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1 AIR Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual Document name: 18.B EN Document version: 1.1 Release date: 17/01/2013 Butterfly Avionics GmbH Hauptstrasse 93/1 D Sandhausen Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: support@airavionics.aero

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3 General Information IMPORTANT! Please read this manual carefully before installing or operating the device! Pay attention to the restrictions on use! This manual is an essential part of the device and must be kept in a safe place! Document identification / revision status This manual supports the following product types: P/N B AIR Connect Actual version: Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN, Version 1.1 Version history Revision Date Status Author Changes, comments Approved 0.9 Dec 2012 prerelease M. Foerderer Initial Creation /07/2013 released M. Foerderer Release J. Fetzer /10/2013 released M. Foerderer Release J. Fetzer /08/2013 released M. Foerderer Release /03/2013 released M. Foerderer AIR rebranding - Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN ii

4 CONTENTS Contents 1 General General System Description Safety instructions and restrictions on use Intellectual Property and Liability Support World Europe Installation Included Parts and Accessories Delivery Part List Available Accessories Connectors and Wiring Main Power and Data Connector RJ45 Cable Wiring Power Consumption and Requirements Mechanical Installation Interfacing and Configuration RS232 Interface and Compatibility Compatible Aircraft Systems Compatible Apps RS232 Interface Data-Rate Configuration General Information Configuration Mode Configuration Of RS232 Data-Rate Example of Configuration of RS232 Data-Rate to 4800Baud Connection With mobile devices Connecting the mobile device Using Data In ios - or Android Apps Using Data In Butterfly Apps Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

5 1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 General System Description AIR Connect is a compact, lightweight and rugged device wirelessly connecting Apple ios - or Android-devices to aircraft systems. AIR Connect creates a IEEE b/g wireless network (WiFi ) and transmits received RS232 data via the TCP/IP protocol. Many Apps are capable of displaying and using such data. Examples for data are current GPS-position, pressure altitude, traffic or engine data. It features one central Power/Data connector (D-SUB 9) and a standard SMA antenna connector including a small quarter-wave WiFi antenna. AIR Connect is supplied by a DC source in the range of 8V to 32V and typically consumes less than 100mA. It can be easily mounted on many places inside the aircraft, remote antenna options with cables are available. Figure 1: System Diagram 1-13 Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

6 1 GENERAL 1.2 Safety instructions and restrictions on use Installation and operation must be on the basis of non-interference with and no hazard to the existing suite of other equipment necessary for safe flying operation, or installed to comply with official requirements. Installation and operation must comply with official regulations and requirements. The pilot is ultimately responsible for all flight decisions and for operating the aircraft safely at all times. For situational awareness only! Never make safety critical decisions based on transferred information. AIR Connect does not have a JTSO or FAA-TSO airworthiness certification. Make sure that it is legal to install it in your aircraft. 1.3 Intellectual Property and Liability Butterfly Avionics GmbH will not be liable for errors/changes/omissions in this document - specifications are subject to change without notice. AIR Avionics its associates, development team, suppliers, manufacturers and data suppliers accept no responsibility for any damage or claims that may arise from use of AIR Connect. Trademarks referred to in this document are the property of their respective holders. Any decompiling, disassembly, reverse engineering, or modification of the instrument or firmware are strictly prohibited without specific written permission from Butterfly Avionics GmbH. 1.4 Support World To get support, please contact your local authorized AIR Avionics dealer Europe Please contact us via or Phone. Find more information on or +49 (0) Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN 2-13

7 2 INSTALLATION 2 Installation 2.1 Included Parts and Accessories Delivery Part List The following parts are contained in each AIR Connect delivery. Item Partnumber Description AIR Connect B104 AIR Connect main unit RJ45 Cable - Cable D-SUB 9 to RJ45 in IGC standard Short 90 Antenna xxx 90 WiFi Antenna for direct connection to AIR Connect Documentation - Printed user and installation documentation Available Accessories The following parts may be ordered directly from AIR Avionics or from authorized dealers. Item Partnumber Description Remote dipole antenna Antenna with 1.5m cable for remote installation Wire for individual - MIL27500 Spec Tefzel wire wiring Cable for CAI Cable for connection to Cambridge 302 variometers including direct power supply from CAI302 To order accessories, visit Connectors and Wiring Main Power and Data Connector AIR Connect features one central D-SUB 9 connector for power and data Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

8 2 INSTALLATION Figure 2: Main D-Sub 9 Power/Data connector Pin Number D-SUB 9 Signal/Purpose 1 Do not connect! 2 RS232 RX - connect receives data 3 RS232 TX - connect sends data 4 Do not connect! 5 GND - main ground (minus) 6 Do not connect! 7 DC IN - main power supply (plus) 8 Do not connect! 9 Do not connect! RJ45 Cable Included in delivery is a D-SUB 9 to RJ45 cable in IGC-Standard pinout. The cable allows for easy connection to many common aircraft systems such as FLARM -compatible collision avoidance devices or many IGC-approved GPS Loggers. Figure 3: RJ45 Connector Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN 4-13

9 2 INSTALLATION Pin Number RJ45 Signal/Purpose 1 GND 2 Do not connect! 3 RS232 TX - connect sends data 4 RS232 RX - connect receives data 5 Do not connect! 6 Do not connect! 7 Do not connect! 8 DC IN - main power supply (plus) Aditional Adapter Cables, Y-Splitters are available at AIR Store: Figure 4: Connect-RJ45 Cable and connection to FLARM or PowerFLARM devices AIR Connect has to be supplied with 6V to 32VDC. If connected to a PowerFLARM PORTABLE, make sure the PowerFLARM PORTABLE is supplied by aircraft power. Battery powered PowerFLARM PORTABLE devices do not supply power to external components, thus AIR Connect will not work. Figure 5: Recommended cabling for classic FLARM Devices 5-13 Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

10 2 INSTALLATION Wiring The electrical installation has to be undertaken according to the guidelines and regulations applicable to the specific aircraft type. When uncertain as to how to perform any aspect of the installation, you should consult with an aeronautical engineer or an aircraft maintenance facility. In all cases the installation is to be performed only with expert advice in accordance with this guidance. A voltage supply with a current limiting safety device must be secured, to cut the power in the event of an overload in the voltage supply. The safety device must be marked clearly, e.g. AIR Connect. AIR Connect is powered through Pins 5 (GND) and 7 (DC-in) of its D-SUB 9 connector. Please make sure to carefully comply with the power requirements of the device. The use of aviation grade wires is recommended. Please consult the aircrafts maintenance documentation for information on required wire specifications Power Consumption and Requirements Item Input Voltage Range Recommended Fusing Typical Power Consumption Power Requirements Value 6V to 32V DC 2.0A CB 80mA at 12V DC <1.5W at 12V DC Take care that the power supplied has the correct polarity, otherwise damage to the device may occur. 2.3 Mechanical Installation Aircraft instruments, controls and safety features such as canopy jettison or emergency exit must never be disturbed by the way AIR Connect is installed. AIR Connect may be installed inside the aircrafts instrument compartment or in any other suitable area. Cables must not be cracked or installed under tension. Adequate space must be left for the cable connectors. AIR Connect should be located at least 30cm away from the magnetic compass. The metallic housing is not watertight and users should avoid the ingress of solid particles and liquids. Should the unit get moist, it must be completely dried prior to further use. If the unit becomes wet, it may be permanently damaged and rendered unusable. Should the unit be suddenly cooled this may result in the formation of condensation. Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN 6-13

11 2 INSTALLATION Figure 6: Mechanical Dimensions Figure 7: Mechanical Dimensions Antenna 7-13 Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

12 3 INTERFACING AND CONFIGURATION 3 Interfacing and Configuration 3.1 RS232 Interface and Compatibility AIR Connect is compatible to any aircraft system that delivers data via the TIA-232-F ( RS232 ) standard. AIR Connect features bidirectional communication. Data received via RS232 is sent wirelessly to ios - or Android devices and data from such devices is sent to RS232 aircraft systems Compatible Aircraft Systems Depending on the App running on devices different data formats may be in use. AIR Avionics has tested the following aircraft systems together with AIR-branded ios Apps. Manufacturer Unit Data Protocol FLARM Technology FLARM, PowerFLARM Enhanced NMEA LxNav, Cambridge Glide Computers Enhanced NMEA Aero, LX Navigation GARMIN GPS devices (e.g. AERA, NMEA 496, 695) Compatible Apps The following ios Apps are known to be compatible to AIR Connect. Currently many additional App vendors are developing compatible Apps. Manufacturer AIR Avionics RS-Datentechnik Sky-Demon App iglide, ipilot, FreeFlight Sky-Map SkyDemon App RS232 Interface Data-Rate The RS232 interface features configurable data-rates. AIR Connect comes preconfigured with a RS232 data-rate of Baud. Other data-rates are possible. Please refer to the configuration part of this manual for details on data-rate configuration. 3.2 Configuration General Information Configuring AIR Connect is only recommended for experienced users. Wrong configuration may result in permanent damaging of AIR Connect AIR Connect may be configured using a computer with a terminal software. Platform Software Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN 8-13

13 3 INTERFACING AND CONFIGURATION MAC OS X ios Microsoft Windows Terminal Terminal App Hyperterminal After Configuration, AIR Connect has to be rebooted in order for the new configuration to take effect Configuration Mode Entering configuration mode - Power up AIR Connect, data connection to RS232 devices is not required. - connect AIR Connect to your computer using an Ad-Hoc WiFi. - open your terminal software, type the following command and execute it with typing enter: telnet AIR Connect will now answer requesting the 4-digit PIN-code printed to the top of the enclosure. - Enter the PIN-code and execute with enter. - Enter $$$ and execute with enter. Please note: Older versions of AIR Connect may have a different IP address, All units with the SSID WiFly-GSX have this IP-address. Commands in configuration mode - To save configurations, type save and execute with enter. - To exit configuration mode, type exit and execute with enter Configuration Of RS232 Data-Rate To configure the RS232 data-rate, first enter configuration mode and then type set u b and execute with enter. In this case may be interchanged with any desired baud-rate. Common data rates are 4800 for standard NMEA or 9600 for GARMIN TIS. One Example is shown below Example of Configuration of RS232 Data-Rate to 4800Baud Enter configuration mode - Power up AIR Connect, data connection to RS232 devices is not required. - connect AIR Connect to your computer using an Ad-Hoc WiFi. - open your terminal software, type the following command and execute it with typing enter: telnet Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

14 3 INTERFACING AND CONFIGURATION - AIR Connect will now answer requesting the 4-digit PIN-code printed to the top of the enclosure. - Enter the PIN-code and execute with enter. - Enter $$$ and execute with enter. Set data-rate to 4800Baud - type set u b 4800 and execute with enter Save Settings and exit - type save and execute with enter - type exit and execute with enter. After Configuration, AIR Connect has to be rebooted in order for the new configuration to take effect. Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN 10-13

15 4 CONNECTION WITH MOBILE DEVICES 4 Connection With mobile devices 4.1 Connecting the mobile device In order to establish a connection to mobile device the following process is recommended. Connecting mobile-devices - Power up AIR Connect - Enter main Device-Settings App. - go to Wi-Fi and make sure Wi-Fi is activated - in the Choose a Network list the SSID of your AIR Connect device should appear. The SSID is always named WiFly-GSX or WiFly-EZX followed by a two digit code. - tap on the WiFly-GSX/EZX-Network to create a connection Make sure your device remains connected, in some cases open WiFi-Networks are joined automatically which causes AIR Connect to loose connection. Activate Ask to Join Networks in ios to avoid this. 4.2 Using Data In ios - or Android Apps Connecting Apps differs from App to App. Make sure to note the four-digit pin-code printed on top of the AIR Connect unit as this is required to connect to any App. As an example the following section shows how to connect AIR Avionics Apps Using Data In AIR Avionics Apps Using Data in AIR Avionics Apps - Go to Menu > Settings > Interface and Data - Enter the four-digit pin-code in the password-field - Activate WiFi-Interface Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

16 4 CONNECTION WITH MOBILE DEVICES Appendix A: Certification Area Certification ID Test Standards European union CE ETSI EN V1.8.1, ETSI EN V2.1.1, ETSI EN V1.7.1, EN Class B radiated, EN ESD immunity, EN radiated field, EN RF immunity, EN power magnetic immunity, EN :2001+A11:2004 USA FCC: T9J-RN171 FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2008 Class B, FCC CRF Title 47 Part 15 Subpart C Canada IC: 6514A-RN171 IC RSS-210 low power comm. device Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN 12-13

17 4 CONNECTION WITH MOBILE DEVICES Notes Connect Pilot s and Installation Manual 18.B EN

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