Levil Aviation iLevil 3 SW Instruction Manual

3 SW

Wireless Integrated Avionics Module

AHRS, GPS, Data recording

Instruction Manual

iLevil 3 SW

GPS LED

ON / OFF

SERIAL
PORT

CHARGING
LED

MINI
USB­PORT

SOLAR
PANELS

SD Card

Package Contents

Wireless iLevil 3 SW
USB to Mini USB cable
Rubber stoppers or rubber pad
Protective bag

Anatomy

Charge Before Use

Fully charge the iLevil using the USB cable supplied.
The LED next to the USB port indicates whether the device is charging.
When the LED goes off, the battery is fully charged. (It may take up to 4
hrs.)
100% charged battery supplies power for about 5 hrs.
The Solar Panel recharges the batteries when exposed to sunlight,
extending battery charge during flight for approximately 1 hr.
Solar panels DO NOT recharge the battery when the iLevil is OFF and
exposed to sunlight.

ADS-B
ANTENNA

ADS-B LED

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Alignment

Attach the supplied ADS-B Antenna

Find a location that will allow your iLevil 3 SW to have a clear view of the sky for GPS satellite reception and “line of sight” to ADS-B ground stations
and other aircraft around you.

Align the airplane icon on the iLevil’s top label with the roll axis of your aircraft. ON/OFF switch should face the back of the aircraft. Solar cells facing
up.

Install iLevil on a surface that is LEVEL with the horizon DURING un-accelerated, straight and level flight. It’s ok if it isn’t level on the ground (i.e. in tail
draggers).

NOTE: An optional RAM suction cup mount is available on the website with swivel base for ease of installation.

You may use our free AHRS Utility App available on the AppStore/Playstore, or any other compatible App with a horizon display to assist you with
leveling the instrument. For iLevil’s purchased after August 2018, caging capabilities are available using the AHRS Utility App.

For optimal magnetic heading, install iLevil as far away from ferrous metals as possible. (i.e. magnetic compass, cell phones, steel airframe)

Turn on by flipping the ON/OFF switch. GPS LED will light.

NOTE: DO NOT rely on the iLevil for attitude & heading if it is not aligned as specified.

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The iLevil series offers the most compatibility with Apps on both iOS and Android platforms.

Turn ON your iLevil by flipping the ON/OFF switch. (LEDs will light up)
Tap Settings icon on your tablet
Tap WIFI and connect to the iLevil3 – xxxx network, where “xxxx” is your unique serial number
Once your connection is established, a checkmark will appear next to the network name
Run the Navigation App of your choice

The AHRS Utility App is a free application available for iPad/iPhone and Android devices for iLevil troubleshooting, Alignment aid, Configuration etc.

Other advanced Apps may require subscriptions and offer more features than others. Some Apps may not support all the features of the iLevil. You may choose to
use one Nav App or a combination of Apps on multiple devices depending on your flying needs.

NOTE:

For a complete list of compatible apps visit www.LevilAviation.com
To download a compatible App to your iPad/iPhone search using the AppStore on your tablet
To download a compatible for your Android tablet search using the PlayStore on your tablet

Connecting to your Favorite App

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LED Indicator

NOTE:
The iLevil has a charging temperature protection. If the battery is above 40°C (104°F) and the iLevil is connected to external power, the iLevil will continue to
operate from external power but the charging process will be disabled. The charging LED status will be set to OFF.

Label Status Description

Power/GPS

Slow Blink Green:

Solid Green:

Off:

Power ON / No GPS Fix
Power ON / GPS fix acquired
Power Off

ADS-B

Slow Blink Green:

Solid Green:

Off:

Traffic Received
Weather and traffic received
No traffic or Weather received

Charging

(with external power)

Solid Green:

Off (w/ power):

Off (no power):

Charging
Battery 100% charged, not charging
Not charging

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Magnetic Heading

There are two ways to obtain heading information from the iLevil, depending on the navigation App of choice, you may choose between the following:

True Track: Heading information based on GPS track.

Magnetic Heading: Heading information determined by a combination of a 3-axis magnetometer and gyros that form part of the internal AHRS.

When using Magnetic Heading, it is important to know the following:

Magnetic fields caused by other Magnetic Compass etc., may affect the AHRS heading

Verify your magnetic heading after following alignment and installation procedures: AHRS Utility App  options  Heading  Use magnetic

In case of magnetic deviation, the internal AHRS will slowly learn your aircraft configuration during flight to compensate for errors. This learning process
requires the aircraft to turn both clockwise and counter clockwise for at least 40 seconds. After turning, or at the end of your flight, verify the magnetic
heading again using the AHRS Utility App. If the AHRS was able to successfully compensate for errors, you may store this data inside the iLevil and
use this configuration on the next power cycle: AHRS Utility  Device Config  Enable Configuration  Save Mag Data

If the AHRS was unable to compensate for errors after turns, try using a different location for installation

ERASE Magnetic data using AHRS Utility before attempting a different location or moving iLevil to a different aircraft or environment

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Specifications

GPS

• Supports WAAS

• Cold Start < 60 sec. (open sky)

• 1 Hz output (5Hz optional)

WIFI

• Android and iOS compatible

• Supports up to 10 devices connected simultaneously
(UDP broadcast)

• Supports multiple protocols:

 GDL90 (default)
 NMEA

AHRS

• 360 degree pitch and bank operation

• GPS Independent attitude

• 300 deg/sec max turn rate

• 4Gs max rating

• Output: Roll, pitch, magnetic heading, slip indicator, rate of turn, G meter

Internal Battery

• Operating time: <= 5 hrs. typical (no sunlight)

• Charging time USB - approx.. 4 hrs.

ADS-B in (978/1090 MHz)

• Receives regional and continental NEXRAD reports broadcasted by ADS­B towers within range:

 Regional every 2.5 min.
 Continental every 15 min.

• Receives “GROUND TO AIR” traffic. Re-broadcast of traffic by ADS-B
towers nearby

• Receives “AIR TO AIR” traffic reports from other aircraft operating
978/1090 MHz transmitters:

 978 MHz UATADS-B out
 Mode-ES transponders with extended squitter

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Environmental Requirements

Caution

Temperature range: -10° to 40 ° C (14 ° F to 104 ° F)

Clear view to sky for best GPS reception

Windshields with integrated heating elements will attenuate GPS

For best ADS-B reception line of sight view with ADS-B ground based towers and min 2000 ft

Traffic received over the 1090 MHz freq. will not be displayed until a GPS signal is acquired

Ferrous materials inside aircraft affect the magnetic compass reading

This product contains a Lithium-Ion battery; Li-Ion batteries are volatile

Failure to read and follow Battery Safety Instructions may result in fire, personal injury and property damage

The iLevil will get hot after it’s been running in direct sun; don’t leave the iLevil ON or OFF parked on the ramp in the hot sun; Use caution!

AHRS/GPS data provided is not FAA certified. Do not use it as a primary instrument for IFR

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Serial Port

The iLevil 3 SW features a serial port that can be used for data transfer or 5V external power input for automatic ON/OFF operations. For more
information Check the iLevil Relay feature on our website

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Battery Safety Instructions

Batteries only have about a 30% charge when you receive your iLevil 3 SW
Never charge batteries unattended. When charging Lithium-Ion Batteries, you should constantly monitor the charging process to be able to
respond to any problems that may occur
Always let batteries cool down to ambient temperature before charging
Charge batteries in a safe area away from flammable materials
Do not expose your device to direct sunlight (heat) for extended periods while operational
When transporting or temporarily storing in an airplane or vehicle, temperature range should be no less than 20 ° F(-12 ° C) and not more than
150 ° F (65 ° C)
Storing Lithium-Ion batteries at temperatures higher than 170 ° F for extended periods of time (more than 2 hrs.) may cause damage to battery
and possible fire
Short Circuits can cause fires! If you accidentally short the battery, it must be placed in a safe observation area for approx. 15 mins.
Nevertheless, for safety, the unit is protected by a 2 amp fuse which will blow if any component is shorted or when overcharging the battery.
DO NOT disassemble, remodel, drop, or let the iLevil get wet!

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Data Recording (SD Card)

The iLevil starts recording your flight automatically when an SD card is inserted on the SD slot and the iLevil has acquired a GPS fix

The name of the file saves in the following format: iLevilRecordingYYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv

Data is recorded in comma separated values (.csv), easy to read on excel

Instructions on SD Card data recovery using different software can be found on www.levilaviation.com

Helpful Tips

If you encounter WIFI connection problems, try resetting the tablet’s WIFI (disable/enable)

You may use our free AHRS Utility App to see battery percent, GPS signal power, etc.

Do Not switch the iLevil ON/OFF button swiftly when resetting power to the iLevil. When turning OFF the iLevil, wait for it to complete the shut down
sequence. Make sure the LEDs go OFF before turning iLevil ON again.

The internal AHRS has a max rate of turn of 300 deg/sec. Most likely you will exceed this limit (or “tumble” it) when playing with the iLevil in your hands.
If this is the case, and the AHRS did not recover, you may “tumble” it again, and set it on a level surface. It will recover within 4 sec.

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Warranty

Levil Aviation warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the
original purchase. The following are not covered: software, damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, improper voltage supply or failure to follow
operational guidelines supplied with this product.
Please register your product online at: www.levilaviation.com

Contact Us

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