Cable, ILEC SN-10 (S/N: > 99) to Instrument Panel, PS-5a and Garrecht Volkslogger (with round Binder connector)
This cable is designed to enable a PDA (Pocket PC or Palm device) and an SN-10 to be connected to a Garrecht Volkslogger.  It replaces the ILEC "Cockpit Panel Cable".  It includes all the connections found in that cable.  5 cables exit the back of the DB-9m connector that plugs into the SN-10.  A 0.5 m (19.7") cable goes to a "GPS Input" switch that is used to select whether PDA or SN-10 data is sent to the Volkslogger.  This is necessary because either unit can send task declarations to the Volkslogger.   A 0.5 m (19.7") cable goes to a "PDA Input" switch that is used to select whether GPS data goes directly to both the SN-10 and the PDA (for flight declarations and flight log downloads) or through the SN-10 to the PDA (for use in flight).  A 0.5 m (19.7") cable goes to a DB-9f connector that is to be mounted in the instrument panel.  This connector is used for data transfers to the SN-10 from a PC and for connection of the SN10-R remote control unit.  A 0.5 m (19.7") cable goes to a DB-9f connector for the PS-5a power converter (which sends power and data to the PDA).  A 1 m (39.4") cable goes to a round Binder connector for the Volkslogger.  This cable provides data and power to the Volkslogger.  Power for the Volkslogger comes from the switched output on the SN-10. 

New Version
In August of 2005 ILEC released a new version of the SN-10 firmware which can send receive data from a GPS, add ILEC wind and vario data to the GPS data stream and send all the data to a PDA.  Details are available here.  The updated cable can be used with both SN-10b units with old (firmware<2.31) or new (firmware >=2.31).  Due to the wiring change required to accommodate this new software feature, this cable has been re-designed to include a "PDA Input" switch.  Below is a summary of the switch positions. 

GPS Input Switch Positions

• "SN10" - Used to send task declarations from the SN-10 to the GPS.
• "PDA" - Used to send task declarations from the PDA to the GPS and for flight log downloads to the PDA using ConnectMe or VL to IGC.

PDA Input Switch Positions

• "GPS/Declare" - GPS output is sent directly to both the PDA and the SN-10.  Allows the flight recorder to respond directly to the PDA to acknowledge task declarations or download flight logs.  Use only during task declarations and flight log downloads with SN-10 units with firmware version 2.31 or greater.  Used at all times with SN-10 units with firmware version < 2.31.
• "SN10/Fly" - The PDA receives GPS data from the SN-10. GPS output is sent only to the SN-10's "NMEA input" line.  The SN-10 adds SN-10 data to the GPS data stream and sends the data to the PDA. The SN-10's transmit line is connected to the PDA's receive line.  Use this position when in flight or when not doing a task declaration or flightlog download.

Old Version - no longer available
Previous versions of this cable split the GPS data and sent it directly to both the PDA and the SN-10.  No "GPS-Output" switch was used.

Using a Pocket PC for SN-10 Waypoint Database and Fight Log Transfers
It is possible to send waypoint files to the SN-10 from a Pocket PC.  You can also download flight logs from the SN-10 to the Pocket PC.  That way you don't need to bring a PC to the airport.  Details are available here.

*****This cable is identical to the cable shown below except that the RJ connector is replaced with a round Binder connector.

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