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- Page 1 D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual AV-30 Multi-Mode Indicator Part Number U-1011-0 Installation Manual (D-0031-0, AV-30, INSTALLATION MANUAL, REV A) AeroVonics LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico 3/21/2019 Page 1 of 17 Revision A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Revisions Revision Date Description of Change Author 3/21/2019 Initial Release for AV-30-E unit. Table of Contents 1 System Description ...................... 3 1.1 Model Applicability ....................4 2 Operating Modes & System Interfaces ................ 4 2.1 Operating Mode....................4 2.2 Mode Feature Matrix .................... 5 2.3 Equipment Connections .................. -
Page 3: System Description
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 1 System Description The AeroVonics AV-30 is a highly capable, fully digital, multi-mode instrument that mounts in the legacy 3 1/8” round instrument panel cutout. It can be field configured as either an Attitude Indicator (AI) or a Direction Indicator (DG), contains an internal battery and allows for a wide variety of pilot customization. -
Page 4: Model Applicability
Experimental Aircraft AI & DG Figure 2 - Model Applicability The AV-30 supports operation as an Attitude Indicator or a Directional Gyro with the configuration determined during installation setup, or by pilot selection depending on the installation configuration. 2 Operating Modes & System Interfaces 2.1 Operating Mode... -
Page 5: Mode Feature Matrix
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 2.2 Mode Feature Matrix The following table describes the display data and data-overlays that are available in each operating mode. The required external interfaces are also specified. Feature AI Mode DG Mode Comment / Required Interface... -
Page 6: Equipment Connections
This architecture allows the unit to continue operation if external power fluctuates or is completely lost. Each AV-30 must have a dedicated, pilot resettable circuit breaker as part of the installation process. Power for the unit must not be supplied from the “avionics” bus but instead should be tied to the essential or battery master bus. -
Page 7: Audio Output (Optional)
This is a text/binary protocol output by the GPS navigator that contains basic navigational data such as ground speed, track, distance to destination, cross track, etc. This serial interface may be connected in parallel between multiple AV-30 units and is supported in both the AI and DG modes. -
Page 8: Certification Basis
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 3 Certification Basis The AV-30-E (Part Number U-1011-0) is to be used for experimental aircraft applications only. 4 Operating Limits Operating Limits Angle of Attack Range 0° to +30° Angle of Attack Resolution 1° Angle of Attack Operation... -
Page 9: System Specifications
7 Internal Battery Operation The internal battery allows for operation in the event of aircraft power loss. When in-flight (airspeed above 40 KTS), and power is removed from the unit, the AV-30 will continue to operate but indicate an “On Battery” status. -
Page 10: Installation
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 8 Installation 8.1 Overview Installation consists of the following steps: Remove / relocate any old instrumentation Add or locate an appropriate power source / breaker Wire power and interfaces as needed Mount the unit to the instrument panel with supplied screws ... -
Page 11: Mounting Screw Length Restriction
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 8.3 Mounting Screw Length Restriction The AV-30 is fastened to the instrument panel with four 6-32 screws. The unit mounts from the rear of the instrument panel, with the screws being inserted from the front of the panel. -
Page 12: Wiring Diagrams
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 8.4 Wiring Diagrams The AV-30 performs different functions when installed as an AI or DG, and therefore is wired differently at installation time. The following diagrams show connections for each configuration. **ROTATING THE PLASTIC TUBE WHILE REMOVING WILL... - Page 13 NAVIGATOR 15 PIN DSUB FEMALE (CABLE SIDE) NOTES: MAY BE PARALLELED WITH SECOND AV-30 DO NOT CONNECT TO THE AVIONICS BUS – BATTERY BUS OR ESSENTIAL BUS ONLY TPS – TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED S – SHIELDED OAT MAY BE CONNECTED, BUT IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE PRE-FABRICATED WIRING HARNESS.
- Page 14 D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual Function Type Comment Power Power +12 to +28 VDC GPS Navigator Input GPS RS-232 Spare Serial Output Reserved - DNC Spare Serial Input Reserved - DNC Spare Serial Output Reserved - DNC Spare Serial Input Reserved - DNC...
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Page 15: Autopilot Integration
D-0031-0, AV-30, Installation Manual 9 Autopilot Integration Section Reserved 10 Setup & Configuration Setup and configuration is divided into two categories as follows: Pilot Selectable Options Installation Configuration The pilot selectable options are those that are intended to be adjusted in flight, during normal operation. -
Page 16: Instructions For Continued Maintenance & Operation
Altitude can be calibrated in the field utilizing a standard pitot-static air data test set. 11.3 Internal Battery The AV-30 incorporates a small Li-Po battery that may require replacement on an as- desired basis. It is suggested to replace the battery if any of the conditions are present:... -
Page 17: Field Update Capability
USB TO RS- FEMALE FEMALE 232 SERIAL CONVERTER NOTES: ADAPTER HARNESS ALLOWS UNIT TO BE POWERED BY AIRCRAFT BUS AV-30 DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PANEL Figure 8 - Field Update Harness 3/21/2019 Page 17 of 17 Revision A...
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