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WX-950

Installation Manual

2-21

Rev. C

Figure 2-13. Display/Processor Installation

The mating connector assembly has been designed for easy blind mating. Simply align the connector
assembly with the guide pins at the rear of the display/processor and slide it in place. Lock by turning the
thumbscrew in a clockwise direction.

2.10 PERFORMANCE TEST

After the installation is completed do the installation checkout procedures detailed in chapter 3.

Summary of Contents for Stormscope Series II

Page 1: ...tions and recommended flightline maintenance information for the WX 950 Stormscope This information is supplemented and kept current by Change Notices and Service Bulletins published by Goodrich Avion...

Page 2: ...ut This chapter contains instructions for doing post installation and return to service checkout of the WX 950 using the Goodrich Avionics SystemsWX PA Portable Analyzer Kit Chapter 4 Maintenance This...

Page 3: ...ther than diagrams and schematics are identified with a miniature pointing hand Shading is used to highlight the area of diagrams and schematics containing a change Total number of pages in this publi...

Page 4: ...scribe it briefly and include the manual part number the paragraph figure table number and the page number Send your comments to Goodrich Avionics Systems Attn Technical Publications 5353 52nd Street...

Page 5: ...N 2 1 2 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING 2 1 2 3 PRE INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE 2 1 2 3 1 Equipment Required 2 1 2 3 2 Test Procedure 2 2 2 4 ANTENNA LOCATION 2 3 2 4 1 Interference Sources 2 4 2 4 2 Skin...

Page 6: ...3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 4 1 4 3 1 Display Processor 4 1 4 3 2 Antenna 4 1 4 4 SERVICE MENU 4 2 4 4 1 System Data 4 2 4 4 2 Fault Log 4 4 4 4 3 CRT Test Pattern 4 5 4 4 4 Noise Monitor 4 6 4 5 FAULT IS...

Page 7: ...Cable 2 13 2 9 Heading Input Cable Preparation 2 14 2 10 Mating Connector 2 16 2 11 Heading Flag KCS55 Connection 2 29 2 12 Instrument Panel Cutout and Mounting Holes 2 20 2 13 Display Processor Insta...

Page 8: ...817 10950 001 1 1 1 4 Hardware Package P N 817 10951 001 1 1 2 1 Heading Input Cable Vendors 2 13 2 2 Stepper Input Connections KI 525 Indicator 2 14 2 3 Synchro Connections to Mating Connectors 2 15...

Page 9: ...ZEL ANTENNA SYSTEM P N BLACK GRAY WHITE BLACK 830 10950 001 X X 830 10950 002 X X 830 10950 003 X X 830 10950 004 X X Table 1 2 Antenna Cable Part Numbers PART NUMBER LENGTH ft RIGHT ANGLE BACKSHELL S...

Page 10: ...t listens for electromagnetic signals with a receiving antenna The antenna detects intra cloud inter cloud or cloud to ground electrical discharges within a 200 nmi radius of the aircraft and sends th...

Page 11: ...t s operating controls The Display processor can mount in a 3ATI panel cutout from the front or rear No mounting tray is required although a mooring plate may be purchased for increased stability in h...

Page 12: ...ee figure 1 4 supplied with the installation kit see table 1 1 The antenna is sealed against environmental extremes and is non repairable To inhibit the build up of precipitation static the antenna is...

Page 13: ...URE Display Processor 20 to 55 degrees Celsius 4 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit Antenna 55 to 70 degrees Celsius 67 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit ALTITUDE Display Processor 35 000 feet Maximum Antenna 55 000 f...

Page 14: ...Inverter If 400Hz synchro drive is not available 1 7 INSTALLATION APPROVAL The installation of Stormscope systems if not installed under a type certificate or supplemental type certificate must be tre...

Page 15: ...to ATTENTION WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR Goodrich Avionics Systems 5353 52nd Street S E Grand Rapids MI 49512 U S A 2 Equipment must be installed by a Goodrich Avionics Systems authorized dealer or instal...

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Page 17: ...o shipping containers or equipment Visually inspect each component for evidence of damage Compare the equipment received with that noted on the packing list Immediately report any missing items or evi...

Page 18: ...connecting disconnecting cables ensure that all power is removed 1 Connect the equipment as shown in figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Test Setup 2 Rotate the OFF BRT knob clockwise about 180 degrees After approx...

Page 19: ...ystem is operating properly Immediately report any problems to our Customer Service Department at 1 800 453 0288 or 1 616 949 6600 2 4 ANTENNA LOCATION Because Stormscope weather mapping systems detec...

Page 20: ...n current path between the battery and alternator and the battery and blower motors or other heavy current carrying equipment Aircraft skin currents may cause antenna interference ANTENNA BATTERY ALTE...

Page 21: ...E LOCATION ALTERNATE LOCATION PREFERRED LOCATIONS 2 4 7 Site Selection Select an antenna location that satisfies the criteria outlined in the preceding paragraphs The ideal guidelines of course cannot...

Page 22: ...ach the doubler plate to the inside of the fuselage as shown in figure 2 4 3 Mount the antenna to the aircraft as shown in figure 2 4 CAUTION 1 Do not paint the antenna It has been coated with a speci...

Page 23: ...nstallation Manual 2 7 Rev C Figure 2 4 Antenna and Doubler Installation 4 Seal around the entire perimeter of the antenna NOTE The antenna should not be sealed until the sensor performance tests are...

Page 24: ...low the instrument for air circulation Viewing Angle The viewing angle for the display is not a critical factor The most favorable mounting position would be near eye level and no more than arms lengt...

Page 25: ...FIG JUMPER N C N C N C NOT SUPPLIED SEE NOTE 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER HEADING INPUT CABLE NOT SUPPLIED SEE PARAGRAPH 2 6 3 FOR CABLE SPECIFICATIONS HEADING INPUT CABLE NOT SUPPLIED SEE PARAGRAPH 2 6 3 FOR CA...

Page 26: ...tallations will require the right angle backshell Cut cable to the desired length and prepare in accordance with the guidelines shown in figure 2 7 Figure 2 6 Antenna Cable Figure 2 7 Antenna Cable Pr...

Page 27: ...able lengths greater than 15 feet require a second shielded twisted pair to reduce the voltage drop connected to pins 20 and 21 refer to figure 2 5 Affix a circuit breaker label P N 78 8060 5733 3 pro...

Page 28: ...ecialists 414 421 5300 FAX 414 421 5301 A E Petsche 1 800 777 9280 817 461 9473 FAX 817 277 2887 EDMO Distributors 1 800 235 3300 509 535 8280 FAX 1 800 828 0623 FAX 509 535 8266 PIC Wire and Cable 1...

Page 29: ...d 2 3 provide heading source interconnect information Refer to the applicable manufacturers publication for specific interconnect guidelines to be followed NOTE Every effort has been made to correctly...

Page 30: ...01 P1 v P2 P P2 s P2 v P2 t P2 r P2 u Sperry C6E C6J N A N A 39 38 40 37 36 Sperry C6 C6A C6C N A N A 18 19 20 21 41 Sperry C 14d e GND a b Z X Y Connections to 722 755 2 7 4 Inhibit Line NOTE Normal...

Page 31: ...observe specified color designations Tie points are identified on the cable termination PCB If necessary this PCB can be removed to simply making the solder connections After the wiring connections ha...

Page 32: ...different configurations Jumper configuration can be verified with a resistance check between pins 9 CONFIG JUMPER and 11 12V Simply compare the resistance measured between pins 9 and 11 with that sho...

Page 33: ...C C NC NC 6 16 NC NC C NC C 6 97 NC NC NC C NC 7 28 NC NC NC C C 7 63 NC C NC C NC 8 01 NC C NC C C 8 43 NC NC C C NC 8 90 NC NC C C C 10 7 C NC NC NC NC 11 5 C NC NC NC C 12 3 C C NC NC NC 13 4 C C N...

Page 34: ...WX 950 Installation Manual 2 19 Rev C Figure 2 11 Heading Flag KCS55 Connection...

Page 35: ...y processor using 6 32 rivet nuts to secure the unit to the instrument panel For increased stability in high vibration environments the display processor can be secured to the instrument panel with a...

Page 36: ...esigned for easy blind mating Simply align the connector assembly with the guide pins at the rear of the display processor and slide it in place Lock by turning the thumbscrew in a clockwise direction...

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Page 38: ...familiarity with the set up and operation of the WX PA Portable Analyzer Kit P N 78 8060 5791 1 3 2 CONTROLS All operating controls are located on the front of the indicator Figure 3 1 shows the loca...

Page 39: ...ialization screen see figure 3 2 will be displayed During initialization the system runs a series of self tests to ensure that all functions are operating properly These tests are designed to check th...

Page 40: ...ear see figure 3 4 To continue operation press any key Figure 3 4 Recoverable Error Message b If a fatal i e non recoverable error is detected the message Continued operation is not possible will appe...

Page 41: ...rrow The weather view range should change to 100 nmi d Press softkey D i e up arrow The weather view range should return to 200 nmi 7 Access the Service Menu refer to paragraph 4 4 and verify the info...

Page 42: ...e aircraft communication system antenna cables Contact customer service for advice and assistance 13 To verify antenna orientation and the integrity of the antenna wiring a antenna phase check must be...

Page 43: ...ell and strike modes press the button labeled CELL or STRIKE Press the arrow keys to step through the operating ranges h Select the Continuous Out mode displayed on the WX PA menu and press MENU ENTR...

Page 44: ...he strikes should be within 10 degrees of the 30 degree azimuth increment and within 12 nautical miles 20 of 60 nmi NOTE THE WX PA IS USED ONLY TO CHECK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A CALIBRA...

Page 45: ...as it is running at high RPM with all systems powered An offending interference source can be isolated by shutting down one system at a time then clearing the display and observing the noise monitor...

Page 46: ...Processor 1 Check that cable is properly mated and secured 2 Check to ensure unit is properly placed and secured to the instrument panel CAUTION Do not use cleaning solvents on the viewing face 3 Chec...

Page 47: ...rvice Menu The buttons perform the following operations in this mode EXIT causes the system to exit the Service Menu and run the power on self test SELECT selects the highlighted item steps to the pre...

Page 48: ...oot Software Version DSP Boot SW Ver NOTE The software version identified on the bottom of the processor represents the system software configuration i e a collective designator for all software firmw...

Page 49: ...3 4 4 2 Fault Log The 20 most recent errors detected by the system self test are saved in the Fault Log For each error the corresponding error code and run time of occurrence are saved The fault log...

Page 50: ...o display the fault data will be partially blank If the fault log is empty the following message is displayed NO FAULTS DETECTED If due to a failure of non volatile memory the fault log cannot be disp...

Page 51: ...t is checked to see if electrical noise that will interfere with normal system operation is present No compression is Figure 4 7 Noise Monitor applied to the strikes Also displayed is a circle solid r...

Page 52: ...olid ring on the display A small number of triggers and or random noise points inside the displayed ring is acceptable FAIL Significant activity triggers and or strike clusters or persistent indicatio...

Page 53: ...mapping Trouble shooting electrical noise is discussed in paragraph 4 5 NOTE The system must pass both the Noise Monitor and Test Strike criteria to ensure proper operation 4 5 FAULT ISOLATION Most pr...

Page 54: ...0 Processor Fault DSP processor memory Continued operation is not possible Contact Customer Service ERROR 11 Processor Fault DSP processor memory Continued operation is not possible Contact Customer S...

Page 55: ...a location b If jumper does not agree with user selection Configuration Fault and Continued operation is not possible are displayed c Check jumper selection in mating connector assembly refer to parag...

Page 56: ...ead of synchro or stepper Stepper XYZ Selected Heading Stabilization is not available a Press any key to continue b Check jumper selections in mating connector assembly refer to paragraph 2 8 table 2...

Page 57: ...schedule a flight test for further troubleshooting 2 To check for interference radiated into the antenna or cable a Use a WX SM Skinmapper The Skinmapper checks for radiated noise only b To isolate no...

Page 58: ...lacing the Fuse 3 While holding the bezel with one hand carefully pull the housing away from the rear of the chassis 4 Locate fuse F1 Unsolder and remove the fuse Use a de soldering tool to remove exc...

Page 59: ...when packaging electronic assemblies Since the assembly must be packed tightly crystals in bag form cannot be used The use of loose crystals may cause unnecessary damage resulting in a cleaning proble...

Page 60: ...cables are shipped from the factory with the antenna connector pre wired to one end SENSE Signal provided by the sense channel within the antenna Bipolar signal voltage 11 V Peak Max 05 to 1 V Peak 2...

Page 61: ...Y LOOP Signal provided by the Y Loop winding within the antenna Bipolar signal voltage 11 V Peak Max 1 V Peak 200nmi WX PA Simulation Standard 20 20 Ohm output impedance single ended Loop current to G...

Page 62: ...E Stepper heading input is selected via the STEP jumper located in the connector back shell Stepper Drive Motor 1 3 FREQUENCY Min 0 Hz Max Turn Rate Dependent 25 degree increments per edge transition...

Page 63: ...eft softkey When activated in weather mode the strike buffers are cleared and all displayed lightning strikes are erased This input is diode isolated and debounced This input will perform any function...

Page 64: ...14 V aircraft systems and a 3 A circuit breaker for 28 V systems CONNECTION J1 8 J1 21 A C POWER 14 28 VOLTS J1 7 J1 20 A C GROUND CABLE Use twisted shielded pair cable minimum 20 AWG VOLTAGE 11 32 V...

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