Avidyne EX600 Installation Manual

Installation Manual
P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04 MFD Feature Setup and Checkout
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5.6 Lightning Sensor Setup
The MFD supports the Avidyne TWX670 and L-3 WX-500 Lightning sensors. Table 14 describes the
Avidyne TWX670 Configuration Options.
Table 14: TWX670 Configuration Options
There is a button labelled, "TWX670 Config," that goes to another menu with the following options (all
check boxes):
■ Use Position Source
■ Use Heading Source
■ Enable Audio Output
The TWX670 will configure these settings automatically, but the check boxes can be used to force
particular setups. A red X will show next to the check box if the TWX does not agree with the chosen
setup.
Table 15 describes the WX-500 configuration options.
Option Values Notes
Operating Mode Weather Normal operating mode.
Demo Used to learn lightning operations.
The options below are available on the “TWX670 Configuration” page.
Enable Geo Stabilization Check/Clear The TWX670 uses data from a connected position source
(GPS/FMS).
Enable Heading
Stabilization
Check/Clear The TWX670 uses heading data from a connected
heading source (Synchro or any ARINC 429 source).
Enable Audio Output Check/Clear Enables audible alerts from the sensor.
Table 15: WX-500 Configuration Options
Option Values Notes
Operating Mode Weather Normal operating mode.
Noise Monitor Supports noise mapping tests.
Demo Used to learn lightning operations.
Stab Type Synchro to WX-500 The WX-500 will use the synchro supplied heading data
connected directly to the WX500.
Stepper to WX-500 The WX-500 will use stepper data from a remote compass
system.
Use Map Heading/Track The WX-500 will use orientation information supplied by
the MFD based on the Map Heading configuration,
described in Section 5.11, “Map Heading Source Setup” on
page 64.
Enable Lightning Ahead
Warning?
Check/Clear When checked, the MFD issues lightning ahead warning
messages.
Antenna on Top? Check/Clear Check if the lightning sensor antenna is located on top of
the aircraft and must correspond with the WX-500 jumper
settings.

Avidyne EX600 Specifications

General

Brand	Avidyne
Model	EX600
Category	Monitor
Language	English