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ADS-B FDL-978 Series and 
Lite Series Installation Manual 
Document No. 87343 Rev G 

 

 

 

1-2 

FFS Copyright © 2016 All rights reserved.

 

 

1.2  Acronyms and Abbreviations 

All acronyms and abbreviations used within this manual are defined upon initial use and 
followed by their shortened version in parentheses as used in the remainder of the manual. 
Items used within document numbers or quoted material are not included. 

Item 

Definition 

ADF 

Automatic Direction Finder 

ADS 

altitude/air data sensor 

ADS-B 

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast 

ARINC 

Aeronautical Radio Incorporated 

AS 

Associated 

ATC 

Air Traffic Control 

AWG 

American Wire Gauge 

bps 

bits per second 

C 

Celsius 

CSA 

Conflict Situation Awareness 

COMM 

Communications Receiver 

dB 

decibel 

dBm 

decibel-milliwatts 

DC 

Direct Current 

DME 

Distance Measuring Equipment 

ETSO 

European Technical Standard Order 

ETX 

End of Transmission 

F 

Fahrenheit 

FAA 

Federal Aviation Administration 

FAR 

Federal Aviation Regulations 

FFS 

FreeFlight Systems 

FMS 

Flight Management System 

ft 

feet 

g 

grams 

GNSS 

Global Navigation Satellite System 

GPS 

Global Positioning System 

ICAO 

International Civil Aviation Organization 

IP 

Internet Protocol 

hg 

hectogram 

HIL 

Horizontal Integrity Limit 

Summary of Contents for 87098-00

Page 1: ...without written consent of FreeFlight Systems and must not be disclosed to persons not having need of such disclosure consistent with the purpose of the loan The document is to be returned to FreeFli...

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Page 3: ...uct Support for updated materials regarding your products For Product Support Repair or Sales please contact us directly or an authorized FreeFlight Systems Dealer Product Support Department Phone 1 2...

Page 4: ...87343 Rev G b FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved History of Revisions Dates of Revision are Revision A June 13 2013 Revision B July 17 2013 Revision C August 26 2013 Revision D May 19 2014 Revisio...

Page 5: ...MS 1 14 1 6 2 FDL 978 SERIES INSTALLATION KITS 1 14 1 7 MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED 1 17 1 7 1 LIST OF OTHER APPROVED GPS ANTENNAS 1 17 1 7 2 FT 9000 RAMP TESTER 1 18 SECTION 2 FDL 978 SERIES...

Page 6: ...2 15 2 7 4 ALTITUDE OUT 2 15 2 7 5 TC978 CONNECTIONS 2 15 2 8 PERSONALITY MODULE INSTALLATION 2 16 2 9 WIRING CONSIDERATIONS 2 18 2 10 UAT ANTENNA INSTALLATION 2 18 2 10 1 UAT ANTENNA GROUND PLANE 2 1...

Page 7: ...3 20 3 5 1 1 MPI Serial Connection Settings 3 21 3 5 1 2 Terminal MPI Wi Fi Connection Settings 3 21 3 5 1 3 Initial MPI Connection 3 22 3 5 2 TERMINAL MAINTENANCE COMMANDS 3 23 3 5 2 1 help or Comman...

Page 8: ...layout 3 38 3 5 3 TERMINAL MAINTENANCE PORT INTERFACE SECURITY 3 39 3 5 3 1 setpw Command 3 39 3 5 3 2 checkpw Command 3 39 3 5 3 3 resetpw Command 3 40 3 5 3 4 maint ascii pw Command 3 40 3 5 3 5 Res...

Page 9: ...Procedure 3 55 3 7 3 PRESSURE ALTITUDE REPORTED 3 57 SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 58 4 1 GENERAL 4 58 4 2 FDL 978 XVR LED TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 4 58 4 2 1 UAT STATUS LED DISCRETE FAULT INDICATIONS...

Page 10: ...MAINTENANCE INTERFACE DIAGRAMS 10 1 SECTION 11 WARNING DISCLAIMER 11 1 SECTION 12 FDL 978 LITE SERIES 12 1 12 1 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 12 1 12 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 12 4 12 3 PARTS AND EQUI...

Page 11: ...ION 12 14 12 13 2 1 Aircraft Mode S or ICAO Address 12 15 12 13 2 2 VFR Squawk Code 12 15 12 13 2 3 VFR Flight ID 12 16 12 13 2 4 Groundspeed Threshold 12 16 12 13 2 5 Aircraft Emitter Category 12 17...

Page 12: ...URE 19 TC978 FITTED CUT OUT 8 2 FIGURE 20 TC978 CONVENTIONAL CUT OUT 8 3 FIGURE 21 GARMIN GNS 430W 530W DISPLAY AND GPS GTX 330 TRANSPONDER 9 1 FIGURE 22 CHELTON FLIGHTLOGIC DISPLAY GSL 71 CONTROLLER...

Page 13: ...15 TABLE 16 AHRS FORMAT INPUT ARINC LABELS 3 15 TABLE 17 ADC AHRS FORMAT INPUT ARINC LABELS 3 15 TABLE 18 TRAFFIC FORMAT INPUT ARINC LABELS 3 16 TABLE 19 ARINC 429 PORT OUTPUT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS...

Page 14: ...8 Series and Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G x FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved TABLE 37 ADS B TRANSMIT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 12 12 TABLE 38 TYPICAL TRANSPONDER CONNECTI...

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Page 17: ...d unless otherwise specified The FDL 978 Series and FDL 978 Lite Series are UAT equipment class A1H A1S 978 Megahertz MHz equipment that meet the requirements of TSO C154c TSO C157a and TSO C195a When...

Page 18: ...ndent Surveillance Broadcast ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated AS Associated ATC Air Traffic Control AWG American Wire Gauge bps bits per second C Celsius CSA Conflict Situation Awareness COMM Com...

Page 19: ...PBIT Periodic Built In Test PC Personal Computer PED Personal Electronic Device PM Personality Module POST power on self test PPS pulse per second PRAIM Predictive RAIM RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integr...

Page 20: ...used throughout this manual and their hierarchy is structured as shown below When an item applies to an entire section it will be identified at the beginning of the applicable section Otherwise it wil...

Page 21: ...In capability only and are intended for use with external ADS B Out transmitters including Mode S Transponders with built in ADS B Out The receiver part numbers covered by this installation manual are...

Page 22: ...ound detection or Squat Switch The GPS data can optionally be provided by an existing aircraft GPS source if it meets the interface requirements of the FDL 978 XVR through an ARINC 429 or serial conne...

Page 23: ...altitude source as the transponder The systems can also be installed with a single bottom UAT antenna in installations where the Federal Aviation Administration FAA does not require antenna diversity...

Page 24: ...be from the same pressure altitude source as the transponder Figure 4 FDL 978 Series The main components of the FDL 978 Series System are the FFS ADS B Receiver and Transceiver Systems They have iden...

Page 25: ...data to interface with the GTX 330ES on the output serial port typically port 2 External GPS Input The FDL 978 Series can connect to any FFS navigation protocol compliant GPS e g FFS 1201 Garmin seri...

Page 26: ...port The controller contains a Liquid Crystal Display LCD with controls built in Altitude Encoder low voltage input power provided by the applicable FDL 978 equipment FDL 978 Lite Series and FDL 978 X...

Page 27: ...ity meaning a top and bottom antenna is required In Class A1S single antenna installations only one antenna bottom is used For airworthiness approval of ADS B out systems AC 20 165A single bottom moun...

Page 28: ...1 TSO COMPLIANCE C154c A1H A1S C157a Class 1 Incomplete System C195a Class C1 C145c Beta 1 Internal GPS models only PNs 87098 00 87098 00 FX00 87098 00 FR00 FCC IDENTIFICATION T7YFDL978XXXX SOFTWARE R...

Page 29: ...Test and Anonymous Mode Discrete Outputs Output 2 Transmit Suppression and UAT Status GPS Output Output Serial RS 232 or ARINC 429 Internal GPS models only P N 87098 00 87098 00 FX00 and 87098 00 FR0...

Page 30: ...0 FR10 1 FDL 978 RX Receiver without GPS 85935 00 1 FDL 978 XVR Installation Kit optional 87349 1 TC978 Controller optional 86964 1 TC978 Installation Kit optional 87002 00 1 Personality Module Instal...

Page 31: ...g 8 4 Screw Brass Cross recessed Csk Head Black 4 40 UNC x 0 625 in Lg 9 1 Connector Accessory Backshell 9 Way D Sub 3 Way Entry 4 40UN Jackscrew 10 1 Connector Standard Mount 9 Way D receptacle to M2...

Page 32: ...142 Male Crimp Connector 0129 0017 00 1 TNC Connector The items for the FDL 978 Series included in the TSO C190 GPS Antenna Installation Kit P N 87360 00 are listed below The TSO C190 antenna is only...

Page 33: ...ition integrity and velocity accuracy information properly interpreted by the FDL 978 Series FFS 1201 P N 84100 XX XXXX FFS 1203C P N 84327 5X XXXX Garmin Series 400 500 GPS with ADS B Plus Interface...

Page 34: ...Series and FDL 978 Lite Series installation checkout troubleshooting and system operation verification as necessary it is recommended to use the FFS FT 9000 Ramp Tester The FT 9000 ramp tester kit par...

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Page 36: ...the GTX 330 327 32 33 and SL 70 R should be connected via an FDL 978 XVR serial port to control Mode A code and IDENT Mode A C transponders without serial control out can use the FDL 978 XVR internal...

Page 37: ...position in the aircraft that is not too close to any high external heat source The FDL 978 Series and FDL 978 Lite Series are not a significant heat source itself Avoid sharp bends and placing the c...

Page 38: ...The Controller should then be mounted using the four LONG screws provided If using the FFS compact cutout you do not need the mounting adapters The Controller should be mounted using the four SHORT s...

Page 39: ...ata Out 9 SGND4 Serial Ground Gnd Serial Port Ground 10 429 OUT 1A ARINC 429 O ARINC 429 Output Port 1A 11 429 OUT 1B ARINC 429 O ARINC 429 Output Port 1B 12 ANON MODE Open Ground I Anonymous Mode Act...

Page 40: ...n 40 PPS IO ARINC 743A B I O Internal External GPS Pulse Per Second Out In 41 UAT STATUS Open Ground O ADS B Status 42 232 TxD5 RS 232 O Serial Port 5 RS Data Out 43 CLK_PM I2 C O Personality Module C...

Page 41: ...tically re configure the FDL 978 XVR if it is replaced in the installation However if the TC978 Controller is replaced in an installation without the PM the FDL 978 XVR MUST be re configured The PM co...

Page 42: ...REM ON J1 32 Low voltage 7 VDC power J1 18 J1 2 Serial Port 3 RS 485 communication J1 20 J1 28 The TC978 uses Serial Port 3 so when it is installed the Serial Port 3 RS 232 pins J1 23 J1 24 must not...

Page 43: ...98 10 Transceivers Serial Port 6 can be optionally configured for RS 232 serial interface on pins J1 8 and J1 38 The UART style Serial Interface pin connections are as follows Serial Channels PIN SIGN...

Page 44: ...ARINC 429 Channels PIN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL I O DESCRIPTION J1 35 429 IN 1A ARINC 429 I ARINC 429 Input Port 1A J1 34 429 IN 1B ARINC 429 I ARINC 429 Input Port 1B J1 6 429 IN 2A ARINC 429 I ARINC 429 In...

Page 45: ...and air pressure altitude airspeed etc data Rotorcraft Installations The FDL 978 Series sufficiently validates an Air Ground input discrete based on collective position or collective position combine...

Page 46: ...dicates the loss of valid GPS data from an internal or external GPS If the internal or external GPS is not functioning reporting a failure or reporting invalid GPS position data this discrete will tog...

Page 47: ...ector A female DB 9 connector can be mounted in the aircraft for convenient MPI access to a standard RS 232 interface meeting the specifications of TIA EIA 232 F Interface Between DTE and DCE Employin...

Page 48: ...irelessly using the ADS B MPI app When Port 3 and Port 5 are configured and interfaced to other equipment TC978 or display the connections to the configured device must be temporarily disconnected to...

Page 49: ...7 4 Altitude Out The TC978 outputs pressure altitude data on this RS 232 serial output pin ALT_OUT at 9600 baud using the Icarus format See Section 6 1 The pressure altitude data output depends on the...

Page 50: ...The following table shows the PM wire color connections to the DB 44 connector Personality Module Interface PIN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL I O DESCRIPTION PM WIRE COLOR J1 14 Vpm 3 0 3 6 VDC O Personality Mod...

Page 51: ...ADS B FDL 978 Series and Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved 2 17 Figure 9 Personality Module Assembly...

Page 52: ...r Therefore the acceptable voltage drop in the power line limits the wire length The TC978 needs an impedance of less than 1 0 ohm in the power line for satisfactory operation The following table give...

Page 53: ...nder the antenna As the ground plane is made smaller the actual dimensions of the ground plane become more critical Dimensions with small multiples of the wavelength should be avoided as should circle...

Page 54: ...sible Avoid routing the cable around tight bends Avoid kinking the cable even temporarily during installation Secure the cable so that it cannot interfere with other systems 2 11 GPS Antenna Installat...

Page 55: ...GPS WAAS Sensor has been shown via testing to be specification compliant for single channel SATCOM compatibility per RTCA DO 229D Extra care should be exercised when installing GNSS equipment on aircr...

Page 56: ...tallation conditions are within the TSO standards TSO articles must have separate approval for installation in an aircraft The article may be installed only according to 14 CFR part 43 or the applicab...

Page 57: ...ns 2 14 Department of Commerce Compliance The Department of Commerce Bureau of Export Administration s Revision of the Commodity Control List permits shipment of commercial GPS products for General De...

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Page 59: ...ates are accomplished using the MPI Continued airworthiness can also be accomplished by determining the FDL 978 Series and FDL 978 Lite Series installed system performance using the FFS FT 9000 Ramp T...

Page 60: ...ment is transmitting ADS B messages The Reply Indicator is active when the FDL 978 ADS B equipment transmits and receives ADS B messages The FDL 978 ADS B Transceiver equipment receives ADS B transmis...

Page 61: ...C bus voltage is present on pins 1 and 16 of P1 2 Verify that ground is present on pins 17 and 31 of P1 3 Verify that the two UAT antenna coax center conductors are not shorted to its shield or aircra...

Page 62: ...f installed in a special configuration mode Sections 3 3 through 3 6 describe the system installation configuration details necessary for configuring the FDL 978 Series and FDL 978 Lite Series install...

Page 63: ...FUNCTION UNUSED OUT Function UNUSED Baud 9600 Serial Port 3 Configuration 1 IN Function TMAP OUT Function TMAP Baud 38400 Serial Port 4 Configuration IN Function UNUSED Baud 9600 Serial Port 5 Configu...

Page 64: ...NOWN Receiver Configuration UAT Receiver Installed 978 ES1090 Receiver Installed no1090 Emitter Aircraft Category UNKNOWN Squat Mode none Groundspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 Width 0 UA...

Page 65: ...trol inputs such as Flight Plan ID Squawk Code call sign and mode control IDENT Altitude Inhibit transmit Standby are needed by the FDL 978 XVR The TC978 provides control or the FDL 978 XVR can be con...

Page 66: ...ut ARINC 743A B compatible GPS messages GPS Predictive RAIM FDL 978 Series models with Internal GPS can receive and respond to predictive RAIM PRAIM requests for a destination or alternate waypoint th...

Page 67: ...input should be set to UNUSED See paragraph 3 3 2 1 and 3 3 2 2 for details Control Input is not required for receive only systems Using the Android tablet ADS B MPI application significantly improves...

Page 68: ...ocity time and integrity data input Format for the FFS 1201 or other sensors that support the FFS Chelton Protocol Typically configured on port 1 GPS ADS B Plus 5 GPS GNS ADS B GPS Input GPS position...

Page 69: ...atically configure the corresponding serial output to provide ADS B Plus GPS data out to the GTX device 5 Refer to Error Reference source not found and Figure 24 for examples of wiring with one or two...

Page 70: ...ic must be processed in another device to meet TSO C195a ASSAP installation requirements 3 MX 20 MX 20 Display Output Ownship data traffic reports and FIS B data Format for the MX 20 The corresponding...

Page 71: ...Computer Labels listed in the table below ADC AHRS ADC AHRS Altitude Heading Input Altitude Airspeed Vertical Rate True Heading data input Format for devices that output the Labels listed in the ADC...

Page 72: ...nput labels depending on channel configuration Table 12 GPS 743 Input ARINC Labels Label Description 273 Sensor Status 110 Latitude 111 Longitude 120 Latitude Fine 121 Longitude Fine 125 UTC 103 Track...

Page 73: ...DENT only 031 ATCRBS Control Squawk Code and IDENT only 233 Call Sign Flight ID Characters 1 2 234 Call Sign Flight ID Characters 3 4 235 Call Sign Flight ID Characters 5 6 236 Call Sign Flight ID Cha...

Page 74: ...INC 429 Port Output Configuration Settings Setting 1 Interface Description UNUSED Not Used No connection to ARINC 429 output port Traffic Traffic Display Output Ownship data and traffic intruder data...

Page 75: ...s reserved 3 17 Table 21 Traffic Format Output ARINC Labels Label Description 274 TCAS Output Receiver health in System Status 350 Fault Summary TA only mode set in RI field 357 RTS and ETX words for...

Page 76: ...7 HFOM 261 Date BNR 260 Date BCD 370 Height Above Ellipsoid 3712 Gen Av Equip Ident Code 377 Equipment ID 101 HDOP 102 VDOP 142 Velocity Vertical FOM 145 Velocity Horizontal FOM 140 UTC fine 141 UTC f...

Page 77: ...eeFlight Systems FFS MPI module is a battery powered device that communicates with the aircraft s ADS B equipment maintenance port It provides Wi Fi connectivity to an Android device loaded with the f...

Page 78: ...terminal interface program on a PC like Tera Term to enter MPI commands Any of the interfaces discussed earlier Wi Fi MPI Serial to USB can be used to interface to the PC Tera Term should be installe...

Page 79: ...bit 1 bit None 5 115200 None Odd parity is only required if Port 3 is configured to TMAP at 38400 baud If the port has changed from either of these default settings Parity should be set to None Figure...

Page 80: ...reserved Figure 16 Tera Term Wi Fi Connection SettingsInitial MPI Connection 3 5 1 3 Initial MPI Connection Once connected to the MPI with a serial or Wi Fi connection press the Enter key three times...

Page 81: ...ontinuous control Display control squawk and mode status cnfg Display configuration data gps Display data from the GPS input help or Display command help info Display info S N operation hours versions...

Page 82: ...t Command This command displays built in test information about the FDL 978 Series health Example output is displayed below 3 5 2 4 comm Command This command continually displays serial port communica...

Page 83: ...gn transmit control status and vertical status 3 5 2 6 gps Command This command displays data which is being received from the GPS input 3 5 2 7 info Command This command displays information such as...

Page 84: ...he third rxstatus section displays detailed traffic information This information includes total number of traffic targets being tracked and then detailed information about the ownship data being recei...

Page 85: ...ked if no ADS B uplink message is received from the ground station for more than forty seconds Type the stop command to stop updating rxstatus and return to the prompt 3 5 2 10 cnfg Command This comma...

Page 86: ...d Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G 3 28 FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved 3 5 2 11 Deleted 3 5 2 12 cnfg defaults Command This command resets all configuration values to de...

Page 87: ...s displayed by entering set Example set output is displayed below 3 5 2 13 1 Serial and ARINC Port Settings This section describes the configuration settings for serial and ARINC port functionality 3...

Page 88: ...set serial out Command This command sets the Serial Port Output configuration options Help on this command is displayed by entering set serial out Example set serial out output is displayed below Ref...

Page 89: ...command sets the ARINC 429 input configuration for ports 1 and 2 Refer to Section 3 3 2 3 for information on selecting ARINC input settings 3 5 2 13 1 4 set arinc out Command This command sets the ARI...

Page 90: ...eceivers and transceivers 3 5 2 13 2 2 set call sign Command This command sets the default call sign of the aircraft and is typically the aircraft tail number For example to set the call sign to ABCD1...

Page 91: ...should be set to 3 auto For external GPS units refer to the GPS manufacturer s data for setting NACv This should be set for both receivers and transceivers For external position sources contact the ma...

Page 92: ...er than the default of 0 no aircraft type This should be set for transceivers and receivers 3 5 2 13 2 7 set squat Command This command sets the active state low or high for the Squat Switch of the ai...

Page 93: ...ch is not configured This is applicable for the Light Aircraft 1 Emitter Category only A groundspeed of less than the threshold indicates the aircraft is on the ground 3 5 2 13 2 9 set acsize Command...

Page 94: ...enabled Flight Plan ID Squawk Code and IDENT are received from the on aircraft s Mode A C transponder via its RF transmissions The default setting is disable This is only used with transceivers and sh...

Page 95: ...meter at the default setting of disable The FDL 978 XVR does not implement a CSA algorithm since DO 217A and TSO C195a do not currently specify any CSA applications 3 5 2 13 3 3 set trafVelVal Command...

Page 96: ...for this display 3 5 2 13 3 4 set displayout trafficOnly will provide traffic information to the display position ground track etc but no weather or other flight information fisbOnly will provide wea...

Page 97: ...PI security settings are not accessible through the TC978 3 5 3 1 setpw Command This command allows the installer to set a password in order to access the MPI The password goes into effect once the un...

Page 98: ...maint ascii pw password is entered correctly into the terminal to gain access to the MPI 3 5 3 5 Resetting Forgotten Password In the case where a password is lost or unknown the following reset proce...

Page 99: ...Series and FDL 978 XVR system is installed and powered up for the first time After a configuration has been programmed the system will power up in normal operating mode and the configuration will be...

Page 100: ...Squawk Code In the USA the VFR Squawk Code is 1200 and in most parts of Europe the VFR Squawk Code is 7000 The default VFR Squawk Code cannot be changed in flight and can only be set in the configura...

Page 101: ...nfiguration mode 3 6 2 4 Groundspeed Threshold Groundspeed threshold can be used to help determine and verify the ON GROUND condition for transmitting ON GROUND ADS B message types for Light Fixed Win...

Page 102: ...CODE knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to display the options above and select the correct aircraft category Once selected press the ENT button to confirm your selection and move to the next...

Page 103: ...S FreeFlight Altitude Encoder GPS Aviation Control Panel GPS GNS ADS B GTX Remote Channel 5 Not Used TIS FIS Channel 6 Not Used Air Data Computer GPS FreeFlight Altitude Encoder GPS Aviation Control P...

Page 104: ...00 230400 The display screen is as shown below with one of the options from the list above Rotate the CODE knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to display the options above and select the correct...

Page 105: ...elected then the serial output line speed configuration mode is not displayed and the next configuration mode item is displayed 3 6 2 10 Serial OUT Channel X Line Speed X channel number The following...

Page 106: ...to display the options above and select the correct ARINC input type Once selected press the ENT button to confirm your selection and move to the next configuration item in the setup mode If Not Used...

Page 107: ...lect the correct ARINC output type Once selected press the ENT button to confirm your selection and move to the next configuration item in the setup mode If Not Used is selected then the ARINC output...

Page 108: ...button to confirm your selection and move to the next configuration item in the setup mode 3 6 2 16 GPS Certification The FDL 978 XVR needs a valid GPS source so that aircraft position can be transmit...

Page 109: ...tem in the setup mode Unknown 10 meters sec and 3 meters sec are permanent set at installation in the software GPS Auto is automatically set from the velocity FOM VFOM data from the GPS unit The NACv...

Page 110: ...is selected the next configuration item in the setup mode will be displayed If Manual Set here is selected then options for manually entering the GPS antenna reference offset are displayed as below T...

Page 111: ...lane and use this same one in the ADS B Out messages Set to disable when using a transponder with digital control output The display screen is as shown below with one of the options from the list abov...

Page 112: ...ennas are installed they are installed on the top and bottom of the aircraft The default value is set at Bottom Only The following options can be selected Top Only Bottom Only Dual Rotate the CODE kno...

Page 113: ...ncoder in the TC978 Controller is accurately calibrated in the factory to be within 50 feet of the applied pressure altitude at all altitudes whereas the allowed error in the primary altimeter increas...

Page 114: ...er setup mode And skipping over the configuration modes until reaching the calibrate altitude encoder section When you are in the calibrate altitude encoder setup mode the display shows the following...

Page 115: ...will move to the test altitude screen which is the next configuration item in the setup mode To complete the testing you should leave the front controller screen displaying the encoder altitude and e...

Page 116: ...use Troubleshooting No LED Activity No power Verify power is turned on Check power connections to unit TX LED not active Unit is not transmitting ADS B messages Check antenna connections Check Control...

Page 117: ...Transmission Failure PBIT Bottom Antenna Not Connected If DC ground check configured PBIT Top Antenna Not Connected If DC ground check configured PBIT RF Transmission Power Too Low PBIT GWSS not comm...

Page 118: ...Transceiver Diagnostic Timing Fault Tx Fault UAT Transceiver fault Tx Power Low UAT Transceiver power low during transmit Tx PSU High UAT Transceiver power supply output too high Tx PSU Low UAT Trans...

Page 119: ...Return for maintenance if problem persists Remote Hot FDL 978 XVR internal temperature too high Cycle power on the FDL 978 Lite Series and FDL 978 XVR Turn power off for several minutes then back on R...

Page 120: ...No 87343 Rev G 4 2 FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved Warning Potential Cause Troubleshooting ADC Fault Air Data Computer or Altitude encoder fault or not responding Verify ADC is functioning Ver...

Page 121: ...Temperature Short Time Operating High Temperature Ground Survival Low Temperature Ground Survival High Temperature Loss of Cooling Altitude Decompression Overpressure 4 5 2 4 5 4 4 5 1 4 5 3 4 5 1 4 5...

Page 122: ...S Copyright 2016 All rights reserved Conditions Para Category DO 160G Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 21 B Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility 22 A2J3L3 shielded A2H3L3 unshielded Lightning...

Page 123: ...F 25 C C4 40 F 40 C C4 158 F 70 C C4 185 F 85 C C4 131 F 55 C C4 N A 35 000ft D 50 000ft A 15 000ft A Temperature Variation 5 A Humidity 6 A Shock Crash Safety 7 B Vibration 8 U Curve G Explosive Atmo...

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Page 125: ...9 Contents A L T 1 2 3 4 5 c r Some examples include ALT 00000 0 feet ALT 1200 1200 feet ALT 62505 62 505 feet ALT 05604 5 604 feet 6 2 Air Data Computer Sensor Format The ADC format accepts messages...

Page 126: ...es 2DH The table below lists the message items used by the FDL 978 XVR Additional items may be in the message but they are not used by the units Item Format Contents Description ZBddd True Air Speed d...

Page 127: ...GROUND Indication Air Ground discrete input 10 North Velocity From GPS data 11 East Velocity From GPS data 12 Ground Speed From GPS data 13 Track Angle From GPS data 14 Heading From configured heading...

Page 128: ...rent software 37 Selected Altitude Setting Not supported in current software 38 Barometric Pressure Setting Not supported in current software 39 Selected Heading Not supported in current software 40 S...

Page 129: ...f measure are the primary means of identifying dimensions weights etc The equivalent metric values may also be shown in brackets e g 1 9 in 48 mm The physical dimensions are identical between the FDL...

Page 130: ...fitted to either the compact mounting hole or a conventional 2 25 in 57mm instrument cut out The compact mounting is a truncated 58 mm opening The following diagrams are intended to be to scale howev...

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Page 133: ...pending on the equipment installed Refer to the aircraft manual to determine the appropriate input signal to the FDL 978 Light Aircraft can refer to Section 2 5 7 1 for additional notes on Air Ground...

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Page 135: ...e low Groundspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targe...

Page 136: ...quat Mode low Groundspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off M...

Page 137: ...ndspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targets max Che...

Page 138: ...RCRAFT Squat Mode none Groundspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk...

Page 139: ...enable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targets max Chelton CSA Enable disable Traffic Vel Validation enable Display Data Output traffic fisb Serial In 1 Internal GPS 19200 Serial In 2 UNUSED 9600 Serial Ou...

Page 140: ...speed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant bottom No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targets max Che...

Page 141: ...oundspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targets max C...

Page 142: ...speed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targets max Chelt...

Page 143: ...e none Groundspeed Threshold 0 knots Vehicle Size Length 0 meters Width 0 meters UAT Ant dual No DC Gnd Chk GPS Ant Offset Long No Data Lateral No Data Mode A Rx disable Disable Squawk Tx off Max Targ...

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Page 145: ...ion Manual Document No 87343 Rev G FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved 9 11 9 2 Equipment Specific Installations 9 2 1 FreeFlight Systems 1201 GPS Figure 30 1201 Wiring Diagram 9 2 2 Freeflight Sys...

Page 146: ...ansponder Apollo SL 70 R X X X X Garmin GTX 330 33 X X X Garmin GTX 327 32 X X X Mode A C Receiver X ARINC Transponder Controller X X X X Display Controller Aspen EFD 500 1000 X X Garmin MX 20 X X X X...

Page 147: ...Module All software versions Model 1201 GPS as a Position Source Software Version 0306 or later FAA approved version Model 1203C GPS Software Version 200B or later FAA approved version Garmin 400W 500...

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Page 149: ...INTENANCE INTERFACE DIAGRAMS Section 12 12 1 describes the various FDL 978 Lite Series configuration and setup options via the MPI The diagrams below provide a pictorial representation of these availa...

Page 150: ...ADS B FDL 978 Series and Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G 10 2 FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved Figure 33 Serial to Wi Fi MPI...

Page 151: ...ADS B FDL 978 Series and Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved 10 3 Figure 34 Serial to Wi Fi Aircraft Module...

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Page 153: ...n sense prevail when confronted with severe weather conditions The FDL 978 Series provides traffic information that can be used as an aid for situational awareness only Pilots must rely on ATC guidanc...

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Page 155: ...craft that are not equipped with a GPS Existing Garmin GTX transponders can be used to input squawk codes IDENT and mode A compatible serialized altitude encoder can be used to provide pressure altitu...

Page 156: ...receive feature Altitude Source Interface The Altitude Source input interface provides connection to an external altitude source which outputs the Altitude Encoder format at 9600 baud defined in Sect...

Page 157: ...ical The block diagram shown in Figure 37 identifies a TC978 Controller an FDL 978 XVRL FWF 125 Wi Fi Transceiver bottom UAT antenna and a GPS antenna Additionally connections are shown to an external...

Page 158: ...XX SOFTWARE RTCA DO 178B Level C HARDWARE RTCA DO 254 Level C PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Height 1 7 in 43 18 mm Width 5 0 in 127 mm Depth 5 5 in 139 7 mm WEIGHT 0 98 lb 454 g OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40 F to 15...

Page 159: ...ems included in the XVR Lite Installation Kit P N 87875 00 are listed below Part Number Qty Description 85937 1 Antenna UAT Ball Stick TSO C74c 86966 1 BNC Connector Male RG 142 Crimp 81194 1 Antenna...

Page 160: ...in the TX Lite Installation Kit P N 87874 00 are listed below Part Number Qty Description 85937 1 Antenna UAT Ball Stick TSO C74c 86966 1 BNC Connector Male RG 142 Crimp 81194 1 Antenna GPS WAAS DO 22...

Page 161: ...nsponder and FDL 978 Lites Series receive altitude data from the same altitude source FAA AC 20 165A HIGHLY recommends that the ADS B transmitter and transponder share a single point of entry for Mode...

Page 162: ...I Anonymous Mode Active Low 13 Reserved N A N A 14 Reserved N A N A 15 Reserved N A N A 16 Vin 10 40 VDC Pwr Aircraft Power Input 17 RTRN Ground Gnd Aircraft Power Return 18 Vcp 5 5 10 VDC O TC978 Co...

Page 163: ...5 Interface Details 12 7 3 Power Input Refer to Section 2 5 1 Power Input 12 7 4 Status LEDs Refer to Section 2 5 3 Status LEDs 12 7 5 Remote Power Control Refer to Section 2 5 4 Remote Power Control...

Page 164: ...The altitude input data interface pins are as follows J1 Power and I O Connector DB 44 PIN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL I O DESCRIPTION 25 Altitude Input Data RS 232 I Altitude Input RS 232 Data In 9 Altitude I...

Page 165: ...O Wi Fi Module or MPI RS 232 Data Out 19 Wi Fi Data Gnd Serial Ground Gnd Wi Fi Data Ground When installing the FDL 978 TXL Transmitter which does not include a Wi Fi module a female DB 9 connector s...

Page 166: ...nna Offset Longitudinal No Data Lateral No Data VFR Squawk Code 1 1200 1 VFR Squawk Code is only set on the TC978 12 12 2 FDL 978 Lite Series Interface Configuration Details 12 12 2 1 Control Data Int...

Page 167: ...2 12 2 2 Altitude Input Interface FAA AC 20 165A requires certified installations with ADS B Out Transmitters FDL 978 Lite Series and any transponder on the aircraft to transmit pressure altitude data...

Page 168: ...o document the system installation for future reference To view or change these settings you must enter TC978 Configuration Mode The configuration setup screen is the first thing displayed on startup...

Page 169: ...FN button advances to the next configuration item 12 13 2 1 Aircraft Mode S or ICAO Address The Mode S address is a 24 bit number assigned to the aircraft and is represented in a six character hexade...

Page 170: ...registration marking of the aircraft Type C The telephony designator of the aircraft operating agency followed by the flight identification The VFR Flight ID is an eight character alpha numeric strin...

Page 171: ...e ENT button to confirm your selection and move to the next configuration item in the setup mode 12 13 2 5 Aircraft Emitter Category The following options are offered for selecting aircraft emitter ca...

Page 172: ...ur selection and move to the next configuration item in the setup mode If Not Used is selected then the serial input line speed configuration mode will not be displayed and the next configuration mode...

Page 173: ...e from the nose can be entered anywhere between 2 meters to 60 meters by rotating the CODE knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to display the correct distance Once selected press the ENT button...

Page 174: ...play either Yes or No and select the correct option Once selected press the ENT button to confirm selection and move to the next configuration item in the setup mode 12 13 2 11 UAT Receiver Installed...

Page 175: ...nd Calibration 12 15Troubleshooting Refer to SECTION 4 Troubleshooting 12 16RTCA DO 160 Environmental Qualifications Refer to SECTION 5 RTCA DO 160 Environmental Qualifications 12 17Serial Interface S...

Page 176: ...ADS B FDL 978 Series and Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G 12 22 FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved 12 20Typical Interconnect Diagrams Figure 38 FDL 978 XVRL Typical...

Page 177: ...ADS B FDL 978 Series and Lite Series Installation Manual Document No 87343 Rev G FFS Copyright 2016 All rights reserved 12 23 Figure 39 FDL 978 TXL Typical...

Page 178: ...pical If serial ports shown are being used then other ports may be available to configure and use or an alternate interface to get common altitude data may be necessary Refer to transponder documentat...

Page 179: ...RODUCT AND DISCLAIMS THE SAME FREEFLIGHT MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGN ADEQUACY ACCURACY RELIABILITY SAFETY OR CONFORMANCE WITH GOVERNMENT STANDARDS OR REGULATION OF...

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