uAvionix pingStation 2 Manual

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pingStation 2
User and Installation Guide
REVISION A

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1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
A
11/23/2020
Initial release

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2 Warnings / Disclaimers
All device operational procedures must be understood prior to operation.
uAvionix is not liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of this
product.

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3 Limited Warranty
uAvionix pingStation 2 products are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from purchase. 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
1Revision History...................................................................................3
2Warnings / Disclaimers........................................................................4
3Limited Warranty..................................................................................5
5Introduction..........................................................................................7
6Installation ...........................................................................................8
6.1 Mechanical Mounting Recommendations......................................8
6.2 Connection to the POE network..................................................10
7Configuration.....................................................................................11
7.1 Install..........................................................................................11
7.2 Configuration URL ......................................................................12
7.3 Connect......................................................................................13
7.3.1 Configuration Items...............................................................14
7.3.2 Health Statistics.....................................................................15
8Update...............................................................................................16
8.1 Update the pingStation 2 system software..................................16
8.2 Update ADS-B receiver software ................................................18
9Virtual Radar Server Receiver ...........................................................20
9.1 Configure pingStation 2...............................................................20
9.2 Configure Virtual Radar Server...................................................22
9.3 Configure Virtual Radar Moving Map Home Location .................25
10 Support..............................................................................................28

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5 Introduction
pingStation 2 is a dual band (978MHz and 1090MHz), networkable ADS-B receiver with
a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) interface enclosed in an IP67 rated protective enclosure.
pingStation 2 provides ground surface or low-altitude ADS-B surveillance within line of
sight of the antenna, with range dependent upon the output power of the transmitting
ADS-B transceiver. pingStation 2 is robust enough to be permanently mounted
outdoors in harsh environmental conditions, and small enough to be used as a mobile
asset for roaming operations. Installation is simple with included pole-mount bracket,
and a single POE cable which provides both power and data communications.
Configuration is accomplished via a simple web interface. An integrated GPS provides
precision timestamping for messaging.
Multiple pingStation 2’s may be networked together to provide a wide area low-altitude
surveillance volume. Data messages are in JSON format as described within the
pingStation 2 ICD (UAV-1005006-001).

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6 Installation
6.1 Mechanical Mounting Recommendations
pingStation 2 is supplied with a clamping bracket to mount to poles with outside
diameters from ¾” up to 2”, inclusive. The clamping bracket is pre-assembled and can
easily be slipped over the top of the pole. If the top of the pole is obstructed, the knobs
and clamp block may be removed and then reinstalled around the pole as shown below.
Mount pingStation 2 as high on the pole as possible, preferably at the top with an
unobstructed 360° view of the sky. Install the knobs evenly until all four have made light
contact with the clamp block. Finally, tighten the knobs firmly using fingers only. For
convenience, the knobs may be reversed to reduce the number of turns necessary to
tighten the clamp. Simply orient the knob with the brass insert as shown below to make
this possible.

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Firmly seat the pingStation 2 unit all the way to the bottom of the clamping bracket cup.
Connect the pingStation 2 using Cat5e or better ethernet cable. You may wish to use
shielded Cat5e cable to protect against EMI interference depending on your installation
location. Ensure that the RJ45 plug is terminated using the same configuration as the
other end connecting to the POE switch or POE injector (T-658A or T-568B). Pass
cable through the compression nut, cable seal, compression sleeve, and the connector
seal. Seat RJ45 plug into the pingStation 2 RJ45 receptacle then install and tighten the
compression sleeve to the bottom of the receptacle with the red connector seal in place
at the top of the connector main body as shown. Note: the warranty is void if
installed outdoors without this seal. Push the cable seal into the compression sleeve
and install and tighten the compression nut. If necessary, place a hand on the
pingStation 2 to prevent unseating from the bracket cup.

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6.2 Connection to the POE network
pingStation 2 is compatible with existing POE 803.3af standard (Power Class 0) and
802.3af Ethernet cabling. Any POE switch, injector, or cable conforming to these
standards should be interoperable with pingStation 2.
POE Specifications:
Parameter
Value
Standard
803.3af (802.3at Type1)
Maximum power
15.4W
Voltage Range
37 –57V
Maximum Current
350mA
Maximum Cable Resistance
20Ω
Supported Cabling
Shielded Cat 3 and Shielded Cat 5
Supported Modes
Mode A (endspan), Mode B (midspan)
Power Management
Power Class 0
Maximum Cable Length
100 meters
Caution!
Absolute maximum DC voltage +57 V. A higher DC voltage value will permanently
damage the equipment!
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