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INSTALLATION MANUAL Spider X Input Cable Kit Revision 1.0, 6 Mar 2023...
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Installation must be completed by a suitably qualified person (check your local regulatory requirements). Refer all servicing to Spidertracks qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Contents 1. Getting Started 1.1 Overview 1.2 What's included? 2. Install 2.1 Connect to Spider X 2.2 Connect to power lead 2.3 Wire discrete inputs 2.3.1 Circuit Identification 2.3.2 Wiring Guide 2.3.3 Cautions and Limits 2.3.4 Final Assembly 3. Configure 3.1 Prepare to Configure...
D-sub connector provides options for a qualified avionics engineer to wire discrete signals from digital high/low aircraft sensors or switches. ⚠ NOTE: The Spider X Input Cable is not supported if a Spider X Keypad is already in use. The Spider X only supports one external peripheral at a time.
Connect to Spider X power input. 2.2 Connect to power lead Connect to Spider X power lead (2000PWR102 or 2000PWR105). 2.3 Wire discrete inputs The supplied 25 D-Sub Female Socket Connector with backshell includes a breakout board for technician field wiring. The following sections detail how to wire inputs into this board.
If the switch is isolated (dry contact), one of the switch contacts must be connected to a reference potential (auxiliary power rail or chassis). After this is implemented, the circuit will now match one of the above scenarios. Please contact Spidertracks support for further guidance on other scenarios, including where electrical isolation needs to be achieved.
2.3.2 Wiring Guide The four input channels are electrically isolated and functionally identical. Each can be configured independently. The included breakout board simplifies correct termination of wires coming from aircraft input circuits. The breakout board is arranged in four regular sections (one per input channel).
High side switch (Signal switched to aircraft power rail) ⚠ NOTE 3: When Jumper B is fitted, signals must NOT be connected to IN- of the same channel to avoid shorting signals to aircraft chassis/ground via the Spider X power supply. 2.3.3 Cautions and Limits Each channel has IN+ and IN- terminals.
2.3.4 Final Assembly After configuration is complete (Refer section 3), finish the physical installation as follows: 1. Fit a cable tie (not included) to secure the signal wires. 2. Select the appropriate cable entry grommet. The included selection spans diameters from 4 mm to 10.2 mm as shown on the right: 3.
Before configuring channels, please ensure: ● The Input Cable is connected to a Spider X and powered on ● You have installed and logged into the Spidertracks mobile app ● You have paired the mobile app with the Spider that the Input Cable is connected to For support with pairing to your Spider, see: https://support.spidertracks.com/knowledge/pairing-your-phone-with-a-spider...
3.2 Update and Confirm Configuration Expand each channel (press ˅), review the current configuration and update as needed: NOTE: Configuration changes are saved in real-time and stored in the Input Cable.
Help 4.1 Contact For service and support: Support Documentation: https://support.spidertracks.com Email: support@spidertracks.com Phone: Australia +61 1800 461 776 Canada +1 800 491 2895 Mexico +52 55 4169 3149 New Zealand +64 9 222 0016 South Africa +27 87 550 3970...
If the device needs to be returned for repair, a return merchandise authorisation (RMA) will be issued. Spidertracks will replace your item with a new or refurbished item . You are responsible for all return shipping costs of the device under RMA.
Class 1 energy source 14 VDC ±15% or 28 VDC ±15% Consumption 400mW nominal (3A. max) Protection Spider X power cable includes 3A normal (fast) blow fuse. Only use approved spare parts. Inputs Max Rating +/- 60 V Operating Voltage...
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