Dynon Avionics SkyView System Installation Guide

SkyView

System Installation Guide

These products are not TSO’d and cannot be installed into traditional

FAA Part 23 and similarly type-certificated aircraft

Document 101320-018, Revision S

For use with firmware version 12.0

January, 2015

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

A

December 2009

Initial release

B

March 2010

Document number changed to 101320-001.

Minor style, grammar, and cross reference changes and corrections.

Updated guide to reflect SkyView firmware version 1.5 behavior and requirements.

Added servo installation information in various chapters.

Clarified SV-ADAHRS-200/201 installation orientation requirements.

Clarified SkyView display basic operation procedures. Most notably, added a screen
synchronization section.

SV-D700 / SV-D1000 Installation and Configuration Chapter Updates:

 Called out the use of a 5 amp breaker instead of a 7.5 amp breaker on page 4-7.
 Added important backup battery information on page 4-7.
 Consolidated serial device installation into this chapter.
 Added installation information for external dimming control and audio outputs.
 Expanded the Brightness Setup Section.
 Added a section regarding installed databases.
 Added a section reminding users outside of North America that they will need to install an

applicable terrain database file on page 4-14.

 Added a section regarding Aviation Data.

Cautioned against the use of ferrous pneumatic fittings on page 5-3.SV-EMS-220 Installation and
Configuration Chapter Updates:

 Clarified the theory behind and the use of EMS sensor definition and configuration files in

SkyView.

 Added a section regarding SV-EMS-220 wire harnesses.
 Added example engine sensor and transducer installations.
 Removed the requirement for a 200 ohm pull down resistor in the Rotax oil pressure

sensor installation.

 Removed the requirement for a 1.21k ohm pull up resistor in the Rotax CHT sensor

installation.

 The SV-EMS-220 is capable of measuring differential fuel flow. All information in the guide

has been updated to reflect this.

 Fixed the fuse call-out on in the Ammeter Shunt Section. Revision A called out a 7.5 amp

fuse. This guide calls out a 1 amp fuse.

 Documented other minor sensor installation requirements corrections as required.

Clarified SV-GPS-250 installation requirements.

Expanded Appendix C: Wiring and Electrical Connections.

C

May 2010

Document number changed to 101320-002.

Minor style changes.

Added information in applicable locations regarding the SV-NET-SERVO wiring kit.

Color-coded the connectors in the example SkyView systems figures to indicate gender.

Updated the guide to include HSI requirements and other related information.

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.

Dynon Avionics Returns and Warranty web page can be found at http://support.dynonavionics.com.

Revision History

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

Updated the guide to reflect autopilot functionality, calibration, and testing information. The
most notable changes are to the Autopilot Servo Installation, Configuration, and Calibration
section.

Expanded the Input Function Section under the Serial Port Configuration Section in the SV-D700
/ SV-D1000 Installation and Configuration Chapter.

Added an important note on page 5-10 regarding the necessity of configuring airspeed
limitations for autopilot servo calibration.

Specified that the SV-EMS-220 warning light pin (D37 pin 29) should not be connected in Table

15.

The SV-GPS-250 should now be configured as INPUT FUNCTION = POS 1.

Clarified servo installation instructions regarding the connection point on the servo arm with
the linkage hardware on page 9-6.

Updated the AP Disengage/CWS Button Section on page 9-10 to say that the button is required
instead of just highly recommended.

D

June 2010

Document number changed to 101320-003.

Added GPS Fix Status information.

Added Fuel Flow pulses/gallon documentation.

Clarified EMS GP input compatibility.

Added information about obstacles and runways to synthetic vision section.

Added information about new autopilot pitch axis settings.

Added information about optional External Alarm Light connection.

Added information about fuel computer settings.

Updated autopilot test procedures with additional warnings and precautions.

E

October 2010

Reiterated the importance of proper ADAHRS orientation and other installation requirements.

Added note about servo self-lubrication.

Clarified lack of specific boom-mount AOA/Pitot installation instructions.

Added information about serial device and display connection requirements.

Added firmware upgrade information for servos being used from D10/D100 with older
firmware.

Clarified GPS serial connection wire functions and colors.

Added SV-XPNDR-261/262 installation instructions and specifications.

Added SV-ARINC-429 installation instructions and specifications.

Added new requirement to connect TX and RX lines from serial devices to ALL displays in
parallel.

Added information about Autopilot servos not needing lubrication.

Clarified lack of boom mount AOA/Pitot mount availability.

F

December 2010

Clarified that cable-side transponder TNC connector is not provided by Dynon.

Added SV-BAT-320 connection information for customers making their own harnesses.

Added OAT connection information for customers making their own harnesses.

Removed 30K resistor requirement for Rotax trigger coil RPM pickup.

Clarified SV-GPS-250 connections when multiple displays and/or SV-GPS-250 modules are
involved.

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

Added pinout table for Dynon Capacitance-to-Voltage Converter.

G

March 2011

Added connector labels to SkyView Network Module and Display Diagrams.

Fixed orientation of SkyView connectors on diagrams.

Clarified acceptable SV-ADAHRS-200/201 orientation.

Added additional Garmin 430 and SL30 configuration information.

Fixed link to AOA information on Dynon web site.

Added LED status troubleshooting information for SkyView modules.

Added product registration information.

Updated Garmin 480 connection details.

Added warnings about modifying products and introduction of foreign debris.

Described improved loss of external power with backup battery connected behavior.

Added G meter setup information.

Added recommended Ethernet connection information for multiple display SkyView systems.

Clarified GRT hall effect amps sensor support.

Added information about reconnecting repaired SkyView Network components to a system
after repair.

Added Synthetic Vision License and Purchase Information.

Added SV-MAP-270 License and Purchase Information.

Updated information about obtaining and managing aviation / obstacle databases, including
Jeppesen data support.

H

April 2011

Removed Create System Backup description.

Added description of EMS serial data.

Changed Screen Hardware to Display Hardware.

Add flight path marker and extreme pitch warning menu items.

Clarified SV-GPS-250 connectivity.

Clarified that Ethernet is designed to be connected permanently.

I

September 2011

Added angle of attack menu item.

Added OAT probe adjustment setting information.

Added Vertical Power VP-X License information and interfacing information.

Clarified serial port connections for multi-display SkyView systems in Appendix E.

Added information about which modules and devices the SV-BAT-320 can provide power to in
the event of power failure.

Added EI FT-60 fuel flow sensor orientation information.

Added a note about the importance of external devices sharing ground with SkyView for proper
operation.

Added Amps shunt fuse diagram.

Added SV-XPNDR-261/262 power wire size recommendation.

Added permission to print manual.

Added information about taking screenshots for troubleshooting purposes.

Added information about re-doing ADAHRS-based calibrations if an additional ADAHRS is
installed after calibrations have been done.

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

Consolidated all information about ADAHRS calibrations into the ADAHRS installation chapter.

Added ADAHRS, SYSTEM, and NMEA Serial output information to Serial Data Output Appendix.

J

November 2011

Added Garmin GTN connection information.

Added Garmin serial port setting for Garmin 430/530 ARINC-429 based connections.

K

March 2012

Added information about equipping for IFR.

Clarified that Jeppesen data must be transferred to USB flash drive via the Jeppesen JSUM
program.

Added PocketFMS information.

Clarified Honeywell oil pressure sensor connection information (Rotax).

Added recommendation to ensure master contactor/relay is protected by a diode.

Clarified fuel flow sensor connections.

Added UMA differential pressure sensor information.

Added backup battery test to initial installation procedures.

Changed EMS wire harness tables to indicate pin 2 may not have a wire in it (all recent Dynon
harnesses).

Clarified future use of connected TSO’d GPS to transponder for ADS-B 2020 mandate
compliance.

Clarified that a broken shear screw may be indicative of a more systemic problem that needs to
be resolved.

Added serial port test to ensure that ports are configured correctly on all displays.

Better explanation of cases when fuel tank / sensor geometry prohibits display of all fuel in
tanks.

Added Kavlico Fuel, Oil, and Coolant Pressure sensor information.

Clarified external dimming input.

Added Rotax 912 special oil temp / tachometer behavior.

Added altitude alerter setup information.

Added EMS 5/12V output current limitations information.

Added 3rd party two wire oil temperature sensor connection instructions.

Added procedure for performing pitot/static checks.

Updated map setup instructions as former setup items are not user-accessible via normal
SkyView UI.

Clarified settings changes necessary to support capacitive fuel quantity senders.

Added audio output connection instructions.

Updated CWS Broken Line Detect instructions to reflect that the feature is now available.

L

July 2012

Clarified obtaining HEX CODEs for mode S operation.

Added SV-NET-HUB drawing with dimensions.

Location of pulses/gallon setting changed in setup menu.

Added dual SV-GPS-250 + dual display example connection diagram.

Clarified VP-X flaps and trim calibration procedures.

Added Dynon Capacitance to Voltage Converter current draw information for power planning.

Clarified that audio output from ALL SkyView displays must be connected to audio

SkyView System Installation Guide – Revision S vii

Revision

Revision Date

Description

panels/intercom for proper audio operation.

Clarified % power only available on Lycoming / Continental engines.

Added crush washer spec for 100409-001 oil temp sensor.

Updated pitot/static test instructions.

Added metric units to most dimensions and weights.

Explained presence of unused 1.21K resistor in transponder connector kit.

Clarified fuel flow sensor placement recommendations.

Changed max SkyView displays supported to three.

Added instructions for using already-installed Dynon D10/D100 Series OAT Probes with
SkyView.

Added Rotax 912 iS information.

Added SkyView Network redundancy information to SkyView Network and Troubleshooting
sections.

Expanded ADAHRS Source Selection section with new cross-checking features.

M

December 2012

Updated SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation, Configuration, and Testing chapter, as well as relevant
appendix data, to reflect updated ADS-B Out capability, improved squat-switchless air/ground
detection and automatic mode switching.

Added basic explanation of EMS voltmeter inputs.

Clarified the boom mount does not incorporate drainage features.

Added link to FAA AIM for further ADS-B and TIS system information.

Clarified SV-XPNDR-261/262 serial port wiring.

Added engine alert inhibit information.

Added voltage measurement capability and ultimate limit for type “C” EMS inputs.

Improved standby network error troubleshooting explanation.

Updated recommendation to have servos powered whenever SkyView is powered on.

Added description of take-off position marking for trim calibrations.

Added SV-ADSB-470 installation information.

Documented move of INHIBIT ENGINE ALERTS AT BOOT option to Engine Information menu.

Updated return to service appendix.

N

January 2013

Updated Serial Data Output Format Specifications. SYSTEM and EMS formats have changed for

5.1.

Documented new internal data logging feature. See appendix F.

Added a note to reinforce that the servo shear screw should NEVER be removed or adjusted in
the normal process of installing an autopilot servo.

O

June 2013

Revised for SkyView v6.0.

Revised for installation of SV-COM-C25.

Revised for Expert IFR AP mode and Simplified VFR AP mode.

Updated SV-BAT-320 Initial Battery Test and Annual Test.

On multi-display systems, serial port configuration is now identical on all displays (SYSTEM
SETUP). Previously serial ports were configured individually on each display. Updated all
reference referencing serial ports that the same serial ports MUST be used on all displays.

Updated SV-ADSB-470 section to reflect that a Garmin GTX 330ES will now enable display of

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

ADS-B traffic (in addition to Dynon Avionics SV-XPND-261 or -262).

Updated SV-EMS-220/221 to reflect that Pin 23 is now a “Type C” input (was previously only
Pins 8, 22, and 31).

Updated SkyView display Contact #1 Input is now (Optional) AP External LEVEL Button.

Updated SL30 instructions – now able to monitor status on top bar and push frequencies.

Added SL40 wiring instructions – now able to monitor status on top bar and push frequencies.

Added recommendation in SV-NET-SERVO instructions not to route power, ground, and CWS
using unused pins on the 9-pin connectors.

Added instructions for connecting RPM for Rotax 914.

Added instructions on setting Pulses Per Revolution for Jabiru engines and Rotax 912.

Added detailed instructions for displaying status of Heated Pitot Controller on EMS.

Added explanation about priority of displaying one of two RPM signals, if two are connected.

P

September 2013

Clarified power consumption for SkyView displays.

Clarified 912 iS fuel pressure measurement requirements.

Added alternate sealing washer recommendation for oil temperature sensor.

Added configuration information for new Fuel Tank Reminder feature.

Clarified SV-BAT-320 Test Procedures.

Default Climb and Descent Vertical Speeds now used in some Expert Autopilot scenarios.

Added ADS-B configuration information to 430/530/GTN connection instructions for using those
products’ TSO’d GPS position with SkyView’s transponder ADS-B Out capability.

Q

March, 2014

Added SkyView v10.0, SV-D1000T, SV-AP-PANEL, and SV-KNOB-PANEL:

- SV-D1000T touch setup (Page 4-28)

- SV-AP-PANEL installation (Section 17)

- SV-KNOB-PANEL installation (Section 18)

- Added information about Transponder software update to v2.04 (Page 11-20)

- Setup for dual SV-EMS-220/221 to monitor all cylinders of a 9-cylinder radial engine (Pages 7­29, 7-30, 7-31)

- Added setup for monitoring dual engines with dual SV-EMS-220/221 and at least two SkyView
displays (Page 7-32)

- Added Contacts Used For Landing Gear section (Page 7-56)

- Added additional color choices in EMS ranges, choices now include Blue, Cyan, Orange, Violet,
White, and Yellow. (Page 7-64)

- Added and updated serial connection details for Garmin / Apollo SL30 COM/NAV radio, Garmin
/ Apollo SL40 COM radio, Val Avionics NAV 2000 NAV radio, Icom IC-A210 COM radio, MGL
V6/V10 COM radio, and Trig TY91 COM radio (Pages 4-16 through 4-18)

- Added GPS and NAV devices can now be named with a user selectable seven character name
instead of POS x, NAV x, GPS x

- Added explanation of new ALLOW AUTO SWITCH in setup of SV-ARINC-429 (Page 12-11)

- Added explanation of software upgrade cannot proceed if previously configured SkyView
Network devices are not connected (Page 3-15 and 3-16)

Added extensive Harness Construction Notes for connecting single and dual SV-COM-C25s to an
SV-INTERCOM-2S. (Section 16)

Added procedure for adjusting 912 iS CAN fuel flow reported to SkyView Fuel Computer (Page
7-28)

Added caution not to over-torque fasteners used to mount SV-BAT-320 (Page 9-2)

Added information to display VP-X BATT VOLTS widget in EMS display (Page 11-14)

Added information on using “FTP client” to download very large terrain database files (Page 6-

3).

Added information about Rotax 914 EGT probes (Page 7-35)

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

Added information about Rotax 914 fuel pressure sensor (Page 7-39)

Added SV-EMS-220 / 221 is required for display of VP-X information (Page 13-1)

Added that Altitude Encoder output for Garmin SL70 is supported (Page 4-15)

Added Kavlico Pressure Sensor Manufacturer Part Numbers (Appendix G)

Improved TSO / Part 23 applicability statement (cover)

Improved guidance for installation of SV-GPS-250 (Page 2-10 and Page 8-2)

Improved information about Rotax 914 air box temperature sensor (Page 7-55)

Improved guidance that SV-XPNDR-262, even after firmware update, will not meet the
requirements of the FAA 2020 ADS-B “mandate” (Section 11 - SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation,
Configuration, and Testing)

Improved guidance that ADAHRS/EMS/SYSTEM/NMEA Serial Output must be connected to all
SkyView displays. Updated similar guidance for other devices connected via serial port, made
language consistent on all devices connected via serial port. (Pages 4-11 through 4-19)

Improved guidance for installation of External LEVEL Button (Page 10-13)

Improved guidance on monitoring Heated Pitot status (Page 15-7)

Corrected: SV-COM-C25 Sensitivity (Page 18-6)

Corrected: To use Garmin 330ES with SV-ADSB-470, setting HEX CODE procedure is required for
all software versions (Page 14-1)

R

August, 2014

New products:

 SkyView firmware v11.0
 SV-COM-X83 8.33 kHz VHF COM Radio (Chapter 17 and related information)
 Video Input Adapter for SkyView (USB) (Page 15-16)

New features:
 Support for COM radios with 8.33 kHz tuning steps:

f.u.n.k.e. Avionics ATR833
Garmin GTR 225 and Garmin GNC 255
Trig Avionics TY91 and TY92

 New alert messages for:

Mismatch between SkyView BARO setting and BARO value reported from ADS-B (Page 3-12)
New installation – modules not configured (Page 4-9)
High-resolution terrain is not available for aircraft’s current location (Page 6-3)
Sensor definition files do not match between SkyView displays (Page 7-60)
Transponder HEX CODE is not set (Page 11-15)

 Wide field of view for Synthetic Vision (Page 3-12)
 Vne can now be expressed as TAS as well as IAS (Page 5-8, 10-20)
 MW Fly AEROPOWER engines supported in SV-EMS-221 (Page 7-1)
 AP Disconnect/CWS Switch and External LEVEL Button status is checked at boot. (Page 10-13,

10-14)

 AP Disconnect/CWS Switch is checked upon entering SERVO CALIBRATION (Page 10-16)
 ADS-B traffic display enabled with non-Dynon ADS-B OUT devices (Page 14-1)
 Independent volume control for Angle of Attack (Page 15-7)

Documentation added:

 Added explanation that SkyView can be powered on during engine start (Page 2-5)
 Recommendation to install Panel Mount USB cable with each SkyView display (Page 2-6)
 Serial port connection and configuration information for Emergency Location Transmitter

(ELT) (Page 4-20)

 External Dim Control Connections (Page 4-20)
 SV-ADAHRS-200/201 must be installed level or the Slip/Skid Ball will not be centered (Page 5-

3)

 Caution about applying too much torque when installing SV-BAT-320 (Page 9-2)
 Addition of capacitor to servo to eliminate Intercom noise (Page 10-12, 10-13)
 Pin descriptions, added wiring diagram for SV-AP-PANEL Trim Controller installation (Chapter

19)

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

 As of v11.0, SkyView does not have “Auto-trim” capability (Page 19-3)
 Alert Data Log (Page 26-2)

Documentation improved:

 Getting Started (Pages 1-2 through 1-4)
 SkyView System Power Specifications (Table 2, Page 2-2)
 Corrected SV-XPNDR-261/262 dimensions (Page 2-3)
 Recommendation to not use stainless steel hardware for installing SV-ADAHRS-200/201,

added recommendation to use Brass hardware (Page 2-8, Page 5-3)

 Explanation of Dynon Diagnostic File (Page 3-10 and Page 3-16)
 Updated screen shots throughout SV-D700 / SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T Installation and

Configuration (Chapter 4)

 Moved configuration information for Garmin GTX 330ES to Traffic Devices section (Page 4-14)
 VAL NAV 2000 – frequency cannot be displayed on top bar (Page 4-17)
 Updated SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Magnetic Calibration Procedure (Page 5-5)
 Differences between SV-EMS-220 and SV-EMS-221 (Page 7-1)
 Rotax oil pressure sensor connector charge (Page 7-41, 7-42)
 Oil temperature sensor section, updated crush washer installation instructions. (Page 7-42)
 Rotax 914 Differential Fuel Pressure Sensor UMA N1EU07D guidance improved (Page -7-44, 7-

45)

 Suppress units displayed on sensor widgets (Page 7-63)
 Effect of setting ALLOW AUTO SWITCH to YES (LABEL 100P) for 430/530 (Page 12-7) and GTN-

series (12-9)
 Setup for transponders other than SV-XPNDR-261/262 with ADS-B OUT for receiving ADS-B
Traffic information with SV-ADSB-470 (Page 14-1)

 Check for blockage of AOA / Pitot lines prior to installation (Page 15-10)
 SV-COM-C25 Post Installation Checks, Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance (Page 16-8,

16-9)

 Homemade Wire Harness Considerations (Page 21-2 through 21-4)
 MAP button no longer available (Page 21-11)
 Kavlico pressure sensors information (Appendix G)

S

January, 2015

New products:
 SkyView firmware v12.0

New features:

 Support for Garmin GTR 200, page 4-20
 In-flight compass calibration procedure, beginning on Page 5-6
 Airplane icon in PFD Page Compass and MAP Page is now changeable, Page 5-10
 External EMS Warning Light Test, Page 7-59
 SkyView Video Adapter can now flip the image horizontally and/or vertically, page 15-10
 Autopilot Auto-trim configuration, Section 18
 History datalog, Page 25-3

Documentation improved:

 Updated weights for major and minor units, rationalized to all the same units
 Updated Power Consumption table, Page 2-2 and 2-3
 Updated Transponder settings, Page 11-16 through 11-18
 Updated AOA/Pitot Installation (section) to defer mechanical and electrical installation to the

separate Heated and Unheated AOA/Pitot Probe Installation Guide

 Updated SkyView Network troubleshooting, improved error message, page 20-9
 Updated Table 75 - SV-EMS-221 Male D37 Transducer Connector, Page 22-10 and 22-11
 Corrected Pin 18 of SV-EMS-220/221 in Table 74 (Page 22-10) and Table 75 (Page 22-11),

incorrectly stated 500 mA output; corrected to 300 mA output.

 Updated User datalog filename explanation (Page 25-3)
 Updated Kavlico Pressure Sensor P/Ns reference – Page 26-1
 Updated mentions of SV-EMS-220/221 Pin 18 fuse; added that fuse is self-resetting.

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Table of Contents

Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... iii

Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... iii

Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................ iv

1. Introduction 1-1

Warning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Dynon Avionics Product Registration ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

About this Guide ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. System Planning 2-1

Power Consumption ................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Major Component Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................. 2-4

Temperature Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5

General System Installation Tips ................................................................................................................................ 2-6

SkyView Can Be On During Engine Start ..................................................................................................................... 2-6

Installing SkyView in an IFR-Equipped Aircraft ........................................................................................................... 2-6

Location Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 2-7

Mounting Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 2-13

SkyView System Construction .................................................................................................................................. 2-13

Example SkyView Systems ........................................................................................................................................ 2-17

HSI Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-20

3. Basic SkyView Display Operation 3-1

Screen Synchronization .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Display Bezel Layout ................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Joystick and Button Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-3

SkyView Touch ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-5

Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-5

Basic Display Operation Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 3-6

Screens and Menus..................................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Message Notification Area ................................................................................................................................. 3-9

In Flight Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-9

System Software Menu .................................................................................................................................... 3-10

System Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 3-11

LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................................ 3-11

PFD SETUP Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 3-12

EMS Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 3-13

MAP Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 3-13

Autopilot Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 3-13

Transponder Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................. 3-14

Hardware Calibration Menu ............................................................................................................................. 3-14

Firmware Updates and File Operations .................................................................................................................... 3-14

How to Update Firmware ................................................................................................................................. 3-15

How to Export System Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-16

How to Load and Delete Files ........................................................................................................................... 3-17

How to Export Data Logs and Waypoints ......................................................................................................... 3-17

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4. SV-D700 / SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T Installation and Configuration 4-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 4-7

Power Input ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-7

Grounding ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Airplane Master Contactor / Relay Considerations ............................................................................................ 4-7

Backup Battery Connection and Operation Rules .............................................................................................. 4-7

SkyView Network Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 4-8

Network Setup and Status .................................................................................................................................. 4-8

Ethernet Connection......................................................................................................................................... 4-11

Internal Time Keeping....................................................................................................................................... 4-11

Serial Devices .................................................................................................................................................... 4-11

USB Usage and Accessibility ............................................................................................................................. 4-22

External Dim Control Connections.................................................................................................................... 4-22

Contact Inputs .................................................................................................................................................. 4-24

Reserved Connections for Future Use .............................................................................................................. 4-24

Display Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-24

How to Access Display Hardware Information ................................................................................................. 4-25

Serial Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 4-25

Brightness Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 4-27

Top Bar Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 4-28

Aircraft Information .......................................................................................................................................... 4-28

Screen Layout Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 4-29

Touch Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-30

5. SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Installation and Configuration 5-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 5-2

SkyView Network Connection .................................................................................................................................... 5-3

Pneumatic Ports ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-4

Compass Calibration ................................................................................................................................................... 5-4

On-ground Compass Calibration Procedure: ...................................................................................................... 5-5

In-flight Compass Calibration Procedure: ........................................................................................................... 5-6

SV-OAT-340 Location and Installation ........................................................................................................................ 5-8

PFD-Related Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 5-10

Other ADAHRS Calibrations ...................................................................................................................................... 5-12

6. SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software Purchase and Setup 6-1

License Information .................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Databases ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Viewing Information about Installed Databases ................................................................................................ 6-3

Terrain Data ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-3

Aviation/Obstacle Databases.............................................................................................................................. 6-4

Charts and Airport Diagrams .............................................................................................................................. 6-5

Loading Databases .............................................................................................................................................. 6-6

Removing Databases .......................................................................................................................................... 6-6

7. SV-EMS-220/221 Installation and Configuration 7-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

SkyView Network Connection .................................................................................................................................... 7-4

SkyView EMS Sensor Definition and Configuration Files ............................................................................................ 7-4

Engine Sensor and Transducer Planning..................................................................................................................... 7-4

Example Engine Sensor and Transducer Installations .............................................................................................. 7-12

Dual Engine Support using two SV-EMS-220/221s and two SkyView Displays ................................................ 7-33

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Engine Sensor and Transducer Installation ...................................................................................................... 7-34

Engine Sensor Accuracy and Grounding ........................................................................................................... 7-34

Tools and Equipment Required ........................................................................................................................ 7-34

Voltmeter Inputs............................................................................................................................................... 7-35

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Probes ........................................................................................................... 7-35

Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Probes ....................................................................................................... 7-36

Tachometer ...................................................................................................................................................... 7-37

Manifold Pressure Sensor ................................................................................................................................. 7-40

Oil Pressure Sensor ........................................................................................................................................... 7-41

Oil Temperature Sensor .................................................................................................................................... 7-43

Fuel Pressure Sensor ........................................................................................................................................ 7-44

Fuel Flow Sensor ............................................................................................................................................... 7-46

Fuel Level Sensor .............................................................................................................................................. 7-49

Ammeter Shunt ................................................................................................................................................ 7-51

Carburetor Temperature Sensor ...................................................................................................................... 7-54

Rotax CHT Sensors ............................................................................................................................................ 7-54

Trim and Flaps Position Potentiometers .......................................................................................................... 7-55

Coolant Pressure Sensor ................................................................................................................................... 7-56

Coolant Temperature Sensor............................................................................................................................ 7-57

General Purpose Temperature Sensor ............................................................................................................. 7-57

Rotax 914 Air Box Temperature ....................................................................................................................... 7-58

Contacts ............................................................................................................................................................ 7-58

General Purpose Thermocouple ....................................................................................................................... 7-59

External EMS Warning Light ..................................................................................................................................... 7-60

Engine Information ................................................................................................................................................... 7-60

EMS Sensor Definitions, Mapping, and Settings ....................................................................................................... 7-62

EMS Sensor Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 7-62

EMS Sensor Input Mapping .............................................................................................................................. 7-62

EMS Sensor Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 7-64

EMS Screen Layout Editor ......................................................................................................................................... 7-72

EMS Sensor Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 7-74

8. SV-GPS-250 Installation and Configuration 8-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 8-2

Serial Connection ........................................................................................................................................................ 8-3

9. SV-BAT-320 Installation 9-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Electrical Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 9-3

Battery Charging ......................................................................................................................................................... 9-3

Battery Status Icon ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-3

Detailed Battery Status Check .................................................................................................................................... 9-4

Initial/Recurrent Backup Battery Test ........................................................................................................................ 9-4

Test Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 9-5

10. Autopilot Servo Installation, Configuration, and Calibration 10-1

Dynon Avionics Autopilot Servo Models .................................................................................................................. 10-2

Compass Calibration Requirement ........................................................................................................................... 10-2

Additional Resources ................................................................................................................................................ 10-3

Servo Mechanical Installation ................................................................................................................................... 10-3

Autopilot Servo Calibration and Test Procedures .................................................................................................. 10-15

Autopilot Servo Initial Setup ................................................................................................................................... 10-16

Autopilot In-Flight Tuning Procedures .................................................................................................................... 10-22

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11. SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation, Configuration, and Testing 11-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 11-3

Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................................................. 11-5

Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 11-12

Transponder-Related SkyView Display Settings ..................................................................................................... 11-15

Post Installation Checks .......................................................................................................................................... 11-19

Transponder Software Updates .............................................................................................................................. 11-20

12. SV-ARINC-429 Installation and Configuration 12-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 12-1

SkyView Network Connection .................................................................................................................................. 12-2

ARINC-429 Device Connection .................................................................................................................................. 12-2

SV-ARINC-429 Related Settings .............................................................................................................................. 12-11

13. Vertical Power VP-X Integration and Configuration 13-1

License Information .................................................................................................................................................. 13-1

Physical and Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................ 13-2

Serial Port Connection .............................................................................................................................................. 13-2

VP-X SkyView Display Settings .................................................................................................................................. 13-3

Post Installation Checks ............................................................................................................................................ 13-4

14. SV-ADSB-470 Installation, Configuration, and Testing 14-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 14-2

Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 14-3

Antenna Selection and Installation ........................................................................................................................... 14-6

SV-ADSB-470-Related SkyView Display Settings ....................................................................................................... 14-8

Post Installation Checks ............................................................................................................................................ 14-8

15. Accessory Installation and Configuration 15-1

SkyView System Angle of Attack Pitot Probe Installation and Configuration ........................................................... 15-1

Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Installation and Configuration .................................................................. 15-5

Capacitance-to-Voltage Converter Installation and Configuration .......................................................................... 15-8

Video Input Adapter for SkyView (USB) ................................................................................................................... 15-9

16. SV-COM-C25 Installation, Configuration, and Testing 16-1

Physical Installation: SV-COM-PANEL ....................................................................................................................... 16-2

Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 16-6

Power Input ...................................................................................................................................................... 16-6

Audio Signal Grounding .................................................................................................................................... 16-6

Audio Shielding ................................................................................................................................................. 16-6

SkyView Network Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 16-6

Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................................................. 16-6

Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 16-16

SkyView System Settings for SV-COM-C25 ............................................................................................................. 16-18

Post Installation Checks .......................................................................................................................................... 16-18

Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 16-19

17. SV-COM-X83 Installation, Configuration, and Testing 17-1

Certification Considerations ..................................................................................................................................... 17-2

Physical Installation: SV-COM-PANEL ....................................................................................................................... 17-2

Physical Installation: SV-COM-T8 .............................................................................................................................. 17-4

Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 17-7

Power Input ...................................................................................................................................................... 17-7

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Audio Signal Grounding .................................................................................................................................... 17-7

Audio Shielding ................................................................................................................................................. 17-7

SkyView Network Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 17-7

Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................................................. 17-8

Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 17-17

SkyView System Settings for SV-COM-X83 ............................................................................................................. 17-20

Post Installation Checks .......................................................................................................................................... 17-20

Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 17-21

18. SV-AP-PANEL Installation 18-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 18-3

Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 18-4

Autopilot Auto-trim .................................................................................................................................................. 18-9

Post Installation Checks ............................................................................................................................................ 18-9

19. SV-KNOB-PANEL Installation 19-1

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 19-2

Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 19-3

Post Installation Checks ............................................................................................................................................ 19-3

20. Appendix A: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 20-1

Recording a Screenshot ............................................................................................................................................ 20-1

Returning SkyView Components to Service after Repair .......................................................................................... 20-1

Operational Status .................................................................................................................................................... 20-4

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................................................ 20-7

Annual Backup Battery Test...................................................................................................................................... 20-7

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................... 20-8

21. Appendix B: Specifications 21-1

SkyView Minor Equipment Weights ......................................................................................................................... 21-1

SkyView Compatible Engine Sensors ........................................................................................................................ 21-3

SV-XPNDR-261 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 21-4

SV-XPNDR-262 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 21-5

SV-COM-C25 Radio Frequency Specifications .......................................................................................................... 21-6

SV-COM-X83 (TY91L VHF Radio Unit) Radio Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 21-6

22. Appendix C: Wiring and Electrical Connections 22-1

Wire Gauge ............................................................................................................................................................... 22-1

Grounding ................................................................................................................................................................. 22-1

D-subminiature Crimp Contacts and Tools ............................................................................................................... 22-2

Homemade Wire Harness Considerations ................................................................................................................ 22-2

SkyView Equipment Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................. 22-4

SkyView Equipment Electrical Connector Pin-Out Tables ........................................................................................ 22-6

Servo Harness Pin-Out ...................................................................................................................................... 22-6

SkyView D37 Harness Pin-Out .......................................................................................................................... 22-7

SkyView D37 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 22-8

SkyView Network Connection Pin-Out ............................................................................................................. 22-9

SV-EMS-220/221 Pin-Out ............................................................................................................................... 22-11

SV-ARINC-429 Pin-Out .................................................................................................................................... 22-14

SV-XPNDR-261/262 Pin-Out ........................................................................................................................... 22-15

SV-XPNDR-261/262 ADS-B Information .................................................................................................................. 22-18

23. Appendix D: SV-EMS-220/221 Sensor Input Mapping Worksheet 23-1

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24. Appendix E: Serial Data Output 24-1

DYNON ADAHRS Serial Data Format ......................................................................................................................... 24-2

DYNON SYSTEM Serial Data Format ......................................................................................................................... 24-4

DYNON EMS Serial Data Format ............................................................................................................................... 24-7

DYNON ADAHRS / SYSTEM / EMS Serial Data Output Combinations ..................................................................... 24-11

NMEA OUT Serial Data Formats ............................................................................................................................. 24-12

25. Appendix F: User Data Logs 25-1

User Data Log ................................................................................................................................................... 25-1

Recent Flight Data Log ...................................................................................................................................... 25-2

Alert Data Log ................................................................................................................................................... 25-2

History Data Log ............................................................................................................................................... 25-3

Data Logging Recording Options ...................................................................................................................... 25-3

Exporting Data Logs .......................................................................................................................................... 25-3

26. Appendix G: Kavlico Pressure Sensor Part Numbers 26-1

Dynon Avionics Technical Advisory 120214 – Kavlico Pressure Sensors .......................................................... 26-1

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1. Introduction

The printed version of this guide is in grayscale. Some figures and diagrams contain important
color information. Reference the electronic version of this guide to view it in color.

It is the installer’s responsibility to conform to industry standards when applicable.

This guide provides information about the physical, electrical, and plumbing installation and
configuration of the following SkyView system components:

 Angle-of-Attack (AOA) / Pitot Probe, Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code Converter, and the

Capacitance to Voltage Converter

 Engine and environmental sensors purchased from Dynon Avionics
 SV32 / SV42 / SV52 Autopilot servos
 SV-AP-PANEL Autopilot Control Panel
 SV-ADAHRS-200 / SV-ADAHRS-201 ADAHRS Modules
 SV-ADSB-470 Module
 SV-ARINC-429 ARINC 429 Module
 SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery
 SV-COM-C25 COM Radio
 SV-COM-X83 COM Radio
 SV-D700 / SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T Displays
 SV-EMS-220 / SV-EMS-221 Engine Monitoring Module
 SV-GPS-250 GPS Receiver Module
 SV-KNOB-PANEL Knob Control Panel
 SV-XPNDR-261 / SV-XPNDR-262 Transponders

Additionally, this guide deals with setting up the installation-dependent firmware options.
Because you may not have purchased all of the components mentioned above, you need only
read through the relevant sections of this guide. Information about the operation of these
instruments can be found in the SkyView Pilot’s User Guide.

If you are converting to SkyView from an earlier Dynon Avionics D10/D100 series system, we
have written the D10/D100 Series to SkyView Conversion Guide, which details the changes
required to convert between the two product families. It is available as a downloadable PDF
document at http://docs.dynonavionics.com.

Warning

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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http://register.dynonavionics.com. Registering your product with Dynon ensures that your

contact information is up-to-date. This helps verify product ownership, can expedite warranty
claims, and allows us to notify you in the event a service bulletin is published for your product.
You can also optionally sign up to receive other Dynon news and product announcements.
Dynon will not share your contact information with third parties or send you announcements
without your explicit consent.

About this Guide

In the electronic (.PDF) version of this guide, page and section references in the Table of
Contents and elsewhere act as hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the guide. The
latest electronic version (.PDF) of this guide is available on the Dynon Avionics website at
http://docs.dynonavionics.com.

Getting Started

This “getting started” section contains a very small amount of information that can be used to
check out your SkyView system on the bench, or immediately after SkyView has been installed
in the plane. This is not a substitute for reading the entire SkyView System Installation Guide,
which provides instructions for wiring and configuring SkyView to the unique requirements of
your particular airplane.

1. A SkyView display requires 10-30 VDC. You must connect BOTH of the (long) Red wires to

POWER and BOTH of the (long) black wires to Ground. Current for each display can be up to

3.5A @ 12V (add 1.5A if the SV-BAT-320 battery is connected and being charged), so use a
big battery or power supply.

2. To power on or power off a SkyView display manually, push and hold Button #1 (the left-

most button).

3. Any devices connected to SkyView that do not receive their power from the SkyView

Network (such as SV-XPNDR-261/262 and Dynon Autopilot servos) must also be powered
ON to communicate with SkyView.

4. To finish the installation of the SV-NET-10CP (10 foot) and longer cables, the diagram you

need to insert the pins is SkyView Network Connection Pin-Out in Appendix C: Wiring and
Electrical Connections.

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5. The EMS 37-pin Main Sensor Harness includes a 9-pin connector that is wired to pins 11

(Orange wire), 12 (Yellow wire), and 30 (Black wire). This connector is used for other Dynon
products, but is not used in SkyView installations. Thus, the 9-pin connector should be
removed to use these wires for connecting sensors to the SV-EMS-220. Remove the
connector by cutting the three wires close to the 9-pin connector.

6. SkyView SETUP MENU is accessed by pushing and holding Buttons 7+8 together for 2-3

seconds.

7. Setting the Tail Number is required for before you can configure your SkyView Network

(described below): SETUP > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION > TAIL NUMBER. If Tail Number has
not yet been issued for your plane, set TAIL NUMBER to something other than DYNON.

8. Many SkyView displays and modules communicate over a common set of wires – the

SkyView Network that terminates at the D9 connectors on the back of your SkyView
display(s). Getting all modules and displays “talking” on SkyView Network is done by going
to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > NETWORK SETUP > CONFIGURE > (click right one more

time). If a module is noted as “requires update”, press the UPDATE button. Otherwise, press

the FINISH button. Note that you will not see any flight instruments or engine instruments
before a network configuration is performed, even if the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 and SV-EMS­220/221 have been wired properly and are connected.

9. Devices that do not utilize SkyView Network are connected via serial port connections.

Dynon devices that use serial ports include the SV-ADSB-470, SV-GPS-250, SV-XPNDR­261/262, and various third-party devices. As serial devices are not part of the SkyView
Network, they will not be seen on the list of devices seen as you configure SkyView Network
above. Instead, configuring SkyView to communicate with SV-GPS-250 and SV-XPNDR­261/262 is done via a more manual process in SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT
SETUP.

10. If you have installed an SV-GPS-250, its SERIAL IN FUNCTION must be set to POS 1.

11. After you’ve configured SkyView Network, have properly configured any serial devices, exit

the Setup Menu. Your SkyView display should now display EMS, PFD, and MAP. Map will not

display without a GPS fix (the airplane symbol on the Map page will also flash with “?” if it

does not have a GPS fix.

12. Your SkyView may require various updates such as system software, databases, and Sensor

Definitions. See http://www.dynonavionics.com/docs/support_software_SkyView.html for
more details on the updates available for SkyView. If you are a non-US customer, the display
of aviation and obstacle data on your SkyView system requires a database purchase from
Jeppesen or PocketFMS. Note that firmware on each SkyView display must be updated
individually.

13. Common issues for setting up SkyView engine monitoring:

a. The configuration of sensors installed on SkyView at the factory is generic; therefore

“Red X’s” on the EMS for various sensors are normal until sensor configuration for

your particular engine sensor configuration is complete.

b. The layout of which sensor “widgets” are shown on the screen, sizes, styles, etc. is

completely configurable: SETUP > EMS SETUP > SCREEN LAYOUT EDITOR

14. Common issues for setting up SV-XPNDR-261/262:

a. Ensure that there is a valid tail number set (see above)

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b. Ensure that a valid HEX CODE is set: SETUP > TRANSPONDER SETUP > AIRCRAFT HEX

CODE. A caution message – XPNDR HEX CODE NOT SET will appear if a transponder
is configured in SkyView, but the HEX CODE is not set to a valid number.

c. Traffic will not be displayed unless you are in an area covered by an TIS radar site

(US only)

15. Common issues for setting up Dynon Autopilot

a. Servos must be powered ON
b. Servos must be recognized on SkyView Network (above)
c. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS must be set (at least one must be actively adjusted from the

defaults) before the Autopilot can be configured: SETUP > PFD SETUP > AIRSPEED.

d. SERVO CALIBRATION must be performed: SETUP > HARDWARE CALIBRATION >

SERVO CALIBRATION > CALIBRATION.

e. After SERVO CALIBRATION is successfully completed, AP status will now be displayed

on the SkyView display top bar.

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Installers should read and understand this chapter before proceeding with
physical installation. SkyView equipment installed contrary to the requirements
outlined in this chapter may not operate within specifications.

2. System Planning

The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize you with important SkyView system information
and concepts including the following:

 Operating specifications
 Installation location requirements
 SkyView systems

SkyView modules have environmental and location requirements that must be adhered to for
specified operation. This chapter helps installers make informed decisions regarding suitable
SkyView equipment locations in aircraft. It contains electrical, mechanical and environmental
specifications, installation requirements, and other important guidelines and suggestions.

When SkyView components are used together, they are referred to as a SkyView system. This
chapter also explains what a SkyView system is and how to build one.

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Unit

Current
requirement
@ 12 volt DC

no

SV-BAT-320

Current
requirement

@ 12V DC

with

SV-BAT-320

Current

requirement

@ 24V DC

no

SV-BAT-320

Current
requirement

@24V DC

with

SV-BAT-320

Circuit

Breaker

Recommendation

SV-D700

display S/N

below 4000

3.17A

(maximum)

4.67A

(maximum

when charging)

1.59A

(maximum)

2.34A

(maximum

when charging)

5A

SV-D700

display S/N

above 4000

2.77A

(maximum)

4.27A

(maximum

when charging)

1.39A

(maximum)

2.14A

(maximum

when charging)

5A

SV-D1000

display S/N

below 6000

3.5A

(maximum)

5.0A

(maximum

when charging)

1.75A

(maximum)

2.5A

(maximum

when charging)

5A

SV-D1000
Display S/N
above 6000

3.1A

(maximum)

4.6A

(maximum

when charging)

1.55A

(maximum)

2.3A

(maximum

when charging)

5A

SV-D1000T

display

(all S/N)

3.1A

(maximum)

4.6A

(maximum

when charging)

1.55A

(maximum)

2.3A

(maximum

when charging)

5A

Power Consumption

Table 2 contains power specifications for typical SkyView systems. Note that SkyView displays
(SV-D700, SV-D1000, SV-D1000T) provide power to SV-ADAHRS-200/201, SV-EMS-220/221, SV­ARINC-429, SV-KNOB-PANEL, the “control panel section” of SV-AP-PANEL, and the SV-GPS-250.
Thus the individual power requirements of those units are not shown; their power
requirements are included in the power requirements of the SkyView display(s). When there

are two SkyView displays in a system, both displays “share the load” of powering SkyView

Network modules.

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Table 2 – SkyView Display Power Specifications

System Planning

Unit

Current

requirement

@ 12 volt DC

Current

requirement

@ 24V DC

Circuit

Breaker

Recommendation

SV-ADSB-470

0.2A maximum

0.1A maximum

5A

SV-AP-PANEL

(Trim motor control section)

4.0A maximum

(depends on the trim

motors used)

Not Applicable

5A

SV-COM-C25

3.0A maximum
(transmitting)

1.5A maximum
(transmitting)

5A

SV-COM-X83

2.0A maximum
(transmitting)

1.0A maximum
(transmitting)

5A

SV-XPNDR-261/262

0.4A maximum

0.2A maximum

5A

SV32/SV32C/SV32L

1.3A maximum

(moving 100% torque)

0.7A maximum
(moving 100%

torque)

5A

SV42/SV42C/SV42EL/SV42L/SV42T

2.0A maximum

(moving 100% torque)

1.0A maximum
(moving 100%

torque)

5A

SV52/SV52C/SV52L

2.8A maximum

(moving 100% torque)

1.4A maximum
(moving 100%

torque)

5A

Heated AOA / Pitot Probe

10A (maximum heat)

Not Applicable

10A

Serial to Gray Code Converter

Module

0.01 A (10 mA)

0.05 A (50 mA)

5A

(or add to another fuse or

circuit breaker)

Table 3 contains power specifications for SkyView modules that are powered from ship’s power
(not powered by SkyView Network). A 5A circuit breaker is recommend in most cases because
that is the smallest circuit breaker that is commonly available in certified versions.

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System Planning

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

Weight

SV32

2.47” W x 4.20“ H x 3.98” D

(63mm W x 107mm H x 101mm D)

2.00 lb. (0.90 kg)

SV42

2.47” W x 5.13“ H x 3.98” D

(63mm W x 130mm H x 101mm D)

3.00 lb. (1.40 kg)

SV52

2.47” W x 6.05“ H x 3.98” D

(63mm W x 154mm H x 101mm D)

4.00 lb. (1.80 kg)

SV-ADAHRS-200/201

4.71" W x 1.22" H x 2.61" D

(120mm W x 31mm H x 66mm D)

0.50 lb. (0.20 kg)

SV-ADSB-470

7.00”W x 1.19” H x 4.63” D

(177.8mm W x 30.1mm H x 117.6 D)

0.80 lb. (0.36 kg)

SV-AP-PANEL

3.53” x 1.80” x 1.27” D

(89.7mm x 45.7mm H x 32.4mm D)

0.30 lb. (0.15 kg)

SV-ARINC-429

4.75" W x 1.09" H x 2.61" D

(121mm W x 28mm H x 66mm D)

0.40 lb. (0.18 kg)

SV-BAT-320

3.30" W x 2.10" H x 3.90" D

(84mm W x 53mm H x 99mm D)

0.80 lb. (0.40 kg)

SV-COM-425

7.34” x 2.38” x 1.51”

(186.6mm x 60.45mm x 38.23mm)

0.75 lb. (0.34 kg)

SV-COM-PANEL

3.53” x 1.80” x 1.27” D

(89.7mm x 45.7mm H x 32.4mm D)

0.38 lb. (0.17 kg)

SV-COM-T8

(w/mounting tray)

2.5”W x 1.9”H x 6.3”D

(66mm W x 48mm H x 160mm D)

0.77 lb. (0.35 kg)

SV-D700

7.64" W x 5.51" H x 2.14" D

(194mm W x 140mm H x 54mm D)

2.40 lb. (1.10 kg)

SV-D1000

10.32" W x 7.06" H x 2.14" D

(262mm W x 179mm H x 54mm D)

3.00 lb. (1.40 kg)

SV-D1000T

10.32" W x 7.06" H x 2.33" D

(262mm W x 179mm H x 59mm D)

3.30 lb. (1.50 kg)

SV-EMS-220/221

6.35" W x 1.09" H x 2.99" D

(161mm W x 28mm H x 76mm D)

0.63 lb. (0.29 kg)

SV-GPS-250

2.19" W x 0.75" H x 3.44" D

(56mm W x 19mm H x 87mm D)

0.44 lb. (0.20 kg)

SV-KNOB-PANEL

3.53” x 1.80” x 1.27” D

(89.7mm x 45.7mm H x 32.4mm D)

0.40 lb. (0.18 kg)

SV-XPNDR-261/262

(w/mounting tray)

2.5”W x 1.9”H x 6.3”D

(66mm W x 48mm H x 160mm D)

0.77 lb. (0.35 kg)

Major Component Physical Specifications

Table 4 contains physical specifications (dimensions are approximate—see respective
installation chapters for exact dimensions).

Table 4 – SkyView System Component Physical Specifications

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Environmental Specifications

Storage Temperature

Operating Temperature

SV32/42/52

-30 °C to +75 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-ADAHRS-200/201

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-ADSB-470

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-AP-PANEL

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-ARINC-429

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-BAT-320

-20 °C to +60 °C

-20 °C to +60 °C

SV-COM-C25

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-COM-X83

-55 °C to +85 °C

-20 °C to +70 °C

SV-D700/D1000/D1000T

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-EMS-220/221

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-GPS-250

-40 °C to +70 °C

-40 °C to +60 °C

SV-KNOB-PANEL

-40 °C to +70 °C

-30 °C to +60 °C

SV-XPNDR-261/262

-55 °C to +85 °C

-20 °C to +70 °C

Temperature Specifications

Table 5 contains environmental specifications.

Table 5 – SkyView System Component Environmental Specifications

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Aircraft construction involves a variety of processes that create debris that can
damage Dynon Avionics components. Metalwork, in particular, will produce
metallic shavings and dust that may damage or destroy the electronics in Dynon
Avionics products if they are contaminated with this debris. Care should be taken
to ensure that Dynon Products are kept away from aircraft construction debris.
Damaged caused by the introduction outside particulates will not be repaired
under warranty.

Do not physically modify Dynon SkyView displays or modules in any way that is not
specified in this manual. Damage caused to Dynon products due to physical
modifications will not be repaired under warranty.

General System Installation Tips

SkyView Can Be On During Engine Start

SkyView units incorporate robust power protection that allows them to be powered on during
engine start for full engine monitoring. SkyView displays require a minimum of 10V, and during
engine start, it’s common for the electrical system to temporarily drop below 10V. If an SV-BAT­320 backup battery is not installed, SkyView may shut off / reboot. If you wish to monitor your
engine prior to engine start, an SV-BAT-320 backup battery should be installed so that the
SkyView display can switch to the SV-BAT-320 when its power inputs are not receiving at least
10V. The SkyView display will switch from SV-BAT-320 to ship’s power when its power inputs
receive voltage above 10V.

Installing SkyView in an IFR-Equipped Aircraft

If you are equipping an aircraft that is capable of being flown in IFR/IMC conditions, Dynon
Avionics makes the following recommendations:

The entirety of the instrument panel and supporting avionics systems and instrumentation
should be designed so that the display of information essential for continued safe flight and
landing will remain available to the pilot after any single failure or probable combination of
failures. In other words, a usable "partial-panel" of primary flight instruments should be
preserved in the event of the failure of a SkyView display, systems that support it, or other
instruments in the aircraft.

This level of redundancy can be obtained in different ways. For example, one could utilize
multiple SkyView displays (with SV-BAT-320 backup batteries attached) including multiple
ADAHRS units connected to protect against the failure of any single display, ADAHRS, or the
electrical system. Flight instrument redundancy could also be preserved by using other separate
and independent systems such as the Dynon EFIS-D6. Some builders may elect to combine
SkyView with other more conventional “steam” gauges such as mechanical airspeed, altitude,
and attitude indicators.

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To protect against aircraft electrical failures and anomalies, Dynon Avionics STRONGLY
RECOMMENDS that each SkyView display has an SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery connected to it.

SkyView’s attitude algorithm normally uses airspeed to provide superior accuracy. If a problem

develops with your airspeed reading due to mechanical blockage of pitot, disconnection of
pitot, or other pitot/static issues, a properly connected and configured GPS source acts as a
substitute. Dynon SkyView systems typically have one or more GPS sources connected to
enable Synthetic Vision and Mapping capabilities, but a primary and backup GPS connection is
especially important to preserve the attitude indication in the event of loss of airspeed
information in IFR aircraft.

In order to provide the most reliable airspeed (and therefore attitude) performance, Dynon
Avionics STRONGLY RECOMMENDS the installation of a heated pitot probe in aircraft equipped
for IFR to prevent loss of airspeed data due to icing.

Location Requirements

SV-D1000 and SV-D700

Observe the following guidelines when choosing a location for a SkyView display:

 Displays require about 2.4” (61mm) of free space behind the panel, depending on mounting

surface thickness.

 The SkyView Display Harness (SV-HARNESS-D37) extends about 3” (76mm) from the back of the

display.

 Add one inch beyond the physically required volume for the display’s heat sinks and fans to

operate.

 Avoid placing the display near heater vents or any source of extremely hot air.
 The display should be easily viewable without any obstructions.
 Displays have no internal inertial sensors and do not need to be mounted in the same

orientation as the ADAHRS or other modules.

 Displays only support a landscape viewing orientation; do not mount in portrait orientation.
 A SkyView system can include as many as three SkyView displays in any combination of SV-

D700, SV-D1000, or SV-D1000T.

 Many customers choose to allow room for and install a “panel mount USB extension cable for

each SkyView display. USB is used for installing firmware, databases, and electronic charts (for
which the USB flash drive is semi-permanently connected). Thus if space allows, a panel­mounted USB connector can be more convenient than accessing a harness tucked behind the
panel. Such cables plug into the USB jacks on the back of the SkyView display.
Suitable cables can be found by searching on the Internet for “panel mount USB”.

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Proper installation of the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 module(s) is critical. PFD
performance is significantly linked to a proper ADAHRS installation. The
installation location must meet all of the mechanical, magnetic, orientation, and
environmental requirements detailed below.

SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201

An SV-ADAHRS-200/201 installation location should be a rigid surface within 12 feet
longitudinally and 6 feet laterally of the aircraft's center-of-gravity. Figure 1 illustrates this
criterion.

Figure 1 – SV-ADAHRS-200/201 with Respect to Center-of-Gravity

The location should also be magnetically benign. Given that it may be difficult or impossible to
avoid all sources of magnetic interference, it is possible to characterize and compensate for
small, static magnetic fields with calibration. Calibration cannot, however, compensate for

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Stainless steel mounting hardware is not always non-magnetic, and thus is not
recommended. The best type of mounting hardware (screws, bolts, washers, nuts)
to install the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 is brass.

If you use a magnet to test whether possible interfering materials are non­magnetic, do not actually touch the magnet to the material you are testing, as this
contact can cause the material you are testing to become magnetized.

Move a handheld compass throughout the space surrounding your intended
location to get a rough idea of the suitability of the area. Note that this test should
be done with major aircraft systems operating (e.g., strobe lights and radios on)
because some systems can cause magnetic interference. If the compass needle
deviates significantly from magnetic North or cycles back and forth, the location is
not ideal for ADAHRS installation.

dynamic magnetic fields (e.g., AC currents, non-constant DC currents, and non-stationary
ferrous material such as electric turn coordinators and control surfaces). Thus, you must avoid
mounting the module close to sources of dynamic magnetic fields, avoid wires that carry large
amounts of current, and use non-magnetic fasteners for installation (see caution below).
Dynon’s general rule of thumb is that 1 to 2 feet between the module and sources of magnetic
fields is generally good enough, but 2 or more feet is better.

Figure 2 – ADAHRS Installation Orientation

An ADAHRS module should be mounted within one degree of parallel to all three aircraft axes,
with the pneumatic fittings facing toward the front of the aircraft. The module’s mounting tabs

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There are no module-to-module proximity requirements when installing multiple
SV-ADAHRS-200/201 modules in an aircraft. For example, one SV-ADAHRS­200/201 may be installed on top of another SV-ADAHRS-200/201 module. Other
installation location requirements still apply.

must be on the bottom. The label must be on the top. Figure 2 shows the correct orientation of
the ADAHRS as it would appear if you were above the aircraft, looking down at it. The module
will not operate properly if it is rotated or inverted in any other orientation.

The ADAHRS installation location should also adhere to the following requirements:

 Avoid locations that are lower than the lowest point in the pitot/static system to reduce the

chance of allowing moisture to enter the module.

 Avoid locations that are subject to severe vibration.
 Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in temperature.
 Avoid locations that are subject to extreme humidity.
 Leave ample working room for electrical and pneumatic connections.

SV-EMS-220/221

Observe the following guidelines when choosing a location for an SV-EMS-220/221 Engine
Monitor module:

 Do not install on the engine side of the firewall.
 Avoid locations that are subject to severe vibration.
 Avoid locations that are subject to extreme humidity.
 Leave ample working room for electrical connections.
 Up to two SV-EMS-220/221s can be used in a SkyView Network, to support:
 Large engines that require more than the CHT/EGT inputs available on a single SV-EMS-220

(14 CHT/EGT inputs) or SV-EMS-221 (12 CHT/EGT inputs) to fully monitor the engine; a
second SV-EMS-220 adds an additional 14 CHT/EGT inputs.

 Independent monitoring of dual engines (requires two SkyView displays)

SV-GPS-250

Observe the following guidelines when choosing a location for an SV-GPS-250 GPS Receiver
module:

 Optimal mounting location is a rigid surface on top of the aircraft.
 Mounting location should be relatively level.
 Avoid antenna shadows (i.e., obstructions that block the antenna’s view of the sky).
 Do not locate the receiver within 3 feet of transmitting antennas.
 All four of the SV-GPS-250 module’s wires should all be connected to each SkyView system

display for redundancy.

 For most reliable performance, the SV-GPS-250 (like all GPS devices) requires a clear,

unobstructed view of the sky. The SV-GPS-250 is designed to be mounted on the upper

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fuselage of the aircraft for an unobstructed (360° view) of the sky during maneuvers. If the
SV-GPS-250 is mounted inside the fuselage (for example, on the top of the panel), the SV­GPS-250’s view of the sky is partially obstructed, and GPS performance may be marginal in
situations such as insufficient number of satellites “in view” through the windscreen.

 If you are concerned with possible performance issues with the intended installation

location, temporarily install the SV-GPS-250 and verify GPS functionality - SETUP MENU >
LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > GPS FIX STATUS. Note SATELLITES IN USE – the more satellites that
are in use, the more accurate the GPS fix can be. Note FIX QUALITY – should be 3D FIX.

SV-XPNDR-261/262

The SV-XPNDR-261/262 Mode S transponder module is designed to be mounted in any
convenient location in the cockpit, the cabin, or an avionics bay.

The following installation procedure should be followed, remembering to allow adequate space
for installation of cables and connectors:

 Select a position in the aircraft that is not too close to any high external heat source. (The

SV-XPNDR-261/262 is not a significant heat source itself and does not need to be kept away
from other devices for this reason).

 Avoid sharp bends and placing the cables too near to the aircraft control cables.
 Secure the mounting tray to the aircraft via the three (3) mounting holes in the tray. 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.

 Put the SV-XPNDR-261/262 transponder into the secured mounting tray by hooking the

connector end under the lip on the tray.

 Lock the SV-XPNDR-261/262 transponder into the mounting tray by clipping the retaining

wire over the lugs on the opposite end.

Cooling Requirements

The SV-XPNDR-261/262 Mode S transponder meets all applicable ETSO/TSO requirements
without forced air-cooling.

Attention should however be given to the incorporation of cooling provisions to limit the
maximum operating temperature if the SV-XPNDR-261/262 is installed in close proximity to
other avionics. The reliability of equipment operating in close proximity in an avionics bay can
be degraded if adequate cooling is not provided.

SV-BAT-320

Observe the following guidelines when choosing a location for an SV-BAT-320:

 There can be only one SV-BAT-320 per display. Do not connect an SV-BAT-320 to more than

one display.

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 Location should be near the display. A 24” cable is included on the SV-HARNESS-D37 for

connecting the SV-BAT-320. This cable should not be extended.

 Avoid locations that are subject to severe vibration.
 Avoid locations that are subject to extended temperature ranges. The battery module has a

narrower operating temperature range than other SkyView modules.

 Avoid locations that are subject to extreme humidity.
 Leave room for electrical connections.

Servos (SV32, SV42, and SV52)

Observe the following guidelines when choosing a location for servos:

 The location must allow the servo arm and associated linkage to move freely through the

entire range of travel.

 Do not allow the servo arm to travel more than ±60° from neutral throughout the control

system’s range of travel. Note that this requirement only applies to arm servos and not
capstan servos.

 Leave room for all mounting hardware, including brackets, fasteners, linkages, etc.
 Leave room for electrical connections.

SV-ARINC-429

Observe the following guidelines when choosing a location for the SV-ARINC-429 module:

 Avoid locations that are subject to severe vibration.
 Avoid locations that are subject to extreme humidity.
 Leave ample working room for electrical connections.
 SkyView systems support one or two SV-ARINC-429 per network.
 A common location for the SV-ARINC-429 is behind the instrument panel, keeping it close to

the display and associated ARINC-429 capable device.

SV-ADSB-470

The SV-ADSB-470 is designed to be mounted in any convenient location in the cockpit, the
cabin, or an avionics bay.

The following guidelines should be followed, remembering to allow adequate space for
installation of cables and connectors.

 Select a position in the aircraft that is not too close to any high external heat source. (The

SV-ADSB-470 is not a significant heat source itself and does not need to be kept away from
other devices for this reason).

 Avoid sharp bends and placing the cables too near to the aircraft control cables.
 Avoid locations that are subject to severe vibration.
 Avoid locations that are subject to extreme humidity.
 Leave ample working room for electrical connections.

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Appendix C: Wiring and Electrical Connections contains complete details regarding
pin-outs of all SkyView system component connectors and wire harness colors.

Mounting Requirements

Some SkyView modules include mounting fasteners, while some do not. Mounting fasteners are
included as a convenience and installers are not required to use them. Use sensible mounting
techniques when installing equipment in suitable locations. You should reference individual
equipment chapters for information regarding installation instructions.

SkyView System Construction

Overview

A SkyView system consists of displays, modules, and connection hardware. Displays manage
power for modules (not servos) and control communication between devices. Modules provide
data to the displays. The connection between displays and modules is referred to as a SkyView
network.

SkyView Network

Displays and modules utilize standardized 9-pin D-sub (from now on referred to as “D9”)
network connectors and are compatible with premade connection hardware—network cables,
splitters, and connector gender changers. Servos have un-terminated wires and we recommend
the use of one servo cabling kit (SV-NET-SERVO) per servo. All of this connection hardware is
available from Dynon.

Harnesses and Cables

Dynon’s display harness and network cables use aircraft-grade Tefzel® wiring. The display
harness breaks out power, serial, USB and other important pins from the back of the display.
Network cables are available in a variety of lengths. The 3 and 6 foot cables have female D9
connectors on both ends. The longer cables have a female D9 connector on one end and open
pins on the other end. The open end allows installers to run the cable in and through areas that
would not be possible if a connector was present. The connector is installed after the cable has
been run.

The servo cabling kit (SV-NET-SERVO: one kit per servo) makes it easy to connect the SkyView
system to servos and includes 20 feet of pre-twisted wire (twisted pair 22 AWG wire for data;
20 AWG wires for power), D9 connectors, connector shells, crimp contacts, an insertion tool,
heat shrink, and zip ties. It is recommended that you read and understand Appendix C: Wiring
and Electrical Connections before working with this kit.

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Splitters and Gender Changers

Splitters (SV-NET-SPL) use aircraft-grade Tefzel® wiring, consist of a male D9 input connector
and two female D9 output connectors, are 1 foot long, and include a connector gender changer
(SV-NET-CHG). They add another module connection point in the network. An example
application for a splitter is the connection of primary and backup ADAHRS in a SkyView network
off one network cable coming from a display. These can also be used when you require more
network connections than the two SkyView connectors that are present on each display,
though the preferred mechanism for adding SkyView connections is the SkyView Network Hub
(described below).

Note that customers that purchased SkyView systems prior to March 2012 are likely to have
splitters for all SkyView network expansion needs. More recent customers are likely to have
fewer splitters (usually, just one at a dual ADAHRS installation), and one hub.

Connector gender changers allow SkyView network cables to connect to the output connector
of a splitter. This allows a cable split to occur in the middle of a long run of cable.

SkyView Network Hub

The SV-NET-HUB SkyView Network hub contains 5 SkyView Network ports. All 5 ports are
identical. In other words, any of them can be used to connect to your displays, modules, and/or
autopilot servos. Servo power should be broken out, as is normally done. See the Autopilot
Servo Installation section of this manual for more information about Servo wiring. The SkyView
Network Hub is designed to ease the distribution of SkyView Network connections to multiple
SkyView Network components by allowing easy expansion of a SkyView network without
relying on a more expensive network of individual splitters. It also allows for fewer overall
connections over the splitter-only method that was primarily used prior to March 2012 as the
hub-based method requires no gender changer connectors.

Figure 3 – SV-NET-HUB SkyView Network Hub

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Future SkyView functionality may require Ethernet to be connected as described
in this section. Therefore, Dynon Avionics strongly recommends connecting all
Ethernet ports together at this time.

Figure 4 – SV-NET-HUB Dimensions

Test SkyView Network Cable

SkyView displays are supplied with a test SkyView network cable that is intended for bench top
testing only. The test network cable is not built with aircraft-grade Tefzel® wiring and should
not be permanently installed in an aircraft.

Ethernet Connection

SkyView systems that have more than one display should have their Ethernet ports
permanently connected together. Though not a required connection, it allows aviation and
obstacle databases to be transferred to all displays in a SkyView system when they are loaded
on any one of them. If Ethernet is not connected, aviation and obstacle databases will need to
be loaded on each display in the system individually.

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There are indicator lights on the Ethernet port that are usually indicative of data
transfer on traditional Ethernet devices. In SkyView, they are used instead for
display troubleshooting purposes. See the Maintenance and Troubleshooting
chapter for more information about what these lights indicate.

Dynon Part Number

Description

SV-HARNESS-D37

SkyView Display Harness with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

SV-ETHERNET-3CC

SkyView Ethernet Cable - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (3 foot)

SV-NET-1.5CC

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

Both Ends with Connectors (1.5 foot)

SV-NET-3CC

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

Both Ends with Connectors (3 foot)

SV-NET-6CC

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

Both Ends with Connectors (6 foot)

SV-NET-10CP

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

1 End with Connector, 1 End with Pins Only (10 foot)

SV-NET-15CP

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

1 End with Connector, 1 End with Pins Only (15 foot)

SV-NET-20CP

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

1 End with Connector, 1 End with Pins Only (20 foot)

SV-NET-25CP

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

1 End with Connector, 1 End with Pins Only (25 foot)

SV-NET-30CP

SkyView Network Cable with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

1 End with Connector, 1 End with Pins Only (30 foot)

SV-NET-SPL

SkyView Network Splitter with Aircraft-Grade Tefzel® Wiring

(1 foot)

The Ethernet connection between SkyView displays is made in addition to the 9 pin SkyView
Network connections, and should be connected on a permanent basis like other SkyView
wiring. Dynon Avionics strongly recommends “Low Smoke Zero Halogen” Ethernet cables for
use in aircraft, but any Ethernet cable – whether it is a “crossover” or normal “straight” type
Ethernet cable - will technically work. Low Smoke Zero Halogen Ethernet cables are available
from Dynon Avionics (SV-ETHERNET-3CC). Aircraft containing more than two SkyView displays
will need an Ethernet switch with enough ports to connect all SkyView displays together.
Contact Dynon Avionics for Ethernet switch recommendations if your aircraft has more than
two displays.

Available Cables and Harnesses

The following table contains Dynon part numbers and descriptions for the components that will
typically be used to test and build a SkyView system. Note: network cables with the “CP” suffix
include the second connector—it just is not installed on the cable to facilitate easy routing
through tight areas of an aircraft.

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Dynon Part Number

Description

SV-NET-SERVO

SkyView Network Cabling Kit for Autopilot Servos

(includes 20 feet of wires, connectors, connector shells, crimp contacts,

insertion tool, heat shrink, and zip ties). One SV-NET-SERVO is used for

each servo in most installations.

SV-NET-TEST

SkyView Network Test Cable–Not Aircraft-Grade. One SV-NET-TEST is
shipped with each SkyView display. (10 foot)

SV-NET-HUB

SkyView Network Hub (5 SkyView Network connections)

SV-D1000

USB

Connector

SV-HARNESS-D37

SV-ADAHRS-200

SV-NET-10CP

(with installed D9)

KEY

DB9 Female

SV-D1000

USB

Connector

SV-BAT-320

SV-HARNESS-D37

SV-EMS-220

SV-NET-6CC

SV-ADAHRS-200

SV-ADAHRS-201

SV-NET-SPL

SV-GPS-250

GPS
Wire

Bundle

SV-NET-10CP

(with installed D9)

KEY

DB9 Male

DB9 Female

Table 6 – SkyView System Connection Hardware

Example SkyView Systems

SkyView systems are easily scalable and can accommodate a wide variety of components
ranging from a single display with one module to multiple displays with multiple modules. The
following diagrams illustrate several example SkyView systems and the components needed to
build them. Diagrams do not show a connection to aircraft power and do not imply an
installation location. Additionally, cable lengths and models pictured below should not be

blindly used as a “prescription”. Always consider your aircraft’s particular geometry and module

installation locations before purchasing harnesses, hubs, and splitters.

Figure 5 – SkyView System with One Display and One ADAHRS

Figure 6 – SkyView System with One Display, One EMS, One GPS, One Backup Battery, and Two Redundant

ADAHRS

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Note, that in Figure 7, the SV-GPS-250’s power, ground, and output wires are
connected to both displays.

Figure 7 – SkyView System with Two Redundant Displays, One EMS, Two Backup Batteries (One per Display),

One GPS, and Two Redundant ADAHRS

The following diagrams show two different ways to lay out a more complex system in which
there are more SkyView Network modules than available SkyView Network ports.

The first diagram reflects the way that one would typically build a network when purchasing
components prior to March 2012 before the SV-NET-HUB was available. It uses splitters to
create all additional SkyView Network connections. This connection methodology is still valid
and supported, although the use of a SV-NET-HUB is preferred going forward.

The second diagram reflects the way one can build a network utilizing the SV-NET-HUB to
expand the number of available SkyView Network ports instead of splitters. It is both less
expensive and utilizes fewer total connections (and no gender changers) when compared with
the splitter-based method. Note that a splitter is still useful for wiring two co-located
redundant ADAHRS modules. In most installations, this is the only application of the SV-NET-SPL
that is necessary when utilizing the SV-NET-HUB to build a SkyView Network.

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Note, that in Figure 8, each SV-GPS-250’s power, ground, and output wires are
connected to both displays on different serial ports. The primary SV-GPS-250
should be connected to serial port 5 on each display. The secondary SV-GPS-250
should be connected on another serial port on each display.

Additionally, if there are both multiple displays and multiple SV-GPS-250 units in
the system, power for the secondary GPS should be sourced from the GPS power
wire on the second display – in other words, each SV-GPS-250 should receive
power from a different display. Reference the SV-GPS-250 Installation and
Configuration Section for more information on this configuration.

Figure 8 – SkyView System with Two Redundant Displays, One EMS, Two Backup Batteries (One per Display),

Two Redundant GPS, Two Redundant ADAHRS, Two Servos, and one Transponder using splitters (legacy

installation method)

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Note, that in Figure 9, each SV-GPS-250’s power, ground, and output wires are
connected to both displays on different serial ports. The primary SV-GPS-250
should be connected to serial port 5 on each display. The secondary SV-GPS-250
should be connected on another serial port on each display.

Additionally, if there are both multiple displays and multiple SV-GPS-250 units in
the system, power for the secondary GPS should be sourced from the GPS power
wire on the second display – in other words, each SV-GPS-250 should receive
power from a different display. Reference the SV-GPS-250 Installation and
Configuration Section for more information on this configuration.

Figure 9 – SkyView System with Two Redundant Displays, One EMS, Two Backup Batteries (One per Display),

Two Redundant GPS, Two Redundant ADAHRS, Two Servos, and one Transponder using a hub (recommended

installation method)

HSI Requirements

SkyView’s HSI overlay on the PFD DG can be driven by its own built-in Navigation Mapping
software. Additionally, external GPS and NAV radio sources can be used as well. Reference the

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The SV-GPS-250’s GPS data alone is only a position source (and only a subset of the
data provided by other, external GPS devices such as a Garmin X96). It cannot
provide navigation without the Navigation Mapping Software and appropriate
aviation databases installed.

Data

SV-

GPS-

250
GPS

Dynon

Navigation

Map

Software

NMEA

GPS

Aviation

GPS

ARINC-429

GPS via SV-

ARINC-429

ARINC-429/

Serial (SL30)

NAV

SkyView
ADAHRS

Bearing Pointers

    

Course Deviation

    

Course Direction

    

Waypoint or

Station Identifier

    

To/From Flag

    

Lat/Long

   

GPS Altitude

 



5

Ground Speed

   

Ground Track

   

Distance to Waypoint

   

LPV/VNAV GPS

Approaches

1

VFR Vertical Guidance

2

DME

Glideslope



Tuned Frequency



True Airspeed



Magnetic Heading



SkyView Time Source

  

5HZ GPS Updates



Winds

4

    

Serial Devices and SV-ARINC-429 Installation and Configuration sections of this guide for more
information regarding external data sources.

Table 7 outlines the functionality enabled by each source.

Table 7 – HSI Requirements

1

Approach-certified WAAS GPS units only.

2

Some models.

4

Winds calculation specifically requires GPS, a connected OAT probe, IAS, and magnetic

heading.

5

Requires additional Aviation format serial input into SV-ARINC-429 module

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The SkyView SV-D700 and SV-D1000 displays are identical in functionality and
presentation. The only difference is in the size and resolution of the screen.

For displays to properly synchronize settings their tail numbers must be the same
and SkyView Network must be configured correctly. See the Network Setup and
Status Section of this manual for information about these required setup steps.

3. Basic SkyView Display Operation

After reading this chapter, you should be familiar with basic SkyView display operation
including how to use joysticks and buttons, how to turn displays on and off, how to access and
navigate menus, how to configure SkyView networks, and how to perform firmware updates
and other file operations.

Screen Synchronization

SkyView is designed to operate as an integrated system. SkyView configurations with more than
one networked display automatically share and synchronize settings on all displays. In-flight
settings such as baro and bugs are synchronized in real time as they are adjusted. Setup menu
items are synchronized when the user exits the setup menu and also at boot up. Aviation and
obstacle databases are synchronized when they are loaded on any screen if Ethernet is
connected.

It is not possible to have displays on the same network that do not share configurations,
settings, and real time items. Even if a unit is off when settings are adjusted, they will be
synchronized at boot.

Only one setup menu in the network may be open at once. If you try to open a setup menu on a
display while it is open on another display, you will see OTHER SCREEN IN SETUP on the screen
and not be allowed to open the setup menu. There is no "master" in the system; changes made
on any screen in the system will be automatically reflected on all other screens.

Some things are purposefully not synchronized on displays: firmware, sensor configuration files
(.sfg), and local display settings. You must ensure that each display is running the appropriate

firmware, up-to-date databases, and sensor configuration file. All of these files are available for
download at http://downloads.dynonavionics.com. Also ensure that each display’s local
settings are appropriately configured.

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Display Bezel Layout

The following diagram illustrates the front of an SV-D1000 display and its important parts.

Figure 10 – SkyView Display Front Bezel Layout

Note the top bar, screen, joystick and button labels, light sensor, two joysticks and eight
buttons.

The top bar displays important textual information. The top bar shows time, autopilot status,
and transponder status. Reference the LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP Menu Section of this guide for
details on how to configure the top bar.

The screen shows PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data, configuration information, and system
alerts. Its layout is user-configurable. Reference the SkyView Pilot’s User Guide for instructions
on how to configure the layout of your screen.

Joystick and button labels are also on the screen. Joystick and button functionality is contextual
based on what is onscreen and these labels show the user the current function. For example, the
(RNG) label above joystick 2 in Figure 10 shows that turning that joystick will either increase or
decrease the range shown on the Moving Map.

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The set of button labels displayed immediately after the display turns on is referred
to as the Main Menu.

Each SkyView display has an integrated light sensor in the bezel. This light sensor can be used
for automatic backlight level management. Reference the Display Setup Section of this guide for
instructions on how to configure the display for automatic backlight level management.

Joystick and Button Operation

Joysticks and buttons are used for various functions including powering the unit on and off,
entering and navigating menus, and adjusting values.

Operation Basics

Joysticks can be turned and moved. Specific joystick behavior is addressed in subsequent
sections of this guide when necessary.

Figure 11 – Joystick Turn (left) and Movement (right) Directions

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Button labels are called out in all capital letters such as BACK, EXIT, FINISH, and
CLEAR. This guide directs users to press a button by using its label. For example,
when this guide asks you to press FINISH, it is asking you to press the button with
the FINISH label above it.

A button has a function if there is a label above it. If there is no label, there is no function. The
figure below shows an example button label.

Figure 12 – Example Button Label

When you press a button, its label is highlighted. When you let go, that button’s action is

invoked.

Joystick and Button Operation Example

Some parameters may need to be adjusted using a joystick. When setting values with the
joystick, each character (symbol, letter or digit) must be selected and adjusted successively.

Figure 13 – Adjusting Successive Characters

In this example, the first time you turn the joystick, you toggle between the “-“ and “+”
symbols. To change the succeeding characters, you must move the cursor joystick to the right.
In this example, you first adjust the “-” or “+” character, move the joystick right, then adjust the
one hundreds digit, and so forth. Once you have adjusted the value appropriately, press
ACCEPT or move the joystick to the right again.

At times, the next item in the menu path in this guide may be a joystick selection OR a button
push—the correct choice will be apparent.

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Desired Menu Action

User Action

Enter the Setup Menu

Simultaneously press and hold

buttons 7 and 8

(if airspeed is greater than zero,

you will enter the

In Flight Setup Menu)

Scroll through different

menus

Turn either joystick

OR

Move either joystick up or down

Enter menu

Move either joystick toward the

right

SkyView Touch

SV-D1000T displays can be controlled via touch in addition to using the conventional buttons
and joystick knobs. During normal usage, many of the on-screen elements can be touched to
control SkyView. Details about how touch is used in-flight are covered in the SkyView Pilot’s

User Guide. However, touch controls are not enabled in the SkyView Setup Menu and aren’t

generally used during installation and initial setup.

Menu Navigation

After the display turns on, you will see a screen similar to the one in Figure 10. This guide refers
to the label bar at the bottom of the screen as the Main Menu.

Throughout this guide, the “>” character is used to indicate a sequence of menu selections or
other actions you would take as you navigate the menu system. Menu selections which are
followed by “…” indicate full-screen wizard interfaces which guide you through the appropriate
steps. These wizard interfaces are not described in detail in this guide, as the on-screen
instructions provide adequate information.

SkyView menus follow this structure: SETUP MENU > MENU > ... > MENU > PAGE or WIZARD.
The setup menus (In Flight Setup or Setup) are the root of most menu navigation. Each nested
menu is more specific than the previous one and there is no set limit for the number of nested
menus before reaching a page. A page or wizard is at the end of the chain and it is where the
user can perform a specific action such as change a specific setting, configure a SkyView
network, or set up the layout of the onscreen engine gauges. Wizards employ easy-to-follow
onscreen instructions.

For example, SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > MEASUREMENT UNITS > BAROMETER indicates
entering the SETUP MENU, then selecting SYSTEM SETUP, then selecting MEASUREMENT
UNITS, and then entering the BAROMETER Menu to select INHG, MBAR, or MMHG.

Table 8 is a summary of menu navigation.

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Return to previous menu

Move either joystick toward the left

(saves settings)

OR

Press BACK (saves settings)

OR

Press CANCEL (does not save

settings)

Save adjusted value

Press ACCEPT

Reset adjustable value

Press DEFAULT

Save settings and return

to Main Menu

Press EXIT

SkyView System

Displays

Toggle SkyView System Power

One display

Toggle primary power state

OR

Toggle display power by pressing and holding button 1

Multiple displays

Toggle primary power state

OR

Toggle all displays off or on by pressing and holding

button 1 on each display.

Table 8 – Menu Navigation Summary

Basic Display Operation Procedures

This subsection covers basic operation procedures for displays. Detailed instructions for various
menus and individual menu items are described later in this guide.

How to Turn the System On or Off

Table 9 summarizes the procedures for toggling SkyView system power states.

Table 9 – How to Toggle SkyView System Power State

Loss of External Power with Backup Battery Connected

If external power is lost to a display that is connected to a backup battery, it will either stay on
for an additional 30 seconds or stay on indefinitely depending on whether or not the aircraft is
in flight. This feature minimizes backup battery discharge when on the ground and
master/external power is shut off normally while simultaneously reducing pilot workload during
an actual in-flight power loss.

If the aircraft is not in flight, SkyView displays the message “POWERING DOWN IN xx SECONDS”
while counting down from 30 seconds. During this countdown, the menu displays the buttons
STAY ON and PWR OFF at the bottom of the screen. Press PWR OFF to turn off the SkyView
display immediately. Press STAY ON to keep the SkyView display on via the connected backup
battery. If STAY ON is pressed, the display will continue to use the backup battery to power

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itself until the battery’s charge is depleted or the display is turned off manually pressing and

holding button 1. Finally, if neither button is pressed before the countdown expires, the display
will automatically turn off after 30 seconds to conserve the backup battery charge.

If the aircraft is in flight, SkyView displays the message “AIRCRAFT POWER LOST” with no
additional count down. This ensures that active pilot action is required to turn off a display
when power is lost in-flight and backup battery power is available. The STAY ON and PWR OFF
buttons are still offered, but the display will stay on indefinitely unless PWR OFF is pressed.

How to Reboot the Display

Press and hold buttons 1, 2 and 5 simultaneously to instantly reboot the system. This may be
helpful if you need to cycle power after changing certain settings and for general
troubleshooting.

How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level

A SkyView display’s backlighting (brightness) is primarily controlled by its ambient light sensor.
If you have more than one SkyView display, each display’s ambient light sensor is incorporated.

You can adjust the brightness / dimming to your preference by SCREEN > DIM to access the DIM
Menu. To decrease or increase the backlight brightness press DEC- or INC+, respectively or
simply rotate the knob labeled DIM – clockwise to brighten, counter-clockwise to dim. To set
the backlight brightness to 100%, press FULL. SkyView will not allow you to dim the display(s) to
a level that would cause it to be illegible for the ambient lighting conditions.

Reference the Display Setup Section of this guide for instructions on specifying the display’s
backlight brightness control method.

How to Enter the Joystick Function Menu

Move a joystick up, down, left, or right to enter its Joystick Function Menu. These menus are
used to specify which bug that joystick adjusts if rotated. For example, joystick 1 could be set to
adjust the heading bug and joystick 2 could be set to adjust the altitude bug.

Figure 14 illustrates the joystick menu.

Figure 14 – Joystick Menu

To set the function of a joystick:

16. Move a joystick up, down, left, or right to enter a Joystick Function Menu.

17. Choose the joystick function by moving the joystick up or down.

18. Confirm the highlighted function by moving the joystick left or right.

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Some menu options are dependent on installed, networked, and/or calibrated
SkyView equipment. For example, if there are no servos present in the SkyView
network, the AUTOPILOT Menu will not be present on the Main Menu. This guide
makes it clear where these dependencies exist in their applicable sections.

If the Map Page is onscreen, the joystick closest to the Moving Map is labeled (RNG) and is used
to adjust the map’s range. It cannot be assigned a different function.

How to Enter the Setup Menus

There are two setup menus: the Setup Menu and the In Flight Setup Menu. Simultaneously
pressing and holding buttons 7 and 8 will open one of these menus. If airspeed is zero, the
Setup Menu opens. If airspeed is greater than zero, the In Flight Setup Menu opens.

You may also access the Setup Menu from the In Flight Setup Menu by using the ENTER FULL
SCREEN SETUP MENU… option.

How to Adjust Time Zone Offset

Enter the Time Zone Offset Page (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > TIME > TIME ZONE OFFSET)
and adjust the time zone accordingly. Note that this is the local offset from Zulu time.

How to Configure Displayed Units

Displayed units can be configured for altitude, distance and speed, temperature, barometer,
pressure, and volume. Displayed units are configured on the Measurement Units Page (SETUP
MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > MEASUREMENT UNITS).

Screens and Menus

This section lists all of the screens, menus, and pages in the SkyView system.

Main Menu

This menu is displayed right after the SkyView display boots up similar to Figure 10 and contains
links to the following menus:

 PFD – This menu allows users to turn the G Meter on and off, turn synthetic vision on or off,

select the NAV source, select bearing sources, and toggle bugs on and off.

 ENGINE – This menu allows users to control engine-related features such as adjusting the fuel

computer state (if equipped), enabling lean-assist mode, and interacting with VP-X (if
equipped).

 AUTOPILOT – This menu allows users to toggle the status of each installed autopilot axis, set

their respective modes, and engage the autopilot in a 180° turn from the current ground track.

This menu is only accessible if the autopilot servos have been properly installed, networked,
calibrated, and tested

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 XPNDR – This menu allows users to control a Dynon SV-XPNDR-261/262 transponder, if

equipped.

 MAP – This menu allows users to control the Navigation Mapping Software features of SkyView.

Note that this button only appears when the SV-MAP-270 software has been purchased and
licensed, or when it is in its 30 hour free introductory trial period.

 SCREEN – This menu allows users to set the backlight level, toggle the state of the three

information pages (PFD, ENGINE, and MAP), and change the layout of the screen.

Message Notification Area

Important alerts are relayed to users via the Message Notification Area. A flashing “Message”,
“Caution”, or “Warning” label above the rightmost button indicates the presence of a message

or alert. Press the rightmost button to bring up the Message Window to read the alert or
message. More information regarding messaging and alerting behavior is in the SkyView Pilot’s
User Guide.

In Flight Setup Menu

This menu contains links that may be useful during flight:

 ADAHRS SOURCE SELECTION…
 FLIGHT ANGLE PITCH ADJUST…
 AOA CALIBRATION…
 AUTOPILOT SETUP…
 ENTER FULL SCREEN SETUP MENU…

Note that this menu occupies only half of the screen and that all of the links in the In Flight
Setup Menu are accessible via the Setup Menu.

Setup Menu

This menu contains links to system configuration options:

 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
 SYSTEM SETUP
 LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP
 PFD SETUP
 EMS SETUP
 MAP SETUP
 AUTOPILOT SETUP
 TRANSPONDER SETUP (DYNON SV-XPNDR-261/262)
 TRAFFIC SETUP
 VP-X SETUP
 ADS-B STATUS
 COM RADIO SETUP
 HARDWARE CALIBRATION

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Pages and wizards that require users to do something have explicit onscreen
instructions. Most actions are simple enough and onscreen instructions are more
than adequate. In these cases, explicit instructions are not contained in this guide.
In cases where onscreen instructions are not present, instructions are included in
this guide.

You must have a USB flash drive that is recognizable by the display in one of the
USB slots to open this menu. All of the functions under this menu either write to or
read from the flash drive.

Detailed instructions for all of the menus listed below are included in the Firmware
Updates and File Operations Section of this guide.

Note that this menu occupies the entire screen. The menus above have menus of their own. The
information in this section contains information on the purposes of each of the above menus as
well as a list of each menu's respective menus and their functions.

System Software Menu

The Software System Menu contains links to the following wizards:

 UPGRADE SYSTEM SOFTWARE... – Use this wizard to update software on your SkyView

system.

 LOAD FILES... – Use this wizard to load files such as settings or configuration files or delete

files from the USB flash drive.

 EXPORT SETTINGS... – Use this wizard to export the settings on your SkyView system to a

USB flash drive. Note that (as of V6.0) calibration settings are not exported, including servo
calibrations, fuel tank calibrations, and compass calibrations.

 EXPORT USER DATA LOGS… – Use this wizard to export user data logs in human-readable

CSV format. See Appendix F: User Data Logs for further information about user data logs.

 EXPORT USER WAYPOINTS… – Use this wizard to export all of the User Waypoints that are

currently stored in your SkyView system.

 EXPORT DYNON DIAGNOSTIC FILE... – This specialized data log can only be interpreted by

Dynon Avionics Engineers; there is no data in it that can be interpreted by customers.
Dynon Avionics Technical Support may request this log in the course of troubleshooting,
especially for issues related to AP performance. Note that this log is very big – over 500 MB
– and takes minutes to save to a USB flash drive. Unless directed to export this log by Dynon
Avionics, there is no reason to do so. Dynon Avionics Technical Support will provide a link to
directly upload this file to Dynon Avionics (it’s too big to be emailed).

If you have more than one SkyView display in your system, you may be requested to save
the Dynon Diagnostic File from each of your SkyView displays as each display can
sometimes contain different diagnostic data. If you save the Dynon Diagnostic File from
multiple displays onto the same USB flash drive, use the 33-character name field to
distinguish the two files, such as naming one “LEFT” and the other one “RIGHT”.

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System Setup Menu

This menu contains links to the following menus and pages:

 NETWORK SETUP – Enter this menu to configure your SkyView network or to check on

network status (i.e., display important SkyView module information).

 SERIAL PORT SETUP – Enter this menu to configure the five general purpose serial ports on

the display.

 AUDIO SETUP – Enter this menu to configure the options and volume for SkyView’s audio

output capability.

 AIRCRAFT INFORMATION – Enter this page to record important information regarding your

aircraft. Specifically, enter the tail number of your aircraft–it is used to create unique
SkyView configuration files. It is also used for other purposes.

 MEASUREMENT UNITS – Enter this page to configure displayed units (e.g., feet or meters).
 TIME – Enter this page to set the time zone offset from Zulu/GMT time.
 ARINC-429 – Enter this page to set up ARINC-429 devices connected to SV-ARINC-429

modules.

 SCREEN LAYOUT SETUP – Enter this page to configure the availability of the PDF Page,

Engine Page, and Map Page on this display and throughout the system (when more than
one display is installed).

 DATA LOG SETUP – Enter this page to configure the recording frequency of SkyView’s

internal data logging feature, or to clear recorded data. See the User Data Logs Appendix for
further information about user data logs.

LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP Menu

This menu contains links to the following pages and menus:

 INSTALLED DATABASES – This page shows the various databases that are installed on the

display and their respective versions.
DISPLAY HARDWARE INFORMATION – This page contains important hardware status
information such as the serial number of your display and the voltage of the attached
backup battery. Reference the Returning SkyView Components to Service after Repair
Section of this guide for more information about the Display Hardware Information Page.

 BRIGHTNESS SETUP – Enter this page to choose between manual, automatic, or external

screen backlight control. Manual screen backlight control is managed by the user in the DIM
Menu with the DEC-, INC+, and FULL buttons. Automatic screen backlight control is
managed by a default dimming profile in the display. A compatible external control signal is
required for external backlight control. Reference the Brightness Setup Section for more
information.

 TOP BAR SETUP – Enter this page to configure the top bar on the SkyView display's screen.
 GPS FIX STATUS – This page shows fix quality information for the GPS source that is being

used as the active position source for SkyView’s moving map and synthetic vision. Note that
this does not show information about other GPS sources that may be available for HSI and
backup position use.

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 BATTERY BACKUP (SV-BAT-320) STATUS – This page shows the status of automated tests of

the SV-BAT-320.

 LICENSE – This page shows the status of software products that can be purchased and

licensed to add features to SkyView. This page is also the place where license codes can be
redeemed to activate features on your SkyView System.

PFD SETUP Menu

This menu contains links to the following pages:

 ADAHRS SOURCE SELECTION–This page has a list of all configured SkyView ADAHRS modules

and their respective status. Also use it to select which ADAHRS module is the PFD’s primary
source of data.

 FLIGHT ANGLE PITCH ADJUST – This page allows you to adjust the displayed pitch of the

plane.

 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS – Enter this menu to configure the V-speeds and specify optimal

flight parameters such as best angle of climb speed, best rate of climb speed, and
maneuvering speed.

 VERTICAL SPEED SCALE – Enter this page to configure the vertical speed tape's scale.
 G METER – Enter this page to configure G values that will cause the G Meter to be

automatically displayed when exceeded; to set the yellow/red cautionary color ranges of
the G meter; and whether or not the max/min recorded Gs are reset at each SkyView boot­up.

 FLIGHT PATH MARKER – Enter this page to enable/disable display of the flight path marker.
 EXTREME PITCH WARNING – Enter this page to enable/disable display of the extreme pitch

warning indicators.

 ANGLE OF ATTACK – Enter this page to enable/disable display of the Angle of Attack

indicator.

 ALTITUDE BUG ALERTER – Enter this page to configure the altitude alerter, an audible alert

when you are approaching or departing the altitude set in the ALT bug.

o CAPTURE BAND: When the altitude of the aircraft flies within this amount of

feet/meters of the altitude bug (when displayed), SkyView will announce
“approaching altitude” aurally (if audio output is configured)

o DEVIATION BAND: When the altitude of the aircraft climbs above or descends below

the altitude bug by the amount of feet or meters set here, SkyView will announce
“departing altitude” aurally (if audio output is configured).

 ALLOW SIX-PACK PANEL – Enter this page to enable / disable the option of displaying the

Six-Pack presentation flight data instead of EFIS presentation. If set to NO, the SIX-PACK and
EFIS buttons do not appear in PFD > MODE menu.

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This menu is not accessible until the autopilot servos in the system have been
successfully calibrated and tested. Reference the Autopilot Servo Calibration and
Test Procedures Section of this guide for more information.

 SHOW WIDE ANGLE VIEW BUTTON – Enables / disables the appearance of the WIDE button

PFD > MODE menu.
If you enable or disable WIDE view, then set SHOW WIDE ANGLE VIEW BUTTON to NO, the
previous wide setting (enabled or disabled) will persist. Example:

1. SHOW WIDE ANGLE VIEW BUTTON > YES

2. PFD > MODE > WIDE (gray background, indicating wide angle view is enabled)

3. SHOW WIDE ANGLE VIEW BUTTON > NO
Will result in:

 The WIDE button will not appear in the PFD > MODE menu
 Wide angle view will always be displayed in the PFD.

 BARO MISMATCH WARNING – Enables / disables a warning message when the current

SkyView BARO setting and nearest valid ADS-B METARS report barometric pressure are
significantly different.

EMS Setup Menu

This menu contains links to the following wizards and menu:

 Engine Information – Enter this wizard to record important information regarding the

engine in your aircraft such as engine type and horsepower. The user-entered information
here is used to calculate quantities such as % power and special operating limitations.

 Sensor Input Mapping... – Enter this wizard to map engine and environmental sensors to SV-

EMS-220/221 pins. Reference the EMS Sensor Input Mapping Section of this guide for
instructions on how to navigate and use this menu to map sensors.

 Screen Layout Editor – Enter this wizard to configure the placement and style of the

onscreen EMS gauges on EMS pages. Reference the EMS Screen Layout Editor Section of
this guide for instructions on how to use this wizard.

 Sensor Setup–Enter this menu to configure the graphical display properties of mapped

sensors. Reference the EMS Sensor Setting Section of this guide for more information
regarding sensor setup.

MAP Setup Menu

This menu contains links to the following wizards and menus:

 Terrain Warning Colors – Sets whether red and yellow terrain warning are provided on the

Map Page

 Red and Yellow Start – When the above setting is set to “YES”, these settings how far above

or below the aircraft’s current altitude the red and yellow colors persist.

Autopilot Setup Menu

This menu contains links to the following menus:

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This menu is not accessible unless a SV-XPNDR-261/262 is setup and configured.
Reference the SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation, Configuration, and Testing Section of
this guide for more information.

Note that if an ADAHRS, EMS, or Servos are not present on the SkyView network,
this menu will note the absence by displaying “(EMS NOT DETECTED)” ,“(ADAHRS
NOT DETECTED)”, or “(SERVOS NOT INSTALLED)”

 Roll Axis–Enter this menu to configure autopilot roll axis setup and tuning parameters.
 Pitch Axis–Enter this menu to configure autopilot pitch axis setup and tuning parameters.
 Disengage Button–Enter this menu to configure disengage button options such as hold to

engage, enable broken line detect, and control wheel steering mode.

Transponder Setup Menu

This menu contains options that are used to set up and configure the SV-XPNDR-261/262
module. Reference the SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation, Configuration, and Testing Section of
this guide for more information.

Hardware Calibration Menu

This menu contains links to the following menus:

 ADAHRS Calibration–Enter this menu to make altitude adjustments (e.g., baro and altitude

adjust) and access the compass and AOA calibration wizards.

 EMS Calibration–Enter this menu for EMS sensor calibration. You will have options to

calibrate fuel tanks and position potentiometers that have been mapped in the Sensor Input
Mapping Wizard. Calibration wizards contain onscreen instructions.

 Servo Calibration–Enter this menu for autopilot servo calibration. Reference the Autopilot

Servo Installation, Configuration, and Calibration Section of this guide for more details.

Firmware Updates and File Operations

Dynon Avionics continually provides new functionality and capabilities to your SkyView system
via firmware updates. Use the resources mentioned in the Contact Information Section of this
document to stay current on firmware availability for SkyView.

Firmware updates and file operations are performed using a USB flash drive. A flash drive with
at least 50 Megabytes of storage is required for standard firmware updates. A drive with at
least 4 Gigabytes of storage capacity is required for terrain file updates. Note that a 4 Gigabyte

USB flash drive is included with every SkyView display, and is the recommended USB flash drive
for these operations.

In order to open the System Software Menu, you must have a USB flash drive plugged in to your
SkyView display.

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Basic SkyView Display Operation

Updating the firmware on a SkyView display automatically updates all of the
modules connected on the same SkyView network, except for other SkyView
displays. Each display must be updated individually.

Prior to updating firmware, all SkyView Network devices must be powered on and
online. If all previously configured SkyView Network devices are not detected, a
warning screen will appear. The most common cause for this error that power is off
to the autopilot servos (AP switch not ON). As soon as the offline module(s) resume
communicating with SkyView, the firmware update will automatically proceed.
(SkyView Network devices do not include SV-ADSB-470 and SV-XPNDR-261/262 –
those devices are connected via serial ports).

If some SkyView Network modules (or other displays) are not powered on or
connected to the SkyView network, you will see a screen that is similar to Figure 15
below.

How to Update Firmware

1. Download the latest SkyView firmware file from http://downloads.dynonavionics.com.

2. Copy the firmware file onto your USB flash drive. The firmware file must be in the root

directory of the drive in order to be recognizable by the display.

3. Insert the USB flash drive into one of the display’s USB sockets.

4. Go to the Upgrade System Software Wizard (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SOFTWARE >

UPGRADE SYSTEM SOFTWARE…) and click the knob to the right one time.

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This operation creates a set of files on the USB flash drive that contain display
settings, equipment settings, and important calibration information. All of the
filenames contain the tail number and the firmware version.

Figure 15 – Some SkyView Network devices not online, cannot update

If you see a screen similar to the one in Figure 15 above, power on or reconnect all SkyView
Network devices. Typically this error is caused by Autopilot servos or SV-COM-C25 radio not
being powered on.

5. Update the firmware on the unit by pressing UPDATE or press CANCEL to return to the

System Software Menu.

6. To aid in troubleshooting, during the firmware update process, your SkyView system’s

previous configuration files are automatically written to the USB flash drive in a
subdirectory (folder) called “settings_archive”:
TAILNUMBER_SNXXXX_FIRMWAREVERSION_SENSORS_SW_UPGRADE.sfg
TAILNUMBER_SNXXXX_FIRMWAREVERSION_SW_UPGRADE.sfg

How to Export System Settings

1. Insert the USB flash drive into one of the display’s USB sockets.

2. Go to the Export Settings Wizard (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SOFTWARE > EXPORT

SETTINGS…).

3. Create a file name for the settings file.

4. Save the settings file onto the flash drive by pressing EXPORT or press CANCEL to return

to the System Software Menu.

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How to Load and Delete Files

1. Download file from http://downloads.dynonavionics.com such as terrain or EMS files or

use another source for the SkyView file.

2. Copy the file onto your USB flash drive. The file must be in the root directory of the drive

in order to be recognizable by the display.

3. Insert the USB flash drive into one of the display’s USB sockets.

4. Go to the Load Files Wizard (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SOFTWARE > LOAD FILES…).

5. Select a file and press:
a. LOAD to load the file onto the system.
b. CANCEL to return to the System Software Menu.
c. REMOVE to delete the file from the USB flash drive.

How to Export Data Logs and Waypoints

EXPORT DATA LOGS

Data logging, and how to export datalogs is discussed in depth in Appendix F: User Data Logs.

EXPORT USER WAYPOINTS

This option exports all of the User Waypoints that are currently stored in your SkyView system.

EXPORT DYNON DIAGNOSTIC FILE

This specialized data log can only be interpreted by Dynon Avionics Engineers; there is no data
in it that can be interpreted by customers. Dynon Avionics Technical Support may request this
log in the course of troubleshooting, especially for issues related to AP performance. Note that
this log is very big – over 500 MB – and takes minutes to save to a USB flash drive. Unless
directed to export this log by Dynon Avionics, there is no reason to do so. Dynon Avionics
Technical Support will provide a link to directly upload this file to Dynon Avionics (it’s too big to
be emailed).

If you have more than one SkyView display in your system, you may be requested to save the
Dynon Diagnostic File from each of your SkyView displays as each display can sometimes
contain different diagnostic data. If you save the Dynon Diagnostic File from multiple displays
onto the same USB flash drive, use the 33-character name field to distinguish the two files, such

as naming one “LEFT” and the other one “RIGHT”.

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Choose a panel

location based on

Location

Requirements

Section

Mount display in

panel

Install SkyView

Display Harness

(SV-HARNESS-D37)

Connect power

and ground wires

with fuse or

breaker on power

Connect other

SkyView modules

(e.g., ADAHRS and

EMS)

Connect external

serial devices

(e.g., transponder

and GPS)

Check for

firmware

update

No
new
firmware

New

firmware

Download and

install firmware

Download and

install terrain

database

Configure display

settings and

SkyView Network

Prepare the

panel (cut

opening and drill

holes)

Reference

other chapters

in this guide...

Test display

power (turn on or

use multimeter)

Update terrain

database?

(outside North

America)

Yes

No

Download and
install aviation

database

Update

aviation

database?

Yes

No

4. SV-D700 / SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T Installation and Configuration

This chapter contains information and diagrams that specifically apply to SkyView display
installation. After reading this section, you should be able to determine how to prepare a panel
for display installation, how to mount a display, how to make all necessary electrical
connections, and also how to configure a display.

Figure 16 is a high-level overview of a suggested installation and configuration procedure for
SkyView displays and their associated components.

Figure 16 – Suggested SkyView Display Installation Procedure

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SV-D700 Installation Dimension Quick Overview

SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T Installation Dimension Quick Overview

For those upgrading from a D100 series product, note that the SV-D700 display has
a slightly larger cutout than those products.

Physical Installation

Figure 17 and Figure 18 on the following pages show recommended panel cutouts and
mounting hole patterns for SV-D700 and SV-D1000 displays. Note that the SkyView 7" display
has a smaller cutout size and fewer mounting holes than the SkyView 10" display.

Figure 19 and Figure 20 on the following pages show the mechanical dimensions of the SkyView
displays. Use the dimensions (in inches) found in the appropriate diagram to plan for the space
required by the display.

To mount a SkyView display, cut an appropriately sized rectangular opening in your panel, drill
out the mounting holes, and use the included mounting screws to fasten the display to the
panel.

SkyView displays are shipped with #6-32 hex-drive round head fasteners. Fasteners are 5/8” in
length and require a 5/64” hex drive tool. Dynon recommends fastening the included mounting
screws to nut plates installed behind the panel. If access behind the panel allows, standard #6­32 lock nuts or nuts with lock washers can be used. Do not rivet the SkyView display to the
aircraft as this will hinder future removal if necessary.

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Figure 17 – SV-D700 Panel Cutout and Mounting Hole Dimensions - NOT ACTUAL SIZE

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Figure 18 – SV-D1000 Panel Cutout and Mounting Hole Dimensions – NOT ACTUAL SIZE

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Figure 19 – SV-D700 Dimensions

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Figure 20 – SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T Dimensions

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Some wires that are used in SkyView harnesses are identified with secondary color
stripes. Exposing these striped wires to solvents or abrasives can cause the stripe
color to wear off. Handle these wires with care.

Ensure that there is an appropriately rated circuit breaker or replaceable fuse on
the primary power input. Reference the Power Consumption Section of the
System Planning Chapter for more information.

Electrical Installation

Use this section in conjunction with the information contained in Appendix C: Wiring and
Electrical Connections (notably Figure 124 on page 22-8). The wires and wire colors in this

section refer to the wires on the included SkyView Display Harness (SV-HARNESS-D37).

Power Input

SkyView displays have a primary power input that is compatible with 12 volt and 24 volt
systems (10 to 30 volts DC). There are two unterminated solid red primary power input wires
(to reduce current loading in each wire—these are not for redundancy and both must be
connected to the same power source) and two unterminated solid black primary ground wires.

Grounding

Ensure that all external devices that interface with SkyView have a common ground with
SkyView. If a device does not share ground with SkyView, it may not communicate properly.

Airplane Master Contactor / Relay Considerations

If your aircraft is equipped with a master contactor or a relay that is operated by the master
switch, it is imperative that the coil of the contactor or relay is protected by a diode to reduce
the voltage spike seen when the contactor is turned off. Without this diode, the aircraft system
can see spikes above 100V, which can damage Dynon equipment and other avionics.

While some contactors have this diode internally, many do not. Please verify the existence of
this diode before operating your Dynon equipment. Any diode that is rated for more than 1A
and more than 50V is suitable. Vans Aircraft part number ES DIODE MASTER is also a suitable
option.

Backup Battery Connection and Operation Rules

SkyView displays have the option of an external backup battery (SV-BAT-320). The display
harness has a connector that mates with the connector on the backup battery. Simply
connecting the display to the battery using this connector enables backup battery functionality.

In the event of an electrical failure that causes SkyView to run on the SV-BAT-320, the SV-BAT­320 supplies power to the SkyView display it is connected to, along with any connected SV­ADAHRS-200/201, SV-EMS-220/221, SV-ARINC-429, and SV-GPS-250 modules. A fully charged

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SkyView displays are only compatible with Dynon’s SV-BAT-320 backup battery. Do
not connect a lead-acid battery or any other battery to the connection reserved for
the SV-BAT-320 as the charging algorithm is optimized for the SV-BAT-320.
Connecting any other battery may have detrimental consequences. Damage
caused by connecting such a battery will not be repaired under warranty.

See the Homemade Wire Harness Considerations section for important
specifications that must be adhered to for the SV-BAT-320 to charge properly
when used with a non-Dynon harness.

Note that these connectors are not serial port connectors.

A tail number on the Aircraft Information Page (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP >
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION) is required for network configuration.

If you have more than one display in your SkyView system, the tail number only
needs to be set on the display that you initially perform the Network Configuration
on. At network configuration time, all other displays that are set to the default tail
number of DYNON will automatically have their settings and tail number
synchronized with the display the configuration is performed from. After

configuration, all displays’ tail numbers and settings will be synchronized, and

SV-BAT-320 can keep most SkyView systems operating for at least 60 minutes. The SV-BAT-320
does not supply (backup) power to the following SkyView system devices:

 Autopilot servos
 Heated AOA/Pitot Probe
 SV-ADSB-470
 SV-COM-425 / SV-COM-X83
 SV-XPNDR-261/262
 Any non-Dynon device

SkyView Network Connectors

The two D9 connectors on the back of a SkyView display are SkyView network connectors. They
have identical pin-outs and are electrically connected inside the display (i.e., they are
completely interchangeable). Installers may use either connector or both connectors in SkyView
installations. Reference Table 76 on page 22-9 for SkyView Network Connector pin-out
information.

Network Setup and Status

Once all SkyView modules are connected in a network, either in a bench top test or permanent
installation, turn the display(s) on. You will see the display boot up and the status LEDs on the
modules light up.

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further setup tasks can be performed from any display.

When you first power up your SkyView display, it will look similar to the screen below. This is
normal – you have not yet performed a SkyView Network Configuration for the SkyView
display(s) to recognize your ADAHRS, EMS, and other SkyView Network modules.

Figure 21 – New display, SkyView Network not yet configured

Use the following procedure to configure a SkyView network:

1. Navigate to the CONFIGURE… Page (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > NETWORK SETUP

> CONFIGURE…).

2. Press DETECT. A successful network configuration yields the screen in Figure 22.

3. Press FINISH to close the screen and return to the Network Setup Menu.

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If the SkyView network is successfully configured, but firmware versions on
equipment are not synchronized, you will see a screen that is similar to Figure 23.

Figure 22 – Successful SkyView Network Configuration Screen

Figure 23 – SkyView Network Configuration with Firmware Update

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If you see a screen similar to the one in Figure 23, simply press the button labeled UPDATE to
update the firmware running on the equipment in the SkyView network.

To check on SkyView network status, enter the NETWORK STATUS… Menu in the Network
Setup Menu (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK STATUS…).

The Network Status Page shows all displays, modules, servos, and other Dynon Avionics
products installed on the SkyView network via the D9 SkyView Network connectors. This
includes the following devices: SV-D700 / SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T displays, SV-ADAHRS-200/201
modules, SV-EMS-220/221 modules, SV-ARINC-429 modules, SV-COM-PANEL for SV-COM-C25
and SV-COM-X83 COM radios, SV-AP-PANEL / SV-KNOB-PANEL control panels, and Dynon
Autopilot Servos. It does NOT include any non-Dynon devices or any of the following Dynon
devices that connect via a method other than SkyView Network: SV-XPNDR-261/262
transponders, SV-ADSB-470 ADS-B receiver, SV-GPS-250 GPS receiver, OAT(s), or individual
engine sensors.

SkyView Network has redundancy and error detection features which allow it to detect and
annunciate module and SkyView Network wiring faults. In the event that SkyView reports a
problem with an ADAHRS, EMS module, autopilot servo, or a problem with the “standby

network”, this NETWORK STATUS page will provide more information about the nature of the

problem.

Ethernet Connection

SkyView systems containing more than one display should ideally have their Ethernet ports
connected together for best operation. See the SkyView System Construction section in this
manual for further information about Ethernet.

Internal Time Keeping

Zulu/GMT time is initially obtained from a GPS source. Time is displayed as “--:--:--“until a GPS
fix containing time is found. When a display is turned off, a connected SV-BAT-320 enables the
display to keep track of time. Displays that are not connected to a battery must obtain current
time from a GPS source whenever they are turned on.

Serial Devices

Serial communication to non-Dynon devices and interfacing of other devices in general can be
involved and detailed. This installation guide is intended to provide general installation advice
for the most common devices and situations. Dynon’s Documentation Wiki provides additional
technical information at http://wiki.dynonavionics.com.

There are five general purpose RS-232 serial ports available for use with compatible equipment
on a SkyView display. Serial port transmit (TX) and receive (RX) wire sets are twisted together.
Connected serial devices must share a common power ground with the SkyView display(s).

Dynon Avionics devices that use RS-232 serial ports for communication include the SV-GPS-250,
SV-XPNDR-261 and-262, and SV-ADSB-470. Devices from other manufacturers that are
commonly used with SkyView include transponders (with serial port inputs), NAV radios such as

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Serial port 5 is recommended for the SV-GPS-250 connection. Its wire bundle
includes serial transmit, receive, ground, and power, and its wires are color­matched to the wire colors on the SV-GPS-250.

The instructions above specify that both the TX and RX lines from external serial
devices be connected to multiple screens in parallel. SkyView systems that were
installed before SkyView v2.6 may require wiring changes to accommodate this.
Specifically, if your system has multiple SkyView displays and your transponder is
utilizing the serial altitude encoder output, the transponder would have only been
connected to one screen when you configured your SkyView system. As of v2.6,
transponders (and other serial devices) must be connected to all SkyView displays
to work correctly.

Garmin SL30, COM radios such as Garmin SL40, GPS devices such as the Garmin X96 series,
Vertical Power VP-X, and Emergency Location Transmitters (ELTs). Reference the appropriate
sections of this manual for detailed instructions for installing the SV-GPS-250, SV-XPNDR-261
and -262, SV-ADSB-470, and Vertical Power VP-X. Additionally, an external serial device such as
a PC or external serial data logger can be connected and used to record real-time ADAHRS and
EMS data that can be output by SkyView.

Transponders with serial altitude input can be directly connected to a display. To interface a
SkyView display to a gray code transponder, the use of a Dynon Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code
Converter Module (Dynon P/N 100362-000) is required. Reference the Encoder Serial-to-Gray
Code Converter Installation and Configuration Section of this guide for more information.

If you have more than one SkyView display, each external serial device’s serial TX wire needs to
be connected to each screen so that it can send information to each display individually.
Information that is received via serial connection is not automatically shared between multiple
SkyView displays in an aircraft. Additionally, if the serial device you are connecting to your
SkyView system can receive information from SkyView, that device’s RX wire must be
connected to all SkyView displays as well. SkyView has special hardware to allow multiple TX
lines to be connected together for redundancy. It is required that all connections to/from a
particular serial device be connected to the same SkyView display serial port on every display in
the SkyView system.

It is the installer’s responsibility to determine how to connect external serial devices to the

display using the included wire harness. Installers should reference serial device documentation
for serial port specifications. The basic order for installing an external serial device is as follows.

1. Specify a serial port for the device.

2. Make the serial port electrical connection. If you have more than one SkyView display,

make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

3. Configure the serial port (under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP)

according to the device’s documentation.

4. When serial port configuration is complete, perform a final check by doing the

following:

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A SkyView Display serial port can be configured to communicate with one device
on its TX and a different device on its RX, but when doing so, the TX and RX speeds
must be the same.

Serial Port

Wire Function

SkyView Display Harness

Wire Colors

1

TX

Brown with Orange stripe

RX

Brown with Violet stripe

2

TX

Yellow with Orange stripe

RX

Yellow with Violet stripe

3

TX

Green with Orange stripe

RX

Green with Violet stripe

4

TX

Blue with Orange stripe

RX

Blue with Violet stripe

5

TX

Gray with Orange stripe

RX

Gray with Violet stripe

SV-GPS-250

Power

Solid Orange

SV-GPS-250

Ground

Solid Black

a. Power down all displays except #1. Verify all serial port devices are working -

transponder, GPS, radios, etc.

b. Power down all displays except #2. Verify all serial port devices are working -

transponder, GPS, radios, etc.

c. Power down all displays except #3. Verify all serial port devices are working -

transponder, GPS, radios, etc.

Table 10 contains serial port wire functions and wire harness colors.

Table 10 – SkyView Serial Port Connections

Traffic Devices

SkyView has the ability to receive aircraft traffic information from different devices, including
the SV-XPNDR-261/262, the Zaon XRX (with the ZAON set to “Garmin” output), the Garmin GTX
330 / 330ES transponders, and the Garrecht TRX-1500 (set to TIS output). If a device that can
provide traffic is connected to SkyView and configured (usually as a TIS serial traffic device
under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP), further traffic display options can
be configured in SETUP MENU > TRAFFIC SETUP. The traffic display on both the PFD and MAP
pages can be set to include just Traffic Advisories (TA), all targets, or no targets.

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Only one device can provide traffic information to SkyView at any moment. If you
have more than one device connected to SkyView that is capable of providing
traffic (such as, but not limited to, SV-XPNDR-261/262 (TIS), SV-ADSB-470, Zaon
XRX, etc.), the devices provide traffic information with the following priority,
based on the completeness of the traffic portrait they provide:

1. SV-ADSB-470 with full traffic (ADS-B ground station reporting with radar

coverage)

2. TIS transponder from SV-XPNDR-261/262 or Garmin GTX 330 / ES (when in an

active TIS coverage area)

3. FLARM

4. Zaon

5. SV-ADSB-470 with No RADAR (ADS-B reception, but without ground ADS-B

station coverage or radar target inclusion).

Dynon SV-XPNDR-261/262 Transponder

See the SV-XPNDR-261/262 Installation, Configuration, and Testing section for detailed
instructions on how to set up the serial connection to the SV-XPNDR-261/262.

Note that if you are using a Dynon SV-XPNDR-261/262 Transponder, none of the encoder
options in the below sections should to be set for the Dynon SV-XPNDR-261/262 module to
receive pressure altitude. Instead, when the Transponder is set up as described in the SV­XPNDR-261/262 Installation, Configuration, and Testing section, it is automatically configured
to receive pressure altitude from SkyView. Alternatively, systems that require the use of an
external altitude encoder can be configured per the following section to have SkyView pass
along an external pressure altitude source.

Dynon SV-ADSB-470

See Section 14 - SV-ADSB-470 Installation, Configuration, and Testing for detailed instructions
on how to set up the serial connection to the SV-ADSB-470.

Garmin GTX 330ES

To enable ADS-B traffic with a Garmin GTX 330ES, both the serial port transmit and serial port
receive between SkyView and the GTX 330ES must be connected and configured. The GTX
330ES must be fully configured to output ADS-B Out, which requires a TSO’d GPS position.
Contact Garmin for correctly configuring the GTX 330ES ADS-B Out capability. Also see SV­ADSB-470 Installation, Configuration, and Testing for additional configuration.

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN

DEVICE > GARMIN GTX 330ES

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL OUT

DEVICE > ICARUS ALTITUDE 100ft OR ICARUS ALTITUDE 10ft

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There must be a SkyView ADAHRS installed for the altitude encoder output to
function.

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION > AIRCRAFT HEX CODE > (set to

same HEX CODE as configured in the Garmin 330 ES) > ACCEPT (button).

External Serial Altitude Encoder Support

Some locales may require the use of a certified altitude encoder with the Dynon SV-XPNDR­261/262 Transponder. SkyView supports external serial altitude encoders that use
Icarus/Garmin format. When one is connected, the SV-XPNDR-261/262 uses the external
altitude encoder data source instead of SkyView’s own ADAHRS-generated pressure altitude.
However, the altitude displayed by SkyView on the PFD page is ALWAYS sourced from SkyView
ADAHRS data.

To have SkyView use an external altitude serial encoder as the pressure altitude source for the
SV-XPNDR-261/262:

 Wire a SkyView serial receive line to the respective serial transmit connection from the

serial altitude encoder. If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same
connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the serial altitude

encoder. If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all
SkyView displays.

 Configure this serial port on each display under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL

PORT SETUP. The SERIAL IN device for this serial port should be set to ICARUS/GARMIN
ALTITUDE.

Non-Dynon Transponder Serial Altitude Encoder Output

To use SkyView‘s altitude output functionality with your transponder that can receive serial
altitude input:

 Wire a SkyView serial transmit line to the respective receive connection on the transponder.

If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView
displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the transponder. If you

have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the serial port on each display appropriately. There is an example serial port

configuration on 4-26.

SkyView Altitude Encoder Output Formats

SkyView outputs its altitude measurements in two different formats. You can use either format
on any of the serial ports. These formats are described in Table 11 and Table 12. SkyView will
function properly whether or not this altitude encoder functionality is used.

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ICARUS

Used by

Garmin GTX330/ES (Garmin serial port must be set to Icarus input),
Garmin GTX327 (Garmin serial port must be set to Icarus input),
Garmin GTX328 (Garmin serial port must be set to Icarus input),
Icarus,
Trimble

Baud rate

9600

Format

ALT, space, five altitude bytes, carriage return

Example message

ALT 05200[CR]

DYNON CONVERTER

Used by

Dynon Encoder Serial-to-Parallel Converter,
Garmin AT (formerly UPS Aviation Technologies)
Garmin SL70 (same unit as Garmin AT)

Baud rate

1200

Format

#AL, space, +/-sign, five altitude bytes, T+25, checksum, carriage return

Example message

#AL +05200T+25D7[CR]

Table 11 – Icarus Format

Table 12 – Dynon Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Format

Per ATC/FAA requirements, SkyView’s serial encoder output reports pressure altitude, which,
by definition, is indicated altitude when the baro is set to 29.92. So, when you set SkyView‘s

baro adjustment to 29.92, its indicated altitude will match the altitude that is being reported to
your transponder.

Non-Dynon Transponder Serial Input Installation

SkyView can display the status of the Garmin GTX 327 and Garmin GTX 330 / 330ES
transponders. To use this functionality with SkyView:

 Wire a serial receive line to the respective transmit line on the transponder. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the transponder. If you

have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the serial port on each display appropriately under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP

> SERIAL PORT SETUP.

 Configure the serial port on the transponder appropriately. For a Garmin GTX 327, 330 / ES,

the RS-232 output of the appropriate serial port on the transponder should be set to
REMOTE+TIS.

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Gray-Code Transponder Installation

To use SkyView’s altitude encoder functionality with your Gray Code transponder:

 Follow the installation instructions in the Gray-Code Transponder Installation Section. If you

have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection(s) to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the serial port on each display according to the instructions on page 15-7.

Reference the Serial Port Configuration Section of this guide for serial port configuration
information.

Garmin SL30 COM / NAV Radio

In addition to the NAV radio functions of the SL30, SkyView can display COM radio information
from the SL30 on the top bar of the SkyView display(s) and send COM frequencies to the SL30
(TUNE COM).

 Connect SL30 serial RX pin 4 (RxD1) to a SkyView serial TX. If you have more than one

SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Connect SL30 serial TX pin 5 (TxD1) to a SkyView serial RX. If you have more than one

SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the SL30. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the serial port on the SL30 appropriately. On the SL30, the Indicator Head Type

should be set to NONE.

On SkyView

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN

DEVICE > GARMIN / APOLLO SL30. This will automatically set the SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD RATE
and SERIAL OUT DEVICE.

 Set SERIAL IN FUNCTION TO NAV 1, 2, 3, or 4. If the SL30 is the only NAV device, select NAV

1.

 Set NAVIGATION SOURCE DISPLAY NAME: (user selectable, 7 characters, suggest SL30). The

name entered here is displayed as the HSI source and the Flight Plan Source (if this device
outputs a flight plan).

 If you wish the SL30 frequency and status to be displayed on the top bar:

SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAYED COM > GARMIN / APOLLO SL30 (PORT x)
and
SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR: YES

Val Avionics NAV 2000

 To work with SkyView, the NAV 2000 must have v1.10 firmware (minimum). The firmware

version is displayed during the NAV 2000 startup.

 Connect NAV 2000 serial RX Pin 4 (Connector P1) to a SkyView serial TX. If you have more

than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Connect NAV 2000 serial TX Pin 5 (Connector P1) to a SkyView serial RX. If you have more

than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

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 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the NAV 2000 – Serial

Ground Pin 3 (Connector P1). If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same
connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the NAV 2000:
 Enter the config page by pressing and holding both the left and right knobs while the unit is

starting up until the display shows the last used active frequency and the first config page:

o *A108.00 Rs I:xxx (the *x*'s are a placeholder for the resolver setting)

 Rotate the left inner (small) encoder to show *Non* in the section following *Rs I:
 Push and hold both encoder buttons to exit from the configuration pages

On SkyView

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN

DEVICE > VAL AVIONICS NAV 2000. This will automatically set the SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD
RATE and SERIAL OUT DEVICE.

 Set SERIAL IN FUNCTION TO NAV 1, 2, 3, or 4. If the NAV 2000 is the only NAV device, select

NAV 1.

 Set NAVIGATION SOURCE DISPLAY NAME: (user selectable, 7 characters – suggest

NAV2000). The name entered here is displayed as the HSI source and the Flight Plan Source
(if this device outputs a flight plan).

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAYED COM: NONE (If a SkyView compatible COM

radio such as the SV-COM-C25 is installed, refer to those instructions for this setting).
and
SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR: NO (If a SkyView compatible
COM radio such as the SV-COM-C25 is installed, refer to those instructions for this setting).

Garmin SL40 COM Radio

SkyView can display COM radio information from the SL40 on the SkyView top bar and send
COM frequencies to the SL40 (TUNE COM).

 Connect SL40 serial RX pin 10 (RxD1) to a SkyView serial TX. If you have more than one

SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Connect SL40 serial TX pin 3 (TxD1) to one of the SkyView serial RX pins on each display. If

you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView
displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display, and the SL40. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the serial port on the SL40 appropriately.
 Configure the serial port: SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL

PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE > GARMIN / APOLLO SL40. This will automatically set the
SERIAL IN FUNCTION, SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD RATE, and SERIAL OUT DEVICE.

 Set the SL40 status to be displayed on the top bar: SETUP > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAYED

COM > GARMIN / APOLLO SL40 (PORT x)
and
SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR: YES

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Trig TY91 COM Radio

SkyView can display COM radio information from the TY91 on the top bar of the SkyView
display(s) and “push” COM frequencies to the TY91 (TUNE COM).

 Connect TY91 RS232 In (TC90 Pin 6) to a SkyView serial TX. If you have more than one

SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Connect TY91 RS232 Out (TC90 Pin 5) to a SkyView serial RX. If you have more than one

SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the TY91. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 On the TY91, configure the serial port appropriately (per Trig’s documentation).

On SkyView

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN

DEVICE > TRIG TY91. This will automatically set the SERIAL IN FUNCTION, SERIAL IN/OUT
BAUD RATE, and SERIAL OUT DEVICE.

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > PRIMARY COM > TRIG TY91 (PORT x)
 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR > YES

Icom IC-A210 COM Radio

The IC-A210 does not transmit status or frequencies via serial port, so IC-A210 information
cannot be displayed on the top bar of the SkyView display(s). SkyView can send COM radio
frequencies to the IC-A210 (TUNE COM).

 Confirm that your A210 is running firmware version 1.53 or newer. This feature will not

work with old firmware. Contact Icom for details on upgrading your radio firmware.

 Connect IC-A210 serial RX (Molex Pin 2 / DSUB 15 Pin 10) to a SkyView serial TX. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the IC-A210. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 On the IC-A210, configure the serial port appropriately (per Icom documentation).

On SkyView

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN

DEVICE > ICOM A210. This will automatically set the SERIAL IN FUNCTION, SERIAL IN/OUT
BAUD RATE, and SERIAL OUT DEVICE. (Although there is no IC-A210 serial TX to SkyView
serial RX connection, SERIAL IN DEVICE must be configured as described.)

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > PRIMARY COM > ICOM A210 (PORT x)

and
SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR > NO

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MGL Avionics V6/V10 COM Radio

The V6 and V10 do not transmit status or frequencies via serial port, so V6/V10 information
cannot be displayed on the top bar of the SkyView display(s). SkyView can send COM radio
frequencies to the V6/V10 (TUNE COM).

 Connect V6/V10 RS232 DATA1 - IN (DSUB 25 Pin 3) to a SkyView serial TX. If you have more

than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the V6/V10. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 On the V6/V10, configure the serial port appropriately (per MGL Avionics’ documentation).

On SkyView

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN

DEVICE > MGL V6/V10. This will automatically set the SERIAL IN FUNCTION, SERIAL IN/OUT
BAUD RATE, and SERIAL OUT DEVICE. (Although there is no V6/V10 serial TX to SkyView
serial RX connection, SERIAL IN DEVICE must be configured as described.)

 SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > PRIMARY COM > MGL V6/V10 (PORT x)

and
SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR > NO

f.u.n.k.e. Avionics ATR833 8.33 kHz-capable COM Radio

Garmin GTR 200

Garmin GTR 225 and Garmin GNC 255 8.33 kHz-capable COM Radio

Trig Avionics TY91 and TY92 8.33 kHz-capable COM Radio1

SkyView can display COM radio information from the ATR833, GTR 200, GTR 225, GNC 255,
TY91, and TY92 on the SkyView top bar and send COM frequencies to them (TUNE COM).

Note that SkyView does not send database information for the GTR 200 to enable the GTR
200’s “Nearest or Flight Plan Airports” feature.

 Connect the radio’s serial RX to a SkyView serial TX. If you have more than one SkyView

display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Connect the radio’s serial TX to one of the SkyView serial RX pins on each display. If you

have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display, and the radio. If you have

more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the serial port on the radio appropriately.
 Configure the serial port: SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL

PORT x SETUP > SERIAL IN DEVICE >
FUNKE ATR833 or
GARMIN GTR 200 or

Full TY91/92 8.33 kHz support depends on a future software update from Trig.

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GARMIN GNC 255 A/B or
GARMIN GTR 225 A/B or
TRIG TY9X 25KHz ONLY
TRIG TY9X 8.33/25KHz
This will automatically set the SERIAL IN FUNCTION, SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD RATE, and SERIAL
OUT DEVICE.

Set the radio status to be displayed on the top bar: SETUP > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAYED COM >
(device you chose above) (PORT x)
and
SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > DISPLAY COM IN TOP BAR: YES

Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT)

SkyView can provide a GPS data stream to ELTs that accept GPS data in NMEA format.

 Wire a serial transmit (TX) line from one display to the receive (RX) line on the ELT. If you

have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the ELT. If you have more

than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView displays.

 Configure the SkyView display serial port:

SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP > SERIAL PORT x SETUP
SERIAL IN DEVICE: (don’t care, does not affect ELT)
SERIAL IN/OUT BAUD RATE: (set to match speed of ELT; typically 4800 or 9600)
SERIAL OUT DEVICE: NMEA OUT (BASIC)

Dynon ADAHRS / EMS / SYSTEM / NMEA (GPS) Data Outputs

To output real-time data to an external serial device, such as a serial data logger or other device
that accepts NMEA or Dynon formats:

 Wire a serial transmit line from one display to the receive line on the external serial device.

If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView
displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the external serial device.

If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView
displays.

 Configure the serial port on the display appropriately under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP

> SERIAL PORT SETUP, SERIAL PORT x SETUP > selecting the desired output data format.

TIS Format Traffic Output

SkyView can be configured to output TIS format traffic information for external display on other
avionics that can receive traffic in TIS format. When this option is selected, only the actual TIS
traffic from a SV-XPNDR-261/262 is included in this serial data stream. This stream does not
include ADS-B, FLARM, Zaon, or other traffic sources that may be available to SkyView.

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It is useful to have the USB socket on the display’s wire harness accessible after

installation for file uploads and downloads.

Dynon recommends that SkyView’s audio outputs be connected to an unmuted

input on your audio panel or intercom. When connected this way, critical audio
alerts generated by SkyView are not muted by ATC transmissions or other audio

 Wire a serial transmit line from one display to the receive line on the external serial device.

If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView
displays.

 Ensure there is a shared ground between the SkyView display and the external serial device.

If you have more than one SkyView display, make the same connection to all SkyView
displays.

 Configure the serial port on the display appropriately under SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP

> SERIAL PORT SETUP, SERIAL PORT x SETUP > TIS OUT (330 FORMAT).

USB Usage and Accessibility

The USB connector is used during the following operations:

 System firmware updates
 Configuration file uploads and downloads
 Database updates

External Dim Control Connections

DIM INPUT (Pin 25) The backlight level on a SkyView display can be increased or decreased
using a control signal of 0 to 36 volts DC. See External Brightness Management to configure
brightness levels for specific voltages.

DIM OUTPUT (Pin 26) The DIM OUTPUT signal is an approx. 120 Hz (may change in future
firmware revisions) Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal directly proportional to the screen
brightness – 100% to 0.02%. This output is designed to directly control the dim level of devices
such as LEDs; a common use is for the back-lighting of switches in a panel so that they dim at
night in conjunction with SkyView’s automatic dim levels.

The DIM OUTPUT signal is an open collector to ground - it acts as a switch to ground, and does
not source any power itself. Pin 26 can sink a maximum current of 120mA and a maximum
voltage of 40V. The DIM OUTPUT signal is not analog and cannot be used to control the dim
level of devices that expect 0-5V, 0-12V, or a resistance as their dimming input.

Do not connect the DIM OUTPUT signal from multiple SkyView screens in parallel. The DIM
OUTPUT signals from each display is not synchronous, and this will lead to inconsistent
behavior.

Audio Output Electrical Connections

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events that could cause SkyView’s audio to be suppressed if it were connected to

a muting input.

SkyView’s audio output cannot be connected in parallel with a radio to a headset.
Doing so will significantly reduce the volume of the radio output, possibly to the
level that it is not usable. An intercom such as the SV-INTERCOM-2S, audio mixer,
or audio panel is required to utilize this output.

If you are converting a Dynon D10/D100 product installation to a SkyView
installation, you should remove the variable resistor that is connected to the
existing audio output wiring: SkyView has software-based volume controls.

The audio outputs on pins 13 and 31 (left and right, respectively) of the display’s D37 connector

can drive audio panel or intercom auxiliary inputs. When interfaced with such devices, they can
generally be used with any input designated as an auxiliary input without any external resistors
or other components needed between the SkyView and the intercom.

Use left and right audio outputs for stereo mode. If the audio panel or intercom only supports
mono input, short the left and right audio outputs together and connect them to the mono
input on the device. To minimize noise, ensure that your SkyView audio ground and intercom or
audio panel ground are directly connected together, even though they nominally share a
common ground via other aircraft wiring (audio ground is pin 30 on the D37).

If there is more than one display on a SkyView network, you MUST connect all displays’ audio
outputs to the same audio panel input to ensure that audio is always heard. Electrically short
the respective left and right outputs together for stereo mode (i.e., left-to-left and right-to­right) or connect all audio outputs together for mono mode. The same rule applies for audio
grounds.

To minimize the possibility of audio “humming”, a 16 AWG wire may optionally be connected
between the ground point for the intercom/audio panel/radio(s) and SkyView display case(s).
To attach the wire to the SkyView display case, a 4-40 x 3/16” long screw may be screwed into
the threaded boss above the USB ports on the back of the SkyView display.

Audio output volume will be controlled via the interface on a SkyView display, so no external
hardware components are required. The audio output from SkyView has a maximum output of
10V p-p with 50 ohms of source impedance.

SkyView systems with more than one display normally only output audio alerts from one
display to minimize audio distortion. In a SkyView system that has more than one display and
dual SV-EMS-220s/221s to monitor dual engines, EMS audio alerts are enabled from two
displays. At moments when two displays are outputting EMS audio alerts, there may be minor
“doubling” of audio alerts heard in the audio system.

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SkyView Audio Output Settings

Go to SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > AUDIO SETUP to configure audio output settings. Most
of the items in this menu control whether the audio output for a particular alert or alert
category is played or not. The settings that can be adjusted here that are not voice alert toggles
are:

 VOLUME CONTROL / TEST – Sets the volume level. While in this menu, sound is played

continuously so that proper audio connectivity and volume levels can be confirmed.

o In this menu only, audio is only outputted from the actual display that is in the setup

menu. This allows one to troubleshoot the physical audio connections. In actual
operation, only one of the displays transmits audio at a time. Which display happens
to be transmitting is automatically managed by SkyView. Since all displays’ audio
outputs are connected together (and to the intercom or audio panel), this is
transparent in actual use.

 BOOT SOUND – When set to ON, the system will say “Dynon SkyView” when it first starts

up.

 ANGLE OF ATTACK – This sets a pulsing, progressive tone that increases in frequency, similar

in nature to a conventional reed type aircraft stall warning sound to a reed-type stall
warning sound, although it is much more predictable in its progression. It can be set to start
its pulsing tones at either the border of the yellow/green marks on the AOA bars, the
middle of the yellow, or the yellow/red border. The pulsing tones start at the level selected
and get progressively quicker and closer together until a solid tone is played at critical AOA
(in the red.)

o INHIBIT AOA BELOW AIRSPEED – Allows you to set an airspeed below which no AOA

tones are played. This helps prevent nuisance alarms while on the ground and
taxiing, especially in tail draggers.

Contact Inputs

Contact Input #1 – (Optional) External LEVEL Button. See the Autopilot section for detailed
explanation.

Contact Input #2, #3, #4 are currently not supported. A future firmware update may enable this
functionality. Do not connect anything to these pins at this time.

Reserved Connections for Future Use

Do not connect anything to unspecified D37 connector pins (directly or using the display
harness). These are reserved for future use.

Display Setup

You can access important information about a SkyView display as well as configure serial ports,
characterize your display backlight behavior and specify other display-specific settings.

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Reference serial device documentation for serial communication specifications.

Note that sometimes a parameter will be defined as NONE on the screen. For
example, when a serial port is configured as only an output, the input device and
input function will both be set to NONE.

How to Access Display Hardware Information

Enter the Display Hardware Information Page (SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > DISPLAY
HARDWARE INFORMATION) to access important display hardware information. This menu
contains status information only—nothing on it is configurable. Reference the Operation
Section of this guide for more information about this menu.

Serial Port Configuration

SkyView serial ports are configured in the Serial Port Setup Menu (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM
SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP). SkyView serial ports have four parameters that must be defined:

 Input Device
 Input Function
 Baud Rate
 Output Device

Input Device

Set the input device to the data format the SkyView display should expect from an input device.
The configurable options list contains equipment by brand and model and also generic data
formats such as NMEA and aviation. NMEA is the standard format for most GPS units (including
the SV-GPS-250). Aviation is used by some Garmin and Bendix/King panel mount equipment. If

your specific equipment is listed by brand and model, we recommend you configure SkyView to
use this option instead of a generic data format.

If you have any ARINC-429 devices, these are configured separately. See the SV-ARINC-429
Installation and Configuration Section of this guide for more information.

Input Function

SkyView has several options for input functions: NONE, GPS, NAV, or POS. Set the device’s input
function to NONE if it does not have an input function.

 GPS devices provide GPS position and navigational information. These devices are generally

"moving maps" that depict airports, airspaces, etc., and can generate flight plans. They
provide source data for the moving map, HSI, autopilot, synthetic vision, and the clock in
the Top Bar. An example GPS device is a Garmin X96.

 NAV devices provide radio-based navigational information from a VOR or ILS. They provide

source data for the HSI and autopilot. SkyView currently supports only the Garmin SL30 NAV
Radio.

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SkyView’s internal Navigation Mapping Software can generate navigation

information which can be displayed on the HSI. The Navigation Mapping Software
requires GPS position information, which is sourced from the active (highest
priority in the above list) POS or GPS source. Regardless of what source is being
used for position information, the navigation provided by the Navigation Mapping
Software is always the SKYVIEW source on the HSI.

 POS devices provide only positional information. These are generally simple GPS receivers

which cannot do flight planning. They provide source data for the moving map, synthetic
vision, and the clock in the Top Bar. Note that a POS device does not provide any data for
the HSI and will not appear in the HSI NAVSRC rotation. An example POS device is the Dynon
SV-GPS-250.

Input Function Considerations and Priorities

Dynon’s Moving Map Page uses POS and GPS sources for its data. Regardless of the number of
data sources in your system, this page prioritizes these sources and fails over to them as
follows:

POS 1 GPS 1GPS 2GPS 3GPS 4POS 2POS 3POS 4

For example, if your system has one SV-GPS-250 configured as POS 1 and a Garmin 396
configured as GPS 1, the Moving Map will always use the SV-GPS-250 as its primary data source.
If the SV-GPS-250 fails or you configure its input function to NONE, the Moving Map Page will
use the Garmin 396 (or other GPS source) configured as GPS 1 as its primary data source.

The SkyView HSI uses GPS and NAV sources for its overlays and the user must choose the
source during operation.

Baud Rate

Set this to match the baud rate of the serial device that is connected to the serial port. SkyView
supports the following baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200.

Note that if you use a serial port for a split function (e.g., GPS in and altitude encoder out), the
input and output devices must use the same baud rate.

Output Device

Set output device to the data format the serial device should expect from the SkyView display
(e.g., ICARUS (10ft)).

Example SkyView Serial Port Configuration for Icarus-Compatible Transponder

This example assumes that an Icarus format compatible transponder has been installed on
serial port 1.

1. Enter the Serial Port 1 Setup Menu (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SERIAL PORT SETUP >

SERIAL PORT 1 SETUP).

2. Set serial 1 input device to NONE (SERIAL 1 IN DEVICE: NONE).

3. Set serial 1 in function to NONE (SERIAL 1 IN FUNCTION: NONE).

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4. Set serial 1 baud rate to 9600 (SERIAL 1 IN/OUT BAUD RATE: 9600)

5. Set serial 1 output device to ICARUS (100ft) or ICARUS (10ft) (SERIAL 1 OUT DEVICE: ICARUS

(100ft) or ICARUS (10ft).

6. Press BACK or EXIT to save the settings.

Brightness Setup

Enter the Brightness Setup Page (SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > BRIGHTNESS SETUP)
to characterize the display’s backlight behavior. The backlight level can be adjusted manually by
the user, automatically by the display based on ambient light conditions, or by an external
control signal while on the Brightness Setup Page and in normal flight. Regardless of the

specified control method, users always have the option of manually adjusting the backlight level
in the Dim Menu.

Automatic Brightness Management

To set the backlight level so that it automatically adjusts, set BRIGHTNESS SOURCE to INTERNAL
(ZERO OFFSET) or INTERNAL (LAST) depending on whether you want the brightness setting to
reset when SkyView is started, or you want the bright setting from SkyView’s last use to be
used when SkyView is started. When this option is selected, dimming is normally controlled
automatically via ambient light detection, but it can also be controlled manually by using the
DIM Menu. Dynon has created a default dimming profile that should work well in most aircraft.
If you find that this profile does not work well in your installation, it can be customized to suit
your preferences using the tools on the BRIGHTNESS SETUP Menu. This menu displays several
parameters, which are listed and briefly explained below.

 LOCAL BRIGHTNESS SENSOR – This is an integer value ranging from 0 to 999 that represents

the amount of light sensed by the display’s integrated light sensor. Use this value to

characterize the ambient light levels in your installation during characterization.

 BRIGHTNESS TARGET – This is a percentage ranging from 0% to 100% that represents the

calculated target backlight level based on the sensed ambient light level and the percent
brightness sensor value map. The actual brightness never drops below 20% when the
Brightness Setup Page is displayed, even though the target value may be below 20%.

 xx% Brightness Sensor Value – There are four percent brightness sensor values: 25%, 50%,

75% and 100%. These values are correlated to a user-specified brightness sensor value,
which are to the right of the percent value. These percentages along with the minimum
brightness sensor value (explained below) form the calibration points for the backlight
management profile. When the current brightness sensor value matches one of these
points, the target backlight level is adjusted to its matching percentage. When the current
brightness sensor value is in between these points, the display interpolates between the
points and calculates an appropriate target backlight level. These values must be set by the
user.

 MINIMUM BRIGHTNESS SENSOR VALUE – This is an integer value ranging from 0 to 999 that

represents the smallest amount of light that is expected to be sensed by the integrated light
sensor. This must be set by the user.

 RESET TO DYNON DEFAULTS – (If needed) Use this option to start over.

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The tail number must be present for SkyView network configuration and operation.

If you have more than one display in your SkyView system, the tail number only
needs to be set on the display that you initially perform the Network Configuration

Press the ACCEPT button to save any changes you make.

External Brightness Management

To set the backlight level so that it is controlled by an external variable voltage input (0-30V
DC), set BRIGHTNESS SOURCE to EXTERNAL. When this option is selected, dimming is controlled
automatically via an external signal. If backlight control is set to external, you must configure
the brightness settings on the BRIGHTNESS SETUP Menu. This menu displays several
parameters, which are listed and briefly explained below.

 EXTERNAL BRIGHTNESS VOLTAGE – This is the voltage level of the external control signal.

Use this value to characterize the ambient light levels in your installation during
characterization.

 BRIGHTNESS TARGET – This is a percentage ranging from 0% to 100% that represents the

calculated target backlight level based on the sensed ambient light level and the percent
brightness voltage map. Note that this is a calculated value and is not set by the user. The

actual brightness never drops below 20% when the Brightness Setup Page is displayed, even
though the target value may be below 20%.

 xx% Brightness Voltage – There are four percent brightness values: 25%, 50%, 75% and

100%. These percentages are correlated to a brightness voltage, which are to the right of
the percent value. These percentages along with the minimum brightness voltage
(explained below) form the calibration points for the backlight management profile. When
the current brightness voltage matches one of these points, the target backlight level is
adjusted to that percentage. When the current brightness voltage is in between these
points, the display interpolates between the points and calculates an appropriate target
backlight level. These voltages must be set by the user.

 MINIMUM BRIGHTNESS VOLTAGE – This is a voltage that represents the external control

signal’s minimum voltage level. This must be set by the user.

Press the ACCEPT button to save any changes you make.

Top Bar Setup

The top bar is the strip across the top of the screen. It displays textual information such as the
clock, autopilot status, transponder, and COM radio status.

Enter the Top Bar Setup Page to configure the top bar (SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP >
TOP BAR SETUP).

Aircraft Information

Use the Aircraft Information Page (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION)
to record important information about your aircraft.

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on. At network configuration time, all other displays that are set to the default tail
number of DYNON will automatically have their settings and tail number
synchronized with the display the configuration is performed from. After
configuration, all displays’ tail numbers and settings will be synchronized, and
further setup tasks can be performed from any display.

Screen Layout Setup

As of SkyView software 5.0, you can use Screen Layout Setup page (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM
SETUP > SCREEN LAYOUT SETUP) to customize and restrict the ways that the PFD Page, Engine
Page, and Map Page are displayed on your SkyView display(s). This feature can be used in a
variety of ways:

 You can prohibit and restrict the use of certain menu items in the SCREEN menu. This can

allow you to:

o Enforce the relative layout of the PFD/Engine/Map pages on each display, for a

consistent cockpit environment

o Restrict the ability to remove Pages from a display. This can be used, for example, to

force the PFD Page and the Engine Page always be displayed on a display or in the
system.

 In multi-display systems, you can specify a reversion mode that automatically changes the

screen configuration to a specific layout when only one display remains powered on. For
example, if you normally have your left display showing PFD, and your right display showing
Engine and Map, you could configure reversion mode to show all three pages automatically
on the remaining single display should the other fail.

Menu items and settings available in the SCREEN LAYOUT SETUP menu include:

 General Rules – Settings under this menu control behavior of items contained under the

SCREEN menu. This applies to all displays in the system, no matter which display you change
these settings from.

o Show Layout Button: Determines whether the SCREEN > LAYOUT button is available

for use. The SCREEN > LAYOUT button allows the pilot to dynamically rearrange the
order of the PFD/ENGINE/MAP pages on a display.

o Show Swap Button: Determines whether the SCREEN > SWAP button is available for

use. The SCREEN > SWAP button allows the pilot to swap the entire contents and
page layouts of displays in a two-display SkyView System.

 This Display – Normal Operation: The options under this menu apply only to the display that

you are currently working with, and only when the system is operating normally (when the
display is not in reversion mode or swapped)

o PFD Page, Engine Page, Map Page: For each of these entries, you can control

whether each page is:

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 Required: The relevant page is always shown on this display. This is always

shown on this display. The relevant page button under the SCREEN menu is
not available.

 Allowed (Save State): This display remembers whether the relevant page was

being shown across power cycles. The relevant SCREEN button turns that
page on and off on this display.

 Allowed (Not Shown at Boot): The relevant page is never on at boot. The

relevant page button under the SCREEN menu turns that page on and off on
this display.

 Allowed (Shown at Boot): The relevant page is always on at boot. The

relevant page button under the SCREEN menu turns that page on and off on
this display.

 NOT ALLOWED: The relevant page cannot be shown on this display. The

relevant SCREEN button is not available.

 Reversion Mode Configuration – When only one display is powered on in a multiple display

configuration, the layout picked here is forcibly displayed. This behavior applies equally
whether all but one display in your system has failed or if you turn on one SkyView display
before all others (as some customers do to see engine instruments before engine start).
This setting applies to all displays in the system, no matter which display you change this
settings from.

o Disabled: Reversion Mode is disabled. The layout that was set on any display

remains the same whether or not it is the only display powered on in a multi-display
system.

 PFD 40% / EMS / MAP 40%
 PFD 50% / MAP 50%
 PFD 50% / EMS 50%
 PFD 80% / EMS 20%
 PFD 100%

Touch Setup

SkyView SV-1000T has settings that are specific to the touch interface: SETUP MENU > LOCAL
DISPLAY SETUP > TOUCH SETUP. This menu will not appear on units other than an SV-D1000T.

> TOUCH ENABLED – YES/NO – Enables / disables touch features on a SV-D1000T. When set to
NO, an SV-D1000T behaves exactly as an SV-D1000.

> SHOW TOUCHES – YES/NO – Enables / disables a small circle to appear on the touch screen
showing where the touch screen is sensing finger(s). SHOW TOUCHES is primarily used for
diagnostics / troubleshooting and is not normally enabled.

> KEYBOARD LAYOUT – A-Z | QWERTY – Selects the keyboard layout of the onscreen keyboard
that appears when alphanumeric character input is required (such as creating flight plans).

> HARDWARE STATUS, EVENT COUNTER, POINT #1, POINT #2, and TOUCH TEST… are used for
diagnostics / troubleshooting.

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Read and understand the System Planning Chapter before installing the ADAHRS.

If you have more than one ADAHRS in your SkyView system, all ADAHRS
calibrations are applied to all ADAHRS simultaneously. In other words, you
generally only need to go these steps once per system, provided all ADAHRS are
calibrated, installed and are connected via SkyView Network. However, if an
additional SV-ADAHRS-200/201 is installed and configured at a time after the
original installation and calibrations in this chapter have been performed, all setup
and calibration steps in this section of the SkyView Installation manual should be
performed as if the ADAHRS is being installed for the first time.

Choose a

location based on

Location

Requirements

Section

Install SkyView

network cabling

Prepare the

location

Install AOA/Pitot

probe

Install static port

(not covered in

this guide)

Install pneumatic

plumbing

Install OAT probe

and wiring

Install ADAHRS

module with

electrical and

pneumatic

connections

Configure

ADAHRS-related

settings on

SkyView display*

Perform magnetic

calibration

Perform AOA

calibration

Reference

Accessory

Installation and

Configuration

Chapter

*Assumes SV-D700 or SV-D1000 is properly installed and working.

Configure

SkyView Network*

5. SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Installation and Configuration

The SkyView ADAHRS module uses MEMS sensor technology to accurately measure inertial,
magnetic, and air data. To ensure accuracy in its readings, it is very important that you install
the module correctly and perform the specified calibration steps. This chapter guides you
through that process.

Dynon sells a primary ADAHRS model (SV-ADAHRS-200) and a backup model (SV-ADAHRS-201).
Throughout the guide, these models are collectively referred to as “SV-ADAHRS-200/201.” The
SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201 are identical in functionality.

Figure 24 is a high-level overview of a suggested and installation and configuration procedure
for the SV-ADAHRS-200/201:

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As previously mentioned in the System Planning Section, there are no module-to­module proximity requirements when installing multiple SV-ADAHRS-200/201
modules in an aircraft. For example, one SV-ADAHRS-200/201 may be installed on
top of another SV-ADAHRS-200/201 module. Other installation location
requirements still apply.

Figure 24 – Suggested SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Installation Procedure

Physical Installation

The diagram below shows the important mounting dimensions of the ADAHRS module with
electronic and pneumatic connections. Note that the figure applies to both the SV-ADAHRS-200
and SV-ADAHRS-201 modules.

Figure 25 – SV-ADAHRS-200/201 Mounting Dimensions with Electronic and Pneumatic Connections

Additional mounting location, orientation, and other installation requirements are described in
the System Planning section earlier in this manual. Please review this section when physically
installing your with SV-ADAHRS-200/201 module(s).

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To ensure that the Slip/Skid Ball will be displayed as centered during flight, the SV­ADAHRS-200/201 must be installed to 0° (absolute level). There is no adjustment in
SkyView to electronically level the SV-ADAHRS-200/201. If, after installation, the
Slip/Skid Ball is not centered, you will need to shim the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 to be
0° (absolute level). During installation, it may be necessary to use an electronic
level as a “spirit” or “bubble” level may not be able to display an accurate enough
degree of level.

Do not use a magnetic driver when installing the ADAHRS. Doing so has the
potential to affect the factory magnetic calibration.

Remember to configure the network as described in the Network Setup and Status
section after connecting all modules to a display.

An SV-ADAHRS-200/201 should be mounted within one degree of parallel to all three aircraft
axes, with the pneumatic fittings facing toward the front of the aircraft.

The module’s mounting tabs must be on the bottom. The label must be on the top. Figure 25
shows the correct orientation of the ADAHRS as it would appear if you were above the aircraft,
looking down at it. The module will not operate properly if it is rotated or inverted in any other
orientation.

Dynon does not provide mounting hardware with SV-ADAHRS-200/201. The mounting tabs on
each side of the module have holes sized for #10 fasteners, but it is up to the installer to decide
how the ADAHRS will be secured to the aircraft.

We recommend that installers use button-head style non-ferrous (brass recommended)
fasteners in this location. Follow recommended torque practices when tightening the mounting
hardware. Do not rivet the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 to the aircraft as this will hinder future removal
if necessary.

SkyView Network Connection

Connect the ADAHRS module to the SkyView network using the hardware mentioned in the
SkyView System Construction Section or using equivalent hardware.

If you have to install a connector on the end of a network cable, insert all pins into the D9
connector. Refer to Appendix C: Wiring and Electrical Connections for details on connector pin­outs and wire colors.

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SkyView’s attitude calculation requires airspeed from pitot and static. A GPS
source can be used as a backup if the pitot and/or static source fails, but should
not be the primary source.

Do not use ferrous pneumatic fittings.

Dynon calibrates every SV-ADAHRS-200/201 during manufacture. After the aircraft
build is complete, an in-aircraft compass calibration must be performed. Until the
on-ground or the in-flight compass calibration is performed, SkyView will display a
Caution message: NEED COMPASS CAL. The compass calibration procedure will
calibrate all SV-ADAHRS-200/201s in the SkyView network.

Pneumatic Ports

The AOA, pitot, and static ports on the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 are equipped with 1/8” NPT
Female fittings. To attach your pitot and static lines to the module, you must use standard 1/8”
NPT male fittings at the end of each of the lines.

To install, simply connect your static and pitot sources to the SV-ADAHRS-200/201. If you are
performing a retrofit installation, consider “teeing” off of existing lines using a tee fitting.
Reference the sticker on top of the respective module for pneumatic port identification.

Use a wrench to secure the mating pressure line fittings to the corresponding locations on the
SV-ADAHRS-200/201. Do not over-tighten.

If you purchased Dynon’s AOA/Pitot Probe, note that it has pitot and AOA ports, but no static
port. You will need to provide your own source of static pressure for the SV-ADAHRS-200/201.

Compass Calibration

In SkyView v12.0, an optional in-flight compass calibration procedure was added. Performing
the in-flight compass calibration after the on-ground compass calibration can increase the
accuracy of the compass’ magnetic heading. The best compass performance will be achieved by
perform the on-ground compass calibration, then performing the in-flight compass calibration.
It is not required that the in-flight compass calibration be performed immediately after the on­ground compass calibration.

The on-ground compass calibration requires pointing the aircraft in four directions and
acquiring data at each direction. An accurate method of aligning the aircraft with magnetic

North, East, South, and West, such as an airport’s compass rose, is required. During the
compass calibration, the aircraft’s configuration and major systems should be in a state that
resembles flight conditions (i.e., the canopy should be closed, the aircraft’s pitch attitude
matches SkyView’s attitude depiction, the engine should be running, and all electronic devices
used in flight should be on).

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Tail wheel equipped aircraft can be calibrated in their normal nose up ground
attitude as long as the SkyView attitude display shows the correct corresponding
nose up attitude.

A working GPS receiver with a view of the sky to acquire GPS data must be
connected to the SkyView system in order to perform a compass calibration.
SkyView uses GPS-derived position information to calculate magnetic intensity,
declination, and variation.

During the on-ground compass calibration it is important to perform the compass
calibration in an area that has been verified to be magnetically neutral. The
presence of steel reinforcement (rebar), electrical power lines under the tarmac,
or other natural deposits of ferrous metals can result in an inaccurate compass
calibration. Airport compass roses are usually verified to be magnetically neutral
and thus are often a good location for performing a compass calibration.
For more information on this issue see FAA Notice Number: NOTC4031:

https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2012/Aug/CAUTION_TLP_031612_Rev10.pdf.

On-ground Compass Calibration Procedure:

1. Turn on the SkyView system and allow it to warm up for a minimum of 5 minutes.

2. Move the aircraft into position so that it is convenient to orient it in the four cardinal

directions.

3. Enter the Setup Menu on the SkyView display and go to the Compass Calibration Wizard

(SETUP MENU > HARDWARE CALIBRATION > ADAHRS CALIBRATION > COMPASS
CALIBRATION). Note - GPS data on the Compass Calibration Page must be green. If it is
red, GPS data is not valid.

4. Orient the aircraft to North, South, East, or West.

5. When the aircraft is stable at the chosen orientation, push the button indicating the

direction the aircraft is oriented in. Example – when the aircraft is pointed North, push
the NORTH button.

6. Wait for data collection to reach 100%.

7. Rotate to the next cardinal direction and repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for any remaining

headings.

8. If there is a SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201 installed, the Compass Calibration is

performed simultaneously. If the Compass Calibration fails on only one of the units, a
message will appear:
CALIBRATION FAILED – S/N xxxx

9. CALIBRATION COMPLETE appears when calibration is complete. Press FINISH to return

to menu navigation mode.

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The in-flight compass calibration should be conducted on a clear, VFR day. Before
commencing the compass calibration, ensure that you have adequate altitude,
clear weather, no traffic, no obstructions in the flight path, great visibility, no
airspace conflicts, etc. It is recommended that clearing turns be performed before
executing each procedure.

It is recommended that you bring someone along for the in-flight compass
calibration procedure. At times the pilot’s attention will be divided between
documentation, configuring SkyView, and maintaining situational awareness.

Confine the flying for the in-flight compass calibration to a specific area to

minimize variations in the earth’s magnetic field during the calibration process (IE,
don’t combine the in-flight compass calibration with a cross-country flight).

The best compass performance will be achieved by performing the in-flight
compass calibration after the on-ground compass calibration has been performed.

In-flight Compass Calibration Procedure:

While the in-flight compass calibration is optional, it will likely improve the dynamic
performance of the heading indications in many aircraft. It is especially recommended in
aircraft where the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 was, by necessity, installed in an area of the plane that
was not entirely clear of magnetic interference. This is particularly true in steel framed aircraft.

1. If you have two SkyView displays, the in-flight compass calibration can be performed

from either display.

2. After observing the cautions above, push buttons 7+8 to enter the IN FLIGHT SETUP

MENU.

3. Select COMPASS CALIBRATION

4. Right-click the knob to enter the in-flight COMPASS CALIBRATION menu. You will see a

screen similar to this:

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Figure 26 – In-flight Compass Calibration Menu

5. Push the START button to begin the calibration.

6. Observe the NEW CALIBRATION section of the menu. The goal of the in-flight compass

calibration is to achieve a compass calibration “quality” of at least 100.

7. The minimum maneuvers for in-flight compass calibration is one 360° turn clockwise,

and one 360° turn counterclockwise. Flying additional maneuvers incorporating pitch
and roll changes will likely improve the in-flight compass calibration.

8. When the quality is as high as you can obtain (above 70, the minimum), push the FINISH

button to complete the in-flight compass calibration. Flying additional maneuvers
beyond the minimum may improve the in-flight compass calibration, but will not make it
worse.

QUALITY of 70-99 is acceptable, but not optimum; the accuracy of your magnetic heading may
not be acceptable. Additionally, a sub-optimal QUALITY may have the following effects:

 Degraded performance of the SkyView Autopilot (AP) in HDG and NAV modes
 Degraded accuracy of wind direction and velocity

If, after multiple attempts at in-flight compass calibration, you cannot achieve QUALITY of at
least 70, the compass sensor in the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 cannot sense the earth’s magnetic
field with enough precision (excessive magnetic interference). It should be considered to
change the location of the SV-ADAHRS-200/201.

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The SV-OAT-340 is designed specifically to work with the SV-ADAHRS-200/201.

For full redundancy, a second ADAHRS module requires its own OAT probe.

Do not insert the pins on the ends of the OAT probe wires into the included
connector housing until you are done running probe wiring through the aircraft.

The SV-OAT-340 connector is small and easily lost. One technique to avoid losing
this connector is to temporarily tape it to the top of the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 until
it’s time to insert the wires into the connector.

SV-OAT-340 Location and Installation

Probe Location

The SV-OAT-340 is an outside air temperature probe. In order for it work properly, it must be
able to measure air temperature accurately. Avoid exposing the probe to sources of heat that
would interfere with outside air temperature readings such as:

 Direct sunlight
 Engine heat and exhaust
 Aircraft interior (back side of probe)
 Heated air from the cabin exiting from an open window or cabin air exhaust port

The installation area should have space for a nut and wires on the back side of the probe. It is
acceptable to extend or reduce the wire length if necessary. Reduce the wire length by cutting
out the desired length from the middle of the wires and splicing together the remaining ends.

If there is a backup ADAHRS in the SkyView system, it is acceptable to install a backup OAT
probe a few inches away from the primary probe. Consider running primary and backup OAT
probe wiring together. Tape probe wire pairs together to avoid confusion later.

Installation

The following tools and materials are required for SV-OAT-340 installation:

 SV-OAT-340
 SV-ADAHRS-200/201
 Drill with 3/8” drill bit
 9/16” wrench

The following procedures apply to the both the primary and backup probes.

On the outside of the fuselage:

1. Drill a 3/8” hole at the installation location.

2. Feed the wires of the probe through the hole.

3. Feed the body of the probe through the hole.

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