Send Solutions AirText Manual de usuario

Airtext Installation

Manual

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Send Solutions

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Trademarks and Copyrights

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Send Solutions is under license. Other trademarks and trade

names are those of their respective owners.

Record of Revisions

Revision

Revision Date

Description

April 2016

Initial Revision

A August 2016 Part Number changes

B April 2017 Added information for Airtext +

C May 2017 Added digital IO Info

D September 13, 2017 Clarified Doc Number

E Dec 7 2017 Fixed coax cable information chart on page 11. Updated

Figure 1.

F Oct 30 2018 Improved accuracy of RF Cable loss information in coax

cable information chart and added some recommended

Iridium Antenna information on page 11.

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Current Revision Description

Section Number / Page Number

Description of Change

Pg. 11 Fixed coax cable RF Loss information chart and

added additional recommended Iridium Antenna

information.

Definition of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

Warnings indicate that immediate attention must be given to avoid potential equipment damage and

personal injury should the instructions be disregarded.

Cautions

Cautions indicate an alert to potential damage to the equipment if the procedural step is not directly

followed.

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Aviation Limited Warranty

Send Solutions warrants Airtext against material or manufacturing defects for a two-year period.

Warranty begins on date of installation.

If product support is required, please call our Technical Support team at 678-208-3087 to obtain

assistance. If the return of the unit to the factory is required, an RMA number will be issued at that time.

Send Solutions will, upon receipt of the failed hardware, remanufacture or replace the unit at our

discretion.

Send Solutions will pay Ground Shipping charges for warranted items. Charges for express shipment will

be the responsibility of the sender.

This warranty is not transferable. Any implied warranties expire at the expiration date of this warranty.

We shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

This warranty does not cover a defect or failure that has resulted from improper or unreasonable

installation, use, or maintenance as determined by Send Solutions. This warranty is void if there is any

attempt to disassemble or open this product without factory authorization.

Any labor charges associated with the removal of product or related troubleshooting by a firm other than

Send Solutions or its designee will not be covered.

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Table of Contents

Contents

Trademarks and Copyrights .......................................................................................................................... 1

Current Revision Description ....................................................................................................................... 1

Definition of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ............................................................................................... 2

List of Figures........................................................................................................................................... 6

General Description ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 6

Equipment Description ............................................................................................................................. 6

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 7

Physical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................ 7

Bluetooth Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 7

Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Limitations ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................... 8

Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 8

Unit Hardware Configurations.................................................................................................................. 8

Installation Material Required but Not Supplied ...................................................................................... 9

Special Tools Required ............................................................................................................................. 9

Cabling and Wiring................................................................................................................................. 10

Coax Iridium Antenna Cable Considerations ......................................................................................... 11

Iridium Antenna Options ........................................................................................................................ 11

Sharing an Antenna................................................................................................................................. 11

Mounting Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 12

HARDWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE....................................................................................... 12

Wiring Harness Installation .................................................................................................................... 12

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Airtext Backshell Assembly and D-sub Connector ................................................................................ 13

Backshell Assembly Procedure........................................................................................................... 13

Airtext Mounting .................................................................................................................................... 14

ROUTER CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................... 15

List of configurable items ....................................................................................................................... 15

System Firmware Configuration............................................................................................................. 15

Digital IO configuration.......................................................................................................................... 15

ARINC Configuration............................................................................................................................. 16

Standard ARINC-429 labels: .................................................................................................................. 17

POST-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT...................................................................................................... 17

Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks................................................................................................17

Bluetooth Texting Setup ......................................................................................................................... 18

First time use........................................................................................................................................... 19

Send your first Text. ............................................................................................................................... 19

Bluetooth Voice Setup (Airtext+ only)................................................................................................... 20

Make your first Voice call .................................................................................................................. 20

Optional Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 20

Testing Optional features ........................................................................................................................ 21

Software Updates .................................................................................................................................... 22

CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS............................................................................................................ 22

CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION................................................................................................ 23

TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................. 24

Initial Installation Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 24

If service has slowly degraded over time................................................................................................ 26

If Service Suddenly Stopped Working.................................................................................................... 26

PED (Personal Electronics Device) APP Problems ................................................................................ 26

Compatible PED (Personal Electronics Device)..................................................................................... 27

Wired Data Problems.............................................................................................................................. 27

Voice Problems....................................................................................................................................... 27

What more can be done?.........................................................................................................................28

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Airtext - Iridium Antenna Interconnect .............................................................................................. 32

Appendix A: Airtext router Firmware Updates .......................................................................................... 33

Update Airtext router using ANDROID phone or Tablet....................................................................... 33

List of Figures

Figure 1– Outline and Installation Drawing

Figure 2 - Interconnect Drawing

Figure 3 - Sample Wiring Diagram

Figure 4 - Sample Interior Power Circuitry Diagram

General Description

Introduction

This manual is intended to provide physical, mechanical, and electrical information for use in the

planning and design of an Airtext hardware unit into an aircraft. It is not a substitute for an approved

airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data package.

Attempting to install equipment by reference to this manual alone, and without first planning or designing

an installation specific to your aircraft, is not recommended. The content of this manual assumes use by

competent and qualified avionics engineering personnel and/or avionics installation specialists using

standard aviation maintenance practices in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations

and other relevant accepted practices. It is not intended for use by individuals who lack the competencies

set forth above.

Equipment Description

Airtext solves the problem of staying connected electronically to business, friends, and family without the

high cost of a traditional internet option. Airtext allows up to 16 passengers the ability to send and receive

SMS messages anywhere in the world. Using the Iridium satellite network, we have designed a product

that allows connectivity through your cell phone while on the airplane.

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Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Specification Airtext Airtext +

Operating Temperature Airtext

-40C to +75C (At less than 75% RH)

-40C to +65C (At less than 75% RH)

Storage Temperature

-40C to +85C (At less than 95% RH)

Operating Voltage

+11 VDC to +32 VDC

Operating Current .276 Amps @ 12 Volts, and .12 Amps

@ 28 Volts

.276 Amps @ 12 Volts, and .12 Amps

@ 28 Volts

Inrush Current

10 Amps for 8uS @ 28 Volts

Size (Without antennas &

cables)

7.5” X 4.6” X 1.4” 7.5” X 4.6” X 1.4”

Weight Airtext

1 lb. 1 oz.

1 lb. 2 oz.

Materials

Black Anodized Aluminum

DO-160 Testing Section 16 Category Z, Section 21

Category M

Section 16 Category Z, Section 21

Category M

Antenna Connector

TNC, Female Standard

Bluetooth Specifications

Characteristics

Specification

Bluetooth Version

4.1

Bluetooth Class

2.0

Maximum Transmitter Power

4 dBm (2.5 mW)

Effective unimpeded range

33 feet (10 m)

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Certification

FAA STC Number: ST04269AT with PMA approval.

This device complies with DO-178B design assurance Level E.

Limitations

Operation

Airtext wireless system has been tested for interference. Its operation must not interfere with the proper

operation of any required aircraft equipment or systems. The installation requires the installer to verify

that there is no interference using the post-installation check-out procedure.

Installation

For preservation of essential equipment in aircraft with multiple power busses, Airtext should be powered

from a non-essential, shedable bus.

Installation Overview

Introduction

This section provides the equipment information for installing Airtext and related optional accessories.

Installation of Airtext should follow the data detailed in this manual. Cabling is typically fabricated by the

installing agency to fit each particular aircraft. Always follow acceptable avionics installation practices

per advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B or later FAA approved revisions.

Unit Hardware Configurations

Airtext is available with the following part numbers.

Model

Part P/N

Description

Installation Kit

Airtext 15G25 16 Text users Airtext Install

Airtext + 15G25-2 16 Text users and Voice Airtext Install

Airtext + 15G25-3 64 Text users Airtext Install

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Installation Material Required but Not Supplied

Airtext units are intended for use with standard aviation accessories. The following items are required for

installation but not supplied:

1. Airtext™ Application

2. Wire (MIL-W-22759/20 or equivalent)

NOTE

Extra care must be taken to adequately support and protect the wiring due to its thin insulation.

3. Shielded wire (MIL-C-27500 cable utilizing M22759/20 wire (TG) or ETFE jacket (14), or

equivalent)

4. Aircraft hardware for installation, including #6 screws, nuts / nut plates, washers, and rivets

5. Bonding strap hardware

NOTE

In order to reduce HIRF susceptibility for LRUs interfaced to Airtext, it is recommended to include a

bonding strap on Airtext router. This bonding strap is not required per Airtext STC. However, certain

STCs may require it. If applicable, please reference your installation’s STC documentation for further

installation requirements.

6. Push/pull (manually resettable) circuit breaker

7. Tie wraps or lacing cord

8. Ring terminals (MS25036 or equivalent)

9. Shield terminators (MIL-S-83519 or equivalent)

10. Silicon fusion tape (Send Solutions P/N 700-00022-100 or equivalent)

11. Compatible portable electronic device (PED)

Special Tools Required

Pin Contact Numbers

Wire Gauge DB 25 – pin Contacts

20-24 AWG

Send Solutions P/N 460-00005-000

Military P/N M39029/7-357

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