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DSAT-300 USER GUIDE

DOCUMENT REVISION: 1.015
(DOC0594)

Applies to: DSAT-300 Mod None Firmware Version 00.01.10+

NOTE:

Access the latest revision at

www.skytrac.ca/support

Oct 31, 2016

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd.
Tel. +1 250 765-2393
Fax +1 250 765-3767
Web: www.skytrac.ca
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Summary of Contents for 108-300-01

Page 1: ...o DSAT 300 Mod None Firmware Version 00 01 10 NOTE Access the latest revision at www skytrac ca support Oct 31 2016 SKYTRAC Systems Ltd Tel 1 250 765 2393 Fax 1 250 765 3767 Web www skytrac ca Email t...

Page 2: ...2010 YL 01 009 416 3 7 8 Added ESD Caution Added note about connector covers Removed AFF pricing plan 25 Mar 2011 JJ 01 010 432 3 6 Changed date of purchase to date of shipment in warranty informatio...

Page 3: ...rne Data Position Communicator except for the Li ion battery P N STS0065 is under warranty for one year from date of shipment from SKYTRAC Systems For failed units caused by defective parts or workman...

Page 4: ...8 4 EMI TEST 9 5 POWERING THE DSAT 300 10 5 1 Operation from Battery Power 10 5 1 1 Battery Precautions 10 5 2 Operation from Aircraft Mains Power 11 5 3 Charging from a Wall Charger 11 6 DSAT 300 MO...

Page 5: ...ble Antennas 19 13 4 TSO Combination Antenna 20 14 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 21 14 1 Required Hardware 21 14 2 USB Driver 21 14 3 Determining the Correct Com Port 21 14 4 Firmware Upgrade Instructions 24 15 TE...

Page 6: ...enger software requires Bluetooth or Wi Fi Access Point adapter Data can be sent from the aircraft to any point in the world via Iridium Low Earth Orbit LEO satellites Present position and selectable...

Page 7: ...pter for operation with aircraft mains power Wall power adapter for desktop charging The DSAT 300 ships with protective covers on the Bluetooth and power connectors These can be removed as necessary 2...

Page 8: ...GUIDE 7 Document Rev 1 015 DOC0594 Page 7 of 28 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information NOTE CAN ONLY BE SET VIA BLACKBERRY WITH STS MESSENGER INSTALLED AND CONNECTED VIA THE BLUETOOTH OR...

Page 9: ...f the sky it should be powered up The DSAT 300 will then automatically start sending position reports at the default interval This can be confirmed by the Program Manager on SkyWeb The Program Manager...

Page 10: ...In some cases flight testing is required If the aircraft is approved for IFR operations then it is mandatory that interference between the DSAT 300 and the approach aids be checked in flight The exis...

Page 11: ...reduction NOTE Use of Bluetooth or Wi Fi will reduce overall operating time If running on battery power alone the processor will run in a sleep mode to preserve power between reports An automatic shut...

Page 12: ...separate desktop Recharge Adapter is provided for this purpose Applying or removing the power while in this mode will cause the DSAT to start up or shutdown The push button cannot be used for this pur...

Page 13: ...in Recharge Mode In this mode the power LED flashes at a rate of two times per second The DSAT will only charge the batteries and display the battery charge levels No position reporting or BlackBerry...

Page 14: ...s are blinked in sequence to show they are working Battery Level The current level of battery charge is indicated for 5 secs as per the table in Section 7 3 Factory Reset Indication only seen if a res...

Page 15: ...guration 7 2 4 EMERG AMBER Normally OFF during operation ON solid during Emergency mode Primarily used to indicate Emergency Mode active User initiated LED on Solid Slow blink up to 4 seconds The user...

Page 16: ...GE LEFT OR BATTERIES REMOVED 1 TO 4 HRS OPERATIONAL CHARGE LEFT 4 TO 8 HRS OPERATIONAL CHARGE LEFT AT LEAST 8 HRS OPERATIONAL CHARGE LEFT NOTE Battery removal instructions are contained in the Battery...

Page 17: ...when the unit is in recharge mode 9 MESSAGING The DSAT 300 does not have an interface to compose or read emails but a mobile device running RDA or STS Messenger software requires Bluetooth or Wi Fi A...

Page 18: ...void any potential accidental reset during operations The factory reset is followed by a reboot which will include the factory reset indication a double blink of all LEDs 12 BLUETOOTH WI FI The DSAT 3...

Page 19: ...end battery operating time Bluetooth adapters receive power directly from the DSAT 300 RS232 DB9 port after approx 1 minute unless the charge level is too low Wi Fi adapters do not receive power from...

Page 20: ...e shown below along with the USB Type B connection DSAT 300E Connections 13 3 PORTABLE ANTENNAS The two antennas must be installed at least 18 inches from one another in a location that has a clear vi...

Page 21: ...tricts the maximum length of the cable to 18 ft If a longer run is required use lower loss coax cable like EMTEQ PFLX240 500 recommended or ECS 311501 and refer to manufacturers specifications for att...

Page 22: ...ork if the USB cable is connected to a USB 2 0 port on a computer that has a USB 3 0 chipset Windows XP Operating System or higher Type A to Type B USB connector 14 2 USB DRIVER NOTE In order to use t...

Page 23: ...DSAT 300 USER GUIDE 22 Document Rev 1 015 DOC0594 Page 22 of 28 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Device Manager...

Page 24: ...multiple USB devices are indicated disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable will enable the user to identify the correct one Enter that port number as part of Step 6 of the firmware upgrade instr...

Page 25: ...nly if the PC has a USB 2 0 chipset Connect to a USB 3 0 port if the PC has a USB 3 0 chipset Do not connect to a USB 2 0 port if the computer has a USB 3 0 chipset as programming will not work 5 If t...

Page 26: ...STORAGE Batteries Installed 20 C to 50 C Batteries Removed 40 C to 85 C Storage at high temperatures for an extended period of time will decrease the life time of onboard components including the int...

Page 27: ...power return 15 1 1 External Emergency Switch Emergency Mode can be controlled through an external switch by simultaneously shorting pins 2 and 4 to ground Pin 5 A1 This can be accomplished by using...

Page 28: ...ontact 1 Conec 165X13369X Conec Plastic Back Shell 1 15 1 3 P NS OF MATING CONNECTOR SOLDER CUP VERSION MFR MFR P N DESCRIPTION QTY Conec 3005W1SCM99A10X Conec Connector Shell incl signal contacts sol...

Page 29: ...l that is the go to tool for over 6 500 global users SKYTRAC is truly the partner of choice for data guided business insights From performance trending and business decisioning to real time asset trac...

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