Download ME-183 NAV INTERFACE Description, Operation

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SYSTEM ADVANTAGES ...........................................................................................................5
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................6
1.3 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................6
1.4 COMPATIBILITY ..................................................................................................................7
2. INTEGRATION...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 DATA OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................8
2.2 NMEA 0183 SENTENCE STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................8
3. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................9
3.2 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................9
3.3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................9
4. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 10
4.1
4.2
4.3
INSTALLATION KIT .............................................................................................................10
ME406 ELT REPROGRAMMING .............................................................................................10
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................10
4.3.1 General Wiring and Grounding Considerations .......................................................10
4.3.2 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................11
4.3.3 GPS Data Output Interface with Remote Switch Harness ........................................12
4.3.4 DB15 Plug Replacement......................................................................................13
4.3.5 DB15 Plug Back Shell Sealing...............................................................................15
4.3.6 Final Installation ................................................................................................15
5. ME-183 NAV INTERFACE TESTING .................................................................................... 16
5.1 SELF-TEST ......................................................................................................................16
5.1.1 Precautions .......................................................................................................16
5.1.2 Self-Test Procedure ............................................................................................16
5.2 POSITION DATA VERIFICATION ..............................................................................................17
6. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 18
6.1 INSPECTION.....................................................................................................................18
6.2 TESTING .........................................................................................................................18
7. SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS................................................................................... 19
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................19
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................20
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................20
APPROVALS .....................................................................................................................21
TABLES
TABLE 4-1: ME-183 NAV INSTALLATION KIT PARTS LIST ...........................................................................10
TABLE 5-1: ME406 ELT SELF-TEST ERROR CODES ...................................................................................16
TABLE 7-1: RTCA DO-160F ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................19
TABLE 7-2: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................20
TABLE 7-3: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................20
TABLE 7-4: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................20
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