Avidyne IFD540 Manual

Revision History
Rev Number Date of
Release
Reason for Release
00 April 2015 Initial Release of document
that coincided with Software
Release 10.1.0.0
01 July 2015 Optimizations for black and
white printing
02 November
2015
Corrected several errors and
added some additional
descriptions
03 May 2016 Update to accompany
Software Release 10.2.0.0
Change bars reflect changed text from the previous revision.

IFD540 Integrated Flight Display | PILOT GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 System Overview.................................................................................... 1-1
INTENDED FUNCTION ........................................................................... 1-2
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ...................................................................... 1-2
BASIC CONCEPTS ................................................................................. 1-4
Page Function Keys.............................................................................. 1-4
Line Select Keys ................................................................................... 1-4
Right Knob Labeling.............................................................................. 1-5
Color Philosophy................................................................................... 1-6
GENERAL IFD OPERATIONS ................................................................. 1-7
Bezel Layout......................................................................................... 1-7
Power Control ....................................................................................... 1-9
Brightness Controls............................................................................. 1-10
Start-Up Sequence ............................................................................. 1-11
Database Currency States .................................................................. 1-14
Page Layout and Formats................................................................... 1-15
Com-Nav ............................................................................................ 1-17
Transponder Control and Display........................................................ 1-25
Direct-To Operations........................................................................... 1-30
Function Keys ..................................................................................... 1-32
Touch screen ...................................................................................... 1-34
Use of External Keyboard ................................................................... 1-38
Dual IFD Operatons ............................................................................ 1-40
WiFi Operations .................................................................................. 1-43
WAAS vs Non-WAAS Operations ....................................................... 1-44
Interaction with External Devices ........................................................ 1-45
Before Takeoff Techniques ................................................................. 1-46
2 FMS Pages.............................................................................................. 2-1
FPL (FLIGHT PLAN) TAB ........................................................................ 2-1
FMS Basic concepts ............................................................................. 2-1
Creating A New Flight Plan ................................................................... 2-3
Selecting a Departure ........................................................................... 2-8
Saving/Naming A Flight Plan............................................................... 2-11
Activating A Flight Plan ....................................................................... 2-12
Copying A Flight Plan ......................................................................... 2-12
Inverting A Flight Plan......................................................................... 2-12
Preview Flight Plans ........................................................................... 2-12
Modifying A Flight Plan ....................................................................... 2-13
Inserting a Waypoint ........................................................................... 2-13
Deleting a Waypoint............................................................................ 2-14
Editing a Waypoint.............................................................................. 2-14
Adding a Vertical Constraint................................................................ 2-15
Entering and Intercepting A Radial...................................................... 2-16
Deleting A Flight Plan ......................................................................... 2-17
Creating a Holding Pattern.................................................................. 2-17
Circular Orbits..................................................................................... 2-19
Deleting a Holding Pattern .................................................................. 2-21
Editing a Holding Pattern .................................................................... 2-21
Flight Plan Sequencing ....................................................................... 2-22
Lateral Offsets .................................................................................... 2-23
Gaps or Discontinuities in Flight Plans ................................................ 2-23

Enroute Descents ............................................................................... 2-25
Entering an Arrival and Approach........................................................ 2-26
Activating a Leg .................................................................................. 2-30
Use of the Map-FPL Split Page........................................................... 2-31
Chart Access ...................................................................................... 2-32
INFO TAB .............................................................................................. 2-34
ROUTE TAB .......................................................................................... 2-38
Creating a New Route......................................................................... 2-39
Naming a Route.................................................................................. 2-40
Copying a Route ................................................................................. 2-41
Inverting a Route ................................................................................ 2-42
Activating a Route............................................................................... 2-43
Deleting a Route ................................................................................. 2-43
WPT (USER WAYPOINTS) TAB............................................................ 2-44
Creating a User Waypoint ................................................................... 2-44
Naming A User Waypoint.................................................................... 2-45
Deleting a User Waypoint ................................................................... 2-46
Designating a User Waypoint as an Airfield......................................... 2-46
NRST (NEAREST) TAB ......................................................................... 2-48
3 Map Pages .............................................................................................. 3-1
MAP TAB................................................................................................. 3-1
Map Controls ........................................................................................ 3-1
Other Map Features.............................................................................. 3-5
Decluttering the Map........................................................................... 3-10
Map Panning....................................................................................... 3-10
Graphical Flight Planning (“Rubber Banding”) ..................................... 3-11
Altitude Constraints on Map ................................................................ 3-13
Map Information Pop-Up Boxes .......................................................... 3-14
Datalink Weather Overlays and Operations......................................... 3-16
Datalink RADAR ................................................................................. 3-17
Weather Overlays on Map .................................................................. 3-19
TFRs .................................................................................................. 3-23
Indications of Data Age....................................................................... 3-24
Weather Radar Selection for Map Overlay .......................................... 3-25
Terrain ................................................................................................ 3-27
Terrain Awareness (TA)...................................................................... 3-27
Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (FLTA) ............................................ 3-29
500’ Callout......................................................................................... 3-32
TERRAIN ALERTING WARNING SYSTEM (TAWS).............................. 3-33
Premature Descent Alert (PDA) .......................................................... 3-35
Excessive Descent Rate (EDR) .......................................................... 3-37
Negative Climb Rate / Altitude Lost After Takeoff................................ 3-38
TAWS Inhibit Control .......................................................................... 3-39
TAWS Self-Test .................................................................................. 3-39
Degraded or No TAWS Conditions...................................................... 3-40
Traffic Display..................................................................................... 3-41
SYNTHETIC VISION (SVS) TAB ........................................................... 3-47
CHART TAB .......................................................................................... 3-53
RADAR TAB .......................................................................................... 3-59
VIDEO TAB............................................................................................ 3-66
4 Aux Pages............................................................................................... 4-1
AUDIO TAB ............................................................................................. 4-1
Volume Control ..................................................................................... 4-1

Satellite Radio Tuning........................................................................... 4-3
Com Presets......................................................................................... 4-5
UTILITIES TAB ........................................................................................ 4-7
Timers .................................................................................................. 4-7
Calculators.......................................................................................... 4-10
Electronic Checklist............................................................................. 4-13
SETUP TAB........................................................................................... 4-18
Datablock Setup ................................................................................. 4-18
Map Setup .......................................................................................... 4-35
FMS Setup.......................................................................................... 4-36
User Options....................................................................................... 4-37
Custom User Settings ......................................................................... 4-50
SYSTEM TAB ........................................................................................ 4-51
Fuel Management............................................................................... 4-51
System Status..................................................................................... 4-52
5 Navigation............................................................................................... 5-1
GENERAL................................................................................................ 5-1
LEVELS OF INTEGRATION .................................................................... 5-1
NAV SOURCE KNOB .............................................................................. 5-4
OBS MODE ............................................................................................. 5-7
VOR COURSE DEPICTION................................................................... 5-11
ARMED VS ENGAGED/ACTIVE INDICATIONS .................................... 5-12
FMS HOOKS ......................................................................................... 5-13
COURSE CHANGES AND HOLDS........................................................ 5-15
AUTO VLOC TUNING............................................................................ 5-15
TRANSITION ALTITUDES/LEVELS....................................................... 5-16
NAVIGATION MODE/CDI SCALE CHANGING...................................... 5-18
APPROACH PROCEDURES................................................................. 5-19
Precision Approaches ......................................................................... 5-21
Non-Precision Approaches ................................................................. 5-21
Back Course Approaches ................................................................... 5-22
Procedure Turns and holds in Lieu of Procedure turns........................ 5-22
WAAS Approaches ............................................................................. 5-23
MISSED APPROACH ............................................................................ 5-27
RETRY APPROACH.............................................................................. 5-29
RNP/RNAV OPERATIONS .................................................................... 5-30
6 General.................................................................................................... 6-1
CAUTION ADVISORY SYSTEM (CAS) / ALERTS ................................... 6-1
Master Caution Lamps.......................................................................... 6-1
Warning-Caution-Advisory Message Bar............................................... 6-2
ALERTS TAB........................................................................................... 6-3
EXCEEDANCES | WARNINGS RED.................................................... 6-4
Exceedances | Cautions Yellow ........................................................... 6-5
Exceedances | Advisories CYAN ........................................................ 6-11
NIGHT OPERATIONS ........................................................................... 6-21
IFD Display Brightness........................................................................ 6-21
IFD Bezel Brightness .......................................................................... 6-21
Charts Lighting Scheme...................................................................... 6-21
Display of Terrain on Map ................................................................... 6-22
SYSTEM FAILURES.............................................................................. 6-23
Power distribution ............................................................................... 6-23
Loss of IFD ......................................................................................... 6-23
Loss of Display ................................................................................... 6-24

Loss of Bezel Controls ........................................................................ 6-25
Loss of Touchscreen Control .............................................................. 6-26
Loss of GPS (Dead Reckoning) .......................................................... 6-27
Other Anomalies ................................................................................. 6-28
FCC RF Exposure Requirements........................................................ 6-28
SUBSCRIPTIONS.................................................................................. 6-29
DATA UPDATES ................................................................................... 6-29
DATA TRANSFER TO/FROM EXTERNAL DEVICES ............................ 6-37
USER DATA BACKUP/RESTORATION PROCEDURE ......................... 6-41
Saving User Data................................................................................ 6-41
Reloading Previously Stored User Data .............................................. 6-43
DATALOGS DOWNLOAD...................................................................... 6-44
SOFTWARE UPDATES......................................................................... 6-48
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS .................................................. 6-48
COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS ................................................. 6-49
LOW POWER OPERATIONS ................................................................ 6-49
HIGH POWER OPERATIONS ............................................................... 6-50
CHARGING FROM THE USB................................................................ 6-51
PLUG AND PLAY DETAILS................................................................... 6-52
CLEANING THE DISPLAY..................................................................... 6-54
PAIRING A BLUETOOTH® KEYBOARD ............................................... 6-55
SELF TEST OUTPUT ............................................................................ 6-62
USE OF GLOVES.................................................................................. 6-63
DEMO MODE ........................................................................................ 6-65

System Overview 1-1
1 System Overview
This manual assumes that the pilot is appropriately licensed, is
proficient in operation of the aircraft and its equipment, and is in
compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
All images contained in this manual are for reference use only,
and are subject to change.
Avidyne strongly recommends that pilots use the IFD540 system
only under VFR conditions until completely familiar with its
operation and use.
Boxed areas marked as NOTE within this manual identify certain
situations or areas of operation having heightened safety
implications. While it is important for the operator to be familiar
with all of the information in the manual, it is essential to the safe
use of the IFD540 that pilots give careful attention to the material
contained within these NOTEs.
In order to avoid a diversion of attention from the task of safely
taxiing, pilots should avoid performing the described cockpit tasks
while the aircraft is in motion on the ground. It remains the pilot’s
duty to monitor the IFD for proper function upon activation and
during use.
Internal IFD540 data logs and the storage devices that record and
store data are property of Avidyne.
IFD540 Integrated Flight Display

1-2 System Overview
INTENDED FUNCTION
The Avidyne IFD540 is a GPS-nav-com radio whose primary
function is to conduct nav-com-transponder tuning and
communication, and serve as the principal navigation
sensor/system for all IFR VHF (“VLOC”) and GPS-based
navigation and instrument flying (enroute and approach),
provided it is connected to an external CDI/HSI indicator that is
installed in the required field of view as well as a remote source
selection annunciator.
Supplemental functions include serving as a moving-map flight
management system (FMS), and electronic charts and checklists
along with a number of timer and calculator types of utilities and
options for weather radar control and display and a video display.
The system includes terrain alerting as well as an option for
TAWS.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
The Avidyne IFD540 Integrated Flight Display (IFD) system
supports the following functions:
•Flight Management System (FMS)
•WAAS and non-WAAS GPS Navigation
•VHF Radio Nav/Com (16W and 10W variants)
•Moving Map including synthetic vision view
•Terrain Awareness
•Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (FLTA)
•Terrain Alerting Warning System (TAWS)
[optional]
•Weather Datalink
•ADS-B position and display
•Lightning sensor depictions
•Weather radar [optional]
•Video input [optional]
•Traffic
•Electronic Approach Plates