Avidyne FlightMax EX500 User manual

Release 3 and Later
Installation Manual
700-00007-(), 700-00167-()
P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04

Installation Manual
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Document Revision History
This document is applicable to Software Part Numbers:
●530-00193-000, EX500 Release 3 Software
●530-00193-020, EX500 Release 4 Software
●530-00201-800, EX500 Release 4.1 Software
●530-00201-900, EX600 Release 4.1 Software
This document is applicable to Hardware Part Numbers:
●700-00007-(), EX500
●700-00167-(), EX600
All materials copyrighted including images that represent this software
Copyright 2009 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved.
The latest revision of the EX500/EX600 MFD Installation Manual is made available to authorized Avidyne dealers on
the web at www.avidyne.com.
Avidyne®, FlightMax®, FMX®, and TCAD® are registered trademarks of Avidyne Corporation.
CMax™is a trademark of Avidyne Corporation.
Stormscope® and Skywatch® are registered trademarks of L-3 Communications.
Date Revision Description
May 17, 2007 00 Initial Release per ECO-07-112
Oct. 10, 2007 01 Update per ECO-07-353
Apr. 15, 2008 02 Update per ECO-07-477
November 17, 2008 03 Update per ECO-08-490.
Incorporate Release 4 software changes, MLX770,
and enhanced direct Synchro heading information.
November 17, 2009 04 Update per ECO-09-480.
Adding EX600.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Avidyne STC No. SA00161BO (EX500, P/N 700-0007-() ) is only applicable
to the 14 CFR Part 23 Class I, II, and III aircraft, as defined in Advisory
Circular AC 23 1309-1C, which are listed in the AML.
When installed in Class III aircraft, if the EX500 replaces a Radar display,
an independent lightning detection and display system complying with
TSO-C110a must be installed for operations in IMC, and an FAA-
approved Flight Manual Supplement, Document 600-00083-001 Rev (A)
or later FAA-approved revision, is required and must be carried aboard
the aircraft during all flights.
Installations in 14 CFR Part 23 Class IV, Part 25, Part 27, and Part 29
aircraft are not authorized under this STC.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Avidyne STC No. SA00290BO (EX600, P/N 700-00167-() ) is only
applicable to the 14 CFR Part 23 Class I, II, and III aircraft, as defined in
Advisory Circular AC 23 1309-1C, which are listed in the AML.
When installed in Class III aircraft, if the EX600 replaces a Radar display,
an independent lightning detection and display system complying with
TSO-C110a must be installed for operations in IMC, and an FAA-
approved Flight Manual Supplement, Document 600-00246-000 Rev 00 or
later FAA-approved revision, is required and must be carried aboard the
aircraft during all flights.
Installations in 14 CFR Part 23 Class IV, Part 25, Part 27, and Part 29
aircraft are not authorized under this STC.

Contents
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1 About the EX500/EX600 MFD................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Standard Functionality ....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Optional Functionality......................................................................................................................1
2 General Information................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Equipment Description....................................................................................................................3
2.2 MFD Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................4
2.3 Configuration Options .....................................................................................................................5
3 Unpacking the MFD .............................................................................................................. 11
4 Installation Planning............................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Location and Viewing Angle..........................................................................................................13
4.2 TSO-C157 Requirements..............................................................................................................13
4.3 Class III Aircraft Installations........................................................................................................13
4.4 Cooling Requirements...................................................................................................................14
4.5 Positioning and Mounting the EX500/EX600 Tray........................................................................14
4.6 Electrical and Sensor Interfaces ...................................................................................................15
4.6.1 Electrical and Sensor Interface Wiring Notes.......................................................................15
4.6.2 Electrical Load Analysis........................................................................................................16
4.6.3 Weight and Balance Calculation...........................................................................................17
4.7 Selecting the Heading Source.......................................................................................................18
4.8 Datalink Antenna Installation Considerations................................................................................18
4.8.1 ORBCOMM Antenna Details (EX500 Release 4.0 and earlier only)....................................19
4.8.2 Broadcast Antenna Details...................................................................................................19
4.9 Wiring External Devices................................................................................................................20
4.9.1 GPS and FMS Wiring ...........................................................................................................20
4.9.2 Dual GPS Setup with GAMA 429 .........................................................................................20
4.9.3 Broadcast Datalink Receiver Wiring.....................................................................................20
4.9.4 Lightning Sensor Wiring .......................................................................................................20
4.9.5 Traffic Sensor Wiring............................................................................................................21
4.9.6 TAWS Wiring........................................................................................................................21
4.9.7 Map Configuration ................................................................................................................21
4.9.8 Radar Sensor Wiring ............................................................................................................23
5 MFD Feature Setup and Checkout ...................................................................................... 25
5.1 Preliminary Test............................................................................................................................25
5.2 Optional MFD Function Activation Utility.......................................................................................26
5.3 Using the Configuration Save and Restore (CSR) Utility..............................................................26
5.4 Using the Maintenance Mode Page..............................................................................................27
5.4.1 Entering Maintenance Mode.................................................................................................27
5.4.2 Working in Maintenance Mode.............................................................................................28
5.5 GPS/FMS Navigators Setup .........................................................................................................30
5.5.1 GAMA 429 Graphics Setup ..................................................................................................31
5.5.2 Dual GPS Setup with GAMA 429 .........................................................................................32
5.5.3 RS-232 Setup.......................................................................................................................32
5.5.4 Dual GPS Setup with RS-232...............................................................................................33

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5.5.5 GPS/FMS Communications Check (Messages)...................................................................33
5.5.6 GPS/FMS Installation-Specific Issues..................................................................................34
5.6 Lightning Sensor Setup.................................................................................................................35
5.6.1 Lightning Sensor Setup........................................................................................................36
5.6.2 Lightning Sensor Checkout ..................................................................................................38
5.6.3 Lightning Sensor Noise Mode .............................................................................................39
5.7 Traffic Sensor Setup .....................................................................................................................40
5.7.1 Setting up the Traffic Sensor................................................................................................40
5.7.2 Traffic Sensor Installation Considerations............................................................................41
5.7.3 Traffic Sensor Checkout Procedures....................................................................................42
5.7.4 Traffic Communications Check (Messages).........................................................................43
5.8 TAWS Setup (Optional).................................................................................................................44
5.8.1 TAWS Setup.........................................................................................................................44
5.8.2 TAWS Communications Check (Messages) ........................................................................45
5.9 Radar Sensor Setup......................................................................................................................46
5.9.1 Supported Radar Features...................................................................................................46
5.9.2 Setting up Radar Support.....................................................................................................48
5.9.3 Radar Configuration Options................................................................................................48
5.9.4 Adjusting the Roll Trim .........................................................................................................49
5.9.5 Calibrating the Radar System...............................................................................................49
5.9.6 Radar Checkout....................................................................................................................57
5.9.7 Radar Communications Troubleshooting .............................................................................58
5.10 Aircraft Setup ..............................................................................................................................59
5.10.1 Two-Way Datalink Setup....................................................................................................60
5.10.2 Broadcast Datalink Setup...................................................................................................61
5.10.3 Dimming Bus Setup............................................................................................................63
5.11 Map Heading Source Setup........................................................................................................64
5.11.1 Setup with EXP5000 PFD as Heading Source...................................................................64
5.11.2 Setup with GPS/FMS as Heading Source..........................................................................65
5.11.3 Setup with StormScope as Heading Source ......................................................................65
5.11.4 Setup with Traffic (TAS) as Heading Source......................................................................65
5.11.5 Setup with Synchro as Heading Source.............................................................................66
5.11.6 Map Orientation with Track.................................................................................................66
5.11.7 Map Heading/Track Status.................................................................................................67
6 Post-Installation Check........................................................................................................ 69
6.1 System Info Pages........................................................................................................................69
6.1.1 System Info > Datalink Info Page.........................................................................................69
6.1.2 System Info > Platform Info Page.........................................................................................70
6.1.3 System Info > Port Info Page................................................................................................70
6.2 Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) Check..................................................................................71
6.3 TWX670 Lightning Sensor Strike Test..........................................................................................71
6.4 WX-500 Lightning Sensor Strike Test...........................................................................................72
6.5 Traffic Test....................................................................................................................................72
6.6 ORBCOMM Satellite Reception (EX500 Only) .............................................................................72

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6.7 Broadcast Datalink Satellite Reception.........................................................................................73
6.8 Datalink Display Test ....................................................................................................................74
6.9 Magnetic Compass Swing.............................................................................................................74
7 EX500 General Maintenance................................................................................................ 75
7.1 Cleaning the EX500/EX600 Screen..............................................................................................75
7.2 MFD Data Updates .......................................................................................................................75
7.2.1 Loading NavData (the Navigation Database).......................................................................76
7.2.2 Loading CMax Chart Data....................................................................................................77
8 Avidyne Technical Support and Service ............................................................................ 79
8.1 Technical Support.........................................................................................................................79
8.2 Service..........................................................................................................................................79
9 AC 20-68B Recommended Radiation Safety...................................................................... 81
Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Forms................................................................. 83
Appendix B: Authorized TSOs................................................................................................ 84
Appendix C: STC Permissions...............................................................................................85
Appendix D: EX500, EX600, Tray & Panel Dimensions........................................................ 86
Appendix E: ORBCOMM Two-Way Datalink Antenna Installation (EX500 Only)............... 94
Appendix F: EX500/EX600 General Wiring............................................................................ 95
Appendix G: GPS/FMS System Wiring .................................................................................. 96
Appendix H: Lightning and Datalink Sensor Wiring............................................................. 97
Appendix I: Traffic Sensor Wiring.......................................................................................... 98
Appendix J: Radar Wiring..................................................................................................... 100

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Figure 1: Main Connector Sample Port Assignments.................................................................................10
Figure 2: Sample EX500/EX600 Panel Placements...................................................................................14
Figure 3: Heading Configuration with GPS/FMS........................................................................................22
Figure 4: Heading Configuration with StormScope ....................................................................................22
Figure 5: Heading Configuration with SkyWatch........................................................................................22
Figure 6: Connecting Heading Source through Synchro Interface.............................................................23
Figure 7: Example Maintenance Mode Page .............................................................................................27
Figure 8: GPS Setup, GAMA 429...............................................................................................................31
Figure 9: Dual GPS Setup..........................................................................................................................33
Figure 10: Selection Page ..........................................................................................................................36
Figure 11: WX-500 Setup Page..................................................................................................................36
Figure 12: TWX670 Setup Page.................................................................................................................37
Figure 13: Sample Traffic Setup Pages......................................................................................................41
Figure 14: TAWS Setup Page ....................................................................................................................44
Figure 15: Radar Setup Page.....................................................................................................................48
Figure 16: Radar Setup Page.....................................................................................................................52
Figure 17: Aircraft Setup Page with Datalink..............................................................................................59
Figure 18: System Info—MLX Info Page for Iridium...................................................................................60
Figure 19: System Info—Datalink Info Page for ORBCOMM.....................................................................61
Figure 20: Map Setup Page for Track ........................................................................................................66
Figure 21: System Info > Datalink Info Page..............................................................................................69
Figure 22: System Info > Platform Info Page..............................................................................................70
Figure 23: System Info > Port Info Page ....................................................................................................70
Figure 24: TWX670 Lightning Sensor Strike Test Pattern..........................................................................71
Figure 25: EX600 and Fixed-Wing Tray Dimensions .................................................................................86
Figure 26: EX600 and Helicopter Tray Dimensions ...................................................................................87
Figure 27: EX600 Panel Cut-Out Dimensions............................................................................................88
Figure 28: EX600 Fixed-Wing Tray Support Structure Panel.....................................................................89
Figure 29: EX600 Helicopter Tray Support Structure Panel.......................................................................90
Figure 30: EX500 and Tray Dimensions.....................................................................................................91
Figure 31: EX500 Panel Cut-Out Dimensions............................................................................................92
Figure 32: EX500 Tray Support Structure Panel........................................................................................93
Figure 33: Installing the 2-Way Datalink Antenna ......................................................................................94
Figure 34: EX500/EX600 General Wiring...................................................................................................95
Figure 35: GPS/FMS Sub-System Wiring ..................................................................................................96
Figure 36: Lightning and Datalink Sensor Wiring .......................................................................................97
Figure 37: Traffic Wiring: TAS, TCAS, TCAD, TIS .....................................................................................98
Figure 38: Traffic/TAWS Wiring..................................................................................................................99
Figure 39: Digital Radar Wiring ................................................................................................................100
Figure 40: RDR-130/150/160 RADAR Direct Connect Wiring..................................................................101
Figure 41: RDR-130/150/160 RADAR w/Adaptor Cable Wiring...............................................................102
Figure 42: RDR-1100/1200 RADAR Direct Connect Wiring.....................................................................103
Figure 43: RDR-1100/1200 RADAR w/Adaptor Cable Wiring..................................................................104

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Figure 44: RDR-1300 RADAR Direct Connect Wiring..............................................................................105
Figure 45: RDR-1300 RADAR w/Adaptor Cable Wiring...........................................................................106
Figure 46: WXR250/270/300 RADAR w/ Adaptor Cable Wiring...............................................................107

List of Tables
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Table 1: EX500 Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................4
Table 2: EX600 Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................4
Table 3: Sensor Port Configuration Options.................................................................................................5
Table 4: Main Connector (P2) Pin Assignments...........................................................................................7
Table 5: ARINC Port Pinout Cross-Reference .............................................................................................8
Table 6: RS-232 Port Pinout Cross-Reference ............................................................................................9
Table 7: EX500 Part Numbers....................................................................................................................11
Table 8: EX600 Part Numbers....................................................................................................................11
Table 9: Heading Source Options ..............................................................................................................18
Table 10: Suggested Two-Way Datalink Antennas....................................................................................19
Table 11: Hardware and Software Part Numbers.......................................................................................28
Table 12: GPS/FMS Manufacturer’s Matrix................................................................................................30
Table 13: GPS/FMS Communications Messages ......................................................................................33
Table 14: TWX670 Configuration Options..................................................................................................35
Table 15: WX-500 Configuration Options...................................................................................................35
Table 16: Lightning Sensor Messages.......................................................................................................38
Table 17: Traffic System Configuration Options.........................................................................................40
Table 18: Traffic Communication Messages ..............................................................................................43
Table 19: TAWS Error Messages...............................................................................................................45
Table 20: Radar Feature Matrix..................................................................................................................46
Table 21: Radar Options ............................................................................................................................48
Table 22: Radar Beam Widths ...................................................................................................................49
Table 23: Radar Sensor Error Messages...................................................................................................58
Table 24: Broadcast Datalink Messages....................................................................................................63
Table 25: Map Heading Source Options ....................................................................................................64
Table 26: Data Valid Options for Synchro..................................................................................................66
Table 27: Authorized TSOs........................................................................................................................84
Table 28: TSO Deviations ..........................................................................................................................84
Table 29: Partial Function TSOs ................................................................................................................84

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P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04 About the EX500/EX600 MFD
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1 About the EX500/EX600 MFD
The Avidyne Multi-Function Display, or MFD, is a single unit computer system mounted in an aircraft
instrument panel in the pilot's view that interfaces to various aircraft avionics. The MFD increases pilot
situational awareness and enhances flight safety by providing supplementary navigation, traffic,
terrain, airspace, weather, and approach chart information.
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical, electrical characteristics, and
installation instructions for the Avidyne FlightMax EX500 and EX600-Series Multi-Function Displays
(MFDs), Part Numbers 700-00007-001 through -006, -701 through -706, -801 through-806, and -901
through -906, along with 700-00167-001 through -006, -011 through -016, and -905 through -906
containing Software Part Number 530-00193-000, -200, 530-00201-800, -900.
Note: For information about earlier releases of the EX500, see the EX500-Series Installation Manual
P/N 600-00079-000.
The EX500/EX600 MFDs are intended for use as a supplementary situational awareness device. The
EX500/EX600 contains software developed in accordance with RTCA/DO-178B Level D requirements.
This section contains the following information:
●Section 1.1, “Standard Functionality” on page 1
●Section 1.2, “Optional Functionality” on page 1
A complete FlightMax EX500/EX600-Series Multi-Function Display system consists of the following
components:
●Avidyne FlightMax EX500/EX600-Series Multi-Function Display (MFD).
●Fixed-Wing OR Helicopter system installation kit, including MFD assembly and necessary
connectors.
●User documentation including Pilot's Guide, Installation Manual, and Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness.
1.1 Standard Functionality
MFD standard functionality available on the EX500/EX600:
●A GPS interface to provide position, velocity, and flight plan data to the MFD.
●The MFD displays the current aircraft position and active flight plan graphically overlaid on the
moving map comprised of terrain, geo-political boundaries, airspace, navaids, airports, airways,
and obstacles.
●The MFD displays the current active flight plan in textual format.
1.2 Optional Functionality
The following features are optional for the EX500/EX600:
●External traffic detection system—Allows the MFD to display a pictorial representation of
nearby transponder-equipped aircraft overlaid on the moving map display.

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●External lightning detection system—Allows the MFD to present a visual display of lightning
strikes or cells overlaid on the moving map display.
●Two-Way Datalink transceiver—Allows the MFD to display strategic weather and airspace
information in graphical and textual formats. Supports either:
■External MLX770 Iridium Datalink Transceiver
Note: EX500 Release 4 or greater software is required to support the MLX770 Iridium Datalink
Transceiver. All Iridium or MLX770 references in this document assume Release 4 or greater
software is installed in the EX500.
■Built-in ORBCOMM Datalink Transceiver
Note: EX500/EX600 Release 4.1 or greater software does not support the ORBCOMM Datalink
Transceiver. All references to the ORBCOMM Datalink Transceiver only apply to EX500
Software 530-00193-020 and earlier.
●External Broadcast Datalink receiver—Allows the MFD to display strategic weather and
airspace information in graphical and textual formats. When used with Two-Way Datalink, the
MultiLink feature can be enabled and used.
●External Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)—Allows the MFD to display
EGPWS terrain image data on a TAWS page.
●Terminal and Procedure Chart Data (CMax™Charts)—Optional charts available from Jeppesen
Sanderson, Inc. provide terminal and procedure charts at the touch of a button.
●External Digital or Analog Radar Receiver/Transmitter—Allows the MFD to display radar
image data on a radar page or overlaid on the moving map display.

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2 General Information
This section contains the following information:
●Section 2.1, “Equipment Description” on page 3
●Section 2.2, “MFD Technical Specifications” on page 4
●Section 2.3, “Configuration Options” on page 5
➥To obtain maximum performance from the MFD, follow the installation instructions carefully.
MFD operating information is contained in the EX500/EX600 Multi-Function Display Pilot's Guide,
which is supplied with the MFD.
➥Avidyne strongly recommends that you review the Pilot’s Guide before operating the MFD.
The current version of the EX500/EX600 Multi-Function Display Pilot's Guide is available on the web at
www.avidyne.com.
Note: The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance
standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type
or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO
standards. TSO articles must have separate approval for installation in aircraft. The article
may be installed only if the installation is performed in accordance with Part 43 or the
applicable airworthiness requirements.
2.1 Equipment Description
A complete FlightMax EX500/EX600-Series Multi-Function Display system consists of the following
components:
●EX500/EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD), with standard and optional interfaces.
●System installation kit including MFD tray assembly, and necessary connectors.
●Optional radar interface cables connecting the MFD to the radar receiver/transmitter. These
cables provide a simplified connection to the pre-existing wiring.
●Zip Drive Dataloader (250MB), connector cable, and Zip Disk, or for Release 3 and later, a USB
Flash Memory Drive. For more information about loading data for Release 3 and later, see the
Avidyne Data Update Guide (Document number 600-00148-000).
●User documentation, including the EX500/EX600 MFD Pilot's Guide and Installation Manual
(optional).
!
Warning: AC 20-68B, Recommended Radiation Safety, sets forth recommended
radiation safety precautions to be taken by personnel when operating airborne weather
radar on the ground. Dangers from ground operation of airborne weather radar include
the possibility of human body damage and ignition of combustible material by radiated
energy. The full text of this FAA Advisory Circular may be found on the web at
http://faa.gov/RegulatoryAdvisory/ac_index.htm.

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2.2 MFD Technical Specifications
Table 1: EX500 Technical Specifications
Table 2: EX600 Technical Specifications
Standard Features
Display High Brightness Sunlight Readable Color AMLCD
Diagonal size 5.5 inches
Interfaces RS-232, ARINC 429, ARINC 453, ARINC 407 & TTL
Physical Characteristics
Weight with tray With Quake SC: 7.2 lbs
Without Quake SC: 6.8 lbs
Height 4.35 inches (Face Plate)
Width 6.25 inches (Face Plate)
Depth 12.8 inches (Tray incl. Rear connectors)
Viewing Angle Vertical: +30°, -10°
Horizontal: 60° left and right of center
Operating Limits
Voltage 18-32 VDC, negative ground
Current Maximum: 5 A at 28V
See Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Forms, on page 83 for Environmental Qualification Form
Standard Features
Display High Brightness Sunlight Readable Color Transflective LCD
Diagonal size 5.78 inches
Interfaces RS-232, ARINC 429, ARINC 453, ARINC 407 & TTL
Physical Characteristics
Weight with tray With Fixed Wing Tray: 6.2 lbs
With Helicopter Tray: 9.2 lbs
Height 4.93 inches (Face Plate Front), 4.21 inches (Rear)
Width 6.25 inches (Face Plate)
Depth 12.79 inches (Tray incl. Rear connectors)
Viewing Angle Vertical: +30°, -10°
Horizontal: 60° left and right of center
Operating Limits
Voltage 18-32 VDC, negative ground
Current Maximum: 3 A at 28V
See Appendix A: Environmental Qualification Forms, on page 83 for Environmental Qualification Form

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2.3 Configuration Options
To support the many sensor types encountered in the typical aircraft installation, the installer must
configure the EX500/EX600 for the sensor type and select the correct port configuration. Table 3 lists
sensor options and their associated port configurations. This data may be used when executing
Maintenance Mode sensor setup utilities. Port selection must match the aircraft wiring. Default port
assignments must match the wiring diagrams shown in Appendix F: EX500/EX600 General Wiring, on
page 95 through Appendix J.8 WXR250/270/300 RADAR w/Adaptor Cable Wiring, on page 107.
When the MFD is used in conjunction with a digital radar system, ARINC 429 TX port 3 and ARINC
453 RX port 1 are default settings, which are not selectable via the procedures contained in this
document. Table 4, “Main Connector (P2) Pin Assignments,” on page 7 provides a cross reference
between port assignments and functional use.
The selected ports are displayed on the Port Info Page, described in Section 6.1, “System Info Pages”
on page 69
Table 3: Sensor Port Configuration Options
Sensor Type Sensor Option Port Type Default
Port System Type Port Config.
GPS/FMS GAMA 429 Format ARINC 429 1 Garmin GPS 155XL,
GNC 300XL Speed: Low
1 Garmin GPS 400/500 Speed: Low
1 Garmin GNC 420 Speed: Low
1 Garmin GNS 430/530 (including
430W/530W)
(GAMA 429 Graphics w/INT)
Speed: Low
1 Bendix/King GNS-XLS Speed: Low
1 Bendix/King KLN-90B Speed: High
1 Universal UNS-1B Speed: High
King/Aviation Format RS-232 1 Bendix/King GNS-XLS Baud: 9600
Bendix/King KLN-89B Baud: 9600
Bendix/King KLN-90B Baud: 9600
1 Bendix/King KLN-94 Baud: 9600
1 Garmin GNS 430/530 Baud: 9600
1 Garmin GNS 480 Baud: 9600
1 Trimble 2000, 2101 Baud: 9600
1 UPSAT – all GPS units Baud: 9600
Northstar Format RS-232 1 Northstar M3 Baud: 9600
NMEA 0183 Format RS-232 1 Garmin 150/250 Baud: 4800

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Traffic Not Installed —— — —
RS-232 Devices RS-232 2 ■Avidyne TAS600 Series
■Avidyne TCAD 9900BX
■Avidyne TCAD 9900B
—
TAS ARINC429 2 ■Avidyne TAS600 Series
■Avidyne TCAD 9900BX
■L3 Skywatch, Skywatch
■Bendix/King KTA-870,
KMH-880
—
TIS-G 2 Garmin GTX330 —
TCAS 2 Goodrich TCAS 791 —
2 Bendix/King CAS-66A, KTA-970 —
Broadcast
Datalink Not Installed ——
Avidyne MLB700 (to
Sirius satellite network) RS-232 Avidyne MLB700 —
XM WX Datalink
Receiver RS-232 4 Heads Up Technologies, XMD076 —
Two-Way Datalink Not Installed —
Iridium RS-232 Avidyne MLX770 —
ORBCOMM RS-232 Avidyne ORBCOMM SC (EX500
only) —
Lightning Not Installed —— — —
TWX670 RS-232 3 Avidyne TWX670 —
WX-500 RS-232 3 L3 WX500 —
Radar The radar port is factory configured and requires no setup.
TAWS Not Installed —— — —
Honeywell EGPWS ARINC 429 4 Honeywell EGPWS —
ARINC 453 2
Map Heading
{Source} GPS/FMS ARINC 429 — Multiple manufacturers —
Traffic ARINC 429 Multiple manufacturers
Stormscope ARINC 429 L3 Stormscope
Avidyne EXP5000 PFD RS 232/
ARINC 429 Avidyne
None (use GPS Track) RS 232/
ARINC 429 Multiple manufacturers
Table 3: Sensor Port Configuration Options (Continued)
Sensor Type Sensor Option Port Type Default
Port System Type Port Config.

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Table 4: Main Connector (P2) Pin Assignments
Pin Function Suggested Your
Setup Pin Function Suggested Your Setup
1 TTL1 (R/T ON) 40 28 VDC
2 RESERVED 41 28 VDC
3 RESERVED 42 28 VDC
4 GND 43 ARINC 429 TX1 A
5 ARINC 429 RX1 A GPS A 44 RESERVED
6 ARINC 429 TX2 A 45 ARINC 429 RX2 A TRAFFIC
7 TTL2 (TAS) 46 ARINC 429 TX3 A RADAR
8 ARINC 429 RX3 A 47 TTL3 (TAS)
9 ARINC 429 TX4 A TAWS 48 ARINC 429 RX4 A
10 RS232 TX1 49 RS232 TX3 Lightning sensor
11 RS232 RX1 GPS A 50 RS232 RX3 Lightning sensor
12 RS232 RTN1 GPS A 51 RS232 RTN3 Lightning sensor
13 RESERVED 52 RESERVED
14 RESERVED 53 RESERVED
15 GND 54 SYNCHRO Z IN
16 SYNCHRO X IN 55 ARINC 453 TX3 A (UNUSED)
17 SYNCHRO REF LO 56 ARINC 453 RX2 A TAWS
18 DIMMING 57 GND
19 RESERVED 58 ARINC 453 TX3 B (UNUSED)
20 GND 59 ARINC 453 RX2 B TAWS
21 RESERVED 60 PWR GND
22 RESERVED 61 PWR GND
23 RESERVED 62 PWR GND
24 RESERVED 63 ARINC 429 TX1 B
25 ARINC 429 RX1 B GPS A 64 RESERVED
26 ARINC 429 TX2 B 65 ARINC 429 RX2 B TRAFFIC
27 RESERVED 66 ARINC 429 TX3 B RADAR
28 ARINC 429 RX3 B 67 RESERVED
29 ARINC 429 TX4 B TAWS 68 ARINC 429 RX4 B
30 RS232 TX2 TCAD 69 RS232 TX4 Broadcast
Datalink,
MLX770, or
GPS B
31 RS232 RX2 TCAD 70 RS232 RX4 Broadcast
Datalink,
MLX770, or
GPS B
32 RS232 RTN2 TCAD 71 RS232 RTN4 Broadcast
Datalink
MLX770, or
GPS B
33 SYNCHRO VALID 72 RESERVED
34 RESERVED 73 RESERVED

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35 SYNCHRO Y IN 74 SYNCHRO REF HI
36 GND 75 ARINC 453 RX1 A RADAR
37 GND 76 RESERVED
38 RESERVED 77 RESERVED
39 RESERVED 78 ARINC 453 RX1 B RADAR
Table 5: ARINC Port Pinout Cross-Reference
ARINC 429 Ports ARINC 453 Ports
Port Signal Suggested
Pin Your Setup Port Signal Suggested Pin Your Setup
1 TX A 43 1 TX A N/A
TX B 63 TX B N/A
RX A 5 RX A 75
RX B 25 RX B 78
2 TX A 6 2 TX A N/A
TX B 26 TX B N/A
RX A 45 RX A 56
RX B 65 RX B 59
3TXA46 3TXA55
TX B 66 TX B 58
RX A 8
RX B 28
4TXA9
TX B 29
RX A 48
RX B 68
Table 4: Main Connector (P2) Pin Assignments (Continued)
Pin Function Suggested Your
Setup Pin Function Suggested Your Setup

Installation Manual
P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04 General Information
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➥Note that the connector assignments are suggested, but not required. If you use different pin
assignments, be sure to document the changes.
Table 6: RS-232 Port Pinout Cross-Reference
RS-232 Ports
Port Signal Pin Your Setup
1TX 10
RX 11
RTN 12
2TX 30
RX 31
RTN 32
3TX 49
RX 50
RTN 51
4TX 69
RX 70
RTN 71

Figure 1: Main Connector Sample Port Assignments
Installation Manual
Configuration Options P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04
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TRAFFIC 429: ARINC 429 RX #2
RADAR 429: ARINC 429 TX #3
TAWS 429: ARINC 429 RX #4
RADAR 453:ARINC 453 RX #1
TAWS 453: ARINC 453 RX #2
TRAFFIC 232: RS-232 #2
LIGHTNING 232: RS-232 #3
SYNCHRO
AVIONICS POWER: 28 VDC
AVIONICS POWER: RTN
DIMMING
P2 - MAIN CONNECTOR
SERIAL DATA PORT
ASSIGNMENTS
20 59
19
39
58
78
18
38
57
77
17
37
56
76
16
36
55
75
15
35
54
74
14
34
53
73
13
33
52
72
12
32
51
71
11
31
50
70
10
30
49
69
9
29
48
68
8
28
47
67
7
27
46
66
6
26
45
65
5
25
44
64
4
24
43
63
3
23
42
62
2
22
41
61
1
21
40
60
GPS A 232: RS-232 #1
GPS A 429: ARINC 429 RX #1
TAWS 429: ARINC 429 TX #4
RS-232 #4: MLX770,
Broadcast Datalink, or
GPS B
NOTES:
1. AVAILABLE FOR GPS B WHEN TRAFFIC 429: ARINC 429 RX #2
PORT IS NOT WIRED
2. AVAILABLE FOR GPS B WHEN TAWS 429: ARINC 429 TX #4
PORT IS NOT WIRED
ARINC 429 RX #3