Dual XGPS170 User manual

GPS170
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the XGPS170 GPS +
ADS-B Weather and Traffic Receiver from Dual
Electronics.
The XGPS170 is designed to receive signals from
the FAA's ADS-B ground network, and from other
aircraft operating 978 MHz ADS-B transponders
(UAT transceivers). The XGPS170 also includes a
WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and can determine
your location anywhere
in the world.
The XGPS170 can wirelessly transmit GPS and
ADS-B information to many kinds
of devices which
have Bluetooth connectivity and support the Blue-
tooth Serial Port Profile (SPP). This includes:
• the iPod touch (2nd through 5th generations)
• the iPhone
3, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone
4s, and iPhone 5
• the iPad, iPad 2 and iPad 3
You can also connect the XGPS170 to many
Android smart phones and tablets.
NOTE: Not all manufacturers include SPP
in their
devices, even if the device has Bluetooth. Please
consult the owner's manual for your specific de-
vice to determine whether it supports SPP. Some
devices, like Android-based devices, may need a
helper app to connect to the XGPS170. See Pair-
ing with
your device for more information.
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Note
on
ADS-B
The
ADS-8
network provides weather data as
well as a growing amount
of
air traffic information.
However,
ADS-8
is an emerging system which still
has coverage gaps. The FAA's intended plan is
to have coast-to-coast coverage across the con-
tinental United States by the end
of
2013. The cur-
rent coverage map is available on the FAAwebsite
at
http://www.faa.gov/nextgen.
Weather. The
ADS-8
ground system broadcasts
regional NEXRAD weather information every 2.5
minutes and continental NEXRAD information ev-
ery
15 minutes. Both weather broadcasts are re-
ceived by the XGPS170.
Traffic. The XGPS170 will also receive
ADS-8
traffic information from both the
ADS-8
ground
system and from other aircraft operating 978
MHz
ADS-8
Out transponders. Traffic information in-
cludes position, heading, speed and altitude for
each aircraft.
However, it is important to know that traffic infor-
mation offered through the
ADS-8
ground system
is only broadcast in response to a signal from an
ADS-8
Out transponder. Since not all aircraft are
equipped with
ADS-8
transponders at this point,
please be aware that the traffic information provid-
ed
by
the
ADS-8
network is only a partial picture
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of
traffic. Until all aircraft are
ADS-8
out equipped,
always assume there is
air
traffic around you that
is notbeing reported
by
the
ADS-8
system.
NOTE: The
XGPS
170 is not an
ADS-8
Out
trans-
mitter.
Additionally, not all electronic flight bag
(EF8)
apps currently display traffic information even
if
it
is available from an
ADS-8
source and received
by
the XGPS170. Please refer to the documenta-
tion for your
EF8
app to determine whether
or
not
traffic information is displayed.
Lastly, please be aware that the signal from an
ADS-8
ground transmitter usually cannot be
picked
up
on the ground. In some areas, you
may
need to be above 2000feet
AGL
in orderto reliably
receive broadcasts from an
ADS-8
ground.trans-
mitter. Terrain and proximity to the nearest ground
transmitter will affect
your
reception.
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Controls and Indicators
Mode switch
(on back)
USB/
connector
I
Power switch/
ADS-B antenna
"\...
'\._ ADS-B status
'\._ GPS status
'\._ Bluetooth status
Battery status
Please refer to the diagram above to locate the
controls and indicators on the XGPS170.
Mode switch. The mode switch must be set for
the device you want to use the XGPS170 with:
Switch Position For these devices:
Apple • iPod touch, iPad and
iPhone.
Other •All other devices
USB connector. The USB connection is used to
recharge the XGPS170.
Power switch. Slide the power switch from "OFF"
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to the "ADS-8" position to receive both GPS and
ADS-8 signals. If you only need GPS information,
slide the switch to the middle position, "GPS".
Battery status light. This light will flash red when
the battery level is low and the device requires
recharging. (See Charging on page 15.) During
charging, the light will glow solid red and it will
change to green when charging is complete. This
light is normally offwhile the XGPS170 is running.
Bluetooth status light. This blue lightwill indicate
whether the XGPS170 is searching for a device to
connect to,
or has successfully paired to a device.
A slow blue flash (about once per second) indi-
cates the XGPS170 is not connected to any de-
vices but is ready to connect. A solid blue glow in-
dicates that the XGPS170 has successfully paired
with
at least one device.
GPS status light. The GPS indicator will flash
green while the XGPS170 is searching for satel-
lite signals. The light will change to a steady green
when your location is successfully determined.
NOTE: when paired with an iPad, iPod touch
or
iPhone the GPS status light will not illuminate until
an app is actively requesting information.
ADS-B status light. This light glows solid white
when the
ADS-8 receiver is active. The indicator
will quickly pulse brighterwhen it is receiving ADS-
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8 data. PLEASE NOTE: the ADS-8 system is not
an "always-on" broadcast like a conventional radio
station.
ADS-8 data is only broadcast when infor-
mation is available.
ADS-B antenna connection. The included
ADS-8
antenna will need to be attached to the XGPS170
before use. Remove the protective rubber cap on
the front side
of the XGPS170 to expose theADS-
8 antenna connector.
An external antenna can also be used with the
XGPS170. A dedicated, passive 978 MHz tran-
sponder antenna mounted on the bottom
of the
aircraft is an ideal external antenna option.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect the XGPS170 to
the existing transponder antenna on your aircraft.
This will irreparably damage the XGPS170.
GPS antenna. The GPS antenna in the XGPS170
is located underthe red disc. For best GPS recep-
tion, position the XGPS170 so that it has an unob-
structed view
of the sky.
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Setup
Step 1) Remove the rubber cap on the front side
of the XGPS170 to expose the antenna connector.
Attach the included
ADS-8 antenna, or connect an
external non-amplified antenna using a high qual-
ity shielded coaxial cable.
Step 2) Movethe Mode switch on the XGPS 170to
the setting
for the type of device you will be using.
Step 3) Pair the XGPS170 to your iPad or Android
tablet (see Pairing
with your device below). The
XGPS 170 will work with up to two iOS or Android
devices simultaneously, but not one
of each kind.
Step 4) Position the XGPS170 on the glare shield
or affix it to a window using the included non-slip
pad.
Step 5) Download the free ADS-B Status Tool
app from the iTunes App store. This app will give
you information about your
XGPS 170, such as
battery level, charging status and GPS reception
status.
PLEASE NOTE: The XGPS170 is intended to be
used with popular EFB apps. A current list
of com-
patible EFB apps is available on the web
at http://
xgps170.dualav.com.
Step 6) Open a compatible EFB app and confirm
that the app is receiving data from the XGPS170.
Please see the help section
of your preferred EFB
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app for answers to specific questions about using
the XGPS170 with that app.
Non-slip pad
The included non-slip pad is designed to hold the
XGPS170 securely in place on most surfaces.
The XGPS170 can be inserted into the pad with
the red
dot facing up (when using the pad on flat
surfaces) or facing down (when using the pad on
a window).
When inserting the XGPS170 into the pad face
down, ensure that the red
disc on the top of the
XGPS170 lines up with the hole in the bottom
of
the pad.
If the bottom of the pad looses its stickiness from
an accumulation
of dirt/dust, simply wash the pad
with warm water and a mild soap and allow the
pad to air dry.
Important note about heat
The XGPS 170 has been designed to work at high
temperatures, and it is normal for the
XGPS 170
to become noticeably warm to the touch when
operating. It will also absorb additional heat from
the direct sun
or when sitting on a hot glare shield
so please use caution when handling the
XGPS170 after
it has been running in the direct
sun because it may be hot.
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Pairing
with
your
device
When powered on, the XGPS170 will automatical-
lytryto reconnect to the last device(s) it was paired
with. Keep this in mind when trying to use it with
multiple devices: if you are having trouble getting
another device to recognize the XGPS170, make
sure the last device you used with the XGPS170 is
turned completely off
or
is out
of
Bluetooth range.
However, in order for the
XGPS
170 to automati-
cally reconnect, the other device(s) must already
be turned first. So it is a good habit to turn on
your tablet/smart phone first, then turn on the
XGPS170.
If
the Bluetooth connection is interrupted while
communicating, either because a device is turned
off
or
because the distance between the two de-
vices is too great, you must turn the XGPS170
off
and back on
in
orderfor it to automatically recon-
nect. Alternatively, you can go into your device's
settings menu and manually reactivate the link.
NOTE: Activating Airplane Mode on the iPad/
iPhone/iPod (which is recommended when flying)
automatically turns
off
Bluetooth, so it must be
manually turned back on.
The
recommended
procedure with the iPad/iPhone/iPod is to activate
Airplane Mode, turn Bluetooth back on and then
turn on the XGPS170.
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