uAvionix Vektor, User And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...UAV 1001101 001 Page 1 26 User and Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ny storage medium for any purpose without the express written permission of uAvionix uAvionix grants permissions to download a single 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 is a re...

Page 3: ...UAV 1001101 001 Page 3 26 1 Revision History Revision Date Comments A 1 10 17 Initial release B 5 29 18 Squitter Map Instructions C 4 4 2019 Input power requirements ...

Page 4: ...eau 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 ultimat...

Page 5: ...cost This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage consumable parts damage caused by accident abuse misuse water fire or flood lightning damage caused by unauthorized servicing or product that has been modified or altered without the express written consent of uAvionix IN NO EVENT SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE...

Page 6: ... 2 Fixed Penetration Mounting 10 7 3 Connection to the Vehicle Electrical System 12 8 Configuration 14 8 1 Install 14 8 2 Connect 15 8 3 Program 16 9 Squitter Maps 18 9 1 Uploading a Squitter Map 19 9 2 Clearing a Squitter Map 20 10 Normal Operation 21 11 Technical Parameters 22 11 1 Extended Squitter Messages 22 11 2 Technical Parameters 24 12 Warranty Conditions 25 13 Environmental Qualification...

Page 7: ...es on any commercial industrial or military vehicle The Vektor provides improved visibility by controllers of the position of vehicles at airfields equipped with multilateration ADS B and primary radar systems by more accurately providing the position of the vehicle and the identification call sign on the controller s surface display Safety and security are further improved when interfaced with th...

Page 8: ...UAV 1001101 001 Page 8 26 6 1 Mechanical Specification Vektor consists of an electronics unit and an antenna assembly Vektor can be permanently mounted or temporarily magnetically mounted ...

Page 9: ...of the roof should present a flat uniform surface Areas with ridges and irregular contours should be avoided To minimize unnecessary wind loading of the unit align the unit to the front of the vehicle or the primary direction of travel In addition to ensure GPS accuracy and minimize time to position lock the unit should have a clear line of sight to the sky To mitigate reflections or blocking of 1...

Page 10: ...to be introduced through the interior of the passenger compartment Identify the best suited location for the unit To minimize unnecessary wind loading of the unit align the unit to the front of the vehicle or the primary direction of travel In addition to ensure GPS accuracy and minimize time to position lock the unit should have a clear line of sight to the sky To mitigate reflections or blocking...

Page 11: ... exposing the openings Remove all traces of glue and dust from the roof and allow to dry before continuing to next step Place a bead of silicone sealant around the base of the unit ensuring that a complete ring of silicone is made on the bottom of the unit Pass the units wiring harness through the center opening and position the unit to align the four mounting bolts to the four bolt openings on th...

Page 12: ...LTAGE GREATER THAN 36 VDC WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT Vektor shall be connected to the vehicle electrical installation via the supplied wiring harness Wiring harness is comprised a single 3 meter solid copper 2 lead 16 gauge cables with each Vektor Use a 1 Amp circuit breaker for power supply protection to the Vektor Wire Color Function Red Vehicle Power Black Vehicle Ground The e...

Page 13: ...he vehicles master electrical system is switched to ON by the ignition key Other vehicles provide power to the cigarette lighter regardless of the position of the ignition key It is important to know what type of system your vehicles is equipped with to understand when the transponder will be powered and broadcasting ...

Page 14: ...1101 001 Page 14 26 8 Configuration Configuration of the Vektor is simple with the uAvionix Echo App for iOS or Android 8 1 Install Install the uAvionix Echo App from either the Apple App store or Google Play ...

Page 15: ...less network named Ping XXXX using the procedure for your device If required the WPA passphrase is uavionix The process for iOS is shown below Go to Settings Wi Fi and verify Wi Fi is turned on Tap the SSID Ping XXXX where XXXX is a random string i e Ping 1E75 If required enter uavionix as the WPA password for the secure Wi Fi network then tap Join Once your device is connected proceed Note A mess...

Page 16: ...isabled Standby Transmit and Receive Disabled ICAO Enter the ICAO Number of the Vehicle in Hexadecimal format Call Sign Enter the tail number of the vehicle A Z 0 9 Emitter This should be set to the vehicle type either SURFACE VEHICLE or SURFACE EMERGENCY VEHICLE Vehicle Length Select the length value in meters that matches the vehicle Vehicle Width Select the width value in meters that matches th...

Page 17: ...UAV 1001101 001 Page 17 26 The Monitor tab allows the installer to check the operation of the internal GPS system Note that the Altitude Pressure reading will always be zero ...

Page 18: ...clusion zone and cease operation when it is outside the inclusion zone or when it is located inside an exclusion zone A valid squitter map must contain a single closed geofence or polygon labeled as Inclusion Zone Additional closed shapes can be placed inside the inclusion zone and labeled as an Exclusion Zone Subsequent zones should be named Exclusion Zone 01 Exclusion Zone 02 etc A screenshot of...

Page 19: ...evice will be connected to Vektor during this process the KML file cannot be stored in the cloud and must be stored on the mobile device 2 Power on Vektor 3 Connect to the Vektor Wi Fi as shown in section 8 2 Connect 4 Open the Echo mobile application 5 Scroll down to the Geofence section of the application 6 Tap Choose File ...

Page 20: ...ll system test should be performed to verify Vektor is functioning correctly with the squitter map 9 2 Clearing a Squitter Map 1 Power on Vektor 2 Connect to the Vektor Wi Fi as shown in section 8 2 Connect 3 Open the Echo mobile application 4 Scroll down to the Geofence section of the application 5 Tap Reset Geofence 6 A confirmation message should appear ...

Page 21: ...tions Vektor must be connected to the device as described in section 8 2 Configure the EFB application as necessary to access the device In most applications Vektor will be automatically detected ADS B traffic and flight information should begin streaming to the application when in range ForeFlight displaying ADS B traffic from Vektor is shown below ...

Page 22: ...ERGENCY STATUS 200 0 9s AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION 300 1 2s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 300 1 5s SURFACE POSITION 300 1 8s AIRCRAFT OPERATION STATUS 700 2 5s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 900 3 4s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 900 4 3s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 700 5 0s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 900 5 9s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 300 6 2s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 300 6 5s SURFACE POSITION 300 6 8s AIRCRAFT OP...

Page 23: ...1 3s SURFACE POSITION 200 1 5s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 400 1 9s SURFACE POSITION 100 2 0s AIRCRAFT OPERATION STATUS 200 2 2s SURFACE POSITION 300 2 5s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 400 2 9s SURFACE POSITION 100 3 0s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 500 3 5s SURFACE POSITION 300 3 8s SURFACE POSITION 200 4 0s AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY STATUS 400 4 4s SURFACE POSITION 100 4 5s AIRCRAFT OPERATION STATUS 200 4 7s SUR...

Page 24: ...category GPS SBAS enabled GPS receiver 167dBm Sensitivity Interface WiFi 802 11bgn Access Point DC Voltage 11 to 32V Power Consumption 1 5W Operating Temperature 45 C to 70 C Relative Humidity up to 100 Dimensions 134 x 140 x 80mm Weight 150g Serviceability Firmware upgradable over the WiFi interface Use a 1 Amp circuit breaker for power supply protection to the Vektor Power to be provided by the ...

Page 25: ... the winter season it is necessary to remove thicker snow and ice layers from the Vektor transmitter surface In longer time periods minimally once a year it is necessary to check the condition placing and connection of the power cable Caution The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages caused by an incorrect installation on the vehicle and or an unqualified installation in the vehicl...

Page 26: ...rcraft zone 2 type 3 4 5 to Category S level M type 1 Helicopters to Category U level G Explosion 9 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Sand and Dust 12 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Salt ...