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  • Page 1 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 3 Software Part Number 530-00235-502 Release 8.2.2 or Later Hardware Part Number 700-00004-() System Configuration When contacting your dealer or Avidyne technical support, and when logging onto MyAvidyne.com for the first time, please have your Envision EX5000 serial number and Subscriber Communicator serial...
  • Page 4 Note: All images contained within this document, including screenshots and other displays, are for reference use only and are subject to change. The images contained herein may differ slightly from your actual equipment or display. Envision EX5000 -ii- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 5 Notes and Warnings Notes and warnings provide guidance for the use of the EX5000. Avidyne strongly suggests that you pay close attention to notes and warnings for your own safety. For example: Note: Notes provide useful information about how to use the EX5000.
  • Page 6 By using Broadcast datalink, you can access weather information made available from sources external to Avidyne Corporation. Avidyne does not control, edit or review the content of such information and is not responsible for such information or the actions or conduct of any company that provides sources of weather data through the Broadcast datalink.
  • Page 7 The NOTAM information provided by the EX5000 is for planning purposes only. Always consult official NOTAMS for the latest restrictions. Avidyne does not provide a complete list of NOTAMS. Local NOTAMS, most laser light NOTAMS, and any NOTAMS other than restricted airspace are not listed.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction .............. 1 Using the Envision EX5000 MFD ..........2 Power Up..................4 2 Map Page ..............7 Map Page—Controls ..............8 Map Symbols—Terrain and Position ......... 16 Map Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan ......... 19 Map Orientation Control ............20 Errors Displayed on the Map Page..........
  • Page 10 Broadcast Datalink Messages ..........113 Avionics Abbreviations ............117 10 Using EX5000 Outside the US ......119 Features Available in the US Only........... 119 Features Available in North America ........119 Features Specific to International Flight ........119 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -viii- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure 1.1 Envision EX5000 MFD ............. 2 Figure 1.2 Envision EX5000 Initialization Page ......... 4 Figure 2.1 Map Page Controls ............8 Figure 2.2 TWXCELL Mode Display ..........13 Figure 2.3 Map Symbols–Terrain and Position ........ 16 Figure 2.4 Map Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan.......
  • Page 12 Table 9.12 Nav Messages ............107 Table 9.13 Traffic Messages............109 Table 9.14 Lightning Messages ............ 110 Table 9.15 PFD Messages ............112 Table 9.16 Broadcast Datalink Messages ........113 Table 9.17 Avionics Abbreviations ..........117 600-00151-001 Rev 01 Envision EX5000...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    CMax™ approach plates with an intuitive user interface. The EX5000 offers the following standard and optional features: Lightning information display from a WX-500 or an Avidyne TWX- 670 lightning sensor, if installed. Full ARINC-429 databus capability, allowing the EX5000 to display curved flight paths, procedure turns, and holding patterns from a compatible GPS navigator.

  • Page 14: Using The Envision Ex5000 Mfd

    Introduction 1.1 Using the Envision EX5000 MFD Figure 1.1 Envision EX5000 MFD The controls on the bezel of the Envision EX5000 are placed to allow you quick and intuitive access to the information you need, when you need it. 1) PhotoCell Light Sensor—Automatically compensates display brightness for varying lighting conditions.
  • Page 15 Using the Envision EX5000 MFD 3) Data Port—Provides a front panel access point for loading database updates. Note: When removing the rubber cap from the data port, pull the cap gently from the top until it pops out. Make sure the cap is out of the way (but not removed) before plugging anything into the USB port.

  • Page 16: Power Up

    When the EX5000 is ready the, “Press any bezel key to continue,” message is displayed. Figure 1.2 Envision EX5000 Initialization Page The EX5000 Startup page reports the valid dates for the currently loaded CMax chart data and NavData. Check to ensure that you do not have any expired databases before continuing.
  • Page 17 For NavData, the date range is displayed if the data is valid; if it is not valid, the word, “EXPIRED,” and the expiration data are displayed in yellow. For more information about updating CMax and NavData, see Section 9.1, "Updating Your Databases" on page 88. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 Envision EX5000...
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  • Page 19: Map Page

    This section discusses the following topics: Map Page—Controls, page 8 Map Symbols—Terrain and Position, page 16 Map Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan, page 19 Map Orientation Control, page 20 Errors Displayed on the Map Page, page 21 Envision EX5000 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 20: Map Page-Controls

    Chapter 4 "Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page ,” for more information on traffic modes. Lightning - Controls the display of lightning strikes or cells (cells for WX-500 only) on the map (when interfaced with an Avidyne TWX670, an L3 WX-500 Stormscope, or a satellite- Envision EX5000 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 21 Note: When strikes are selected to display along with TWX cell data, the strike colors change to white to improve visibility against the colored cells. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 Envision EX5000...
  • Page 22 (or track) at the top of map. North up - 360° view with airplane’s present position displayed at the center, and north is always at the top of the map. Envision EX5000 -10- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 23 Both systems provide datalink radar data—a composite image depicting precipitation as seen by multiple ground-based weather radar sites. The image is color-coded to show intensity levels and precipitation types. Broadcast Datalink, however, especially at a 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -11- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 24 Figure 2.2 shows an aircraft located at the edge of intense thunderstorm activity. In this instance, the aircraft must be flown away from the thunderstorm. The TWX670 detects and measures lightning strike energy and generates cell data that the EX5000 displays in Envision EX5000 -12- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 25: Figure 2.2 Twxcell Mode Display

    0.5 NM to 10.0 NM. Occasionally, as the MFD display is zoomed, you may notice that the hexagon size changes abruptly. This is normal as the MFD consistently uses the highest fidelity TWX lightning data available. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -13- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 26: Table 2.1 Thunderstorm Activity (Cell) Colors

    Note: The boundary of the available datalink radar data is shown by an area with gray diagonal stripes. If datalink radar is unavailable in a particular area, hatched lines appear in that area. Envision EX5000 -14- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 27 • The word “FAIL” displays in the sensor's status line in yellow. • The sensor symbol changes from cyan to yellow (if the sensor was on). What to do: Select the Setup page and perform Self-Test for the applicable sensor. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -15- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 28: Map Symbols-Terrain And Position

    2-Way Datalink and Broadcast Datalink. The Datalink Radar display includes the Datalink Radar data age, which is the elapsed time since the product was created by the weather provider. See Table Envision EX5000 -16- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 29: Table 2.2 Track Indicator Graphics

    5) Terrain Scale—Shows highest and lowest limits of terrain in displayed area. Legend colors in between these numerics represent terrain elevations. Blue obstacle clearance number shows the top of the highest obstacle, when greater than the 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -17- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 30: Table 2.3 Obstacle

    1000’ AGL or higher 7) Compass Rose/Range Ring—Displays a 360-degree or 120- degree compass circle or arc and also indicates current range setting. The range number is the distance from the airplane symbol to the compass arc. Envision EX5000 -18- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 31: Map Symbols-Runways And Flight Plan

    Note: For most GPS units, the EX5000 does not display the active course leg when you are adjusting the desired track in OBS mode. The desired track leg will be displayed after you finish selecting the course and exit the OBS mode of the GPS. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -19- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 32: Map Orientation Control

    When the Map View is North-Up you need to pay more attention to locate traffic outside the aircraft. Set Map View to Center or Forward to display this data consistent with typical dedicated traffic and lightning sensor displays. Envision EX5000 -20- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 33: Errors Displayed On The Map Page

    A problem with heading from a Primary Flight Display (PFD). The GPS (This would be a pass through of the heading from another source, such as an Avidyne PFD. The GPS does not determine heading). If an installed heading source becomes unavailable or invalid, the EX5000 will automatically switch to using GPS track for map alignment.
  • Page 34 The heading/track indicator will display a series of dashes (“---”) The map is oriented True North Up. What to do: Have the avionics wiring inspected. When heading/track is restored, Map will resume normal operations. Envision EX5000 -22- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 35 Errors Displayed on the Map Page THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -23- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 36 Map Page Envision EX5000 -24- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 37: Cmax Chart Pages (Optional)

    CMax Chart Pages (Optional) CMax™ is an optional Avidyne feature that allows you to view Jeppesen Terminal Procedure charts on your EX5000. If CMax is installed on your aircraft, you can select Charts from the Page Bar to view the CMax charts. This section discusses the following topics:...

  • Page 38: Figure 3.1 Not For Navigation Watermark On Chart Display

    CMax Chart Pages (Optional) Figure 3.1 Not for Navigation Watermark on Chart display Envision EX5000 -26- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 39: About Cmax

    Jeppesen printed charts. CMax requires that you have a valid chart data subscription from Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. For information on obtaining a CMax subscription, see the Avidyne Data Update Guide or the Jeppesen website at www.jeppesen.com. The Data Update Guide also contains instructions for loading the chart data to your Zip Drive or USB Flash Memory Drive.

  • Page 40: About Geo-Referenced Charts

    On landing, if the Chart page is being displayed, the EX5000 will automatically switch to display the Airport diagram for the current location when the GPS Ground Speed drops below 50 knots. Envision EX5000 -28- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 41: Figure 3.2 Cmax Chart Page (Airport)

    FPL symbol is crossed out. Note that if a chart is not geo-referenced or no flight plan is received from the GPS, the flight plan cannot be displayed even if the option is selected. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -29- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 42 If you have panned the chart, zooming all the way out to the full-screen chart size also re-centers the chart on the screen. A typical approach procedure chart is shown in Figure 3.3: Envision EX5000 -30- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 43: Figure 3.3 Cmax Chart Page (Procedure)

    Note: The ownship symbol on the Chart page is always oriented according to the current GPS ground track. Therefore, the ownship is always pointed in the direction the aircraft is moving, and does not show any crab angle induced by crosswind components. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -31- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 44 KBED to KLAX passes over KEMT. If you bring up KEMT charts, the KBED-KLAX flight plan will not display. To display the flight plan over KEMT, a waypoint on an approach for KEMT must be included in the flight plan. Envision EX5000 -32- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 45: European Vfr Charts33

    CMax Selection Page below European VFR charts. If a VFR chart is selected pressing "Display Airport" will display the VFR airport diagram. Likewise, if an IFR chart is selected, pressing "Display Airport" will display the standard Jeppesen airport diagram. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -33- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 46 CMax Chart Pages (Optional) Envision EX5000 -34- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 47: Cmax Views

    “preview pane” of the Plan View, which, although too small to read all chart details, gives the user a general overview of the approach for situational awareness. The flight plan and ownship symbol are also displayed on the preview pane. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -35- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 48: Figure 3.4 Procedure Chart Views

    3 of 4 Profile Includes the profile view of the approach procedure. 4 of 4 Minimums Shows the descent minimums for the approach. Header View Profile View Minimums View Figure 3.4 Procedure Chart views Envision EX5000 -36- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 49: Airport Chart Views

    Includes general chart information and communications frequencies. 3 of 4 Runways Shows runway information for the airport. 4 of 4 Departure Displays specific departure procedure information. Header View Runways View Departure View Figure 3.5 Airport Chart Views 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -37- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 50: Figure 3.6 Airport Departure Chart (Night View)

    Charts that cannot be split into smaller sections are shown as a complete chart, with the View button not displayed, since only one View type is available. Figure 3.6 Airport Departure Chart (Night View) Envision EX5000 -38- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 51: Cmax Selection Page

    Chart NOTAMS to bring up a window that lists any associated chart NOTAMs for the airport currently entered in the Airport Entry Field. See Section 3.8.1, "Chart NOTAMs Page" on page 43 for more information. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -39- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 52 Note: As a valid chart, the Airport diagram is listed in the Chart Selection list, however, it is not usually necessary to load the Airport chart, since it is always accessible on the Chart page by pressing the Display Airport button. Envision EX5000 -40- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 53: Selecting An Airport

    A list of all charts available for the identified airport appears in the chart list area. The name of the airport in the Airport Entry Field is listed next to the entry field. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -41- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 54 5) Select knob—Use the right knob to select the character for the current cursor position when entering an airport identifier. The character selection scrolls through A to Z, 0 to 9, and common punctuation marks and symbols before returning to A. Envision EX5000 -42- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 55: Chart Notams Page

    NOTAMs. Note: Chart NOTAMs address changes to information contained on the charts, and do not include local or regional operational NOTAMs. Always obtain local and regional NOTAMS before any flight. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -43- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 56 • Expected airports are not available for chart selection. If you observe any of these, reload the CMax chart data using the CMax Dataloader, described in the Avidyne CMax Data Update Guide or in the Jeppesen JeppView for MFD Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 57 Selecting an Airport THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -45- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 58 CMax Chart Pages (Optional) Envision EX5000 -46- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 59: Traffic Mode And The Traffic Page

    The dedicated Traffic page is a specially configured Map page with the following settings: View—Center, with heading (or track) up Range—5 NM Base Map—No terrain or political boundaries Declutter—No symbol or airspace depictions Lightning—Not displayed Flight Plan—Displayed Envision EX5000 -47- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 60: Figure 4.1 Map Page-Traffic Mode

    Pilot Guide. For TIS sensors, see Section 1-3-5 of the Aeronautical Information Manual. The available Traffic button modes are listed below. For more information on specific traffic sensor modes, consult the user documentation for your traffic sensor. Envision EX5000 -48- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 61 OFF. Note that some TCAD installations will support automatic mode switching by the TCAD unit. The current mode is always reported on the EX5000 screen. All others (ARINC 735 devices)—Traffic modes are ABOVE, NORMAL, UNLIMTD, BELOW, and DSPLY OFF. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -49- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 62: Traffic Symbols

    Traffic alert information is displayed in the message bar as shown in the example above. 1) Relative bearing of target. 2) Range in nautical miles. Envision EX5000 -50- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 63: Tis Sensor Status

    UNAVAIL—More than 60 seconds have passed since valid data was received, or TIS data is not available at the current aircraft location. SBY—The TIS sensor is in standby mode. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -51- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 64 Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page DATA FAIL—The TIS sensor has reported an internal fault. Traffic information will be removed from display. Envision EX5000 -52- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 65: Trip Page

    Figure 5.1 Trip Page Information 1) Current ground speed and track—As reported by your GPS Navigator. 2) Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)—Shows lateral distance (Crosstrack deviation) from desired course, providing continuous navigation reference when viewing the Trip page. Envision EX5000 -53- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 66 This can provide you with a fuller picture of enroute conditions. 5) METAR Symbol—A METAR report is shown for each flight plan waypoint that uses the same METAR condition symbols as Envision EX5000 -54- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 67 8) Display—Controls the display shown in the lower portion of the screen. The selections are: METAR—Displays the decoded text METAR for the selected waypoint, when available. If METAR cannot be decoded, raw text METAR will be displayed. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -55- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 68 METRIC-Displays the decoded METAR text and Datalink Legend using meters (m), kilometers (km), and hectopascals (hPa). Cloud altitudes are still in feet (ft). Unit selections apply to decoded METAR text on both the Trip page and Nearest page. Envision EX5000 -56- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 69 91 minutes has elapsed since the last TAF data was received, a "Broadcast TAFs > 90 min" message will display in the message bar and in the message list on the Aux page. When these messages are displayed, all data for that product 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -57- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 70 (not magnetic) North. Winds are interpolated for each Trip page waypoint and are based on a computer forecast model that is updated hourly. The XM Freezing Level forecast (see figure) displays the expected altitude of the freezing level for the waypoint, while Envision EX5000 -58- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 71 9) Chart—If CMax approach charts are installed and available, provides a quick jump to the Chart page with the highlighted airport pre-selected. For more information about CMax, see Section 3, "CMax Chart Pages (Optional) " on page 25. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -59- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 72 Trip page. Use the GPS as the primary source of navigation information for approach procedures. Consult your avionics installation facility to determine if your EX5000 is interfaced to the Garmin GNS- 430 via ARINC 429 or RS-232. Envision EX5000 -60- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
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  • Page 74 Trip Page Envision EX5000 -62- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 75: Nearest Page (Nrst)

    METAR reporting station for which an Instrument Procedure chart is available. An “I” on the icon indicates that at least one ILS approach chart is available. See Chart, below, for more information. ID—Airport identifier of the airport. Envision EX5000 -63- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 76 For information about CMax, see Chapter 3 "CMax Chart Pages (Optional) .” 7) Select knob—Use the right knob to move the cursor up or down to highlight a specific airport or other data type. Envision EX5000 -64- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 77: Airport Info Page

    Step and Jump labels appear on the left and right knobs: Step—Scrolls the page one line. Jump—Scrolls an entire page (or to the end of the list). 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -65- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 78 Nearest Page (NRST) THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Envision EX5000 -66- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 79: Aux Page - Configuring The Ex5000

    Aux Main Page, page 67 Airport Filter Setup Page, page 69 Declutter Setup Page, page 71 Data Block Edit Page, page 73 System Time Page, page 75 Datalink Configuration page: Aux Main Page Figure 7.1 Aux Main Page Envision EX5000 -67- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 80 Airport Filter, Declutter Settings, Data Block Editing, and System Time. Scroll knob—(Not shown) If there are more messages than fit on the current page, Scroll allows you to scroll the message list to see the remainder of the messages. Envision EX5000 -68- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 81: Airport Filter Setup Page

    3) Minimum Runway Length—select the minimum runway length from 2000ft.—7000ft. or show all lengths. 4) Save—Saves settings and returns to the Aux Main page. 5) Cancel—Cancels any changes and returns to the Aux Main page. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -69- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 82 Aux Page – Configuring the EX5000 6) Change knob—The left knob changes the value or status of the selected field. 7) Select knob—The right knob moves the blue field selector. Envision EX5000 -70- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 83: Declutter Setup Page

    Auto—The item displays automatically and declutters automatically based on pixel density of the display at a given range. Off—The item is never displayed. Note: The EX5000 may limit the number of symbols displayed based on the total symbol density. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -71- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 84 400NM, Map performance may be slow, and in some cases, may cease to operate. If this occurs, you will need to recycle the EX5000 power to restore functionality. To avoid this situation, Avidyne suggests that you select the IFR or VFR Default declutter setting. Envision EX5000...

  • Page 85: Data Block Edit Page

    Upper left contains engine and fuel data Upper right contains navigation data. Each data block can have as many as 6 lines of data. If you configure BLANK lines, the data block is resized to show only 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -73- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 86 4) Cancel—Cancels any changes and returns to Aux Main page. 5) Change knob—The left knob changes the value or status of the selected field. 6) Select knob—The right knob moves the green field selector. Envision EX5000 -74- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 87: System Time Page

    Narrowcast Datalink. If neither are available, the EX5000 will use the last known time data. 2) Time and Date Setting—If manual time source is selected, it allows you to manually adjust the current UTC value. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -75- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 88: Aux Main Page

    6) Cancel—Cancels any changes and returns to the Aux Main page. 7) Change knob—The left knob changes the value or status of the selected field. 8) Select knob—The right knob moves the blue field selector. Envision EX5000 -76- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 89: Mfd Cmos Battery Operation And Replacement

    45 seconds or less to acquire GPS time following system startup. Since the GPS position (and thus time) is available prior to takeoff the time will always be correct prior to takeoff. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -77- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 90: Cmos Battery Replacement

    For customers whose batteries are no longer operational, and are uncomfortable waiting for a GPS signal in order to facilitate the clock adjustment, we suggest replacement of the CMOS battery. Replacement of a CMOS battery is optional. Envision EX5000 -78- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 91: Datalink (Optional)

    Datalink (Optional) Datalink services allow you to view weather and other data on the Map and Trip pages. Avidyne offers Broadcast Datalink and ADS-B FIS-B data. For most operations, the EX5000 weather data display is the same regardless of which Datalink system is in use.

  • Page 92: Broadcast Datalink

    If, however, datalink radar is unavailable in a particular area for any reason, the hatched lines appear in that area. In the mountains and off the coast, hatched lines may represent no coverage below 10,000 feet. If there are Envision EX5000 -80- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 93 Broadcast Datalink radar returns in that region above FL100, the returns will be displayed as "islands of precipitation" surrounded by the hatched lines. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -81- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 94: Symbols Displayed Using Datalink

    METAR flag indicates the current conditions at that airport: AIRMETs/SIGMETs—Depending on your broadcast service level, AIRMETs and SIGMETs are shown as ribbed lines enclosing the area of the advisory and are color coded and Envision EX5000 -82- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 95 Broadcast Datalink. TFRs are shown with solid red lines on the Map page. Note that at a full Map Declutter setting (all navigation data and airspace removed), TFRs will also be removed from the display. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -83- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 96: Using Datalink Without A Traffic Sensor Or Radar

    1) Metar—Controls display of the graphical METAR symbols on the Map page. Press Metar to toggle between ON and DSPLY OFF. 2) Air/Sig—Controls the display of AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Press Air/Sig to cycle between ALL, AIRMET, SIGMET, and DSPLY OFF. Envision EX5000 -84- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 97: Nearest Page With Datalink Weather

    Datalink is enabled, the text METAR for the currently selected airport is displayed on the lower half of the Nearest page. Figure 8.4 Nearest Page with Broadcast Datalink For further information about Datalink weather on the NRST page, see Chapter 6 "Nearest Page (NRST)". 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -85- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 98: Trip Page With Datalink Weather

    Figure 8.5 Trip Page with Datalink Weather For information about Datalink weather on the Trip page, see Chapter 5 "Trip Page". Envision EX5000 -86- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 99: Reference

    Line Styles, page 101 Data Blocks, page 103 TAWS Messages, page 105 Nav Messages, page 107 Traffic Messages, page 109 Lightning Messages, page 110 PFD Messages, page 112 Broadcast Datalink Messages, page 113 Avionics Abbreviations, page 117 Envision EX5000 -87- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 100: Updating Your Databases

    Reference 9.1 Updating Your Databases Avidyne allows you to upload the following types of data to your EX5000: NavData—For the Map page, Avidyne uses NavData from Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. it is your duty as pilot in command to ensure that the data you fly with remains up to date.

  • Page 101: Loading Navdata (The Navigation Database)

    MFD. Unplugging the Zip Drive with the disk still engaged may cause damage to the disk. If using a USB Flash Memory: • Avidyne strongly suggests that, to avoid confusion, you reserve a USB Flash Memory Drive solely for EX5000 database transfers.
  • Page 102 Reference Once you have downloaded the Nav from your PC to either a Zip Disk Dataloader or USB Flash Memory Drive, as described in the Avidyne Data Update Guide, you will need to upload the data to your EX5000. To load NavData to your EX5000: 1) Bring either the Zip Drive and disk or the USB Flash Memory Drive to the EX5000 at the aircraft.

  • Page 103: Loading Cmax Chart Data

    Once you have downloaded the CMax data from your PC to either a Zip Disk Dataloader or USB Flash Memory Drive, as described in the Avidyne Data Update Guide, you will need to upload the data to your EX5000. To load CMax Data to your EX5000:...
  • Page 104 8) Go to the Chart page and select a chart from an airport known to be in your subscriptions coverage area. Confirm that the chart is available. 9) Store the Zip Drive and cable or USB Flash Memory Drive in a safe place. Envision EX5000 -92- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 105: Activating Broadcast Datalink Accounts

    XM Satellite Radio's Listener Care Center at 1-800-985-9200 and speak with an XM Satellite Radio representative. Have the following information available when you contact Avidyne or XM Radio: Your name The weather service package. See the appropriate website to...
  • Page 106 Note: Contact Heads Up Technologies for problems relating to your receiver or assistance with service. e-mail: service@heads-up.com Phone: (972) 980-4890 Ext. 142 For problems relating to your receiver, contact Heads Up Technologies: E-mail: service@heads-up.com Phone: (972) 980-4890 Ext. 142. Envision EX5000 -94- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
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  • Page 108: Cleaning The Ex5000 Screen

    Using any other chemicals or materials voids the warranty. The EX5000 screen is made of a plastic film that is vulnerable to scratches, damage by a sharp articles or improper cleaners. Use care when cleaning. Envision EX5000 -96- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 109: Sensor Status Block Symbols

    Traffic A hollow yellow symbol indicates that the function is not able to display data due to the same reasons as above, and is turned Lightning off from display on the Map page. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -97- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 110: Table 9.2 Broadcast Datalink Sensor Status Block (Optional)

    Marginal, Weak, or None. An animated yellow arrow indicates that Datalink Radar imagery is selected for display, but it is not shown because the Datalink Radar data is invalid. The broadcast signal quality is Good. Envision EX5000 -98- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 111: Map Symbols

    Water Towered Towered Non-Towered Non-Towered Notes: • The larger airport symbols are displayed as the map scales are reduced to the smaller ranges. • Airport types are derived directly from the Jeppesen navigation database. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -99- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 112: Table 9.4 Map Symbols - Navigational Fixes

    (inactive leg) 1NM of each other >= 200 AGL < 1000 AGL Map Orientation Single Obstacle >= 1000 Ownship Symbol Obstacles within 1NM of each other >= 1000 AGL Interstate Highway Flight Plan, Course Waypoints Envision EX5000 -100- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 113: Line Styles

    Note: For adjacent or overlaying types of Special Use Airspace (e.g. Restricted Areas or Prohibited Areas within larger MOAs), some masking of the border lines may occur. See current aeronautical charts for accurate boundaries. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -101- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 114: Table 9.9 Airmet And Sigmet Boundary Lines

    Table 9.9 AIRMET and SIGMET Boundary Lines Line Color Type Label Bright blue Mountain AIRMET Dark yellow IFR AIRMET Orange Turbulence AIRMET TURB Blue Icing AIRMET Dark Red SIGMET AIRMET Blue grey Convective SIGMET CSIG Envision EX5000 -102- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 115: Data Blocks

    UTC TIME UTC (Greenwich or “Zulu”) time. 0 to 23h 59m 59s LOCAL Local data and time. Derived from UTC 0 to 23h 59m 59s TIME time with time zone setting applied. Blank Blank space 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -103- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 116 The FMS/GPS calculates the altitude based on the barometric pressure entered into the FMS by the pilot. This display verifies what has been put into the FMS/GPS. Do not rely on this display for terrain separation. Envision EX5000 -104- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 117: Taws Messages

    EGPWS displayed. The large text pilot’s guide. annunciation, “TAWS SENSOR SELF-TEST” is presented over the test pattern. The text will remain until the self-test is finished. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -105- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 118: Table 9.11 Taws Messages

    The EGPWS is unable to Check to see that Unavailable supply the EX5000 with a EGPWS is powered reliable TAWS display, up. Have an Avidyne probably because one if its Entegra Authorized inputs from another device Service Center in the aircraft is incorrect or check configuration unreliable.

  • Page 119: Nav Messages

    Authorized Service presented on the Radar Center check GPS/ display. FMS and installation Nav Source: Can't The GPS/FMS interface Have an Avidyne Open Port cannot open the assigned Entegra Authorized port. Generally indicates a Service Center configuration error. check configuration...
  • Page 120 Recommended NAV Messages and Meaning Pilot Action Colors Heading Data is GPS/FMS is configured as Have an Avidyne NOT Valid the Map heading source and Entegra Authorized that data ceases to be Service Center available or becomes invalid. check configuration...

  • Page 121: Traffic Messages

    Dedicated Traffic page altitude information. and begin looking for traffic. Traffic Sensor is in EX5000 receives a “Stand- Have an Avidyne Stand- By By” transmission from the Entegra Authorized traffic sensor. Press Service Center check “Traffic” button to select a configuration and traffic mode.

  • Page 122: Table 9.14 Lightning Messages

    Table 9.13 Traffic Messages (Continued) Traffic Messages Meaning Recommended & Colors Pilot Action TCAD Altitude TCAD sensor is not Have an Avidyne Unavailable receiving altitude Entegra Authorized information. Service Center check configuration and installation Traffic Heading TAS/ TCAS is configured...
  • Page 123 Service Center check configuration and installation. Lightning Position The position reporting Have configuration Source Failed source (GPS or FMS) checked at an Avidyne (TWX-670 only) connected to the TWX- Authorized Entegra 670 has encountered a Service Center. fatal fault. 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 124: Pfd Messages

    670 has returned to normal operation. Noise Present The TWX-670 has Have configuration (TWX-670 only) detected excessive noise check at an Avidyne in the system. Accuracy Authorized Entegra and efficiency of the Service Center. lightning sensor may be negatively affected.

  • Page 125: Broadcast Datalink Messages

    Broadcast Storm The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast Cells not yet receive Storm Cell data system during flight, received within the first 15 minutes have system inspected after power-on. if performance does not improve. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -113- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 126 Broadcast Lightning The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast not yet received receive Lightning data system during flight, within the first 15 minutes have system inspected after power-on. if performance does not improve. Envision EX5000 -114- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 127 Broadcast TAFs > 90 Broadcast TAF data age Monitor Broadcast since creation is greater system during flight, than 120 minutes. TAF have system inspected data can no longer be if performance does not displayed. improve. 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -115- Envision EX5000...

  • Page 128: Table 9.16 Broadcast Datalink Messages

    Broadcast Winds data Monitor Broadcast Aloft > 90 min age since creation is system during flight, greater than 90 minutes. have system inspected Winds data can no longer if performance does not be displayed. improve. Envision EX5000 -116- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 129: Avionics Abbreviations

    Traffic Advisory System True Air Speed TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System TCAD Traffic and Collision Alert Device TCAS Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System Temporary Flight Restrictions Universal Coordinated Time (Zulu) (Greenwich Mean Time) 600-00151-001 Rev 01 -117- Envision EX5000...
  • Page 130 Reference Table 9.17 Avionics Abbreviations (Continued) Abbreviation Meaning Visual Flight Rules VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon Weather Envision EX5000 -118- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...

  • Page 131: Using Ex5000 Outside The Us

    10.3 Features Specific to International Flight CMax Chart Data—Terminal procedure chart availability is determined by your CMax chart subscription coverage. For questions regarding your coverage area, contact Jeppesen at www.jeppesen.com, or by phone (for western hemisphere, Envision EX5000 -119- 600-00151-001 Rev 01...
  • Page 132 MFD. An International Conversion Utility is available from Avidyne that changes the MFD terrain data between Americas and International. The utility can be installed in the field at an Avidyne Authorized Entegra Service Center. For information about the International Conversion Utility contact Avidyne Technical Support.
  • Page 133 Copyright 530-00235-502 This document is applicable to Software Part Number Copyright © 2008-2019 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. All materials are copyrighted including images that represent this software. This manual has been provided pursuant to an agreement containing restrictions on its use.
  • Page 134 (c) The Product has not been altered in any manner other than as previously authorized by Avidyne in writing; and (d) Repairs to the Product have not been made by anyone other than Avidyne or an Avidyne authorized service facility.
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  • Page 137 License and Certain Restrictions You may use the Software on the Envision EX5000 on which it was delivered. You may not copy the Software for any purpose. You may not transfer the Software or any rights under this Agreement to another party without this Agreement.
  • Page 138 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer-Restricted rights clause at FAR 52.227-19, and in similar clauses in the NASA FAR Supplement. - Avidyne Corporation, 710 North Drive, Melbourne, Fl. 32934. Export Law Assurances You acknowledge and agree that the Software is subject to restrictions and controls imposed by the United States Export Administration Act and Arms Export Control Act (the “Acts”) and the regulations thereunder.
  • Page 139 If you do not agree to the terms of this license, Avidyne is unwilling to license the product to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the product, and you should promptly contact Avidyne for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.
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