Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180 User Manual

FlightDEK-D180
Combined EFIS and EMS
Pilot’s User Guide
P/N 100601-000, Revision F
For use with firmware version 5.1
May, 2009
Dynon Avionics
This product is not approved for
installation in type certificated aircraft

Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180 Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperature	-22° to 122° F
operating temperature (celsius)	-30° to 50° C

Power

voltage	10 - 30 Vdc
typical power consumption	14 watts
maximum power consumption	19 watts

Display

display type	AMLCD, TFT
backlight brightness	400 nits (or 800 nits for super-bright option)
display size	7.0 inches diagonal
display resolution	854 x 480 color pixels

Weight and Dimensions

width	6.95 inches
height	4.90 inches
depth	4.51 inches

Summary

3. Product Operation

5. EFIS Operation

POWER – Power on/off

Procedures for turning the FlightDEK-D180 unit on and off.

BARO – Changing Altimeter Setting

How to adjust the altimeter setting for accurate altitude readings.

BUGS – Setting Bug Markers

Setting heading, airspeed, and altitude bugs on display tapes.

SETUP – Setting Preferences

Configuring system preferences for units, clock, and display settings.

DIM – Changing screen brightness

TIMER – Setting and using a timer

6. HSI Operation

HSI Display Basics

Navigation Radio Overlay

GPS Overlay

7. Autopilot Operation

EFIS AP Indicators

New indicators and status displays for the Autopilot on the EFIS presentation.

AP Modes

Description of the different operational modes for the Autopilot system.

AP Control Methods

Various ways to control and monitor the Autopilot via menus and panels.

EFIS Autopilot Control

Detailed explanation of controlling the Autopilot through the EFIS menu system.

8. Alerts

Alarm Indicators

How alarms are triggered and indicated visually and audibly.

Multiple Alarms

Handling and acknowledging multiple simultaneous alarm events.

Latching and Self-clearing Alarms

DSAB Alerts

Error messages related to Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB) network failures.

9. EMS Monitoring Functions

Engine Leaning and Power

Using EMS to monitor and adjust engine mixture for optimal performance.

Detonation Characterization

Understanding and identifying engine detonation based on EGT and CHT.

Pre-ignition Characteristics

Identifying pre-ignition based on high EGT and CHT temperatures.

Ignition Misfire

Diagnosing ignition misfires through engine monitor parameters.

Shock Cooling

Recognizing and managing engine shock cooling to prevent damage.

Data Logging

10. EMS Operation

Display Brightness (DIM)

Fuel Computer

Engine Leaning

Entering and exiting the engine leaning mode for mixture adjustment.