Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide - Manual (Page 51)

Instrument Installation
Panel Location and Mounting
The diagram below shows the outside dimensions of the front bezel of the FlightDEK-D180.
Note that the instrument and tray extend about 4.5” behind the panel, and the supplied harness
extends three inches more. Use the dimensions (in inches) found on the diagram to plan for the
space required by the instrument. Take the following considerations into account when selecting
a mounting location for the FlightDEK-D180.
Avoid placing the instrument near heater vents or any source of extremely hot or cold air. Keep
in mind that the air surrounding the FlightDEK-D180 during operation may be no warmer than
50
C. Plan a panel location that allows convenient viewing of the instrument with no
obstruction. When flying straight and level, the panel angle from vertical may not be greater than
+/- 30 degrees. The unit must also be parallel to the roll axis of the aircraft (although not
necessarily located along it), and have no significant roll angle in the panel. The firmware
supports an adjustment for panel tilt, but not for mounting errors in yaw or roll. Correct attitude
performance depends on mounting the FlightDEK-D180 square with the direction of flight.
To mount the FlightDEK-D180, you must make a rectangular cutout in your panel. Ensure that
the dimensions of the cutout are: 6.780” wide and 4.750” tall. Place the D100-series mounting
tray behind the cutout. Secure it to your panel in whatever way you desire. Riveting it to the
panel is ideal, but drilling holes for mounting screws and nuts will work as well. You may cut off
2 horizontal or vertical tabs from the mounting tray to minimize the space taken up behind the
panel. Upon securing the mounting rack to the back of your panel, slide the FlightDEK-D180
into it. Use the included 7/64” Allen wrench to secure the mounting screw (at the bottom left of
the front bezel) into mounting rack. At your discretion, you can also screw a #6-32 screw into the
back of the mounting rack on the opposite side. This screw should penetrate into the instrument
no further than ¼”.
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