Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX - System Installation Guide Manual

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System Installation Guide

Document 101320-026, Revision AA

For use with Software version v15

December, 2016

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Default Chapter3
- Contact Information3
- Copyright3
- Limited Warranty4
- Changes in this Revision5
- Table of Contents7
1 Introduction15
- Warning16
- Dynon Avionics Product Registration16
- About this Guide17
- Semantics of "Software" Vs "Software18
- Skyview Classic, Skyview Touch, Skyview SE, and Skyview HDX18
- Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) Considerations with Skyview18
- Getting Started19
2 System Planning23
- Skyview Units Cannot / Should Not be Mixed23
- 9-Pin D9F and D9M Connectors Are Skyview Network (Not RS-232 Serial)24
- Skyview Network Is a "Party Line24
- External Switches and Indicators25
- Skyview Display Resolution25
- Skyview System Maximum Number of Displays25
- Power Specifications26
- Major Unit Physical Specifications28
- Temperature Specifications29
- General System Installation Tips30
- Skyview System Can be on During Engine Start30
- Installing Skyview in an IFR-Equipped Aircraft30
- Mounting Requirements31
- Skyview System Construction31
- Example Skyview Systems35
- HSI Requirements39
3 Basic Skyview Display Operation41
- Screen Synchronization41
- Display Bezel Layout42
- Joystick and Button Operation43
- Skyview Touch - Touch Interface Features Not Used in Setup Menus45
- Menu Navigation46
- Basic Display Operation Procedures47
- Software Updates and File Operations57
4 Skyview Display Installation and Configuration61
- Location Requirements for Skyview Displays62
- Electrical Installation77
- Display Setup96
5 SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Installation and Configuration105
- Optional Components for Easier Installation of Your SV-ADAHRS-200/201107
- Physical Installation108
- SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Location Requirements108
- Skyview Network Connection116
- Pneumatic Ports116
- Compass Calibration117
  - On-Ground Compass Calibration Procedure118
  - In-Flight Compass Calibration Procedure119
- SV-OAT-340 Location and Installation121
- PFD-Related Settings123
- Other ADAHRS Calibrations125
- Performing Pitot/Static Checks126
6 SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping License Purchase and Setup129
- License Information129
- Databases131
7 SV-EMS-220/221 Installation and Configuration141
- Physical Installation143
- Skyview Network Connection145
- Skyview EMS Sensor Definition and Configuration Files145
- Engine Sensor and Transducer Planning145
- Example Engine Sensor and Transducer Installations160
- External EMS Warning Light212
- Engine Information212
- EMS Sensor Definitions, Mapping, and Settings214
- EMS Screen Layout Editor225
- EMS Sensor Calibration227
- Skyview HDX ENGINE BOTTOM BAND228
8 SV-GPS-250/2020 GPS Receiver Installation and Configuration229
- WAAS Data Reception230
- Use of the SV-GPS-2020 Outside the US231
- Considerations for Converting an SV-GPS-250 to an SV-GPS-2020 in Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-Lsas)231
- Physical Installation232
- Considerations for Installing an SV-GPS-2020 in an Aircraft with an Installed SV-GPS-250234
- Serial Data Connection235
- Configuration - SV-GPS-2020 Only, Serial Port 5238
- Configuration - SV-GPS-2020 (Serial Port 5) and SV-GPS-250 (Serial Port 4)238
- Testing / Troubleshooting Installation of the SV-GPS-250 And/Or SV-GPS-2020239
  - Part 1 - Basic Serial Port Functionality239
  - Part 2 - GPS Receive Performance240
- (US Only) Additional Configuration Required for SDA/SIL=1243
- Additional Configuration Required for Compliance with FAA 2020 ADS-B out Mandate243
9 SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery Installation245
- Physical Installation246
  - SV-BAT-320 Location246
- Electrical Connection247
- Charging the SV-BAT-320247
  - SV-BAT-320 Is Automatically Charged in Flight248
  - Charging the SV-BAT-320 on Ground or During Aircraft Construction248
- Battery Status Icon249
- Detailed Battery Status Check249
- Initial SV-BAT-320 Test250
  - In the Event of Initial SV-BAT-320 Test Failure251
- SV-BAT-320 Specifications252
- Returning an SV-BAT-320 to Dynon Avionics for Exchange (Warranty Replacement)252
10 AP Servo Installation, Configuration, and Calibration255
- Dynon Avionics Autopilot Servo Models257
- Compass Calibration Requirement257
- Additional Resources257
- Servo Mechanical Installation258
- Autopilot Servo Calibration and Test Procedures270
- Autopilot Servo Initial Setup271
- Autopilot In-Flight Tuning Procedures277
11 SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation and Configuration279
- Physical Installation281
- Electrical Connections283
- Antenna Installation290
- Transponder-Related Skyview Display Settings294
- (US Only) Configuration Required for SDA/SIL=1 for Continued Reception of ADS-B Traffic (Early 2016)301
- Skyview Systems with an SV-GPS-250 as Primary GPS302
- (US-Only) Equipping for Compliance with FAA 2020 ADS-B out Mandate303
  - Installation of Dynon Avionics SV-GPS-2020 for Compliance with FAA 2020 ADS-B out Mandate305
- SV-XPNDR-261/262 Software Updates308
- SV-XPNDR-261/262 Post Installation Checks319
- Transponder Warnings (Transponder Self Diagnostics)320
- Performing Transponder Checks321
- Dynon Avionics SV-GPS-250 and SV-GPS-2020 Compliance Statements322
12 SV-ARINC-429 Installation and Configuration323
- Physical Installation323
- Skyview Network Connection324
- ARINC-429 Device Connection324
- SV-ARINC-429 Related Settings333
13 Vertical Power VP-X Integration and Configuration335
- VP-X Physical, Electrical Installation and Configuration335
- Serial Port Connection336
- License Information337
- VP-X Skyview Classic Display Settings338
- Post Installation Checks339
14 SV-ADSB-470 Installation and Configuration341
- Physical Installation342
- Installation Instructions343
- Electrical Installation344
- Antenna Selection and Installation347
- SV-ADSB-470-Related Skyview Display Settings349
- Post Installation Checks350
15 Accessory Installation and Configuration353
- Skyview System Angle of Attack Pitot Probe353
- Encoder Serial-To-Gray Code Converter357
- Capacitance to Voltage Converter for Van's Capacitive Plates360
- Skyview Video Input Adapter361
- Skyview Wi-Fi Adapter365
- Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) ADVANCED Control Module (ACM)368
- Sv-Button-Level369
- Pitot/Static/Aoa Pneumatic Installation Kit373
  - Recommended Tools & Installation Accessories376
  - Installation376
- Panel Module Faceplate Blank379
- Sv-Knob-Dimmer380
16 SV-COM-C25 Installation and Configuration383
- Physical Installation: SV-COM-PANEL384
- Electrical Installation388
- Electrical Connections388
- Antenna Installation397
- Skyview System Settings for SV-COM-C25399
- Post Installation Checks401
- Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance402
17 SV-COM-X83 Installation and Configuration403
- Certification Considerations404
- Physical Installation: SV-COM-PANEL404
- Physical Installation: SV-COM-T8406
- Electrical Installation409
- Electrical Connections410
- Antenna Installation418
- Skyview System Settings for SV-COM-X83421
- Post Installation Checks422
- Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance422
18 SV-AP-PANEL Installation and Configuration425
- Physical Installation427
- Electrical Installation428
- Autopilot Auto-Trim433
- Post Installation Checks433
19 SV-KNOB-PANEL Installation435
- Physical Installation436
- Electrical Installation437
- Post Installation Checks437
20 SV-MAG-236 Installation and Configuration439
- Physical Installation440
- Optional SV-OAT-340 Connected to SV-MAG-236442
- Skyview Network Connection445
- Compass Calibration445
  - On-Ground Compass Calibration Procedure446
  - In-Flight Compass Calibration Procedure447
- Restoring Use of the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Internal Magnetometer449
21 Appendix A: Maintenance and Troubleshooting451
- Cleaning a Skyview Display451
- Saving a Screenshot of a Specific Screen452
- Savings a Settings File (Configuration of Your Skyview System)452
- Saving a Dynon Diagnostic File452
- Skyview Displays Error: SYS EVENT 5: SEE SETUP453
- Returning Skyview Components to Service after Repair453
- In a Multi-Display Skyview System, Continuing to Fly with a Missing Display456
- Operational Status457
- Instructions for Continued Airworthiness459
  - Annual SV-BAT-320 Test460
- Troubleshooting462
22 Appendix B: Specifications467
- Skyview / Dynon Avionics Minor Equipment Weights467
- Skyview Compatible Engine Sensors (Sold by Dynon Avionics)468
- SV-BAT-320 Specifications469
- SV-XPNDR-261 Specifications470
- SV-XPNDR-262 Specifications471
- SV-XPNDR-261/262 ADS-B Information474
- SV-COM-C25 Technical Specifications476
- SV-COM-X83 (TY91L VHF Radio Unit) Technical Specifications477
- SV-GPS-250 Specifications478
- SV-GPS-2020 Specifications479
23 Appendix C: Wiring and Electrical Connections481
- Wire Gauge481
- Grounding481
- DSUB Crimp Contacts and Tools482
- Non-Dynon Avionics Wire Harness Considerations482
- Skyview Equipment Electrical Connections484
- Skyview Equipment Electrical Connector Pinout Tables486
24 Appendix D: SV-EMS-220/221 Sensor Input Mapping Worksheet505
25 Appendix E: Serial Data Output507
- DYNON ADAHRS Serial Data Format508
- DYNON SYSTEM Serial Data Format510
- DYNON EMS Serial Data Format513
- DYNON ADAHRS / SYSTEM / EMS Serial Data Output Combinations517
- NMEA out Serial Data Formats518
26 Appendix F: User Data Logs521
- User Data Log521
- Recent Flight Data Log522
- Alert Data Log522
- History Data Log523
- Data Logging Recording Options523
- Exporting Data Logs523
27 Appendix G: Kavlico Pressure Sensor Part Numbers525
- Dynon Avionics Technical Advisory 120214 - Kavlico Pressure Sensors525
28 Appendix H: Sensor Debug Data527
29 Appendix I: Skyview System Installation Guide Revision History531
30 Appendix J: Checklists561
- Saving Your Checklist with "UTF-8 Character Encoding562
- Example Checklist564
- Example Checklist Formatting Notes565
- Excel Checklist Generation Tool566
- Loading a Checklist566
- Displaying Your Checklist on Your Skyview Display569
31 Appendix K: Switches, Etc. External to Skyview Units571

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