uAvionix PING1090I Dual-Link ADS-B Transceiver User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- uAvionix
Table of Contents
uAvionix PING1090I Dual-Link ADS-B Transceiver
Mount
The ping1090i GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for proper operation. Avoid placing the device directly under props or near features that could ‘shadow’ or block the GPS antenna during flight. Avoid installing the ping1090i under any signal blocking materials such as carbon fiber.
Prior to mounting confirm all cable lengths will be sufficient to reach power source and autopilot. Mount ping1090i to a suitable flat surface using the provided double-sided mounting tape. Affix mounting tape to the ping logo side of the transceiver and secure to the aircraft.
Connect
Connect the antenna to ping1090i The antenna should be mounted in a vertical orientation. Place the antenna in a location that will be least obstructed by the aircraft during normal flight.
Connect power harness to ping1090i. Connect the free end of the harness to a
3S battery or appropriate aircraft power source.
Install
Install the uAvionix Ping App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search for uAvionix Ping Installer or use the QR codes below.
Connect the ping Programmer to ping1090i using the provided JST ZHR-5-4 pin
cable. The 5 pin connector should be connected to the transceiver. The 4 pin
should be connected to the ping Programmer.
Join
Join your mobile device to the wireless network named Ping-XXXX using the
procedure for your device. If a WPA passphrase is required enter uavionix. The
process for iOS is shown below.
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and verify Wi-Fi is turned on. Tap the SSID Ping-XXXX, where XXXX is a random string i.e. Ping-5379. Enter uavionix as the WPA password, if required for the network, then tap Join Note: No Internet Connection message is normal. After device is connected proceed to step 5.
Configure
Launch the uAvionix Ping application and complete the fields as required for
your device/aircraft. Selected Device Type: Choose ping1090
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Control: This setting controls device transmit functions. The selections available will depend on the device type selected.
Transceiver selections include: -
TX enabled: Transmit ADS-B message at one second intervals, receive is also enabled.
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Receive: Receive only, transmit disabled.
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Standby: ADS-B in/out disabled.
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ICAO: Enter your ICAO Number in Hexadecimal format. If your identifier is in octal (eight digits) format you must convert it prior to entry.
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Call Sign: Enter the tail number of the aircraft. (A-Z 0-9)
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Emitter: This should be set to your aircraft type. UAV is the selection for unmanned vehicles.
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VS0: Enter airspeed in knots that the aircraft typically flies at after takeoff. Default value (1)
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Aircraft Length: Select the length value in meters that matches your aircraft.
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Aircraft Width: Select the width value in meters that matches your aircraft.
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GPS Antenna Offsets: Choose the lateral and longitudinal offset in meters from GPS to the nose of your aircraft.
Update
After completing all data fields tap the Update button. You should receive the Device Configured message, tap OK.
Tap Monitor. Verify all fields are correct for your aircraft. BA GPS fix is
not necessary for programming but is required to monitor latitude longitude
and GPS altitude. Disconnect power from ping1090i Disconnect ping Programmer
from ping1090i. ping1090i will not transmit if the ping Programmer is
attached.
Connect Pixhawk (optional)
The received ADS-B data can be sent to an autopilot or ground station.
Configuration is autopilot dependent, minimal setup for Pixhawk is shown
below. Connect the provided cable to the 4 pin JST port on the ping
transceiver. Plug remaining 6 pin DF13 serial cable connector TELEM2 port of
Pixhawk. 
Connect to your Pixhawk Autopilot using Mission Planner. Set the ADSB_SELECT parameter to 1. When ADS-B traffic is received the green LED will flash and the traffic should appear on the Mission Planner map. For a full list of available Arudpilot parameters visit http://ardupilot.org/ For additional support: uavionix.com/support
References
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