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User and Installation Guide
UAV-1003598-001 Rev B

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  • Page 1 tailBeaconX User and Installation Guide UAV-1003598-001 Rev B...
  • Page 2 retained.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    1 Revision History Revision Date Comments 1/19/2020 Initial release 5/21/2020 Updates to Control Head Installation sections UAV-1003598-001 Rev B ECCN7A994...

  • Page 4: Warnings / Disclaimers

    2 Warnings / Disclaimers All device operational procedures must be learned on the ground. uAvionix is not liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of this product. This equipment is classified by the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 7A994.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which fails in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4 Table of Contents Revision History ................... 3 Warnings / Disclaimers ................ 4 Limited Warranty .................. 5 Table of Contents ................6 System Information ................8 Certification ................... 8 Minimum Performance Standards ..........9 Applicable P/Ns ................9 System Functions ................. 9 FCC ID ..................
  • Page 7 Unpacking and Inspecting ............17 Mounting Location ............... 17 Mounting Plate Installation ............17 Wiring ..................20 Mounting Unit ................21 Control Head Installation ............. 22 7.7.1 EFIS ..................23 7.7.2 AV-20E Control Head ............24 7.7.3 AV-30E Control Head ............26 Maintenance ..................

  • Page 8: System Information

    5 System Information 5.1 Certification This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information necessary to install tailBeaconX-EXP. It is not equivalent to an approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or installation data package. The content of this manual assumes use by competent and qualified personnel using standard maintenance procedures in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation and other related accepted procedures.

  • Page 9: Minimum Performance Standards

    5.2 Minimum Performance Standards Function TSO/RTCA/SAE Class/Type Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon RTCA DO-181E Class 1 System / Mode Select (ATCRBS / Level 2els Mode S) Airborne Equipment Airborne Navigation Sensor Using RTCA DO-229E Class Beta 1 the Global Position System (GPS) Augmented by the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) 1090 MHz Extended Squitter...

  • Page 10: Fcc Id

    5.5 FCC ID Model FCC ID tailBeaconX-EXP 2AFFTP200S Contains 2AHMR-ESP12S 5.6 Device Marking skyBeacon Device UAV-1003598-001 Rev B ECCN7A994...

  • Page 11: Environmental Qualification Form

    5.7 Environmental Qualification Form DO-160G Conditions Description of Conducted Tests Section Temperature and Altitude Equipment tested to Category B2 Low temperature ground survival 4.5.1 -55°C Low Temperature Short-Time 4.5.1 -45°C Operating Low Temperature Operating 4.5.2 -45°C High Temperature Operating 4.5.4 +70°C High Temperature Short-Time 4.5.3...

  • Page 12: Continued Airworthiness

    5.8 Continued Airworthiness Maintenance of the tailBeaconX-EXP is "on condition" only. For regulatory periodic functional checks, refer to the approved aircraft maintenance manuals or manual supplements. The aircraft must be returned to service in a means acceptable to the appropriate aviation authority. The rear position light is designed with 2 white LEDs.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    6 System Specifications 6.1 System Functionality tailBeaconX-EXP is an Aireon Compatible complete system Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B OUT transponder, integrated with an internal WAAS GPS into a LED rear position light. tailBeaconX-EXP is designed to meet the transponder and ADS-B requirements for operating in controlled airspace worldwide, while minimizing installation costs.

  • Page 14: Tailbeaconx-Exp Specifications

    6.4 tailBeaconX-EXP Specifications 6.4.1 Physical Specifications Characteristics Specifications Width 42.53mm Height 110.38mm Depth 112.75mm Weight 3.5 oz (100 grams) Operating Temperature Range -45°C to +70°C Maximum Pressure Altitude 60,000ft Input Voltage Range 9 to 33 VDC 14V Current 0.5A Max 28V Current 0.25A Max UAV-1003598-001 Rev B...

  • Page 15: Gps/Sbas Specifications

    6.4.2 GPS/SBAS Specifications Characteristics Specifications Number of Channels 15 (12 GPS and 3 GPS/SBAS) Frequency 1575.42 MHz L1, C/A code Sensitivity Tracking -166 dBm Reacquisition -160 dBm Cold Start -148 dBm Hot Start -160 dBm Horizontal position accuracy 6 m RMS with SBAS Velocity accuracy 0.05 m/s Heading accuracy...

  • Page 16: System Interfaces

    6.4.6 System Interfaces UAV-1003598-001 Rev B ECCN7A994...

  • Page 17: Installation

    7 Installation 7.1 Part Numbers Item tailBeaconX-EXP UAV-1003500-( ) 7.2 Unpacking and Inspecting Carefully unpack the device and make a visual inspection of the unit for evidence of any damage incurred during shipment. If the unit is damaged, notify the shipping company to file a claim for the damage. To justify your claim, save the original shipping container and all packing materials.
  • Page 18 The Mounting Plate can be installed with the screws either vertically or horizontally. Mounting Kit Item tailBeaconX Mounting Plate UAV-1003125-001 tailBeacon Mounting Gasket UAV-1001756-001 Socket Head Cap Screw, M2x4mm, SS (2) UAV-1002820-002 Flat Head Phillips Screw, 4-40 x 1in, SS (2) UAV-1002184-001 Flat Head Phillips Screw, 6-1832 x 1in, SS (2) UAV-1003563-001...
  • Page 19 1. Remove the existing aft position light. 2. Detach the power wire(s) and protect them from damage 3. Ensure the thru-hole in the tail cone is at least 31mm in diameter and allows straight passage of the tailBeaconX-EXP main body. 4.

  • Page 20: Wiring

    7.5 Wiring tailBeaconX-EXP is designed to use existing position and/or anti-collision light wiring. If new wiring is required, refer to AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 for guidance. The power should present a resistance of less than 0.5ohm. The ground wire should present a resistance of less than 250 milliOhm’s. The following table provides guidance for typical aircraft hook-up wire.

  • Page 21: Mounting Unit

    7.6 Mounting Unit The tailBeaconX-EXP unit must be electrically connected, then installed into the Mounting Plate by aligning the mounting tabs on the tailBeaconX- EXP with the cut-outs in the Mounting Plate. This requires you to rotate the unit 12deg from vertical before inserting. Once inserted fully, rotate Clockwise to vertical and secure with M2 anti-rotation screws.

  • Page 22: Control Head Installation

    7.7 Control Head Installation tailBeaconX-EXP can be controlled by either an EFIS, the uAvionix AV-20- E or AV-30-E. The AV-30-E is a 3-inch feature-rich EFIS display, and the AV-20-E is a 2-inch multi-function display. Learn more about each of these products and download the installation and operation manuals at www.uavionix.com.

  • Page 23: Efis

    Protocol UCP or SL-70 or STX165R *For MGL EFIS displays the Baudrate on the TBX must be changed to 9600. Visit the uAvionix support page for more information on how to configure the tailBeaconX for an MGL EFIS. https://uavionix.com/support/tailbeacon-x-support/ Example pinout options for compatible EFIS displays are shown below.

  • Page 24: Av-20E Control Head

    7.7.2 AV-20-E Control Head 7.7.2.1 Wiring 7.7.2.2 Setup In the Page Enable sub menu of the Setup Menu, Activate the XPDR CTRL page (green check box). Power cycle the AV-20 after any setting changes are made for them to take effect. UAV-1003598-001 Rev B ECCN7A994...
  • Page 25 7.7.2.3 Operation A IDENT Status will illuminate blue if active B Configured Callsign C Radar interrogation status D Mode Selection (STBY, ON, ALT) E GPS NACp Pressure Altitude G GPS NIC H Current Squawk Code To Change Squawk • Select SET by pressing both bottom buttons •...

  • Page 26: Av-30E Control Head

    7.7.3 AV-30-E Control Head 7.7.3.1 Wiring 7.7.3.2 Setup From any screen on the AV-30, Press the MENU button (left button) three times or until the INSTALL menu is visible. Rotate the center knob until the SERIAL 2 setup is shown. Press down the center knob to activate then rotate to select BEACON X then press the center...
  • Page 27 7.7.3.3 Operation A Configured Callsign B Current Squawk Code C Mode Selection (STBY, ON, ALT) D GPS NIC E GPS NACp Pressure Altitude, Yellow indicates radar interrogation, Will change to IDT if IDENT is active G Communication status (OK, TMOUT) To Change Squawk •...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    GPS Groundspeed and GPS Track. 8 Maintenance The tailBeaconX-EXP is not a user serviceable product. All service must be performed either by uAvionix or an authorized uAvionix repair center. 9 Care and Cautions The tailBeaconX-EXP should be regularly cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft cloth micro-fiber rag.

  • Page 29: System Configuration

    10 System Configuration Download the “uAvionix skyBeacon Installer” app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Note: DO NOT use the “uAvionix Ping Installer” or ® “uAvionix Echo Installer” apps. The app will guide you through the configuration process.

  • Page 30: Connect To Tailbeaconx-Exp Wi-Fi

    10.1 Connect to tailBeaconX-EXP Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is intended for on-ground configuration. Wi-Fi is only enabled in standby (STBY) mode and disabled five minutes after startup, or when in ALT or ON mode, whichever occurs first. Launch the skyBeacon Installer app and follow instructions to connect to the tailBeaconX-EXP for configuration.

  • Page 31: Configuration

    10.2 Configuration The configure screen provides all configuration options. Call Sign: The CALL SIGN can be up to an 8 digit code that corresponds to the Tail Number of the aircraft (0-9, A-Z) or FAA or ATC assigned Callsign. ICAO Number: The ICAO address is a 24-bit number issued to the aircraft by the registration authority of the aircraft.
  • Page 32 Emitter Type: To assist ATC tracking of aircraft, an aircraft category can be transmitted. Select the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft. Aircraft Length: Enter the aircraft Length in Meters. Aircraft Width: Enter the aircraft width in Meters. GPS Antenna Offset (Lateral): tailBeaconX-EXP Enter the position of...

  • Page 33: Post-Installation Checks

    10.3 Post-Installation Checks Configure tailBeaconX-EX before performing system checkouts. Tab to the “Monitor” screen on the Installer App. Verify that Status is listed as “OK”. Information on status annunciations described in Section 11 can be found here. Verify that the Call Sign matches your aircraft’s Tail Number.

  • Page 34: Normal Operation

    11 Normal Operation tailBeaconX-EXP must be enabled (turned to ALT) during all phases of flight including surface movement operations. 12 Support For additional questions or support please visit: https://www.uavionix.com/support/ UAV-1003598-001 Rev B ECCN7A994...

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