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5.6 Lightning Sensor Setup
The MFD supports the Avidyne TWX-670 and L-3 WX-500 Lightning sensors. Table 11 describes the
Avidyne TWX-670 Configuration Options.
Table 17: TWX-670 Configuration Options
There is a button labelled, "TWX-670 Config," that goes to another menu with the following options (all
check boxes):
■ Use Position Source
■ Use Heading Source
■ Enable Audio Output
The TWX-670 will configure these settings automatically, but the check boxes can be used to force
particular setups. A red
X will show next to the check box if the TWX does not agree with the chosen
setup.
Table 18 describes the WX-500 configuration options.
Option Values Notes
Operating Mode Weather Normal operating mode.
Demo Used to learn lightning operations.
The options below are available on the “TWX-670 Configuration” page .
Enable Geo Stabilization Check/Clear The TWX-670 uses data from a connected position source
(GPS/FMS).
Enable Heading Stabilization Check/Clear The TWX-670 uses heading data from a connected
heading source (e.g., Synchro, PFD).
Enable Audio Output Check/Clear Enables audible alerts from the sensor.
Table 18: WX-500 Configuration Options
Option Values Notes
Operating Mode Weather Normal operating mode.
Noise Monitor Supports noise mapping tests.
Demo Used to learn lightning operations.
Stab Type Synchro to WX-500 The WX-500 will use the synchro supplied heading data
connected directly to the WX500.
Stepper to WX-500 The WX-500 will use stepper data from a remote compass
system.
Use Map Heading/Track The WX-500 will use orientation information supplied by
the EX5000 based on the Map Heading configuration,
described in Section 5.12, “Map Setup” on page 79.
Enable Lightning Ahead
Warning? Check/Clear When checked, the EX5000 issues lightning ahead
warning messages.
Antenna on Top? Check/Clear Check if the lightning sensor antenna is located on top of
the aircraft and must correspond with the WX-500 jumper
settings.