UAV-1002373-001
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DRAFT
– TSO PENDING
8 Control and Configuration Interface
ping200X has a control and configuration serial interface. It can be used to
configure the equipment at installation time, and optionally to control the
device while operating. Typically, a control head or unmanned aircraft
autopilot is connected to the device during operation.
Transponder control provides the ping200X with data such as operating
mode, squawk code, and optionally external pressure altitude information.
Status and annunciation information is provided by ping200X over the
control interface.
For details on the ping200X control interface, refer to Appendix A .
9 Position Interface
For complete ADS-B transmissions, a serial connection to a position source
is required.
ping200X receives compliant position information from a GPS or similar
position source. Only one position source can be configured to the
ping200X at a time. If multiple position sources are detected, ping200X will
indicate a “Maintenance Required” failure. If no position data is provided,
certain ADS-B messages will be incomplete.
Care must be taken to ensure the position source is qualified to meet ADS-
B regulations for your operation, and that the ping200X is appropriately
configured (SIL/SDA value). Amongst other considerations, position source
and system latency must be considered.
The following position source has been qualified for use:
•
, P/N UAV-1002809-001 (SIL=3 / SDA=2)
For details on the ping200X position interface, refer to Appendix B .
10 Configuration and Calibration
The transponder system should be configured during initial system
installation.
Connect the ping200X to a PC running the Configuration and Control
application via the USB COM port adapter.
