uAvionix skySensor Reference guide

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Overview
skySensor is a ADS-B dual band receiver built
into a wing-tip, starboard position and anti-
collision light. Intended as a companion
product to skyBeacon, it includes a static
pressure sensor and GPS receiver.
Traffic, weather and position are transmitted
via WiFi to GDL90 compatible EFB
applications.
Features
ADS-B Receiver
Dual-Link ADS-B receiver. Receives legacy
1090MHz ADS-B traffic and UAT traffic and
uplink data. Meets the MOPs of DO-260B and
DO-282B.
Position Light
Meets performance requirements of TSO-
C30c Type I
Static Pressure
Integrated precision, temperature controlled
static pressure sensor accurate to 80,000ft.
GPS
Integrated RAIM processor for Security and
Integrity protection
SBAS corrections and health messages used
to detect and correct satellite range errors
Satellite pseudo range step errors detected
and excluded
SBAS fast and long-term corrections applied
WiFi
Integrated Wi-Fi to transmit In-flight weather,
NEXRAD radar, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, AIRMETs,
SIGMETs and NOTAMS to EFB applications.
Patents Pending
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Input Voltage
11-31V DC
Operating Power
3watts
Size
124x116x48mm
Weight
90grams
Operating Temp
-45 to 80°C
ADS-B receivers
1090 Sensitivity
-93dBm
978 Sensitivity
-104dBm
GPS
Tracking
Reacquisition
Cold Start
-166dBm
-160dBm
-148dBm
LED Position Light
Color
Aviation Green
Intensity
40 candelas
Wi-Fi Configuration
Physical
802.11b/g/n
App
Compatibility
iOS, Android

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Installation Procedures
skySensor is a wingtip, forward, right position light. The assembly should be mounted
as far outboard on the aircraft as practical, parallel to the vertical and horizontal
centerlines of the aircraft. Ensure that when mounted, the fin and top of the assembly
are free from obstructions.
1. Remove the existing right position light.
2. Detach the power wire(s).
3. Connect the red wire to the switched power wire.
4. skySensor is grounded to the aircraft structure via the mounting screws.
However, it may be necessary to connect the black wire to the airframe ground.
5. Mount skySensor using the three supplied 6-32 screws and o-rings.
See diagram page 3
Changes to the existing position light circuit breaker rating are not required.
Connecting an Electronic Flight Bag
1. Apply power to skySensor by turning the position lights on.
2. Connect your wireless device to the skySensor SSID.
3. Once connected follow the instructions for your electronic flight bag application.
4. Traffic, weather and GPS data will be available to the application.
Applications supporting GDL90
Wiring Considerations
Connect the red wire to the switched power wire.
Connecting the black wire to the aircraft structure should be suitable but
it may be necessary to connect the black wire to the battery ground in
some cases.
Connect the yellow wire to the strobe switch. The strobe high voltage
power supply must be bypassed for the skyBeacon. Connecting
skyBeacon to the HV strobe power supply will damage the device.

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Installation Diagram
Mounting template 1:1 scale

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Environmental Specifications
Conditions
DO-160G
Section
Description of Conducted Tests
Temperature and Altitude
4.0
Equipment tested to Category B2
Low temperature ground survival
4.5.1
-55°C
Low Temperature Short-Time Operating
4.5.1
-45°C
Low Temperature Operating
4.5.2
-45°C
High Temperature Operating
4.5.4
+70°C
High Temperature Short-Time Operating
4.5.3
+70°C
High Temperature Ground Survival
4.5.3
+85°C
Loss of Cooling
4.5.5
Cooling air not required (+70°C operating without cooling)
Altitude
4.6.1
35,000feet
Decompression
4.6.2
Equipment identified as Category B2 –no test
Overpressure
4.6.3
Equipment identified as Category B2 –no test
Temperature Variation
5.0
Equipment tested to Category B2
Humidity
6.0
Equipment tested to Category B2
Operation Shocks
7.2
Equipment tested to Category B
Crash Safety
7.3
Equipment tested to Category B type 5
Vibration
8.0
Aircraft zone 2: type 3, 4, 5 to Category S level M, type 1
(Helicopters) to Category U level G
Explosion
9.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Waterproofness
10.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Fluids Susceptibility
11.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Sand and Dust
12.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Fungus
13.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Salt Spray
14.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Magnetic Field
15.0
Equipment identified as Category Z
Power Input
16.0
Equipment identified as Category ZX
Voltage Spike
17.0
Equipment identified as Category B
AF Conducted Susceptibility
18.0
Equipment identified as Category B
Induced Signal Susceptibility
19.0
Equipment identified as Category AC
RF Susceptibility
20.0
Equipment identified as Category TT
RF Emissions
21.0
Equipment identified as Category B
Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility
22.0
Equipment identified as Category XXXX –no test
Lightning Direct Effects
23.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Icing
24.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Electrostatic Discharge
25.0
Equipment identified as Category X –no test
Fire, Flammability
26.0
Equipment identified as Category C