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FDL-1090-TX Installation Manual Document No. 87336 Rev A

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Table of Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Alert Symbol Usage ..................................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 General System Description ........................................................................................ 1-3

1.4.1 FDL-1090-TX Transponder ...................................................................................... 1-4 1.4.2 TC1090 Controller .................................................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Technical Characteristics............................................................................................. 1-5 1.5.1 FDL-1090-TX Transponder ...................................................................................... 1-6 1.5.2 TC1090 Controller .................................................................................................... 1-7 1.5.3 Installation Approval ................................................................................................. 1-7

1.6 Parts and Equipment ................................................................................................... 1-8 1.6.1 FDL-1090-TX Shipset Items ..................................................................................... 1-8 1.6.2 FDL-1090-TX Transponder Kit ................................................................................. 1-8 1.6.3 Additional Materials Required .................................................................................. 1-8

2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment ......................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Equipment Mounting .................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3.1 TC1090 Controller .................................................................................................... 2-2 2.3.2 FDL-1090-TX Transponder ...................................................................................... 2-2

2.4 Cooling Requirements ................................................................................................. 2-3 2.5 FDL-1090-TX Electrical Connections ........................................................................... 2-3 2.6 FDL-1090-TX Interface Details .................................................................................... 2-4

2.6.1 Power Input .............................................................................................................. 2-4 2.6.2 TMAP Bus ................................................................................................................ 2-5 2.6.3 Power On ................................................................................................................. 2-5 2.6.4 Controller Power ...................................................................................................... 2-5 2.6.5 Mutual Suppression ................................................................................................. 2-5 2.6.6 Ident Switch Input .................................................................................................... 2-5 2.6.7 Squat Switch Input ................................................................................................... 2-5 2.6.8 External Standby Input ............................................................................................. 2-6 2.6.9 GPS Position Input ................................................................................................... 2-6 2.6.10 TIS Traffic Output ..................................................................................................... 2-6

2.7 TC1090 Controller Electrical Connections ................................................................... 2-6 2.8 TC1090 Controller Interface Details ............................................................................. 2-7

2.8.1 TMAP Bus ................................................................................................................ 2-7 2.8.2 Altitude Out .............................................................................................................. 2-7 2.8.3 Remote ON .............................................................................................................. 2-8 2.8.4 Power ...................................................................................................................... 2-8

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2.9 D Connector Crimp Terminals ..................................................................................... 2-8 2.10 Wiring Considerations ................................................................................................. 2-9 2.11 Antenna Installation ................................................................................................... 2-10

2.11.1 Antenna Ground Plane ........................................................................................... 2-10 2.11.2 Antenna Cable ....................................................................................................... 2-11 2.11.3 TNC Connector ...................................................................................................... 2-13

2.12 Static Pressure Connection ....................................................................................... 2-14

3 INSTALLATION SET-UP AND TEST .............................................................................. 3-1 3.1 Configuration Items ..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 Aircraft Address Programming ................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2 VFR Squawk Code .................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.3 VFR Flight ID ........................................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.4 Airspeed Category ................................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.5 Aircraft Category ...................................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.6 Squat Switch Source ................................................................................................ 3-2 3.1.7 TIS Output ............................................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.8 GPS Input ................................................................................................................ 3-2 3.1.9 GPS/TIS Line Speed ................................................................................................ 3-3 3.1.10 GPS Certification Level ............................................................................................ 3-3 3.1.11 GPS NAC Velocity ................................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.12 Aircraft Length and Width ......................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.13 GPS Antenna Offset ................................................................................................ 3-4 3.1.14 1090 MHz Receiver Installed ................................................................................... 3-4 3.1.15 UAT Receiver Installed ............................................................................................ 3-4

3.2 Test and Calibration Items ........................................................................................... 3-4 3.2.1 Voltage Check.......................................................................................................... 3-4 3.2.2 Altitude Encoder Calibration ..................................................................................... 3-5

4 POST INSTALLATION CHECKS .................................................................................... 4-1

5 NORMAL OPERATIONS ................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 5-1 5.2 Display ........................................................................................................................ 5-1 5.3 Display Brightness Control .......................................................................................... 5-2 5.4 Mode Knob .................................................................................................................. 5-2 5.5 Push Buttons ............................................................................................................... 5-2 5.6 Code Knob .................................................................................................................. 5-3 5.7 Altitude Encoder Warm-Up .......................................................................................... 5-3 5.8 General Low Temperature Operation .......................................................................... 5-3 5.9 ADS-B Position Monitor ............................................................................................... 5-4 5.10 Warning Messages ...................................................................................................... 5-4 5.11 Fault Annunciation ....................................................................................................... 5-4

6 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS ..................................................................................... 6-1

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7 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORMS ............................................................... 7-1

7.1 FDL-1090-TX Transponder .......................................................................................... 7-1 7.2 TC1090 Controller ....................................................................................................... 7-3

8 ADS-B COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................... 8-1 8.1 ADS-B Parameters Supported ..................................................................................... 8-1 8.2 FAA 91.227 ................................................................................................................. 8-2 8.3 CS-ACNS .................................................................................................................... 8-2 8.4 Automatic Air/Ground Determination ........................................................................... 8-2

9 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS .......................................................................................... 9-1 9.1 Transponder and Mounting Tray Dimensions .............................................................. 9-1 9.2 Controller Dimensions ................................................................................................. 9-2 9.3 Controller Cut-Out Options .......................................................................................... 9-3

10 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM ......................................................................................... 10-1

11 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 11-1

List of Figures Figure 1. FDL-1090-TX Transponder ...................................................................................... 1-4 Figure 2. TC1090 Controller .................................................................................................... 1-5 Figure 3. TC1090 Controller Dimensions ................................................................................ 2-2 Figure 4. FDL-1090-TX Connector Wiring Orientation ............................................................. 2-4 Figure 5. TC1090 Controller Connector Wiring Orientation ..................................................... 2-7 Figure 6. Antenna to TNC Connector Attachment ................................................................. 2-13 Figure 7. Static Pressure to TC1090 Connection .................................................................. 2-15 Figure 8. Controller Faceplate Items ....................................................................................... 5-1 Figure 9. Transponder and Mounting Tray Dimensions ........................................................... 9-1 Figure 10. Controller Dimensions ............................................................................................ 9-2 Figure 11. Conventional Controller Cut-Out ............................................................................ 9-3 Figure 12. Compact Controller Cut-Out ................................................................................... 9-3 Figure 13. Interconnect Diagram ........................................................................................... 10-1

List of Tables Table 1. FDL-1090-TX Pinout Interface ................................................................................... 2-3 Table 2. TC1090 Controller Pinout Interface ........................................................................... 2-7 Table 3. Typical Aircraft Hook-up Wire .................................................................................... 2-9 Table 4. Cable Length Guide ................................................................................................ 2-11 Table 5. Antenna Cut Dimensions ......................................................................................... 2-13 Table 6. ADS-B Parameters .................................................................................................... 8-1

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction This document contains installation data, specifications, and physical and electrical characteristics for the FreeFlight Systems (FFS) FDL-1090-TX Transponder and TC1090 Controller.

1.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations All acronyms and abbreviations used within this manual are defined upon initial use and followed by their shortened version in parentheses as used in the remainder of the manual. Items used within document numbers or quoted material are not included.

Item Definition

ADF Automatic Direction Finder

ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast

ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated

ATC Air Traffic Control

AWG American Wire Gauge

bps bits per second

C Celsius

COMM Communications Receiver

dB decibel

dBm decibel-milliwatts

DME Distance Measuring Equipment

Els elementary surveillance

EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

ETSO European Technical Standard Order

F Fahrenheit

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FFS FreeFlight Systems

g grams

GPS Global Positioning System

Hz Hertz

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Item Definition

ID Identification

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

in. inch(es)

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

MHz megahertz

MIL-SPEC Military Specification

MIL-STD Military Standard

M meter

mm millimeter

mtl minimum triggering level

NACv Navigational Accuracy Category for velocity

NMEA National Marine Electronics Association

RF Radio Frequency

SI Selective Interrogation

TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System

TIS Traffic Information Service

TNC Threaded Neill–Concelman

TSO Technical Standard Orders

V volts

VDC volts direct current

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VSWR Voltage-Standing Wave Ratio

W watts



1.3 Alert Symbol Usage The following Warning, Caution, and Note symbols are used throughout this manual and their hierarchy is structured as shown below. When an item applies to an entire section it will be identified at the beginning of the applicable section. Otherwise, it will immediately precede the information for which it applies.

Warnings are identified when failure to properly following the instructions provided may cause serious injury to personnel or damage to equipment if not followed.

Cautions are identified when failure to properly following the instructions provided may cause serious damage to equipment if not followed.

Notes are identified to provide additional information or explanation to the user.

1.4 General System Description The FDL-1090-TX Transponder system is an ED-73C compliant Mode S level 2els data link transponder, with support for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) extended squitter, elementary surveillance (els), and Selective Interrogation (SI) codes, which also meets the relevant environmental requirements of ED-14F. The transponder has a nominal power output of 250 W and meets the power output requirements for Class 1. The ADS-B function meets DO-260B class B1S for the FDL-1090-TX. The system is certified to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C112c and C166b and European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) C112c and ETSO C166b. The transponder is controlled using a separate device called the TC1090 Controller. This allows the transponder to be mounted separately from the instrument panel and reduces the amount of panel space taken by the transponder. The controller includes an altitude encoder. The controller is certified to FAA TSO C112c and TSO C88b; along with ETSO C112c and ETSO C88a. The transponder runs from either 14 or 28 volts direct current (VDC) power supply with no configuration changes required. The transponder responds to both legacy Mode A/C interrogations and to Mode S interrogations from both ground radar and airborne collision avoidance systems. In all cases, the interrogations are received by the transponder on 1030 megahertz (MHz) and replies are transmitted on 1090 MHz.


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1.4.1 FDL-1090-TX Transponder

Figure 1. FDL-1090-TX Transponder

The main transponder unit has a single Threaded Neill–Concelman (TNC) antenna connection and a single 25-way D-type connector. The 25-way D-type interface provides the following services:

Power Input The transponder operates on 11 to 33 VDC.

Controller Data Link A two wire data link is used to connect the transponder and controller.

Controller Power The controller is powered from the transponder.

Remote On/Off The on-off switching is on the controller and switches this input.

Ident Input External IDENT button input.

Standby Input External standby input for dual transponder installations.

“On Ground” Input Allows automatic flight/ground mode switching for aircraft with a squat switch.

Suppression Bus I/O

Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) compatible suppression bus signal used in aircraft with other pulse equipment, such as Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This pin is both an input to and output from the transponder.

GPS Input Connection to a Global Positioning System (GPS) supplying position input for ADS-B position reporting.

TIS Output Connection to a traffic display.



1.4.2 TC1090 Controller

Figure 2. TC1090 Controller

The controller has a single 9-way D-type connector. It provides the following services:

Power Input The controller receives power from the transponder.

Controller Data Link A two wire data link is used to connect the transponder and controller.

Remote On/Off The on-off switching is on the controller and controls this output.

Altitude Output An additional serial output on the controller provides pressure altitude information that can be used for baro-aiding by certain GPS receivers.

1.5 Technical Characteristics

U.S. standard units of measure are the primary means of identifying dimensions, weights, etc. The equivalent metric values may also be shown in brackets (e.g. 1.9 in. [48 mm]).


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1.5.1 FDL-1090-TX Transponder Specification Characteristics

Compliance

TSO C112c Class 1 Level 2els, TSO C166b Class B1S ETSO C112c Class 1 Level 2els, ETSO C166b Class B0 FAA-PMA

FCC Identification VZI00745

Applicable Documents RTCA DO-181D, RTCA DO-260B, RTCA DO-160F EUROCAE ED-73C, EUROCAE ED-14F

Software RTCA DO-178B (ED-12B) Level B

Hardware DO-254 Level C

Power Requirements 11 – 33 VDC. Typical 6 W @ 14 V

Altitude 35,000 feet

Humidity Tested to Category A in DO-160F

Operating Temperature -4°F to +150°F [-20°C to +70°C]

Transmitter Frequency 1090 MHz ± 1 MHz

Transmitter Power 250 W nominal; 125 W minimum at antenna after allowing for 0.5 dB connector losses and 1.5 dB cable losses

Transmitter Modulation 6M75 V1D

Receiver Frequency 1030 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity -74 dBm ± 3 dB

Physical Specifications (Mounting Tray)

Dimension Measurement

Height 1.9 in. [48 mm]

Width 2.5 in. [66 mm]

Length 6.3 in. [160 mm]

Weight 0.77 lb. [350 g]



1.5.2 TC1090 Controller

Specification Characteristics

Compliance TSO C112c, TSO C88b, ETSO C112c, ETSO C88a, FAA-PMA

Applicable Documents RTCA DO-181D, SAE 8003 RTCA DO-160F EUROCAE ED-73B, EUROCAE ED-14F

Software RTCA DO-178B (ED-12B) Level B

Altitude -1,000 to 35,000 feet

Humidity 95% @ +122°F [+50°C] for 6 hours; 85% @ +100°F [+38°C] for 16 hours. Tested to Category A in DO-160F

Operating Temperature -4°F to +131°F [-20°C to +55°C]

Physical Specifications (Behind Panel)

Dimension Measurement

Height 1.8 in. [44 mm]

Width 2.4 in. [63 mm]

Length 2.1 in. [54 mm]

Weight 0.11 lb. [90 g]

1.5.3 Installation Approval The conditions and tests required for the TSO approval of the transponder are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this transponder on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft operating conditions are within the TSO standards. The transponder may be installed only if further evaluation by the user/installer documents an acceptable installation that is approved by the appropriate airworthiness authority.


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1.6 Parts and Equipment 1.6.1 FDL-1090-TX Shipset Items The following items are delivered with the FDL-1090-TX shipset (P/N 87331-00):

Description Qty Part Number

FDL-1090-TX Transponder Kit 1 87331

FDL-1090-TX Transponder Installation Manual 1 87336

FDL-1090-TX Operating Manual 1 87337

1.6.2 FDL-1090-TX Transponder Kit

Each of the below parts may be ordered individually, including piece parts if needed.

The following items are delivered with the FDL-1090-TX transponder kit (P/N 87331):

Description Qty Part Number

FDL-1090-TX Transponder 1 87252

TC1090 Controller 1 87253

FDL-1090-TX Installation Kit 1 87254

1.6.3 Additional Materials Required Additional items you will require, but are not in the FDL-1090-TX transponder kit, include:

• Antenna and mounting hardware. The FDL-1090-TX is compatible with any transponder antenna approved to TSO C74 or TSO C112 (ETSO C74 or C112).

• Cables. You need to supply and fabricate all required cables. Guidance on cable types is given in section 5.

• Mounting hardware. To secure the transponder tray to the airframe you will need at least three flat head screws and three self-locking nuts. If the aircraft does not have existing mounting provisions you may need to fabricate additional brackets to support the transponder tray.

To support the optional ADS-B features a GPS receiver with an appropriate serial output is required. To support the optional Traffic Information Service (TIS) features a display with an appropriate serial input is required.



2 INSTALLATION

Adherence to these installation procedures and information must be followed precisely to ensure satisfactory system performance.

Installation procedures should be followed allowing adequate space for routing of cables and connectors. Avoid sharp bends and placing the cables too near to the aircraft control cables.

Select an installation position in the aircraft that is not too close to any high external heat source. Although, the equipment being installed is not a significant heat source.

U.S. standard units of measure are the primary means of identifying dimensions, weights, etc. The equivalent metric values may also be shown in brackets (e.g. 1.9 in. [48 mm]).

2.1 General This section provides general information for installing the FDL-1090-TX and TC1090 into an aircraft. This section contains mounting dimensions, pinouts, and interface details pertaining to installation. Adherence to these installation procedures and information will assure satisfactory system performance.

2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment Exercise care when unpacking each item. Visually inspect each item for evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If a damage claim must be filed, save the shipping container to substantiate the claim. When all equipment and the installation kit have been inspected, save the packing material and container in case the unit is to be stored or reshipped. See paragraph 1.4 for parts and equipment list.


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2.3 Equipment Mounting

2.3.1 TC1090 Controller The controller must be mounted rigidly in aircraft panel. The controller can be mounted in a conventional 2.25 in. [57mm] instrument cut-out or a compact mounting hole. Cut-out templates for each of these options are located in paragraph 9.3.

If alternate screws are required, the mounting thread in each case are 4-40.

Conventional Mounting 1. Position controller in aircraft panel. 2. Clip two mounting adapters to controller. 3. Mount controller using four LONG screws provided. Compact Mounting 1. Position controller in aircraft panel. 2. Mount controller using four SHORT screws provided.

Figure 3. TC1090 Controller Dimensions

2.3.2 FDL-1090-TX Transponder The transponder is designed to be mounted in any convenient location in the cockpit, the cabin or an avionics bay. Transponder and mounting tray dimensions are identified in paragraph 9.1.

The tray should be mounted to a flat surface - it is important that the tray is supported at the dimples as well as the three mounting points.



1. Install mounting tray into aircraft. 2. Position transponder into mounting tray by hooking connector end under lip on

tray. 3. Secure transponder by clipping retaining wire over lugs on opposite end.

2.4 Cooling Requirements

Failure to provide adequate cooling may lead to increased avionics maintenance costs and may void the FFS Warranty.

The FDL-1090-TX and TC1090 meet all TSO requirements without forced air cooling. While each individual unit does not require forced air cooling, the combined heat load of several units operating in a typical avionics location may significantly degrade the reliability of avionics if provisions for cooling are not incorporated in the initial installation.

2.5 FDL-1090-TX Electrical Connections The FDL-1090-TX has a single 25-way female socket which provides the data and power inputs to the transponder. A single TNC coaxial connector attaches to the antenna

Table 1. FDL-1090-TX Pinout Interface

PIN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL

1 Ground -

2 TMAP1A Bidirectional

3 TMAP1B Bidirectional

4 Ground -

5 GPS Position In Input

6 Ground -

7 TIS Traffic Out Output

8 TMAP2A Bidirectional

9 TMAP2B Bidirectional

10 Ground -

11 Controller Power Output

12 Ground -

13 Power ON Input


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PIN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL

14 Ground -

15 11-33 VDC Input

16 Reserved -

17 External Standby In Input

18 Mutual Suppression Bidirectional

19 Squat Switch In Input

20 Ident Switch In Input

21 Reserved -

22 Reserved -

23 Reserved -

24 Reserved -

25 Reserved -

The following diagram shows the connector orientation as viewed from the wiring side.

Figure 4. FDL-1090-TX Connector Wiring Orientation

2.6 FDL-1090-TX Interface Details

2.6.1 Power Input

The transponder power input is not protected against reversed power connections. Reversing the power and ground inputs to the transponder will destroy it. Check wiring before applying power.

The power supply can be 11-33 VDC; no voltage adjustment is required. Use a 3 Ampere (A) circuit breaker for power supply protection to the FDL-1090-TX. It is always good practice to use more than one ground wire in an installation. This is particularly important when the transponder is mounted on a non-conducting surface, such as a composite structure. With only one wire there could be only a single grounding path for the transponder, controller and antenna.



2.6.2 TMAP Bus TMAP is a proprietary bus based on RS485 signaling. It provides a bi-directional interface between the transponder and the control head. Each TMAP interface comprises a balanced pair of signals, called A and B, both of which must be connected for communication to work. There are two sets of TMAP pins on the FDL-1090-TX, TMAP1 A and B and TMAP2 A and B. This is to support future installation wiring options. The two sets are identical and either pair (TMAP1 or TMAP2) may be used to connect to the control head.

2.6.3 Power On The FDL-1090-TX power supply can be directly controlled by this discrete input. The input is active low, so that the FDL-1090-TX will power up whenever the input is held low. This signal is intended to connect to the TC1090 Remote ON output.

2.6.4 Controller Power The controller does not connect to aircraft power – it receives power from the FDL-1090-TX using this output. The FDL-1090-TX provides 6.5 V to the controller. This output includes short circuit protection and no fuse is required between the FDL-1090-TX and the TC1090.

2.6.5 Mutual Suppression Mutual suppression allows two or more transmitters on adjacent frequencies to inhibit the other transmitters when one is active to limit the interference effects. It is commonly used between transponders and DME systems and between transponders and collision avoidance systems. The Suppress I/O on pin 18 is an ARINC compatible suppression bus interface, which acts as both an input and an output. The FDL-1090-TX will assert this signal when it is transmitting and can be suppressed by other equipment that asserts the signal. The FDL-1090-TX will drive approximately 24 V on the output (independently of supply voltage) and will treat the input as active whenever the bus has greater than 10 V.

2.6.6 Ident Switch Input The Ident switch input allows the IDENT function to be selected using a remote switch. The input is active low, and will be asserted when the voltage to ground is pulled below approximately 4 V.

2.6.7 Squat Switch Input

On an aircraft with no appropriate squat switch circuit this input should be left unconnected and the transponder programmed to ignore the input.

The Squat switch input allows the transponder to automatically switch between Airborne and Ground modes and affects both the Mode S reply behaviour and the ADS-B


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reporting behaviour. The input will be asserted when the voltage to ground is pulled below approximately 4 V. The logical sense of the input can be programmed to be either active low or active high.

2.6.8 External Standby Input This input, when held low, places the transponder in Standby mode. It should be used to switch between transponders in an installation with two transponders. The input is active low and will be asserted when the voltage to ground is pulled below approximately 4 V.

2.6.9 GPS Position Input The GPS position input is required to support ADS-B functionality. The GPS position input is an RS232 input to the transponder. The ADS-B features are optional – no GPS is required for normal Mode S Elementary Surveillance. The FDL-1090-TX GPS input can recognize the following protocols:

• Industry standard “Aviation” protocol • National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 protocol • FFS and NexNav GPS proprietary protocols • Garmin ADS-B protocol

The interface speed can be selected between 4800, 9600, and 19200 bits per second (bps). Some of the protocols listed above may not contain all the required data for a compliant ADS-B message, depending on the intended airspace regulations. For further information refer to section 8 (ADS-B Compliance).

2.6.10 TIS Traffic Output

TIS is a Mode S uplink service that is provided by some U.S. approach radars. TIS coverage is limited to the coverage areas of those radars. There is no TIS provision outside the U.S.

The TIS traffic is an RS232 output and supports the display of uplinked TIS messages. The FDL-1090-TX TIS output can drive the proprietary FDL-1090-TX traffic protocol and can also support the format used by certain Garmin handheld displays, including the 495, 496, 695, and 696.

2.7 TC1090 Controller Electrical Connections The TC1090 Controller has a single 9-way D type male connector to link to the transponder and optionally to connect to a GPS for baro-aiding.



Table 2. TC1090 Controller Pinout Interface

Pin Signal Electrical

1 Ground -

2 TMAPA Input/Output

3 TMAPB Input/Output

4 Altitude Out Output

5 Reserved Input

6 Ground -

7 REM ON Ground: On, Open: Off

8 Power 6-10 VDC

9 Ground -

The following diagram shows the connector orientation as viewed from the wiring side.

Figure 5. TC1090 Controller Connector Wiring Orientation

2.8 TC1090 Controller Interface Details The Traffic Standby Input is reserved for future use to indicate the traffic standby status of a 429 traffic display. This discrete should be left open.

2.8.1 TMAP Bus TMAP is a proprietary bus based on RS485 signalling. It provides a bi-directional interface between the transponder and the control head. Each TMAP interface comprises a balanced pair of signals, called A and B, both of which must be connected for communication to work. TMAP A and B lines on the controller should be connected to the corresponding A and B lines of either TMAP1 or TMAP2 on the FDL-1090-TX.

2.8.2 Altitude Out The TC1090 incorporates an altitude encoder. Certain GPS receivers can benefit from having altitude information supplied to them. The TC1090 reports pressure altitude on


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this pin as an RS232 serial data format, at 9600 bps, using the format commonly called “Icarus” or “Garmin” format.

2.8.3 Remote ON This output is connected directly to the Power/Mode switch on the TC1090 and should be connected to the Power ON discrete input of the FDL-1090-TX.

2.8.4 Power The TC1090 uses 6.5 V which is available from the FDL-1090-TX transponder. This input should NOT be connected to aircraft power.

2.9 D Connector Crimp Terminals The 25-way and 9-way connectors supplied with the FDL-1090-TX installation kit are Military Standard (MIL-STD) versions of the popular sub miniature D type connector family and use individual crimp terminals and a receptacle. The Military Specification (MIL-SPEC) for this family of connectors is MIL-C-24308. We supply crimp terminals because these are more reliable than soldered connections and are easier to assemble in-site in an aircraft, where soldering is impractical. They also allow individual wires to be removed and replaced in a receptacle without replacing the whole connector. The pin contacts, used in the 25-way connector, conform to MIL-STD part number M39029/64-369 and are suitable for wire gauges from 20 to 24 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The socket contacts, used in the 9-way connector, conform to MIL-STD part number M39029/63-368 and are also suitable for wire gauges from 20 to 24 AWG. These contacts are widely used in avionics installation and there are many tools available on the market that will reliably crimp them to the wiring. Because the contacts are a MIL-STD, there is also a MIL-STD for the crimp tool, although other proprietary solutions are also available. The MIL reference for the basic style of hand tool is M22520/2-01. This style of tool can crimp many different contact types and relies on interchangeable "positioners" to hold the actual contact in use. The military reference for the positioner that you need for the crimps we supply is M22520/2-08. Any tool that complies with these references can be used to crimp these contacts. One of the most popular vendors of these small hand tools is Daniels Manufacturing Corporation (see www.dmctools.com). Their AFM8 hand tool complies with M22520/2-01 and their K13-1 positioner is M22520/2-08 compliant, so the combination will crimp the supplied connectors. Once crimped, the contacts should be slotted into the rear of the connector shell. Push the contact in until the retaining tab clicks into place. Tug gently to confirm the contact is locked in place.



2.10 Wiring Considerations The connection from the FDL-1090-TX transponder to the TC1090 uses a minimum of six signal lines; the TMAP pair, the Power and Ground pair and the Remote On discrete line plus associated ground line. In a certified installation, the normal wire choice would be Tefzel hook-up wire. Wire of 20 AWG is more than adequate for the task; in installations where weight is an issue, wire of 22 or 24 AWG can also be used. Where lighter wires than 20 AWG are used the individual wires should be laced together for support. The FDL-1090-TX and TC1090 were tested and certified using unshielded, untwisted wiring and that is sufficient for a certified installation. There may however be technical benefits of improved electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility to and from the transponder system if the two wires of the TMAP pair are lightly twisted together – one twist per 1 to 2 in. is appropriate. This may reduce interference and break-through on adjacent audio wiring if it is not possible to route them separately. For tidiness and consistency the other pairs in the bundle can also be twisted, but there will be no particular difference in behaviour. The distance between the FDL-1090-TX and the TC1090 is limited by the impedance of the wire between them. The TC1090 is powered from the FDL-1090-TX, not from aircraft power and therefore the acceptable voltage drop in the power line is what limits the distance. The TC1090 needs an impedance of less than 0.5 ohm in the power line for satisfactory operation. The following table gives guidelines for typical aircraft hook-up wire.

Different brands may vary – check your supplier for details.

Table 3. Typical Aircraft Hook-up Wire

Gauge Ohm/km Length for 0.5 Ohm

20 AWG 35 46 ft. 7 in. [14.2 m]

22 AWG 64 25 ft. 7 in. [7.8 m]

24 AWG 99 16 ft. 4 in. [5.0 m]

An alternative to a harness built from individual wires, particularly for a long cable run, is to use a multi-core cable. Aviation grade cable with six or more cores is often more expensive than the individual wires and therefore is not generally a good choice for a certified aircraft. For aircraft where those considerations do not apply however, an attractive alternative solution may be to use 3 or 4 pair data cable. While appropriate cables may exist, please note that not all data cable is suitable for this application. Cables with solid cores should not be used and cables should be selected based on the wear characteristics of their insulation material, including


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temperature rating, resistance to solvents and oils and flammability. Most inexpensive commercial data cables have poor flammability properties.

2.11 Antenna Installation The antenna should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The following considerations should be taken into account when installing the antenna.

• The antenna should be well removed from any projections, the engine(s) and propeller(s). It should also be well removed from landing gear doors, access doors or others openings which will break the ground plane for the antenna.

• The antenna should be mounted on the bottom surface of the aircraft and in a vertical position when the aircraft is in level flight.

• Avoid mounting the antenna within 3 ft. of the Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) sense antenna or any Communications Receiver (COMM) antenna and 6 feet from the transponder to the DME antenna.

• Where practical, plan the antenna location to keep the cable lengths as short as possible and avoid sharp bends in the cable to minimise the Voltage–Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR).

Electrical connection to the antenna should be protected to avoid loss of efficiency as a result of the presence of liquids or moisture. All antenna feeders shall be installed in such a way that a minimum of Radio Frequency (RF) energy is radiated inside the aircraft.

2.11.1 Antenna Ground Plane When a conventional aircraft monopole antenna is used it relies on a ground plane for correct behaviour. For ideal performance the ground plane should be very large compared to the wavelength of the transmission, which is 10.827 in. [275 mm]. In a metal skinned aircraft this is usually easy to accomplish, but is more difficult in a composite or fabric skinned aircraft. In these cases a metallic ground plane should be fabricated and fitted under the antenna. As the ground plane is made smaller, the actual dimensions of the ground plane become more critical and small multiples of the wavelength should be avoided, as should circles. Rectangles or squares are much less likely to create a critical dimension that resonates with the transmissions. The smallest practical ground plane is a square around 4.725 in. [120 mm] per side; as the size increases the performance may actually get worse, but will be better by the time the ground plane is 27.5 in. [700 mm] on each side. Anything much larger than that size is unlikely to show significant further improvement. The thickness of the material used to construct the ground plane is not critical, providing it is sufficiently conductive. A variety of proprietary mesh and grid solutions are available. Heavyweight cooking foil meets the technical requirements, but needs to be properly supported.



2.11.2 Antenna Cable The FDL-1090-TX is designed to meet Class 1 requirements with 2 dB allowance. Excessive loss will degrade both transmitter output power and receiver sensitivity. Allowing 0.25 dB loss for the connector at each end of the antenna cable assembly leaves an allowance of 1.5 dB maximum loss for the cable itself. An acceptable cable:

• Has less than 1.5 dB loss for the run length needed • Has a characteristic impedance of 50 ohms • Has double braid screens or has a foil and braid screen

A low loss cable typically uses foamed or cellular dielectrics and foil screens. This makes the cables especially prone to damage from too-tight bends or from momentary kinking during installation. Once kinked, these cables do not return to full performance once straightened.

Once the cable run length is known, a cable type with low enough loss per meter that meets the above requirements can be chosen. Longer runs require lower loss cable. Consider moving the FDL-1090-TX closer to the antenna to minimize the losses in the antenna cable – subject to the limits identified above, the FDL-1090-TX can be at any distance from the control head without affecting performance in any way. The following table is a guide to the maximum usable lengths of some common cable types. Actual cable loss varies between manufacturers, there are many variants and the table is therefore based on typical data. Use it as a guide only and refer to the manufacturer’s data sheet for your specific chosen cable for accurate values.

Table 4. Cable Length Guide

Max Length

Insertion Loss

dB/meter at

1090MHz

MIL-C-17 Cables

Electronic Cable

Specialists Type

SSB Electronic

8ft. 4 in. [2.54 m]

0.59 M17/128 (RG400)

10 ft. 4 in. [3.16 m]

0.47 3C142B

12 ft. 6 in. [3.81 m]

0.39 M17/112 (RG304)

14 ft. 9 in. [4.50 m]

0.33 Aircell 5


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Max Length

Insertion Loss

dB/meter at

1090MHz

MIL-C-17 Cables

Electronic Cable

Specialists Type

SSB Electronic

17 ft. 3 in. [5.25 m]

0.29 M17/127 (RG393)

311601

21 ft. 1 in. [6.42 m]

0.23 311501

22 ft. 4 in. [6.81 m]

0.22 Aircell 7

26 ft. 11 in. [8.22 m]

0.18 311201

41 ft. 3 in. [12.59 m

0.12 310801

When routing the cable, ensure that you:

• Route the cable away from sources of heat. • Route the cable away from potential interference sources such as ignition wiring,

400 Hertz (Hz) generators, fluorescent lighting and electric motors. • Allow a minimum separation of 12 in. [300 mm] from an ADF antenna cable. • Keep the cable run as short as possible. • Avoid routing the cable round tight bends. • Avoid kinking the cable even temporarily during installation. • Secure the cable so that it cannot interfere with other systems.



2.11.3 TNC Connector This section describes the technique for attaching the antenna cable to the supplied TNC connector. If a low-loss cable is needed that has too large a dielectric diameter to fit the supplied connector, a short length (up to 6 in. [150 mm]) of smaller cable may be used with suitable mating connectors to adapt to the transponder connector. The supplied connector can be completed using a wide range of commercial crimp tools (e.g. Tyco 5-1814800-3). The die apertures for the inner pin and the outer shield should be approximately 0.07 in. [1.72 mm] and 0.2 in. [5.41 mm] respectively.

1. Strip back the coax cable to the dimensions in Table 5 and Figure 6. 2. Slide a 1 in. [25 mm] long piece of heat shrink tubing over the cable. 3. Slide the outer crimp sleeve over the cable – it must go on before securing the

center contact.

Figure 6. Antenna to TNC Connector Attachment

Table 5. Antenna Cut Dimensions

Dimension Cut size (mm)

Cut size (inch)

A 17.5 0.69

B 7.2 0.28

C 4.8 0.19


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4. Crimp the center contact to the cable. 5. Insert the cable into the connector – the center contact should click into place in

the body, the inner shield should be inside the body of the connector and the outer shield should be outside the body.

6. Crimp the outer sleeve over the shield. 7. Slide heat shrink tubing forward (flush to connector). 8. Heat to shrink the tubing.

2.12 Static Pressure Connection The TC1090 Controller includes an altitude encoder which must be connected to the same source of static pressure as the primary altimeter on the aircraft. The TC1090 static pressure port provides a mounting spigot intended for nominal 0.2 in. [5 mm] inside diameter tubing. A length of 0.2 in. [5 mm] Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber tubing is included in the installation kit to facilitate connection to the aircraft static system.

1. Choose a point in the existing static pressure line that is as close as practical to the TC1090.

Take care not to contaminate the inside of the static line when cutting or inserting the connectors.

2. Cut the static pressure line and use the supplied T fitting to connect the altitude encoder.



For aircraft with 0.25 in. static lines, two adapters are provided which can convert from 0.25 in. inside diameter hoses to the 0.2 in. [5 mm] hose in the install kit.

In all cases, the static line should include drainage provisions and should be routed in accordance with applicable airworthiness provisions for the aircraft.

3. Figure 7 shows the general arrangement, although other combinations may be used:

Figure 7. Static Pressure to TC1090 Connection



3 INSTALLATION SET-UP AND TEST The FDL-1090-TX uses a simple setup system to program important system parameters, including the Mode S address. In the original factory configuration, the setup screen is the first thing that runs when you switch on the transponder. If the transponder has already been configured and you want to access the setup screen again, hold down the FN button while switching on the transponder and the setup system will run. The script will prompt for the following configuration items:

• Mode S Address • Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Squawk Code • VFR Flight Identification (ID) (Registration) • Aircraft Maximum Airspeed • Aircraft Category • Squat switch source, if fitted • TIS output format, if used • GPS position source, if fitted and ADS-B parameters

This setup mode also allows the recalibration of the altitude encoder. All the programming is accomplished using the right hand rotary knob and the ENT and FN buttons. Make all input selections using the rotary knob. Pressing the ENT button accepts the current input and advances to the next input item. Pressing the FN button moves directly to the next screen.

3.1 Configuration Items 3.1.1 Aircraft Address Programming The Mode S Address is a 24-bit number issued to the aircraft by the registration authority for the aircraft. These addresses are usually written as a 6-digit hexadecimal number, although you may also encounter one written as an 8-digit octal number. The FDL-1090-TX only understands the hexadecimal format, so you must first convert an octal number to hexadecimal. Enter the 6-digit aircraft address using the Code knob and the ENT button.

3.1.2 VFR Squawk Code When the pilot presses the VFR button, a pre-programmed code will replace the current squawk code. The pre-programmed code is set up here; the choice of code will depend on the normal location of the aircraft. In the USA, the VFR squawk code is 1200. In most parts of Europe, the VFR squawk code should be set to 7000. Enter the 4-digit squawk code using the Code knob and ENT button.


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3.1.3 VFR Flight ID

The aircraft registration is loaded as letters and numbers only. There are no dashes or other punctuation marks and no spaces can be inserted. When you enter a space it finishes the data entry and moves to the next item.

The default Flight ID for an aircraft not on an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plan should be the aircraft registration. Enter the aircraft registration using the Code knob and ENT button.

3.1.4 Airspeed Category Mode S transponders can transmit their maximum airspeed characteristics to aircraft equipped with Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). This information is used to help identify threats and to plan avoiding action by the TCAS equipped aircraft. The airspeeds are grouped in ranges; using the rotary knob, select the range that corresponds to the aircraft.

3.1.5 Aircraft Category To assist Air Traffic Control (ATC) tracking of aircraft, an aircraft category can be transmitted by Mode S transponders. Using the Code knob, select the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft the transponder is installed in.

3.1.6 Squat Switch Source The Squat switch input allows the transponder to automatically switch between Airborne and Ground modes and to automatically start and stop the flight timer. The sense of the squat switch input can be selected using the Code knob. If the squat switch input is not connected the Not Connected option must be selected.

3.1.7 TIS Output

TIS is a Mode S uplink service that is provided by some U.S. approach radars. TIS coverage is limited to the coverage areas of those radars; there is no TIS provision outside the U.S.

If the aircraft has a TIS compatible display connected to the transponder, select the appropriate interface protocol using the Code knob.

3.1.8 GPS Input If a GPS is connected for ADS-B position reporting, select the appropriate interface protocol using the rotary knob.



3.1.9 GPS/TIS Line Speed

The TIS output and GPS input speeds are not separately controlled on the FDL-1090-TX. Not all combinations of GPS input and TIS output will be usable if the external devices operate on fixed bit rates and are different to each other.

If a GPS input or TIS output has been configured, you should select the appropriate line speed using the rotary knob. Traffic displays using the Garmin protocol run at 9600 bps. FFS 1201 GPS receivers generally run at 19200 bps. Panel mount GPS units with Aviation format outputs generally also run at 9600 bps. NMEA GPS units generally run at 4800 bps.

3.1.10 GPS Certification Level

It is recommended to contact the specific GPS manufacture if further information is required.

An important metric for ADS-B ground system behavior is the System Design Assurance (SDA) level. It is intended to reflect the probability that the GPS position source is providing erroneous information and is based on the certification standard that was used by the GPS vendor. This will be indicated in the form of a letter code (A to D) on the data plate or installation documentation for the GPS in accordance with the standards DO-178B and DO-254, for example “DO-178B level C”. If both standards are reported but at different levels, use the lower standard (higher letter). Example: The FFS 1201 WAAS/GPS is qualified to SDA Level 3.

3.1.11 GPS NAC Velocity

It is recommended to contact the specific GPS manufacture if further information is required.

Another metric that the ADS-B ground system uses to help it track the aircraft is Navigational Accuracy Category for velocity (NACv). NACv is a design feature of the GPS receiver. It represents the error bound for velocity that the GPS may report in acceleration/deceleration or turning maneuvers. You can find this information from your GPS installation manual. Example: The FFS 1201 WAAS/GPS is qualified for NACV = 3 (<10 ms).

3.1.12 Aircraft Length and Width On the ground, ADS-B transmits encoded aircraft size information which is used by ATC to identify taxiing routes and potential conflicts. When configured for ADS-B, the FDL-1090-TX will ask for the aircraft length and width (wingspan), in meters and will calculate the appropriate size code for transmission.


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3.1.13 GPS Antenna Offset The GPS antenna offset is used together with the aircraft length and width to manage taxiway conflicts. A typical GPS installation does not report the geographic position of the center of the aircraft, or even the tip of the nose of the aircraft; instead it usually reports the location of the actual GPS antenna (not the GPS receiver). In normal flight operations this distinction is of no practical importance at all, but if ADS-B is used to manage taxiway conflicts, a significant offset in antenna position could mean that the aircraft is not in the same place as the ADS-B reported position. Although primarily intended for position correction on large transport aircraft, General Aviation aircraft can also have a significant offset. For example, if the aircraft has a long tail boom and the GPS antenna is on the top of the tail, the GPS position could be 13.1 ft. [4 m] or more from the nose of the aircraft. Enter the position of the GPS antenna relative to the nose of the aircraft. The position is stored and transmitted to the nearest 6.6 ft. [2 m]; great accuracy in measurement is not required.

3.1.14 1090 MHz Receiver Installed The ADS-B transmissions include an indication to the ground stations of whether your aircraft includes a 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver. This can be used by the ground stations to manage the volume of traffic they must send. Set this to “Yes” if the aircraft has a 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver installed. The FDL-1090-TX is not a 1090 MHz receiver.

3.1.15 UAT Receiver Installed The ADS-B transmissions include an indication to the ground stations of whether your aircraft includes a UAT ADS-B receiver. This can be used by the ground stations to manage the volume of traffic they must send. Set this to “Yes” if the aircraft has a UAT receiver installed.

3.2 Test and Calibration Items 3.2.1 Voltage Check The Voltage Check screen displays the current input voltage received by the control head from the FDL-1090-TX. While displaying this screen theTC1090 will exercise certain internal functions in the controller, including periodically turning on the heater circuit. The purpose of these exercises is to present a changing load on the power lines from the FDL-1090-TX. If you suspect a potential problem with the wiring to the controller, it is worth monitoring the displayed voltage for several seconds to find the worst-case reading. The nominal voltage is 6.5 V. The displayed value may be lower due to cable impedance. If the voltage is below 6.0 V, then the interface cable has too much impedance and you should review the choice of cable.



3.2.2 Altitude Encoder Calibration

The purpose of calibrating the encoder is to make the output correspond to the primary altimeter. The encoder calibration procedure must therefore only be undertaken after the primary altimeter has been tested and found to comply with the relevant standards.

The Altitude Encoder Calibration allows you to adjust the built-in altitude encoder to ensure that the altitude transmitted by the transponder corresponds to the altitude seen by the pilot on the primary altimeter. This process is normally carried out every 24 months, as part of the altimeter checks on the aircraft. The maximum allowed difference between the primary altimeter and the altitude encoder is 125 feet in ETSO C88a and TSO C88b. The altitude encoder in the TC1090 is accurately calibrated during manufacture to be within 50 feet of the applied pressure altitude at all altitudes, whereas the allowed error in the primary altimeter increases with altitude and above 18,000 feet the altimeter error alone may exceed 125 feet. It is therefore possible that the combination of the allowed errors in the encoder and the primary altimeter may exceed 125 feet, in which case the altitude encoder must be adjusted to correspond to the primary altimeter.

3.2.2.1 Calibration Equipment To calibrate the encoder you will need to be able to power up the transponder subsystem and you will need a pitot-static test set with the appropriate adapters to connect to the static port on the aircraft. The pitot-static test set should be able to drive the altitude down to sea level and above the service ceiling of the aircraft. No transponder test set is required – the calibration procedure displays all the information you need on the screen of the TC1090 Controller.

3.2.2.2 Calibration Procedure

Do not exceed the altitude or rate of climb limits of the pitot-static instruments of the aircraft. The TC1090 altitude encoder is a solid state device and will not be affected by excess altitude or rate of climb and descent, but the mechanical instruments in the aircraft can easily be damaged by being driven beyond their intended range.

There are four adjustment points on the altitude encoder, a low altitude adjustment point, two mid-level adjustments and a high altitude adjustment point. The low altitude point adjusts the correspondence at sea level, the first mid-level point adjusts the correspondence around FL100, the second mid-level point adjusts the correspondence at around FL200 and the high altitude point adjusts the correspondence at FL300 and above. Since the altitude limit of the encoder is likely to be higher than the service ceiling of the aircraft, it is sufficient to set only those adjustment points at or below the service ceiling of the aircraft.


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Proceed as follows: 1. Set the primary altimeter subscale setting to 1013.2 hPa, 29.92 in hg. 2. Connect the pitot-static test set to the aircraft. 3. Power up the transponder and controller, while holding the FN button down. This

will enter SETUP mode on the controller. 4. Skip over the configuration modes until reaching the encoder calibration section. 5. Accept the Yes/No question; the LOW ALTITUDE set point will now be active

and an altitude will be displayed. 6. On the static test set, drive the altitude to 0 feet. 7. Read the primary altimeter value and turn the Code knob until the altitude

displayed on the TC1090 matches the altitude on the primary altimeter. 8. Press ENT button; the display will move to the MID ALTITUDE FL100 set point. 9. On the static test set, drive the altitude to 10,000 feet. 10. Read the primary altimeter value and turn the Code knob until the altitude

displayed on the TC1090 matches the altitude on the primary altimeter. 11. Press ENT button; the display moves to the MID ALTITUDE FL200 screen. 12. If the service ceiling of the aircraft is below 20,000 feet, the process is complete.

Press the ENT button twice to get to the test screen. Otherwise, proceed to step 13.

13. On the static test set, drive the altitude to 20,000 feet. 14. Read the primary altimeter value and turn the Code knob until the altitude

displayed on the TC1090 matches the altitude on the primary altimeter. 15. Press ENT button; the display moves to the HIGH ALTITUDE FL300 screen. 16. If the service ceiling of the aircraft is below 30,000 feet, the process is complete.

Press ENT button once more to get to the test screen. Otherwise, proceed to step 17.

17. On the static test set, drive the altitude to 30,000 feet. 18. Read the primary altimeter value and turn the Code knob until the altitude

displayed on the TC1090 matches the altitude on the primary altimeter. 19. Press ENT button; the display moves to the test screen.

To complete the testing you should leave the TC1090 screen displaying the encoder altitude and exercise the altitude on the static test set across the altitude range of the aircraft. Use at least 10 test points and verify that in each case the altitude displayed on the primary altimeter and the altitude displayed on the TC1090 correspond within the 125 foot tolerance. Lightly tap the altimeter at each test point to eliminate friction effects. When the correspondence test is complete, press ENT button to power off the system.



4 POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Post installation checks should be carried out in accordance with your certification requirements. These checks should include:

• Mode S interrogations to verify correct address programming. • Verification of the reported altitude using a static tester. • Where installed, verification of correct squat switch ground/airborne indications.

In an aircraft with a squat switch, setting the Mode knob to ALT when the aircraft is on the ground should leave the transponder in GND mode; when the aircraft becomes airborne, the mode should switch automatically to ALT.

• Interrogations to verify the receiver sensitivity. A Mode S transponder should have a minimum triggering level (mtl) of between -77 dBm and -71 dBm. Failure to meet this requirement usually indicates antenna or coaxial cable problems.

• Interrogations to verify the transmitted power. A Class 1 installation should have no less than 125 W at the antenna (and no more than 500 W). A Class 2 installation should have no less than 71 Watts at the antenna (and no more than 500 Watts). Failure to meet this requirement is also generally due to antenna or wiring issues.

• Where installed, verification of the GPS position source and ADS-B outputs. Whenever a valid position is received by the transponder and the transponder is in any mode other than Standby, ADS-B Extended Squitters should be observed on the transponder test set.



5 NORMAL OPERATIONS

5.1 Overview The controller has a monochrome Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display flanked by a

• Mode knob (OFF, SBY, GND, ON, and ALT) • Code knob • Push buttons

o IDT button o VFR button o FN button o ENT button

Figure 8. Controller Faceplate Items

5.2 Display The display shows the operating mode of the transponder, the reported pressure altitude and the current squawk code and Flight ID. The reply indicator is active when the transponder replies to interrogations. The pressure altitude is displayed as a Flight Level, which is the pressure altitude in hundreds of feet. When non-standard atmospheric conditions apply, this may not match the altimeter indicated altitude, but will be correctly displayed by the ATC radar.


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5.3 Display Brightness Control Pressing the FN button will allow access to change the display brightness. A bar will appear on the display with the title “Brightness” above the bar. Rotate the Code knob to select the desired brightness level. Press FN to save the setting and return to the Squawk code display.

5.4 Mode Knob The Mode knob controls the power to the transponder and the operating mode.

Mode Function

OFF Power is removed from the transponder.

SBY The transponder is on, but will not reply to any interrogations.

GND The transponder will respond to Mode S ground interrogations from surface movement radar.

ON The transponder will respond to all interrogations, but altitude reporting is suppressed.

ALT The transponder will respond to all interrogations.

When airborne, the transponder should always be set to ALT unless otherwise directed by ATC. When you are taxiing on the ground, the transponder should be set to GND unless your installation includes a gear squat switch which will automatically select GND on landing.

5.5 Push Buttons The push buttons allows inputs to be provided to the controller for a variety of flight data.

Mode Function

IDT Press the IDT button when ATC instructs you to “Ident” or “Squawk Ident”. This activates the SPI pulse in the transponder replies for 18 seconds. IDT will appear in the display.

FN Pressing the FN button provides access to changing the Flight ID and the ADS-B position monitor.

VFR Pressing the VFR button sets the transponder to the pre-programmed VFR code. Pressing the button again restores the previous squawk code.

ENT The ENT button enters a digit in the code selector.



5.6 Code Knob The Code knob is used to set squawk codes and the Flight ID. The FN button selects which will be updated. Turning the knob will highlight the first digit on the display and the digit can be changed as required. Press the ENT button to advance to the next digit. When ENT is pressed on the last digit, the new squawk code or Flight ID will replace the previous value. If the code entry is not completed within 7 seconds, the changes are ignored and the previous code restored.

Code Function

1200 VFR code in the U.S.

7000 VFR code commonly used in Europe.

7500 Hijack code

7600 Loss of communications

7700 Emergency code

The Flight ID should correspond to the aircraft call sign entered on your flight plan. If no flight plan is active, the aircraft registration should be used as your Flight ID. Use only letters and digits. If the Flight ID is less than eight characters long, entering a blank character will end it.

5.7 Altitude Encoder Warm-Up The built-in altitude encoder uses a sensor that is temperature dependent. A small internal heater circuit keeps the sensor at the correct temperature. When the ambient temperature is below +32°F [0°C] there may be a delay between switching on the transponder and seeing an altitude reported. In very cold weather this delay can be up to 5 minutes. You should always switch on the transponder (usually to GND mode) before taxiing to the runway, to ensure that the sensor is operating before you become airborne.

5.8 General Low Temperature Operation The FDL-1090-TX is certified to operate correctly down to -4°F [-20°C], but at low temperatures the display may be impaired. On a cold day you may need to wait for the cockpit to warm up to ensure normal operation.


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5.9 ADS-B Position Monitor The ADS-B position monitor is only available on installations that include an ADS-B position source. The ADS-B position monitor provides a display of the position information that is being transmitted in ADS-B position reports. This can provide confirmation that the correct information is being transmitted, particularly where the GPS source is remote from the transponder. In the event that valid position information is NOT available from the GPS, the latitude and longitude display will be replaced by dashes; if no valid latitude and longitude is shown then ADS-B position information is NOT being transmitted.

5.10 Warning Messages If the transponder detects a problem, the screen will indicate WARNING and a brief statement of the problem. Depending on the nature of the problem, your transponder may not be replying to interrogations. Note the message on the screen and pass that information to your avionics maintenance organization. Press ENT to clear the message; if the fault is still present the message will reappear.

5.11 Fault Annunciation

Note the FAULT message shown on the screen and pass that information to your avionics maintenance organization.

If the transponder detects a catastrophic internal failure, the screen will indicate FAULT and a brief statement of the problem. No replies will be made to interrogations when a fault has been detected. Some FAULT indications can be recovered by switching the transponder off and back on again, although in all cases a FAULT code implies that there is a fault with the transponder or the installation.



6 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS Besides periodic functional checks required by the regulations, the FDL-1090-TX Mode S transponder has been designed and manufactured to allow “on condition maintenance.” This means that there are no periodic service requirements necessary to maintain continued airworthiness and no maintenance is required until the equipment does not properly perform its intended function. When service is required, a complete performance test should be accomplished following any repair action. Repairs should only be carried out in accordance with FFS service procedures.



7 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORMS

7.1 FDL-1090-TX Transponder Part No: 87252 ETSO: C112c, C166b

Conditions DO-160F Section Description of Conducted Tests

Temperature and Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to Categories A2, C1

Low temperature ground survival

4.5.1 -67°F [-55°C]

Low temperature short-time operating

4.5.1 -40°F [-40°C]

Low temperature operating

4.5.2 -4°F [-20°C]

High temperature operating

4.5.4 +158°F [+70°C]

High temperature short-time operating

4.5.3 +158°F [+70°C]

High temperature ground survival

4.5.3 +185°F [+85°C]

Loss of Cooling 4.5.5 Cooling air not required (+158°F [+70°C] operating without cooling air)

Altitude 4.6.1 35,000 feet

Decompression 4.6.2 8,000 to 35,000 feet in 15 seconds

Overpressure 4.6.3 -15,000 feet

Temperature Variation 5.0 Equipment tested to Category C

Humidity 6.0 Equipment tested to Category A

Operational Shocks 7.2 Equipment tested to Category B

Crash Safety 7.3 Equipment tested to Category B type 5

Vibration 8.0 Aircraft zone 2; type 3, 4, 5 to category S level M, type 1 (Helicopters) to category U level G

Explosion 9.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required


Installation ManualFDL-1090-TX

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Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Fungus 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Salt Spray 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Magnetic Effect 15.0 Equipment tested to Category Z

Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to Category BX

Voltage Spike 17.0 Equipment tested to Category B

Audio frequency conducted susceptibility

18.0 Equipment tested to Category B

Induced signal susceptibility

19.0 Equipment tested to Category AC

Radio frequency susceptibility

20.0 Equipment tested to Category TT

Radio frequency emission

21.0 Equipment tested to Category B

Lightning induced transient susceptibility

22.0 Equipment identified as Category XXXX – no test required

Lightning direct effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Electrostatic Discharge 25.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Fire, Flammability 26.0 Equipment identified as Category C


7.2 TC1090 Controller

Part Number: 87253 ETSO: C112c, C88a


Temperature and Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to Categories A4, C4

Low temperature ground survival

4.5.1 -67°F [-55°C]

Low temperature short-time operating

4.5.1 +13°F [-25°C]

Low temperature operating

4.5.2 -4°F [-20°C]

High temperature operating

4.5.3 +131°F [+55°C]

High temperature short-time operating

4.5.3 +158°F [+70°C]

High temperature ground survival

4.5.3 +185°F [+85°C]

Loss of Cooling 4.5.5 Cooling air not required +158°F [+70°C] operating without cooling air)

Altitude 4.6.1 35,000 feet

Decompression 4.6.2 8,000 to 35,000 feet in 15 seconds

Overpressure 4.6.3 -15,000 feet

Temperature Variation 5.0 Equipment tested to Category A

Humidity 6.0 Equipment tested to Category A

Operational Shocks 7.2 Equipment tested to Category B

Crash Safety 7.3 Equipment tested to Category B type 5

Vibration 8.0 Aircraft zone 2; type 3, 4, 5 to category S level M, type 1 (Helicopters) to category U level G

Explosion 9.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment tested to Category W (front face only)

Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required






Fungus 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Salt Spray 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Magnetic Effect 15.0 Equipment tested to Category Z

Power Input 16.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Voltage Spike 17.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Audio frequency conducted susceptibility

18.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Induced signal susceptibility

19.0 Equipment tested to Category BC

Radio frequency susceptibility

20.0 Equipment tested to Category TT

Radio frequency emission

21.0 Equipment tested to Category M

Lightning induced transient susceptibility

22.0 Equipment identified as Category XXXX – no test required

Lightning direct effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Electrostatic Discharge 25.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required

Fire, Flammability 26.0 Equipment identified as Category C


8 ADS-B Compliance The FDL-1090-TX Transponder includes support for Extended Squitter ADS-B out. The FDL-1090-TX with software version 2.4 or later is a DO-260B compliant broadcast participant.

8.1 ADS-B Parameters Supported The following table summarises the ADS-B parameters that are transmitted by the FDL-1090-TX Transponder when connected to an appropriate GPS receiver.

Table 6. ADS-B Parameters

Parameter BDS Register

SPI 0,5

Emergency Indicator 0,5

Barometric Altitude 0,5

Quality Indicator (NIC) 0,5

Airborne Position

Latitude 0,5

Longitude 0,5

Quality Indicator (NIC) 0,6

Surface Position

Latitude 0,6

Longitude 0,6

Surface Ground Speed 0,6

Surface Ground Track 0,6

Aircraft Identification 0,8

Airborne Ground Velocity 0,9

Geometric to Barometric altitude difference

0,9

Geometric Vertical Rate 0,9

Squawk Code 6,1

Emergency Status 6,1

Quality Indicator (NACP) 6,5

Quality Indicator (NACV) 6,5

Quality Indicator (SIL) 6,5 8-1

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Parameter BDS Register

Version Indicator 6,5

Surface Length/Width 6,5

Surface Antenna Offset 6,5

In all cases, uncompensated latency due to the transponder is less than 10 milliseconds. Analysis of the system latency should add this to the latency of the GPS system and the transmission time of the position data from the GPS to the transponder to determine the overall latency.

8.2 FAA 91.227 The FDL-1090-TX transponder can be connected to the following GPS units to form the basis of a 14 CFR 91.227 compliant ADS-B installation:

FFS 1201 WAAS/GPS Sensors NexNav MINI & NexNav MAX WAAS/GPS Sensors

For installations seeking certification to 91.227 or other applicable standards, additional compliance information is available on request from FFS.

8.3 CS-ACNS The FDL-1090-TX Transponder can be connected to the following GPS units to form the basis of a CS-ACNS compliant ADS-B installation:

FFS 1201 WAAS/GPS Sensors NexNav MINI & NexNav MAX WAAS/GPS Sensors

For installations seeking certification to CS-ACNS or other applicable standards, additional compliance information is available on request from FFS.

8.4 Automatic Air/Ground Determination The FDL-1090-TX can report ADS-B surface and airborne messages. The squat switch input is designed to be used with an automatic air/ground switching device as defined in paragraph 2.6.7.


9 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

All dimensions are shown in millimeters.

9.1 Transponder and Mounting Tray Dimensions

Figure 9. Transponder and Mounting Tray Dimensions





9.2 Controller Dimensions Controller shown without the mounting adapters used for 2.25 in. [57 mm] instrument mounting.

Figure 10. Controller Dimensions


9.3 Controller Cut-Out Options

The following diagrams are intended to be to scale, however variations in the printing process mean that you MUST check all dimensions before using it as a template.

The controller can be fitted to either the compact mounting hole or a conventional 2.25 in. [57 mm] instrument cut-out. The compact mounting is a truncated 58 mm opening; please note that the mounting screws are NOT in the same location for the two options.

Figure 11. Conventional Controller Cut-Out

Figure 12. Compact Controller Cut-Out



10 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM

Figure 13. Interconnect Diagram



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