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UAV-1001006-001
ECCN 7A994

Appendix C-9 Garmin GTN 6XX-7XX Note

The GTN 6xx-7xx series supports Garmin ADS-B+ output.

The following software requirements are necessary to use the GTN 6xx-7xx as a rule
compliant position source.

600 SERIES: GTN 625 / 635 / 650
700 SERIES: GTN 725 / 750

Main software version 3.00 or later and GPS software version 5.0 or later

Serial Connection

The GTN series has 4 serial ports for use with various avionics. EchoUAT needs a single wire
from one of the available RS-232 Out on the Garmin GTN to Pin 6 the EchoUAT.

Connector P1001

LOOKING AFT
TOWARD PILOT’S
SEAT

Pin Name

GPS RS-232 Out 4

GPS RS-232 Out 3

GPS RS-232 Out 2

GPS RS-232 Out 1

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Page 1: ...1 UAV 1001006 001 ECCN 7A994 Installation and User Guide ...

Page 2: ... any storage medium for any purpose without the express written permission of uAvionix uAvionix grants permissions to download a single copy of this guide onto an electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that the complete text of this copyright notice is retained Unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited uAvionix is a ...

Page 3: ... 2017 Aligns with Echo Installer App Updates G 8 17 2017 Added Garmin GTN and GRT SafeFly app notes H 11 24 2017 Added AFS traffic app note I 12 21 2017 Updated Apollo SL70 app note with TX setting J 2 19 2018 echoUATmux harness Navworx Retrofit K 4 2 2018 Update transponder language L 10 10 2018 Update Legacy Transponder wiring diagram C 1 M 07 20 2020 Update with clarification plus MGL configura...

Page 4: ...Bureau of Industry and Security BIS as Export Control Classification Number ECCN 7A994 These items are controlled by the U S Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or end user s herein identified They may not be resold transferred or otherwise disposed of to any other country or to any person other than the authorized ulti...

Page 5: ... LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Warranty Service Warranty repair service shall be provided directly by uAvionix Proof of purchase for the ...

Page 6: ...Supplied Equipment In the box 11 5 Technical Specifications 12 5 1 Markings 12 6 Equipment Limitations 13 6 1 Installation 13 6 1 1 Modifications and Use Outside of Intended Scope 13 6 1 2 Deviations 13 6 1 3 Configurable Options 13 6 1 4 Approvals 13 6 2 Unpacking and Inspecting 13 6 3 Mounting 13 1 1 Molex Connector Pin Assignments 15 6 4 Power and Indicators 15 6 5 Cooling Requirements 16 7 Wir...

Page 7: ...nymous Mode 22 8 2 7 Emitter Category 22 8 2 8 VFR Squawk code 22 8 2 9 ADS B In Capability 22 8 2 10 VSO knots 23 8 2 11 Aircraft Length and Width in Meters 23 8 2 12 GPS Antenna Offset 23 8 3 Installation 24 8 3 1 Custom Serial Port Setup 25 8 3 2 Update and Confirm Configuration 26 9 Transponder Monitor Mode Explanation 26 10 Normal Operation 26 10 1 Electronic Flight Bag Application 26 11 Envi...

Page 8: ...ally procured multiplexer cable echo Mux to transfer Squawk code and pressure altitude directly to the echoUAT The echoUAT may be hard wired to Trig TT20 22 systems Sandia STX 165 r and Apollo SL 70 transponders with no procured equipment to transfer Squawk code and pressure altitude directly to the echoUAT The echoUAT may be interfaced to and controlled by a GRT or MGL EFIS via the TMAP protocol ...

Page 9: ...ransmission 978 MHz o Transmits ADS B Out data on the 978 MHz frequency Selectable anonymous Mode when squawking VFR 1200 UAT ADS B reception 978 MHz o Receives ADS B In data from other UAT transmitters including aircraft vehicles and ground stations This includes ADS B ADS R TIS B and FIS B data 1090ES ADS B reception 1090 MHz o Receives ADS B In data from aircraft equipped with 1090 MHz Extended...

Page 10: ...permits ADS B Out in the National Airspace System for devices meeting the performance requirements of TSO C154c Accordingly when installed in accordance with the installation instructions of this guide the device complies with the aircraft requirements of 14 CFR 91 227 Per the February 9 2015 rule change to 14 CFR 91 225 b 1 ii A letter of authorization from the aircraft manufacturer is needed for...

Page 11: ...and Airborne Electronic Hardware Configuration Part Part Number Revision Software UAV 1001007 001 A Airborne Electronic Hardware UAV 1001008 001 A 4 5 Supplied Equipment In the box Part Part Number Revision echoUAT Transceiver UAV 1000957 001 A SMA BNC Adapter RF cable UAV 1001011 001 Wiring Harness with Molex plug UAV 1001010 001 978 MHz Monopole Antenna UAV 1001009 001 A ...

Page 12: ...rdware RTCA DO 254 Level C Power Requirements 11 33VDC Typical 2W On Alt 0 1W Standby DO 160G Category Z Altitude 18 000ft Operating Temperature 45 C to 70 C Humidity Tested to Category DO 160G Category B2 Transmit Frequency 978MHz 1MHz Transmit Power 20W nominal Transmitter Modulation 1M29G1D Receiver Frequency 978MHz 1090MHz Receiver Sensitivity 978MHz 90 to 3dBm 1090MHz 79 to 0dBm Weight 60gram...

Page 13: ...ssary to accommodate ancillary equipment such as power provisions mounting devices or external antennas such items must still be approved under existing minor modification change processes applicable to the aircraft 6 2 Unpacking and Inspecting Carefully unpack the device and make a visual inspection of the unit for evidence of any damage incurred during shipment If the unit is damaged notify the ...

Page 14: ...LED status indicators Note Installation of the echoUAT must be in accordance with AC43 13 2B Chapter 1 1 1 Warnings Whenever power is supplied to the transceiver a 50 ohm load must be connected to the output of the Echo Transceiver You can use the supplied antenna or a commercially available 50ohm load connected to the supplied pigtail cable to terminate the output correctly The SMA RF connection ...

Page 15: ... 2 Com 2 RS 232 Out ADS B in data to EFIS or MFD 6 Serial Receive Port 2 Com 2 RS 232 In GPS data Mating Connector Molex 0436450600 Pins 0462350001 6 4 Power and Indicators The DC power and ground is provided to the echoUAT via the Molex connector using the red and black wires that connect to pin one and two The echoUAT operates on a voltage of 11 to 33VDC The top cover of the echoUAT is drilled w...

Page 16: ...or using twisted shielded wiring for the echoUAT installation including improved electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility Aviation grade wire is recommended to interface the echoUAT to the aircraft systems A 3A circuit breaker may be used when echoUAT and SkyFYX power inputs are combined on the same circuit The maximum distance between the echoUAT and the DC power source is determined by the w...

Page 17: ...o minimize the cable length between the echoUAT unit and the antenna Avoid sharp bends in the cable to minimize signal distortion or signal loss between the echoUAT unit and the antenna The RF coaxial cable connection to the antenna should be protected from exposure to liquids and moisture as well as edges of material that may damage the cable The echoUAT mono pole antenna relies on a ground plane...

Page 18: ...tenna Impedance of 50 ohms Contains double braided shields or has foil and a braided shield The following table is a guide to the maximum usable lengths of some common cable types Actual cable loss varies between manufacturers There are many variants and the table is based on typical data Use it as a guide only and refer to the manufacturer s data sheet for your specific chosen cable for accurate ...

Page 19: ... 400Hz generators fluorescent lighting and electric motors Allow a minimum separation of 12 inches from an ADF antenna cable Minimize the cable length Avoid routing the cable around tight bends Avoid kinking the cable even temporarily during installation Secure the cable so that it cannot interfere with other systems ...

Page 20: ...ice to the wireless network named Ping XXXX using the procedure for your device iOS is shown below 1 Go to Settings Wi Fi and make sure that Wi Fi is turned on 2 Tap the SSID Ping XXXX where XXXX is a random string i e Ping 6A8E 3 No WPA Password is required Some early software builds require a WPA password Enter uavionix as the WPA password for the secure Wi Fi network then tap join Note The No I...

Page 21: ...ry VFR Code ADS B In Capability Vso Aircraft Length and Width GPS Antenna Offset 8 2 1 Control Select the desired control type This setting configures the echoUAT for Transmit Receive or Standby UAT TX Enabled Enables both transmit and receive functions Receive Only Disables transmission but continues to receive and provide ADS B data to a GDL90 compatible display or application Standby Disables b...

Page 22: ...8 digit code that corresponds to the tail number of the aircraft 0 9 A F You must include the N Tip This is typically your aircraft N number unless otherwise advised by the FAA or ATC 8 2 4 Flight plan ID Flight Plan ID if provided is used in accordance with product specific transmission requirements CSID Logic is applied to determine if the Flight Plan ID is transmitted Flight Plan IDs are intend...

Page 23: ... set test ramp tester 8 2 7 Emitter Category To assist ATC tracking of aircraft an aircraft category can be transmitted Select the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft Emitter Category s Light Airplane Rotorcraft Small Airplane Glider Sailplane Large Airplane Lighter Than Air Large Airplane with High Vortex Parachute Heavy Airplane Ultralight Highly Maneuverable Airplane UAV Sp...

Page 24: ...nds that might affect the Air Ground state 8 2 11 Aircraft Length and Width in Meters When on the ground ADS B transmits encoded aircraft size information which is used by ATC to identify taxiing routes and potential conflicts Enter the length and width wingspan fields and the appropriate size codes will be calculated for transmission Aircraft Length in Meters Aircraft Width wing span in Meters L ...

Page 25: ...Offset from roll axis Meters GPS Antenna Longitudinal Offset from aircraft nose Meters 0 0 to 60 in 2 Meter increments Left 2 Left 4 Right 2 Right 4 Right 6 8 3 Installation The installation section will set the following parameters Setup Source o App Wi Fi stored typical unless connected to an EFIS o EFIS Com 1 if connected to an EFIS Control Source o Transponder monitor typical o EFIS for Transp...

Page 26: ...nnect 115200 NMEA Accord Micro i 115200 NMEA Garmin GPS 20A 9600 ADS B Garmin GNS 4xxW 5xxW 6xxW 7xxW 9600 ADS B 8 3 1 Custom Serial Port Setup The following parameters configure the echoUAT to interface with a supported with supported devices The Appendices in this document define the specifics of a particular device interface configurations Supported Parameters Parameter Source Port Baud Rate Da...

Page 27: ... just below the Echo logo Confirm the ICAO Callsign and Emitter shown are the correct values for your aircraft 3 Programming of the echoUAT is now complete Tip You may need to be in Airplane mode on some smart devices if the information did not program correctly This will usually turn your devices Wi Fi off so be sure to turn it back on when enabling Airplane mode Verify you are connected to the P...

Page 28: ...he echoUAT device In most applications it will be automatically detected If you do not see a device connection for the echo ping or uAvionix please contact your EFB provider for additional support ADS B traffic and flight information should begin streaming to the application when in range Depending on the proximity to the nearest ADS B ground station FIS B data METARs TAFs TFRs etc may not be avai...

Page 29: ...n 8 0 Aircraft zone 2 type 3 4 5 to Category S level M type 1 Helicopters to Category U level G Explosion 9 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Sand and Dust 12 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as Category X no te...

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Page 34: ... Flight Information System FCC Federal Communications Commission FAA Federal Aviation Administration FIS B Flight Information Services Broadcast GPS Global Positioning System ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization LSA Light Sport Aircraft RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics TIS B Traffic Information Services Broadcast TSO Technical Standard Order UAT Universal Access Transceive...

Page 35: ...n the transponder and the echoUAT The echoUAT is supplied power ground and GPS data via the Molex connector The unit is configured via Wi Fi with a mobile device and outputs ADS B IN data via the Wi Fi to a mobile device hosting an EFB application In this configuration Pin 5 of the Molex connector outputs ADS B IN signals for connection to an MFD or EFIS in GDL format Setup Source Control Source G...

Page 36: ...15200 GRT EFIS Settings General Setup Serial Port X In Safe Fly GPS and SPC Serial Port X Out Safe Fly GPS and SPC Serial Port X Rate 115 200 SAVE Serial port X refers to the serial port on the EFIS that is wired to the Serial Control In Out of the Safe Fly GPS module SPC Serial Port 1 Rate 38400 SPC Serial Port 1 Output EchoUAT TMAP SPC Serial Port 1 Input EchoUAT TMAP Serial Port Y In ADS B Seri...

Page 37: ...t Length Enter length in meters VFR ID Enter Tail or N Number GPS Input Compliant TMAP GPS Rate 9600 Test Squitters Never TIS Output Off UAT 978 Receiver Yes GPS Certification level A or B GPS NACv 10 1090ES Receiver Yes GPS Antenna Offset Linear Enter GPS longitudinal offset in meters from nose GPS Antenna Offset Lateral Enter GPS lateral offset in meters SAVE Once all settings are complete the E...

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Page 40: ...OM1 Phy COM1 Protocol Dynon Skyview EFIS EFIS EFIS 38400 81O RS232 TMAP Setup Control SYSTEM SETUP SERIAL PORT SETUP SERIAL PORT 1 SETUP SERIAL IN DEVICE SELECT DYNON SV XPNDR 262 TRANSPONDER SETUP GPS DATA DYNON SV GPS 2020 TRANSPONDER HEX CODE enter the ICAO hex number of the aircraft VFR CODE enter the default VFR squawk code 1200 for the US AUTO ALT GND AUTOMATIC AIR DATA AIRCRAFT CATEGORY sel...

Page 41: ...ile switching on the power To return to normal operation switch the power off and then back on To view the baud rate In test mode rotate the LARGE knob to the SL70 CONF SL70 Configuration page then rotate the SMALL knob to the BAUD baud rate page The baud rates available are 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 The TX setting must be configured to EXT for squawk to pass to the echoUAT Equipment Setup Sou...

Page 42: ... The baud rate needs to be determined and programmed into the echo app The example shows the typical 9600 baud Equipment Setup Source Control Source GPS Source COM1 Rate COM1 Data COM1 Phy COM1 Protocol STX165 APP Panel COM2 9600 81N RS232 GDL Tip You do not need the ground wire since the units share the same ground already ...

Page 43: ...guration of the echoUAT be accomplished using the echo mobile application Some MGL EFIS system configurations can provide GPS data as well as transponder squawk and barometric pressure to the echoUAT when controlling a Trig ES transponder The MGL EFIS will also accept ADS B IN data from the echoUAT for display of traffic and weather data Wire connections for traffic to the EFIS per MGL guidance Eq...

Page 44: ...n the EFIS is used to send encoded altitude to the Sandia transponder and the pilot sets the squawk and mode of the Sandia Mode C transponder from the iEFIS screen and the transponder then sends this information to the EchoUAT ADS B transceiver The only connection the iEFIS has with the ...

Page 45: ...P Setup as ADS B is RECEIVE ONLY iEFIS Serial Port Setup Setup EchoUAT as Navworx ADS B on the Serial Port it is connected to in MENU SYSTEM SETUP MENU SERIAL PORT ROUTING ALLOCATIONS Remember to exit settings and then restart EFIS for serial port allocations to take effect For iEFIS with iBox use only Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 2 on the iBox since these are the high speed iBox RS 232 channels D...

Page 46: ...ause the COM2 port will be too slow for proper traffic reporting Use the second table below for configuration Weather and traffic are also supported using the AFS wireless adapter Note No configuration or connections to the echoUAT are required for wireless traffic The AFS serial port you connect to should be configured for ADS B115K The echoUAT should be configured to send traffic and weather to ...

Page 47: ...7 UAV 1001006 001 ECCN 7A994 Verify that the ADS B unit is talking to the EFIS The CHECK ABOUT EFIS page will display the ADS B OSHIP messages scroll down The OSHIP message counter should be counting up ...

Page 48: ...re version 5 03 or later and GPS software version 5 0 or later Software updates are no longer available from your local Garmin supplier Note The software update information does not apply to the GNS480 Serial Connection The GNS series has 4 serial ports for use with various avionics EchoUAT needs a single wire from one of the available RS 232 Out on the Garmin to Pin 6 the Echo The connector on th...

Page 49: ... Configuration pages can be accessed by ensuring the cursor is off and rotating the small right knob To change data on the displayed Configuration Page press the small right knob CRSR to turn on the cursor Rotate the large right knob to change between data fields Rotate the small knob to change a field that the cursor is on Once you have made the desired selection press the ENT key to accept the e...

Page 50: ...staller Application Settings Equipment Setup Source Control Source GPS Source COM2 Rate COM2 Protocol GNS 4xxW 5xxW APP As required COM2 9600 ADS B If using a Garmin GPS with the EchoUAT and an EFIS proceed to Appendix C10 Traffic on COM1 ...

Page 51: ...ES GTN 625 635 650 700 SERIES GTN 725 750 Main software version 3 00 or later and GPS software version 5 0 or later Serial Connection The GTN series has 4 serial ports for use with various avionics EchoUAT needs a single wire from one of the available RS 232 Out on the Garmin GTN to Pin 6 the EchoUAT Connector P1001 LOOKING AFT TOWARD PILOT S SEAT Pin Pin Name 5 GPS RS 232 Out 4 6 GPS RS 232 Out 3...

Page 52: ... may require page scrolling to view all of the information and keys on the page This can be done by touching the screen and dragging the page in the desired direction or by touching the Up or Down keys Startup the GTN in Configuration Mode Tap RS232 Tap the Output that matches the GTN pin EchoUAT is wired to example pin 7 Output 2 Select ADS B for the Output Value If two entries are available for ...

Page 53: ...echoUAT Note that in this configuration the EFIS cannot be set for control of the echoUAT Settings for Traffic on COM1 are as follows Equipment Setup Source Control Source Traffic Uplink COM1 Rate COM1 Data COM1 PHY COM1 PROTOCOL GDL90 EFIS GRT AFS ETC APP Transponder Monitor EFIS COM1 38400 115200 81N RS232 GDL90 After echoUAT is configured for COM1 Traffic the EFIS will need configured to receiv...

Page 54: ...ux on the next page The pin connections for the DB9 are shown below Pin I O Name Description 1 I GTX Transponder Control RX RS232 RX Data from Transponder configured for Remote Mode 2 Not Used 3 I Altitude Encoder RX RS232 Altitude Encoder Input 4 Not Used 5 I Aircraft Ground Main Aircraft Power Ground 6 O COM 1 Traffic TX RS232 GDL90 to EFIS 7 O COM 2 Traffic TX RS232 GDL90 to EFIS 8 Not Used 9 A...

Page 55: ... Ground Main Aircraft Power Ground 6 O COM 1 Traffic TX RS232 GDL90 to EFIS 7 I COM 2 GPS RX RS232 from GPS source Note the different settings below for Garmin or uAvionix 8 Not Used 9 Aircraft Power Main Aircraft Power Input 11 to 31VDC Configure the echoUAT as follows using the echo mobile application Equipment Setup Source Control Source Traffic Uplink COM1 Rate COM1 Data COM1 PHY COM1 PROTOCOL...

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