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Document No. TQG191-IM

KTX2 MODE-S(ES) ADS-B TRANSPONDER

Part Number 304110 (XX)

Installation Manual

(Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate)

This  manual  contains  installation  instructions  and  recommended  flight  line  maintenance
information  for  the  KTX2  ADS-B  Transponder  System.  Guidelines  for  external  equipment
necessary  for  installation  are  included.    This  information  is  kept  current  by  revisions,  service
letters and service bulletins.

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Summary of Contents for KTX2

Page 1: ...lemental Type Certificate This manual contains installation instructions and recommended flight line maintenance information for the KTX2 ADS B Transponder System Guidelines for external equipment nec...

Page 2: ...53 9308 661 Email support tq generaql aviation com Website https www tq general aviation com en Service We welcome your comments concerning this manual Although every effort has been made to keep it f...

Page 3: ...Page ii TQG191 IM Rev 0 28 Feb 2019 KTX2 Installation Manual RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Date of Revision Description 0 28 Feb 2019 Original Issue...

Page 4: ...LATION OVERVIEW 2 1 2 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection 2 1 2 2 2 Installation Planning 2 1 2 3 PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 2 2 2 4 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT 2 2 2 5 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED 2 2 2 5 1 O...

Page 5: ...s in Operation Mode 4 8 4 4 CONFIGURATION SET UP 4 9 4 4 1 Entering Set Up Mode 4 9 4 4 2 Configuration Pages 4 12 4 4 3 Factory Reset 4 17 4 4 4 Test Menu 4 18 4 4 5 Errors and Warnings 4 19 4 5 POST...

Page 6: ...Menus 4 5 Table 4 5 Transponder Modes 4 7 Table 4 6 Errors and Warnings 4 20 Table 5 1 Troubleshooting KTX2 5 2 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 1 System Interface Overview 1 4 Figure 3 1 Outline Dimensions...

Page 7: ...4 INSTALLATION CHECKOUT This section contains general flight line maintenance procedures It includes periodic maintenance troubleshooting and instructions for the return of defective components SECTIO...

Page 8: ...ce and will not be updated after distribution Changes to this manual will be reflected in the next revision Revisions replace the entire manual and are incorporated as needed in order to keep informat...

Page 9: ...Application ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System DL Data Loading DME Distance Measuring Equipment ETX End of Transmission FCC Federal Communications Co...

Page 10: ...ve been determined to meet the minimum required configuration for application of the STC However since some of these aircraft may have been modified since they were manufactured under their original T...

Page 11: ...e unit receives Mode A Mode C and Mode S interrogations on 1030 MHz and replies on 1090 MHz The unit is equipped with IDENT capability that activates the Special Identification SPI pulse for 18 second...

Page 12: ...IC NAC etc information to the Transponder This GPS source must be rule compliant with the position source requirements of AC20 165A The external GPS source must support WAAS Note that the NexNav mini...

Page 13: ...or the transmitter and receiver sections Table 1 3 Specifications for the KTX2 Part Number 304110 XX XX XX XX KTX2 Mode S Transponder Authorization EASA 210 10069784 Certification ETSO C112d TSO C112d...

Page 14: ...s Compass Security Distance 30 cm 12 Scheduled Maintenance None Service Life The unit has unlimited service life Repairability Repairs performed at an FAA certificated Repair Station Table 1 4 Transmi...

Page 15: ...ade to retain the original shipping containers for storage If the original containers are not available a separate cardboard container should be prepared that is large enough to accommodate sufficient...

Page 16: ...om of aircraft 3 3 9 All equipment has been unpacked and inspected for damage 2 2 1 Equipment received has been compared to packing list s 2 2 1 2 4 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT The equipment supplied for a typ...

Page 17: ...o 1001 required for installation of the antenna Hardware The following items are commercially available from aviation suppliers or other reputable sources and are the responsibility of the installer R...

Page 18: ...A N A 1 RG type coaxial cable insertion loss can vary significantly between manufacturers The insertion loss for RG type cables shown in this column is considered worst case Refer to the cable manufa...

Page 19: ...ications Standard 50 W vertically polarized antenna with a VSWR 1 7 1 at 1090 MHz TSO C66 TSO C74 TSO C112 or TSO 154c antennas that also meet the VSWR specification Only the L Band antennas listed in...

Page 20: ...tc Installation kits may be available for purchase Refer to the Equipment Required Not Supplied paragraph 2 5 It is recommended that the aircraft battery be disconnected before performing installation...

Page 21: ...ration or heat and located in a clean and dry area 2 The wiring cable should not run adjacent to heaters engine exhaust or heat sources 3 Ensure the space requirements for the unit is acceptable at th...

Page 22: ...paragraph 3 3 3 for details on shielded wire preparation The length and routing of the external cables must be carefully studied and planned before attempting installation of the equipment The wiring...

Page 23: ...Page 3 9 Installation Instructions TQG191 IM Rev 0 28 Feb 2019 KTX2 Installation Manual Figure 3 3 KTX2 Interconnect Wiring Overview...

Page 24: ...pleted P1 harness Figure 3 4 Cable Harness Assembly 3 3 4 Mutual Suppression Other equipment on board e g DME may transmit in the same frequency band as the transponder If such a device is installed a...

Page 25: ...eaker are required for the GPS source Removal and replacement of the GPS receiver will require a full functional check of the KTX2 system per paragraph 4 5 3 3 3 7 Antenna Installation Guidelines This...

Page 26: ...r s instructions for approved locations methods and additional restrictions pertaining to antenna installations Figure 3 5 Example of Antenna Mounting Locations Figure 3 6 Example of RF Antenna Mounti...

Page 27: ...attenuation insertion loss for the cable being used The 1090MHZ antenna should be located away from major protrusions such as engine s propeller s and antenna masts It should be as far as practical fr...

Page 28: ...T and connect it to the static altitude source fitting on the rear of the Transponder Tube routing should have sufficient excess length to avoid kinking 4 Ensure that all connections are secured with...

Page 29: ...lation issues found during checkout Refer to paragraph 2 5 Equipment Required But Not Supplied for details on equipment used in this section 4 2 BASIC DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS The KTX2 is a User configur...

Page 30: ...Momentary VFR Activate Deactivate VFR Squawk Store the Standby Squawk as VFR VFRW Press for 3 sec See paragraph 4 3 4 Rocker CHANGE Exchange Active and Standby Squawk or Cursor Back or Navigates backw...

Page 31: ...n Interrogations Appears per reply Transponder is transmitting Mode S Replies on Interrogations Appears per reply Transponder is locked by a ground station and will be directly addressed Appears at ev...

Page 32: ...Extended Squitter on Letter A appears yellow Indicates an ADS B FAILURE ADS B out function is active but not transmitting messages Mode S may still be active Extended Squitter on Letter A appears red...

Page 33: ...b 2019 KTX2 Installation Manual 4 3 NORMAL OPERATION The KTX2 is a menu driven system Table 4 4 with various display control and configuration screens accessed by pushing rotating or rocking its six f...

Page 34: ...up screen Figure 4 2 Device Name KTX2 S W Version e g 0101 Firmware Version e g 6 0 After approx 2 seconds the normal operation window appears Figure 4 3 and the transponder will enter ALT mode If a...

Page 35: ...der responds to all interrogations Table 4 5 Transponder Modes 4 3 3 Changing the Squawk 1 Push the Rotary Knob the first number in the standby squawk turns green 2 Rotate the knob to select a number...

Page 36: ...ht Ground Indication Aircraft with AIR GROUND switches display FLY Flight or GND Ground in the lower right corner Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 FLY GND This function must be activated in the set up procedure...

Page 37: ...ment 4 3 7 3 GPS Data Actual GPS data can be displayed when pushing the Toggle Button for at least 3 seconds Figure 4 9 GPS Data 4 4 CONFIGURATION SET UP KTX2 configuration is performed directly from...

Page 38: ...Manual 2 Rotation of the rotary knob moves to the desired menu item Pushing the rotary knob selects the desired parameter to be modified 3 Detailed configuration procedures begin in paragraph 4 4 2 b...

Page 39: ...Page 4 11 Installation Checkout TQG191 IM Rev 0 28 Feb 2019 KTX2 Installation Manual Figure 4 11 Configuration Pages...

Page 40: ...3 Select Add to add a Flight ID modify to modify or delete to delete a Flight ID by pushing the rotary knob 4 In the Add sub menu the following screen appears 5 Press and rotate the rotary knob to en...

Page 41: ...Rotary Knob to select Flight ID 2 Push the Rotary Knob to enter Flight ID sub menu 3 Select Add by pushing the Rotary Knob In the sub menu the following screen appears IMPORTANT NOTES 1 The FID must...

Page 42: ...by pushing the rotary knob Leave the menu entering the first line Edit FID Param and by pushing the rotary knob 4 4 2 3 Aircraft Parameter 1 Rotate the Rotary Knob to select Device Parameter and push...

Page 43: ...knob push to confirm 4 4 2 5 Speed Category This sub menu will allow you to set the typical cruising speed of your aircraft 1 Select the appropriate value for your aircraft and push the knob to confi...

Page 44: ...Length Width and GNSS Antenna Offset These selections will help determine the exact position of the GPS antenna on the aircraft 1 Select the Length Width sub menu and enter the appropriate values in...

Page 45: ...transponder_codes for further information 1 In Set Up Mode select Modify VFR by rotating the Rotary Knob and pushing to enter the sub menu 2 The following menu appears 3 The Rotary Knob will modify th...

Page 46: ...menus 4 4 4 1 Altitude Offset This value is set at the Factory and should not be changed 4 4 4 2 Test Mode The Test Mode displays three parameters Operating Voltage Battery level DC Converter voltage...

Page 47: ...ollowing displays will appear after switching on the transponder Enter appropriate FID and AA Code described in paragraphs 4 4 2 1 and 4 4 2 2 Err FPGA Intern Comm Fail Do System Restart Send Unit for...

Page 48: ...aining the battery 2 Check all connections paying particular attention to the both the L Band and GPS antenna coax connectors static source and 15 pin D Sub P1 3 Turn on the GPS source and the KTX2 an...

Page 49: ...ify their correct function 4 5 5 Static System Check 1 After installation a Static System test must be performed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91 411 and 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix E 2 Verify that the d...

Page 50: ...VOR and ILS testing may be used for this test c Marker Beacon Verify the operation of the Marker Beacon Receiver while monitoring the effects of the KTX2 d ADF Verify the operation of the ADF receiver...

Page 51: ...ADS B is not being received etc do warrant further evaluation of the installation 4 5 8 Installation Checkout Complete This completes the Installation Checkout procedure for the KTX2 The Installer sh...

Page 52: ...re in full contact with the mounting holes etc Re torque the screws if required It is recommended that an electrical bond check be performed between the unit and nearby exposed portion of the aircraft...

Page 53: ...f error repeats contact TQ G Direct Support for further advice Trans Output Severe Failure The KTX2 is not transmitting 1 Check all connections 2 If no root cause can be discovered replacement of the...

Page 54: ...unctioning correctly d Refer to the fault isolation section if errors are detected 5 5 DISPOSITION OF FAILED ITEMS 1 The KTX2 can only be repaired by TQ Group or an FAA Certified Repair Station Facili...

Page 55: ...f description of the difficulty g Shut box and seal with reinforced tape h Attach a packing list to outside of box CAUTION Do not use desiccant crystals when packaging electronic assemblies Since the...

Page 56: ...on with any other antenna or transmitter A 2COMPLIANCE This transponder has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with I...

Page 57: ...4110 xx Unit Serial Number _____________________ Aircraft Model ___________________ Aircraft Serial Number ___________________ Configuration Aircraft Options Aircraft Call Sign FID __________________...

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