These instructions will assist you in the power-up process and help you understand the LED indicators on your device.
Step 1: Choosing Your Power Source
Select one method of powering up the device. Your options include USB-C, Molex-SL, or RJ12/RJ45 connections. Consult the section on power supply options.
Step 2: Connecting Antennas
Attach the antennas to the designated PilotAware and ADS-B inputs on the FX device. Consult the section on Installation.
Step 3: Applying Power
Once the antennas are connected, apply power to the device using your chosen method.
Step 4: Monitoring LED Indicators
On powering up, observe the four LED indicators on the front of the FX device. Initially, the three LEDs on the left will light up RED, and the right-hand LED will remain off.
These LEDs represent ADS-B in, PilotAware Transceiver, GPS, and iGRID functionality respectively.
3 colours (plus off ie no LED) are used to indicate the current state.
RED: Not functioning or acquiring a signal.
Blue: Intermediate action or temporary loss of signal or function.
Green: Fully operational and functioning correctly.
Understanding the LED Indicators:
ADSB Indicator: (1st left-hand LED with ‘Jet ICON’)
🟢 Green: ADS-B signals are being correctly received.
🔵 Blue: No ADS-B received for over 15 seconds. (this is a normal non-fault indicator)
🔴 Red: No ADS-B received for over a minute. This is only a fault if continuous. It can occur regularly at night, in remote areas, or when running on the ground.
PAW Indicator: (2nd LED with 'Transmitter ICON')
🟢 Green: The PilotAware transmitter and receiver are functioning properly.
🔴 Red: Indicates a fault in the PilotAware transceiver if remains continuous in flight.
GPS Indicator: (3rd LED with ‘Satellite ICON’)
🟢 Green: The GPS has a lock and is functioning correctly.
🔴 Red: The GPS is acquiring a lock. The initial lock may take longer as it collects local ephemeris and Almanac data. To expedite this, power up the device in a location with a clear view of the sky. The initial lock may take several seconds, or several minutes depending on location and frequency of use.
iGRID Indicator:(4th right-hand LED with ‘Mobile ICON’)
⚪ No LED: No Wi-Fi hotspot connection has not yet been established.
🔵 Blue: WiFi connection to the hotspot established.
🟢 Green: FX is connected to the PilotAware servers, enabling iGRID functionality. Consult the iGRID setting page on how to pair with your mobile hotspot.
Typical LED Start-Up Sequence
Here is a common sequence you might observe during start-up, though this can vary based on receiving the first direct ADS-B contacts and the GPS signal acquisition speed. iGRID will typically be the last to show status until a connection is made via your mobile hotspot.
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