Install Manual

Preliminary
SKY899
Installation Manual
3-3
Rev. A
BRT
OFF
OPRMSG
Standby
SKY899
TEST
Figure 3-3. Standby Screen
3.3.1 System Setup
The system configuration can be done using the service menu or it can be downloaded with a previously
saved configuration using the Compact Flash Card. Both setup procedures are described below and assume
familiarity with service menu operation, see chapter 4 for operation information.
System Configuration (via Service Menu)
1. Turn SKY899 OFF and then enter the Service Menu (see paragraph 4.4) by holding the left two
buttons (soft-keys 1 and 2) depressed as the system is turned ON.
2. From the Service Menu, select Setup and then select Aircraft Type. The Aircraft Type menu will
appear, select correct aircraft type (fixed wing or rotorcraft). Select exit to return to setup menu.
3. From the Setup menu, select Antenna System:
a. The Antenna System menu will appear, select correct antenna location (top or bottom).
b. The antenna model menu will appear, select correct antenna model (NY164 or NY156).
c. Verify Antenna location and model, then Select exit until you return to setup menu.
WARNING
Verify displayed antenna position matches antenna location on the aircraft
(top or bottom). Failure to do so could give incorrect traffic bearing.
4. From the Setup menu, select Audio Level:
a. The Audio Level menu will appear, set the desired audio level using the up and down
selections (level is adjusted in 5% increments).
b. Test the audio level by selecting Test. Verify the aural Traffic Traffic message is heard at a
comfortable level, then Select exit to return to setup menu.
5. From the Setup menu, select Communication Ports:
a. The Arinc 429 Receivers menu will appear, with all source avionics equipment turned on
select autodetect. The Please wait... message will appear for approximately 20 seconds as the
system configures the receiver channel, equipment type, and speed.