XM Satellite Radio XMD076A User Manual

H E A D S U P T E C H N O L O G I E S

Installation Manual

XM Satellite Weather and Radio Wireless Receiver

Model No. XMD076A

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B Changed Satellite Antenna cable

C Antenna coax cable length equation

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Added Bluetoot h antenna
specific ations and professional
installation warning.

requirement s: A dded S ec tion 2.4.1
and changed Note 3 in App. B
diagram. Added pre-activation
information for XM Radio operation.
Updated XM Radio phone number.

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................1

1.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................1

1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 3

1.2.1 Environmental Qualification Identification...........................................................................3

2.0 INST ALL AT IO N INSTRUCT IO NS .........................................................................................4

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION........................................................................................................4

2.2 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS...............................................................................................4

2.3 XMD076A RECEIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................5

2.3.1 Installation Considerations..................................................................................................5

2.3.2 Mounting the XMD076A......................................................................................................5

2.3.3 Electrical Interface Wiring...................................................................................................6

2.3.4 Electrical Load Analysis......................................................................................................8

2.4 XM SATELLITE ANTENNA INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ..........................................................9

2.4.1 Antenna Coaxial Cable Installa tion......................................................................................9

2.4.2 Interference from VHF and SATCOM Transmitters............................................................10

2.5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE...............................................................................................................12

3.0 SYSTEM CHECKOUT ...........................................................................................................13

3.1 INITIAL INSTALLATION VALIDATION TEST ...................................................................................13

3.2 SYSTEM TEST............................................................................................................................. 13

3.2.1 Service Activation..............................................................................................................13

3.2.2 Power System and Initial Test ............................................................................................ 14

3.3 GROUND EMI CHECK .................................................................................................................17

4.0 FACTORY SERVICE POLICIES ..........................................................................................18

4.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................18

4.2 GENERAL SERVICE PROCEDURES.................................................................................................18

APPENDIX A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORMS....................................................19

APPENDIX B MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.........................................................22

APPENDIX C ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM...........................................................23

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1.0 General Information

This manual provides product description and installation reference information for the
Heads Up Technologies XMD076A XM Satellite Weather and Radio Wireless Receiver.

This receiver is for use with specific Avidyne XM WX software equipped Multi-Function
Displays (MFD’s) only. Please refer to the Avidyne MFD documentation for software
configuration requirements and operating instructions.

1.1 Equipment Description

The XMD076A is a dual func tio n dev i c e serv ing as a broadcast dat ali nk for t he coc kpi t
MFD and provides entertainment audio. The XMD076A receives streaming weather and
audio data transmitted from XM Satellite Radio, Inc. The XMD076A is a remote mounted
“sensor” which requires 14-28V DC power, ground, a connection to an external antenna
and audio interface. It interfaces to the MFD over a single receive/transmit pair of RS232
signals. Audio interfaces include headphones or connection to aircraft audio panels.

A complete system would consist of the following components, sold separately:

• Heads Up Technologies XMD076A (illustrated here)

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• XMC050 XM Radio
Wireless Remote
Controller (illustrated here)

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• Many options of XM Satellit e Ra dio certified antennas are availa ble and
manufactured by Comant Industries. Single and combination function antennas
are available. For a complete listing of available antennas, contact the Heads Up
Technologies sales department at:

Email: [e-mail] Web: www.heads-up.com
Voice: 972-980-4890 Fax: [phone]

• Optional system installation kit including necessary connectors and installation
documentation

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1.2 Technical Specifications
STANDARD FEATURES

Display None. User interface through XMC050 controller
WX Interface RS232, 115.2Kbaud, No parity, 8-bit, 1 stop bit
Audio Interface

(Typical)

Stereo 600-ohm balanced transformer, 0dBV nominal
level, <-50dBV (when muted) to +12dBV (Full volume)

Wireless Link Bluetooth Class 2 (low power, 25 Ft. LOS Range)

FCC ID # TGVXMSC63. This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules subject to the follo wing two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept all interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Wireless Antenna GigaAnt Titanis 2.4GHz, P/N 2010B4844-01 Gain: 4.4dBi

PHYSICAL CHARACT ERISTICS

Receiver Weight 1.7 lbs.
Receiver

Dimensions H, W, L

1.8 X 6.5 X 7.8 Inches (Refer to Appendix B for more

detail)

Antenna Weight Refer to specific antenna installation drawing

OPERATING LIMITS

Power Input Voltage 11-32VDC, negative ground

0.63A at 11.0VDC minimum power input voltage

Steady State
Current

0.48A at 13.8VDC power i n put voltage

0.26A at 27.6VDC power i n put voltage

1.2.1 Environmental Qualification Identification

IAW RTCA DO-160E Appendix A and Heads Up Technologies document XMD076A-34,
the following environmental category id entification applies to the XMD076A:

“DO-160E Env. Cat.,[(F2)X]BBB[SBM]HXXXFXZ[(B)(Z)]AZ[ZC][RR]M[Z2XXX]XXAX”

For a description of the equipment categories, refer to Environmental Qualification
Forms includ ed in Appendix A.

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2.0 Installation Instructions

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Verify all ordered parts were received and sustained no shipping damage. W here
evidence of shipping damage exists, save the shipping carton and packing material to
help substantiate your claim to the shipping company. Retain the original shipping carton
and packing material in case you need to ship the unit for service.

2.2 System Identification Numbers

Take note of the (3) identification numbers that will be needed later after installation. The
numbers are used for activating the XM Satellite Weather and Radio services, and
communication addressin g with the XMC 050 c o ntr ol ler . These num ber s ar e as fol l ows:

• Receiver ID – This is a 2-digit number printed on the nameplate next to the 9-digit
serial number. Th is numb er will be the “receiver ID” set in the remote contro ller per
the XMC050 user guide.

• Satellite Radio ID – This is the 8-digit alphanumeric code printed on the placard
marked “Audio” lo cated on the rear of the XMD076A. This code will be presented to
XM Satellite Radio for act ivat ion of the audio portion of the XMD076A.

• Satellite Weather ID – This is the 8-digit alphanumeric code printed on the placard
marked “Weather” located on the rear of the XMD076A. This code will be presented
to XM Satellite Radio for activation of the weather portion of the XMD076A.

NOTE:

For installation purposes only, temporary XM WX Satellite Weather and XM Satellite
Radio services are pre-activated from the factory This activation will terminate

automatically without prior notice. To avoid unexpected deactivation, customers
should contact XM Satellite Radio Inc. to transfer t he subscriptions immedia tely
after insta llation.

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2.3 XMD076A Receiver Installation

2.3.1 Installation Considerations

The XMD076A is intended for application as a “sensor” to the MFD, providing a datalink
to the weather informa t ion transmitted by XM Satellite Radio. The software contained in
the XMD076A meets the requirements of RTCA DO-178B, Level E.

2.3.1.1 Location

The XMD076A shall be installed in any interior location of the aircraft that is within the
environmental limits specified in Section 1.2.1. The receiver location should be at least
12 inches away from transmitting radio equipment and is within 40 feet of cable to the
XM ant enna.

2.3.1.2 Orientation

The XMD076A can be posi ti on ed in any ori e nt ati on , however the effects o f con de nsa ti o n
that could develop in the selected area of the aircraft should be considered. If the
XMD076A is located in such areas, the XMD076A should be positioned to prevent
condensation from entering the D-Sub inter-connect as water wicks through the wire
harness. Drip loops routed in the harness can usually prevent such action.

Another co nsi d er ation to the orientation of the XMD07 6A is to allow ea si er viewing of the
on-board power-on indicator during troubleshooting. The power LED is located next to
the main interface connector, J1.

2.3.1.3 Cooling

The XMD076A is not equipped with air vents or fans, which can be blocked and
therefore this consideration is not required.

2.3.1.4 XMD076A and XMC050 Communications

The wireless communications between the receiver and the controller uses Bluetooth
Class 2 technology. This wireless link has a line-of-sight (LOS) range of at least 25-ft.
Since the XMD076A is typically located in remote locations of the aircraft, this range
must be considered. In addition, if the XMD076A is located in an effective radio
frequency shielded area, the link may be weak or unable to be established.

In such cases where the location of the XMD076A may produce undesired operation
with the XMC050 controller, the on-board antenna of the XMD076A can be extended.
Refer to Sectio n 2.3.3.1 for more information.

2.3.2 Mounting the XMD076A

The XMD076A should be securely mounted to the aircraft structure using the (4)
provided #10 diameter mounting holes IAW AC 43.13-2A, Chapter 2. An interface

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