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AETOS User's Manual
© Kanardia d.o.o.
October 2022
Release for software version 3.10

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  • Page 1 AETOS User’s Manual © Kanardia d.o.o. October 2022 Release for software version 3.10...
  • Page 3 In short, the license gives you right to copy, reproduce and modify this document if: • you cite Kanardia d.o.o. as the author of the original work, • you distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar license to this one.
  • Page 4 Aetos User’s Manual WEEE Statement Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. This electrical item cannot be disposed of in normal waste. Check with your local authority for kerbside collection, or recycle them at a recycling centre. © Kanardia 2022...
  • Page 5 Aetos User’s Manual Revision History The following table shows the revision history of this document. Date Description Mar 2020 Initial release. Nov 2020 Updated for SW 3.7, Autopilot clarifications. Oct 2022 Updated for SW 3.10, Engine parameter configurations. © Kanardia 2022...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.4 USB Memory Stick ......12 2 System Overview 2.1 Components in the Aetos System ....13 2.1.1 Required CAN Bus Components .
  • Page 7 Aetos User’s Manual CONTENTS 4.5.3 Importing a Route ..... 32 4.5.4 Deleting a Route ..... . 32 4.5.5...
  • Page 8 Aetos User’s Manual CONTENTS 6.7 Audio ....... . 57 6.8 Waypoints ......57 6.8.1...
  • Page 9 Aetos User’s Manual CONTENTS 10 Autopilot 10.1 Intended Use ......72 10.2 Operation Limitations ..... . . 72 10.3 System Description .

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Aetos User’s Manual 1. Introduction Introduction First of all we would like to thank you for purchasing our product. Aetos is a complex instrument and we strongly recommend reading the manual before using Aetos. The introduction chapter contains some general information about the instrument and principles of the operation.

  • Page 11: Cautions

    1.3 Cautions • Information from the Aircraft Operating Handbook always supersedes Aetos information. • Use of any navigational data contained by Aetos is entirely at the pilot’s risk. • Carefully compare Aetos navigational information with other available navigational sources. In the case of any discrepancies, resolve them before proceeding with the navigation.

  • Page 12: Usb Memory Stick

    Aetos User’s Manual 1.4 USB Memory Stick • Aetos does not have any serviceable parts. Repairs must be done only by authorized service centers. An unauthorized repair could void warranty. • Due to high complexity of the system, the pilot must accept that pro- viding self-test capability for all possible system failures is not practical.

  • Page 13: System Overview

    System Overview Components in the Aetos System The Aetos System consists of several electronic components, which work closely together to bring flight, engine, traffic, fuel,. . . information onto graph- ical display. Some of these are required and some are optional.

  • Page 14: Optional Can Bus Components Or Accessories

    Aetos User’s Manual 2.1 Components in the Aetos System Engine monitoring (called DAQU) is required to read the engine, fuel and aircraft related sensors and to put the obtained information on the CAN bus. It has three digital channels (Z1, Y1 and Y2), twenty analog channels (A, B, C, D) and a spe- cial manifold pressure connector (A13).
  • Page 15 The handle allows al- most complete control of the Aetos display with the buttons on the top. Buttons are fully configurable by Aetos. When BOXI unit is also present, it can also drive roll and pitch trim, radio transmission button (push-to-talk).

  • Page 16: Optional Can Bus Displays

    WiFi network. This can be done with the help of a network access point created on a mobile phone. Aetos is connected to the Internet as long as the mo- bile phone is also connected. Alternatively, some public WiFi hot-spot can be also used, while air- craft is on the ground.
  • Page 17 Needle shows one value, but LCD display may show up to three different parameters. HORIS slave primary flight display can comple- ment the Aetos system, too. HORIS can show PDF screen, DI screen or G-meter screen. Last but not least, Nesis slave display can comple- ment the Aetos system, too.

  • Page 18: Display Operation

    This section will familiarize you with basic procedures referring to PFD and EMS operations. Display Overview The Aetos command panel is organized according to Figure 1. It uses three push buttons and one push knob for manipulation. It has an USB port for software, map and data updates.

  • Page 19: Turning On/Off

    Thus it is automatically turned ON and therefore it does not have an ON/OFF button. Aetos has a pretty low power consumption. So, you may try to activate Aetos after main switch and once Aetos is running, you start cranking the engine.

  • Page 20: Status Bar

    Aetos User’s Manual 3.4 Status Bar Figure 2: Typical start-up sequence. Status Bar Most of the screens show status bar on the top. This bar holds some valuable information. It is illustrated on the Figure 3. Figure 3: Illustration of the Status bar.
  • Page 21 Radio and WiFi Symbols A communication with COM radio device was established. A WiFi module was detected and communication was estab- lished. Note that this does not automatically mean that Aetos is also connected to the Internet. © Kanardia 2022...

  • Page 22: Screens

    3.5 Screens Screens Aetos can show different screens. Typically three basic screens are shown, but this number is not fixed. Figure 4 shows examples of these screens. A generic solution will be shown next. Your solution may be slightly or even significantly different.
  • Page 23 Aetos User’s Manual 3.6 PFD/EMS Screen Figure 5: Illustration of the PFD/EMS screen with horizontal layout. ○ Vertical speed scale. ○ Altitude tape. A height above ground level (AGL) and current QNH value are shown at the bottom. ○ Attitude indication of pitch and roll. Roll scale has dash markings at 10, 20, 30 (long), 45, 60 (long) degrees.

  • Page 24: Video

    3.6.1 Video If Aetos is equipped with video option, then modern view also shows video image in the lower-left corner. This video image can be enlarged (over most of the screen, as shown on Figure 6). Video can be also removed.

  • Page 25: Main Menu

    BARO Opens the baro correction window. See section 4.2 for more details. Radio Standby Opens a window, which allows setting a new standby fre- quency on the radio. The option is only visible when Aetos and radio are properly connected. See section 4.3 for more details.

  • Page 26: Baro Correction - Qnh

    This gives a pretty good approximation. Radio Standby This option is available only when Aetos is connected with a compatible radio. Please refer to the Installation Manual for more details. The frequency is set in a window as shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Waypoint

    Aetos User’s Manual 4.4 Selecting a Waypoint Figure 9: Setting the standby frequency value. Selecting a Waypoint Aetos maintains separate lists of airfields, navigation aids , VFR reporting points and user points. Thus selection of a waypoint is a two step process.

  • Page 28: Creating A Marker

    In the second step the list of points is displayed. The list is sorted according to the distance from the aircraft position at the time when the list was created. Select one waypoint from the list and Aetos will navigate to that point in the direct-to mode.

  • Page 29: Waypoint Details

    Runways section lists runways available on this airfield. Weather section is available when Aetos is connected to the Internet. METAR reports are shown. In addition, when the METAR report is selected, a new window is opened, where the METAR report is interpreted in a more friendly form.

  • Page 30: Route

    See Figure 13a. The window allows creation of a route, im- porting a route from USB stick or selection of one of existing routes from a list. • However, if some route is already active, Aetos opens a route manipu- lation window. See Figure 13b. 4.5.1 Activating a Route With no active route a window opens, like shown in Figure 13 left.
  • Page 31 Aetos User’s Manual 4.5 Route (a) Route selection. (b) Active route manupulation. Figure 13: Route window depends on active route status. To select a route, rotate the knob and push it or simply touch the route name. A window appears asking for further actions. Select Activate in order to make the route active.

  • Page 32: Actions On An Active Route

    • Select one of the remaining route legs. Aetos will select this leg as a new active leg. This can be used to switch to the next leg early. Note that legs that were already completed can’t be selected.

  • Page 33: Editing A Route

    Aetos User’s Manual 4.6 Creating a New Route 4.5.6 Editing a Route This command allows editing an existing route. New waypoints can be added or modified. In the case of touch screen a new page opens. See section 4.6. 4.5.7 Reversing a Route This is a very convenient command.
  • Page 34 Aetos User’s Manual 4.6 Creating a New Route • Aetos asks you for the departing (takeoff) airfield. Search for LJCL and select it. • Next, Aetos asks for arrival (landing) airfield. Search for LHFM and select it. • A window shown in Figure 16 left appears. The window shows both airfields and an item labeled as New in-between.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Fuel Level

    Adjusting Fuel Level This option is available only when no fuel level sensors are connected to the EMS unit (DAQU) and Aetos calculates the fuel remaining from the fuel flow information. Note that such way of fuel level indication is highly speculative and may lead to very inaccurate results.

  • Page 36: Logbook

    5. Logbook Logbook Aetos automatically keeps a log of flights and stores them in a logbook. It keeps recording as long as Aetos is powered on. When logs are requested, it extracts takeoff and landing events and combines them in flights. An example is given in Figure 18.

  • Page 37: Show Details

    Aetos User’s Manual 5.1 Show Details Figure 19: A logbook options example. Show Details The Show Details option, opens a window with more details about selected flight. Figure 20 gives an example. Figure 20: An example of flight details. These details have three groups: general, flight and engine. The general group shows: Date of the flight.
  • Page 38 Aetos User’s Manual 5.1 Show Details Flight section gives details and some statistics about a flight. Takeoff time when takeoff conditions were detected. Landing time when landing conditions were detected. Duration total flight duration. Distance distance traveled. This is not point-to-point distance. This is a distance of the path projected to the ground traveled during the flight.

  • Page 39: Copy Flight To Usb

    Aetos User’s Manual 5.2 Copy Flight to USB Copy Flight to USB The Copy flight to USB option creates two files on the USB stick for the selected flight. One file has .kml extension and the other has .tab extension.
  • Page 40 Aetos User’s Manual 5.2 Copy Flight to USB Figure 22: A detail of flight opened in Google Earth. Vertical profile is visible here. is stopped. The Tab file format is a plain text format, where each row represents one record and parameters in the record are separated by a tab character. Each...

  • Page 41: Copy Logbook To Usb

    Aetos User’s Manual 5.3 Copy Logbook to USB as the separator and English (USA) as the language. This makes sure that decimal values are properly imported. 6. The result of the import is then shown in Figure 24. Some column widths were adjusted and some cells were hidden.

  • Page 42: User Options

    Figure 24: An example of flight details upon successful import. details. User Options Aetos options are split into two parts: user options and service options. User options are always accessible, while service options require special unique password. This section explains user options. See section 7 on page 63 for service options.
  • Page 43 Aetos User’s Manual 6. User Options Figure 25: An example of logbook opened in Firefox browser. All pilots and Complete History were selected. A touch-and-go event is shown in row 1. Figure 26: Illustration of the user options icon screen.

  • Page 44: Logbook

    Aetos User’s Manual 6.1 Logbook Access to the service options requires device specific password. See section 7.1 in page 63 for more details. This password can’t be disabled. Logbook Select the Logbook icon in order to access the logbook. Logbook activities are covered in section 5 starting on page 36.
  • Page 45 Use 314 password Some people hate our 314 protection password. To turn the password off, set this option to no. Aircraft designation Enter aircraft registration number. Depending on the Aetos model, some short-cut actions can be assigned to individual buttons: User default action opens list of nearest airfields.

  • Page 46: Units

    6.3 Settings External is not used by default. In fact, the external button is usually not connected to Aetos. When it is connected, it is typically set to deactivate autopilot. External long When connected, it is typically used to re-activate autopilot.

  • Page 47: Range & Fuel

    Aetos User’s Manual 6.3 Settings Figure 29: Unit selection window example. Physical quantity Available units Altitude feet, meters Climb rate ft/min, m/s Distance NM, km, mi(les) Airspeed kts, km/h, mph Windspeed kts, km/h, m/s Baro correction (QNH) hPa, inHg Pressure...
  • Page 48 Aetos User’s Manual 6.3 Settings Figure 30: Parameters related to the range in fuel calculations. Fuel computer mode Fuel computer works in one of three modes, which de- fine how average fuel consuption is calculated. • The Fixed mode always uses the fuel consumption defined here in range and endurance calculations.

  • Page 49: Screen

    CAN bus. If Magu is not present, GNSS track will be used instead even if this option is selected. Start screen This option tells Aetos, which screen shall be active on the instrument start. Turn rate defines visual aids for turn rate markers: •...

  • Page 50: Logger

    UTC. Takeoff speed is the threshold speed, which must be exceeded. As soon it is exceeded (with a small delay) Aetos treats the aircraft as airborne. This speed shall be larger than wind gusts to prevent false logs.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Landing rotor RPM Set this to zero for all aeroplanes. Rotorcraft shall set this to a value, where they can’t fly anymore (say 200 RPMs). When landing rotor RPM is set, Aetos does not relay completely on the land- ing speed alone, but it also demands that rotor RPMs are lower than given threshold.

  • Page 52: Engine Shut Down

    When aircraft is below some speed threshold and the engine RPMs are on idle a large countdown window starts on the Aetos screen. Once the countdown disappears, it is safe to shut down the engine.

  • Page 53: Glide

    When several people are flying an aircraft, pilots and instructors can specified. When more that one pilot is given, Aetos ask for its name on the startup and when at least one instructor is given, Aetos also asks for an instructor. Pilot and instructor names are automatically recorded, when takeoff conditions are detected and they will show in the logbook.

  • Page 54: Alarms

    Activating a Pilot On Aetos start, a chance is given to select a pilot or an instructor from the list. When a wrong name was selected, an active pilot or instructor can be activated from the options screen. Select the Pilots icon, select a name from the list and select Activate from the command window.

  • Page 55: Editing An Alarm

    Aetos User’s Manual 6.5 Alarms Figure 36: An example of alarms in Aetos. A special (topmost) option in Figure 36 allows a quick mute of all alarms. When No is selected, no sound or voice will be played regardless of the actual state of individual alarms.

  • Page 56: Brightness

    The brightness icon is used to change the display brightness. Aetos always starts with 100% brightness. Brightness is selected in 10% steps. When Aetos runs on a backup battery (when such option is installed) it is highly recommended to reduce brightness to 80% or less. This will signifi- cantly increase the run time available on the backup battery.

  • Page 57: Audio

    6.7 Audio Audio The Audio icon is used to change the audio level output for Aetos warnings. Figure 38 illustrates an example. The Test option is used to play a test file and the Volume sets the volume level in 10% steps.

  • Page 58: Import

    Aetos User’s Manual 6.8 Waypoints Figure 40: An example of user waypoint details window. Name Name of the waypoint. Description Longer description of the waypoint. Type Type of the waypoint. When one of the airfield types is specified, this waypoint will also appear in the airfield list.

  • Page 59: Transfer

    6.8.3 Transfer This option is shown only, if the second Aetos is detected on the bus. This command will transfer all user waypoints from this Aetos to the other. Any existing user waypoint on the other Aetos will be overwritten.
  • Page 60 Please also note these files are quite large and transfer fees from your GSM provider may occur. Map info lists map files loaded into Aetos. Vector/Terrain maps can’t be deleted. Aetos only lists the country names that were loaded into the system.

  • Page 61: Update

    Standard Aetos does not have wireless capabilities. You need a compatible wireless USB plug in adapter. It is typically connected to the USB port on the Aetos back side. Please refer to the Aetos Installation Manual for more details.
  • Page 62 Config defines the configuration file used to define the number and look of Aetos screens. Version is the version number of software in Aetos. First number is version in standard format and the second number is a build number. The later is useful in troubleshooting.

  • Page 63: Service

    Service The Service icon is entry point to protected Service Options section. It re- quires a special password. This password is unique for each Aetos. It can be found under Service pass item on the info window. See section 6.12.

  • Page 64: Icons

    Aetos User’s Manual 7.2 Icons be delivered with the instrument. The same password can be also found by selecting the Info icon from user options (section 6.12). Search for the Service pass and number next to it is the service password.

  • Page 65: Software Update

    Software Update This section describes actions required to update the software. The Aetos software is under continuous development, where we are adding new features and sometimes we also remove some old ones. Updating to the latest version is not completely without risk, especially if you are updating from a very old version.

  • Page 66: Versioning

    2. copying the update file to the USB stick, 3. updating Aetos with the USB stick. In the case of two or more Aetos units, they must be updated one by one. Start with master first. Once Aetos is updated to a new version, old version can not be put back without causing system instability.

  • Page 67: Downloading Updates

    The latest (actual) software can be found on the Kanardia web page www. kanardia.eu. Follow these steps: ○ Open the home page and select Aetos icon on the top. This leads to Aetos specific page. ○ Select Software next. This opens a page with Aetos specific software.

  • Page 68: Copying Update File To The Usb Memory Stick

    4. Click on the Content settings to open them in a new window. 5. Click on the Pop-ups and redirects. 6. Under Allow section, click on the Add button. 7. Enter www.kanardia.eu and press Save. Safari solution: 1. Click on the Safari menu and select Preferences.

  • Page 69: Performing The Update

    ERROR message, it usually means that the file was corrupted and it must be downloaded again. In most cases, forgetting to safely remove the USB stick from PC is to blame. • Files stored inside the update file are copied into Aetos. Once this is completed, Aetos restarts. © Kanardia 2022...

  • Page 70: Direct Update Mode (Emergency Mode)

    2. copying the file to the USB stick, 3. updating databases from the USB stick. In rare cases, the firmware update may fail. In this case, simply turn Aetos off and then on again. On the second try, it will update the remaining devices.

  • Page 71: Downloading Updates

    Performing the Update Once the file is on the USB stick follow the steps below: 1. Insert the USB stick with the update file into Aetos USB port. 2. Select Options from the main menu and then select the Map icon 3.

  • Page 72: Update With Wifi

    1. Select Options from the main menu and then select the Map icon 2. Select the Download option, 3. Select Database. 4. Search for the Avio-XXXX.kus file and select it. Aetos will copy the databases. 5. Wait for copy to finish and then close all windows.

  • Page 73: System Description

    10.3 System Description Autopilot system shown in Figure 48 consists of Aetos, power supply switch and two or more servo motors units called Seru. All these units are connected via CAN data bus which enables the communication between them. The Aetos is used for autopilot control and configuration.

  • Page 74: Autopilot Status Window

    10.4 Autopilot Status Window Autopilot status box as shown in Figure 49 can be found on each Aetos screen. The status box shows state of autopilot axes. A green text next to the axis indicates that it is active. A gray text means that an axis is disabled.

  • Page 75: Operation

    Aetos User’s Manual 10.8 Operation 10.8 Operation Short press on the User button shows the autopilot menu, Figure 50. All autopilot actions are accessed trough this menu. Figure 50: An example of the autopilot menu. The description of the actions is presented below. Some actions enable only pitch and some only roll autopilot servo.

  • Page 76: Altitude

    Flight Director (HNAV) In order to follow a pre-planned route or fly to some selected waypoint the Flight director action is selected from the autopilot menu. Aetos then becomes primary navigation source for the autopilot. The autopilot will follow any active navigation.

  • Page 77: Disable

    Third Party Software This section has nothing to do with the usage of the Aetos. You can skip it completely if you are not interested in software development and licensing issues.

  • Page 78: Modules And Linking

    11.1.2 Source Code and Toolchain The source code of the Qt library used with Aetos and the toolchain used to build the binary image of library modules can be obtained following next steps: 1. Use your browser and open https://www.kanardia.eu web page.

  • Page 79: Installing Modified Qt Library

    7. Select the Install Qt Library option. 8. Confirm the decision – select Yes. 9. Aetos will copy the libraries found on the USB stick to the internal flash drive by overwriting any existing libraries. 10. Close all windows and turn Aetos off.

  • Page 80: Copy Of Qt License Document

    11.1 The Qt Library 11.1.5 Copy of Qt License Document A copy of the Qt license document is stored in Aetos. It can be viewed using the procedure below: 1. Switch to the Options page. 2. Select the Info icon.

  • Page 81: Limited Conditions

    (1) or (2) is not possible (as determined by Kanardia in its sole discretion), (3) refund the purchase price of the product. When a refund is given, the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to Kanardia and becomes Kanardia’s property.
  • Page 82 No Kanardia reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty, and if any of the foregoing are made, they are void with respect to Kanardia. Limitation of Liability...

  • Page 83: 12.2 Tso Information

    Kanardia products and any failure to maintain the confidentiality of data stored on the product. Under no circumstances will Kanardia be liable for the provision of substitute goods or services.

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