Page 3 Revision History Rev Number Date of Reason for Release Release April 2015 Initial Release of document that coincided with Software Release 10.1.0.0 July 2015 Optimizations for black and white printing November Corrected several errors and 2015 added some additional descriptions May 2016 Update to accompany Software Release 10.2.0.0...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
IFD540 Integrated Flight Display | PILOT GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS System Overview..................1-1 INTENDED FUNCTION ................1-2 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ..............1-2 BASIC CONCEPTS ................. 1-4 Page Function Keys ................1-4 Line Select Keys ................... 1-4 Right Knob Labeling ................1-5 Color Philosophy ...................
Page 5 Enroute Descents ................2-25 Entering an Arrival and Approach............2-26 Activating a Leg .................. 2-30 Use of the Map-FPL Split Page ............2-31 Chart Access ..................2-32 INFO TAB ....................2-34 ROUTE TAB ..................2-38 Creating a New Route ................. 2-39 Naming a Route ..................
Page 6 Satellite Radio Tuning ................4-3 Com Presets ..................4-5 UTILITIES TAB ..................4-7 Timers ....................4-7 Calculators ..................4-10 Electronic Checklist ................4-13 SETUP TAB ................... 4-18 Datablock Setup ................. 4-18 Map Setup ..................4-35 FMS Setup ..................4-36 User Options ..................4-37 Custom User Settings .................
Page 7 Loss of Bezel Controls ................ 6-25 Loss of Touchscreen Control .............. 6-26 Loss of GPS (Dead Reckoning) ............6-27 Other Anomalies ................. 6-28 FCC RF Exposure Requirements ............6-28 SUBSCRIPTIONS .................. 6-29 DATA UPDATES ................... 6-29 DATA TRANSFER TO/FROM EXTERNAL DEVICES ......6-37 USER DATA BACKUP/RESTORATION PROCEDURE ......
Page 9: System Overview
While it is important for the operator to be familiar with all of the information in the manual, it is essential to the safe use of the IFD540 that pilots give careful attention to the material contained within these NOTEs.
Page 10: Intended Function
INTENDED FUNCTION The Avidyne IFD540 is a GPS-nav-com radio whose primary function is to conduct nav-com-transponder tuning and communication, and serve as the principal navigation sensor/system for all IFR VHF (“VLOC”) and GPS-based navigation and instrument flying (enroute and approach),...
Page 11 Electronic Checklists • Data Logging • Caution Advisory System (CAS) • Utilities (e.g. Schedulers, Timers, Calculators) • Multi-touch Touch screen Control • Multiple IFD Operations • Remote Transponder Control and Display • WiFi and Bluetooth® Communication [optional] • COOL FEATURE Multi-Touch Touch Screen Control The IFD supports multi-touch touch screen technology meaning that features such as two-...
Page 12: Basic Concepts
BASIC CONCEPTS PAGE FUNCTION KEYS The 3 buttons along the bottom of the IFD bezel are called Page Function Keys. Each key is labeled by function: FMS (Flight Management System) • MAP (Moving Map) • AUX (System Pages) • Each page has a number of associated tabs. Each Page Function key has a left and right rocker nature to it.
Page 13: Right Knob Labeling
Action LSKs – Pressing the LSK or display label • enables the action indicated on the label. LSK Types State LSKs – Push the button or touch the label to cycle through the list of choices Action LSK – Press the button or touch the label to engage an action (bring up Wx Overlay on map)
Page 14: Color Philosophy
COLOR PHILOSOPHY There are a few generalities with the use of color that are consistent across the IFD as described in the table below: IFD Feature/Function Color Page Function Keys Green – Active; White – Available but not currently active. Note: AUX can also be Red, Yellow or Cyan if there is an active alert as...
Page 15: General Ifd Operations
GENERAL IFD OPERATIONS The IFD540 Integrated Flight Display (IFD) is a touch screen GPS-Nav-Com that has been designed to be both a retrofit GPS- Nav-Com or a clean install GPS-Nav-Com. As a retrofit installation, the unit was designed to be plug-and-play compatible with a Garmin 530/W unit.
Page 16 CDI Nav Source knob. • COOL FEATURE Integrated WiFi/Bluetooth® The IFD has an integrated WiFi/Bluetooth® transceiver located underneath the Avidyne logo on the bottom of the bezel. No additional hardware is required to take advantage of the capability. System Overview...
Page 17: Power Control
POWER CONTROL The IFD is regulated by a pair of circuit breakers. There is also a power control on the top left corner of the unit but the IFD will automatically start when the aircraft bus power is applied. The power button can be used to turn the unit off (press and hold and watch 5 second count down expire) or to turn the unit back on if it had been manually turned off.
Page 18: Brightness Controls
“Auto” setting will typically revert to the dimming bus setting in low ambient light conditions. If the IFD540 appears “inoperative” or non-responsive from a lighting perspective, check the aircraft instrument lighting rheostat to ensure it is not set to a night position.
Page 19: Start-Up Sequence
A software version and database currency page is • displayed there expired databases. Avidyne does not recommend operating with expired databases but the system will allow operation by pressing the “Proceed” followed by the “Confirm” LSKs; If the IFD has been enabled for Bluetooth and •...
Page 20 If there is no fuel flow system connected, then the unit progresses directly to the FMS page and FPL tab, in principle ready for a flight plan to be loaded or verified; The IFD is now ready for normal use. •...
Page 21 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES “GPS No Position” Message Possible at Startup If the GPS alignment takes an unusually long time (e.g more than 2 minutes) to acquire an initial position fix, the “GPS No Position” advisory message will be displayed. This message will automatically clear itself when a fix is acquired.
Page 22: Database Currency States
DATABASE CURRENCY STATES The following table describes the various database currency states that may be observed at startup: Database Status Message Color In Effect Valid Thru <Month, Light Green Day, Year > Has Expired Expired <Month, Yellow Day, Year> Not Yet Effective Effective <Month, Yellow Day, Year>...
Page 23: Page Layout And Formats
PAGE LAYOUT AND FORMATS The left column (radio frequencies and context-sensitive line select keys), top data strip and nav source knob indication, and bottom edge set of page tabs are always displayed on every page. Page Layout Com/Nav Blocks Top strip datablock area Nav Source Label Configurable Page Tabs...
Page 24 navigate through the available tabs by pressing the left or right side of the Page Function key. The desired tab can also be touched to directly jump to that tab. The last tab selected on any given page is retained in memory and will be displayed when you return to that page.
Page 25: Com-Nav
COM-NAV The VHF radio consists of a Com radio that covers the frequency band from 118.0 MHz to 136.990 MHz and a Nav radio that covers the frequency band from 108.0 MHz to 117.95 MHz. Both 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz spacing is supported. The radio can be configured as a 16 watt or 10 watt transmitter at the factory prior to shipping.
Page 26 Standby at any given time and then when the bezel Frequency Swap button is pressed, that slot is what is swapped with the Active channel. Multiple Frequency Formats COOL FEATURE Decoded Agency Identifier The agency (e.g. Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach, etc) for the Active and each displayed Standby com frequency are displayed in each com frequency slot.
Page 27 Active com slot. COOL FEATURE Monitor Standby Com If connected to an audio panel (e.g. Avidyne AMX240) that can support this function, the IFD will send the first standby com frequency audio to the audio panel for audio monitoring.
Page 28 A second way to manually tune a frequency is to touch the Active or Standby frequency slot and when a virtual keyboard is displayed, type the desired frequency into the numeric keypad and press the Enter (“Enter” on the virtual keypad or “ENTR” on the bezel) button.
Page 29 Frequencies can also be nominated to be put into the #1 Standby from other pages on the IFD540 such as the INFO or NRST Tab on the FMS page. Switching Between Com, Nav, and Transponder To access the Nav frequencies for display or editing, push in the lower left knob to toggle between Com frequencies and Nav frequencies.
Page 30 Frequency List The “FREQ” function key along the right edge of the bezel has three tabs along the top edge of the page: Airport – the most logical com frequencies (e.g. • ATIS, ASOS, AWOS, CTAF, Tower, Ground, Clearance Delivery, etc) associated with the origin airport and then when airborne and more than 5nm from the origin, the destination airport;...
Page 31 When a desired frequency has been located in the list, it can be placed into the #1 Standby slot by either double tapping it via touch or pushing the bottom right dual concentric push knob. COOL FEATURE Shortcuts to Com Tuning Shortcuts are provided to aid speed and ease of manually entering a com frequency in the IFD.
Page 32 Another capability that can be added during installation is a remote com frequency swapping function that, when activated, performs the same action as pressing the bezel Frequency Swap button. In this case, your hands do not need to leave the controls to command a frequency swap.
Page 33: Transponder Control And Display
TRANSPONDER CONTROL AND DISPLAY If the IFD has been configured to communicate with a remote transponder, then code and mode control and display is available. Display The transponder mode and code is displayed in a datablock that can be configured to be displayed along the left, right, or top sides of the display.
Page 34 Switching Between Com, Nav, and Transponder To access the transponder keyboard for display or editing, push in the lower left knob to toggle between Com frequencies and Nav frequencies and Transponder keyboard. The displayed set of Com/Nav/Xndr data slots will always time out back to com frequencies following 20 seconds of inactivity on the Nav frequency display or transponder keyboard.
Page 35 Air Traffic Control. Aircraft installations that include a ground/air state input (such as a gear squat switch or discrete input from an IFD540) will automatically select GND on landing or while taxiing and will automatically select ALT when airborne. In these installations, the...
Page 36 pilot selectable states are ALT-ON-SBY when in-air and GND- SBY when on-ground Transponder Code Entry Transponder codes can be entered in via one of two methods – keyboard entry or bottom left bezel knob use. When using the keyboard entry method, touch any of the numeric buttons (0 through 7) to start modifying the squawk code.
Page 37 Press the CLR softkey or the CLR button on the bezel to return to original settings or back space through partially complete data entry A round “R” reply lamp will light up in the transponder datablock area whenever the transponder is in an active Reply state. Transponder Configuration Some typical pilot actions for configuration (e.g.
Page 38: Direct-To Operations
DIRECT-TO OPERATIONS A dedicated Direct-To function key is located along the right edge of the IFD bezel. Pressing that button from any page will display a green Direct-To dialog box that will be pre-populated with a logical waypoint. Direct-To Dialog and Confirmation Dialog Boxes If that pre-populated waypoint is the desired waypoint, press the “ENTR”...
Page 39 When the desired waypoint is displayed, press the knob in to accept; • Touch the waypoint field in the pop-up green Direct-To dialog box to generate a virtual keyboard and type in the desired waypoint name. When the desired waypoint is displayed, press Enter on the keypad or bezel to accept;...
Page 40: Function Keys
FUNCTION KEYS In addition to the Direct-To and Frequency List function keys that have already been described, the IFD has a Nearest (“NRST”) function key and an Enter (“ENTR”) function key and a Clear (“CLR”) function key that perform the following functions: Nearest –...
Page 41 Pressing it a 2 time will step the reverse video over the Arrival field and present a drop down box of available published arrivals. Each subsequent press of the “PROC” key will step through all following destination airfield approaches and arrivals in the flight plan and wrap back around to the top of the flight plan.
Page 42: Touch Screen
TOUCH SCREEN The IFD uses a capacitive touch screen technology that allows multi-touch operation (e.g. two-fingered pinch zoom). Many types of gloves can be used during touch screen operations. The IFD employs a “hybrid touch” design in that virtually every interaction can be accomplished either through bezel controls or touch.
Page 43 Bezel-only Control Input Touch screen-only Control Functions Input Functions Selecting page function keys Map panning (e.g. changing the “major” pages of FMS, MAP, AUX) Power on/off Graphical Flight Planning (“Rubber banding”) Changing the Primary Nav Calling up a map page info box Source Starting the Frequency List Selecting a #2 or #3 standby...
Page 44 When editing data (e.g. FMS waypoint data or nav/com frequencies) using touch, virtual keyboards are displayed on the IFD. There are two formats – a numeric keyboard and an alpha keyboard with a means to switch back and forth between formats. Virtual Alpha Keyboard Virtual Numeric Keyboard 1-36...
Page 45 Each keyboard has a scratchpad in the lower right corner. The scratchpad is a free text field for data entry with some data entry validity logic applied to the data that is trying to be entered. For example, when trying to type in an invalid frequency, the com tuning application will immediately sense that entry to be invalid and present an alert box stating the entry is invalid.
Page 46: Use Of External Keyboard
USE OF EXTERNAL KEYBOARD The IFD is capable of taking input from an external, properly paired, Bluetooth® keyboard. It is intended to be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with, the IFD touchscreen keyboard. Anywhere and anytime the IFD touchscreen keyboard is used to enter data (e.g.
Page 47 All labeled keys are fully functional. The lightbulb key turns on backlighting for the keyboard. The vertical two-headed arrow key is primary/#1 standby swap. The Avidyne logo key is a space bar. The up/down arrow keys can be used for page navigation in the same way the inner and outer rings of the bottom right IFD knob can navigate through page fields.
Page 48: Dual Ifd Operatons
DUAL IFD OPERATONS Some installations may involve two IFDs (e.g. IFD540-IFD540, IFD540-IFD440, IFD440-IFD440) that can work in a more integrated fashion. Method of Data Share (Dual IFD Operations) Dual IFDs will be connected via the Byteflight digital Databus. While any of the com ports can be configured for the dual IFD “CrossSync”...
Page 49 Enables stored routes to be synchronized across • both IFDs (this does allow for route preview on the second IFD); Enables fuel planning (e.g. initial fuel entry) to be • synchronized across both IFDs; Enables user waypoints to be synchronized across •...
Page 50 Calculators and Utilities data. • NOTE Data Sharing Tolerates Inconsistent Databases While Avidyne strongly recommends the databases on each IFD be kept up-to-date and on the same cycle, data sharing between IFDs as defined above in “Data Sharing (Dual IFD Operations)” is not disabled when different data cycles are present on the two IFDs.
Page 51: Wifi Operations
Flight plan route data transmitted by the 3 party • application to the IFD for inclusion in the IFD540 stored routes and active flight plan. Fully interactive copy of the IFD hosted on a • mobile device (e.g. “IFD100”).
Page 52: Waas Vs Non-Waas Operations
"Local" and "Remote" modes – instructions for doing so can be found in the Installation Manual and from the link: http://www.avidyne.com/products/ifd540/wifi devices.asp WAAS VS NON-WAAS OPERATIONS The IFD supports both WAAS and non-WAAS operations. In each case, the IFD is still considered a “/G” system for flight plan filing purposes.
Page 53: Interaction With External Devices
NOTE Shared Data Between IFD540 and IFD100 Almost all of the same data sharing rules apply between a panel mounted IFD540 and the IFD100 app running on a mobile device. Com/Nav tuning however is shared between these two devices. System Overview...
Page 54: Before Takeoff Techniques
If multiple pilots share the airplane, be sure to check User Options and datablock selections to ensure set up for your personal preferences. Avidyne recommends creating and using the Checklist utility and including a Before Takeoff checklist that meets your personal needs.
Page 55: Fpl (Flight Plan) Tab
FMS Pages The Flight Management System (FMS) pages are where flight plans are created, modified, stored and deleted. Ground operations are the ideal time to enter the intended flight plan into the FMS. FPL (FLIGHT PLAN) TAB FMS BASIC CONCEPTS For properly configured dual IFD installations, enter your plan into only one of the IFDs and the data is automatically shared between them.
Page 56 Flight Plan Detail There are two types of cursors – an insert cursor and an edit cursor. Rotate the “FMS” knob in the lower right corner of the IFD to see the visual difference. The insert cursor will appear as a thin blue horizontal line that appears between flight plan legs.
Page 57: Creating A New Flight Plan
Individual fields within a leg can be edited by rotating the bottom right inner IFD knob that highlights each editable field within the flight plan. When the desired field is highlighted with reverse video, push the knob to get into edit mode. Turn the knob to edit the value or type via the keyboard, then push the knob again to exit edit mode.
Page 58 COOL FEATURE Geofill™ is a geographic-based prediction algorithm that significantly reduces the number of pilot actions for entering waypoints. Usually after the first character entry, the system uses existing characters to determine the closest, and most likely, waypoint based on your geographic position or existing flight plan.
Page 59 COOL FEATURE Airways and Flight Plan Creation The FMS can use published airways in its database to quickly build long flight plans with few keystrokes. When a flight plan waypoint is a valid airway entry or exit point, the list of available airways is presented in a drop down box.
Page 60 Airway Exit Points TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Expanding and Compacting the Flight Plan The “Flight Plan” tab of the FMS page provides a means to show every leg of the flight plan (“Expanded”) or an abbreviated version of the flight plan (“Compact”) via the “View”...
Page 61 COOL FEATURE FMS Cursor Centered View One of the Map views available for use on the Map-FPL tab of the FMS page is “FMS Cursor Centered” mode. It is accessed by pressing the “View” LSK along the left edge until the “Cursor” option is displayed and can serve as a good way to conduct initial planning and later review.
Page 62: Selecting A Departure
SELECTING A DEPARTURE If a published departure exists for the origin/departure airfield, then a drop down list of available departure procedures can be displayed by using the inner ring of the bottom right IFD knob to highlight the departure procedure window for that origin/departure airfield and pushing in that knob.
Page 63 When a SID/STAR is selected from the initial dropdown, a sequence of dropdowns may be presented to allow the selection of an enroute transition and a runway transition. The structure of the SID/STAR and the presence of a selected runway will impact whether a specific dropdown is presented The FMS processes enroute transitions first.
Page 64 Selecting the Runway Transition of SID If the inserted SID/STAR had a selected runway transition and either the airport had no selected runway or the selected runway was not applicable to the SID/STAR, then the FMS will set the runway for the airport based on the runway transition that was selected.
Page 65: Saving/Naming A Flight Plan
SAVING/NAMING A FLIGHT PLAN From the Route tab of the FMS page, the current route, labeled Current Route, will be highlighted in magenta. If a valid origin and destination have been created in the flight plan (e.g. “KBED – CYQI”), the title will include these. To edit the name of a flight plan, use the outer ring of the bottom right bezel knob.
Page 66: Activating A Flight Plan
ACTIVATING A FLIGHT PLAN While you always have the option to manually activate the flight plan via a LSK on the Flight Plan tab, the created plan on the Flight Plan tab will automatically activate on takeoff roll when a threshold groundspeed is achieved (which is approximately 40 knots).
Page 67: Modifying A Flight Plan
Previewing a Flight Plan While Building It While in this mode, a temporary “FMS Preview - Waypoint”, “FMS Preview - Airway”, or “FMS Preview – Approach” message is displayed at the top of the page. MODIFYING A FLIGHT PLAN You can modify an existing flight plan in the FMS or create a new route while you are flying an existing one without affecting the existing active route.
Page 68: Deleting A Waypoint
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Back-to-Back Duplicate Waypoints Restriction The FMS will not permit entering back-to-back duplicate waypoints. A duplicate waypoint can be inserted elsewhere in the active flight plan (e.g. “above” the active approach or as a dummy waypoint “below” the published missed approach waypoints.) if this becomes operationally required during a flight scenario.
Page 69: Adding A Vertical Constraint
ADDING A VERTICAL CONSTRAINT On virtually every waypoint, you can elect to assign a vertical constraint (e.g. cross the waypoint at or above a specific altitude, be at a specific altitude a specified distance prior to the waypoint, etc). This is accomplished by ensuring an edit cursor surrounds the waypoint of interest to select the waypoint and then either use the bottom right inner knob or touch the desired field to highlight one of the vertical constraint fields of the flight plan leg.
Page 70: Entering And Intercepting A Radial
ENTERING AND INTERCEPTING A RADIAL FMS Method The FMS Course function will allow the pilot to navigate “To” or “From” the active waypoint while OBS is selected as the nav source. Push the Nav Source knob in to make OBS the active nav mode and then adjust the FMS (OBS) course using the external course adjust knob (i.e.
Page 71: Deleting A Flight Plan
intercepting a downpath leg in the From case. Pressing the nav source knob while the FMS course function is active will also cancel the FMS Course mode and return to GPS as the active nav source mode. The FMS Course will remain active if a From course is dialed and the airplane does not intercept the FPL.
Page 72 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Using Holding Patterns The hold pattern leg type has a field for the inbound course to the hold waypoint. The hold pattern turns left or right as specified in the hold pattern at the hold waypoint. For example, if ATC issues a “Hold east of <waypoint>”, a hold course of 270 deg should be entered in the hold leg.
Page 73: Circular Orbits
CIRCULAR ORBITS If the optional Search and Rescue (SAR) / Special Use Mission package is active, then circular orbits can be added to the plan. Circular Orbit Depiction on Map The function is activated by selecting the “On” choice in the “Patterns”...
Page 74 Once on, the leg type is selected just like all other leg types but is only available after a leg that is not part of a terminal procedure. Select the “Orbit <waypoint>” option in the standard FMS insert cursor drop down list. The orbit radius can range from 1nm to 20nm.
Page 75: Deleting A Holding Pattern
If the orbit radius is larger than the distance from the aircraft to the orbit fix, then the aircraft will intercept the orbit on the extended radial between the orbit fix and the aircraft. Just like a traditional holding pattern, there is no insert cursor between a fix and a subsequent orbit.
Page 76: Flight Plan Sequencing
FLIGHT PLAN SEQUENCING The FMS assumes that the pilot will fly the flight plan as defined. If that does not occur, legs may not sequence as expected. Therefore, to manually sequence the desired leg, select it by either using the bottom right IFD knob or touch it and press the “Activate Leg”...
Page 77: Lateral Offsets
LATERAL OFFSETS The system supports a capability to create and fly a lateral offset from your flight plan. From the “FPL” tab of the FMS page, press the “Offset Route” LSK and use the right-hand knob on the IFD to dial in the desired offset.
Page 78 Gap with the waypoint that follows by a direct (straight) leg. Connecting Gap in Route Avidyne recommends that you input the arrival and approach for the destination airfield and alternates into the FMS flight plan. Selecting a published arrival and/or approach will automatically load the procedure including all altitude constraints into the FMS.
Page 79: Enroute Descents
ENROUTE DESCENTS A green circular top of descent (TOD) marker and label is drawn on the map when flying “on-path” along the FMS flight plan, giving a clear visual cue when it is appropriate to begin the enroute descent. It is based on the vertical constraint associated with a down-path waypoint.
Page 80: Entering An Arrival And Approach
COOL FEATURE Enter Approaches for Multiple “Destinations” The FMS will allow multiple airfields or destinations to be built into the flight plan. Each can have the published approach and missed approach as part of the plan. This is useful in pre-building your primary destination with a missed approach, expected alternate and its published approach.
Page 81 and the runway does not belong to the arrival, the arrival is not accepted in the flight plan. A labeled white vertical line then brackets the procedure in the flight plan as another visual cue that the procedure is part of the flight plan. Adding an Arrival TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FMS Preview...
Page 82 Approaches Dropdown Box Procedures Brackets 2-28 FMS Pages...
Page 83 COOL FEATURE PROC button The “PROC” function key on the bezel acts as a shortcut for attaching a published arrival or approach procedure to a waypoint in your flight plan. It can be used at any time. The first press of the function key results in the IFD displaying the “FPL”...
Page 84: Activating A Leg
ACTIVATING A LEG To activate a different leg of the flight plan from the FPL tab, either use the bottom right IFD knob or touch the desired leg to highlight it and then select the “Activate Leg” L2 LSK. Activating a Leg TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Deleting an Approach From Active Flight Plan One of two techniques is recommended to delete a...
Page 85: Use Of The Map-Fpl Split Page
USE OF THE MAP-FPL SPLIT PAGE The Map-FPL split tab on the FMS page presents the moving map on the left and the FMS flight plan in a thin strip on the right. While it can be useful in many phases of flight and scenarios, the split page is especially helpful during arrivals.
Page 86: Chart Access
CHART ACCESS A green chart extent box is separately drawn on the map and represents the geographic boundaries of an instrument approach plate associated with a FMS destination. When the ownship symbol crosses the boundary of the chart extent box, this is a good time to switch over to the Chart tab on the MAP page.
Page 87 Hot Links to Charts COOL FEATURE METAR Flags in Flight Plan When a weather datalink device is installed in the airplane and providing METAR data to the IFD, color METAR flags will be included in the flight plan leg depiction along the right edge. This is designed to give you a quick weather reference for the waypoint and/or its vicinity.
Page 88: Info Tab
INFO TAB The INFO tab of the FMS page provides additional information about airports, navaids, and waypoints. Info Tab The facility (airport, navaid, waypoint) to which the information applies will stay locked to the top of the page; the identifier field is an editable field.
Page 89 highlight the frequency field and push the knob to nominate it into the standby slot. Depending on the type of facility being displayed, there are up to 7 category fields of information associated with the facility that can be expanded (via the + symbol) or compacted (via the – symbol) for additional details: General –...
Page 90 tuned by touch or using the bottom right knob. The navaid identifier is a field and if selected with the cursor, changes the Info page data to show data for that navaid. Departures – identifies the published departures • associated with the airport and when an individual row has been selected via touch or the bottom right IFD knob, it can further expand to provide a thumbnail map depiction of the departure;...
Page 91 Four Additional Rows of Weather Data on Info Tab Info Tab Nearby Navaids 2-37 FMS Pages...
Page 92: Route Tab
ROUTE TAB The ROUTE tab is where flight plans or routes are stored within the system. Up to 100 routes can be stored for later use, which is useful for frequently traveled routes. A stored route must first be “activated” via the “Activate Route” LSK, which makes it the active flight plan and displays the flight plan (FPL) tab.
Page 93: Creating A New Route
CREATING A NEW ROUTE In addition to using the FPL tab, a new flight plan route can be created via the ROUTE tab. Use the bottom right IFD knob to highlight the “New Route” row and then press the knob or touch the “New Route”...
Page 94: Naming A Route
NAMING A ROUTE An existing stored route can be renamed (or a new route named for the first time) by highlighting the desired route from the ROUTE tab, either by touching it twice or by using the bottom right IFD knob to select it (twist the knob as required to highlight the row and push the knob to put into edit mode).
Page 95: Copying A Route
COPYING A ROUTE To copy an existing route for later use or modification, highlight the desired route from the ROUTE tab by either touching the row or using the bottom right IFD knob. Once the desired route to be copied is highlighted, press the “Copy” LSK along the left edge of the display.
Page 96: Inverting A Route
INVERTING A ROUTE To invert an existing route for later use or modification, highlight the desired route from the ROUTE tab by either touching the row or using the bottom right IFD knob. Once the desired route to be copied is highlighted, press the “Invert” LSK along the left edge of the display.
Page 97: Activating A Route
ACTIVATING A ROUTE To activate an existing route from the stored routes list, highlight the desired route from the ROUTE tab by either touching the row or using the bottom right IFD knob. Once the desired route to be activated is highlighted, press the “Activate Route” LSK along the left edge of the display.
Page 98: Wpt (User Waypoints) Tab
WPT (USER WAYPOINTS) TAB The WPT tab will list all user waypoints in the IFD. Up to 500 user waypoints can be stored and accessed on this page. User Waypoints Tab CREATING A USER WAYPOINT There are 4 methods of creating a user waypoint from the “WPT” tab of the FMS page: Present Position –...
Page 99: Naming A User Waypoint
right IFD knob to enter the coordinates. Press the “Enter” LSK to save that new waypoint. Enter Radial/Radial (an intersection of two • radials) – Press the “New” LSK then press the “Format” LSK as required to select the “Rad/Rad” option and enter in your desired navaids and radials either by touching the target field and then using the virtual keyboard or by using a...
Page 100: Deleting A User Waypoint
DELETING A USER WAYPOINT There are two methods to delete an existing user waypoint. Either highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press the “CLR” button on the bezel, and then the “ENTR” button when the green confirm dialog box is displayed, or, use the “Delete Waypoint” LSK along the left edge of the display and then use the “ENTR”...
Page 101 User Waypoint Airfield Depiction on Map 2-47 FMS Pages...
Page 102: Nrst (Nearest) Tab
NRST (NEAREST) TAB The Nearest page has two display formats – full page Nearest and a split Map-Nearest combination. Switching between the two formats is accomplished by “opening” or “closing” the side tab when on the Nearest page. Full Nearest Tab Split Nearest Tab 2-48 FMS Pages...
Page 103 The “Nearest” LSK along the left edge can be used to cycle through the various nearest types. Choices include: Nearest Airports • Nearest Airports to Destination • Nearest VORs • Nearest NDBs • Nearest Intersections • Nearest ARTCCs (out to 200nm from ownship) •...
Page 104 As described in Section 1 of the manual, pressing the NRST function key will bring up the Nearest tab in the split Map-Nearest view. Each subsequent push of the “NRST” function key will step to the next nearest data type. If the Nearest page is left for 60 seconds or more and then is returned to, the Nearest Airports selection will be the active nearest data type no matter what the last nearest data type may...
Page 105: Map Page
Map Pages This section covers the Map page tabs including the map and chart display modes and controls, terrain awareness and alerting, weather datalink, weather radar, SVS view and video input. MAP TAB The map has several formats and views. There is both a full map depiction as well as a datablock map depiction.
Page 106 Map range choices extend from 2 nm up to 1000 nm. Current map range is indicated on the outer map range ring at approximately the 1:30 position and as noted above, the map range can be adjusted by either twisting the bottom right IFD knob or by using a two-fingered pinching gesture on the touch screen.
Page 107 North Up can be either Magnetic North or True North depending on the “Bearing Reference” selection on the User Options – SETUP tab of the AUX page. Track-Up, Arc View Example TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Map Content Control Map features displayed are highly dependent on a combination of the map view, map range, map declutter settings, and user setup choices.
Page 108 NOTE Heading vs. Track Depictions In configurations in which aircraft heading information is unavailable, the map display will orient the aircraft ownship symbol and other map data to the aircraft ground track and continue to display intruder aircraft oriented to heading. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Heading/Track Digital Display Can Be Removed A map setup choice provides a means to remove...
Page 109: Other Map Features
OTHER MAP FEATURES The table below defines other map features. Map Symbol Item Description Desired Track Solid magenta triangle on inside edge of map compass rose Heading Select For those installations (“Heading Bug”) where the IFD is receiving heading select (aka heading “bug”) data, a hollow magenta heading bug is displayed...
Page 110 Map Symbol Item Description Single high 1000’ AGL or higher obstacle (blue) Grouping of high 2 or more high obstacles obstacles (1000’ AGL or higher) within 1 nm of each other (blue) Towered airport, If runway orientation hard known, they are also depicted on the airfield Towered airport, symbol (blue with white...
Page 111 Map Symbol Item Description Flight plan, course Each waypoint in flight waypoints plan (white) Interstate highway All interstate highways in the database (solid brown) Class B Each boundary of Class B airspace (solid blue) Class C Each boundary of Class C airspace (solid magenta) Tower Zone...
Page 112 Map Symbol Item Description Ownship symbol Representation of present position. Uses fixed wing aircraft icon or rotary wing helicopter icon depending on selection made in Maintenance Mode. COOL FEATURE Fuel Range Ring The green fuel range ring depicted on the map provides a visual indication of the max range of the aircraft, allowing a 45-minute reserve.
Page 113 The indications depicted are for a maximum fuel range, calculated with reference to the current groundspeed and the remaining fuel as indicated by the fuel totalizer. Changes in power settings or winds aloft or inaccurate fuel totalizer data will alter your range and endurance depiction.
Page 114: Decluttering The Map
DECLUTTERING THE MAP Two LSKs along the left edge of the display allow for separate control of the information density of the land-based (“Land”) map features (e.g. terrain, political boundaries, rivers, lakes, oceans, roads, etc.) and the navigational-based (“Nav”) map features (e.g. airspace, Victor and Jet airways, airports, obstacles, navaids, etc.).
Page 115: Graphical Flight Planning ("Rubber Banding")
NOTE Map Panning Only Via Touch Map panning can only be accomplished via touch screen use. There is no physical bezel control to support map panning. GRAPHICAL FLIGHT PLANNING (“RUBBER BANDING”) A flight plan can be altered graphically by touching the desired leg or the desired waypoint on the map depiction, placing your finger on the leg for approximately 2 seconds until the leg turns cyan, and then, without lifting your finger off the display, dragging your...
Page 116 If the intended new waypoint is not listed in the dialog box to your satisfaction, press the bezel “CLR” button to clear and restart as required. As soon as a fix from the presented list is selected, a new waypoint is inserted in the FPL flight plan list and uses a default waypoint naming mechanism (“RBxxx”...
Page 117: Altitude Constraints On Map
NOTE Rubber Banding Not Functional in SVS View Rubber banding is not supported in the synthetic vision view of the flight plan on the SVS tab. ALTITUDE CONSTRAINTS ON MAP Any waypoint that has an altitude constraint defined for it in the flight plan, including all published procedures, will display a graphical indication of the altitude constraint on the map.
Page 118: Map Information Pop-Up Boxes
MAP INFORMATION POP-UP BOXES There are “hot spots” all over the map and include every depicted navaid, airport and airspace including TFRs. Touching one of these “hot spots” will generate an informational pop-up box that contains relevant information about that hot spot. These boxes will time out in 20 seconds and can also be dismissed by tapping somewhere else on the display.
Page 119 For those hotspots that are an airport and typically have METAR data associated with them, a METAR page can be appended to the map info popup boxes as shown in the middle example image above. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES METAR page on Map Popup Pages Delayed If the airfield being touched to generate the map info popup box is not in your active flight plan or nearest list, there will be approximately a 1 second delay...
Page 120: Datalink Weather Overlays And Operations
NOTE Datalink Data Accuracy Avidyne does not control, review, or edit the information made available by the datalink products, and is therefore not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of that information.
Page 121: Datalink Radar
DATALINK RADAR The Datalink radar is a composite image depicting precipitation as seen by multiple ground-based weather radar sites. The image is color-coded to show intensity levels and precipitation types and is overlaid on top of any other map features, including terrain alerting.
Page 122 At large map ranges beyond 250nm from the aircraft, small areas of high-intensity RADAR returns may not be displayed; instead, larger areas of surrounding lower-intensity RADAR returns will be shown. Diagonal stripes show the Datalink radar data no coverage area. In normal operation the boundary follows the outline of the Continental United States (CONUS).
Page 123: Weather Overlays On Map
WEATHER OVERLAYS ON MAP The “Wx Overlay” LSK on the map page brings up a control page on which the layer combinations can be turned on or off. Wx Overlay Selection The options vary with the installed datalink device and subscription level.
Page 124 For those installations with dual IFDs and more than one type of weather source (e.g. GDL-69 and a MLB100) in the aircraft, Avidyne recommends wiring one weather source to one IFD and the other weather source to the second IFD...
Page 125 IFD knob. Note that when there is an on-board lightning sensor selected (Avidyne TWX670 Tactical Weather System or L3 WX500 Stormscope), the “Lightning” grouping will also include a “Clear Strikes” function key. A WX-500 Lightning sensor test is only available in maintenance mode.
Page 126 weather product slice if the product is being displayed and is valid; otherwise it still controls the map range and view. Choices may include “METARS”, “AIR/SIGMETS”: METARs – These are available in both text and • graphical formats and represent recent surface weather observations.
Page 127: Tfrs
COOL FEATURE METAR Flags in Flight Plan The right edge of The right edge of each leg in a flight plan presents a METAR flag for each leg in a flight plan presents a METAR flag for the closest reporting station, if the station is different the closest reporting station, if the station is different from the previous leg’s station.
Page 128: Indications Of Data Age
INDICATIONS OF DATA AGE The multiple products transmitted as part of the Broadcast Datalink service can arrive at different intervals. Two indicators at the bottom corners of each map provide an easy-to-use indication of data age. If a Datalink Icing product was selected for display via the “Wx Overlay”...
Page 129: Weather Radar Selection For Map Overlay
WEATHER RADAR SELECTION FOR MAP OVERLAY Support for digital weather radars is an optional capability for the IFD. When this option has been activated on an IFD, and if the IFD has access to heading data, radar data can also be a selectable overlay on the moving map.
Page 130 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Onboard Weather Radar Overlay Usage There are no controls of the onboard weather radar from the map page – it is simply an on/off layer. The map can be decluttered to remove non-essential map content but still provide map and flight plan graphical situational awareness and a more typical weather radar depiction at the same time.
Page 131: Terrain
TERRAIN Both Terrain Awareness (TA) and the optional Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (FLTA) are meant to serve as an aid to situational awareness. They are intended to provide terrain and obstacle awareness in the proximity of your aircraft. They are not meant to be the sole means of terrain or obstacle avoidance.
Page 132 TA can be triggered by either terrain or database obstacles (e.g. towers > 200’ AGL tall buildings, etc). Any terrain that is within a 10nm radius of aircraft position and between 100’ (100’ for helicopters) below aircraft altitude and 1000’ (500’ for helicopters) below aircraft altitude will generate yellow hatched indications on the map pages.
Page 133: Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (Flta)
FORWARD LOOKING TERRAIN ALERTING (FLTA) The optional FLTA function looks ahead of the airplane along and below the airplane’s lateral and vertical flight path and provides suitable alerts if a potential CFIT threat exists. FLTA alerting is triggered by either a projected imminent impact with terrain or obstacle or reduced terrain and obstacle clearance.
Page 134 The projected imminent impact location or the projected reduced terrain and obstacle clearance area is depicted on the maps with a solid yellow (caution) or red (warning) “flashlight” elliptical depiction. Depending on aircraft dynamics, it may be possible for a solid red FLTA “flashlight” projected terrain impact point to appear on top of a larger hatched yellow TA depiction.
Page 135 orientations. Note that for airfields with multiple runways, this may have the effect of looking like several irregular shapes around the airfield. If the aircraft position or the aircraft flight path projected impact point is anywhere within that runway suppression area, no FLTA alert will be generated.
Page 136: Callout
FLTA caution or warning. In aircraft that have this feature enabled, it can be optionally turned on/off via the User Options page. In IFD540 TAWS equipped aircraft, this feature is not de- selectable. 3-32 Map Pages...
Page 137: Terrain Alerting Warning System (Taws)
TERRAIN ALERTING WARNING SYSTEM (TAWS) The optional TAWS-B functionality does not require any external equipment. For those aircraft equipped with TAWS-B, the function is always running in the background and does not have a dedicated display page. TAWS-B contains the following sub- functions: •...
Page 138 Alert Function Aural Alert Terrain, Terrain, Pull-Up, Pull- FLTA Obstacle Warning Warning, Obstacle FLTA Terrain Caution Caution, Terrain, Caution, Terrain Terrain Ahead, Terrain Ahead FLTA Obstacle Caution Caution, Obstacle Premature Descent Alert Too Low Terrain 500’ Altitude Callout Excessive Rate of Descent Sink Rate Caution Negative Climb Rate or Altitude...
Page 139: Premature Descent Alert (Pda)
NOTE Terrain Alert Warning Manuever When a terrain alert warning occurs, immediately initiate and continue a climb that will provide maximum terrain clearance, or any similar approved vertical terrain escape maneuver, until all alerts cease. Only vertical maneuvers are recommended, unless operating in visual meterorogical conditions (VMC) and/or the pilot determines, based on all available information, that turning in addition to the...
Page 140 PDA is suppressed during normal VFR operations in the airport area and will only generate alerts in the following range and altitude categories: Range from nearest AGL Altitude Range in Which a runway or ARP PDA Caution Alert is Generated 2 –...
Page 141: Excessive Descent Rate (Edr)
EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE (EDR) The excessive rate of descent alerts are intended to be always active, even in the vicinity of an airport. There is a caution area for high rates of descent and a warning area for even higher rates of descent.
Page 142: Negative Climb Rate / Altitude Lost After Takeoff
NEGATIVE CLIMB RATE / ALTITUDE LOST AFTER TAKEOFF The final function of the TAWS system is the alert for a negative climb rate (NCR) or excessive altitude lost after takeoff/go- around. Takeoff/Go-around state is defined as a 100’ climb inside the FLTA Exclusion area (i.e. “airport environment”) when between 100’...
Page 143: Taws Inhibit Control
> > &d TAWS INHIBIT CONTROL The FLTA and PDA functions of TAWS (visual and aural) can be inhibited via pilot control. This comes in handy in some scenarios like VFR flight in an area of significant terrain, VFR low altitude flight and airfields that are not in the on-board database or designated as a user waypoint airport.
Page 144: Degraded Or No Taws Conditions
DEGRADED OR NO TAWS CONDITIONS TAWS is degraded or not available under the following conditions: GPS is unavailable or in Dead Reckoning mode; • GPS position accuracy is excessively low; • Terrain database is invalid or not available; • Obstacle database is invalid or not available; •...
Page 145: Traffic Display
TRAFFIC DISPLAY When integrated with an optional traffic system (e.g. TAS, TIS, TIS-B, TCAS), the IFD will display traffic information for sensed aircraft and provide aural and visual alerting for traffic considered a threat. Traffic data will always be displayed as an overlay on the map and can also be selected as a datablock option on the left or right side of the display.
Page 146 TIS-B (ADS-B, ADS-R) Proximate Traffic Traffic that is not within an alert zone, but is close to your position. (blue solid arrow head) TIS-B (ADS-B, ADS-R) Other Traffic Traffic that is detected by the TIS-B traffic receiver, but determined not to be a current threat. (blue hollow arrow head) Additional information is displayed adjacent to the traffic symbol to indicate relative altitude and vertical trend.
Page 147 Traffic Advisories (TA) will also generate a CAS message and depending on the type of traffic system installed, some type of aural alert. Most installations will ensure the traffic system is in Standby or Ground mode on the ground and will automatically toggle to one of the enroute altitude modes per the table below.
Page 148 NOTE Traffic Mode and Range Changes The traffic sensor mode changes are automatic based on phase of flight. If however, a manual mode change is desired, it can only be accomplished when the traffic thumbnail is displayed and is accomplished by either pressing the L1 LSK or touching the lower 1/3 of the traffic thumbnail.
Page 149 Since TIS traffic data is re-radiated data from FAA ground stations, thre are a few additional possible states of the data beyond normal operating state. The non-normal TIS status states will be displayed in the traffic thumbnail and as CAS messages and include: TIS Traffic Thumbnail...
Page 150 For those installations with a single IFD and more than one type of traffic source (e.g. “TAS600” and an TIS-B “MLB100”) in the aircraft, Avidyne recommends wiring both traffic sources to the IFD so that the higher priority traffic overlay can display...
Page 151: Synthetic Vision (Svs) Tab
SYNTHETIC VISION (SVS) TAB The SVS tab on the MAP page provides a hybrid view of your aircraft and flight plan from a virtual wingman who is flying above and behind your present position. Your aircraft is set on top of 3D representation of the terrain in the vicinity.
Page 152 Any traffic in the scene will cast a shadow on the ground to help with judging distance and relative closure rate. Subtle grid lines are drawn on the terrain for additional speed, distance and depth cues. Each grid line is a 1NM x 1NM block. Zoomed In Map SVSView Aircraft bank and pitch is also graphically represented as can be seen in the figure below.
Page 153 Just like in the 2D map, the hatched red and yellow Terrain Awareness can be displayed in the view (controllable via the same on/off control in User Options) and for those units with the optional FLTA active, the solid red warning and yellow caution areas are drawn in real-time on the map.
Page 154 Curved Flight Path with Next Leg Depiction Fly By Waypoint Depiction 3-50 Map Pages...
Page 155 Not yet activated missed approach procedures are depicted as dashed lines, just line on the 2D map and go solid when/if the missed approach procedure has been activated. Missed Approach (Not Activated) in Map SVS View Landing airfields are drawn on the map as are any known obstacle database obstructions.
Page 156 Missed Approach Enabled in Map SVS View 3-52 Map Pages...
Page 157: Chart Tab
CHART TAB The CHART tab on the MAP page is capable of displaying geo- referenced Jeppesen departure/arrival/approach charts and airfield diagrams. Geo-referenced charts refers to the ability to overlay an ownship symbol representing aircraft present position in the correct orientation and position on the chart diagrams as well as overlaying the active FMS flight plan on the chart.
Page 158 The Charts Selection page presents a list of available charts. Use the right-hand knob on the IFD to select the desired approach from the presented list and push the knob in, or touch the desired approach in the list, to select and display the chart. NOTE Inclusion of RNP Approach Choices RNP AR (authorization required) approaches may...
Page 159 Chart Extent Box A green chart extent box is drawn separately on the map and represents the geographic boundaries of an instrument approach plate associated with a FMS destination. When the ownship symbol crosses the boundary of the chart extent box, this is a good time to switch over to the CHART tab.
Page 160 is highlighted in reverse video. If, at that time, the knob is pushed in, the IFD will display either the specific chart for that associated procedure or the directory of possible procedures for that airfield. Hot Links to Charts Chart Views If the currently displayed chart is not the desired one, use the “Select Chart”...
Page 161 in/out as desired by using the right-hand knob on the IFD or via a pinch-zoom touch method. Taxi Charts/Airport Diagrams If a published procedure was used via the Charts tab for the landing airport, the display chart will automatically switch over to the airfield diagram during post-landing roll out.
Page 162 the User Options LSK of the Setup tab on the AUX page. “Day” will always provide a bright white background for readability. “Night” will always turn the bright white backlighting off. “Auto” will use the additional “Chart Auto Mode” selection (Sensor, DimBus) on the User Options LSK of the Setup tab on the AUX page to control the definition of Auto.
Page 163: Radar Tab
RADAR TAB Support for digital weather radars is an optional capability for the IFD. When this option has been activated on an IFD, a dedicated “RADAR” tab is present on the MAP page, and if the IFD has access to heading data, radar data can also be a selectable overlay on the moving map.
Page 164 The radar mode is controlled by a line select key along the left side labeled “Radar”. Pressing the LSK or touching the label will generate a drop down list of the available modes. Twist the bottom right knob to scroll through the list or touch the desired mode in the list to select it.
Page 165 • On – turns the radar on in normal operation. When On, the moving scan indicator and radar echos are visible and the system is radiating microwave energy. • Gnd Map – when selected, the system will orient the radar to ground features.
Page 166 The “Stabilization” LSK is an on/off toggle of the radar’s gyro stabilization. When Radar is “On”, the controllable parameters are: • Range – Use the outer ring of the bottom right knob to control the displayed range scale. • Tilt – Use the inner ring of the bottom right knob to control the tilt angle and direction of the radar antenna: U for up via right twists, D for down via left twists with the amount of antenna tilt in 0.25°...
Page 167 U.S. Government standards for human exposure to microwave radiation permit a maximum level of 10mW per square centimeter. When the radar is operating, this level may be exceeded within the area indicated in the figure below. According to information published by the radar manufacturer, strict observance of this boundary whenever the radar is operating should provide adequate protection.
Page 168 Vertical Profile mode allows you to view approaching weather as a slice of the vertical plane instead of the conventional horizontal forward view. Switching between horizontal forward view and vertical profile view is accomplished by toggling the “Vert Profile” LSK on/off. Vertical profile display contains the same functions and modes as shown on the horizontal forward view.
Page 169 Some radar systems (e.g. RDR 2000) can be configured at installation to include the Target Alert feature. The purpose of the feature is to alert the pilot to the presence of a significant weather cell that exists beyond the currently selected range. For this mode to be active, “On”...
Page 170: Video Tab
VIDEO TAB Support for 4x3 aspect ratio RS-170 formatted video display is an optional capability for the IFD. When this option has been activated on an IFD, a dedicated “VIDEO” tab is present on the MAP page. Most Enhanced Vision System (EVS) devices supply an infrared RS-170 signal and and RS-170 electro-optical signal can also be displayed in gray scale or color on the IFD.
Page 171: Aux Page
Aux Pages This section covers the system pages including audio controls, various utilities, setup options, system status and the alert message center. AUDIO TAB The AUDIO tab provides control and display of all system audio- related features such as radio volume, squelch settings, satellite radio channel tuning and com presets.
Page 172 Volume Control Touch control can also be used to make all those adjustments (e.g. selecting a row by touching, changing a volume level by touch dragging the bar, turning squelch on/off by tapping the correct area on the display, etc). TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Adjusting Volume Plays Audio Test Aural As the volume bar for the traffic alerts is adjusted,...
Page 173: Satellite Radio Tuning
SATELLITE RADIO TUNING When a compatible audio-capable satellite radio system (i.e. currently MLB700 and AV350 are not supported but the XM version of GDL69A is) is installed, a “Satellite Radio” LSK is displayed along the left edge of the display. Satellite Radio Selection and Favorites The page is divided into three parts.
Page 174 (e.g. G500 & IFD), a condition can occur where commands are ignored if they are made on both devices. Avidyne strongly recommends making satellite radio channel selections and volume adjustment on one device and do not mix it up between devices.
Page 175: Com Presets
COM PRESETS The “Com Preset List” LSK can be used to nominate one of up to 16 selected preset frequencies into the #1 Standby com radio slot. If the aircraft has been wired to provide a cockpit control (e.g. dedicated com preset button on the yoke), then loading the preset frequencies into the #1 Standby can be done from any page by using that cockpit control.
Page 176 When you have finished loading frequencies into the preset slots, exit the edit mode by either touching the “Edit” box again or using the bottom right IFD knob to highlight it then push the knob in. To nominate a frequency from the com preset list into the #1 Standby slot, make sure it is highlighted by either touching it or using the bottom right IFD knob.
Page 177: Utilities Tab
UTILITIES TAB TIMERS For those timers that can expire, a cyan advisory Caution Advisory System message will be displayed and will stay active even across power cycles until the timer is manually reset. Standard Timers Generic Timer The “Generic Timer” can be used for a variety of purposes. Controls exist for count-up and count-down versions of timers (the active selection will be displayed in a blue background) along with a Start/Stop and Reset.
Page 178 Trip Timer The “Trip Timer” provides an option to start from either IFD power on or from take-off (the active selection will be displayed in a blue background), along with a Reset capability. This timer will automatically reset with each power cycle or take- off, depending on which selection was made.
Page 179 2 Custom Timer Examples Custom timers have a default name of “Event” with an accompanying “Event” CAS message at expiration. If the custom timer name were manually set to a blank, then the CAS message will be “Timer”. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Separate “Switch Tank”...
Page 180: Calculators
CALCULATORS Several calculators are included in the system and all can be accessed via the “Calculators” LSK on the UTIL tab of the AUX page. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Pre-Populated Data Fields Many data fields in the various IFD calculators will be populated automatically with sensor data in green if it is available, or can be manually edited/entered by the pilot.
Page 181 Fuel Planner The fuel planner includes fields for the type, origin (if type is Point to Point), destination, ground speed, fuel on board, and fuel flow, and will produce a computed fuel at destination value (straight line distance between the two points) and other fuel related data. The “Type”...
Page 182 RAIM Prediction The GPS RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) Prediction calculator includes fields for destination, arrival time and arrival date and will produce a RAIM status value for the destination location. RAIM Prediction Calculator Trip Statistics The trip statistics calculator computes an odometer setting, maximum ground speed and average ground speed value, providing options to reset each computation individually or a master reset to reset all.
Page 183: Electronic Checklist
ELECTRONIC CHECKLIST Up to 9 custom checklists can be created and stored in the IFD via the “Checklist” LSK of the UTIL tab, each with up 50 steps. Each step can be up to 30 characters long. Creating a Checklist The first step is to create a checklist directory (list of named checklists to be created).
Page 184 When you have finished naming the new checklist, press the “Enter” button on the keypad or push the right IFD knob. Repeat this process for naming new checklists until all desired checklist names are created. When all done naming checklists, press the “Edit” box again to get out of Edit mode (background of Edit box should now be gray).
Page 185 Editing a Checklist To edit an existing checklist, touch or use the bottom right IFD knob to select the “Edit” button, then touch again or push the knob putting the system in edit mode. This automatically creates a new step at the end of the checklist – if that’s what you want, then just start typing on the keyboard.
Page 186 Completed Checklist If a step inadvertently has been checked off as accomplished, it can be unchecked by selecting the step (touch it or use the bottom right IFD knob) and then touching it a second time or pushing the IFD knob to remove the checkmark. This will also toggle the “Checklist Complete”...
Page 187 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Backup Your Checklists For a variety of reasons including copying onto other IFDs, restoring post-service events, etc., Avidyne highly recommends backing up and storing electronic checklists by downloading checklists onto USB fobs. Procedures are supplied later in this manual.
Page 188: Setup Tab
SETUP TAB DATABLOCK SETUP Setting up datablocks can be done by either selecting some preset configurations, individually customizing the slots (except for the two dedicated COM slots in the top left corner) or a combination of both. Selecting preset datablock configurations is accomplished using the “Datablock”...
Page 189 Datablock Preset Content Selection Factory Default Displays two COM frequencies above two NAV frequencies above the Decoded VLOC IDENT block above the Nav Mode along the left side. Displays GPS AGL Altitude along the top strip. Displays To Waypoint Information above Nearest Airport above Destination Direct Information above Minimum Safe Altitude...
Page 190 Datablock Preset Content Selection Custom Permits all datablock slots except the top left two dedicated COM slots to be configured as desired. Setting up customizable datablocks is accomplished using the “Datablock” LSK on the SETUP tab of the AUX page and selecting “Setup”...
Page 191 Any change made on this page is immediately accepted with no special “save” step required. Datablocks can be inserted along the upper left edge of the display, along the top edge of the display and along the entire right edge of the display. As you twist the outer ring of the bottom right IFD knob while on the Datablock Setup page, you will notice a blue filled box that will jump from one datablock slot to the next.
Page 192 Potential datablock selections are listed below (factory defaults identified by asterisks). The format of many of the blocks changes if they are selected to be displayed along the top datastrip. Datablock Item Title Content and Image Primary Com/VLOC Defines the position of the top two (Note: This selection is datablocks along the left side.
Page 193 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Com/Nav Standby #3 Provides a means to display a 4 or nav frequency (3rd standby slot) (2 lines) Only available on left side datablocks Note: If this field is currently in datablock edit mode as indicated by a blue background, then com/nav tuning is disabled Com/Nav Standby #4...
Page 194 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Transponder Status Provides a means to display and control the remote transponder mode and code as well as a Reply lamp. The Ident function will be performed by touching the Ident soft key. Touching the mode or code will produce the transponder specific keyboard for data entry.
Page 195 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Next Waypoint Next waypoint identifier (the next leg of Information the flight plan, not the current leg), desired track to next waypoint along flight plan route, flight plan leg distance for the next waypoint, estimated remaining fuel at the next waypoint (if a fuel flow system is connected), and estimated time enroute of the next leg...
Page 196 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Dest. Along Track Info. Destination identifier, total distance to destination along the remaining flight plan legs, estimated fuel at destination (if fuel flow installed) and estimated time enroute to the destination in HH:MM format (Z or LCL units dependent on User Options page selection).(3 or 4 lines) Destination Direct Info.*...
Page 197 Datablock Item Title Content and Image To Waypoint Direct Info Active (To) waypoint identifier, bearing from present position to active waypoint, straight line distance from present position direct to the active waypoint with no button hook. (3 lines) To Waypoint Direct Dist Active (To) waypoint identifier and straight line distance from present position direct to the waypoint with no...
Page 198 Datablock Item Title Content and Image To Waypoint ETE Title and estimated time enroute to the “To” waypoint in HH:MM format. (2 lines if on side, 1 line if on top strip) GPS CDI** Current track, desired track for active flight plan leg and visual depiction of deviation.
Page 199 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Next Desired Track Title and desired track for the next flight plan leg (not the active flight plan leg). (1 line) Vertical Speed Title and vertical speed required (units Required dependent on selection in User Options page) to make next down-path altitude constraint.
Page 200 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Decoded VLOC IDENT* For VORs: Navaid identifier, navaid radial currently on, distance to navaid. (3 lines) For ILS/Localizers: Localizer identifier, airport, runway. (3 lines) Nearest Airport* Nearest airport identifier, bearing to airport from ownship, distance to airport from ownship.
Page 201 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Minimum Safe Altitude* Title and Min Safe Altitude (defined as 1000’ above the highest terrain or obstacle in a 10nm rectangle around ownship position). (2 lines if on side, 1 line if on top strip) Ground Speed** Title and Ground speed.
Page 202 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Local Time Title and HH:MM:SS format. (2 lines if on side, 1 line if on top strip) UTC Time* Zulu Time HH:MM:SS format. (1 line) Flight Timer Title and HH:MM format flight timer. (2 lines, 1 line if on top strip).
Page 203 Datablock Item Title Content and Image Fuel Amount Title and total fuel remaining (units Remaining* dependent on unit type selection made in User Options list) as sent by the aircraft fuel flow system, if available. (2 lines) It is not presented as an option if the IFD isn’t configured to communicate with an external fuel flow system.
Page 204 Datablock Item Title Content and Image communicate with an external fuel flow system. Fuel Economy Title and estimated fuel economy (e.g. nm/gal) based on input from the on- board fuel flow system. (2 lines) This item will not be presented as an option if the IFD is not configured to communicate with an external fuel flow system.
Page 205: Map Setup
MAP SETUP The level of detail and the choice of displaying elements on the map may be controlled from the AUX page by choosing the SETUP tab and the “Setup Map” LSK. Map Setup The Airport Filters section provides a location to specify the runway length, runway surface, airport tower status, and type of fuel available.
Page 206: Fms Setup
FMS SETUP This is a page where some of the calculations of the FMS can be altered for aircraft or operational tailoring. Access this page by pressing the “Setup” LSK until “FMS” is shown. Options include: Descent rate editing • Transition Altitude and Level editing •...
Page 207: User Options
USER OPTIONS A number of user options are available for setup on the “User Options” LSK of the SETUP tab on the AUX page. The outer ring of the bottom right IFD knob is used to select a given row and twisting the inner ring of that knob will cycle through the options.
Page 208 User Option Item Title Description Options, Map, FMS and Datablock; User-3 – custom settings for User Options, Map, FMS and Datablock; User-4 – custom settings for User Options, Map, FMS and Datablock; User-5 – custom settings for User Options, Map, FMS and Datablock.
Page 209 User Option Item Title Description Display Mode Auto* - the LCD display backlighting will rely on the ambient light sensor in the bezel until a low threshold is reached, at which time it uses the dimming bus; DimBus – the LCD display backlighting will only be responsive to the cockpit dimming bus control;...
Page 210 User Option Item Title Description when the “Auto” selection was made on the Chart Day/Night Mode user option; DimBus – uses only the cockpit dimming bus setting to determine if the Chart page will use day or night lighting schemes when the “Auto”...
Page 211 User Option Item Title Description Just a display of current UTC for reference Local Time Offset HH:MM – push in bottom right IFD knob to put into edit mode then twist the inner ring to change in 15 minute increments and then push knob again to exit edit mode.
Page 212 User Option Item Title Description On – When enabled in WiFi Ψ Maintenance Mode, turns on the WiFi transceiver in the IFD. Off* - turns off the WiFi transceiver in the IFD. Aircraft Flight ID Provides a means to enter in the optional aircraft flight ID for Mode S transponder operations.
Page 213 User Option Item Title Description Transponder Default Code Provides a means to enter in a regional default “VFR” transponder code. Push the bottom right IFD knob to put the field into edit mode and twist the inner ring to change the value and twist the outer ring to move to the next digit.
Page 214 User Option Item Title Description Com Frequencies Spacing 25 kHz* - Com tuning will use 25 kHz spacing; 8.33 kHz – Com tuning will use 8.33 kHz channel spacing. Advisory Glideslope On* - Will transmit a glideslope deviation signal for display on external indicators (e.g.
Page 215 User Option Item Title Description Auto-VLOC Tuning On* - Enables the automatic tuning of the active nav frequency slot to follow the governing navaid in the flight plan. For example, if the next FMS flight plan leg is a VOR, this will automatically tune the VOR frequency into the active nav slot;...
Page 216 User Option Item Title Description On* - Forward Looking Terrain FLTA Ψ Alerting (and Premature Descent Alert, if TAWS equipped) function enabled; Off – Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (and Premature Descent Alert, if TAWS equipped) function disabled. Note that in dual IFD installations, both units will need to be set to Off to disable the function.
Page 217 User Option Item Title Description On* - Turns the FLTA Exclusion FLTA Exclusion Areas Ψ area on resulting in hatched white polygons around airfields and no FLTA alerts when inside the exclusion areas; Off – Turns the FLTA Exclusion area off resulting FLTA alerts even in the proximity of airfields.
Page 218 User Option Item Title Description Distance/Speed Units nm/knots* - distance units will be displayed in nautical miles and speed units will be displayed in knots; km/kph – distance units will be displayed in kilometers and speed units will be displayed in kilometers/hour;...
Page 219 User Option Item Title Description Temperature Units Fahrenheit* - temperature units will be displayed in degrees F; Celsius – temperature units will be displayed in degrees C. Fuel Units Gal* - fuel units will be displayed in gallons; Lit – fuel units will be displayed in liters;...
Page 220: Custom User Settings
User Option Item Title Description 10 or 15 seconds – the page tabs “sink” down out of view x seconds after they were last used. Ψ - not available if the option is not enabled in the IFD. CUSTOM USER SETTINGS 5 different custom user definitions can be created which are saved across power cycles.
Page 221: System Tab
SYSTEM TAB The “SYS” (System) tab provides access to various system status pages, a means to enter initial fuel (if configured with a recognized fuel flow system) and a means to access IFD data logs, update IFD software and update IFD databases. FUEL MANAGEMENT The “Fuel Mgmt”...
Page 222: System Status
SYSTEM STATUS The “Status” LSK is a multiple state LSK that provides access to software status page, weather datalink status page (if datalink is installed and properly configured), GPS status page, and the IFD databases status page. Pushing the adjacent bezel key or touching the label soft key will cycle through the various status pages.
Page 223 NOTE Data Downloads and Updates Procedures for downloading IFD data logs and for updating IFD databases and software are covered later in this manual. Database Status Page The “Databases” selection on the “Status” LSK of the SYS tab will display the currently loaded version of the Nav data, Obstacles data, Terrain data and Charts data and will indicate valid date ranges or if/when a given data base is expired.
Page 224 NOTE Database Currency It is critical that you update the data regularly and that you ensure the databases are current prior to conducting flight operations. Pressing the “Update Databases” LSK will put the IFD into Maintenance Mode where the databases can be uploaded to the IFD (see Data Updates section later in this manual for instructions).
Page 225 GPS Status Page The “GPS” selection will provide a number of GPS status parameters, including the GPS navigation state and GPS derived current altitude as well as the active GPS approach (if appropriate), and a graphical depiction of the satellite vehicles (SV) being tracked by the IFD GPS receiver.
Page 226 The GPS navigation states possible are: GPS Navigation State Operational Meaning Self Test System performing self test. This is the initial state value but happens so quickly it is rarely observed. Init System is initializing – this state is also very quick and is rarely observed.
Page 227 The internal GPS receiver will automatically de-select satellite vehicles from inclusion in the position fix if poor satellite health or maintenance information is available in the satellite data stream. However, there may be times, or geographic locations in the world, where it is desirable to manually de-select a satellite vehicle or series of satellite vehicles from the GPS solution.
Page 228 The “Datalink” selection will be available if the IFD has been properly configured to integrate with a compatible on-board satellite weather/audio system (see the IFD product page on www.avidyne.com (http://www.avidyne.com/products/ifd540/ifd- weather.asp) for a list of currently supported systems). This page has two distinct sections – the upper part displays the various weather products supported by the datalink system and subscription level with their age and receipt status;...
Page 229: Navigation
Navigation GENERAL The IFD is an IFR certified FMS-GPS-Nav-Com that has been specifically designed to support single-pilot IFR operations. NOTE CDI is GPS-based CDI The CDI datablock that can be optionally displayed on the IFD is a GPS-based CDI and never a VHF- based CDI.
Page 230 The IFD can The nav source electronics (e.g. receive course input knob is basically G500/600, Aspen from this external just a mode change EFD1000, Avidyne device(s). knob to toggle EXP5000, Dynon between the The IFD can send Skyview, EFIS Navigation...
Page 231 Integration Description IFD Functionality Category 40/50, etc.) commands to set available states. course (e.g. “auto- Nav source modes slew”) on those available: external device(s). GPS, VLOC, VLOC, OBS, VLOC. “Cooperative” The “cooperative” Course values will electronics system is even display on the IFD more capable than but are set on the the IFD and...
Page 232: Nav Source Knob
NOTE Manual Sequencing May Be Required In Electro-mechanical installations where the IFD does not have an altitude input, a CAS message (“Manual Sequence Req’d”) prompting the pilot to manually sequence legs of the flight plan will be presented on Heading-to-Altitude leg types (e.g. some missed approach legs).
Page 233 Nav Source Description State GPS is the active state (green), and all external deviation data being transmitted by the IFD is in LPV, reference to the active GPS leg. Note that if no LNAV/VNAV, GPS leg is active or if no GPS lock, the nav LP+V, LP, mode will be displayed in yellow.
Page 234 Aircraft Integration The Nav Source modes available in your airplane will be dependent on the level of integration with other on-board systems. Avidyne strongly recommends practice operations in VMC conditions before any use in IMC, to understand the level of...
Page 235: Obs Mode
The nav source knob is labeled “CDI” above the knob and is designed to allow you to toggle the CDI and system nav source between the active and armed states defined above. OBS MODE “PUSH OBS” is the label underneath the knob and is active when you can put the system in To/From course setting mode for a waypoint.
Page 236 OBS TO Depiction TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Sharp Intercepts To Final Lateral and vertical guidance is provided even for non-conventional sharp angle intercepts to final for precision GPS-based approaches (LP, LPV, some LNAV/VNAV). In these cases, SBAS (e.g. WAAS) deviation data is available whenever the aircraft is inside a 35°...
Page 237 the FROM leg would now be in the 180° plane between you and the fix, and that is the leg to fly – away from the station. OBS FROM Depiction TIPS AND TECHNIQUES OBS “Final” OBS mode can be used to create a user-defined course into a waypoint/fix or an airfield.
Page 238 OBS leg and some may not. For example, in IFD software releases prior to Release 10.1.1.0, the Avidyne EX5000, EX500, and EX600 MFDs would not depict the OBS course line/leg but do depict a 200nm OBS course line/leg in Release 10.1.1.0 and later.
Page 239: Vor Course Depiction
OBS/Course knob on the external indicator, if that external device is capable of transmitting course (see the IFD product details page on http://www.avidyne.com/products/ifd540/VOR Course Depiction Devices.asp). The radial lines will be displayed once the VOR station is decoded and will be 50 nm long.
Page 240: Armed Vs Engaged/Active Indications
ARMED VS ENGAGED/ACTIVE INDICATIONS The active IFD nav mode is displayed to the left of the arrow in green along the right edge of the top data strip. The armed IFD nav mode, if there is one, is displayed to the right of the arrow in blue along that same top strip.
Page 241: Fms Hooks
FMS HOOKS There are shortcuts to accomplish typical FMS actions on the FPL tab of the FMS page. The L4 LSK will present the most appropriate selection from the table below based on the flight state or scenario at the moment. Pressing the LSK or the soft key label adjacent to the LSK will accomplish the action.
Page 242 Enable A/P Displayed for specific autopilots (e.g. KAP140, KFC225) when the FMS determines it is time for the autopilot to be Approach in Approach mode but does not have any control or knowledge of the actual autopilot state. This case is just a prompt, and no pilot action must be taken on the IFD.
Page 243: Course Changes And Holds
COURSE CHANGES AND HOLDS If the course change at a waypoint is more than 120° , the IFD will issue an alert approximately 30 seconds prior to the turn. For course changes less than 120° , the alert will be issued approximately 10 seconds prior to the turn.
Page 244: Transition Altitudes/Levels
TRANSITION ALTITUDES/LEVELS Advisory alerts can be optionally tuned on via the FMS Setup page. When set to On, an advisory CAS message will be displayed as the transition altitude/level is being approached from below or above. If the origin airport has a published transition altitude in the nav database, AND the transition altitude has not been manually set, the system will automatically set the transition altitude.
Page 245 Transition Altitude and Level Setting The advisory CAS message is displayed when the aircraft climbs to an altitude 250 feet below the transition altitude. Once issued, the alert will not be eligible to be issued again unless the aircraft has descended more than 500 feet below the transition altitude. Likewise, the advisory CAS message is displayed when the aircraft descends to an altitude 250 feet above the transition level.
Page 246: Navigation Mode/Cdi Scale Changing
NAVIGATION MODE/CDI SCALE CHANGING Each navigation mode has an associated CDI scaling associated with it per the table below: Navigation Mode CDI Full Scale Value Enroute 2.0 NM Terminal 1.0 NM Approach 0.3 NM or 2°, whichever is less at the FAF In order to prevent abrupt changes to CDI deflection (especially important during autopilot-coupled operation), the mode changes and CDI full scale deflection changes are gradual.
Page 247: Approach Procedures
APPROACH PROCEDURES Ensure the approach has been entered into the FMS flight plan, and that it is currently active in the IFD. Automatic mode switching to VLOC (e.g. GPS VLOC transition) including automatically setting the inbound course, will occur if the capture criteria defined above are met and the primary nav frequency can be auto-identified.
Page 248 Transitions dropdown menu in the FMS. When an approach is selected from the FMS drop down list, the Transition dropdown menu is presented. “Vectors” is the 1 choice in the list and if it is selected, an “Activate Approach” button is presented in the LSK L4 along the left side of the page.
Page 249: Precision Approaches
PRECISION APPROACHES On ILS/LOC approaches (Vectors-to-Final transition or the full published procedure), the IFD will automatically toggle the nav mode to VLOC when the following conditions have been met for 5 consecutive seconds: • The next leg or the active leg terminates at the FAF; •...
Page 250: Back Course Approaches
The Nav Mode datablock should display the localizer IFD, landing airfield ID and the front course runway ID. When integrated with an EFIS (e.g. Avidyne PFD, Aspen PFD, etc), the front course may need to be manually entered and then “Back Course”...
Page 251: Waas Approaches
WAAS APPROACHES LPV (RNAV) approaches are the preferred approach for the IFD, if available. The IFD is configured at the time of installation for whether it is a WAAS-capable unit or a non-WAAS-capable unit. If non-WAAS, the following procedures do not apply. When GPS has been selected as the nav source, and one of the RNAV/GPS approach types with vertical guidance (LPV, L/VNAV, LNAV+V, LP+V) is selected in the FMS, the IFD will transmit...
Page 252 WAAS approach types in the Nav Mode datablock and the nav source indication in the top right corner of the display include: LNAV (Lateral Navigation) Provides lateral (horizontal) guidance only, with standard GPS precision of 0.3 NM full-scale deflection. This is essentially the same as a non-WAAS GPS approach.
Page 253 for the approach type. LPV (Localizer Precision with Vertical Guidance) The lateral guidance is significantly more precise than LNAV, and equivalent to that of a localizer. Vertical guidance is provided to minimums as low as 200’ AGL above the touchdown zone. Lateral tolerance starts out at 0.3 NM full-scale (slightly tighter than a localizer at the FAF), transitioning to 350 feet either side at the runway threshold.
Page 254 FAF. In the case where ATC responds with the extended final scenario, Avidyne recommends the pilot select the “VTF” transition option in the FMS approach dropdown list. In the case where ATC responds...
Page 255: Missed Approach
MISSED APPROACH The simplest and safest way to properly fly a published missed approach is to ensure it is part of the active flight plan. It can be activated anytime inside the FAF by pressing the L4 LSK on IFD FPL tab that is labeled “Enable Missed”.
Page 256 Enable Missed LSK Flight Plan Depiction of an Enabled Missed Approach Enabled Published Missed Approach Procedure 5-28 Navigation...
Page 257: Retry Approach
NOTE Autopilot Integration Autopilot integration and capability can vary widely. Avidyne strongly recommends flying practice approaches in VMC conditions to understand the level of integration between the IFD and the autopilot before any flight in IMC conditions. For...
Page 258: Rnp/Rnav Operations
Capture option on the User Options part of the Setup tab on the AUX page. RNP/RNAV OPERATIONS The IFD540 complies with the equipment requirements of AC 90- 105 and meets the equipment performance and functional requirements to conduct RNP terminal departure and arrival procedures and RNP approach procedures without RF (radius to fix) legs.
Page 259 Part 91 (except subpart K) are authorized to fly RNAV1 and RNAV2 procedures. The IFD540 complies with the requirements for GPS Class II oceanic and remote navigation (RNP-10) and (RNP-4) without time limitations. A second navigation source may be required for these operations to meet availability requirements.
Page 261: General
General CAUTION ADVISORY SYSTEM (CAS) / ALERTS See the individual aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) Supplement for any limitations with respect to IFD operations. A caution-warning alerting system (CAS) has been included in this system. There are three levels of message alerting: Warnings –...
Page 262: Warning-Caution-Advisory Message Bar
WARNING-CAUTION-ADVISORY MESSAGE BAR A message bar is provided on every IFD to alert the pilot to what the CAS message is/are. Advisories are displayed on a cyan (blue) background in the lower right corner of each IFD. Warnings are displayed on red background in the lower right corner of each IFD.
Page 263: Alerts Tab
ALERTS TAB The ALERTS tab keeps a running tally of all active alerts, grouping them by level. This tab can also be manually selected at any time via the page and tab structure along the bottom edge of each IFD. Systems Alerts Tab Entries in the tables below that are global alerts in dual IFD installations are indicated by an asterisk in the Short Text column.
Page 264: Exceedances | Warnings Red
– Get IFD serviced its maximum design temperature and reliability cannot be ensured until the unit is tested by the Avidyne Service Center. Contact the Avidyne Service Center or a local dealer for service. This message will be...
Page 265: Exceedances | Cautions Yellow
EXCEEDANCES | CAUTIONS YELLOW Short Text Text Comments Long Caution Terrain* Caution Terrain The FLTA algorithm is predicting a likely ground collision within approximately 60 seconds – initiate a proper recovery maneuver. Caution Obstacle* Caution Obstacle The FLTA algorithm is predicting a likely obstacle collision with approximately 60 seconds...
Page 266 Requires Service IFD or the devices to which it is communicating with has changed or experienced an error. Contact the Avidyne Service Center or a local dealer for service. LPV Unavailable Use GPS integrity is insufficient for Transition to a non-LPV...
Page 267 Short Text Text Comments Long Check Altitude Too Aircraft is below the glide slope Correct aircraft altitude as altitude at FAF required to safely conduct the approach or initiate a climb to a published safe altitude and abort the approach. Traffic Sensor Fault* No communication with traffic Contact a local dealer for...
Page 268 Transmitter Fault, No TX Ability Transition to a backup VHF com radio (if available) or initiate lost communication procedures. Contact the Avidyne Service Center or a dealer for service. COM Stuck TX Stuck Mic Timeout, Transmitter Requires 35 seconds of Disabled continuous transmission.
Page 269 Check the ADS-B position source device. Xpndr Fault AXP322 Transponder Fault Any fault other than loss of ADS-B GPS position. Contact the Avidyne Service Center if this persists across power cycles. No Comm With Xpdr No Communication with Remote No data has been...
Page 270 GPS velocity quality parameters drop below required accuracy limits. A “bing-bong” chime is played if this condition occurs. Contact the Avidyne Service Center if this persists across power cycles. TAWS failed self-test for TAWS System TAWS Failed Self-Test [reason...
Page 271: Exceedances | Advisories Cyan
Broadcast [Product Name] age is “Stale” periods vary Name] Stale* greater than [x] minutes with weather product. See the IFD product page on www.avidyne.com detailed Datalink product information. Datalink Data Not No: [Product Names] Timeout periods vary Recvd* with weather product.
Page 272 If the problem persists across a power cycle of the IFD, contact the Avidyne Service Center for service. Route Not Stored Displayed if the route Route Not Stored Ψ cannot be internally stored due to an internal error.
Page 273 Short Text Long Text Comments Next Leg [Leg Next Leg [Leg Course] Displayed when there is 10 +/- 1 seconds until Course] In <xx> s* Ψ the start of a turn up to 120 degrees OR 30 +/- seconds until the start of a turn of more than 120 degrees.
Page 274 Short Text Long Text Comments Lightning Sensor Lightning sensor recoverable fault: An internal warning Error* [fault codes] condition within the lightning sensor has occurred and it may clear itself or clear after a power cycle of the lightning sensor. Lightning Sensor No communication with lightning Recommend cycling Fault*...
Page 275 IFDs, or one IFD is turned off. Contact the Avidyne Service Center or a local dealer for service. Timer Expired Displayed when the Timer Expired Ψ...
Page 276 An Error Occurred While Loading Consider cycling power the Nav Database to the IFD and if the problem persists, contact the Avidyne Service Center or a local dealer for service. New TFR Data Datalink TFRs reception failure This is displayed when...
Page 277 IFD performance such as Datalink and GPS acquisition. Contact the Avidyne Service Center for service. IFD Requires Service Contact an Avidyne Checklist Error Ψ Service Center for service.
Page 278 Short Text Long Text Comments Teardrop Entry Teardrop Entry Displayed when the next leg is a hold and the entry is a teardrop. It appears 30 seconds prior to reaching the hold fix. Parallel Entry Parallel Entry Displayed when the next leg is a hold and the entry is a parallel.
Page 279 Short Text Long Text Comments Trans Alt xxxFT Trans Alt xxxFT Presented when climbing through 250 feet below the transition altitude as defined in the FMS Setup page. Times out after 5 seconds and will not be enabled for display again until the aircraft has descended more than 500 feet below the...
Page 280 If the advisory never clears, the most likely your ADS-B Out device is misconfigured or your ADS-B In receiver is inop/misconfigured. In addition, the ADS- R/TIS-B Unavailable message is also displayed on the traffic thumbnail. 6-20 General...
Page 281: Night Operations
SETUP tab on the AUX page. The choice of which option to use is one of personal preference and/or optimal choice for the specific airplane but Avidyne recommends using the dimming bus control for cockpit lighting consistency. Displays can never be dimmed to be completely off.
Page 282: Display Of Terrain On Map
NOTE Chart Data Reliance Always refer to current aeronautical charts for appropriate terrain and obstacle information. Do not rely on the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display System as your sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. 6-22 General...
Page 283: System Failures
SYSTEM FAILURES NOTE Good Airmanship In all cases, basic airmanship should be exercised and fundamentals utilized such as: maintain aircraft control, analyze the situation, and take proper action. POWER DISTRIBUTION Each IFD draws a total of 2 amps in nominal operation and up to 4 amps under peak conditions for 28V aircraft.
Page 284: Loss Of Display
GPS or VHF Nav/Com unit(s), if available; Consider cycling power on the affected IFD via the top • left power knob; After the flight, notify an Avidyne Service Center or • Avidyne Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action. LOSS OF DISPLAY...
Page 285: Loss Of Bezel Controls
After the flight, notify an Avidyne Service Center or • Avidyne Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action. LOSS OF BEZEL CONTROLS Failure Indication: All knobs and buttons are non-functional and not respondent to use. Functionality Lost: There will be no ability to change major pages (“FMS”, “MAP”, “AUX”) nor any ability to change the nav source or swap...
Page 286: Loss Of Touchscreen Control
User Options – SETUP tab of the AUX page; Consider cycling power on the affected IFD via the top • left power knob; After the flight, notify an Avidyne Service Center or • Avidyne Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action.
Page 287: Loss Of Gps (Dead Reckoning)
LOSS OF GPS (DEAD RECKONING) Failure Indication: A “Dead Reckoning” yellow CAS Caution message is issued and the map will display “Dead Reckoning” along the top left edge of the map. Functionality Lost: Following loss of GPS navigation, Dead Reckoning (DR) provides limited navigation capability for up to 5 minutes.
Page 288: Other Anomalies
CAS message. In all of those cases, be cognizant of possible increased workload situations and, if the condition persists across a power cycle, notify an Avidyne Service Center or Avidyne Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action.
Page 289: Subscriptions
SUBSCRIPTIONS Nav, Obstacle and Chart data are supplied by Jeppesen via JSUM subscriptions. Refer to the Jeppesen product website for the various geographic and bundling options available. For those aircraft equipped with external weather and music satellite radio systems, subscriptions are managed via that data provider.
Page 290 NOTE Heliports and Helicopter Instrument Approaches Not Available Published heliport and helicopter instrument approaches are not part of the IFD navigation and chart databases. The table below summarizes the databases update periods: Database Update Cycle Comments & Source Chart Data 14 days Expiration watermark displayed after 14 days indefinitely until...
Page 291 Use one of the formatted fobs supplied by Avidyne (marked by the Avidyne logo printed on one side). In the event you no longer have those available, either call Avidyne for a replacement fob (a nominal fee will be charged) or purchase a replacement through other means.
Page 292 Confirm and Cancel LSKs Use the “Select All”, “Un-select All” LSKs and the IFD knob as required to ensure check marks are associated with all the desired files to upload to the IFD. Now press the “Proceed” LSK to begin the file upload. LSK Options on System Update Page 6-32 General...
Page 293 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Select Only Desired Files For Upload If you keep reusing the same fob for database uploads, be sure to either delete all out-of-date or non-desired files or, take care in selecting/de- selecting files from the IFD display list. Not doing so may extend data upload times considerably by uploading unintended files.
Page 294 IFD to be updated. Due to some of the upload durations, Avidyne recommends creating a fob for each IFD to be updated so that the updates can happen in parallel and not stacked serially, thereby extending the overall time to accomplish a full update.
Page 295 USB fob is ignored and these pages cannot be accessed. NOTE Report Observed Discrepancies Avidyne requests that any observed database discrepancies get reported. These discrepancies may be in the form of an incorrect procedure, incorrectly identified terrain, obstacles, navigation...
Page 296 NOTE Database Accuracy and Completeness Avidyne accurately processes and validates the database data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data provided by various state sources and their suppliers. NOTE Consistent Nav Database Required for Sharing In dual IFD installations, the nav database loaded on each IFD must be the same in order to allow flight plan sharing between the IFDs.
Page 297: Data Transfer To/From External Devices
WiFi is the fastest, most capable and most real-time method. A list of the applications and devices supported can be viewed at http://www.avidyne.com/products/ifd540/wifidevices.asp Data that can be transferred is expected to grow over time but the basic functions are summarized in the table below...
Page 298 Data Transfer Description Transmission Method(s) Traffic Traffic data known by the WiFi IFD (TAS sensor, TIS receiver, TIS-B receiver, etc) is streaming out of the IFD for use by 3 party device/applications. Weather Weather information WiFi known by the IFD (XM Datalink, Sirius Datalink, SXM Datalink, FIS-B receiver, etc) is streaming...
Page 299 Data Transfer Description Transmission Method(s) Fully interactive The panel mount IFD has WiFi complete bi-directional communication with the IFD100 application hosted on a mobile tablet. User Data (User User data can be stored settings, user on a USB fob device and checklists, user imported for later use on waypoints, stored...
Page 300 Data Transfer Description Transmission Method(s) Database Updates On-board databases (e.g. nav, chart, obstacle, terrain) can be uploaded to an IFD from a fob device. Software Updates IFD software updates can be uploaded to an IFD from a fob device. 6-40 General...
Page 301: User Data Backup/Restoration Procedure
USER DATA BACKUP/RESTORATION PROCEDURE Use the following procedure to store and reload user checklists, user settings, waypoints, and routes. The original user data must be generated on an IFD per the instructions described in Section 4 of this manual and then they can be reloaded onto any IFD or multiple IFDs via this procedure.
Page 302 “Proceed” LSK. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Additional Means of Recording Configurations Avidyne highly recommends recording your user preferences and configuration settings (including Maintenance Mode “Config” pages) in an alternate form (e.g. smart phone photographs of the page settings) as an additional precaution.
Page 303: Reloading Previously Stored User Data
RELOADING PREVIOUSLY STORED USER DATA Ensure the fob containing the previously stored user data is installed in the IFD. Enter Maintenance Mode via the data download method described in the next section. From the Update tab, ensure the dated file(s) of interest (“Restore <data type>...
Page 304: Datalogs Download
Datalogs Usable But Avidyne Property The contents of the data logs and the storage devices that record and store data remain the property of Avidyne. However, you are free to download and use the data for your own training and safety improvement purposes.
Page 305 “Download Logs” LSK is pressed, a pair of Confirm/Cancel LSKs are presented. Selecting Confirm will launch the Maintenance Mode of the IFD540. From Maintenance Mode, press the right side of the AUX page function key to select the “Logs” tab.
Page 306 The “Logs” LSK on that Maintenance Mode page provides two options for downloading this data via dedicated LSKs. The first option (“Full”) allows a download of all data logs onto the USB fob. The second option (“Since Last”) downloads the data logged since the last time a download was completed.
Page 307: Event Log
Event Log This log contains miscellaneous data such as all alerts, keystrokes, system status and error messages, etc. It is a diagnostics log for Avidyne Service Center technicians. GPS Log This log contains miscellaneous internal GPS state data. It is a diagnostics log for Avidyne Service Center technicians.
Page 308: Software Updates
USB connections as well. This means the IFD does not need to be returned to the factory for any future software updates. The Avidyne position is that any shop that holds a repair station certificate, an A&P, or an Experimental Aircraft owner with log book signoff authority can perform the update.
Page 309: Cold Temperature Operations
COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS If the IFD had been exposed to extreme cold temperatures, responsiveness of the display and to touch or bezel input may take longer than normal until the IFD has warmed up. LOW POWER OPERATIONS The following actions are taken as input power is reduced to the IFD: Input Voltage IFD Operation Impact...
Page 310: High Power Operations
NOTE 16W VHF Transmission Power Requires 28VDC 16W radio transmission power is only available as an option in 28VDC aircraft. HIGH POWER OPERATIONS The following actions are taken as input power is increased to the IFD: Input Voltage IFD Operation Impact 32.3VDC VHF radio shuts down to protect itself from over-voltage events.
Page 311: Charging From The Usb
CHARGING FROM THE USB The USB port on the front of the IFD bezel is a USB v1.1 compatible USB port and can be used as a “high power” charger as well. Most devices are “low power” devices and they will fully charge from the IFD bezel USB port.
Page 312: Plug And Play Details
PLUG AND PLAY DETAILS The IFD is a “plug and play” replacement of the following equipment: Garmin Product ID Plug & Play Comments Software Baseline 4.01 (Main) No HTAWS enablement. This 530W corresponds to Rev C of the 190-00357- 530AW 08 Garmin Install Manual.
Page 313 NOTE TAWS and Other Audio Output Wiring to Audio Panel To take full advantage of FLTA and other IFD aural alerting (e.g. TOD chime), ensure the audio output signals are wired to the audio panel. For 530 replacement installations, if TAWS audio output was already wired to the audio panel, then no further action will be required.
Page 314: Cleaning The Display
The use of any third-party screen protector, especially those that adhere directly to the IFD display glass, is not endorsed by Avidyne due to the touch-screen nature of the display and may void the warranty for any display related issue.
Page 315: Pairing A Bluetooth® Keyboard
Pairing page displayed; 4. Activate the pairing control on the keyboard (make it “discoverable”) to put the keyboard into pairing mode by pressing the button on the back of the Avidyne supplied keyboard; 5. Press the “Start Scan” line select key...
Page 316 6. Press the “Stop Scan” line select key once the keyboard is discovered. 7. Select the device you want to pair with by using the bottom right IFD knob to put the cyan wraparound cursor on the desired device; 8. Press the “Pair Device” line select key and wait for the PIN code to appear;...
Page 317 9. Enter the PIN code using the external keyboard and press “ENTER” on the keyboard; 10. The selected device in the list will turn green if pairing was successful. 6-57 General...
Page 318 11. If the device name does not turn green or disappears, retry the procedure from step 4; 12. Put the IFD back into flight mode; 13. Touch the standby com frequency display on the IFD to generate an onscreen keyboard; 14.
Page 319 A common mistake is to interpret the Bluetooth Setup status legend in the top left corner of the Bluetooth Setup page as the actual state of Bluetooth. NOTE Acceptable Bluetooth® Keyboards Due to certification constraints, only Avidyne supplied Bluetooth® enabled keyboards will be functional. 6-59 General...
Page 320 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES “Inoperative” Bluetooth® Keyboards The most likely reasons why a previously paired keyboard appears non-functional or inoperative is due to lack of charge or the Bluetooth setting on the User Options page is set to Off. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Physically Secure the Keyboard A common and effective technique to physically secure the keyboard in the cockpit is to apply Velcro...
Page 321 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Keyboard Status Indications A solid green LED lamp indicates the keyboard is connected. A flashing green LED indicates it is trying to pair. A yellow LED is lit every time a keystroke is sent to the IFD. While charging, the red LED turns on and grows dimmer as the charge increase.
Page 322: Self Test Output
SELF TEST OUTPUT For the duration that the notification of legal rights page is displayed during normal power up on the ground, all remote annunciator lamps are lit up and the system generates a specific set of electrical outputs for the purpose of self-test and troubleshooting.
Page 323: Use Of Gloves
USE OF GLOVES Many types of gloves can be used with the IFD touch screen display. The key parameter for the effectiveness of a glove with touch screen is the distance between the finger and the glass and to a lesser extent, the type of material separating the skin from the glass.
Page 324 IFD Glove Qualification Procedure Pilot Name Description of Glove Test Step Circle Touch the standby frequency window and verify a virtual keyboard is displayed. Pass Fail Type 121.7, press the "ENTER" button on the virtual keyboard and confirm 121.700 is the displayed frequency in the #1 Standby Com window.
Page 325: Demo Mode
DEMO MODE The IFD can be put into demo mode at any time while on the ground for familiarization purposes. Entry into demo mode is accessed via inserting a USB fob with a dummy file called “DEMO” (no file type suffix and no quotes) prior to power application.
Page 326 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Flying Behavior in Demo Mode Demo mode will fly a straight line if no flight plan is entered or when reaching the end of the flight plan unless the last leg of the flight plan or missed approach is a hold, in which case the aircraft will stay in the hold indefinitely.
Page 327 Once in demo mode, both the Map and Chart will display a “Not For Navigation” watermark. Demo Mode Watermark To return to flight mode, remove the USB fob and cycle power to the IFD. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Some Elements Simulated in Demo Mode Some aspects of IFD behavior are completely simulated in demo mode.
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