Blue Sky Network ACH1000, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ACH1000 Installation Guide Version 2 1 Part Number 100260 ...

Page 2: ...s in this document are subject to change without notice Nothing in this document is intended to create addi tional or separate warranties or guarantees 2014 Blue Sky Network All Right Reserved Blue Sky Network 5333 Mission Center Rd Suite 220 San Diego CA 92108 Phone 1 858 551 3894 Fax 1 858 225 0794 E support blueskynetwork com W www blueskynetwork com ...

Page 3: ...0258 Wiring Diagram Update 1 1 02 21 2006 Monir Elias 100258 General Updates and ground testing 1 2 03 29 2006 Monir Elias 100258 Text correction page 18 1 3 08 17 2007 Monir Elias 100258 Ground Testing updates 1 4 10 03 2007 Monir Elias 100258 Installation observations 1 5 12 06 2007 Tim Rudge 100258 Updated service activation section 1 6 07 28 2010 John Pervorse 100258 Updated Diagram added Warr...

Page 4: ...ND DRAWINGS 9 BLUE SKY NETWORK ACH1000 SPECIFICATIONS 9 INSTALLATION WIRING 11 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 11 COOLING AIR REQUIREMENTS 11 AIRCRAFT INTERFACES 11 Power Input 11 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED 11 WIRE HARNESS FABRICATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 12 Power Wiring 12 Ground Bonding 12 Cable Wire Harness Routing Considerations 12 Optional Visual Audio Alert Feature 13 WIRING DIAGRAM 14 ...

Page 5: ...TIONS 16 PRODUCT WARRANTY 17 USE AND INSTALLATION 17 FUNCTIONALITY 17 LIMITED WARRANTY 17 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE 18 DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 18 WIRING 20 WIRE HARNESS ACH1000 TO D1000A C DB9F DB25M 20 ACH1000 POWER CABLE 22 ACH1000 POWER CABLE DIAGRAM 23 ACH1000 AND HAWKEYE LINK 24 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT 25 ...

Page 6: ...eference for engineering planning only Drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein do not represent any specific aircraft installation It is the installer s responsibility to create installation drawings specific to the aircraft This manual and drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein may not be used as a substitute for any drawing package SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OPERATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GEN...

Page 7: ...et management portal SkyRouter www skyrouter com SkyRouter offers global asset tracking and two way messaging to and from any computer connected to the Internet It also offers account management features such as user and fleet management and billing information Access to SkyRouter is highly reliable and secure ...

Page 8: ... MESSAGE this option allows the user to send pre stored short messages and to read and acknowledge incoming short text messages up to 200 characters Data Communication FLIGHT PLAN this option allows the crew to send a flight plan to SkyRouter Please note that this is not a formal filing of a flight plan but just used for informational purposes for users of SkyRouter SETUP The setup menu provides f...

Page 9: ... com for information on FAA Supplemental Type Certificates STCs that are held by Blue Sky Network and EASA STCs that known to Blue Sky Network EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS BLUE SKY NETWORK ACH1000 SPECIFICATIONS Height Maximum 2 6 inches 6 4 cm Width Maximum 5 75 inches 14 6 cm Depth Maximum 5 0 inches 12 7 cm Weight 1 2 pounds Power Requirements 18VDC 32VDC Audio Specs Mic 12VDC Bias Ear...

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Page 11: ... aircraft interface is required other than optional interface to the audio controller and the 18 33Vdc Power Input Power Return and Chassis Ground POWER INPUT The ACH1000C requires aircraft power The ACH1000 power interface supports wide voltage input in the range of 18V to 33V DC The following input connection is the most commonly used 28 VDC nominal typically less than 0 5A up to 1A max A circui...

Page 12: ...mended 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 size are installed and these wires are connected to a bonded aircraft groun...

Page 13: ...ted to the ACH1000 DB9 connector between pins 3 and 7 in order to signal incoming calls or messages see next page s Wiring Diagram The alert signal is grounded lit on pin 3 when there is an incoming message to be read or pulses if it is an incoming call MAX 18V ADD THESE LATER Max switched voltage is 18V Pin 3 is grounded only when the ringer is activated ...

Page 14: ...o panels For example this system can be installed with a PMA7000B audio panel from PS Engineering by connecting its pin 12 to J1 K pin 24 to J1 J and both pins 13 mic and 25 spkr to J1 1 3 If the installer experiences extreme audio noise during system test which is usually caused by the low frequencies presented by power lines it is recommended to disconnect wires pins 1 2 and 6 of the DB9M Power ...

Page 15: ...hould be able to see the D1000 firmware version through the ACH100 LCD screen by 1 Scrolling down in the ACH1000 Main Menu until selecting Setup 2 Scrolling down again and selecting Version Here the user will be able to see the ACH1000 and the D1000 firmware versions if properly installed Another important item to test is the QuickPOS button functionality as this is used in emergency situations On...

Page 16: ...r website the link is shown below You should receive an immediate email confirmation that your request has been submitted and another email once the requested services have been activated Please make sure your contact details are accurate this is how we contact you if there are any problems processing your request http www blueskynetwork com Support ActivationForm php ...

Page 17: ...t 100240 unit Blue Sky is the original equipment manufacturer for the control head Blue Sky warrants that the Warranted Components shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the date this Product is delivered to the first end user purchaser Purchaser This warranty is not assignable or transferable by the Purchaser Blue Sky at its option shall at n...

Page 18: ... at Purchaser s expense for any applicable duties or other expenses of shipment Blue Sky reserves the right to make changes upgrades and improvements to this product without incurring any obligation to install such changes upgrades and improvements in previously manufactured products ANY SERVICE WORK PERFORMED BY A PARTY OTHER THAN BLUE SKY OR BY A PARTY NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY BLUE SKY SHALL ...

Page 19: ...d warranty may last therefore the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you The warranty provided herein gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state In the event any of the provisions of the limited warranty are found by statute or by applicable administrative or judicial entity to be unenforceable the remaining provisions shall remain in...

Page 20: ...July 2014 Blue Sky Network 100258 ACH1000 Page 20 WIRING WIRE HARNESS ACH1000 TO D1000A C DB9F DB25M ...

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Page 22: ... 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 ACH1000 should work without problems if the installer chooses to only connect GND to pin 1 and PWR to pin 9 One single breaker for example 3A should be enough to cover both the D1000A C and ACH1000 systems ...

Page 23: ...July 2014 Blue Sky Network 100258 ACH1000 Page 23 ACH1000 POWER CABLE DIAGRAM ...

Page 24: ...e user to freely switch between ACH1000 and Hawkeye Link if installed via the Settings menu on ACH1000 while being able to use the QPOS button on the ACH1000 at all times For further information please see the supplemental installation guid2 100271 ACH1000_UPDATE_HELINK_IG pdf which is available at the Support section of New SkyRouter or the Documentation section of SkyRouter Classic ...

Page 25: ...al support is needed please don t hesitate to contact Blue Sky Network Technical Support using the details shown below Blue Sky Network 5333 Mission Center Rd Suite 220 San Diego CA 92108 Phone 1 858 551 3894 Fax 1 858 225 0794 E support blueskynetwork com W www blueskynetwork com ...