Broadcast Datalink Checkout; Long Range Tanks Setup; Table 27: Broadcast Datalink Messages - Avidyne Entegra EX5000 MFD Series Installation Manual

EX5000 Installation Manual
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5.11.4 Broadcast Datalink Checkout

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To check the Broadcast Datalink Installation:
1. Power up the MFD and broadcast datalink Receiver and select the Trip Page.
2. From the Trip Page, press Display to view Broadcast Status (down pointing arrow). If the MFD
reports a Receiver ID, the receiver is communicating with the MFD and the RS-232 wiring is
correct.
3. Position the aircraft in an area open to the sky.
4. Check the Signal Quality, as displayed on the lower half of the Trip Page.
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Good—Confirms the receiver is detecting the satellite signals.
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Marginal or Weak—May require repositioning the aircraft to better location.
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None—Indicates a bad antenna, cable, connection or receiver.
For more information about the XM receiver, see the XMD076 XM Receiver Installation Manual and
Activation Instructions from Heads Up Technologies or contact Heads Up Technologies at
service@heads-up.com
If Broadcast Datalink does not connect because the XM trial period has expired, call Heads Up
Note:
Technologies at (972) 407-1131 to activate the account for testing. Visit www.myavidyne.com
to activate a WSI account for testing.
For information about customer activation, see the appropriate Entegra EX5000 Pilot's Guide.
After restarting the MFD, either of the following messages may appear in the message bar on any
page and in the message list on the Aux or Setup Page.

Table 27: Broadcast Datalink Messages

Message
Broadcast is Operating Normally
Broadcast is Not Communicating. (After 5 minutes of no
communication).
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Make a note of the Receiver ID for the aircraft owner, who will need it to begin Broadcast Datalink
service.
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To finish the checkout process, see Section 6.6, "Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception
Confirmation" on page 86.

5.11.5 Long Range Tanks Setup

Some aircraft are equipped with long range fuel tanks. If the Long Range Fuel Tanks feature is
available on this aircraft, the Long Range Tanks Installed? checkbox will be available from the
Aircraft Setup Page.
Check Long Range Tanks Installed? to allow the MFD to track long range fuel usage.
or (972) 407-1131.
Verifies that the MFD is communicating with the broadcast
Receiver
The MFD is not communicating with the broadcast
Receiver. Check power and signal wiring.
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