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Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual

SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver

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600-00335-000, Rev: 02

Installation Manual

4 Middlesex Green, Suite 221

561 Virginia Road

Concord MA 01742

600-00335-000

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Initial Release

Baud Rate Correction Paragraph 3.6.3.1

Updated for all SkyTrax 1xx/2xx models

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ECO

ECO-19-047

ECO-19-229

ECO-21-088

CC2

Date

04/22/19

09/17/19

05/06/21

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Page 1 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 4 Middlesex Green, Suite 221 561 Virginia Road Concord MA 01742 Document Number 600-00335-000 Control Category Revision Description Date Initial Release ECO-19-047 04/22/19 Baud Rate Correction Paragraph 3.6.3.1...
Page 2 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual All materials copyrighted. Copyright 2021 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved. The latest installation manuals are available to authorized dealers on the Avidyne dealer web at dealers.avidyne.com/. Avidyne is a registered trademark of Avidyne Corporation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................7 Acronyms ......................... 7 Overview ........................8 2. Installation Considerations ..........9 Installation ........................ 9 Accessories and Packing List .................. 9 2.2.1 Unpacking Equipment ..................9 2.2.2 Package Contents ....................
Page 4 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Electrical Connections .................... 22 3.6.1 Protection ......................22 3.6.2 Electrical Current ....................23 3.6.3 DB-37 I/O Connector (P1) .................. 23 P1 Interface Descriptions ..................26 3.7.1 Power ......................... 26 3.7.2 Discrete Interfaces ..................... 26 3.7.3...
Page 5 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual List of Tables Table 2-1: SkyTrax Package Contents ........................9 Table 2-2: SkyTrax Connector Kit Contents ......................9 Table 3-1: Software Part Numbers.......................... 13 Table 3-2: Compatible Displays..........................15 Table 3-3: SkyTrax Installation Parts List ......................17 Table 3-4: Acceptable Antennas ..........................
Page 6 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual List of Figures Figure 3-1: SkyTrax UAT Receiver ......................... 10 Figure 3-2: SkyTrax Receiver with External Compliant GPS ................14 Figure 3-3: SkyTrax Mounting-Hole Pattern ......................19 Figure 3-4: Clamp Ground Termination ........................ 21 Figure 3-5: 37 Pin D-Sub Male Connector (P1) [View looking at SkyTrax] ............
Page 7: Introduction
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Acronyms Air Data Computer ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Automatic Dependent Surveillance Rebroadcast ADS-R AHRS Attitude Heading Reference System Air Traffic Control Circuit Card Assembly CDTI Cockpit Display of Traffic Information...
Page 8: Overview
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 1.2 Overview This manual applies to the Avidyne SkyTrax 1xx and SkyTrax 2xx series of products, which will be collectively referred to as simply SkyTrax in the remainder of this manual. Where a specific model is being referenced, the full model name will be used.
Page 9: Installation Considerations
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 2. Installation Considerations 2.1 Installation This manual stipulates the requirements for an airworthy installation under STC SA00401BO. The Antenna must be installed no less than 2 feet from any L-Band (Transponder, TCAS, TAS, DME) antenna. Failure to adhere to this critical installation note will result in failure of the SkyTrax Receiver.
Page 10: Equipment Description
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3. Equipment Description This unit receives messages from other ADS-B Out equipped aircraft and receives TIS-B and ADS-R messages from ADS-B Ground Stations. Models equipped with a UAT receiver will also receive FIS-B weather data from ADS-B Ground Stations. Data received by the SkyTrax Receiver is output to a display device.
Page 11: Overall Specifications
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.1 Overall Specifications This section includes the physical, electrical, performance and environmental specifications for the SkyTrax ADS-B Receiver. 3.1.1 Physical Height: 2.036 inches Width: 7.367 inches (includes mounting bracket) Depth: 6.812 inches Weight: 1.3 lbs (excluding cables)
Page 12: 1090Es Performance
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.1.5 1090ES Performance Frequency: 1090MHz Tolerance: ± 5.5MHz Data Rate: 1 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: -72dBm Equipment Class: A0 (single bottom UAT antenna) 3.1.6 Avionics Interfaces Annunciator Outputs: Capable of sinking 500mA for turning...
Page 13: Software Part Numbers
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.1.8 Software Part Numbers Table 3-1: Software Part Numbers. Nomenclature/Name Module/Component Revision SkyTrax System – SkyTrax 100B 700-00190-100 SkyTrax Field Loadable Components 530-00245-XXX Flight Code 510-00347-000 Boot-Loader 510-00284-000 FPGA Flight Image FPGA 052-00197-000 3.2 SkyTrax System –...
Page 14: System Configurations
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.3 System Configurations The SkyTrax Receiver may be configured with a GPS position source (required for traffic reception, but not required for FIS-B weather reception). The SkyTrax Receiver may also be configured with an indicator (e.g. IFD4XX, IFD5XX) to display ADS-B, ADS-R, TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather.
Page 15: Gps Position Source
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.3.1 GPS Position Source If traffic is to be displayed, then the SkyTrax must be configured with a GPS position source input. The GPS position source may be obtained externally via RS-232 (using ADS-B+ G or ADS-B+ G2 format) or ARINC-743.
Page 16: Maintenance Port
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.3.3 Maintenance Port The SkyTrax provides a communication port that is used to configure and monitor the status of the SkyTrax system via a computer. The maintenance port is required to be used to configure the ICAO Address, NACv Value, and to manually configure the RS232 com Tx ports if required.
Page 17: Table 3-3: Skytrax Installation Parts List
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Table 3-3 identifies the parts list for the installation of the SkyTrax. Everything except The SkyTrax is installer provided. Table 3-3: SkyTrax Installation Parts List Description Qty. Part Number Model Number Supplier 978MHzUniversal...
Page 18: Tools Required
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Table 3-4: Acceptable Antennas Manufacturer Part Number Connector Comant CI-110-40-30 C type Comant CI-110-41-30 C type Comant CI-110-60-30 C type Comant CI-110-61-30 C type 3.5.3 Tools Required The D-Sub connector supplied with the SkyTrax uses crimp contacts.
Page 19: Figure 3-3: Skytrax Mounting-Hole Pattern
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Refer to the bolt/nut fastener manufacturer for torque guidelines. The SkyTrax should be connected to the airframe ground via the mounting bolts or by use of a bonding strap such as MS25083-7AA(). Figure 3-3: SkyTrax Mounting-Hole Pattern 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 ©...
Page 21: Skytrax Antenna Mounting
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.5.5 SkyTrax Antenna Mounting Select a mounting location on the underside of the aircraft that is at least 2 feet from any L-Band (Transponder, TCAS, TAS, DME) antenna and that will be aligned within +/-4 degrees of the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
Page 22: Circuit Breaker
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.5.7 Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker is placarded as “UAT” or “ADSB RX”, and the placard font size should be equivalent to the font size of the adjacent circuit breaker labels to ensure legibility.
Page 23: Electrical Current
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.6.2 Electrical Current Use Table 3-6 to aid in electrical load analysis computations. Table 3-8: Electrical Load Requirement for P/N 700-00190-100 Input Voltage 14 VDC 28 VDC Typical Current Consumption 0.52 0.26 3.6.3 DB-37 I/O Connector (P1) A 37 pin D-Sub connector interfaces to external equipment and aircraft power.
Page 24: Table 3-9: I/O Connector Pin-Out (P1) For Skytrax
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual The pin-out description for the I/O connector is defined in Table 3-9. Table 3-9: I/O Connector Pin-Out (P1) for SkyTrax Pin I/O Name Description Reserved Reserved for future use Reserved Reserved for future use...
Page 25 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Pin I/O Name Description RS-232 Tx 3 RS-232 Transmit Port 3 Reserved Reserved for future use ARINC-429 TX 1A ARINC 429 Transmit Channel 1A ARINC-429 Rx 1B ARINC-429 Receive Channel 1B WOW discrete input (Low = on ground)
Page 26: P1 Interface Descriptions
ARINC429 input. See Appendix A-2 for typical pinouts. 3.7.3.1 RS-232 GNSS Position Source The SkyTrax may be wired to use the Avidyne IFD4XX or IFD5XX as its external GNSS Position Source input. The SkyTrax accepts RS232 data formatted in “ADS-B+ G (low speed 9,600 baud) or ADS-B+ G2 (high speed 38,400 baud)”.
Page 27: Arinc-429
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.7.4 ARINC-429 The SkyTrax provides two ARINC-429 input interfaces (P1-9/P1-28 and P1-4/P1-22) and one ARINC-429 output interface (P1-27/P1-8). The ARINC-429 input ports will automatically detect the speed of the connected interface. Equipment that supports the ARINC-429 labels identified in Table 3-10, Table 3-11, and Table 3-12 are eligible to operate with the SkyTrax.
Page 28: Table 3-11: Arinc-429 In Labels For Arinc-743A Gnss/Gps
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Table 3-11: ARINC-429 In Labels for ARINC-743A GNSS/GPS Label Number Parameter Name GNSS Latitude GNSS Longitude GNSS Latitude Fine GNSS Longitude Fine AUT Horizontal Integrity Limit Vertical Figure of Merit Vertical Velocity North/South Velocity...
Page 29: Skytrax Post Installation Check
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.8 SkyTrax Post Installation Check 3.8.1 Mounting/Wiring Check Verify that the SkyTrax is secured to the aircraft as described in section 3.5.4. Verify that the antenna is securely cabled to the appropriate connectors as described in section 3.5.5.
Page 30: Communication With Display Check
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.8.4 Communication with Display Check When connected to a properly configured IFD5XX or IFD4XX display, verification of communication between the display and SkyTrax can be accomplished via the following steps: • Select the “AUX” page function key •...
Page 31: Personal Computer Setup
Follow the instructions in the applicable section below if you are using either HyperTerminal or PuTTY. Other terminal emulators may work; however, they are not recommended and support for their use will not be provided by Avidyne. HyperTerminal is a terminal emulator available with early versions of Microsoft Windows.
Page 32 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 2. Verify the computer cabling and connections to the SkyTrax. 3. Turn on the PC. 4. Turn on the SkyTrax. 5. Locate and start the HyperTerminal application: On Windows XP, HyperTerminal is available in the HyperTerminal folder under Start->Programs->Accessories menu>Communications.
Page 33 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 8. The "COM Properties" dialog box appears next. Set "Bits per second" to 115200. Verify that "Data bits" is set to 8, "Parity" is set to "None", "Stop bits" is set to "1"...
Page 34 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 10. When the "Properties" dialog box appears, click the "Settings" tab at the top. 11. In the "Settings" dialog, verify that the “Emulation” is set to “ANSI”, then click the "ASCII Setup..." at the bottom.
Page 35 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual as shown below (this may take up to 20 seconds to appear). Recycle power on the SkyTrax if necessary. You may see some digital “noise” in the terminal window before or after the “Enter link msg to connect:”...
Page 36 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3.8.5.2 Setting Up PuTTY 1. With the SkyTrax and the Portable Computer (PC) turned off, connect the USB Type A connector of a USB-A to USB-C cable to the computer and the USB Type C connector to the SkyTrax.
Page 37 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 6. The “PuTTY Configuration” dialog box appears after staring the software. a. Click on “Session” in the “Category” tree on the left. b. Type “SkyTrax” in the “Saved Sessions” text box. c. Select the “Serial” radio button under the “Connection Type”.
Page 38 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 7. Select “Serial” from the “Category” tree on the left, a. Verify that the “Data bits” is 8. b. Verify that the “Stop bits” is 1. c. Verify that the “Parity” is “None”.
Page 39 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 8. To expand the PuTTY terminal window to better display the SkyTrax command interface, click “Window” in the “Category” tree on the left. a. Enter 110 columns. b. Enter 40 rows. 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 ©...
Page 40 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 9. (optional) If you want to increase the terminal window font size for easier viewing, select “Appearance” in the “Category” tree on the left and click on the “Change…” button. 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 ©...
Page 41 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 10. Select 14 (or whatever font size works for you) under “Size” and then click on the “OK” button. 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2021 Avidyne Corporation Page 41...
Page 42 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 11. Select “Session” in the “Category” tree on the left and click on “Save” to save all your settings for SkyTrax. In the future, instead of going through all of the configuration steps, you can select the configuration from the “Saved Sessions”...
Page 43 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 12. In the terminal window, you should see the message "Enter link msg to connect:" as shown below (this may take up to 20 seconds to appear). Recycle power on the SkyTrax if necessary.
Page 44: Configuration And Verification Interface
Command Interface on the SkyTrax unit. Most of the SkyTrax configuration items would normally be unchanged and should only be changed if instructed to do so by Avidyne support, for future product releases, or in-depth troubleshooting.
Page 45 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 1. When the “Enter link msg to connect” is displayed in the terminal emulation sofware, quickly type “command” into the terminal window. 2. If the command interface was successfully activated, the terminal window will now display a “>”...
Page 46 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 3. You can type “help” for a list of commands available in the command interface. This information is for reference only. You should not alter anything unless directed to do so by these instructions, a Service Bulletin, or are instructed by an Avidyne Customer Service Representative.
Page 47 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 4. The first of two methods for configuring the communications ports is to use the guided configuration command, which will guide you through the basic setup steps. This is the simplest method, and in most cases will eliminate the need for any manual configuration (described later).
Page 49 USB type C connection on the front of the SKYTRAX100B and should never be altered. If Port 5 is altered the SKYTRAX100B will not communicate with the laptop and the SKYTRAX100B will have to be returned to Avidyne for service. 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 ©...
Page 52 SKYTRAX100B and should never be altered. If Port 5 is altered the SKYTRAX100B will not communicate with the laptop and the SKYTRAX100B will have to be returned to Avidyne for service. A port that does not have a manual configuration will show “Auto-detect”...
Page 53 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual configure the own-ship ICAO address will result in the SkyTrax display the own- ship as if it were an intruder. The “config” command will prompt you to enter the ICAO address. If you entered the ICAO address while running the “config”...
Page 54 10. The default value for NACv is “0”, which tells the SkyTrax to expect the own-ship position source to provide NACv. This is the recommended value and should not be changed unless directed by a Service Bulletin or instructed by an Avidyne Customer Service Representative. The NACv value can be set manually with the “nacv”...
Page 55 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 12. The “errmon” command can be used to view the SkyTrax status. This command shows the internal health monitor status and will continuously update until another button is pressed. 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2021 Avidyne Corporation...
Page 56: Weight And Balance
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual 13. In models that have a dual-link receiver, there may be situations when it would be desirable to disable one or the other receiver frequencies. This may be accomplished using the “rcvr1090” and “rcvr978” commands. Setting the associated receiver to “ON”...
Page 57: Table 3-12: Skytrax Weight
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual indicating the items relocated, added or removed. Table 3-12 identifies the weight of the SkyTrax equipment. Figure 3-7 depicts the SkyTrax center of gravity. Table 3-12: SkyTrax Weight Part Number Weight SkyTrax 1.3 lbs...
Page 58: Appendix A - Interconnect Diagrams
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Appendix A – Interconnect Diagrams The following diagrams contain the relevant Interconnect Wiring diagrams for the SkyTrax. 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2021 Avidyne Corporation Page 58...
Page 59: Interconnect Diagram: Skytrax W/Ifd (5Xx/4Xx/Atlas/Helios)
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual A.1 Interconnect Diagram: SkyTrax w/IFD (5XX/4XX/Atlas/Helios) 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2020 Avidyne Corporation Page 59...
Page 61: Interconnect Diagram: Skytrax W/Ifd (5Xx/4Xx/Atlas/Helios) & Ex-Series Mfd's
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual A.2 Interconnect Diagram: SkyTrax w/IFD (5XX/4XX/Atlas/Helios) & EX-Series MFD’s 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2020 Avidyne Corporation Page 61...
Page 62: Interconnect Diagram: Skytrax W/Entegra Ii
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual A.3 Interconnect Diagram: SkyTrax w/Entegra II 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2020 Avidyne Corporation Page 62...
Page 63: Interconnect Diagram: Skytrax W/Aspen Efd1000
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual A.4 Interconnect Diagram: SkyTrax w/Aspen EFD1000 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2020 Avidyne Corporation Page 63...
Page 64: Appendix B - Skytrax Environmental Qual Form
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Appendix B - SkyTrax Environmental Qual Form Nomenclature: SkyTrax Part Number: 700-00190-100 Manufacturer Avidyne Corp. 710 North Drive Melbourne, FL 32934 Date Tested: 104/301/20 Environmental Condition Test Notes 160G Category Section Controlled temperature, internal Operating low temp -55°...
Page 65 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Voltage Spike Not Applicable, Not tested Audio Freq Conducted Not Applicable, Not tested Susceptibility Induced Signal Susceptibility Not Applicable, Not tested RF Susceptibility Not Applicable, Not tested Significant EM apertures, not in direct view...
Page 66: Appendix C - Antenna Mounting (Tso-C66C, Tso-C74C)
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Appendix C - Antenna Mounting (TSO-C66c, TSO-C74c) Antenna Electrical Bonding The antenna needs to be checked for proper bonding after mounting. Follow the guidelines in section 5.8 of SAR-ARP-1870 for installation. Resistance cannot exceed 2.5 milliohms to the fuselage.
Page 67 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Procedure: 1. Determine the Maximum Cruising Speed (V ) for the aircraft. Note: Indicated Airspeed in knots (KIAS) must be used in the table. 2. Locate the Airspeed for the aircraft on the Horizontal Axis of the table. Draw a vertical line from the Airspeed to the No Installation Area.
Page 68 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Figure C-1: Antenna Mounting 4 Hole Pattern CI-110-4X Figure C-2: Antenna Mounting 6 Hole Pattern CI-110-6X 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2021 Avidyne Corporation Page 68...
Page 69: Appendix D - Latency Timing Block Diagrams
AC 20-172B. Avidyne does not make detailed time of applicability data available for installation analysis, so compliance with the latency values below is the only way to assure compliance with AC 20-172B time of applicability requirements.
Page 70: Figure D9: Skytrax Ownship Position Latency
Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Figure D9: SkyTrax Ownship Position Latency 600-00335-000, Rev: 02 © Copyright 2021 Avidyne Corporation Page 70...
Page 71 Avidyne SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receiver Installation Manual Notice: SOFTWARE LICENSE: AVIDYNE CORPORATION (“AVIDYNE”) IS WILLING TO LICENSE THIS SOFTWARE, AND RELATED MATERIALS (THE “SOFTWARE”) ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE USER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE PUBLISHED SOFTWARE LICENSE WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THIS WEB ADDRESS: HTTP://WWW.AVIDYNE.COM/SUPPORT/LICENSE.ASP...

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