uAvionix AV-30-E User manual

UAV-1004234-001
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AV-30-E
Installation Manual

UAV-1004234-001, AV-30-E, Installation Manual 2
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1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
A
6/2/2020
Initial release
B
1/12/2021
Software update 1.1.0
C
7/22/2021
Software update 2.1.1
Added Transponder control
Added AV-Link installation
Added definition of acronyms & terms section
Added magnetometer aiding and calibration
Added requirement of pitot and static

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2 Warnings / Disclaimers
All device operational procedures must be learned on the ground.
uAvionix is not liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of this
product.
This equipment is classified by the United States Department of Commerce's
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as Export Control Classification
Number (ECCN) 7A994.
These items are controlled by the U.S. Government and authorized for
export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate
consignee or end-user(s) herein identified. They may not be resold,
transferred, or otherwise disposed of, to any other country or to any person
other than the authorized ultimate consignee or end-user(s), either in their
original form or after being incorporated into other items, without first
obtaining approval from the U.S. government or as otherwise authorized by
U.S. law and regulations.

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3 Limited Warranty
uAvionix products are warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for two years from the installation of AV-30-E on the aircraft.
For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair
or replace any product which fails in normal use. Such repairs or
replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,
provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
Restrictions: This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage, consumable
parts, damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire or flood, theft,
damage caused by unauthorized servicing, or product that has been
modified or altered.
Disclaimer of Warranty: IN NO EVENT, SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE
PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Warranty Service: Warranty repair service shall be provided directly by
uAvionix. Proof of purchase for the product from uAvionix or authorized
reseller is required to obtain and better expedite warranty service.
Please email or call uAvionix support with a description of the problem you
are experiencing. Also, please provide the model, serial number, shipping
address and a daytime contact number.
You will be promptly contacted with further troubleshooting steps or return
instructions. It is recommended to use a shipping method with tracking and
insurance.

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4 Table of Contents
1Revision History ..............................................................................3
2Warnings / Disclaimers....................................................................4
3Limited Warranty.............................................................................5
4Table of Contents............................................................................6
5Introduction .....................................................................................9
5.1Purpose.....................................................................................9
5.2Definition of Acronyms & Terms.................................................9
6AV-30 System Information.............................................................10
6.1System Description..................................................................10
6.2System Functions....................................................................12
7Design Standards..........................................................................14
7.1Applicable Performance Standards..........................................15
8Installation Locations & Operating Modes .....................................16
8.1Installation Locations ...............................................................16
8.2Operating Mode Configuration.................................................16
9Functionality and Required Interfaces ...........................................17
9.1Aircraft Systems Connections..................................................17
9.2Feature Matrix .........................................................................18
9.2.1Power Input (Required)......................................................19
9.2.2Pitot and Static Interfaces (Required).................................19
9.2.3Outside Air Temp Input (Optional)......................................19
9.2.4Audio Output (Optional) .....................................................20
9.2.5GPS Interface (Optional)....................................................20
9.2.6Transponder Control (Optional)..........................................21
9.2.7AV-Link Interface (Optional)...............................................21
9.3Internal Battery Operation........................................................22
9.3.1General..............................................................................22
9.4Internal Magnetometer (Optional)............................................22
9.4.1General..............................................................................22
10 Equipment Installation................................................................23
10.1 Overview............................................................................23
10.2 Supplied Components........................................................23
10.3 Non-Supplied Components................................................23

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10.4 Mechanical Drawing...........................................................24
10.5 Mounting Screw Length Restriction....................................25
10.6 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................26
10.7 Bonding Requirements ......................................................27
10.8 Unit Pinout.........................................................................29
11 Optional Equipment Installation..................................................30
11.1 AV-Link..............................................................................30
11.1.1 System Function............................................................30
11.1.2 FCC ID..........................................................................30
11.1.3 AV-Link Specifications...................................................31
11.1.4 AV-Link Firmware..........................................................32
11.1.5 AV-Link Installation Materials and Tools........................32
11.1.6 Additional Required Equipment.....................................32
11.1.7 Mounting .......................................................................32
11.1.8 Removing AV-30 From Instrument Panel (Optional)......32
11.1.9 AV-30 Backshell Connector Removal............................33
11.1.10 AV-Link Attachment.....................................................33
11.1.11 AV-30 Reinstallation in Instrument Panel ....................35
11.1.12 Continued Airworthiness..............................................35
11.1.13 System Limitations ......................................................35
11.1.14 Connecting to the AV-Link Web Browser.....................35
11.1.15 Wi-Fi Firmware Update Page ......................................36
11.2 Transponder (tailBeaconX)................................................37
11.2.1 Transponder Control......................................................37
11.2.2 Transponder Testing with tailBeaconX..........................37
12 Setup & Configuration................................................................38
12.1 Startup and Common Controls...........................................38
12.2 Available Menus.................................................................39
13 Installation Menu........................................................................40
13.1 Mandatory Settings............................................................43
13.1.1 Unit Function.................................................................43
13.1.2 Function Lock................................................................43
13.1.3 Trim...............................................................................43
13.1.4 V-Speeds ......................................................................43
13.1.5 Display Units .................................................................43
13.1.6 Serial Inputs ..................................................................44

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13.1.7 AID Mode......................................................................45
13.1.8 Demo Mode...................................................................45
13.2 System Checkout...............................................................46
13.2.1 Alignment......................................................................46
13.2.2 Gyro Calibration ............................................................47
13.2.3 Mag Calibration Flight....................................................49
13.2.4 OAT Interface................................................................50
13.2.5 GPS Navigator Interface................................................50
14 Troubleshooting.........................................................................52
15 Serial Interface Specification......................................................53
16 Field Update Capability..............................................................54

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5 Introduction
5.1 Purpose
This installation manual applies to the following models:
•AV-30-E (non-certified)
Unless otherwise specified, all information in this document applies to all
product variants.
5.2 Definition of Acronyms & Terms
Acronym
Definition
ADS-B
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
AI
Attitude Indicator
AoA
Angle of Attack
BARO
Barometer; barometric
DALT
Density Altitude
DG
Directional Gyroscope
GPS
Global Positioning System
HIRF
High-Intensity Radiated Field
IAS
Indicated Airspeed
MFD
Multi-Function Display
OAT
Outside Air Temperature
TAS
True Airspeed
TSO
Technical Standard Order
VMC
Minimum controllable airspeed
VYSE
Best rate-of-climb speed with one engine inoperative
V2
Take-off safety speed. The lowest speed at which the aircraft complies with
the handling criteria associated with the climb.
VT
Threshold crossing speed; target speed (after V2has been reached)
VSO
Minimum stall speed with gear and full flaps. The bottom end of the ASI
white arc.
VS1
Minimum steady flight velocity while still controllable. The bottom end of the
ASI green arc.
VFE
Maximum flap extended velocity. The top end of the ASI white arc.
VNO
Maximum normal operating velocity. The top end of the ASI green arc.
VNE
Maximum velocity in smooth air (never exceed). The red line at the top end
of the ASI yellow arc.
VMC
Minimum control airspeed with the critical engine inoperative
VYSE
Speed for best rate of climb OEI (single engine)

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6 AV-30 System Information
This document provides instructions on the installation requirements for the
uAvionix AV-30 multi-mode instrument.
6.1 System Description
The uAvionix AV-30 is a fully digital multi-mode instrument that mounts in the
legacy 3-1/8” round instrument panel. It can be field configured as either an
Attitude Indicator (AI), a Directional Gyro (DG) indicator or Multi-Function
Display (MFD). It is fully self-contained with dual-precision inertial and
pressure sensors and allows for a wide variety of pilot customization. Each
screen has access to a transponder control page.
Figure 1 - AV-30 Multi Mode AI/DG/MFD/Transponder –Basic Display
When configured as an AI, primary attitude and slip are always displayed.
The unused portions of the display area can be customized by the pilot to
show a variety of textual and graphical data overlay fields. Three pages may
be customized by the pilot while a fourth page presents a fully decluttered
view of only attitude and slip or control of a compatible uAvionix ADS-B
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When configured as a Directional Gyro (DG), direction of flight information is
presented. The flight direction can be configured to be presented as a non-
slaved heading or inertially stabilized GPS track when connected to an
external GPS navigator. Multiple display presentations, including compass
rose, GPS HSI, and GPS ARC views can be selected by the pilot. The
unused portions of the display area can similarly be configured for a variety
of textual data-overlays.
When configured to allow Multi-Function Display (MFD) functionality, ADS-B
In traffic information can be displayed.
In all operating modes, the pilot may select from multiple visual styles which
are intended to improve visual compatibility with legacy aircraft
instrumentation and preserve the look-and-feel of older aircraft applications.
A wide variety of supplemental functions, including audio alerting, derived
angle of attack presentation, g-load display, and more are provided. An
internal, rechargeable battery allows for operation for a nominal 2 hours in
the event of aircraft power loss in flight and 30 minutes minimum under all
temperature conditions.
See UAV-1004233-001, AV-30-E, Pilot’s Guide for additional details.

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6.2 System Functions
Primary Functions:
- Primary Attitude (AI Mode)
- Primary Slip (AI Mode)
- Primary Direction of Flight Indication (DG Mode)
- Transponder control (DG / AI / MFD Mode)
Supplemental Functions:
- Indicated Airspeed
- Altitude
- V-Speeds
- Angle of Attack
- Vertical Trend
- Vertical Speed
- Set Altitude
- Heading
- Bus Voltage
- G Load
- Outside Air Temp
- True Airspeed
- Density Altitude
- GPS Navigator / Waypoint Data
- GPS Navigator Nav Data
- GPS Navigator Route Line
- Heading Bug
- MFD traffic page with AV-Link
- Transponder control
Audio and Visual Alerting Functions:
- AoA Alerting
- G Limit Alerting
- Excessive Roll Alerting
Misc. Functions:
- Internal Battery Operation
- Auto / Manual Brightness

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Table 1 - System Specifications
Electrical Attributes
Input Voltage Nominal
+10 to +32 VDC
Input Voltage Max
+60 VDC
Input Power Nominal
6 Watts (0.5 Amps @ 12VDC)
Input Power Max
12 Watts (1.0 Amps @ 12VDC)
Required Circuit Breaker
2 Amp
Operation on Battery
2 Hrs. Typ. @ 20°C / 30 Min Minimum @ -20C
Physical Attributes
Mounting Configuration
3-1/8” Round Instrument Hole
Dimensions w/o Connector
3.38 x 3.38 x 1.6 Inches
Weight
0.56 Lbs.
Electrical Connector
15 Pin Male D-Sub
Pneumatic Connectors
1/4” OD Quick Connect
Mounting
(4X) #6-32 Machine Screws
Case Material
Billet Aluminum
Environmental
Ground Survival Low
-55°C
Operating Low
-20°C
Ground Survival High
+85°C
Operating High
+55°C
Altitude
25,000 Feet (maximum)
Optical Characteristics
Diagonal Size
3” Circular
Contrast Ratio (Typical)
500
Brightness (Typical)
1000 cd/m2
Viewing Angle Left/Right
60°
Viewing Angle Up
45°
Viewing Angle Down
10°
Backlight Lifetime (Typical)
50,000 Hours

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7 Design Standards
This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information
necessary to install the AV-30. The content of this manual assumes use by
competent and qualified personnel using standard maintenance procedures
in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and
other related accepted procedures.
The installer must ensure that all installation limitations as defined
in this document are observed.
The internal battery capacity has been tested and verified to provide 30
minutes of operational capacity (with reserve), and meets the requirements
defined in CFR 23.1311(a)(5) and 23.1353(h), allowing independent
operation from the primary electrical power system.
For aircraft capable of acrobatic flight, the AoA indication may
become unreliable for operation in inverted flight and maneuvers
exceeding ±8 G.
For panels with more than 15 degrees of panel tilt, the AoA
indication may not indicate correctly.

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7.1 Applicable Performance Standards
The AV-30 was designed to, and satisfied, the applicable performance
requirements defined in the following design standards:
Table 2 - Applicable Performance Standards
MOPS
Title
Category
SAE AS8019
Airspeed Instruments
Type B
SAE AS392C
Altimeter, Pressure Actuated, Sensitive
Type
Type I
SAE AS8005A
Minimum Performance Standard
Temperature Instruments
Class IIIc
SAE AS8034
Minimum Performance Standard for
Airborne Multipurpose Electronic Displays
N/A
RTCA DO-334
Minimum Operational Performance
Standards (MOPS) for Strapdown Attitude
and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS)
A5 H9 T7
ASTM F3011-13
Standard Specification for Performance of
Angle of Attack System
N/A
RTCA DO-347
Certification Test Guidance for Small and
Medium Sized Rechargeable Lithium
Batteries and Battery Systems
Medium Size

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8 Installation Locations & Operating Modes
8.1 Installation Locations
The following figure shows a typical “six-pack” and one possible
arrangement of instrument locations:
AI
DG AI/DG/
MFD
Figure 2 –Mechanical Gauge Replacement
Note that the physical arrangement in many aircraft varies from the
configuration shown above. The AI/DG/MFD locations are examples of
installation locations as a non-required instrument.
The existing mechanically based altimeter and airspeed indicator
must remain in their factory locations for this installation
configuration.
8.2 Operating Mode Configuration
The AV-30 operating mode is configured during installation and can be set
as follows:
•Unit locked as a dedicated Attitude Indicator (AI Mode)
•Unit locked as a dedicated Direction Indicator (DG Mode)
•Unit unlocked; can be toggled between AI, DG, and MFD mode by the
pilot.
If the functionality is not locked, pressing and holding the rotary knob will
toggle between AI, DG, and MFD modes.

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9 Functionality and Required Interfaces
9.1 Aircraft Systems Connections
All aircraft systems connections are provided on the single 15-Pin D-sub
connector and two quick-connect pneumatic fittings. Various interfaces are
optional as indicated in the following diagrams. Do not plug the pitot and
static lines.
Figure 3 –AV-30 Aircraft Systems Interfaces –AI Mode
Figure 4 - AV-30 Aircraft Systems Interfaces –DG Mode

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9.2 Feature Matrix
The following matrix shows primary and supplemental data and any required
external interface.
Table 3 - Feature Matrix
Feature
AI Mode
DG Mode
Required Interface
Primary Attitude and Slip
Primary Attitude
✓

None
Primary Slip
✓

None
Reversionary Attitude / Slip

✓
None
Primary Direction of Flight Indication
Direction Tape (DG / GPS)
✓

Pitot & static / GPS Navigator
Direction Rose (DG)

✓
Pitot & Static
Direction Arc (GPS)

✓
GPS Navigator
Direction HSI (GPS)

✓
GPS Navigator
Supplemental Data Overlays –Pilot Configurable (Textual or Graphical)
Indicated Airspeed (Textual)
✓

Pitot / Static
V-Speeds (Graphical)
✓

Pitot / Static
Baro Altitude (Textual)
✓

Pitot / Static
Angle Of Attack (Graphical)
✓

Pitot / Static
Vertical Trend (Graphical)
✓

Pitot / Static
Vertical Speed (Textual)
✓

Pitot / Static
Set Altitude (Textual)
✓

None
Heading (Textual)
✓
✓
Pitot / Static
Bus Voltage (Textual)
✓
✓
None
G Load (Textual)
✓
✓
None
Outside Air Temp (Textual)
✓
✓
OAT Probe
True Airspeed (Textual)
✓
✓
Pitot / Static / OAT Probe
Density Altitude (Textual)
✓
✓
Pitot / Static / OAT Probe
GPS Navigation / Waypoint Data
Textual Nav Data
✓
✓
GPS Navigator
Graphical Nav Data

✓
GPS Navigator
Heading Bug
Hdg Bug –Ref Only, no AP
✓
✓
None
Audio and Visual Alerting
AoA Alerting
✓

Pitot / Static
G Limit Alerting
✓

None
Excessive Roll Alerting
✓

None
Misc.
Internal Battery Operation
✓
✓
Pitot / Static
Auto / Manual Brightness
✓
✓
None
Transponder Control
✓
✓
tailBeaconX serial & Pitot/static
Traffic display
✓
✓
AV-Link / GDL-90 / pitot / static
Internal Magnetometer aid
✓
✓
Optional hardware / Pitot / static

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9.2.1 Power Input (Required)
Power input is required in both AI, DG and MFD configurations and each unit
has a dedicated circuit breaker. The power input is internally connected, and
diode protected with the unit’s internal battery via a processor-controlled
switch. This architecture allows the unit to continue operation if external
power fluctuates or is completely lost. Input range is compatible with both
12V and 24V aircraft.
Each AV-30 must have a dedicated, properly labeled, pilot resettable circuit
breaker as part of the installation. Power for the unit should be supplied
from the main battery master relay.
9.2.2 Pitot and Static Interfaces (Required)
Pitot and static connections are required for DG, AI, and MFD mode.
Airspeed, altitude, derived angle of attack (AoA), True Airspeed (TAS),
Density Altitude (DALT), DG heading, and traffic altitude all require pitot and
static connections as they are based on either altitude or airspeed measured
from those connections.
When installed as a DG, the pitot and static connections must be connected
for Outside Air Temperature (OAT), backup battery in flight, and DG heading
aid. TAS and DALT are the only air-data related parameters that can be
displayed when in DG mode.
When installed as an MFD, the pitot and static connections are required for
traffic relative altitude. If unconnected, incorrect relative altitudes may be
displayed.
9.2.3 Outside Air Temp Input (Optional)
The optional outside air temperature interface requires a dedicated external
analog probe. This port connection is compatible with the Davtron P/N
C307PS (not supplied).
This is a differential two-wire current source based on the Analog Devices
AD590KH component and supplies a current that corresponds to the
ambient temperature.

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If two displays are connected to the same
probe, the current will be split between the two
and incorrect readings will be shown by both.
The sensor reading must be trimmed during the installation process to
compensate for probe-to-probe variations.
The OAT probe is automatically detected by the system, and when detected,
allows temperature related parameters to be selected for display by the pilot.
If the OAT probe is not detected, display of these parameters will
automatically be inhibited.
9.2.4 Audio Output (Optional)
The optional audio panel connection is a low-voltage analog output that is
designed to connect directly to an audio panel (typically a non-switched or
unswitched audio input). High power outputs capable of directly driving a
cockpit speaker are not provided.
Other unswitched unmuted inputs can be used but they may need to be
mixed with an existing audio source. Audio shields must be grounded only at
audio panel to avoid ground loops. Contact audio manufacture for further
instructions.
When installed as a DG, no audio alerting is supported, and this output
should remain disconnected.
In non-metallic, IFR capable aircraft, this connection MUST
remain disconnected due to lightning strike limitations.
9.2.5 GPS Interface (Optional)
The GPS interface is an optional RS-232 serial input that is compatible with
the industry standard “Aviation” output provided by most panel mounted
GPS units, and NMEA serial interfaces provided by most hand-held GPS
units.