Installation Setup And Configuration - FreeFlight ADS-B FDL-978 Series Installation Manual

3. Verify that the two UAT antenna coax center conductors are not shorted to its shield or
aircraft ground.
When the above conditions are verified, turn off the master power. Properly attach the external
connectors to the FDL-978 Series, FDL-978 Lite Series, and TC978. Mount the FDL-978 Series,
FDL-978 Lite Series, and TC978 in their respective mounting locations. Turn on master power
and then turn on the TC978, if installed. During initialization the FDL-978 Series and FDL-978
Lite Series unit performs a comprehensive diagnostics test.
A system component failure will be annunciated by a Warning Indication on the TC978, if
installed, or the display. Warnings concerning the GPS status may not be displayed until 2.5
minutes after power on in order to give the GPS time to acquire satellites. Consult the Pilot
Guide/User Manual for more information concerning warning messages.
can be observed using the Maintenance Port Interface as described in Section 3.4.
The FDL-978 Series and FDL-978 Lite Series
compliant operation and configuration. The FFS FT-9000 Ramp Tester can be used for this
purpose (see Section 1.5.2 for more information) and use of the FFS STC data requires the use
of the FT-9000 for installation verification.
3.3

Installation Setup and Configuration

System installation is configured using either the:
•
MPI on serial port 3 or port 5 (typical) or
•
TC978 Controller, if installed, in a special configuration mode.
Sections 3.3 through 3.6 describe the system installation configuration details necessary for
configuring the FDL-978 Series and FDL-978 Lite Series installation. Installers should review
the information in these sections to ensure proper system configuration. It is important to
carefully review Section 3.3.2 to ensure proper system configuration of the serial and ARINC
ports, regardless of using the MPI or TC978 for configuration.
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