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5.12.3 XM Broadcast Datalink and FIS-B Checkout
XM Broadcast Datalink Checkout
To check the XM Broadcast Datalink Installation:
1.
Power up the MFD and Broadcast Datalink Receiver and select the Trip Page.
2.
From the Trip Page, press
Display
to view Broadcast Status (down pointing arrow). If the
MFD reports a Receiver ID or Serial Number, the receiver is communicating with the MFD
and the RS-232 wiring is correct.
3.
Position the aircraft in an area open to the sky.
4.
Power up the MFD and Broadcast Datalink Receiver and select the Trip Page.
5.
Check the Signal Quality, as displayed on the lower half of the Trip Page.
Good
—Confirms the receiver is detecting the satellite signals.
Marginal
or
Weak
—May require repositioning the aircraft to better location.
None
—Indicates a bad antenna, cable, connection or receiver.
For more information, see the
XMD076 XM Receiver Installation Manual and Activation Instructions
from Heads Up Technologies or contact Heads Up Technologies at
407-1131.
Note:
If Broadcast Datalink does not connect because the XM trial period has expired, call Heads
Up Technologies at (972) 407-1131 to activate the account for testing. For information about
customer activation, see the
EX5000 Multi-Function Display Pilot’s Guide
.
FIS-B Checkout
To check the XM Broadcast Datalink Installation:
1.
After Setup is complete boot the MFD into flight mode and go to to the Aux page. Verify the
following message is displayed: “FIS-B Receiver is Operating Normally”.
After restarting the MFD, either of the following messages may appear in the message bar on any
page and in the message list on the Aux or Setup Page.
Table 25: Broadcast Datalink and FIS-B Messages
Message
Meaning
Broadcast is Operating Normally
Verifies that the MFD is communicating with the Broadcast
Datalink Receiver
FIS-B Receiver is Operating Normally
Verifies that the MFD is communicating with the Broadcast
Datalink Receiver
Broadcast is Not Communicating. (After 5 minutes of
no communication).
The MFD is not communicating with the Broadcast
Datalink Receiver. Check power and signal wiring.
FIS-B Receiver is Not Communicating. (After 5 minutes
of no communication).
The MFD is not communicating with the FIS-B Receiver.
Check power and signal wiring.
Make a note of the Receiver ID for the aircraft owner, who will need it to begin Broadcast Datalink
service.
To finish the checkout process, see Section 6.6 XM Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception
Confirmation.