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- Page 1 EFIS-D10 Installation Guide *** It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure a correct installation. *** Revised: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 Copyright 2003 by Dynon Avionics Inc.
- Page 2 (www.DynonAvionics.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Dynon Avionics products EFIS-D10 is a trademark of Dynon Avionics Inc. All other brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
- Page 3 EDC-D10 Communication Cable Wiring (Optional) ............... 11 Physical Installation........................12 Weight............................12 Selecting an appropriate panel location for the EFIS-D10 ............12 A Caution about Magnetic Fields ..................... 13 Selecting an external magnetic sensor probe location (if applicable) ........13 Connecting Static &...
- Page 4 The EFIS-D10 was designed to be both easy to install and to operate. This guide will walk you through EFIS-D10 installation while the User’s Guide will help you through the operation of the unit.
- Page 5 Dynon Avionics Pitot tube. Because some of the components mentioned above are optional, and you may not have purchased all the components, you need only read through the relevant sections of this guide. Information about the operation of the EFIS-D10 and can be found in the EFIS-D10 User’s Guide The EFIS-D10 is a flight information system that utilizes solid-state sensor technology combined with the power of four microprocessors to give an accurate and easy-to-understand display.
- Page 6 EFIS-D10 Installation Manual ! " • Wire cutters • Wire (22 AWG); see recommended wiring practices • Connector crimp tool • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Two 7/16 wrenches • Standard RS232 serial cable • DB-25 Female connector with crimp pins •...
- Page 7 All electrical power and data lines interface with the EFIS-D10 via the 25-pin D-Sub connector on the back of the unit. You should ensure that all electrical connections are tested and properly working before completing the final physical assembly.
- Page 8 The following diagram details the external electrical connections for the EFIS-D10. In practice, not all of connections may be needed. The only required connections to make the EFIS-D10 fully functional are MS (pin 1), GND (pin 3) and the RS232 PC Communication harness (pins 9,10,22).
- Page 9 EFIS-D10 Installation Manual Figure 1 Rear view of D-25 connector Function Harness Master Power Power Keep Alive Power Power Master GND Power Encoder – Strobe Altitude Encoder Encoder – B1 Altitude Encoder Encoder – A4 Altitude Encoder Encoder – A2 Altitude Encoder Encoder –...
- Page 10 % ! ( ! # # ) ! & The EFIS-D10 has three separate power inputs. Of the three, only Master Power is required to operate the unit. The other two inputs provide additional redundancy. Below is a table that explains the three inputs and their purposes.
- Page 11 EDC-D10 connected to it. Observe the displayed heading and then hold one of the earpieces of a headset near the front of the EFIS-D10. If the EDC-D10 is correctly wired, you should see no change in the displayed heading when the headset earpiece is near the EFIS-D10. If you see a substantial change in heading, there is a communication problem between the EFIS-D10 and the EDC-D10.
- Page 12 • The unit must be aligned as close as possible with the longitudinal and lateral axes of the airplane. The following diagram shows the outside dimensions of the front bezel of the EFIS-D10. Use these dimensions (in inches) to plan for the space required by the unit.
- Page 13 We recommend you use an electronic level that reads to 1/10 of a degree to make sure the EDC-D10 is aligned with the EFIS-D10 in pitch and roll to better than 2/10 of a degree.
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Page 14: Important Note
1/8” NPT Male fittings at the end of each of the lines. To install, simply T off your current static and pitot lines to bring a line to the EFIS-D10. The ports on the back of the unit are labeled “A” (AOA), “P” (pitot), and “S” (static). - Page 15 D10 into your panel using no mounting bracket. All units are in inches. Push the EFIS-D10 through the main panel hole. The four studs on the back of the EFIS-D10 will fit into the four mounting holes having dimensions listed below. Place one of the four supplied washers on each stud before pushing the EFIS-D10 into place in the panel, putting the washers in between the EFIS and the panel.
- Page 16 EFIS-D10 Installation Manual Ensure that your rectangular cutout allows the front panel of the EFIS-D10 to fit into the panel. The cutout required should have the dimensions 4.09” wide by 3.39” tall. You also need to make four drill holes in your panel of 0.164” at the four locations shown on the diagram below (two above and two below the rectangular cutout).
- Page 17 This section will take you through a series of steps to make sure that you have properly installed and configured your EFIS-D10. As in the User’s Guide, the term, “button #1” refers to the leftmost button on the front panel of the EFIS-D10, “button #2,” the next button to the right, and so on.
- Page 18 Now, click “Send to EFIS” to send that inclination angle to the EFIS-D10. This step must be performed before the rest of the magnetic calibration process is completed.
- Page 19 (it may display LOADING on the screen) followed by the EFIS-D10 resetting back to normal flight. 5. You can now exit the EFIS-D10 Magnetic Calibration program and shut down the PC. At this point the calibration is complete. We suggest you evaluate the performance of the EFIS- D10 heading feature, preferably on a compass rose, and decide if the performance is acceptable to you.
- Page 20 EDC Calibration program, and a place to perform the calibration, perform the following steps: 1) Turn on the EFIS-D10 and allow it to warm up for at least 15 minutes before performing the calibration. 2) Start the EDC Calibration Program on the laptop and verify that changing data is being displayed in the window of the program.
- Page 21 Once you have entered the five values, press “Send EFIS constants.” You will see the screen of the EFIS-D10 go black for a few seconds during this process. Once completed, you should find that the colors on your airspeed bar match those on the preview in the PC program.
- Page 22 EFIS-D10 Installation Manual This appendix section contains additional information pertaining to the installation of the EFIS- D10 as well as information about this manual. You will find here an installation checklist, and an index. EFIS-D10 Installation Guide Doc Num: 100006-000 Rev.
- Page 23 ___ 3. (If applicable) Select outside temperature sensor location. ___ 4. T off and connect static and pitot lines to ports on back plate of EFIS-D10. The ports are labeled “A” (AOA), “P” (pitot), and “S” (static) ___ 5. (If applicable) Install EDC-D10 Electronic Digital Compass and route connecting cable.
- Page 24 EFIS-D10 Installation Manual calibration ... 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23 PC communication...... 8, 9, 11, 23 electrical connections......7, 8, 23 RS232........ 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, 23 flush mount bracket......16, 23 studs ............ 15, 16 magnetic......
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