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tailBeaconX
Getting Started Guide
UAV-1006666-001
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Rev A

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide UAV-1006666-001 Rev A...
  • Page 2 retained.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    1 Revision History Revision Date Comments 5/13/2022 Initial release UAV-1006666-001 Rev A...

  • Page 4: Warnings / Disclaimers

    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 is classified by the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 7A994.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Wi-Fi Usage....................7 6.1.2 Wi-Fi Control .................... 7 6.1.3 skyBeacon Smartphone Application ............8 6.2 tailBeaconX Ground Test Mode - Airborne Override .......... 8 6.3 AV-30-C Wiring For tailBeaconX ..............10 6.3.1 Wiring the AV-30-C to the tailBeaconX ..........10 6.3.2 Configuring the AV-30-C to Communicate with the tailBeaconX ....

  • Page 7: Purpose

    802.11 Wi-Fi is used during aircraft maintenance to configure the transponder via a smartphone or tablet. You do NOT need internet access to use the tailBeaconX Wi-Fi. It is NOT enabled during normal flight operations. See tailBeaconX TSO User and Installation Guide UAV- 1004270-001 for more details on how to configure a tailBeaconX.

  • Page 8: Skybeacon Smartphone Application

    IDT if IDENT active. Transponder status. Anytime the tailBeaconX is taken out of “STBY” on the AV-30-C, Wi-Fi will be disabled! 6.1.3 skyBeacon Smartphone Application Download the “uAvionix skyBeacon Installer” app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Page 9 “Airborne-Subsonic” for the duration of the power cycle. This allows the tailBeaconX to respond to all airborne interrogations from the avionics test set while the tailBeaconX is in the hangar.

  • Page 10: Av-30-C Wiring For Tailbeaconx

    At this point, the technician can set the transponder mode back to “ALT” on the AV-30-C (Wi-Fi will be disabled) and the tailBeaconX will reply to Mode- S interrogations as if it was airborne. The tailBeaconX will also transmit airborne squitters accordingly.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Av-30-C To Communicate With The Tailbeaconx

    Appendix A figure are visible. If these fields are not visible, then the AV-30-C is not configured properly. See section 6.3.2 above. 7 Installation Installation of tailBeaconX is a two-part install. It requires installation of a tailBeaconX and an AV-30-C (if not already installed). UAV-1006666-001...

  • Page 12: Support

    Manual UAV-1003947-001. 8 Support For additional questions or support please visit: https://www.uavionix.com/support/ Appendix A AV-30-C Control Head The AV-30-C is the control interface to the tailBeaconX. Pilot inputs shown below. Configured Callsign Current Squawk Code Transponder Mode (STBY, ON, ALT)
  • Page 13 Air Traffic Control. When you are taxiing on the ground, the transponder should be set to ALT. For operating instructions on control of the tailBeaconX via AV-30-C, see AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide (UAV-1003946-001) and AV-30-C Flight Manual Supplement (UAV-1004044-001).

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