uAvionix tailBeaconX EXP, User And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...UAV 1003598 001 Rev B tailBeaconXTM EXP User and Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...copy of this guide onto an electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that the complete text of this copyright notice is retained Unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited uAvionix and Ping are registered trademarks of uAvionix Corporation and may not be used without express permission of uAvionix tailBeaconX EXP and sky...

Page 3: ...UAV 1003598 001 Rev B ECCN7A994 3 1 Revision History Revision Date Comments A 1 19 2020 Initial release B 5 21 2020 Updates to Control Head Installation sections ...

Page 4: ...n Number ECCN 7A994 These items are controlled by the U S Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or end user s herein identified They may not be resold transferred or otherwise disposed of to any other country or to any person other than the authorized ultimate consignee or end user s either in their original form or after...

Page 5: ...ed or altered Disclaimer of Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Warranty Service Warranty repair service...

Page 6: ...ID 10 5 6 Device Marking 10 5 7 Environmental Qualification Form 11 5 8 Continued Airworthiness 12 6 System Specifications 13 6 1 System Functionality 13 6 2 Wi Fi 13 6 3 Call Sign 13 6 4 tailBeaconX EXP Specifications 14 6 4 1 Physical Specifications 14 6 4 2 GPS SBAS Specifications 15 6 4 3 Mode S Transponder Specifications 15 6 4 4 Position Light Specifications 15 6 4 5 Control Interface Specif...

Page 7: ...ring 20 7 6 Mounting Unit 21 7 7 Control Head Installation 22 7 7 1 EFIS 23 7 7 2 AV 20E Control Head 24 7 7 3 AV 30E Control Head 26 8 Maintenance 28 9 Care and Cautions 28 10 System Configuration 29 10 1 Connect to tailBeaconX EXP Wi Fi 30 10 2 Configuration 31 10 3 Post Installation Checks 33 11 Normal Operation 34 12 Support 34 ...

Page 8: ...d maintenance procedures in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation and other related accepted procedures The conditions and tests required for approval of this article are minimum performance standards Those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft must determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the standards which inc...

Page 9: ...endent Surveillance Broadcast ADS B and Traffic Information Services Broadcast TIS B RTCA DO 260B Class B1S Position Light White TSO C30c SAE AS8037 Type III 5 3 Applicable P Ns Description P Ns skyBeacon PF007 Boot Program Firmware UAV 1001758 tailBeaconX PF007 Operating Program Firmware UAV 1002393 skyBeacon GNSS Operating Program Firmware UAV 1002029 skyBeacon Wi Fi Operating Program Firmware U...

Page 10: ...UAV 1003598 001 Rev B ECCN7A994 10 5 5 FCC ID Model FCC ID tailBeaconX EXP 2AFFTP200S Contains 2AHMR ESP12S 5 6 Device Marking skyBeacon Device ...

Page 11: ...i Engine to Category S level L Aircraft type 1 zone 7 Helicopter to Category R level J Explosion 9 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as Category S Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Sand and Dust 12 0 Equipment identified as Category S Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Salt Spray 14 0 Equipm...

Page 12: ...fer to the approved aircraft maintenance manuals or manual supplements The aircraft must be returned to service in a means acceptable to the appropriate aviation authority The rear position light is designed with 2 white LEDs If any LED fails the unit must be repaired or replaced Note Use dark glasses or cover the device to ensure eye safety during LED inspection ...

Page 13: ... is only enabled in standby STBY mode and disabled five minutes after startup or when in ALT or ON mode whichever occurs first Connecting the tailBeaconX EXP to the Installer app will prevent the five minute shutdown from occurring To restore Wi Fi functionality after flight power to the device must be cycled and set back to STBY mode 6 3 Call Sign Your call sign may be adjusted on the ground usin...

Page 14: ...1 Physical Specifications Characteristics Specifications Width 42 53mm Height 110 38mm Depth 112 75mm Weight 3 5 oz 100 grams Operating Temperature Range 45 C to 70 C Maximum Pressure Altitude 60 000ft Input Voltage Range 9 to 33 VDC 14V Current 0 5A Max 28V Current 0 25A Max ...

Page 15: ...typical with current almanac and position Reacquisition 1 second typical Position update interval 0 2 second 5 Hz Time Mark 20 nSec of UTC Datum WGS 84 6 4 3 Mode S Transponder Specifications Characteristics Specifications Transmit Frequency 1090 MHz Transmit Power 54dBm 250W Receive Frequency 1030 MHz ATCRBS Sensitivity 74 dBm Mode S Sensitivity 74 dBm 6 4 4 Position Light Specifications Characte...

Page 16: ...UAV 1003598 001 Rev B ECCN7A994 16 6 4 6 System Interfaces ...

Page 17: ... Mounting Location tailBeaconX EXP is a rear aft position light Ensure that when mounted the fins and the top of the assembly are free from obstructions tailBeaconX EXP requires a clear view of the sky for optimal GPS performance It may not be suitable for installation on aircraft where aircraft elevators or other structures would block visibility to the sky Figure 1 Generic representation of dire...

Page 18: ... P N 1 tailBeaconX Mounting Plate UAV 1003125 001 2 tailBeacon Mounting Gasket UAV 1001756 001 3 Socket Head Cap Screw M2x4mm SS 2 UAV 1002820 002 4a Flat Head Phillips Screw 4 40 x 1in SS 2 UAV 1002184 001 4b Flat Head Phillips Screw 6 1832 x 1in SS 2 UAV 1003563 001 7 Optional spacer UAV 1003562 001 8 Hex L Wrench 1 5mm UAV 1002817 001 ...

Page 19: ... to the Mounting Plate 5 Install the Mounting Plate in the appropriate orientation for your aircraft using either the supplied 4 or 6 hardware or as defined below a If the included hardware does not match the thread type of your aircraft it is acceptable to use the hardware compatible with the thread types required only if when installed the screw heads do not protrude from the surface of the moun...

Page 20: ...aircraft hook up wire Gauge ohm km Maximum Length for 0 5ohm 20 AWG 35 14 2m 22 AWG 64 7 8m 1 Prepare the aircraft wiring for connection a Install a shielded 24AWG twisted pair cable from the cockpit to the tail b Install a ground wire from the aircraft airframe or battery ground 2 Connect the red wire to the switched position light power wire using environmental splices or equivalent 3 Connect th...

Page 21: ...tical before inserting Once inserted fully rotate Clockwise to vertical and secure with M2 anti rotation screws DO NOT FORCE ROTATION tailBeaconX will rotate with little resistance 6 Insert tailBeaconX EXP into the Mounting Plate and twist clockwise to the vertical position ensuring that the tailBeaconX EXP is oriented consistent with the installation arrow on the label 7 Secure the tailBeaconX EX...

Page 22: ...E is a 2 inch multi function display Learn more about each of these products and download the installation and operation manuals at www uavionix com The installation information below are supplements to the AV 20 E and AV 30 E installation manual and concern wiring and operation of transponder control functionality only The installer should become fully familiar with the installation process for t...

Page 23: ...Characteristics Specifications Physical RS232 Baudrate 2400 bps 81N Protocol UCP or SL 70 or STX165R For MGL EFIS displays the Baudrate on the TBX must be changed to 9600 Visit the uAvionix support page for more information on how to configure the tailBeaconX for an MGL EFIS https uavionix com support tailbeacon x support Example pinout options for compatible EFIS displays are shown below GRT Mini...

Page 24: ...4 24 7 7 2 AV 20 E Control Head 7 7 2 1 Wiring 7 7 2 2 Setup In the Page Enable sub menu of the Setup Menu Activate the XPDR CTRL page green check box Power cycle the AV 20 after any setting changes are made for them to take effect ...

Page 25: ...s to set new code To Change Mode Select SET Press right button to navigate cursor to mode selection Press Up or Down buttons to change Press both bottom buttons to set mode To Ident Press the top button Quick Squawk 1200 Press and hold the top button A IDENT Status will illuminate blue if active B Configured Callsign C Radar interrogation status D Mode Selection STBY ON ALT E GPS NACp F Pressure A...

Page 26: ...tton left button three times or until the INSTALL menu is visible Rotate the center knob until the SERIAL 2 setup is shown Press down the center knob to activate then rotate to select BEACON X then press the center knob again to accept Press the MENU button again to complete setup Power cycle the AV 30 anytime a setting has been changed ...

Page 27: ... in the center knob Press the right button to cycle through each Mode selection STBY ON ALT Press the left button DONE to finish To Ident Press the left button Quick Squawk 1200 Press in the center knob Press in the center knob to select a squawk digit Press the right button to quick squawk 1200 Press the left button DONE to finish A Configured Callsign B Current Squawk Code C Mode Selection STBY ...

Page 28: ...re and Cautions The tailBeaconX EXP should be regularly cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft cloth micro fiber rag Use of chemical cleaners and degreasers should be avoided If the tailBeaconX EXP is exposed to cleaning chemicals you should promptly wash off all residue DO NOT wax buff paint or attempt to polish any part of the tailBeaconX EXP assembly Doing so may damage the housing Avoid any ...

Page 29: ...stem Configuration Download the uAvionix skyBeacon Installer app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store Note DO NOT use the uAvionix Ping Installer or uAvionix Echo Installer apps The app will guide you through the configuration process ...

Page 30: ... and disabled five minutes after startup or when in ALT or ON mode whichever occurs first Launch the skyBeacon Installer app and follow instructions to connect to the tailBeaconX EXP for configuration The SSID of the tailBeaconX EXP is in the form Beacon xxxx for example Beacon 7782 The tailBeaconX EXP Wi Fi connection is secure but does not require a password ...

Page 31: ... as a 6 digit hexadecimal number Maximum Aircraft Speed knots Mode S transponders can transmit their maximum airspeed characteristics to aircraft equipped with TCAS This information is used to identify threats and to plan avoiding action by the TCAS equipped aircraft The airspeeds are grouped in ranges Vso knots This parameter allows tailBeaconX EXP to automatically switch between airborne and gro...

Page 32: ...the aircraft Aircraft Length Enter the aircraft Length in Meters Aircraft Width Enter the aircraft width in Meters GPS Antenna Offset Lateral Enter the position of tailBeaconX EXP relative to the center of the aircraft Roll axis in Meters GPS Antenna Offset Longitudinal Enter the position of tailBeaconX EXP relative to the nose of the aircraft in Meters Tap Update when complete ...

Page 33: ...d as OK Information on status annunciations described in Section 11 can be found here Verify that the Call Sign matches your aircraft s Tail Number Verify that the ICAO number is correct as entered Verify Squawk code matches the squawk input on the control EFIS or AV 20 E or AV 30 E Note You may need to power cycle the tailBeaconX after configuration for the correct Monitor information to populate...

Page 34: ...994 34 11 Normal Operation tailBeaconX EXP must be enabled turned to ALT during all phases of flight including surface movement operations 12 Support For additional questions or support please visit https www uavionix com support ...