Gps Antenna - FreeFlight 2101 I/O Approach Plus Installation And Checkout Manual

D. Selector Knobs
Two concentric selector knobs are used to select displays within modes and for data entry.
E. Power Switch
A knob power switch turns the RDU on and off.
F. NavData Card Slot
The NavData card slot accepts the Jeppesen NavData card which provides the pilot information on
Airports, SIDs, STARs, Approaches, VORs, NDBs, and Intersections.
1.2.1.3 System Interface
The FreeFlight 2101 I/O Approach Plus communicates with connected equipment by the CDI outputs,
Annunciators, the Serial Inputs/Outputs, and the Digital Inputs/Outputs.
A. CDI Outputs
The RDU provides standard Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) output signals suitable for use by most
CDIs.
B. Annunciator Outputs
The external annunciator lights alert the pilot of warning and advisory messages. The annunciator
lights are Message (MSG), Hold (HLD), Waypoint Alert (WPT) and Approach (APR).
C. Serial Inputs/Outputs
The RDU provides two serial input ports and two serial output ports for general use. Data formats are
software selectable.
D. Digital Inputs/Outputs
The RDU provides four two-wire digital input ports, three two-wire digital output ports and one six-wire
digital output port. Data formats are all software selectable.
1.2.2

GPS Antenna

The GPS Antenna (P/N 81194) receives and amplifies GPS Signals. The GPS Antenna unit is an omnidirectional
flat microstrip antenna with an integral preamplifier and is rated to 1300 knots IAS. An alternate antenna
(P/N 16248-11) can be used with the FreeFlight 2101 I/O APPROACH Plus in installations without Satcom. Antenna
P/N 81194 is recommended.
Revision E
May 31, 2006
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