Midcontinent MD302 Series, Installation Manual And Operating Instructions

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Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, Wichita, KS
REV. B, October 31, 2012 33 Manual Number 9017782
SECTION 4 CONFIGURATION SETUP
IMPORTANT: THE UNIT IS NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
CONFIGURED FULLY USING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS SECTION!
This section contains information on how to configure the various requirements and options the
MD302 Digital Flight Instrument offers in regards to the specific aircraft that it is installed in, including
critical flight parameters that contributes to the safe and certified operation of the unit and the
aircraft.
Several safeguards are in place to prevent a user from ever accessing the configuration mode while in
flight. Only authorized installers and trained personnel should access the configuration mode during
initial installation or during maintenance, adjustments and updates.
This section discusses the Configuration Mode/Menu completely and is organized into the following
categories:
 Configuration Mode/Menugeneral usage and purpose
 Display Configuration
 Dimming Configuration
 Aircraft Configuration
 Configuration Mode Actions
4.1 CONFIGURATION MODE/MENU
In Configuration Mode, all of the parameters specific to the aircraft and particular installation are
set and saved into permanent memory. These configuration settings are also saved to the
external Configuration Module that is part of the aircraft’s cable harness. This allows for the unit
to be removed and/or replaced for service or other aircraft maintenance and still retain the
configuration settings associated with the aircraft.
To enter the Configuration Mode, press and hold the control knob prior to applying power to the
unit. After approximately six (6) seconds, the following message will appear:
“CONTINUE HOLDING TO ENTER INSTALLER MODE”.
After a few more seconds, the introduction screen will appear and the knob can be released. You
will now see the CONFIGURE MENU as shown in Figure 4.1.
FIGURE 4.1