Avidyne Entegra EX5000 Manual

600-00102-000 Rev. 09
Columbia 350, 400
Multi-Function Display
Pilot’s Guide

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Document Revision History
System Configuration
This document is applicable to Software Part Number 530-00195-200.
All materials copyrighted including images that represent this software
Copyright 2008 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved.
Date Revision Description
Jul 22, 2003 00 Released per ECO-03-188
Sept 11, 2003 01 Updated per ECO-03-225
Apr 5, 2004 02 Updated per ECO-04-042
Jun 10, 2004 03 Updated per ECO-04-076
Jan 14, 2005 04 Updated per ECO-04-241
Feb 1, 2005 05 Updated per ECO-05-020
Sept 14, 2005 06 Updated per ECO-05-157
Aug 8, 2007 07 Updated per ECO-07-261
Oct 1, 2007 08 Updated per ECO-07-261
May 5, 2008 09 Updated per ECO-08-106
When contacting your dealer or Avidyne technical support, and when
logging onto MyAvidyne.com for the first time, please have your
EntegraEX5000 serial number and Subscriber Communicator serial
number available:
EntegraEX5000 S/N: _______________________ _________
Datalink Subscriber Communicator S/N: ___________________

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About this Guide
This guide assumes that all available sensors (for example, traffic,
lightning and datalink weather) and software options have been
installed in your airplane. Page layouts and button descriptions in this
guide may differ from what you observe on your EX5000. If your
aircraft does not contain all optional sensors or datalink products,
some views in this document will differ from what you see on your
EX5000.
Note: All images contained within this document, including screenshots and
other displays, are for reference only and are subject to change. Images in
this document may differ from what you see on your equipment.

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Notes and Warnings
Notes and warnings provide guidance for the use of the EX5000.
Avidyne strongly suggests that you pay close attention to notes and
warnings for your own safety.
For example:
The instructions and warnings in this manual are not intended to
replace the instructions and warnings for other equipment on your
aircraft. It is critical that you as the pilot in command have a complete
understanding of the warnings, operating instructions, and limitations
for all equipment installed on your aircraft.
Note: Notes provide useful information about how to use the EX5000.
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Warnings are prefaced with exclamation points and denote
information that can prevent serious injury or death on the
part of the user.
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This manual assumes that the reader is an appropriately
licensed pilot. Avidyne strongly recommends that you use the
EX5000 only under VFR conditions until you are very familiar
with the EX5000.
If you have questions, please contact Avidyne at 800-284-
3963 (800-AVIDYNE) before operating with the EX5000 under
IFR conditions.
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Before conducting flight operations, be sure to verify that time
and date settings on the System Time Setup Page are correct
and in GMT (UTC). It is critical that the time be set to GMT to
provide accurate display of Datalink weather. See Section
8.1, "Aux Main Page" on page 64 for more information.
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When using the EX5000, be sure to cross-check the data
displayed against other data sources for accuracy including
other flight deck instruments and charts.

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The displayed terrain and obstacle indicators are only
advisory. Do not rely on the EX5000 as the sole source of
obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to
current aeronautical charts for appropriate terrain and
obstacle information.
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The EX5000 is not intended to replace your navigation charts
or primary navigation aids. Use the EX5000 as a supplement
to other navigation sources, to enhance your overall
situational awareness. Do not rely on the navigation data in
your EX5000 as your sole reference for navigation.
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While a properly updated database contains the latest official
information available, the manufacturers will not be held
responsible for any inaccuracy or omissions therein. Never
use the terrain displayed on the EX5000 as the only reference
for terrain avoidance.
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The transmission of datalink weather information means there
is some delay from real time until the weather information is
displayed on the EX5000. Therefore, use datalink weather
information only for strategic route planning. Avoid severe
weather areas with a safe margin of distance. Do not use the
EX5000 to penetrate severe weather, thunderstorms, cells or
lines of cells.
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By using Broadcast datalink, you can access weather
information made available from sources external to Avidyne
Corporation. Avidyne does not control, edit or review the
content of such information and is not responsible for such
information or the actions or conduct of any company that
provides sources of weather data through the Broadcast
datalink. Therefore, ALL WEATHER DATA ARE PROVIDED
AS-IS and neither Avidyne nor its suppliers, subcontractors,
or developers (collectively called “Suppliers”) are responsible
for: 1) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability,
content, or availability of the weather data or any other
datalink information accessed; 2) loss or damage to your
records or data; or 3) your use of, or results achieved from,
the weather data or any other information accessed.

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Notice regarding NOTAM information
NOTAM information is subject to constant change and it is
extremely important that all pilots check with Flight Service for
applicable NOTAMs prior to EVERY flight. Call 1-800-
WXBRIEF (992-7433) for the latest information.
The NOTAM information provided by the EX5000 is for
planning purposes only. Always consult official NOTAMS for
the latest restrictions.
Avidyne does not provide a complete list of NOTAMS. Local
NOTAMS, most laser light NOTAMS, and any NOTAMS other
than restricted airspace are not listed.
By using the Avidyne Services you are able to access
information made available from a variety of sources. Avidyne
does not control, edit or review the content of such information
and is not responsible for such information or the actions or
conduct of any company that provides sources of weather
data procured by Avidyne. Therefore, although Avidyne uses
diligent efforts to provide Services of high quality, ALL
SERVICES AND WEATHER DATA ARE PROVIDED AS-IS
and neither Avidyne nor its suppliers (including ORBCOMM
and its affiliates), subcontractors, information sources or
developers (collectively called “Suppliers”) are responsible for:
1) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, content,
or availability of the Services or any information accessed; 2)
loss or damage to your records or data; or 3) your use of, or
results achieved from, the Services or any information
accessed.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................ 1
Using the Entegra EX5000 MFD .............................................................2
Power Up.................................................................................................4
2 Map Page.................................................................................... 7
Map Page—Controls ...............................................................................8
Map Page Symbols—Terrain and Position............................................12
Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan ....................................16
Map Orientation Control ........................................................................18
Errors Displayed on the Map Page........................................................19
Loss of GPS Input ..........................................................................19
Loss of Heading Input ....................................................................19
3 Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page ......................................... 21
The Dedicated Traffic Page...................................................................21
Traffic Symbols......................................................................................24
TIS Sensor Status .................................................................................25
4 CMax Chart Pages (Optional) ................................................ 27
About CMax...........................................................................................27
About Geo-Referenced Charts ..............................................................29
CMax Chart Page ..................................................................................29
CMax Views...........................................................................................33
Procedure Chart Views ..................................................................33
Airport Chart Views ........................................................................35
CMax Selection Page ............................................................................37
Selecting an Airport ...............................................................................39
Chart NOTAMs Page .....................................................................41
5 Trip Page .................................................................................. 43
6 Nearest Page (NRST)............................................................... 51
Nearest Page.........................................................................................51
Airport Info Page....................................................................................54
7 Checklists................................................................................. 55
Checklist Versions .................................................................................55
Normal Checklists..................................................................................56
Checklist Buttons and Knobs.................................................................58
Emergency Checklists ...........................................................................60
8 Aux Page – Configuring the EX5000...................................... 63
Aux Main Page ......................................................................................64
Airport Filter Setup Page .......................................................................67
Declutter Setup Page ............................................................................69
Data Block Edit Page.............................................................................71

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System Time Page................................................................................ 73
Datalink Configuration Page ................................................................. 75
9 Engine Page .............................................................................79
Engine Page Overview ......................................................................... 79
Engine Page ......................................................................................... 81
Initial Usable Fuel Page....................................................................... 85
Columbia 350 Lean Assist .................................................................... 86
Leaning for Best Power ................................................................. 86
Leaning for Best Economy ............................................................ 87
Columbia 400 Lean Assist .................................................................... 88
Leaning for Best Power ................................................................. 88
Leaning for Best Economy ............................................................ 89
Data Blocks on Map Page .................................................................... 91
Lean Data Block States ................................................................. 91
Engine Sensor Status Box............................................................. 91
EMax Engine Monitor............................................................................ 92
10 Using Datalink (Optional) ........................................................93
About Datalink Services........................................................................ 93
Overview of Datalink Weather .............................................................. 94
About Narrowcast Datalink ................................................................... 96
Setting up a Narrowcast Account .................................................. 96
Flight Tracking ............................................................................... 96
Using Narrowcast Datalink in Flight............................................... 96
Loss of Satellite Coverage............................................................. 97
About Broadcast Datalink ..................................................................... 98
Setting up a Broadcast Datalink Account ...................................... 98
Using Broadcast Datalink in Flight................................................. 98
About Broadcast Datalink Weather................................................ 98
How the MFD Handles Partially Missing WSI Messages .............. 99
Map Page with Datalink Weather........................................................ 100
Symbols Displayed using Datalink............................................... 102
Using Datalink without a Traffic Sensor....................................... 104
Trip Page with Datalink Weather ........................................................ 105
Nearest Page with Datalink Weather .................................................. 106
About Multilink .................................................................................... 107
Using Multilink ............................................................................. 107
Setting up a Multilink Account ..................................................... 107
Using Multilink Features .............................................................. 108
Viewing Multilink Data.................................................................. 108
Optimizing your Multilink Setup ................................................... 111
Multilink Usage Guidelines .......................................................... 112
Datalink Messaging............................................................................. 113
Messaging Knobs and Buttons .................................................... 114
Using Datalink Messaging ........................................................... 117

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11 Using the EX5000 Outside the US........................................ 119
Features Available in the US Only.......................................................119
Features Specific to International Flight ..............................................120
12 Reference ............................................................................... 121
Updating Your Databases ...................................................................122
Loading NavData (the Navigation Database) ...............................123
Loading CMax Chart Data............................................................125
Downloading EMax Data..............................................................126
Purchasing and Activating Broadcast Datalink Service .......................128
Setting Up a Broadcast Datalink Account.....................................128
Setting up a WSI Broadcast Datalink Account .............................128
Activating WSI WX Satellite Weather ...........................................129
Setting up a Sirius Audio Account ................................................130
Activating Sirius Audio..................................................................130
Creating Your XM WX Account ....................................................130
Activating Your Account ...............................................................131
Cleaning the EX5000 Screen ..............................................................132
Sensor Status Block Symbols .............................................................133
Map Symbols.......................................................................................135
Line Styles ...........................................................................................137
Data Blocks ......................................................................................139
Nav Messages.....................................................................................141
Traffic Messages .................................................................................143
Lightning Messages.............................................................................145
Engine Messages ................................................................................148
PFD Messages ....................................................................................149
Narrowcast Datalink Messages ...........................................................150
Broadcast Datalink Messages ............................................................152
Avionics Abbreviations ........................................................................156

List of Figures
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Entegra EX5000 MFD ......................................................2
Figure 1.2 Entegra EX5000 Initialization Page...................................4
Figure 2.1 Map Page Controls............................................................8
Figure 2.2 Map Page Symbols–Terrain and Position .......................12
Figure 2.3 Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan..............16
Figure 3.1 Map Page—Traffic Mode ................................................22
Figure 4.1 CMax Chart Page (Airport)..............................................30
Figure 4.2 CMax Chart Page (Procedure)........................................32
Figure 4.3 Procedure Chart views ....................................................34
Figure 4.4 Airport Chart Views .........................................................35
Figure 4.5 Airport Departure Chart (Night View) ..............................36
Figure 4.6 CMax Selection Page......................................................37
Figure 4.7 Airport Selection Page.....................................................39
Figure 4.8 Chart NOTAMs Page ......................................................41
Figure 5.1 Trip Page Information......................................................43
Figure 6.1 Nearest Page ..................................................................51
Figure 6.2 Airport Information Page .................................................54
Figure 7.1 Normal Procedure Checklist............................................56
Figure 7.2 Normal Checklists ...........................................................57
Figure 7.3 Emergency Checklists.....................................................60
Figure 8.1 Aux Main Page ................................................................64
Figure 8.2 Airport Filter Setup Page .................................................67
Figure 8.3 Declutter Setup Page .....................................................69
Figure 8.4 Data Block Edit Page ......................................................71
Figure 8.5 System Time Page ..........................................................73
Figure 8.6 Datalink Configuration Page............................................76
Figure 9.1 Columbia 400 Engine Main Page....................................81
Figure 9.2 Columbia 400 Initial Usable Fuel Page ...........................85
Figure 9.3 Engine Information—Map Page ......................................91
Figure 10.1 Broadcast Datalink Weather Boundaries ......................98
Figure 10.2 Datalink Weather—Map Page.....................................100
Figure 10.3 Broadcast Datalink Weather........................................102
Figure 10.4 Datalink Weather without Traffic Sensors ...................104
Figure 10.5 Trip Page with Datalink Weather.................................105
Figure 10.6 Nearest Page with Broadcast Datalink........................106
Figure 10.7 Broadcast Datalink NEXRAD Coverage......................109
Figure 10.8 Narrowcast and Broadcast Datalink
NEXRAD Coverage ........................................................................109

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Figure 10.9 Broadcast Datalink, without Canadian METARs......... 110
Figure 10.10 Multilink Datalink with Canadian METAR flags ......... 110
Figure 10.11 XM WX NEXRAD Coverage Area............................. 111
Figure 10.12 Datalink Messaging Knobs and Buttons ................... 114
Figure 10.13 Receiving a Datalink Message ................................. 118

List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 2.1 Track Indicator Graphics .................................................13
Table 2.2 Obstacle ..........................................................................18
Table 3.1 Traffic Symbols................................................................24
Table 4.1 Airport Procedure Views..................................................34
Table 4.2 Airport Chart Views..........................................................35
Table 10.1 Message Status Indicators ..........................................115
Table 10.2 NOC Message Text Colors..........................................115
Table 12.1 Sensor Status Block Symbols .....................................133
Table 12.2 Broadcast Datalink Sensor Status Block (Optional) ....134
Table 12.3 Map Symbols – Airports ..............................................135
Table 12.4 Map Symbols – Navigational Fixes .............................136
Table 12.5 Map Symbols – Traffic Symbols ..................................136
Table 12.6 Map Symbols – Other..................................................136
Table 12.7 Airspace and Airways Lines ........................................137
Table 12.8 SUA and TFR Status Lines .........................................137
Table 12.9 AIRMET and SIGMET Boundary Lines .......................138
Table 12.10 Data Block Information ..............................................139
Table 12.11 Engine Instrument Data Block Information ................140
Table 12.12 Nav Messages...........................................................141
Table 12.13 Traffic Messages .......................................................143
Table 12.14 Lightning Messages...................................................145
Table 12.15 Engine Messages ......................................................148
Table 12.16 PFD Messages ..........................................................149
Table 12.17 Narrowcast Datalink Messages .................................150
Table 12.18 Broadcast Datalink Messages ...................................152
Table 12.19 Avionics Abbreviations ..............................................156

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1 Introduction
The Entegra EX5000 Multi-Function Display (MFD) provides a
moving map view of your flight plan, broadcast datalink weather,
lightning, traffic, navigation data, obstacles, terrain, and CMax™
approach plates with an intuitive user interface. The EX5000 offers
the following standard and optional features:
●Engine instruments display.
●Normal and Emergency Checklist display.
●Lightning information display from either an Avidyne TWX670 or
a WX-500 lightning sensor, if installed.
●Full ARINC-429 databus capability, allowing the EX5000 to
display curved flight paths, procedure turns, and holding patterns
from a compatible GPS navigator.
●Traffic information display from Avidyne TAS600 Series, L-3
Skywatch, or Garmin TIS traffic systems.
●Terminal procedure chart display using the CMax™ function.
●Display of weather and flight restriction information when
interfaced with an external Broadcast Datalink receiver or internal
Narrowcast Datalink receiver.
Note: Consult the Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) provided with the
aircraft and/or sensors prior to operation. The FMS contains information
specific to your installation and may contain operating limitations applicable
to your aircraft configuration.

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1.1 Using the Entegra EX5000 MFD
The controls on the bezel of the Entegra EX5000 are placed to allow
you quick and intuitive access to the information you need, when you
need it (see Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1 Entegra EX5000 MFD
1) PhotoCell Light Sensor—Automatically compensates display
brightness for varying lighting conditions.
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2) Brightness Control—Allows you to override the default display
brightness and adjust the brightness level. Press the top button to
brighten the display; press the bottom button to dim it.
3) Data Port—Provides a front panel access point for loading
database updates.
4) Buttons—Used to select modes or change the display as
indicated. Buttons are active when a label appears on the screen
adjacent to the key.
5) Page Control Knob—The left knob provides quick access to the
main EX5000 pages, including the Map Page, Trip Page, and
Aux Page, as well as the main pages for any optional features.
The current page is highlighted in the Page Bar on the lower left
corner of screen.
6) Selection & Range Control Knob—Depending on the page you
are viewing, the right knob controls functions such as selecting
items on the page or changing the view range. The label on right
knob changes as appropriate.
7) Message Bar—The message bar keeps you informed about
critical as well as routine information from the EX5000. When
information needs to be conveyed, the message bar appears
next to the bottom right button.
Note: When removing the rubber cap from the data port, pull the cap gently
from the top until it pops out. Make sure the cap is out of the way (but not
removed) before plugging anything into the USB port.
Do not tug on the tab at the bottom of the cap; this can cause the loss of the
protective cap.
Note: The message bar displays one message at a time. If more than one
message is available, the message bar will display the highest priority
message first. Press the ACK button to clear the current message and view
those underneath.

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1.2 Power Up
On power up, the system performs a brief hardware self-test, then
systematically initializes its functions. After the system initializes
(about a minute after power-on), the title page, with database
currency information, is displayed. Check to ensure that you do not
have any expired databases before continuing.
When the EX5000 is ready the, “Press any bezel key to continue,”
message is displayed.
Figure 1.2 Entegra EX5000 Initialization Page
The EX5000 Startup Page reports the valid dates for the currently
loaded CMax™chart data and NavData. Check to ensure that you do
not have any expired databases before continuing.

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For CMax data:
●If the issue date for the next update has passed, the Startup Page
displays “Update Available” in white.
●If the current date is more than a week past the issue of the next
update, “Update Required” displays in yellow cautionary text.
●If CMax is more than 10 weeks out of date, access to the charts is
revoked until new CMax data is loaded.
For NavData, the date range displays if the data is valid; if it is not
valid, the word, “EXPIRED,” and the expiration data are displayed in
yellow.
For more information about updating CMax and NavData, see
Section 12.1, "Updating Your Databases" on page 122.

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