FLARM GPS-FilterBox 2.0 Manuel utilisateur

GPS-FilterBox 2.0

Connect your ADS-B now!

Manual

Version 1.1

July 2012

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Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................

2. Typical use ........................................................................ 5

3. Overview .......................................................................... 6

. Installation ....................................................................... 7

.1. General ..................................................................... 7

.2. Output on/off switch ................................................ 8

.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. . Reset to factory default .......................................... 16

5. .1. Reset using hardware ..................................... 16

5. .2. Reset using software ...................................... 17

5.5. Firmware update .................................................... 18

6. Technical Data ................................................................ 19

7. Disclaimer ....................................................................... 20

8. Limitations ...................................................................... 21

9. Limited Warranty ........................................................... 22

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!

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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

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3. Overview

The GPS-FilterBox contains 2 indication LED's and 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

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

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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. Power on all devices.

. 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!

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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

Figure : On/Off switch configuration

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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

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5. Confi uration

The GPS-FilterBox is configured out of the box. The standard

configuration will mostly fit your needs.

5.1. Standard confi uration

The table below shows all configurable items as configured when

new or after a hard reset.

Part Configuration

Input baudrate 19200 bps

Output baudrate 800 bps

Filter On

RMC sentences Pass

GGA sentences Block

GSA sentences Block

On/off switch Enabled

Table 2: Standard configuration

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5.2. Confi uration 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 800/9600/19200/

38 00/115200 bps

5/6/7/8/9

Output baudrate 800/9600/19200/

38 00/115200 bps

0/1/2/3/

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

Show current

settings

Table : Configuration options

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5.3. Connectin 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

3 Tx of device (PC/FLARM)

5 2 Rx of device (PC/FLARM)

6 5 GND

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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

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Below is a screenshot of the Putty configuration you will probably

need.

Figure 8: Putty configuration

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Figure 9: Example of the help-screen in Putty

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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 usin 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)

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5.4.2. Reset usin 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.

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5.5. Firmware update

At this time no firmware updates are available. As soon as it will this

manual will be updated with instructions.

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6. Technical Data

Part Description

Width: 60 mm

Length: 0 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

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

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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

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