CHAPTER 1
WEL
COME
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NOTE
Ensure the EFD1000/500 MFD is powered off before
inserting or removing an SD card.
1.1.6.
Evolution Weather Receiver (EWR50)
and Antenna - Optional
The optional Evolution Weather Receiver (EWR50) provides the ability to receive XM WX
Satellite Weather data with a paid subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather. The EWR50
consists of a receiver and antenna. The EWR50 converts the XM WX Satellite Weather
data into a digital format displayed on the EFD1000/500 MFD
(Figure 1-9)
.
1.1.7.
microSDHC Card
The EFD1000/500 MFD is supplied with a microSDHC (Secure Data High Capacity) card
that stores various data used for the Navigation Map information and Terrain Awareness.
The microSDHC card is also used for field upgrades .
The EFD1000/500 MFD uses a Secure Digital (SD) card to load and store various types
of data. For basic flight operations an SD card is required for Terrain, Obstruction, and
Navigation database storage.
Figure 1-9
Evolution Weather Receiver (EWR) and Antenna - optional
Figure 1-10
Micro Secure Data (SD) Card
NOTE
A single receiver will supply data to all EFD units
installed on the aircraft.
NOTE
Refer to
Chapter 7, Appendices, Section 7.1. Downloads and Data Updates
, for
specific instructions about updating the navigation and terrain database.