uAvionix ping20Si Manual

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ping20Si
User and Installation Guide

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1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
A
12/9/2017
Initial release
B
4/4/2019
Input power requirements
C
6/18/2019
Including ambient temperature with battery pack
D
7/30/2019
E
10/26/2019
Update product label compliant to RED
RED conformity statement added
F
5/19/2020
Update Support Contact and minor formatting
edits

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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 has not received a FAA transmit license and is
for development use only.
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 one year from the installation in the aircraft. For the
duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or
replace any product which fails under 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.
This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage, consumable parts,
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, fire or flood, damage
caused by unauthorized servicing, or product that has been modified or
altered.
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.

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4 Contents
1 Revision History .................................................................................... 3
2 Warnings / Disclaimers ......................................................................... 4
3 Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 5
5 Introduction ........................................................................................... 8
5.1 Description ..................................................................................... 8
5.2 RED conformity .............................................................................. 8
5.3 Interfaces ....................................................................................... 9
5.4 Software and Airborne Electronic Hardware Configuration. ........ 10
5.5 Supplied Accessories ................................................................... 10
6 Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 11
6.1 Markings ...................................................................................... 12
7 Equipment Limitations ........................................................................ 12
7.1 Installation .................................................................................... 12
7.1.1 Modifications and Use Outside of Intended Scope ................ 12
7.1.2 Deviations .............................................................................. 12
8 Equipment Installation ........................................................................ 13
8.1 Unpacking and Inspecting ............................................................ 13
8.2 Mounting ...................................................................................... 13
8.3 Connections ................................................................................. 14
............................................................................................................... 15
8.4 Wiring Diagram ............................................................................ 16
Mating Connector: Molex 0436450200 ................................................... 16
8.5 Cooling Requirements ................................................................. 17
8.6 Antenna Installation ..................................................................... 17
9 Programming ...................................................................................... 18
9.1 Default Control ............................................................................. 19

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9.2 ICAO Number .............................................................................. 19
9.3 Callsign ........................................................................................ 20
9.4 Aircraft Category .......................................................................... 20
9.5 VFR Squawk Code ...................................................................... 20
9.6 Aircraft Maximum Speed .............................................................. 20
9.7 ADS-B RX Capability ................................................................... 20
9.8 Aircraft Length / Width ................................................................. 21
9.9 GPS Antenna Offset Lateral / Longitudinal .................................. 22
10 PC Control Application ........................................................................ 23
11 Post Installation Checklist ................................................................... 24
12 Continued Airworthiness ..................................................................... 25
13 Environmental Qualification Forms ..................................................... 26

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5 Introduction
5.1 Description
The ping20Si is a Mode S, 20W transponder with support for ADS-B
extended squitter. The ping20Si has a nominal power output of 20W. The
integrated GPS sensor meets the requirements of DO-229D.
Meets the requirements of:
RTCA DO-181E Level 2els (20W output power level)
RTCA DO-260B Class B1S
RTCA DO-176B Level C
RTCA DO-254 Level C
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-229D Class Beta 1
ICAO Annex 10, Volume IV
EuroCAE ED-115 Class LcF
EU-RED Annex VII
This transponder replies to both legacy Mode A/C interrogations and to
Mode S interrogations from both ground radar and airborne collision
avoidance systems. In all cases, the interrogations are received by the
transponder on 1030MHz and replies are transmitted on 1090MHz.
5.2 RED conformity
Hereby, uAvionix Corporation declares that the radio equipment type
ping20Si is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://uavionix.store/info/red-conformity

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5.3 Interfaces
The ping20Si has a SMA antenna connection, a 4-pin Control interface and
a 5-pin programming interface.
Control Interface
The control interface supports the MavLink protocol and can be directly
connected to the TELEM port. Additionally, GDL90 Control and status is
also supported. Protocol switching is automatic.
Protocol
Message Type
CONTROL
COM1 RX
1200-115200bps
GDL90
Appendix A
[^CS] Callsign
[^MD] Mode
SAGETECH
[0x02] Preflight
[0x03] Operating
[0x05] Data Request
Protocol
Message Type
STATUS
COM1 TX
1200-115200bps
GLD90
Appendix B
[010] Heartbeat
[1010] Ownship
[1110] Geo Altitude
SAGETECH
[0x80] Acknowledge
[0x81] Installation Response
[0x82] Preflight Response
[0x83] Status Response
The Interface Control Document (ICD) can be downloaded from:
www.uavioinix.com

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5.4 Software and Airborne Electronic Hardware
Configuration.
Part
Part Number
Revision
Software
Airborne Electronic Hardware
5.5 Supplied Accessories
Part
Part Number
Revision
ping20Si
UAV-10001625-001
Antenna
UAV-10000295-001
Power Cable
PingProg
Programming Cable JST5p-5p
Control Cable JST4p-4p
PixHawk1 cable
PixHawk 2 cable