TALOS FlySense User manual

FlySense AoA
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ATTENTION : Installation of the FlySense AoA
is
supplemental only .
It is not intended as a
replacement for, or modification to an existing, appro ed, or required system.
FlySense AoA
is not a certified a ionic instrument. Do not rely on FlySense AoA
as your
only na igation 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
de ice and associated app.
Congratulations on purchasing a FlySense AoA avionic instrument . FlySense AoA is a r ich flight
information system as detailed below. Proper installation and maintenance of the device facilitates
accurate performance and uninterrupted operation.
Please read the current manual prior to using FlySense AoA and keep it for future reference.
Correct operation of the FlySense AoA requires that one or more smart device phone or tablet (iOS
or Android) are connected to the device. We propose to use a tablet instead of a phone as the tablet
screens are larger and and therefore easier to view.
Α TTENTION
We perform updates to the EFIS TA application and the firmware of our units when necessary to
ensure the best performance of our devices. This procedure is automatic. When you connect your
smart device to the internet an update of the EFIS TA application is automatically downloaded.
This of course depends on smart device/user settings so if you are asked to give your permission
please do so.
After downloading the EFIS TA application update the first time you connect your smart device to
our instrument you might be asked to update the F lySense AoA instrument firmware (if there is a
latest firmware update for it) please press confirm.
ATTENTION during this process don’t power off the device for at least 3mins. Then reconnect it
to the tablet for normal operation. Please ensure that there is power available for the time required
to complete the firmware update operation.
If the device is turned off intentionally or because of a poor power supply during this
operation, the device could stop working and the only way to recover it is by sending back
to the factory for complete reprogramming.
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T BLE OF CONTENTS
1 FlySense AoA ......................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Mounting the FlySense AoA.........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Power Connection........................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Software – EFIS A app.................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Compass Calibration.....................................................................................................................................6
1.5 AHRS Leveling...............................................................................................................................................8
1.6 Angle of Attack (AoA)...................................................................................................................................9
1.7 Electronic Emissions and Flame Resistance Compliance ........................................................................11
2 FlySense AoA Maintenance...............................................................................................................................11
3 Limitations and Abnormal Operation................................................................................................................11
4 Support.............................................................................................................................................................12
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1 FlySense AoA
The FlySense AoA instrument is a portable device that requires connections to a GPS antenna
(included) The instrument has a USB socket for cable/tether connection to a smart device (tablet
or smartphone).
1.1 Mounting the FlySense AoA
The FlySense AoA (Fig. 1) should be mounted in a convenient dry place as far away as possible
from heat and magnetic 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 is stable during flight.
The instrument must be connected to the airplane native pitot/static tubes using two 1/8in. BSP to
the airplane hoses/adaptors.
The GPS antenna should be connected at the back of the device and mounted with double sided
adhesive tape or Velcro in a free-to-view-sky location for optimal signal reception.
Fig. 1. Fly-Sense AoA Instrument.
It is important for the FlySense AoA to be mounted parallel and as close as possible to the
symmetry axes of the airplane (Fig 2). The front side of the FlySense AoA is marked by a small
airplane on the cover of the unit. After mounting the FlySense AoA 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. FlySense AoA should be mounted parallel to the main axes of the airplane.
1.2 Connection
FlySense AoA is powered by:
The external DSUB25 connector. The pin-out configuration is as follows:
PIN CONNECTION
1 Main Power 12V to 30V (+ve) (white wire factory connected)
4 (reserved)
5 (reserved)
7 (reserved)
8 (reserved)
9 temperature probe blue or yellow(factory connected)
10 GND
11 (reserved)
12 (reserved)
13 GND
15 Autopilot/Transponder extended squitter. RS232(9600 8/N/1) 3.3V NMEA 0183.
21 temperature probe black (factory connected)
22 temperature probe red (factory connected)
24 (reserved)
25 Main Power (0V) (black wire factory connected)
The instrument should be connected through a fused connector for power; such connector may be
the cigarette lighter plug of the aircraft. The instrument has reverse polarity protection however
always make sure to connect with the proper polarity:
 The red/white cable connects to the positive (+ 12V to +30V)
 The black cable connects to the negative (0V)
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1.3 Software – EFIS TA app
FlySense AoA 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 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 a FlySense AoA or -- preferably -- in connected mode when the smart device is
connected to a FlySense AoA.
When EFIS TA app runs on a smart 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 a FlySense AoA via a cable-adaptor or
via wifi the EFIS TA app automatically recognizes FlySense AoA and the above message
disappears. If for any reason connection to the FlySense AoA is lost (e.g. FlySense AoA is
turned off due to: power failure & battery-switch in off position) EFIS TA app switches
automatically to standalone mode and the message reappears warning the pilot.
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.
(a) (b)
Figure 3 : Sensor status window. (a) EFIS TA app working with internal sensors only (b)
EFIS TA app connected to an FlySense AoA.
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To test the connection start the EFIS TA application and tap on “MENU” button then “Sensor
Status”. A screen as in Fig. 3b appears verifying the connection to FlySense AoA. If instead a
screen as in Fig. 3a comes up it indicates that no connection to the instrument has been established.
Connection of the smart device to a FlySense AoA can be achieved by two means: (a) wired
connection via a USB cable (b) wireless connection via wifi.
USB Cable Connection
The FlySense AoA instrument connects to the smart device through a USB connector situated at
the front panel of the FlySense AoA. USB cable connection confirms secure communication
under any conditions and also facilitates charging of the smart device.
When FlySense o is in USB cable/tethered connection with a smart device, the WiFi of
that smart device must be turned off. However there is the option to connect other smart
devices to the FlySense o WiFi network, and provide the cockpit with multiple displays
of the same instrument.
When connection of FlySense AoA to the smart device has been established by USB cable you
will be asked to confirm the connection. On Android this appears as “Allow USB debugging”
and on iOS as “Trust” the connection. The user needs to confirm the connection.
ndroid Device Note: On Android devices the user needs to enable “Developer Options” and
then “USB Debugging”. On most Android devices the Developer options menu is hidden by
default. In addition different android device manufacturers allow users to enable “Developer
Options” in their own way there is no standard procedure as of yet. Also the list of developer
options will depend on the version of Android that the device is using.
As an example on Samsung devices the procedure will be: Settings->About phone(or about
device).
Then depending on the device and operating system you may need to tap "Software information"
then tap "Build number" seven times repeatedly. The "Developer options" menu will now appear in
the Settings menu. Again depending on the device it may appear under Settings->General->
Developer options (you need to go back to the Settings screen and scroll down to the end).
When "Developer options" menu is enabled the user goes inside finds the option “USB
Debugging” and enables it. Now you have access to your device USB.
As an unwritten rule since we can't know the menu of every android device the above procedure
might be a bit different on your device. For example in Xiaomi Redmi there is no option “Build
Number” instead you tap “MIUI version” several times to enable the "Developer options". So if
you can't find-out how to enable "Developer options"on your device run a Google search: How
do I turn on the Developer Options menu on <put your device name here> or drop us an email
and we'll perform the search for you.
Wifi Connection
FlySense AoA in st r u me n t creates a wifi network that is used to connect to a smart device. The
SSID of the wifi network is “FLYSENSE XXXXXXXXX” where X is a unique alphanumerical
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string. Up to ten (10) smart devices can be simultaneously connected via wifi to a FlySense AoA
i n s t ru m e n t .
1. Compass Calibration
Before start using your FlySense AoA the device compass should be calibrated. This only
needs to be done once. 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 FlySense AoA 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 FlySense AoA instrument
 Connect a smart device (iOS or Android) to the FlySense AoA wifi Network (no
password needed).
 Start the EFIS TA application on the smart 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.
 The application returns back to the main screen with a superimposed calibration window
indicating the calibration progress (Fig. 4 ) . Start rotating your device slowly until the
indication on the screen becomes “Good” or “Strong”. To easily achieve the desired
calibration results 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) “Strong” calibration signifies that the device
compass has been properly calibrated.
Fig. 5: To easily calibrate the Compass start by slowly rotating FlySense AoA 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
FlySense AoA should ideally be mounted parallel to the symmetrical axes of the airplane. Since
this action can't always be performed with certainty AHRS leveling makes adjustments for minor
inaccuracies during placement.
The “AHRS leveling” procedure described below needs only to be done once after you have
mounted and fully connected FlySense AoA. Please note that AHRS leveling must be performed
with the aircraft in a parking position on the ground and never during flight.
 Power up your device.
 Connect your smart device (iOS or Android) to the FlySense AoA wifi Network.
 Start the EFIS TA application 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.
6) will appear.
 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 FlySense AoA in an aircraft with a tailwheel-type landing gear (a taildragger).
 When you are satisfied with leveling the AHRS press “Close” to save the changes and
return to the main screen.
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Fig. 6 : AHRS leveling. Press “Auto” for automatic leveling and/or use the arrows to
manually adjust the AHRS and the compass.
1.6 Angle of Attack (AoA)
NOTE 1: Angle of Attack operation needs all previous installation and calibration instructions to
be completed (sections 1.1 – 1.5).
NOTE 2: The AoA indicator will not be visible until the AoA calibration is complete.
ngle of ttack calibration
SAFETY NOTE: It is highly recommended that for safety reasons and in order to achieve proper
calibration a second person (e.g. co-pilot) performs the calibration procedure while the Pilot-in-
Command flies the aircraft in a safe manner at a certain altitude.
To perform the AoA calibration procedure please follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Click on EFIS TA application “MENU” → “Miscellaneous” → “Calibrate AoA” option.
This will bring up the window shown below in Figure 7(a); a value -1.0 in the mid-right part of
the window signifies uncalibrated FlySense AoA.
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(a) (b)
Figure 7: (a) Uncalibrated FlySense device. (b) Calibrated FlySense device (i.e. stall angle has
been determined at 12° and warning angle has been set at 10°).
Step 2 : While in flight mode gradually reduce aircraft speed until stall buffet is reached and press
the “Set AoA Warning” button. This will automatically determine and store the aircraft stall angle
and will set the warning angle at a value of two degrees (2°) less. In the example case shown above
in Fig 7(b) stall angle has been determined to be 12° and the warning angle has been set to 10°.
ngle of ttack operation
The Angle of Attack feature in FlySense AoA PRO offers both visual AoA indication as well as
audio warning signals. The visual indication is illustrated in Figure 8 below.
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Figure 8: AoA visual indicator explanation.
AoA visual indicator consists of a color-bar that is composed of three (3) areas as shown above:
 Green area which signifies normal aircraft flight attitude.
 Yellow area which signifies higher AoA; the higher in the yellow area the closer to stall
angle the aircraft is.
 Red area which depicts critical angle that ranges from 2° before stall to the actual stall
angle.
The upper side (red area) represents the stall angle as stored during the calibration procedure. The
border between red and yellow represents the calibrated warning angle. As a visual indication
FlySense AoA uses a vertically moving white pointer on the color-bar that indicates the actual
AoA. This is illustrated below in Figure 9 that shows three (3) example cases of AoA during flight.
The case in Figure 9(c) is a critical case where the aircraft is close to a stall attitude.
Figure 9: (a) AoA Normal area. (b) AoA warning area. (c) AoA critical area.
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1.7 Electronic Emissions and Flame Resistance Compliance
FlySense AoA complies fully with applicable Electronic Emissions and Flame Resistance
standards. More specifically:
 Electronic Emissions: FlySense AoA deploys a WiFi network with transmitter power 9mW
EIRP. I t 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 FlySense AoA are flame
resistant and in compliance with CAR regulation 3.
2 FlySense AoA Maintenance
FlySense AoA has been designed and manufactured for long and maintenance-free operation.
Still some care must be applied with regards to the following:
 FlySense AoA 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 Limitations and Abnormal Operation
Temperature and voltage operational range:
Temperature range: -20C to 65C or -4F to 149F
Voltage: 10-32Vdc
Current: max 4A during smart device charging. Please use a 10A fuse.
Inflight power 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 no limitation or constraint of attitude for correct
operation of the FlySense AoA . This means that the FlySense AoA will recover in any flight
attitude such as sharp turns strong turbulence etc. No constraint is imposed of straight and level
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.
Loss of GPS or Pitot/static: our system uses both GPS and pitot/static for correct attitude
indication. In case of a loss of one of those subsystems correct instrument operation depends on the
live one. If you lose both then operation is based on less “attitude” accurate information provided
by other inertial sensors and depending on the flight conditions there will be a slight drift after 15
to 30 mins.
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Support
For further information with respect to the present or any of our models please refer to our web:
www.talosavionics.com
For support via email please contact: s[email protected]
For voice support please call:
USA: [phone]
Europe: [phone]
For general questions & feedback please contact: [e-mail]
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