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600-00174-001

Rev. 03, 13 May 2008

WSI AV-300/350 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

AV- 300 /350

Broadcast Datalink Receiver

Document Number:

600-00174-001

Revision:

Date:

13 May 2008

(WSI Document Number: 970-0300-IM)



2007

WSI Inc.

400 Minuteman Road

Andover, MA 01810

+1 (978) 983-6300

http://www.wsi.com

Summary of Contents for AV-300

Page 1: ...on Manual INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL AV 300 350 Broadcast Datalink Receiver Document Number 600 00174 001 Revision 03 Date 13 May 2008 WSI Document Number 970 0300 IM 2007 WSI Inc 400 Min...

Page 2: ...t be installed consistent with accepted industry practices The installation must be structurally sound and in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 1B and 43 13 2B 3 An Electrical Load Analysis...

Page 3: ...actors 17 Interface to Existing Equipment 17 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 17 Hardware Software Compatibility Matrix 18 Location of Data Required by TSO 18 Installation Limitations 19 Envir...

Page 4: ...ote Control Antenna Installation 46 Evaluating Remote Control Antenna Locations 46 Remote Control Antenna Mounting 46 Remote Control Antenna Connections and Wire Routing 46 Section 3 INSTALLATION CHEC...

Page 5: ...igure 8 Display Interconnect 57 Figure 9 Audio Interconnect 58 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 A Equipment specifications 9 Table 1 B Major components comprising the equipment system complying with TSO C157 11...

Page 6: ...Manual REVISION INDEX 600 00174 001 Revision Changes Revision Date Remarks 00 29 June 2007 Initial Release 01 26 July 2007 Update to define Remote Pairing with AV 350 02 29 January 2008 Minor Changes...

Page 7: ...o satellite network and conforms to the requirements of TSO C157 The AV 300 model is capable of receiving WSI InFlight weather content only The AV 350 is capable of receiving WSI InFlight weather cont...

Page 8: ...See Figure 6 on page 45 3 50 inches 89 mm diameter x 1 23 inches 32 mm height 9 ounces 256 g Remote Control Antenna Specifications See Figure 7 on page 46 33 inches 8 5 mm diameter x 2 00 inches 51 mm...

Page 9: ...e AV 300 350 Broadcast Datalink Receiver is an aircraft Flight Information Services Broadcast FIS B receiver that meets the requirements of TSO C157 Additional related features in the form of broadcas...

Page 10: ...onal RS 232 port One of the two RS 232 ports COM1 is also available as an RS 422 port The RS 422 transmit port may always be used to support a single receive only display however the RS 422 receive po...

Page 11: ...part numbers Component Part Number AV 300 AV 350 Receiver unit 420 0300 RC X X Aircraft antenna Only one Satellite Antenna is needed Micro Ant Antenna 420 ANTS TD or Sensor System S67 1575 650 X X In...

Page 12: ...limit 30 feet 10 meters Antenna cables 50 coaxial cable RG 142 or equivalent cable is recommended but not required For RG 142 cable length must be at least 3 feet and no more than 48 feet If other cab...

Page 13: ...verbiage The information and wording should be modified to correctly describe the particular installation Data that can be used as a basis for approval for return to service are identified in Table 1...

Page 14: ...anual The equipment performed satisfactorily and did not adversely affect existing components or systems in the aircraft as required by 14 CFR 23 1301 or 14 CFR 25 1301 14 CFR 27 1301 or 14 CFR 29 130...

Page 15: ...ON The following list contains requirements for this installation 1 The aircraft must have an electrical system capable of supporting the electrical load imposed by the equipment 2 A suitable location...

Page 16: ...o a human factors consideration INTERFACE TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT The following interfaces to existing equipment are available See Equipment Interfaces on page 34 for a complete list of interfaces Audio...

Page 17: ...erating Instructions are found in the WSI Broadcast Datalink Receiver Pilot Guide P N 970 0350 PG b Equipment Limitations are found in the WSI Broadcast Datalink Receiver Pilot Guide P N 970 0350 PG c...

Page 18: ...irements of TSO C157 The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within...

Page 19: ...ce with the requirements Equipment tested in accordance with the requirements Loss of cooling test is not required Tested to Category X no test performed Equipment tested in accordance with the requir...

Page 20: ...l Susceptibility 19 0 Equipment tested to Category AC Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20 0 Equipment tested to Category T for conducted susceptibility Category T for radiated susceptibility Radio Frequ...

Page 21: ...ements 50C Equipment tested in accordance with the requirements No test required Equipment tested to Category B4 25 000 ft Equipment tested in accordance with the requirements No test required Equipme...

Page 22: ...X no test performed Lightning Direct Effects 23 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test performed Icing 24 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test performed Electrostatic Discharge 25 0 Equi...

Page 23: ...0 C external humidity environment Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 0 A standard operational shock Vibration 8 0 S L R C C1 U2 F F1 zones 1a and 1b Explosive Atmosphere 9 0 Equipment identified as...

Page 24: ...ation Manual Lightning Direct Effects 23 0 1B externally mounted Icing 24 0 C accumulation 1 8 inch Electrostatic Discharge 25 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test performed Fire Flammability...

Page 25: ...Feet Decompression 4 6 2 N A Overpressure 4 6 3 N A Temperature Variation 5 0 A 10 deg C minute Humidity 6 0 B severe humidity environment Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 0 B standard operational...

Page 26: ...d as Category X no test performed Light Induced Transient Susceptibility 22 0 XXXXX Lightning Direct Effects 23 0 2A externally mounted Icing 24 0 C accumulation Electrostatic Discharge 25 0 Equipment...

Page 27: ...SATELLITE ANTENNA INSTALLATION Structural substantiation of the antenna location is important and the responsibility of the installing agency REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA PLACEMENT EVALUATION The remote con...

Page 28: ...icated audio ground return line is provided to eliminate possible audio whine Connect the audio return to the ground for the audio port to which the AV 350 receiver is connected If no return ground is...

Page 29: ...e secured approximately every 12 inches 30cm with nylon strapping or other appropriate materials The wire bundles should be secured to the airframe at regular intervals to prevent any interference wit...

Page 30: ...ntrol antenna should be located to maximize reception from the remote control First determine all locations within the aircraft where an occupant may utilize the remote control and then position the a...

Page 31: ...e of aircraft and the location within the fuselage Refer to regulatory and industry guidance for current information The AV 300 350 receiver may be mounted either vertically or horizontally Allow adeq...

Page 32: ...600 00174 001 Rev 03 13 May 2008 33 WSI AV 300 350 Installation Manual Figure 2 Dimensions of the AV 300 350 Receiver...

Page 33: ...rted with a positive voltage Mute is asserted with a ground Audio Suppression Input The audio suppression input must be used when higher priority warning systems are installed and the audio from the A...

Page 34: ...onnected to the audio panel it must not be connected so that it can be heard over the cockpit speaker or the pilot copilot headsets The second audio output is for passenger entertainment only Display...

Page 35: ...1 Rx RS 232 Display connection RS 232 communications port 1 2 3 4 COM1 RTS RS 232 Optional signal for synchronous RS 232 operation of COM1 4 5 COM2 Tx RS 232 6 COM2 Rx RS 232 Display connection RS 232...

Page 36: ...tion 10 42 Audio Ground 1 Ground References for Audio Signals important for common mode noise rejection 5 43 No Connection 44 No Connection 3 45 COM1 CTS RS 232 4 46 No Connection 10 47 No Connection...

Page 37: ...350 Installation Manual Connector P1 Pin Descriptions Pin Description Function Notes 56 No Connection 10 57 No Connection 10 58 No Connection 10 59 No Connection 10 60 No Connection 10 61 No Connecti...

Page 38: ...600 00174 001 Rev 03 13 May 2008 39 WSI AV 300 350 Installation Manual Figure 3 AV 300 350 Receiver Wiring Diagram Communications Connections...

Page 39: ...600 00174 001 Rev 03 13 May 2008 40 WSI AV 300 350 Installation Manual Figure 4 AV 300 350 receiver Wiring Diagram Audio Power and Discrete Connections Audio connections only available on the AV 350...

Page 40: ...njunction with the COM1 RS 232 port Connect COM1 RTS pin 4 to COM1 CTS pin 45 for asynchronous operation with the COM1 RS 232 port or for operation with the COM1 RS 422 port Note that most displays do...

Page 41: ...of any higher priority devices such as TAS TCAS and TAWS Note 15 Diagnostic Port Optional The diagnostic port is used only during ground diagnostic activities For in flight operation the Rx pin pin 51...

Page 42: ...r antenna and backing plate installation and sealing Use the guidance in AC43 13 2b Chapter 3 Additional installation approval is required for installing the AV 300 350 antenna on pressurized and comp...

Page 43: ...08 44 WSI AV 300 350 Installation Manual A good ground plane and good bonding between the antenna and the ground plane is important to achieving optimal performance of the AV 300 350 receiver Figure 5...

Page 44: ...llation Manual Figure 6 Sensor Systems Antenna Dimensions SATELLITE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS AND WIRE ROUTING Route the wire according to industry guidelines Avoid routing AV 300 350 cables with critical a...

Page 45: ...a Identify the proper location for the antenna b Affix the antenna using appropriate non conductive straps c Affix the antenna cable near the antenna connector using an appropriate strapping mechanism...

Page 46: ...ata products will not be available prior to completion of the power on initialization sequence The 420 0350 RM Remote Control will connect to the AV 350 following the power on initialization Prior to...

Page 47: ...EST If an audio volume switch is installed it may be tested by either momentarily grounding P1 pin 15 for volume up or grounding P1 pin 16 for volume down AV 350 only INTERFERENCE CHECKS These checks...

Page 48: ...or remote control The following equipment if installed should be checked 1 Communications radios frequencies from 118 00 MHz through 136 975 MHz 2 Navigation radios 3 GPS and or LORAN 4 TAS TCAS 5 Aud...

Page 49: ...provide as many details associated with the problem as possible GENERAL SERVICES PROCEDURES Repair of the AV 300 350 are performed at the factory and includes a complete checkout and recalibration Pr...

Page 50: ...found online at http www wsi com RETURN AUTHORIZATION Prior to returning a unit for service contact WSI Customer Support for Return Material Authorization RMA WARRANTY SERVICE WSI warrants products i...

Page 51: ...teps 1 The aircraft must be outside and have a clear unobstructed view of the sky 2 Press any button to activate the 420 0350 RM 3 The 420 0350 RM will display SIRIUS radio has not been setup Push OK...

Page 52: ...under the screen the remote will display NODES 5 Press the right arrow and the 420 0350 RM will display NETWORK 6 Press ok and the remote will display NETWORK RESET 7 Press ok the remote will display...

Page 53: ...t installed properly or antenna disconnected Check connection to the AV 300 350 receiver Check connection between AV 300 350 receiver and antenna Check connection to the antenna Check RF connectors on...

Page 54: ...ed to it are asserted muted low Confirm that the audio suppression input is not shorted to ground Confirm that the asserted low mute discrete input is not shorted to ground and that the asserted high...

Page 55: ...control antenna and then remote control Obstructions will reduce reliability of the connection between the remote control and the receiver If there are no obstructions between the remote control and...

Page 56: ...600 00174 001 Rev 03 13 May 2008 57 WSI AV 300 350 Installation Manual Figure 8 Display Interconnect...

Page 57: ...600 00174 001 Rev 03 13 May 2008 58 WSI AV 300 350 Installation Manual Figure 9 Audio Interconnect...

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