Skywatch SKY497, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ghtline maintenance information for the SKY429 Traffic Advisory System This information is supplemented and kept current by Change Notices and Service Bulletins published by BFGoodrich Avionics Systems 009 10800 001 Rev C BFGoodrich Avionics Systems Inc 23 February 2001 5353 52 nd Street S E Grand Rapids MI USA 49512 ...

Page 2: ... output signals Appendix B Installation Checkout Using The TCAS 201 Ramp Test Set This appendix contains instructions for doing post installation and return to service checkout of the SKY497 using the IFR Systems TCAS 201 Ramp Test Set with TCAS I firmware Appendix C Installation Checkout Using The TIC T 49C Flightline Tester This appendix contains instructions for doing post installation and retu...

Page 3: ...ified with a miniature pointing hand Shading is used to highlight the area of diagrams and schematics containing a change Total number of pages in this publication consists of the following Page Change No No Title Page 0 A Page 0 i thru viii 0 1 1 thru 1 16 0 2 1 thru 2 30 0 3 1 thru 3 8 0 Page Change No No 4 1 thru 4 20 0 A 1 thru A 10 0 B 1 thru B 6 0 C 1 thru C 4 0 D 1 thru D 6 0 E 1 thru E 6 0...

Page 4: ...ccur When reporting a specific problem please describe it briefly and include the manual part number the paragraph figure table number and the page number Send your comments to BFGoodrich Avionics Systems Attn Technical Publications 5353 52nd Street S E Grand Rapids MI USA 49512 REVISION C HIGHLIGHTS Revision C is a republication This republication completely replaces the exiting book Materials fo...

Page 5: ...ION 2 1 INTRODUCTION 2 1 2 2 UNPACKING INSPECTION AND STORAGE 2 1 2 3 ANTENNA LOCATION 2 1 2 4 TRC LOCATION 2 2 2 5 DISPLAY LOCATION 2 11 2 6 CABLE REQUIREMENTS AND FABRICATION 2 11 2 6 1 Antenna Cables 2 12 2 6 2 Configuration Jumpers 2 14 2 6 3 Display Cable 2 15 2 6 4 Heading Input Cable 2 18 2 6 5 ARINC 429 Data Cables 2 20 2 6 6 Altimeter Input Cable 2 21 2 6 7 Audio Alert Output Cable 2 21 2...

Page 6: ...ta 4 5 4 4 3 1 Software Version 4 6 4 4 3 2 Configuration 4 6 4 4 3 3 Data Monitor 4 9 4 4 4 Ground Test 4 13 4 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 14 4 6 ERROR MESSAGES 4 15 4 7 TRC497 WX 1000 ADAPTER PLUG 4 18 4 8 DISPOSITION OF FAILED ITEMS 4 19 Appendix A SKY497 INTERFACE SIGNAL CABLE CHARACTERISTICS A 1 INTRODUCTION A 1 Appendix B INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE TCAS 201 RAMP TEST SET B 1 INTRODUCTION B 1 B ...

Page 7: ...tallation Manual v Rev C TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Paragraph Page Appendix E INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING AN ALTERNATE DISPLAY E 1 INTRODUCTION E 1 E 2 CONTROLS E 1 E 3 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE E 1 E 3 1 Self Test E 5 ...

Page 8: ...lation 2 24 2 10 Mounting Holes for Standard Mount Tray P N 805 10870 001 2 25 2 11 Mounting Holes for Ruggedized Mount Tray P N 805 10870 003 2 25 2 12 TRC Installation 2 27 2 13 Instrument Panel Cutout and Mounting Holes 2 28 2 14 Display Installation 2 29 3 1 Controls 3 1 3 2 Start up Screen 3 2 3 3 Standby Screen 3 3 3 4 Typical Patch Antenna Tripod Mount 3 5 3 5 Self Test Screen 3 6 3 6 Self ...

Page 9: ...7 10802 001 1 8 1 4 Airframe Installation Kits 1 9 1 5 Directional Installation Kit 817 10009 xxx 1 10 2 1 Directional Antenna SIGMA and DELTA Port Cable Vendors 2 12 2 2 Cable to Connector Reference 2 13 2 3 Configuration Jumpers 2 14 2 4 Heading Flag Action 2 15 2 5 WX 1000 SKY497 Display Connection 2 15 2 6 WX 1000 Processor Connection 2 16 2 7 Display Cable Vendors 2 16 2 8 Heading Input Cable...

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Page 11: ...dar Graphics Computer Refer to the RGC250 Installation Manual for details 5 An alternate display device can be used in place of the WX 1000 SKY497 display as the primary means of displaying traffic information Refer to manufacturer instructions for installation details 6 When an alternate display device is installed the service menu can not be accessed therefore a terminal device i e laptop is req...

Page 12: ...aft to aircraft interrogation device The SKY497 equipment interrogates transponders in the surrounding airspace similar to ground based radars When replies to these active interrogations are received the responding aircraft s range altitude and closure rates are computed to plot traffic location and predict collision threats Figure 1 1 shows the SKY497 surveillance zone for intruding aircraft A si...

Page 13: ...er to paragraph 1 4 1 1 3 1 TRC497 Transmitter Receiver Computer P N 805 10800 xxx The TRC is mounted in a mounting tray supplied with the installation kit see table 1 2 The standard tray figure 1 3 will meet the requirements for fixed wing aircraft A ruggedized version of the tray figure 1 4 is required for rotorcraft installations To meet different space requirements the I O signal connector P1 ...

Page 14: ...29 56 348 Power Connector 3 Position Straight Plug 1 MS3126F12 3S Includes 16 Crimp Terminals 817 10800 003 Spare Terminals for Power Connector M39029 32 247 2 607 10018 001 For Installation on Rotorcraft with Straight Backshell Consists of Mounting Tray Assembly 805 10870 003 4 75 In Straight Backshell 613 10042 001 I O Connector 100 Position Female Mil C 38999 Series III 1 605 10205 001 Includes...

Page 15: ...SKY497 Installation Manual 1 5 Rev C Figure 1 3 Standard TRC Mounting Tray P N 805 10870 001 ...

Page 16: ...SKY497 Installation Manual 1 6 Rev C Figure 1 4 Ruggedized TRC Mounting Tray P N 805 10870 003 Figure 1 5 P1 Connector Dimensions Reference Only ...

Page 17: ...required for post installation checkout see appendix E The SKY497 is designed to transmit traffic information to the alternate display device via our ARINC 429 bus interface Refer to display manufacturer instructions for installation details WX 1000 SKY497 Display P N 78 8060 5900 x To operate with SKYWATCH existing WX 1000 displays must conform to TSO C113 If the equipment tag on the back of the ...

Page 18: ...ber identifies the different versions refer to paragraph 1 4 1 Table 1 3 lists the contents of an installation kit supplied with each unit Table 1 3 WX 1000 SKY497 Display Installation Kit P N 817 10802 001 QUANTITY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 4 26 1001 6374 5 Screw Machine 6 32 x 3 4 in Phillips Pan Head Black Oxide 1 M24308 2 283F Connector 25 Position Recpt Shell 1 26 1006 2426 6 Connector Backshel...

Page 19: ... Kits MANUFACTURER AIRFRAME INSTALLATION KIT PART NUMBER AEROSPATIALE ATR 42 817 10009 001 AGUSTA A109 817 10009 006 BAE RAYTHEON HAWKER 400 600 700 800 and 1000 817 10009 004 BEECH BEECHJET KING AIR 90 100 200 300 and 350 BARON 33 35 36 55 58 BE 99 1300 1900C D 817 10009 001 817 10009 002 BELL 206 407 427 817 10009 006 CANADAIR CHALLENGER 600 and 601 817 10009 005 CESSNA CITATION III VI VII CITAT...

Page 20: ... 800 10066 002 Special Adapter Plate 63 Inch Radius 1 817 10009 003 800 10066 004 Special Adapter Plate 80 Inch Radius 1 817 10009 004 800 10066 003 Special Adapter Plate 32 Inch Radius 1 817 10009 005 800 10066 005 Special Adapter Plate 47 Inch Radius 1 817 10009 006 No Adapter Plate 100 10022 001 101 10027 001 Screw 10 32 x 1 PPH SS MS51958 67 Stop Nut 10 32 MS21044C3 4 4 Hardware supplied with ...

Page 21: ... Width 3 37 inches 8 56 centimeters Depth 8 24 inches 20 92 centimeters WEIGHT 2 3 lb 1 0 kg OPERATING TEMPERATURE 20 to 55 degrees Celsius 4 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit STORAGE TEMPERATURE 55 to 70 degrees Celsius 67 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit OPERATING ALTITUDE 55 000 feet Maximum TSO COMPLIANCE C110a C113 RTCA COMPLIANCE DO 160C F1 CA NBM XXXXXXZXXXZUAXXXXXX POWER REQUIREMENTS 15 15 V dc 0 7 A Max...

Page 22: ... priority aircraft SURVEILLANCE RANGE Horizontal tracking radius 11 nmi Maximum Relative altitude tracking range 10 000 ft maximum DISPLAY RANGES Horizontal display ranges 2 6 nmi Relative altitude display ranges 2 700 ft normal mode 9 000 ft to 2 700 ft above mode look up 2 700 ft to 9 000 ft below mode look down RANGE ACCURACY 0 05 nmi Typical BEARING ACCURACY 5 RMS Typical 30 Peak Error ALTITUD...

Page 23: ...equirements of SAE AMS S 8802 such as Flamemaster CS3204 class B For non pressurized aircraft use a non corrosive sealant that meets the physical requirements of MIL A 46146 such as General Electric RTV162 System Cables The installer will supply all system cables Cable requirements and fabrication are detailed in para 2 6 Connector Installation Antenna Cables See Table 2 2 Tool M22520 5 01 Die M22...

Page 24: ...teners are recommended Channel Mount Four 8 32 UNC 2A pan head machine screws per ANSI B18 6 3 Six are required for the ruggedized tray or Four 8 32 UNC 2A hex socket cap machine screws per ANSI ASME B18 3 Six are required for the ruggedized tray Four No 8 helical spring lockwasher per ANSI ASME B18 21 1 Six are required for the ruggedized tray Flat Mount Eight 6 32 UNC 2A 100 degree flat head mac...

Page 25: ...ltered in any way so as to adversely affect its performance or reliability or which has been subjected to misuse negligence or accident This warranty is exclusive and is accepted by buyer in lieu of all other guaranties or warranties express or implied including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Buyer agrees that in no event will BFGA...

Page 26: ... assumed by the party initiating the transportation of such products All items repaired or replaced hereunder shall be warranted for the unexpired portion of the original warranty 5 BFG Avionics Systems is in no way obligated or responsible for supporting or participating in the costs of the installation warranty The entire responsibility lies with the BFG Avionics Systems Authorized Dealer making...

Page 27: ...to electrostatic discharge ESD and may be damaged if not handled correctly Do not remove protective covers from electrical connectors during unpacking Touching an exposed connector may cause electrostatic damage to equipment Carefully unpack the system and note any damage to shipping containers or equipment Visually inspect each component for evidence of damage Compare the equipment received with ...

Page 28: ...table top mount location is not available Each bottom mount installation must be evaluated on a case by case basis Before starting a bottom mount installation contact BFGoodrich Avionics Systems Field Service Engineering at 1 800 453 0288 or 1 616 949 6600 Figure 2 1 Directional Antenna Mounting Location 2 4 TRC LOCATION Typically the TRC is installed in the electronics bay In selecting a location...