Dual XGPS170 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
GPS + ADS-B Weather
and Traffic Receiver
XGPS170

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the XGPS170 GPS +
ADS-B Weather and Trafc 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 Prole (SPP). This includes:
• the iPod touch (2nd through 5th generations)
• the iPhone 3, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone
4s, and iPhone 5
• the iPad (1st through 4th generations)
• the iPad mini
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 specic 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-

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A Note on ADS-B
ing with your device for more information.
The ADS-B network provides weather data as
well as a growing amount of air trafc information.
However, ADS-B 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 FAA website
at http://www.faa.gov/nextgen.
Weather. The ADS-B 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.
Trafc. The XGPS170 will also receive ADS-B
trafc information from both the ADS-B ground
system and from other aircraft operating 978 MHz
ADS-B Out transponders. Trafc information in-
cludes position, heading, speed and altitude for
each aircraft.
However, it is important to know that trafc infor-
mation offered through the ADS-B ground system
is only broadcast in response to a signal from an
ADS-B Out transponder. Since not all aircraft are
equipped with ADS-B transponders at this point,
please be aware that the trafc information provid-

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ed by the ADS-B network is only a partial picture
of trafc. Until all aircraft are ADS-B out equipped,
always assume there is air trafc around you that
is not being reported by the ADS-B system.
NOTE: The XGPS170 is not an ADS-B Out trans-
mitter.
Additionally, not all electronic ight bag (EFB)
apps currently display trafc information even if it
is available from an ADS-B source and received
by the XGPS170. Please refer to the documenta-
tion for your EFB app to determine whether or not
trafc information is displayed.
Lastly, please be aware that the signal from an
ADS-B ground transmitter usually cannot be
picked up on the ground. In some areas, you may
need to be above 2000 feet AGL in order to reliably
receive broadcasts from an ADS-B ground trans-
mitter. Terrain and proximity to the nearest ground
transmitter will affect your reception.

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Controls and Indicators
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”
ADS-B antenna
GPS antenna
Mode switch
(on back)
USB
connector
Power switch
Battery status
GPS status
Bluetooth status
ADS-B status

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to the “ADS-B” position to receive both GPS and
ADS-B signals. If you only need GPS information,
slide the switch to the middle position, “GPS”.
Battery status light. This light will ash 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 off while the XGPS170 is running.
Bluetooth status light. This blue light will indicate
whether the XGPS170 is searching for a device to
connect to, or has successfully paired to a device.
A slow blue ash (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 ash
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-B receiver is active. The indicator
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B data. PLEASE NOTE: the ADS-B system is not
an “always-on” broadcast like a conventional radio
station. ADS-B data is only broadcast when infor-
mation is available.
ADS-B antenna connection. The included ADS-B
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 the ADS-
B 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 under the 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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Step 1) Remove the rubber cap on the front side
of the XGPS170 to expose the antenna connector.
Attach the included ADS-B antenna, or connect an
external non-amplied antenna using a high qual-
ity shielded coaxial cable.
Step 2) Move the Mode switch on the XGPS170 to
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
XGPS170 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 afx 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 XGPS170, 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 conrm
that the app is receiving data from the XGPS170.
Please see the help section of your preferred EFB
Setup

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app for answers to specic 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 at
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 XGPS170 has been designed to work at high
temperatures, and it is normal for the XGPS170
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-
ly try to 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 XGPS170 to automati-
cally reconnect, the other device(s) must already
be turned rst. So it is a good habit to turn on
your tablet/smart phone rst, 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 order for 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 ying)
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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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 rst 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
rst.
NOTE: If your device requests a code to con-
nect during the pairing process, use “0000” or
“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 if you 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->Bluetooth
and turn on Bluetooth. The device will automati-
cally begin looking for the XGPS170.

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• 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
Misc 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, conrming
the two devices have successfully paired and
are communicating.
• The iPad/iPhone/iPod touch will then display
a message saying “Application Not Installed:
This accessory requires an application you do
not have 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
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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 4.1 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->Developer Options
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).

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• 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 XGPS170 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 is not re-
quired for EFB apps like AviationMaps and
Naviator. It is only required for car & marine
navigation apps or other apps which only
use GPS information. 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 specic rec-
ommendations and installation instructions.
If you need additional help connecting the
XGPS170 to your device, please contact custom-

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er service (send e-mail to [e-mail] 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-
cic 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 XGPS170 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 XGPS170 in a car or aircraft. The
XGPS170 will 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.

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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
transmitters: weather is sent from ground stations,
and trafc is transmitted from both ground stations
and other aircraft. For the best ADS-B reception,
place the XGPS170 where the ADS-B 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 Bluetooth connection will
drop as the battery level drops. If you nd that the
wireless connection is failing, try recharging the
XGPS170.
• Windshields with integrated heating elements
or metalized lms 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.

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Troubleshooting
• In most locations, it is not possible to receive
ADS-B weather or trafc 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.
• 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 pair the 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

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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
[e-mail] or call 866-382-5476.
For other questions or additional help, please
contact Customer Support via e-mail at cs@dua-
lav.com or call 866-382-5476.

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Specifications
Dimensions (WxHxD in mm)
• XGPS170: 110 x 70 x 20
• Non-slip pad: 113 x 184 x 29
XGPS170 Voltage
• Input voltage: 5 VDC
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Voltage
• Input voltage: 12-30 VDC
• Output: 5 VDC, 2.1A
GPS
• L1 frequency, SBAS (WAAS, MSAS,
EGNOS, GAGAN) supported.
• Cold start: < 29 sec. typ. (open sky)
• Warm start: < 25 sec. typ. (open sky)
Bluetooth
• CSR engine
• Version: 2.1+EDR
• Range: ~10m (~33 ft.) (open space)
ADS-B
• 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)

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• Relative humidity: 5% - 95% non condensing
ICC Compliance
This Class [B] 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.
Warning: Changes or modications 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