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Summary of Contents for uAvionix echoESX EXP
- Page 1 echoESX User and Installation Guide UAV-1008785-001 Rev A...
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Page 3: Revision History
1 Revision History Revision Date Comments 3/26/2025 Initial release UAV-1008785-001 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
3 Limited Warranty uAvionix products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the installation of echoESX EXP on the aircraft. For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which fails in normal use. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
FCC ID......................10 Device Marking ..................... 10 5.4.1 echoESX Hardware ................10 5.4.2 echoESX EXP ADS-B Software ............. 10 Environmental Qualification Form ..............11 Continued Airworthiness ................12 System Limitations ..................12 System Specifications ................... 13 System Functionality ..................13 Call Sign ....................... -
Page 7: System Information
5 System Information This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information necessary to install echoESX EXP. It is not equivalent to an approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or installation data package. The content of this manual assumes use by... -
Page 8: Performance Standards
5.1 Performance Standards 5.1.1 echoESX EXP echoESX EXP complies with the following performance standards when properly installed and interfaced with equipment as detailed in this guide. System Function RTCA MOPS Class/Type Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon Level 2els, System/Mode Select (ATCRBS /... - Page 9 RTCA/DO-181E Deviation to not implement Comm-A support, consistent with RTCA/DO-181F and FAA/TSO-C112f Level 2 transponder requirements. This impacts the Mode S Level 2 transponder SARPs requirements as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Volume IV §§2.1.5.1.2, 3.1.2.6.11.1.2, and 3.1.2.10.5.2.1.1. RTCA/DO-181E Deviation to not implement broadcast interrogation support, consistent with RTCA/DO-181F and FAA/TSO-C112f Level 2 transponder requirements.
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Page 10: Fcc Id
Route/Terminal mode only, as appropriate for ADS-B Out applications. 5.3 FCC ID Model FCC ID echoESX EXP 2AFFTP200S 5.4 Device Marking 5.4.1 echoESX Hardware 5.4.2 echoESX EXP ADS-B Software The ADS-B software contained in the echoESX EXP is identified by electronic marking. UAV-1008785-001 Rev A... -
Page 11: Environmental Qualification Form
5.5 Environmental Qualification Form DO-160G Conditions Description of Conducted Tests Section Temperature and Altitude Equipment tested to Categories B2,C4 Low temperature ground survival 4.5.1 -55°C Low Temperature Short-Time 4.5.1 -35°C Operating Low Temperature Operating 4.5.2 -35°C High Temperature Operating 4.5.4 +70°C High Temperature Short-Time 4.5.3... -
Page 12: Continued Airworthiness
Ground Test Mode “BeaconX GTM” on the AV-30-E and AV-20-E. 5.7 System Limitations SatCom The echoESX EXP GPS has not been demonstrated as compatible with SatCom equipment and should not be installed on SatCom equipped aircraft. Note 1: SatCom equipment is defined as radio transmitters transmitting on or near the L1/L2 frequency bands. -
Page 13: System Specifications
6 System Specifications 6.1 System Functionality echoESX EXP is a complete Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B OUT transponder, integrated with an internal SBAS/WAAS. It is designed to meet the transponder and ADS-B requirements for operating in controlled airspace worldwide, while minimizing installation costs. - Page 14 UAV-1008785-001 Rev A...
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Page 15: Mode S Transponder Specifications
6.3.2 Mode S Transponder Specifications Characteristics Specifications Transmit frequency 1090 MHz Transmit power 54dBm (250W) Receive frequency 1030 MHz ATCRBS sensitivity -74 dBm Mode S sensitivity -74 dBm RF Impedance 50 Ω RF Connector 6.3.3 GPS/SBAS Specifications Characteristics Specifications Number of channels 15 (12 GPS and 3 GPS/SBAS) Frequency 1575.42 MHz L1, C/A code... -
Page 16: System Interfaces
6.3.5 System Interfaces AV-30-() Aircraft Power Aircraft Ground BNC XPDR Port RG-400 coax MFD Breaker Pin 9 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 1 Avionics Breaker RNC GPS Port RG400/RG-142 coax UAV-1008785-001 Rev A... -
Page 17: Installation
7.2 Authorized Part Numbers Item echoESX EXP Hardware UAV-1008885-( ) echoESX Software UAV-1002393-( ) 7.3 Optional Part Numbers Item uAvionix Mode S 1090Mhz Monopole Antenna UAX-90125-01 uAvionix ESX GPS Antenna (TSO-C190) UAX-90124-01 UAV-1008785-001 Rev A... -
Page 18: Installation Materials And Tools
In addition to the available installation kit(s), echoESX EXP may require standard aviation parts for installation. Parts may include: • RG-400 coax between the echoESX EXP XPDR port and the Mode S 1090Mhz antenna • RG-400 or RG-142 coax between the echoESX EXP GPS port and the GPS antenna •... -
Page 19: Mounting
7.6 Mounting echoESX EXP provides mounting tabs for easy installation in the cabin/fuselage areas. It’s recommended to mount the echoESX EXP as close to the transponder antenna as reasonable to minimize the RG-400 cable loss. It should be mounted in a location that minimizes vibration and moisture. -
Page 20: Wiring
• Screw the antenna assembly to the aircraft. • uAvionix recommends installing RTV sealant over the screw heads and around the base of the antenna/aircraft interface. 7.7 Wiring echoESX EXP requires connections to power, ground, and an RS-232 control interface. DB9 Pin Type... -
Page 21: Control
8 Control echoESX EXP requires serial connection to either a uAvionix AV-30-E or AV-20-E. It retreives transponder control (Stby, On, ALT and IDENT) and pressure altitude information from the AV-20-E or AV-30-E. Status and annunciation information regarding the echoESX EXP is displayed on the AV-30-E/AV-20-E. -
Page 22: Normal Operation
10 Normal Operation echoESX EXP must be enabled, typically in ALT mode, during all phases of flight including surface movement operations. 11 Maintenance The echoESX EXP is not a user serviceable product. All service must be performed either by uAvionix or an authorized uAvionix repair center. -
Page 23: Appendix A Configuring Echouat For Ads-B In Only
Appendix A Configuring echoUAT for ADS-B IN only This appendix provides instructions for uAvionix customers who are upgrading from an echoUAT to echoESX EXP. Since echoESX EXP does not provide ADS-B IN, it’s recommended that customers utilize their legacy echoUAT for ADS-B IN functionality. The following instructions detail how to configure the echoUAT for ADS-B IN only. - Page 24 2. From the Configuration page, finger tap 3 times on the logo in the upper left corner of the screen to unlock the “ADVANCED” tab. 3. From the ADVANCED tab, select the Control dropdown and choose “RX only”. 4. Press the green UPDATE ADVANCED button at the bottom of the screen.
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