Navworx ADS-B Installation

Don Patterson · #1 09-09-2013, 05:28 AM

I am looking for a good place to mount the Navworx box on my 7A and thought I would ask others where did you mount yours. My first thought was under the panel. Although that may be the best location for short wire runs, it's a real pain to work under the panel on my back.
Another location I was considering was behind the rear bulkhead.
Navworx says it's another few weeks before delivery, so I have some time but want to get a jump on the installation. I am looking for ideas from others that went through the installation of the Navworx ADS-B box.
Thanks

vic syracuse · #2 09-09-2013, 06:46 AM

I mounted it on the sidewall in the baggage compartment in the 7. It's out of the way but easy to get to for updates if needed.

Vic

rleffler · #3 09-09-2013, 06:48 AM

Myself and several other folks I know have put them in the rear, right behind the baggage bulkhead in a RV-10. I suspect you could do the same in a RV-7.

Just make sure you terminal port is accessible for programming and updates. I have to take my bulkhead panel out, but I've seen several folks install a DB connector on the bulkhead.

bob

Dvalcik · #4 09-09-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rleffler

Myself and several other folks I know have put them in the rear, right behind the baggage bulkhead in a RV-10. I suspect you could do the same in a RV-7.

Just make sure you terminal port is accessible for programming and updates. I have to take my bulkhead panel out, but I've seen several folks install a DB connector on the bulkhead.

bob

I mounted mine behind the baggage bulkhead of my RV12 and extended the connector so I could access it without opening up the bulkhead.

330drvr · #5 09-09-2013, 07:41 AM

I also did behind the bulkhead. My suggestion would be to put more wires than you think you need. You always need more.

Don Patterson · #6 09-09-2013, 03:23 PM

Thanks for all of the information so far. Sounds like most people mount it in an area That offers accessibility.
I would rather take off the rear bulkhead then work on my back. Adding the terminal port for programming and updates
Sounds like a great idea as well. It would be hidden by my interior panels.
Adding extra wires sounds like thinking ahead as well. Will do.

rzbill · #7 09-09-2013, 05:59 PM

Mine's on order and will be mounted behind the baggage bulkhead (mostly for CG purposes)

I'm curious if this group is using the built in WAAS GPS or will be feeding GPS Data from your certified Nav GPS?

I plan to install a second antenna and use the built in GPS for second nav source to my glass. (430W is primary input) Since my glass does not have certified database, it will not be IFR legal but it can still save my bacon with a synthetic approach.

Don Patterson · #8 09-09-2013, 09:24 PM

Bill,
I ordered the certified version from Navworx and my understanding is that the WAAS antenna built into the ADS-B will meet the 2020 requirement by the FAA.
I bought another GPS antenna that feeds the WAAS antenna in the ADS-B per Bill Moffitt at Navworx.
Not sure how I would hook up the internal GPS on the ADS-B to my EFIS for a second nav source, but sure like the idea. Let me know how you do it if you do.
My glass is from AFS.
Don

rzbill · #9 09-10-2013, 06:32 AM

I don't have the manual open at the moment, but there is a GPS data out RS232 noted on the pinout diagram for the ADS600-B. Mr. Moffet indicated the pinout would not change for the ADS600-BG.

He indicated the only change apparent to us as users would be the physical dimensions as the box got a bit taller due to the certified WAAS GPS. Mount position should be the same.

So, my question was kinda' pointed at any speed freaks in the group that would be averse to adding that second WAAS GPS antenna on the outside of the craft. The unit can be fed GPS data from elsewhere if one wanted to skip the antenna.

Maybe that is a reason to mount it behind the panel, so the antenna can go on the glare screen.

Don Patterson · #10 12-16-2013, 06:53 PM

Finished the installation of the Navworx ADS600 BG.
I installed the control box behind the rear bulkhead and ran my wiring from there to my panel. I have an Advance Flight Systems 4500 EFIS and 3400 engine monitor. I had a few questions before my first flight regarding the programing and settings that were quickly answered by Bill Moffitt from Navworx.
Rob Hickman also replied to a few quick emails about a few last minute settings on my EFIS.
With the help of both Bill and Rob ON SUNDAY! I am up and running with traffic and weather displayed in my plane. You can't beat that for service.
On my first flight, traffic was being displayed on both AFS displays and my Garmin 496.
Want to thank everyone who chimed in, and both Rob Hickman and Bill Moffitt for their help.
Don