Garmin GNC 420 Pilot's Manual Addendum
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400/500 Series
Display Interfaces
Pilot's Guide Addendum
• Goodrich STORMSCOPE
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WX-500 Series II Weather Mapping Sensor
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• Goodrich SKYWATCH
Traffi c Advisory System (Model SKY497)
• Goodrich SKYWATCH
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HP Traffi c Advisory System (Model SKY899)
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• Bendix/King
KTA870 TAS/KMH880 Multi-Hazard Awareness System
• Ryan TCAD 9900B and 9900BX
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- Page 1 400/500 Series Display Interfaces Pilot’s Guide Addendum • Goodrich STORMSCOPE ® WX-500 Series II Weather Mapping Sensor ® • Goodrich SKYWATCH Traffi c Advisory System (Model SKY497) • Goodrich SKYWATCH ® HP Traffi c Advisory System (Model SKY899) ® • Bendix/King KTA870 TAS/KMH880 Multi-Hazard Awareness System •...
- Page 2 This Pilot’ s Guide Addendum is written for Garmin 400/500 Main System Software Version 4.00 (400 Series) and 4.00 (500 Series) or above, and is not applicable for earlier software versions. © Copyright 1999-2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents Warnings And Cautions
The altitude calculated by the Garmin 400 Series Unit is the geometric height above mean sea level and could vary signifi cantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the aircraft. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Foreword Table of Contents Note: This Pilot’s Guide Addendum is not intended to replace the documentation that is supplied with the Garmin 400/500 Series unit and the applicable weather/traffic system. FOREWORD Warnings and Cautions ... 1 Table of Contents... 2 SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION ... - Page 5 Foreword Traffi c Warning Window ... 13 Traffi c Page Display Range... 13 Table of Contents Confi guring Traffi c Data on the Map Page ... 14 Highlighting Traffi c Data Using Map Panning... 15 Monitoring Traffi c... 16 Failure Response ... 16 Description of Traffi...
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Page 6: Section 1-Introduction
Section 1 Introduction SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Garmin 400/500 Series units provide the display interface and control for the following traffi c and weather devices/systems: ® • Goodrich STORMSCOPE WX-500 Series II Weather Mapping Sensor ® • Goodrich SKYWATCH Traffi c Advisory System (Model SKY497) ®... -
Page 7: Section 2-Goodrich Stormscope Interface
SECTION 2 GOODRICH STORMSCOPE INTERFACE Goodrich STORMSCOPE Description Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a detailed description of the WX-500 STORMSCOPE. The Goodrich STORMSCOPE WX-500 Series II Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoid- ance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200-nm radius of the aircraft. -
Page 8: Displaying Storm Data On The Map Page
Section 2 Goodrich STORMSCOPE Interface Cell mode uses a clustering program to identify clusters of electrical activity that indicate cells. Cell mode is most useful during periods of heavy storm activity. Displaying cell data during these periods frees the user from sifting through a screen full of discharge points and helps to better determine where the storm cells are located. -
Page 9: Clearing The Map Page
To confi gure storm data on the Map Page: 1. From the default Nav Page, turn the small right knob to select the Map Page. 2. Press MENU to display the Page Menu. 3. Turn the small right knob to select ‘Setup Map?’ and press ENT. 4. -
Page 10: Weather Page-400 Series
Getting Started Section 2 Goodrich STORMSCOPE Interface Main Page Sequence Clearing discharge points from the Map Page. Changing the storm data display range on the Map Page. Weather Page—400 Series In addition to the Map Page, storm data can also be viewed on the Weather Page. In the 400 Series, When the STORMSCOPE is connected to the unit, the Weather Page appears after the Traffi... -
Page 11: Weather Display
Weather Display The Weather Page displays either a 360° or a 120° viewing angle. In normal op eration, the current strike rate is displayed in the top right corner, accompanied in the top left corner by the word ‘LTNG’. When in strike mode, ‘Strike’ is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the Weather Page and when the unit is in cell mode, ‘Cell’... -
Page 12: Section 3-Skywatch Interface
Getting Started Section 3 SKYWATCH Interface Main Page Sequence The Standby Screen appears when the SKYWATCH passes the power-up test. NOTE: when the system is in standby, the SKYWATCH does not transmit, interrogate, or track intruders. Traffi c Page showing Bendix/King KTA 870/KMH traffi... -
Page 13: User-Initiated Test
To begin tracking intruder aircraft 1. Turn the cursor on and highlight STBY. 2. Turn the small right knob to select OPER. 3. Press ENT to confi rm operating mode and begin tracking intruder aircraft. The FAILED message occurs when the system detects an error that prohibits further traffi c display operation as long as this message stays on the screen. -
Page 14: Altitude Display Mode
Getting Started Section 3 SKYWATCH Interface Main Page Sequence The name of the selected altitude display mode (ABV: look up, NRM: normal, BLW: look down, or UNR: unrestricted) is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the Traffi c Screen. The SKY 497 continues to track up to 30 intruder aircraft within its maximum surveillance range, regardless of the altitude display mode selected. -
Page 15: Traffi C Warning Window
SKYWATCH Interface Traffi c Warning Window NOTE: SKYWATCH data is only displayed on the Map Page if suitable aircraft heading data is available. See the Garmin 400/500 Series Installa- tion Manual available at your authorized Garmin service center for details. -
Page 16: Confi Guring Traffi C Data On The Map Page
Getting Started Section 3 SKYWATCH Interface Main Page Sequence Selections for confi guring traffi c data are made from the Map Setup Menu on the Map Page. Confi guring Traffi c Data on the Map Page The display of traffi c information is designed to closely resemble the display symbology used by Goodrich on the SKYWATCH. -
Page 17: Highlighting Traffi C Data Using Map Panning
The traffi c label is the altitude separation above or below the symbol and the vertical speed sense arrow to the right of the symbol. From the Map Page, you can display traffi c in a thumbnail format in any of the top three data fi... -
Page 18: Monitoring Traffi C
Section 3 SKYWATCH Interface The SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide contains detailed information on traffi c advisory and display interpretation . Monitoring Traffi c See the information in the SKYWATCH Pilot’ s Guide regarding monitoring traffi c on the display and the corresponding actions to take. Failure Response Errors indicated by a FAILED screen prevent continued use of the SKYWATCH. -
Page 19: Section 4-Ryan Tcad Interface
SECTION 4 RYAN TCAD INTERFACE All information in this section pertaining to the display and control of the Ryan 9900B TCAD also applies to the Ryan 9900BX TCAD except for the following: • TCAS-like symbology is used in the 9900BX as opposed to the 9900B (similar to SKYWATCH). •... -
Page 20: Operator Controls And Basic Displays
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface The Map Page can display TCAD traffi c in any of the top three fi elds (or top four fi elds on a 500 Series unit) located on the right-hand side of the display. Operator Controls and Basic Displays If there is no communication between the unit display and the TCAD unit, a message will appear, noti- fying the user. -
Page 21: Confi Guring Tcad Data On The Map Page
Confi guring TCAD Data on the Map Page The display of traffi c information closely resembles the display symbology used by the Ryan TCAD. Traffi c data is only displayed on the Map Page if heading data is available. To confi gure Traffi c on the Map Page: 1. -
Page 22: Monitoring Traffi C
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface When the target pointer is placed on traffi c, the traffi c range, squawk code (if available), and tail number (if available) are displayed. Monitoring Traffi c Refer to the information in the TCAD Pilot’ s Guide regarding monitoring traffi c on the display and the corresponding actions to take. -
Page 23: Tcad Setup Page
TCAD Setup Page The Ryan TCAD Setup Page is accessed from the Traffic Page. The TCAD Setup Page allows you to configure traffic data. The definitions of the available options are listed in the TCAD Pilot’ s Handbook. To change a TCAD setup option: 1. -
Page 24: Air Shield
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface The Barometric Pressure fi eld is located in the upper right-hand corner of the Traffi c Page. TCAD 9900B Operating Modes: GND: ground mode TML: terminal mode STD: standard mode ENR: enroute mode UNR: unrestricted mode The modes APR (approach) and DEP (departure), are displayed when in that mode, but are not manually selectable. -
Page 25: Threat Acquisition
Pilot’ s Handbook. Voice is used only during the highest level of alerting; otherwise, tone is used. The voice alerting can be turned on or off either on the TCAD Setup Page or on the configuration pages. See the Garmin 400/500 Series Installation Manual available at your authorized Garmin Service Center (only for the 9900 model). -
Page 26: Notes
Notes Section 4 NOTES... - Page 27 © 1999-2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com...