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Figure 9: Dual GPS Setup, RS-232
3.
When you are done, press
Save
. Press
Cancel
to exit without saving changes.
4.
Changes do not take effect until the MFD has been restarted. From the Maintenance Mode Page,
press
Restart System
.
5.5.4 Dual GPS Setup with RS-232
The MFD can interface with two RS-232 GPS units, or with a combination of one RS-232 GPS unit
along with one ARINC 429-capable GPS unit. Connect the MFD ports as appropriate, using Appendix
J:
Wiring Diagram – GPS/FMS
. Follow the set up instructions in GAMA 429 Graphics Setup and
Avidyne Technical Support and Service.
5.5.5 GPS/FMS Communications Check (Messages)
After the MFD has been restarted, any of the following messages may appear in the main viewing
screen or in the message bar and Aux or Setup Page.
Table 14: GPS/FMS Communications Messages
Message
Meaning/Action
Action
Nav Source: Is Not Communicating No RS-232 or ARINC 429 GPS data is
being received.
Check wiring and COM port setting.
Nav Source: Data is Not Valid
Data is being received from the
external GPS. However, insufficient
information is available to determine
position.
Aircraft could be in the hanger or the
GPS may not have determined its “fix”
or location.
Nav Source: Data is Valid
The MFD is receiving valid position
data from the GPS/FMS.
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Nav Source: Data Format Error
Data is being received, however the
MFD does not recognize the data as
the format selected.
May indicate a baud rate or receiver
type error.
Nav Source: No Port selected
The RS232 port setting in the GPS
setup dialog is set to NONE.
To correct this, choose the port to
which the GPS is connected, typically
RS232 1.
Nav Source: Reconnecting
This message is displayed when data
between the MFD and the GPS is being
synchronized.
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