Personality Module; Status Leds - FreeFlight ADS-B FDL-DB Dual Band Series Installation Information

ADS-B FDL-DB Dual Band Series
Installation Manual
Document No. 88552 Rev A

2.5.2 Personality Module

The Personality Module (PM) is installed to simplify FDL-DB Dual Band Series
service replacement.
The PM eliminates the need to re-configure the FDL-DB Series if replaced with a new unit for
any reason after initial configuration. Installation specific configuration data is stored in the PM
as well as in the FDL-DB Series. The installation configuration data in the PM (if present) is
copied to the FDL-DB Series at power-up. Both the PM and the FDL-DB-RX/XVR configuration
data are stored during the installation configuration process. The PM module is optional but
simplifies the process to replace a serviced FDL-DB Dual Band Series. Section 2.8 details
installation of the PM.
The TC978 Controller (if used in the installation) also contains a back-up copy of the installation
configuration data. If the PM is not installed the TC978 Controller will automatically re-configure
the FDL-DB-XVR if it is replaced in the installation. However, if the TC978 Controller is replaced
in an installation without the PM, the FDL-DB-XVR MUST be re-configured.
The PM connections are on the following pins:
PIN SIGNAL
J1-14 Vpm
J1-36 GND
J1-55 CLK_PM
J1-56 DATA_PM
The PM has no lightning protection. The wire length between the PM and Power
and I/O connector should be less than 4 in.

2.5.3 Status LEDs

Four external LEDs on the front of the enclosure indicate general system status to the installer.
The following table describes the LED states that can be observed:
Name
STATUS UAT System Status (RED)
GPS GPS Status (GREEN)
2-20
Personality Module Interface
ELECTRICAL I/O
3.0 -3.6 VDC O
Ground Gnd Personality Module Power Return
I 2 C O
2
I C I/O
ON UAT failure. Troubleshoot system.
OFF UAT is operating normally.
Flash Fast GPS fault condition or no position available
Flash Slow GPS is acquiring satellites and determining position.
Flash Fast GPS reporting a fault condition.
ON GPS has acquired satellites and is operating normally.
OFF GPS is not communicating.
DESCRIPTION
Personality Module Power Output
Personality Module Clock
Personality Module Data
Description
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