September 2012
3.4.3 BUFFER ALT
The user can input a buffer altitude, above and below the assigned
altitude, to define a height band in which to fly. When the aircraft
exceeds the upper or lower limit, an indicator alert message will be
displayed. The alert message advises the pilot of how far, above or
below the assigned altitude the aircraft is. If the Alert Tone function
is ON, an audio tone is heard as well.
If the ALTITUDE option in the PROGRAM MODE is set to FEET the Buffer Alt increments are in feet. If
ALTITUDE is set to METRES, the Buffer Alt increments are in meters.
Press MODE key (3 times) To select Buffer Alt option
Press CODE SELECT knob Increment displayed value in units of 500 feet / 100m
Rotate CODE SELECT knob Increment displayed value in units of 100 feet / 10m
Press ENTER key Display returns to current operational display (No default value)
Press Toggle key Display returns to current operational display
If the aircraft climbs or descends outside the altitude buffer limits, a Hi / Lo warning is displayed on the lower
line.
ASSIGNED ALTITUDE
ALTITUDE BUFFER
ALTITUDE BUFFER
T2000SFL advises the pilot that the aircraft is 500 feet
above the Assigned altitude. If the Alert Tone function is
set on, an audio warning tone is heard.
T2000SFL advises the pilot that the aircraft is 500 feet
below the Assigned altitude. If the Alert Tone function is
set on, an audio warning tone is heard.
With the Assigned altitude set at 3500 feet, and the
Buffer Alt set at 200 feet, the display alerts will
occur over 3700 feet and under 3300 feet.
No alert will be displayed while the aircraft remains
inside the 3700-3300 buffer.
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