The SSD120-(XX) Series High Altitude Nano Encoders are all solid-state devices that measure air pressure and convert the measurements into the ICAO parallel data for pressure altitude transmission via ICAO pressure altitude Gray Code output. These Nano encoders also provide altitude data to ADS-B, GPS, transponders, autopilots, and other navigational devices with two asynchronous RS232 outputs for which the serial data protocol can be individually selected. The user has multiple resolution settings to choose from. Typically, the altitude data is set to 100 feet or 10 feet.
This High Altitude Nano Encoder (Alternate Part# 50N-RS232) includes:
- -1,000 ft — 50,000 ft altitude range
- Altitude Digitizer with two RS232 Output ports
- 15 Pin D-Subminiature Mating Connector (1 ea.)
- 15 Pin Connector Back Shell (1 ea.)
- 9 Pin D-Subminiature Mating Connector (1 ea.)
- 9 Pin Connector Back Shell (1 ea.)
- 1/8 NPT Nylon tube fitting (1 ea.)
- 1/4-inch Tube Polypropylene tee fitting (1 ea.)
- 1/8-27NPT Brass Plug (1 ea.)
Features:
- Dual 1/8-27 NPT static port inlets
- One ICAO pressure altitude Gray code output
- Optional two or five RS-232 compliant data outputs
- Serial ports may be installer configured to transmit separate data protocols (message and baud data)
- Power, ground, and data I/O lines provided on industry standard D-miniature connectors
- Constructed with corrosion-resistant aluminum housing
Product Codes | |
|---|---|
| Mfr Part No: | SSD120-50N-RS232 |
| ECCN: | 7A994 |
| SCHEDULE B CODE: | 9014.206.000 |
| TSO: | C88A |
Weight: 5.9 oz (low altitude) 6.3 oz (high altitude)Altitude ceiling: 30,000 to 42,000 ft (low altitude) 50,000 to 100,000 ft (high altitude)ICAO Gray Code output: YesRS-232 output: Yes (except for SSD120-(XX)N model)RS-485 output: No (except for SSD120(XX)N-RS & RS1 models)Operating voltage: 12VDC @ 220mA / 28VDC @ 270mA (low altitude) 12VDC @ 55mA / 28VDC @ 60mA (high altitude)Low operating temperature: -20°C / -55°C (E models)High operating temperature: 70°CWet environment: NoElectrical Connector: D-Subminiature 15-pin, SSD120-(XX)N D-Subminiature 15-pin & 9-pin, -RS232 (low/high models) D-Subminiature 15-pin plug & 15-pin recpt, -RS models Static line connection: Dual 1/8-27NPT (low altitude) Dual 1/8-27NPT or 1/8 Tube Swivel Fitting (high altitude)Approvals: TSO-C88a ETSO-C88a MIL-STD-704E RTCA DO-160E
- Stock: Out of Stock - On Backorder
- Manufacturer Part #: SSD120-50N-RS232
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