ISAT-100 Specifiations, Operating Instructions and Install
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1. 2 4 Environmental Test Summary The following table summarizes DO 160D Environmental Testing for the SkyTrac ISAT 100 Airborne Position Data Communicator Section of Condition Category Comments DO 160D 4 5 Temperature amp Altitude A4 D1 Meets category requirements 4 6 4 6 2 Rapid decompression 6 0 Humidity A Meets category requirements 7 0 Operational Shock and B Meets category requirements Crash Safety 8 0 Vibration SMB UF Meets fixed wing standard vibration helicopter robust vibration 9 0 Explosion Proofness X No test required See Note 1 10 0 Waterproofness X No test required 11 0 Fluid Susceptibility X No test required 12 0 Sand and Dust X No test required 13 0 Fungus Resistance X No test required 14 0 Salt Spray X No test required 15 0 Magnetic Effect Z 0 3m for 1 degree deflection 16 0 Power Input B Meets category requirements 17 0 Voltage Spike B Meets category requirements 18 0 AF Conducted X No test required Susceptibility 19 0 Induced Signal X No test required Susceptibility 20 0 RF Susceptibility X No test required 21 0 RF Emissions H Meets category requirements 22 0 Lightning Induced X No test required See Note 1 Transient Susceptibility 23 0 Lightning Direct Effects X No test required 24 0 Icing X No test required 25 0 ESD X No test required Note 1 Analysis provided to Transport Canada meets category requirements Do2. YOUR SATCOM TECHNOLOGY PARTNER 200 170 Rutland Rd N Kelowna BC Canada V1X 3B2 Tel 001 250 765 2393 Fax 001 250 765 3767 www skytrac ca ISAT 100 Specifiations Operating Instructions and Install Manual ISAT 100 OPD SOI Applies to ISAT 100 Mod A Document Revision 01 048 September 08 2006 SkyTrac Systems Ltd 200 170 Rutland Rd N Kelowna BC Canada V1X 3B2 Tel 250 765 2393 Fax 250 765 3767 Web www skytrac ca Email techsupport skytrac ca Copyright 2005 SkyTrac Systems Ltd All rights reserved Page 1 of 31 SkyTrac Systems Ltd Proprietary Notice The Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to SkyTrac Systems Ltd Document Revision History Rev ECO Page Description Date Approval 01 20 Initial Release July 2003 KWallace 01 30 012 S 4 6 Amendment to Install Notes Added upright mounting requirement and vent hole requirements Sept 18 2003 KWallace S 4 6 Amendment to Install Notes Added paragraph on potential Hydrogen release rate suggested install space and ventilation requirements Oct 14 2003 KWallace S 2 7 Amendment to Environmental Test Summary Section 9 and 22 Comments Note 1 Oct 16 2003 KWallace S 2 8 Amendment to Continued Airworthiness Periodic inspection notes Oct 16 2003 KWallace 5 4 5 Amendment to Overview Added point 9 regarding PDA u
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5. 19 Pin Bayonet Connector q 1001 Analog Input 4 to Antenna Preamplifier System Connector nk T Fie R230 Shared OND Rx T IRIDIUM MODEM RF Output 10 Pin Bayonet Connector Tus m bared CUD Rx TXRX Data Connector 3A EXTERNAL CIRCUTEREAKER Analog Input PWR em Analog Input 2 GND Analog Input 3 m n Digital Input GENERAL 1 0 oltage Se igital Input Voltage Seeking Distal inp 2 Ground Seeking Digital Input 3 Meng Seeking Digital Input 4 ISAT 100 Unit Digital Out 1 Digital Out 2 Digital Out 3 Common GND Telephone Connections Tn Ne VOICE GND VOICE SPKR VOICE MIC 4 4 1 Pin Locations and Connections The identification letters and descriptions for the 19 pin System Connector and 10 pin Data Connector located on the front of the ISAT 100 are listed in Tables 4 1 and 4 2 and illustrated in Figures 4 3 and 4 4 respectively Both Pin B and Pin C on the System connector must be grounded in order to enable the internal battery Use AWG 20 wire to hook up the 28VDC aircraft main power source protected through a 3 Amp breaker to the ISAT 100 It is important to remember that the ISAT 100 will sense the onrush of 28VDC and will send this event together with a timestamp to the dispatch centre in order to signal the beginning of a flight Thus the ISAT 100 should receive mains power as soon as the aircraft s master or avionics switch is turned on The remaining Pins on J1 are reserved for future firmwar
6. 310801 311601 311501 311201 and refer to manufacturers specs for attenuation at 1 6 GHz Attenuation of equal or less than 3dB is required The bond between the airframe and the antenna needs to be 10 milliohms or less Prepare the mounting location by drilling holes in the aircraft skin or through a mounting plate Use a doubler plate of 4 x 6 inches if antenna is installed on a non metallic aircraft surface to create a ground plane The plate must have an electrical connection to the antenna ground Installation of an antenna on the aircraft should be performed only as defined by the aircraft manufacturer or in accordance with TC or FAA approved engineering data Special caution must be observed when installing antennae in pressurized aircraft Note The ISAT combination antenna includes a rubber seal that must be properly installed into the groove on the underside of the antenna prior to mounting the antenna This seal acts as an environmental seal from the outside atmosphere Any connections that are not protected from the outside atmosphere by the rubber antenna seal should have an environmental seal applied to them during installation Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 23 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 4 6 Programming Port The programming port Figure 4 5 is used to install new or revised firmware in the ISAT 100 SkyTrac Systems will issue a PC executable file that w
7. Ltd FIGURE 4 1 ISAT 100 Mounting Rails Not to scale 0 125 0 005 0 225 0 005 0 225 0 005 0 225 0 005 xi lie E 2630 a ad Goes aie ia X 0 750 0 005 1 000 0 005 5 000 0 005 H 9 000 0 005 10 000 0 005 i B 20 220 I 0 380 0 005 0 220 1 000 0 005 5 000 0 005 1 9 000 0 005 10 000 0 005 i 4 Important Note The ISAT 100 contains a sealed lead acid battery as a backup power source Under extreme fault conditions this device may release Hydrogen gas at a rate of up to 0 84 in per minute The installer must install this device in an area with sufficient ventilation and comply with FAR 29 1353 c for the final installation design The ISAT 100 must be mounted in an upright position and none of the venting holes in the top cover or in either side panel should be covered at any time The free air volume around the ISAT 100 installation must be at least 8 cubic feet Like any other transmitter the ISAT 100 should be installed as far from aircraft apertures such as windows and as far from radio receiver antennae as practical Figure 4 2 illustrates the Block Diagram for the ISAT 100 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 16 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd FIGURE 4 2 ISAT 100 Block Diagram SMA TNC L GPS Antenna Input Supplies up to 300mA at 5V
8. Pin S is a sinking digital output This output has been configured to sink up to 200mA at 30VDC Pin V Differential GPS Input Pin V is an RS 232 Differential GPS DGPS input Use shielded AWG 22 or smaller cable to make up a serial cable for a PDA or computer connection Use pin A B and C for default set up Connect pin B to pin 2 and pin C to pin 3 on a male DB 9 connector for a PDA device Switch pin 2 and pin 3 for a female DB9 computer connection The remaining pins on J2 are reserved for special firmware implementation Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 21 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Figure 4 4 Data Connector Diagram Data Connector J2 Pinout Designation GROUND RXC TXE RXE RS 485 NEGATIVE RS 485 POSITIVE VOICE GROUND VOICE SPEAKER VOICE MICROPHONE Note The serial wiring below to a DB 9 connector is intended for a direct connection to a PDA i e Palm Pilot To connect to a computer pins B amp C may need to be reversed for proper communication DO NOT bundle with craft s audio system or 400 Hz wiring 10 Pin Bayonet Connector J2 FRONT VIEW DB 9 Pin Male 10 Pin Data Connector Min 24 AWG Shielded Cable Table 4 2 Data Connector Pin Description 10 Pin Data Connector Pin Description O Ground Signal RS 232 Channel 1 Transmit use this channel to connect PDA RS 232 Ch
9. T 100 Combination Antenna Active L1 GPS Passive Iridium Antenna low profile moulded radome Height 0 721 in 18 31 mm Length 5 026 in 127 66 mm Width 2 0 in 55 88 mm Weight 8 0 oz 226 g Voltage 3 0 to 28 0 VDC 50 mA max Gain GPS antenna 32dB min The Iridium satellite serving a Short Burst Data call can literally be anywhere in orbit at a given moment in time For this reason it is imperative that the antenna be mounted outside as high as possible in a horizontal position on the aircraft attempting to achieve a 360 degree view of the sky with minimal obstructions Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 10 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 2 2 3 Satellite Transceiver Operating frequency 1616 MHz to 1626 5 MHz Power consumption Transmit max 7W The ISAT 100 is not classified as Equipment known to have a high potential for interference in accordance with FAA Policy No ASW 2001 01 dated April 25 2002 Separate FADEC testing is not required for this installation 2 3 Emissions Compliance Entity Document Title Document Number US FCC Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations Section 15 109 US FCC Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations 1997 Section 25 202 ETSI Satellite Earth Stations and Systems SES Harmonized EN for EN 301 441 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 11 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd
10. annel 1 Receive use this channel to connect PDA RS 232 Channel 2 Transmit RS 232 Channel 2 Receive RS 485 Channel 1 Negative RS 485 Channel 1 Positive Voice Ground Voice Speaker Voice Microphone A B C D E F G H J K Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 22 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 4 5 Antenna Installation Active L1 GPS Passive Iridium Antenna P N STS ISAT ANT The standard ISAT 100 installation will use a combination active L1 GPS Passive low profile molded radome lridium antenna P N STS ISAT ANT This recommended system antenna is only available directly from SkyTrac Systems Ltd Please contact SkyTrac Systems to discuss the feasibility of using alternate antenna if required The combination antenna must be installed at least three feet away from any other GPS antenna It is imperative that the antenna be mounted outside as high as possible and in a horizontal position on the aircraft attempting to achieve a 360 degree view of the sky with minimal obstructions IMPORTANT NOTE This antenna uses SMA connectors for the GPS jack and TNC connectors for the L Band or Iridium jack Immediate damage will occur to the ISAT 100 if either cable is connected to the wrong jack The use of RG 400 low loss coaxial cable restricts the maximum length of the cable to 18 ft If a longer run is required use lower loss coax cable like ECS
11. cument Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 12 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 3 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS 3 1 Installation Limitations The following installation regulations must be adhered to e The ISAT 100 must be installed with the attached mounting brackets on the bottom to insure proper ventilation of the ISAT unit see section 2 1 for details e The ISAT 100 must be installed in a location that provided adequate ventilation space as specified in section 4 4 3 2 Operation Limitations GPS Information provided by ISAT not intended for navigational purposes Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 13 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE All system interconnect cables must be connected before power is applied to the system 4 1 Installation Requirements When installing the ISAT 100 the installer must have a working knowledge of aircraft electronics installation and be a holder of either an FAA Repairman s Certificate or a Transport Canada equivalent All installations should meet the requirements of FAA advisory circular AC43 13 1B 4 2 Unpacking and Inspecting 4 2 1 Identifying Your ISAT If the ISAT has a Mod A Label then this installation manual applies to the ISAT If the ISAT does not have a MOD A label please use the version of this manual appropria
12. d turn off as the unit goes into sleep mode Contact dispatch to verify receipt of data If dispatch is not available or base software has not been set up contact SkyTrac Systems C EMI Test See Document EMI RFI Tests for ISAT 100 Document 238 50064 00 The purpose of this test report is to verify that the operation of the ISAT 100 does not interfere with basic aircraft systems and avionics The ISAT 100 and PDA should be installed and function tested The L Band antenna TNC connector VSWR should be checked A forward reverse power check with an in line wattmeter should show no more than 10 reflected power Most of the EMI tests can be accomplished on the ground In some cases flight testing is required or is easier If the aircraft is approved for IFR operations then it is mandatory that interference between the ISAT 100 and the approach aids be checked in flight The existing on board GPS should be operational and navigating with at least the minimum compliment of satellites The VHF Comm should be set to commonly used frequencies with the squelch open VOR DME receivers should be selected for display If possible set up a DME ramp test set on the frequencies indicated and adjust the output until the flags are out of view The transponder and encoder should be monitored with ramp test equipment Set the output of the transponder test set to above the output necessary to achieve 90 reply If possible set the ADF
13. dated Connector Diagram Dec 16 2004 KWallace Fig 4 3 according to Table 4 1 5 4 8 Updated Connector Pinout Jan 5 2005 KWallace Fig 4 5 S 4 6 Updated 10 Pin Connector Pinout amp Jan 20 2005 KWallace Fig 4 2 Description Table S 4 6 1 Fig 4 4 Table 4 2 01 41 Updated Document Formatting Feb 1 2005 KWallace 01 42 022 ISAT Rev 01 80 Release Feb 15 2005 G Pringle 01 43 026 Pg1 Pg_ Added instructions for identifying Apr 27 2005 G Pringle 6 Pg 14 ISAT hardware version 01 44 Pg 8 Added GPS not for navigational purposes notice 01 45 P12 Remove reference to non existing section 01 46 Pg 13 Added installation requirement that system connectors must be connected before system power is applied Added instructions for determining which Mod the ISAT is 01 47 027 All Updated SOI format implemented May 30 2005 K Wallace Additional details on Maintenance and Continued Airworthiness and Airworthiness Limitations were added Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 3 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Document Revision History Continued Rev ECO Page Description Date Approval 01 048 088 1 5 Updated Address Sept 08 06 T Ratch Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 4 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Warning Changes or modifications not expre
14. e implementations Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 17 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd FIGURE 4 3 System Connector Diagram System Connector J1 Pinout Designation 28VDC MAIN POWER GROUND GROUND RETURN BATTERY DISCONNECT ANALOG INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT 2 ANALOG INPUT 3 ANALOG INPUT 4 ANALOG INPUT 5 VOLTAGE SEEKING INPUT 1 MISSION VOLTAGE SEEKING INPUT 2 GROUND SEEKING INPUT 3 VOLTAGE SEEKING INPUT 4 GROUND SEEKING INPUT 5 SQUAT VOLTAGE SEEKING INPUT 6 ENGINE GROUND SEEKING INPUT 7 EMERGENCY CURRENT SINKING OUTPUT 1 CURRENT SINKING OUTPUT 2 CURRENT SINKING OUTPUT 3 DIFFERENTIAL GPS 19 Pin Bayonet Connector J1 FRONT VIEW A B C D E p G H J K L M N R S T U V Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 18 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Table 4 1 System Connector Pin Description 19 Pin System Connector The above digital inputs on Pin N P amp R are set as factory default Contact SkyTrac if different configuration is required Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 19 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd System Connector Pin Descriptions Detailed Pin A 28 VDC Main Power In This is the main power supply to the ISAT 100 The operating range is 18 30VDC Pin B Ground Power Th
15. f RAM 350 Megabytes of Hard Disk Space Email connection with POP3 and SMTP CD ROM drive Video Card capable of High Colour 16 bit display Display setting must be set to High Colour 16 bit or better This setting can be found in Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display Settings or right click on your desktop select Properties Settings Tab Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 9 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 Physical Properties Operating Temperature 15 C to 55 C RTCA DO 160D 40 C to 65 C manufacture test Size 10 L excluding connectors 3 5 H 4 2 W plus 1 5 bottom mounting flange Weight 2 3 kg 5 07 Ibs Power Requirement Nominal standard 28VDC system bus via 3 Amp breaker Actual consumption is 0 5 Amp typical 1 5 Amp while transmitting Equipped with reverse voltage and transient protection Mounting 6 x 3AN bolts flange mount horizontally with mounting brackets on the bottom Normal air circulation required not cover vent holes in top cover or in sides 2 of unit 2 2 Techical Specifications 2 2 1 GPS Receiver Receiving Method 12 Channel Parallel Receiver Acquisition time 48 seconds after power up cold start 0 1 seconds for re acquisition Position accuracy Less than 25 m without Differential GPS 1 5m with Differential GPS WAAS enabled Acceleration 4 G max 2 2 2 ISA
16. ill perform any upgrade A standard serial DB9 computer cable RS 232 will be required to connect a laptop or PC to the ISAT 100 Figure 4 5 Programming Port Rear Panel DB 9 Socket Receptacle J3 FRONT VIEW Programming Port J3 Pinout Designation NG RECEIVE DATA RXD TRANSMIT DATA TXD DATA TERMINAL READY DTR GROUND DATA SET READY DSR READY TO SEND RTS CLEAR TO SEND CTS N C I O A e 99 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 24 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 4 7 Post Installation Tests 4 7 1 4 7 2 Function Test The avionics installer must perform this test immediately after installation a Move aircraft to a location with unrestricted visibility of the sky b Turn on aircraft master avionics switch Power and Charge LED should light up immediately followed by the BAT MDM and GPS LED Note that it may take up to 2 minutes for the GPS LED to light up as the GPS has to lock on to at least 2 satellites Connect the PDA with SkyTrac software to the ISAT 100 Data Port using the Data Cable In the Trax software verify communication with the PDA and verify valid GPS time displayed on the PDA For more information please refer to ITrax user manual P N MAN TRAX 001 Turn master avionics switch off Power and Charge LED should turn off immediately Wait for up to 3 minutes the BAT MDM and GPS LED shoul
17. ion GPS Passive Iridium antenna Note Factors to be considered to determine install location include maximum antenna coax lengths and minimum distance between existing GPS and ISAT 100 combination antenna If ISAT 100 is to be installed near an active INMARSAT terminal or if the aircraft that the ISAT 100 is installed in operates near an active INMARSAT terminal please see Appendix B Mount the ISAT 100 Mount the ISAT 100 combination antenna Route the coax cables for Iridium and GPS antenna signals to the ISAT 100 combination antenna Create the wire harness for the ISAT 100 Check the data port using a PDA loaded with software as per user manual P N MAN TRAX 001 If a PDA is used e Make sure it has a serial connector e RS 232 cable should not exceed 40 ft o Mustuse shielded RS 232 cable 4 4 ISAT 100 Installation The ISAT 100 is designed to be secured by its mounting rails to the airframe using six 6 AN 3 bolts and should be installed using the ISAT installation kit P N KIT ISAT 100 Figure 4 1 ISAT 100 Mounting Rails illustrates the locations for mounting screws in the mounting rails on the sides of the ISAT 100 It is important to achieve a good electrical bond between the ISAT 100 enclosure and the airframe Remove paint if necessary and prepare the mounting holes Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 15 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems
18. is is the power ground connection for the ISAT 100 Pin C Battery Disconnect Connect pin C to pin B or ground to enable the ISAT 100 s internal battery This feature allows the ISAT 100 with the connector removed to be placed in storage for several months without completely draining the internal battery which could otherwise result in damage Pin D Analog Input 1 An analog voltage level between 0 and 30 volts when applied to pin D will be converted to a digital value with 12 bits of resolution Pin E Analog Input 2 An analog voltage level between 0 and 30 volts when applied to pin E will be converted to a digital value with 12 bits of resolution Pin F Analog Input 3 An analog voltage level between 0 and 30 volts when applied to pin F will be converted to a digital value with 12 bits of resolution Pin G Analog Input 4 An analog voltage level between 0 and 30 volts when applied to pin G will be converted to a digital value with 12 bits of resolution Pin H Analog Input 5 An analog voltage level between 0 and 30 volts when applied to pin H will be converted to a digital value with 12 bits of resolution Pin J Digital Input 1 Voltage Seeking Mission A positive input between 5V and 28V when applied to pin J will produce a digital logic high Pin K Digital Input 2 Voltage Seeking A positive input between 5V and 28V when applied to pin K will produce a digital logic high Pin L Dig
19. ital Input 3 Ground Seeking A ground input when applied to pin L will produce a digital logic high Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 20 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Pin Digital Input 4 Voltage Seeking A positive input between 5V and 28V when applied to pin M will produce a digital logic high Pin N Digital Input 5 Ground Seeking Squat switch Grounding pin N will produce a digital logic high The default configuration uses pin N to monitor the aircrafts squat switch Pin P Digital Input 6 Voltage Seeking Engine on off A positive input between 5V and 28V when applied to pin P will produce a digital logic high The default configuration uses pin P to monitor the aircraft s engine on off Pin R Digital Input 7 Ground Seeking Emergency Grounding pin R will produce a digital logic high The default configuration uses pin R to monitor an emergency or panic switch Pin S Digital Output 1 Current Sinking The default use for Digital output 1 is to indicate a message in the pilot s inbox This output has been configured as a sinking output and can sink up to 200mA at Pin T Digital Output 2 Current Sinking The default use for Digital output Z2 is to indicate an overdue position report This output has been configured as a sinking output and can sink up to 200mA at 30VDC Pin U Digital Output 3 Current Sinking
20. licable EMI tests then no further action is required If interference is observed then the interference must be assessed against the appropriate standards of airworthiness for the system in question For example it is permissible for a VFR certified GPS to lose navigation capability while the ISAT 100 unit is transmitting providing that it recovers properly and promptly but it is not permissible for an IFR Approach certified GPS to be affected in the same way A complete discussion of all the standards of airworthiness to be applied in assessing EMI effects is beyond the scope of this document Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 26 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 Operating Instructions There are no specific instructions for operation of the ISAT 100 in the airframe once it has been correctly installed and activated by SkyTrac Systems The LED function and status lights indicate normal ISAT 100 operation All LED lights should be on steady if the ISAT is working properly and the ISAT has strong Iridium satellite link and GPS lock The position reporting function of the ISAT 100 is transparent to the aircraft crew The position reporting interval can be set using a portable PDA using Palm OS 3 5 and SkyTrac software Text messages may be accessed or sent i e to from the aircraft also using a portable PDA prior to and after a flight The SkyTrac PDA s
21. mal location for mounting an external Iridium antenna in a location where INMARSAT antennae are also located be certain that the Iridium antenna is mounted either to the side or behind the INMARSAT antenna as well as above or below it Also note that the length of the feed line the cable running from the Iridium unit to the antenna plays an important role in the performance of the unit Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 31 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information
22. nals are often found in the same locations as Iridium subscribers generally airports and harbors especially aboard ships In relation to the Iridium unit s antenna the location of the INMARSAT units antenna plays a significant role in determining the degree of signal degradation an Iridium subscriber will experience All Iridium units are susceptible to this interference regardless of the type of antenna being used Susceptibility to interference from an INMARSAT terminal applies to all Iridium end user products 9500 9505 equipment including the L Band Transceiver LBT which is contained in products developed by SkyTrac Systems Generally speaking an Iridium unit located within 15 to 45 meters 50 to 150 feet respectively of an operating INMARSAT mini M or Standard C terminal will likely experience interruption in the unit s performance Other sources of RF interference such as Globalstar units radar devices and broadcast stations can cause interference for Iridium units but usually are not encountered as frequently as INMARSAT terminals 8 2 Mitigation of RF Interference Degradation of service due to RF interference to the Iridium unit can be significantly improved by performing either or both of the following actions a increasing the distance and moving the Iridium antenna off axis from the source of the interference b using an external band pass filter and an external antenna In determining the opti
23. nsaceseeecens 30 APPENDIX B neun HORT RT DUERME VE oki Drei Pr E Rr UN a FUR RP ER ART TN 31 8 1 GAUSES OE RF INTERFERENCE ves d dp turbet n dtp M S 31 8 2 MITIGATION OF RF INTERFERENCE eere r rrr erasa per p apap apap 31 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 7 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction This publication provides technical information for the ISAT 100 Position Data Communicator Mod A developed by SkyTrac Systems Ltd The ISAT 100 will provide position reporting and messaging with global coverage in near real time 1 2 Description The ISAT 100 contains a GPS Global Positioning System receiver an L Band transceiver specifically designed to communicate with the Iridium satellite system a battery which enables communications with the satellite system after airframe power shutdown and a battery charging system Control and interfacing is provided with a low power single board computer The ISAT 100 is compliant with RTCA DO 160D environmental category Cat A4 D1 XAB SMB UF XXXXXXZBBXXXHXXXX and carries an airworthiness approval Appendix A illustrates the Front and Rear Panel layout of the ISAT 100 1 3 Purpose of Equipment The ISAT 100 is the primary hardware component of a system designed to provide automatic message reporting 2 way messaging and other data transfers between an aircraft and any point in the
24. oftware for the Palm OS 3 5 is called Trax and can be downloaded from the SkyTrac website 5 2 Activation To establish your communications contract and or activate your ISAT 100 unit s please contact customer service at SkyTrac Systems Ltd 200 170 Rutland Rd N Kelowna BC Canada V1X 3B2 Ph 250 492 5363 Fax 250 487 7607 www skytrac ca Please check the SkyTrac web site to confirm that your software is the latest version Please allow two business days to activate your units on the Iridium Satellite Network Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 27 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 6 MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 6 1 Continued Airworthiness The ISAT 100 does not require any maintenance if installed in an actively flying aircraft other than the battery replacement as per note below NOTE All batteries are subject to service life restrictions The built in sealed lead acid battery must be replaced by SkyTrac Systems after a service life of five 5 years If the ISAT 100 is not installed in an actively flying aircraft for a period of time that is greater than 3 months apply 28 Volts to System connector for six 6 hours to maintain battery charge Periodic inspection is required as follows e Operator is to inspect the Mains Power breaker once every six months to verify proper operation of the breaker e Operator is to inspect the ISAT 100 LED
25. s once every six months to verify proper operation of the ISAT 100 charging circuit 6 2 Maintenance Instructions With the exception of the backup lead acid battery see maintenance details in section 6 1 above the ISAT 100 does not require any maintenance Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 28 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 7 APPENDIXA 7 1 ISAT 100 Front Panel Diagram FRONT Dimensions inch mm 10 Pin Bayonet Connector 19 Pin Bayonet Connector S PWR CHG MDM GPS BAT poc eal Housing length 10 0 254 0 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 29 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 7 2 ISAT 100 Rear Panel Diagram REAR Dimensions inch mm Programming Port DB 9 GPS SMA Connector o ki e Iridium TNC Connector zl 4 18 106 2 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 30 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 8 APPENDIX 8 1 Causes of RF Interference Some subscribers have contacted Iridium regarding the loss of signal quality when they operate their equipment near active INMARSAT terminals The power with which INMARSAT units transmit can overpower the Iridium unit s ability to properly maintain a quality connection with the Iridium satellite constellation INMARSAT termi
26. sage Nov 7 2003 KWallace S 2 1 Amendment to Operating Temperature Nov 18 2003 KWallace S 4 8 2 Amendment to EMI Test to be consistent with EMI RFI Test for Nov 18 2003 KWallace ISAT 100 Doc 238 50064 00 1 2 Amendment to DO 160D Nov 18 2003 KWallace Corrected DO 160D Category 2 1 Amendment to Operating Nov 20 2003 KWallace Temperature S 2 7 DO 160D Section 4 5 Add Nov 20 2003 KWallace Category A4 S 4 A B Revised second line to read Mar 3 2004 KWallace Pg 26 Equipment near active INMARSAT terminals Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 2 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Document Revision History Continued Rev ECO Description Date Approval 1 4 Pg Change discussion from two 13 2004 KWallace 6 S 2 3 separate antennae to one 2 4 Pg 7 combination antenna S 4 5 Pg 10 S 4 7 Pg 18 Fig 4 2 Both modified to illustrate Apr 13 2004 KWallace Appendix connecting to one combination A REAR antenna Pg 8 FAA Policy 2001 01 June 1 2004 KWallace Separate FADEC not required 01 40 019 S 4 6 1 Amendment to Data Connector Aug 19 2004 KWallace Pg 14 Diagram and Pin Description Table 4 1 Specified Pin J as Mission Switch Aug 19 2004 KWallace Pg 16 S 4 6 1 Up
27. ssly approved by SkyTrac Systems Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Warranty Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd STS warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and that the product meets or exceeds approved factory acceptance test requirements STS reserves the right to replace any warranted product at its sole discretion during the warranty period The Model ISAT 100 Airborne Data Position Communicator is under warranty for one year from date of purchase Failed units caused by defective parts or workmanship should be returned to SkyTrac Systems Ltd 200 170 Rutland Rd N Kelowna B C Canada V1X 3B2 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 5 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Table Of Contents T ena NET D URS 8 1 1 INT RODUGTION PERDERE 8 1 2 DESGRIPTIONS 2 202 2 5 35 I o M E etait 8 1 3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT cccccccecceseescccccccecessessceccnscccceseeucnscenecseeecerserscuccnseccertecserseeneeseers 8 1 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS iii sacs ertet d de toe eee Pe Eo cd Ue eu D d a 9 2 SPECIFICATIONS QOO XO Oc RW SERO LO a ndtv RN C RA CM 10 2 1 atest hace ai uice 10 2 2 TEGHICAL SPEGIFICGATION S eer neo eee ce 10 2 2 1 GPS RHeCOlVOI s ver R E AATE 10
28. te for your ISAT 4 2 2 Equipment Packing Log Save the original shipping container in case of need for return due to damage or warranty claims Check that each item listed on the packing slip has been shipped in the container Verify and record the IMEI Number of the ISAT 100 This information is required when contacting SkyTrac Systems to activate the satellite communications services 4 2 3 Installation Kit Contents The ISAT 100 Installation Kit P N 010000 2 consists of the following ISAT Installation Kit P N 010000 2 Parts List 2 SMA Male Connector crimp type for RG 400 or equivalent low loss coaxial cable with 0 200 O D 2 TNC Male Connectors crimp type for RG 400 or equivalent low loss coaxial cable with 0 200 O D 1 Circular MS Bayonet Lock Connector Straight Plug with Strain Relief MIL C 26482 Series 1 such as Amphenol MS3126F 12 108 or Souriau 851 06RC12 10S50 1 Circular MS Bayonet Lock Connector Straight Plug with Strain Relief MIL C 26482 Series 1 such as Amphenol MS3126F14 198 or Souriau 851 06 14 19550 Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 14 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 4 3 Overview The main tasks for this installation are listed below 1 2 Check the contents of the installation kit P N 010000 2 against those listed in Section 4 4 of this manual Determine the approximate location of the ISAT 100 combinat
29. to a nearby navigation station Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 25 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd Operate the ISAT 100 unit for at least 10 minutes in default mode i e factory set to transmit to the satellite system every one minute This will provide 10 transmissions during the test procedure DO NOT CHANGE THE DEFAULT TRANSMISSION INTERVAL UNITL AFTER ALL POST INSTALLATION TESTS ARE COMPLETED Observe the GPS for any degradation in satellite status availability or flags Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VHF Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VOR LOC receiver audio look for any movement of flags or needles on the VOR LOC GS navigation display s Observe the transponder for any loss of reply or spurious reply List the power plant fuel and other electric instruments on the EMI RFI Test Report Document 238 50064 00 and note any anomalies that occur while transmitting Assess the results If the aircraft is equipped with an autopilot or a stability augmentation system then test fly the aircraft and verify that operation of the ISAT 100 unit does not have adverse effects on these systems After checking for gross effects at a safe altitude fly an approach with each of the different navigation systems coupled to the autopilot ILS GPS ETC and look for any anomalies If the installed system passes all of the app
30. world having Internet access via the Iridium Low Earth Orbit LEO satellites Present position and text messages from the aircraft can be displayed on any computer with Internet access and SkyTrac software Position reporting intervals are user defined Base software displays current and historical position data including latitude longitude GPS time relative position to a known way point ground speed altitude and heading in tabular format and on a map Airtime flight time ETA distance traveled time elapsed and other flight data is also displayed for instant viewing Flight reports can also be generated by unit and time frame i e airtime flight time per day week month Operationally the ISAT system can compliment flight following requirements for commercial operators and provide vital position data and messaging services to those operators conducting flight activities in remote areas Document Rev 01 048 ISAT 100 OPD SOI Page 8 of 31 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd 1 4 System Requirements 1 5 The ISAT system must receive GPS signals to enable the determination of its present position and communicate send transmit with the Iridium LEO satellite system A Windows based PC and a dedicated email address are required at the Base Location Minimum Operating System Requirements for SkyTrac Base Software Windows 2000 OS Pentium Type Processor 500 MHz 64 Megabytes o
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