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ISAT-200 Installation Manual
DOC0334
Document Revision: 01.020
Applies to PN: 101-200-01, 101-200-03 (ISAT-200)
102-200-01 (ITRAY-200)
March 28, 2014
SkyTrac Systems Ltd.
200-170 Rutland Road North
Kelowna, BC Canada
Tel. +1 250 765-2393
Fax +1 250 765-3767
Web: www.skytrac.ca
Email: support@skytrac.ca
Copyright © 2014 SkyTrac Systems Ltd.
All rights reserved.
The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
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Summary of Contents for Skytrac ISAT-200 Series
- Page 1 Kelowna, BC Canada Tel. +1 250 765-2393 Fax +1 250 765-3767 Web: www.skytrac.ca Email: support@skytrac.ca Copyright © 2014 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
- Page 2 01.013 Added ESD Caution Statement, Fixed Formatting Dec 15, 2010 M. Hubert Added ITRAY-200 to warranty statement. Added “from SkyTrac Systems” to date of purchase in warranty 01.014 Jan 5, 2011 J. James statement. Changed “purchase” to “shipment” in warranty statement.
- Page 3 Warranty Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and that the product meets or exceeds approved factory acceptance test requirements. STS reserves the right to replace any warranted product at its sole discretion during the warranty period.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Table Of Contents General ................................ 7 Introduction ............................7 Contents............................... 7 1.2.1 Audience ............................8 1.2.2 References ............................8 ISAT-200 System Components ......................9 1.3.1 ISAT-200 ............................9 1.3.2 ITRAY-200 ............................. 10 1.3.3 Antenna ............................10 1.3.4 ISAT-200 Installation Components.................... - Page 5 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Configuration of the ISAT-200 ......................... 33 General .............................. 33 Installation Configuration ........................33 5.2.1 Installer Audio Configuration Items ....................33 System Configuration ........................34 Post Installation Tests ..........................35 General .............................. 35 Function Test ............................. 35 EMI Test ............................. 37 Airworthiness Limitations ........................
- Page 6 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. List of Tables Table 1 – ISAT-200 Models ..........................11 Table 2 – ISAT-200 System Components ....................... 11 Table 3 – ISAT-200 Supported Peripherals..................... 12 Table 4 — Power Requirements ........................13 Table 5 — Audio Interface Specifications ...................... 13 Table 6 —...
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Page 7: General
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. ENERAL 1.1 Introduction This manual contains information and instructions required to install the ISAT-200 Position/Data Communicator System and more specifically, its primary component the ISAT-200 Transceiver. 1.2 Contents This manual contains procedures and other information for installing the ISAT-200 system. It is divided into the following sections: Section 1 –... -
Page 8: Audience
1.2.2 References More detailed information about the ISAT-200 system can be found in the SkyWeb documentation section of the SkyTrac Website (www.skytrac.ca) Document Rev. 01.020 DOC0334 Page 8 of 49 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version. -
Page 9: Isat-200 System Components
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Position reports and text messages from the aircraft can be displayed on any computer with internet access and SkyTrac software. Position reporting intervals are user-defined. Base software displays current and historical position data including latitude, longitude, GPS time, relative position (to a known way point), ground speed, altitude and heading, in tabular format and on a map. -
Page 10: Itray-200
The antenna is qualified to TSO-C144 This simplifies aircraft installation. It is recommended that only the SkyTrac combination antenna be used with the ISAT-200 system. If you wish to use an antenna other than the one provided; please contact SkyTrac Systems for assistance. -
Page 11: Isat-200 Models
2 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack STS0061 101-200-03 101-200-01, STS-ISAT-ANT STS-ISAT-ANT SkyTrac TSO Iridium/GPS Antenna 101-200-03 Document Rev. 01.020 DOC0334 Page 11 of 49 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version. -
Page 12: Isat-200 Supported Peripheral Devices
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 1.3.6 ISAT-200 Supported Peripheral Devices The ISAT-200 supports the following SkyTrac Systems control head product series: DVI-250C and DVI-250A CDP-250G and CDP-250C Combination of the CDP-250 and DVI-250. DVI-300C and DVI-300A CDP-300G and CDP-300C ... -
Page 13: System Specifications
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. YSTEM PECIFICATIONS 2.1 General This section contains tables that list the physical and electrical requirements and specifications of each component in the ISAT-200 system. 2.2 Power Requirements for the ISAT-200 System Table 4— Power Requirements Component Power Requirements... -
Page 14: Physical Specifications
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Physical Specifications Table 7— ISAT-200 and ITRAY-200 Physical Specifications Operating Temperature -20ºC to +55ºC Short Term (30 minutes) Low Temperature -40ºC Short Term (30 minutes) High Temperature +70ºC Operating Altitude Max. Operating= 55,000 ft H: 5.0 in Size (ISAT-200) W: 3.6 in... -
Page 15: Table 10- Tso Combination Antenna Specifications (Pn: Sts-Isat-Ant)
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Table 10— TSO Combination Antenna Specifications (PN: STS-ISAT-ANT) Description Active L1 GPS/Passive Iridium Antenna, low profile, moulded radome Height 0.721 in. Length 5.026 in. Width 2.0 in. Weight 8.0 oz Voltage 2.8 to 28.0 VDC @ 50 mA max... -
Page 16: Safety Compliance
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 2.6 Safety Compliance The ISAT-200 and ITRAY-200 have been tested to meet the following RTCA/DO-160 categories. Part Number 101-200-01 (ISAT-200R) has been tested to the RTCA/DO-160E environmental categories as follows: DO-160E Env. Cat. (F1)-BAB[(SBM)(UG)]XXXXXXZBBXXXLXXXXX Part Numbers 101-200-03 (ISAT-200R) and 102-200-01 (ITRAY-200R) have been tested to the RTCA/DO-160F environmental categories as follows: DO-160F Env. -
Page 17: Environmental Test Summary
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 2.6.1 Environmental Test Summary The following table summarizes RTCA/DO-160 Environmental Testing for the SkyTrac ISAT-200 Airborne Position/Data Communicator and for the ITRAY-200. Table 12— Environmental Testing Summary ISAT-200 Part Numbers: 101-200-01 101-200-03 ITRAY-200 Part Numbers: 102-200-01 RTCA/DO-160E... -
Page 18: Emissions Compliance
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Emissions Compliance The following table summarizes the ISAT-200 system's compliance for emissions: Table 13— Emissions Compliance Entity Document Title US FCC 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 25, FCC ID: Q639522B US FCC Federal Regulations, Part 15... -
Page 19: Mechanical Installation
3.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the System Components 1. Check the items in the shipment against those listed on the shipping invoice to ensure that all items have been received. If any items are missing, contact SkyTrac Client Services. 2. Carefully remove each item from its individual packaging. -
Page 20: Main Installation Tasks
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 3.4 Main Installation Tasks The main tasks for this installation are listed below: 1. Unpack and inspect the system components. Check the contents of the installation kit against the parts list on the Installation Kit Package and verify that all components are included and were not damaged during shipping. -
Page 21: Installation Materials
The ISAT-200 uses the STS-ISAT-ANT combination active L1 GPS/Passive Iridium low profile, molded radome antenna. This recommended system antenna is only available directly from SkyTrac Systems Ltd. and is permanently installed on the outside of the aircraft. If required, please contact SkyTrac Systems to discuss the feasibility of using an alternate antenna. -
Page 22: Antenna Installation Instructions
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 3.8.2 Antenna Installation Instructions The combination antenna must be installed at least three feet away from any other GPS antenna. It is imperative that the antenna be mounted outside, as high as possible, in a horizontal position on the aircraft, attempting to achieve a 360-degree view of the sky with minimal obstructions. -
Page 23: Connecting The Battery To The Isat-200
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 3.9 Connecting the Battery to the ISAT-200 The ISAT-200 is shipped with the battery mounted but not connected to the power board. This is to prevent the battery from being depleted before the ISAT-200 is installed in an aircraft. To connect your battery, please follow the instructions below: 1. -
Page 24: Electrical Installation
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. LECTRICAL NSTALLATION 4.1 General This section contains the information required to complete the electrical connections in an ISAT-200 system installation, including diagrams and tables that call out and list the contact locations of the connectors used in the installation. This section also includes system wiring diagrams with installation notes. -
Page 25: Itray-200R Pin-Out
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.2.1 ITRAY-200R Pin-out Note: In the following figures, Bay B refers to the upper bay connector (with 106 pins), and Bay A refers to the lower bay connector (with 30 pins). The following figures illustrate the ARINC 404 pin callouts using drawings, pin names, and pin descriptions. -
Page 26: Table 15- Arinc 404 Bay B: Pin Descriptions
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Table 15— ARINC 404 Bay B: pin descriptions ARINC Pin # Pin Names Description RESERVED Microphone Ground MIC_IN+ Microphone In positive line RESERVED Microphone Ground CH_GND Chassis Ground MIC_IN- Microphone In negative line RESERVED Reserved, do no connect... -
Page 27: Table 16 - Arinc 404 Bay A: Pin Descriptions
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Table 16 — ARINC 404 Bay A: pin descriptions ARINC Pin # Pin Names Description SPI MISO Reserved for CM*, do not connect Reserved for CM*, do not connect +3V3SW Reserved for CM*, do not connect Digital Input 4... -
Page 28: Digital Ground Seeking Inputs
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.2.2 Digital Ground Seeking Inputs Ground seeking pins indicate a logical TRUE to the microcontroller if the input is grounded. Table 17—Digital Ground Seeking Input Descriptions ISAT-200R Pin # Description and recommended usage Bay A Bay B Asserted when ground is applied. -
Page 29: Current Sinking Digital Outputs
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.2.4 Current Sinking Digital Outputs The digital outputs provide an open circuit when de-activated and a ground connection when activated. Table 19—Current Sinking Digital Outputs Descriptions ISAT-200R Pin # Description and Recommended Usage Bay A Bay B Digital Output 1. -
Page 30: Rs-232 Data Ports
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.2.6 RS-232 Data ports These are the RS-232 ports used for sending and receiving serial binary data signals to and from peripheral devices. Table 22—RS-232 Port 1 Descriptions ISAT-200R Description and recommended usage Bay A Pin # Recommended port for connection to STS peripherals TX –... -
Page 31: Analogue Inputs
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.2.8 Analogue Inputs Table 25—Analogue Input Descriptions ISAT-200R Pin # Description and recommended usage Bay A Bay B Analogue Input Channel 1* Analogue Input Channel 2 (Reserved. Do not use) Analogue Input Channel 3 (Reserved. Do not use) -
Page 32: Audio Lines
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.2.11 Audio Lines Table 28—Audio Line Description ISAT-200R Description and recommended usage Bay B Pin # Microphone ground Microphone positive input Microphone negative input Speaker negative Speaker positive 600 ohm output Speaker positive 300 ohm output 4.2.12 ITRAY-200 Communication Lines The ISAT-200 has several pins which communicate with the Configuration Module on the ITRAY- 200. -
Page 33: Configuration Of The Isat-200
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. ISAT-200 ONFIGURATION OF THE 5.1 General This section contains instructions for configuring the ISAT-200. 5.2 Installation Configuration A number of audio configuration items need to be done. These are divided into two sections, those that need to be done by the installer and those than can be done by the user. -
Page 34: System Configuration
System configuration includes setting the registration number in the ITRAY-200, configuring position reporting information, input operation, and other parameters. This configuration is performed within SkyTrac’s Hardware Management section in SkyWeb. Please refer to SkyWeb documentation available on the SkyTrac Website at www.skytrac.ca... -
Page 35: Post Installation Tests
GPS time is reported for the installed ISAT-200. Inform the local SkyTrac Program Manager to change the default position interval (via SkyWeb) to another interval if required. Failure to do so will result in position report charges at one minute intervals. - Page 36 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 7. Check all ISAT-200 digital outputs that are required and verify that each output gives the expected result. The digital outputs can be checked from the ISAT-200 menu as follows: a. Scroll to System -> Test -> Output b.
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Page 37: Emi Test
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 6.3 EMI Test Please refer to ISAT-200 System EMI-RFI Test Template DOC0478 (latest revision) for testing procedures. The purpose of the EMI test report is to verify that the operation of the ISAT-200 does not interfere with basic aircraft systems and avionics. -
Page 38: Airworthiness Limitations
(please see the SkyWeb Administrator's Guide for details). Use only the ISAT-200 or chargers approved by SkyTrac Systems to charge the battery pack. Use of other chargers may damage the battery pack and increase the risk of heat, explosion or fire. -
Page 39: Maintenance And Continued Airworthiness
The battery no longer maintains a satisfactory charge The battery will not charge The battery gets hot during charging or emits an odour ( contact SkyTrac Systems should this occur) Document Rev. 01.020 DOC0334 Page 39 of 49 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version. -
Page 40: Battery Replacement Instructions
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 8.2.1 Battery Replacement Instructions Replace the ISAT-200 battery only with an approved STS ISAT-200 battery, or damage to the ISAT- 200 and/or the battery may result. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. -
Page 41: Sim Card Replacement Instructions
10. Install the ISAT-200 in the ITRAY-200. 11. Apply power to the ISAT-200, ensuring the SkyTrac antenna has a clear view of the sky. 12. Log into SkyWeb and verify that position reports are received from the unit, and that a SIM Change event is displayed. -
Page 42: Firmware Updates
Depending on the time period between shipping of your unit and the physical installation at your location, firmware upgrades may become available. It is recommended that you check with SkyTrac Systems Client Services to confirm if any upgrades are available for your unit as part of the installation process. -
Page 43: Isat-200 Human Machine Interface
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 10 ISAT-200 H UMAN ACHINE NTERFACE 10.1 General This section provides a brief description of each of the ISAT-200 human machine interface components. For more detailed information on each of these components, refer to the ISAT-200 User's Guide. -
Page 44: Appendices
(9500 and 9505 equipment, including the L-Band Transceiver (LBT), which is contained in products ® developed by SkyTrac Systems). Generally speaking, an Iridium unit located within 15 to 45 meters (50 to 150 feet, respectively) of an operating INMARSAT mini-M or Standard-C terminal, will likely experience interruption in the unit’s performance. -
Page 45: Appendix B: Battery Precautions
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 11.2 Appendix B: Battery Precautions Document Rev. 01.020 DOC0334 Page 45 of 49 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version. - Page 46 NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions for the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Use of Lithium Ion Batteries and the Design of Equipment That Uses These Batteries In general, lithium ion batteries are used in battery packs that contain both lithium ion batteries and battery protection circuits.
- Page 47 NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS - CONTINUED 3. Equipment Design (1) Installing Battery Packs in the Equipment To avoid damage to the battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is positioned away from heat sources in the equipment or in the battery charger. (2) Mechanisms to Prevent Dropping Be sure to use a battery pack lock mechanism to prevent the battery pack from being ejected when the equipment is dropped or receives a sudden impact.
- Page 48 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS • Safety Warnings 1. When Using the Battery ! WARNING 1. Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow the safety rules listed below: ...
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Page 49: Document Rev. 01.020 Doc0334
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS - CONTINUED ! CAUTION 3. The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0°C to 45°C. Charging the battery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break. Charging the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery’s life expectancy. - Page 50 The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
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