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Doc7010r01 7 july, 2014.
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2 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 contents introduction 3 transponder certification 3 equipment safety 4 xp transponder fundamentals 4 specifications 5 serial communication 6 ads-b, gps and extended squitter functionality 6 mutual suppression functionality 7 transponder installation 8 transponder...
Page 3: Introduction
3 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 introduction sagetech corporation is dedicated to making integration of our xp family of transponders a straight- forward and simple exercise. We want your experience with sagetech to be unparalleled in product quality and customer service. If you have questions,...
Page 4: Equipment Safety
4 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 equipment safety this product, like all microcontroller products, uses semiconductors that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (esd). When handling, use standard esd practices to ensure the transponder is not damaged. Important: whenever power is supplied t...
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5 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 specifications xpc-tr xps-tr xpg-tr xps-trb serial communications / general operating altitude unrestricted unrestricted unrestricted unrestricted transmit power 250 w nominal 250 w nominal 250 w nominal 250 w nominal 1030 receive sensitivity -73 +/- 4 dbm -73 +/...
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6 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 xpc-tr xps-tr xpg-tr xps-trb dimensions 89 x 46 x 18 mm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 in) 89 x 46 x 18 mm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 in) 97 x 46 x 25 mm (3.8 x 1.8 x 1.0 in) 89 x 46 x 18 mm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.7 in) mass 98 g (3.45 oz) 98 g (3.45 oz) 147 g (5.2 oz) 100 g (3.53 oz) operating...
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7 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 b) gps data is incorporated into the command and control protocol packets on xp serial interface com0. For more information, see the sagetech xp transponder serial communication document. Note: sagetech recommends using the external accord technology nexnav mini ...
Page 8: Transponder Installation
8 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 transponder installation installation of sagetech xp transponders consists of: mounting the transponder in your airframe. routing power cables to the transponder (but not yet powering it up). co e ti g the t a spo de a le’s f ee e d te i atio s to ou contro...
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9 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 zener diodes are used on the dc power pins to protect the transponder against overvoltage and reverse polarity. Electrical connections to the transponder, including dc power, are defined in detail in appendix c of this document. Sagetech recommends use of an appr...
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10 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 sagetech xp transponders are plug-and-play compatible with many standard flight computers to simplify operation and use. Currently micropilot, uav navigation, and cloud cap are working on updates. Control of the transponder will be supported by each flight compu...
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11 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 use an antenna designed to be used with aviation transponders with the characteristics documented in table 3. Table 3 – transponder antenna requirements antenna requirements frequency 1030 to 1090 mhz polarization vertical nominal impedance Ω vswr radiation patt...
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12 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 the antenna should be ou ted o the outside of the ai aft a o di g to the a ufa tu e ’s installation instructions. The ideal location is a vertical orientation, mounted on the underside of the aircraft, near the wing root. Try to minimize the distance between the...
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13 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 the antenna cable should have no more than 2db of signal loss from the transponder to the antenna. This includes losses in the connectors and cable. Generic and custom built cables can be obtained from suppliers such as pasternak, richardson, and aircraft spruce...
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14 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 appendix a: contact sagetech general contact information phone: 1 (509) 493-2185 general e-mail: info@sagetechcorp.Com transponder inquiries: transponder@sagetechcorp.Com web form: http://sagetechcorp.Com/home/contact-us support contact information phone: 1 (509...
Page 15: Appendix B: Glossary
15 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 appendix b: glossary ack: each time the transponder receives a message, it responds with an acknowledgement message indicating that the information was received and set correctly. The acknowledgement message also contains transponder status information. This mes...
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16 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 appendix c: electrical connections the sagetech xp transponder has one 26 pin (rs-232) main electrical connector for power and serial communication. There is one female, center conductor sma connector, used to connect the transponder to an antenna via a coax cab...
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17 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 main connector - important notes all four power pins must be connected. Zener diodes are used on the dc power pins to protect the transponder against overvoltage and reverse polarity. At least four of the ground pins must be connected. If you must leave one of t...
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18 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 table main connector - important notes all four power pins must be connected. Zener diodes are used on the dc power pins to protect the transponder against overvoltage and reverse polarity. At least four of the ground pins must be connected. If you must leave on...
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19 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 table 6 – transponder main connector pin assignments pin number signal direction signal char. Wire color in sagetech harness p/n xp-cbl-001 (solid/band) required 1 dc power power 10-32 vdc white/tan y 2 dc power power 10-32 vdc white/brown y 3 gnd power gnd tan/...
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20 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 table 7 – xpg-tr main connector pin assignments pin number signal direction signal char. Wire color in sagetech harness p/n xp-cbl-001 (solid/band) required 1 dc power power 10-32 vdc white/tan y 2 dc power power 10-32 vdc white/brown y 3 gnd power gnd tan/white...
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21 xp transponders user guide rev 1.3 appendix d: revision history this table lists the revision history of the xp family of transponders user guide. Table 8 – sagetech xp family of transponders by part number date version revisions may 6, 2011 1.0 initial release june 30, 2011 1.1 added micropilot ...