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08/01/2015
SkyGuardTWX "Vision-Pro Plus" 978mhz UAT/ES ADS-B
(for use when remote installing in Experimental or LSA Aircraft)
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Transceiver
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number: UAT1000-EX
FCC ID: R83UAT1000
SkyGuardTWX, LLC
208 Sunday Drive
Burnet, Texas 87611
512-784-7766
Don@SkyGuardTWX.com
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Updated specs. for new GPS
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- Page 1 08/01/2015 SkyGuardTWX “Vision-Pro Plus” 978mhz UAT/ES ADS-B Transceiver Installation and Operation Manual (for use when remote installing in Experimental or LSA Aircraft) Part Number: UAT1000-EX FCC ID: R83UAT1000 Business Address: SkyGuardTWX, LLC 208 Sunday Drive Burnet, Texas 87611 Phone Number:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
08/01/2015 Table of Contents System Description ..................04 Reference Documents ..................05 Regulatory Compliance .................. 06 1.2.1 TSO ......................... 06 1.2.2 TSO Authorization ..................06 1.2.3 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization ............06 Installation Limitations ................... 07 Surveillance Services ..................07 Flight Manual Supplement ................ - Page 3 08/01/2015...
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Page 4: System Description
08/01/2015 System Description This Transceiver is a fully integrated 978mhz UAT ADS-B radio transceiver along with a WAAS GPS (non-certified version) and WiFi transmitter. The main unit also contains circuitry to interface with a panel mounted display and a Mode A/C/S transponder. -
Page 5: Reference Documents
08/01/2015 Reference Documents RTCA/DO-282B RTCA Document. Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) RTCA/DO-160F RTCA Document. Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment. TSO-C154c Technical Standard Order Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipment Operating on Frequency of 978MHz TSO-C145c... -
Page 6: Regulatory Compliance
08/01/2015 Regulatory Compliance 1.2.1 SkyGuardTWX Transceiver Part Numbers: Universal Access Transceiver UAT1000-EX TSO-C154c (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS- B) Equipment Operating on Frequency of 978MHz. Unit “meets the performance requirements of TSO-C154c” when installed in Experimental or LSA aircraft per FAA rule change enacted on February 9, 2015. -
Page 7: Installation Limitations
SkyGuardTWX UAT Transceiver supports the following control panel interfaces for acquiring an ATC assigned squawk code: Compatible Transponders may be configured to act as a control panel for the SkyGuardTWX ADS-B UAT Transceiver. These transponders are: GTX™ 320, GTX™ 327, GTX™ 330, King KT76, Narco, Tera. -
Page 8: Flight Manual Supplement
ADS-B radio. Once such app. for the Apple iPad/iPhone is SkyGuardTWX which is available for free download from the Apple Store.” The Vision-Pro Plus transceivers have a squawk detector circuit to retrieve the Mode C Transponder squawk code and pressure altitude code. -
Page 9: Equipment Installation
Length: 9.300 inches (includes mounted antennas) Weight: 1.4 lbs (excluding antenna cables and power cable) Environmental: The SkyGuardTWX ADS-B Transceiver is designed and tested to meet the categories as defined in RTCA/DO- 160F: Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C Storage temperature: -55°C to +85°C... -
Page 10: Overall Specifications
08/01/2015 UAT Performance: TSO Compliance: TSO-C154c Regulatory: RTCA/DO-282B Frequency: 978MHz Tolerance: +/- 20ppm Data Rate: 1.04167 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: Exceeds 90%MSR@-91dBm Transmit Power: 30W nominal Equipment Class: B1S (single bottom UAT antenna) Uncertified Internal GPS/WAAS Receiver Performance (P/N: UAT1000-EX) Number of channels: 50 (SBAS, WAAS, RAIM) Frequency: 1575.42MHz L1... -
Page 11: System Interfaces
08/01/2015 System Interfaces The SkyGuardTWX UAT Transceiver must be configured so that it will acquire a Transponder squawk code and pressure altitude code from the “Ownship” Transponder. This is accomplished with the automatic squawk detector circuit contained in the Vision-Pro Plus Transceiver. -
Page 12: Temperature/Air Flow Requirements
Installation Mounting The SkyGuardTWX Transceiver should be mounted to a rigid surface able to withstand inertial forces imposed by the 1.4 pound unit. The transceiver may be mounted using 4 bolts/nuts and 8 washers where the washers are placed on both the bolt side and nut side. - Page 13 08/01/2015 Figure 3: External Antenna Connections Figure 4: System I/F and Power Connections...
- Page 14 08/01/2015 The external GPS antenna should not be mounted close to VHF COM transmitter antenna, and other antennas emitting high power. Special care should be taken to ensure that the GPS antenna is not mounted in close proximity to antennas that may emit harmonic interference at the L1 frequency of 1575.42 MHz.
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Page 15: Electrical Connections
Use 18 AWG or larger for power wiring. A 9 pin D-Sub connector (female) interfaces to external equipment. This connector can be found at the rear of the SkyGuardTWX Transceiver unit. The following list shows the definition of the individual pins in this connector. -
Page 16: Power Connections
The Transceiver power connector to interface with aircraft power can be found at the rear end of the SkyGuardTWX Transceiver unit. A specific “locking power plug” is included as part of the installation kit. The center conductor of this power plug should be connected to the + VDC power source for the unit. -
Page 17: Transponder Connections
The SkyGuardTWX Transceiver supports interfacing with a panel mounted Transponder for acquisition of transponder squawk codes and pressure altitude codes. Normally this would not be required as the SkyGuardTWX Transceiver contains a circuit that can wirelessly listen to the Transponder to collect the squawk code and pressure altitude code. -
Page 18: Initial Configuration Programming
If using an iPad/iPhone to perform this initial configuration, first download the SkyGuardTWX app. Make sure you SkyGuardTWX Transceiver is powered on and has a valid GPS position fix. Then, on your Apple device, go into “Settings” and turn ON Airplane mode. -
Page 19: Post Installation Verification
Occasionally while in flight, ATC make request that you change your aircraft squawk code. The SkyGuardTWX UAT transceiver has the ability to listen to your Mode A/C/S Transponder and the squawk code it is currently transmitting. As you enter the ATC requested squawk code on your transponder, this number will get automatically updated into the SkyGuardTWX UAT Transceiver. -
Page 20: Gps Verification
UAT Transmitter to perform this test. Power on the aircraft avionics power bus. Allow SkyGuardTWX Transceiver GPS to acquire a GPS position fix. Power on the test instrument or secondary UAT Transmitter. Verify on flight display to see aircraft target displayed on your aircraft moving map. -
Page 21: Weight And Balance
Follow the guidelines in AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 10, Section 2. Update the aircraft equipment list indicating the items relocated, added or removed. The weight of the SkyGuardTWX UAT Transceiver is 1.4 pounds not including antennas, antenna cables, and power wiring. Depending on where the unit is installed, the CG of the aircraft should be recalculated using standard methods utilizing the weight and arm values. -
Page 22: Maintenance
The SkyGuardTWX Transceiver does not require regular cleaning. Tune-Up Procedure The SkyGuardTWX Transceiver is tuned at the factory. No tune-up procedure or servicing is required by the user. Should you suspect an issue with your Transceiver, then contact SkyGuardTWX for further instructions. -
Page 23: Warnings And Disclaimers
SkyGuardTWX is not responsible for any future changes to the NextGEN system that might make this ADS-B Transceiver incompatible with these changes. SkyGuardTWX is not liable for damages as a result of use or misuse of this ADS-B Transceiver. Important Pilot Advisory Note Regarding Safety of Radio Frequency Energy: Safe use of this device requires care as to the placement of the transmitter antenna.
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