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5.7.2 TAS (SkyWatch) Checkout
For TAS (SkyWatch), Self Test can only be performed from STANDBY mode and will return to
STANDBY mode upon successful completion of the Self Test.
To perform a Self Test:
1.
With Traffic in Stand By, rotate the left knob and select the Setup Page.
2.
Select Traffic Self Test. The following actions occur:
•
The Map Page displays.
•
The Sensor Status indicates that the sensor is in “Test” and a Traffic test pattern appears on
the display.
If the Self Test fails, an error message is generated and displayed on the MFD screen. See the
SKY497 Installation Manual
for explanations and fault isolation procedures.
To test the Sky497 installation:
1.
Use the alternate display procedure described in Appendix E of the
SKY497 Installation Manual
.
A terminal device using a RS-232 serial data cable is needed for these setup procedures.
2.
See Appendix D in the
SKY497 Installation Manual
for information about configuring the terminal
device. Any computer with RS-232 terminal emulation software (e.g., Procomm, HyperTerminal,
etc.) may be used as the terminal device.
5.7.3 TAS (Bendix/King) Checkout
To test the TAS (Bendix/King) installation, verify correct communication by monitoring the Message
List on the Setup page for the following message: “Traffic Sensor Operating Normally”.
Note:
The MFD does not command the KTA870 in Self Test mode. Use the KTA870 control panel if
installed. See the
KTA870 Installation Manual
for fault isolation procedures.
5.7.4 TCAD Setup, Connected via RS232
The MFD optionally supports Avidyne TAS600 Series 9900BX TCAD sensors.
Note:
The MFD does not provide power to the 9900BX sensor. TCAD is interfaced to the MFD via
RS232 or ARINC 429 (9900BX only).
To set up the TCAD Traffic Sensor:
1.
From the Maintenance Mode Page, select Traffic Setup. The Traffic Setup Page displays:
