The hub of your integrated avionics system
The EKP V Cockpit Docking Station allows the installation of AvMap EKP V Aeronautical Navigator into the cockpit panel, and enables the unit to interface to multiple external devices at the same time.
The Cockpit Docking Station includes 4 USB ports, 2 serial ports, Audio video input (NTSC and PAL) , Audio output. The external GPS antenna is included in the box.
Multiple simultaneous connections
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Safe connections
When docked, the EKP V is powered/charged by the aircraft electrical system through a socket vibration proof for power supply AVG 16.
One of the USB ports is powered by the EKP V internal battery to ensure functionality even in case of aircraft electrical power failure.
Comparation table
Connections |
Cockpit Craddle Kit |
Cockpit Docking Station |
| Power Supply | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS Receiver | ✓ | ✓ |
| ADAHRS | ✖ | ✓ |
| CAS | ✖ | ✓ |
| Video Cameras Enhanced video system |
✖ | ✓ |
| Weather Receiver Service Available in North America |
✖ | ✓ |
| Others | ✖ | ✓ |
Cockpit Cradle Kit VS Cockpit Docking Station
EKP V offers two mounting solutions:
- Basic panel integration with the Cockpit Cradle Kit: featuring connection to Power and GPS receiver.
- Advanced connectivity with the Cockpit Docking Station featuring 4 USB connection, 2 serial connections, audio input and output, video input.
The two models have the same size ( 164,4 x 106,8 mm cut in the panel is required), while external frame measures 172 x 110 mm.
Technical specifications
| External Frame: 172 x 110 mm | |
| Panel cutting line: 165.4 x 106.8 (rounded corner r=6,2 mm) | |
| N. 2 serial ports (1 x RS-232, 1 x TTL levels) | |
| N. 4 USB 2.0 (1 x powered by EKP V internal battery) | |
| Video input | Video composite signal PAL or NTSC |
| Audio input and output | |
| Vibration proof AVG 16 connector | |
| Aeronautical grade wires for power supply | |
| Temperature Range | -20 + 70 °C / -4°F to +158°F |
| High sensitivity external GPS Receiver | |
| Power supply | 10 – 35 VDC (28W max) |
Content of the box
The Docking Station package contains:
- EKP V Docking Station
- USB GPS antenna
- Flush Mount Kit
- Plastic Protective Cover
- Manual, screws and cutting template
Cockpit Docking Station Panel Installation
Panel cutting line: 165.4 x 106.8 mm (template provided).
The external frame measures 172 x 110 mm
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Cockpit Docking Station ConnectionsFront View A. Pogo Pin Connector Back View D. Battery powered USB Port: backup power provided by the EKP V internal battery. |
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Serial connections schemeDB 15 Connections
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How to dock the EKP V
- Insert the EKP V in the Docking Station from the Pogo Pin connector side, properly blocking the hook on the right.
- Then press the opposite part to insert completely the navigator inside the Cradle.
- Securely fix the EKP V with the safety hook on the left side.
- Once docked the EKP V will power on automatically.
