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Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions

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Page 1: ...disseminated or redistributed without the written permission of Appareo Systems LLC APPAREO SYSTEMS LLC FARGO NORTH DAKOTA 58102 Stratus ES ESG Installation Instructions Document Number 600840 000031 Document Type Certification Last Revised 22 June 2017 Rev 2 1 Sheet 1 of 44 Stratus ES ESG Installation Instructions Revision 2 1 ...

Page 2: ...ized replication of this guide is prohibited Appareo Appareo Systems Stratus ES Stratus ESG and the Appareo and Stratus logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Appareo Systems LLC All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners Appareo Systems LLC 1830 NDSU Research Circle North Fargo ND 58102 USA Technical Assistance Visit us on the ...

Page 3: ...equired tools 14 1 10 Required hardware 15 1 11 Compatible equipment 15 2 Installing Stratus ES ESG 18 2 1 Unpacking inspection requirements 18 2 2 Limitations for installation 18 2 3 Backplate and rack installation 18 2 4 Unit installation 19 2 5 Cleaning 19 2 6 Circuit protective device marking 19 3 Cabling and wiring 20 3 1 Cabling and wiring specifications 20 3 2 Pins 20 3 3 Connecting antenna...

Page 4: ...17 ADS B In capability 27 4 18 SBAS service provider Stratus ESG only 28 4 19 Diagnostic screens 28 5 Functional tests 30 5 1 Power bus 31 5 2 Discrete inputs 31 5 3 Analog inputs 31 5 4 Altitude 32 5 5 EMI check 32 5 6 Compass swing test 34 5 7 Weight and balance 34 5 8 Flight test 35 6 Using Stratus ES ESG 35 6 1 Mode selection keys 35 6 2 Event indicators 36 6 3 FUNC key 36 6 4 Other keys 37 6 ...

Page 5: ...cal specifications 14 Table 8 Power requirements 14 Table 9 Required tools 14 Table 10 Required hardware supplied parts 15 Table 11 Required hardware additional parts 15 Table 12 Compatible GPS antenna 16 Table 13 Compatible transponder antenna 17 Table 14 Pin assignments 21 Table 15 Power pin assignments 21 Table 16 Parallel altitude encoder pin assignments 22 Table 17 Serial altitude encoder pin...

Page 6: ... ES ESG Pilot s Guide 600890 000049 before their first flight Squawk codes 7500 hijacking 7600 radio failure and 7700 emergency are reserved for emergencies There may be other reserved codes depending on the region you are flying in It is the pilot in command s responsibility to comply with their jurisdiction s operating rules and regulations ...

Page 7: ...e 5 29 15 AAL 1 1 CM 10281 1 06 16 AAL 1 2 CM 10323 1 13 16 AAL 1 3 CM 10633 2 09 16 AAL 1 4 CM 11303 5 10 16 AAL 1 5 CM 11511 6 08 16 AAL 2 0 Removed warranty fixed typo in 1 11 2 added table to 4 10 moved table of contents figures tables added URL to 1 1 added Stratus ES information 3 28 17 AAL 2 1 Added additional parts compatible GPS position sources added weight balance information 6 22 17 AA...

Page 8: ...ce Broadcast OUT Systems FAA AC 43 13 1B Acceptable Methods Techniques and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair FAA AC 43 13 2B Acceptable Methods Techniques and Practices Aircraft Alterations RTCA DO 160G Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment Vendor Information Part Vendor Contact Information 42G15A XT 1 GPS antenna ANTCOM Antcom Corporation 367 Van Ness Way Suit...

Page 9: ...by the executive departments and agencies of the United States Federal government EMI Electromagnetic interference Type of test conducted to ensure system performance when in an electromagnetic environment ES Extended Squitter A periodic message that provides position velocity and time Part of the marketing name for Stratus ES ESG Extended Squitter and GPS Part of the marketing name for Stratus ES...

Page 10: ...t Aviation information service broadcast provided to aircraft using both 1090 MHz ES and UAT TSO Technical Standard Order Minimum performance standard for specified materials parts and appliances used on civil aircraft FAA definition VFR Visual Flight Rules A set of regulations for flying in which the pilot flies without using instruments in generally clear meteorological conditions VHF Very High ...

Page 11: ...f this document and other Stratus ES ESG documentation can be found on the Appareo Dealer Portal or at www appareo com resources 1 2 TSO and FCC compliance TSO Stratus ES ESG is compliant with the following Technical Standard Orders Reference Issue Title FAA TSO C112e Technical Standard Order Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System Mode Select ATCRBS Mode S Airborne Equipment FAA TSO C145d Stratus...

Page 12: ...s been determined to be Major Major failure conditions would reduce the capability of the aircraft or the ability of the crew to cope with adverse operating conditions to the extent that it would be a significant reduction in safety margins or functional capabilities or a significant increase in crew workload Software whose anomalous behavior would cause or contribute to a failure of the system fu...

Page 13: ...01010 000113 R06 Table 4 Software 1 8 Equipment specifications Equipment dimensions Characteristic Dimension Bezel Width 6 38 inches 162 mm Bezel Height 1 69 inches 43 mm Rack Width 6 32 inches 160 4 mm Rack Height 1 65 inches 42 mm Depth from back of bezel to end of strain relief on rack not compensating for wire bend radius 10 75 inches 273 mm Table 5 Equipment dimensions Equipment weight Compon...

Page 14: ...er Frequency 1030 MHz Receiver Sensitivity 74 dBm nominal for 90 replies Transmitter Frequency 1090 MHz 1 MHz Transmitter Power 310 Watts nominal Table 7 Electrical specifications Power requirements Characteristic Specification Input Voltage Range 11 to 36 VDC Nominal Current Draw 0 28 A at 28 VDC 0 5 A at 14 VDC Power Input 8 W Typical 59 5 W Max Table 8 Power requirements 1 9 Required tools The ...

Page 15: ...tem Appareo Part Number Commercial Part Number Quantity 6 32 x 100 Flat Head SS Screw MS24693C AN507R or other approved fastener 6 Metal Hex Stop Nut MS21042 06 6 Monadnack Clip Nut 6 32 294667 6 Table 11 Required hardware additional parts These parts are identified as usable components but are not identified as the only components that can be used Installer must determine if the part is appropria...

Page 16: ...natively the following TSO C144 antenna is compatible Manufacturer Part Number AntCom 42G15A XT 1 Table 12 Compatible GPS antenna The antenna should be installed using the antenna manufacturer s instructions The antenna must also be installed at least 2 feet away from any other comm transmitter or transmitter antenna in a location that does not break line of sight with satellites Typical installat...

Page 17: ... other communication antenna 3 feet away from TCAS antenna 3 feet away from the transponder itself to prevent self interference Keep the antenna away from any protruding metal such as engines propellers other antenna masts landing gear and or doors and access doors breaks in the antenna s ground plane or anything that can affect the radiation pattern If mounted on a composite aircraft a conductive...

Page 18: ...atus ES ESG Aircraft Stratus ES ESG may not be acceptable for installation on all aircraft makes and models Cooling air Stratus ES ESG does not require an air cooling system nor does it have a duct to port air for a system Do not install Stratus ES ESG near a heat source An alternate method of cooling is required if the unit must be installed near a heat source GPS Stratus ESG cannot be used as a ...

Page 19: ...le against the backplate so that there is a secure connection between the transponder and the connectors To remove the Stratus ES ESG assembly Turn the 3 32 hex wrench counter clockwise on the locking mechanism through the front of the transponder to loosen the lock until the transponder connectors disconnect Keep loosening the unit until it stops sliding out of the install rack Do not loosen any ...

Page 20: ...al of those components is required CAUTION Remove aircraft power before wiring to avoid damaging the device 3 2 Pins The following are the pin assignments and pin out for Stratus ES ESG NOTE Not all pins will be used for all configurations See the sub sections below to determine which pins will be used for your installation Stratus ES Stratus ESG Pin Pin Name I O Pin Pin Name I O 1 Aircraft Ground...

Page 21: ...itude A2 In 29 Altitude B1 In 29 Altitude B1 In 30 Altitude B4 In 30 Altitude B4 In 31 Altitude C2 In 31 Altitude C2 In 32 External Suppress I O I O 32 External Suppress I O I O 33 14V Lighting Bus HI In 33 14V Lighting Bus HI In 34 34 35 35 36 Aux 5V Power Out 36 Aux 5V Power Out 37 Altitude Common GND 37 Altitude Common GND Table 14 Pin assignments Figure 2 Pin out Refer to the wiring diagrams i...

Page 22: ... or serial altitude encoder The pins utilized will depend on the type of altitude encoder For parallel altitude encoders Pin Pin Name I O 9 Altitude A1 In 10 Altitude A4 In 11 Altitude B2 In 12 Altitude C1 In 13 Altitude C4 In 27 Altitude D4 In 28 Altitude A2 In 29 Altitude B1 In 30 Altitude B4 In 31 Altitude C2 In 37 Altitude Common GND Table 16 Parallel altitude encoder pin assignments For seria...

Page 23: ...Name I O 15 28V Lighting Bus HI In 33 14V Lighting Bus HI In Table 19 Aircraft lighting bus pin assignments To control brightness with the ambient light sensor do not connect these pins and select the ambient light sensor during backlight source configuration Use the ambient light sensor if the aircraft lighting bus does not provide full bus voltage when the lighting bus is turned off External IDE...

Page 24: ... them to the back of the transponder following the Stratus ES ESG Installation and Wiring Drawings 601837 000024 4 Configuring Stratus ES ESG If it is the first time the transponder has been configured press the PWR key It will automatically enter into configuration mode To enter into configuration mode during subsequent configurations while Stratus ES ESG is off hold the FUNC key Then press and r...

Page 25: ... 4 1 ICAO address Enter the aircraft s 6 digit hex code You can look up your code on the FAA s N Number Inquiry webpage 4 2 VFR squawk Enter the VFR squawk code The default factory setting is 1200 NOTE If you enter an emergency squawk code 7500 hijacking 7600 radio failure or 7700 emergency a warning will appear Press ENT to clear the warning and enter a new squawk code 4 3 Aircraft registration E...

Page 26: ...se e g 100 ft Serial trim gar 25 ft Serial Trimble Garmin Altitude encoder resolution is 25 ft or better e g 10 ft Serial shad rms Serial Shadin RMS Altitude encoder resolution is 25 ft or worse e g 100 ft Serial shad rms 25 ft Serial Shadin RMS Altitude encoder resolution is 25 ft or better e g 10 ft 4 11 Backlight source Select the pilot s preferred backlight source Ambient light sensor Lighting...

Page 27: ...ft to the GPS antenna to the nearest two meters NOTE If using Stratus ES confirm that these offsets are not already applied to the GPS position source settings 2M L 4M L 6M L 0M 2M R 4M R 6M R 4 16 GPS antenna longitudinal offset Select the measurement that most closely represents the distance from the front of the aircraft to the GPS antenna to the nearest two meters NOTE If using Stratus ES conf...

Page 28: ...ng values depending on the year Dates Rollover number August 22 1999 April 6 2019 1 April 7 2019 November 20 2038 2 If the value shown on the screen is incorrect edit the configuration and select the correct rollover number Altitude input diagnostic The altitude input diagnostic screen shows the current gray code altitude input from the parallel altitude encoder and also displays the current altit...

Page 29: ...GA part number version number and flash checksum BIT diagnostic The BIT diagnostic screen displays any Built In Test failure codes If the screen displays all zeros no BIT failure has been detected Otherwise a 1 will display Each number corresponds with a specific failure depending on its position in the string of numbers on the screen failure position 1 being the leftmost space and failure positio...

Page 30: ...he installer The installer must ensure that Stratus ES ESG is installed on an aircraft that coincides with the approval given within the testing performed for the TSOs held by this device TSO C112e TSO C145d Stratus ESG only and TSO C166b Refer to Appendix A After installation is complete verify operation as identified in 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix F The IFR6000 with OPT3 manufactured by Cobham AvCom...

Page 31: ...ernal IDENT and squat switch inputs 3 Activate and deactivate each discrete input and verify that the proper state is reflected on the display External standby Ground each transponder s external standby pin and verify that the state is inactive External IDENT Activate the external switch and verify that the state is active Squat switch Activate the squat switch and verify that the correct state is...

Page 32: ...unctional ground test is complete and passes Communications i Cockpit intercom Using the cockpit intercom verify interference free communications between the crew while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES ESG ii Cabin paging Verify that cabin paging is functioning clearly while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES ESG VHF communications Set VHF communications radios to multiple frequencies and mo...

Page 33: ...f each VHF nav receiver in both VOR and ILS modes including glide slope while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES ESG Record the frequencies tested 108 000 MHZ 108 100 MHZ ii DME Verify the operation of each DME while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES ESG The same frequencies used for VOR and ILS testing may be used for this test iii Marker Beacon Verify the operation of each Marker Beacon Rec...

Page 34: ...nction of each weather radar system while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES ESG All displays capable of showing weather radar should be evaluated iv Radio altimeter Verify each radio altimeter system functions correctly while monitoring the effects of Stratus ES ESG Each unit should self test correctly and be free of continuous variation while parked on the ramp v Engine indications fuel flow e...

Page 35: ...tus ES ESG Pilot s Guide 600890 000049 for a full description of Stratus ES ESG s function Figure 4 Stratus ES ESG front panel 6 1 Mode selection keys Use the mode selection keys to change the transponder mode The table below describes each of these modes Mode Key Description Off PWR Stratus ES ESG is powered off Standby SBY Stratus ES ESG is powered on and does not send responses to any ATC inter...

Page 36: ...atus ES ESG Pilot s Guide 600890 000049 for more information about BIT failures Table 26 Event indicators 6 3 FUNC key Press the FUNC key or the arrow keys to switch from the Default screen to the Pressure Altitude screen GPS screen Flight ID screen and Brightness screen These screens are described below Pressure Altitude screen Displays the current pressure altitude If no valid altitude is detect...

Page 37: ...f this is the case press the number that is associated with the letter group you want to input according to the graphic on the screen To cycle through the letters associated with each number press the number key repeatedly until the letter you want to input appears You can input a space after cycling through all of the letters for a particular number key Once the correct character is selected use ...

Page 38: ...her reserved codes depending on the region the pilot is flying in It is the pilot in command s responsibility to comply with their jurisdiction s operating rules and regulations 6 6 Entering the flight identification number To enter your flight identification number 1 Press FUNC or the arrow keys until Flight ID appears The registration number will be displayed in the Flight ID screen 2 Press ENT ...

Page 39: ...source is configured correctly Refer to the documentation for your GPS position source for troubleshooting NOTE A BIT failure will not appear until 5 minutes after Stratus ES is powered on Stratus ESG 1 Verify that the aircraft has a clear view of the sky 2 Verify that the antenna connections and cables are not loose 3 Verify that the coax cable is connected to the correct port NOTE Initial GPS fi...

Page 40: ...cuit breaker switch and try the power key again NOTE If the circuit breaker opens it may be reset only once If it did not trip Verify that the electrical connection to the transponder is secure Verify that the voltage at the input to the unit is between 11 VDC and 36 VDC The altitude displayed is incorrect 1 Enter into configuration mode on Stratus ES ESG and verify that the altitude source is set...

Page 41: ...n detected Restarting the unit may fix the error If the message returns after restarting contact Appareo for further assistance PLEASE SHUTDOWN UNIT A critical error has been detected Power off the unit and do not turn it back on Contact Appareo for further assistance OVERHEATED The transponder has overheated Transponder function will resume when the transponder cools down WAITING TO BE UNSTUCK A ...

Page 42: ... 4 0 Low Temperature 4 5 2 Equipment tested to Category B1 High Temperature 4 5 3 Equipment tested to Category B1 Operating High Temp Test 4 5 4 Equipment tested to Category B1 In Flight Loss of Cooling 4 5 5 Equipment identified as Category X no test performed Altitude 4 6 1 Equipment tested to Category B1 Decompression 4 6 2 Equipment identified as Category X no test performed Overpressure 4 6 3...

Page 43: ... tested to Category A Power Input 16 0 Normal Operating Conditions 16 6 1 Equipment tested to Category BXX Group 3 during 2 after Voltage 16 6 1 1 Equipment tested to Category BXX Abnormal Operating Conditions 16 6 2 Equipment tested to Category BXX Group 3 during 2 after Voltage Spike 17 0 Equipment tested to Category A Audio Frequency Conducted Susceptibility 18 0 Equipment tested to Category B ...

Page 44: ... identified as Category X no test performed Electrostatic Discharge 25 0 Equipment tested to Category A No group test during 2 after Fire Flammability 26 0 Flammability testing was performed utilizing the method as indicated in 14 CFR Part 25 Section 25 853 a and Appendix F Part 1 Par a 1 ii Table 27 DO 160G tests performed ...

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