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Avidyne EX600 Pilot's Manual (184 pages)
Multi-Function Display
Brand:
Avidyne
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Monitor
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Table of Contents
Document History
3
Table of Contents
7
1 Introduction
13
Figure 1.1 Avidyne EX500/EX600 MFD System
13
Starting the EX500/EX600
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Figure 1.2 Radar-Capable EX500
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2 Knob and 4-Knob Functionality
17
Table 1.1 2-Knob and 4-Knob Functionality
17
Map Page
19
Figure 2.1 EX500 Map Page with Radar
19
Map
19
Figure 2.2 METAR and AIR/SIG Keys
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Figure 2.3 TWXCELL Mode Display
25
Table 2.1Thunderstorm Activity (Cell) Colors
26
Figure 2.4 Sat IR Display
27
Figure 2.5 EX600 Panning Controls and Indications
29
Panning (EX600 Only)
29
Figure 2.6 Map Page - Terrain and Position
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Map Page Symbols-Terrain and Position
31
Table 2.2 Track Indicator Graphics
32
Figure 2.7 Map Page-Runways and Flight Plan Symbology
35
Map Page Symbols - Runways and Flight Plan
35
Errors Displayed on the Map Page
37
Loss of GPS Input
37
Loss of Heading Input
37
3 Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page (Optional)
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Traffic Advisories
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Figure 3.1 Traffic Advisory Message
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The Traffic Page
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Figure 3.2 Traffic Page
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Traffic Symbols
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Table 3.1 Traffic Symbols
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TIS Sensor Status
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4 Radar Page (Optional)
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Map
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Figure 4.1 Map Page with Radar Overlay
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Dedicated Radar Page
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Figure 4.2 Dedicated Radar Page
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Dedicated Radar in Ground Mode
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Figure 4.3 Dedicated Radar Page in Ground Mode
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Typical Radar
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Figure 4.4 Typical Radar (Bendix/King Shown)
52
Vertical Profile Mode
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Figure 4.5 Vertical Profile View (Bendix/King RDS 84VP/86VP and RDR 2000/2100)
54
Radar Warnings
55
Figure 4.6 Maximum Permissible Exposure Level
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5 TAWS Page (Optional)
57
TAWS Information
57
Figure 5.1 TAWS Display as Shown on 4-Knob EX500
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TAWS Operation
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Figure 5.2 Terrain Caution Condition
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Figure 5.3 Terrain Warning Condition
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TAWS Reference
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Auto-Range
63
Simultaneous Alerts
63
Terrain Messages and Error Indications
63
Cmax Chart Pages (Optional)
65
Chart Validity
66
About Geo-Referenced Charts
66
Cmax Chart Page
66
Cmax Procedure Charts
67
Figure 6.1 Cmax Procedure Chart (2-Knob)
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Figure 6.2 Plan Procedure Chart (4-Knob)
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Cmax Chart Views
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Procedure Views
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Table 6.1 Procedure Chart Views
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Figure 6.3 Procedure Chart Views
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Airport Chart Views
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Figure 6.4 Airport Chart Views
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Table 6.2 Airport Chart Views
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Figure 6.5 Airport Departure Chart
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Selecting an Airport
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Figure 6.6 Airport Selection Page
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Figure 6.7 Chart Selection Page
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Selecting a Chart
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Chart Notams Page
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Figure 6.8 Chart Notams
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European VFR Charts
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7 Trip Page
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About the Trip Page
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Trip
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Figure 7.1 Trip Page: Upper Display Items
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Figure 7.2 Datalink Legend
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Airport Information Page
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Figure 7.3 Trip Airport Information Page
89
8 Nearest Page (NRST)
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Nearest Page
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Figure 8.1 Nearest Page
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Airport Information Page
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Figure 8.2 NRST Airport Information Page
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9 Aux Page
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Aux Main Page
95
Figure 9.1 EX500 Aux Main Page
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Airport Filter Setup
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Figure 9.2 EX500 Airport Filter Setup
97
Declutter Setup
98
Figure 9.3 Declutter Setup Page
98
Data Block Setup
100
Figure 9.4 Data Block Edit
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System Time Setup
101
Figure 9.5 System Time Edit
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10 Datalink (Optional)
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Broadcast Datalink
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Using Broadcast Datalink in Flight
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Figure 10.1 Broadcast Receiver Options
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Two-Way Datalink
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Figure 10.2 Two-Way Datalink
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Flight Tracking
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Using 2-Way Datalink in Flight
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Figure 10.3 Orbcomm Datalink Radar Coverage
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Loss of Satellite Coverage
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Multilink
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Figure 10.4 Multilink
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Overview of Datalink Weather
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Figure 10.5 Datalink Radar Color Legend
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Figure 10.6 Graphical METAR Symbols
113
Setting up Datalink for Iridium
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Figure 10.7 Datalink Setup Page
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Iridium Text Messaging
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Figure 10.8 Two-Way Datalink DL Tab
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Figure 10.9 Two-Way Datalink Option Menu
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Figure 10.10 Message Center Page
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Managing Messages
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Table 10.1 Message Status
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Figure 10.11 Contacts Page
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Managing Contacts
122
Composing an Iridium Text Message
123
Figure 10.12 Compose Page
123
Setting up Datalink for ORBCOMM (Release 4.0 and Earlier)
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Figure 10.13 Datalink Configuration Page
125
Optimizing Multilink for ORBCOMM (Release 4.0 and Earlier)
128
Figure 10.14 Coverage Area for Broadcast Weather
128
Orbcomm Text Messaging (Release 4.0 and Earlier)
130
Figure 10.15 Datalink Messaging Page
131
Composing and Sending a Message
133
Receiving a Message
134
Figure 10.16 Incoming Message Alert
134
Reference
135
Activating Broadcast Datalink Accounts
136
Completing the WSI Weather Activation
137
Activating Sirius Audio
138
Activating XM WX Satellite Weather
140
Activating a 2-Way Datalink Account
142
Setting up Multilink
143
Figure 11.1 Myavidyne Page
143
Cleaning the EX500/EX600 Screen
144
Updating Your Databases
145
Types of Databases
145
About Portable USB Devices
146
Loading Navdata (the Navigation Database)
148
Loading Cmax Chart Data
149
TAWS Display Color Coding
152
Table 11.1 EGPWS Display Color Formats
152
Terrain Display Color Coding
153
Table 11.2 Terrain Scale Colors
153
Sensor Status Block Symbols
154
Table 11.3 Sensor Status Block Symbols
154
Map Symbols
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Heading, Track, and Map Orientation
155
Map Symbols-Navigational Fixes
155
Table 11.4 Track Indicator Graphics
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Table 11.5 Map Symbols-Navaids
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Table 11.6 Map Symbols-Airports
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Table 11.7 Map Symbols-Other
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Map Symbols-Line Styles
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Table 11.8 Airspace and Airways Lines
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Table 11.9 SUA and TFR Lines
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Table 11.10 AIRMET and SIGMET Boundary Lines
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Data Block Information
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Table 11.11 Information from Data Block
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Nav Messages
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Table 11.12 Nav Messages
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Traffic Messages
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Table 11.13 Traffic Messages
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Lightning Messages
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Table 11.14 Lightning Messages
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Two-Way Datalink Messages
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Table 11.15 Two-Way Datalink Messages
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Broadcast Datalink Messages
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Table 11.16 Broadcast Datalink Messages
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TAWS Messages
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Table 11.17 TAWS Messages
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Radar Messages
173
Table 11.18 Radar Messages
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Abbreviations and Definitions
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Table 11.19 Avionics Abbreviations and Definitions
175
12 Using EX500/EX600 Outside the US
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Features Available in the US Only
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Features Available in North America
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Features Available in Other Parts of the World
178
Features Specific to International Flight
178
And LIMITATIONS on LIABILITY
179
Avidyne Exclusive Limited Warranty
179
Software License
181
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Avidyne EX600 Installation Manual (124 pages)
Multi-Function Display
Brand:
Avidyne
| Category:
Monitor
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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1 About the EX500/EX600 MFD
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Standard Functionality
11
Optional Functionality
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2 General Information
13
Equipment Description
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MFD Technical Specifications
14
Table 1: EX500 Technical Specifications
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Table 2: EX600 Technical Specifications
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Configuration Options
15
Table 3: Sensor Port Configuration Options
15
Table 4: Main Connector (P2) Pin Assignments
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Table 5: ARINC Port Pinout Cross-Reference
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Table 6: RS-232 Port Pinout Cross-Reference
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Figure 1: Main Connector Sample Port Assignments
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3 Unpacking the MFD
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Table 7: EX500 Part Numbers
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Table 8: EX600 Part Numbers
21
4 Installation Planning
23
Location and Viewing Angle
23
TSO-C157 Requirements
23
Class III Aircraft Installations
23
Cooling Requirements
24
Positioning and Mounting the EX500/EX600 Tray
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Figure 2: Sample EX500/EX600 Panel Placements
24
Electrical and Sensor Interfaces
25
Electrical and Sensor Interface Wiring Notes
25
Electrical Load Analysis
26
Weight and Balance Calculation
27
Selecting the Heading Source
28
Datalink Antenna Installation Considerations
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Table 9: Heading Source Options
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ORBCOMM Antenna Details (EX500 Release 4.0 and Earlier Only)
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Broadcast Antenna Details
29
Table 10: Suggested Two-Way Datalink Antennas
29
Wiring External Devices
30
GPS and FMS Wiring
30
Dual GPS Setup with GAMA 429
30
Broadcast Datalink Receiver Wiring
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Lightning Sensor Wiring
30
Traffic Sensor Wiring
31
TAWS Wiring
31
Map Configuration
31
Figure 3: Heading Configuration with GPS/FMS
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Figure 4: Heading Configuration with Stormscope
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Figure 5: Heading Configuration with Skywatch
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Radar Sensor Wiring
33
Figure 6: Connecting Heading Source through Synchro Interface
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5 Mfd Feature Setup and Checkout
35
Preliminary Test
35
Optional MFD Function Activation Utility
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Section 5.2, "Optional MFD Function Activation Utility
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Section 5.3, "Using the Configuration Save and Restore (CSR) Utility
36
Using the Configuration Save and Restore (CSR) Utility
36
Using the Maintenance Mode Page
37
Entering Maintenance Mode
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Figure 7: Example Maintenance Mode Page
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Working in Maintenance Mode
38
Table 11: Hardware and Software Part Numbers
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GPS/FMS Navigators Setup
40
Section 5.5, "GPS/FMS Navigators Setup
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GAMA 429 Graphics Setup
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Figure 8: GPS Setup, GAMA 429
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Dual GPS Setup with GAMA 429
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Setup
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Dual GPS Setup with RS-232
43
GPS/FMS Communications Check (Messages)
43
Figure 9: Dual GPS Setup
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Table 13: GPS/FMS Communications Messages
43
GPS/FMS Installation-Specific Issues
44
Table 12: GPS/FMS Manufacturer's Matrix
40
Lightning Sensor Setup
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Section 5.6, "Lightning Sensor Setup
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Lightning Sensor Setup
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Figure 10: Selection Page
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Figure 11: WX-500 Setup Page
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Figure 12: TWX670 Setup Page
47
Lightning Sensor Checkout
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Table 16: Lightning Sensor Messages
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Lightning Sensor Noise Mode
49
Table 14: TWX670 Configuration Options
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Table 15: WX-500 Configuration Options
45
Section 5.7, "Traffic Sensor Setup
50
Traffic Sensor Installation Considerations
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Figure 13: Sample Traffic Setup Pages
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Traffic Sensor Checkout Procedures
52
Traffic Communications Check (Messages)
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Table 18: Traffic Communication Messages
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Traffic Sensor Setup
50
Setting up the Traffic Sensor
50
Table 17: Traffic System Configuration Options
50
Section 5.8, "TAWS Setup (Optional)
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TAWS Communications Check (Messages)
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Table 19: TAWS Error Messages
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TAWS Setup (Optional)
54
TAWS Setup
54
Figure 14: TAWS Setup Page
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Radar Sensor Setup
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Supported Radar Features
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Table 20: Radar Feature Matrix
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Setting up Radar Support
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Radar Configuration Options
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Figure 15: Radar Setup Page
58
Table 21: Radar Options
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Section 5.9, "Radar Sensor Setup
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Adjusting the Roll Trim
59
Calibrating the Radar System
59
Table 22: Radar Beam Widths
59
Figure 16: Radar Setup Page
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Radar Checkout
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Radar Communications Troubleshooting
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Table 23: Radar Sensor Error Messages
68
Aircraft Setup
69
Figure 17: Aircraft Setup Page with Datalink
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Two-Way Datalink Setup
70
Figure 18: System Info-MLX Info Page for Iridium
70
Broadcast Datalink Setup
71
Figure 19: System Info-Datalink Info Page for ORBCOMM
71
Dimming Bus Setup
73
Table 24: Broadcast Datalink Messages
73
Map Heading Source Setup
74
Setup with EXP5000 PFD as Heading Source
74
Table 25: Map Heading Source Options
74
Setup with GPS/FMS as Heading Source
75
Setup with Stormscope as Heading Source
75
Setup with Traffic (TAS) as Heading Source
75
Setup with Synchro as Heading Source
76
Map Orientation with Track
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Figure 20: Map Setup Page for Track
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Table 26: Data Valid Options for Synchro
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Map Heading/Track Status
77
6 Post-Installation Check
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Section 6.1, "System Info
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System Info > Platform Info Page
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System Info > Port Info Page
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Figure 22: System Info > Platform Info Page
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Figure 23: System Info > Port Info Page
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System Info
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System Info > Datalink Info Page
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Figure 21: System Info > Datalink Info Page
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Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) Check
81
Figure 24: TWX670 Lightning Sensor Strike Test Pattern
81
Section 6.2, "Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) Check
81
Section 6.3, "TWX670 Lightning Sensor Strike Test
81
TWX670 Lightning Sensor Strike Test
81
Lightning Sensor Strike Test
82
ORBCOMM Satellite Reception (EX500 Only)
82
Section 6.5, "Traffic Test
82
Section 6.6, "ORBCOMM Satellite Reception (EX500 Only)
82
Traffic Test
82
Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception
83
Section 6.7, "Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception
83
Datalink Display Test
84
Magnetic Compass Swing
84
Section 6.8, "Datalink Display Test
84
Section 6.9, "Magnetic Compass Swing
84
7 EX500 General Maintenance
85
Cleaning the EX500/EX600 Screen
85
MFD Data Updates
85
Loading Navdata (the Navigation Database)
86
Loading Cmax Chart Data
87
8 Avidyne Technical Support and Service
89
Technical Support
89
Service
89
9 AC 20-68B Recommended Radiation Safety
91
Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Forms
93
Appendix B: Authorized Tsos
94
Table 27: Authorized Tsos
94
Table 28: TSO Deviations
94
Table 29: Partial Function Tsos
94
Appendix C: STC Permissions
95
Appendix D: EX500, EX600, Tray & Panel Dimensions
96
Figure 25: EX600 and Fixed-Wing Tray Dimensions
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Figure 26: EX600 and Helicopter Tray Dimensions
97
Figure 27: EX600 Panel Cut-Out Dimensions
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Figure 28: EX600 Fixed-Wing Tray Support Structure Panel
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Figure 29: EX600 Helicopter Tray Support Structure Panel
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Figure 30: EX500 and Tray Dimensions
101
Figure 31: EX500 Panel Cut-Out Dimensions
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Figure 32: EX500 Tray Support Structure Panel
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Appendix E: ORBCOMM Two-Way Datalink Antenna Installation (EX500 Only)
104
Figure 33: Installing the 2-Way Datalink Antenna
104
Appendix F: EX500/EX600 General Wiring
105
Figure 34: EX500/EX600 General Wiring
105
Appendix G: GPS/FMS System Wiring
106
Figure 35: GPS/FMS Sub-System Wiring
106
Appendix H: Lightning and Datalink Sensor Wiring
107
Figure 36: Lightning and Datalink Sensor Wiring
107
Appendix I: Traffic Sensor Wiring
108
Figure 37: Traffic Wiring: TAS, TCAS, TCAD, TIS
108
Figure 38: Traffic/Taws Wiring
109
Appendix J: Radar Wiring
110
Figure 39: Digital Radar Wiring
110
Figure 40: RDR-130/150/160 RADAR Direct Connect Wiring
111
Figure 41: RDR-130/150/160 RADAR W/Adaptor Cable Wiring
112
Figure 42: RDR-1100/1200 RADAR Direct Connect Wiring
113
Figure 43: RDR-1100/1200 RADAR W/Adaptor Cable Wiring
114
Figure 44: Rdr-1300 Radar Direct Connect Wiring
115
Figure 45: Rdr-1300 Radar W/Adaptor Cable Wiring
116
Figure 46: Wxr250/270/300 Radar W/ Adaptor Cable Wiring
117
Software License
120
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