Dynon Avionics D100 User Manual
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D101 / D1002 Series to SkyView
Conversion Guide
This product is not approved for installation in type certificated aircraft
Revision D, January 2014
Supplement to Dynon SkyView System Installation Guide Revision N (and later)
and
Reflects system configuration in effect as of Firmware v5.1, January 2013 (and later)
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EMS Sensor Definitions File 5/29/13 Release (and later)
Copyright © 2013-2014 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
Permission to print this manual is granted to third parties.
EFIS-D6, EFIS-D10A, EMS-D10
EFIS-D60, EFIS-D100, EMS-D120, FlightDEK-D180
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Contact Information
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Limited Warranty
Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment. Dynon
Avionics will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge
to the customer for parts or labor performed by Dynon Avionics. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost and any
costs that are incurred while removing, reinstalling, or troubleshooting the product. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND IN COUNTRIES OTHER THAN
THE USA.
IN NO EVENT SHALL DYNON AVIONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
These instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its
products in connection with FAR 91.205.
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView products do not contain any field/user-serviceable
parts. Units found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened
up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.
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Revision History
Revision
Revision Date
Description
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January, 2014
Updated guidance that SkyView does not support
pressure altitude output to certain transponders
that are supported in Dynon EFIS units. (Page 13)
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September 2013
Updated guidance for use of capacitive fuel level
sensors (voltage output) SV-EMS-220 Pins 20 and
21.
Minor terminology revisions on SV-EMS-220
connected sensor descriptions.
Updated all references to SV-EMS-220 Pin 23 to
reflect that it is now a General Purpose Input,
Type C (was Type A).
Removed Page 45 (this page intentionally left
blank)
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August 2013
Removed guidance for SkyView COM Radio. Full
information on SkyView SV-COM-C25 is now
available.
Added EMS Sensor Types conversion to SkyView
Sensor Types.
Updated SV-EMS-220 C37 P24 to mention GRT
CS-01 rewiring required.
Corrected that MS28034-3 sensor is not
supported in SkyView (it is supported).
Additional non-Dynon sensors not supported in
SkyView.
Updated guidance on SV-EMS-220 Pin 23;
enabled as an Enhanced General Purpose Input
Pin after installing the June 2013 (or later) version
of the Engine Sensor Definition File.
A
January 2013
Initial release
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Contents
Introduction to this Guide .............................................................................................................. 6
Major Differences between Dynon Avionics EFIS, EMS, and SkyView ........................................... 8
SkyView Compatibilities with Dynon Avionics EFIS and EMS Systems ......................................... 11
SkyView Incompatibilities with Dynon Avionics EFIS and EMS Systems ...................................... 12
SkyView Mechanical Installation Considerations ......................................................................... 14
General Electrical Installation Considerations .............................................................................. 15
Guidelines for Conversion of Dynon Avionics EFIS Harness to
SkyView Display SV-HARNESS-D37 ............................................................................................... 16
Guidelines for Connection of Installed OAT to SV-ADAHRS-200/201 OAT Input ......................... 19
Guidelines for Conversion of EMS Main Sensor Harness to
SkyView SV-EMS-220 Main Sensor Harness ................................................................................. 19
Guidelines for Conversion of Dynon Avionics EMS CHT/EGT Harness to
SkyView SV-EMS-220 CHT/EGT Harness ....................................................................................... 29
EMS Sensor Type Conversion to SkyView Sensor Type ................................................................ 30
Guidelines for Conversion of HS34 HSI Expansion ModuleD25 Male Connector
to SV-HARNESS-D37 and SkyView SV-EMS-220 Main Sensor Harness ......................................... 33
Guidelines for Conversion of HS34 HSI Expansion Module D25 Female Connector to
SV-HARNESS-D37 and SkyView SV-EMS-220 Main Sensor Harness ............................................. 40
Guidelines for Conversion of AP74 Dedicated Autopilot Interface Module to
SV-HARNESS-D37 .......................................................................................................................... 42
Guidelines for Conversion of Dynon Avionics Autopilot Servos ................................................... 43
Guidelines for Conversion of Accessories ..................................................................................... 44
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Introduction to this Guide
This guide provides an overview of the installation of a Dynon Avionics SkyView system as a
conversion from an installed Dynon Avionics EFIS system: EFIS-D6, EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D60, EFISD100, and the EFIS portion of the Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180.
This guide provides an overview of the installation of a Dynon Avionics SkyView system as a
conversion from an installed Dynon Avionics EMS system: EMS-D10, EMS-D120, and the EMS
portion of the Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180.
There is very high degree of commonality of wiring between Dynon Avionics’ various EFIS units.
Similarly, there is very high degree of commonality regarding wiring between Dynon Avionics
various EMS units. In this guide, any significant differences between specific units, such as
different pin functionality, that would affect conversion to SkyView, is noted.
Because of this high degree of commonality between the various EFIS units, the term EFIS will
be used to refer to connections related to the EFIS-D6, EFIS-10A, EFIS-D60, EFIS-D100, and the
EFIS portion of the FlightDEK-D180.
Because of this high degree of commonality between the various EMS units, the term EMS will
be used to refer to connections related to the EMS-D10, EMS-D120, and the EMS portion of the
FlightDEK-D180.
It is intended that this guide is distributed electronically (PDF format) and the installer print out
only the sections that are applicable. For example, systems that do not include an HS34 won’t
need to print out the HS34 section.
This guide is a supplement to, not a replacement for, the current Dynon SkyView System
Installation Guide, which is updated concurrent with every major SkyView firmware update.
This guide assumes that you will have access to the current version of the SkyView System
Installation Guide, which this guide will frequently defer to. All of Dynon Avionics current
manuals are available for download at: http://docs.dynonavionics.com.
It is the installer’s responsibility to conform to industry standards and best practices when
applicable.
This guide is not intended to assist in conversion of a Special – Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) from
a Dynon Avionics EFIS or Dynon Avionics EMS to a Dynon SkyView System. Such conversions can
only be performed with explicit and airplane-specific instructions from the S-LSA aircraft
manufacturer, and only by those who are qualified to work on the aircraft.
Because of the standardized wiring system in a Van’s Aircraft RV-12, this guide will be of limited
use in an RV-12 SkyView conversion. To convert an RV-12 to SkyView, Van’s Aircraft offers
conversion kits, instructions, and support.
Conversion to SV-EMS-221, used only with installation of a Rotax 912 iS engine is beyond the
scope of a typical Dynon Avionics EMS to SkyView conversion. Detailed installation instructions
for SV-EMS-221 with a Rotax 912 iS engine are included in the SkyView System Installation
Guide, Revision L and later.
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This guide will be revised as SkyView features evolve. If you have suggestions for this guide,
please submit comments via email to:
support@dynonavionics.com
with Subject:
Conversion To SkyView Guide.
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Major Differences Between Dynon Avionics EFIS, EMS, and SkyView
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There is no integration or communication between Dynon Avionics EFIS and EMS
units and SkyView
Because of the enhanced capabilities of SkyView, there is no “backwards compatibility” for
SkyView systems to be able to communicate or interoperate with a Dynon Avionics EFIS or EMS.
SkyView displays are separate from the flight data sensors
With the exception of the EDC-D10A external magnetometer, a Dynon Avionics EFIS integrates
the flight data sensors within the instrument.3 4 In a SkyView system, flight data sensors are
contained within the SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201 (hereafter, referred to as SVADAHRS-200/201). Similarly, in a Dynon Avionics EMS, the conversion of engine sensor signals
to data is done in the instrument; in a SkyView system, that conversion is performed in the SVEMS-220 module.
Because of this separation of flight sensors from displays, SkyView displays can be mounted in
any attitude.
SkyView Network is more sophisticated, redundant, with power vs. DSAB
SkyView Network improves on DSAB Network in several ways:
SkyView Network data rate is significantly faster than DSAB Network.
SkyView Network incorporates redundant data pairs with failover.
SkyView Network provides a power bus to power network modules, and includes a
secondary power bus.
Data from modules can be used on any SkyView display.
Up to three SkyView displays can be used in a SkyView Network.
SkyView Network wiring requires twisted pair wiring for the data pairs.
Other SkyView data communications
Devices that communicate via RS-232 (serial) such as GPS receivers, navigation radios,
transponders, etc. are connected to the serial ports on all SkyView displays, not SkyView
Network.
SkyView displays exchange some data over an Ethernet cable (in addition to exchanging
data over SkyView Network).
Serial and Ethernet wiring are explained in detail in the SkyView Installation Guide in the
section Electrical Installation Considerations.
Exception 1 – Magnetic heading is determined by the external EDC-D10A remote compass.
Exception 2 – In a SkyView system, the Outside Air Temperature (OAT) probe connects to the SV-ADAHRS-
200/201.
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Redundancy / failover is integral to SkyView
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A SkyView system is more network-centric and redundant than an EFIS and EMS. Many of the
specific recommendations for installing a SkyView system focus on maintaining redundancy.
SkyView is designed to minimize single point failures, provided redundant units are installed.
Examples:
If a SkyView display fails, all flight and engine data can be displayed on another SkyView
display.
If the SV-ADAHRS-200 fails, the SV-ADAHRS-201 will automatically be used for flight data.
Data from multiple ADAHRS modules are continuously cross-checked against each other.
SkyView Network includes redundant data buses and redundant power lines5. See the SkyView
System Installation Guide for a complete explanation of installing and equipping for redundancy
and failover.
For redundancy failover, serial devices such as transponders must be connected to all SkyView
displays. SkyView displays have special circuitry and software that allows serial devices to be
connected to more than one serial “transmitter” (not normally possible). If a SkyView display
fails, another SkyView display takes over communications with all serial devices.
Redundancy extends to having independent, individual OAT probes for both the SV-ADAHRS200 and SV-ADAHRS-201.
Exceptions:
1) Autopilot servos have SkyView Network redundant data bus, but not redundant power –
they receive power directly from the plane’s power bus.
2) There is no redundancy for the SV-EMS-220; if the SV-EMS-220 fails, there is no engine
monitoring capability.
GPS is integral to SkyView
In an EFIS, connection to a GPS receiver is optional. In a SkyView system, connection to a GPS
receiver is required. GPS is integral to SkyView operation, including:
Time is automatically set from GPS
During Compass Calibration, GPS position data is used to automatically calculate magnetic
inclination and intensity. Unlike with an EFIS compass calibration, it’s no longer required to
consult a cryptic web page for localized magnetic field data.
GPS position data is required to display Map and Synthetic Vision
Primary flight display fails over to use GPS ground speed in the event of zero airspeed.
Dynon strongly recommends the installation of its SV-GPS-250 in a SkyView system because it
offers numerous advantages versus panel-mounted or portable GPS units:
; time cannot be set manually.
As of firmware v6.2, monitoring and failover to the redundant power bus has not yet been implemented.
GPS must transmit NMEA data format, not Aviation data format
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The SV-GPS-250 transmits position updates 5x/second (5 Hz), so the airplane movement is
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displayed smoothly on SkyView’s high resolution terrain and map pages. Most other GPS
units only output data 1x/second.
At $200, the SV-GPS-250 is a relative bargain; inexpensive enough to have multiple units
installed (especially feasible if multiple SkyView displays are installed).
The SV-GPS-250 is an integrated antenna and receiver – no difficult routing and termination
of coaxial cable, only four 22 AWG wires.
The SV-GPS-250 is easily connected to a (or multiple) SkyView display(s). A serial port and
dedicated power and ground wires / pins for the SV-GPS-250 are provided on SkyView
displays. Power for the SV-GPS-250 is provided by SkyView display(s) so the SV-BAT-320
backup battery also provides backup power to the GPS-250.
Because SV-GPS-250 is (optimally) mounted on the fuselage, it provides maximum
“visibility” to available GPS satellites.
The SV-GPS-250 receives WAAS transmissions
and transmits industry-standard NMEA
sentences.
If only one SV-GPS-250 is installed, it’s recommended (and well-supported) to connect a
single SV-GPS-250 to multiple SkyView displays in parallel for failover redundancy.
SkyView battery backup
Each SkyView display supports an (external) backup battery – SV-BAT-320. Although the SVBAT-320 is optional, it is highly recommended. By providing backup power to a SkyView display,
power is also being supplied to the SkyView network. Devices that draw power directly from
the SkyView Network such as the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 and SV-EMS-220 are thus also “battery
backed”. Because the SV-GPS-250 has its own dedicated power connection on a SkyView
display, the SV-GPS-250 is also “battery backed”. Each SkyView display should have its own SVBAT-320 installed and will then “share the load” of providing backup battery power into the
SkyView Network and SkyView Network devices.
Easier software / data updates
Instead of connecting a laptop computer with a serial port to a Dynon Avionics EFIS or EMS,
SkyView is updated by downloading data from an Internet-connected computer onto a USB
Flash Drive (memory stick), then bringing that USB Flash Drive to the SkyView display.
More flexible engine monitoring
Dynon’s EMS units had three general purpose inputs; the SkyView SV-EMS-220 has thirteen
general purpose inputs, and adds two voltmeter inputs, built-in differential fuel flow
measurement8, compatibility with low-voltage tachometer signals, and much more.
While the SV-GPS-250 does receive Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) signals in addition to GPS
signals, it is not a Certified WAAS GPS receiver that would be included as part of an IFR approach-capable GPS
system.
With the inclusion of a second fuel flow sensor for monitoring return fuel flow.
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SkyView Compatibilities with Dynon Avionics EFIS and EMS Systems
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SkyView is compatible with the following Dynon accessories that may be part of a Dynon
Avionics EFIS or EMS system:
All engine monitoring sensors sold by Dynon – CHT, EGT, oil temp, oil pressure, fuel pressure,
amps, fuel flow, etc.
Autopilot servos9 10
Angle of Attack / Pitot Probe / Boom (heated and unheated versions)
Capacitance to Voltage Converter
EMS Wiring Harness11
Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Module
OAT Probe for EDC-D10A – 100433-001 (sold since 2005) and OAT Probe for EMS – 10043300012
For servos to be compatible with SkyView requires the Dynon Avionics EFIS must be at least firmware v5.2.
To communicate with servos, a Dynon Avionics EFIS’ DSAB used only one of the servo’s two communications
buses (Blue and Green wires). SkyView Network implements the second communications bus on a servo –
Blue+Green wires, and White/Blue+White/Green wires.
Some modifications required to work with SkyView
Some modifications required to work with SkyView
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SkyView Incompatibilities with Dynon Avionics EFIS and EMS Systems
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SkyView is not compatible with the following Dynon accessories that may be part of a Dynon
Avionics EFIS or EMS system:
AP74 – SkyView does not support the AP74 Autopilot Control Panel. SkyView has eight
pushbuttons and two knobs / joysticks, so Autopilot control is as easy with SkyView as it is with
the AP74. For example, the heading bug can easily be adjusted via a knob twist, which on a
Dynon Avionics EFIS required the installation of an AP74 or HS34.
EDC-D10A – SkyView does not use the EDC-D10A. In SkyView, the magnetic heading sensor is
integrated into the SV-ADAHRS-200/201.
EFIS Wiring Harness – SkyView does not use the same EFIS 25-pin “Primary Wiring Harness” as
the Dynon Avionics EFIS.
HS34 – SkyView does not support the HS34 HSI Expansion Module. For ARINC-429 functions of
the HS34, SkyView uses the SV-ARINC-429 module. For serial port connections to the HS34, use
the serial port inputs and serial port outputs on the SkyView display(s). The functionality of the
knobs and buttons on the HS34 are integrated into the SkyView display.
The Analog Resolver, DME, Marker, etc. inputs and outputs present on the HS34 are not
available in SkyView.
Internal Li-Ion Backup Battery – SkyView is not compatible with the (internal) backup battery
used in Dynon Avionics EFIS units. SkyView displays use a completely different, external backup
battery (SV-BAT-320).
OAT Probe for EDC-D10A (older) – SkyView is not compatible with the Dynon 100240-000 OAT
(Type 1, no black band on the cable). This OAT probe has not been sold since 2004.
Mounting Trays – SkyView does not use mounting trays13, so after removing the Dynon
Avionics EFIS and/or EMS, remove any mounting trays, including the mounting trays for the
AP74 and HS34.
Exception – SV-XPNDR-261/262 has a mounting tray.
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Third Party Transponders – The following transponders may be installed in a Dynon Avionics
EFIS installation, but are not supported in SkyView. SkyView does not output pressure altitude
data in these formats:
Magellan (EFIS Serial Altitude Format 2, 1200 baud)
Northstar, Garmin (EFIS Serial Altitude Format 3, 2400 baud)
Third Party Pressure Sensors – The following pressure sensors may be installed in a Dynon
Avionics EMS installation, but are not supported in SkyView:
GRT LPS-02 (fuel)
GRT MAP-01 / MAP-02 (manifold)
Third Party Temperature Sensors – The following temperature sensors may be installed in a
Dynon Avionics EMS installation, but are not supported in SkyView:
Chevrolet LS7 (pre-installed, coolant and oil)
GRT CARB-01 (carburetor)
GRT OAT-01 (general purpose, outside air)
MGL 2-wire (oil)
UMA 1B1 (1/8-27 NPT) (oil)
UMA 1B3 (5/8-18 UNF) (oil)
Westach 399S7 (1/8-27 NPT) (oil)
Westach 299S9 (5/8-18 UNF) (oil)
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SkyView Mechanical Installation Considerations
Complete, detailed mechanical installation details, including dimensioned mechanical drawings,
for installing a SkyView system are in the SkyView System Installation Guide.
The SV-D700 (7” SkyView display) is slightly larger than the mounting bracket for a Dynon
Avionics EFIS-D60, EFIS-D100, EMS-D120, or FlightDEK-D180, so some panel rework will be
required to install an SV-D700 in place of those units.
While the SkyView displays are not as deep as the units mentioned above, the SkyView displays
include a heat sink with fans which require free space for air to circulate.
The SV-BAT-320 backup battery for a SkyView display is external. An SV-BAT-320 can only
power one SkyView display (and any modules connected via SkyView network). If you wish to
keep two SkyView displays active in the event of loss of Avionics power, each SkyView display
requires its own SV-BAT-320. The SV-BAT-320 is connected to a SkyView Display via a 24” wire
(which should not be extended), so reserve room to mount the SV-BAT-320 very close to the
SkyView Display.
The SV-ADAHRS-200/201 must be mounted within in a specific “box” centered around the
airplane’s center of gravity and must be installed in an area that is magnetically benign (like the
EDC-D10A). The SV-ADAHRS-200/201 also requires pitot, static, and (optional) AOA pneumatic
lines to be connected. Unlike the EDC-D10A, the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 cannot be mounted at
the extreme tail or a wingtip (these locations are typically “outside the box”).
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