LIMITED WARRANTY THIS MODEL 4-20 DIGITIZER IS WARRANTED BY ACK TECHNOLOGIES INC, AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM IT'S MANUFACTURING DATE. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IF THE ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND. RETURNED TO AGK TECHNOLOGIES INC. WITHIN 15 DAYS OF IT'S INSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE MODEL 4-20 DIGITIZER WHEN RETURNED FREIGHT PREPAID TO OUR MANUFACTURING. FACILITY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY UNIT WHICH HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY USED , INSTALLED, OR WHICH IS PHYSICALLY DAMAGED. EXCEPT ‘AS PROVIDED HEREIN ACK TECHNOLOGIES INC. MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PERTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN IT'S DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN. ACK TECHNOLOGIES INC. 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MODEL A-30 ALTITUDE DIGITIZER OPERATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL [MOD & GRAY CODE OUTPUT TO 42,000 FEET TWO RS 232 OUTPUTS ‘MOD 4 GRAY CODE OUTPUT To 30,750 FEET ‘APPROVAL THis MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH MODEL A-30 ENCODERS SERIAL NUMBER 85,000 AND ABOVE (MOD 4 AND ABOVE) MANUAL PART NUMBER AIOM REVISION 04 1202/2005,TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION SECTION 2 INSTALLATION SECTION 3 PIN OUT SECTION 4 RS 232 OUTPUTS SECTION 5 CALIBRATION SECTION 6 OPERATION SECTION 7 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 9 PARTS LIST SECTION 10 TRANSPONDER CONNECTION SECTION 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 12 WARRANTY SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION The model A-30 digitizer is designed to work with all modern mode AIC and mode S transponders. Inthe med 4 through mod 7 Configuration the digitizer reports to 30,780 feet and provides parallel ‘ray code output. In the mod 8 and above configuration, the digitizer ‘eportst0 42,000 feet and provides bath parallel gray code and two RS 232 outputs which are Jumper selectable inthe most popular data Tormats. RS 282 altitude reporting Is jumper selectable In 10 or 100 foot Increments. The mod 4 and mod 8 configurations are plug compatible with all earlier mod 1,2 and 3 algltizers (serlal numbers 2400 through 184,999). Care must be taken when replacing eallr dlglizers to make ‘ure that-power is only applied fo pin 8. See section 8 ofthis manual before replacing earlier encoders. The cable assembly supplied withthe digitzer Is tested and complies wit all requirements of FAR 23.1359. ‘and FAR 23853 and is suitable for installation in ny part 23 aircraft SECTION 2 INSTALLATION MounTING The Model A-30 digitizer Is designed tobe located Inthe sam ‘environmental area as the primary altimeter used for ight reference. ‘Avold mounting the digitizer In the direct alrow of hot or cold ar Inet. The digitizer may be mounted In any position within the alreaft. Use 6-32 fasteners or 8/92" rivet to attach the mounting tray (PIN 430.03}. Make sure the head of the fastaner used dos not protrude above the recess inthe tray. TRANSPONDER ALTITUDE REPLY ERRATIC 1. Transponder not functioning properly. Repalror replace transponder. 2. Intormittont data connection. Check parallel data connections. 3. If Narco ATSO or ATSOA transponder see section 10 for capacitor ‘removal instructions ALTITUDE REPLY SHOWS DESCENT WHILE CLIMBING OR CLIMBING WHILE DESCENDING 4. One data Input line not connected. Check parallel data input ines. 2. Transponder not latching in one data line. Replace or repair transponder. 3. If Narco ATSO or ATSOA transponder see section 10 for capacitor ‘removal instructions SECTION 12 WARRANTY THE BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL CONTAINS OUR COMPLETE LIMITED WARRANTY. ‘Mode! A-20 digitizers mod 4 and above (serial number 85000 and above) ‘must be returned to our facility for warranty repal or service. No fd Service ls authorized on mod 4 and above digitizer. ‘Should it become necessary to return the digitizer for warranty repalr or ‘Service to our fecliy, please call or email us bafore sending the unit. PHONE 408 287-8024 FAX 408 971-6879 EMAIL WARRANTY@ACKAVIONICS.COM All units must be retuned to our facility trelght prepald. Our shipping ‘dress fs 28 follows ‘AGK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. “HOW. JULIAN ST. SAN JOSE, CA 95110 ‘Make sure that you have Included a return address which Is sultable for UPS return shipment (no P.O. Boxes or APO numbers). Please include a short description ofthe problem you have been ‘experiencing and a telephone number where you may be reached during the dy.‘OM1d Nid Sb FIGURE 10 “4 NOTE: NARCO AT50 AND ATSOA TRANSPONDERS CHASSIS NUMBER CNG218B4 OR CNR219B4 AND BELOW MUST BE MODIFIED AS PER NARCO SERVICE BULLETIN AT-50A-5 DATED SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING NO MOD C ALTITUDE REPLY FROM TRANSPONDER IF MODE C FRAMING PULSES ARE PRESENT 1. Mako sure Digitizer pin 6's grounded unless lractod otherwise by the transponder manufacturer 2. Make sure power is applied to pin 8 of the Digitizer and pin 15 1s, grounded. 43.1f using with 2 Narco ATS0 or ATSOA transponder see note in section 40 on sorvice bulletin ATSO-S. 4. Make sure proper digitizer warm-up time has transpired. IF MODE C FRAMING PULSES ARE NOT PRESENT 1. Check transponder antenna for corrosion o poor alframe grounding. hock SVWR of antenna and cable. 2. Make sure the transponder isin altitude reporting mode. Mode A/C or ‘Aiton tansponder. POWER INPUT 10 t0 32 Volt DC power to the digtzer should be supplied directly trom the main power buss ofthe aircra. The circult shouldbe protected by 2 2" Samp circult breaker or fuse meeting FAR 23.1957 requirements (s00 figure 1) We do not recommend that transponder switched power be used for digitizer power. See section 3 for pin out information. [Siow 4.30 DIGITIZER BeEcenen © neoroao $ aT @© © PITOT-STATIC CONNECTION Pitot Static hookup tothe 30 Is through the port In the top ofthe case. The factory installed port is designed to use 3/16" diameter EPDM hose Which is enclosed withthe unit. An optional 1/8" NPT port fiting (PIN (A30.06.02) also included with the unit. Refer to PAR 23.1326, 1. Identity the static source lin which is connected tothe primary fight altimeter used for hight reference. 2.1F installing Into an aircraft with no static system, determine the source (of static prossure that is used y the primary Might altimeter. At that ‘Source place an "T" Mting which wil allow you to connect the EPDM hhose (2IN 30.06.04) which Is suppliod with the unit to that source. 2. Chose a location inthe static line thatis accessible and is as close to ‘he digitizer as possible. Provide for positiv drainage of molsture and ‘routing ofthe line as per FAR 23.1325 PAR (b) (1) & (11) (See figure 2) 4. Cut the static line at this location. Make sure not to contaminate the Inside ofthe static line when cutting it. Use arazor Blade on plastic line and a tubing cutter on metal line. 5 Install the plastic “T" fitting supplied (P/N A30.06.05) inthe static line. Iinstaling tis Mting in plastic stati ine use the two reducing rubber adaptors supplied (PIN A30.06.06. installing this tng in metal static Ine cut two 1” long pleces from the EPDM. Secure the "T” fing and "rubber hose using the supplied spring clamps. (PIN A30.06.07 & ‘A30.06.08) (See Figure 2) 6. Secure the end of the EPDM hose fo the port on the digitizer. Use the Spring clamp supplied (PIN A30.06.07) 0 retain the hose tothe port7.11 the alternate 1/2" NP static connection Isto e used, remove the top cover and install the alternate port iting (PIN A30.06.02). Se Section 4for cover removal procedure. You may also connect the alternate port tothe existing port by cuting a short piece ofthe EPDM hose and connecting t between fitings and securing each end With the supped spring clamps. (See figure 2) SECTION 10 TRANSPONDER CONNECTION Data transfor to the transponder Is accomplished by connecting the data ines C1 through Ad to thar corresponding pins on the transponder. D4 is connected when reporting ie required above 130,750 feet. Ground pin 6 of the model A-20 digitizer unless instructed otherwise by the transponder manufacturer. Some ‘modern transponders will accopt RS 232 serial data. Consult the {tansponder manufacturers installation instructions for proper ‘connection and RS 232 configuration. ATERNATE PORTING z a rEsLAGE BEs bss 8 8S LL fi BE e222 22 53 EL omemannn (4) Raesausea P2E2EhrbiaG =] Ie goveecion ee Ta [os [a [at [re oe [ae [ar ao [5 | a aroxe are 2oareos SECTION 3 PIN OUT 2 6 fe [as fia fio fe [7 [ie | ai | carmn szevszoavsar (3) A somacng cabin 110) upped he de, The Hee cable Is color coded to facilitate transponder connection. Please 4 £ S48 {io [is [a2 [ne ]s_| SENAVE BETA sa00 ‘wy ropa eaten oft tor Codes ors ating effete fe fe [pel vere Ee atest andp tigers sn slen tos neue om iepe pepe ete te fe feeb P| crear li pn ll tn tt oust Be Shetc fete ffs fae me oe Gitta’ tacos tet eaten epee sovtgres FPL TLC fe TL oc ern ‘pnp obec es Ta potas edly oa 3 Pesan ot a oe fretief interfer fr cronSECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS ‘Approvals: FAA TSO C-88a Range: MOD 4—100 to 30,750 foot Gorman LBA 10.2214 -MOD 8-100 to 42,000 foot ‘Accuracy: Typical 20 feot Size: L6* W2.65°H 1." ‘Maximum + 50 feet Weight 5.1 02 144 grams) Operating voltage: 100 32 VDC Operating currant: 60 mA typical Operating temp: 404121" F Warm-up eurrent draw: Towsss © 14voc420ma Warm-up tn 28VD6 220 mA 70" Fambient 60 seconds (°F ambient 210 seconds Altitude resolution: Gray code (paratel) output 100m RS 232 10 or 100n RS 232 outputs: ‘ApollofUPS 1200 baud Trimble/Garmin 9600 baud 10 byte message Northstar/Garmin 2400 baud 10 byte message 00-1608 ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES ‘CABAIJKLMNOPSG000X2ZBBBIOXX 00-1788 NOT APPLICABLE CONTAINS NO MICROPROCESSOR 17 byte message SECTION 9 PARTS LIST po 5 Cae (| CC —— SECTION 4 RS 232 OUTPUTS The Model A-20 Digtzer mod level 8 and above provide for two RS232 ‘outputs. The Digitizer is shipped with alljumpers installed. This ‘Configuration provides for UPS/Apollo output at 1200 Baud and 10 foot Ssltude resolution at both RS 232 data ports. Any ofthe three dat ‘utput formats may be Individually selected foreach RS232 output. The 40 foot 100 foot jumper selects the resolution for bath RS 222 ports, To Configure the deta ports remove the cover by removing the four (4) cover ‘elaining screws (See igure 2). Liftthe cover rom the end furthest from {he 15 pin connector unt the state por Mtg Is pulled free from the intemal rubber eonnector. Once the cover has been Ifted enough, move the cover sideways off of the 15 pin jack. See figure 4to select the data format which is raqured at each port and reinstall the cover. (See Ng 4) SECTION 5 CALIBRATION The Model A-20 Digtzriscallrated typically to within + 50 feet straight line fit rom its highest and lowest reporting altitude using NIST traceable pressure standards. For most installations Ite or no ‘djustment ls necessary to match the Digitizer tothe altimeter. ‘Altimeters which are on the high or low side ofthe requirements of SO ¢-10b may require correspondance adjustment. FAR 91.217 requires that altitude Digitizers must be callbrated when Installed. FAR 91.413 requires cabration any time Installation or maintenance Is ‘performed ona Transponder/Digitzar system.CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 1. Calbration should be done with both the primary fight altimeter and Digitizer at the same amblent temperature within the range of #55 fo +95 degrees Fahronhalt (+15 (0 +35 degrees centigrade). Power supplied 0 the Digitizer should be of the same nominal voltage asthe aircraft buss voltage to which It ls tobe installed. The dglttzers are factory callbrated 421 14V nominal voltage, when calibrating using 24V buss voltage the Tactorycalbration wil be 100-200 fet off at sea level. 2. Apply power tothe Digitizer fora least § minutes before proceeding ‘with the calibration. 3. Determine the altitude fo which you willbe calbrating the encoder. ‘Supplied withthe Digtzer are four (4) altimeter placards. (See figure 6) 4. With the primary fight altimeter sotto 29.82 in hg, decrease the ‘system pressure suppliod by the pltot—static test sot unt the primary fight attimoter indicates 30 foot lower than the maximum altitude to whieh you ae calorating. 5. Check the code transition pont at this altitude and if required adjust the trim pot marked “H" unti the transition point ls ithin +50 fest of the primary fight altimeter with both increasing and decressing pressure, (See figure 5) 6. Increase system pressure unt the primary Night altimeter indicates +50 f00t.ifroquired adjust th trim pot marked "L" until th transition ‘point i within 10 feet of this altitude with both increasing and ‘decreasing pressure. 7. Repest stops 4 through 6 unt an accuracy of + 50 fet is obtained for oth increasing and decreasing pressure at both maximum calbration ‘stttude and 0 foot attude. 4. Insta a placard which corresponds to the maximum altitude to which the Digtizer was calbrated on the front center face ofthe primary fight altimeter. FAR 91.217 requires that a correspondence check be preformed. ‘AC43.68 provides guidance on acceptable methods fo accomplish this. (ACK SES) ACK SEES ENCODED TO 15000 FEET, ENCODED TO 30750 FEET, ACK 22 (ACK ESE ENCODED TO 20000 FEET, ENCODED 70 42000 FEET, FIGURE 5 SECTION 6 OPERATION The operation of the A-30 Digitizer is controled bythe aircraft transponder. Place the transponder in the alltude reporting mode to transmit altitude data. Model A-30 digitzors which transmit RS 232 data (mod 8 and above) provide continuous data to RS 232 devices. Tho air raffle control system standard allows for use of mode C attude Information that Is up {0 249 feet In error. properly functioning and callbrated Digitizer may report mode Calitude deviations of up fo 200 fet to ATC. This error ls result of @ number of factors present inthe ‘ireraft and ATC system All Digitizers report altitude based on standard pressure of 29.92 nH. {your airraft fs equipped with a transponder or other device that aisplays pressure alttude without barometric correction we recommend {hat regular periodie checks ofthe displayed altitude be made. To do this, sot the altimeter fo 29.92 n Hg and verify that the altitude dlsplay Indicates atitude that fe within 200 feet ofthe altimeter. ‘your aircraft ls equipped with 2 GPS or other device which displays ‘baromaticaly corrected altitude from the RS 232 data, set the altitude Correction the same for both the device and the altimeter. The elfference Inatitude indications should be less than 200 foot. {na altitude readout device is available inthe aircraft we recommend that the accuracy ofthe device be periodically verified wth ATC Controflar. Make sure thatthe alimeter barometric pressure is et to the proper value for your location. The altitude reported by the Controller and the altimeter indication should not deviate by more than 200 feet Air traffic controlors are required to very the accuracy of the Digitizor ‘bofore the altitude data can be used for separation of traffic. I notified ‘by a controler “alttude squawk deviates by numberof fet) stop ‘altitude squawk” this indleatos that your altimeter, Digitizer or transponder is malfunctioning and should be Inspected by a certied ropatr facility. Wan air waffle controler reports “no altitude squawk” the most Ikely problem is withthe sireraft transponder. The warm-up times listed in the specifications are for intial power up of the Digtzer. Ambient temperature isthe temperature fo which the Digitizer has subjected to prior fo warmup. SECTION 7 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS Thore are no periodtc continuing maintenance requirements forthe ‘model 30 Digitizer. Repair or service should performed when the Digitizer no longer meets the accuracy requirements. FAR regulations ‘roquire poriodle calbration when used for IF Might