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  • Page 1 Evolution 1000 Pro / VFR PFD Evolution 1000/500 MFD ADS-B Pilots Guide Supplement...
  • Page 3 Evolution 1000 Pro / VFR PFD Evolution 1000/500 MFD ADS-B Pilots Guide Supplement Page iii 091-00057-001 REV A ADS-B Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Document Revisions REVISION DESCRIPTION of CHANGE Initial Release Revision A Update entire document for SW V2.9 release Page iv ADS-B Pilot’s Guide 091-00057-001 REV A...
  • Page 5 Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents ........... vii Chapter 4 Approvals ....................vii Aspen ADS-B In ................4-1 LIMITED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics, Inc........... viii 4.1 Air borne Traffic .......................4-1 Conventions....................ix 4.1.1 Integration with TCAD/TAS/TCAS/ Traffic System .... 4-1 Covered Functionality ............................ix 4.1.2 Traffic Symbols ..................
  • Page 6 4.5.3 Convective ....................4-22 4.5.4 METAR ......................4-23 4.5.5 AIRMET/SIGMET .................4-26 4.5.6 TFR ......................4-28 4.5.7 Winds/Temps Aloft ................4-28 4.6 Evolution PFD 1000 ADS-B Weather View ...........4-30 Chapter 5 Appendix ..................5-1 5.1 Operating Limitations ..................5-1 5.2 Specifications ......................5-2 5.3 Glossary ........................5-4 5.4 Index ..........................5-6 Page vi ADS-B Pilot’s Guide 091-00057-001 REV A...
  • Page 7 • Software Certification Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C company that provides weather data used by the Aspen Avionics PFD / • Hardware Certification Level: RTCA DO-254 Level C MFD.
  • Page 8 Date Published. Specifications and operational details are subject not comply with the warranty of Section 1 above (a “Nonconforming to change without notice. Please visit the Aspen Avionics web site, Product”), so long as the warranty claim is timely submitted and the aspenavionics.com, for the most up-to-date Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 9 B. Exposure of the Product to temperature, environmental, operating, or requirements. The warranty application form must note the repairman’s other conditions other than those prescribed in the owner’s manual, FAA certificate number to be valid. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN C.
  • Page 10 Aspen Customer Service at (505) 856-5034; by writing or remedy in addition to or different from those stated herein that is to Aspen Customer Service Department, Aspen Avionics, Inc., 5001 offered by a dealer (“Dealer Warranty”) will be the sole responsibility Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110;...
  • Page 11 While the Aspen PFD and MFD connected to ADS-B solutions are reasonably intuitive and easy to use, some familiarity is required. Aspen Avionics strongly recommends that new users get some dual instruction from an experienced CFI, and spend some time becoming familiar with the PFD in day VFR conditions with a safety pilot, before flying in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
  • Page 12 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page x ADS-B Pilot’s Guide 091-00057-001 REV A...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Welcome and Introduction NOTE Aspen Avionics’ culture is to welcome integration with Welcome to Aspen’s NextGen ADS-B product line which provides an all ADS-B product manufacturer’ s solutions to work easy, cost-effective path to meeting the upcoming ADS-B Out mandate, with our primary flight and multi-function displays.
  • Page 14 1.1 Aspen ADS-B Models Single-band Aspen single band ADS-B transceivers receive and transmit on 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) ATX100 – ADS-B transceiver provides an ADS-B solution for aircraft equipped with a Mode A/C transponder and a WAAS GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 ADS-B Overview ADS-B or automatic dependent surveillance broadcast which will become mandatory for most aircraft flying in the USA Jan 1, 2020 began as a “Capstone” project to improve GA flight safety in Alaska in the late 1990’s. Alaska is one of the largest states, with the smallest populations but yet has a high pilot population density.
  • Page 16 2.1 ADS-B Out – The Mandate ADS-B is the automatic broadcast of position reports by aircraft, and vehicles on the ground equipped with ADS-B transmitters that are in proximity to aircraft. ADS-B out provides ATC with a more accurate position reporting than traditional radar, which will allow ATC to more accurately position and separate aircraft in flight.
  • Page 17 Mode S with ES (1090 MHz) UAT (978 MHz) Approved Below 18,000 ft Approved Any Altitude Required above 18,000 ft ADS-B Figure 2.1a ADS-B Out (FAA Illustration) 091-00057-001 REV A ADS-B Pilot’s Guide Page 2-3...
  • Page 18 2.2 ADS-B In While ADS-B out meets the FAA mandate it is ADS-B In that provides the benefits most pilots desire. Aircraft that meet the ADS-B out mandate and are equipped with ADS-B in also will: Receive position location information (traffic) directly from aircraft transmitting on a similar frequency 978 MHz or 1090 MHz Receive position location of aircraft with an alternative ADS-B frequency and from non-ADS-B equipped aircraft from the ground station...
  • Page 19 Mode S with ES (1090 MHz) Approved Any Altitude UAT (978 MHz) Approved Below 18,000 ft Required above 18,000 ft Direct Mode S ADS-B Direct UAT ADS-B Aircraft Position Aircraft Position ADS-B Figure 2.1B ADS-B IN (FAA Illustration) 091-00057-001 REV A ADS-B Pilot’s Guide Page 2-5...
  • Page 20 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 2-6 ADS-B Pilot’s Guide 091-00057-001 REV A...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Aspen ADS-B Out ADS-B out transmits more precise real time position information directly to other ADS-B equipped aircraft and to ATC than what could be previously provided using radar based systems. This improved accuracy will help pilots and ATC to more safely position and separate aircraft in a given area.
  • Page 22 3.1 Transponder Interrogation Mode Your transponder and UAT transceiver must be transmitting the same squawk code in order to not transmit two different targets for the same aircraft to ATC. Normally your ADS-B transceiver interrogates your transponder for the UAT code and IDENT status,. The transponder remains the primary control point for entering squawk code, and performing the IDENT Function.
  • Page 23 Whenever UAT CTL: MENU is displayed on the Aspen PFD, pressing the MENU button immediately presents the Aspen PFD’s UAT menu page. When UAT CTL: MENU is not displayed, push the MENU button and rotate the right know to the PFD’s UAT menu page.
  • Page 24 3.2.2 PFD is the controller – Changing the UAT Code (Figure 3-2) To change the UAT Code. 1. Press the MENU button 2. Press the Hot key adjacent to the “UAT CODE” label (The UAT code menu label turns magenta an the EDIT VALUE label and PUSH TO ADVANCE label are displayed above the right know indicating that the code is editable) 3.
  • Page 25 Figure 3-3 MENU - UAT TX IDNT Annunciation NOTE The ability to IDENT and change squawk codes are only available with the Aspen Avionics and FreeFlight ADS-B units. Figure 3-4 Non-Aspen ADSB, UAT Menu page 091-00057-001 REV A ADS-B Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 26 3.2.4 ADS-B Annunciations UAT Link Failure (Figure 3-5, 3-6) When the ADS-B transceiver is no longer communicating with the PFD the PFD stops displaying traffic symbols and displays a “UAT LINK” annunciation in an amber bubble to the upper left of the Navigation Display Similarly the UAT STATUS annunciation in the PFD’s UAT Menu displays “LINK FAIL.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 Aspen ADS-B In 4.1 Airborne Traffic The EFD1000/500 MFD and EFD 1000 Pro/ VFR PFD will display ADS-B traffic prioritized in the order received from the ADS-B receiver or transceiver. The system displays multiple advisory levels: Traffic Advisory with and without direction, Basic “Other” Traffic with and without direction, and Proximity Advisory with and without direction.
  • Page 28 4.1.2 Traffic Symbols Traffic Advisories Traffic Advisories are displayed only if the ADS-B system is integrated with an active traffic system or is upgraded with ADS-B Traffic Advisory System (ATAS). Traffic advisory Figure 4-1 symbols are displayed for traffic that is considered a threat. (Figure 4-1) Directional Traffic Advisory Symbol When track information is not available, traffic advisory symbols are indicated on the display as a solid amber circle.
  • Page 29 4.1.3 Traffic Directionality When a traffic symbol indicates directionality, the directionality of the traffic symbol is displayed relative to the display orientation. Traffic directionality vector is displayed with a resolution of 15 degrees or better. All traffic within the current display range and the selected altitude filter are shown. (Figure 4-5).
  • Page 30 The relative altitude is shown as two digits indicating the relative altitude difference, in hundreds of feet, from the ownship. The altitude value for traffic above the ownship is preceded by a plus symbol (+) and is on top of the symbol. The altitude value for traffic below the ownship is preceded by a minus symbol (-) and is on the bottom of the symbol.
  • Page 31 4.1.5 Surface Vehicle Traffic Other Ground Vehicle Traffic Other Ground vehicle traffic symbols are displayed for traffic greater than +/-1200 feet or 6 nm of the ownship that is not considered a threat. Figure 4-8 Non-Directional Other Ground Vehicle Traffic Non-Directional Other Ground Vehicle Traffic If track information is not available, ground vehicle traffic symbols are indicated on the display as an unfilled rectangle with 4 attached rectangles drawn with a brown border.
  • Page 32 When track information is not available, proximity ground vehicle advisory symbols are indicated on the display as a filled brown rectangle with 4 attached rectangles. When track information is available, proximity ground vehicle advisory symbols are indicated on the display as a filled brown rectangle with an open end triangle and 4 attached rectangles.
  • Page 33 4.1.6 Traffic Annunciations When ADS-B IN is working properly the TFC annunciation is visible on the PFD main screen in GREEN. (Figure 4-14) If you are in a marginal coverage area and not receiving TIS-B or ADS-R data from the ground station and the traffic picture is not as complete as possible the TFC annunciation turns AMBER.
  • Page 34 WARNING NOTE Do not rely on the PFD or MFD as the sole source of data for collision avoidance. It is Only traffic overlay supports the “Off” altitude filter level the pilot’ s responsibility to visually acquire other aircraft for safe flight. Maneuver your aircraft based only on ATC guidance or positive acquisition of conflicting traffic.
  • Page 35 4.2 Evolution EFD 1000/500 MFD Traffic Overlay The MFD allows the ADS-B traffic to be displayed on a dedicated traffic view and overlaid on the navigation map (NAV MAP) view. The TRFC Hot Key enables the display of traffic on the Navigation Map VIEW. MFD traffic annunciations are depicted in Table 4-2.
  • Page 36 not previously set. The range is pilot-selectable with the outer-range ring and inner-range ring representing the following range selections from the ownship position: 2 nm outer-range ring 3 nm outer-range ring and 2 nm inner-range ring 5 nm outer-range ring and 2 nm inner-range ring (Default if not previously set) 1 0 nm outer-range ring, 5 nm middle-range ring, and 2 nm inner-range ring...
  • Page 37 4.2.1 Traffic Advisory Display a Traffic Advisory 1. When “TRAFFIC” is displayed in the data bar, press the amber TFC button. The dedicated Traffic View displays in the top WINDOW of the split screen layout (Figure 4-20) 2. Press the lower middle BACK button to return to the previous PAGE Once the traffic is no longer a threat, or the pilot presses the lower middle button, the annunciation is removed from the data bar.
  • Page 38 4.4 Aspen ADS-B In Weather 4.4.1 FIS - B Weather Flight Information Services (FIS-B) provides graphical and textual descriptions of weather-related information for the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. This information is transmitted from UAT Ground Broadcast Transceivers to an Aspen ADS-B transceiver ATX100 &...
  • Page 39 There are two forms of NEXRAD, CONUS and Regional. CONUS NEXRAD is a summary composite of available NEXRAD radar imagery across the 48 states and is updated every 15 minutes. Regional NEXRAD is a composite of available NEXRAD imagery in a local area up to 200 nm and shows a more detailed image than the CONUS NEXRAD.
  • Page 40 NEXRAD weather surveillance can detect most precipitation within 80 nm, and intense rain or snow within 140 nm, of the radar. NEXRAD measures moisture in DBz or decibels of Z, with Z representing the reflection back to the radar. NEXRAD does not report precipitation below 20 DBz.
  • Page 41 4.4.2 METAR The METAR screen displays graphical Aviation Routine Weather Reports with a color coded flag at weather reporting airports. A METAR is an hourly Aviation Routine Weather Report from the reporting airport (not all airports have a forecast). US METARs generally provide METAR information about the airport, date and time, wind direction and speed, visibility, precipitation, current weather conditions, cloud cover and layer, temperature, barometric pressure, and any other critical data.
  • Page 42 4.4.3 AIRMET / SIGMET The EFD 1000/500 MFD displays AIRMET/SIGMET graphical depiction of AIRMETs (AIRman’s METeorological Information) and SIGMETs (SIGnificant METeorological Information). AIRMETs and SIGMETs are weather advisories broadcast by National Weather Service for the lower 48 states and adjacent coastal waters. Both AIRMETs and SIGMETs warn pilots of potentially hazardous weather.
  • Page 43 4.4.4 TFR The TFR screen displays a graphical depiction of Temporary Flight Restrictions, outlined in red, on a basic weather map. These restrictions are usually issued in the United States and are typically short term. They can include major sporting events, air shows, natural disaster areas, space launches, and Presidential movements.
  • Page 44 4.4.5 Winds/Temps aloft The EFD1000/500 MFD Winds /Temps Aloft screen displays the forecast wind vector and temperature at the selected altitude above MSL on a basic weather map. Winds are depicted as barbs up to a map range of 500 nm; for map ranges of 1000 nm and above station identifier and temperatures may be omitted.
  • Page 45 4.4.6 PIREP A pilot report or PIREP is a pilot’s report of weather conditions encountered by an aircraft in flight. PIREPS can either be routine (UA) or urgent (UUA). PIREPS contain mandatory information including location, time, altitude and aircraft type plus at least one optional data field such as sky cover, temperature, wind velocity, turbulence, icing, remarks or visibility.
  • Page 46 Weather VIEW contains the following product screens: • Convective (Radar, NEXRAD, Lightning, and Convective SIGMETs) • METARs • AIRMET’s/SIGMET’s • PIREP • TFRs • Winds/Temp Aloft Each ADS-B Weather product screen displays the ownship symbol and flight plan overlaid on a black background, oriented North-Up, centered in a 360° range ring. The available map ranges are the same as the Navigation Map, starting at 10 nm, with Figure 4-28 the default display at 200 nm.
  • Page 47 4.5.1 MFD 1000/500 Selecting ADS-B Weather Products The ADS-B Weather VIEW offers several types of weather product information, each displayed in a different screen of the ADS-B Weather VIEW. There is a screen for each of the following ADS-B Weather VIEW options: •...
  • Page 48 4.5.3 Convective NOTE The EFD1000/500 MFD provides the pilot with several methods to view severe weather. On the Navigation Map VIEW, as previously discussed, severe weather is Areas without radar coverage will display as a gray presented as an overlay. The Convective weather product screen presents severe overlay when the ADS-B Hot Key is enabled.
  • Page 49 When the range is above 200 NM CONUS annunciations are displayed and when the ranges is at or below 200NM Regional annunciations are displayed. Display the Convective Legend • With the Convective weather product screen displayed, press the LGND Hot Key. The Convective legend displays on the right of the screen. (Figure 4-31) Hide the Convective Legend •...
  • Page 50 Display Multiple Airports’ METAR Information 1. With the METAR weather product screen displayed, press the lower Left Button labeled INFO. The Left Knob label changes to APT and both the Left Knob and Left Button label turn magenta. 2. Rotate the Left Knob to scroll through each METAR reporting airport. As each airport is selected, the METAR flag displays at a larger size.
  • Page 51 METAR Age Annunciations NOTE When METAR is displayed one of the data age annunciations in Table 4-7 shall be displayed with the correct age value. It is possible to select a METAR item that is not in the current viewable display area. Use the Range +/- button to zoom out or in (respectively) to see selectable METAR Age Annunciation Age Annunciation...
  • Page 52 4.5.5 AIRMET/SIGMET The Hot Keys provided allow the pilot to enable and disable AIRMETs and/or SIGMETs to aid in declutter. There is a Hot Key for each type of AIRMET/SIGMET. Each type of AIRMET/SIGMET will display outlined in the color indicated with a symbol centered in the outlined area affected by the AIRMET/SIGMET.
  • Page 53 3. Press the Left Knob to display the selected AIRMET/SIGMET information (Figure 4-40) 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as desired. 5. Press the lower Left Button, to exit selection mode. The Left Knob and Left Button labels turn cyan AIRMET/SIGMET Age Annunciations When AIRMET/SIGMET is displayed one of the data age annunciations in Table 4-8 shall be displayed with the correct age value.
  • Page 54 4.5.6 TFR Display TFR Information 1. With the TFR weather product screen displayed, press the lower Left Button labeled INFO. The Left Knob label changes to TFR and both the Left Knob and Left Button label turn magenta. (Figure 4-41) 2.
  • Page 55 Display the Winds Aloft Legend • With the Winds Aloft weather product screen displayed, press the LGND Hot Key. The Winds Aloft legend displays on the right of the screen. Hide the Winds Aloft Legend. (Figure 4-45) • Press the LGND Hot Key to hide the Winds Aloft legend. Increase or Decrease Winds Aloft Altitude Filter •...
  • Page 56 4.6 Evolution PFD 1000 ADS-B Weather View NOTE ADS-B Weather Overlay Regional US NEXRAD is the only FIS-B product currently available on the PFD 1000. To see other FIS-B The NXRD Hot Key enables the display of NEXRAD (Next Generation Radar) and products a MFD1000 or MFD500 is required.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 Operating Limitations Refer to the latest version of the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS), Aspen Avionics document 900-00008-001 for the limitations that apply to your specific aircraft installation. The AFMS and this Pilot’s Guide must be carried in the aircraft and be immediately available to the pilot while in flight.
  • Page 58 5.2 Specifications Model ATX 100 ATX 100G TSO Rule Compliant Capabilities ADS-B In/Out Link Frequency 978 MHz TSO-C157a (FISB) TSO-C195a (TIS-B/Traffic) TSO-C154c (UAT) Option TSO C-145c for GNSS (DO-282B) Certifications TSO-C157a (FISB) TSO-C195a (TIS-B/Traffic) TSO-C154c (UAT) Option TSO C-145c for GNSS (DO-282B) DO-160G DO-178B Level C...
  • Page 59 Model ATX 100 ATX 100G 2 ARINC 429 Inputs 1 ARINC 429 Output 4 RS-232/422 Other Interface 1 RS-485 4 Discrete Inputs 2 Discrete Outputs Input voltage 10-40 VDC Input current 0.2 A @12 VDC Output Voltage 6.5 VDC Output current 350 mA Table 5-1 Specifications...
  • Page 60 5.3 Glossary ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast ADS-B In Reception of ADS-R, TIS-B, FIS-B ADS-B out Transmission of aircraft ID, current position, altitude and velocity. ADS-R Automatic Dependent Surveillance Re-broadcast AIRMET Airman’s Meteorological Information ARINC Aeronautical Radio Inc Extended Squitter 1090 MHz with enhanced accuracy and integrity information,additional parameters for TIS-B and ADS-B rebroadcast (ADS-R).
  • Page 61 PIREP Pilot report of weather conditions Regional NEXRAD Composite available NEXRAD imagery in a local area SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SURF Surface Situational Awareness Traffic Advisory Traffic Advisory System TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System Temporary Flight Restriction TIS-B Traffic Information Services Broadcast Transponder Equipment that transmits aircraft squawk, altitude and other information.
  • Page 62 5.4 Index ADS-B ..............................2-1 ADS-B Annunciations ......................3-6 ADS-B In......................1-2, 2-1– 2-4, 4-1 ADS-B Models ..........................1-2 ADS-B Out ....................1-1–1-4, 2-1–2-3, 3-1 ADS-R ............................2-4, 4-7 AIRMET ..........................2-4, 4-12 Antenna ............................1-1 Appendix ............................5-1 Approvals ............................viii CONUS ......................4-13, 4-15, 4-22, 4-23 Convective ........................4-12 –...
  • Page 63 Evolution PFD 1000 ADS-B Weather View ...............4-30 Evolution MFD 500 / 1000 ADS-B Weather View .........4-19 – 4-29 Example graphics ........................xii Extended Squitter ........................2-2 FIS-B ..........................2-4, 3-2, 4-12 Glossary ..........................5-4 – 5-5 Interrogation ..........................3-2 Limitations .............................5-1 METAR ...........................2-4, 4-12 NEXRAD ..........................2-4, 4-12 Pilot Familiarity ..........................
  • Page 64 SIGMET ..........................2-4, 4-12 Squawk code ..........................3-2 Surface traffic ..........................4-5 Table of contents ..........................v TAS ...........................1-3, 1-4, 4-1 TCAD ..........................1-3, 1-4, 4-1 TCAS ..........................1-3, 1-4, 4-1 Terminology ............................ xii TFR ............................4-12, 4-31 TIS-B ............................2-4, 4-7 Traffic Annunciations ......................4-7 UAT Menu .......................... 3-2 – 3-6 UAT Code change ........................3-4 UAT IDENT ............................3-5 Warranty ............................viii...
  • Page 66 Aspen Avionics, Inc. 5001 Indian School Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 888-99ASPEN (888-992-7736) Phone, International: (505) 856-5034 Fax: (505) 314-5440 info@aspenavionics.com www.aspenavionics.com 091-00057-001 REV A Printed in USA...

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