Figure 5-3. Main System Config Page - Garmin GPS 500 Installation Manual

5.2.3 MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG
Select the MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG Page (see Figure 5-
3). This page allows you to configure the Fuel and Terrain
options.
Fuel
Select Fuel in the CONFIGURE field to select the FUEL
TYPE (AV Gas, Jet A, or Jet B)
Selection
AV gas
Jet A
Jet B
Terrain
Select Terrain in the CONFIGURE field to select the
TERRAIN TYPE (NONE, TERRAIN, or TAWS).
To test the Terrain Data Card, highlight the TEST CARD
field and press the ENT key. Verify that the TEST CARD
field indicates "PASS". A "FAIL" condition indicates that
the Terrain Data Card is unusable.
The HW CONFIG field displays what type of Map Board
is installed in the 500 Series unit. The HW CONFIG field
will display "TAWS" if the appropriate hardware is
installed to enable the TAWS functionality. The HW
CONFIG field will display "TERRAIN" if the appropriate
hardware is installed to enable the TERRAIN functionality.
If neither the TAWS nor TERRAIN hardware is installed, the HW CONFIG field will display "No
TERRAIN".
Selection
None
TERRAIN
TAWS
500 Series TERRAIN units may be manually configured for TERRAIN or None. 500 Series TAWS unit
software will automatically detect TAWS hardware and automatically upgrade itself to TAWS if the
appropriate hardware is installed.
If an incorrect hardware/software combination is entered, the message "HARDWARE CONFLICT!
MANUALLY ENTER TERRAIN TYPE" is displayed on the MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG page beside the
part number field. Also, a "Terrain configuration conflict" message will be issued in NORMAL mode if an
incorrect hardware/software combination is selected.
Note that the 500 Series TERRAIN (and TAWS) functionality is not designed nor approved for use in
helicopters.
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Description
The aircraft is using Aviation gas (5.8 lbs./gal.)
The aircraft is using Jet A or Jet A-1 fuel (6.7 lbs./gal.)
The aircraft is using Jet B (JP-4) fuel (6.5 lbs./gal.)
Description
No terrain functionality (TAWS) is installed.
The unit is configured for TERRAIN capability.
The unit is configured for TAWS capability.
Figure 5-3. MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG
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Figure 5-4. MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG
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