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Configuring the EFIS for a mode-s transponder

You need to configure the use and parameters needed for your Trig transponder installation in
your EFIS. This is quite simple to do. You will find the setup for this in the System Setup Menu
under “Transponder setup menu”.

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Page 1: ...Mode S transponder 2020 compliance installation and options for MGL EFIS systems ...

Page 2: ...iance options You connect your Trig transponder via the MGL Trig interface to an MGL iEFIS The Trig interface is connected to your EFIS via CAN bus You have two options 1 You have the EFIS and the Trig transponder Ensure both have firmware updated to at least the firmware levels mentioned in this document In this case your ADS B transmissions are compliant to SIL SDA of 1 1 and TABS TSO C199 for a...

Page 3: ... 12 GPS to the Trig interface In this case the data is NOT routed via the EFIS and the link remains operational even with the EFIS switched off Note In this case the GPS in the EFIS is still being received by the Trig interface as well The Trig interface SHALL use the position and accuracy data from the SP 12 if it has a valid fix The Trig interface SHALL default to the position and accuracy data ...

Page 4: ... s transponder You need to configure the use and parameters needed for your Trig transponder installation in your EFIS This is quite simple to do You will find the setup for this in the System Setup Menu under Transponder setup menu ...

Page 5: ...area as VFR code This information is used by your EFIS only It is used for a one button selection of the code Aircraft speed Select the speed range applicable for your aircraft This information is broadcast by your transponder Category Select the aircraft category applicable to your aircraft This information is broadcast by your transponder Length and Width of aircraft in meters Enter the relevant...

Page 6: ...mponent you will see a small status display as above You see the current squawk code transponder operating mode in this case ALT which means it is active and will transmit altitude information mode c The transponder is in ground mode G The transponder is using a certified GPS source C In this case it would be the SP 12 Alternatively it will show E for EFIS The first RF is for the EFIS It means the...

Page 7: ...sponder control shown above If you have an EFIS will buttons under the display you will notice that the buttons can also be used instead of the touch screen Note If you enter a sqauwk code the code display turns yellow until you have entered all four digits ...

Page 8: ...get more detailed information using the GPS status and selecting CAN as GPS source The GPS status is available by tapping on the GPS information display on any EFIS screen where this has been included as component Here you can find out information such as signal strength for the various satellites location in orbit relative to your position and a lot of other detail The second section is dedicated...

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