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 has received a FAA transmit license for manned aircraft and a license for unmanned aircraft operating above 500ft AGL.
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.
5.1 Certification Applicability This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information necessary to install ping200X. It is not equivalent to a regulator approved, airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or installation data package. The content of this manual assumes use by...
5.3 Applicable P/Ns Description P/Ns skyBeacon PF007 Boot Program Firmware UAV-1001758-001 ping200X PF007 Operating Program Firmware UAV-1002393-001 ping200X FPGA UAV-1002392-001 5.4 System Functions System Function DO-178C DAL DO-254 DAL Mode S Transponder 5.5 Intended TSO Deviations The following deviations from TSO requirements, on this non-TSO device, are noted.
From TSO-C88b paragraph 3.e and 6.h to use DO-178C instead of DO-178B. C88b From TSO-C88b paragraph 3.d to use DO-150G instead of DO-160E. 5.6 FCC ID Model FCC ID ping200X 2AFFTP200S 5.7 Device Marking UAV-1004038-001 Rev B ECCN 7A994 Page 10 | 26...
5.8 Environmental Qualification Form Conditions 160G Description of Conducted Tests 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 +70°C...
5.9 Continued Airworthiness Maintenance of the ping200X 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.
6 System Specifications ping200X is a Mode S, Level 2els, Class 1 transponder with support for ADS-B extended squitter, elementary surveillance and SI codes. The ping200X has a nominal power output of 250W and meets the power output requirements for Class 1. The ADS-B function meets DO-260B class B1S.
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Mode Incremental Peak Recovery Current @ 14V ATCRBS “7777” Reply 70mA 65us Mode S Short 312mA 5.7ms Mode S Long 312mA 9.4ms 1090ES DF17 312mA 9.4ms UAV-1004038-001 Rev B ECCN 7A994 Page 14 | 26...
6.2 Interfaces The Ping200X has a single SMA antenna connection and a 5-wire power and data interface. Ping200X CONTROL and RS232 Serial CONFIGURATION ANTENNA POSITION RS232 Serial POWER (9-30.3V) 6.3 Serial Data Interfaces Protocol Message Type CONTROL and UCP RX...
7.3 Mounting The ping200X is designed to be mounted in any convenient location in the cockpit, the cabin, or an avionics bay. The following installation procedure should be followed, taking care to allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors.
Powering the transponder without an attached load will result in damage to the device not covered under warranty. 7.5 Wiring Diagram Control Input CONTROL and CONFIGURATION (Control Head or Autopilot) Ping200X ANTENNA POWER (9-30.3V) POSITION truFYX GPS POWER (9-30.3V) Control Interface Type...
7.6 Cooling Requirements ping200X is designed to meet all applicable TSO requirements without forced-air cooling. Attention should, however, be given to the incorporation of cooling provisions to limit the maximum operating temperature if ping200X is installed in close proximity to other avionics. The reliability of equipment operating in close proximity in an avionics bay can be degraded if adequate cooling is not provided.
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• Where practical, plan the antenna location to keep the cable lengths as short as possible and avoid sharp bends in the cable to minimize the Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) (i.e. Return Loss). • Electrical connection to the antenna should be protected to avoid loss of efficiency due to exposure to liquids and moisture.
8 Configuration The transponder system should be configured during initial system installation. The configuration items list below should be used to document the system installation for future reference. The following parameters are permanently stored in the Ping200X. Configuration Item Default Configured...
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Connect the ping200X to a PC running the Configuration and Control application via the USB COM port adapter. CONFIGURATION Adapter Ping200X ANTENNA POWER (9-30.3V) Make sure that the COM settings on the control tab match the serial port assigned to the USB adapter...
These addresses are usually written as a 6-digit hexadecimal number, although you may also encounter one written as an 8-digit octal number. The ping200X understands the hexadecimal format. An octal number must be converted to hexadecimal format before entering.
8.5 Aircraft Registration The Aircraft Registration can be up to an 8 alpha-numeric code that corresponds to the tail number of the aircraft. (0-9, A-F). Note: This is typically your aircraft N-number, unless otherwise advised by the FAA or ATC. 8.6 GPS Antenna Lateral / Longitudinal Offset The GPS antenna offset is used in conjunction with the length and width to manage taxiway conflicts.
1090MHz ADS-B receiver, a UAT ADS-B receiver, or both. This data is used to transmit ADS-R or TIS-B broadcasts to your aircraft if conditions indicate. ping200X does not include an ADS-B receiver. Only select these items if you have a separate ADS-B receiver on-board.
8.14 Baro Altitude Resolution The baro altitude resolution default is 25 (ft). 8.15 In / Out Protocols The default In/Out protocols are UCP. 8.16 Control The Control tab allows the installer to exercise and verify the transponder’s operation. UAV-1004038-001 Rev B ECCN 7A994 Page 25 | 26...
STEP CHECK Launch the PC Ping20XSControl application Set Port to the USB or serial port connected to the ping200X Set the App Baud to 57600 Set Protocol to UCP Connect the Antenna Apply power from a minimum of a 11V, 1A power source Confirm that the Green LED comes on after power-up ‘Pkts:’...