Blue Sky Network 100140, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...D1000 A IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Installation Guide December 2007 Document Part 100177 Revision 1 8 ...

Page 2: ...reserves the right to change or update specifications without notice Publication Date December 2003 Information in this manual is current as of publication or revision date Specifications and operational details are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Blue Sky Network LLC This manual is available in PDF format by contacting our office at www blueskynetwork com Phone 1 858 551 389...

Page 3: ...00177 RJ45 to DB25 Conversion Instruction 1 3 10 18 2004 Monir Elias 100177 No Warranty for modifications 1 4 03 07 2005 Monir Elias 100177 Added installation info for D1000 A Rev A 1 5 09 30 2005 Monir Elias 100177 ACH1000 Installation drawing was updated 1 6 02 22 2006 Monir Elias 100177 General drawing update 1 7 08 17 2007 Monir Elias 100177 Ground test and drawings update 1 8 2007 12 06 Tim R...

Page 4: ...ONTROL UNIT MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 100160 12 SINGLE CHANNEL ANTENNA 13 DUAL CHANNEL ANTENNA 15 INSTALLATION WIRING 17 GENERAL INFORMATION 17 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 17 COOLING AIR REQUIREMENTS 17 AIRCRAFT INTERFACES 17 POWER INPUT 17 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED 17 WIRE HARNESS FABRICATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 18 POWER WIRING 18 GROUND BONDING 18 CABLE WIRE HARNESS ROUTING CONSIDERAT...

Page 5: ...o both D1000 and D1000A unless otherwise stated Overview The information contained in this manual describes the features functions technical characteristics components approval procedures installation considerations setup procedures checkout procedures and instructions for continued airworthiness for a BLUE SKY NETWORK D1000 A IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Information drawings and wiring diagrams c...

Page 6: ...o track and communicate with aircraft world wide The D1000 A offers GPS position reporting two way email messaging and telemetry data delivery All data services are managed by the customer through our web based SkyRouter com servers SkyRouter com offers global flight tracking powered by Flight Explorer and a two way messenger application It also offers account management features such as user and ...

Page 7: ... D1000 A is mounted permanently into the aircraft The Modem Unit is typically mounted in an avionics bay and the Control Unit which is a standard ATI size can be mounted in the cockpit panel A wire harness between the Modem and Control Unit must be build by the installer The fixed install configuration comes with all required connectors In both configurations the D1000 A should get power from the ...

Page 8: ...from anywhere in the world Quick Position A push on push off button on the front panel will interrupt all other communication and start sending uniquely flagged position reports at set intervals Remote Configuration Parameters in the D1000 A unit may be set remotely from the SkyRouter com website or on the unit itself Parameters are changed on a last updated basis Sensor Data Reporting The D1000 u...

Page 9: ...ll as industrial applications such as heavy construction defense military emergency services maritime mining forestry oil and gas Satellites 66 plus 6 in orbit backup satellites Orbital Planes 6 Orbit Altitude 485 miles 780 kilometers Inclination of Orbital Plane 86 4 degrees Orbital Period 100 minutes 28 seconds Satellite Weight 1 500 pounds 689 kilograms Spot Beams 48 per satellite 30 miles in d...

Page 10: ...ate to a matter of meters like giving every square meter on the planet a unique address GPS satellite signals are processed in a GPS receiver enabling the receiver to compute position velocity and time GPS receivers have been miniaturized to just a few integrated circuits and are becoming very economical which makes the technology accessible to virtually everyone While there are thousands of civil...

Page 11: ... tracking and dynamic mapping capability powered by Flight Explorer see below For more comprehensive flight tracking capabilities of both their Blue Sky Network tracked aircraft as well as all other IFR air traffic in the US Canada the UK and New Zealand customers can use Flight Explorer Professional Flight Explorer Professional s comprehensive tracking and management capabilities include the abil...

Page 12: ... 2004 PMA PQ2389M Supplement No 2 The Blue Sky Network Iridium tuned Single channel Antenna and the Iridium tuned Dual channel Antenna have been approved by the FAA Federal Aviation Administration as compliant with the airworthiness requirements as defined in 14 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Part 23 Installation and Operational Approval Procedures A functional ground test procedure and an operat...

Page 13: ... to DO 160D Section 21 Category M D1000 Control Unit The D1000 Control Unit has been tested to DO 160D Section 21 Category M Single Channel Antenna The Single Channel Antenna is qualified to DO 160 MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129 Dual Channel Antenna The Dual Channel Antenna is qualified to DO 160C MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129a ...

Page 14: ...attery Backup Nominal Current 1A Continuous 3A Peak at 28VDC Operating Temperature Range 20 degrees C to 60 degrees C Altitude Up to 50 000 feet Iridium Data Circuit Frequency L Band Short Burst Data Frequency L Band GPS Frequency L Band LED Indicators Power ON OFF Iridium and GPS Signal Strength Message Waiting ON OFF Ethernet LINK ACTIVE Quick Position ON OFF Laptop PDA I O Ethernet RJ 45 Sensor...

Page 15: ...gust 2007 Blue Sky Network 100177 D1000 A IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Page 11 D 1000 A Modem Mechanical Specifications 100140 A OBS Please note that Serial 2 on the D1000 becomes Control Head on D1000As ...

Page 16: ...Blue Sky Network August 2007 Page 12 D1000 A IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION 100177 D 1000 Control Unit Mechanical Specifications 100160 ...

Page 17: ...ied for high speed military and commercial aircraft and is designed to DO 160 MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129 standards Frequency Iridium GPS 1616 1626 5 MHz 1575 10MHz VSWR 1 5 1 Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 ohms Power Handling 60 watts CW Gain 3 dBic Zenith Lightning Protection DC grounded Weight 6 oz Material 6061 T6 aluminum thermoset plastic F...

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Page 19: ...t Iridium operations and 1530 1660 5 MHz for low gain data application It is designed to DO 160C MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129a standards and is qualified for high speed military and commercial aircraft Frequency J1 1610 1626 5 MHz J2 1530 1660 5 MHz VSWR 2 0 1 Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 ohms Power Handling 60 watts Gain 3 dBic Zenith Lightning...

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Page 21: ...ly component of the D1000 A requiring aircraft power is the Modem Unit The D1000 A power interface supports wide voltage input in the range of 10V to 33V DC The following input connections are the most commonly used 28 VDC nominal typically less than 0 5A up to 1A if charging the optional emergency battery 12 VDC nominal typically less than 1A up to 2A if charging the optional emergency battery A ...

Page 22: ...ts rated minimum input voltage ensure that power wires of at least the recommended size are connected in accordance with the installation drawings It is recommended that power and ground wires are a twisted pair to reduce signal noise Ground Bonding In order to assure installation characteristics match the DO 160 RF and Lightning test conditions ensure that ground wires of at least the recommended...

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Page 24: ...budget including the antenna cable and all connector from the antenna to the D 1000 Unit is 1 5dB 1626MHz The BSN Installation Kits include the FAA approved low loss coax antenna cable sized to meet this requirement Single Channel Antenna S67 1575 109 Installation The S67 1575 109 Single Channel Antenna has a low profile providing structurally insignificant drag loads The antenna is usually instal...

Page 25: ...mum attenuation requirements for the coax cable and connectors that link the Antenna to the D1000 A must be observed The signal loss budget including the antenna cable and all connectors from the antenna to the D1000 A Modem Unit is 1 5dB 1626MHz Maximum cable length is determined by this specification Measured Voltage Standing Wave Ratio or VSWR of the coax cable assembly antenna and any bulkhead...

Page 26: ... Control Unit one by one from Power to GPS to Iridium to Msg This indicates that the software on the unit is operational 3 Allow a couple of minutes to acquire both Iridium and GPS signal The respective LED s will light upon sufficient signal An amber signal indicates sufficient but not full signal Green indicates full signal 4 Make sure the QuickPosition button is working by pushing it and verify...

Page 27: ...23 Maintenance Aircraft Annual Inspection Considerations During the aircraft annual inspection Visually inspect the antenna installation for loose fasteners or corrosion Perform a functional check of the system by transmitting and receiving data such as making an internet inquiry ...

Page 28: ...m Company Name 2 In your message please specify if you are activating voice and or data For voice activations please include SIM serial number and or SIM phone number For tracking and two way messaging activations please include IMEI number and serial number 3 Please include a phone number where you can be reached in the event Blue Sky Network will need to contact you regarding your request Once t...

Page 29: ...ferable by the Purchaser Blue Sky at its option shall at no charge to Purchaser either repair or replace Warranted Components that do not conform to this warranty provided that the Warranted Components are returned in accordance with the instructions set out below and within the warranty period These remedies are Purchaser s exclusive remedies under this warranty Repair may include the replacement...

Page 30: ... SHALL IMMEDIATELY VOID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Please contact Blue Sky if you have any questions regarding Blue Sky s limited warranty DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY LIAB...

Page 31: ...August 2007 Blue Sky Network 100177 D1000 A IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Page 27 Installation Drawings D1000 A Front Panel Cable DB25S DB25P ...

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Page 33: ... Unit is less than 10 there is no need to connect two PWR wires and two GND wires to the D Sub connector the diagram below shows the case scenario for a long wiring scheme above 10 The D1000 A should work without problems if the installer chooses to only connect GND to pin 1 and PWR to pin 2 Installation of a 3A circuit breaker is also recommended for protection purposes ...

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Page 36: ... CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY ITS SERIAL NUMBER FORMAT DMxxxxx A Please note that in the upgraded D1000 units converted to D1000A the Serial 2 port is equivalent to the Control Head port on D1000As and it should be used to interface with the ACH1000 Control Head In upgraded units Serial 2 does NOT work as a serial port like Serial 1 whether in the standard D1000 both Serial 1 and Serial 2 ports are used f...

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