FLARM GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 

Manual Version 1.1 July 2012 2 Introduction | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual

3 Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................... 4 2. Typical use ........................................................................ 5 3. Overview .......................................................................... 6 4. Installation ....................................................................... 7 4.1. General ..................................................................... 7 4.2. Output on/off switch ................................................ 8 4.3. Typical use ................................................................ 9 5. Configuration ................................................................. 10 5.1. Standard configuration .......................................... 10 5.2. Configuration options ............................................ 11 5.3. Connecting to the GPS-FilterBox ............................ 12 5.4. Reset to factory default .......................................... 16 5.4.1. Reset using hardware ..................................... 16 5.4.2. Reset using software ...................................... 17 5.5. Firmware update .................................................... 18 6. Technical Data ................................................................ 19 7. Disclaimer ....................................................................... 20 8. Limitations ...................................................................... 21 9. Limited Warranty ........................................................... 22 4 Introduction | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 1. Introduction The GPS-FilterBox is a device that is able to convert baudrates and filter GPS NMEA-sentences. The main purpose is to enable the ADS- B functionality of any transponder without the need for an extra GPS device. Instead existing devices like a FLARM can provide position data. Be sure to read and understand the entire manual before proceeding!

5 2. Typical use How can you use the GPS-FilterBox? The GPS-FilterBox is built to use in a wide variety of ways. The design enables you to connect a Mode S transponder to your FLARM ánd a PDA/PNA as well as your regular FLARM display. In double seaters the GPS-FilterBox can be connected to both displays and a transponder, or if you wish, your PDA/PNA on the filtered output instead of a transponder. Figure 1: Example of typical use 6 Overview | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 3. Overview The GPS-FilterBox contains 2 indication LED's and 4 RJ12 connectors for the main functions of the device. For (extra) configuration options a configuration matrix is available. Figure 2: Product overview Number Description 1 Power LED 2 Data LED 3 Data in connector (e.g. FLARM) 4 Data out connector (e.g. Transponder) 5 Splitter connector (e.g. FLARM display) 6 Splitter connector (e.g. FLARM display) 7 Configuration Matrix A-D/1-3 Table 1: Product overview

7 4. Installation Installation of the GPS-FilterBox is made simple by using the standard pinout configuration of a FLARM device. Read this chapter to get your ADS-B working right away! 4.1. General The GPS-FilterBox is configured and ready to go right out of the box. To start using your GPS-FilterBox, please connect the following: 1. Connect your input device -for example a FLARM- to the FLARM connector. Be sure the values on pin 1-6 do not exceed the maximum ratings as specified in chapter 6: Technical Data. Make sure all pins are connected according to the pinout specification described in chapter 6: Technical Data. 2. Connect your output device -for example a transponder- to the XPDRPGM connector. Connect at least pin 6 to GND of your device and pin 5 to the Rx of the device, see paragraph 4.3. 3. Power on all devices. 4. The Power LED (1) will be lit. 5. When NMEA sentences are passed through the filter, The Data LED (2) will flash with each passed NMEA sentence. Warning: The GPS-FilterBox is not protected against wrong polarity or overvoltage! Be sure to correctly connect and supply the device! 8 Installation | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 4.2. Output on/off switch An on/off switch for controlling the data output can be connected to the GPS-FilterBox. Connect the switch to the configuration matrix between A1 and A2, or use a 3-way switch between A1-A2-A3. The schematic below shows both connection diagrams. 3-way On/Off switch 2-way On/Off switch A1 A2 A2 A3 A1 Figure 3: On/Off switch configuration

9 4.3. Typical use In most cases the GPS-FilterBox can be connected to for example your transponder using only two wires. In most cases the wire connected to pin 6 of your RJ-12 connector will be white. Connect this one to the ground pin of your transponder. The wire on pin 5 (usually black) has to be connected to the Rx of your transponder, see the picture below. Figure 4: Typical use 10 Configuration | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 5. Configuration The GPS-FilterBox is configured out of the box. The standard configuration will mostly fit your needs. 5.1. Standard configuration The table below shows all configurable items as configured when new or after a hard reset. Part Configuration Input baudrate 19200 bps Output baudrate 4800 bps Filter On RMC sentences Pass GGA sentences Block GSA sentences Block On/off switch Enabled Table 2: Standard configuration

11 5.2. Configuration options Your GPS-FilterBox can be configured to suit your needs. The following options can be configured using the GPS-FilterBox configuration tool (see: http://www.zweefvlieg.net/adsb/) or a terminal to connect to your GPS-FilterBox. Part Configuration options Program key Input baudrate 4800/9600/19200/ 38400/115200 bps 5/6/7/8/9 Output baudrate 4800/9600/19200/ 38400/115200 bps 0/1/2/3/4 Filter On/Off f/F RMC sentences Pass/Block m/M GGA sentences Pass/Block g/G GSA sentences Pass/Block a/A On/off switch Enabled/Disabled O/o Help ? Firmware version c Health Status h Reboot r Reset to factory default x Show current settings s Table 3: Configuration options 12 Configuration | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 5.3. Connecting to the GPS-FilterBox To configure your GPS-FilterBox, connect it to a computer using the XPDRPGM port on the device. Because the GPS-FilterBox is designed as a splitter, the connection cable to a computer is slightly different: The Tx and Rx pins must be connected the other way around compared to a standard FLARM programming connector. The illustrations and table below may help to correctly connect. Be aware that the GPS-FilterBox still needs to be powered, either by an external power supply, or by connecting a FLARM unit to the FLARM input on the GPS-FilterBox. Note that the pin numbering differs from the official numbering, but it is compliant with the FLARM manual! Figure 5: RJ12 Plug Figure 6: DSUB9 RJ12 DSUB9 Description 1 +12V 2 +3V 3 5 GND 4 3 Tx of device (PC/FLARM) 5 2 Rx of device (PC/FLARM) 6 5 GND

13 Table 4: Pinout for PC connection Use the GPS-FilterBox Tool or a Terminal program like Putty to connect to your GPS-FilterBox. Be aware that the baudrate can differ if you configured the device before. If you are not able to connect, you may consider resetting the device to factory default. Figure 7: GPS-FilterBox Tool 14 Configuration | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual Below is a screenshot of the Putty configuration you will probably need. Figure 8: Putty configuration

15 Figure 9: Example of the help-screen in Putty 16 Configuration | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 5.4. Reset to factory default The GPS-FilterBox can be reset using hardware and software. During a hard reset all settings will be reset to default, as described in paragraph 5.1: Standard configuration. 5.4.1. Reset using hardware To do a reset to factory default without using software, connect pin B1 and B2 of the configuration matrix. Power up the device. After approximately 5 seconds LED D2 will start flashing 2 times a second. The reset is now complete. Remove the connection between B1 and B2. Your GPS-FilterBox is now ready for use with the default settings. Figure 10: Example reset connection (black wire)

17 5.4.2. Reset using software Connect to your GPS-FilterBox as described in paragraph 5.3: Connecting to the GPS-FilterBox. Press 'x' to reset to factory defaults. A message confirming the defaults are set will appear. Press 'r' to reboot or interrupt the power supply for a few seconds. 18 Configuration | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 5.5. Firmware update At this time no firmware updates are available. As soon as it will this manual will be updated with instructions.

19 6. Technical Data Part Description Width: 60 mm Length: 40 mm Height: 20 mm Power supply: 2.7-3.3 Volt Power drain: Max 0.06 Watt Communication: RS232 Country of origin: The Netherlands Table 5: Technical Data RJ12 pin Description 1 +12V 2 +3V 3 GND 4 Tx of device (PC/FLARM) 5 Rx of device (PC/FLARM/Transponder) 6 GND Table 6: RJ12 connectors pinout Config pin Description Connection A1 On/Off switch A1-A2 = off B1 Reset B1-B2 = reset C1 Start Bootloader C1-C2 = start D1 Not implemented - A2…D2 Vcc - A3…D3 GND - Table 7: Configuration matrix 20 Disclaimer | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 7. Disclaimer Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within this manual or our website are the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders are not affiliated with our products, manuals or our website. They do not sponsor or endorse our products or any of our other solutions.

21 8. Limitations The GPS-FilterBox has not been certified in line with the usual aviation procedures. The GPS-FilterBox does not alter nor verify data send to other devices like a transponder. Certified aviation devices are responsible for the verification of the signals processed by the GPS-FilterBox. Use of the GPS-FilterBox and the output signal of the GPS-FilterBox is the owners' own responsibility. Use of the GPS-FilterBox is forbidden in the USA or Canada or in aircraft registered in the USA or Canada. 22 Limited Warranty | GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manual 9. Limited Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a GPS-FilterBox authorized Reseller in the country of purchase. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. The GPS-FilterBox manufacturer warrants electronic components only of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of retail.If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded the GPS-FilterBox manufacturer shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case the GPS-FilterBox manufacturer decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year from the date of purchase of the original product. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded. This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, the GPS-FilterBox manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation.

23 This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty. Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty: • Improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in the user or service manuals; • Connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used; • Conducting firmware updates; • Damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of the GPS-FilterBox manufacturer.