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Avidyne AXP340 Pilot's Manual

Avidyne AXP340 Pilot's Manual

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  • Page 2 Avidyne AXP340 Mode S Transponder Pilot Guide ISBN# 9798375012001...
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AXP340 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out | PILOT GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..............3 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ............. 4 DISPLAY ..................5 BEZEL CONTROLS ................ 5 Selector Knob ..................5 Numeric Buttons ..................6 CLR ......................6 IDENT ...................... 6 VFR ......................

  • Page 7: System Overview

    While it is important for the operator to be familiar with all of the information in the manual, it is essential to the safe use of the AXP340 that pilots give careful attention to the material contained within these NOTEs.

  • Page 8: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW The Avidyne AXP340 Mode S ADS-B Transponder supports the following functions: • Mode C transponder operations; • Mode S transponder operations; • ADS-B Out capable; • Flight Timer; • Stopwatch; • Altitude Monitor; • Flight ID reporting; •...

  • Page 9: Display

    AXP340 Transponder Selector Knob Ident Clear DISPLAY The display shows the operating mode of the transponder, the pressure altitude, and the current squawk code. The reply indicator is active when the transponder replies to interrogations and the IDENT indicator is active when the bezel IDENT button has been pressed.

  • Page 10: Numeric Buttons

    NUMERIC BUTTONS The numeric buttons are used to select a new Squawk code or change Flight ID numbers. Pressing buttons 0 through 7 will immediately edit the current squawk code unless in Flight ID edit. Press the CLR button to return to original settings or back space through partially complete data entry or reverse through a menu.

  • Page 11: Power On/Off

    If the installation includes an automatic air/ground input, such as a gear squat switch, IFD540 speed-based air/ground discrete, or similar external input, the AXP340 will start in GND mode on the ground and will automatically transition to ALT mode during takeoff roll/liftoff. If no air/ground input has been configured, the transponder will start in ALT mode.

  • Page 12: Mode Control

    Manual Power Off Method MODE CONTROL The MODE button also controls the operating mode of the transponder. The possible states are as follows: The transponder will respond to all interrogations. The transponder will respond to all interrogations, but altitude reporting is suppressed. The transponder is on, but will not reply to any interrogations.

  • Page 13: Squawk Code Entry

    SQUAWK CODE ENTRY Press any of the numeric buttons (0 through 7) to start modifying the squawk code. A new squawk code is set when the fourth digit is entered. If an incorrect digit is entered, press the CLR button as required to back space through the squawk code entry and make the desired correction.

  • Page 14: Additional Functions

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FLIGHT TIMER The Flight Timer (labelled “Flight Time”) records the time for which the transponder has been powered on and operating in flight mode – either ON or ALT. Press the FUNC button to display the Flight Timer. Flight Timer Function Display Pressing the CLR button resets the flight time counter.

  • Page 15: Flight Id Entry

    FLIGHT ID ENTRY The Flight ID should correspond to the aircraft call sign entered on your flight plan. If no flight plan is active, the aircraft registration should be used as your Flight ID. Use only letters and digits. If the Flight ID is less than 8 characters long, entering a blank character will end it.

  • Page 16: Altitude Monitor

    ALTITUDE MONITOR The Altitude Monitor activates an audio annunciator or annunciator light (depending on installation) when the aircraft pressure altitude differs from the selected altitude by more than 200 feet. Press the FUNC button to display the altitude monitor enable screen. Altitude Monitor Function Display Pressing selector knob toggles the altitude monitor at the current altitude.

  • Page 17: Ads-B Monitor

    ADS-B MONITOR The ADS-B Monitor is only available on installations that include an ADS-B position source. The ADS-B Monitor provides a display of the position information that is being transmitted in ADS-B position reports. This can provide confirmation that the correct information is being transmitted. ADS-B Monitor Function Display In the event that valid position information is NOT available from the GPS, the latitude and longitude display will be...

  • Page 18: Brightness And Lighting Controls

    Sensor the cockpit dimming bus controls. Manual Accessible via the FUNC key on the AXP340 Control front panel. Once the LCD Brightness page is (display displayed, push in the bezel selector knob and only) then twist the knob to adjust display brightness.

  • Page 19: Alerts

    ALERTS ALERT MESSAGES If the transponder detects a problem, the screen will indicate WARNING and a brief statement of the problem. Depending on the nature of the problem, your transponder may not be replying to interrogations. Note the message on the screen and pass that information to your avionics maintenance organization.

  • Page 20: Fault Annunciation

    Note the FAULT message at the bottom of the screen, if able, and pass that information to your avionics maintenance organization. In every case, the corrective action in the event of a FAULT is to contact Avidyne or an approved Service Center.

  • Page 21: Configuration Mode

    CONFIGURATION MODE The system is configured when it is first installed by your avionics supplier. Configuration items include the Mode S aircraft address, the interface to the other aircraft systems (e.g. external ident input, weight on wheels input, external standby input, serial altitude output, Gray Code and serial altitude inputs, etc), lighting, the aircraft category, and the pre- programmed values for VFR squawk code.

  • Page 22: Low Temperature Operation

    LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION The AXP340 is certified to operate correctly down to -25C, but at low temperatures the display may be impaired. On a cold day you may need to wait for the cockpit to warm up to ensure normal operation.

  • Page 23: Index

    INDEX , 1, 2, 10 ADS-B Additional Functions ADS-B Monitor, 13 Altitude Monitor, 12 Flight ID Entry, 11 Flight Timer, 10 Stopwatch, 10 Alerts Fault Annunciations, 16 Alert Messages, 15 Bezel Controls CLR, 6 FUNC, 6 IDENT, 6 Numeric Buttons, 6 Selector Knob, 5 VFR, 6 Brightness and Lighting Controls, 14...
  • Page 24 SOFTWARE LICENSE WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THIS WEB ADDRESS: HTTPS://WWW.AVIDYNE.COM//LICENSE LIMITATION OF LEGAL RIGHTS: THE USER OF THIS EQUIPMENT AGREES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PUBLISHED BY AVIDYNE AT THIS WEB ADDRESS: HTTPS://WWW.AVIDYNE.COM/LEGAL-RIGHTS FCC APPROVAL AND CAUTIONS: THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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