RT-2087/ZPX-A User and Installation Guide
UAV-1005667-001 Rev A
ECCN 7A994
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“Maintenance Required” failure. If no position data is provided, certain
ADS-B messages will be incomplete.
Care must be taken to ensure the position source is qualified to meet ADS-
B regulations for your operation, and that the ZPX-A is appropriately
configured (SIL/SDA value). Amongst other considerations, position source
and system latency must be considered.
For details on potential position sources and how to connect them, refer to
Appendix C.
For details on the ZPX-A position interface, refer to Appendix B.
10 Configuration and Calibration
The transponder system must be configured during initial system
installation. This can take place on the bench or in the aircraft, but device
power and connection to a PC must be available.
Prior to powering ZPX-A, ensure an appropriate antenna or
commercially available 50
Ω
load is connected to the SMA port.
Powering ZPX-A without an attached load will result in damage
to the device not covered under warranty.
Connect ZPX-A to a PC running the Configuration and Control application
via the USB COM port adapter.
Set ‘Conn Type’ to ‘Serial’, ‘Port’ to the USB or serial port connected to
ZPX-A
, ‘App Baud’ to ‘57600’ and ‘Protocol’ to ‘UCP’.
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