TAS 1000 & TF-500 Installation Manual

TAS 1000
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
DOCUMENT 1000-402 DATE: MARCH 15/05 REV.G
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS

COMPLETELY
BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH INSTALLATION
Instrument Corporation Box 122

Fort Erie
Ontario
L2A 5M6
TAS 1000 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT 1000-402 REV. G
Table of Contents
1. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 3-12
1.1 TAS SYSTEM INSTALLATION OPTIONS ................................................................. 3-12
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 4-12
2.0 INSTALL TAS WIRING ......................................................................................... 4-12

2.1 INSTALLING THE TAS 1000 AIR DATA COMPUTER ............................................... 4-12
2.2 INSTALLING THE WINDICATOR ............................................................................ 4-12
2.3 CONNECTING POWER AND GROUND ................................................................. 4-12
2.4 INSTALLING THE OAT (Outside Air Temperature) SENSOR ...................................... 4-12
2.5 INSTALLING THE EXPANSION MODULE ......................................................... 4-12
2.6 INSTALLING THE FUEL FLOW SENSOR (S) ......................................................... 4-12
2.7 CONNECTING TO A HEADING SYSTEM .............................................................. 5-12
2.8 CONNECTING TO AN ALTIMETER ....................................................................... 5-12
2.9 CONNECTING TO A GPS .................................................................................... 5-12
3.0 CONNECTING TO A PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM ........................................................ 5-12
3.1 USING TBOX TO CHECK WIRING AND TAS 1000 FUNCTIONS .......................... 5,6-12
4.0 TAS DEALER MODE SETUP .............................................................................. 6-12
4.1 SINGLE/TWIN ENGINE ....................................................................................... 7-12

4.2 FUEL UNITS ....................................................................................................... 7-12
4.3 FUEL TYPE.…...................................................................................................... 7-12
4.4 FUEL FLOW MODE.............................................................................................. 7-12
4.5 SYNCHRO.…......................................................................................................... 7-12
4.6 BAROMETER SETTING CALIBRATION 31 ............................................................ 7-12
4.7 BAROMETER SETTING CALIBRATION 28 ............................................................ 7-12
4.8 MFO (maximum fuel onboard)…............................................................................. 8-12
4.9 MFF (maximum fuel flow/engine)............................................................................ 8-12
4.10 LOFF (left engine offset voltage) ........................................................................... 8-12
4.11 LV (left engine voltage)…………............................................................................. 8-12
4.12 FUEL FLOW CALIBRATION (KL for left engine/single engine)……............................ 8-12
4.13 ROFF (right engine offset voltage).......................................................................... 9-12
4.14 RV (right engine voltage)….……............................................................................. 9-12
4.15 FUEL FLOW CALIBRATION (KR for right engine) .................................................. 9-12
4.16 AWB (alert warning band) ..................................................................................... 9-12
4.17 TAS RS-232 TRANSMIT FORMATS ................................................................. 10,11-12
4.18 EXIT DEALER MODE ........................................................................................ 12-12
5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARMIN 400/500 SERIES SOFTWARE SET UP ................ 12-12
5.1 FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST ............................................................................... 12-12
5.2 FLIGHT CHECK ................................................................................................. 12-12
INSIGHT INSTRUMENT CORPORATION BOX 122, FORT ERIE, ONTARIO L2A 5M6
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1. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
The TAS 1000 Air Data System interconnects with several existing aircraft systems.
Full implementation requires connection with: Electrical system, Pitot/Static system, OAT probe, slaved
heading system, fuel flow sensors, altimeter, and GPS.
Note that the TAS 1000 contains an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness control and so requires
no connection to aircraft lighting bus.
Read all installation instructions and examine the aircraft to determine existing aircraft equipment.
1.1 TAS SYSTEM INSTALLATION OPTIONS
OPTIONS REQUIREMENTS RESULTS
A. INSIGHT’S FUEL FLOW SENSOR CONNECT TAS TO INSIGHT TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA
FUEL FLOW SENSOR
B. AC SINEWAVE FUEL FLOW CONNECT TAS TO EXISTING AC SINEWAVE TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA AS
SENSOR FUEL FLOW SENSOR AND INSTRUMENT BACK-UP TO EXISTING INSTRUMENT
C. FLOWSCAN 201B AND EXISTING CONNECT TAS TO EXISTING 201B TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA AS
INSTRUMENT FUEL FLOW SENSOR AND INSTRUMENT BACK-UP TO EXISTING INSTRUMENT
CONNECT TAS TO EXISTING 201B TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA

D. FLOWSCAN 201B ONLY
FUEL FLOW SENSOR ONLY
CONNECT TAS TO FUEL FLOW SYSTEM AS TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA
E. DC FUEL FLOW
SHOWN (TAS 1000-001 MOD C ONLY)
F. DC FUEL FLOW GAUGE CONNECT TAS TO GAUGE AS SHOWN TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA AS
(TAS 1000-001 MOD C ONLY) BACK-UP TO EXISTING GAUGE
G. TF 500 FUEL SENSOR CONNECT TF500 FUEL INPUTS AS SHOWN TF500 WILL PROVIDE FUEL FUNC-
TIONS TO A GPS
CONNECT TAS FUEL FLOW INPUTS TO NO FUEL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE
H. NONE
GROUND
COMPASS
A. NO COMPASS SYSTEM IF NO HEADING SOURCE IS AVAILABLE PILOT MUST ENTER HEADING
CONNECT TAS AS SHOWN CHANGES ON TAS
B. SYNCHRO (SLAVED DG/HSI) WIRE TAS SYNCHRO INPUTS TO AIRCRAFT TAS WILL UTILIZE HEADING FROM
X, Y, Z AND 400 HZ REF. COMPASS
C. STEPPER (KING HSI) CONNECT TAS SA, SC INPUTS TO HSI OUT- AS ABOVE, BUT PILOT WILL PERI-
PUTS AS SHOWN. ODICALLY CHECK AND RESET TAS
HEADING.
BARO SETTINGS
A. BARO-OUTPUT ALTIMETER CONNECT ALTIMETER BARO-OUTPUT TO TAS WILL ACQUIRE BARO-SETTING
TAS INPUT PINS. (400 HZ REF. REQUIRED) FROM THE ALTIMETER
B. NONE CONNECT TAS BARO INPUT PINS TO PILOT MUST SET BARO ON TAS
GROUND
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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.0 INSTALL TAS WIRING
Install all wiring in accordance with AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 Section 8, 11-96, 11-97, 11-98, 11-100, 11-
104, 11-105, 11-106, 11-107.
2.1 INSTALLING THE TAS 1000 AIR DATA COMPUTER
Select a suitable panel location for the TAS 1000. Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight. Check for ac-
cessibility to the pitot/static and all other required systems.
Use existing or create a panel hole in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-304 (PANEL CUT-OUT).
Mount TAS 1000 using four supplied screws (or similar).
2.2 INSTALLING THE WINDICATOR
The Insight Windicator displays the TAS 1000’s real-time wind aloft data in graphical format. It may be
mounted in any convenient location. Mount the Windicator in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-305
(WINDICATOR MOUNTING DIAGRAM). Terminate in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page
1 (TAS 1000 INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC).
2.3 CONNECTING POWER AND GROUND
Using Insight supplied connector and installer supplied circuit-breaker connect to aircraft avionics bus in
accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page 1.
2.4 INSTALLING THE OAT (Outside Air Temperature) SENSOR
Select a suitable location on the exterior of the aircraft for the OAT sensor. Choose a location on the
belly of the aircraft avoiding vents, exhaust, or any feature that may interfere with sensing ambient air
temperature. Mount the sensor in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-302 (OAT MOUNTING DIA-
GRAM). Terminate the OAT cable in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page 1.
2.5 INSTALLING THE EXPANSION MODULE (Altitude Encoder & Over-speed Inducator)
Select a suitable location for the EXPANSION MODULE. Choose a location inside the aircraft avoiding
radio transmitters, antennas or any feature that may induce RF noise within the EXPANSION MODULE.
Avoid installation in places that may become extremely hot during operation. Mount the sensor in accor-
dance with Insight Drawing #1000-302 (EXPANSION MODULE MOUNTING DIAGRAM). Terminate the
EXPANSION MODULE cable in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page 4.
2.6 INSTALLING THE FUEL FLOW SENSOR (S)
Aircraft without existing FF sensors should have one Insight supplied sensor installed per engine. Exist-
ing compatible FF sensors may be connected directly to the TAS 1000. Install new sensors in accordance
with Insight Drawing #1000-303 (FUEL FLOW / TF500 SENSOR MOUNTING DIAGRAM). Use Insight
Drawing #1000- 301 page 2 to cable and terminate Fuel Flow Sensor #1000-004. Use Insight Drawing
#1000-816 to cable and terminate TF500 Sensor #1000-006. Refer to AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 8 Section 2,
8-30, 8-31, 8-37, 8-38. Fuel flow case must be connected to airframe ground.
NOTE: TF500 Sensor needs to be connected to a GPS and can operate independently from TAS 1000
system.
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2.7 CONNECTING TO A HEADING SYSTEM (synchro system preferred)
TAS 1000 should be connected to either a slaved synchro compass system OR a digital stepper heading
system (KCS-55). Autopilot outputs are usually not compatible. Aircraft not equipped with slaved heading
systems will require the pilot to manually input heading data to the TAS 1000.
Refer to Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page 1 for termination.
2.8 CONNECTING TO AN ALTIMETER (Baro setting)
TAS 1000 may be connected to an altimeter to automatically receive barometer-correction (altimeter set-
ting). Aircraft not equipped with barometer-setting output altimeters will require the pilot to manually input
altimeter setting to the TAS 1000. Terminate in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page 1.
Note that if connection is made to an altimeter, the TAS 1000 barometer setting MUST be calibrated using
the TAS 1000 DEALER MODE.
2.9 CONNECTING TO A GPS
TAS 1000 should be connected to a GPS. See the DEALER MODE section for compatible GPS models.
Cable and terminate in accordance with Insight Drawing #1000-301 Page 1. Note that the serial protocol
configuration is required using the TAS 1000 DEALER MODE.
3.0 CONNECTING TO A PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM
Connect the TAS 1000 to a PITOT/STATIC system using the Insight supplied air fitting or equivalent.
Installer must supply approved tubing. Refer to AC 43.13-1B Chapter 12 Section 1, 12-1, 12-2, Section 2,
12-8, 12-9, 12-19, 12-20, Section 4, 12-51.
Make all connections to provide for moisture drainage. Aircraft equipped with Primary-Secondary Pitot/
Static systems should have the TAS 1000 connected to the Secondary system. Perform a leak check prior
to flight tests.
3.1 USING TBOX TO CHECK WIRING AND TAS 1000 FUNCTIONS
Using Insight TBOX #1000-450, check the harness for correct wiring of reversed power, OAT and synchro
connections.
WIRE HARNESS TESTING

1. Remove power from TAS 1000 by pulling the circuit breaker.
2. Plug the harness wiring from the TAS 1000 into the TBOX.
WARNING: “TBOX ONLY” DO NOT PLUG THE TBOX INTO THE TAS 1000 AT THIS TIME.
3. Apply power (Setting the circuit breaker). The LED for PWR GOOD should be on. If the LED
PWR REVERSED is on, disconnect power and correct power connections.
4. The LED for OAT PROBE and 400 HZ AC signal should also be on . Rotate the aircraft to a 300
degree heading. Note that the 300 degree LED is now on. Slowly rotate the aircraft to a 60
degree heading. While passing the 360 degree heading both 300 and the 60 degree LED’s are
now on. Once at the 60 degree heading, only the 60 degree LED will be on.
5. If any test failed this portion of testing, investigate and correct wiring before plugging harness
into the TAS 1000.
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TAS FUNCTION TEST
The TBOX can also be used to test various functions of the TAS 1000 to verify TAS 1000 functionality.
WARNING:
WIRE HARNESS TESTING MUST PASS BEFORE PERFORMING TAS 1000 FUNCTION TESTING
1. Remove power from TAS by pulling the circuit breaker.

2. Connect TBOX between wire harness and the TAS 1000.
3. Apply Power (Setting the breaker) and observer the TAS 1000 Display.
The unit will rapidly test these functions
COMM . tests RS-232 input to the TAS 1000

BARO . tests barometric input to the TAS 1000
OAT . tests OAT input to the TAS 1000
HEADING . tests heading input to the TAS 1000
FLOW . tests fuel flow inputs to the TAS 1000
Tests that pass will be annunciated with an “OK”. Test that fail will be annunciated with an “ERR”.
Please Note: The TAS 1000 system tests do not involve the harness wiring with the exception of power.
Any failure of the TAS 1000 system test, please contact Insight technical support.
4.0 TAS DEALER MODE SET-UP
DEALER MODE allows access to the following configuration items;
Single/Twin Engine
Fuel Units - Pounds/Gallons/Liters
Aviation gasoline - yes or no
DC fuel flow – yes or no
Synchro – Synchro or HSI input
Baro 31 - Baro-pot input calibration 31 inches of Hg
Baro 28 - Baro-pot input calibration 28 inches of Hg
M.F.O. - Maximum fuel on board (gallons)
M.F.F. – Maximum fuel flow per engine (gallons/hour)
LOFF – left engine offset voltage (for DC fuel flow only) yes or no
LV – left engine voltage (for DC fuel flow only)
KL - Single or left engine (pulses/gallon AC mode, tens of mV/gallon DC mode)
ROFF – right engine offset voltage (for DC fuel flow only) yes or no
RV – right engine voltage (for DC fuel flow only)
KR - Right engine K factor (pulses/gallon AC mode, tens of mV/gallon DC mode)
A.W.B. - Altitude Alert warning band (feet)
RSOUT - RS - 232 output mode C, D, F, Z or G
EXIT
NOTE: LOFF, LV, ROFF, RV FOR MOD C ONLY
Start the TAS 1000 in DEALER MODE by pushing and holding the selector while applying power.
The TAS 1000 will initially show “CONFIG”, continue holding the selector for approximately 20 sec-
onds or until the TAS 1000 shows “DEALER”, then release selector.
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4.1 Single/Twin Engine
The TAS 1000 default will show “SINGLE N”. For twin engine aircraft push the selector to accept the
default and advance the display to the next item. For single engine aircraft, turn the selector to show
“SINGLE Y”. Push the selector to accept this selection, and advance the display to the next configu-
ration item.
4.2 Fuel Units
The TAS 1000 allows you to select between gallons, pounds or liters. To select a measurement unit,
turn the selector to show “FUEL GAL, FUEL LB or FUEL LIT”. Push to accept and proceed to next
item.
4.3 Fuel Type (aviation gasoline or jet fuel)
default NO
For piston engine(s), select yes.
For turboprop and jet engine(s), select no.
4.4 Fuel flow mode (DC fuel flow or AC fuel flow)

NOTE: FOR MOD C ONLY
default NO
For DC fuel flow, select yes.
For AC fuel flow, select no.
4.5 SYNCHRO (YES or NO)
default YES
If connected to a synchro compass select yes.
For all others select no.
4.6 Barometer Setting Calibration 31 inches of Hg
default NO
The TAS 1000 Barometer Setting (Altitude Setting) must be calibrated if the TAS 1000 is connected
to an altimeter’s Barometer Setting output.
To calibrate, set altimeter to 31.00 inches Hg and turn the TAS 1000 selector to show “BARO31 Y”.
Push the selector to accept the setting. Failure to obtain a “BARO31Y” display indicates an invalid
barometer signal.
Push the selector twice to omit this feature and proceed to next item.
4.7 Barometer Setting Calibration 28 inches of Hg
default NO
Set the altimeter to 28.00 inches Hg. The TAS 1000 shows “BARO28 N”. Turn the TAS 1000 selec-
tor to display “BARO28 Y” and push the selector to accept the setting. Failure to obtain a “BARO28
Y” display indicates an invalid Barometer signal.
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4.8 Maximum Fuel on Board MFO
default 50 gallons
Dealer enters the maximum fuel on board available for that model of aircraft (gallons).
4.9 Maximum Fuel Flow MFF
default 50 gallons/hour
Dealer enters the maximum fuel flow per engine available for that model of aircraft (gallons/hour).
4.10 Left engine Offset voltage LOFF

default NO (0 volts)
This menu is intended for DC fuel flow mode only. Will not show when AC mode is selected. In order to
calibrate, dealer must connect TAS1000 with the airplane’s fuel flow system and make sure the air-
plane’s fuel flow system is on with zero fuel flow (engine(s) off). Turning the selector will allow TAS1000
to calibrate offset voltage for this engine. TAS1000 should show “LOFF Y”. This completes the left
engine offset calibration. Push the selector to advance to the next menu.
4.11 Left engine Voltage LV

default N/A
This menu is intended for DC fuel flow mode only. Will not show when AC mode is selected. This menu
allows the dealer to get an indication of the voltage on the TAS1000 fuel flow input for a specific fuel
flow. With the TAS1000 wired into the airplane’s fuel flow system and with the engine running at a
known fuel flow, TAS1000 will display the voltage in mV for that fuel flow. This should help the installer
figure out the gain value to be entered for KL. It can also be used for troubleshooting. To calculate the
gain factor use the following formula:
Gain = (TASvalue x 100)/Fuel Flow, where
Gain is KL (tens of mV/gallon)

TASvalue is the value read on the TAS1000 display
Fuel Flow is the known fuel flow for the engine in gallons/hour
4.12 Fuel Flow Calibration (KL for Left/Single Engine)
default 30000 pulses/gallon (AC mode) or 0.3volts/gallon/hour (DC mode)

For AC mode:
The TAS 1000 must be programmed with the correct K value for each connected fuel flow sensor. Fuel
flow sensors differ in their sensitivity (K value expressed in Pulses per Gallon). The TAS 1000 can oper-
ate with K values ranging from 1000 to 99900. Insight supplied sensors come with nominal K values of
30000 (leave K value at 30000 for Insight supplied sensors). Sensors from other suppliers do not.
For DC mode:
The TAS 1000 must be programmed with the correct gain factor. Gain factor is expressed tens of mV/
gallon. The offset calibration must be done before entering the gain factor, otherwise TAS1000 will use
the default offset value to compute fuel flow.
Turn the TAS 1000 selector to show the correct K value for the installed sensor on engine one, and
push the selector to accept the value and proceed to the next item.
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4.13 Right engine Offset voltage ROFF

default NO (0 volts)
This menu is intended for DC fuel flow mode only. Will not show when AC mode is selected. In order to
calibrate, dealer must connect TAS1000 with the airplane’s fuel flow system and make sure the air-
plane’s fuel flow system is on with zero fuel flow (engine(s) off). Turning the selector will allow TAS1000
to calibrate offset voltage for this engine. TAS1000 should show “ROFF Y”. This completes the right
engine offset calibration. Push the selector to advance to the next menu.
4.14 Right engine Voltage RV

default N/A
This menu is intended for DC fuel flow mode only. Will not show when AC mode is selected. This menu
allows the dealer to get an indication of the voltage on the TAS1000 fuel flow input for a specific fuel
flow. With the TAS1000 wired into the airplane’s fuel flow system and with the engine running at a known
fuel flow, TAS1000 will display the voltage in mV for that fuel flow. This should help the installer figure out
the gain value to be entered for KR. It can also be used for troubleshooting. To calculate the gain factor
use the following formula:
Gain = (TASvalue x 100)/Fuel Flow, where
Gain is KL (tens of mV/gallon)

TASvalue is the value read on the TAS1000 display
Fuel Flow is the known fuel flow for the engine in gallons/hour
4.15 Fuel Flow Calibration (KR for Right Engine)
default 30000 pulses/gallon (AC mode) or 0.3volts/gallon/hour (DC mode)

For AC mode:
The TAS 1000 must be programmed with the correct K value for each connected fuel flow sensor. Fuel
flow sensors differ in their sensitivity (K value expressed in Pulses per Gallon). The TAS 1000 can oper-
ate with K values ranging from 1000 to 99900. Insight supplied sensors come with nominal K values of
30000 (leave K value at 30000 for Insight supplied sensors). Sensors from other suppliers do not.
For DC mode:
The TAS 1000 must be programmed with the correct gain factor. Gain factor is expressed tens of mV/
gallon. The offset calibration must be done before entering the gain factor otherwise TAS1000 will use
the default offset value to compute fuel flow.
Turn the TAS 1000 selector to show the correct K value for the installed sensor on this engine, and push
the selector to accept the value and proceed to the next item.
4.16 Altitude Warning Band AWB
default 300 feet

Enter altitude warning band setting for altitude alert function.
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4.17 RS-232 TRANSMIT FORMAT
default C
Turn the selector knob to format C, D, F, G, X or Z as appropriate for the connected GPS.
The TAS 1000 is compatible with the following GPS types;

GPS ELIGIBILITY LIST
GPS Manufacturer Model TAS Transmit format

Bendix/King KLM89/B C or D
Bendix/King KLM90B C or D
Garmin 400/500 Series G or Z
Apollo GX Series Z
Software Version 3.3 or better
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TAS RS-232 TRANSMIT FORMATS:
DATA TYPE C D F G X Z
TOTAL FUEL REMAINING YES YES YES YES NO NO

TOTAL FF RATE YES YES YES NO NO NO
#1 FF RATE YES YES YES YES YES YES
#2 FF RATE YES YES YES YES YES YES
TOTAL FUEL USED YES YES YES NO NO NO
#1 FUEL USED YES YES YES YES YES YES
#2 FUEL USED YES YES NO YES YES YES
IAS KNOTS YES YES NO YES YES YES
TAS KNOTS YES YES NO YES YES YES
MACH# YES YES NO YES YES YES
PRESSURE ALTITUDE (FT) YES YES NO YES YES YES
DENSITY ALTITUDE (FT) YES YES NO YES YES YES
TOTAL AIR TEMPERATURE (0C) YES YES NO YES YES YES
WIND DIRECTION (0M) YES YES NO YES YES YES
WIND SPEED (KNOTS) YES YES NO YES YES YES
DRIFT (DEGREES) YES YES NO YES NO NO
RATE CHANGE OF ALTITUDE (FT / MIN) YES YES NO YES YES YES
HEADING (0M) YES YES NO YES YES YES
STATIC AIR TEMPERATURE (0C) YES YES NO YES YES YES
BARO-SETTING (INCHES Hg) NO YES NO YES NO NO
BARO-CORRECTED ALTITUDE NO YES NO YES NO NO
FUEL MEASUREMENT UNITS YES YES YES NO NO NO
NOTE: TAS RS-232 RECEIVES

“AVIATION FORMAT” (REGARDLESS OF TRANSMIT FORMAT)
NOTE: For GPS types not listed contact Insight Technical Support.
Turn the TAS 1000 selector to indicate the required code and push the selector to accept.
GPS must also be set-up to communicate with TAS. (See sec. 4)
See GPS manual.
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4.18 EXIT DEALER MODE
Push the TAS 1000 selector to switch from DEALER MODE to NORMAL MODE.
5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARMIN 400/500 SERIES SOFTWARE SET UP:
1) To start set up mode.

Press and hold “ENT” button and apply power.
Hold “ENT” until “OK” message appears.
Release “ENT” button.
Momentary press “ENT” button once.
2) Turn inner rotary knob until “Main RS-232 Config” appears.
3) Use cursor and “ENT” button to select:
INPUT OUTPUT
Channel 1 Shadin - fadc Avtn no alt
4) Turn power off.
5.1 FINAL ACCEPTANCE CHECK LIST
All aircraft systems connected to the TAS 1000 must also be checked for correct operation.
Refer to AC 43.13-1B Chapter 12 Section 1, 2, 3, 4 - 12-1, 12-8, 12-9, 12-17, 12-19, 12-20, 12-37.
The Pitot/Static system should be checked for leaks prior to flight test. Refer to the TAS 1000
Operating Instructions and conduct a ground check and a test flight before returning the aircraft to
service.
GROUND CHECK
1. POWER-ON TAS.
2. WINDICATOR ALL-LED CHECK / WALKING DOT MODE.
3. TAS INITIAL DATA ENTRY ( BR / HEADING / FUEL )
4. CHECK TAS AUTO-BRIGHT / DIM FUNCTION.
5. CROSS-CHECK EACH DATA ITEM ON THE TAS CONFIG LIST AGAINST
ANOTHER DATA SOURCE.
NOTE: WINDICATOR DATA ONLY AVAILABLE WITH AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT.
5.2 FLIGHT CHECK
ONLY AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING GROUND CHECK.

REPEAT ALL GROUND DATA INDICATIONS.
TAS FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS.
TAS ALTITUDE.
TAS VERTICAL SPEED.
WINDICATOR.
TAS WINDS ALOFT DATA.
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TAS 1000
MODIFICATION DRAWING LIST
#1000-403
Rev G
Drawing Number Rev. Drawing Title
1000-001 B TAS 1000 AIR DATA COMPUTER
1000-002 C WINDICATOR
1000-301 H TAS 1000 INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC Pages 1-4
1000-302 - OAT MOUNTING DIAGRAM
1000-303 B FUEL FLOW / TF500 SENSOR MOUNTING DIAGRAM
1000-304 - TAS 1000 PANEL CUT-OUT
1000-305 B WINDICATOR MOUNTING DIAGRAM Pages 1-3
1000-816 A TF500 SENSOR INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC
1000-303 C TF500 SENSOR MOUNTING DIAGRAM Pages 1-3
The TAS installation must be performed in accordance with Advisory Circular 43.13-1 B Acceptable Methods, Techniques,
and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair.

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PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS

Instrument Corporation Box 122

1.1 TAS SYSTEM INSTALLATION OPTIONS ................................................................. 3-12

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 4-12

2.0 INSTALL TAS WIRING ......................................................................................... 4-12

4.0 TAS DEALER MODE SETUP .............................................................................. 6-12

4.1 SINGLE/TWIN ENGINE ....................................................................................... 7-12

1. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

1.1 TAS SYSTEM INSTALLATION OPTIONS

OPTIONS REQUIREMENTS RESULTS

CONNECT TAS TO EXISTING 201B TAS WILL PROVIDE FUEL DATA

2.0 INSTALL TAS WIRING

2.1 INSTALLING THE TAS 1000 AIR DATA COMPUTER

Mount TAS 1000 using four supplied screws (or similar).

2.2 INSTALLING THE WINDICATOR

2.3 CONNECTING POWER AND GROUND

2.4 INSTALLING THE OAT (Outside Air Temperature) SENSOR

2.6 INSTALLING THE FUEL FLOW SENSOR (S)

2.7 CONNECTING TO A HEADING SYSTEM (synchro system preferred)

2.8 CONNECTING TO AN ALTIMETER (Baro setting)

2.9 CONNECTING TO A GPS

3.0 CONNECTING TO A PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM

3.1 USING TBOX TO CHECK WIRING AND TAS 1000 FUNCTIONS

WIRE HARNESS TESTING

TAS FUNCTION TEST

1. Remove power from TAS by pulling the circuit breaker.

COMM . tests RS-232 input to the TAS 1000

4.0 TAS DEALER MODE SET-UP

DEALER MODE allows access to the following configuration items;

4.1 Single/Twin Engine

4.2 Fuel Units

4.3 Fuel Type (aviation gasoline or jet fuel)

4.4 Fuel flow mode (DC fuel flow or AC fuel flow)

4.5 SYNCHRO (YES or NO)

4.6 Barometer Setting Calibration 31 inches of Hg

4.7 Barometer Setting Calibration 28 inches of Hg

4.8 Maximum Fuel on Board MFO

4.9 Maximum Fuel Flow MFF

4.10 Left engine Offset voltage LOFF

4.11 Left engine Voltage LV

Gain = (TASvalue x 100)/Fuel Flow, where

Gain is KL (tens of mV/gallon)

4.12 Fuel Flow Calibration (KL for Left/Single Engine)

default 30000 pulses/gallon (AC mode) or 0.3volts/gallon/hour (DC mode)

4.13 Right engine Offset voltage ROFF

4.14 Right engine Voltage RV

Gain = (TASvalue x 100)/Fuel Flow, where

Gain is KL (tens of mV/gallon)

4.15 Fuel Flow Calibration (KR for Right Engine)

default 30000 pulses/gallon (AC mode) or 0.3volts/gallon/hour (DC mode)

4.16 Altitude Warning Band AWB

default 300 feet

4.17 RS-232 TRANSMIT FORMAT

The TAS 1000 is compatible with the following GPS types;

GPS Manufacturer Model TAS Transmit format

Garmin 400/500 Series G or Z

TAS RS-232 TRANSMIT FORMATS:

TOTAL FUEL REMAINING YES YES YES YES NO NO