iLevil 2 SW
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1. LevilZ Wireless Integrated Avionics Module AHRS GPS ADS B 978 1090 MHz Receiver Instruction Manual SOLAR PANELS ADS B LED GPS LED ON OFF SERIAL PORT ADS B ANTENNA CHARGING LED MINI USB PORT Package Contents Wireless iLevil2 SW 12V plug car charger with 2 USB outlets e USB to Mini USB cable ADS B Antenna Rubber stoppers or rubber pad Protective bag e User Manual Charge before use Charge the iLevil2 SW fully using the USB cable and dual 12V car charger supplied e You may use the 1amp socket for the iLevil and the 2amp socket for your tablet The LED next to USB port indicates if the device is charging e When the LED goes off the battery is charged Takes up to 4 hrs 100 charged battery supplies power for 5 hrs e The Solar Panel recharges the batteries when exposed to sunlight extending battery charge during flight for aprox 1 hr Attach the supplied ADS B antenna Find a location that will allow your iLevil SW 2 to have a clear view of the sky for satellite reception and line of sight to ADS B ground stations and other aircraft around you Align the airplane icon on the iLevil s top label with the roll axis of your aircraft ON OFF switch should face the back of the aircraft Solar cells facing up Install iLevil on a surface that is LEVEL with the horizon DURING un accelerated straight and level flight It s2. 4Gs max rating Supports multiple protocols Output Roll pitch magnetic heading GDL90 default slip indicator rate of turn G meter NMEA ForeFlight Sim ADS B in 978 1090 MHz e Receives regional and continental NEXRAD reports broadcasted by ADS B towers within range Regional every 2 5 min Continental every 15 min Receives GROUND TO AIR traffic re broadcast of traffic by ADS B towers nearby e Receives AIR TO AIR traffic reports from other aircraft operating 978 1090 Mhz transmitters 978 MHz UAT ADS B out and Mode ES transponders with extended squitter GPS Internal Battery Supports WAAS Operating time lt 5 hrs typical no sunlight Cold Start lt 60 sec typ open sky Charging time USB aprox 4 hrs 1 Hz output 5Hz optional Charging time Solar Power only aprox 30hrs Environmental requirements Temperature range 10 to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Clear view to sky for best GPS reception For best ADS B reception line of sight view with ADS B ground based towers and min 2000 ft e Windshields with integrated heating elements will severely attenuate GPS and ADS B signals Ferrous materials inside aircraft affect the compass reading This product contains a Lithium lon battery Li lon batteries are volatile Failure to read and follow Battery Safety Instructions may result in fire personal injury and property damage The iLevil will get hot after it s been running in
3. determined by a combination of 3 axis magnetometer and gyros that form part of the internal AHRS When using Magnetic Heading it is important to know the following e Magnetic fields caused by other Magnetic Compass etc may affect the AHRS heading e Verify your magnetic heading after following alignment and installation procedures use AHRS Utility App gt options gt Heading gt Use magnetic In case of magnetic deviation the internal AHRS will slowly learn your aircraft configuration during flight to compensate This learning process requires the aircraft to turn both clockwise and counter clockwise for at least 40 seconds After turning or at the end of your flight verify the magnetic heading again using the AHRS Utility App If the AHRS was able to successfully compensate for errors you may store this data inside the iLevil and it will use this new configuration on the next power cycle AHRS Utility gt Device Config gt Enable Configuration gt Save Mag Data If AHRS was unable to compensate for errors after turns try using a different location ERASE Magnetic data using AHRS Utility before attempting a different location or moving iLevil to a different aircraft or environment Specifications AHRS WIFI 360 degree pitch and bank operation Android and iOS compatible GPS Independent attitude Supports up to 10 devices connected 300 deg sec max turn rate simultaneously UDP broadcast
4. direct sun don t leave the ilLevil ON or OFF parked on the ramp in the hot sun use caution Not all traffic is displayed using ADS B in Most aircraft are not currently ADS B Out equipped and therefore not detectable by the iLevil Do not use the iLevil as an anti collision system AHRS GPS data provided is not FAA certified Do not use it as a primary instrument for IFR Serial Port The iLevil2 features a serial port that can be used for data transfer or 5V external power input for automatic ON OFF operations For more informationCheck the iLevil ECHO feature on our website Battery Safety Instructions Batteries only have a 30 charge when you receive your iLevil2 SW e Never charge batteries unattended When charging Lithium lon Batteries you should always constantly monitor the charging process to be able to respond to any problems that may occur Always let batteries cool down to ambient temperature before charging Charge batteries in a safe area away from flammable materials Do not expose your device to direct sunlight heat for extended periods while operational When transporting or temporarily storing in an airplane or vehicle temperature range should be no less than 20 F 12 C and not more than 150 F 65 Storing Lithium lon batteries at temperatures higher than 170 F for extended periods of time more than 2 hrs may cause damage to battery and possible fire Short Circuits can cause fires
5. it is not possible to receive ADS B information from ground towers unless you are airborne typically above 2000 feet with line of sight to the tower The internal AHRS has a max rate of turn of 300 deg sec Most likely you will exceed this limit or tumble it when playing with the iLevil in your hands If this is the case and the AHRS did not recover you may tumble it again and set it on a level surface It will recover within 4 sec Levil Technology Corp warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase The following are not covered software damage resulting from accident neglect misuse improper voltage supply or failure to follow operational guidelines supplied with this product Please register your product online or by filling out the product registration form enclosed Technical Support General Information Sales 407 542 3971 407 542 3971 407 542 3971 techsupport levil com info levil com sales levil com www aviation levil com support www aviation levil com www aviation levil com powered by TUCAN SYSTEMS evn
6. If you accidentally short the battery it must be placed ina safe observation area for aprox 15 mins Nevertheless for safety the unit is protected by a 2 amp fuse which will blow if any component is shorted or when overcharging the battery DO NOT disassemble remodel drop or let the iLevil2 get wet Helpful Tips You can upgrade the firmware on your iLevil2 We are always integrating new and exciting features so check the website for firmware updates We are always innovating Stay up to date with Levil developments and App integrations by filling out the Warranty registration card and check the sign me up for newsletters checkbox iLevil2 SW comes with a standard ADS B antenna however external antennas are also available on our website for remote mount applications www shop levil com If you encounter WiFi connection problems try resetting the tablet s WiFi disable enable To save battery and reduce load try using the tablet in Airplane Mode and enable WiFi only If using Apple devices you may use our free AHRS Utility App to see battery percent GPS signal power ADS B diagnostics etc Do Not switch the iLevil ON OFF button swiftly when resetting power to the iLevil When turning OFF the iLevil2 wait for it to complete the shut down sequence Make sure the LEDs go OFF before turning iLevil ON again ADS B weather and re broadcast of traffic is provided within the United States only In most locations
7. ng on your flying needs NOTE For a complete list of compatible apps go to www aviation levil com compatible apps To download a compatible App to your iPad iPhone search using the AppStore on your tablet To download a compatible for your Android tablet search using the PlayStore on your tablet iLevil2 series introduces limited ForeFlight Mobile compatibility To use your iLevil2 in combination with ForeFlight please see instructions at www aviation levil com ForeFlight LED Indicators e Slow Blink Green Power ON No GPS Fix Power GPS Solid Green Power ON GPS fix acquired Off Power Off Slow Blink Green Traffic Received ADS B Solid Green Weather and traffic received Off No traffic or Weather received Solid Green Charging Off w power Battery 100 charged not charging Off no power Not charging Charging with external power NOTE iLevil2 has a charging temperature protection If the battery is above 40 C 104 F and the iLevil2 is connected to external power the iLevil2 will continue to operate from external power but the charging process will be disabled The charging LED status will be set to OFF Magnetic Heading There are two ways to obtain heading information from the iLevil depending on the navigation App of choice you may choose between the following True Track Heading information based on GPS track Magnetic Heading Heading information
8. ok if it isn t level on the ground i e in tail draggers NOTE An optional RAM suction cup mount is available on the website with swivel base for ease of installation You may use our free AHRS App available on the AppStore or any other compatible App with a horizon display to assist you with leveling the instrument For optimal magnetic heading install iLevil far away from ferrous metals as possible i e magnetic compass cell phones steel airframe Turn on by flipping the ON OFF switch GPS and ADS B LED will light NOTE DO NOT rely on the iLevil for attitude amp heading if it was not aligned as specified above Connecting to your favorite App The iLevil series offers the most compatibility with Apps on both iOS and Android platforms Turn ON your iLevil by flipping the ON OFF switch LEDs will light up Tap Settings icon on your tablet Tap WiFi and connect to the iLevil2 xxxx network where xxxx is the unique serial number Once your connection is established a checkmark will appear next to the network name e Run your Navigation App of choice The AHRS Utility App is a free application available for iPad iPhone for iLevil troubleshooting Alignment aid Configuration etc Other advanced Apps may require subscriptions and offer more features than others Some Apps may not support all the features of the iLevil You may choose to use one Nav App ora combination of Apps on multiple devices dependi
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