iLevil

3

AW

Wireless Integrated Avionics Module

AD-AHRS, GPS, ADS-B 978 / 1090 MHz Receiver, Data recorder

Instruction Manual

iLevil 3 AW

SD

CARD

PORT

GPS

ANTENNA

ADS-B

ANTENNA

CHARGING

LED

MINI USB

PORT

ON/OFF

SWITCH

DB 15

SERIAL PORT

POWER/GPS

LED

ADS-B

LED

DYNAMIC

PRESSURE

STATIC

PRESSURE

Package Contents

• Wireless iLevil3 AW

• USB to Mini USB cable

• ADS-B Antenna

• GPS Antenna

• DB15 male connector

• User Manual

• SD Card

Charge before use

When using the iLevil3 AW as a “portable” device, you must first charge the internal batteries:

• Charge the iLevil3 AW fully using the USB cable

• The LED next to USB port indicates if the device is charging.

• When the LED goes off, the battery is charged. (Takes up to 4 hrs.)

• 100% charged battery supplies power for 5 hrs.

When connected to (12-28V) through the DB15 plug (Pin15), the batteries will be charged automatically with external power.

Alignment

• Attach the supplied ADS-B antenna and GPS antenna. See top label for reference.

• Align the airplane icon on the iLevil’s top label with the roll axis of your aircraft.

• ON/OFF switch should face the back of the aircraft.

• Pressure ports and Antenna connectors should face the front.

• Install iLevil on a surface that is LEVEL with the horizon DURING un-accelerated, straight and level flight. It’s ok if it isn’t level on the ground (i.e. in tail draggers). You may use our free AHRS App available on the AppStore to assist you with leveling the instrument.

• For optimal magnetic heading, install iLevil as far away from ferrous metals as possible.

(i.e. magnetic compass, cell phones, steel airframe)

• To connect to the pitot-static system, you need two 1/8 NPT hose fittings for your specific hose size.

Connect the static line to the “static P” port and the dynamic line to the “Dynamic D” port.

Teflon is recommended when installing the fittings to prevent any leaks in the system.

Pitot tube

Static Port

Dynamic P

Static P

IAS

VSI ALT

• Install the end of the GPS antenna with a clear view of the sky and the ADS-B antenna with line of sight to ground towers and nearby aircrafts.

NOTE: DO NOT rely on the iLevil for attitude & heading if it is not aligned as specified above.

Connecting to your favorite App

The iLevil series offers the most compatibility with Apps on both iOS and Android platforms.

• Turn ON your iLevil withthe ON/OFF switch. (LEDs will light up)

• Tap Settings icon on your tablet.

• Tap WiFi and connect to the iLevil3 – xxxx network, where “xxxx” is the unique serial number.

• Once your connection is established, a checkmark will appear next to the network name.

• Run your Navigation App of choice.

The AHRS Utility App is a free application available for iPad/iPhone for iLevil troubleshooting,

Alignment aid, Configuration etc.

Other advanced Apps may require subscriptions and offer more features than others.

Some Apps may not support all the features of the iLevil.

You may choose to use one Nav App or a combination of Apps on multiple devices depending on your flying needs.

NOTE

• For a complete list of compatible apps go to http://www.aviation.levil.com/compatible-apps.html

•To download a compatible App to your iPad/iPhone search using the AppStore on your tablet

• To download a compatible for your Android tablet search using the PlayStore on your tablet

Label

Power/GPS

ADS-B

Charging

(with 5V USB power)

LED Indicators

Status

Slow Blink Green:

Solid Green:

Slow Blink Green:

Solid Green:

Off:

Description

Power ON / No GPS Fix

Power ON / GPS fix acquired

Power Off

Traffic Received

Weather and traffic received

No traffic or Weather received

Solid Green:

Off (w/power):

Off (no power):

Charging

Battery 100% charged, not charging

Not charging

No Charging Status available.

Charging

(with ship’s power on Pin15)

NOTE: iLevil3 has a charging temperature protection. If the battery is above 40°C (104°F) and the iLevil3 is connected to external power, the iLevil3 will continue to operate from external power but the charging process will be disabled. The charging LED status will be set to OFF.

Magnetic Heading

There are two ways to obtain heading information from the iLevil, depending on the navigation App of choice, you may choose between the following:

-True Track: Heading information based on GPS track.

-Magnetic Heading: Heading information determined by a combination of 3-axis magnetometer and gyros that form part of the internal AHRS.

When using Magnetic Heading, it is important to know the following:

•Magnetic fields caused by other Magnetic Compass etc, may affect the AHRS heading.

• Verify your magnetic heading after following alignment and installation procedures:

(use AHRS Utility App -> options -> Heading -> Use magnetic)

•In case of magnetic deviation, the internal AHRS will slowly learn your aircraft configuration during flight to compensate.

This learning process requires the aircraft to turn both clockwise and counter clockwise for at least 40 seconds.

• After turning, or at the end of your flight, verify the magnetic heading again using the AHRS Utility App.

• If the AHRS was able to successfully compensate for errors, you may store this data inside the iLevil and it will use this new configuration on the next power cycle:

(AHRS Utility -> Device Config -> Enable Configuration -> Save Mag Data).

• If AHRS was unable to compensate for errors after turns, try using a different location.

• ERASE Magnetic data using AHRS Utility before attempting a different location or moving iLevil to a different aircraft or environment.

Specifications

AHRS

• 360 degree pitch and bank operation

• GPS Independent attitude.

• 300 deg/sec max turn rate

• 4Gs max rating.

• Output: Roll, pitch, magnetic heading, slip indicator, rate of turn, G meter, Indicated Airspeed

(max 200 kts), Vertical Speed (ft/min) Pressure Altitude

(at 29.92 inHg)

WIFI

• Android and iOS compatible

• Supports up to 7 devices connected simultaneously (UDP broadcast)

• Supports multiple protocols:

GDL90 (default)

ForeFlight Sim

NMEA

Internal Battery

• Operating time: <= 4 hrs. typical

• Charging time: USB - approx. 5 hrs

.

GPS

• Supports WAAS

• Cold Start < 60 sec. typ. (open sky)

• 1 Hz output (5Hz optional)

ADS-B in (978/1090 MHz)

• Receives regional and continental NEXRAD reports broadcasted by ADS-B towers within range:

(Regional every 2.5 min. / Continental every 15 min.)

• Receives “GROUND TO AIR” traffic. (re-broadcast of traffic by ADS-B towers nearby)

• Receives AIR TO AIR” traffic reports from other aircraft operating 978/1090 Mhz transmitters: (978 MHz UAT ADS-B out and Mode-ES transponders with extended squitter)

Environmental requirements

• Temperature range: -10° to 40 ° C (14 ° F to 104 ° F).

• Antenna with clear view to sky for best GPS reception.

• For best ADS-B reception, antenna with line of sight view with ADS-B ground based towers and min 2000 ft.

• Windshields with integrated heating elements will severely attenuate GPS and ADS-B signals.

•GPS fix is necessary to display traffic information received over the 1090 MHz freq.

•GPS fix is necessary for SD recording functionality.

Caution

• Ferrous materials inside aircraft affect the compass reading.

• This product contains a Lithium-Ion battery. Li-Ion batteries are volatile.

• Never charge batteries unattended. When charging Lithium-Ion Batteries, you should always constantly monitor the charging process to be able to respond to any problems that may occur.

• When transporting or temporarily storing in an airplane or vehicle, temperature range should be no less than

20 ° F(-12 ° C) and not more than 150 ° F (65 ° C).

• Storing Lithium-Ion batteries at temperatures higher than 170 ° F for extended periods of time (more than 2 hrs.) may cause damage to battery and possible fire.

• DO NOT disassemble, remodel, drop, or let the iLevil3 get wet!

• Not all traffic is displayed using ADS-B in. Most aircraft are not currently ADS-B Out equipped and therefore not detectable by the iLevil. Do not use the iLevil as an anti-collision system.

• AHRS/GPS data provided is not FAA certified. Do not use it as a primary instrument for IFR.

Levil Data Relay

The iLevil3 AW features three RS-232 serial ports that can be used for data transfer between tablets and other avionics in the cockpit. For more information check the iLevil Relay feature on our website www.aviation.levil.com

or email: [email protected]

DB15 pin description

PIN 1: 5V IN

PIN 2: RS-232 Data transmission (230400 bauds)

PIN 3: RS-232 Data reception (230400 bauds)

PIN 4: AUX Relay port 2 RX (receive)

PIN 5: AUX Relay port 1 TX (transmit)

PIN 6: Time Mark High*

PIN 10: AUX Relay port 0 RX (receive)

PIN 11: AUX Relay port 0 TX (transmit)

PIN 12: AUX Relay port 1 RX (receive)

PIN 13: AUX Relay port 2 TX (transmit)

PIN 14: Time Mark Low*

PIN 15: Power (8-32V), use 1 amp Fuse for protection.

PIN 7: Input/Output 1(for future use)

PIN 8: GROUND

PIN 9: Battery ON, connect this pin to GND using a remote switch to turn ON iLevil using internal battery, overriding the on-board power switch remote switch

Female DB15 front view

*Only available with certified GPS upgrade

AHRS Utility APP

AHRS utility is a free application designed to display AHRS data graphically and numerically.

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User must be connected to the Wi-Fi network of the iLevil.

• The application will NOT display airplane attitude based on the internal gyros of your iPad/iPhone or GPS data.

• Air data is only available on the AW model. If you have an iLevil SW, Air data will be derived from the internal GPS on the iLevil.

A simple swipe to the right on the right side panel allows you to switch from gauges, diagnostics, and data recording.

AHRS Utility APP

• Options: The options menu is the main menu that allows user to very easily adjust various settings (air data source, baro, speed unit, heading source, side display, and allows you to artificially align the iLevil)

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Engine Config: User must have a compatible EIS connected to the iLevil to display this information. All gauges can be set up to display desired information.

NOTE: Device Config option should only be used with the advice of Levil Aviation Tech Support. Any settings changed incorrectly in this tab can lead to iLevil malfunctioning!

Data Recording (SD CARD)

• The iLevil will automatically begin recording if the unit is powered on with an SD card already inserted.

• If the iLevil is powered on with NO SD card inserted, recording will begin by simply inserting SD card.

NOTE: iLevil will ONLY record once a GPS fix is obtained.

NO recording if no GPS fix.

File name will be saved as follows iLevilxxxx-yyyymmddThhmmss

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With the iLevil, you will have three file formats in which to choose from, to record in (.gpx,.csv, .fdr.)

• .gpx will be the default format from the factory and can be changed before flying, on the AHRS Utility App.

How to change format

• Open AHRS Utility

• Tap on the Device Config tab.

• Find Recording File Format.

• Tap on Select, and choose desired format.

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Press Apply

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Reset iLevil (turn OFF, wait 10 seconds, turn back ON)

Data Recording (SD CARD)

How to change Callsign:

•

Open AHRS Utility

• Tap on the Device Config tab.

• Scroll down to find Callsign.

• Tap and type desired Callsign

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Press Apply

How to use Triggers:

Triggers are for use while recording in .csv format. These can be used to mark a specific event during flight for future reference, while reviewing in spreadsheet.

NOTE:

.gps – Google Earth, Cloud Ahoy, Ect.

.fdr – X Plane Flight Simulator

.csv – Microsoft Excel (ASCII file)

Helpful Tips

• If you encounter WiFi connection problems, try resetting the tablet’s WiFi (disable/enable)

• If using Apple devices, you may use our free AHRS Utility App to see battery percent,

GPS signal power, ADS-B diagnostics etc.

• Do Not switch the iLevil ON/OFF button swiftly when resetting power to the iLevil.

• When turning OFF the iLevil3, wait for it to complete the shut down sequence.

• Make sure the LEDs go OFF before turning iLevil ON again.

• In most locations, it is not possible to receive ADS-B information from ground towers unless you are airborne (typically above 2000 feet) with line of sight to the tower.

• The internal AHRS has a max rate of turn of 300 deg/sec.

Most likely you will exceed this limit (or “tumble” it) when playing with the iLevil in your hands.

If this is the case, and the AHRS did not recover, you may “tumble” it again, and set it on a level surface.

It will recover within 4 sec.

Warranty

Levil warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. The following are not covered: software, damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, improper voltage supply or failure to follow operational guidelines supplied with this product.

Extended warranty is available for purchase on our website

Please register your product online at: www.aviation.levil.com