EX5000 Release 8.2.2 Installation Manual P/N 600-00073-001 Rev 02
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6.4 WX-500 Lightning Sensor Strike Test
With a WX-500 lightning sensor installed and set up, the Maintenance Mode page will have a
Lightning Strike Test
key which enables you to test the lightning sensor.
To perform the Lightning Strike Test:
2.
On the Maintenance Mode page, press
Lightning Strike Test
.
2.
The Map page opens and displays a single strike on the 15 mile range and 45 degrees relative
bearing. If the strike does not appear in that position, there may be a heading source, wiring, or
MFD setup problem.
3.
Rotate the aircraft to the 4 cardinal compass points and perform the strike test. The strike should
display at 45 degrees relative bearing at each heading point
6.5 Traffic Test
After completing all configuration procedures, confirm that the MFD is configured for the correct
Traffic sensor.
6.6 XM Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception Confirmation
The broadcast satellite network transmits signals that are received by an external Datalink receiver,
which sends the information on to the MFD through a serial connection. If the Datalink antenna is not
properly installed, or if there is excessive electromagnetic interference (such as a nearby radio
transmitter or inadequately grounded electronics), the system will not achieve consistent reception.
To assess system performance.
1.
Bring the aircraft to an area that has as few obstacles to line-of-sight viewing to the southern
horizon as possible.
2.
Select the Trip page on the MFD.
3.
Press
Display
until Broadcast (down-pointing arrow) Status is selected.
4.
The Signal Quality will be reported as Good, Marginal, Weak, or None. If the Broadcast Receiver
is working, the antenna and cabling are correct, and the aircraft is in view of at least one
Broadcast datalink satellite, the Signal Quality will be “Good” and the Receiver ID will be reported.
5.
If the Signal Quality is not reported as Good, check for possible causes and solutions:
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
The antenna field of view is
obstructed.
Try moving or rotating the aircraft.
Note:
If rotation works, the antenna location on the aircraft
may not be optimal
There is a local source of
electromagnetic interference.
Try shutting off any nearby sources (such as VHF radios, alternators
and magnetos).
Relocate the aircraft away from potential nearby sources.
Check electrical connections to ensure there is no improper
grounding.
The antenna and cable are not properly installed.
The antenna may not be properly connected to the ground plane.
The cable may not be properly connected to the antenna or the
EX5000.
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