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Garrecht Avionik GmbH 

TRX-2000 ADS-B Traffic Monitor 

User Manual 

Revision: 1.0b 

35 

19 DEC 2011 

 

6.4. Device configuration 

 

 

 

TRX-Tool main window (TRX device connected) 

 

 

 
Type:
 Detected TRX device  
 
Firmware: Reports firmware release of connected TRX device 
 
Status: Reports the connection status 
 
If status is COMM ERROR, either the USB drivers are installed 
inproperly, no external power is supplied to the TRX device or 
the system is switched off. 
 

 

 

Discard changes 
Reloads stored configuration data from connected TRX device. 
Settings made in the TRX-TOOL will be overwritten without further 
notification.  
 
Save settings 
Transfers current configuration data made in the TRX-TOOL to the 
TRX device. 
 
Default settings 
Resets all user configuration in the TRX-TOOL to factory setting. 
Transfering the default data to the TRX device must be triggered by 
clicking Save Settings. 
 
Traffic Viewer 
Starts a basic traffic viewer to show live ADS-B and FLARM® traffic 

 

Summary of Contents for TRX-2000

Page 1: ...arrecht Avionik GmbH TRX 2000 ADS B Traffic Monitor User Manual Revision 1 0b 1 19 DEC 2011 TRX 2000 ADS B Trafficmonitor User Manual Installation Manual 2011 Garrecht Avionik GmbH 55411 Bingen German...

Page 2: ...s Always keep this page in front of this document Date Revision Pages Description of Change Inserted by 30 MAR 2011 1 0 All released JG 19 DEC 2011 1 0b All English Translation revised courtesy to Ste...

Page 3: ...th integral FLARM module only 15 2 4 Wiring power supply and data 16 2 4 1 USB interface 16 2 4 2 Data interfaces Port 1 to Port 4 17 2 4 3 Audio interface 20 3 Operation 21 3 1 Human machine interfac...

Page 4: ...ort specification is described in the TRX Data Port Specifications manual which is available on request from the manufacturer New releases of manuals or firmware udpates are published on the manufactu...

Page 5: ...th integral FLARM module only Antenna ground plane GPS antenna units with integral FLARM module only This manual If one or more parts are missing please contact your supplier of the TRX 2000 Required...

Page 6: ...8 km Operating in free ISM Band Detailed information about the FLARM system can be obtained under www flarm com Mandatory updates are required to improve the whole FLARM network without respecting dow...

Page 7: ...the TRX 2000 ADS B receiver and indicated on the system LCD display To enhance display capability traffic data will be provided via two interfaces for connecting external display devices GPS data are...

Page 8: ...Tool The unit needs to be connected to the USB port of your PC Power will be supplied via the USB port Before the first time connection of the TRX 1090 to your PC the TRX Tool needs to be installed p...

Page 9: ...ata and warnings The TRX 2000 provides collision warnings and warnings to prevent dangerous situations 1 2 1 Position data The TRX 2000 determines position data of other aircraft and provides position...

Page 10: ...aircraft violates the defined protection volume if falling below the vertical AND horizontal limits 2 Prediction of crossing the flight tracks ADS B and FLARM targets Derived from the own position an...

Page 11: ...dcasted by Mode S Transponder equipped aircraft WITHOUT connected GPS Broadcast interval 1 sek System reactions TRX 2000 Detecting of horizontal approximation analyzing the signal strength Alitude inf...

Page 12: ...TRX 2000 system provides Position determination and visualisation of ADS B 1090 ES out and or FLARM equipped aircraft Generation of directed warnings of ADS B 1090 ES out Funktion and or FLARM equippe...

Page 13: ...ding to EASA decision 2006 13 R and 2006 14 R the TRX 2000 may be considered as standard part which can be installed in CS 22 aircraft gliders and powered gliders For operating a TRX 2000 no transpond...

Page 14: ...groundplane is essential Insulating covers painted or oxidzed need to be sanded in the place of contact with the antenna foot to provide an conductive connection The TRX 2000 comes with a aluminum she...

Page 15: ...mance as the FLARM R system is sensitive against poor antenna installation 2 3 5 GPS Antenna devices with integral FLARM module only For operating the TRX 2000 an active GPS antenna with MCX connector...

Page 16: ...GPS antenna TRX 2000 Rear view 2 4 1 USB interface The unit s USB interface is intended to be used for system configuration via PC and TRX Tool software Before the first time connection of the TRX 109...

Page 17: ...ARM if an internal FLARM module is present External power can be supplied using each of the 4 ports Using a fuse is mandatory to prevent damages Missing fuse or wrong fuse dimension will cause damages...

Page 18: ...c to EIA TIA 568B 1 9 28 V DC Brown 2 9 28 V DC Brown White 3 n c not connected Green 4 n c not connected Blue White 5 RX 1 Data input 1 Blue 6 TX 1 Data output 1 Green White 7 GND Orange 8 GND Orange...

Page 19: ...DC 2 9 28 V DC 3 3 3V Supply for external displays 4 GND 5 TX 2 TX 3 6 RX 2 RX 3 7 GND 8 GND Connect existing CDTI to port 2 or port 3 3 3V DC power will be supplied by the TRX 2000 Default settings p...

Page 20: ...stallations manual for detailed information how to hook up external audio sources properly In some cases connection of the TRX 2000 to your audio panel or Line in interface of your radio requires impe...

Page 21: ...dling Updatefiles Firmware and Obstacle database for the internal FLARM module via microSD card can be obtained from www flarm com Additional information about handling Updatefiles Firmware and FLARMN...

Page 22: ...esystem the TRX 2000 does not start as the FLARM does not accept memory cards 2GB this information is applicable to all FLARM devices with firmware 5 x If the inserted memory card is an SDSC type and...

Page 23: ...al to the LCD screen the TRX 2000 provides a double shaft rotary encoder for user input The inner smaller knobs provides push button capability The double shaft rotary encoder is the main user input d...

Page 24: ...M detected selftest FLARM self test running detected SD Card FLARM detected SD card updates Obst DB Updating FLARM obstacle DB updates Firmware Updating FLARM firmware saves IGC files FLARM writes IGC...

Page 25: ...cted and entered menu 5 Pressing the inner knob of the rotary encoder or rotating the outer knob exits the configration menu The menue item shown in the table below are available for setting up the de...

Page 26: ...s the radar view of the TRX 2000 The system screen provides three zoom levels which can be changed by rotating the outer knob of the rotary encoder Aircaft outside the maximum scale are displayed beyo...

Page 27: ...the selected target aircraft are indicated as hown below Screen symbols Definition Thermaling aircraft within the receiving range Cruising aircraft are indicated as arrow shape symbol The arrowhead i...

Page 28: ...aring your data with other users FlarmNet assigns aircraft and pilot data to a your specific Flarm ID IF you enter your Flarm ID and information about your aircraft other people can display these data...

Page 29: ...s shown in the red direction bubble Collision warning and potential dangerous situation If avoiding of the collision red bubble would result in a new dangerous situation i e close flying team partner...

Page 30: ...000 ground installed obstacles are stored in the database Updates of the obstacle database need to be performed via microSD card of the TRX 2000 The obstacle database is under sole control of FLARM Te...

Page 31: ...data fusion with transponder data and related requirements from regulators like EASA and FCC This requires a modification to the radio communication amongst the units where we introduce frequency hopp...

Page 32: ...e subfolder GAV of the memory card 4 Copy the files flarm_50x fw und alps20110124_ obs into the root of the memory card 5 1 3 Performe the update process 1 Switch of the TRX 2000 and disconnect the ex...

Page 33: ...Step by Step instruction for successfull installation process 1 Do not connect the TRX 2000 to your PC 2 Download the TRX 2000 installer from the manufacturer s website and store it on your computer 3...

Page 34: ...e and firmware release The title bar of the TRX TOOL shows software release of the TRX Tool 1 11 and integrated firmware release for the connected TRX device 020 6 3 Program and firmware update via in...

Page 35: ...power is supplied to the TRX device or the system is switched off Discard changes Reloads stored configuration data from connected TRX device Settings made in the TRX TOOL will be overwritten without...

Page 36: ...e flight direction Warning detection band Aircraft within this altitude band are considered in the collision avoidance algorithms Traffic warning ADS B Activates warnings of ADS B out equipped aircraf...

Page 37: ...the maximum display range for indicating aircraft position Baudrate Sets up the baudrate for the data stream consult the display manual for proper setting Display non ADSB traffic No No warnings of a...

Page 38: ...vices with GARMIN TIS compatible interface Anschlu nutzung Konfiguration des gew nschten Display Typs Anzeigebereich Refer to port 2 For Garmin TIS protocoll Vertical range can be configured Baudrate...

Page 39: ...onfiguration Port 4 This port is configured as FLARM I O port No change of settings are possible Note A TRX device configures a connected external FLARM device to a 19 200 bps For restoring to factory...

Page 40: ...if the aircraft is Mode S equipped Device installed in suitable position Connection to external displays established and tested All antennas installed in accordance with the instructions of the manual...

Page 41: ...1 5 x 61 5 x 131mm WxHxD Mass 0 3 kg Supply Voltage 9 16 V DC Output voltage for external displays 3 3 V max 0 5A Current consumption Appr 150mA 12V DC Required circuit breaker 500 mA slow blow Interf...

Page 42: ...Garrecht Avionik GmbH TRX 2000 ADS B Traffic Monitor User Manual Revision 1 0b 42 19 DEC 2011 9 Installation schematic diagram...

Page 43: ...Garrecht Avionik GmbH TRX 2000 ADS B Traffic Monitor User Manual Revision 1 0b 43 19 DEC 2011 10 Dimensions...

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