Avidyne EX500 - Figure 2.2 METAR and AIR;SIG Keys

Map Page
Avidyne EX500/EX600 MFD -8- 600-00078-001 Rev 05
◆ Test - Initiates radar self-test function.
◆ Standby - Places the radar circuitry in an energized but
inactive state.
Note: When no lightning or traffic sensors are installed, the
Lightning and Traffic keys are not displayed on the Map
page. Instead, dedicated radar keys, similar to those on the
Radar page, are displayed.
For more information about radar functions, see Chapter 4,
Radar Page (Optional), beginning on page 33.
■ Wx Rprts - Controls the type of Datalink weather information
displayed on the map.
◆ All - Displays graphical METARs, AIRMETs, and
SIGMETs.
◆ METARS - Displays graphical METARs only.
◆ AIRMET - Displays graphical AIRMETs only.
◆ SIGMET - Displays graphical SIGMETs only.
◆ DISPLY OFF - Turns off the display of weather
information from the Map page. While the display is off,
your aircraft may still be receiving weather information.
The Lightning and Traffic keys are not displayed
if radar, lightning or traffic sensors are not
installed. Instead, the METAR and AIR/SIG keys
are displayed. These keys are On\Off switches
of the respective features.
Figure 2.2 METAR and AIR/SIG Keys
Note: For 2-way Datalink, the EX500/EX600 does not display
graphical METARs for AWOS reporting stations that are
more than 300nm from the current position or for ASOS
reporting stations that are more than 450nm from the current
position.