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GEA 71B/C: Installation Manual
GEA 71B/C: Installation Manual
GEA 71B/C: Installation Manual
Installation Manual
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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision
Revision Description
Date
1 1/10/17 Initial Release
2 10/11/17 Added Mod 1
3 12/15/17 Added Mod 2 and Software License Agreement
4 05/21/19 Added Mod 3 info
5 03/12/20 Added 011-03682-05 unit info
Page Section
Revision Description of Change
Number Number
1-2 1.3 Updated interfaces summary per -05 unit info
1-6 1.4.4 Updated Power Requirements table with -05 unit info
2-1 2.1.1 Added -05 unit info to part numbers Table 2-1
2-2 2.1.2 Updated Available Equipment section with -05 unit info
4-1–4-4 4.1.1 Added -05 unit info to J701 Pin List Table 4-1
5 4-8 4.2 Added reference to -05 unit part numbers to Power section
4-9–4-13,
4.4 Added -05 unit pin info throughout the Analog section
4-15
4.12, Added Fuel Quantity and Configurable Threshold
4-22, 4-23
4.13 Frequency Counter Inputs section per -05 unit info
A-1–A-4 Appdx A Updated Figures A-1–A-4 per -05 unit info
B-4 Appdx B Added Figure B-4
NOTE
Throughout this document references made to the GEA 71B/C shall equally apply to all
GEA 71B/C models except where specifically noted.
NOTE
This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being
provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or
would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/
prop65.
Limited Warranty
garmin.com/aviationwarranty
NOTE
Garmin recommends installation of the GEA 71B/C by a Garmin-authorized installer. To
the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting from
improper or negligent installation of the GEA 71B/C. For questions, please contact
Garmin Aviation Product Support at 1-888-606-5482.
To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com).
Characteristic Specification
Width (w/ Modular Rack) 1.23 inches (31.1 mm)
Width (w/ Standalone Rack) 1.47 inches (37.3 mm)
Height (w/ Modular Rack) 6.30 inches (160.0 mm)
Height (w/ Standalone Rack) 6.91 inches (175.6 mm)
Depth (Modular Rack w/ Connectors) 9.07 inches (230.4 mm)
Depth (Standalone Rack w/ Connectors) 9.13 inches (231.9 mm)
Unit Weight 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg)
Modular Rack, Nutplate, & Connector Kit Weight 0.8 lbs (0.38 kg)
Standalone Rack, Nutplate, & Connector Kit
1.3 lbs (0.58 kg)
Weight
Characteristic Specification
Width (w/ Rack) 1.56 inches (39.7 mm)
Height (w/ Rack) 7.00 inches (177.8 mm)
Depth (Rack w/ Connectors) 9.13 inches (231.9 mm)
Unit Weight 1.9 lbs (0.84 kg)
Rack, Nutplate, & Connector Kit Weight 1.0 lbs (0.47 kg)
Characteristic Specification
Width (w/ Rack) 1.56 inches (39.7 mm)
Height (w/ Rack) 7.00 inches (177.8 mm)
Depth (Rack w/ Connectors) 9.13 inches (231.9 mm)
Unit Weight 1.9 lbs (0.88 kg)
Rack, Nutplate, & Connector Kit Weight 1.0 lbs (0.47 kg)
Characteristic Specification
Operating Temperature Range -55°C to +70°C
Altitude Range 55,000 ft maximum
Software Compliance RTCA/DO-178B Level A
Hardware Compliance N/A
Environmental Compliance RTCA/DO-160F
Characteristic Specification
14/28 Vdc (GEA 71B, GEA 71BH, GEA 71B
Enhanced, GEA 71BH Enhanced)
28 Vdc (GEA 71C)
Input Voltage
See the Environmental Qualification Form for
details on surge ratings and minimum/maximum
operating voltages
GEA 71B or GEA 71BH max no load (14V) 0.30 A
GEA 71B or GEA 71BH max no load (28V) 0.15 A
GEA 71B Enhanced or GEA 71BH Enhanced max
0.34 A
no load (14V)
GEA 71B Enhanced or GEA 71BH Enhanced max
0.15 A
no load (28V)
GEA 71B or GEA 71BH max full load (14V) 1.04 A
GEA 71B or GEA 71BH max full load (28V) 0.52 A
GEA 71B Enhanced or GEA 71BH Enhanced max
1.08 A
full load (14V)
GEA 71B Enhanced or GEA 71BH Enhanced max
0.54 A
full load (28V)
GEA 71C max no load (28V) 0.26 A
GEA 71C max full load (28V) 0.68 A
GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05) max no load
0.58 A
(14V)
GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05) max no load
0.27 A
(28V)
GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05) max full load
1.33 A
(14V)
GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05) max full load
0.66 A
(28V)
Applicable
Applicable Applicable
LRU
Boot Block Region List
TSO Function Category Software
SW Part SW Part
Part
Numbers Numbers
Numbers
TSO-C43c
Temperature Instruments Class IIa
SAE AS8005A
TSO-C44c
Fuel Flow Meters Type I
SAE AS407D
TSO-C45b
Manifold Pressure Instruments Type II
SAE AS8042
006-B2139-0() 006-B2139-B() 006-D6358-0()
TSO-C47a Fuel, Oil, and Hydraulic
Type II
SAE AS408C Pressure Instruments
TSO-C49b
Electric Tachometer N/A
SAE AS404C
TSO-C55a Fuel and Oil Quantity
Type I & II
SAE AS405D Instruments
TSO Deviation
TSO-C43c Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C43c to use SAE AS 8005A
instead of SAE AS 8005 as the Minimum Performance Standard.
Garmin has been granted a deviation from the mentioned TSOs, for marking the
TSO number, Software Part Number, Date of Manufacture, Equipment Accuracy
and “deviation” on the exterior of the unit. Instead, Garmin will include product
name, part number, serial number, and this statement on the unit’s nameplate
label “TSO-C44c See Inst Mnl for Add’l Appliance Approvals and Equipment
Class.”
Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C43c paragraph a.2 to use
RTCA DO-160F in place of RTCA DO-160C for the Environmental Standard.
TSO-C44c Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C44c paragraph 3 to use SAE
AS 407D in place of SAE AS 407C for the MPS.
Garmin has been granted a deviation from the mentioned TSOs, for marking the
TSO number, Software Part Number, Date of Manufacture, Equipment Accuracy
and “deviation” on the exterior of the unit. Instead, Garmin will include product
name, part number, serial number, and this statement on the unit’s nameplate
label “TSO-C44c See Inst Mnl for Add’l Appliance Approvals and Equipment
Class.”
Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C44c paragraph 3.c to use
RTCA DO-160F in place of SAE AS 407C, SAE AS 1055D, and RTCA DO-160E
for the Environmental Standard.
TSO-C45b Garmin has been granted a deviation from the mentioned TSOs, for marking the
TSO number, Software Part Number, Date of Manufacture, Equipment Accuracy
and “deviation” on the exterior of the unit. Instead, Garmin will include product
name, part number, serial number, and this statement on the unit’s nameplate
label “TSO-C44c See Inst Mnl for Add’l Appliance Approvals and Equipment
Class.”
Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C45b paragraph 3.c to use
RTCA DO-160F instead of SAE AS 8042 and RTCA DO-160E as the standard
for Environmental Qualification.
TSO-C47a Garmin has been granted a deviation from the mentioned TSOs, for marking the
TSO number, Software Part Number, Date of Manufacture, Equipment Accuracy
and “deviation” on the exterior of the unit. Instead, Garmin will include product
name, part number, serial number, and this statement on the unit’s nameplate
label “TSO-C44c See Inst Mnl for Add’l Appliance Approvals and Equipment
Class”.
Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C47a paragraph 3.c to use
RTCA DO-160F in place of SAE AS 408C and RTCA DO-160E for the Environ-
mental Standard.
TSO Deviation
TSO-C49b Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C49b paragraph a.1 to use SAE
AS 404C instead of SAE AS 404B to demonstrate compliance for Electric
Tachometer Instruments.
Garmin has been granted a deviation from the mentioned TSOs, for marking the
TSO number, Software Part Number, Date of Manufacture, Equipment Accuracy
and “deviation” on the exterior of the unit. Instead, Garmin will include product
name, part number, serial number, and this statement on the unit’s nameplate
label “TSO-C44c See Inst Mnl for Add’l Appliance Approvals and Equipment
Class.”
Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C49b paragraph a.3 to use DO-
160F instead of SAE AS 407B as the Environmental Standard. Garmin also
believes the listing of “AS 407B” is a typographical error where “AS 404B” should
have been indicated as the Environmental Standard.
TSO-C55a Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C55a paragraph 3 to use SAE
AS 405D in place of SAE AS 405C for the MPS.
Garmin has been granted a deviation from the mentioned TSOs, for marking the
TSO number, Software Part Number, Date of Manufacture, Equipment Accuracy
and “deviation” on the exterior of the unit. Instead, Garmin will include product
name, part number, serial number, and this statement on the unit’s nameplate
label “TSO-C44c See Inst Mnl for Add’l Appliance Approvals and Equipment
Class.”
Garmin has been granted a deviation from TSO-C55a paragraph 3.c to use
RTCA DO-160F instead of SAE AS 405C and RTCA DO-160E as the standard
for Environmental Qualification.
Applicable
Item LRU Software Garmin P/N
Part Numbers
GEA 71B, Unit Only (011-03682-00) 006-B2139-0() 010-01405-00
GEA 71BH, Unit Only (011-03682-01) 006-B2139-0() 010-01405-01
GEA 71B Enhanced, Unit Only (011-03682-02) 006-B2139-0() 010-01405-02
GEA 71BH Enhanced, Unit Only (011-03682-03) 006-B2139-0() 010-01405-03
GEA 71C, Unit Only (011-03682-04) 006-B2139-0() 010-01405-04
GEA 71B Enhanced, Unit Only* (011-03682-05) 006-B2139-0() 010-01405-05
*The GEA 71B Enhanced 011-03682-05 requires GEA 71B SYS software version 2.50 (006-B2139-08)
or higher.
Each of the following accessories are provided separately from the GEA 71BH, GEA 71BH Enhanced, and
the GEA 71C.
CAUTION
Check wiring connections for errors before inserting the GEA 71B/C into the rack.
Incorrect wiring could cause internal component damage.
Insertion/
Manufacturer Hand Positioner Positioner Positioner Extraction
(Note 1) Crimping Tool (16 AWG) (18-20 AWG) (22-28 AWG) Tool
(Note 2)
Military P/N M22520/2-01 M22520/2-02 N/A M22520/2-09 M81969/1-04
Positronic 9507 N/A 9502-11 9502-3 M81969/1-04
AMP 601966-1 N/A N/A 601966-6 91067-1
Daniels AFM8 K1S K774 K42 M81969/1-04
Astro 615717 N/A N/A 615725 M81969/1-04
NOTE
1. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and consequently are
subject to change without notice.
2. Extracting the #16, #18, and #20 contacts requires that the expanded wire barrel be cut
off from the contact. It may also be necessary to push the pin out from the face of the
connector when using an extractor, due to the absence of the wire. A new contact must
be used when reassembling the connector.
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force when inserting the GEA 71B/C into the rack. This may cause
damage to occur to the connectors, unit, and/or unit rack. If heavy resistance is felt during
installation, stop! Remove the GEA 71B/C and identify the source of resistance. The rear
plate is designed to float in the unit rack. Check to ensure the rear plate is not bound by
the connector harness.
6. For GEA 71BH, GEA 71BH Enhanced, and GEA 71C units only:
Lock the unit in place using the install screw. Tighten the screw until the connectors are fully
mated and the retaining wedge in the rack is fully mated with the wedge attached to the unit.
Torque the install screw to 15 +/- 2 in-lbs.
CAUTION
Start the handle screw into the hole carefully, to avoid cross-threading. The application of
torque exceeding 14 in-lbs to the screw may result in damage to the LRU case and/or
retaining hardware.
NOTE
The GEA 71B/C will not provide valid outputs until the aircraft post installation
configuration procedures are completed.
The GEA 71B/C must be installed with a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck and have FAA approved
configuration data. Configuration data is loaded to the GEA 71B/C from an aircraft-specific SW Loader
Card. GEA settings are predetermined for a specific aircraft and are typically contained within the file
named ‘GEA1’. The PFD serves as the graphics user interface to the installer configuring the system. For
basic configuration information, refer to the G1000 System Maintenance Manual (LJ/VLJ Aircraft)
Garmin part number 190-00903-00 or the G1000 System Maintenance Manual (Standard Piston/
Turboprop) Garmin part number 190-00907-00. For actual aircraft installation/checkout, use only aircraft
manufacturer approved checkout procedures.
3.7 Continued Airworthiness
Maintenance of the GEA 71B/C is “on condition” only. For regulatory periodic functional checks, refer to
approved aircraft maintenance manuals or manual supplements for actual aircraft maintenance
requirements.
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The GEA 71B, GEA 71BH, GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-02 and 011-03682-05), and GEA 71BH
Enhanced operates on 28VDC or 14VDC. The GEA 71C operates on 28VDC only.
AIRCRAFT POWER 1 and AIRCRAFT POWER 2 are “diode OR’ed” to provide aircraft power
redundancy. Aircraft Power 2 is for connecting to an alternate aircraft power source, such as on an aircraft
with two electrical buses.
4.3 Configuration Module
The Configuration Module is attached inside the backshell for the J701 connector harness. It contains an
IIC EEPROM device and an IIC temperature sensor. For installations that interface with a thermocouple,
use the 011-00981-00 Thermocouple Kit to install the reference thermocouple within the backshell.
When an Analog Input is used to monitor a voltage with respect to ground, it is recommended to use
twisted pair with one wire connecting the monitored voltage between the HI pin of the Analog Input and
the sensor while the other wire connects between ground at or near the sensor and the LO pin of the Analog
Input. Differential wiring minimizes the error due to the interconnect. Grounding the LO pin at the GEA
can introduce errors due to the difference in ground potential between the sensor and the GEA. The cable
assembly should include shielded twisted pairs for each Analog Input Hi/Lo pair, and the shields should be
grounded at both ends of the cable.
All analog inputs are multi-purpose capable and have several configuration options. Table 4-5 summarizes
the configuration options.
Configuration
Description/Characteristic
Parameter
Resistive Divider can be enabled or disabled through software configuration for each
analog input (for input types capable of -56 V to -80 V range).
When Disabled: Hardware scaling is 1:1 and input impedance is greater than 10 MΩ
Resistive
(input bias current is +/- 12 nA max) for A1, A2, A3, and A5 types. Input impedance is
Divider
800 kΩ differential and 200 kΩ common mode for A4 type.
When Enabled: Hardware scaling is 1:33.3 and input impedance is approximately 100
kΩ for A1, A2, A3, and A5 types. Input impedance is approximately 70 kΩ for A4 type.
Configuration
Description/Characteristic
Parameter
The differential voltage measurement ranges for analog inputs with 1:1 scaling,
Current Monitor mode, or Extended Common Mode Analog Inputs are:
Voltage • +/- 150 mV, +/- 600 mV, and +/- 2.5 V (limited to -1.7 V to +2.5 V for Current
Measurement Monitor mode)
Ranges
The differential voltage measurement ranges for analog inputs with 1:33.3 scaling are:
• +/- 5.0 V, +/- 20 V, and +/- 80 V
A2, A3, and A4 type Analog Inputs can be configured to supply a 10 μA, 250 μA, 4
mA, or 10 mA constant current source (CCS) from the positive input pin. This supports
Constant measuring resistive sensors.
Current
For the GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05)
Source
Engine Temp Analog In 1 and 4 support 250 μA and 4.032 mA Engine Temp Analog
In 5 and 10 support 4.032 mA
• Update Rate
Miscellaneous • High Side Current Monitor Mode Enable/Disable
Sensor • Voltage (or Resistance) Conversion Equations
Configuration • Minimum/Maximum Values for Sensors
Parameters • Digital Filtering Value
• Excitation Voltage Output Dependency
In 1:1 mode, the minimum measurable voltage with respect to GEA 71B/C ground
Minimum is -1.7 V.
Measurable
Voltage In 1:33.3 mode, the minimum measurable voltage with respect to GEA 71B/C ground
is -3 V.
NOTE
If installing an ungrounded thermocouple to an Analog In input, a dc reference must be
added to the LO input. This can be accomplished by adding a resistance of 1 MΩ or less
between ground and the Analog In Lo input that the ungrounded thermocouple is installed
on.
NOTE
The Analog In set to 1:33.3 mode is capable of measuring a negative single-ended voltage
with respect to GEA ground down to -56 V. To achieve this, the single-ended sensor output
should be connected to the Analog In Lo pin and ground should be connected to the
Analog In Hi pin. The conversion parameters in GEA configuration allow for correcting
the inversion of the differential voltage reading.
The Analog Inputs have the resistor divider and constant current source features.
Engine Temp Analog In 1 and Engine Temp Analog In 4 has the constant current source feature but does
not have the resistor divider feature.
For the GEA 71B Enhanced 011-03682-05 unit only, Engine Temp Analog In 5 and Engine Temp Analog
In 10 have the constant current source feature but do not have the resistor divider feature.
The Analog/Current Monitor Inputs have the resistor divider, constant current source, and high side current
monitor features.
4.4.5 Extended Common Mode Analog Inputs
The Extended Common Mode Analog Inputs only operates in the extended mode. The differential input
voltage range is -2.0 V to +2.5 V while the allowed voltage with respect to GEA ground (applies to both Hi
and Lo pin) is -2.0 V to +7.5 V. These inputs have enhanced low voltage measurement accuracy and
extended common mode support for the low voltage ranges in order to support resistive bridge type
sensors.
When the CCS is configured ON, the input of the LOW side must be spliced and connected to ground near
the GEA. It is recommended that the ground connection is made as close as pratical to the GEA to reduce
error due to voltage drop in the wiring. If not practical, near the sensor is acceptable.
For all Analog Inputs except Engine Temp Analog In 1, 4, 5, and 10 on the GEA 71B Enhanced
(011-03682-05) unit, each Analog In Hi pin with CCS is capable of suppling 10.55 μA, 250 μA, 4.032 mA,
or 10.04 mA that is used to measure resistive sensors. For Engine Temp Analog In 1 and 4 on the GEA 71B
Enhanced (011-03682-05) unit, the Hi pins are capable of suppling 250 µA and 4.032 mA. For Engine
Temp Analog In 5 and 10 on the GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05) unit, the Hi pins are capable of
suppling 4.032 mA. When CCS is enabled, the voltage input range is -1.7 V to +2.5 V. For the resistance
range that each CCS setting is capable of reading refer to Table 4-11.
Use the CCS anytime a resistance is required to be measured. These sensors are typically RTDs, linear
transducers, and resistive fuel quantity systems.
The CCS circuit for the Engine Temp Analog In 1, 4, 5, and 10 on the GEA 71B Enhanced (011-0368205)
have higher impedance compared to other CCS circuits during transients induced by indirect effects of
lightning to support interface with resistive fuel quantity sensors in Part 23 and Part 27 installations.
4.4.7 High Side Current Monitor
The high side current monitor option of the Analog/Current Monitor Inputs are configured to monitor the
current draw of an aircraft power bus with the use of and external sense resistor. In high side current
monitor mode, the Analog/Current Monitor Inputs measure differential voltages in the -1.7 V to +2.5 V
range with a common mode voltage of +/- 80 V.
The GEA 71B/C provides 12 digital inputs. Any or all of these digital inputs may be configured as discrete
inputs if desired.
Each digital input may be configured as a frequency counter. The digital inputs can measure the frequency
of signals from 0.25 Vpp up to 150 Vpp and from 1 Hz to 100 kHz. Digital In* 7A and Digital In* 8A
cannot both be configured as a frequency counter input on the same unit.
For interfaces that require RTCA DO-160F Section 20 (Radiated Frequency Susceptibility) appliance
conducted category R or appliance radiated category R, the cable assembly should include shielded single
wires for each digital input, with the shield grounded at both ends. Unshielded wire can be used for
interfaces that require appliance conducted category T and appliance radiated category T or lower.
NOTE
It is recommended that shielded single conductors be used for interface with the Digital
Inputs when more than one Digital Inputs configured as a frequency counter is present in a
cable bundle. When unshielded wires are used with the Digital Inputs in the same cable
bundle, a Digital Input configured as a frequency counter and disconnected from a sensor
or without an AC signal on its interface can pick up the frequency of the signal on another
Digital Input interface in the same cable bundle.
The GEA 71B/C contains 23 dedicated discrete inputs. The applied signals must be less than 3.5 V or
375 Ω in the low state, and greater than 8.0 V or 100 kΩ in the high state. The inputs only provide high side
excitation, but the active state can be defined as low or high in unit configuration.
Sink current is internally limited to 1.2 mA max for a grounded input.
The GEA 71B/C provides 9 active low Annunciate Outputs that can be pulled up to an external voltage
source up to 36 Vdc.
When set to the active state, the outputs can sink up to 500mA to ground with a voltage drop of less than
0.3V. Sink current must be externally limited to 500 mA max. When set to the inactive state, the outputs
provide an impedance to ground of greater than 100kΩ.
4.9 Transducer Power Outputs
Table 4-16.Transducer Power Outputs
The GEA 71B/C supplies output power for engine/airframe sensors that may require supply voltage
excitation. The GEA 71B/C outputs three different voltage levels:
• +5 Vdc
• +10 Vdc
• +12 Vdc
Transducer output current is limited to 125 mA for the +5 Vdc and +10 Vdc outputs and limited to 300 mA
for the +12 Vdc output. There is only one supply for each Transducer Power Output voltage, but each
supply is routed to a pin on both J701 and J702 to simplify installation wiring. With a significant load on a
Transducer Power Output, the voltage at the J701 pin will be more accurate than the voltage at the J702
pin.
Table 4-17.RS-485
The RS-485 channels provide the communication between the GEA 71B/C and the GIA.
The cable assembly should include shielded twisted cable for each RS-485 channel, and the shield should
be grounded at both ends of the cable.
For installations with both RS-485 interfaces used, the RS-485 interfaces can be connected to any two data
concentrator units (GIA or GSD) in the system. RS-485 1 must be connected to the lowest order data
concentrator unit between the two data concentrator units connecting to the GEA RS-485. The data
concentrator unit system order is as follows (lowest to highest): GIA1, GIA2, GSD1, GSD2, GIA1B,
GIA2B, GSD3, GSD4, GSD5, GSD6, and GSD7. The GIA1 and GIA2 ports are the GIA 64 RS-485
interfaces or the GIA 6300 RS-485 interfaces on connector J6301. The GIA1B and GIA2B ports are the
GIA 6300 RS-485 interfaces on the connector J6302.
The GEA 71C provides interfaces for up to 7 rotary variable transformers, linear variable transformers,
rotary variable differential transformers, and linear variable differential transformers, collectively known
as XVT.
Each interface consists of two excitation wires connected to the transformer primary and two to three sense
wires connected to the transformer secondary. For a four-wire interface, the IN A pin and a GEA ground
pin are connected across the secondary. The four-wire sensed position is proportional to the ratio of IN A
and the excitation output. For a five-wire interface, the IN A wire and IN B wire are connected at opposite
ends of the secondary, and a GEA ground pin is connected to the center tap of the secondary. The five-wire
sensed position is proportional to the difference between IN A and IN B divided by the sum of IN A and IN
B, i.e. (VA-VB)/ (VA+VB).
The XVT interfaces support configurable excitation frequencies of 400 Hz to 10 kHz and amplitudes of 1V
RMS to 7V RMS. The excitation outputs can each drive loads of 220 Ω or higher. There are only three
excitation outputs to seven inputs. Excitation outputs can be shared between XVT interfaces.
The XVT Inputs share pins with the Engine Temp Analog Inputs. When an XVT Input is used, the Engine
Temp Analog Input that share the same pins cannot be used on that unit.
The cable assembly should include shielded twisted cable for each XVT In channel, and the shield should
be grounded at both ends of the cable. The cable assembly should include shielded twisted cable for each
XVT Out channel, and the shield should be grounded at the unit end of the cable.
4.12 Fuel Quantity
Fuel quantity inputs can be directly interfaced to fuel quantity probes on Part 23 or Part 27 installations
only.
Capacitive fuel quantity probes have been tested on the following installations:
• Socata TBM 700
• Socata TBM 850
• Piper PA-46-500
• Pilatus PC-12
Testing is recommended to determine compatibility with capacitive fuel quantity probes prior to
installation on any other aircraft models.
The GEA 71B Enhanced (011-03682-05) provides up to 4 two-terminal (direct connection) capacitive fuel
quantity interfaces or up to 8 three-terminal (rectified connection) capacitive fuel quantity interfaces. The
fuel quantity interfaces measure capacitance between 8 pF and 1000 pF.
Each direct connection interface consists of an excitation wire (GEA output) and a return wire (GEA
input). Fuel Quantity Excitation 1 is used with FQ In 1 and FQ In 2. Fuel Quantity Excitation 2 is used with
FQ In 3 and FQ In 4. All of the capacitive fuel quantity probes in one tank can be connected in parallel to
one Fuel Quantity Excitation and one FQ In when the interface is the direct connection type.
Each rectified connection interface consists of an excitation wire (GEA output), a return wire (GEA input),
and a common wire (GEA ground). Fuel Quantity Excitation 1 is used with FQ In 1-4. Fuel Quantity
Excitation 2 is used with FQ In 5-8. Each capacitive fuel quantity probe required a dedicated FQ In pin
when the interface is the rectified connection type.
The Fuel Quantity Excitation outputs support configurable voltage levels of 1 V RMS to 7 V RMS. The
Fuel Quantity Excitation frequency should be set to 9.5 kHz for direct connection interfaces. The Fuel
Quantity Excitation frequency should be set to 20 kHz for rectified connection interfaces.
The cable assembly should include shielded single conductor wire for each Fuel Quantity Input and Fuel
Quantity Excitation, and the shield should be grounded at both ends of the cable.
MODULAR INSTALLATION,
GEA 71B, GEA 71B ENHANCED (-02, -05 versions)
2X .38 9.6
2X 3.350 85.09 .60 15.2
2X .36 9.1
2X 9.07 230.4
1.23 31.1
7.85 199.4
.6 15 4.3 109
J702
2X 6.900 175.26
7.26 184.4
6.30 160.0
J701
3.0 76
2X .30 7.6
2X .36 9.1
2X 3.350 85.09
2X .38 9.6
Figure A-1. GEA 71B or GEA 71B Enhanced Module Outline Drawing
MODULAR INSTALLATION,
GEA 71B, GEA 71B ENHANCED (-02, -05 versions)
011-01169-01
2 PLACES
011-00950-04
2 PLACES
GEA 71 CONNECTOR KIT
330-00185-78 011-00797-03
2 PLACES
211-63234-11
4 PLACES
GEA 71 RACK
115-00411-00
NOTES:
ALTERNATE NUTPLATE KIT
1. REFER TO 190-00313-09 FOR ADDITIONAL PARTS LIST.
GEA 71B 011-01148-00
011-03682-00
Figure A-2. GEA 71B or GEA 71B Enhanced Modular Installation Drawing
STANDALONE INSTALLATION,
GEA 71B, GEA 71B ENHANCED (-02, -05 Versions)
7.91 200.9
2X .58 14.7
1.47 37.3 2X 1.13 28.6 4X SEE NOTE 3 2X 1.63 41.3
2X .58 14.7
4X NOTE 3 2X 4.500 114.30
.7 19 2X 4.500 114.30
J702
2X 5.125 130.18
2X 5.125 130.18
2X 6.91 175.6
3X 6.43 163.2
J701
3.6 91
8.71 221.2
2X 9.13 231.9
2X 4.458 113.22
Figure A-3. GEA 71B or GEA 71B Enhanced Standalone Outline Drawing
STANDALONE INSTALLATION,
GEA 71B, GEA 71B ENHANCED (-02, -05 Versions)
011-01169-01
2 PLACES
011-00950-04
2 PLACES
GEA 71B CONNECTOR KIT
330-00185-78 011-00797-03
2 PLACES
211-63234-11
4 PLACES
GEA 71 RACK
115-00658-00
NOTES:
1. REFER TO 190-00313-09 FOR ADDITIONAL PARTS LIST.
GEA 71B
011-03682-00
Figure A-4. GEA 71B or GEA 71B Enhanced Standalone Installation Drawing
STANDALONE INSTALLATION,
GEA 71BH, GEA 71BH ENHANCED, GEA 71C
.78 19.8
J702
7.00 177.8
.87 22.1
1.11 28.2
3.1 79
J701
.8 20 .08 2.1
UNIT INSTALL SCREW
1/8" HEX 4.6 117
8.00 203.2
9.13 231.9
2X 1.094 27.79
2X .23 5.9
NOTES:
1.56 39.7
1. DIMENSIONS: INCHES [mm]. METRIC VALUES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND TOLERANCES ARE NOT IMPLIED UNLESS
4X NOTE 3 SPECIFICALLY STATED.
3. MOUNTING HOLE FOR #8 FLAT HEAD 100 CSK SCREW (4 PLACES). USE
MS24694S7 OR SCREW OF SAME OR GREATER STRENGTH.
2X .63 15.9
2X 7.000 177.80
Figure A-5. GEA 71BH, GEA 71 BH Enhanced, or GEA 71C Standalone Outline Drawing
STANDALONE INSTALLATION,
GEA 71BH, GEA 71BH ENHANCED, GEA 71C
STAND-ALONE RACK
011-02419-00
011-01169-01
2 PLACES
011-00950-04
2 PLACES GEA 71BH CONNECTOR KIT
330-00366-78
011-00797-06
2 PLACES
211-63234-11
4 PLACES
GEA 71BH
011-03682-01
GEA 71C
011-03682-04
Figure A-6. GEA 71BH, GEA 71BH Enhanced, or GEA 71C Standalone Installation Drawing
GEA 71C
GE 1C
ENGINE/
GINE/AIRF
IRFRAME J701
701 P701
SIGNAL GROUND 19
XVT EXCITATION OUT 1 9
S
SIGNAL GROUND 4
GEA 71C
GE 1C
ENGINE/
GINE/AIRF
IRFRAME
J701
701 P701
701
SIGNAL GROUND 32
XVT EXCITATION OUT 2 10
S
SIGNAL GROUND 39
S
ENGINE TEMP ANALOG IN 3 LO/XVT IN 2B 31 XVDT
4 WIRE
PROBE
FUEL QUANTITY IN 1 17
PROBE
FUEL QUANTITY IN 1 17
GROUND 32
Figure B-4. GEA 71B Enhanced Capacitive Fuel Quantity Example Interconnect