MidContinent SAM - MD302 2-inch Standby Attitude Module

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Entirely self-contained, SAM® is a solid-state instrument that provides attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip information to the pilot during normal operation or in the case of primary instrument failure.

SAM's small size and selectable orientation (horizontal and vertical) allows for flexible cockpit design and installation.

• Attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip information with ARINC 429 output
• Small 2.4” x 5.5” footprint
• Extremely lightweight — 1.6 lbs
• Self-contained, rechargeable Nanophosphate® lithium-ion emergency battery
• Smooth, high-definition graphics
• Unique, two-screen display with wide viewing angles and a user-friendly menu structure
• Selectable orientation — horizontal and vertical
• Aircraft-specific, programmable airspeed range markings
• Easy installation — one knob configures the display and provides menu control
• 10–32 VDC power input
• External, automatic and manual dimming control settings
• Software configurable lighting curves
• Field-upgradable software via standard USB port
• FAA TSO certified to C2d, C3e, C4c, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a
• RTCA DO-178B and DO-254 Design Assurance Level (DAL) A
• RTCA DO-160 qualified
• Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
• Two-year or 2,000-hour warranty

• Power Input: 10-32 VDC; 6W nominal, 25W max
• Output: ARINC 429 (see manual for specific labels)
• Operating Range:
  • Attitude: 300° per second pitch, roll and yaw (max)
  • Altitude: -1,500 to +55,000 ft (-457 m to 16,764 m)
  • Airspeed: 20 to 500 knots (23 to 575 mph) (37 to 926 kph)
• Vertical Trend: 6 second time frame
• Heading: Displayed via ARINC 429 input (external interface dependent)
• Units of Measure:
  • Altitude: Feet or meters
  • Barometric Setting: Inches of mercury, millibars
  • Airspeed: Knots, miles per hour or kilometers per hour
• Panel Tilt: Configurable: -90° to +90° pitch
• Panel Roll: Configurable: -5° to +5° roll
• Lighting:
  • 5, 14 or 28 VDC external input or internal photocell
  • Programmable dimming curve
• Pilot Interface: 16-detent, push and turn knob
• Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
• Battery:
  • Rechargeable, field-replaceable, internal battery
  • Technology: Nanophosphate® lithium-ion
  • Run time: 60 minutes minimum when fully charged and properly maintained
• Mounting: Front panel mounted
• Mating Connectors:
  • Mid-Continent P/N 9017646 kit contains custom DB15 connector with configuration
  • module, pitot and static connectors
• Certification:
  • FAA TSO certified to C2d, C3e, C4c, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a
  • ANAC TSO certified to C2d, C3e, C4c, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a
  • EASA ETSO certified to C2d, C3d (incomplete), C4c, C10b, C106, C113, C179a
  • RTCA DO-178B and DO-254 Design Assurance Level (DAL) A
  • RTCA DO-160 and RTCA DO-311 qualified