KMD 550/850 Multi-Function Display Quick Reference For Software Version 01/14 or Later 1. Brightness Control 8. Control Knobs (Inner and Outer Knob) 2. Data Card 9. Power Labels 3. Display 10. Soft Labels 4. Available Functions Legend 11. Joystick 5. On/Off Control 12.
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FIS data not being received. FIS graphical METAR overlay is enabled and displayed. VDL radio fault. FIS graphical METAR overlay is available but not displayed. VDL radio fault. FIS graphical METAR overlay is enabled and displayed. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
14 Aircraft Symbol - Indicates present position. Stylized airplane when heading input is present, a plus symbol with no heading. 15 Distance to Waypoint - DIS:###.#nm 16 North Pointer 17 Available Functions - Displays icons representing data available (black) and displayed (color) Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
Label will indicate MSL ele- vation followed by AGL ele- Lighted - Short vation in parentheses [e.g. Lighted - Tall “1546 (590)”]. Tall is defined as over 1,000 ft. AGL. Lighted - Short NDBs KMD 550/850 Quick Reference Rev 6 Sep/2005...
Weather radar in standby mode, not being displayed. Weather radar in active mode, not being displayed. Weather radar data invalid / not being received. Previously in standby. Weather radar data invalid / not being received. Previously active. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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25 nm. black TERR The larger icon reminds the user that the border 2 (Moderate) accuracy of lightning placement is not as good as that suggested by the map scale. 3 (Heavy) Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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FIS Subscription Status Page Update Data Card if needed. Enjoy flying with FIS Update at least once per year Services! to ensure continued FIS Services SETTING UP A FIS SUBSCRIPTION Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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Note the FIS Display ID and contact Wingman Services at www.bendixking.com or call 1-800-247-0230. This ID is used to obtain the Subscription Code. After obtaining the Subscription Code press the ADD SUBSCR Key. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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Use the inner knob to enter characters and the outer knob to move to the next field. After the last character is entered, press the ENTER Key. After the sub- scription is accepted it will be displayed. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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The current system time is beyond the displayed ending date. NOTE: Only the validity period for subscriptions is shown on the display. To determine which products are available with each subscription, access the account on Wingman Services at www.bendixking.com. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
11 Age of Data - Age of the data based on current time minus NEXRAD issue time. 12 Age Status Bar - Indicates percentage of age versus elapsed time before expiration. The bar will be green the first 50% then turn yellow. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
9 Aircraft Symbol - Indicates present aircraft position and heading (if available) or track. 10 METAR Color Key - Colors indicating flight rules pertaining to ceiling and visibility. GRAPHICAL METAR COLOR CODING Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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9 AIRMET Boundary - Color coded line indicating the boundaries of an AIRMET. 10 AIRMET Color Key - Colors indicating AIRMET type. 11 IN - Indicates the current aircraft position is “IN” an IFR AIRMET. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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8 Aircraft Symbol - Indicates present aircraft position and heading (if available) or track. 9 SIGMET Boundary - Color coded line indicating the boundaries of a SIGMET. 10 SIGMET Color Key - Colors indicating SIGMET type. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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9 Convective SIGMET Boundary - Color coded line indicating the boundaries of a Convective SIGMET. 10 IN - Indicates the current aircraft position is “IN” a thunderstorm Convective SIGMET. 11 Convective SIGMET Color Key - Colors indicating Convective SIGMET type. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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9 Weather Watch Boundary - Color coded line indicating the boundaries of an Alert Weather Watch. 10 IN - Indicates the current aircraft position is “IN” a severe thunderstorm watch area. 11 Weather Watch Color Key - Colors indicating Alert Weather Watch type. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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The bar will be green the first 50% then turn yellow. 14 Knob Function Label - Indicates the knob function is set to DATA input (USER DEFINED) or SCAN data (FLPN WPT). Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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TIS service not available. Traffic sensor active, not being displayed. Traffic sensor data invalid / not being displayed. TCAS/TAS SYMBOLOGY NON-THREAT TRAFFIC PROXIMITY INTRUDER TRAFFIC TRAFFIC ADVISORY (TA) RESOLUTION ADVISORY (RA) “NO-BEARING” TRAFFIC Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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8 Range Rings - Outer ring radius is selected range, inner ring radius is always two nautical miles 9 Outer Knob Icon - Shows current knob selection 10 Aircraft Symbol - Stylized airplane indicating aircraft position Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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8 Knob Icon - Outer knob selects TIS ON or OFF. Inner knob selects MUTE ON or MUTE OFF for muting of “TIS Unavailable” audio message. 9 Aircraft Symbol - Stylized airplane indicating aircraft position. Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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9 EGPWS Geometric Altitude (not present for all installations) - ##### MSL (Mean Sea Level) or ##### GSL (Geodetic Sea Level) depending on system configuration. 10 Check Altitude Flag Window - CHECK ALT 11 Icon Bar - Icons representing data available (black) and displayed (color). Rev 6 Sep/2005 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference...
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