Installation questions

[Ken_Kopp]

Received my Skyview system today and began install in my RV8.
I have two 7" displays (one for pilot and one for copilot)

Questions:

1. Can I wire the copilot display audio out in parallel with my audio panel music input plug? The music input is a non-switching input into a GMA340 audio panel. Do you think this will cause distortion?

2. Am I correct in assuming it does not matter which panel the ADHARS is connected? If the display it is connected to fails will the operating display provide PFD info?

3. I'm planning on connecting one network line from the pilot display to a nine lug terminal strip to allow easy addition of future DYNON skyview products without having to add multiple splitter cables. The ADHARS will be connected directly to the second network DB9 on the display to ensure that connection is independent of any terminal strip connection failures. Do you see any problems with this setup?

One advantage is that I am also using my D10A as a primary HSI head and B/U EFIS and currently have the Auto Pilot connected to it using a terminal strip for the legacy DSAB bus. I can easily swap the AP DSAB lines over to the SV network terminal strip when that feature becomes available. Thoughts?

BTW...both panels dropped right into place in my precut panel holes based upon your mechanical drawings and were installed in less than 5 minutes each. Both panels wired to power and gnd 30 minutes later along with b/u batteries. Installation is a snap and I'm very impressed with the quality so far. Thanks! I'll send pics ASAP.

Ken

 

[dynonsupport]

1. When both are broadcasting at the same time, the waveforms mix and you'll get weird sounds, but it won't hurt us, but there's a good chance it'll toast the music player. Not everything's designed to our standards . Installing 1K resistors in series with each device, (4 total) will prevent damage.

2. Right. All ADAHRS can be used by all screens in the system.

3. Sounds good!

4. You'll be albe to convert the servos for use with SkyView, but once they're programed for SkyView, they need to be reprogrammed back to be used with the D10A. So while they can be switched, it's more of a one time thing than a flip the switch sort of a deal.

 

[Ken_Kopp]

Thank you! Decided against wiring the audio in parallel to my music input. Using the DME switched input to the GMA340 instead. Its not stereo but I like the idea of being able to turn it on and off more.