Blue Sky Network, LLC February 2018
HE100A Install Guide 6 Version 1.5
INTRODUCTION
This installation guide covers the features of the HE100A accessory system, part number: 300100. This
system must be integrated with the HE7200A series equipment to be fully functional. The HE7200A system
contains the GNSS receiver and Iridium satellite transceiver, please note that the HE7200A system must
be activated for voice and data services in order to utilize all the features of the HE100A system.
HE7200A-BB2327 MODEM UNIT BRIEF
The GTI HE7200A-BB2327 offered by Blue Sky Network is a modular product line that consists of an
Iridium 9523-based voice/data core platform ‘black box’ (BB) with an interface to allow future product
implementations. The HE7200A BB2327 is an FAA certified product with a “D” connector for power and
future accessory options as well as female antenna connectors for GNSS and Iridium. The unit will derive
power from the aircraft electrical bus and will exist through a 3A circuit breaker. Input power to the box
can be in the range of 10V-30VDC. It is expected that the box will power on when the aircraft Master
Switch is turned “on” and turn “off” when the Master Switch is turned “off”. The unit is designed to operate
without any human interaction and performs its own self-test before sending any data.
Once on, the product will send periodic position reports and other events (e.g. take-off and landing)
derived from the GNSS receiver and transmitted over the Iridium Satellite Network. All parameters (e.g.
frequency of reporting) are set by the customer remotely and sent to the unit over the Iridium Satellite
Network using SkyRouter, the cloud based back end designed and operated by Blue Sky Network, LLC.
Via SkyRouter, the owner and any other customer authorized users can autonomously track the aircraft
anywhere in the world in virtual real-time. The unit function can be thought of as a satellite based
transponder except the owner controls who might see the aircraft in flight.
The HE7200A is required for the HE100A system to be fully functional. More details about the modem
system are covered in the HE7200A-BB2327 installation manual.
HE100A ACCESSORY BRIEF
The HE100A system is an advanced accessory control head ready to enhance the capabilities of the
HE7200A-BB2327 system. It is a compact and feature rich product that quickly installs into any cockpit
utilizing its DZUS standard mounting system. The HE100A brings extended voice connectivity options
including a front panel RJ-11 jack, extendable POTS phone interfaces that can be daisy chained to
numerous locations, and includes standard general aviation speaker and mic interface lines to use the
system with your existing COM systems and headsets. Besides the audio integration options, the
HE100A system allows users to pair their smart phones with the system using the Bluetooth interface.
The Hawkeye Link smart phone app for iOS allows users to send and receive two way text messages and
