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UAV-1002156-001   

ECCN 7A994                  

Page 

6 | 31

 

 
 

4  Contents 

1

 

Revision History ................................................................................... 3

 

2

 

Warnings / Disclaimers ........................................................................ 4

 

3

 

Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 5

 

5

 

Introduction .......................................................................................... 8

 

5.1

 

Features........................................................................................ 9

 

5.2

 

Regulatory Compliance ............................................................... 10

 

5.2.1

 

CAA CAP 1391 Declaration ................................................... 10

 

6

 

Specifications .................................................................................... 12

 

7

 

Limitations ......................................................................................... 13

 

7.1

 

Installation ................................................................................... 13

 

8

 

Equipment Installation and Configuration ........................................... 16

 

8.1

 

Mounting ..................................................................................... 16

 

8.2

 

Connections ................................................................................ 17

 

8.3

 

Installation Setup ........................................................................ 17

 

8.3.1

 

Connecting to the SkyEcho2 via Wi-Fi ................................... 17

 

8.3.2

 

1090ES Transmit ................................................................... 20

 

8.3.3

 

Receiver Mode ...................................................................... 20

 

8.3.4

 

Region ................................................................................... 20

 

8.3.5

 

Aircraft Address Programming (ICAO Address) ..................... 20

 

8.3.6

 

Call Sign ................................................................................ 21

 

8.3.7

 

Emitter Category ................................................................... 21

 

8.3.8

 

VFR Squawk ......................................................................... 23

 

8.3.9

 

ADS-B IN Capability .............................................................. 23

 

8.3.10

 

Air/Ground Threshold Speed VSO (knots) .......................... 23

 

8.3.11

 

Aircraft Length and Width in Meters .................................... 23

 

8.3.12

 

GPS Antenna Offsets ......................................................... 24

 

Summary of Contents for SkyEcho 2

Page 1: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 1 31 SkyEcho 2 Installation and Pilot s Guide ...

Page 2: ...d in 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 i...

Page 3: ...transmit release of SE2 ADS B only B 8 28 18 Mode C S Bearingless Targets DoCC Approval C 9 11 18 User feedback corrections D 12 24 18 FLARM Functionality E 02 09 19 Regional Setting F 05 21 19 Removal of Mode C S Bearingless Targets G 10 26 19 Firmware Update Procedures Removal of FlarmBridge ...

Page 4: ...reau 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 ultima...

Page 5: ... any transportation cost This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage consumable parts damage caused by accident dropping abuse misuse water fire or flood damage caused by unauthorized servicing or product that has been modified or altered IN NO EVENT SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE T...

Page 6: ...ent Installation and Configuration 16 8 1 Mounting 16 8 2 Connections 17 8 3 Installation Setup 17 8 3 1 Connecting to the SkyEcho2 via Wi Fi 17 8 3 2 1090ES Transmit 20 8 3 3 Receiver Mode 20 8 3 4 Region 20 8 3 5 Aircraft Address Programming ICAO Address 20 8 3 6 Call Sign 21 8 3 7 Emitter Category 21 8 3 8 VFR Squawk 23 8 3 9 ADS B IN Capability 23 8 3 10 Air Ground Threshold Speed VSO knots 23...

Page 7: ...y Pack Charging 25 9 2 Power On Off 25 9 3 Indicators 25 9 4 Electronic Flight Bag Application 26 9 5 Transmit Control 27 10 Firmware Update Procedure 27 10 1 Configuration Setup 27 10 1 1 Connecting to the SkyEcho 2 via Wi Fi 28 10 2 Update Transceiver Software 29 10 3 Wi Fi Firmware 30 11 Contact uAvionix 31 ...

Page 8: ... UK Civil Aviation Authority CAA Electronic Conspicuity EC CAP 1931 version 2 dated April 11 2018 EC devices are intended for voluntary carriage on registered and non registered UK Annex II aircraft non complex EASA aircraft of 5700kg MTOM and for gliders and balloons including those covered under ELA 1 and ELA 2 within uncontrolled UK airspace An EC device must not transmit at the same time as a ...

Page 9: ...tions exist FLARM Compatible Proximity Warnings With this feature the EFB will alert the user to the proximity nearby FLARM equipped aircraft This option is presented as a bearingless target This option requires no FLARM license FLARM Reception With this feature the EFB will present the location of FLARM equipped aircraft on the moving map This option requires a FLARM license acquired through each...

Page 10: ...ours of continuous use The battery is recharged through USB C connection which can also provide power to SkyEcho 2 directly when connected to a USB power source 5 2 Regulatory Compliance The SkyEcho 2 meets the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of DO 260B Class A0 with the output power limited to 20W and the SBAS GNSS receiver meets the performance requirements of TSO C199 5 2 1 CAA CAP 13...

Page 11: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 11 31 Please refer to the CAA EC Web page for more information https www caa co uk General aviation Aircraft ownership and maintenance Electronic Conspicuity devices ...

Page 12: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 12 31 6 Specifications ...

Page 13: ... GDL 90 Ownship GDL 90 Battery Internal 12 hour operating life 7 Limitations 7 1 Installation SkyEcho 2 is a completely self contained portable device with no required installation for external antenna power source or physical installation into the aircraft Transmission and reception performance are affected by antenna placement within the aircraft and is subject to airframe shadowing Best perform...

Page 14: ...maintenance logs files and for future reference FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits Table 1 of 47Pt1 i 1 1310 set forth for a Public Uncontrolled environment Mode S or ATCRBS According to CAP1391 regulations if the aircraft has an operating Mode S transponder or ATCRBS beacon the SkyEcho transmitter must be deactivated Receive functiona...

Page 15: ... connected applications alone Approvals Approvals do not cover adaptations to the aircraft necessary 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 Warning This transceiver is to be used to improve pilot situational awareness only and as...

Page 16: ...aft including mounting wiring and connections 8 1 Mounting SkyEcho 2 is approved as a portable ECD SkyEcho 2 should be placed vertically orientated on an aircraft window with the optional suction cup mount with line of sight and visibility in the direction of travel and to the sky for the internal GPS Installation location can significantly impact the receive and transmit range of the device ...

Page 17: ...n of the SkyEcho 2 is accomplished by logging on to the device directly from a computer or mobile device using the SkyEcho 2 internal Wi Fi hotspot No additional application is necessary 8 3 1 Connecting to the SkyEcho2 via Wi Fi 1 To connect to the SkyEcho 2 power on SkyEcho 2 and join a device to the wireless network SSID named SKYECHO XXXX using the procedure for your device This procedure is i...

Page 18: ... 7A994 Page 18 31 3 Open any browser on your computer mobile device that is connected to your SkyEcho via the Wi Fi link and type in 192 168 4 1 The following landing page should load This page will show the SkyEcho status ...

Page 19: ...owing should load For proper operation the following parameters must be configured 1090ES Transmit Receiver Mode ICAO Address hex Call Sign Emitter Category VFR Squawk ADS B In Capability Air Ground Threshold Speed VS0 Aircraft Length Aircraft Width Lateral GPS Offset Longitudinal GPS Offset After configuration of your parameters click on Apply to save ...

Page 20: ...d FLARM data is received and transmitted to the EFB application for processing Specific FLARM functionality proximity warnings or FLARM target depiction is dependent upon the EFB functionality implemented 8 3 4 Region Settings for either UK Europe or Australia are preset by selecting the appropriate checkbox to the region in which you will operate Note FLARM reception is not applicable to Australi...

Page 21: ...ategories EC devices are intended for voluntary carriage on registered and non registered UK Annex II aircraft non complex EASA aircraft of 5700kg MTOM and for gliders and balloons including those covered under ELA 1 and ELA 2 within uncontrolled UK airspace Emitter Category can be set as follows Emitter Category Description Light Airplane Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight less than 15 50...

Page 22: ...ilplane Any glider or sailplane regardless of weight Lighter than Air Any lighter than air airship or balloon regardless of weight Parachute Any parachute skydiver Ultralight Vehicle A vehicle that meets the requirements of US 14 CFR Section 103 1 Light sport aircraft should not use the ultralight emitter category unless they meet US 14 CFR Section 103 1 UAV Any unmanned aerial vehicle or unmanned...

Page 23: ...irborne and ground modes Enter the stall airspeed in kts of the aircraft in landing configuration 0 999 knots 8 3 11 Aircraft Length and Width in Meters Note that air ground behavior for ADS B is established per RTCA DO 260B and is dependent upon the emitter category selected On the ground ADS B transmits encoded aircraft size information which is used by ATC to identify taxiing routes and potenti...

Page 24: ... that the aircraft footprint is not in the same place as the ADS B reported position Although the GPS Antenna Offset is primarily intended for position correction on large transport aircraft General Aviation aircraft can also have a significant offset For example if the aircraft has a long tail boom and the GPS antenna is on top of the tail the GPS position could be 4 meters or more from the nose ...

Page 25: ...ring charging and will extinguish when the battery is fully charged 9 2 Power On Off Press and hold the momentary power switch for approximately 3 seconds to power the SkyEcho 2 on Press and hold the momentary power switch for approximately 3 seconds to power the SkyEcho 2 off 9 3 Indicators There are a 3 LEDs visible through the top cover of SkyEcho 2 LED Color On BAT Blue Battery Charging BAT Re...

Page 26: ...ions support FLARM functionality Configure your EFB as necessary to access the device Refer to your EFB instructions or EFB support team for configuration instructions Traffic and flight information should begin streaming to the application when in range Illustration ForeFlight SkyDemon and EasyVFR displaying ADS B traffic and weather from SkyEcho 2 is shown below ...

Page 27: ...aft with an air traffic control radar beacon system ATCRBS Mode S transponder 10 Firmware Update Procedure 10 1 Configuration Setup Configuration of the SkyEcho 2 is accomplished by logging on to the device directly from a computer or mobile device using the SkyEcho 2 internal Wi Fi hotspot No additional application is necessary The following are procedures for updating the SkyEcho 2 firmware You ...

Page 28: ... XXXX using the procedure for your device This procedure is identical to joining any other public or private Wi Fi on your chosen device 2 If required enter uavionix as the WPA password for the secure Wi Fi network then tap join Note The No Internet Connection message is normal when connected to SkyEcho 2 3 Open any browser on your computer mobile device that is connected to your SkyEcho 2 via the...

Page 29: ...given a Transceiver Software uav update file 1 Click on the ADS B Version Update Link 2 Click on Choose File navigate to the Transceiver Software firmware file uav and click Update 3 The system will update You will see the following screen for a few seconds 4 When complete the following screen will appear ...

Page 30: ...e SkyEcho 2 hotspot as described above 2 Open a web browser and navigate to 192 168 4 1 3 Click on the Wi Fi Version Update Link 6 Click on Choose File navigate to the Wi Fi firmware file bin and click Update 7 The system will update 8 When complete go back to the main page to confirm both ADS B and Wi Fi versions match the files delivered 9 Reboot the SkyEcho 2 by manually turning power off then ...

Page 31: ...UAV 1002156 001 ECCN 7A994 Page 31 31 11 Contact uAvionix For additional questions or support please visit http uavionix com support ...

Page 32: ...raffic SkyEcho receives Weather Flight Information Services FIS and Traffic Information Services TIS over 978MHz UAT where available Specifications Reports aircraft within a 100 statute mile radius in real time Receives FIS and TIS over UAT where available Transmits ADS B on 1090MHz and meets MOPS DO 260B Class A0 25W output power Integrated GNSS SBAS Navigation utilizes TSO Certified uAvionix FYX...

Page 33: ...move power from the equipment Only handle the antenna when power is disconnected Advise your passenger s to avoid contact with the antenna while power is applied to the equipment Retain these instructions with your maintenance logs files and for future reference FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits Table 1 of 47Pt1 i 1 1310 set forth for...

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