Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD1000 PFD Manual

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Table of Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks .......................................................vii
LIMITED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics, Inc. ..............................viii
Conventions....................................................................................xi
Covered Functionality.....................................................................................................xi
Terminology ..........................................................................................................................xi
Color Philosophy.............................................................................................................xiii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...............................................................................xiv
Example Graphics............................................................................................................xv
Pilot Familiarity...................................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1
Welcome & Introduction ........................................................... 1-1
1.1. System Overview ..................................................................................................1-4
1.1.1. EFD1000 Display Unit....................................................................... 1-5
1.1.2. Conguration Module (CM)......................................................... 1-6
1.1.3. Remote Sensor Module (RSM).................................................... 1-6
1.1.4. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)...................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2
Controls and Display ................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Controls & Display Orientation ....................................................................2-2
2.2. Controls.......................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1. Left and Right Knobs........................................................................ 2-4
2.2.1.1. Right Knob Functions....................................................... 2-5
2.2.1.2. Left Knob Functions........................................................... 2-5
2.2.1.3. SYNC Function ........................................................... 2-6
2.2.1.4. Using the Knobs (Example) ........................................... 2-8
2.2.2. Navigation Source Select Buttons............................................ 2-8
2.2.2.1. CDI Nav Source Control................................................... 2-9
2.2.2.2. Bearing Pointer Nav Source Control.......................2-10
2.2.3. Hot Keys.................................................................................................2-11
2.2.4. Menu Key ..............................................................................................2-13
2.2.4.1. Using the Menus................................................................2-13
2.2.4.2. Changing LCD Display Brightness...........................2-16
2.2.5. Map Range Key..................................................................................2-17
2.2.6. REV button ...........................................................................................2-17
2.3. Display.......................................................................................................................2-18
2.3.1. Attitude Display.................................................................................2-20
2.3.1.1. Attitude Director Indicator (ADI)..............................2-22
2.3.1.2. Airspeed Tape and Bug..................................................2-23
2.3.1.3. Altitude Tape and Alerter..............................................2-24
2.3.1.4. Instrument Approach Indicators..............................2-25
2.3.2. Data Bar..................................................................................................2-26
2.3.3. Navigation Display...........................................................................2-27
2.3.3.1. Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ........................2-29
Compass Modes: 360º vs. ARC............................................2-29
Navigation Setting Information........................................2-30
Course Pointer and Deviation Indicator (CDI).............2-30
Deviation O Scale Indication...........................................2-31

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Auto Course Select...................................................................2-31
Ground Track Indicator..........................................................2-32
2.3.3.2. Rate of Turn Indicator......................................................2-32
2.3.3.3. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) .....................................2-33
2.3.3.4. Bearing Pointers.................................................................2-33
2.3.3.5. Situational Awareness Map Display........................2-34
Chapter 3
Flying the EFD1000 Pro PFD..................................................... 3-1
3.1. Quick Controls Overview .................................................................................3-3
3.2. Example Flight Scenario ...................................................................................3-4
3.2.1. Pre-Departure....................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2. Departure..............................................................................................3-14
3.2.3. En Route ................................................................................................3-16
3.2.4. Arrival and Approach to Landing ...........................................3-17
3.3. Conclusion..............................................................................................................3-20
Chapter 4
Reference Guide ......................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Attitude Display......................................................................................................4-2
4.1.1. Attitude Indicator............................................................................... 4-2
4.1.1.1. Roll Scale................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.2. Slip/Skid Indicator............................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.3. Pitch Scale................................................................................ 4-3
4.1.1.4. Flight Director........................................................................ 4-3
4.1.1.5. Degraded Attitude Heading Reference System
(AHRS) Performance........................................................................... 4-4
4.1.2. Airspeed Indicator .................................................................. 4-4
4.1.2.1. Selected Airspeed .............................................................. 4-6
4.1.2.2. Airspeed Display .................................................................. 4-6
4.1.3. Altimeter.................................................................................................. 4-8
4.1.3.1. Barometric Pressure Adjustment (BARO) .............. 4-9
4.1.3.2. Selected Altitude...............................................................4-11
4.1.3.3. Altitude Level-O and Deviation Alert .................4-11
4.1.3.4. MINIMUMS Alert ................................................................4-12
4.1.3.5. Decision Height Annunciation..................................4-13
4.1.3.6. Altitude Display ..................................................................4-14
4.2. Data Bar....................................................................................................................4-15
4.2.1. True Airspeed......................................................................................4-16
4.2.2. Ground Speed....................................................................................4-16
4.2.3. Outside Air Temperature..............................................................4-16
4.2.4. Wind Speed, Direction, and Arrow.........................................4-17
4.2.5. Barometric Pressure Setting Display .....................................4-17
4.3. Navigation Display ............................................................................................4-18
4.3.1. Compass ...............................................................................................4-19
4.3.1.1. 360° Compass Mode .......................................................4-19
4.3.1.2. ARC Compass Mode........................................................4-19
4.3.2. Course Pointer ..................................................................................4-22
4.3.3. TO/FROM Indicator..........................................................................4-23
4.3.4. Course Deviation Indicator and Scale..................................4-24
4.3.5. CDI Navigation Source..................................................................4-25
4.3.6. Auto Course ........................................................................................4-28
4.3.7. CDI Selected Course ......................................................................4-30
4.3.8. Bearing Pointer Source Selection ..........................................4-31

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4.3.9. Selected Heading and Heading Bug ....................................4-34
4.3.10. Aircraft Heading Display............................................................4-35
4.3.11. Rate of Turn Indicator..................................................................4-36
4.3.12. Basemap Underlays......................................................................4-37
4.3.12.1. Basemap Display and Range ...................................4-38
4.3.12.2. Flight Plan ...........................................................................4-40
4.3.12.3. Basemap Data Source and Reversion.................4-40
4.3.13. Track Indicator ................................................................................4-41
4.4. Lateral and Vertical Deviation Indicator...............................................4-41
4.4.1. Lateral Deviation Indicator .........................................................4-42
4.4.2. Vertical Deviation Indicator .......................................................4-43
4.5. Vertical Speed Indicator.................................................................................4-43
4.6. Autopilot Integration....................................................................................... 4-45
4.6.1. GPS Steering (GPSS)........................................................................4-46
4.6.2. Flight Director.....................................................................................4-47
4.6.3. Typical Autopilot Operations.....................................................4-48
Chapter 5
Customizing the EFD1000 PFD................................................ 5-1
5.1. Using the Menu System....................................................................................5-1
5.2. Customizing the Map.........................................................................................5-6
5.3. Conguring V-speeds.........................................................................................5-8
5.4. LCD Brightness Control ..................................................................................5-13
Chapter 6
Emergency and Abnormal Procedures .................................. 6-1
6.1. In Flight AHRS Reset............................................................................................6-1
6.2. Pitot/Static System Blockage.........................................................................6-3
6.3. Loss of External Power .......................................................................................6-4
6.4. Power Override.......................................................................................................6-4
6.5. Abnormal Shutdown Procedure .................................................................6-6
6.6. Warning, Caution, and Advisory Summary...........................................6-7
Chapter 7
Appendices.................................................................................. 7-1
7.1. Operating Limitations ........................................................................................7-1
7.1.1. Weight & Center of Gravity ........................................................... 7-1
7.1.2. RSM GPS Usage ................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.3. Geographic Limitation .................................................................... 7-1
7.1.4. Placards and Decals.......................................................................... 7-2
7.1.5. Seaplane Operation.......................................................................... 7-2
7.2. Software Versions..................................................................................................7-3
7.3. Specications...........................................................................................................7-5
7.3.1. EFD1000 Display Unit....................................................................... 7-5
7.3.2. Remote Sensor Module (RSM) ................................................... 7-7
7.3.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)...................................................... 7-7
7.3.4. Operational Specications............................................................ 7-8
7.4. Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................7-9

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Table of Tasks
Chapter 2
Control Knob SYNC Function (Figure 2-3)......................................................2-6
How to Set the Heading Bug (HDG) ..................................................................2-8
Access and Navigate The Menus.......................................................................2-15
Edit Main Menu Items..............................................................................................2-16
Chapter 3
Control Knobs (see 2.2.1 for detail).....................................................................3-3
Navigation Source Buttons (see 2.2.2 for detail).........................................3-4
Hot Keys (see 2.2.3 for details)................................................................................3-4
Set the Barometric Pressure ....................................................................................3-7
Set the Heading Bug....................................................................................................3-8
Select The CDI Navigation Source.......................................................................3-9
Select Bearing Pointer Nav Sources....................................................................3-9
Select Map Level of Detail.....................................................................................3-10
Change The Basemap Range...............................................................................3-11
Set the Altitude Alerter............................................................................................3-12
Set the Airspeed Bug................................................................................................3-13
Select a Compass Mode .........................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4
Set Selected Airspeed (Bug)....................................................................................4-6
Hide/Display Airspeed Tape....................................................................................4-7
Set Barometric Units of Measure..........................................................................4-9
Set The Barometric Pressure................................................................................. 4-10
Set Selected Altitude (Bug)...................................................................................4-11
Display/Hide Minimums.........................................................................................4-12
Set Altitude Minimum ............................................................................................. 4-13
Hide/Display Altitude Tape...................................................................................4-14
Select ARC CDI/HSI Compass Mode ...............................................................4-20
Select Compass Type................................................................................................4-21
Select The CDI Navigation Source....................................................................4-26
Enable AUTOCRS.........................................................................................................4-28
Disable AUTOCRS........................................................................................................4-29
Select CDI Course ......................................................................................................4-30
Select The Single-Line Bearing Pointer Source ........................................4-33
Select The Double-Line Bearing Pointer Source......................................4-33
Heading Bug Set..........................................................................................................4-35
Display Basemap ......................................................................................................... 4-38
Set Basemap Range................................................................................................... 4-39
Enable/Disable GPSS.................................................................................................4-47
“HDG” Mode Operation – Heading Bug Steering ................................... 4-49
“HDG” Mode Operation – GPS Steering (GPSS)........................................ 4-49
“NAV” Mode Operation – VLOC Navigation ................................................4-49

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“NAV” Mode Operation – GPS Navigation ...................................................4-50
“APPR” Mode Operation – ILS Approach with
Vectors to Final ............................................................................................................4-50
“APPR” Mode Operation – GPS or GPS/RNAV
APV WAAS Approach ...............................................................................................4-51
GPS “APPR” Mode Operation – WAAS GPS
Underlay to ILS Approach Using Pilot Nav..................................................4-52
GPS “APPR” Mode Operation – WAAS GPS
Underlay to ILS Approach With ATC Vectors to Final ............................4-53
Chapter 5
Set Map Symbol Display ...........................................................................................5-6
ENABLE V-speed Textual Labels .........................................................................5-11
Set Textual V-speed Labels.................................................................................... 5-12
Switch Brightness Mode.........................................................................................5-13
Adjust Display Brightness Manually ................................................................5-13
Chapter 6
Reset the AHRS................................................................................................................6-2
When Pitot or Static Line is Blocked...................................................................6-3
To Override the Automatic Power Conguration......................................6-4
View External Power Status .....................................................................................6-5
View External Voltage Status...................................................................................6-5
View Internal Battery Status ....................................................................................6-5
Power O Manually ......................................................................................................6-6
Power On Manually ......................................................................................................6-6
Chapter 7
To View the Main Application Processor Software Version..................7-5
To View the Input/Output Processor Software Version..........................7-5
To View the Feature Load..........................................................................................7-5

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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright 2007-2008.
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000™, and the Aspen Avionics logo
are trademarks of Aspen Avionics, Inc. These trademarks may not be
used without the express permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc. All rights
reserved.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
No part of the Pilot’s Guide may be reproduced, copied, stored,
transmitted, or disseminated, for any reason, without the express
written permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc. Aspen Avionics hereby grants
permission to download a single copy, and any revision, of the Pilot’s
Guide onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium for personal
use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of the Pilot’s Guide
or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and
provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of the
Pilot’s Guide or revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
The FAA has approved the EFD1000 Pro PFD under the following TSOs:
TSO-C2d, TSO-C3d, TSO-C4c, TSO-C6d, TSO-C8d, TSO-C10b, TSO-C106,
TSO-C113
The following certication levels also apply to this product:
Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160E
Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
This Pilot’s Guide provides information on the use and operation of
the Evolution Flight Display 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000
Pro PFD). This guide is current as of the Date Published. Specications
and operational details are subject to change without notice when
using an earlier or later software version. Please visit the Aspen
Avionics web site for the most up-to-date Pilot’s Guide.
Installation of the EFD1000 Pro PFD in a type-certicated aircraft must
be performed in accordance with the Aspen Avionics EFD1000 Pro
PFD Installation Manual, document number A-01-126-00 Revision B.
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.aspenavionics.com
Date Published: March 31, 2008

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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1. YOUR WARRANTY. Aspen Avionics, Inc. (“Aspen”) warrants to you,
the original purchaser, that its Products (if purchased from an authorized
dealer) will comply with applicable specications (as set forth in the
owner’s manual) in all material respects and will be free from material
defects in workmanship or materials for a period of twenty-four (24)
months beginning with the date that the aircraft in which the Product has
been installed has been returned to service following installation by an
Aspen authorized dealer (“Return to Service Date”). “Product” means new
end equipment or hardware items, replaceable units and components of
those units.
2. YOUR REMEDY. During the term of this warranty, Aspen will repair
or replace, at its discretion, without charge (see Section 13 below for
information on covered transportation costs), any Product that does
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procedures in Section 14 (below) are followed. Aspen warrants repaired
and/or replacement items only for the unexpired portion of the original
warranty period, or, if the warranty has expired, for six months from
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maintenance,
B. Exposure of the Product to temperature, environmental,
operating, or other conditions other than those prescribed in
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C. Failure to install or operate the Product as prescribed in the
owner’s manual or as Aspen otherwise directs,
D. Alterations or repairs made by anyone other than Aspen or its
authorized service center,