Dynon SkyView SE User manual

SkyView SE
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Third-Party Device Connection and
Configuration
Reference Guide
104215-000
Rev A
7/5/2022
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ..................................................................................................1
1.1 Using this Manual.........................................................................................................1
1.2 Document Iconography ................................................................................................1
1.3 Reference Documents..................................................................................................1
2Connecting and Configuring ARINC-429 GPS Navigators.....................2
2.1 Electrical Connections..................................................................................................2
2.2GPS Navigator Configuration Settings .........................................................................5
2.3 SkyView Configuration Settings ...................................................................................6
3Connecting and Configuring Serial Devices ............................................9
3.1 General Serial Connection Procedure........................................................................10
3.2 Traffic Devices ...........................................................................................................11
3.3 NAV / COM Devices...................................................................................................15
3.4 Portable GPS Devices................................................................................................22
3.5 Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) Devices ........................................................23
3.6 Vertical Power VP-X...................................................................................................24
4Appendix 1: NMEA OUT Data Formats....................................................30

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1 Introduction
This document is a supplemental reference to the Skyview System Installation Guide document.
1.1 Using this Manual
To reduce paper, Dynon does not provide a printed version of this manual. However, Dynon
grants permission to third parties to print this manual, as necessary. The most recent PDF
version is available for download at dynon.com/docs. This manual is updated periodically, and
it is important to use the most recent version when installing SkyView components.
Dynon suggests keeping a PDF version of the manual on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop
computer while installing and configuring SkyView. Using the manual electronically allows quick
navigation of the document, figures to be viewed in color, and keyword searches.
1.2 Document Iconography
The following icons are used in this guide:
This icon denotes information that merits special attention.
This icon denotes a helpful tip.
1.3 Reference Documents
The following documents support the information in this document:
•SkyView System Installation Guide

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2 Connecting and Configuring ARINC-429 GPS Navigators
This section provides information for connecting and configuring SkyView and third-party GPS
Navigators using Dynon's SV-ARINC-429 interface module.
For information about installing the SV-ARINC-429 and connecting it to SkyView, see the
Skyview System Installation Manual document.
Connection to ARINC-429 capable GPS navigators via the SV-ARINC-429 provides advanced
features such as GPS steering, CDI auto-scaling, and vertical guidance information from WAAS-
enabled GPS receivers. The SV-ARINC-429 also enables VOR and localizer functionality if the
third-party device is so equipped. With an SV-ARINC-429, SkyView 's electronic HSI eliminates
the need to install a conventional external HSI.
The SV-ARINC-429 has two ARINC-429 receivers and one transmitter. The single transmitter
can connect to multiple devices that accept the ARINC-429 information that SkyView transmits.
The SV-ARINC-429 also has a serial input that is designed to provide auxiliary information that
ARINC-429 GPS outputs do not provide (such as altitude). SkyView needs this data to consider
the input a valid and complete GPS position source. This input is not a general-purpose serial
port and cannot be configured for other uses. Input coming into this serial port is assumed to be
in Aviation format, which most ARINC-429 capable panel-mount GPS units can output.
2.1 Electrical Connections
This section provides electrical connection information for GPS Navigators that interface with
SkyView via Dynon's SV-ARINC-429 interface module.
2.1.1 Generic Electrical Connections
The following diagram depicts the typical electrical connections between GPS Navigator devices
and an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 1: Typical GPS Navigator to SV-ARINC-429 Connections

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2.1.2 Garmin GNS 400/500 Series
The following diagram depicts the electrical connections between Garmin GNS 400/500 series
devices and an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 2: Typical GNS 400/500 Series to SV-ARINC-429 Connections
2.1.3 Garmin GNS 480
The following diagram depicts the electrical connections between a Garmin GNS 480 device
and an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 3: Typical GNS 480 to SV-ARINC-429 Connections

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2.1.4 Garmin GTN 600/700 Series
The following diagram depicts the electrical connections between a Garmin GNS 400/500 series
devices and an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 4: Garmin GTN 600/700 Series to SV-ARINC-429 Electrical Connections
2.1.5 Garmin GNC Series
The following diagram depicts the electrical connections between Garmin GNC series devices
and an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 5: Garmin GNC Series to SV-ARINC-429 Electrical Connections
2.1.6 Garmin GPS 175
The following diagram depicts the electrical connections between a Garmin GPS 175 device and
an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 6: Garmin GPS 175 to SV-ARINC-429 Electrical Connections

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2.1.7 Avidyne IFD Series
The following diagram depicts the electrical connections between a Avidyne IFD series devices
and an SV-ARINC-429.
Figure 7: Avidyne IFD Series to SV-ARINC-429 Electrical Connections
2.2 GPS Navigator Configuration Settings
This section provides configuration information for GPS Navigators that interface with SkyView
via Dynon's SV-ARINC-429 interface module.
2.2.1 Example GPS Navigator Configuration
The following is a general procedure for setting up a GPS Navigator to communicate with
SkyView. See the manufacturer's documentation for information about accessing the device's
setup menus.
1. Access the ARINC 429 configuration menu/page.
2. Set the following parameters for Input #1 (also referred to as RX 1, DATA 1, IN 1, etc.):
•Speed = High
•Format = EFIS (also referred to as EFIS/Airdata, EFIS Format 2, EFIS/ADC)
•Serial Digital Interface (SDI) = Common
•Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Labels = Yes or Enable
Input #2 is unused by SkyView.
3. Set the following parameters for Output #1 (also referred to as RX 1, DATA 1, IN 1, etc.):
•Speed = High
•Format = GAMA (also referred to as GAMA 429, GAMA 2, GAMA3, etc.)
Output #2 is unused by SkyView.
4. Access the RS 232 configuration menu/page.

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5. Set the following parameters for the RS 232 port # used during electrical connection (may
also be referred to as RS232 #, CHNL #, DATA #, etc.):
•Input = Off
•Output = Aviation (also referred to as Aviation #, Aviation Output #, etc.)
6. If applicable, access the VOR/ LOC/GS configuration menu/page:
7. Set the following parameters for Nav Radio:
•Enabled = Yes
•RX Speed = High
•TX Speed = High
•RX Format = Off or None
•TX Format = 429 (also referred to as ARINC 429, VHF 429, etc.)
•Serial Digital Interface (SDI) = Common
•Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) = Off or No (unused by SkyView)
All other parameters are unused by SkyView.
2.3 SkyView Configuration Settings
SkyView supports up to two SV-ARINC-429 modules, but since most aircraft will only have one
installed, the "MODULE 2" setting under SYSTEM SETUP > ARINC-429 is normally disabled. If
the installation does have two SV-ARINC-429 modules, the serial numbers of each module are
displayed to determine which module is which.
For each SV-ARINC-429 module, Set INPUT1 to the type of device (i.e., GPS 1, 2, 3, 4 or NAV
1, 2, 3, 4) connected to the ARINC-429 RX 1 A and B inputs (see Figure 1). Optionally, a
"friendly" name (up to 7 characters) can be specified for each device using the NAVIGATION
SOURCE DISP NAME setting. Some examples include: "430NAV" and "430GPS". If a friendly
name is specified, it will be displayed on the HSI. If a friendly name is not specified, GPS 1, 2,
3, 4 or NAV 1, 2, 3, 4 will be displayed in the info item next to the HSI. For IFR GPS navigators,
particularly the Garmin GNS and GTN series, the device name/number is also displayed at the
top of the Flight Plan window.
Although POS X is a possible setting, it should not be used for ARINC devices.
Any GPS/NAV slots that are highlighted in red are already being used for other
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After identifying the device, INPUT SPEED parameter (HIGH or LOW) needs to be set according
to output speed of the ARINC device(s). The SV-ARINC-429 has one ARINC output channel
with 2 sets of pins on the connector for wiring convenience. If the ARINC device(s) can accept
commands, configure OUTPUT SPEED appropriately.
If a device is connected to the ARINC-429 RX 2 A and B inputs (see Figure 1), repeat the above
configuration for the INPUT2 parameter; otherwise, leave it set to NONE.
To allow SkyView to automatically change displayed data between INPUT1 and INPUT2, select
ALLOW AUTO SWITCH: YES (LABEL 100P). If set to YES (LABEL 100P):
•If the source transmits the "100P" label (such as Garmin GNS/GTN series), SkyView will
automatically switch inputs per the label. This allows the inputs to be remotely switched
by data from the source, either when the CDI is changed, or automatic transition on
approach.
•If data is being transmitted to INPUT1, but no data is being transmitted to INPUT2,
INPUT1 will be displayed.
•If data is being transmitted to INPUT2, but no data is being transmitted to INPUT1,
INPUT2 will be displayed.
To manually change displayed data between INPUT1 and INPUT2, select ALLOW AUTO
SWITCH: NO.
2.3.1 Example Skyview Configuration
The following is a general procedure for setting up SkyView to communicate with a GPS
Navigator. (Configure MODULE 1 and MODULE 2 independently)
1. Go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > ARINC-429 and set the following parameters:
•INPUT SPEED = HIGH
•INPUT 1 = GPS '#'
•NAVIGATION SOURCE DISP NAME = <enter a device name up to 7 characters>
The name entered is displayed as the HSI source and the Flight Plan source
(if the device outputs a Flight Plan).
•INPUT 2 = NAV '#'
•NAVIGATION SOURCE DISP NAME = <enter a device name up to 7 characters>
The name entered is displayed as the HSI source and the Flight Plan source
(if the device outputs a Flight Plan).
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•ALLOW AUTO SWITCH = YES (LABEL 100P)
Setting this to YES (LABEL 100P) allows the GPS Navigator to tell SkyView
to switch from GPS to ILS or back when on an ILS overlay approach.
SkyView will display whatever mode the GPS Navigator tells SkyView. When
in this mode, and not on an approach, switching between the NAV function
and GPS function must be performed from the GPS Navigator.
2. To manually select GPS and NAV from the GPS Navigator:
•ALLOW AUTO SWITCH: NO.
2.3.2 Optional SkyView Configuration Settings
If a Dynon SV-XPNDR-261 is being used for ADS-B Out capability, an additional serial output
on the GPS Navigator should be set to "ADS-B+ OUT" format. That serial port should be
connected to Pin 3 on the SV-XPNDR-261’s harness via a 1.21k resistor, as described in the
SV-XPNDR-261 Installation and Configuration section of the SkyView System Installation
Manual.
To enable this functionality, go to SETUP > TRANSPONDER SETUP > GPS DATA and select
the ADS-B format for the device (i.e., GARMIN, AVIDYNE IFD, AVIATION etc.).

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3 Connecting and Configuring Serial Devices
Setting up serial communication between third-party devices and SkyView can be complex. This
section provides general guidance for the most common devices and situations.
A SkyView display unit includes five general purpose RS-232 serial ports (see Table 1 for details)
for use with compatible equipment. SkyView components that use RS-232 serial ports for
communication include the SV-GPS-250/2020, SV-XPNDR-261/262, and SV-ADSB-470/472.
For information about connecting those components to SkyView, see the Skyview System
Installation Manual document.
Serial Port 5 is reserved for SV-GPS-250/2020 connection. The SkyView D37
wire harness includes serial TX, RX, ground, and power wires that match the
wire colors on the SV-GPS-250/2020.
The serial port transmit (TX) and receive (RX) wire sets are twisted together in a SkyView D37
wire harness. All devices connected to SkyView via serial connection must share a common
power and ground with the installed SkyView display unit(s).
Third-party devices commonly used with SkyView include transponders (with serial port inputs),
NAV radios such as Garmin SL30, COM radios such as Garmin SL40, GPS devices such as the
Garmin 96 series, the Vertical Power VP-X system, and Emergency Location Transmitters
(ELTs). Additionally, a PC or external serial data logger can be connected and used to record
real-time ADAHRS and EMS data that can be output by SkyView.
Transponders with serial altitude input can be directly connected to a display unit. To interface
a SkyView display to a gray code transponder, a Dynon Avionics Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code
Converter Module (Dynon Avionics P/N 100362-000) is required (see Section 3.2.4: Gray Code
Transponders for more information.
If SkyView includes more than one display unit, each external serial device’s serial TX wire
needs to be connected to each display unit so that it can send information to each display unit
individually. Information that is received via serial connection is not automatically shared
between multiple SkyView display units. Additionally, if the serial device can receive information
from SkyView, that device’s RX wire must also be connected to each SkyView display unit. For
redundancy, SkyView has special hardware to allow multiple TX lines to be connected. It is
required that all connections to/from a particular serial device be connected to the same SkyView
display unit's serial port on every display unit in the SkyView system.
SkyView systems installed prior to SkyView Software v2.6 may require wiring
changes to accommodate connection to each display unit. Specifically, if the
system has multiple display units and the transponder is utilizing the serial
altitude encoder output, the transponder would have been connected to only
one displayed unit when the SkyView system was installed and configured.
As of v2.6, transponders (and other serial devices) must be connected to
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Table 1: SkyView Display Unit Serial Port Connections
SERIAL
PORT
WIRE FUNCTION
D37 HARNESS WIRE COLORS
1
TX
Brown with Orange stripe
RX
Brown with Violet stripe
2
TX
Yellow with Orange stripe
RX
Yellow with Violet stripe
3
TX
Green with Orange stripe
RX
Green with Violet stripe
4
TX
Blue with Orange stripe
RX
Blue with Violet stripe
5
SV-GPS-250/2020 TX
Gray with Orange stripe
SV-GPS-250/2020 RX
Gray with Violet stripe
SV-GPS-250/2020 Power
Solid Orange
SV-GPS-250/2020 Ground
Solid Black
3.1 General Serial Connection Procedure
The following is a general procedure for serial connection between SkyView display units and
third-party devices:
3. Identify an unused serial port on SkyView display unit.
4. Make electrical connections to third-party device in accordance with device
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP, configure identified
serial port on the SkyView display unit(s) in accordance with device manufacturer’s
instructions.
For serial device communication, the TX terminal in the serial port of the transmitting
device must be connected to the RX terminal in the serial port of the receiving
device.
To prevent the loss of data communication in the event of a SkyView display unit
failure, each serial device must be connected to the same serial port on all SkyView
display units installed in the system.
It is the installer’s responsibility to determine how to connect third-party serial
devices to a SkyView display unit’s serial ports so that serial inputs and outputs work
correctly.
If the SkyView system has more than one display unit, make sure the same electrical
connections are made to all display units.

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6. When the serial port configuration is complete, perform a final check:
a. Power down all displays except #1. Verify all serial port devices are working -
transponder, GPS, radios, etc.
b. Power down all displays except #2. Verify all serial port devices are working -
transponder, GPS, radios, etc.
c. Power down all displays except #3. Verify all serial port devices are working -
transponder, GPS, radios, etc.
A SkyView display unit serial port can be configured to communicate with one device
on TX and a different device on RX, but when doing so, the TX and RX speeds must
be the same.
3.2 Traffic Devices
SkyView can receive and display aircraft traffic (ADS-B and TIS) data from third-party devices
such as the Garmin GTX 300 series, as well as any other devices that output traffic data in a
manner that emulates the Garmin TIS Traffic format, including:
•Garrecht / AIR Avionics TRX-1500,
•NavWorx ADS-B receiver,
•Zaon XRX.
Only one device can provide traffic information to SkyView at any moment. If more than one
device capable of providing traffic is connected to SkyView, then the devices will provide traffic
information based on the completeness of the traffic portrait they provide with the following
priority:
1. SV-ADSB-470/472 with a full traffic portrait (ADS-B OK):
An ADS-B ground station is reporting, and that ground station is receiving radar traffic.
This is only possible if system has an ADS-B Out device such as an SV-XPNDR-261/262
or Garmin GTX 330ES transponder. In this case the ADS-B system delivers all known
ADS-B equipped traffic, and all radar targets that FAA radar system can see.
2. SV-ADSB-472 with an incomplete traffic portrait (ADS-B NO RADAR):
SkyView will annunciate "No Radar" traffic when it has ADS-B reception capability, but
that ADS-B reception does not include either ADS-B ground station coverage or radar
targets included in the ground-based ADS-B traffic reports. Thus, the ADS-B ground
station is not able to convey a full traffic picture and SkyView cannot present all possible
detectable traffic.
3. TIS transponder from SV-XPNDR-261/262 or Garmin GTX 330 (when in an active TIS
coverage area).
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5. ZAON device.
6. SV-ADSB-470 with an incomplete traffic portrait (ADS-B NO RADAR):
(Same as SV-ADSB-472 above.)
3.2.1 Garmin GTX 300 Series
To enable traffic on SkyView with a Garmin GTX 300 series transponder, both the serial TX and
serial RX between the SkyView display unit(s) and the device must be connected and
configured. The SkyView display unit(s) and the device must also have a common ground.
The GTX 300 series transponder also needs to be configured to transmit traffic data (ADS-B or
TIS). Note that ADS-B requires a TSO’d GPS position. See manufacturer's documentation for
configuring the device's serial port(s).
To configure SkyView for a GTX 300 series transponder:
1. On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP
> SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE, and then select GARMIN GTX 327,
GARMIN GTX 330, GARMIN GTX 330ES, or GARMINTIS TRAFFIC (for those not listed).
2. On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP
> SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL OUT DEVICE, and then select ICARUS ALTITUDE
100ft or ICARUS ALTITUDE 10ft.
3. On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > AIRCRAFT
INFORMATION > TRANSPONDER HEX CODE > (set to same code as configured in
GTX 300).
3.2.1.1 Garmin GTX 300 Series Product Status
SkyView can display the status of a Garmin GTX 300 series transponder. To enable this feature,
the SkyView display unit(s) serial RX(s) must be connected and configured to the device's serial
TX. The SkyView display unit(s) and the device must also have a common ground.
The GTX 300 series transponder also needs to be configured to transmit "REMOTE + TIS". See
manufacturer's documentation for configuring the device's serial port(s).
To configure SkyView to display the status of a GTX 300 series transponder:
1. On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP
> SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE, and then select GARMIN GTX 327,
GARMIN GTX 330, GARMIN GTX 330ES, or GARMINTIS TRAFFIC (for those not listed).
If the SkyView system has more than one display unit, make sure the same electrical
connections are made to all display units.
If the SkyView system has more than one display unit, make sure the same electrical
connections are made to all display units.

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2. On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP
> SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL OUT DEVICE, and then select ICARUS ALTITUDE
100ft or ICARUS ALTITUDE 10ft.
3. On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > AIRCRAFT
INFORMATION > TRANSPONDER HEX CODE > (set to same code as configured in
GTX 300).
3.2.2 Transponders and Other Devices
To enable traffic on SkyView with a device that emulates Garmin's TIS Traffic format, both the
serial TX and serial RX between the SkyView display unit(s) and the device must be connected
and configured. The SkyView display unit(s) and the device must also have a common ground.
The transponder also needs to be configured to transmit TIS. Seemanufacturer's documentation
for configuring the device's serial port(s).
To configure SkyView for devices that emulate Garmin's TIS Traffic format:
•On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP
> SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE, and then select GARMIN TIS TRAFFIC
(associated parameters are automatically set).
3.2.3 External Altitude Encoders
SkyView supports serial external altitude encoders that use the Icarus/Garmin format.
3.2.3.1 Using Non-Dynon Altitude Data
The SV-XPNDR-261/262 transponder can use data from an external altitude encoder instead of
the internal SkyView ADAHRS-generated pressure altitude. However, the altitude displayed by
SkyView on the PFD page is always sourced from SkyView ADAHRS data.
To enable this feature, the SkyView display unit(s) serial RX(s) must be connected and
configured to the device's serial TX. The SkyView display unit(s) and the device must also have
a common ground.
The external altitude encoder also needs to be configured to transmit altitude data. See
manufacturer's documentation for configuring the device's serial ports.
To configure SkyView to use serial external altitude encoder data:
•On each display, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP >
SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE, and then select ICARUS/GARMIN
ALTITUDE.
If the SkyView system has more than one display unit, make sure the same electrical
connections are made to all display units.
If the SkyView system has more than one display unit, make sure the same electrical
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3.2.3.2 Using Dynon Altitude Data
SkyView can output altitude data to transponders that receive serial altitude data input. To
enable this feature, the SkyView display unit(s) serial TX(s) must be connected and configured
to the device's serial RX. The SkyView display unit(s) and the device must also have a common
ground.
The external altitude encoder also needs to be configured to receive altitude data. See
manufacturer's documentation for configuring the device serial ports.
SkyView outputs its altitude measurements in two different formats. Either format can be used
on any of the serial ports. The formats described in Table 2 and Table 3 will function properly
whether this altitude encoder functionality is used or not. The SkyView system encoder output
reports pressure altitude. Therefore, the SkyView indicated altitude will only match the reported
barometric altitude put out by the encoder when the SkyView barometric adjustment is set to
29.92.
A SkyView ADAHRS must be installed for the altitude encoder output feature to
function.
Table 2: Icarus Format
ICARUS
Used by
Garmin GTX330/ES (Garmin serial port must be set to Icarus input), Garmin GTX327
(Garmin serial port must be set to Icarus input), Garmin GTX328 (Garmin serial port
must be set to Icarus input), Icarus, Trimble
Baud rate
9600
Format
ALT, space, five (5) altitude bytes, carriage return
Example message
ALT 05200[CR]
Table 3: Dynon Avionics Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Format
DYNON AVIONICS CONVERTER
Used by
Dynon Avionics Encoder Serial-to-Parallel Converter,
Garmin AT (formerly UPS Aviation Technologies)
Garmin SL70 (same unit as Garmin AT)
Baud rate
1200
Format
#AL, space, +/-sign, five (5) altitude bytes, T+25, checksum, carriage return
Example message
#AL +05200T+25D7[CR]
Configure the serial port on each display appropriately. See Section 3.1: General Serial
Connection Procedure for guidance.
If the SkyView system has more than one display unit, make sure the same electrical
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3.2.4 Gray Code Transponders
To use SkyView’s altitude encoder functionality with a Gray Code transponder, configure the
serial port on each display SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP >
SERIAL PORT X SETUP:
•Select SERIAL IN DEVICE: and select the device from the list.
•Select SERIAL OUT DEVICE: and select the device from the list.
3.2.5 TIS Format Traffic Output
Skyview can output TIS traffic for display on third-party avionics devices that can receive traffic
in TIS format. To enable this feature, the SkyView display unit(s) serial TX(s) must be connected
configured to the device's serial RX, and they must share a common ground. See the
manufacturer's documentation for configuring the device to receive TIS traffic.
To configure SkyView to output TIS traffic:
•On each display unit, go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP,
SERIAL PORT # SETUP > SERIAL OUT DEVICE, and then select TIS OUT (330
FORMAT).
3.3 NAV / COM Devices
3.3.1 Val Avionics NAV 2000 Transceiver
To work with SkyView, the NAV 2000 must have v1.10 Software (minimum). The Software
version is displayed during the NAV 2000 startup.
To connect and configure the NAV 2000:
1. Connect SERIAL RX Pin 4 (Connector P1) to a SkyView serial TX.
2. Connect SERIAL TX Pin 5 (Connector P1) to a SkyView serial RX.
3. Ensure a shared ground between the SkyView display unit and SERIAL GROUND Pin 3
(Connector P1).
4. Enter configuration page by pressing and holding both the left and right knobs while the
unit is starting up until the display shows the last used active frequency and the first
configuration page: *A108.00 Rs I:xxx ('x' is placeholder for resolver setting).
5. Rotate left inner (small) encoder to show 'Non' in the section following *Rs I:.
6. Push and hold both encoder buttons to exit from the configuration pages.
Only the actual TIS traffic from an SV-XPNDR-261 is included in the serial data
stream. This stream does not includeADS-B, FLARM, ZAON, or other traffic sources
that may be available to SkyView.
If there is more than one display unit in SkyView system, repeat same connections
to all display units.

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Third-Party Device Connection and Configuration - Reference Guide, Rev A
To configure SkyView:
1. Enter SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT '#'
SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE, and then select VAL AVIONICS NAV 2000. This will
automatically set the SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD RATE and SERIAL OUT DEVICE.
2. Set SERIAL IN FUNCTION to NAV 1, 2, 3, or 4. If the NAV 2000 is the only NAV device,
select NAV 1.
3. Set NAVIGATION SOURCE DISPLAY NAME to NAV2000 (suggested). The name
entered here is displayed as the HSI source and the Flight Plan Source (if this device
outputs a flight plan).
4. Enter SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > PRIMARY COM, and then select NONE.
Select SV-COM-PANEL if an SV-COM-760, -T25/T8, -425 is installed.
5. Enter SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR, and then select
NO. Select YES if an SV-COM-760, -T25/T8, -425 is installed.
3.3.2 Garmin SL30 COM Radio / NAV Receiver
In addition to the NAV radio functions of the SL30, SkyView can display COM radio information
from the SL30 on the top bar of the SkyView display unit(s) and send COM frequencies to the
SL30 (TUNE COM).
To connect and configure the SL30:
1. Connect SERIAL RX Pin 4 (RxD1) to a SkyView serial TX.
2. Connect SERIAL TX Pin 5 (TxD1) to a SkyView serial RX.
3. Ensure a shared ground between the SkyView display unit and the SL30.
4. Configure serial port on SL30 according to manufacturer's instructions. The Indicator
Head Type should be set to NONE.
To configure SkyView:
1. Enter SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT '#'
SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE, and then select GARMIN / APOLLO SL30. This will
automatically set the SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD RATE and SERIAL OUT DEVICE.
2. Set SERIAL IN FUNCTION to NAV 1, 2, 3, or 4. If the SL30 is the only NAV device, select
NAV 1.
3. Set NAVIGATION SOURCE DISPLAY NAME to SL30 (suggested). The name entered
here is displayed as the HSI source and the Flight Plan Source (if this device outputs a
flight plan).
If there is more than one display unit in SkyView system, repeat same connections
to all display units.