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NSTALLATION AND
PERATION
ANUAL
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SKYNODE
S200
TRACKING SYSTEM
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: S200-XXX
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Document No.: S200-402
Creation: Oct 19, 2005
Revision: 2.04, August 26, 2013
LATITUDE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
101-3375 Whittier Ave
Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z-3R1
Tel: (250) 475-0203
Fax: (250) 475-0204
Email: info@latitudetech.com
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  • Page 1 SKYNODE S200 TRACKING SYSTEM : S200-XXX Document No.: S200-402 Creation: Oct 19, 2005 Revision: 2.04, August 26, 2013 LATITUDE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 101-3375 Whittier Ave Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z-3R1 Tel: (250) 475-0203 Fax: (250) 475-0204 Email: info@latitudetech.com Page 1 of 47...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual REVISION HISTORY Editor Revision Comments Revision Date 2.04 26/08/13 Reformatted Rev History Table (latest at top) Removed Interconnect Drawing previously in Appendix B Moved Environmental Qualifications information to Appendix B Added new Appendix C for legacy J100 connector Added Note to GPIO section (Section 4.4.4.1) Fixed incorrect reference to LED interface in...

  • Page 3: Important Notices

    First draft IMPORTANT NOTICES Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Latitude Technologies reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
  • Page 4 Latitude Technologies Corporation warrants products it manufactures against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of factory sale. During the warranty period, Latitude Technologies Corporation will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ..................8 1.1......................8 NTRODUCTION 1.2..................8 CRONYMS AND BBREVIATIONS 1.3....................8 QUIPMENT URPOSE 1.4..................... 8 QUIPMENT ESCRIPTION 1.5..................... 10 QUIPMENT IMITATIONS 1.6....................
  • Page 6 Figure 2 – SkyNode S200-011 Tracker and SatPhone with RC6000/A Control and Display Unit ..9 Figure 3 – SkyNode S200-011 Tracker and SatPhone with DPL handset dialler and dual antenna .. 9 Figure 4 – S200-001 Typical Equipment Interconnection Diagram ..........12 Figure 5 –...
  • Page 7 ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Table 20 – Functional Test-No Engine Checklist ..............27 Table 21 – Functional Test Checklist ..................28 Table 22 - LED Blink Pattern Description ................29 Table 23 – S200-XXX Main Connector (J100) Pin Assignments ..........31 Table 24 –...

  • Page 8: General Information

    1.4. Equipment Description The SkyNode S200 is available in different factory configurations indicated by part number suffix “S200-XXX”, where “X” defines features ranging from basic tracking, data and voice interfaces, to additional audio communications support, including 2-wire POTS phone, and ARINC-429 data bus interfaces.

  • Page 9: Figure 2 - Skynode S200-011 Tracker And Satphone With Rc6000/A Control And Display Unit

    S200 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2 – SkyNode S200-011 Tracker and SatPhone with RC6000/A Control and Display Unit Figure 3 – SkyNode S200-011 Tracker and SatPhone with DPL handset dialler and dual antenna S200-402, R2.04 Page 9 of 47...

  • Page 10: Equipment Limitations

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual 1.5. Equipment Limitations Although there is no specific equipment limitation, the installer should refer to the installation recommendations of Section 4 and the Environmental Qualification Table of Appendix C. 1.6. Safety Precautions There is no specific safety precaution as such, associated with this equipment. Referenced Documents a) RTCA DO-160E, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, 2004-12-09...

  • Page 11: Part Numbers

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual 1.10. Part Numbers There are three principal factory-set hardware configurations (-x0x, -x1x, & -x2x); each designed to support a specific class of phone interface equipment with or without amplified microphone and audio signals. The three most common versions are the S200- 001, S200-011, and S200-021.

  • Page 12: Typical System Configurations

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual 1.11. Typical System Configurations 1.11.1. S200-001 Figure 4 – S200-001 Typical Equipment Interconnection Diagram 1.11.2. S200-011 Dual Iridium/ Antenna A/C Audio Interface S200-011 Main DC Bus DPLS0401 Iridium Handset (Dialer only) RC6000/A Optional Equipment ION100-xxx Display Figure 5 –...

  • Page 13: S200-021

    Figure 6 – S200-021 Typical Equipment Interconnection Diagram 1.12. Optional Latitude Kits, Part Numbers The following Optional Part Numbers Kits can be ordered from Latitude Technologies Corp. CN060/61 Main Wiring harness connector kits for S200 S/N’s 2000 or higher (Mod A). Order one of the following:...

  • Page 14: Table 3 - Latitude Technologies Kt004 Kit

    M85049/49-2-1N DB25 backshell, CN057 DB25-F 22 AWG crimp socket pins, machined, 109 series 110-0127 DB25S Connector Table 3 – Latitude Technologies KT004 Kit The KT001 Kit, POTS Serial Interface Test Harness (for GROUND TEST ONLY) comprises of the following parts: LATITUDE DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual 1.13. Dimensions Dimensional units are inches Figure 7 S200-XXX Outline Drawing – S200-402, R2.04 Page 15 of 47...

  • Page 16: Figure 8 - Pta12-100 Outline Drawing

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 8 – PTA12-100 Outline Drawing Figure 9 – RC6000/A Outline Drawing S200-402, R2.04 Page 16 of 47...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Verify that the part and serial numbers on the shipping invoice matches the part and serial numbers on the unit label. In case of mismatch, contact Latitude Technologies for details. Perform a visual inspection of the unit to ensure that it was not damaged during shipment.

  • Page 18: Cable Routing

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual 1.16.1. Cable Routing While installing the additional wiring required for integrating the system into the aircraft it is important that the existing cable routing and system separation established by the aircraft OEM be respected and remain unchanged. 1.16.2.

  • Page 19: S200 Installation

    On/Off Wheels” (when wired to a squat switch), “Engine On/Off” (when connected to the engine hours meter), or many other possibilities. Configuring discrete inputs is done remotely by Latitude Technologies Corporation; call +1 (250) 475-0203 and ask for technical support.

  • Page 20: Table 8 - S200-Xxx Rs-232 Interfaces

    The S200-XXX has 3 sets of RS-232 lines for communication. The main RS-232 port is ‘PC’, the DB9 9-pin serial port on the front of the device; this port outputs all the debug information and can also be used with Latitude API devices. This is also the port used for upgrading the S200’s firmware.

  • Page 21: Table 9 - S200-Xxx Rs-485 Interfaces

    There is an auxiliary RS-232 port available on the J100 connector; with select firmware versions, this is can be also be used to output debug data or communicate with Latitude API devices, but not for upgrading firmware. Port settings are the same as for ‘PC’.

  • Page 22: Coaxial Cables And Connectors

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Table 11 – S200-XXX DPL Interface Some models of the S200 (specifically, S200-x0x/x1x models) can be used with the Iridium DPL handset (P/N: DPLS0401, on S200-x1x models the handset can only act as a dialer).

  • Page 23: Table 14 - Example Satcom Cable And Connector Choices For A Given Cable Run

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: Satcom antenna cable should be selected to obtain a maximum 2.5dB signal loss, including connector losses at 1.625GHz. NOTE: GPS antenna cable should be selected to obtain an optimum total signal gain (combined antenna, amplifier, cable loss) presented to the GPS port between 10 and 20dB at 1.575GHz.

  • Page 24: Antennas

    GPS 20 dB LNA. An outline drawing associated with all the listed Antcom dual antenna types; Latitude P/Ns MD006, MD007 and MD020 is shown on figure 10. For detailed specifications on all other listed alternate antennae, contact the manufacture directly, or Latitude for assistance.

  • Page 25: S200-Xxx Configuration Set-Up

    GPS data), can be adjusted by the user from their Web Sentinel™ account. Other settings such as discrete inputs, OOOI reporting, and Latitude Messaging API can be altered remotely by Latitude Technologies Corporation; please contact Latitude Technologies Corp. to discuss configuration requirements.

  • Page 26: Post Installation Testing

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Post Installation Testing The following test must be performed after each installation. This test is to ensure system functionality as well as EMI compatibility with existing aircraft systems. 1.19. Pre-Test CHECK TEST Verify that each component of the installed system is properly installed and properly fastened.

  • Page 27: Functional Test-No Engine

    1.20. Functional Test-No Engine This test requires a facility to monitor the availability of the aircraft on the Latitude’s Web Sentinel™ website. Prior to performing this test an account must have been established with Latitude. Communication with the person monitoring the website is required. This test also requires that the device is fully activated for voice and SBD data transmission;...

  • Page 28: Functional And Emi Test- Engine(S) Running

    1.21. Functional and EMI Test- Engine(s) running This test requires a facility to monitor the availability of the aircraft on the Latitude’s Web Sentinel™ website. Prior to performing this test an account must have been established with Latitude. Communication with the person monitoring the website is required.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Refer to Latitude document 740-0158A-A for the DPL handset. 1.24. Operation with PTA12 Refer to NAT Manual SM55-3 for the PTA12-100 or SM55-4 for the PTA12-300 1.25. Operation with RC6000/A Refer to Latitude document 740-0166A, “Installation and Operations Manual for RC6000/A”. S200-402, R2.04 Page 29 of 47...

  • Page 30: Appendix A- Connector Pin Assignments

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX A- CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS S200-402, R2.04 Page 30 of 47...

  • Page 31: Table 23 - S200-Xxx Main Connector (J100) Pin Assignments

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual J100 (Main Circular Connector): Name Description Name Description Audio Input Ground 0V reference (handset) Shunt Ground 0V reference +12 VDC 12VDC max 0.5A (handset) GPS IN RS232 data RX DPL RX RS232 data (handset) GPS OUT RS232 data TX DPL TX...

  • Page 32: Figure 11 - P/N Cn060 Connector Kit, With Straight Strain Relief

    Note: The figure above shows the rear view of cable mount MIL-DTL-38999 Series II Crimp Connector, P/N MS27484T14F35S (Latitude P/N CN060). This connector mates to J100 on the S200-XXX having serial numbers greater than 2000, and/or marked with “MOD A”. Note this cable mount connector uses 22D crimp pins.

  • Page 33: Table 24 - S200-Xxx Pc Port Pin Assignments

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Insertion/Removal Tool for CN060/61 The standard insertion/removal tool for the crimp sockets is P/N M81969/14-01 (as shown). The green (top) end is for insertion, and the white end is for removal; both ends of the tool are used on the rear of the connector.

  • Page 34: Table 26 - Gps Connector

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual AUD (2.5mm Stereo Audio female): Stereo audio jack for “Hands Free” Mic/Speaker systems (only functional for -00X and - 01X models). GPS (TNC female): Impedance 50 Ohm RF input frequency 1575 MHz RF Input Level -130 dBW and –163 dBW Active bias voltage +5 VDC (supplied by S200)

  • Page 35: Appendix B- Environmental Tests Table

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX B- ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS TABLE S200-402, R2.04 Page 35 of 47...

  • Page 36: B1.1 - Environmental Tests Table-S200-01

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual B1.1 – ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS TABLE-S200-01x Iridium Satellite Phone and Automated Position NOMENCLATURE: SKYNODE S200 Reporting Controller TYPE/MODEL/PART NO: S200-01x TSO NUMBER: N/A MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: N/A MANUFACTURER: LATITUDE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION...
  • Page 37 ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Condition Section Description of tests conducted Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Fungus 13.0...

  • Page 38: B1.2 - Environmental Tests Table-S200-02

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual B1.2 – ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS TABLE-S200-02x Iridium Satellite Phone and Automated Position NOMENCLATURE: SKYNODE S200 Reporting Controller TYPE/MODEL/PART NO: S200-02x TSO NUMBER: N/A MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: N/A MANUFACTURER: LATITUDE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION...
  • Page 39 ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Condition Section Description of tests conducted Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Fungus 13.0...

  • Page 40: B1.3 - Environmental Tests Table-Combined Antenna

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual B1.3 – ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS TABLE-Combined Antenna NOMENCLATURE: FLAT FIXED MOUNT ACTIVE IRIDIUM/GPS ANTENNA S5GIR1516RR-A2P-XTT-1 TYPE/MODEL/PART NO: TSO NUMBER: TSO-C144 MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: MIL-C-5541 MIL-E-5400, MIL-I-45208A, MIL-STD-810, AND SAE J1455 MANUFACTURER: ANTCOM CORPORATION 367 Van Ness Way, Torrance, Ca 90501 ADDRESS: REVISION &...
  • Page 41 ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Condition Section Description of tests conducted Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test performed 20.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no Radio Frequency Susceptibility test performed 21.0...

  • Page 42: B1.4 - Environmental Tests Table-Rc6000/A

    ADDRESS: 101-3375 Whittier Ave. Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z3R3 , CANADA REVISION & CHANGE NUMBER OF DO-160: Revision F * Technisonic Unit RC6000 is modified (minor) by Latitude Technologies and re-identified as RC6000/A. The table below also applies, by similarity, to the RC6000/A-1 (5V backlight version).
  • Page 43 ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual Condition Section Description of tests conducted 20.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no Radio Frequency Susceptibility test performed Radio Frequency Emissions 21.0 Equipment identified as Category B NOTES: 1- Equipment will only function to -25C with a 14VDC input 2- With 14 VDC Input, unit will restart after power interruptions of 25msec or more.

  • Page 44: B1.5 - Environmental Tests-Pta12-100/300

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual B1.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS-PTA12-100/300 NOMENCLATURE: PTA12-100/300 POTS Telephone Adaptor TYPE/MODEL/PART NO: PTA12-100, PTA12-300 * TSO NUMBER: MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411, MANUFACTURER: Cobham Avionics (NAT) ADDRESS: 6400 Wilkinson Drive, Prescott, Arizona, USA 86301-6164 REVISION &...

  • Page 45: B1.6 - Environmental Tests Table-Dpl Handset

    MANUFACTURER: KRISTENSEN GmbH ADDRESS: Flensburg-Harrislee, Germany REVISION & CHANGE NUMBER OF DO-160: Revision E * Kristensen GmbH Model/PART NO. DPLS401 is modified (minor) by Latitude and re- identified as LT-DPLS401. Both DPLS401 and LT-DPLS401 interface only with Latitude SKYNODE S200 Iridium Satellite Phone and Automated Position Reporting Controller, PART NO.

  • Page 46: Appendix C - Legacy Support

    ® SkyNode S200 Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX C - LEGACY SUPPORT S200-402, R2.04 Page 46 of 47...

  • Page 47: C1 - Legacy J100 Connector

    S200s with serial numbers lower than 2000 may have 31 pin plastic circular connectors at J100. Details of that connector are discussed in this Appendix. C1.1 Optional Latitude Kits, Part Numbers, Legacy CN034 (older style) Main Wiring harness connector kit for S200 S/N’s 1999 or...