AUTO WX UPDT (WEATHER UPDATE):
ON: The Global Data Center
will automatically send weath-
er/wind updates for the dis-
played idents when new infor-
mation is issued.
OFF: The auto weather
update function is not enabled.
ARINC, SITA, AVICOM, AIR
CANADA: Ground networks
that AFIS interfaces with to
establish a data link with the
Global Data Center.
AUTO: The desired network
will automatically be selected
whenever the aircraft present position is within the appropriate
boundaries.
MAN (manual): The desired network will be maintained independent
of the present position. In manual, the system will only allow trans-
mission when present position
is within the appropriate bound-
aries.
OFF: Network is not enabled.
NOTE: If a ground network is
placed in manual mode, all oth-
ers will go to OFF.
ACTIVE LINK: Indicates the
network in service, i.e. ARINC,
SITA, AVICOM, or AIR CA (Air
Canada).
NONE: All networks are turned OFF or current position does not cor-
respond with the selected mode.
NOTE: AUTO REPORT, AUTO WX UPDT and OPERATING
MODE selection status are stored in non-volatile memory. If the
operator turns to OFF or MAN, the operator must reselect to turn ON.
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GNS-XLS Flight Management System AFIS Operation
Rev. 5
Sep/97
AUTO REPORT OFF
AUTO WX UPDT ON
ARINC OFF
SITA/AVICOM AUTO
AIR CANADA OFF
ACTIVE LINK: NONE
AFIS OPERATING MODES
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Figure 7-34
AUTO REPORT ON
AUTO WX UPDT ON
ARINC AUTO
SITA/AVICOM OFF
AIR CANADA AUTO
ACTIVE LINK: ARINC
AFIS OPERATING MODES
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Figure 7-33
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