600840-000037 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions (Experimental)
Rev. 1.2
Last Revised: May 9, 2016
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1. About Stratus ESG
1.1.
Overview
Stratus ESG by Appareo is a panel-mounted level 2els Class 1 Extended Squitter transponder.
It is a Class B1S transponder which is ADS-B Out compliant. To support the ADS-B Out
function, Stratus ESG contains a Class Beta 1 GPS/WAAS receiver. Stratus ESG responds to
legacy Mode A/C interrogations and Mode S interrogations from both ground radar and airborne
collision avoidance systems.
1.2.
Applicable Regulations
Stratus ESG (153510-000018) meets the performance requirements of TSO-C166b and
TSO-C112e.
1.3.
Equipment specifications
Equipment dimensions
Characteristic
Dimension
Bezel Width
6.38 inches (162 mm)
Bezel Height
1.69 inches (43 mm)
Rack Width
6.32 inches (160.4 mm)
Rack Height
1.65 inches (42 mm)
Depth from back of bezel to end of strain
relief on rack (not compensating for wire
bend radius)
10.75 inches (273 mm)
Table 1: Equipment dimensions
Equipment weight
Component
Weight
Stratus ESG Unit Weight
2.75 lbs. (1.25 kg)
Stratus ESG Total Installed Weight
(Transponder with rack and connectors)
3.29 lbs. (1.49 kg)
Table 2: Equipment weight