Flybox Omnia57 ALTI-VARIO User manual

Omnia57-80 ALTI-VARIO - Installation and User Manual,
Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet
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ALTI-VARIO
(Omnia57-80 family)
Flybox
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Installation and User Manual, Safety
Instructions and Warning Booklet
This product is not TSO’d and cannot be installed into
traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly Type-Certificate Aircraft
Document A2021ALTI-VARIO
Revision#2.0, 04/2021
For firmware version 1.7
This booklet is suitable for printing in A5 format.

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
SECTIONS
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUMENT SETTINGS
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT NOTICE AND WARNINGS
INDEX
OMNIA FAMILY SYSTEM OVERVIEW
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER

Examples of available screens

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Flybox® Omnia instrument.
Omnia instruments are available in 2 different formats,
both with the same functionality:
Omnia57 (2-1/8") and Omnia80 (3-1/8").
This manual describes both formats.
Our intent in developing the Omnia instrument family
was to create a light and compact product, powerful and
easy to install and use.
The Omnia instrument family is equipped with a state-
of-the-art highly visible display, a powerful 32 bit
microcontroller and the latest generation of solid state
sensors to ensure reliability and accuracy over time.
The owner has the possibility to keep the instrument
software up-to-date by downloading the latest available
revision from the www.flyboxavionics.it website and
installing it using a USB pen drive.
We are confident our products will be satisfactory and
will make your flying experience a pleasant one.

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Important notices & warnings
Symbols used in the Installation and User Manual,
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NOTE: Used to highlight important information.
CAUTION: Used to warn the user, it indicates a
potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the
product.
WARNING: Used to indicate a dangerous situation that
can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is
disregarded.

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Important notices & warnings
WARNING: It is the owner’s responsibility to test this device
before operating the aircraft and to make sure nobody is
using it unless properly instructed and authorized to do so.
WARNING: This device is intended to be installed on
NON-TYPE CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT ONLY, as it does NOT
require any air operator’s certificate. Refer to your national
aviation authorities to check if this device can be installed on
your aircraft.
WARNING: These instructions must be provided to users
before use, and retained for ready reference by the user.
The user must read, understand (or have explained) and
heed all instructions and warnings supplied with this product
and with those products intended for use in association with
it. Always keep a copy of the Installation and User Manual,
Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet on the aircraft. In
case of change of ownership, the Installation and User
Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet must be
delivered together with all of the other papers.
WARNING: Read the Installation and User Manual, Safety
Instructions and Warning Booklet before installing the device
on your aircraft and follow the procedure described therein.
WARNING: Once the installation process is completed, it is
extremely important to test the device before taking off to
make sure it works properly. Therefore, we strongly suggest
to double check all of the electronic instruments available on
the aircraft and to turn them on to verify they function correctly.

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Important notices & warnings
WARNING: Alterations, additions, or repairs not performed
by the instrument manufacturer or by a person or organization
authorized by the manufacturer shall negate any warranty.
WARNING: It is the responsibility of the installer to properly
install the device on the aircraft. In case of calibration, or any
technical or functional customization of the device, the
responsibility lies with the individual who carried out such
operation.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
WARNING: This device is operated through a software which
from time to time can be updated and/or subject to change.
Please, always refer to the Installation and User Manual,
Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet for the last updated
version of the software available at www.flyboxavionics.it
WARNING: Do NOT rely on the Omnia ALTI-VARIO device
ONLY to determine the altitude of the aircraft.
WARNING: If this product is not used correctly, or it is
subjected to additions or alterations, the effectiveness
of this device may be considerably reduced.
WARNING: The unit isn’t waterproof. Serious damage could
occur if the unit is exposed to water or spray jets.

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Important notices & warnings
NOTE: The Installation and User Manual, Safety Instructions
and Warning Booklet will be updated annually if needed.
All changes or updates will be published on our website
www.flyboxavionics.it in the "support" section.
NOTE: Check the website www.flyboxavionics.it periodically
for software and manual updates.
For some products, registration may be required to receive
important news or information on available firmware updates
or to receive security information.
NOTE: Flybox Avionics reserves the right to change or
improve its products as well as terms, conditions, and notices
under which their products are offered without prior notice.
NOTE: The consumer decides of his own free will if the
purchased product is suitable and safe for his need. If the
consumer does not agree with the notices contained in this
Installation and user Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning
Booklet, do not install this instrument in his aircraft.

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Index
INDEX
SECTION 1 - Omnia Family System overview..…………… 1
1.1 - Construction Features …….…………………………..…. 1
1.2 - Ergonomics………...…...………….……………………. 1
1.3 - Interconnection Ability ………...…...…………..……….. 2
1.4 - Easy Software Update ………...…...………….…………. 3
1.5 - Easy Datalog Saving ………...…...………….…………… 3
1.6 - Interfaces.. ………...…...………….……………………… 4
SECTION 2 - Mechanical installation….……………………… 5
2.1 - Omnia57 Mechanical Dimensions……….………………… 6
2.2 - Omnia80 Mechanical dimensions………………………… 7
2.3 - Omnia80 max Screw Lenght……………………………… 8
2.4 - Static Piping Connection…………………………………. 9
SECTION 3 - Electrical Installation.…...…….….….….……… 10
3.1 - Rear Panel Connections…………..…….….………..…… 10
3.2 - 22 Pole Female Connector Wiring………………………. 11
3.3 - 22 Pole Connector Table………………………………… 12
3.4 - CAN bus Connection Wiring..….….….…………….…… 13
3.5 - CAN bus Connector Tables.…………….…………….…. 14
SECTION 4 - Instrument settings……….………….…………. 15
4.1 - Minimum Settings Before First Use.…..….….…….…… 15
4.2 - Panel Indicators And Commands…..…….………….…. 16
4.3 - Setup Menu Navigation……….…….…..…….………… 17
4.4 - Main Setup Menu… ………………………….………… 18
4.4.1 - Gauges Submenu……..…………………….…………… 21

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4.4.2 - Altimeter Submenu..….…….….…………….….……… 22
4.4.3 - VSI Submenu…...….…….…….….….….….……….…. 24
4.5 - Backlight Submenu….………….………………………… 25
SECTION 5 - Operating Instructions……….…………………… 28
5.1 - Firmware Upgrade..……………..…..….….…….………. 28
5.2 - Backup/Restore……………….…..…….………….….…. 31
5.3 - Use Of The Instrument……….…….…..…….………….. 33
5.4 - Pressure reference Setting.…………………….…………. 34
5.5 - Logger…..………. ………………………….……………. 35
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………… 36
CLEANING…………………………………………………….. 36
WARRANTY…………………………………………………… 37
TERM OF USE AND DISCLAIMER………………………… 38

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Omnia Family System Overview
The Omnia57-80 instrument family has many innovative
features, common to all models as described below.
OMNIA FAMILY SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
Omnia instruments are built from solid aluminum alloy,
CNC milled and powder coated to last a long time over the
years always showing a new appearance.
- Large 2.4 inch (57), 3.5 inch (80), TFT display, 320x240
Pixels, 1000 nits, antiglare surface, sunlight readable, wide
temperature range.
- A high quality knob encoder with push button for easy
access to all features.
- Backlight auto dimming feature with one optional sensor
for all the Omnia installed in the panel.
1.2 ERGONOMICS

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Omnia Family System Overview
1.3 INTERCONNECTION ABILITY
All the instruments of the Omnia family can be connected
together via CAN1 to form a communication network,
making some data exchange operations simpler.
The software update of a Omnia instrument connected in
group takes place through the CAN1 bus communication
with the instrument that has the USB pen drive connected.
This means that the USB connection is made to a single
instrument, and the information will be forwarded via CAN
bus to or from all the others in the group. Omnia57 and
Omnia80 instruments can be mixed on the same CAN1
bus.
The configuration data and the data logger of the
interconnected instruments are saved or restored via
CAN1 bus on the same USB pen drive. A single brightness
sensor can provide information to all the connected
instruments to automatically adjust the backlight intensity.
Up to 16 Omnia can be connected together through the
CAN 1 bus.

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1.4 EASY SOFTWARE UPDATE
The user can download any new firmware, when available,
from Flybox website, connect a USB pen drive to the
instrument and freely update it with the last features.
With one USB connection only, it will be possible to update
every instrument installed in the panel. If more Omnia are
installed and properly connected, they will search for the
right firmware through the CAN1 bus.
1.5 EASY DATALOG SAVING
Easy logging of the data for debug purpose.
If needed, each Omnia unit can save a last flight log on
the USB pen drive. The user can then send the log via
e-mail to Flybox support for a help/support request.
The aim is not to equip the instrument with a datalogger
but to have a tool to help troubleshoot problems should
they occur.
NOTE: for easy access to the USB port, it is recommended
to install a USB extension cable in one of the Omnia
instruments and store the free connection in an easily
accessible part of the dashboard. It is not recommended
to use extension cords longer than 50 CM.

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Omnia Family System Overview
All the Omnia instruments have the following common
interfaces:
2 separate CAN BUS: CAN1 bus is used to connect the
Omnia instruments together, CAN2 bus is used to
interface them with other Flybox instruments or with
external devices like Engines ECUs or new devices to be
developed in the future.
2 RS232 serial ports: used to connect the Omnia
instruments to an external GPS (when applicable). This
feature appears in some models only.
1 Sensor Light Input: if connected, it allows the automatic
backlight intensity adjustment, one sensor for all the
instruments connected in the same CAN bus.
2 Power outputs for sensors: one 12 V 500mA@60°C
and the other 5 V 350 mA@60°C, both protected from
short circuit.
1 Alarm output: all the Omnia instruments can activate
an external warning device like a lamp or a small relay
through this NPN transistor output.
1.6 INTERFACES
If the current on one of the
outputs is too high, a caution
message will appear.
Caution!
High current PIN 2

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Mechanical installation
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
It's recommended to choose a position that permits optimal
display visibility. The instrument is supplied with four M4
screws to install it to the panel, if you use other screws
consider that the maximum thread length inside the
instrument body is 10mm (see the picture below).
Damage to the instrument due to the use of a screw longer
than the permitted lenght will not be repaired under
warranty.

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Mechanical installation
2.1 OMNIA57 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
The Omnia57 instrument fits in a standard 2 ¼” (57 mm)
panel cutout.
CAUTION: The maximum screw length inside the
instrument body is 10mm.
NOTE: For an installation without interference, consider
making a hole of at least 57.5 mm diameter.

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2.2 OMNIA80 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
The Omnia80 instrument fits in a standard 3 1/8”
(80 mm) panel cutout.
NOTE: For an installation without interference, consider
making a hole of at least 80.5 mm diameter.

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CAUTION: The maximum screw length inside the
instrument body is 3.5mm.
Using screws that are too long will damage the display
and cannot be repaired under warranty.
2.3 OMNIA80 Max screw length
The screws supplied (M4x6mm), are suitable for panel
thicknesses between 1.5 mm and 2 mm.
Flat nylon washers are also supplied with the screws for
use with very thin panels.

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Mechanical installation
On the back of the instrument there is a 6mm brass fitting
that must be connected and tightened to the static line of
the aircraft by a rubber tube. Tighten the tube with a proper
clamp.
2.4 STATIC PIPING CONNECTION