Avidyne FlightMax EX500, Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04 About the EX500/EX600 MFD
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1 About the EX500/EX600 MFD
The Avidyne Multi-Function Display, or MFD, is a single unit computer system mounted in an aircraft
instrument panel in the pilot's view that interfaces to various aircraft avionics. The MFD increases pilot
situational awareness and enhances flight safety by providing supplementary navigation, traffic,
terrain, airspace, weather, and approach chart information.
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical, electrical characteristics, and
installation instructions for the Avidyne FlightMax EX500 and EX600-Series Multi-Function Displays
(MFDs), Part Numbers 700-00007-001 through -006, -701 through -706, -801 through-806, and -901
through -906, along with 700-00167-001 through -006, -011 through -016, and -905 through -906
containing Software Part Number 530-00193-000, -200, 530-00201-800, -900.
Note:
For information about earlier releases of the EX500, see the EX500-Series Installation Manual
P/N 600-00079-000.
The EX500/EX600 MFDs are intended for use as a supplementary situational awareness device. The
EX500/EX600 contains software developed in accordance with RTCA/DO-178B Level D requirements.
This section contains the following information:
● Section 1.1, “Standard Functionality” on page 1
● Section 1.2, “Optional Functionality” on page 1
A complete FlightMax EX500/EX600-Series Multi-Function Display system consists of the following
components:
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Avidyne FlightMax EX500/EX600-Series Multi-Function Display (MFD).
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Fixed-Wing OR Helicopter system installation kit, including MFD assembly and necessary
connectors.
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User documentation including Pilot's Guide , Installation Manual , and Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness .
1.1 Standard Functionality
MFD standard functionality available on the EX500/EX600:
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A GPS interface to provide position, velocity, and flight plan data to the MFD.
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The MFD displays the current aircraft position and active flight plan graphically overlaid on the
moving map comprised of terrain, geo-political boundaries, airspace, navaids, airports, airways,
and obstacles.
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The MFD displays the current active flight plan in textual format.
1.2 Optional Functionality
The following features are optional for the EX500/EX600:
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External traffic detection system —Allows the MFD to display a pictorial representation of
nearby transponder-equipped aircraft overlaid on the moving map display.