Shadin Avionics AMS 2000 User manual

AMS 2000, ALTITUDE ALERT SYSTEM
PRODUCT P/N: 8900
INSTALLATION MANUAL
REV M
Shadin Avionics
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St. Louis Park, MN 55426
USA
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MANUAL P/N: IN8900A

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PAGE CONTROL CHART
SECTION. DESCRIPTION PAGE
NO
1. OVERVIEW 1-1
1.1 The Manual 1-1
1.2 Product Description 1-1
1.3 Specifications 1-2
2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2-1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment 2-1
2.2 Mounting/Cooling Considerations 2-1
2.3 Mechanical Installation 2-1
2.4 Electrical Installation 2-2
2.4.1 Funtional Pinout Description 2-2
2.5 Calibration 2-3
2.6 General Information 2-3
2.7 Post Installation Test Procedure 2-4
3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM 3-1
4. INSTALLATION DRAWINGS AND INSTALL KITS PARTS LISTS 4-1
DWG No. Description/ Part Number DATE REV
4089-023 Installation, Altitude Management System 9/08/05 E
P/N 8900
4089-026 Installation, Altitude Management System 9/08/05 D
P/N 8900
4089-024 Installation, Altitude Management System 9/08/05 D
P/N 8900
N/A Install Kit, Alt Management System 8/03/07 B
P/N IK8900

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REVISION LOG
REV. DATE APP’D DESCRIPTION
E 8-11-00 BVM Baseline release of separate Install Manual
F 10-30-00 ZK Changed Installation Altitude Management System 4089-023, -026, -024
G 4-21-03 ZK Updated 4089-023
H 6-3-03 ZK Added Post Installation Test Procedure
J 9-08-05 WMP Added notes that Gray code lines were not isolated. ECO 0504/026
K 8-30-06 CB Updated Company Logo
L 8-3-07 DU Updated IK8900
M 11-25-08 RWC Added illustration to show Jumper S3 location
The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. To ensure complete and
current updates, note the Revision Log above and call Technical Assistance for updated
information.

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 The Manual
This manual contains information relative to the installation of the AMS 2000 and the
devices that encompass the Altitude Preselect. The drawings and descriptions will
enable the interfacing to the complete system.
1.2 Product Description
AMS 2000 is an Altitude Management and Alert System. Its purpose is to alert you
when you are approaching or deviating from your target altitude. Other features
include alerts when you reach your Decision Height or Minimum Descent Altitude,
and a landing gear reminder when you approach your destination altitude. AMS 2000
also will calculate density altitude and engine performance. These alerts and
calculations help you fly safer and easier.
AMS 2000 does not act as an auto pilot, or control the aircraft in any way. Think of it
as an assistant to you, the pilot, which keeps track of minor details and frees you to fly
the aircraft. No longer do you have to keep both eyes on the sky and one on the
altimeter.
AMS 2000 receives its altitude information from your encoder, and displays it in 100
foot increments. When connected to a Falcon Altitude Encoder or Converter, AMS
2000 displays altitude in 10 foot increments, and also offers a page displaying
Instantaneous Vertical Speed (IVS). IVS display does not have the lag inherent in
static system VSI displays.

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1.3 Specifications
Physical Specifications
Size 1.5 x 3.125 x 5.75 (inches)
Weight 0.8 lbs
Electrical and Functional
Power 14 to 28 VDC 150 mA max
Protection Not internally fused
Inputs
Gray Code 11 pins, not isolated - 10 signal, 1 return, no
diode isolation
Serial RS-232
Outputs
Audio Out Variable freqency and amplitude
Audio Switch Return, sink up to 2.0 ADC
Altitude Display Range -1000 feet of upper limit of encoder
Resolution 100 feet (10 feet with Serial Encoder)
Environmental RTCA/DO-160B
Categories: C1CAPKSXXXXXXZBABZAA
Operating Temperature:
Operating Altitude:
Storage Temperature:
-10° C to +50° C
Up to 55,000 ft
-55° to + 85° C
In-Flight Loss of Cooling: Equipment can run indefinitely with no cooling
Regulatory: TSO-C88a
Barometric Pressure Range 28.00” to 30.99”

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1.4
2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment
Exercise extreme care when unpackaging the equipment. Make a visual
inspection of the unit for evidence of damage incurred during the shipment. If a
claim for damage is to be made, save the shipping containers 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.
2.2 Mounting/Cooling Considerations
The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum
performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either
on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft
installation conditions are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must have
separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only if
performed under 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.
The AMS 2000 should be installed in accordance with the standards established by
the customer’s installing agency and existing conditions, as to unit location and
type of installation. However, the following suggestions should be considered
before installing the AMS 2000. Close adherence to these suggestions will assure
a more satisfactory performance from the equipment. The installing agency will
supply and fabricate all external cables. The connectors required are supplied by
Shadin.
The AMS 2000 does not require a forced air cooling system.
2.3 Mechanical Installation
The AMS 2000 installation will conform to standards designated by the
customer’s installing agency, and existing conditions as to unit location and type
of installation. Attached drawing 4089-023 provides the installation information
for the AMS 2000 and components of the Altitude Alert System.
Refer to Install Kit IK8900 for parts list, descriptions, and attached drawings for
details.

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2.4 Electrical Installation
The AMS 2000 will operate with an input range from 14 to 28VDC. Refer to the
attached interconnect drawing 4089-023.
The installing facility will supply and fabricate all external cables. The required
connectors are included in the install kit. The length and routing of external cables
must be carefully measured and planned before the actual installation is attempted.
Avoid sharp bends or locating cables near aircraft controls. To ensure optimum
performance from the system, the AMS 2000 and associated wiring must be kept
at least a minimum of three feet from high noise sources and must not be routed
with cables from high power sources.
Prior to the AMS 2000 installation, a point to point continuity check of the wiring
harness should be done to verify proper wiring. The aircraft power input to the
unit should be made to ensure that power is supplied only to the specified power
pin(s).
2.4.1 Functional Pinout Description
This section gives a brief description of the inputs and outputs relating to the
connector on the AMS 2000.
A. Pin 8: +28VDC Power
Pin 15: GND
Pin 8 is the DC aircraft power input. The AMS 2000 input voltage is 14-
28VDC. Pin 15 is the DC aircraft power ground. All power required shall
come from the aircraft power bus (12-28V). Maximum power shall be
determined as follows:
(28V) x (300mA) Watts = 8.4 Watts
B. Pin 7: Audio Switch
Pin 7 is the return line that can sink up to 2.0 ADC
C. Pin 6: Audio Out
Pin 6 is the variable frequency and amplitude audio out line
D. Altitude In

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The AMS 2000 can be selected to receive Gray code or serial data input. Use
Jumper S3 to select serial or Gray code input as indicated (See figure 2-1).
1. Serial option - In Serial mode Pin 14 is the RX, RS-232
communication line that is used to receive serial data from the encoder
(8800-X) or Serializer (9200-X). Pins 1-5 and Pins 9-13 should not be
used while in serial input mode. Refer to installation drawing #4089-
023.
2. Gray Code option – When using Gray Code input mode, Pins 1-5 and
Pins 9-13 are connected to A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, C4. If D4
is available for altitudes above 30,700 ft, HD1 should be set 1-3 and D4
connected to Pin 1. Pin 14 is not used. Refer to Installation Dwg.
#4089-026. Configure jumpers S1 and S2, which connect internal pull-
ups on Gray code line, depending on transponder and system
requirements. None of the lines is isolated.
Figure 2-1. S3 Jumper Location for Gray Code
2.5 Calibration
No calibration is needed for this device.
2.6 General Information
For an explanation of the operating controls of the AMS 2000, refer to Operating
Guide P/N: OP8900A.

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2.7 Post Installation Test Procedure
1. Verify proper jumper selection per drawing 4089-024.
2. Aircraft power on.
3. Refer to Operation Guide to verify operation of 30 second self test.
4. Set Baro Pressure to match Altimeter.
5. Select Baro Altitude page and verify Altitude matches Altimeter.
6. Refer to Operation Guide to select user options and alerts.

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM
RTCA/DO-160B Certification
Conditions Section
No.
Categories
Temperature & Altitude 4 C1
Temperature Variation 5 C
Humidity 6 A
Operational Shocks 7 –
Vibration 8 P, K, S
Explosion Proofness 9 X
Waterproofness 10 X
Fluids Susceptibility 11 X
Sand & Dust 12 X
Fungus Resistance 13 X
Salt Spray 14 X
Magnetic effect 15 Z
Power Input 16 B
Voltage Spike 17 A
Audio Frequency Conducted. Suscept. 18 B
Induced Signal Susceptability. 19 Z
Radio Frequency Susceptability 20 A
Radio Frequency Emissions 21 A

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SECTION 4.
INSTALLATION DRAWINGS AND
INSTALL KIT PARTS LISTS

Shadin
File Name: IK8900AP.DOC
DIRECTORY: IKXXXX
Report: 4089
Date: January 20, 1997 ECO # 9701/016
Rev: A ECO date: 2-20-97
Sec.: IX Approved: PG
Page 1 of 1
PARTS LIST Part #: IK8900
Drawing #s: N/A Description: INSTALL KIT ALT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FN P/N QTY. DESCRIPTION MFG. MFG.# DESIGNATION COMMENTS
5230036 1 CONN, 15 pin D-Sub Female
10 230038 1 CONN, Hood 15 pin D-Sub DA-24658
15 511002 2 SCREW, 4-40 x 1/4 RH, Phil, Pan,
ss
20 512101 2 Retainer Clip, “Bow Tie” Style
25 541001 2 WASHER, #4 split lock ss
30 544102 1 CLAMP, 1/2 3ATI, MSP# 64419B
35 PK1001 1 BAG, 2.5 x 3 x 4 Mil Zip Lock HAL SHAD9002
10 items