Avidyne FlightMax EX500, Installation Manual

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Figure 12: TWX670 Setup Page
Installation Manual
P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04 MFD Feature Setup and Checkout
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3. For WX-500, set the following options:
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Sensor – Select between the lightning sensor and a simulation program (WX-500 only). The
normal selection is the sensor name (“Avidyne TWX670” or “WX-500”). The WX-500
simulation setting is used in conjunction with the demo mode on the sensor to simulate
operations on the ground.
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Operating Mode – The normal operating mode is weather. Demo is used to simulate lightning
operations. For the WX-500, Noise Monitor mode is used during noise mapping tests. See the
WX-500 installation manual for testing procedures.
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Port – Set the MFD RS-232 port that is connected to the lightning sensor to match the aircraft
wiring.
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Stab Type— Select the source of stabilization for use by the WX-500. Stabilization aids in
correctly positioning strikes when the aircraft is turning. The choices are:
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Synchro to WX500— a remote compass system that generates and transmits synchro
signals received by the WX-500. This heading data can also be used by the MFD to orient
the map.
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Stepper— a remote compass system that generates and transmits stepper signals
received by the WX-500. This heading data can also be used by the MFD to orient the
map. See the Map Heading Setup section.
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Use Map Heading/Track— The WX-500 uses orientation information supplied by the
MFD based on the Map Heading configuration, described in Section 5.11, “Map Heading
Source Setup” on page 64. The WX-500 receives heading or track data from the MFD via
RS232. Heading will be sent from the MFD only if GPS/FMS is the heading source via
ARINC 429.
The best method of stabilization is a heading source (synchro or stepper input to the WX-500
or Map Heading). The next best method is Track. The wiring and WX-500 jumpers must agree
with the setup on the MFD.
■ Enable Lightning Ahead Warning?— Enables display of the Lightning Ahead warning
message in the message bar when checked and disables it when not checked.
■ Antenna on Top?— Indicates that the sensor antenna is mounted on top of your aircraft when
checked and that it is mounted on the bottom of your aircraft when not checked.