MXS System Description and Installation Manual
UM06945
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7.3
Check For the Boot Loader Message
Look for the boot loader message from the MXS, containing version information for the MXS system. Note
that this message is automatically sent on COM 0 at 38.4K baud. It requires no response.
Figure 7-2 Boot Loader Message
7.4
Send Installation Message
The installation message (Type 0x01) can be set and sent to the MXS by expanding the config (Cfg) tab in
the GUI. The MXS must be in OFF mode and the Maintenance Mode Pin must be grounded.
The following information is set with the Installation message:
•
ICAO Address
o
A 24-bit number issued to the aircraft. Displayed as 6-digit Hex or 8-digit octal number.
•
Aircraft Size
o
The Aircraft size categories are shown as below.
Table 7-1 Aircraft Size
Length (m)
Width (m)
Unknown
Unknown
<= 15
<= 23
<= 25
<= 28.5
<= 25
<= 34
<= 35
<= 33
<= 35
<= 38
<= 45
<= 39.5
<= 45
<= 45
<= 55
<= 45
<= 55
<= 52
<= 65
<= 59.5
<= 65
<= 67
<= 75
<= 72.5
<= 75
<= 80
<= 85
<= 80
<=85*
<= 90*
Reserved
Reserved
*If the aircraft length is greater than 85 or the width is greater than 90 then max value should be entered.
•
Emitter Category
o
The Emitter categories are as shown below:
