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Old 10-26-2013, 05:06 AM
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Default Trig/Dynon 261 remote Transponder seems dead
I am currently installing a Trig/Dynon 261 remote transponder and although I have checked and rechecked the wiring, the AFS-5500 unit that I am using is not recognising the unit at all.

I have found a note that suggests without the HEX code and tail number the unit will not present at all. I don't have any of these as yet.

I need to know if this is because if the unit is faulty I will need to send it back from Australia to the states.

Can anyone advise if there are some tricks to this installation?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 10-26-2013, 08:51 AM
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You could probably try putting in a dummy hex code you find online and the rego VH-TEST to replace the default value and seeing if that works.

From what I saw on the Dynon forums, if you haven't configured the rego & hex code, the SkyView network will recognise the transponder, but not allow it out of Standby. I can't imagine the AFS setup is substantially different.

Dumb question, but there is power getting to the transponder isn't there? It is not powered by the EFIS.
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Old 10-27-2013, 02:20 PM
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Default Test HEX and Tail code = no joy
I have now tried the HEX and tail code and have still got no response from the transponder. I think it is a dead unit as I have tried it now in two locations (i.e. each of the different serial ports on different head units and no response.

Any other options out there?
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Old 10-27-2013, 06:46 PM
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Contact DYNON and they will help. They have been extremely helpful the few times I have had issues with their equipment, which have mostly been my mistakes.
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Andrew,

What version of software are running on the EFIS?

Email us directly for help getting this solved:

info@advanced-flight-systems.com

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The dead can come back to life with the correct software...

You need to be running at least software version : Vx9.05.01 for the transponder to talk to the EFIS.



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Old 10-28-2013, 07:14 PM
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Well, it seems that the software may be the issue. I have updated to a recent software version. Not sure if it is on the website as yet or an official release, however, looking good.

The access to the remote transponder seems to be active. I did not have time before work to do a complete test and cycle the serial port, however, looks pretty good to start with.

As always, thanks Rob.
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