XM Satellite Radio XMD076A Satellite Radio User Manual
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1. 23 restrictions on the title page2. HEADS U P TE C HN SO 08 G E 5 Installation Manual XMD076A bracket or plate can be fabricated to attach to the aircraft structure as required IAW AC 43 13 2A Chapter 2 The mounting of the XMDO76A enclosure must provide a DC bond to airframe ground of 0 003 Ohms or less 2 3 3 Electrical Interface Wiring Refer to Appendix C for system wiring diagrams and wire type requirements Wiring is to be performed IAW 43 13 1B Chapter 11 The following connectors or similar support the XMD076A and antenna installation Vendor Part Number Description P1 Military Specification M24308 2 4F D Sub 37 Socket Female mates to the XMDO76A J1 Ant IN Tyco Amp 225532 3 M39012 SMA Plug Straight Ant IN Tyco Amp 225609 3 M39012 SMA Plug R A 2 3 3 4 Wiring Notes The following notes apply to aircraft wiring to be used with the XMD076A and antenna installation 1 Power P1 19 Use 22AWG M22759 16 22 or equivalent wire fed from a 1 circuit breaker for both 14V and 28V aircraft 2 Power Enable P1 18 Must be energized for system operation Apply power through switch or jumper to P1 19 3 RS 232 P1 22 4 23 Use 22AWG shielded triple M2750022TE3T14 or similar with a maximum length of 50 feet Connect dedicated signal ground J1 23 to the MFD signal ground Terminate shield on both ends to the P1 backshell and the MFD connector shell or chassis ground 4 Stereo Audio Output P1 20 1
3. 0 26 For other XM antennas not listed refer to the applicable antenna installation drawing XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 12 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page P HEADS UP TECH NOLOSOSSI ES Installation Manual XMD076A 3 0 System Checkout The following XMDO76A system checkout aides are intended to assure proper installation and interfacing to the MFD antenna and audio system Familiarize yourself with e The MFD operational guide for explanations of using the MFD to communicate with the XMDO76A e he 050 Controller operations guide e The audio system configuration to verify the XMDO76A audio performs as intended 3 1 Initial Installation Validation Test Before applying power to the system verify and complete the following e 100 continuity check performed and satisfactory e All interconnects and ground connections are fully made and seated e The aircrafts power source is at the proper voltage 11VDC 16VDC for 14V aircraft and 22VDC 32VDC for 28V aircraft e Move aircraft to an outdoor area with a clear view of the southern sky free of buildings trees or other obstructions e Verify the XMCO50 remote controller is set to the receiver ID of the XMDO76A The receiver ID is located on the nameplate of the XMD076A 3 2 System Test 3 2 1 Service Activation The system requires two service activations from XM Satellite Radio Inc one for the XM WX Satelli
4. RD e EPI 17 4 0 FACTORY SERVICE POLICIES sssssssscsssccsscssscsesesssccsscsescsescsescosscsescsesssescsescsescsescsesccescsencsess 18 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ic ed ege e ne dee ped 18 4 2 GENERAL SERVICE PROCEDURES eee cere tete sese esei ne tec esene Decet eet vede s eee lacet eeu dese deu 18 APPENDIX A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORMS ee ee eee eee eee esee eese eee eere 19 APPENDIX B MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM eeeee eee eee eee eee esee eee eese eese eese 22 APPENDIX C ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM eee eese ee eee e esee eee eee 23 XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the iv Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page P HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A 1 0 General Information This manual provides product description and installation reference information for the Heads Up Technologies XMD076A XM Satellite Weather and Radio Wireless Receiver This receiver is for use with specific Avidyne XM WX software equipped Multi Function Displays MFD s only Please refer to the Avidyne MFD documentation for software configuration requirements and operating instructions 1 1 Equipment Description The XMD076A is a dual function device serving as a broadcast datalink for the cockpit M
5. 2778 of the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 or section 2410 of the Export Administration Act of 1979 Include this notice with any reproduced portion of this document PROPRIETARY NOTICE NOTICE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 5 USC 552 AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION GENERALLY 18 USC 1905 This document and the information disclosed herein are proprietary data of Heads Up Technologies Neither this document nor the information contained herein shall be used reproduced or disclosed to others without the written authorization of Heads Up Technologies except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient s equipment This document is being furnished in confidence by Heads Up Technologies The information disclosed herein falls within exemption b 4 of 5 USC 552 and the prohibitions of 18 USC 1905 SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 HEADS UP TECHNOLOGIES All software resident in this equipment is protected by copyright We welcome your comments concerning this manual Although every effort has been made to keep it free from errors some may occur When reporting a specific problem please describe it briefly and include the manual number the paragraph or figure number and the page number Please submit comments regarding this manual to the following address Document Control Manager Heads Up Technologies 2033 Chenault Dr Suite 100 Carrollton TX
6. D Other Aircraft Systems 1 Verify that there is no adverse effect on flight instruments with the XMD076A operating 2 Operate other aircraft systems especially radio transmitters while monitoring the XM signal strength values of the XMD076A on the MFD and 050 controller XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 17 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page PY HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A 4 0 Factory Service Policies 4 4 Technical Support Technical support or service questions may be submitted to the following Email service heads up com Voice 972 980 4890 Fax 972 980 4743 A Heads Up Technologies customer support representative will respond as soon as possible Heads Up Technologies business hours are 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Central Time Monday through Friday Issues with the MFD must be resolved through the MFD manufacturer 4 2 General Service Procedures Service of a XMD076A component performed at the factory typically includes an overhaul consisting of a thorough inspection repair as needed and functional tests Antennas that are used in this system are not serviceable and can only be inspected and tested Faulty or damaged antennas must be replaced Prepare a packing slip that includes the part number s and serial number s of the items to be returned along with a complete description of the problem requested service and special instructions The packing
7. be required to continue 8 Power up the 50 controller and set the Receiver ID as required If the Receiver ID is not known put 050 controller in search mode as follows XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 14 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page rq HEADS UP TECHW OL O GIES Installation Manual XMD076A e With the XMCO50 powered press the receiver select button on the remote top right button Enter 4881 for password then enter 88 e The display will show Receiver ID Search XMCO050 is now searching for available receivers that are in range of the communication link 25 feet e When receiver is found the display will change to Receiver ID Found and list the ID number of the receiver Note If multiple receivers are active all of the receiver ID s will be listed It is recommended to have only one receiver active at a time to avoid confusion e Once the ID is determined press the receiver select key again and type in the number then proceed at Step 9 below 9 Verify the remote display is showing Connecting to XX where XX is the Receiver ID noted in Section 2 2 above Allow at least 30 seconds for the initial connection link to establish Ignore the connection retry message displayed on the controller during this time Once this initial connection is made further connections establish in a few secondser up the 050 controller and set the Receiver ID as requi
8. slip must also include a contact name daytime telephone number and return shipping address To return an item securely pack it in the original shipping container if possible Ship it to the address provided by the Heads Up Technologies customer service representative XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 18 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page Pq HEADS UP TEC HIN OL O GIES Installation Manual XMD076A Appendix A Environmental Qualification Forms XMD076A DO 160 Environmental Qualification Form UUT NOMENCLATURE XM Weather Radio Wireless Receiver RS232 TYPE MODEL PART NO TSO NUMBER XMDO76A 01 N A MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATION AND OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION XMD076A 32 XMD076A 01 Qualification Test Plan CATEGORY DESCRIPTION F2 55 C 70 C up to 55KFt X MANUFACTURER Heads Up Technologies Inc 2033 Chenault Dr 100 Carrollton TX 75006 REVISION amp CHANGE OF DO 160 TESTING DATES E No Change 06 08 2005 and 07 01 2005 TEST CONDITION SECTION MEA TEMPERATURE AND ALTITUDE LOSS OF COOLING TEMPERATURE VARIATION 5 0 5 C minute HUMIDITY B Severe Environment OPERATIONAL SHOCKS AND CRASH SAFETY 7 0 B Crash 20g random VIBRATION 80 S Curves and EXPLOSION 90 H Env II WATERPROOFNESS X Not qualified for this environment FLUIDS SUSCEPIBILITY X Not qualified for this environment SAND AND DUST X Not qualified for this env
9. through the use of the XMDO76A system on other aircraft systems and vice versa The operation of the XMDO76A system shall not result in NAV flags constant location lightning strikes on any installed Stormscope noise on COMM channels or other phenomena A ground test should be adequate for the XMDO76A since it operates the same in flight If some aircraft systems cannot be verified on the ground a flight test may be required Operate the aircraft systems as listed below and check the operation of both that system and the XMD076A system NOTE The 050 wireless controller is designed to conserve battery power and will enter power save mode if no key presses have been made for 30 seconds During aircraft system checks press any key such as the MEMORY key as required to keep the XMCO050 an active mode A Comm Radios 1 Scan through radio channels to ensure there is no interference caused by the XMD076A and 50 controller 2 Check local ground and tower frequencies to ensure there is no break squelch caused by the installation Monitor the signal strength values of the XMD0764A on the MFD refer to Sec 3 2 2 above and transmit on various frequencies B GPS 1 Ensure the correct position is displayed 2 Verify no change in GPS signal strength with the XMD076A powered ON and OFF C Autopilot 1 Ensure the autopilot self test passes OK with the XMD076A and 050 controller operating
10. 076A audio is not routed through the aircraft audio panel and connected directly such as to headphones or amplified speakers this function may be required 6 Satellite Antenna Refer to Section 2 4 for antenna installation information 7 Wireless Antenna Extension If required the on board Bluetooth Antenna of the receiver can be re located exactly as shown below to allow the wireless link to reach the cabin area of the aircraft XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 7 Rev 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page rq HEADS UP TECHW OL O GIES Installation Manual XMD076A WARNING The below extension shall be performed by a professional installer and only after determining through analysis or test that this extension is necessary for proper operation BLUTETOOTH ANT 5 REMOTE AREA SMA BULKHEAD JACK INTERIOR AREA HEADS CON479 REF GIGAANT P N 201064844 01 MAX GAIN 4 4dBi 8 Ground Terminations Wire ground straps used to terminate cable shields and equipment shall be as short as possible All bonds shall be 0 003 Ohms or less 2 3 4 Electrical Load Analysis Prior to installation an electrical load analysis should be performed specific to the aircraft This analysis should be IAW AC 43 13 1B Chapter 11 The following values may be used to support the analysis Equipment XMD076A 14 VDC Aircraft Nominal Maximum Load 0 48A 28 VDC Aircr
11. 21 and 2 Stereo entertainment audio is provided from left and right 600 ohm transformer balanced outputs This stereo entertainment output has sufficient output impedance and level range to be connected directly to headphones or to the music input of various crew audio panels or intercom systems Connection directly to speakers is not recommended XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 6 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TECH NOLOSOSOSI ES Pq Installation Manual XMD076A The illustration below is for a headphone jack F1 STEREU LH HIGH 21 PHONE LH LOW 2 RH LOW 1 RH HIGH 20 NOTE Use ground isolated headphone jack where the sleeve of the jack is not electrically connected to the aircraft ground If the audio cable run is less than 10 Ft from the receiver to the jack then ground isolation should not be required The below illustrations show typical connections to aircraft audio panels XM RECEIVER P1 AUDIO PANEL MUSIC IN LH HIGH LH LOW INTERFACE TO AUDIO PANEL WITH BALANCED INPUT XM RECEIVER AUDIO PANEL Fal Mat Terminated LH HIGH RH HIGH LEFT AUDIO RIGHT AUDIO GROUND MUSIC IM LHLOW 1 RHLOW 2 Shielded Triple for 2 Pairs INTERFACE TO UNBALANCED INPUT 5 Audio Muting The XMDO76A is equipped with a discrete input active ground that immediately mutes the audio bypassing any volume control input from the user In cases where the XMD
12. 75006 5097 XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the ii Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TECHW OL O GIES Pq Installation Manual XMD076A Revision Record Revision Description of Changes Author Release Level by DEIGI mialRoeass pH Duo srs Added Bluetooth antenna 11 18 05 specifications and professional installation warning Changed Satellite Antenna cable 04 05 06 requirements Added Section 2 4 1 and changed Note 3 in App B diagram Added pre activation information for XM Radio operation Updated XM Radio phone number Antenna coax cable length equation 06 22 06 re formated to avoid confusion XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the iii Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page rq HEADS UP TECHW OL 0 GIES Installation Manual Table of Contents Section Description Page 1 0 5 1 1 1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 7 pepe ed eese obstet ete eet beso 1 1 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS te cesses uev dese ee pens io eu ev 3 1 2 1 Environmental Qualification Identification esee eee 2 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS eta ae 4 2 1 UNPACKIN
13. AMPLE ONLY COCKPIT PA KEY ACTIVE GND TO PA WIRELESS CONTROL ANTENNA SMA JACK PRE INSTALLED AT FACTOR XMR ACTIVE ANTENNA MODULE P N 01 OR SIM OUT gt gt NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 1 ALL EQUIPMENT AND WIRING TO BE INSTALLED PER A C MANUFACTURER AND FEDERAL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED 2 ALL WIRE PER M22579 16 22 AND CABLE PER M27500 22TE3T14 OR AS REQUIRED BY AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS REFER TO XM SATELLITE ANTENNA INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS SECTION FOR ANTENNA AND COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLTION REQUIREMENTS SMA PLUG TO POWER BUS VOLTAGE SHALL NOT EXCEED RTCA DO160D CATEGORY B AND Z ALL WIRE CABLE AND EQUIPMENT SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY TO BE SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER USER MOUNTING STRUCTURE SHALL PROVIDE CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION TO AIRFRAME GROUND CABLE SHIELDS TO BE TERMINATED TO CONNECTOR BACKSHELL VvV RECOMMENDED MATING CONNECTORS SMA PLUG STRAIGHT TYCO AMP P N 225532 3 SMA PLUG TYCO AMP P N 225609 3 DB375 M24308 2 AF RECOMMENDED CONNECTOR CRIMPERS SMA PLUG TYCO AMP P N 220061 1 DB M22520 2 01 AND M22520 2 08 POSITIONER OTHER CONNECTORS USED ARE TBD BY INSTALLER ENERGIZE APPLY 14 28 vDC 30mA POWER ENABLE FOR UNIT OPERATION USE SWITCH AS SHOWN OR OR JUMPER DIRECT TO POWER WIRE V XMDO76A 3 Rev C 06 22 06 Information is subject to the
14. ANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATION AND OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION 050 32 050 Env Qualification Test Plan MANUFACTURER Heads Up Technologies Inc 2033 Chenault Dr 100 Carrollton TX 75006 REVISION amp CHANGE OF DO 160 TESTING DATES E No Change 06 20 2005 and 07 12 2005 QUALIFICATION TEST CONDITION CATEGORY DESCRIPTION POWER INPUT 16 0 X Not qualified for this environment VOLTAGE SPIKE 17 0 X Not qualified for this environment AUDIO FREQUENCY SUSCEPIBILTY 18 0 X Not qualified for this environment INDUCED SIGNAL SUSCEPTIBILITY 19 0 X Not qualified for this environment RF SUSCEPTIBILITY X Not qualified for this environment EMISSION OF RADIO FREQUENCY 21 0 M See Note LIGHTNING INDUCED TRANSIENT SUSCEPTIBILITY X Not qualified for this environment gm N LIGHTNING DIRECT EFFECTS 23 0 X Not qualified for this environment ICING X Not qualified for this environment ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE 25 0 A 15KV Human Contact FIRE AND FLAMMABILITY 26 0 C By comparison analysis to UL 94V 0 This equipment intentionally transmits low power energy in the frequency range of 2 40 to 2 48GHz and is exempt from DO 160E Section 21 4 The EUT is qualified for these transmissions as a Class 2 Bluetooth wireless device under FCC part 15 regulations XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 21 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TECHN O
15. FD and provides entertainment audio The XMDO76A receives streaming weather and audio data transmitted from XM Satellite Radio Inc The XMD076A is a remote mounted sensor which requires 14 28V DC power ground a connection to an external antenna and audio interface It interfaces to the MFD over a single receive transmit pair of RS232 signals Audio interfaces include headphones or connection to aircraft audio panels A complete system would consist of the following components sold separately e Heads Up Technologies XMDO76A illustrated here XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TEC HIN OL O GIES Installation Manual XMD076A rq e XMCO050 XM Radio Wireless Remote Controller illustrated here Many options of XM Satellite Radio certified antennas are available and manufactured by Comant Industries Single and combination function antennas are available For a complete listing of available antennas contact the Heads Up Technologies sales department at Email info heads up com Web www heads up com Voice 972 980 4890 Fax 972 980 4843 e Optional system installation kit including necessary connectors and installation documentation XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page 3 ees Installation Manual XMD076A 1 2 Technical Specifications STANDARD FEATURES Display None User i
16. G AND INSPECTION nose e 4 2 2 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS euo eer cuve eec be tuve epe Uva 4 2 3 XMD076A RECEIVER 8 2 a E CEE E aE r EOE E iNES 5 2 31 Installation Considerations 3 2322 MOUNTING the XMDO0764 deeper nE EEEE E EE 5 2 3 3 Electrical Interface Wiring ssis ENNS 6 2 34 Electrical Load ANGIVSIS a Naa ae A OE a ee Neee 8 2 4 XM SATELLITE ANTENNA INSTALLATION 8 0 9 2 4 1 Antenna Coaxial Cable Installation eese eeseeeeee eese sehen hh nenne tr E t trennen 9 2 42 Interference from VHF and SATCOM Transmitter 10 2 59 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 12 3 0 SYSTEM 5 5 56 866 86 66 688866868 66 68666866 13 3 1 INITIAL ee Doe pee Eee ugue 13 2 2 SYSTEM TEST 22 5 ccc 13 222 417 Semele O 13 2 2 2 Power System and Initial Test ieu uei sea 14 3 3 GROUND EMI CHECK
17. HEADS UP TECHNOL O GIES rq Installation Manual XM Satellite Weather and Radio Wireless Receiver Model No XMD076A Revision Level C Revision Date 06 22 06 Document Control XMD076A 3 File Name XMD076A 3 C doc This document contains copyrighted material and confidential trade secret information belonging exclusively to Heads Up Technologies Inc Unauthorized use disclosure or duplication of any of this material may result in liability under applicable laws Approvals Prepared By J Header Engineering Checked By AS M Wootten Engineering Approved By NN Groos Marketing Heads Up Technologies Inc 2033 Chenault Dr Suite 100 Carrollton Texas 75006 P HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A Important Information CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WARNING INFORMATION SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This manual may contain information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation ITAR or the Export Administration Regulation EAR of 1979 which may not be exported released or disclosed to foreign nationals inside or outside of the United States without first obtaining an export license A violator of the ITAR or EAR may be subject to a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to 1 000 000 under 22 USC
18. L le 5 Pq Installation Manual XMD076A Appendix B Mechanical Installation Diagram XMD076A RECEIVER DIMENSIONS 1 82 16 46 me 8 25 XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 22 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS WP Appendix C XM WX SATELLITE WEATHER AND AUDIO RECEIVER RS232 TYPE 01 T E H N OL OGIES Installation Manual XMD076A Electrical Installation Diagram XMD076A RECEIVER WIRING MAIN INTERFACE 1 DB3TP AUDIO PROGRAM CONTROL WIRELESS ANTENNA BLUETOOTH SPREAD SPECTRUM SATELLITE ANTENNA IN XM RADIO 2 332 2 345 GHz POWER INPUT POWER POWER ENABLE POWER GND WEATHER DATA OUTPUT 5 2 TTE EX DATA BITS 8 R5232 GND STOP BITS 1 LH HIGH AUDIO PROGRAM OUTPUT LOW STEREO BALANCED 600 ohm NORMAL LEVEL RH HIGH RH Low OPTIONAL REPROGRAMING PORT FOR SAN UPDATES B 232 RS232 GND AUDIO MUTE SMA JACK XMDUTSA ON OFP ES of 14 28VDC BUS lt e gt POWER GND BUS RX INTERCONNECT TO TX MFDRS232 COMPORT REFER TO MFD INSTALLATION DOCUMENTATION FOR CONNECT NOTE MAX LENGTH 50 FEET DO NOT TERMINATE OTHER END SHEILD AUDIO DISTRIBUTION TBD BY INSTALLER PC COM PORT SHOWN AS EX
19. Metal External Construction XMCO050 DO 160 Environmental Qualification Form UUT NOMENCLATURE XM Radio Wireless Controller TYPE MODEL PART NO TSO NUMBER 050 MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATION AND OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION 050 32 050 Env Qualification Test Plan MANUFACTURER Heads Up Technologies Inc 2033 Chenault Dr 100 Carrollton TX 75006 REVISION amp CHANGE OF DO 160 TESTING DATES E No Change 06 20 2005 and 07 12 2005 TEST CONDITION SECTION QUALIPICATION CATEGORY DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE AND ALTITUDE A1 15 C 55 C De Comp 55KFt LOSS OF COOLING X TEMPERATURE VARIATION C 2 C minute HUMIDITY 60 A Standard Environment iih E ANE 7430 X Not qualified for this environment VIBRATION 80 X Not qualified for this environment EXPLOSION 90 X Not qualified for this environment WATERPROOFNESS X Not qualified for this environment FLUIDS SUSCEPIBILITY X Not qualified for this environment SAND AND DUST X Not qualified for this environment FUNGUS X Not qualified for this environment SALT SPRAY X Not qualified for this environment MAGNETIC EFFECT Z 0 3m separation XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 20 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page Pq HEADS UP TECHNOL O GIES Installation Manual XMD076A UUT NOMENCLATURE XM Radio Wireless Controller TYPE MODEL PART NO TSO NUMBER 050 M
20. Radio for activation of the weather portion of the XMDO76A NOTE For installation purposes only temporary XM WX Satellite Weather and XM Satellite Radio services are pre activated from the factory This activation will terminate automatically without prior notice To avoid unexpected deactivation customers should contact XM Satellite Radio Inc to transfer the subscriptions immediately after installation XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 4 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page P HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A 2 3 XMDO76A Receiver Installation 2 3 1 Installation Considerations The XMDO76A is intended for application as a sensor to the providing a datalink to the weather information transmitted by XM Satellite Radio The software contained in the XMD076A meets the requirements of RTCA DO 178B Level E 2 3 1 1 Location The XMDO76A shall be installed in any interior location of the aircraft that is within the environmental limits specified in Section 1 2 1 The receiver location should be at least 12 inches away from transmitting radio equipment and is within 40 feet of cable to the XM antenna 2 3 1 2 Orientation The XMDO76A can be positioned in any orientation however the effects of condensation that could develop in the selected area of the aircraft should be considered If the XMD0726A is located in such areas the XMDO76A should be positioned to prev
21. aft Nominal Maximum Load 0 26 A 2 3 4 1 Power Circuit Protection The power input to the XMDO76A shall be circuit protected IAW the guidelines of AC 43 13 1B Chapter 11 Section 2 A 1 Amp circuit breaker is required for use with the XMD076A XMDO76A 3 Rev C 06 22 06 Information is subject to the restrictions on the title page P HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A 2 4 XM Satellite Antenna Installation Considerations The XMDO76A is designed for use with various XM Radio type certified antennas covering the S Band from 2 332 GHz to 2 345 GHz Due to the low signal levels inherent with satellite communications the following guidelines and recommended practices should be adhered to for the design of the antenna installation e Install IAW AC 43 13 2A Chapter 3 AC 43 13 1B Chapter 11 antenna manufacturer instructions and in a manner acceptable to the administrator e Mount the antenna on the top of the aircraft to an external surface such as the fuselage away from vertical obstructions as to not shadow the antenna from line of sight reception of the satellites Mount antenna as high on the fuselage as practical Relocation of other less location sensitive transmitters may be necessary to achieve optimal XM reception performance e The mounting of the antenna must provide an electrical bond of 0 003 Ohms or less the airframe ground 2 4 1 Antenna Coaxial Cable Install
22. ation The correct cable loss of the antenna feed cable is critical to the performance of the system operation The design configuration of the receiver s input is preset to expect a total gain range of 22dB 2dB Typical XM Radio type certified aircraft antennas are configured with a total gain of 30 34dB where 10dB of total cable loss provides the correct gain to the receiver Always refer to the antenna specifications to insure the correct gain If desired additional loss of 0 3dB for each SMA connector can be added but is not crucial to system performance Table 1 below provides reference information for lengths for various 50 ohm cable types that are commonly used with SMA connectors to produce the acceptable loss when used with antennas with 30 34dB of gain XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 9 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TEC HINO O GIES rq Installation Manual XMD076A Table 1 Cable Length Chart RG Type dB sig Pi Length Range Ft Mil C 17 Q 2 339GHz 8 12dB Loss 142 20 6 38 8 58 3 400 23 41 34 2 51 3 316 40 87 19 6 29 4 178 68 82 11 62 17 4 can be determined using the equation below Antenna Gain 22 dB 100 Ft When the distance between the antenna and receiver is short run the amount of cable required to meet the loss requirement and stow excess length An alternative to stowing large amounts of excess cable
23. atus is displayed in the Display button label 4 The MFD should report the XM Serial Number matching the Satellite Weather ID code noted in Section 2 2 above The MFD should also show the Signal Quality of the XMDO76A If this data is shown on the MFD the communication link between the MFD and receiver is operational 5 If the Signal Quality is reported as Good the antenna and cabling are installed correctly and are operating normally and the aircraft is in view of at least one of the XM satellites Note The Satellite Weather ID code must presented to the aircraft owner who will need it to acquire the subscription service and for other customer service needs with XM Satellite Radio 6 If the Signal Quality is reported as Marginal Weak or None reposition the aircraft away from obstructions to get a better view to the sky After verification of the aircraft position and if the Signal Quality is still not Good inspect the antenna and cable 7 If the information is not reported check the following e software configuration of the Verify the MFD is configured for use with the XMD076A or XMD076 Refer to the MFD documentation e The RS232 data wiring to the Refer to Appendix C and Section 2 3 3 for wiring information e Power to the XM receiver Verify red power indicator located next to J1 on the XM receiver is illuminated XM Audio The 050 operations manual
24. ent condensation from entering the D Sub inter connect as water wicks through the wire harness Drip loops routed in the harness can usually prevent such action Another consideration to the orientation of the XMDO76A is to allow easier viewing of the on board power on indicator during troubleshooting The power LED is located next to the main interface connector J1 2 3 1 3 Cooling The XMD076A is not equipped with air vents or fans which can be blocked therefore this consideration is not required 2 3 1 4 XMD076A and XMC050 Communications The wireless communications between the receiver and the controller uses Bluetooth Class 2 technology This wireless link has a line of sight LOS range of at least 25 ft Since the XMD076A is typically located in remote locations of the aircraft this range must be considered In addition if the XMDO76A is located in an effective radio frequency shielded area the link may be weak or unable to be established In such cases where the location of the XMDO76A may produce undesired operation with the XMCO50 controller the on board antenna of the XMD076A can be extended Refer to Section 2 3 3 1 for more information 2 3 2 Mounting the XMD076A The XMD0764A should be securely mounted to the aircraft structure using the 4 provided 10 diameter mounting holes IAW AC 43 13 2A Chapter 2 An interface XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 5 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page
25. ion Forms included in Appendix A XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 3 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page BY Installation Manual XMD076A 2 0 Installation Instructions 21 Unpacking and Inspection Verify all ordered parts were received and sustained no shipping damage Where evidence of shipping damage exists save the shipping carton and packing material to help substantiate your claim to the shipping company Retain the original shipping carton and packing material in case you need to ship the unit for service 2 2 System Identification Numbers Take note of the 3 identification numbers that will be needed later after installation The numbers are used for activating the XM Satellite Weather and Radio services and communication addressing with the 050 controller These numbers are as follows e Receiver ID This is 2 digit number printed on the nameplate next to the 9 digit serial number This number will be the receiver ID set in the remote controller per the 050 user guide e Satellite Radio ID This is the 8 digit alphanumeric code printed on the placard marked Audio located the rear of the XMDO76A This code will be presented to XM Satellite Radio for activation of the audio portion of the XMD076A e Satellite Weather ID This is the 8 digit alphanumeric code printed on the placard marked Weather located on the rear of the XMDO76A This code will be presented to XM Satellite
26. ironment FUNGUS F Qualified by Analysis SALT SPRAY X Not qualified for this environment MAGNETIC EFFECT Z 0 3m separation B and Z 14V 28V reu All DC systems VOLTAGE SPIKE A 800V AUDIO FREQUENCY SUSCEPIBILTY 2 INDUCED SIGNAL SUSCEPTIBILITY ZC RF SUSCEPTIBILITY RR Standard HIRF EMISSION OF RADIO FREQUENCY See Note LIGHTNING INDUCED TRANSIENT SUSCEPTIBILITY Z2XXX Partially protected env This equipment intentionally transmits low power energy in the frequency range of 2 40 to 2 48GHz and is exempt from DO 160E Section 21 4 The EUT is qualified for these transmissions as a Class 2 Bluetooth wireless device under FCC part 15 regulations XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 19 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TECHNOL 0 GIES Pq Installation Manual XMD076A UUT NOMENCLATURE XM Weather Radio Wireless Receiver RS232 TYPE MODEL PART NO TSO NUMBER XMD076A 01 N A MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATION AND OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION XMD076A 32 XMD076A 01 Qualification Test Plan MANUFACTURER Heads Up Technologies Inc 2033 Chenault Dr 100 Carrollton TX 75006 REVISION amp CHANGE OF DO 160 TESTING DATES E No Change 06 08 2005 and 07 01 2005 TEST CONDITION SECTION QUALIFICATION CATEGORY DESCRIPTION LIGHTNING DIRECT EFFECTS X N A ICING X N A ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE A 15KV Human Contact FIRE AND FLAMMABILITY 26 0 X
27. is to install a low power RF attenuator in line with the cable This system requires a DC bias passing type attenuator that has a frequency rating that falls within the maximum satellite frequency of 2 345 GHz When antennas of other gain values or other cable types are installed the cable length 2 4 2 Interference from VHF and SATCOM Transmitters e Mount the antenna no closer than 36 inches to VHF Comm transmitters of 15 Watts or less For more powerful transmitting antennas XM separation should be a minimum of 48 inches Installation pre testing see note below should be performed if the separation is less than 60 inches If a XM VHF Comm combo style antenna is being installed and replacing the operation of an existing approved antenna installation the existing separations are acceptable SATCOM antennas transmit at 40 Watts and should be separated by the largest distance possible or a minimum of 36 inches e When routing the XM antenna cable the maximum possible separation from transmitter antenna feed cables must be considered especially with SATCOM and other high power transmitters Antenna feed cables of VHF transmitters of 15 Watts or less should only require a minimal separation XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 10 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TECHW OL O GIES rq Installation Manual XMD076A e Receive only antennas such as ADF and GPS do not produce interference and require lit
28. nterface through 050 controller WX Interface RS232 115 2Kbaud No parity 8 bit 1 stop bit Audio Interface Stereo 600 ohm balanced transformer OdBV nominal Typical level lt 50dBV when muted to 12dBV Full volume Wireless Link Bluetooth Class 2 low power 25 Ft LOS Range FCC ID 4 TGVXMSC63 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept all interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Wireless Antenna GigaAnt Titanis 2 4GHz P N 2010B4844 01 Gain 4 4dBi PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Receiver Weight 1 7 Ibs Receiver 1 8 X 6 5 X 7 8 Inches Refer to Appendix B for more Dimensions H W L detail Antenna Weight Refer to specific antenna installation drawing OPERATING LIMITS Power Input Voltage 11 32VDC negative ground 0 63A at 11 0VDC minimum power input voltage 0 48A at 13 8VDC power input voltage 0 26A at 27 6VDC power input voltage Steady State Current 1 2 4 Environmental Qualification Identification IAW RTCA DO 160E Appendix A and Heads Up Technologies document XMD076A 34 the following environmental category identification applies to the XMDO76A DO 160E Env Cat F2 X BBB SBM HXXXFXZ B Z AZ ZC RR M Z2XXX XXAX For a description of the equipment categories refer to Environmental Qualificat
29. red 10 If the connection fails to establish after 1 minute try the following e Move the controller closer to the XMD076A e Evaluate the location of the XMDO76A and determine if an extension is required Refer to Section 2 3 3 1 7 above e Verify the XMDO76A is still powered Check circuit breaker connectors etc e Verify the charge indicator on the controller display shows a good charge Replace batteries as required 11 Activate the audio equipment being fed by the XMD076A and adjust the volume using the 050 controller as needed NOTE At power up the XMD0764A defaults to mute mode and will only output audio when connected to the XMCO050 wireless controller 12 Change the XM channel to zero 0 The controller display should read RADIO ID SW VER and verify the 8 digit code matches the Satellite Radio ID noted in Section 2 2 above XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 15 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page HEADS UP TECHNOL OG IES rq Installation Manual XMD076A Note The Satellite Radio ID code must presented to the aircraft owner who will need it to acquire the subscription service and for other customer service needs with XM Satellite Radio XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 16 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page BY Installation Manual XMD076A 3 3 Ground EMI Check The following procedure is to be performed to verify that no interference is noted
30. te Weather service and another for the XM Radio For installation purposes only temporary XM WX and the XM Radio services are pre activated from the factory This activation will terminate automatically without prior notice To avoid unexpected deactivation customers should contact XM Satellite Radio Inc at 1 800 985 9200 to transfer the subscriptions immediately after installation NOTE The weather activation process for the XMD076A is the same as the XMD076 Please contact Heads Up Technologies via email at service heads up com for additional information on the process to activate receivers if required XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 13 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page P HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A 3 2 2 Power System and Initial Test 1 Apply power to the XMDO76A receiver and any other system applicable to the MFD or audio equipment Some installations may include a WX Data power switch and if equipped toggle to the ON position The receiver is equipped with an on board red LED indicator to show the receiver is powered on XM WX The MFD operations manual may be required to continue 2 Power up the MFD Go into Maintenance Mode using the procedure in the MFD installation manual and select the RS232 port to which the XM Receiver is wired 3 Restart the MFD Select the Trip page on the MFD Press the Display button until Broadcast a down pointing arrow St
31. tle separation The XM antenna should be placed as close as possible to these types of antennas to gain separation from transmitters NOTE Installation pre testing is advised if this installation is being performed on several similar aircraft such as a fleet A pre test can be performed by mounting the antenna on a piece of aluminum sheet approximately 24 in diameter or square to serve as a temporary ground plane This antenna assembly would then lay on the aircraft skin near the proposed installation location for an active ground test prior to cutting mounting holes This has proven both beneficial and cost effective in past fleet installations since all transmit equipment can be operated and tested for XM receiver interference prior to the actual installation NOTE This installation manual does not contain approved data for type specific aircraft antenna installations XMD076A 3 Information is subject to the 11 Rev C 06 22 06 restrictions on the title page P HEADS U P G IE 5 Installation Manual XMD076A 2 5 Weight and Balance A Weight and Balance calculation of the aircraft is required as part of the installation approval process Following the guidelines as established in AC 43 13 1B Chapter 10 Section 2 the W B of the aircraft can be calculated using the weights of the system components listed below Description Weight 5 XMD076A Receiver 1 7 XMRANT 01 standard XM Antenna
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