Dual XGPS170 User manual

GPS170
OWNER'S
MANUAL
GPS
+
ADS-B
Weather
and
Traffic
Receiver
0
Bluetooth®
Made
for
~
iPod
[OJ
iPhone D
iPad

'·'
Dual
XGPS170
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.
2

..
•
XGPS170
Dual
A
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
3

Dual
XGPS170
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.
4

XGPS170
Dual
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"
5

Dual
XGPS170
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-
6

..•
XGPS170
Dual
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.
7

Dual
XGPS170
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
8

XGPS170
Dual
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.
9

'•'
Dual
XGPS170
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.
10

XGPS170
Dual
Once the XGPS170 is paired with your device, it
is ready to use.
NOTE: The battery
in
the XGPS170 is already
partially charged and the device should turn on
the first time you take it out
of
the box.
If
the
device does not turn on, please charge it from a
USB source before continuing -see Charging on
page 15.
The XGPS170 will pair to two iOS devices
or
two
Android tablets.
To
pair to the second device,
repeat the same instructions you followed for the
first.
·.•
NOTE:
If
your
device requests a code
to
con-
nect
during
the
pairing
process, use
"0000"
or
11
1234".
Pairing the XGPS170
with
the
iPad, iPod
touch
or
iPhone
(NOTE: these instructions were written using iOS
version 6.0 and may be different ifyou are using a
different version
of
the iPhone OS.)
• Make sure the Mode switch on the XGPS170
is set to the "Apple" position.
• On the iPad/iPod touch/iPhone, go to:
Settings->Biuetooth
and turn on Bluetooth. The device will automati-
cally begin looking for the XGP$170.
11

Dual
XGPS170
·Turn on the XGPS170. The blue Bluetooth
status light on the XGPS170 will start blinking
slowly (about once per second).
•After a few moments, the XGPS170 will ap-
pear as
XGPS170-xxxxxx in the list of devices
on the iPod touch/iPad/iPhone screen. (The
last 6 digits are part
of the XGPS170 Bluetooth
ID and will be different for each unit.) The word
Mise may also appear momentarily before
XGPS170-xxxxxx appears.
• Tap
XGPS170-xxxxxx in the list of devices to
connect to
it. The words "Not Paired" will disap-
pear and be replaced by the spinning cursor.
•After a few seconds, the
XGPS170-xxxxxx
name in the device list will change to blue text
and the word
Connected will appear. The blue
LED on the XGPS170 will blink rapidly for a few
seconds and then stay illuminated, confirming
the two devices have successfully paired and
are communicating.
• The iPad/iPhone/iPod touch will then display
a message saying "Application Not Installed:
This accessoryrequires an application you do
nothave installed." Despite
what the message
implies, the XGPS170 is ready to use with
your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch and you
do not need to download anything to make
the XGPS170 work. We do recommend that
12

XGPS170
Dual
you download a free app from the iTunes store,
called the ADS-B Status Tool, which shows
you detailed information about the XGPS170
(device status &battery charge level and the
signal reception). Tap "Yes" to be redirected to
the iTunes store to download this app,
or
"No" to
download it later. The ADS-B Status Tool app
is a completely optional download.
Pairing the XGPS170 with an Android device
(NOTE: these instructions were written using An-
droid OS version
3.1
and may be different
if
you
are using a different version
of
the Android OS.)
• Make sure the Mode switch on the XGPS170
is in the "Other" position.
• On the Android device go to:
Settings->
Applications->
Development
and enable the option for
Allow
mock
loca-
tions. This will let the Android device use GPS
information from an external device like the
XGPS170.
• On the Android device go to:
Settings->Wireless
&
networks
and turn on Bluetooth.
• Turn on the XGPS170. The blue Bluetooth
status light on the XGPS170 will start blinking
slowly (about once per second).
13

Dual
XGPS170
• On the Android device go to
Settings->Wireless & networks->
Bluetooth settings
and select Scan for devices.
• After a few seconds, the word XGPS170-
xxxxxx will appear in the list of devices. (Note:
the last 6 digits are part
of the XGPS 170 Blue-
tooth ID and will vary from device to device.)
At
this point, the Android device may say Paired
but not connected and the blue Bluetooth
indicator on the XGPS170 will continue to blink
slowly.
•
In order for GPS-enabled apps to use informa-
tion from an external GPS like the XGPS170,
you will need to install a helper app on your
Android device. This helper app runs in the
background and will let apps communicate with
the XGPS170. Several free helper apps are
available on the Android Market. Please see
the FAQ section on the Dual website (http://
xgps170.dualav.com/faq.html) for specific rec-
ommendations and installation instructions.
If you need additional help connecting the
XGPS170 to your device, please contact custom-
er service (send e-mail to [email protected] or call
866-382-5476). However, due to the enormous
variety
of available smart phones and tablets, you
may need to contact the manufacturer
of your spe-
14

XGPS170
Dual
cific device
for
additional instructions.
Charging
The XGPS170 is charged via the
USB
connector
on the end
of
the device.
To
charge, turn off the
XGPS170 and connect it to the USB port on
any
computer using the included USB cable. You can
also charge the
XGPS
170 from
any
standard USB
wall charger, including the one which comes with
the iPad/iPod touch/iPhone.
A cigarette lighter adapter is also included
for
charging the
XGPS
170 in a
car
or
aircraft.
The
XGPS170will both run and charge when using the
included 12-30VDC adapter.
NOTE: Laptop USB ports and most USB wall
chargers
do
not supply enough
power
to simul-
taneously charge and run the XGPS170.
So
you
must turn
off
the XGPS170 in order to effectively
charge the battery from a
USB
port. However, the
included 12-30VDC adapter does provide enough
power to charge and run the XGPS170 simultane-
ously.
Tips
for
best
performance
• For best GPS reception, put the XGPS170 in
a location with a clear
view
of
the sky.
• The ADS-B broadcast is a line-of-sight UHF
signal originating from both terrestrial and airborne
15

Dual
XGPS170
transmitters: weather is sent from ground stations,
and traffic is transmitted from both ground stations
and other aircraft. For the best
ADS-8
reception,
place the XGPS170 where the
ADS-8
antenna
has a clear view out
of
the cockpit window, i.e. not
down on a seat where the fuselage blocks signals
from reaching the antenna.
• The range
of
the 81uetooth connection will
drop as the battery level drops. If you find that the
wireless connection is failing, try recharging the
XGPS170.
• Windshields with integrated heating elements
or
metalized films can severely attenuate GPS sig-
nals. If your car or aircraft has these, we recom-
mend placing the XGPS170
in
a side window for
best reception.
•
You
can renew the stickiness on the bottom
of
the non-slip pad by washing the pad with warm
water and mild soap. Let the pad air dry
or
dry it
with a lint-free cloth.
Troubleshooting
16
•
In
most locations, it
is
not possible to receive
ADS-8
weather
or
traffic signals from a ground
transmitter unless you are airborne (sometimes
as high as 2000 feet AGL.). ADS-B broadcasts
are also not available
in
all areas
of
the US yet.
Please see http://www.faa.gov/nextgen for the
most current information on coverage.

'~
XGPS170
Dual
• If the XGPS170 does not automatically recon-
nect to your tablet/smart phone, turn off both
devices and then turn on the XGPS170 after
turning on your tablet/smart phone.
• Activating Airplane Mode on an iOS device
will turn off Bluetooth automatically.
If you are
using Airplane Mode, you will need to manu-
ally re-enable Bluetooth on the iOS device, and
then turn on the XGPS170.
•
If you cannot pairthe XGPS170 with a device:
Step 1. Make sure the Mode switch on the
XGPS170 is in the correct position.
Step 2. Check to see if the XGPS170 is still
connected to a previous device:
if the blue light
on the XGPS170 is not blinking, it is connected
to at least one other device. Turn off Bluetooth
on the previously paired device,
or move the
device out
of Bluetooth range.
Step 3. Completely power down and reboot
both the device and the XGPS170.
• The battery
in the XGPS170 is not user-ser-
viceable. For battery issues, please contact Cus-
tomer Support for additional help: send e-mail to
[email protected]
or call 866-382-5476.
• Most connection problems with Android tab-
lets are resolved by:
17

· ~
Dual
XGPS170
a. Enabling the option for Allow mock loca-
tions on the tablet. This option is found under:
Settings-> Applications-> Development
b. Installing the correct helper app. See the
FAQ section
of the XGPS 170 website for more
information on helper apps:
http://xgps
170.dualav.com/faq.html.
c.
For Android versions 3.x and above, select
the option
for "unsecure Bluetooth connection"
in the helper app.
For other questions or additional help, please
contact Customer Support via e-mail
at cs@dua-
lav.com
or call 866-382-5476.
Specifications
Dimensions (WxHxD in mm)
• XGPS170: 110 X 70 X 22
·Non-slip pad: 113 x 184 x 29
XGPS170 Voltage
• Input voltage: 5
VDC
Cigarette Lighter PowerAdapter Voltage
·Input voltage: 12-30 VDC
• Output: 5 VDC, 2.1A
GPS
18
• L1 frequency, SBAS (WAAS, MSAS,
EGNOS,
GAGAN) supported.
• Cold start: < 29 sec. typ. (open sky)

XGPS170
Dual
• Warm start: <
25
sec. typ. (open sky)
Bluetooth
•
CSR
engine
• Version:
2.1
+EDR
• Range:
-10m
(-33ft.)
(open space)
ADS-8
• 978
MHz
receive-only
Internal Battery
• Operating time:
-6
hours
• Charging time:
-3
hours
Environment Requirements
·Operating
temp:
14°F-
140°F
(-10°C-
60°C)
• Storage temp:
-4°F-
176°F
(-20°C-
80°C)
• Relative humidity:
5°/o
-
95°/o
non condensing
ICC
Compliance
This Class [8] digital apparatus complies with Ca-
nadian ICES-003.
FCC
Compliance
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 interfer-
ence,and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that
may
cause un-
desired operation. 19

Dual
XGPS170
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15
of
the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference
in
a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used
in
accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur
in
a particular in-
stallation.
If
this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio
or
television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one
or
more
of
the following
measures:
• Reorient
or
relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer
or
an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
20