RS Flight Systems iS CANaerospace Logger User manual

Installation / Operation
Manual
iS CANaerospace Logger (iSCL)
Version: 1.00 © Copyright 2022 RS Flight Systems GmbH

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Contents
1. Preface..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Overview Software Versions...................................................................................................................3
2. System Description...........................................................................................................................4
3. Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................5
4. Mechanical Installation ....................................................................................................................6
4.1 Drawings iS CANaerospace Logger .........................................................................................................7
5. Electrical Installation ........................................................................................................................9
5.1 LANE A Connector...................................................................................................................................9
5.2 GPS Receiver Connector .......................................................................................................................10
5.3 Available Accessories............................................................................................................................11
6. Operation....................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Startup..................................................................................................................................................12
6.2 Flight Data Recording............................................................................................................................12
6.3 Software Update...................................................................................................................................15
7. Abbreviations and Terms............................................................................................................... 17

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1. Preface
Thank you for purchasing an RS Flight Systems iS CANaerospace Logger (iSCL). We are pleased that you
have chosen our product and are confident that it will meet all your expectations. In case of questions
or problems with the unit, feel free to contact us:
RS Flight Systems GmbH
Oberer Luessbach 29-31
82335 Berg | Germany
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
1.1 Limited Warranty
This RS Flight Systems product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for
one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, RS Flight Systems will, at their sole discretion,
repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at
no charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any
transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failure due to abuse, misuse, accident, or
unauthorized alterations or repairs.
1.2 Overview Software Versions
Version
Change Overview
Release date
0.1
•Initial Version
31.03.2022
Table 1-1: Software Versions iSCL

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2. System Description
The iSCL comprises one data logging unit, a wiring harness and a postprocessing analysis software
called EMDS. Its functionality is as follows:
•Data recording of one CANaerospace bus
•GPS Receiver for time stamp and geo reference
•Simple data transfer and software update via an integrated memory card slot
•Sophisticated visualization and processing tool for recorded data (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
•Suitable for 14 V and 28 V aircraft electrical systems
•Optional Wiring harness kit available for third party devices like primary flight displays (PFD)
and multi-function displays (MFD)
•High level of manufacturing and quality control
•Engineering and production exclusively done in Germany
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Figure 2-1: iS CANaerospace Logger with optional accessories

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3. Technical Specifications
iS CANaerospace Logger
Dimensions
(width, height, depth)
71 x 66 x 41 mm
2.80 x 2.60 x 1.61 in
Mounting Depth
excl. connectors
45 mm
1.77 in
Mounting
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Total Mass
0.25 kg
0.55 lbs
Housing
Machined Aluminum, surface black anodized
Supply Voltage
9 to 32 Volts DC, according to EN2282
Power Consumption
typ. 1.2 W (0.1 A at 14 V, 0.08 A at 28 V)
Positioning
Combined GPS/Galileo Sensor (Navilock NL-603P), 4 Hz update rate
Electronics
Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA with dual Microblaze processors,
3-axis acceleration sensor
Firmware Update
microSD card, up to 128 GB, FAT32 formatted
Storage
Single front mounted SD/SDHC-Card, up to 128 GB, FAT32 formatted
Operating
Temperature Range
-20 to +70 oC
-4 to +158 °F
Operating Altitude
< 7,620 m
< 25,000 ft
Humidity
< 95 %, non-condensing
Table 3-1: Technical Specification

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4. Mechanical Installation
Upon delivery, undertake visual inspection of the package contents for signs of transport damage and
verify the information on the type plate sticker against your order. Do not open the device housing.
For longer storage of the device, select a dry and clean environment. Make sure that the device is not
stored near strong heat sources and that no metal chippings or other dirt can get into the device or its
connectors.
As waste heat is dissipated via free convection, leave at least a 5 mm gap from the aluminum surfaces
to any other object. Forced cooling is not necessary.
The installation must be in accordance with the appropriate guidelines approved by the respective
aviation authority. The person installing the device is responsible for compliance with all applicable
legislation.

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4.1 Drawings iS CANaerospace Logger
Figure 4-1: iS CANaerospace Logger (front view)

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Figure 4-2: iS CANaerospace Logger (side view)
Figure 4-3: iS CANaerospace Logger (isometric view)

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5. Electrical Installation
The iSCL has three connectors on the rear side, shown in Figure 4-1. Label, type of connector and usage
are listed in Table 5-1. Before powering up the unit for the first time, carefully check your wiring. The
wiring diagram is shown in Figure 5-1.
There is one microSD slot to update the firmware and store data. One DIN-style connector for the
external GPS receiver to import GPS data. And a D-SUB connector which functions as the main
connector to power up iSCL and transmit data. The pinout is seen in Table 5-2.
Place the GNSS antenna in a spot where it has maximum optical visibility of the sky, e.g., the glare
shield on top of the instrument panel. Poor GPS reception has no adverse impact on the operation of
the unit yet may impair recordings of position, ground speed and UTC data.
Label
Connector Type
Usage
“LANE A”
DE9P (male 9-pin D-Sub)
Power Supply + Data Transmission
“MICRO SD”
MICRO SD
Firmware Upgrade + Data Storage
“GPS”
Female Mini-DIN 6
GPS Antenna
Table 5-1: Connector overview
5.1 LANE A Connector
The iSCL uses a standard D-SUB 9 connector. Pin 1 is supplied with +9 - 36 VDC, Pin 5 is ground. The
power wire must be fused either with a 1.0 A circuit breaker. The P/N of a suitable circuit breaker is
listed in Table 5-3. See Figure 5-1 for an exemplary wiring. Interconnect CAN termination Pin 3 and Pin
8 only, if not other CAN device is connected to CAN Lane A. Pin 4 and 8 can be used to connect further
devices to the CAN bus. Pin2 and Pin4 are internally connected in the iSCL. Pin 7 and Pin 8 are internally
connected in the iSCL.
The extended pin allocation is shown in Table 5-2.
Pin Number
Signal Name
Function
1
PWR_IN
Positive Power Supply, +9 - 36 VDC
2
CANL
CAN Low A
3
TERM
CAN termination
4
CANL
CAN Low A
5
AC_GND
Aircraft Ground
6
PWR_OUT
Positive Power Supply, +9 - 36 VDC
7
CANH
CAN High A
8
CANH
CAN High A
9
AC_GND
Aircraft Ground
Table 5-2: Pin out Lane A Connector

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Figure 5-1: iSCL Wiring Diagram
5.2 GPS Receiver Connector
The provided GPS receiver has a mating connector for the GPS port, see Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-2: GPS receiver