ESI-500
Pilot’s Guide 1-1
Description
Introduction
CHAPTER 1
DESCRIPTION
Figure 1-1: ESI-500
The Electronic Standby Instrument System is comprised of the panel
mounted ESI-500 Electronic Standby Indicator and the optional remote
mounted MAG-500 Magnetometer. The system provides the ight
crew with the display of attitude, slip, altitude, airspeed, and heading.
The ESI-500 provides a means of setting barometric correction and
adjusting the display brightness. In addition, functional upgrades are
available for navigation information and the display of synthetic vision,
including terrain and obstacles.
The ESI-500 is comprised of the following integral components: Active
Matrix Liquid Crystal Display, menu push button, a rotating knob
with push button, ambient light sensor, battery pack, solid state rate
sensors, accelerometers, and pressure transducers. A micro-SD card
slot is located on the front bezel and is used for software and database
updates. Pitot/Static port connections and one 44 pin connector are
located in the rear of the unit. Refer to Figure 1-1.
Synthetic Vision Display
Standard Display
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