Dynon SkyView HDX System User guide

SkyView HDX
System Installation Manual
AML STC SA02594SE
Document 103261-000, Revision E
April 28, 2020
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SkyView HDX System Installation Manual -Revision E i
Record of Revision
REV
DATE
ECO
DESCRIPTION
A
3/5/2018
Initial Release
B
9/31/2018
312857
Added Second Display, VHF COM, AP Panel, Knob
Panel. Also added more specific instructions on
mounting SkyView HDX per STC02594SE
C
4/4/2019
326312
•Created Section 8.5.22 Landing Gear Position
Indication
•Revised Landing Gear information in Section 8.6
Contacts to address logic change for landing gear to
include GEAR 1, GEAR 2, GEAR 3, and GEAR 4
•Adjusted formatting on title page
•Updated references table
D
7/2/2019
327067
•Revision Bars indicate new information or significant
changes to existing information
•Revised Table 64 - SV-COM-PANEL D15M Pinout to
meet SV-COM-X83 Transciever wiring requirements
•Added Section 2.0: Instrument Panel Design
•Added Section 2.1: Regulatory Considerations
•Added Section 2.2: Volumetric Requirements
•Section 1 (old) moved to forematter content
•Section 1.10 (old) removed because content
outdated
•Section 2.1-5 (old) moved to Section 1 (new)
•Section 2.6 (old) removed because content outdated
•Section 2.7 (old) renamed and moved to Section 1.15
(new)
•Added Section 3.1 (new): Avionics Tray Installation
•Sections 3, 6, 8-19 re-organized to better match
typical order of assembly
•Sections 4.10-13 (old) removed because content
outdated
•Section 5 (old) moved to Section 21 (new)

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REV
DATE
ECO
DESCRIPTION
•Section 7 (old) moved to Section 22 (new)
•Section 8.5.18 (old) removed because outdated
•Section 11.1.1 (old) moved to Section 20 and
updated.
•Section 11.1.2 (old) moved to Section 19 and
updated.
•Section 27 (old) removed because no longer
applicable.
•Section 23.3.2 (old) renamed.
•Section 23.3.3 (old) removed because no longer
applicable
•Tables 6, 35, 39 (old) removed because outdated
•Figure 59 (old) removed because outdated
•Replaced all component mounting dimension figures
with updated drawings.
•All subsequent sections, figures, tables renumbered
•Edited new content, fixed headers/footers, fixed
cross-references
•Incorporated internal review feedback.
•Updated doc in response to FAA review feedback,
specifically Sections 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 3.1.2, 10.8.3.2,
12.1.2, 12.4, 14.3, 21.7, 22.2, 25.4.1, 25.4.2, 25.6.7.
E
4/24/2020
339966
•Change Bars indicate new information or significant
changes to existing information.
•Created new Section 10.2.4 for Certified Sensors
table. Subsequent Section 10 headings renumbered.
•Updated 10.2.11, and 10.2.12 with new fluid sensors
sold by Dynon.
•Added new Section 3.2: Instrument Panel Material
Requirements. Subsequent Section 3 headings
renumbered.

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References
Title
103272-000 SkyView HDX Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
102949-003 SkyView HDX Pilot’s User Guide
103488-000 WIRING DIAGRAM TYPICAL HDX DUAL DISPLAY
43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices- Aircraft Inspection and Repair
43.13-2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices- Aircraft Alterations

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Table of Contents
1Introduction 1-1
1.1 Product Registration ...................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Printing this Manual ...................................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Installation Compliance...............................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Installation Record......................................................................................................................1-3
2System Overview 2-1
2.1 Required Equipment ...................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Optional Equipment....................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Instrument Panel Mounted Equipment........................................................................................2-2
2.3.1 SkyView HDX Displays.................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.2 Standby Display ........................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.3 Optional Avionics Trays................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Systems and Sub Systems............................................................................................................2-8
2.5 SkyView Network .....................................................................................................................2-12
2.6 External Switches and Indicators ...............................................................................................2-13
2.7 Display Resolution ....................................................................................................................2-13
2.8 Maximum Number of Displays ..................................................................................................2-13
2.9 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................2-14
2.10 Power Protection......................................................................................................................2-17
2.11 Connecting to the Network .......................................................................................................2-17
2.11.1 SV-NET-SERVO Servo Harness .................................................................................................... 2-17
2.11.2 SV-NET-SPL Network Splitter Harness ........................................................................................ 2-17
2.11.3 SV-NET-HUB............................................................................................................................... 2-18
2.11.4 Test SkyView Network Cable...................................................................................................... 2-19
2.11.5 Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................................. 2-19
2.11.6 Available Cables and Harnesses ................................................................................................. 2-19
2.12 Quick Start ...............................................................................................................................2-20
3Instrument Panel Design 3-1
3.1 Regulatory Considerations ..........................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Instrument Panel Material Requirements ....................................................................................3-2
3.3 Primary Flight Information .................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3.1 Quantitative Considerations ........................................................................................................ 3-3
3.3.2 Primary Field-of-View .................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.3.3 Primary Maximum Field-of-View ................................................................................................. 3-6
3.3.4 Qualitative Considerations...........................................................................................................3-7
3.3.5 Qualitative Assesment ................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.4 Volumetric Requirements ...........................................................................................................3-2
4SkyView HDX Display Installation and Configuration 4-1
4.1 Avionics Tray Installation ............................................................................................................4-3
4.2 SkyView HDX Display Mechanical Installation ..............................................................................4-6
4.3 Electrical Installation...................................................................................................................4-9
4.3.1 Power Input ................................................................................................................................. 4-9
4.3.2 Grounding.................................................................................................................................... 4-9
4.3.3 Airplane Master Contactor / Relay Considerations ......................................................................4-9
4.3.4 SV-BAT-320 Connection and Operation Rules ..............................................................................4-9
4.3.5 SkyView Network Connectors.................................................................................................... 4-10
4.3.6 Network Setup and Status ......................................................................................................... 4-10
4.3.7 Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................................. 4-13

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4.3.8 Internal Time Keeping................................................................................................................ 4-13
4.3.9 RS-232 Serial Devices ................................................................................................................. 4-13
4.3.10 USB Usage and Accessibility....................................................................................................... 4-24
4.3.11 External Dim Control (Dimming) Connections ............................................................................ 4-24
4.3.12 Contact Inputs............................................................................................................................ 4-26
4.3.13 Reserved Connections for Future Use ........................................................................................ 4-26
4.4 Display Setup............................................................................................................................4-27
4.4.1 How to Access Display Hardware Information ........................................................................... 4-27
4.4.2 Serial Port Configuration............................................................................................................ 4-27
4.4.3 Brightness Setup ........................................................................................................................ 4-29
4.4.4 Top Bar Setup ............................................................................................................................ 4-30
4.4.5 Aircraft Information................................................................................................................... 4-30
4.4.6 SkyView HDX Display Setup / Layout ......................................................................................... 4-31
4.4.7 SkyView HDX Touch Setup ......................................................................................................... 4-31
4.4.8 Glide Ring Setup......................................................................................................................... 4-31
4.4.9 Weight and Balance Setup ......................................................................................................... 4-31
4.4.10 Maintenance Log Setup.............................................................................................................. 4-32
5SV-KNOB-PANEL Panel Installation 5-1
5.1 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Electrical Installation...................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.1Network Setup............................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 Post Installation Checks ..............................................................................................................5-3
6SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery Installation 6-1
6.1 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................................................................6-1
6.1.1SV-BAT-320 Location....................................................................................................................6-3
6.2 Electrical Connection ..................................................................................................................6-3
6.3 Charging the SV-BAT-320.............................................................................................................6-4
6.3.1SV-BAT-320 is Automatically Charged in Flight............................................................................. 6-4
6.3.2 Charging the SV-BAT-320 on Ground or During Aircraft Construction ..........................................6-4
6.4 Battery Status Icon .....................................................................................................................6-5
6.4.1 No Battery Icon Displayed............................................................................................................ 6-5
6.5 Detailed Battery Status Check .....................................................................................................6-6
6.6 Initial SV-BAT-320 Test................................................................................................................6-7
6.6.1 In the Event of Initial SV-BAT-320 Test Failure ............................................................................. 6-8
6.7 SV-BAT-320 Specifications...........................................................................................................6-8
6.8 Returning an SV-BAT-320 to Dynon Avionics for Exchange (Warranty Replacement)......................6-8
7SV-ADAHRS-200 ADAHRS Installation and Configuration 7-1
7.1 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Electrical Installation...................................................................................................................7-6
7.3 Compass Calibration ...................................................................................................................7-6
7.3.1 On-ground Compass Calibration Procedure: ................................................................................ 7-7
7.3.2 In-flight Compass Calibration Procedure:.....................................................................................7-8
7.4 PFD-Related Settings.................................................................................................................7-10
7.4.1 Aircraft Icon ............................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.4.2 Measurement Units ................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.4.3 Airspeed Limitations .................................................................................................................. 7-10
7.4.4 Vertical Speed Scale................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.4.5 G Meter ..................................................................................................................................... 7-10
7.5 Other ADAHRS Calibrations.......................................................................................................7-11
7.5.1 Altitude Offest ........................................................................................................................... 7-11

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7.5.2 Zero Pressure IAS / AoA Calibration........................................................................................... 7-11
7.6 Pitot / Static Checks..................................................................................................................7-11
8SV-MAG-236 Remote Magnetometer Installation 8-1
8.1 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................................................................8-1
8.2 SV-OAT-340 Connected to SV-MAG-236.......................................................................................8-4
8.3 Electrical Installation...................................................................................................................8-5
8.4 Compass Calibration ...................................................................................................................8-5
8.4.1 On-ground Compass Calibration Procedure: ................................................................................ 8-6
8.4.2 In-flight Compass Calibration Procedure:.....................................................................................8-7
9SV-OAT-340 OAT Sensor Installation 9-1
9.1 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................................................................9-1
9.2 Electrical Installation...................................................................................................................9-3
10 SV-EMS-220 Engine Monitoring System Installation and Configuration 10-1
10.1 Mechanical Installation .............................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Electrical Installation.................................................................................................................10-3
10.2.1 SkyView EMS Sensor Definition and Configuration Files ............................................................ 10-3
10.2.2 SV-EMS-220 Wire Harnesses ...................................................................................................... 10-3
10.2.3 Sensors Powered by SV-EMS-220............................................................................................... 10-4
10.2.4 Certified Sensors........................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.2.5 Tools and Equipment Required .................................................................................................. 10-5
10.2.6 Voltmeter Inputs........................................................................................................................ 10-6
10.2.7 Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensors.................................................................................... 10-6
10.2.8 Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensors................................................................................. 10-7
10.2.9 Tachometer................................................................................................................................ 10-8
10.2.10 Manifold Pressure Sensor .......................................................................................................... 10-9
10.2.11 Oil Pressure Sensor .................................................................................................................. 10-10
10.2.12 Oil Temperature Sensors.......................................................................................................... 10-11
10.2.13 Fuel Pressure Sensor ................................................................................................................ 10-12
10.2.14 Fuel Flow Sensor ...................................................................................................................... 10-13
10.2.15 Fuel Level Sensor ..................................................................................................................... 10-14
10.2.16 Ammeter Shunt........................................................................................................................ 10-17
10.2.17 Carburetor Temperature Sensor .............................................................................................. 10-18
10.2.18 Trim and Flaps Position Potentiometers .................................................................................. 10-19
10.2.19 General Purpose Temperature Sensor ..................................................................................... 10-19
10.2.20 Landing Gear Position Indication.............................................................................................. 10-20
10.3 Contacts.................................................................................................................................10-20
10.4 General Purpose Thermocouple ..............................................................................................10-21
10.5 External EMS Warning Light ....................................................................................................10-22
10.6 Engine Information .................................................................................................................10-22
10.7 EMS Sensor Definitions, Mapping, and Settings........................................................................10-23
10.7.1 EMS Sensor Definitions ............................................................................................................ 10-23
10.7.2 EMS Sensor Input Mapping...................................................................................................... 10-24
10.7.3 EMS Sensor Settings................................................................................................................. 10-25
10.8 EMS Screen Layout Editor........................................................................................................10-35
10.8.1 Example widget configuration ................................................................................................. 10-36
10.8.2 Specific Widget and Info Item Data Requirements................................................................... 10-37
10.9 EMS Sensor Calibration ...........................................................................................................10-37
10.10 SkyView HDX Engine Bottom Band ..........................................................................................10-38
11 SV-GPS-2020 GPS Antenna/Receiver Installation 11-1
11.1 WAAS Data Reception...............................................................................................................11-1