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Avidyne Entegra EX5000 MFD Series Installation Manual

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EX5000 Series MFD
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P/N 600-00073 Rev 24

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  • Page 1 Entegra and Envision EX5000 Series MFD Installation Manual Models: 700-00004-() 700-00030-() P/N 600-00073 Rev 24...
  • Page 3 Software Part Numbers: 530-00195-000, -002, -100, -200, -210, -400, -402, -500, -502, -504, Pre-Release 8 The latest revision of the Entegra EX5000-Series MFD Installation Manual is available to authorized Avidyne dealers on the web at www.avidyne.com. Avidyne®, FlightMax®, and TCAD® are registered trademarks of Avidyne Corporation. ™ ™ CMax and EMax are trademarks of Avidyne Corporation.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Contents 1 About the EX5000 MFD......................1 1.1 Standard Functionality ........................1 1.2 Optional Functionality........................1 2 General Information........................ 3 2.1 Equipment Description ........................4 2.2 MFD Technical Specifications ......................6 2.3 TSO and ETSO Information ......................7 2.4 Configuration Options ........................
  • Page 6 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.5.3 RS-232 Setup ........................37 5.5.4 Dual GPS Setup with RS-232....................38 5.5.5 GPS/FMS Communications Check (Messages)..............38 5.5.6 GPS/FMS Manufacturer’s Matrix ..................39 5.5.7 GPS/FMS Installation-Specific Issues .................. 40 5.6 Lightning Sensor Setup......................... 41 5.6.1 Lightning Sensor Setup ......................
  • Page 7 7.2.1 Loading NavData (the Navigation Database) ............... 90 7.2.2 Loading CMax Chart Data ....................91 7.2.3 Downloading EMax Data ...................... 92 8 Avidyne Technical Support and Service ................93 8.1 Technical Support ......................... 93 8.2 Service ............................93 Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Data ..............95 Appendix B: Flight Manual Supplement Information ............
  • Page 8 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 List of Figures Figure 1: Multi-Function Display Landscape and Portrait Rear Views ............4 Figure 2: Main Connector Sample Port Assignments................. 16 Figure 3: Heading Configuration with GPS/FMS ..................27 Figure 4: Heading Configuration with StormScope ..................27 Figure 5: Heading Configuration with SkyWatch ..................
  • Page 9 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 List of Tables Table 1: MFD Technical Specifications ......................6 Table 2: TSOs by Software Part Number ..................... 7 Table 3: ETSOs by Part Number........................9 Table 4: TSO and ETSO Descriptions......................9 Table 5: Partial Function TSO ........................
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  • Page 11: About The Ex5000 Mfd

    P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 1 About the EX5000 MFD The Avidyne Multi-Function Display, or MFD, is a single unit computer system mounted in an aircraft instrument panel in the pilot's view that interfaces to various aircraft avionics. The MFD increases pilot situational awareness and enhances flight safety by providing supplementary navigation, traffic, terrain, airspace, weather, engine, and approach chart information.
  • Page 12 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 ● External Mini Data Acquisition Unit (Mini-DAU)— Allows the MFD to display rudder trim, generator and alternate current, and bus voltage. ● Two-Way Datalink transceiver—Allows the MFD to display strategic weather and airspace information in graphical and textual formats.

  • Page 13: General Information

    MFD. The specific Pilot’s Guide part number applicable to each software part number is shown in Table 12. ➥ Avidyne strongly recommends that avionics installers review the Pilot’s Guide before operating the MFD. The current version is available on the web at www.avidyne.com.

  • Page 14: Equipment Description

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 2.1 Equipment Description The EX5000 MFD is a panel-mounted, multi-function display, available as follows: ● The 700-00004-() MFD is available in two display orientations: ■ Landscape ■ Portrait In all configurations, part number 700-00004 has the following attributes: ■...
  • Page 15 17 for part numbers) with standard and optional interfaces ● Zip Drive dataloader and Zip Disk, or for Release 6 and later, USB Flash Memory Drive. For more information about loading data, see the Avidyne Data Update Guide (Document number 600- 00148-000). ●...

  • Page 16: Mfd Technical Specifications

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 2.2 MFD Technical Specifications Table 1: MFD Technical Specifications Standard Features Display High Brightness Color Active Matrix LCD, sunlight readable Diagonal size 10.4 inches Resolution SVGA 800 X 600 Interfaces RS-232, USB Viewing angle (Landscape) 60 degrees horizontal, +45/-15 degrees vertical Viewing angle (Portrait) 60 degrees vertical, +45/-15 degrees horizontal...

  • Page 17: Tso And Etso Information

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 2.3 TSO and ETSO Information This section covers information regarding TSOs and ETSOs applicable to the MFD. (Except as noted, all information in this section pertaining to a given TSO applies to the corresponding ETSO as well.) The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
  • Page 18 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Part # TSO# 530-00170-002 TSO-C43c, TSO-C44b, TSO-C45a, TSO-C47, TSO-C49b, TSO-C55, TSO-C110a, TSO- C113, TSO-C147 530-00180-000 TSO-C43c, TSO-C44b, TSO-C45a, TSO-C47, TSO-C49b, TSO-C55, TSO-C63c, TSO- C110a, TSO-C113, TSO-C147 530-00180-002 TSO-C43c, TSO-C44b, TSO-C45a, TSO-C47, TSO-C49b, TSO-C55, TSO-C110a, TSO- 530-00180-300 C113, TSO-C147 530-00180-100...

  • Page 19: Table 3: Etsos By Part Number

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 3: ETSOs by Part Number Part # ETSO# 530-00137-000 ETSO-C43c, ETSO-C44b, ETSO-C45a, ETSO-C47, ETSO-C49b, ETSO-C55, ETSO- C110a, ETSO-C113, ETSO-C147 530-00137-001 ETSO-C43c, ETSO-C44b, ETSO-C45a, ETSO-C47, ETSO-C49b, ETSO-C55, ETSO- C110a, ETSO-C113, ETSO-C147 530-00195-() ETSO-C43c, ETSO-C44b, ETSO-C45a, ETSO-C47, ETSO-C49b, ETSO-C55, ETSO- C110a, ETSO-C113, ETSO-C147 Table 4: TSO and ETSO Descriptions TSO#...

  • Page 20: Table 6: Functions Not Covered By Tso

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 5: Partial Function TSO C147 Display functions only C157 Airborne display functions only There are some functions performed by the MFD that are not covered by TSOs. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that when the MFD is installed it will meet the required minimum performance standards for those functions.
  • Page 21 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 7: TSO Deviations TSO-C110a -- Airborne Passive The MFD is environmentally qualified using the conditions and procedures of Thunderstorm Equipment DO-160E instead of those prescribed in the TSO. TSO-C113 - Airborne Multipurpose The MFD is environmentally qualified using the conditions and procedures of Electronic Displays DO-160E instead of those prescribed in the TSO.

  • Page 22: Configuration Options

    NMEA 0183 Format RS-232 Garmin 150/250 Baud: 4800 Traffic Not Installed — — — TCAD RS-232 Avidyne TAS600 Series (except — 9900BX) RS232/ Avidyne TAS600 Series 9900BX, — ARINC429 TAS600 Series ARINC 429 L3 Skywatch, Skywatch HP — ARINC 429 Bendix/King KTA-870, KMH-880 —...
  • Page 23 TSO-C165 as curved paths from the GPS are depicted as straight lines on the MFD. Avidyne recommends customers with Garmin 400 and 500 series GPS units connected via RS-232 switch to an ARINC 429 connection, otherwise the following warning must be added to the pilot’s guide: “Warning: The EX5000 MFD will display straight lines...

  • Page 24: Table 9: Main Connector (P1) Pin Assignments

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 9: Main Connector (P1) Pin Assignments Function Suggested Your Function Suggested Your Setup Setup RT ON/OFF RADAR 28 VDC RESERVED 28 VDC RESERVED 28 VDC ARINC 429 TX1 A ARINC 429 RX1 A GPS1 TESTn RADAR...

  • Page 25: Table 10: Port Pinout Cross-Reference

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 10: Port Pinout Cross-Reference ARINC 429 ARINC 453 700-0004 700-00030 Signal Your Port Signal Your Ports Ports Setup Setup TX A RX A TX B RX B RX A RX A RX B RX B TX A TX B...

  • Page 26: Figure 2: Main Connector Sample Port Assignments

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 TAWS 453: ARINC 453 RX #2 RADAR 453:ARINC 453 RX #1 DIMMING TRAFFIC 232: RS-232 #2 LIGHTNING 232: RS-232 #3 GPS1 232: RS-232 #1 GPS2 232 or XM WX Broadcast Datalink: RS-232 #4 TAWS 429: ARINC 429 RX #4 TAWS 429: ARINC 429 TX #4 ARINC 429 RX #3...

  • Page 27: Unpacking The Mfd

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 3 Unpacking the MFD Your shipping carton for the MFD contains one of following configurations: Table 12: MFD Parts, Components, and Software Part Number Description Aircraft Pilot’s Guide Software Part Part Number Number 700-00004-005 EX3000 Landscape Multi- Cirrus SRV, SR20, SR22 600-00072 530-00117-000...
  • Page 28 Do not open the MFD cover in any manner and do not remove the internal Compact Flash memory card, unless the operation is being conducted by authorized personnel using an approved Avidyne Service Bulletin. Otherwise, the Compact Flash memory or MFD may be damaged.

  • Page 29: Installation Planning

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 4 Installation Planning This section contains the following information: ● Section 4.1, “Location and Viewing Angle” on page 19 ● Section 4.2, “Cooling” on page 19 ● Section 4.3, “Mounting the MFD” on page 19 ●...
  • Page 30 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 The fasteners require a panel thickness of 0.080” for proper engagement. Hole patterns and placements are illustrated in the corresponding appendices. Do not exceed the recommended panel thickness, or the MFD may not fully seat. If communication between the MFD and any of the sensor interfaces is not established, ensure that the MFD is fully seated, and then check all sensor connections.

  • Page 31: Electrical And Sensor Interfaces

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 4.4 Electrical and Sensor Interfaces 28-volt DC electrical power must be supplied to the MFD. In aircraft with a 28-volt system, the MFD is usually connected to a non-essential avionics bus. Non-28-volt systems can use a regulated +28 VDC converter.

  • Page 32: Weight And Balance

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 For more information, see Appendix I: Wiring Diagram – Power, Dimming Bus, and Exceedance Horn and Appendix K: Wiring Diagram – Lightning, Datalink Sensors, and ORBCOMM Antenna. 4.4.2 Weight and Balance An aircraft Weight and Balance calculation is required as part of installation approval process. For information about weight and balance, see Table 1, “MFD Technical Specifications,”...

  • Page 33: Electrical Load Analysis

    MHz to 151Mhz. If an existing comm antenna is in the preferred location for a datalink antenna, consider using the Avidyne DC50 Datalink Coupler and replacing the existing comm antenna with a combined VHF/datalink antenna. Please contact Avidyne for details.

  • Page 34: Orbcomm Antenna Details

    ➥ For further details, including installation pre-testing, please refer to the Heads Up Technologies XMD076 XM WX Receiver Installation Manual, document number XMD076-3 or Avidyne MLB700 Multilink Broadcast Receiver Installation Manual, document number 600-00174-000. - 24 -...

  • Page 35: Wiring External Devices

    GPS. For more information, see Section 5.5, “GPS/FMS Navigators Setup” on page 35. For the EX5000, Avidyne recommends using an GAMA 429 Graphics connection for FMS/ Note: GPS. The GAMA 429 Graphics input can contain heading data, necessary for overlay capabilities as well as approach procedures and the display of curved segments.

  • Page 36: Traffic Sensor Wiring

    Wiring for Map can be done in a number of different ways, depending on the aircraft configuration and options. After you determine the appropriate configuration Configuring Map Heading from the EXP5000 PFD The EX5000 can receive heading directly from an installed Avidyne Entegra EXP5000 PFD via an ARINC 429 or an RS-232 bus. - 26 -...

  • Page 37: Figure 3: Heading Configuration With Gps/Fms

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 For the correct interconnection between the EXP5000 PFD and the EX5000, see Appendix P: Wiring Diagram – Primary Flight Display (PFD). Configuring Map Heading from a GPS/FMS The MFD can receive heading from an GPS/FMS via an ARINC 429 bus. The source of heading is usually a gyro transmitting synchro or stepper to SkyWatch or StormScope sensor connected to the GPS/FMS, as shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 38: Radar Sensor Wiring

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 4.7.10 Radar Sensor Wiring See Appendix N: Wiring Diagram – Radar Sensor for the wiring diagram. - 28 -...

  • Page 39: Mfd Feature Setup And Checkout

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5 MFD Feature Setup and Checkout This section contains the following information: ● Section 5.1, “Preliminary Test” on page 29. ● Section 5.2, “Optional MFD Function Activation Utilities” on page 31 ● Section 5.4, “Using the Maintenance Mode Page” on page 33 ●...

  • Page 40: Figure 6: Ex5000 Landscape Front View

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Figure 6: EX5000 Landscape Front View - 30 -...

  • Page 41: Optional Mfd Function Activation Utilities

    To activate the CMax, TAWS, and Broadcast Datalink MFD features: 1. Obtain the Activation Utility disk for each feature you want to install from Avidyne or an authorized aircraft manufacturer. Be sure to specify the software part number of the MFD for which you want to activate a feature.

  • Page 42: Using The Configuration Save And Restore (Csr) Utility

    The CSR Utility can save you many hours of work and a CSR Utility Zip disk should be included as part of the ship kit for MFD Upgrades. For detailed information about the CSR Utility, see the Avidyne Service Bulletin EX5000 Save & Restore Utility, Document Number 601-0004-056.

  • Page 43: Using The Maintenance Mode Page

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.4 Using the Maintenance Mode Page The MFD Maintenance Mode Page contains the setup pages for each function. ➤ To start using the Maintenance Mode Page, apply power to all the sensors that interface with the MFD, including the GPS, the Lightning and Traffic sensors, Engine interface unit, and TAWS sensor.

  • Page 44: Working In Maintenance Mode

    2. Changes in the setup pages do not take effect until the MFD has been restarted. From the Maintenance Mode Page, press Restart System. ➥ Avidyne suggests that you restart the system after you make changes to each setup page. If no changes were made, press Back to Map to exit Maintenance Mode. - 34 -...

  • Page 45: Gps/Fms Navigators Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.5 GPS/FMS Navigators Setup The MFD can interface with several types of GPS/FMS systems. Table 16 on page 39 lists the GPS/ FMS systems that can interface with the MFD. Table 16 includes information about data formats available and GPS configurations.

  • Page 46: Dual Gps Setup With Gama 429

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Figure 8: GPS Setup, GAMA 429 2. Configure the following: ■ Receiver—Select GAMA 429 Graphics Format. ■ Port— Select ARINC1. Selecting Port=None indicates that a GPS is not connected to the MFD. In this case, the MFD Note: software does not expect GPS input.

  • Page 47: Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.5.3 RS-232 Setup If your GPS uses an RS-232 configuration, use Appendix J: Wiring Diagram – GPS/FMS for wiring information. An RS-232 interface does not provide for heading data from the GPS/FMS. Note: ➤...

  • Page 48: Dual Gps Setup With Rs-232

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.5.4 Dual GPS Setup with RS-232 The MFD can interface with two RS-232 GPS units, or with a combination of one RS-232 GPS unit along with one ARINC 429-capable GPS unit. Connect the MFD ports as appropriate, using Appendix J: Wiring Diagram –...

  • Page 49: Gps/Fms Manufacturer's Matrix

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.5.6 GPS/FMS Manufacturer’s Matrix Table 16: GPS/FMS Manufacturer’s Matrix GPS/FMS RS232 RS-232 ARINC Baud/Data Heading GPS/FMS DME ARC Format Rate Output Configuration Notes KLN-89B King/ Serial – 9600 No Flight Plan ends Aviation —...

  • Page 50: Gps/Fms Installation-Specific Issues

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 16: GPS/FMS Manufacturer’s Matrix (Continued) GPS/FMS RS232 RS-232 ARINC Baud/Data Heading GPS/FMS DME ARC Format Rate Output Configuration Notes Universal ARINC – High Yes UNS-1B — — Honeywell ARINC – High For GNS-XLS The arc is GNS-XLS or Low...

  • Page 51: Lightning Sensor Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.6 Lightning Sensor Setup The MFD supports the Avidyne TWX-670 and L-3 WX-500 Lightning sensors. Table 11 describes the Avidyne TWX-670 Configuration Options. Table 17: TWX-670 Configuration Options Option Values Notes Operating Mode Weather Normal operating mode.

  • Page 52: Lightning Sensor Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.6.1 Lightning Sensor Setup ➤ To configure the Lightning sensor: 1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select Lightning Setup. The selection page is displayed: Figure 10: Selection Page 2. Choose the sensor to be connected to the MFD. The Setup Page is displayed. For the WX-500 Setup The screen shown in Figure 11 is displayed.

  • Page 53: Figure 12: Twx-670 Setup Page

    Sensor – Select between the lightning sensor and a simulation program (WX-500 only). The normal selection is the sensor name (“Avidyne TWX-670” or “WX-500”). The WX-500 simulation setting is used in conjunction with the demo mode on the sensor to simulate operations on the ground.

  • Page 54: Lightning Sensor Checkout

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 The antenna position setting and stabilization source must agree with the WX-500 jumper Note: setting and the physical mounting location of the antenna. 4. For the TWX-670 the following options are available in the TWX-670 Config page: ■...
  • Page 55 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 19: Lightning Sensor Messages (Continued) Message Meaning Lightning Sensor is Not Communicating Communication between the Lightning sensor to the MFD has been lost. The wiring may be incorrect, the MFD setup may not match the wiring or the sensor may have an error.

  • Page 56: Traffic Sensor Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.7 Traffic Sensor Setup The EX5000 only supports the listed Traffic sensors. If a traffic sensor not on the supported list is connected to the MFD some of the data may display but its accuracy and traffic sensor control functions may be incorrect or inoperable.

  • Page 57: Tas (Skywatch & Bendix/King) Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.7.1 TAS (SkyWatch & Bendix/King) Setup SkyWatch uses an ARINC 429 data connection between the TRC (Transmitter/Receiver Computer) and the MFD. ➤ To set up the TAS Traffic Sensor: 1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select Traffic Setup. The Traffic Setup Page displays: Figure 13: TAS selection on Traffic Setup Page 2.

  • Page 58: Tas (Skywatch) Checkout

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.7.2 TAS (SkyWatch) Checkout For TAS (SkyWatch), Self Test can only be performed from STANDBY mode and will return to STANDBY mode upon successful completion of the Self Test. ➤ To perform a Self Test: 1.

  • Page 59: Tcad Setup

    Some software versions do not allow you to select TCAD type. If the option is not available, all TCAD sensors will use the shield size settings described in Table 21 on page 50. ➥ See the Avidyne TAS600 Series Installation Manual for wiring procedures and information about shields. - 49 -...

  • Page 60: Tcad Dual Display Setup

    Series Installation Manual for wiring procedures. See Figure 2-15 Wiring Diagram for Dual Displays and Section 7 in the Ryan manual for instructions.\ 5.7.6 TCAD Checkout The MFD does not display the TCAD Self Test function. To perform this test, use the Avidyne TAS600 display unit. ●...

  • Page 61: Tis Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.7.7 TIS Setup The EX5000 optionally supports the display of traffic information from a Garmin GTX-330 TIS-capable Mode-S transponder. This option is available on 530-00148-000, 530-00162-(), 530-00170-(), 530-00180-(), and Note: 530-00195-() software. ➤ To set up the TIS Traffic Sensor: 1.

  • Page 62: Traffic Communications Check (Messages)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.7.9 Traffic Communications Check (Messages) After the MFD has been restarted, any of the following messages may appear in the main viewing screen or the message bar and Setup page. Table 22: Traffic Messages Message Meaning Traffic Sensor is Not Communicating...

  • Page 63: Taws Setup (Optional)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.8 TAWS Setup (Optional) The MFD can interface to the Honeywell Bendix/King EGPWS systems with Phase 2 or later software. 5.8.1 TAWS Setup ➤ To configure the TAWS interface: 1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select TAWS Setup. The TAWS Setup Page displays: Figure 16: TAWS Sensor Setup Page 2.

  • Page 64: Taws Communications Check (Messages)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 TAWS Checkout ➤ To test the TAWS installation: 1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select TAWS Setup. 2. Perform a functional test of the EGPWS system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. See the MFD Pilot Guide for display operation. 3.

  • Page 65: Radar Sensor (700-00030-005/-805 Only)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.9 Radar Sensor (700-00030-005/-805 only) Radar support is provided by the Bendix/King RDR-2000 Radar system, including the AlliedSignal ART-2000 sensor, and is an option available only on the 700-00030-005/-805 EX5000. Radar is supported only by software part numbers 530-00170-000/001, 530-00180-000/001/, 530-00195-000// 001/010/400/410/510, and 530-00201-000/500.

  • Page 66: Radar System Calibration

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 24: ART-2000 Sensor Configuration Options Option Value Notes Park Position Last position Set the park/startup position for the radar antenna tilt angle. Full up Centered Full down Beam Width Defines the Width and Height of the radar sweep graphical depiction °...
  • Page 67 2000 Series Radar, this procedure may not be necessary. The calibration values are contained in the configuration module of the R/T and should remain valid. Avidyne recommends that you check the calibration values after the Avidyne unit has been installed to ensure that nothing has changed.
  • Page 68 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Bendix/King Installation Manual Replacement Section 1 2.4.1 CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE USING RADAR INDICATOR The R/T Configuration Module must be configured using the Allied Signal KPA 900 Configuration Module Programmer Kit (Part Number 050-03311-0000) in conjunction with a personal computer. See the configuration module user data for detailed setup instructions.

  • Page 69: Figure 18: Radar Setup Page

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Bendix/King Installation Manual Replacement Section 2 2.4.4.1 Stabilization Calibration with Radar Indicator ➤ To calibrate the radar pitch and roll: A. From the Aux Page, enter Maintenance Mode, as described in Section 5.4, “Using the Maintenance Mode Page”...
  • Page 70 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 ■ Use the Tilt knob (inner left) to set the Antenna Tilt to full UP (U 15.0 ■ Use the Range knob (inner right) to set the range to 240 NM. When the Radar Page is ready, it will look similar to the following: Failure to set any of the settings described in step E will prevent you from entering calibration Note: mode.
  • Page 71 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 ➥ If using an ARINC 429 gyro, proceed to step Q. K. Calibrate 400 Hz REF GAIN 1. Set the tilt table to 0 pitch and roll. 2. Use the GAIN control to set the GAIN POT /2 setting between 28- and 30-. 3.
  • Page 72 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 ◆ To increment the value of the PITCH ANGLE, use the right inner knob to change the TILT SETTING to between 5 and 10 UP. When the TILT SETTING is set to between 5 and 10 UP, the value of the PITCH ANGLE field will slowly increase.
  • Page 73 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 ◆ To decrement the value of ROLL ANGLE, use the right inner knob to change the TILT SETTING to between 5 and 10 DOWN. When the TILT SETTING is set to between 5 and 10 DOWN, the value of the ROLL ANGLE field will slowly decrease.
  • Page 74 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5. Set the tilt table to 10 pitch down. The value should be 10.0D ±1.0 . If the value is out of range, repeat Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this section. 6.
  • Page 75 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 4. If the GYRO fault remains, set TILT to 0 and repeat step 3. 5. After saving the configuration, this section is complete. Bendix/King Replacement Sections END - 65 -...

  • Page 76: Roll Trim Adjustment

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.9.2 Roll Trim Adjustment ➤ To adjust the Roll Trim Adjustment: 1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select Setup Radar. 2. From the Radar Setup page. select Roll Trim. 3. The Roll Trim value appears on the Radar screen and can be modified by the Roll Trim control knob.

  • Page 77: Engine Instruments Setup

    Appendix O: Wiring Diagram – Engine Sensors. Only activate the Engine Instruments Setup for those aircraft specifically included under Avidyne Service Bulletin, STC, or TC authorization. Do not set up the MFD Engine Sensor interface for any unapproved aircraft installation.

  • Page 78: Figure 19: Engine Instruments Setup Pages

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Piper PA32 Engine Setup Piper 32 Engine Setup (Primary Engines) Piper PA32 Engine Setup Columbia 400 Engine Setup Figure 19: Engine Instruments Setup Pages - 68 -...
  • Page 79 For Software Part Number 530-00180-200 only: Ensure that you enter the Aircraft Model before pressing the Save button. If you set the SIU/DAU Type to Avidyne SIU/DAU and press Save without specifying the Aircraft Type, the MFD will become unusable after restarting. In this case, you will need to replace the Compact Flash for the aircraft.
  • Page 80 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 If Fuel to Tabs is displayed, it is very important that you select the correct fuel to tabs level for the aircraft. Vacuum System Installed (Optional)—If the MFD software version supports a display of vacuum system pressure on the Engine Page, a checkbox displays on the Engine Setup page.
  • Page 81 EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Fuel Quantity Calibration (Optional) Fuel quantity indicator calibration is used to compensate for aircraft-to-aircraft variations in the fuel quantities reported by the Engine Data Acquisition Unit (DAU). If available, select the Fuel Cal button d from the Engine Instruments Setup Page.

  • Page 82: Engine Sensor Checkout

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 6. Once all points have been calibrated, press Calibration Complete. The calibration factors are computed and applied to DAU reported fuel quantity. 7. When you are done, press Save. Press Cancel to exit without saving changes. 8.

  • Page 83: Aircraft Setup

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.11 Aircraft Setup The options on the Aircraft Setup Page depend on the aircraft model and selected options for that aircraft. These options may include: ● Auxiliary Data ● 2-Way Datalink ● Broadcast Datalink ●...

  • Page 84: Auxiliary Data Setup

    Select (enable) the appropriate transceiver as follows: ● Narrowcast—Select the appropriate transceiver: ■ Avidyne MLX770—Enables a connected MLX770 Iridium transceiver. ■ Quake SC—Enables an internal ORBCOMM Datalink transceiver. ■ Not Installed—Select if no MLX770 or internal ORBCOMM Datalink transceiver is installed.

  • Page 85: Figure 21: System Info-Mlx Info Page For Iridium

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 MLX770 Iridium Datalink Checkout ➤ To check the MLX770 Iridium Datalink installation: 1. On the Maintenance Mode page, select System Info. The System Info page opens: Figure 21: System Info—MLX Info Page for Iridium 2.

  • Page 86: Broadcast Datalink Setup

    85. 5.11.3 Broadcast Datalink Setup On some aircraft, the MFD supports the Heads Up XMD076 XM data receiver or Avidyne MLB700 Sirius broadcast receiver. If XM or WSI is available and an XM or WSI receiver has been installed on this aircraft, the Broadcast pull-down will be available.

  • Page 87: Broadcast Datalink Checkout

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.11.4 Broadcast Datalink Checkout ➤ To check the Broadcast Datalink Installation: 1. Power up the MFD and broadcast datalink Receiver and select the Trip Page. 2. From the Trip Page, press Display to view Broadcast Status (down pointing arrow). If the MFD reports a Receiver ID, the receiver is communicating with the MFD and the RS-232 wiring is correct.

  • Page 88: Checklists Setup (Cirrus & Columbia Only)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 5.11.6 Checklists Setup (Cirrus & Columbia Only) EX5000 MFDs in Cirrus & Columbia aircraft support Checklists. If Checklists are available for this aircraft, the Checklist pull-down will be available from the Aircraft Setup Page. Use the Checklist pull-down to select the appropriate aircraft and serial number range.

  • Page 89: Map Setup

    For more information about wiring, see Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5 on page 27. The MFD can receive heading data transmitted from one of the following sources: ● Avidyne Entegra Primary Flight Display (PFD). ● GPS/FMS (via 429) capable of providing heading information ●...

  • Page 90: Setup With Stormscope As Heading Source

    Track data comes from the GPS/FMS. Track is the actual direction the aircraft is moving relative to the earth's surface. Avidyne recommends using a Heading reference for the overlay feature. Only use Track if Note: Heading is not available. Track does not compensate for the “crab” angle of the aircraft.

  • Page 91: Map Heading/Track Status

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Figure 23: Map Setup Page for Track 2. Set the following option: Map Heading—None (Use GPS Track) 3. When you are done, press Save. Press Cancel to exit without saving changes. 4. Changes do not take effect until the MFD has been restarted. From the Maintenance Mode Page, press Restart System.
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  • Page 93: Post-Installation Check

    ● Section 6.7, “Magnetic Compass Swing” on page 87 6.1 System Info Pages Avidyne provides three System Info pages to help you determine if system settings are correct and functioning. 6.1.1 System Info Datalink Page The Datalink Page provides information about your Narrowcast and Broadcast set up, as well as UTC time and other information.

  • Page 94: System Info Platform Page

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 6.1.2 System Info Platform Page The Platform Page provides information about the hardware platform and settings of your MFD. Figure 25: System Info—Platform Page 6.1.3 System Info Port Page The Port Page displays the ports selected for various features during the setup process. Figure 26: System Info—Port Page - 84 -...

  • Page 95: Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (Emc) Check

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 6.2 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Check The EMC check verifies that all of the electronic systems installed on the aircraft are compatible. Operating the MFD should not result in Nav flags, constant location lightning strikes on the WX-500 sensor, noise on COMM channels, or other phenomena.

  • Page 96: Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception Confirmation

    Check the antenna and cable for proper installation. ■ Check the connection between the antenna and its ground plane. www.avidyne.com for additional information. 6.6 Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception Confirmation The broadcast satellite network transmits signals that are received by an external Datalink receiver, which sends the information on to the MFD through a serial connection.

  • Page 97: Magnetic Compass Swing

    The antenna may not be properly connected to the ground plane. ■ The cable may not be properly connected to the antenna or the EX5000. www.avidyne.com for additional information. 6.7 Magnetic Compass Swing After installation and EMI checks are complete, perform a magnetic compass “swing” in accordance with the aircraft installation manual for updating the heading correction card in accordance with 14 CFR 23.1327 and 23.1547.
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  • Page 99: Mfd General Maintenance

    The EX5000 screen is made of a plastic film that is vulnerable to scratches, damage by sharp articles or improper cleaners. Use care when cleaning. 7.2 MFD Data Updates Avidyne makes use of three different types of data that can optionally be uploaded to or downloaded from your EX5000: ●...

  • Page 100: Loading Navdata (The Navigation Database)

    • USB Flash Memory is only available for software part numbers 530-00180-( ) and later releases. • Avidyne strongly suggests that, to avoid confusion, you reserve a USB Flash Memory Drive solely for EX5000 database transfers. • After uploading data, do not remove the USB Flash Memory Drive until you see and acknowledge the regular EX5000 Startup screen.

  • Page 101: Loading Cmax Chart Data

    7.2.2 Loading CMax Chart Data Once you have downloaded the CMax data from your PC to a Portable USB Device, as described in the Avidyne Data Update Guide, you will need to upload the data to your EX5000. ➤ To load CMax Data to your EX5000: 1.

  • Page 102: Downloading Emax Data

    3. Turn on the master switch (which turns on the EX5000). 4. If using a Zip Drive, put a compatible blank disk into the Zip Drive when the Avidyne screen displays.

  • Page 103: Avidyne Technical Support And Service

    Before you return the unit for service, contact Avidyne at 888-723-7592 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Securely pack the unit in the original Avidyne shipping carton, write the RMA number on the outside of the carton, and return it to the address provided by the Avidyne Customer Service Representative.
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  • Page 105: Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Data

    P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Data RTCA/DO-160E Environmental Qualification Form NOMENCLATURE: PART NO: 700-00004-001/002/003/004/005/006/007/008/009/010/103/104 MANUFACTURER: AVIDYNE CORPORATION ADDRESS: 55 OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LINCOLN MA. 01773 Table 28: RTCA/DO-160E Environmental Qualification Form Part No. 700-00004-() Environmental Tests RTCA/DO-160E Conducted Test Category...

  • Page 106: Table 29: Rtca/Do-160E Environmental Qualification Form Part No. 700-00030-()

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 RTCA/DO-160E Environmental Qualification Form NOMENCLATURE: PART NO: 700-00030-005/805 MANUFACTURER: AVIDYNE CORPORATION ADDRESS: 55 OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LINCOLN MA. 01773 Table 29: RTCA/DO-160E Environmental Qualification Form Part No. 700-00030-() Environmental Tests RTCA/DO-160E Test Category...

  • Page 107: Appendix B: Flight Manual Supplement Information

    P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix B: Flight Manual Supplement Information A flight manual supplement should be created for each installation, using Avidyne's FAA approved AFMS as a guideline. Hard and electronic copies are available by any of the following means: Calling Avidyne Technical Support at 1-800-AVIDYNE E-mail: techsupport@avidyne.com...

  • Page 108: Appendix C: Stc Permission

    Avidyne Corporation hereby grants permission to all National Aviation Authority (FAA, CAA, JAA) approved installers to use data from all STCs and amendments Avidyne has received to modify aircraft. Copies of the STCs and amendments are available upon request or at the Avidyne web site Technical Publication page.

  • Page 109: Appendix D: Landscape Ex5000 Dimensions

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix D: Landscape EX5000 Dimensions Dimensions for the EX5000 (700-00004-002) WT = 6.4 LBS 10.7 Dimensions for EX5000 (700-00004-008 and -010 and 700-00030-805) are identical as Note: shown, but without BNC connector J1. - 99 -...

  • Page 110: Appendix E: Landscape Ex5000 With Integrated Datalink Dimensions

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix E: Landscape EX5000 with Integrated Datalink Dimensions Dimensions for the EX5000 (700-00004-004 & -006, 700-00030-005) 8.98 4.62 2.10 1.16 7.74 8.50 10.69 1.60 NOTES: 1. WEIGHT IS 7.60 LBS,CG AS SHOWN. 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. - 100 -...

  • Page 111: Appendix F: Portrait Ex5000 Dimensions

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix F: Portrait EX5000 Dimensions Dimensions for the EX5000 (700-00004-104) 5.76 8.50 4.62 10.23 11.03 9.28 2.10 1.16 1.60 NOTES: 1. WEIGHT IS 7.60 LBS., CG AS SHOWN. 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. - 101 -...

  • Page 112: Appendix G: Landscape Cutout Dimensions

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix G: Landscape Cutout Dimensions - 102 -...

  • Page 113: Appendix H: Portrait Cutout Dimensions

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix H: Portrait Cutout Dimensions - 103 -...

  • Page 114: Appendix I: Wiring Diagram - Power, Dimming Bus, And Exceedance Horn

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix I: Wiring Diagram – Power, Dimming Bus, and Exceedance Horn Port assignments shown are nominal assignments. You can select ports as required in Note: Maintenance Mode setup pages, as long as sensors are wired to the corresponding pins. - 104 -...

  • Page 115: Appendix J: Wiring Diagram - Gps/Fms

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix J: Wiring Diagram – GPS/FMS - 105 -...

  • Page 116: Appendix K: Wiring Diagram - Lightning, Datalink Sensors, And Orbcomm Antenna

    7. SOME SENSOR INTERFACES ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL SOFTWARE PART NUMBERS. 8. MFD RS-232 PORTS 3 AND 4 ARE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH S/N >1200. AVIDYNE CORPORATION 10. J1, THE ORBCOMM DATALINK COAX CONNECTOR, IS NOT AVAILABLE ON P/N 700-00004-001, -002, -007, -009, -010 11.

  • Page 117: Appendix L: Wiring Diagram - Traffic Sensors

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix L: Wiring Diagram – Traffic Sensors - 107 -...

  • Page 118: Appendix M: Wiring Diagram - Taws

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix M: Wiring Diagram – TAWS - 108 -...

  • Page 119: Appendix N: Wiring Diagram - Radar Sensor

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix N: Wiring Diagram – Radar Sensor - 109 -...

  • Page 120: Appendix O: Wiring Diagram - Engine Sensors

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix O: Wiring Diagram – Engine Sensors - 110 -...

  • Page 121: Appendix P: Wiring Diagram - Primary Flight Display (Pfd)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix P: Wiring Diagram – Primary Flight Display (PFD) - 111 -...

  • Page 122: Appendix Q: 3Rd Party Avionics System Interconnect

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Appendix Q: 3 Party Avionics System Interconnect Sensor assignments shown are nominal assignments. You can select ports as required in Note: Maintenance Mode Setup pages (for example. ARINC 429 RX1 is usually used for GPS1. However, if you wire a different sensor to pins 5 &...

  • Page 123: Table 32: Traffic Arinc 429 Messages (Arinc 735A Communication Protocol)

    EX5000 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073 Rev 24 Table 31: GPS ARINC429 Receive Messages (GAMA Communication Protocol) Label Message CONIC ARC RADIUS CONIC ARC CRS CHANGE UTC TIME Table 32: Traffic ARINC 429 Messages (ARINC 735A communication protocol) Label Message DITS Control Altitude Select Limits DITS Control Own Aircraft Altitude...

  • Page 124: Appendix R: Orbcomm Datalink Antenna Mounting

    11. AIRCRAFT PRESSURE VESSEL INSTALLATION ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH AIRFRAME MFG GUIDANCE, APPROPRIATE SIMILAR STC BASIS, OR DER APPROVAL. 12. ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS: FREQUENCY:138-151 MHz, AVIDYNE CORPORATION VSWR: 2.0 to 1 MAX, IMPEDANCE: 50 OHM, POLARIZATION PATTERN: VERTICAL OMNI-DIRECTIONAL, RF POWER: 5 W, HEIGHT:18 IN MAX,...

  • Page 125: Appendix S: Orbcomm Datalink Antenna Coupler Installation

    The ORBCOMM Datalink installation can also be done using a shared antenna for both VHF voice communications and Datalink, using the Avidyne DC50 antenna coupler, part number 700-00015-000. The Datalink Coupler is a Radio Frequency (RF) device that allows two transceivers (a VHF communications radio and a Datalink radio) to share a single wide-band VHF antenna.
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  • Page 127 Product. Any Product that has been repaired by Avidyne or replaced by Avidyne under this warranty will be subject to remainder of the original warranty term applicable to the repaired or replaced Product or will be warranted under the warranty terms above for ninety days from the date of repair or replacement, whichever period is longer.
  • Page 128 Software and the EX500. You agree in partial consideration for this license that such data files are the property of Avidyne and that you will neither tamper with nor destroy such data files. Further you agree to make such data files (or the EX5000) available to Avidyne at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice.
  • Page 129 If you do not agree to the terms of this license, Avidyne is unwilling to license the product to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the product, and you should promptly contact Avidyne for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.
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