600-00078-001 Rev 05 -1- Avidyne EX500/EX600 MFD
1 Introduction
The Avidyne EX500/EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD) is the most
advanced situational awareness system in general aviation. Its
display consolidates information from a variety of optional sensors in
your aircraft (see Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1 Avidyne EX500/EX600 MFD System
Display information can include the following information if configured
with optional sensors:
● Up to two GPS systems.
● An on-board weather radar.
● Lightning strikes or storm cells from a lightning sensor such as
the Avidyne TWX670 or other supported lightning sensor.
● Traffic information from a traffic system such as the Avidyne
TAS600 or other supported traffic reporting unit.
● Terminal procedure chart using the CMax™ function.
● Weather and flight restriction information when interfaced with an
external Broadcast Datalink receiver or 2-Way Datalink receiver
TWX670/WX-500
Lightning Sensor