ESI-500
Pilot’s Guide 2-9
Operation
The database update is needed only for units congured to use
Synthetic Vision. The update of databases (68DC Obstacles/Navigation
database, worldwide, and the 71DC Global Terrain database) is a pilot
option. The card requirements are:
• Memory Capacity: No more than 32 GB, no less than 4 GB.
• Speed Class: 4 - 10
• Standard: SDHC
• File System: FAT32 formatted
All other card types and formats are not supported.
• Maintain the MicroSD card in a secure place in the aircraft in case
it is needed by a repair station.
• Reformatting the MicroSD card prior to saving the database le
to the MicroSD card will ensure minimal load time to the ESI-500.
It is the pilot/owners responsibility to make sure that the database
they are using is accurate. Updates and corrections vary depending
upon the effective dates of the databases. Jeppeson offers several
database subscription options and update schedules. Use the
following procedure to obtain a database subscription from Jeppesen:
1. Contact Jeppesen via the web at http://www.jeppesen.com/
company/feedback.jsp and ll out the form or contact Jeppesen
directly at 1-800-353-2307 (direct - 1-303-799-9090). Contact L3
Aviation Products if there are any problems.
2. A customer account will be established by Jeppesen and login
credentials provided.
3. Once the order is placed, download the JDM software at www.
jeppesen.com/JDM/download. The JDM software is used to
update databases.
A Database Acknowledge screen is displayed after the splash screen
for units with Synthetic Vision and it is used to check the following
database information:
Terrain database name and cycle, Terrain database
effective date, Obstacle/Nav database name and cycle, Obstacle/Nav
database effective date, and Obstacle/Nav database expiration date.
Database Update - 68DC and 71DC
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