uAvionix microLink Manual
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microLink
User and Installation
Guide
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1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
A
6/23/2019
Initial release
B
07/17/2019
Modified the FCC and added the IC regulatory
statement
C
08/09/2019
Updated the skyStation statistics definitions and
modified for uav files updating
D
08/12/2019
Updated the FCC and IC statements per the
TCB
E
08/28/2019
Updated the RF exposure limits per the TCB
F
12/18/2019
Added Updating instructions for skyStation and
microLink radios
G
7/21/2020
Updated configuration item descriptions.
Updated firmware upgrade instructions.
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2 Limited Warranty
uAvionix products are warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from purchase. For the duration of the warranty
period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which
fails under normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no
charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall
be responsible for any transportation cost.
This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage, consumable parts,
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, fire or flood, damage
caused by unauthorized servicing, or product that has been modified or
altered.
IN NO EVENT, SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Warranty Service
Warranty repair service shall be provided directly by uAvionix.
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3 Contents
1Revision History...................................................................................3
2Limited Warranty..................................................................................4
3Contents..............................................................................................5
4Introduction..........................................................................................7
5Specification........................................................................................8
5.1 microLink Radio Technology.........................................................8
5.2 Regulatory Statements .................................................................9
5.2.1 FCC Statement........................................................................9
5.2.2 Industry Canada Statement.....................................................9
5.3 Ground Radio System (GRS) –skyStation .................................11
5.4 Airborne Radio System (ARS) ....................................................12
5.5 Typical System Configuration .....................................................12
5.6 Mechanical Specifications...........................................................14
6Configuration.....................................................................................16
6.1 skyStation...................................................................................16
6.2 Connection to the POE Network .................................................17
6.3 skyStation Start-up and Connection............................................18
6.3.1 Apply POE power to the skyStation.......................................18
6.3.2 Run skyLinkApp.exe..............................................................18
6.3.3 Connect to Mission Planner in TCP mode.............................20
6.3.4 skyLinkApp.exe.....................................................................22
6.3.5 Status Tab.............................................................................23
6.3.6 Maps Tab..............................................................................25
6.3.7 Configuration Tab..................................................................26
6.4 skyStation Configuration and Health Webpage...........................31
6.4.1 Configuration Items...............................................................34
6.4.2 Health....................................................................................37
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6.5 Updating Devices........................................................................39
6.5.1 Updating skyStation ..............................................................39
6.5.2 Updating Ground microLink Radio.........................................42
6.5.3 Updating Airborne microLink Radio.......................................42
7Appendix A Quick Start Guide ...........................................................45
8Appendix B HERE2 GPS Sharing......................................................50
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4 Introduction
microLink is an aviation grade, miniature, Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
(BVLOS) data link radio specifically designed for long range, robust,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) telemetry data links. Ideal for size,
weight, power and performance sensitive applications, microLink operates
in the 902-928MHz license-free ISM band.
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5 Specification
5.1 microLink Radio Technology
•Dual radio architecture for true diversity
oPath (spatial) diversity
oFrequency diversity
oPolarization gain
•Dynamic Medium and Multiple access, time and position
synchronized, to support 100s of simultaneous links
oAdaptive time and frequency spreading
•Global Positioning System (GPS) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
link synchronization
•Status, integrity and health monitoring
•Environmental RTCA/DO-160G
•Software RTCA/DO-178C Level C
•Complex Hardware RTCA/DO-254 Level C
•FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247 ID 2AFFTC2XISM
Radio Specifications
Band
902-928MHz ISM Band
Architecture
Dual Diversity Radios
Transmit Power
1W (4W EIRP)
Spreading
Code and Frequency
Bandwidth
200kHz
Receiver Sensitivity
User Receiver
-118dBm
Control Receiver
-121dBm
Doppler Capture Range
±16kHz
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5.2 Regulatory Statements
5.2.1 FCC Statement
FCC ID: 2AFFTC2XISM
This device meets the FCC requirements for RF exposure in public or
uncontrolled environments.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
5.2.2 Industry Canada Statement
IC ID: 25261-C2XISM
In order to comply with FCC / ISED RF Exposure requirements, this
device must be installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the
human body at all times.
Afin de se conformer aux exigences d’exposition RF FCC / ISED, cet
appareil doit être installé pour fournir au moins 20 cm de séparation
du corps humain en tout temps.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.”
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