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Stratus ES/ESG
Installation Instructions
Revision 2.2
This document and the information
APPAREO SYSTEMS, LLC
contained herein are the property of
Appareo Systems, LLC and are
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102
confidential. They may not be disseminated
or redistributed without the written
Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions
permission of Appareo Systems, LLC
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Last Revised
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Certification
20 February 2018
2.2
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600840-000031

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  • Page 1 Revision 2.2 This document and the information APPAREO SYSTEMS, LLC contained herein are the property of Appareo Systems, LLC and are FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102 confidential. They may not be disseminated or redistributed without the written Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions. All content within is copyrighted by Appareo Systems, LLC, and may not be reprinted without permission. Appareo assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the information content contained in this guide. Unauthorized replication of this guide is prohibited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Table of Contents Warnings ............................ 6 Related Documentation ......................8 Vendor Information ........................8 Abbreviations, Terms, and Definitions ..................9 1. About Stratus ES/ESG ......................11 1.1. Overview .........................11 1.2.
  • Page 4 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 4.10. Altitude source......................26 4.11. Backlight source ......................26 4.12. Backlight slope ......................26 4.13. Backlight offset ......................27 4.14. Backlight response time ..................27 4.15. GPS antenna lateral offset ..................27 4.16. GPS antenna longitudinal offset ................27 4.17.
  • Page 5 Figure 1: Locking mechanism location ..................19 Figure 2: Pin-out ........................21 Figure 3: Ambient light sensor location ..................32 Figure 4: Stratus ES/ESG front panel ..................36 Figure 5: Pressure Altitude screen ....................37 Figure 6: GPS screen ........................37 Figure 7: Flight ID screen ......................37 Figure 8: Brightness screen ......................37...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Warnings • The pilot must read the Stratus ES/ESG Pilot’s Guide (600890-000049) before their first flight. • Squawk codes 7500 (hijacking), 7600 (radio failure), and 7700 (emergency) are reserved for emergencies. There may be other reserved codes, depending on the region you are flying in.
  • Page 7 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Record of Revision Revision Revision Change Description Inserted By Number Date Initial Release 5/29/15 CM 10281 1/06/16 CM 10323 1/13/16 CM 10633 2/09/16 CM 11303 5/10/16 CM 11511...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Appareo 600845-000024 Stratus ES/ESG Maintenance Manual Appareo 600890-000049 Stratus ES/ESG Pilot’s Guide Appareo 601837-000024 Stratus ES/ESG Installation and Wiring Drawings Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - FAA AC 20-165B Broadcast OUT Systems Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft FAA AC 43.13-1B...

  • Page 9: Abbreviations, Terms, And Definitions

    A periodic message that provides position, velocity, and time. Extended Squitter Part of the marketing name for Stratus ES. Extended Squitter Part of the marketing name for Stratus ESG. and GPS Agency of the United States Department of Transportation with...
  • Page 10 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Megahertz 1,000,000 hertz. Satellite-Based System of satellites that augments existing satellite systems and SBAS Augmentation provides increased position accuracy. System Supplemental Type Certificate issued when an applicant has received FAA Type Certificate approval to modify an aircraft from its original design.

  • Page 11: About Stratus Es/Esg

    Stratus ES and Stratus ESG respond to legacy Mode A/C interrogations and Mode S interrogations from both ground radar and airborne collision avoidance systems. To support the ADS-B Out function, Stratus ESG also contains a Class Beta 1 GPS/WAAS receiver. Stratus ES receives GPS information from approved GPS position sources.

  • Page 12: Non-Tso Functions

    This non-TSO function does not interfere with Stratus ES/ESG’s compliance with the requirements of the TSOs listed in Section 1.2. 1.5. Environmental qualifications Stratus ES/ESG is tested to DO-160G. The Stratus ES/ESG Environmental Qualification form is found in Appendix A of this document. 1.6. Criticality level Software level determination is based on the Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) and Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA).

  • Page 13: Embedded Hardware And Software

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 1.7. Embedded Hardware and Software The embedded hardware and software information listed below is current as of the time of publication of this document. Revision Description Part number...

  • Page 14: Required Tools

    0.5 A at 14 VDC 8 W Typical Power Input 59.5 W Max Table 8: Power requirements 1.9. Required tools The following tools are needed for installation of Stratus ES/ESG. Tool Part Number Used For Securing locking mechanism 3/32” hex driver through the faceplate...

  • Page 15: Required Hardware

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 1.10. Required hardware The following parts are required for the installation of Stratus ES/ESG. Supplied parts: Appareo Part Commercial Part Item Quantity Number Number Backplate 153510-000015 Stratus ES Transponder...

  • Page 16: Table 12: Compatible Gps Antenna

    Avidyne IFD440 and IFD540 with software version 10.0.3.0 or later Connect Stratus ES to an open RS232 serial port (out) on the GPS position source and use the GPS position source to configure the port to use the ADSB+ protocol.

  • Page 17: Table 13: Compatible Transponder Antenna

    Regional Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). Transponder antenna Stratus ES/ESG requires a passive antenna with the specifications of TSO-C74() or TSO-C66(). The following antenna is an example of an antenna that meets these specifications. The installation is not limited to this antenna.

  • Page 18: Installing Stratus Es/Esg

    Stratus ES/ESG may not be acceptable for installation on all aircraft makes and models. Cooling air Stratus ES/ESG does not require an air cooling system, nor does it have a duct to port air for a system. Do not install Stratus ES/ESG near a heat source. An alternate method of cooling is required if the unit must be installed near a heat source.

  • Page 19: Unit Installation

    To remove the Stratus ES/ESG assembly: Turn the 3/32 hex wrench counter-clockwise on the locking mechanism through the front of the transponder to loosen the lock until the transponder connectors disconnect.

  • Page 20: Circuit Protective Device Marking

    3.1. Cabling and wiring specifications Wiring is not supplied by Appareo. Use 22 gauge wire and install wiring in accordance with FAA AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B. Wire length and routing will vary by installation. See Stratus ES/ESG Installation and Wiring Drawings (601837-000024) for exact specifications.

  • Page 21: Figure 2: Pin-Out

    Table 14: Pin assignments Figure 2: Pin-out Refer to the wiring diagrams in Stratus ES/ESG Installation and Wiring Drawings (601837- 000024) to complete wiring. The sections below describe the function of each pin in more detail. Page 21 of 45...

  • Page 22: Table 15: Power Pin Assignments

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Power Stratus ES/ESG requires a 5 amp circuit breaker. A minimum of 2 ground pins should be tied. Pin # Pin Name Aircraft Ground Aircraft Power Aircraft Ground...

  • Page 23: Table 17: Serial Altitude Encoder Pin Assignments

    NOTE: Only one suppression may be connected. Lighting Stratus ES/ESG can be connected to the aircraft lighting bus to control the brightness with a panel control. To connect to the lighting bus, connect one of the following pins, depending if the aircraft runs at 28V or 14V.

  • Page 24: Connecting Antennas And Position Source

    Last Revised: February 20, 2018 External standby External Standby is used in case of a dual transponder setup. Use this to suppress Stratus ES/ESG when not in use. To put Stratus ES/ESG into standby mode, ground pin 7. Pin # Pin Name...

  • Page 25: Icao Address

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Cycle through the configuration screens Arrow keys Cycle through selections within configurations Number keys Input numbers, letters, or spaces Exit configuration mode Table 23: Keys used during configuration Sometimes, a textual or non-numerical input will be required.

  • Page 26: Aircraft Width

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 4.7. Aircraft width Select the range of numbers that includes the aircraft’s width (wingspan). 4.8. Altitude format Select the pilot’s preferred unit to display altitude in: • Flight Level •...

  • Page 27: Backlight Offset

    Select the measurement that most closely represents the distance from the lateral center of the aircraft to the GPS antenna to the nearest two meters. NOTE: If using Stratus ES, confirm that these offsets are not already applied to the GPS position source settings.

  • Page 28: Ads-B In Capability

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 4.17. ADS-B In capability Select the ADS-B In capability of the aircraft, installed or portable. • • 1090 ES • UAT and 1090 ES • None NOTE: There are currently no known ADS-B In solutions that provide only 1090 ES.
  • Page 29 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 External inputs diagnostic The external digital inputs diagnostic screen shows if the IDENT and standby modes are active or inactive. It also shows if the squat switch is indicating that the aircraft is ground, airborne, or unknown.

  • Page 30: Table 24: Bit Diagnostic Codes

    See Section 7 for more information. TRANSMITTER Transmitter PLL Contact Appareo FAILURE Verify that the connection between GPS Failure GPS INPUT FAILURE Stratus ES and the GPS position (Stratus ES only) source is secure. TRANSMITTER Transmitter Contact Appareo FAILURE Display none...

  • Page 31: Functional Tests

    Final installation checks for Stratus ES/ESG are the responsibility of the installer. The installer must ensure that Stratus ES/ESG is installed on an aircraft that coincides with the approval given within the testing performed for the TSOs held by this device:TSO-C112e, TSO-C145d (Stratus ESG only), and TSO-C166b.

  • Page 32: Analog Inputs

    5.3. Analog inputs 1. Enter into configuration mode on Stratus ES/ESG. 2. Press FUNC or the arrow keys to advance to the analog input diagnostics screen. The screen displays the real-time values read from the lighting bus and ambient light sensor.

  • Page 33: Emi Check

    Using the cockpit intercom, verify interference-free communications between the crew while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES/ESG. (ii) Cabin paging Verify that cabin paging is functioning clearly while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES/ESG. VHF communications Set VHF communications radios to multiple frequencies and monitor the effects of Stratus ES/ESG while transmitting and receiving.
  • Page 34 108.000 MHZ 108.100 MHZ (ii) DME Verify the operation of each DME while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES/ESG. The same frequencies used for VOR and ILS testing may be used for this test. (iii) Marker Beacon Verify the operation of each Marker Beacon Receiver while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES/ESG.

  • Page 35: Compass Swing Test

    Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 (ii) TCAS Verify the function of the TCAS while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES/ESG. Self-test and monitoring targets of opportunity should both be evaluated. (iii) Weather radar Verify the function of each weather radar system while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES/ESG.

  • Page 36: Mode Selection Keys

    A/C/S interrogations, but altitude reporting is suppressed. Table 25: Mode selection keys 6.2. Event indicators When certain events occur, an indicator will appear on your Stratus ES/ESG display. The table below describes each indicator’s meaning. Indicator Meaning ADS-B transmission contains GPS position information with a radius of containment under 1 nautical mile.

  • Page 37: Func Key

    Pressure Altitude screen: Displays the current pressure altitude. If no valid altitude is detected or Stratus ES/ESG is in On mode, the altitude field will be replaced by dashes. Figure 5: Pressure Altitude screen GPS screen: Displays the aircraft’s GPS position in degrees latitude and longitude. If no GPS signal is being received, the latitude and longitude fields will be replaced by dashes.

  • Page 38: Entering A Squawk Code

    Press the VFR key to broadcast the VFR squawk code. The factory-set VFR code is 1200, but the default number may be reconfigured. Power (PWR) key The PWR key is used to power Stratus ES/ESG on and off. When Stratus ES/ESG is powered on, it retains the last used squawk code and operation mode. 6.5.

  • Page 39: Entering The Flight Identification Number

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 6.6. Entering the flight identification number To enter your flight identification number: 1. Press FUNC or the arrow keys until “Flight ID” appears. The registration number will be displayed in the Flight ID screen.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 7. Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot possible problems with Stratus ES/ESG. For a full list of BIT failures, see Section 4.19.9. Problem Troubleshooting Steps GPS information is not being...
  • Page 41 11 VDC and 36 VDC. The altitude displayed is incorrect Enter into configuration mode on Stratus ES/ESG and verify that the altitude source is set as the currently used altitude source. If the altitude source is a serial connection, verify that the correct encoding option was selected.
  • Page 42 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 The screen displays a Built in Test The Stratus ES/ESG screen might display a warning (BIT) failure message with the instructions below. Below is guidance regarding how to assess the failure: The display screen will display a •...
  • Page 43 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Appendix A Nomenclature: Stratus ES / Stratus ESG Transponder Part number: 153510-000069 / 153510-000017 TSO number: TSO-C112e, TSO-C145d (Stratus ESG only), TSO-C166b Manufacturer’s specification and/or other applicable specification: 608080-000021...
  • Page 44 600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Vibration Equipment tested to Category S. 8.5.1 Group 3 during, 1 after Equipment identified as Category X, no test Explosion Proofness performed. Equipment identified as Category X, no test Waterproofness 10.0...

  • Page 45: Table 27: Do-160G Tests Performed

    600840-000031 Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions Rev. 2.2 Last Revised: February 20, 2018 Equipment identified as Category X, no test Icing 24.0 performed. Equipment tested to Category A. Electrostatic Discharge 25.0 No group test during, 2 after Flammability testing was performed utilizing the Fire, Flammability 26.0...

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