Dynon Avionics EFIS-D100 User manual

EFIS-D100
Electronic Flight Information System
Pilot’s User Guide
Revision B
For use with firmware version 1.08
10/27/2006
Dynon Avionics
This product is intended for the
experimental aircraft category and
is not approved for installation in
certified aircraft

Contact Information
Dynon Avionics, Inc.
Woodinville, WA 98072
[phone]
www.dynonavionics.com
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Limited Warranty
Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment. Dynon Avionics
will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer
for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
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MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
These instruments are intended for experimental aircraft only at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its products in
connection with FAR 91.205
For warranty information please contact:
Dynon Avionics, Inc.
19825 141st Place NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
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Table of Contents
Contact Information.............................................................................................................................................................iii
Copyright.............................................................................................................................................................................iii
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................vii
1. Introduction 1-1
Welcome............................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Before You Fly ..................................................................................................................................................................1-1
About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................................1-2
2. Product Overview 2-1
EFIS-D100 Hardware........................................................................................................................................................2-1
Sensors and Inputs.....................................................................................................................................................2-1
Outputs ......................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Buttons.......................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Display.......................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Power.........................................................................................................................................................................2-2
3. Product Operation 3-1
Front Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................................................3-1
Display...............................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Screens and Pages......................................................................................................................................................3-2
Cycling Between Screens ..........................................................................................................................................3-4
Menus ................................................................................................................................................................................3-6
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Page-Sensitive Menus................................................................................................................................................3-6

Table of Contents
Functionality ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Flow.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
4. Available Pages 4-1
EFIS Main pages....................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
HSI Page................................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Times Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Lists Pages ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-8
5. EFIS Operation 5-1
POWER – Power on/off ................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
BARO – Setting Barometer/ Altitude ............................................................................................................................... 5-1
BUGS – Setting Bug Markers .......................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Heading..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Airspeed.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Altitude ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
LISTS – Using Checklists and Data Panels ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
SETUP – Setting Preferences ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Pitch Adjust .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Change displayed units ............................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Set the clock.............................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Change clock format................................................................................................................................................. 5-7
Show/hide display items ........................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Check firmware version............................................................................................................................................ 5-8
INFO – Informational Items ..................................................................................................................................... 5-9
DIM – Changing screen brightness..................................................................................................................................5-11
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TIMER – Setting and using a timer .................................................................................................................................5-12

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OATSET – Setting Temperature Offset ..........................................................................................................................5-13
6. HSI Operation 6-1
Required Connections........................................................................................................................................................6-1
Accessing the HSI/DG Page..............................................................................................................................................6-1
HSI Display Basics............................................................................................................................................................6-1
Navigation Overlay............................................................................................................................................................6-4
GPS Overlay......................................................................................................................................................................6-6
HSI Menu Structure...........................................................................................................................................................6-7
7. Alarms 7-1
Alarm Indicators................................................................................................................................................................7-1
Show Page .................................................................................................................................................................7-1
Alarm Acknowledgement..........................................................................................................................................7-2
Multiple Alarms.................................................................................................................................................................7-2
8. Appendix 8-1
Appendix A: Serial Data Output........................................................................................................................................8-2
EFIS Serial Data Output............................................................................................................................................8-2
Appendix B: PC Support Program ....................................................................................................................................8-4
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................8-4
Unit Errors .................................................................................................................................................................8-4
Alert Messages ..........................................................................................................................................................8-5
Firmware Version Display.........................................................................................................................................8-8
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Appendix D: EFIS-D100 Specifications............................................................................................................................8-9

1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics EFIS-D100 Electronic Flight Information System. This device uses solid-
state sensors to provide accurate and reliable information about your flying environment in an easy-to-use interface.
When connected to a Dynon EMS-D10/D120 series system the EFIS-D100 can retrieve and display EMS information at
the push of a button.
The EFIS-D100 is also capable of displaying HSI information, provided it is properly connected to a Garmin SL30 or a
compatible GPS device.
The latest version of this manual may be downloaded from our website at www.DynonAvionics.com.
Before You Fly
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We strongly recommended that you read this entire guide before attempting to use the EFIS-D100 in an actual flying
situation. Additionally, we encourage you to spend time on the ground familiarizing yourself with the operation of the
product. While first learning to use the instrument in the air, we recommend you have a backup pilot with you in the
plane. Finally, we encourage you to keep this manual in the plane with you at all times. This document is designed to
give you quick access to information that might be needed in flight. CAUTION: in a flying situation, it is the pilot’s
responsibility to use the product and the guide prudently.

Introduction
About this Manual
This guide serves two purposes. The first is to help you configure and get acquainted with the EFIS-D100’s many
functions. The second is to give you quick access to vital information.
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In the electronic (.PDF) version of this manual, items in the Table of Contents and cross-references act as hyperlinks
taking you to the relevant section in the manual that the word refers to.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
EFIS-D100 Hardware
The information here serves as a reference only and helps familiarize you with the inner workings of the unit. It should
not be used for diagnostic or reparative work. Please refer to the EFIS-D100 Installation Guide for detailed installation
instructions.
SENSORS AND INPUTS
Attitude information is obtained from 3 solid-state gyrometers, 3 solid-state accelerometers, and the airspeed pressure
sensor. Heading information is obtained from 3 solid-state magnetometers housed in the EDC-D10A. Airspeed, altitude
and angle of attack are obtained from three separate pressure transducers.
HSI information is obtained from a Garmin SL30 or a compatible GPS unit through a unidirectional serial port.
OUTPUTS
The EFIS-D100 has an output to drive an external audible warning device (not supplied) to alert the pilot whenever
attitude, timer, AOA (if installed) or other alarms occur.
A serial output is also provided for serial altitude encoder data. An optional Serial-to-Gray Code Converter is available
for connection to Mode C Gray Code transponders.
BUTTONS
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User interaction takes place via the six buttons along the bottom of the front panel of the unit.

Product Overview
DISPLAY
The display is a 7-inch, 854 by 480 pixel, 400 or 800 nit LCD screen, depending on the model.
POWER
The instrument requires 10 to 30 volts DC for operation.
The internal battery is an optional accessory to the EFIS-D100, allowing the unit to operate in the event of an external
power failure.
•The lithium ion battery is rechargeable and is managed by the EFIS-D100 whenever an external power source is
connected. If the always-on Keep Alive circuit is connected the EFIS-D100 will continue to charge the internal
battery, even if the unit is turned off. This ensures that your internal emergency battery is always fully charged
for maximum performance.
•Under normal conditions, the internal battery should have a voltage between 13 to 16.8 volts. You will receive a
low battery warning when the voltage drops below 13 volts.
•When new, a fully charged internal battery is rated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of normal operation with the
EFIS-D100.
•If the EFIS-D100 has switched to its internal emergency battery due to a power loss in your airplane, it is
advised that you land as soon as possible.
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3. PRODUCT OPERATION
After reading this section, you will be familiar with the basics of how to use the unit. For details regarding specific
procedures (e.g., adjusting display brightness, adjusting the barometer, clock) please refer to the EFIS Operation section.
Front Panel Layout
All normal operation of the EFIS-D100 happens via the front
panel. The front panel contains buttons and a display.
•Buttons – There are six buttons on the front panel of the
EFIS-D100. These buttons are numbered one through six,
with button one being the leftmost and button six being the
rightmost. EFIS-D100 buttons are used to turn the
instrument on and off, cycle between screens, scroll through
menus, and adjust instrument parameters.
•Display – The display shows EFIS information, menus, and
data obtained from other connected products.
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User interaction takes place via the EFIS-D100 main
display and the six buttons beneath. Note: buttons are
not labeled on actual product
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Product Operation
Display
The EFIS-D100 display is the most obvious and commonly used output of the device. It is capable of displaying EFIS,
HSI, and/or engine data simultaneously.
SCREENS AND PAGES
The terms in the following bulleted list are used in this section and are defined as follows:
•Screen/Screen Configuration – Screens consist of one or
two pages from the EFIS-D100 or a combination of pages
from the EFIS-D100 and another properly-connected Dynon
Avionics product.
•Page – A page is a section of the screen that contains a
collection of related data. Pages may occupy the total area
of the screen (i.e., 100%) or share the screen with other
pages (e.g., 2/3, 1/3 split). Pages that occupy 1/3 of the
screen area are sometimes abbreviated versions of their full
size (100% or 2/3) counterparts.
•Screen Rotation – The rotation is the list of screen
configurations which can be cycled to via the hotkeys. Your
rotation is usually smaller than the total list of available
screen configurations. The EFIS-D100 is shipped with two
screens included in the rotation: EFIS and EFIS/HSI. Screens contain one or two pages and pages contain
groups of similar information.
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Product Operation
The EFIS-D100 has several pre-defined screen configurations.
Screen configuration area allotment is represented by one of
three icons show in the table to the right.
Icon Left Page Area Right Page Area
2/3 1/3
1/3 2/3
One page that occupies all of the screen
area
The predefined screen configurations with their respective icons
are as follows:
EFIS/EMS
EFIS/AUX
EFIS/FUEL
EFIS/TIMES
EMS/EFIS
EMS/AUX
EMS/TIMES
EMS/FUEL
EFIS (default EFIS-D100 boot-up screen; in default rotation)
EFIS/EMS
EFIS/HSI (in default screen rotation)
EMS/HSI
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The SCREEN LIST Menu uses icons to illustrate the
layout for each screen configuration.

Product Operation
CYCLING BETWEEN SCREENS
There are two methods for cycling between pre-defined screens:
via the menu and via hotkeys.
Hold for two seconds
With no menus displayed, pressing button six for
o seconds displays the SCREEN LIST menu,
from which you may switch to, and set up,
various screen configurations.
tw
Screen Cycling Using the SCREEN LIST
Navigate to the SCREEN LIST menu by holding button six for at
least two seconds when no menu is present (see the figure to the
right). Note that if you only press button six momentarily, the
display cycles to the next screen in your screen rotation. Use the
DOWN▼/UP▲buttons to move the caret (>). The caret denotes
the selected screen. Press GOTO►to remove the SCREEN LIST
and display the selected screen. If you wish to stay on the same
screen, you may either select your currently displayed screen with
the caret and press GOTO►, or press CANCEL.
Screen Cycling Using Hotkeys
With no menu displayed, press button one to cycle to the previous
screen in your rotation. Likewise, press button six to cycle to the
next screen in your rotation (see the figure on the next page).
Cycling via hotkeys only allows you to display screens that are in
your screen rotation. They are meant to give you quick access to
the screen configurations that are most important to you. If you
wish to access screens that are not in your rotation, use the
SCREEN LIST as described above.
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Product Operation
Changing the Screen Rotation
You may use the out-of-the-box screen rotation or define your own. If you desire to use the initial rotation, no user
configuration is required. If you desire to use a custom c
To configure a custom rotation, navigate to the SCR
ycling order, then user configuration is necessary.
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Changing the Screen List Order
You hich screen configurations are displayed in the SCREEN LIST, thus changing the
LIST menu page by pressing button six for approximately
two seconds when no menu is present. Press SETUP, then
press ROTATN to display the menu used to change the boo
and rotation screen. Scroll through the pre-defined screens
using the DOWN▼/UP▲buttons.
Press the BOOT* button on any sele
configuration to make it the screen that is shown
immediately after the instrument is turned on. Only on
screen may be designated as the boot screen. Next, press
TOGGL↕button on any selected screen to toggle the “↕”
icon. All screens that show the “↕” icon are included in the
rotation. Any screen in the rotation may be accessed via the
button one and six hotkeys. Press BACK to save any
settings.
may wish to change the order in w
order they are cycled to via hotkeys. To do this, navigate to the SCREEN LIST menu page by pressing button six for
approximately two seconds when no menu is present. Press SETUP, then press ORDER to display the menu used to
change the screen order. Scroll through the pre-defined screens using the DOWN▼/UP▲buttons. Press the MV DN▼
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Buttons one and six cycle to the previous and next
screens, respectively.
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rev. screen cycles to
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Product Operation
button to move the selected screen down in the screen list. Likewise, press the MV UP▲button to move the selected
screen up in the screen list.
Menus
All interaction with the EFIS-D100 is accomplished through the use of its menu
system. The menu system is accessed and navigated via the six buttons located on
the front of the unit.
PAGE-SENSITIVE MENUS
On a screen where no menu is already present, buttons two through five are used to
display a menu. With no menu displayed, pressing any one of these buttons causes
the menu for the page above it to show at the bottom of the screen. For example, if a
screen is divided into two pages with the left page occupying 2/3 of the screen and
the right page occupying 1/3 of the screen, then pressing EFIS-D100 buttons two,
three, or four (all below the left 2/3 of the screen) displays the main menu for the left
page and pressing button five (below the right 1/3 of the screen) displays the main
menu for the right page (see the figure to the right).
FUNCTIONALITY
When a menu displays, it consists of two rows of gray boxes containing text. The
upper row contains one tab that denotes the currently displayed menu. The lower row
contains six labels that denote the function of the button below it. You will also
notice that many of the onscreen elements move up to avoid the menu. This prevents The configuration of the pages on
the screen determines which
buttons are used to display a
page's menu.
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