uAvionix tailBeaconX TSO Manual

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tailBeaconXTM TSO
User and Installation Guide

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1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
A
1/22/2021
Initial release

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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 tailBeaconX 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
5System Information.................................................................................................8
5.1 Certification.........................................................................................................8
5.2 TSO Authorizations.............................................................................................9
5.2.1 tailBeaconX..............................................................................................9
5.2.2 tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit.......................................................9
5.3 System Functions.............................................................................................10
5.4 TSO Deviations and Incomplete.......................................................................10
5.5 FCC ID..............................................................................................................12
5.6 Device Marking.................................................................................................12
5.6.1 tailBeaconX Hardware............................................................................12
5.6.2 tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit.....................................................12
5.6.3 tailBeaconX ADS-B Software.................................................................12
5.7 Environmental Qualification Form.....................................................................13
5.8 Continued Airworthiness...................................................................................14
5.9 System Limitations............................................................................................14
6System Specifications...........................................................................................15
6.1 System Functionality.........................................................................................15
6.2 Aireon Compatibility..........................................................................................15
6.3Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................15
6.4 Call Sign ...........................................................................................................15
6.5 Suppression Input.............................................................................................16
6.6 tailBeaconX TSO Specifications.......................................................................17
6.6.1 Physical Specifications...........................................................................17
6.6.2 Mode S Transponder Specifications.......................................................18
6.6.3 GPS/SBAS Specifications......................................................................18
6.6.4 Position Light Specifications...................................................................18
6.6.5 Wired Control Interface Specifications ...................................................19

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6.6.6 Wireless Configuration Interface Specifications .....................................19
6.6.7 System Interfaces...................................................................................19
7Installation.............................................................................................................20
7.1 Unpacking and Inspecting.................................................................................20
7.2 Authorized Part Numbers .................................................................................20
7.2.1 tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit UAV-1003793-001 ......................21
7.3 Installation Materials and Tools ........................................................................22
7.4 Additional Required Equipment ........................................................................22
7.5 Mounting...........................................................................................................23
7.5.1 Direct Mounting......................................................................................23
7.5.2 Spacer Mounting....................................................................................25
7.6 Wiring ...............................................................................................................26
7.7 Unit Installation.................................................................................................29
8Control..................................................................................................................31
9System Configuration............................................................................................31
9.1 Connect to tailBeaconX Wi-Fi...........................................................................32
9.2 Configuration - Basic ........................................................................................33
9.3 Configuration - Advanced .................................................................................34
9.4 Post-Installation Checks - Configuration...........................................................35
9.5 Post-Installation Checks - Regulatory...............................................................36
9.6 Software Part Number / Annual Checks ...........................................................37
10 Normal Operation..................................................................................................38
11 Maintenance .........................................................................................................38
12 Care and Cautions................................................................................................38
13 Support.................................................................................................................38
Appendix A Control Interface...................................................................................39
A.1 UCP-HD........................................................................................................39
A.2 Apollo ...........................................................................................................42
Appendix B Equipment Compatibility and Interconnect Drawings...........................43
B.1 Compatible Protocols ...................................................................................43
B.2 Compatible Equipment .................................................................................43
B.3 Third-party Equipment..................................................................................45

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5 System Information
5.1 Certification
This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information
necessary to install tailBeaconX. It is not equivalent to an approved
airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or
installation data package. 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 and other
related accepted procedures. The conditions and tests required for
approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Those
installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft
must determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the
standards which include any accepted integrated functions not specified by
the standards. TSO articles, articles approved with 14 CFR Part 21.8(d),
and any accepted integrated function(s) not specified in the standard must
have separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be
installed only according to 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness
requirements. This is an incomplete system intended to provide the
functions identified in, and when installed according to this installation
manual.

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5.2 TSO Authorizations
5.2.1 tailBeaconX
tailBeaconX complies with the following TSOs when properly installed and
interfaced with equipment as detailed in this guide.
Function
TSO/RTCA/SAE
Class/Type
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon
System/Mode Select (ATCRBS /
Mode S) Airborne Equipment
TSO-C112e
RTCA/DO-181E
Level 2els,
Class 1
[1]
Extended Squitter Automatic
Dependent Surveillance –
Broadcast (ADS-B) and Traffic
Information Service –Broadcast
(TIS-B) Equipment Operating on
the Radio Frequency of 1090
MHz
TSO-C166b
RTCA/DO-260B
Class B1S
Airborne Navigation Sensor
Using the Global Positioning
System (GPS) Augmented by the
Satellite Based Augmentation
System (SBAS)
TSO-C145e
INCOMP
RTCA/DO-229E
Beta 1
Position Light (White)
TSO-C30c
SAE/AS8037
Type III
[1] Anticipating RTCA/DO-181F Level 2 Transponder requirements,
tailBeaconX does not support the UM protocol, does not support the
Comm-A protocol, and does not have the capability to process and
transmit air-initiated Comm-B messages. See Section 5.4 for additional
details.
5.2.2 tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit
tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit complies with TSO-C30c INCOMP
when properly installed as detailed in this guide.

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5.3 System Functions
System Function
TSO
DO-178C DAL
DO-254 DAL
Mode S Transponder
TSO-C112e
C
C
1090ES Transmitter
TSO-C166b
C
C
GPS/SBAS
TSO-C145e
C
C
Wi-Fi [1]
N/A
E
E
[1] Wi-Fi disabled and not intended for use during airborne operation
5.4 TSO Deviations and Incomplete
TSO
Deviation
C112e
uAvionix was granted a deviation from TSO-C112e
Paragraphs 3.e and 6.f to use RTCA/DO-178C in place of
RTCA/DO-178B.
C112e
uAvionix was granted a deviation to not implement Utility
Message (UM Field) support, consistent with anticipated
RTCA/DO-181F and FAA/TSO-C112f Level 2 transponder
requirements.
This impacts the Mode S Level 2 transponder SARPs
requirements as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Volume IV
§§3.1.2.6.5.3.1, 3.1.2.6.11.3.2.1.3, 3.1.2.6.11.3.4.2.2, and
3.1.2.7.9.2.3.
C112e
uAvionix was granted a deviation to not implement Comm-A
support, consistent with anticipated RTCA/DO-181F and
FAA/TSO-C112f Level 2 transponder requirements.
This impacts the Mode S Level 2 transponder SARPs
requirements as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Volume IV
§§2.1.5.1.2, 3.1.2.6.11.1.2, and 3.1.2.10.5.2.1.1.
C112e
uAvionix was granted a deviation to not implement broadcast
interrogation support, consistent with anticipated RTCA/DO-
181F and FAA/TSO-C112f Level 2 transponder requirements.
This impacts the Mode S Level 2 transponder SARPs
requirements as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Volume IV
§§2.1.5.1.2, 3.1.2.6.11.1.2, and 3.1.2.10.5.2.1.1.
C112e
uAvionix was granted a deviation to not implement multi-site
message support, as it applies to the Comm-B operation of