Chapter 3 Operating Instructions; Introduction; Power On; Power Off - L3 comminications Trilogy ESI-1000 Pilot's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

This chapter describes the operation of the ESI-1000 indicator. Refer to
Chap 1 for detailed information on display elements.

Power on

There is no power on/off switch for the ESI-1000. Depending on the aircraft
use either the battery switches or avionics master switch to apply power.
The indicator will transition through the following startup sequence:
•

Self Test

• System Identification
• Alignment
• Normal Operation

POWER OFF

Depending on the aircraft, remove power to the ESI-1000 using either the
avionics master switch or battery switches (as applicable)
Changes made in the menu window (brightness level, baro value, etc) will
remain in memory and will be re-applied when the indicator is restarted.
SELF TEST
Application of power begins the indicators diagnostic of sensors, circuitry,
and memory. The self test lasts for approximately 15 seconds and during
this time the display remains blank. If no faults are detected the system
identification splash screen is displayed.
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