uAvionix Ping1090 User manual

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uAvionix Ping1090 ADS-B Transceiver
QUICK START GUIDE
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1
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 pingUSB to FYXnav using the provided JST ZHR-5
cable.
Connect pingUSB to a power source using a Micro-USB cable.

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
for the secure Wi-Fi network, then
tap Join
Note: No Internet Connection message
is normal.
After device is connected
proceed to step 3.
2
Join
Join your mobile device to the wireless network named
Ping-XXXX using the procedure for your device. The WPA
passphrase is uavionix. The process for iOS is shown
below.

Congure 3
Selected Device Type: Choose Ping1090
Control: This setting controls device transmit
functions. The selections available will
depend on the device type selected.
Transceiver selections include:
TX enabled:Transmit ADS-B message
at one second intervals, receive is also
enabled.
Receive: Receive only, transmit disabled.
Standby: ADS-B in/out disabled.
ICAO: Enter your ICAO Number in
Hexadecimal 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.
VS0: Enter airspeed in knots that the aircraft
typically ies at after takeoff. Default value (1)
Aircraft Length: Select the length value in
meters that matches your aircraft.
Aircraft Width: Select the width value in
meters that matches your aircraft.
GPS Antenna Offsets: Choose the lateral
and longitudinal offset in meters from GPS to
the nose of your aircraft.
Launch the uAvionix Ping application and complete the elds as
required for your device/aircraft.

4
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.
The monitor elds will only
populate when FYXNav has a
GPS x. A GPS x is indicated
by a ashing red LED.
A x is not necessary for
programming but is required
to monitor the current
conguration.
Disconnect power from
pingUSB.
Disconnect FYXnav from
pingUSB.

5
Mount
Connect the JST ZHR-5 cable to the 5 pin
port on the bottom of FYXnav. Route cable
through channel in adhesive. Mount FYXnav
to a clean, smooth surface. The Ping logo on
the top of the FYXNav should have an unob-
structed view of the sky.
Mount FYXnav using the provided double-
sided adhesive.
Remove both top and bottom backing from provided
double sided tape. Adhere double sided tape to the
underside of FYXnav in the correct orientation so the
barometer and 5-pin connector are not blocked by
the adhesive.
Prior to mounting conrm all cable lengths
will be sucient to reach power, autopilot and
FYXnav GPS.
Mount ping1090 to a suitable at surface
using the provided double-sided mounting
tape. Ax mounting tape to the label side of
the transceiver and secure to the aircraft

Connect power harness to a 3S battery or appropriate aircraft
power source.
6
Connect
Connect remaining 5 pin connector
from FYXNav to ping1090.
Connect the antenna to
ping1090 The antenna should
be mounted in a vertical
orientation using the provided
double sided mounting foam.

For additional support: uavionix.com/support
7
Connect Pixhawk
The received ADS-B data can be sent to an autopilot or ground
station. Conguration is autopilot dependent, minimal setup for
Pixhawk is shown below.
Connect the provided cable to the 4 pin JST port on the ping
transceiver. Plug remaining 6 pin DF13 serial cable connector into
TELEM2 port of Pixhawk.
Connect to your Pixhawk Autopilot using Mission Planner.
Set the ADSB-ENABLE parameter to 1.
When ADS-B trac is received the green LED will ash and the
trac should appear on the Mission Planner map.
For a full list of available Arudpilot parameters visit
http://ardupilot.org/