TALOS AVIONICS AEOLUS-SENSE 4 ADS-B User manual

AEOLUS-SENSE 4 ADS-B & AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NOTE: Products AEOLUS-SENSE 4 ADS-B and AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B are
collectively referred in the current document as AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B. If
explicit reference to one of the products is needed, this is made by the actual
product name.
ATTENTION: Installation of the
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B
is
supplemental
only.
It is not intended as a replacement for or modification to an existing,
approved, or required system.
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B is not a certified aviation instrument. Do not rely on
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B as your only navigation aid. Failure to comply to
this warning may result in property damage, serious injury or death. You
assume total responsibility and risk associated with using this device and
associated app.
Congratulations on purchasing an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B . This device provides rich flight
information as detailed below. Proper installation and maintenance of the devise facilitates
accurate performance and uninterrupted operation.
Please read the current manual prior to using AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B and keep it for
future reference.
Correct operation of the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B requires that one or more mobile smart
device(s (iOS or Android are connected to the device.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B .......................................................................................................... ..3
1.1 Mounting the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B.......................................................................... .......3
1.2 Power Connection.................................................................................................................. .......4
1.3 Software – EFIS TA app........................................................................................................ .......5
1.4 Compass Calibration.................................................................................................................. ..7
1.5 AHRS Leveling........................................................................................................................... ..8
1.6 Other Considerations Regarding the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B.................................... .......9
2 AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B Maintenance..................................................................................... 10
3 Use Limitations and Abnormal Operation.......................................................................................... 10
Support................................................................................................................................................. 10
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1 AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B
The AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B is shown in Fig. 1. It is a portable device that comes
together with a GPS antenna and an ADS-B antenna, and optionally with a USB adaptor for
cable connection to a smart mobile device (tablet or smartphone . AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B
includes a dual-band (978 MHz and 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver for traffic and weather information.
1.1 Mounting the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B
The AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B (Fig. 1 should be mounted in a convenient dry place, as
far away as possible from heat sources. A suitable mounting location is the top of the
instrument panel. You can mount the unit by means of double sided adhesive tape or Velcro.
Please ensure that the unit doesn’t move during flight.
The AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B comes together with a GPS antenna and an ADS-B antenna.
Both antennas should be connected as shown in Fig. 1 and mounted with double sided adhesive
tape or Velcro, in a free-to-sky location for optimal signal reception.
Fig. 1. AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B image.
It is important for the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B to be mounted parallel and as close as
possible to the symmetry axes of the airplane (see Fig. 2 . The front side of the AEOLUS-
SENSE 4(T ADS-B is marked by a small airplane on the cover of the unit. After mounting the
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B, the “AHRS leveling” procedure described in Section 1.5 of
the current manual should be performed, in order to adjust for small inaccuracies during
placement.
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(a (b
Fig. 2. AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B should be mounted parallel to the main axes of the
airplane.
1.2 Power Conne tion
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B is powered by two means:
Its internal battery, offering approx. 1 and half hours of operation. Please turn the battery-
switch on for battery device operation.
 On the external cable USB adaptor, the free cable is for autopilot.
The cabling reference is as follows:
Gray: Autopilot (serial NMEA-9600)
Yellow: Not Used
Brown: Not Used
Black: Ground
 The device also connects to a fused connection for continuous power supply and battery
charging; such connection may be the cigarette lighter plug of the aircraft. Please note that
battery charges in this case regardless of the battery-switch position (on or off . Always
make sure to connect with the proper polarity:
 The red cable connects to the positive pole (+
 The black cable connects to the negative pole (-
It is suggested that AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B is always c nnected t a p wer s urce,
and is perated with the battery-switch n. In case f p wer-failure, AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T)
ADS-B will c ntinue its perati n after a sh rt reb t (please make sure y u rec nnect t
the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B WiFi netw rk). Please note that, in the latter case, i.e. power
failure and operation on the internal battery, tethered connection (see below section 1.3, paragraph
“USB Cable Connection” to the smart mobile device (smartphone or tablet will not work, and you
must enable the wifi connection.
Imp rtant N te: Always make sure to turn the battery-switch off when AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T
ADS-B is not in operation. In the opposite case, the device will remain turned on, powered by its
internal battery, until the battery is completely drained.
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1.3 Software – EFIS TA app
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B operates with the free EFIS TA app offered by TalosAvionics.
EFIS TA app has been tested to comply with ASTM F3153 – 15 Standard Specification for
Verification of Avionics Systems. EFIS TA app runs on smart mobile devices (tablets or
smartphones with iOS or Android operating systems.
EFIS TA app for Android can be downloaded from Google Play Market.
EFIS TA app for iOS can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store.
EFIS TA software instructions can be downloaded from https://www.talosavionics.com/support/
PLEASE
DO
READ
THE
EFIS TA APP
SOFT W ARE
INST R UCTIONS!
EFIS TA app may operate in standalone mode, when the smart mobile device is not
connected to an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B, or --preferably-- in connected mode, when the
smart mobile device is connected to an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B.
When EFIS TA app runs on a smart mobile device in standalone mode, it displays a relevant
message informing the pilot about operation in standalone mode and runs by employing the
internal sensors of the smart mobile device (assuming that the latter is equipped with the
necessary sensors . When the smart mobile device is connected to an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T
ADS-B via a cable-adaptor or via wifi, the EFIS TA app automatically recognizes AEOLUS-
SENSE 4(T ADS-B, and the above message disappears. If, for any reason, connection to the
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B is lost (e.g. AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B is turned off due to:
power failure & battery-switch in off position , EFIS TA app switches automatically to
standalone mode and the message reappears. Accordingly, the pilot may continue using EFIS
TA app with the internal sensors of the smart mobile device as a backup, even in case of power
failure!
From the main screen of the EFIS TA app interface, you can tap on “MENU” button and
navigate to “sensor status window” and check the status of the sensors, as depicted in Fig. 3
below.
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(a (b
Figure 3: Sensor status window. (a EFIS TA app working with internal sensors only, (b
EFIS TA app connected to an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B.
To test the connection, start the EFIS TA app and tap on “MENU” button a n d t h e n
“Sensor Status”. A screen as in Fig. 3b verifies connection to AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B. If a
screen as in Fig. 3a comes us, no connection with an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B is established.
Connection of the smart mobile device to an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B is achieved by two
means: (a wired connection via a USB cable-adaptor, (b wireless connection via wifi.
USB Cable Connection (only for AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B model)
The AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B comes with an optional USB cable-adaptor, which connects it
to the smart mobile device that is used as display. USB cable connection confirms secure
communication under any conditions and also facilitates charging of the smart mobile device.
Please n te that in USB Cable c nnecti n, the smart m bile device is charged by the
AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B; acc rdingly, battery-life f the latter will be reduced if n t
c nnected t an external p wer s urce (e.g. cigarette lighter).
After connection of AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B to the smart mobile device has been
established, please follow the same steps as when connecting the latter device to a computer.
You must permit the device to connect to unknown sources and press allow when asked, if you
trust the connection to the AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B.
IMPORTANT: bef re c nnecting the smart m bile device with the cable-adapt r, y u
must turn ff the WiFi c nnecti n t the AEOLUS-SENSE 4T ADS-B.
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Wifi Connection
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B creates a wifi network that is used to connect a smart mobile
device. The SSID of AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B wifi network is “AEOLUS XXXXXXXXX”
where X is a unique alphanumeric string. Up to ten (10 smart mobile devices can be simultaneously
connected via wifi to an AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B .
1.4 Compass Calibration
Before start using your AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B, the device’s compass should be
calibrated. This only needs to be done once. For that, the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B has to
be powered up and the EFIS TA app must be running on a connected (see above smart mobile
device. Please note that compass calibration must be performed with the aircraft in a parking
position on the ground, and never during a flight. Moreover, this calibration procedure must be
performed with the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B as close as possible to the final installation
position in order to compensate for parasitic magnetic fields. The exact steps for compass
calibration are outlined below:
• Power up your device
• Connect your smart mobile device (iOS or Android to the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B
wifi Network (no password needed .
• Start the EFIS TA app on the smart mobile device.
• Tap on “MENU” button and then “Compass Calib”.
• A notification window will pop up, informing you that the calibration procedure is about
to start. Press “Start” to continue.
• EFIS TA a p p will return back to the main screen and the calibration window,
indicating the calibration progress will appear (Fig. 4 . Start rotating your device slowly,
until the indication on the screen becomes “Good” or “Strong”. To easily achieve the
desired calibration result, start by rotating your device three times around each axis and
then perform a sequence of “lazy eight” maneuvers (Fig. 5 .
• Press “Close” or wait a few seconds until the calibration window closes automatically.
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(a (b (c
Figure 4: (a Press “Start” to start compass calibration. (b Calibration in progress. The
calibration results are indicated as “Weak”; you should continue rotating your device until you
have a “Good” or “Strong” indication. (c Indication as “Strong” calibration signifies that the
device’s compass has been properly calibrated.
Fig. 5: To easily calibrate the Compass start by slowly rotating AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B
three times around each axis and then perform a sequence of “lazy eight” maneuvers until
you have a “Good” or a “Strong” indication on the EFIS TA app.
1.5 AHRS Leveling
As already stated above, the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B should ideally be mounted
parallel to the symmetry axes of the airplane. Since this cannot always be accurately performed,
AHRS leveling is important in order to adjust for minor inaccuracies during placement.
The “AHRS leveling” procedure described below needs only to be done once, after you have
mounted and fully connected your AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B. Please note that AHRS
leveling must be performed with the aircraft in a parking position on the ground, and never
during a flight.
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• Power up your device.
• Connect your smart mobile device (iOS or Android to the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B
wifi Network.
• Start the EFIS TA app on your mobile device.
•Tap on “MENU” button and then “Level AHRS”.
•EFIS TA app will return back to the main screen and the “AHRS leveling” window (Fig.
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• Press the “Auto” button for automatic AHRS leveling, and/or use the arrows to manually
adjust the AHRS. Manual adjustment may be unavoidable if, for example, you are
installing AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B in an aircraft with a tailwheel-type landing
gear (a taildragger .
• When you are done with leveling the AHRS, press “Close” to save the changes and
return to the main screen.
Fig. 6: AHRS leveling. Press “Auto” for automatic leveling, and/or use the arrows to
manually adjust the AHRS and the compass.
1.6 Other Considerations Regarding the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B
Th e AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B complies fully with applicable Electronic Emissions and
Flame Resistance standards. More specifically:
 Electronic Emissions: The AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B deploys a WiFi network with
transmitter power 9mW EIRP. Accordingly , it complies fully with the 10mW limit imposed
by PS-ANM-25-13 and part 15 of FCC rules.
Flame Resistance: Materials, design and construction of the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B
are flame resistant and in compliance with CAR regulation 3.
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2 AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T) ADS-B Maintenan e
AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B has been designed and manufactured for long and maintenance-
free operation. Still, care must be applied for the following:
 AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B Compass: Any replacement and/or relocation of metallic
items in the cockpit may require re-calibration of the Compass. Please follow the steps
outlined in section 1.4 of the current document for Compass calibration.
3 Use Limitations and Abnormal Operation
The temperature and voltage operational ranges of AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B are as follows:
Temperature range: -20C to 65C r -4F to 149F
Operati n V ltage: 10-32Vdc
Inflight p wer reset: in case of inflight power reset or if you turn on the unit during the flight after
losing your main systems, please note that there is n limitati n r c nstraint of attitude for correct
operation of the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-B . This means that the AEOLUS-SENSE 4(T ADS-
B will recover in any flight attitude, such as sharp turns, strong turbulence, etc. No constraint is
imposed of straight and leveled flight for recovery, which sometimes, in IMC is impossible to know.
In this case, if you don’t have a visual reference, please wait for about 40 to 60 secs for full recovery
of the Artificial Horizon.
L ss f GPS r Pit t/static: our system uses both GPS and pitot/static for correct attitude
indication. In case of loss of one of them, correct operation relays on the other one. If you lose both,
then operation is based on less attitude accurate information provided by other inertial sensors and,
depending on the kind of flight, there will be a slight drift after 15 to 30 mins.
Support
For support via email, please contact:
[email protected]
For voice support, please call:
USA: [phone]
Europe: [phone]
For general questions & feedback, please contact:
[e-mail]
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