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SkyLink5060
User and Installation Manual
REVISION C
UAV-1006203-001
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  • Page 1 SkyLink5060 User and Installation Manual REVISION C UAV-1006203-001 Page 1 | 27...

  • Page 2: Proprietary Rights

    For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which fails under 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 3: Revision History

    3 Revision History Revision Date Comments January 2022 Initial Release April 29 2022 Updates to installation procedures and updated diagrams Updated to reflect new firmware and software revisions. Fix November 17 2022 errors in wiring diagram. UAV-1006203-001 Page 3 | 27...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Statements

    • Up to a specific maximum flight altitude or antenna height • A specific duration of calendar time (e.g., six months) For help with the FAA and FCC application processes, contact support@uavionix.com. You can also reach out to Jim Davis, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, at jim.davis@uavionix.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    6 Contents Proprietary Rights ................2 Warranty ....................2 Revision History ................... 3 Regulatory Statements ................ 4 FCC Statement ................4 SkyLink5060 Use Prior to FCC Authorization ........ 4 Warnings ..................... 4 Contents ....................5 Introduction ..................7 System Overview ................. 7 Installation ...................
  • Page 6 12.1 Hub Firmware Update ..............25 12.2 SkyStation5060 GRS Radio Firmware Update ......26 12.3 SkyLink5060 Radio Firmware Update ......... 27 13 Support ....................27 UAV-1006203-001 Page 6 | 27...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). SkyLink5060 and SkyStation5060 radios seamlessly integrate with the uAvionix SkyLine infrastructure, the first enterprise managed command and control (C2) network. Skyline includes autonomous make-before-break roaming between SkyStation5060 ground radios and applications for planning, operating, and monitoring real-time missions.
  • Page 8 Internal and external mount configurations are available. Figure 1 shows a typical system with a SkyStation5060 Ground Radio System (GRS) and a SkyLink5060 Airborne Radio System (ARS) managed by uAvionix SkyLine infrastructure. Figure 1 – SkyLink5060 Radios with SkyLine Infrastructure...

  • Page 9: Installation

    9 Installation 9.1 SkyStation5060 Ground Radio System (GRS) 9.1.1 Mounting SkyStation5060 GRS Figure 2 - Mounting SkyStation5060 GRS The SkyStation5060 GRS Mounting Bracket is angled 6 degrees upward to maximize airborne coverage. 1. Secure the angled SkyStation5060 GRS Mounting Bracket to a pole with the included stainless steel hose clamps.
  • Page 10 5. A directional arrow on the end cap of each antenna denotes the transmit and receive direction of the antenna. The antennas have 110 degrees of horizonal sector coverage (55 degrees on either side of the directional arrow). Point both antenna arrows in the direction of your operational area for best performance.

  • Page 11: Mounting Skylink Hub

    9.1.2 Mounting SkyLink Hub Figure 4 Mounting SkyLink Hub The SkyLink Hub Mounting Bracket is not angled. The Hub mounts perpendicular to the pole, and the GPS antenna should point up. Position the hub away from the GRS to avoid interference. 1.

  • Page 12: Connections

    9.1.3 Connections Ensure that the two directional antennas or RF loads are attached to both RF ports on the SkyStation5060 GRS before powering Connect SkyStation5060 GRS to the SkyLink Hub and connect the Hub to a POE++ switch with network access. Figure 5 –...
  • Page 13 Connect the SkyLink Hub to the network via POE++ using the provided M12 X-Coded ethernet cable. Table 2 - SkyLink Hub POE Specifications POE Specifications Standard 802.3bt POE++ Maximum Power 37 – 57V Voltage Range Maximum Current 350mA 20Ω Maximum Cable Resistance Supported Cabling Shielded Cat 5 Supported Modes...

  • Page 14: Skylink5060 Airborne Radio System (Ars)

    The truFYX GPS needs to be installed on top of the airframe in a location that reduces shadowing and allows a clear view of the sky. 9.2.2 Connections The SkyLink5060 ARS offers seamless integration with the uAvionix George autopilot line, Pixhawk, Piccolo, or any autopilot that has an available RS-232 communication line.
  • Page 15 The Figure below shows each component and its corresponding pinout. Figure 7 ARS Wiring Harness UAV-1006203-001 Page 15 | 27...

  • Page 16: Configuration

    10 Configuration 10.1 SkyLinkHUB SkyLink Hub settings are accessed via web browser from a PC or mobile device on the same Local Area Network (LAN) as the powered SkyLink Hub. The IP address assigned by the DHCP server is the base URL. An IP scanner, such as Advanced IP Scanner, can be used to find the IP address of the Hub.
  • Page 17 Settings SkyLine only. Registers the GRS with a SkyLine Websocket URL network. Default 0.0.0.0 sets the GRS Hub to server mode. IP Address A valid IP Address to set the SkyLink Hub to client mode, and the Hub will attempt an outbound connection to the IP Address.
  • Page 18 Status Information HUB connection and GPS status is verified in the Status information. Figure 10 HUB Status Up Time Time since HUB has been active on network GPS Fix GPS Fix status Num GPS Sats Number of GPS satellites being received Latitude GPS Latitude Longitude...

  • Page 19: Skystation5060 Ground Radio System (Grs)

    10.2 SkyStation5060 Ground Radio System (GRS) Open the uAvionix SkyLinkApp application using a Windows computer with network access to your SkyStation5060 GRS. Input the IP Address of your SkyLink Hub and the Control Port from the SkyLink Hub Settings page in the “COM Settings” box.
  • Page 20 GRS Configuration In SkyLinkApp, navigate to the Configuration Tab. This page is used for device settings and setup as well as selecting the Frequency scheme for the system. The frequency used MUST be within 5031 and 5091 MHz. Figure 12 SkyLink App Radio Configuration SkyLink GRS = Ground Station Type SkyLink ARS = Air...

  • Page 21: Skylink5060 Airborne Radio System (Ars)

    GRS in section Error! Reference source not found.. DO NOT change the station type of the ARS without first consulting uAvionix support. Station type of the SkyLink5060 ARS should ALWAYS be configured to “Airborne.”...

  • Page 22: Operation

    11 Operation 11.1 Radio Link To link the SkyStation5060 GRS and the SkyLink5060 ARS radios, both need to be configured to the same frequency scheme, have a GPS position lock, and a PPS timing signal. To verify link, connect the GRS to the SkyLinkApp and go to the Status Tab. When the data arrives, skyLinkApp will begin graphing the radio link statistics.

  • Page 23: Mission Planner Example

    11.2 Mission Planner Example 1. Connect the skyLink5060 ARS to an Autopilot via the User data link connection. 2. Verify the ARS and GRS have a link 3. Open ArduPilot Mission Planner application. 4. In the communication drop down menu (upper right corner), select TCP. 5.

  • Page 24: Piccolo Command Center Example (Pcc)

    11.3 Piccolo Command Center Example (PCC) 1. Open PCC and when the PCC communication pop-up appears, Select “Network Server.” If the communications pop-up does not appear, choose “Communications” from the “File” menu. 2. In the “Server” window, enter the IP address of the SkyLink Hub followed by the User Port separated by a colon.

  • Page 25: Firmware Update

    12 Firmware Update 12.1 Hub Firmware Update Navigate to the SkyLink Hub webpage found in section Error! Reference source not found.. Hub firmware can be updated by clicking the Update link under Firmware Information. Figure 18 SkyLink Hub Firmware Update Page Choose the appropriate file to upload and click Start Update.

  • Page 26: Skystation5060 Grs Radio Firmware Update

    12.2 SkyStation5060 GRS Radio Firmware Update The SkyStation5060 GRS Radio firmware can be updated via the SkyLinkApp. Connect the GRS to the SkyLinkApp following the steps in section. Press Radio FW Update in the upper right corner of SkyLinkApp. A new window will open. Press Select File and select the correct firmware file.

  • Page 27: Skylink5060 Radio Firmware Update

    PingBoot Status in the bottom left will change to “Idle.” Press Flash. DO NOT power off or disconnect the device until the flash is complete. 13 Support For support visit https://uavionix.com/support/ UAV-1006203-001 Page 27 | 27...

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