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ISAT-100 Specifications, Operating Instructions
The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
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ISAT-100-OPD-SOI
Applies to P/N: ISAT-100
Applies to Mod Status: AB
Document Revision: 02.010
April 9, 2013
SkyTrac Systems Ltd.
200-170 Rutland Road N
Kelowna, BC Canada
V1X 3B2
Tel. (250) 765-2393
Fax (250) 765-3767
Web: www.skytrac.ca
Email: techsupport@skytrac.ca
Copyright © 2013 SkyTrac Systems Ltd.
All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Kelowna, BC Canada V1X 3B2 Tel. (250) 765-2393 Fax (250) 765-3767 Web: www.skytrac.ca Email: techsupport@skytrac.ca Copyright © 2013 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
  • Page 2 KWallace Temperature S 4.8.2 Amendment to EMI Test to be Nov 18, 2003 KWallace consistent with EMI/RFI Test for ISAT-100 (Doc # 238-50064-00) S 1.2 Amendment to DO-160D: Nov 18, 2003 KWallace Corrected DO-160D Category S 2.1 Amendment to Operating...
  • Page 3 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Document Revision History Continued ECO Page Description Date Approval S 1.4, Pg Change discussion from two Apr 13, 2004 KWallace 6, S 2.3, separate antennae to one 2.4, Pg 7, combination antenna S 4.5, Pg 10, S 4.7,...
  • Page 4 02.004 0165 Pg1, pg 4, Updated applies to Statement; Pg 4 Feb 24, 2009 T. Ratch Add section ISAT-100 Installation Kit; pg 7 delete section Installation Kit and the list of material for the kit 02.005 Add reference to ISAT-100 May 01, 2009 T.
  • Page 5 Warranty Information SkyTrac Systems Ltd (STS) warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and that the product meets or exceeds approved factory acceptance test requirements. STS reserves the right to replace any warranted product at its sole discretion during the warranty period.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS ........................3 ......................3 HYSICAL ROPERTIES ....................3 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 2.2.1 GPS Receiver ........................3 2.2.2 ISAT-100 Combination Antenna ..................3 2.2.3 Satellite Transceiver ......................4 ......................4 MISSIONS OMPLIANCE ........................4 UDIO NTERFACE ISAT-100 I ....................4 NSTALLATION ..................
  • Page 7 SkyTrac Systems Ltd..........................22 CTIVATION MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS ........... 23 ....................23 ONTINUED IRWORTHINESS ....................23 AINTENANCE NSTRUCTIONS APPENDIX A ..........................24 ISAT-100 F ..................24 RONT ANEL IAGRAM ISAT-100 R ..................25 ANEL IAGRAM APPENDIX B ..........................26 RF I ....................

  • Page 8: General

    The ISAT-100 has been tested to the RTCA/DO-160D environmental categories listed below. The tests demonstrated that the ISAT-100 does not exhibit any unsafe performance when exposed to the specified environmental test conditions, and that installation of the ISAT-100 in accordance with the installation instructions in this Manual will not pose a hazard to the continued safe flight and landing of the aircraft.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    IP issues. The SkyNet service transfers data on ports 80 and 443; therefore, these ports must be open on a firewall and allow communication to skynet.skytrac.net. FlightTrac Suite can be installed in a networked client/server configuration, or as a stand-alone solution.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Position accuracy Less than 25 m without Differential GPS 1-5m with Differential GPS - WAAS enabled Acceleration 4 G max 2.2.2 ISAT-100 Combination Antenna Active L1 GPS/Passive Iridium Antenna, low profile, moulded radome. Height: 0.721 in. (18.31 mm) Length: 5.026 in. (127.66 mm) Width: 2.0 in.

  • Page 11: Satellite Transceiver

    *Power consumption Transmit (max) 7W *The ISAT-100 is not classified as “Equipment known to have a high potential for interference” in accordance with FAA Policy No.: ASW-2001-01 dated April 25, 2002. Separate FADEC testing is not required for this installation.

  • Page 12: Environmental Test Summary

    SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 2.6 Environmental Test Summary The following table summarizes DO-160D Environmental Testing for the SkyTrac ISAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator. Section of Condition Category Comments DO-160D Temperature & Altitude [A4, D1] Meets category requirements 4.6, 4.6.2 Rapid decompression Temperature Variation...

  • Page 13: Airworthiness Limitations

    3.1 Installation Limitations The following installation regulations must be adhered to: • The ISAT-100 must be installed with the attached mounting brackets on the bottom to insure proper ventilation of the ISAT unit (see section 2.1 for details). • The ISAT-100 must be installed in a location that provided adequate ventilation space, as specified in section 4.4.

  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    Save the original shipping container in case of need for return due to damage or warranty claims. Check that each item listed on the packing slip has been shipped in the container. Verify and record the IMEI Number of the ISAT-100. This information is required when contacting SkyTrac Systems to activate the satellite communications services.

  • Page 15: Isat-100 Installation

    Wiring Diagram (DOC0029) if the applicable STC drawings are not available. 7. If a PDA is going to be connected to the ISAT-100, check the data port using a PDA loaded with ITrax software. Refer to the ITRAX manual for more information.
  • Page 16 The ISAT-100 may not be mounted inverted. (See Installation Limitations.) The free air volume around the ISAT-100 installation must be at least 8 cubic feet. Like any other transmitter, the ISAT-100 should be installed as far from aircraft apertures (such as windows) and as far from radio receiver antennae as practical.

  • Page 17: Pin Locations And Connections

    4.4.1 Pin Locations and Connections The identification letters and descriptions for the 19-pin System Connector and 10-pin Data Connector, located on the front of the ISAT-100, are listed in Tables 4-1 and 4.2 and illustrated in Figures 4-3 and 4.4 respectively.
  • Page 18 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. FIGURE 4-3 System Connector Diagram Document Rev. 02.010 ISAT-100-OPD-SOI Page 11 of 26 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
  • Page 19 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Table 4-1 System Connector - Pin Description 19 Pin System Connector Pin # Description +28 VDC Main Power In Ground (Power) Battery Disconnect Analog Input #1 0-30VDC Analog Input #2 0-30VDC Analog Input #3 0-30VDC Analog Input #4 0-30VDC...
  • Page 20 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. System Connector –Pin Descriptions (Detailed) Pin A +28 VDC Main Power In This is the main power supply to the ISAT-100. The operating range is 22 - 30VDC (18 – 30VDC for emergency operation). Pin B - Ground (Power) This is the power ground connection for the ISAT-100.
  • Page 21 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Pin M - Digital Input #4 - Voltage Seeking A positive input between 5V and 28V, when applied to pin M, will produce a digital logic high. Pin N - Digital Input #5 -Ground Seeking (Squat/Collective) Grounding pin N will produce a digital logic high. The default configuration uses pin N to monitor the aircraft’s squat switch.
  • Page 22 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Figure 4-4 Data Connector Diagram Data Connector J2 Pinout Designation GROUND RS-485 NEGATIVE RS-485 POSITIVE VOICE GROUND VOICE SPEAKER VOICE MICROPHONE 10-Pin Bayonet Connector J2 FRONT VIEW Table 4-2 Data Connector Pin Description 10 Pin Data Connector...

  • Page 23: Antenna Installation

    SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.5 Antenna Installation Active L1 GPS Passive Iridium Antenna (P/N: STS0021 The standard ISAT-100 installation will use a combination, active L1 GPS/Passive low profile, molded radome, Iridium antenna (P/N: STS0021 ). This recommended system antenna is only available directly from SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Please contact SkyTrac Systems to discuss the feasibility of using alternate antenna, if required.

  • Page 24: Programming Port

    ISAT-100. SkyTrac Systems will issue a PC executable file that will perform any upgrade. A standard serial DB9 computer cable (RS-232) will be required to connect a laptop or PC to the ISAT-100. Although a serial to serial connection is recommended, if USB-Serial adapters are needed to be used, contact SkyTrac Systems Client Services.

  • Page 25: Audio Installation

    4.7.2 AUDIO LEVEL Adjustment The Audio Output is short circuit protected. When the ISAT-100 powers up, a tone will be played on the ISAT-100 Audio Output. The AUDIO LEVEL can be adjusted via the AUDIO LEVEL potentiometer accessible via the top of the ISAT.

  • Page 26: Mic Level Adjustment

    To select the appropriate MIC LEVEL and avoid clipping the microphone signal, follow the procedure below: 1. Adjust ISAT-100 to minimum MIC LEVEL. 2. Establish a phone call. 3. Slowly increase the MIC LEVEL until desired volume is heard on receiving end.

  • Page 27: Post Installation/ Configuration

    (See EMI/RFI Test Plan Template for ISAT-100 (DOC0302) Rev. 01-001) The purpose of this test report is to verify that the operation of the ISAT-100 does not interfere with basic aircraft systems and avionics. The ISAT-100 and PDA should be installed and function tested.
  • Page 28 3db above the output necessary to achieve 90% reply. If possible set the ADF to a nearby navigation station. Operate the ISAT-100 unit for at least 10 minutes in default mode (i.e. factory set to transmit to the satellite system every one minute). This will provide 10 transmissions during the test procedure.

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.9 Operating Instructions There are no specific instructions for operation of the ISAT-100 in the airframe once it has been correctly installed and activated by SkyTrac Systems. The LED function and status lights indicate normal ISAT-100 operation. All LED lights should be on steady if the ISAT is working properly and the ISAT has strong Iridium satellite link and GPS lock.

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Continued Airworthiness

    ONTINUED IRWORTHINESS Continued Airworthiness The ISAT-100 does not require any maintenance if installed in an actively flying aircraft, other than the battery replacement as per note below. NOTE: Batteries are subject to lifespan restrictions of up to 5 years. The built-in sealed lead-acid battery must be replaced by SkyTrac Systems after five (5) years.

  • Page 31: Isat-100 Front Panel Diagram

    SkyTrac Systems Ltd. APPENDIX A 6.1 ISAT-100 Front Panel Diagram Document Rev. 02.010 ISAT-100-OPD-SOI Page 24 of 26 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.

  • Page 32: Isat-100 Rear Panel Diagram

    SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 6.2 ISAT-100 Rear Panel Diagram REAR Dimensions – inch (mm) Document Rev. 02.010 ISAT-100-OPD-SOI Page 25 of 26 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.

  • Page 33: Causes Of Rf Interference

    (9500 and 9505 equipment, including the L-Band Transceiver (LBT), which is ® contained in products developed by SkyTrac Systems). Generally speaking, an Iridium unit located within 15 to 45 meters (50 to 150 feet, respectively) of an operating INMARSAT mini-M or Standard-C terminal, will likely experience interruption in the unit’s performance.
  • Page 34 The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.

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