Dynon Avionics SkyView SV-D700 User manual

SkyView
Pilot’s User Guide
This product is not approved for installation in type certificated aircraft
Document 101321-012, Revision M
For use with firmware version 5.1
January, 2013
Copyright © 2009-2013 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
Permission to print this this manual is granted to third parties

Contact Information
Dynon Avionics, Inc.
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Internet sites:
www.dynonavionics.com –Dynon Avionics primary web site; including:
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online documentation contributed by Dynon employees and customers.
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Dynon Avionics. A key feature of the forum is that it allows the exchange of diagrams, photos, and other types
of files.
newsletter.dynonavionics.com –Dynon’s email newsletter.
blog.dynonavionics.com –Dynon’s blog where you can find new and interesting Dynon-related content.
register.dynonavionics.com –Register your Dynon Avionics product.
license.dynonavionics.com –Redeem certificates for Navigation Mapping Software, Synthetic Vision, and
other features for license codes that add new functionality to your SkyView system.
Copyright
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and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Dynon Avionics reserves the right to change or improve its products and to
make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the Dynon Avionics website
(www.dynonavionics.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Dynon
Avionics products.
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 performed by Dynon Avionics. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost and any
costs that are incurred while removing, reinstalling, or troubleshooting the product. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
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OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND IN COUNTRIES OTHER THAN
THE USA.
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RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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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 not intended for use in type certificated aircraft at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its
products in connection with FAR 91.205.
Dynon Avionics’products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView products do not contain any field/user-serviceable
parts. Units found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened
up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.

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Revision History
Revision
Revision Date
Description
A
December 2009
Initial release
B
March 2010
Document number changed to 101321-001.
Minor style, grammar, and cross reference changes and corrections.
Added information regarding Autopilot servos in applicable sections.
Addressed screen synchronization in applicable sections.
SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation Chapter updates:
Added the Menu Navigation Section
Clarified the How to Turn the System On or Off Section
Expanded the How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level
Section
Expanded the How to Enter the Joystick Function Menu Section
Added the How to Check Installed Database Statuses Section
Added the How to Configure the Top Bar Section
PFD Operation Chapter updates:
Added the ADAHRS Source Section
Added the GPS Source Section
Added “push to synchronize” instructions for applicable bugs
Moving Map Operation Chapter updates:
Added an important note regarding Moving Map requirements
Added the GPS Source Section
Added the Terrain Data Section
Added the Aviation Data Section
Corrected the Onscreen Alerts Section in the Alerts Chapter.
C
May 2010
Document number changed to 101321-002.
Minor style and grammar changes and corrections.
Updated the guide to include HSI operation information.
Updated the guide to include Autopilot operation information.
Updated the guide with more Moving Map content.
D
June 2010
Document number changed to 101321-003.
Clarified intended use of Synthetic Vision.
Added information about Synthetic Vision depictions of runways and obstacles.
Added EMS menu, lean mode, engine timers, and fuel computer information.
Clarified map Magnetic North pointer.
Added Navigation Mapping Software information.
Added Trial Navigation Mapping Software information and operation instructions.
Added external alarm light behavior.

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Revision
Revision Date
Description
E
October 2010
Added information about User Waypoint power user feature that is fully documented on
wiki web page.
Added information about menu changes that may be present in SLSA and other aircraft
that SkyView is integrated into as an OEM component.
Added transponder operation information and specifications.
Added traffic display information for both MAP and PFD pages.
Added a better description of the combined EGT/CHT gauge.
Added Synthetic Vision licensing information.
Added Navigation Mapping Software Licensing and updated operation information.
G
March 2011
Revision F skipped to obtain version parity between Installation Guide and Pilot’s User
Guide.
Added description of GPS Steering control of Autopilot.
Pitch Trim Indicator behavior and performance expectations clarified.
Added servo weights.
Added product registration information.
Described improved loss of external power with backup battery connected behavior.
Added information about G Meter.
Added information about new/improved Navigation Mapping Software purchase,
licensing, and operation.
H
May 2011
Added description of enabling/disabling extreme pitch warning indicators and Flight Path
Marker.
Updated screen layout button labeling and figures
Added information on Flight Planning.
Updated several of the figures that were no longer valid due to button and screen
changes.
Changes made for new style of heading bug and heading readout.
Screen Hardware changed to Display Hardware.
Added section on autopilot safety features.
Added additional information about airport graphics.
Added additional information to SV-ADAHRS-20X Instruments and Sensors table.
I
September 2011
Added description of improved bug window outlining (when selected) and cyan
highlighting (when being adjusted).
Added “Show VOR Directions As” menu item description.
Added Vertical Power VP-X information.
Clarified SV-BAT-320 charging behavior; Clarified which devices and modules the SV-BAT-
320 is capable of powering.
Added permission to print the manual.
Added map panning information.
Remove erroneous checkmark in AOA column in winds row in “Instruments and Sensors “
table.
Improved HSI information.

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Revision
Revision Date
Description
J
March 2012
Clarified that Jeppesen data must be transferred to USB stick via the Jeppesen JSUM
program.
Added PocketFMS information.
Clarified bearing sources and limitations (SBY bearings from some NAV radios and no
availability of bearings from LOCs).
Clarified EMS timers.
Added special Rotax 912 tachometer and oil temp behavior when configured.
Added altitude alerter information.
Refreshed Messages and Alerts section to reflect feature improvements.
Added Audio Alert information.
Updated map instructions to reflect UI refresh, improved info items support, user
waypoints, and visual reporting points support.
K
July 2012
Clarified engaging the Autopilot with the Disengage/CWS Button.
Added information about when airspeed indication comes alive.
Added SkyView Network redundancy information.
Added ADAHRS cross-checking information.
Updated Navigation Mapping Software to incorporate base map support and airspace
improvements.
L
December 2012
Updated Screen Layout Configuration section to add information about display swap
mode and reversion mode.
Added information about DA calculation.
Added engine alert inhibit information.
Added information about normal display artifacts on power on.
Updated recommendation to have servos powered whenever SkyView is powered on.
Added description of take-off position marking for trim widget.
Added information about attitude rate limit indications.
Rearranged PFD Operation section for better information flow.
Added SV-XPNDR-26X, SV-ADSB-470 information to system overview.
Added ADS-B and Flarm traffic information.
User waypoint altitude information now displayed on their Info pages.
Added information about the AUTO transponder setting when automatic ALT/GND mode
changes are enabled (only available with transponder software version 2.02 or above).
Detailed improvements to ENGINE > FUEL UI.
Added information about weather features and usage via SV-ADSB-470.
M
January 2013
Added information about Data Logging
Added information about Stadium TFRs
Added TACAN and Outer Marker symbols
Clarified information about the AIRSPACES BELOW feature in the Map Menu
Table 1–SkyView Pilot's User Guide Revision History

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Table of Contents
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... iii
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................. v
1. Introduction 1-1
Before You Fly.............................................................................................................................................................1-1
Warning ......................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Dynon Avionics Product Registration .........................................................................................................................1-1
About this Guide.........................................................................................................................................................1-1
2. System Overview 2-1
SV-D700 and SV-D1000...............................................................................................................................................2-1
SV-ADAHRS-20X ..........................................................................................................................................................2-3
SV-EMS-22X ................................................................................................................................................................2-4
SV-GPS-250 .................................................................................................................................................................2-4
SV-BAT-320 .................................................................................................................................................................2-4
Autopilot Servos .........................................................................................................................................................2-5
Navigation Mapping Software (SV-MAP-270) ............................................................................................................2-5
SV-XPNDR-26X ............................................................................................................................................................2-5
SV-ADSB-470...............................................................................................................................................................2-5
3. SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation 3-1
Screen Synchronization ..............................................................................................................................................3-1
Display Bezel Layout ...................................................................................................................................................3-1
Joystick and Button Operation ...................................................................................................................................3-2
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................3-4
Basic Display Operation Procedures...........................................................................................................................3-5
Screen Layout Configuration ......................................................................................................................................3-7
4. PFD Operation 4-1
PFD Page Layout .........................................................................................................................................................4-1
PFD Symbology ...........................................................................................................................................................4-2
ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking ................................................................................4-15
PFD Menu .................................................................................................................................................................4-19
5. EMS Operation 5-1
Engine Page Layout.....................................................................................................................................................5-1
Rotax 912 Behavior.....................................................................................................................................................5-2
Engine Menu...............................................................................................................................................................5-3
Timers .........................................................................................................................................................................5-5
Fuel Computer ............................................................................................................................................................5-6
VP-X Operation ...........................................................................................................................................................5-8
6. Transponder Operation 6-1
Transponder Status ....................................................................................................................................................6-1
Transponder Menu .....................................................................................................................................................6-2
Reported Pressure Altitude ........................................................................................................................................6-4
ADS-B OUT Transmissions ..........................................................................................................................................6-4
7. SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software 7-1

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License Information ....................................................................................................................................................7-1
Databases ...................................................................................................................................................................7-3
GPS Source..................................................................................................................................................................7-6
Moving Map Page Layout ...........................................................................................................................................7-7
Moving Map Symbology .............................................................................................................................................7-8
MAP Menu................................................................................................................................................................7-24
Navigation Mapping Software Features ...................................................................................................................7-26
Weather and TFR Information..................................................................................................................................7-47
8. Autopilot Operation 8-1
Autopilot Safety Features ...........................................................................................................................................8-1
Horizontal Autopilot Functionality .............................................................................................................................8-1
Vertical Autopilot Functionality..................................................................................................................................8-2
Control Wheel Steering Functionality ........................................................................................................................8-3
Top Bar Autopilot Symbology .....................................................................................................................................8-3
AP Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................8-10
Autopilot Operation and Procedures .......................................................................................................................8-12
9. Messages and Alerts 9-1
Loss of Information.....................................................................................................................................................9-1
Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System.......................................................................................................9-1
Prompts Requiring Interaction ...................................................................................................................................9-4
Audio Alerts ................................................................................................................................................................9-4
Messages, Alerts, and Audio Alert Details..................................................................................................................9-5
10. Appendix A: SkyView System Specifications 10-1
SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Quick Specifications ...........................................................................................................10-1
SV-ADAHRS-20X Quick Specifications.......................................................................................................................10-2
SV-ADSB-470 Quick Specifications............................................................................................................................10-2
SV-XPNDR-26X Quick Specifications .........................................................................................................................10-2
SV-ARINC-429 Quick Specifications ..........................................................................................................................10-3
SV-EMS-22X Quick Specifications .............................................................................................................................10-3
SV-GPS-250 Quick Specifications..............................................................................................................................10-4
SV-BAT-320 Quick Specifications..............................................................................................................................10-4
Autopilot Servo Quick Specifications........................................................................................................................10-5
11. Appendix B: License Information 11-1