Honeywell Bendix/King KN 63 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
KN 63
DISTANCE MEASURING
EQUIPMENT
MANUAL NUMBER 006-00176-0004
REVISION 4 October, 2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
Paragraph Page
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Description of Equipment .............................................................................1-1
1.3 Technical Characteristics .............................................................................1-1
1.4 Units and Accessories..................................................................................1-4
1.5 License Requirements .................................................................................1-5
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2.1 General Information .....................................................................................2-1
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment..........................................................2-1
2.3 Equipment Installation..................................................................................2-1
2.3.1 KN 63 Installation .........................................................................................2-1
2.3.2 Molex Connector Assembly..........................................................................2-2
2.3.3 KDI 572/KDI 573/KDI 574 Installation..........................................................2-3
2.3.4 DME Antenna Installation.............................................................................2-4
SECTION III
OPERATION
3.1 General ........................................................................................................3-1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
2-1 KN 63 Outline and Mounting Drawing..........................................................2-7
2-2 Molex Terminals and Tools (3 sheets)..........................................................2-9
2-3 KDI 572/573/574 Installation and Mounting Drawing ...................................2-13
2-4 Connector Pin Location Guide .....................................................................2-15
2-5 Antenna Installation Drawing .......................................................................2-17
2-6 EFIS 40/50 _ KDI 574 Interconnect .............................................................2-19
2-7 KA 61 Installation Drawing ...........................................................................2-21
2-8 030-00005-0000 Connector Assembly.........................................................2-25
2-9 KN 63/KDI 572/573 Interconnect .................................................................2-27
2-10 KN 63/KDI 572/KDI 573/KX 165 Interconnect..............................................2-29
2-11 KN 63/KDI 573/KDI 574 ...............................................................................2-33
2-12 KDI 572/KN 63 to Narco 122 Interconnect...................................................2-35
3-1 KDI 572 with Label .......................................................................................3-2
3-2 KDI 573 with Label .......................................................................................3-3
TABLES
Ta b le Page
1-1 Technical Characteristics .............................................................................1-1
1-2 DME Channeling Codes...............................................................................1-3
1-3 KN 63 Installation Kit....................................................................................1-4

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SECTION I
General Information
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteris-
tics and installation procedures for the KN 63 DME, KDI 572/574 Master Indicators, and KDI 573
Slave Indicator.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The KN 63 is a remote mounted, 200 channel TSO'd DME employing the latest state of the art
solid-state transmitter and large scale integrated circuit (LSI) technology. All tuning is done elec-
tronically; using a single crystal, digital, frequency synthesizer. Range, speed, and time-to-station
are measured digitally, using two LSI's. Another LSI is employed in the digital frequency synthe-
sizer. The KN 63 can be operated with any DC input from 11 to 33 volts. Power consumption is
17 watts maximum with two indicators at any input voltage.
The KN 63 is designed to operate with the panel mounted KDI 572/574 master indicators (re-
quired) and the KDI 573 slave indicator (optional). Both indicators have a gas discharge display
that simultaneously indicates range, speed, and time-to-station. An automatic dimming circuit ad-
justs the brightness of the display to compensate for changes in ambient light level. Both indica-
tors contain an LSI. The KDI 572/574 master indicator accepts channeling data from either of two
external NAV control heads. A rotary switch on the KDI 572 selects N1, hold, or N2 channeling
and also provides a system power switch. The KDI 572/574 will accept shifted BCD, ARINC 2X5,
or slip code tuning. It converts whatever code is received into digital serial data which is sent to
the KN 63. Both indicators receive DME range, speed, and time-to-station as digital serial data
from the KN 63. The KDI 573 slave indicator has no mode switch and merely provides a duplicate
display of the information shown on the KDI 572.
1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO Compliance (KN 63, KDI 572, KDI 573 & KDI 574) FAA TSO C66a
(KA 60 ANTENNA) FAA TSO C66a & TSO C74c
(KA 61 Antenna) FAA TSO C66c, C74c, C112, C118,
C147
RTCA DO-160 Environmental
Categories
KN 63: /A2D2/A/MN/XXXXXXZAAAA
KDI 572, KDI 573 & KDI 574: /A1D1/A/KPS/
XXXXXXZAAAA
KA 60 Antenna: /D2/A/JY/XXXXXXXXXXX
RTCA DO-160D Environmental Categories KA 61: [D2X]ACB[SCMYL,RG]XRFXX-
SXXXXXXX[XXXX][2A]AX
Channels 200 channels
Electrical a. All solid state transmitter
b. Electronically tuned by single crystal, digital,
frequency synthesizer.
c. Range, speed, and time-to-station measured
digitally, using large scale integrated circuits
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*The maximum range at which the DME will lock up is determined by altitude and ground station
output power and sensitivity.
**The KDI 572 and KDI 573 do not require power from the aircraft power buss.
TABLE 1-1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
Output Power 50 watts peak pulsed power minimum, 100 watts nom-
inal
Maximum Display Range* 389 nautical miles
Aquisition Sensitivity -82dBm minimum, -87dBm nominal
Range Accuracy* ±.1 nautical miles or ±.14%, whichever is greater from
0 to 99.9 nautical miles. ±1 nautical mile from 100 to
389 nautical miles.
Ground Speed Accuracy ±1 knot or ±1%, whichever is greater from 0 to 999
knots.
Time-to-Station Accuracy ±1 minute from 0 to 99 minutes
Search Time 1.0 second nominal
Memory Time 11 to 15 seconds
Audio Output (Ident) Level adjustable up to 15mw into 500 ohm load, nomi-
nally set for 2mw.
Maximum altitude 50,000 feet
KN 63 Dimensions and Weight
(Including mounting rack and
connectors)
Length: 11.550 inches (29.34 cm)
Width: 1.18 inches (3.00 cm)
Height: 6.50 inches (16.51 cm)
Weight: 2.8 lbs (1.27kg)
KDI 572, KDI 573 and KDI 574
Dimensions and Weight
(Including connector)
Length behind panel: 8.35 inches (21.21cm)
Width: 3.50 inches (8.89 cm)
Height: 1.35 inches (3.43 cm)
Weight: .8 lbs (.363 kg) KDI 572
Weight: .7 lbs (.318 kg) KDI 573
Power Requirements (KN 63)** 11-33VDC at 17 watts maximum with two
indicators
Channeling Sources a. External control head providing shifted BCD code
such as KFS 560B.
b. External control head providing ARINC 2X5 code
such as KX 170 and KFS 560B.
c. External control head providing slip code such as
KX 170A, KX 170B, KX 175A, and KX 175B.
KDI 572 Lighting 066-1069-00 - .065 amps at 28V or .13 amps at 14V
066-1069-01 - .23 amps at 5V

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0 = Connected to Remote Control Common
1 = Open
TABLE 1-2 DME CHANNELING CODES
SHIFTED BCD 2 x 5 SLIP
Frequency
MHz M8 M4 M2 M1 MA ME MC MD M0 M1 M2 M3
108 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1
109 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0
110 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
111 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
112 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
113 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
114 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
115 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
116 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
117 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
K800 K400 K200 K100 KA KE KC KD K0 K1 K2 K3
.0X 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
.1X 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1
.2X 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
.3X 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
.4X 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0
.5X 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
.6X 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1
.7X 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
.8X 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
.9X 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
K50 K50 K50
.X0 111
.X5 000

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1.4 UNITS AND ACCESSORIES
A complete DME installation requires a KN 63 DME (066-1070-00/01), a KDI 572 masterindicator
(066-1069-00 or 01) or KDI 574 Master Indicator (066-1069-04), a KA 60/61 antenna, and one or
two external control heads (see section 1.3,channeling sources). The KDI 572 is available with
either 14/28 volt lighting (066-1069-00) or 5 volt lighting (066-1069-01). Use of the KDI 573 slave
indicator (066-1069-02) is optional. A KN 63 installation kit (050-01766-0000) and KDI 572 instal-
lation kit (050-01740-0000) are required. A KDI 573 installation kit (050-01740-0001) is needed if
a KDI 573 is used. A KDI 574 installation kit (050-01740-0002) is needed if a KDI 574 is used.
KN 63 Installation Kit (050-01766-0000)
TABLE 1-3 KN 63 INSTALLATION KIT
KDI 572: Installation Kit (050-01740-0000)
KDI 573: Installation Kit (050-01740-0001)
KDI 574: Installation Kit (050-01740-0002)
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
030-00005-0000 CONN BNC TED 4-10-4 2
030-01094-0056 CONN MOLEX (24P) 1
030-01107-0015 CONN PINS (15) 1
047-04218-0001 HOLD DOWN BAR 2
047-04219-0001 MOUNTING RACK 1
075-00021-0001 HOLD DOWN CLAMP 1
078-00054-0000 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
088-00752-0000 CONN HOOD 1
089-02015-0037 NUT HEX 8-32 4
089-05442-0010 SCR 8-32 FHP 4
089-05529-0032 SCR FHP 1
089-05909-0007 SCR 8-32 PHP 4
089-06541-0000 SCR 4-40 PHP 2
089-08111-0034 WASHER SL #8 5
091-00109-0001 CABLE TIE 1
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*These items for use in installing KDI 572/573/574 in aircraft panels of 1/16" thickness or less.
1.5 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION -00 -01 -02
030-02350-0001 CONN 50 PIN KEYED 5 001
030-02350-0003 CONN 50 PIN KEYED 9 010
030-02350-0005 CONN 50P KEYED 23 100
030-02351-0004 HOOD 111
047-04215-0001 MOUNTING PLATE 111
089-05111-0004* SCR 4-40X1/4 BLK 444
089-05111-0006 SCR 4-40X3/8 BLK 444

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SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This section contains information relative to the installation and wiring of the KN 63 DME, the KDI
572, KDI 573 and KDI 574 Indicators, and the KA 60 Antenna. A close adherence to methods and
procedures discussed herein is required.
2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT
Exercise extreme care when unpacking the equipment. Make a visual inspection of the unit for
evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If a claim for damage is to be made, save the ship-
ping container to substantiate the claim. The claim should be promptly filed with the transportation
company. It would be advisable to retain the container and packaging material after all equipment
has been removed, in the event that equipment storage or reshipment should become necessary.
2.3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
2.3.1 KN 63 INSTALLATION (FIGURE 2-1)
A. The KN 63 may be mounted rigid, either horizontally or vertically.
B. Avoid mounting the KN 63 close to any high external heat source. Allow one inch
of free air space around top and sides of unit.
C. Allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors.
D. The KN 63 must be mounted a minimum of three feet (3') from the DME antenna.
E. In order to function properly, the KN 63 must be well grounded to the aircraft frame.
Using fine sandpaper, remove all paint and protective coatings from the areas on
the equipment shelf that will contact the unit or its mounting rack. Apply Alumiprep
No. 33 (016-01127-0000) following the directions on the container to cleanse the
metal of any residue. Then apply Alodine No. 1001 (016-01128-0000) to these ar-
eas following the directions on the container. The equipment shelf must also be
well grounded to the aircraft frame.
F. For horizontal mounting, secure the unit in place with four 8-32 pan head phillips
screws (089-05909-0007), four 8-32 hex nuts (089-02015-0037), and four #8lock
washers (089-08111-0034). The screws should be inserted through two holes in
the front plate tab and through two slots in the rear plate tab. The mounting rack
is not used for horizontal mounting.
G. For vertical mounting, the mounting rack is used. First attach the hold down
clamp (075-00021-0001), hold down screw (089-05529-0032), compression spring
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bars (047-04218-0001). Secure the mounting rack (047-04219-0001) with the two
hold down bars under it using four 8-32 flat head phillips screws (089-05442-0010),
four8-32 hex nuts (089-02015-0037), and four #8 lock washers (089-08111-0034).
Install the KN 63 in the mounting rack so the connectors are on the same end as
the hold down clamp. Tighten the hold downscrewto secure unit in place.
H. Connect the harness wires to the connector pins (030-01107-0015) and insert the
connector pins through the connector hood (088-00752-0000) into the rear of the
Molex connector (030-01094-0056). Mount the Molex connector and connector
hood to the front of the unit using two 4-40 pan head phillips screws (089-06541-
0000). The connector must be turned so the polarizer key aligns with theslot in the
printed circuit board. Use a cable tie (091-00109-0001) tobundle the wires at the
rear of the connector hood.
I. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna connector.
J. The audio output of the KN 63 is set for approximately 2mw into 500 ohms at the
factory. If a different level is desired, remove the rear plate and the dust cover.
(Each are held in place with three screws.) The audio level adjustment is then ac-
cessible through a hole in one of the inner covers.
K. The KN 63 suppression input/output fully meets ARINC specifications and is com-
patible with all DME's and transponders meeting ARINC specifications. Some
transponders will accept ARINC suppression but do not generate a supression out-
put for the KN 63. These transponders are compatible with the KN 63. Some
DME's generate a suppression output that is incompatible with the KN 63. They
will be damaged by the KN 63 and, therefore, are incompatible. The installer must
determine the compatibility of the suppression in the transponder and, possible,
DME with the KN 63 suppression prior to making the installation. This information
will beavailable in the respective equipment service bulletins or installation manu-
als.
L. When operating dual KN 63's, the respective DME's will interfere with each other
when the NAV frequencies differ by 5.3 MHz (for example, 108.00 MHz and 113.3
MHz). This interference results in premature flags or loss of "lock-on". Should this
occur, one of the KN 63's should be either turned off or tuned to a different NAV
frequency so that the 5.3. MHz difference is eliminated.
2.3.2 MOLEX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY (Figure 2-2)
A. Solderless Contact Terminal Assembly using Molex Crimper
Refer to instructions in Figure 2-2.
B. Solderless Contact Terminal Assembly using Pliers

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1. Strip each wire 5/32" for contact terminal(030-01107-0015). (The last two digits
of the contact terminal part number indicate the number of terminals furnished).
2. Tin the exposed conductor.
3. Using needle nose pliers, fold over each conductor tab in turn, onto the exposed
conductor. When both tabs have been folded, firmly press the tabsagainst the
conductor.
4. Repeat step 3 for insulator tabs.
5. Apply a small amount of solder (using minimum heat) to the conductor/tab con-
nection to assure a good electromechanical joint.
C. Contact Insertion into Molex Connector Housing
1. After the contact terminals have been installed on the wiring harness, the contact
terminals can be inserted into the proper location in the connector housing
(030-01094-0056). The terminal cannot be inserted upside down. Be sure to
push the terminal all the way in, until a click can be felt or heard.
2. The self-locking feature can be tested by gently pulling on the wire.
D. Extraction of Contact from Molex Connector
1. Slip the flat narrow blade of a Molex contact ejector tool, HT-1884 (005-02012-
0011), under the contact on the mating side of the connector. By turning the
connector upside down one can see the blade slide into the stop.
2. When the ejector is slid into place, the locking key of the contact is raised, allow-
ing the contact to be removed by pulling moderately on the lead.
3. Neither the contact nor position is damaged by removing a contact; however, the
contact should be checked visually before reinstallingin connector, to be certain
that retaining tab "A" extends asshown (see Figure 2-2) for retention in connec-
tor.
2.3.3 KDI 572/KDI 573/KDI 574 INSTALLATION (Figure 2-3)
A. Plan a location in the aircraft panel for the KDI 572/574 Master Indicator that is
clearly visible and within easy access of the pilot.
B. Avoid mounting close to heater vents or other high heat sources.
C. Allow a clearance of 3 inchesfrom back of unit for plug removal.
D. Compass safe distance is 12 inches for a worst case deflection of 1 degree.
E. The indicator is secured in place behind the panel since it is rear mount only. Make
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F. The mounting plate (047-04215-0001) may be used if the indicator is to be installed
in a previous panel opening that is too large.
G. Secure the indicator in place with four 4-40 flat head phillips screws. If the aircraft
panel is 1/16 inch thick or less, use 1/4 inch screws (089-05111-0004). If the air-
craft panel is thicker than 1/16 inch, use 3/8 inch screws (089-05111-0006).
H. Route the harness wires through the connector hood (030-02351-0004) and solder
them to the connector pins. Be sure to use the proper mating connector for the in-
dicator being installed (030-02350-0005 for KDI 572, 030-02350-0001 for KDI 574
and 030-02350-0003 for KDI 573). Each one is keyed differently. Make sure lock-
ing mechanism engages when connector is installed on rear of unit.
I. The KDI 572, KDI 573, and KDI 574 all contain a photocell activated dimming circuit
that reduces the display brightness in low ambient light levels. The minimum dis-
play brightness (which occurs in the dark) is adjustable by means of a pot (R918)
accessible through a hole in the side rail. It has been adjusted at the factory to
match the brightness of other King products. The maximum display brightness
(which occurs in bright light) is not affected by R918.
J. The KDI 572 is available in two versions: one with 14/28 volt lighting (066-01069-
0000) and one with 5 volt lighting (066-01069-0001). The version corresponding
to the aircraft lighting voltage must be used.
2.3.4 DME ANTENNA INSTALLATION
2.3.4.1 General
A. The antenna should be well removed from any projections, the engine(s), and pro-
peller(s). It should also be well removed from landing gear doors, access doors, or
other openings which will break the ground plane for the antenna.
B. The antenna should be mounted on a bottom surface of aircraft and in a vertical
position when the aircraft is in level flight.
C. Avoid running other cables or wires near the antenna cable.
D. Avoid mounting the antenna within three (3) feet of the ADF sense antenna.
E. Where practical, plan the antenna location to keep cable lengths as short as pos-
sible and avoid sharp bends in the cable to minimize the VSWR.
F. To prevent RF interference, the antenna must be physically mounted a minimum
distance of three feet from the KN 63.
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H. The antenna should be kept clean. If left dirty (oil covered) the range of the DME
may be affected.
I. On pressurized aircraft, the antenna should be sealed using RTV (016-01082-
0000) around the connector and mounting hardware.
J. All antennas should be sealed around the outside for moisture protection using
RTV or equivalent.
2.3.4.2 KA 60/61 Installation (Refer to Figure 2-4 and 2-5)
A. Peel the backing off the antenna template and apply template to the aircraft at the
desired mounting location.
B. Drill or cut the proper size holes for mounting the antenna, then remove the tem-
plate.
C. Using the antenna as a stencil, draw a line around the base of the antenna that will
come into contact with the aircraft. Then carefully scrape off the paint within the
stenciled area. Lightly sand the bare metal with fine sandpaper to insure removal
of all paint and protective coatings.
D. Sand the inside area of the aircraft where the backing plate will be located to re-
move the chromate or other protective finish.
E. Apply Alumiprep No. 33 (016-01127-0000) following the directions on the container
to cleanse the metal of any residue.
F. Apply Alodine No. 1001 (016-01128-0000) following the directions on the container.
G. Rivet the backing plate into place, if required.
H. Mount the antenna using #8 star washers (089-08017-0037) and 8-32 nuts (089-
02148-0032) included with the antenna.
I. RG-400 or equivalent coaxial cable is normally used on installations having a cable
run of ten feet or less. For cable runs from ten to twenty feet, use RG-142B/U cable
(024-00002-0000).
J. Inspect coaxial cable connector for proper center contact, then fasten it securely to
the antenna.

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FIGURE 2-1 KN 63 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING
Dwg. No. 155-05315-0000, R-AA

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