Section 10-System Reconfiguration; Hardware And Software Compatibility Check; Configuration File Overview - Garmin G1000 Maintenance Manual

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SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION
Garmin recommends only the use of SanDisk cards to load system software and
configuration files. If software loading problems occur when using another brand of
card, replace the card with a SanDisk card and try the upload procedure again.
The initial G1000 software upload and configuration took place at the time of installation as described in
the installation manual. Section seven explained how to upload, configure, and test software for a
replacement LRU. The information in this section is an example on how to completely reconfigure the
G1000 when necessary. Software part numbers and software versions are not listed in this section. For
actual software versions and part numbers refer to OEM maintenance documentation. The screen shots in
the remaining sections serve only as examples. They will vary depending on the specific configuration
involved.
10.1

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY CHECK

Before installing hardware, the technician must first ensure that hardware part numbers are compatible
with the loader card that is to be used. The part number of this card is directly associated with the
combination of software file part numbers and version levels that are defined on the card. Should
software part numbers or versions change, a new loader card part number is issued.
After verifying hardware/loader card compatibility, record the loader card part number
and all LRU hardware part and serial numbers in the appropriate aircraft records before
proceeding.
10.2

CONFIGURATION FILE OVERVIEW

The GRS and GMU Magnetometer LRUs do not use configuration files.
However, these LRUs do require several calibrations during installation
and/or maintenance.
The G1000 loader card contains the configuration files listed below (this list is an example, it can differ
depending on the requirements of a specific installation):
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AIRFRAME: This file contains data such as airspeed parameters, engine/airframe sensor limitations,
fuel tank parameters and alerting system settings that configure a PFD or MFD to a specific airframe.
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SYSTEM: This file configures the G1000 Ethernet to communicate with a PFD, MFD, and GIAs.
• MANIFEST: This file loads a manifest of all software part numbers and versions associated with an
approved system configuration.
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MFD1: This file configures the MFD serial/discrete communications and alerting system settings.
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PFD1: This file configures the PFD serial/discrete communications and alerting system settings.
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