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Old 04-17-2012, 08:46 PM
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So is there any GPS data feeding the ELT?
I assumed the blue wire would connect to the GPS wire we ran previously. That is definitely not clear in the plans.

Update: The Skyview does not output the right GPS data to the ELT and Van's made the decision not to add the converter that costs a couple of hundred dollars unless you want. What I did not realize is how accurate the ELT is without a GPS. I was told it is accurate up to 200 yards with no GPS. That is plenty accurate for me and not worth the cost of updating. Make sure the GPS data wire that is in the plane is protected and does not ground out. It can cause your GPS to not work.
What ever happened to the wht/red wire which was ended near the ELT? Can anyone give me a clearer instruction about which wires connect to the ELT. I know the plug (phone type) goes and I can gound it as instructed but since no gry/pur exists I am not sure what else to hook-up. I will seal off the original GPS out shielded wire. Let me know your experience. Thanks
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Old 04-17-2012, 09:37 PM
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What ever happened to the wht/red wire which was ended near the ELT? Can anyone give me a clearer instruction about which wires connect to the ELT. I know the plug (phone type) goes and I can gound it as instructed but since no gry/pur exists I am not sure what else to hook-up. I will seal off the original GPS out shielded wire. Let me know your experience. Thanks
Nothing hooks to the ELT other than the phone wire for the remote switch.
The RED/WHT may have some GPS data in it in the future but not for now.
Van's said that even without the GPS, the ELT is accurate to within 200 yards.
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Old 04-18-2012, 06:52 AM
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I saw your earlier post but wasn't sure about the wires and actually after I posted this request for information I figured, as stated in the beginning of section 42C, these instructions are as if the new wiring system has been installed. So now I am wondering about the buzzer power and ground. Those wires get connected don't they?

Someday I will get this thing done.
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:38 AM
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Do 42D before 42C. In the old plans (original wiring harness in original Finish kit) you had installed an unconnected wire back to the ELT. If you put that in, running the new conversion harnesses will give you yet ANOTHER unconnected wire back to there. Just follow the plans on the ELT, yes the buzzer must connect as shown on the plans.
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Old 04-21-2012, 12:08 PM
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This thread was pretty active so I hope this is still a good place to post these issues.

Time to smoke test the Skyview install and received the "big red X" for the ADAHARS. I started making my way through all the set-ups and again have seen the ADAHARS set-up and it showed a different serial number and below this a Red OFFLINE. When highlighted it looked like I could change it but no joy. My searching throught the System Install I had hoped to find something which looked like what I was experiencing but nothing.

I had seen another post where someone mentioned they started their Skyview at the hangar and received the Red FAILED and they went home.
Bill H. posted something about having to updated the firmware and do the set-ups.

I did update the firmware to 3.3.2 and still no change and no xponder confirmation but it does come on with the Avionic switch. Skyview doesn't appear to see the AP servos or the EMS system as this page does not appear.

I will continue to review the Dynon sight and try to figure it out. I did the conversion after the install of the finish kit which was received in July 2011. I felt I was very slow and steady on this install so everything would be right and used others posted experiences to help me along the way.

Thanks for any insight.......
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Old 04-21-2012, 01:26 PM
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This thread was pretty active so I hope this is still a good place to post these issues.

Time to smoke test the Skyview install and received the "big red X" for the ADAHARS. I started making my way through all the set-ups and again have seen the ADAHARS set-up and it showed a different serial number and below this a Red OFFLINE. When highlighted it looked like I could change it but no joy. My searching throught the System Install I had hoped to find something which looked like what I was experiencing but nothing.

I had seen another post where someone mentioned they started their Skyview at the hangar and received the Red FAILED and they went home.
Bill H. posted something about having to updated the firmware and do the set-ups.

I did update the firmware to 3.3.2 and still no change and no xponder confirmation but it does come on with the Avionic switch. Skyview doesn't appear to see the AP servos or the EMS system as this page does not appear.

I will continue to review the Dynon sight and try to figure it out. I did the conversion after the install of the finish kit which was received in July 2011. I felt I was very slow and steady on this install so everything would be right and used others posted experiences to help me along the way.

Thanks for any insight.......

Everyone will get the red x the first time you start because it has not been configured yet.
Not sure if this is your problem.

Have you gone through the configure screen where it looks for everything that is hooked up to the Skyview?
I don't have my manual with me but might be able to find the page online that steps you through this.

4-8 and 4-9 will step you through this on the Skyview installation manual. You must detect all the systems.
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Old 04-21-2012, 03:10 PM
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Thanks Scott

Does this detection include the transponder? It looks like there is a different set-up mode for the xponder. I converted my mode S number to the hex code and once this is added it appears be functional.
Currently the VFR code and ALT is in yellow so I am curious how it changes once the hex code is added.

Thanks again.
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Old 04-21-2012, 04:21 PM
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Remember, you must have the plane master AND the avionics master ON for the skyview system to detect transponder. (Before you do this, pull the fuse for the fuel pump.) The transponder is powered by ships power, not via the EFIS. Ditto for the AP servos - their switch on the panel must be ON for them to be detected or to operate in flight since they are also powered by ships power.
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Old 04-21-2012, 07:32 PM
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Default transponder

In order for the transponder to work It must have a port. Go to port set up and go to port 3 that is where the transponder is connected to. the only other port used is port 5 which is for the GPS
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Old 04-21-2012, 10:09 PM
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Since adding the hex number to the transponder set-up it will come on in GND ALT and ON all in green. Speaking of the transponder I was checking out the com/Garmin radio and when the transponder was turned on I could hear a little noise. Now this is in my garage in a quiet area but if anyone has experienced this let me and if a remedy might be suggested.

I will also check the port set-up under port 3.

Thanks Bill, Scott, and Bayne.
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