Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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To uninstall the XPDR for service:
1. Insert a 3/32" hex drive tool drive tool into the access hole on the unit face.
2. Turn hex drive tool counterclockwise until the hex drive tool stops.
3. Pull the unit from the rack.
To install the XPDR unit:
1. Slide it straight in the rack until it stops, approximately 3/8 inch short of the final position.
2. Insert a 3/32" hex drive tool into the access hole at the bottom of the unit face.
3. Turn hex tool clockwise while pressing on the left side of the bezel until the unit is seated in the rack.
NOTE : Prior to placing the unit in the rack, in order to ensure correct position of the retention
mechanism, it may be necessary to insert the hex drive tool into the access hole and turn
the drive tool counterclockwise until it completely stops.
NOTE: After uninstallation or installation of a new unit and subsequent programming, a data
correspondence test in accordance with regulations applicable in country of registration
must be conducted.
In the US, refer to Appendix F to Part 43
– ATC Transponder Tests and Inspection.
XPDR Programming
A new or overhauled unit requires programming to communicate with MFD1 and MFD2.
To enter configuration mode:
- switch airplane Battery Master switch ON
- push and hold ENT on the XPDR and switch airplane avionic master switch ON
- Push FUNC to cycle through the group pages
- Push 8 or 9 to scroll up or down on the page without an active field selected
- Push CRSR to access items on the page
- Push 8 or 9 to cycle through the selections of an item on the page
- Push ENT to move within the page with a field highlighted or to accept setting
- Push CLR to move to previous selection on the page
- Push FUNC to exit the page
- Push and hold OFF until the unit powers off to exit configuration mode
Page 1: AUDIO
TRAFFIC ALERT: MESSAGE
Page 2: INTERFACES
RS-232 INPUT:
XPDR FMT1
CH1
OUTPUT:
XPDR FMT1
RS-232 INPUT:
CONNEXT FMT1
CH2 OUTPUT:
CONNEXT FMT1
RS-232 INPUT:
CONNEXT FMT1
CH3
OUTPUT:
CONNEXT FMT1
RS-232 INPUT:
OFF
CH4
OUTPUT:
OFF
RS422 OUTPUT:
OFF
A429 IN FORMAT:
OFF
CH1, SPEED:
N/A
A429 OUTPUT: OFF
HDSB INTERFACE: G500/600
PRESENT:
NO
DISCRETE IN AUD:
MUTE
PIN:
NONE