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ILLUSTRATIONS
2-1 Trimble 2000 Approach Pin-out ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4
2-2 GPS Antenna (P/N 16248-20) Installation Drawing --------------------------------------- 2-5
2-3 ARINC 743 GPS Antenna (P/N 16248-11) Installation Drawing (alternate) --------- 2-7
2-4 ARINC 743 Hi Speed GPS Antenna (P/N 81194) Installation Drawing (alternate) 2-9
2-5 Trimble 2000 Approach Installation Drawing ---------------------------------------------- 2-11
2-6 Mounting Tray Assembly Drawing ----------------------------------------------------------- 2-13
2-7 Typical System Interconnection -------------------------------------------------------------- 2-15
2-8 CDI/HSI Interconnection ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-17
2-9 Serial Port Interconnection --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-19
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information about the electrical, mechanical, and physical characteristics of the Trimble 2000 Approach
GPS Receiver (P/N 81438-XX) (see Table 1-1 for appropriate dash number). The first section serves as an introduction. It
describes the technical specifications of the panel-mounted Receiver/Display unit, and the externally mounted GPS antenna.
The following sections describe the installation and checkout procedures. Proper techniques must be followed to ensure
correct operation.
Unit Part No. Description Ship Kit Part No. Install Kit Part No.
Receiver with black bezel & standard GPS
81463-00 81446-00
antenna P/N 16248-20
Receiver with black bezel & optional ARINC GPS
81438-00 81463-01 81446-01
antenna P/N 16248-11
Receiver with black bezel & optional ARINC 743 Hi
81463-02 81446-02
Speed GPS antenna P/N 81194
Receiver with gray bezel & standard GPS antenna
81463-03 81446-00
P/N 16248-20
Receiver with gray bezel & optional ARINC GPS
81438-01 81463-04 81446-01
antenna P/N 16248-11
Receiver with gray bezel & optional ARINC 743 Hi
81463-05 81446-02
Speed GPS antenna P/N 81194
Receiver with NVG black bezel & standard GPS
81463-06 81446-00
antenna P/N 16248-20
Receiver with NVG black bezel & optional ARINC
81438-10 81463-07 81446-01
GPS antenna P/N 16248-11
Receiver with NVG black bezel & optional ARINC
81463-08 81446-02
743 Hi Speed GPS antenna P/N 81194
Receiver with NVG gray bezel & standard GPS
81463-09 81446-00
antenna P/N 16248-20
Receiver with NVG gray bezel & optional ARINC
81438-11 81463-10 81446-01
GPS antenna P/N 16248-11
Receiver with NVG gray bezel & optional ARINC
81463-11 81446-02
743 Hi Speed GPS antenna P/N 81194
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The Trimble 2000 Approach Receiver provides long-range GPS navigation via a panel-mounted unit. Each system comprises
receivers and antennas to perform specified functions. The Jeppesen database cards provide up-to-date information about
airports and other navigation aids around the world. The Trimble 2000 Approach GPS System contains one panel-mounted
Receiver/Display Unit (RDU) containing a GPS Receiver (9-channel), one GPS Antenna/Preamp, and applicable installation
hardware all contained within P/N 81446-XX (see Table 1-1 for appropriate dash number). The Jeppesen database cards
are available separately within P/N 81461-00 for North American information, P/N 81461-01 for International information, or
P/N 81461-02 for Worldwide information. The first card is supplied by Trimble.
The GPS Receiver interprets the satellite transmissions to determine the current position. This information is
communicated to the pilot via the User Interface and to the connected equipment via the System Interface.
The User Interface is accomplished by an LED Display, seven annunciator lights, nine illuminated push-button
keys, two concentric selector knobs, a power switch, and a NavData card slot.
A. LED Display
The Light Emitting Diode (LED) Display is a two-line, high intensity display with 20 characters per line.
System information is shown on the display.
B. Annunciator Lights
The internal annunciator lights alert the pilot of warning and advisory messages. The annunciator lights
are the Message (MSG), Hold (HLD), Parallel Track (PTK), Approach (APR), Waypoint Alert (WPT),
Global Positioning System (GPS) and Random Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM).
C. Push-Button Keys
Nine illuminated push-button keys are used for mode selection and data entry. The keys are described
as follows:
Access Waypoint Mode. Allows pilot to view or select airports, SIDs, STARs, Approaches,
VORs, NDBs, Intersections, and User-defined locations as waypoints in a flight plan or
as a destination. Also allows pilot to create, edit, or delete User-defined waypoints.
Access Flight Plan Mode. Allows pilot to create, use, edit, reverse, and delete flight plans.
Access Calculator Mode. Allows pilot to perform many common E6B computer
calculations.
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Access Auxiliary Mode. Provides information about system status, sensor status,
system setup and installation procedures. Also contains a programmable checklist
function.
Allows pilot to fly directTo the indicated location or activate the indicated flight plan.
Enters information into memory and used to begin and end data entry.
D. Selector Knobs
Two concentric selector knobs are used to select displays within modes and for data entry.
E. Power Switch
The NavData card slot accepts the Jeppesen NavData card which provides the pilot information on
Airports, SIDs, STARs, Approaches, VORs, NDBs, and Intersections. Either a North American or
International database may be used. The slot also accepts the Trimble NavPak Memory Card used
by the Trimble NavPak flight planning system.
The Trimble 2000 Approach communicates with connected equipment by the CDI outputs, Annunciators, and
the Serial Inputs/Outputs.
A. CDI Outputs
The RDU provides standard Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) output signals suitable for use by most
CDIs.
B. Annunciator Outputs
The external annunciator lights alert the pilot of warning and advisory messages. The annunciator
lights are Message (MSG), Hold (HLD), Waypoint Alert (WPT) and Approach (APR).
C. Serial Inputs/Outputs
The RDU provides two serial input ports and two serial output ports for general use. Data formats may
be selected by the pilot.
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Height 2.0 in (5.08 cm)
Width 6.25 in (15.87 cm)
Depth 9.70 in (24.64 cm)
TEMPERATURE
Navigation Unit -20° to +55° C
Database Card 0° to +55° C
SIGNAL INPUTS
Serial Data Input Port 1 EIA RS-422, RS-423, RS-232 compatible
Serial Data Input Port 2 EIA RS-232, RS-423, TTL compatible
SIGNAL OUTPUTS
CDI ±150 mV full scale +Right
NAV Flag out of view 350 to 900 mV, up to 5, 1 kΩ parallel loads
NAV Flag in view < 3.5 mV
NAV Superflag Valid (28 Vdc installations) > 18 V
NAV Superflag Valid (14 Vdc installations) > 10 V
NAV Superflag Invalid (Both) < 3.5 V
TO/FROM Flag (To indication) +40 to +160 mV
TO/FROM Flag (From indication) -40 to -160 mV, up to 5, 200 Ω parallel loads
External Annunciators Message (MSG)
Waypoint Alert (WPT)
Hold (HLD)
Approach (APR)
Annunciator Limits Maximum Voltage: 30 Vdc
Maximum Sink Current: 200 mA
Serial Data Output Port 1 EIA RS-422
Serial Data Output Port 2 EIA RS-423, RS-232 compatible
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ACCURACY
Position 15 meters RMS**
Velocity 0.1 knots steady state**
Altitude 35 meters RMS** (MSL)
Time UTC to the nearest microsecond
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Height 0.80 in (2.0 cm)
Width 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
Length 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
MOUNTING External
CONNECTOR SMA
* Installations utilizing this antenna are limited to aircraft not equipped with Satellite Communications equipment.
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Height 0.80 in (2.0 cm)
Width 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
Length 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
MOUNTING External
CONNECTOR TNC
* Installations utilizing this antenna are limited to aircraft not equipped with Satellite Communications equipment.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Height 0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Width 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Length 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
MOUNTING External
CONNECTOR TNC
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* Installations utilizing this antenna are limited to aircraft not equipped with Satellite Communications equipment.
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1.5.1 Installation
Circuit Breaker (required) 3 A for 14 V installations (P & B W58-XC4C12A-3)
2 A for 28 V installations (P & B W58-XC4C12A-2)
* Required Annunciator
For GPS antenna cable lengths longer than 50 feet, the GPS antenna cable is to be supplied and fabricated by
the installation agency to meet the following requirements:
RG-393 is an acceptable cable for installations greater than 50 feet in length. When RG-393 cable is used, an
(SMA-to-SMB) adapter cable Trimble P/N 14719-04 is required to connect to the RDU. It is also necessary to
order a (TNC-to-SMA) adapter Trimble P/N 81478 to connect to the Trimble adapter cable. It is recommended
to order the antenna Trimble P/N 16248-11 when using the RG-393 cable. An equivalent cable may be used,
but must meet the criteria listed above. An alternative to RG-393 is available from PIC Wire & Cable. The cable
is PIC P/N 33141 and the matching TNC connectors are PIC P/N 190308 and PIC P/N 190309 for both the
straight and right angle type. The PIC Wire & Cable address is:
The following parts (for use with RG-393 cable) are available from Trimble:
Use Crimp Tool AMP P/N 220015-01 or AMP P/N M22520/5-01 with Die Set AMP P/N M22520/5-05.
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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2.1 GENERAL
This section provides general information for installing the Trimble 2000 Approach GPS Receiver. The cables will be
fabricated by the installation agency to fit these various requirements. This section contains interconnect diagrams, mounting
dimensions, and information pertaining to installation.
While each individual unit may or may not require forced air cooling, the combined heat load of several units operating
in a typical avionics location will significantly degrade the reliability of avionics if provisions for cooling are not
incorporated in the initial installation. Failure to provide cooling will certainly lead to increased avionics maintenance
costs and may void the Trimble Navigation Warranty.
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2.3.3.1 Location
In order to receive transmissions from GPS satellites, the GPS antenna must be in line-of-sight with the satellite.
Therefore, the most important factor in GPS antenna installation is determining which location on the fuselage
affords the least amount of airframe blockage. Always mount the antenna on the top of the fuselage, never on
the underside. Also, mount the antenna so that the mounting holes are perpendicular to the line of flight. Select
a mounting location at least three (3) feet away from any transmitting antenna.
On fixed wing aircraft, the best mounting location is usually above the cabin, near the front, and as close to the
center line as possible.
As in fixed wing aircraft, the primary factor in rotorcraft GPS antenna site selection is to minimize airframe
blockage. Two other guidelines to be considered in placing the antenna on rotorcraft are listed in order of
importance below:
A. Install as far from the main rotor hub as possible. At a given RPM, the linear velocity of the blade
increases as the distance from the rotor hub increases. Since the blade blocks the line-of-sight GPS
satellite signal, the effect will be reduced further away from the rotor hub.
B. If under the blade, get as far below the blade as possible to minimize signal distortions from the blade
edges, which decrease as the distance from the blade increases.
2.3.3.3 Wiring
A GPS cable assembly (P/N 14719-00) is supplied as part of the system. The supplied cable is 20 feet long.
An alternate 50 foot long prefabricated cable is available from Trimble (P/N 14719-01). For installations longer
than 50 feet, the installation agency is responsible for the fabrication of the cable (see Section 1.5.2). The
included cable assembly is tested prior to shipment and should be used to ensure proper performance. Take
care when routing cable to avoid kinking and sharp bends. If antenna cable is routed through bulkheads, be
sure to install protective material to avoid chafing.
2.3.3.4 Installation
CAUTION
Before drilling aircraft fuselage and/or mounting adapter holes to receive the GPS Antenna, make certain
the hole pattern for the antenna is oriented with respect to its forward direction.
After a suitable mounting location is identified, position and affix the adhesive-backed mounting template
supplied with the antenna, refer to Figures 2-2, 2-3 & 2-4. Drill the holes and install the supplied (or equivalent)
antenna doubler. Be sure to remove the mounting template prior to installing the antenna.
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Install screws through antenna, gasket, and aircraft skin into captive nut plates. Tighten the screws to 18 ±2
inch-pounds of torque. Use non-corrosive RTV or similar sealant to seal around antenna base and screw holes.
Install screws through antenna and aircraft skin into captive nut plates. Tighten the screws to 26 ±2 inch-pounds
of torque.
Select a mounting location that will allow easy viewing of the unit's display during normal instrument panel scan
and allow easy access to the front panel controls. After the desired mounting location is identified, refer to
Figures 2-5 and 2-6 for unit outline and mounting dimensions for the unit and the mounting tray. Relocate
existing equipment as necessary.
Fabricate harness and assemble the tray. Directions for assembly are shown on Figure 2-6.
Placard use is dictated by the particular installation. The installation agency is required to fabricate a
placard to label the annunciators, transfer switches, and circuit breakers.
2.3.4.4 Wiring
The external wire supplied by the installing agency should be 22 gauge with the exception of the serial
communication connections (pins 3, 4, 5, 15, 16, and 17). Serial communication connections require 22 or 24
gauge twisted shielded pairs. Refer to pin-out diagram Figure 2-1. For CDI/HSI interconnections, refer to Figure
2-8. For Serial Port Interconnections, refer to Figure 2-9.
A. Audio output (pin 20) impedance is 600 Ω. The CDI common (pins 18 and 22) may be used for Audio
Common.
B. The Message annunciator (MSG), pin 23, Hold annunciator (HLD), pin 12, Waypoint Alert annunciator
(WPT), pin 24, and Approach annunciator (APR), pin 11 duplicate the annunciators on the front panel.
These pins are connected to open-collector transistors which may sink a maximum of 200 mA. Should
they be connected to a relay for higher current capability, the relay must have a protection diode placed
across the coil. The pins will be sinking current when the annunciator condition is true.
C. Jumper the Safeguard Enable (pin 21) to the CDI Common (pin 22) at the rack connector to ensure
operation of the theft protection circuit.
D. Serial Port 1 (pins 3, 4, 15, and 16) is designed for signals adhering to the RS-422 standard. If single-
ended RS-232 signals are used, an adapter (Trimble P/N 12480-00) should be used to maximize noise
immunity. The signals will work with most RS-232 devices without an adapter, but at some loss of noise
immunity.
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E. Serial Port 2 (pins 5 and 17) is a single-ended TTL output which meets the logic polarity requirements
of RS-232. The port 2 output does not meet all of the requirements of the RS-232 standard, so in some
installations an adapter (Trimble P/N 12480-00) may be required. If RS-422 differential signals are
required, an adapter (Trimble P/N 12480-00) must be used.
F. Only a single device may be connected to each serial input port (RXD1 and RXD2). Up to 5 devices may
be connected in parallel to each serial output port (TXD1 and TXD2), provided that all devices in parallel
use the same message format and data rate (e.g., K0 at 9600 baud).
G. Pin 19 will be supplied from the factory as a 14 Vdc or 28 Vdc Superflag driver. A jumper may be moved
inside the unit to change pin 19 to provide One Pulse-Per Second (PPS) output. The One PPS output
is a TTL pulse, 1 ms wide, occurring once per second (referenced to CDI common pin 18 or 22). When
GPS time is available, the leading edge of One PPS is synchronized to GPS time within 1 ms.
CAUTION: Do not connect pin 19 directly to GND.
PIN DESCRIPTION
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Notes:
1. Installations utilizing this antenna are limited to aircraft not equipped with Satellite
Communications equipment.
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Notes:
1. Installations utilizing this antenna are limited to aircraft not equipped with Satellite
Communications equipment.
Figure 2-3 ARINC GPS Antenna (P/N 16248-11) Installation Drawing (alternate)
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Note: The use of this GPS antenna for IFR installations in aircraft equipped with satellite
communication equipment should be tested to ensure no interference exists
between the SATCOM equipment and the GPS antenna.
Figure 2-4 ARINC 743 Hi Speed GPS Antenna (P/N 81194) Installation Drawing (alternate)
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Assembly Instructions:
1. Press foam tube (4) on to short end of airway tube (3). Insert airway tube into .80
inch diameter hole and retain with retaining ring (9).
2. Attach cable retainer bracket (13) to rear panel (2) with #4-40 flat head screw (6).
3. Attach 24-pin connector (5) to rear panel (2) with two M2.5 X 10mm pan head screws
(7). Connector floats on mount.
4. Assemble GPS connector (8) with washers and nuts provided. Bend lug ring washer
tab to retain hex nut.
CAUTION
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF GPS CONNECTOR HARDWARE COULD CAUSE
INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR LOSS OF GPS SIGNAL RECEPTION.
5. Retain all cables with tie wrap (11)
6. Attach rear guard cage (10) with two #4-40 pan head screws (12).
7. Attach assembled rear panel (2) to mounting tray (1) with four #4-40 pan head screws
(12).
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BENDIX
Trimble BENDIX BENDIX BENDIX COLLINS CENTURY
OUTPUT TERRA KING SIGMA-TEK
2000 KING KING KING IND 350A NSD 360A
NAME TRI-NAVC KI 525A IU 445
Approach KI 202 KI 206 KI 207 IND 351A NSD 1000
(P1)
+ RIGHT
10 j j j 12 6 b 18 18
CDI
CDI
22 n n n 11 5 V 17 17
COMMON
+TO/-FROM 6 e e e 9 --- Z 33 33
+NAV FLAG 7 N N N 7 15 K 8 31
SERIAL
18 S,F S,F S,F 8,10 11 T,F 7,34 32,34
COMMON
CAUTION
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TXD1+ 15 3 6 J 4 5
TXD1- 3 4 9 H 16 4
CABLE
13 9 2 D 24 32
SHIELD
SETUP - K0 K0 K0 K0 or ARGUS K0
TNL 12480-00 - RS-422/232 Adapter Output Connections for use with Port 1
TXD1+ 15 16 - - - -
TXD1- 3 3 3 5 3 2
SERIAL
18 - 7 2 7 5
COMMON
CABLE
13 7 7 2 1 5
SHIELD
AIRCRAFT
POWER 1,2 25 - - - -
NOTE 3
AIRCRAFT
GROUND 13,14 7 - - - -
NOTE 3
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PC SERIAL PC SERIAL
ARGUS STORMSCOPE
SIGNAL Trimble 2000 ARTEX PORT PORT
3000/5000 WX 1000
NAME Approach ELS 10 (25 PIN D) (9 PIN D)
/7000 NOTE 4
NOTE 5 NOTE 5
TXD2- 5 16 5 5 3 2
SERIAL
18 4 3 2 7 5
COMMON
CABLE
13 24 32 2 1 5
SHIELD
TNL 12480-00 - RS-422/232 Adapter Output Connections for use with Port 2 (See Note 6)
TXD2+ - - 14 3 6 J
TXD2- 5 2 2 4 9 H
SERIAL
18 7 - - - -
COMMON
CABLE
13 7 7 9 2 D
SHIELD
AIRCRAFT
POWER 1,2 - 25 - - -
NOTE 3
AIRCRAFT
GROUND 13,14 - 7 - - -
NOTE 3
SETUP - - - K0 K0 K0
Notes (cont.):
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RXD1+ 16 15 15 1 7 11
RXD1- 4 7 7 6 2 12
CABLE
13 15 15 1 15 9
SHIELD
TNL 12480-00 - RS-232 Adapter Input Connections for use with Port 1
RXD1+ 16 14 - 7 5
RXD1- 4 2 2 2 3
SERIAL
18 - 7 7 5
COMMON
CABLE
13 7 7 1 5
SHIELD
AIRCRAFT
POWER 1,2 25 - - -
NOTE 3
AIRCRAFT
GROUND 13,14 7 - - -
NOTE 3
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ROSETTA ROSETTA
RMI PC SERIAL PC SERIAL
SIGNAL Trimble 2000 SERIALIZER ENCODER
ENCODER PORT PORT
NAME Approach ARS 50 ARS 100
NOTE 7 (25 PIN D) (9 PIN D)
NOTE 7,8 NOTE 7,8
RXD2- 17 7 7 6 2 3
SERIAL
18 15 15 1 7 5
COMMON
CABLE
13,14 15 15 1 1 5
SHIELD
TNL 12480-00 - RS-422/232 Adapter Input Connections for use with Port 2 (See Note 6)
RXD2+ - - 14 7 11
RXD2- 17 2 2 2 12
SERIAL
18 7 - - -
COMMON
CABLE
13 7 7 15 9
SHIELD
AIRCRAFT
POWER 1,2 - 25 - -
NOTE 3
AIRCRAFT
GROUND 13,14 - 7 - -
NOTE 3
NOTE: Refer to page 2-19 for note 3, page 2-21 for note 6, and
page 2-23 for notes 7 and 8.
CAUTION
Consult all relevant Installation Manuals before wiring!!!
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3.1 GENERAL
This section contains installation checkout, system configuration, and basic operating procedures. More detailed operating
procedures are contained in the Pilot Guide.
1. Verify that Aircraft dc bus voltage is present on pins 1 and 2. Also, if external annunciators are installed, verify
that voltage is present on pins 11, 12, 23, and 24.
4. Make sure the mounting tray is securely fastened and properly braced.
5. Verify that the GPS antenna connector is not shorted and demonstrates some play.
When the above conditions are verified, turn off the master power. Slide the unit into the mounting tray and tighten
the locking device. Turn on the unit. During initialization, the unit performs a comprehensive diagnostics routine.
A failure of any system component is annunciated by a flashing "Fail" message adjacent to the relevant category.
This failure will cause the Message (MSG) annunciator to light and remain lit. Consult the Pilot Guide for more
information concerning FAIL messages.
The Receiver/Display unit requires configuration for each serial port to be utilized. Press the key until the
INSTALL submode is activated. The display below is shown briefly.
*êêêêêINSTALLêêêêêê*
Rotate the small, inner selector knob until the display below is shown.
SERIALêI/OêSETUP
êTURNêOUTERêKNOB
Rotate the large, outer selector knob until the desired port is shown. Serial port 1 is set to a default value of Encoder
and the output is set to a default value of K0. These settings will be correct for most installations. To edit this port,
press the key. Choose the field to edit with the large, outer selector knob. Change the settings by rotating
the small, inner selector knob. Press the key to complete the entry. Refer to the specifications of the connected
hardware to determine the settings. Appendix B of this manual contains more detailed information about the data
formats.
After setting Serial port 1, continue rotating the large outer knob to setup Serial port 2. Serial port 2 is set to a default
value of NONE for input and the output is set to K1.
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To conduct the GPS receiver tests on units, press the key until the SENSOR STATUS submode is
selected. The display below is shown.
*êêSENSORêSTATUSêêê*
Rotate the large, outer selector knob until a display similar to the one below is shown.
GPSêTRACKê6:
2ê18ê19ê27ê29ê31
This display indicates the number of satellites being tracked (6) as well as identifying each satellite tracked (by
number). A flashing satellite number indicates a satellite which is being tracked but not being used in the position
solution. The GPS annunciator on the Trimble 2000 Approach front panel indicates that sufficient satellites are
being used to provide position updates.
Harmonic interference from VHF transmissions on the following frequencies may affect GPS signal reception:
Frequency in MHz
121.150
121.175
121.200
131.250
131.275
131.300
Installations intended for IFR approvals should be tested to ensure no interference is generated by VHF
transmissions.
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For VHF antenna to GPS antenna interference, a filter may be inserted in line with the VHF transmission
line.
TRILITHIC 3LC500-3-50-CD
9202 East 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46236
PH: (800) 344-2412
FAX: (317) 895-3613
After modifying installation as appropriate, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each interfering frequency. If interference
continues, please contact Trimble Technical Support at (800) 487-4662 in the USA, (512) 432-0400 elsewhere.
To check the GPS antenna performance, press the key until the SYSTEM STATUS submode is activated.
Rotate the small, inner selector knob until the display below is shown.
INPUTêVOLTAGE:ê14.2V
INTERNALêTEMP:êê45C
Rotate the large, outer selector knob until the display below is shown.
GPSêANTENNA:êê4§êV
êêêêCURRENT:êêê83mA
Verify that the GPS antenna current is at least 75 mA and the voltage is at least 4 V for antenna P/N 16248-11.
Note: The GPS antenna current value will differ depending on the antenna used.
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The following procedure will calibrate the internal GPS CDI to an external CDI. Press the key until the
INSTALL submode is displayed. Rotate the small, inner selector knob until the display below is shown.
INSTALLê&êTESTêSETUP
êTURNêOUTERêKNOB
Rotate the large, outer selector knob until the display below is shown.
I/OêINTERFACEêCHECK
êêêêêêêêêPRESSê(ENT)
SETêCDIêCENTERED
(USEêKNOB)êêêêê(ENT)
Rotate the small, inner selector knob until the CDI is centered. Once it is centered, press the key. Refer
to the display shown below.
SETêCDIêFULLêLEFT
(USEêKNOB)êêêêê(ENT)
Rotate the small, inner selector knob until the CDI shows full left deflection and press the key.
After calibrating the CDI, press the key one additional time. The display below is shown.
TESTêCDIê#1:5L
(USEêKNOB)êêêêê(ENT)
The message CDI:5L indicates the external analog CDI should display full left deflection. As the small, inner
selector knob is rotated clockwise, the display should indicate where the external CDI is positioned. The cycle
starts at 5L for full left deflection and continues to 5R for full right deflection. If this is incorrect, the calibration
must be repeated.
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After the CDI deflection test has been completed, press the key to display "FLAG: FROM" on the top line,
indicating the CDI's FROM flag should be in view. As either selector knob is rotated clockwise, the following
test conditions will occur:
Verify that the conditions displayed by the receiver/display unit are identical to the external CDI conditions. The
complete sequence must be completed by pressing the key for the CDI calibration to take effect.
3.3 FINAL
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Address _________________________________________________________
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INPUT PORT 1 -
OUTPUT PORT 1
INPUT PORT 2 -
OUTPUT PORT 2
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B.1 INTRODUCTION
Serial communication capabilities for the Trimble 2000 Approach are provided by two bi-directional serial communication
ports compatible with EIA RS-232 and RS-422 protocols. Different formats may be selected on each port providing the user
flexibility in interfacing various systems with the Trimble 2000 Approach.
B.2.1 RS-422
The RS-422 protocol uses differential signals with a magnitude in the range of 2-6 volts and a polarity as follows:
Logic 1: The non-inverting (+) signal is negative with respect to the inverting (-) signal (Signal Condition = MARK).
Logic 0: The non-inverting (+) signal is positive with respect to the inverting (-) signal (Signal Condition = SPACE).
RS-422 has the capability of driving up to ten receive devices in parallel from a single transmitter. It can drive long
cable lengths and has superior noise immunity.
B.2.2 RS-232
The RS-232 protocol specifies a bipolar, unbalanced signal referenced to a common ground (serial common). For
example, for RS-232D, the polarity is as follows:
Logic 1: The transmitter voltage is between -5V and -15V (Signal Condition = MARK).
Logic 0: The transmitter voltage is between +5V and +15V (Signal Condition = SPACE).
B.2.3 RS-423
The RS-423 protocol specifies a bipolar, unbalanced signal referenced only to the transmitter's ground and is
received differentially. The polarity is as follows:
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All interface connections are provided on a 24-pin connector. The following table defines pin numbers, functions, and
descriptions for all serial interface pins utilized on the Trimble 2000 Approach.
PIN
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
Note:
1. Terminate shields on pins 13 or 14 (Aircraft Ground).
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The serial ports may be configured by the user. The following is a list of the available ports:
• SERIAL-1 in
• SERIAL-1 out
• SERIAL-1 I/O
• SERIAL-2 in
• SERIAL-2 out
• SERIAL-2 I/O
To configure the serial ports of the Trimble 2000 Approach, perform the following steps:
To edit the contents of the selected serial port, perform the following steps:
B.5.1 Configuration
Two data formats may be selected to accept input from external altitude encoders, gray-code to serial altitude
converters, or the RMI (Rocky Mountain Instruments) µEncoder Airdata system. To select a data format, refer to
section B.4. The baud rate of each of these formats is automatically set; ENCODER is 9600 baud and RMI is 1200
baud.
Baud: 9600
Parity: None
Start Bit: 1
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bit: 1
Update Rate: 1 msg/sec
The data format is variable and depends upon the device generating the message. Compatible devices include
Rosetta Encoders and Serializers (ARS 50 and ARS 100). The simplest compatible format for altitude information
BYTE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CONTENTS A L T 1 2 3 4 5 c/r
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Baud: 1200
Parity: None
Start Bit: 1
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bit: 1
Update Rate: 1 msg/sec
Data Format: 61 byte unpacked BCD data message (See Table below)
BYTE
BYTE NAME DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
45 - 61 - Manufacturer’s Use
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BIT
BYTE #1 BYTE #2 BYTE #3 BYTE #4
NUMBER
In Hg
1 CAL TAS GEAR
decimal pt
2 HOLD KT FPM -
3 NO IAS TAT -
4 Vno UPATI C -
MACH
7 YES In Hg -
decimal pt
The Air Data computer transmits once per second using the following parameters:
Baud: 9600
Parity: None
Start Bit: 1
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bit: 1
Update Rate: 1 msg/sec
Air Data messages are accepted when the serial port is set to "ENCODER". A packet consists of a set of ASCII
message strings. The first character of each packet is an ASCII Start-of-Text (STX = 02H). The last character of
each packet will be an ASCII End-of-Text (ETX = 03H).
Each message string begins with one ASCII character to identify it as an Air Data message ("Z"). The second
character identifies which message it is. The rest of the string consists of one or more alphanumeric ASCII fields.
Each message field ends with a carriage return, line feed (CR = 0D0AH). All numeric fields are ASCII decimal, right
justified and zero filled. If the Air Data Computer cannot supply data in a particular field, the field is filled with dashes
("-" = 2DH). The table on the next page lists the valid message strings.
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ITEM FORMAT CONTENTS DESCRIPTION
Notes:
1. If a packet contains more than one of the same type of message string, the data from the
last message is used.
3. The Packet Checksum is the ASCII representation of the decimal value of the 8-bit,
unsigned sum of every byte in the packet excluding the STX, ETX, and the checksum
message string itself.
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B.6.1 Configuration
Transmit Ports 1 and 2 (TXD1 and TXD2) provide interface capability with a variety of peripheral devices such as
moving maps and fuel flow computers, as well as providing data to users for custom applications. Adapters are
available for each port to provide RS-422 and/or RS-232 signals. No hand-shaking lines are provided.
Six data formats are available for use and may be selected in the INSTALL submode of the AUX mode (See Section
B.4). These formats are RNAV 0 and 1 (R0 and R1), King 0 and 1 (K0 and K1), and Extended King 0 and 1 (X0 and
X1). Formats R0 and R1 may be set to any baud rate (from 1200 baud to 38.4 kbaud, excepting 19.2 kbaud) while
formats K0, K1, X0, and X1 may only be set to 9600 baud or 38.4 kbaud. The update rate may be set from 1 to 999
seconds for any of the formats. The only exception is if the baud rate is 1200. For this case, the maximum update
rate is 2 seconds.
The data stream is a string of ten-bit serial ASCII characters consisting of one start bit, eight data bits, and one stop
bit. No parity is generated.
Data messages begin with an ASCII Start of Text (STX) character and end with an End of Text (ETX) character. A
single alphabetic character precedes each data element.
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The following table describes the contents of the R0 and the R1 data formats:
ITEM FIELD
ITEM FORMAT ITEM DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATOR WIDTH
C ddd 3 TK (deg)
D sss 3 GS (kts)
J ll 2 LEG
K ccccc 5 IDENT
i mm/dd/yy 8 Date
j hh:mm:ss 8 Time
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wdd<binary data>
BYTE 1
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS x l a n n n n n
Where:
BYTE 2 3 4
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
BYTE 5 6
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
Where:
Note:
A value of 7FH in byte 2 indicates that the waypoint identifier is unknown and bytes 2
through 6 should be ignored.
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Latitude and longitude of waypoint. Packed, unsigned binary values for degrees, minutes and hundredths of
minutes.
BYTE 7 8 9
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS s d d d d d d d x x m m m m m m x h h h h h h h
Where:
s 0 if North latitude
1 if South latitude
x undefined (set to zero)
ddddddd Latitude degrees
mmmmmm Latitude minutes
hhhhhhh Latitude hundredths of minutes
BYTE 10 11 12
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS s x x x x x x x d d d d d d d d x x m m m m m m
BYTE 13
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS x h h h h h h h
Where:
s 0 if East longitude
1 if West longitude
x undefined (set to zero)
ddddddd Longitude degrees
mmmmmm Longitude minutes
hhhhhhh Longitude hundredths of minutes
Note:
A value of 7FH in byte 7 indicates that latitude and longitude are not presently available
and bytes 7 through 13 should be ignored.
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BYTE 14 15
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENTS n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Where:
nnnnnnnn Magnetic variation at waypoint.
Note:
A value of 7FH in byte 14 indicates that magnetic variation is not presently available and
bytes 14 and 15 should be ignored.
t Waypoint Type
This indicates the type of waypoints in the flight plan according to flight plan order (e.g., Airport, VORs, NDBs,
Intersections, or User). The number of waypoints in the flight plan determines the number of bytes in this field (5
waypoints in the flight plan makes this field 5 bytes long). The format is as follows:
t nnn...
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ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
a bb cc.cccc Current Latitude N or S (a), degrees (bb), minutes (cc.cccc)
d eee ff.ffff Current Longitude E or W (d), degrees (eee), minutes (ff.fff)
ggg.g Ground Speed in knots
Altitude
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
aaaaa.a GPS computed altitude
bbbbb.b Pressure altitude
ccccc.c Barometric altitude
Track
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
aaa.aa Magnetic Track in degrees
bbb.bb Desired Track in degrees
cdd.ddddd Cross Track Error L or R (c), nautical miles (dd.ddddd)
efff.ff Track Angle Error L or R (e), degrees (fff.ff)
Vertical Navigation
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
abbbb.b Actual VNAV + or - (a), feet/minute (bbbb.b)
cdddd.d Desired VNAV + or - (c), feet/minute (dddd.d)
efffff.ff Vertical Error + or - (e), feet (fffff.f)
gh Vertical Angle Error + or - (g), degrees (h)
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Distance/Bearing/Time to Waypoint
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
aaaa.aaaaa Distance to Waypoint in nm
bbb.bbb Bearing to Waypoint in degrees
cc:dd:ee Time to Waypoint in hours (cc), minutes (dd), and seconds (ee)
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
aa:bb:cc Data Time Tag in hours (aa), minutes (bb), and seconds (cc)
dee.e Local Time Offset + or - (d), time in hours (ee.e)
Parallel Offset
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
abbb.bbbb Parallel Offset L or R (a), nautical miles (bbb.bbbb)
Extended Time
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
aa:bb:cc.ccc Extended Time hours (aa), minutes (bb), and seconds (cc.ccc)
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ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
aa.aaa Extended Time Since Solution in seconds
Sensor Mode
ITEM
INFORMATION ITEM FORMAT
DESIGNATOR
Where:
a Sensor in Use -- Possible values are G (GPS), L (LORAN), D (Differential GPS),
or - (No Position Fix)
GPS-bbc GPS Mode (bb) and Number or satellites used for position fix (c). (bb) may be 2D,
3D, or 0D. (c) is an integer number.
LOR:d LORAN Mode, number of transmitters used in fix (d), integer number.
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EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
C137 TK 137°
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The following is an example of the flight plan information contained in the K0, K1, X0 and X1 formats.
EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
... ...
The following is an example of the additional information contained only in the X0 and X1 formats.
EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
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Supplemental Type Certificates and the FAA approved Flight Manual Supplements for the Trimble 2000 Approach
will be included in this manual when they become available.
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