Avidyne FlightMax EX500, Installation Manual

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Figure 14: TAWS Setup Page
TAWS Checkout
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5.8 TAWS Setup (Optional)
The EX500/EX600 can interface to Honeywell EGPWS systems with Phase 2 or later software.
5.8.1 TAWS Setup
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To configure the TAWS interface:
1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select TAWS Setup. The TAWS Setup Page displays:
2. Set the following options:
■ Sensor— Honeywell EGPWS
■ ARINC 429 Port— ARINC 429 4 – TAWS Default
■ ARINC 453 Port— ARINC 453 2 – TAWS Default
■ Altitude Annunciation On— Select this feature to permit a visual annunciation of GPS
altitude on the TAWS display. If selected, a checkmark displays.
3. When you are done, press Save . Press Cancel to exit without saving changes.
4. Changes do not take effect until the MFD has been restarted. From the Maintenance Mode Page,
press
Restart System .
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To test the TAWS installation:
1. From the Maintenance Mode Page, select TAWS Setup.
2. Perform a functional test of the EGPWS system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
See the
EX500/EX600 Multi-Function Display Pilot’s Guide for display operation.
3. If the Self Test fails, an error message is generated and displayed on the MFD display. See the
EGPWS System Installation Manua l for explanations and fault isolation procedures.