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INSTALLATION MANUAL AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL MD302-( ) SERIES

STANDBY ATTITUDE MODULE

Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc.

dba Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

9400 E. 34

Street N.

Wichita, KS USA 67226

(800) 821-1212

Manual Number 9017782

(316) 630-0723

Rev B, October 31, 2012

Summary of Contents for MD302 Series

Page 1: ...RUCTIONS MODEL MD302 SERIES STANDBY ATTITUDE MODULE Mid Continent Instrument Co Inc dba Mid Continent Instruments and Avionics 9400 E 34th Street N Wichita KS USA 67226 800 821 1212 Manual Number 9017...

Page 2: ...pt 9400 E 34th St N Wichita KS 67226 USA Phone 316 630 0101 Fax 316 630 0723 www mcico com We welcome your comments concerning this manual Although every effort has been made to keep it free of errors...

Page 3: ...uments and Avionics Wichita KS REV B October 31 2012 3 Manual Number 9017782 REVISION HISTORY Rev Date Approved Detail 1 09 10 12 BAW Engineering release A 10 02 12 BAW Initial release B 10 31 12 BAW...

Page 4: ...4 LIMITATIONS 14 2 5 CABLE HARNESS 15 2 5 1 WIRE GAUGE SELECTION 15 2 5 2 CONFIGURATION MODULE 15 2 6 PITOT STATIC CONNECTIONS 18 2 7 MOUNTING 18 2 8 INSTALLATION COMPLETION 18 SECTION 3 OPERATION 21...

Page 5: ...TROL 37 4 3 2 DIMMING CURVE 37 4 4 CONFIGURE AIRCRAFT 38 4 4 1 PANEL TILT 39 4 4 2 RANGE MMO 39 4 4 3 RANGE MARKINGS 40 4 5 CONFIGURATION MODE ACTIONS 41 4 5 1 UPDATE SOFTWARE 41 4 5 2 ARINC SPEED 41...

Page 6: ...l as Part 27 and 29 rotorcraft The MD302 provides critical flight and situational data to the pilot and crew under any circumstances you re likely to encounter The design is built around a solid state...

Page 7: ...de Configuration Mode The following sections will briefly introduce each mode with further details provide within Sections 3 and 4 of this manual 1 2 1 PRE FLIGHT MODE In Pre flight Mode power is appl...

Page 8: ...perates normally by displaying attitude altitude airspeed and slip information as shown in Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 FIGURE 1 2 roll bank scale pitch scale symbolic airplane slip indicator barometer value...

Page 9: ...y icon is displayed as shown in Figure 1 3 FIGURE 1 3 1 2 4 CONFIGURATION MODE In Configuration Mode an authorized installer can change and set the appropriate configuration values that are specific t...

Page 10: ...WxD Mating Connectors 15 pin D Sub with Configuration Module MCIA p n 9017275 Pneumatic fittings MCIA p n 9017642 Mounting Panel mount from front uses 4 6 32 cap screws and MCIA p n 9017490 2 Nutplate...

Page 11: ...x x ARINC 429 Output Speed Label Description High Low 203 altitude rel 29 92 x x 204 baro altitude x x 212 altitude rate x x 215 impact pressure x x 217 static pressure x x 324 pitch attitude x x 325...

Page 12: ...the limitations of the environmental qualifications other locations may be acceptable when considered within the context of the specific application and with the appropriate installation certification...

Page 13: ...Mid Continent Instruments and Avionics Wichita KS REV B October 31 2012 13 Manual Number 9017782 FIGURE 2 1 INSTALLATION ORIENTATION OPTIONS...

Page 14: ...apply to our product or represent outdated requirements These items are highlighted below and have been submitted to and approved by the FAA as deviations to the TSO certifications of the product FAA...

Page 15: ...se per MIL DTL 16878 or equivalent for the connections as noted below Additionally for data signals associated with ARINC 429 inputs and outputs shielded twisted pair wiring per M27500 or equivalent i...

Page 16: ...pin into the rear of the D Sub connector as follows TP1 config return pin 15 TP2 config data pin 14 TP3 config clock pin 10 TP4 config power pin 5 5 Install the D Sub Backshell Spring Item 5 as shown...

Page 17: ...on 1 1 9017218 Backshell Size 9 2 1 9017274 Cover Backshell 3 1 9017184 1 PCB Assy Config Module 4 1 9016479 Kit DSub 15pin HD 5 1 part of 9016479 DSub Backshell Spring Clip 6 1 part of 9016479 DSub S...

Page 18: ...lation One countersink hole on either side of the rectangular cutout is required Any of the three hole locations is acceptable More than one countersink hole one each side is optional Screws for these...

Page 19: ...nics Wichita KS REV B October 31 2012 19 Manual Number 9017782 5 22 5 50 2 09 2 37 2 4 diagonal active area 4X 0 150 thru 33 4 82 3 16 2 30 static port pitot port USB access 15 pin D sub Battery acces...

Page 20: ...B October 31 2012 20 Manual Number 9017782 2 34 0 02 50 295 750 750 295 3 25 0 05 2 090 5 220 50 4X 16 0 01 thru w 0 175 X 82 countersink only 1 of 3 required per side 4X R 0 10 max FIGURE 2 6 INSTAL...

Page 21: ...is controlling on the display one unit per detent The push function is typically used to select the highlighted option in menus and or to enter and exit menus and control functions The push function...

Page 22: ...GURE3 1 FIGURE 3 1 cont PRE FLIGHT MODE 3 3 FLIGHT MODE In Flight Mode the unit operates normally by displaying the four major functions of attitude altitude airspeed and slip information as shown in...

Page 23: ...able in a continuous and unlimited roll range of 360 The roll pointer is the triangle just below the roll scale and represents the aircraft in relation to its bank angle It is configured by definition...

Page 24: ...onal altitude trend bar The altitude window displays the current barometric adjusted altitude The indicated digits of the display are every ten 10 units and the window is expanded over this portion of...

Page 25: ...d with a simple turning of the control knob while in Flight Mode When adjusting the barometric pressure the window will increase in size and the digits will turn green When finished setting the pressu...

Page 26: ...tical installations the tape spans approximately 80 or 160 units from top to bottom depending on unit type The tape will roll or scroll to assist in quick reference as to the increasing or decreasing...

Page 27: ...FIG EXIT MENU FIGURE 3 7 3 3 2 1 MENU OPERATION The menu parts are defined below Menu title white text on a blue background at the top of each menu and sub menu Current item cursor highlighted by a wh...

Page 28: ...S The BARO UNITS setting allows the user to select the altimeter or altitude barometric adjustment units to either inches of mercury IN HG or millibars MBAR hectopascals HPA This feature is provided d...

Page 29: ...ing of the corners of the attitude display to give the aesthetic look of a round instrument See Figure 3 12 and 3 13 FIGURE 3 12 FIGURE 3 13 3 3 2 6 ALT TREND The ALT TREND setting allows the user to...

Page 30: ...r if inadvertently left on battery power See Section 3 4 for more information on Emergency Operation when operating on battery power See Figure 3 15 FIGURE 3 15 3 3 2 8 REVIEW CONFIG The REVIEW CONFIG...

Page 31: ...on the attitude display and turning the control knob will increase or decrease the current setting While the unit remains powered the manual adjustment will remain saved and any change in the lighting...

Page 32: ...er to the unit is lost the unit will immediately begin operating on battery power If this occurs as a result of normal landing and shut down procedures the unit will recognize that there is no aircraf...

Page 33: ...Configuration Mode Menu completely and is organized into the following categories Configuration Mode Menugeneral usage and purpose Display Configuration Dimming Configuration Aircraft Configuration C...

Page 34: ...y text indicates an item has another menu page associated with it indicates there are more options available past the bottom of the screen Menu operation throughout the MD302 is simple and intuitive S...

Page 35: ...ole scale stationary and allows the triangle pointer to rotate with the horizon This feature should be selected to match other attitude instrument representations in the panel for consistency and redu...

Page 36: ...the where and how to orient the unit in the aircraft instrument panel This feature is provided for maximum installation flexibility but should be chosen carefully to fully comply with regulatory requi...

Page 37: ...display is daylight visible at approximately 75 brightness It may not be necessary to set the dimming curve to 100 Setting the high brightness side of the dimming curve to less than 100 will extend th...

Page 38: ...ightness of the display to the desired level at that lighting bus position the point will move up or down respectively 3 When satisfied press the control knob 4 The next point will be highlighted 5 Re...

Page 39: ...er operation of the unit Panel tilt should be measured using a digital level or equivalent within 0 5 when in level flight or as simulated on the ground See the unit specifications for the total range...

Page 40: ...move to the range values 3 Turn the control knob to select each digit and press to move to the next digit a The first three digits are the start or lower limit of the color bar range and the second th...

Page 41: ...unavailable in Emergency Mode on battery power If a USB device is not detected or a valid software update file is not found a failure message will appear and return back to the Configuration Menu If t...

Page 42: ...SAVED UNLESS ACCEPT CHANGES IS SELECTED WHEN DONE After selecting ACCEPT CHANGES the unit will automatically reset and return to the Pre flight Mode followed by entering Flight Mode See Figure 4 17 F...

Page 43: ...tware version before and after this procedure which comes up on the initial Preflight screen 5 1 3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT There should be no regularly schedule maintenance of the True Blue Power Nanophos...

Page 44: ...th failed due to exceedance of their respective sensor ranges This may self correct but if the error persists service unit immediately FIGURE 5 5 Battery failed initial capacity check This may be due...

Page 45: ...mediately FIGURE 5 8 Internal failure Service unit immediately FIGURE 5 9 Internal failure Service unit immediately FIGURE 5 10 Internal unit and external settings configuration module failure It is u...

Page 46: ...ernal settings will be copied to replace the settings in internal memory FIGURE 5 14 In configuration mode this may be the result of lost settings both internally and externally Try to configure the u...

Page 47: ...ormal Operating High Temp 70C Altitude 55K 15 000 ft Temperature Variation 5 Category S2 Humidity 6 Category A Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 Category B Vibration 8 Category R Curves B B1 RBB1 E...

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