with the unit version number (the last two digits of the part number), the Display software version (D) and the Main software...
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Page 5: Code Selection
After the software versions are displayed, the STX 165 display will revert to the normal operating mode. The up- per left portion of the display will show the current transmitter Mode. The upper right portion of the display will show the last code that was selected prior to shut down, the Pressure Altitude (PALT) is displayed in the lower left and Elapsed Flight Time (EFT) in the lower right of the display. - Page 6 Timers The STX 165 has three timer functions that are displayed in the lower right hand corner of the display. These are Elapsed Flight Time (EFT), an up counter (CNT UP) and a down timer (CNT DOWN). To select a timer rotate the Data knob either clockwise or counter clockwise.
- Page 7 Counter Up The Counter Up (CNT UP) allows the pilot to time various auxiliary functions. It can be activated and reset at any time. To use the CNT Up function: Rotate the Data Knob until CNT UP is displayed. It will initialize on 0:00 if has not been used since system start up.
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Page 8: User Configuration
User Configuration The STX 165 allows the user to select certain parameters to fit their preferences. It is recommended the user only change these configurations when on the ground. This will keep from interfering with pilot duties and ensure uninterrupted response to ATC radar interrogations. - Page 9 Press the Enter Pushbutton A UTO MODE-C ALT The STX 165 is designed to turn on in the Standby (SBY) Mode. The user can select an altitude at which the STX 165 will automatically select Mode-C (ALT) Mode. This altitude is the differential altitude from when the STX 165 was first turned on.
- Page 10 MIN BRIGHTNESS The STX 165’s digital display automatically adjusts to ambient light conditions. The minimum intensity to which the STX 165 will adjust is set by the user. To set the mini- mum intensity: Rotate the Data knob to select the MIN BRIGHTNESS page.
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