Traffic Systems; Tas/Tcas 1 Traffic (Optional) - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

4.6

Traffic Systems

The Traffic function requires the installation of a compatible traffic device
and will then provide a separate traffic page in the Map page group as well as the
overlay of traffic on the Map Navigation pages. TIS and TAS cannot be displayed
at the same time. If the aircraft has a TAS unit installed, the GDU 620 will be
configured for TAS. If no TAS unit is installed and a GTX Mode-S transponder
is installed then the GDU 620 will be configured for TIS. A pilot can tell which
data is being displayed by the label in the top left corner (TAS/TCAS: OPER
for TAS/TCAS data and TIS: OPER for TIS data). TIS data comes from a GTX
transponder. Coverage is limited to specific areas as shown in the Airmen' s
Information Manual (AIM). TAS data comes from a TAS unit such as a Garmin
GTS 800 or 820, Skywatch 497, KTA 810, or other unit. Coverage follows the
aircraft. In the Navigation Map page setup you can select the maximum range at
which traffic symbols are shown. Once outside of the selected range, traffic will
be decluttered. The Traffic soft key will still be available. The Garmin GDL 88
can provide TIS-B and ADS-B information. The Garmin GTS ADS-B products
can also provide ADS-B information.
4.6.1

TAS/TCAS 1 Traffic (Optional)

TAS refers to an active Traffic Advisory System that may be optionally
displayed on the PFD and/or MFD. The TAS is installed separately from the
G500/G600 system. There are variations in performance and control among
the various G500/G600-compatible TAS systems. Refer to the appropriate TAS
documentation for detailed information on the operation of the TAS system.
This section describes the display and control functions available on the
G500/G600 system.
NOTE: TIS and TAS are mutually exclusive.
NOTE: Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to both
Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) and TIS. Aircraft without altitude reporting
capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent
indication.
NOTE: Traffic is also displayed in the SVT feature on the PFD.
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