uAvionix ping20Si User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
uAvionix Ping20Si Transponder
QUICK START GUIDE

1
Mount
Prior to mounting conrm all cable lengths will
be sucient to reach a power source.
Mount ping20si to a suitable at surface using
the provided double-sided mounting tape.
Ax mounting tape to the ping logo side of
the transponder and secure to the aircraft.
The ping20si GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for
proper operation. Avoid placing the device directly under props
or near features that could ‘shadow’ or block the GPS antenna
during ight. Avoid installing the ping20si under any signal
blocking materials such as carbon ber.
GPS Antenna

Connect power harness to ping20si. Connect the free end of
the harness to a 3S battery or appropriate aircraft power source.
2
Connect
Connect the antenna to ping20si The antenna should be
mounted in a vertical orientation using the provided double
sided mounting foam.
Place the antenna in a location that will be least obstructed by
the aircraft during normal ight.

3
Install the uAvionix Ping App from the Apple App Store or Google
Play. Search for uAvionix Ping Installer or use the QR codes
below.
Install
Connect the ping Programmer to ping20Si using the provided
JST ZHR-5-4 pin cable. The 5 pin connector should be connected
to the transponder. The 4 pin should be connected to the ping
Programmer.
Apply 11-16V DC to the ping20Si .

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and verify
Wi-Fi is turned on.
Tap the SSID Ping-XXXX, where
XXXX is a random string
i.e. Ping-5379.
Enter uavionix as the WPA password,
if required for the network, then tap
Join
Note: No Internet Connection message
is normal.
After device is connected
proceed to step 5.
4
Join
Join your mobile device to the wireless network named
Ping-XXXX using the procedure for your device. If a WPA
passphrase is required enter uavionix. The process for iOS
is shown below.

Congure 5
Selected Device Type: Choose ping200s/20s.
Control: Select a default power up mode.
Standby: Transponder will not respond to
interrogation.
ON: Replies to interrogation with 4 digit
squawk code.
ALT: Replies to interrogation with altitude
information.
1090ES: ADS-B transmit is always enabled
when a valid 6 digit ICAO code is entered and
the transponder is in ON or ALT mode.
ICAO: Enter your ICAO Number in Hexidecimal
format. If your identier is in octal (eight digits)
format you must convert it prior to entry.
Call Sign: Enter the tail number of the aircraft.
(A-Z 0-9)
Emitter: This should be set to your aircraft type.
UAV is the selection for unmanned vehicles.
VFR Code: Enter the default VFR code for your
country. The United States code is 1200.
Maximum aircraft speed: Select your aircraft
maximum speed.
ADS-B In Capability: Select aircraft ADS-B receive
capability. If you do not have a separate ADS-B
receiver this should be set to None.
Aircraft Length/Width: Select the length/width
value in meters that matches your aircraft.
GPS Offsets: GPS location relative to the roll axis
and nose of the aircraft.
COM1 Rate: Sets the serial port communication
rate. This is only necessary for serial control of the
transponder.
Launch the uAvionix Ping application and tap Conguration. Complete
all elds as appropriate for your aircraft.

6
Update
After completing all data
elds tap the Update button.
You should receive the
Device Congured message,
tap OK.
Tap Monitor.
Verify all elds are correct
for your aircraft.
A GPS x is not necessary for
programming but is required
to monitor latitude longitude
and GPS altitude.
Disconnect power from
ping20si
Disconnect ping
Programmer from ping20si.
ping20si will not transmit
if the ping Programmer is
attached.