L3 comminications Trilogy ESI-1000 Manual

Pilot’s Guide
for the
Electronic Standby Indicator
communications
Model ESI-1000
Software Release 1.x and 2.0

Pilot’s Guide i
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Document Precedence
This Pilot’s Guide provides general information about the operation
of the ESI-1000. Refer to your FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual
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this guide, the AFM takes precedence over this guide.
Export Notice
This data is provided at no charge, or at cost, to the public and is
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in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Part 734.7-11.
Disclaimer
This Pilot’s Guide is subject to change without notice. The illustrations
in this guide are typical to the ESI-1000, but may not exactly match
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A Digital Revolution in Standby Instrumentation
The Trilogy™ Electronic Standby Instrument (ESI) is a panel-
mounted solid-state instrument that provides dependable backup
for attitude, altitude and airspeed information for Part 23 Fixed
Wing Aircraft and Part 27/29 Rotorcraft. The Trilogy ESI replaces
traditional electro-mechanical standby instruments and combines
the information into a compact and easy to read 4” x 3” display. Its
space-saving footprint, easy installation and complete digital design
make it the ideal standby for both new aircraft as well as those
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available, when coupled with the optional magnetometer, which
enables the system to display magnetic heading in a dedicated
window.
Revision E Highlights
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during development of the product.

Pilot’s Guide iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Description........................................................... 1-1
Introduction..................................................................................................1-1
Software Releases and Aircraft Applications...............................................1-2
 ..............................................................................................1-2
Optional Equipment.....................................................................................1-4
Limitations ...................................................................................................1-4
Display Elements.........................................................................................1-5
Attitude ........................................................................................................1-5
Slip / Skid.....................................................................................................1-6
Indicated Airspeed.......................................................................................1-7
Altitude.......................................................................................................1-10
 .....................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2 Basic Operation ................................................... 2-1
Introduction..................................................................................................2-1
Menu Operation...........................................................................................2-1
Display Brightness.......................................................................................2-2
User Initiated Alignment ..............................................................................2-3
Baro Units Adjustment ................................................................................2-4
Baro Adjustment .........................................................................................2-4
Status Screen .............................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions.......................................... 3-1
Introduction..................................................................................................3-1
Power On ....................................................................................................3-1
Power Off ....................................................................................................3-1
Self Test.......................................................................................................3-1
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Alignment ....................................................................................................3-2
Normal Operation .......................................................................................3-3
Pre-Flight Instructions..................................................................................3-5
Menu Settings..............................................................................................3-5
Instrument Check ........................................................................................3-5
In-Flight Instructions ....................................................................................3-5
In-Flight screen examples ...........................................................................3-6
Errors and Invalidities ...............................................................................3-10
Rate Sensor Limit Exceeded.....................................................................3-10
Altitude Data Loss .....................................................................................3-10
Indicated Airspeed Data Loss....................................................................3-10
....................................................................................3-11
Alignment Invalidity....................................................................................3-11
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ................................................... 4-1
Corrective Actions........................................................................................4-1
Appendix A............................................................................ A-1
Record Of Important Information................................................................ A-1
Installation Notes........................................................................................ A-2
Notes .......................................................................................................... A-3

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List of Illustrations
Figure 1-1: ESI-1000 (showing 2.0 software) .......................................1-1
Figure 1-2a: MAG-3100..........................................................................1-4
Figure 1-2b: MAG-3000..........................................................................1-4
Figure 1-3: Attitude Elements ...............................................................1-5
Figure 1-4: IAS Elements......................................................................1-7
Figure 1-5a: IAS Awareness Bar Cues for Part 23 with VNE ...................1-8
Figure 1-5b: IAS Awareness Bar Cues for Part 23 with VMO ...................1-9
Figure 1-5c: IAS Awareness Bar Cues for Part 27/29 ............................1-9
Figure 1-6: Attitude Elements .............................................................1-11
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Figure 2-1: Bezel Buttons .....................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2: Display Brightness Menu ...................................................2-2
Figure 2-3: Alignment Menu .................................................................2-2
Figure 2-4: Alignment Screen (Not In Flight) ......................................2-3
Figure 2-5: Baro Units Adjustment Menu..............................................2-4
Figure 2-6: Baro Adjustment Menu .......................................................2-4
Figure 2-7: Status Menu .......................................................................2-5
Figure 2-8: Status Screen.....................................................................2-5
Figure 3-1: System ID Screen ..............................................................3-2
Figure 3-2: Alignment Screen (Not In Flight) ........................................3-2
Figure 3-3a: Display Elements, Part 23 Aircraft (1.x)..............................3-3
Figure 3-3b: Display Elements, Part 27/29 Rotorcraft (1.1)....................3-3
Figure 3-3c: Display Elements, Part 23 Aircraft (2.0) .............................3-4
Figure 3-4: De-cluttered Display in Roll................................................3-6
Figure 3-5: De-cluttered Display in Pitch .............................................3-6
Figure 3-6: Display Showing Menu Window ........................................3-7
Figure 3-7: Display Ascending Right Bank ...........................................3-7
Figure 3-8: Display Descending Left Bank ...........................................3-7
Figure 3-9: Display at 90 degree Descent. ..........................................3-8
Figure 3-10: Display Showing Vmc & Vyse.................................................3-8
Figure 3-11: Display Showing Airspeed with Part 27/29.........................3-8
Figure 3-12: Attitude Loss.....................................................................3-10
Figure 3-13: Altitude Loss.....................................................................3-10
Figure 3-14: Airspeed Loss...................................................................3-10
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 Invalidity (No Mag Input)....................................3-12
 Invalidity (Mag Failed)........................................3-12
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Introduction
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DESCRIPTION
Figure 1-1: ESI-1000 (showing 2.0 software)
Pilot’s Guide 1-1
Refer to Figure 1-1. The ESI-1000 Electronic Standby Indicator is a
panel mounted solid state instrument that provides a visual display of
attitude (pitch & roll), slip/skid indicator (2.0 software only), barometric
corrected altitude, indicated airspeed and magnetic heading (optional
for Part 23 aircraft).
The indicator uses an Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD)
with a nominal diagonal size of 3.7 inches and a resolution of ¼ VGA
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A bezel mounted light sensor provides automatic dimming with manual
offset controlled via the menu access mode. Four soft key buttons on
the front of the bezel provide the user with quick access for setting
baro level and units (2.0 software only), display and button brightness,
and access to menu options.

ESI-1000
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Description
Specications
Physical
Size: Bezel: 4.03” x 3.35” (10.24 x 8.51 cm)
Chassis: 3-ATI Opening 7.66” (19.45 cm)
Weight: 2.75 Lbs (1.25 kg) MAX
Power: +28.0 VDC nominal, 10.0 watts MAX
+14.0 VDC (with external converter)
Environmental: DO-160F
Software: DO-178B, Level B. (SW Ver. 1.x)
DO-178, Level A. (SW Ver. 2.0)
 DO-254. Level C. (SW Ver. 1.x)
DO-254, Level A (SW Ver. 2.0)
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(FAA and EASA)
TSO-C2d (Type B), C4c, C6e, C10b, & C113.
(SW Ver. 2.0 only)
TSO-C3e (Type II, Slip Only) & C46a
(SW Ver. 2.0 only)
ETSO-C2d (Type B), C3d (Type II, Slip
Only), C4c, C6e, C10b, C46a, & 113
Software Releases and Aircraft Applications
The following software releases are available for the ESI-1000:
Release 1.0. Part 23 Fixed Wing Aircraft only.
Release 1.1. Part 23 Fixed Wing Aircraft and Part 27/29
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27/29 Rotorcraft.
Release 2.0. Part 23 Fixed Wing Aircraft only. Incorporates the
following functions: slip/skid indicator, optional metric altitude
readout, baro unit selection, extreme attitude chevrons, and
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Differences in appearance and functionality are provided throughout
this guide.
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ESI-1000
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Description
Specications (Continued)
Performance
Attitude: Accuracy: Error less than or equal to 2.5
degrees in pitch and roll with valid air data.
Airspeed, Tape:
Airspeed, Readout:
Viewable Range: 0 to 450 kts.
Viewable Range:
(Part 23 Aircraft) 40 to 400 kts.
(Part 27/29 Rotorcraft) 20 to 350 kts
Altitude: Viewable Range: -2,000 to 56,000 ft.
(SW Ver. 2.0 only): -610 to 17,000 m.
 Accuracy: 2 degrees static on ground with
magnetometer.
oPeration limits:
Pitch, Roll, Yaw: All angles.
Pitch, Roll, Yaw Rate +/- 100 degrees/second
Altitude: Calibrated Range: -1,500 to 55,000 ft.
(SW Ver. 2.0 only): -457 to 16,764 m.
BARO: 27.00 to 32.00
(SW Ver. 2.0 only) 914 to 1083 hPa or mb
Altitude Rate: Up to ± 6,000 ft/min
Airspeed: Calibrated range is
(Part 23 Aircraft) 40 to 400 kts.
(Part 27/29 Rotorcraft) 20 to 350 kts
Longitudinal Axis
Acceleration: +/- 7.5 g
Lateral Axis
Acceleration: +/- 7.5 g
Vertical Axis
Acceleration: +/- 12.0 g
scheDUleD
maintenance:
No scheduled maintenance interval ap-
plicable. Subject to requirements of FAA
document CFR FAR Part 91.411.
serVice life: The indicator has unlimited service life.

ESI-1000
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Description
The MAG-3100 and MAG-3000 manufactured by L-3 Avionics Systems are
self contained three-axis magnetometers that provides a three component
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If the magnetometer option is used, heading is shown on a tape and digital
readout at the bottom of the display.
Optional Equipment
Limitations
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input; the use of heading is not authorized to operate in the following
      
North of 70° N latitude
South of 70° S latitude
North of 65° N latitude between 75° and 120° W longitude
(northern Canada)
South of 55° S latitude between 120° and 165° E longitude
(south of Australia and New Zealand)
Attitude and air data information is still usable. It is recommended
that the magnetometer power be removed in these geographic
areas.
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Figure 1-2a: MAG-3100
Figure 1-2b: MAG-3000