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Midcontinent MD23-215 User Manual

Multifunction digital counter drum altimeter
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12/09/2021
This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current
regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. It is a supplement to the MD23
Installation Manual and Operating Instructions, p/n 9019161.
If further information is required, please contact Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics.
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
User Guide UG215
Revision 1
User Guide
MD23-215
Multifunction Digital
Counter Drum Altimeter
powered by
Initial release.
For
Detail
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dba Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
9400 E. 34th Street N.
Wichita, KS 67226 USA
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mcico.com
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Summary of Contents for Midcontinent MD23-215

  • Page 1 User Guide MD23-215 Multifunction Digital Counter Drum Altimeter powered by Date Detail Approved 12/09/2021 Initial release. This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. It is a supplement to the MD23 Installation Manual and Operating Instructions, p/n 9019161.

  • Page 2: Product Identification

    MD23-215 User Guide 1.1 INTRODUCTION The model MD23-215 multifunction digital counter drum altimeter is a standard 2-inch (2-¼”) panel-mounted instrument that displays and offers several altitude related functions. Based on Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics patented FLEX Custom Function Display, this FAA and EASA TSO-approved instrument brings a highly capable and modern addition to the cockpit to display required information and provide useful supplementary functions.

  • Page 3: Connector Pinout

    MD23-215 User Guide 2.1 CONNECTOR PINOUT For standard pre-installation and installation instructions, including location, cable harness assembly, pneumatic inputs (if applicable), mounting, and others, please refer to the IM. Pinout identification specific to this CID is listed in the table below. A brief description is provided.

  • Page 4: Configuration And Setup

    MD23-215 User Guide 3.1 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP Enter Configuration Mode by pressing and holding the Control Knob while applying power to the unit. For configuration and setup of standard unit functions, including dimming control options and dimming curve definition, please refer to the IM.

  • Page 5: Operation

    MD23-215 User Guide 4.1 OPERATION For operation of standard unit functions, including the Options Menu, manual brightness control, Info page, and others, please refer to the IM. 4.1.1. PRIMARY DISPLAY PRESENTATION In Flight Mode, the display is presented as shown in the example figures below.

  • Page 6: User Options

    MD23-215 User Guide 4.1.2. SECONDARY DISPLAY PRESENTATION Secondary Function elements are defined as follows. Further details about each secondary function can be found in 4.1.4. Display of All Secondary Functions • Standard Baro reset function (STD). Status is displayed in the upper left corner.
  • Page 7 MD23-215 User Guide 4.1.4. ALTIMETER FUNCTIONS BARO SYNC The barometric pressure setting can be synchronized with an external system (such as the primary avionics) via ARINC 429. When available, two small gray triangles will appear next to the Baro window. The baro value will follow and match the external input and turn green while changing, and back to white when stable.

  • Page 8: Vertical Speed

    MD23-215 User Guide MINIMUMS A Minimum Altitude Alert can be set for approaches or related reminders. The Minimums (MINS) Alert feature can be turned on or off in the User Options Menu. When on, the Minimum Value can be set by pressing the Control Knob until the MINS annunciator turns magenta.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Continued Airworthiness

    MD23-215 User Guide 5.1 CONFORMANCE For standard conformance items such as qualification levels and software updates, please refer to the IM. 5.1.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS For this application, the MD23 is configured to accept and display data associated with a static pressure source.

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