Figure 12: Twx-670 Setup Page - Avidyne Entegra EX5000 MFD Series Installation Manual

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EX5000 Installation Manual

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3. For WX-500, set the following options:

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Sensor – Select between the lightning sensor and a simulation program (WX-500 only). The

normal selection is the sensor name ("Avidyne TWX-670" or "WX-500"). The WX-500

simulation setting is used in conjunction with the demo mode on the sensor to simulate

operations on the ground.

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Operating Mode – The normal operating mode is weather. Demo is used to simulate lightning

operations. For the WX-500, Noise Monitor mode is used during noise mapping tests. See

the WX-500 installation manual for testing procedures.

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Port – Set the MFD RS-232 port that is connected to the lightning sensor to match the aircraft

wiring.

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Stab Type—Select the source of stabilization for use by the WX-500. Stabilization aids in

correctly positioning strikes when the aircraft is turning. The choices are:

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Synchro to WX500—a remote compass system that generates and transmits synchro

signals received by the WX-500. This heading data can also be used by the MFD to orient

the map.

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Stepper—a remote compass system that generates and transmits stepper signals

received by the WX-500. This heading data can also be used by the MFD to orient the

map. See the Map Heading Setup section.

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Use Map Heading/Track—The WX-500 uses orientation information supplied by the

EX5000 based on the Map Heading configuration, described in Section 5.12, "Map Setup"

on page 79. The WX-500 receives heading or track data from the MFD via RS232.

Heading will be sent from the MFD only if GPS/FMS is the heading source via ARINC 429.

The best method of stabilization is a heading source (synchro or stepper input to the WX-500

or Map Heading). The next best method is Track. The wiring and WX-500 jumpers must agree

with the setup on the MFD.

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Enable Lightning Ahead Warning?—Enables display of the Lightning Ahead warning

message in the message bar when checked and disables it when not checked.

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Antenna on Top?—Indicates that the sensor antenna is mounted on top of your aircraft when

checked and that it is mounted on the bottom of your aircraft when not checked.