AG-NAV Platinum User manual

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PLATINUM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Part No: AAP771- I-J 23-05-2018
Part No: MN-PLATINUM-I-J REV: A

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The software or hardware described in this manual is furnished under the license and may only be used or
copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
Copyright © AG-NAV Inc. 2017
Revision: 1.0
Release date: Jan 2017
All rights are reserved. No part of this publication or the components it describes may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-copying,
recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent from AG-NAV Inc.
AG-NAV Inc. provides this manual “as is”, without warranty of any kind and reserves the right to make
improvements and/or changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable
law, in no event shall the company or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without
limitation, direct or indirect damages for personal injury, loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of this product, even if the company has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, the company’s and its suppliers’ entire liability
shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the owner of the product for the product. Because some
states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages,
the above limitation may not apply to the user.
TRADEMARKS
•AG-NAV® or AGNAV is a registered trademark of AG-NAV Inc.
•Guía or Guía™is a registered trademark of AG-NAV Inc.
•Automatic Target flow II is a pending trademark of AG-NAV Inc.
•All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact the AG-NAV technical support line at:
Toll free number for Canada and the United States: 1-800-99 AGNAV (24628)
AG-NAV Inc.
Office: 1-705-734-0909
After Hours Support 1-647-236-3477
After Hours Support 1-705-985-3477
After Hours Support 1-705-440-3477
After Hours Spanish Support 1-416-434-1166
Fax: [phone]
Email: genera[email protected]
Web Site: www.agnav.com
Mail: AG-NAV Inc.
30 Churchill Drive
Barrie, ON
L4N8Z5, Canada
In the event of a problem that cannot be resolved using the information supplied, please contact AG-NAV. You can also
gain assistance through the user’s area on our web page at www.agnav.com.
For further assistance, contact the AG-NAV technical support line by telephone, fax, or email. AGNAV customer support
personnel will discuss your situation, determine the cause of problem and provide the appropriate technical assistance.

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ATTENTION!!
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION.
A warning placard must be installed before use before releasing the aircraft for
operation. The Platinum system is not to be used as a primary source of navigation.
See example below.
GPS IS FOR DAY VFR FLIGHT ONLY
GPS IS NOT TO BE USED AS THE SOLE
SOURCE OF NAVIGATION INFORMATION
Warning Placard.
Please be advised that the DGPS receiver supplied with this Ag-Nav guidance system
is activated with SBAS corrections. If outside North America, please confirm that your
working area is within the WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS specified coverage. If outside these
areas, please disable the SBAS function of the GPS receiver.

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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started………………………………………………….. 6-10
1.1 Getting Familiar with the Platinum System
1.1.1 Platinum console
1.2 Installation standards / responsibility
1.3 Reference Documents
1.4 Component description with weight and location
1.5 Before Installation
1.6 Installation Plan
1.7 Tools required
2. Installing the platinum components…………………………… 10-41
2.1 Platinum Installation
2.1.1 Flush mount bracket
2.1.2 Low profile mount Bracket
2.1.3 Mounting Plate Bracket
2.1.4 Adjustable Mounting Bracket
2.1.5 Ram Mount Bracket
2.2 GPS receiver Installation
2.3 Guidance Installation
2.4 GPS Antenna Installation
2.5 Cables and Electrical Connections
2.5.1 Breaker
2.5.2 Connecting Power cable
2.5.3 Connecting Remote Switch
2.5.4 Connecting Booms ON
2.5.5 Connecting Indicator Cable
2.5.6 Connecting Antenna Cable
2.5.7 Connecting GPS Receiver Cable
2.5.8 Connecting the wiring harness
2.5.9 Connecting the WIFI antenna
2.6.0 Dimmer hub
2.6.1 Final installation checklist
3. Setup Testing ………………………………………………. 42-44
3.1 Platinum setup test procedures
3.2 Platinum help Menu.
4. Platinum System Maintenance………………………………. 44
7. Troubleshooting guide…………………………………….... 45

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Getting Familiar with the Platinum System
This manual contains information relating to the physical, mechanical and electrical characteristics of the AG-
NAV DGPS aerial application guidance system. Before beginning the AG-NAV installation, read the AG-NAV
operations manual and become familiar with the modes and functions of operation. The AG-NAV system is
designed to meet the precise positioning demands of the material application industry. The AG-NAV system
uses the latest DGPS (Satellite Navigation) technology.
1.1.1 Platinum console
Platinum front display
Figure #1
POWER BUTTON
USB PORT
TOUCH SCREEN

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Platinum console continue….
Platinum back panel connections
Figure #2
2 x USB
MAIN CONNECTION
AUXILIARY CONNECTION
REDUNDANCY
GPS
ANTENNA
CONNECTION
WIFI
CONNECTION
FAN

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1.2 Installation Standards / Responsibility
Operators must ensure that correct aircraft standards of workmanship and airworthiness procedures are
followed per FAA or TRANSPORT CANADA regulations. The services of a FAA or TRANSPORT CANADA
licensed avionics shop or A&P mechanic are advised. Before flight, a person with FAA or TRANSPORT
CANADA inspection authorization should approve the installation for each aircraft.
The aircraft operator is responsible for ensuring that FAA or TRANSPORT CANADA regulations, applying to
the installation of the AG-NAV System in the aircraft are followed. Ag-Nav Inc. provides these instructions as a
guide to customers and assumes no responsibility or liability for the installation in individual aircraft.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
1.3 Reference Documents
Platinum User Main Manual
Platinum Navigation Manual
Platinum operator hand book

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1.4 Component Description
Table 1 below provides the weight and Ag-nav part number of the components. The following table will have
the suggested station position to install into the aircraft relative to the airframe datum line.
TABLE #1
Component
Part No.
Weight
Power consumption
Station
LB
S
KGS
Voltage
Current
@24VDC
Main Computer AG-NAV
Platinum
AAP771
4.40
1.99
12 –24 VDC
1.05A
+45
Platinum mounting kit
ADMPM0771-02
2.25
1.02
Pilot indicator
AAP202
0.8
0.36
12 –24 VDC
0.125A
+45
External large bright bar
AAP207
4.15
1.88
12 –24 VDC
0.619A
-28
Internal small bright bar
AAP210
1.45
0.66
12 –24 VDC
0.541A
+45
Small nav bar
AAP220
1.15
0.52
12 –24 VDC
0.859A
+45
Med nav bar
AAP222
1.95
0.88
12 –24 VDC
0.845A
+45
Large nav bar
AAP221
6.85
3.11
12 –24 VDC
0.675A
-28
External light bar
AAP887
5.55
2.52
12 –24 VDC
1A
-28
Internal light bar
AAP889
1.10
0.50
12 –24 VDC
1A
+45
P500 GPS receiver
AAP500-A-5
1.2
0.54
12 –24 VDC
0.915A
+90
Optional receiver
AAP500-A-10/01/02/03
1.2
0.54
12 –24 VDC
0.915A
+90
P500 Antenna (GPS,
SBAS/GLONASS)
MO0602
0.65
0.30
+90
P771 Main wiring harness
AC0771-A-CONN
2.45
1.11
+45
P771 aux wiring harness (Optional)
AC0771-AUX
0.90
0.41
+45
P500 GPS serial interface cable
CA0500-CONN-B
.55
0.25
+45
Antenna cable
CA0070
.25
0.11
+45
Lightbar / nav bar extension cable
CA0064-A-CONN
.60
0.27
+45
Assembled P887 light bar cable
CA0087
.30
0.14
+45
Assembled P889 light bar cable
CA0089
.65
0.30
+45

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1.5 Before Installation
Before you begin installation, please make sure to carefully read the installation instructions. If any questions
arise, please contact Ag-Nav customer support. Contact information is located on page 3 of this manual and on
the bottom of each page.
1.6 Installation Plan
-Select optimal mounting locations
-Install components
-Connect Wiring
-Test
1.7 Tools Required
-Measuring tape
-Drill bit set / drill
-Black permanent marker
-Wire wrap
-Screw Driver set
2. Installing the platinum components
Helicopter install Fixed wing Air tractor
Figure #3 Figure #4
Fixed wing Thrush
Figure #5

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2.1 Platinum Installation
Figure #6

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Platinum installation continues…
The Platinum system has Five different mounting options as shown below, the ram mount is optional. The Kit
includes the hardware, flush mount, low profile, mounting plate and adjustable mount brackets.
MOUNTING KIT HAREWARE RAM MOUNT (Optional)
Figure # 7 Figure #8 Figure #9
FLUSH MOUNT BRACKET LOW PROFILE BRACKET
Figure #10 Figure #11
MOUNTING PLATE ADJUSTABLE MOUNT BRACKET
Figure #12 Figure #13
The Platinum console should be mounted to fully atomize control for the pilot following FAA or TRANSPORT
CANADA regulations. Not to infringe on any visual view outside the cockpit during flight. See examples of
installation images above figures 3,4 and 5.
These units may be mounted on the lower horizontal switch panel, or the instrument panel. The preferred
positions are above and below the hopper window. In this position, the Touch Screen can be operated with the
pilot’s left hand. Fabricate suitable brackets so that the units can be attached to the horizontal switch bracket or
the instrument panel.

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2.1.1 Flush Mounting Bracket
The flush mount is typically used to mount the console into the air craft instrument panel or switch panel. The brackets
mount to the side of the console with 10-32 1/2 stainless steel hardware and then to the aircraft using approved hardware
as shown below.
Figure #14
Mounting screw assembly
Figure #15
Mounting screw sizes for assembly
Figure #16
PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

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Mounting screw rotation for assembly
Figure #17
Flush mount assembly for Platinum
Figure #18
Mounting flush mount assembly to panel
Figure #19
Mounting screws used for assembled to panel
Figure # 20
Mounting screw size for assembling flush mount
Figure #21
Mounting screws rotation
Figure #22

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2.1.2 Low Profile Mounting Bracket
The low-profile mount is typically used to mount the console on to the air craft instrument panel or switch panel directly
or via ram mount. Other location can be used following FAA or TRANSPORT CANADA regulation. The bracket mounts
to the side of the console with 10-32 1/2 stainless steel hardware and then to the aircraft using approved hardware.

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Figure #23

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2.1.3 Mounting Plate Bracket
The mount plate is typically used to mount the console on to the air craft custom approved mounting bar or via ram
mount. Other location can be used following FAA or TRANSPORT CANADA regulation. The bracket mount to the back
of the console with 10-32 1/2 stainless steel hardware and then to the aircraft using approved hardware.
Figure #24

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2.1.4 Adjustable Mounting Bracket
The adjustable mount is typically used to mount the console on to the air craft custom approved mounting bar or via ram
mount. The adjustable feature enables the pilot or operator to tilt the console up or down as desired.
Other location can be used following FAA or TRANSPORT CANADA regulation. The bracket mount to the back of the
console with 10-32 1/2 stainless steel hardware and then to the aircraft using approved hardware.

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Figure# 25

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2.1.5 Ram Mount (Optional)
The ram mount bracket is used to mount the console in similar location as the other brackets, but it offers easy quick
movable adjustments and quick disconnect and connect of the console as desired.
The Ram mount bolts to AgNav brackets and then to the aircraft using approved hardware as shown below figure #26.