Dynon SkyView HDX - How to Update Software

Display Operation
21-16 SkyView HDX System Installation Manual - Revision E
updating Software, and another for updating Aviation / Obstacle databases,
etc. While a high-resolution terrain database may require as much as 4 GB, a
SkyView Software update may require only 50 MB. To display Seattle Avionics
charts, a 16 GB USB flash drive is required. For most purposes, such as
saving data logs and typical updates, A 1 GB or 2 GB USB flash drive will be
adequate.
Dynon Avionics recommends the use of “name brand” USB flash drives –
“house brand” USB flash drives can sometimes fail prematurely, causing
corrupted files or lost data. If it is ever necessary to reformat a USB flash drive,
the format that is compatible with SkyView is “FAT32.”
In order to open the SYSTEM SOFTWARE Menu, you must have a USB flash drive
plugged in to your SkyView display.
Updating the Software on a SkyView display automatically updates all the
modules connected on the same SkyView network, except for other SkyView
displays. Each display must be updated individually.
Prior to updating Software, all SkyView Network devices must be powered on
and online. If all previously configured SkyView Network devices are not
detected, a warning screen will appear. The most common cause for this error
is that power is off to the autopilot servos (AP switch not ON). As soon as the
offline module(s) resume(s) communicating with SkyView, the Software
update will automatically proceed. (SkyView Network devices do not include
SV-ADSB-472/472 and SV-XPNDR-261 – those devices are connected via
serial ports).
21.7.1 How to Update Software
1. Download the latest SkyView Software file from www.dynoncertified.com/software-
updates.php.
2. Copy the Software file onto your USB flash drive. The Software file must be in the
root directory of the drive in order to be recognizable by the SkyView display.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into one (1) of the SkyView display’s USB ports.
4. SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SOFTWARE > UPGRADE SYSTEM SOFTWARE…)
> (one (1) more right click).
If some SkyView Network modules (or other displays) are not powered on or
connected to the SkyView network, you will see a screen that is similar to
below.