uAvionix SkyEcho, Installation And Pilot'S Manual

Page 1: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 1 37 REV I SkyEcho Installation and Pilot s Guide ...

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Page 3: ...Targets DoCC Approval C 9 11 18 User feedback corrections D 12 24 18 FLARM Functionality E 02 09 19 Regional Setting F 05 21 19 Removal of Mode C S Bearingless Targets G 10 26 19 Firmware Update Procedures Removal of FlarmBridge H 12 12 19 Review for AIC publication I 06 19 2020 Add Australian compliance support link update update for UK AIC use with transponders ...

Page 4: ... Bureau of Industry and Security BIS as Export Control Classification 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 ult...

Page 5: ...for any transportation cost This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage consumable parts damage caused by accident dropping abuse misuse water fire or flood damage caused by unauthorized servicing or product that has been modified or altered IN NO EVENT SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO US...

Page 6: ...atory Compliance 12 5 3 1 CAA CAP 1391 Declaration 12 5 3 2 CASA CAO 20 18 Statement of Compliance 12 6 Specifications 13 7 Limitations 14 7 1 Installation 14 8 Equipment Installation and Configuration 17 8 1 Mounting 17 8 2 Connections 18 8 3 Installation Setup 18 8 3 1 Connecting to the SkyEcho2 via Wi Fi 19 8 3 2 1090ES Transmit 21 8 3 3 Receiver Mode 21 8 3 4 Region 21 8 3 5 Aircraft Address P...

Page 7: ... Width in Meters 26 8 3 14 GPS Antenna Offsets 27 8 4 Update and Confirm Configuration 28 9 Normal Operation 28 9 1 Battery Pack Charging 28 9 2 Power On Off 28 9 3 Indicators 28 9 4 Electronic Flight Bag Application 29 9 5 Transmit Control 30 10 Firmware Update Procedure 31 10 1 Configuration Setup 31 10 1 1 Connecting to the SkyEcho via Wi Fi 31 10 2 Update Transceiver Software 32 10 3 Wi Fi Fir...

Page 8: ...z UAT ADS B or 868 MHz European FLARM 1090 MHz Class A0 transmitter limited to 20W Precision WAAS GPS meeting the performance requirements of TSO C199 Class B Barometer Wi Fi support for interface to EFB applications and support function SkyEcho is designed to meet the performance requirements of a United Kingdom UK Civil Aviation Authority CAA Electronic Conspicuity EC CAP 1931 version 2 dated Ap...

Page 9: ...kyEcho from the configuration settings 5 1 2 Australia In Australia EC devices are intended for voluntary fitment on registered and non registered aircraft conducting VFR operations They are not permitted for IFR operations The fitment is not a substitute for mandatory carriage of a transponder nor mandatory ADS B in relevant airspace In addition they must not be allowed to transmit when a in VFR ...

Page 10: ...aft equipped with 978 MHz UAT transmitters Receives Flight Information Services Broadcast FIS B and Traffic Information Services Broadcast TIS B compliant with UAT where available FLARM Receiver Selectable Option o Customers in Europe with participating Electronic Flight Bag EFB applications have the option to choose FLARM reception capability With this feature the EFB will present the location of...

Page 11: ...wing data is translated to standard GDL 90 format for Wi Fi transmission to compatible situational display applications Traffic ownship GPS barometric pressure FIS B TIS B when received via UAT where available Wi Fi EFB connection o The GDL 90 data is transmitted over the built in Wi Fi interface for reception by standards compliant with EFB applications Integrated rechargeable battery o The integ...

Page 12: ...s Reference number Issue number Manufacturer Type number Category UK CAA DoCC 000007 Issue 0 uAvionix Inc SkyEcho 2 Intermediate 5 3 2 CASA CAO 20 18 Statement of Compliance An EC device must have a statement of compliance from the EC device manufacturer certifying that the device meets the requirements 1 to 5 of CAO20 18 Part B Appendix XIV before you can legally use it on board an aircraft The p...

Page 13: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 13 37 REV I Please refer to the CASA EC Web page for more information https www casa gov au airspace electronic conspicuity devices 6 Specifications ...

Page 14: ...unt in a forward or side facing window with clear line of sight visibility in the direction of travel and clear visibility to the sky for GPS reception Specification Value Operating Time 12 hours Size 57x82x30mm Weight 200 grams Source Integrity Level SIL 1 System Design Assurance SDA configurable for UK or Australia 0 per current UK CAP1391 1 per CASA CAO 20 18 Operating Temp 45 to 70 C Transmitt...

Page 15: ... your maintenance logs files and for future reference FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits Table 1 of 47Pt1 i 1 1310 set forth for a Public Uncontrolled environment Mode S or ATCRBS UK EC Devices do not replace the need for a transponder when required by airspace flight rules Aeronautical Information Circular AIC Y 141 2019 allows for th...

Page 16: ...eration of any other proximate communication or navigation antenna or system It may be possible to hear transmissions through installed audio equipment such as headsets Altimeter Cross Check The altitude reported by the EFB must be cross checked against the aircraft s altimeter during pre flight Harmful Interference It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the transceiver causes no har...

Page 17: ...age Outside of the United Kingdom or Australia Transmit functionality is currently approved for use only in the United Kingdom or Australia If flying outside these locations configure the device for receive functionality only or consult your local regulator for approval 8 Equipment Installation and Configuration This section describes the installation and configuration of the SkyEcho and related a...

Page 18: ... When the device has completed charging the blue LED will extinguish 2 Care should be taken to make sure all devices are secure and will not interfere with pilot visibility mobility or aircraft operation 8 3 Installation Setup Configuration of the SkyEcho is accomplished by logging on to the device directly from a computer or mobile device using the SkyEcho internal Wi Fi hotspot No additional app...

Page 19: ...osen device 2 If required enter uavionix as the WPA password for the secure Wi Fi network then tap join Note The No Internet Connection message is normal when connected to SkyEcho 3 Open any browser on your computer mobile device that is connected to your SkyEcho via the Wi Fi link and type in 192 168 4 1 The following landing page should load depicting the SkyEcho status Note the version numbers ...

Page 20: ...er Mode ICAO Address hex Call Sign If FLARM fitted Enter FLARM ID hex Select FLARM filter If transmitting ADS B Select ADS B Ownship filter Emitter Category VFR Squawk 7000 UK 1200 Australia ADS B In Capability Select 1090ES Air Ground Threshold Speed VS0 Aircraft Length Aircraft Width Lateral GPS Offset Longitudinal GPS Offset After configuration of your parameters click on Apply to save ...

Page 21: ...RM encrypted FLARM data is received and transmitted to the EFB application for processing Specific FLARM functionality is dependent upon the EFB functionality implemented Note FLARM reception is only applicable in the EU and not applicable in Australia due to a difference in FLARM frequency between Europe and Australia 8 3 4 Region Settings for either UK Europe or Australia are preset by selecting...

Page 22: ...ip and maintenance Electronic Conspicuity devices Australian Aircraft address Australian aircraft addresses are allocated by CASA For VH registered aircraft the address is shown on the registration documentation For non VH aircraft it can be obtained by email to CASA aircraftregistrar casa gov au RAAUS also provide advice at https www raa asn au storage 2 2 3 transponder an 01 12 20161 pdf 8 3 6 C...

Page 23: ...FLARM transmitting device in the aircraft you can enter its allocated FLARM ID code here This in conjunction with the Ownship Filter function see next para will stop your EFB self alarming from your own FLARM transmission 8 3 8 Ownship Filter ADS B FLARM If you have either an Extended Squitter ES enabled Mode S transponder aka ADS B Out fitted to your aircraft or you have enabled 1090ES transmit A...

Page 24: ...ght less than 15 500 pounds This includes very light aircraft light sport aircraft that do not meet the requirements of US 14 CFR Section 103 1 Small Airplane Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight greater than or equal to 15 500 pounds but less than 75 000 pounds Large Airplane Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight greater than or equal to 75 000 pounds but less than 300 000 pounds that ...

Page 25: ...t use the ultralight emitter category unless they meet US 14 CFR Section 103 1 UAV Any unmanned aerial vehicle or unmanned aircraft system regardless of weight Space Any spacecraft or trans atmospheric vehicle Surface Vehicle Emergency Any ground vehicle in operation at an airport providing emergency services Surface Vehicle Service Any ground vehicle in operation at an airport NOT providing emerg...

Page 26: ... Capability This selection is applicable for ground stations providing TIS B functionality Any selection here is not applicable in the UK or Australia because TIS B is not currently available See 8 3 3 for receiver settings 8 3 12 Air Ground Threshold Speed VSO knots This parameter allows the SkyEcho to automatically switch between airborne and ground modes Enter the stall airspeed in kts of the a...

Page 27: ...tion this distinction is of no importance at all but if ADS B is used to manage taxiway conflicts a significant offset in antenna position could mean that the aircraft footprint is not in the same place as the ADS B reported position Although the GPS Antenna Offset is primarily intended for position correction on large transport aircraft General Aviation aircraft can also have a significant offset...

Page 28: ...re use Connect the USB C cable to the connector on the bottom of the SkyEcho in order to charge the battery The BLUE LED will remain lit during charging and will extinguish when the battery is fully charged 9 2 Power On Off Press and hold the momentary power switch for approximately 3 seconds to power the SkyEcho on Press and hold the momentary power switch for approximately 3 seconds to power the...

Page 29: ... Not all EFB applications support FLARM functionality Configure your EFB as necessary to access the device Refer to your EFB instructions or EFB support team for configuration instructions Traffic and flight information should begin streaming to the application when in range Illustration ForeFlight SkyDemon EasyVFR and OzRunways displaying ADS B traffic and weather from SkyEcho is shown below ...

Page 30: ...meter with the GPS altitude displayed on the EFB application 9 5 Transmit Control Transmission must be deactivated when used on an aircraft with an air traffic control radar beacon system ATCRBS Mode S transponder which has ADS B OUT enabled In Australia it must also be deactived at or above FL290 during VFR operations ...

Page 31: ...le s to an accessible location on your computer prior to joining the SkyEcho Wi Fi hotspot 10 1 1Connecting to the SkyEcho via Wi Fi 1 To connect to the SkyEcho power on SkyEcho and join a device to the wireless network SSID named SKYECHO XXXX using the procedure for your device This procedure is identical to joining any other public or private Wi Fi on your chosen device 2 If required enter uavio...

Page 32: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 32 37 REV I 10 2 Update Transceiver Software Follow this procedure if you were given a Transceiver Software uav update file 1 Click on the ADS B Version Update Link ...

Page 33: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 33 37 REV I 2 Click on Choose File navigate to the Transceiver Software firmware file uav and click Update ...

Page 34: ...01 ECCN 7A994 Page 34 37 REV I 3 The system will update You will see the following screen for a few seconds 4 When complete the following screen will appear 5 Manually power off then power back on SkyEcho to reboot ...

Page 35: ...nstructions if you were given Wi Fi update firmware bin 1 Reconnect to the SkyEcho hotspot as described above 2 Open a web browser and navigate to 192 168 4 1 3 Click on the Wi Fi Version Update Link 4 Click on Choose File navigate to the Wi Fi firmware file bin and click Update ...

Page 36: ...e 6 When complete go back to the main page to confirm both ADS B and Wi Fi versions match the files delivered 7 Reboot the SkyEcho by manually turning power off then back on 11 Contact uAvionix For additional questions or support please visit http uavionix com support ...

Page 37: ...eceiver option UAT or FLARM N A UAT or FLARM Installation No restrictions on use as a portable receiver As a portable transmitter Registered and non registered UK Annex II aircraft non complex EASA aircraft of 5700kg MTOM and for gliders and balloons including those covered under ELA 1 and ELA 2 within uncontrolled UK airspace No restrictions on use as a portable receiver As a portable transmitter...