AF-3400s, AF-3500s, AF-4500s EFIS System - Engine Monitoring System – Moving Map Patents 6,271,769 B1 and 6,940,425 User Guide and Installation Manual Version 7.4 03/12/2012 IMPORTANT PRE-INSTALLATION NOTICE Before installing the monitoring system, READ THE LIMITED WARRANTY / AGREEMENT. There is information in the Limited Warranty / Agreement that may alter your decision to install this product. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY / AGREEMENT DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT.
Not approved for use in aircraft with FAA type certificates. AF-3400s, AF-3500s, AF-4500s Post Installation Check CAUTION: Do not fly the aircraft until the following check list has been completed. Never Power the system with an automotive battery charger and the aircraft battery disconnected.
First Engine Start □ With relay protection diodes installed, your AFS screen(s) can be turned on before the engine is started. □ After the engine has started, verify oil pressure and temperature. If none is indicated SHUT DOWN the engine. Verify all wiring and consult your local A&P, the engine manufacturer, and/or AFS technical support.
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LIMITED WARRANTY / AGREEMENT Advanced Flight Systems Inc. (“AFS”) warrants its aircraft monitoring system instrument and system components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year commencing on the date of the first flight of the instrument or one year after the invoice date, whichever comes first. AFS will repair or replace any instrument or system components under the terms of this Warranty provided the item is returned to AFS prepaid.
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Table of Contents AF‐3400s, AF‐3500s, AF‐4500s Post Installation Check ___________________________________ 2 LIMITED WARRANTY / AGREEMENT __________________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________ 10 SYSTEM OPERATION ______________________________________________________________ 11 Power On / Off ________________________________________________________________________ 11 Battery Operation _______________________________________
Airspace ____________________________________________________________________________________ 46 Track Mode _________________________________________________________________________________ 46 Map Database Files ___________________________________________________________________________ 47 Traffic Display _________________________________________________________________________ 49 Zaon XRX ___________________________________________________________________________________ 50 Garmin GTX‐330 ________________
Propeller RPM Sensor Installation _________________________________________________________ 81 Oil Temperature Sensor Installation _______________________________________________________ 81 Amp Transducer Installation _____________________________________________________________ 82 Pressure Transducer Installation __________________________________________________________ 83 Oil Pressure Transducer Installation _______________________________________________________ 83 Fuel Pressure Transducer Installation
APPENDIX J: Troubleshooting _____________________________________________________ 109 GNS‐430W/530W ‐ EFIS ‐ Autopilot ‐ ARINC Interface Troubleshooting _________________________ 110 APPENDIX K: Vertical Power VP‐X/PRO Interface _____________________________________ 116 APPENDIX L: Flight Director/AF‐Pilot Procedures flying an Approach ______________________ 117 Flying an LPV Approach _______________________________________________________________________ 117 Flying an ILS Approach ________________________
INTRODUCTION Advanced Flight Systems Inc. manufactures three different size EFIS and Engine Monitor systems. The AF-3400 uses a 6.5” display and the AF-3500 and AF-4500 use an 8.4” display. The new “s” CPU systems utilize our new high speed CPU and support Synthetic Vision. The systems can be purchased as an EFIS only “EF”, Engine Monitor only “EM”, Multi Function Display “MFD”, or as a single screen with both EFIS and Engine Monitor boards installed “EE”.
Knobs and Buttons The AF-3400 and 3500 have 5 buttons and one rotary knob with a push button for data input. The AF-4500 has a left rotary knob, 5 buttons and one rotary/joy stick knob on the right side with a push button for data input. SYSTEM OPERATION Power On / Off For wiring information see APPENDIX K Turning the Unit ON The AF-3400/3500/4500 will turn on anytime power is applied to the Master or Backup power input and will stay running as long as there is power supplied to one of the inputs.
Screen Selection You can rotate through the enabled screens on the unit by pressing the [PAGE] button.
Six-Pack Panel Page ("s" CPU) AIR and EMS (non “s” CPU only) Enable/Disable Pages You can select what pages are in the screen rotation from the [EFIS] -> [Settings] -> [More] menu by pressing the knob button. The knob is used to enable or disable each item. After selecting the desired pages be sure and press the [SAVE] button. Some pages on the list may be grayed out if you didn't purchase those features or disabled them in the Calibration Menu (MAP & VPX).
EFIS Flight Display Magnetic Heading Heading Bug Setting Current G’s Vertical Speed Airspeed Bug Setting Altitude Bug Setting Pitch Angle Standard Rate Turn Roll Angle G METER Tape Vertical Speed Tape True Airspeed Baro Set Slip Ball Wind AHRS Alignment (Gyro) When power is applied to the system the EFIS display will have a large RED X while the AHRS in initializing. The Aircraft should not be moved until the RED X disappears from the Screen (Approximately 40 seconds).
Screen Dimming The screen can be dimmed from the Checklist page by turning the right knob anytime the word DIM is displayed. If DIM is not displayed press the knob and select DIM from the list. Barometric Pressure/Altitude The current barometer setting is displayed in the box below the altitude tape. The value is shown in either inches of Mercury or millibars. The current barometer setting can be adjusted by turning the knob anytime the word BARO is displayed.
Heading – EFIS DG This heading is displayed like a standard slaved directional gyro. The digital readout in the pointer shows your current heading. If the EFIS DG is red, the heading should not be relied on and you should check the magnetometer wiring. Skid/Slip Ball (Inclinometer) The skid/slip ball works like any standard mechanical gauge. If the ball is within the black lines, then you are in coordinated flight.
Flight Path Marker The green flight path marker (FPM) or velocity vector shows where the aircraft is actually moving. Think of it as a visual representation of GPS Track. The green target will only be centered under steady state flight conditions with no wind. Usually the target will be moving around the display showing where the airplane is going, not where the nose is pointed. If you have a strong cross wind from the left you will see the FPM move to the right.
Upon passing through 100 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Bug changes from Cyan to White. After reaching the Selected Altitude the Bug changes from White to Yellow, and the voice alert “MINIMUMS” is generated. Altitude > 100’ of MDA Bug 100’ > Altitude > MDA Bug Altitude < MDA Bug “MIMIMUMS” Airspeed Bug The Airspeed Bug can be turned on and off from the [EFIS] -> [NAVIGATION] -> [BUGS] -> [SPD] menu.
Timer Functions The system has a count-down and count-up timer that is accessed by pressing the [TIMER] button in the main menu. The timer value is adjusted with the knob and controlled using the buttons: [START] [STOP] [RESET] [UP/DWN] [ADJ] The Up or Down mode is displayed with an arrow on the screen. If Count Down mode is selected, the right knob is used to set the starting time. The timer display will flash green when 0:00 is reached and you will get the voice alert “TIMER”.
Angle of Attack (AOA) See Appendix I: AOA Pressure Port Location The EFIS can display an AOA if you have installed the optional AOA system. You will need to perform an in flight AOA calibration if your unit has not been loaded with precalibrated AOA data. The AOA in flight settings can be adjusted from following Menu: [EFIS] -> [SETTINGS] -> [AOA] Button 2 in the AOA menu controls the AOA display.
This is the best engine out glide AOA. This is the desired AOA for a normal approach. Approach Warning This should indicate that you are 15% above stall and you will get the verbal “Angle Angle Push”.
EFIS AOA CALIBRATION CHECK LIST EFIS AOA CALIBRATION CHECK LIST EFIS_cklst.
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Synthetic Vision Synthetic Vision (SVN) gives users a forward looking perspective of the terrain ahead. This includes mountains, rivers/waterways, obstacles and runways. The Synthetic Vision database requires a Map Data card be installed in the unit. While the mapping option isn't necessary for SVN to work, the two share the same databases on the Map Data card. Grid lines are displayed on the ground of SVN. They are 1 arc minute lines, meaning at the equator they are 1nm by 1nm squares.
TAWS Settings Instrument Calibration: 35: Synthetic Vision 3. Terrain Warning (TAWS) ON/OFF - Enables/Disables terrain shading based on altitude 4. TAWS Airspeed Shutoff (KTS) - Sets the airspeed at which TAWS is disabled (for landing). Traffic Display If a traffic device is connected to your EFIS monitor, the traffic will be displayed on the SVN. Traffic shown must be within 6nm of your aircraft and within the 60 degree view cone of the SVN 30 degrees on either side of your current heading).
Highway in the Sky (HITS) Any EFIS system with Synthetic Vision is capable of displaying Highway in the Sky (HITS). HITS is the artificial generation of boxes that direct the pilot towards a programmed navigation course set by the GPS. HITS is depicted as magenta boxes in the synthetic vision. Waypoint names will also be displayed in the HITS box, giving the pilot further information about their location on the flight plan.
Currently HITS boxes are not drawn for a descent. If the ALT bug is moved to select a lower altitude, the HITS boxes will descend to that altitude, however a vertical descending path will not be drawn. In the screenshot above, the aircraft altitude is 8,000ft, however the ALT bug (and HITS boxes) are drawn at 7,000ft.
EFIS Navigation (HSI) Course Needle To/From Identifier Bearing Needle Target Vertical Speeds CDI Course Source Bearing Source NAV Type (VOR/GPS) FD/Autopilot Mode CRS The EFIS can display an HSI when connected to a Nav radio, GPS, or GPS Navigator. The system has two main navigation needles; Course and Bearing. You can individually select the navigation source for each needle from any radio connected to the unit.
Note: Selecting CRS/MAP will match the course needle with the navigation source set in the map settings page GPS Navigation Display Vertical Deviation Pointer The Vertical Deviation Pointer (VDP) can be displayed from a WAAS GPS to indicate the baro-VNV vertical deviation when Vertical Navigation (VNV) is being used. The VDP should change to a diamond once you are on the approach and receiving glide slope information. NOTE: Requires a 430W, 530W, or 480 along with the AF-ARINC adaptor module.
BTW (Bearing to Active) BTW displays the direct bearing to the active GPS waypoint and will be displayed on the HSI as a yellow line with two arrows. If you are flying directly to the waypoint on the GPS Course the BTW needle will be under the Magenta needle. DTW (Distance to Waypoint) DTW displays the nautical miles to the current GPS waypoint. SPD (Speed) SPD displays the current ground speed in nautical miles per hour. WPID (Waypoint Identfier) WPID displays the current waypoint ID from the GPS.
VOR Navigation Display To/From Indicator OBS Setting VOR Frequency The Green course indicator points to the current course you have selected using the OBS setting. The OBS setting can be set using the knob on the EFIS when <-CRS-> is displayed over the knob (press the knob if CRS is not displayed). The current OBS setting is displayed in the text area. If the Nav radio is tuned to a VOR, this is the radial to fly. The SL-30 OBS setting can also be set using the OBS button on the radio.
TO FROM ILS Navigation Display Runway Heading Localizer CDI Glide Slope VDI ILS Frequency AP/FD Mode You should always set the ILS inbound Approach Course using the CRS knob selection. If the Nav Radio is tuned to an ILS frequency you should use the CRS setting to select the inbound approach course. NOTE: The SL-30 will not let you adjust the OBS if you have selected an ILS freq and you must use the CRS knob on the EFIS to set the course indicator.
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Internal Flight Planning (Requires Version 8 software or later) AF-3000s/4000s series displays have an internal flight planning feature, eliminating the requirement for an external GPS to provide flight plan waypoints. Only a basic GPS with NMEA data output is required to utilize this feature (though it can still be used with any GPS navigator as well). If you have another GPS navigator with flight planning capability, it will transfer the flight plan to the EFIS internal flight plan.
To remove a waypoint in the flight plan, press [EDIT] and use the cursor to highlight the waypoint, press [REMOVE] Activating the Flight Plan After the flight plan has been created, pressing the ACTIVATE button will change the EFIS navigation source to follow the internal flight plan. Direct-To Proceeding Direct-To an intermediate waypoint: Use the cursor to highlight the waypoint to proceed to, press the [D-To] button. The EFIS will then sequence to the selected waypoint.
Autopilot Control / Flight Director Note: There is a separate AF-Pilot Installation Manual found on the AFS website. Current AP Mode Autopilot Control For the autopilot to follow the EFIS commands you will need an autopilot that is capable of GPSS and GPSV ARINC steering commands. You will also need to have the optional AF-ARINC module connected to the EFIS and properly configured.
The AF-Pilot has the following modes controlled from the buttons on the face of the autopilot. [AP] - Autopilot control mode. Pressing the AP button will cause the autopilot to turn on and follow the current ground track and the current vertical speed of the aircraft. The EFIS settings and controls will not have any effect on the autopilot. Once the autopilot is controlling the aircraft, pressing the knob button will select the Track or Vertical Speed fields.
EFIS Flight Director/Autopilot Turning on the AP/FD Mode The flight director can be turned on from the following menu: [EFIS] -> [AP/FD] -> [FLTDIR ON/OFF] The wings that come up when the flight director is enabled will show the aircraft positioning to follow. All the pilot has to do is keep the triangle in the wings as they move to follow the commanded source. A change in heading or track will command the wings to bank in the direction to acquire the new heading or track.
Autopilot / Flight Director Control Settings [EFIS] -> [AP/FD] -> [Settings] LATERAL EFIS Autopilot Control Settings Roll GAIN .05 Range (.01 – 2.0) The LAT Gain setting controls how fast the aircraft will respond to errors in track or heading. With too low of a setting the aircraft will hunt slowly and appear slow to respond in roll. With too high of a setting the aircraft will hunt rapidly, and appear jittery. Loc GAIN .50 Range (.1 – 3.
LAT ARM Localizer Aircraft will follow the heading bug on the HSI until the CDI needle deflection is less than 80% AND the Current aircraft heading is within 30 degrees of the CDI course. The AP/FD status on the EFIS will show ARM unit switching to NAV mode. GPS Aircraft will follow the heading bug on the HSI until the CDI needle deflection is less than 80% AND the Current aircraft heading is within 90 degrees of the CDI course. The AP/FD status on the EFIS will show ARM unit switching to NAV mode.
Autopilot / Flight director in ARM mode. AP MODE The AP/FD is currently tracking the Heading and Altitude Bugs. The AP/FD Mode text shows L-ARM and V-ALT, the Flight director wings are yellow indicating that it is being controlled from the Bugs As soon as the green VOR CDI needle moves to within 80% and the heading is within 30 degrees of the CDI course, the FD wings will change to green and the status will change to L-NAV.
The FD wingtip color indicates the current vertical source. In this picture the FD wings are green indicating that the lateral mode is being controlled by the NAV radio, the tips are yellow indicating that the vertical mode is from the altitude bug. For the autopilot to follow the EFIS commands it will need to be in GPSS and GPSV mode.
The ABOUT Page [CHECK] -> [MAINT] -> [ABOUT] This page contains a lot very important information about your system. System Info contains your system Serial Number. This is very important to have when you call AFS for technical support. Next is your software version information, IP address, and installed keys.
Moving Map Display GPS Track Current Waypoint Current Zoom Level METAR Symbol Class D Airspace Top Future TFR from XM Major Road VOR Intersection Map GPS Source XM Weather Age The system can display a moving map if you have purchased and installed the optional Mapping package. You will need to have the SD card installed with the mapping database for proper operation.
The moving map can be displayed as a partial screen along with the EFIS and/or Engine Monitor or as a complete page. You can also select if the airspeed and altitude tapes and engine monitor are displayed on the map from the [MAP] -> [SETTINGS] menu and selecting the [AIR OFF] [Engine] buttons.
Airport Info Pressing the [INFO] button from the map menu will bring up multiple pages of airport info, including runways, frequencies and airport information. Airspace Airspace is displayed on the moving map along with it vertical boundaries in a similar format to a sectional chart.
Map Database Files The moving map uses the following database files stored on the SD card, the SD card must be kept in the EFIS for the map to work. : AFS USA Data Files AF-3400 & AF-3500 non “S” CPU (OLD Systems) File Name Description Update Frequency AFSTERUS.AFM AFSVECUS.AFM AFSMAPUS.
AFSMAPUS.AFM and AFSVECUS.AFM files have a version number associated with them, and will only work with a version of the system software that is compatible. When you download the map files, make sure that your version of the system software matches the map version. If it doesn't match, the map will not work. Example: AF3000 Series System Software Version 7.7.15-MV15 <-The MV15 is the map version Map Data files Version MV15 Map Database Update Procedure 1.
Traffic Display WARNING: Traffic information displayed on the Map is provided for visually assisting in acquiring other aircraft. The aircraft should be maneuvered based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting aircraft. Traffic 1,100ft above CAUTION Traffic same Altitude Traffic 1,200ft above descending The AFS-Map can display traffic when connected to a NavWorx ADS600-B, Garmin GTX-330, or Zaon XRX.
Zaon XRX XRX detects up to three threat aircraft from within your cockpit using a cutting-edge, proprietary, self-contained antenna design. With direction, locating and identifying traffic is simple and easy, and traffic information is displayed on the EFIS Map page. XRX delivers the three "dimensions" of traffic information that pinpoints where traffic is located: direction, range and relative altitude. Traffic accuracy is 0.
Garmin GTS-8xx TCAS System The Garmin GTS-8xx TCAS System is a fully self-contained active traffic system which will interface to your EFIS display. Please see the Traffic ARINC Adapter Wiring Diagram for wiring and configuration. ARINC output speed on the GTS-8xx MUST be configured for LOW speed! Note: A special TCAS ARINC adapter is required, please contact AFS for more information.
Weather Display CAUTION: NEXRAD weather data should only be used for long-range planning purposes. Inherent delays and relative age of the WX data can be experienced. NEXRAD weather cannot be used for short-term weather avoidance. NEXRAD High resolution radar image of radar reflectivity and lighting strikes. Reflectivity is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. The NEXRAD colors directly correlate to the level of detected reflectivity from the radar.
• NEXRAD base reflectivity is sampled at the minimum antenna elevation angle. An individual NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges. It has no information about storms directly over the radar site. • When zoomed in a square block on the display represents an area of 2 ½ miles. The intensity level reflected by each square represents the highest level of NEXRAD data sampled within the area.
installation you will need to use a separate Ethernet hub in the aircraft. If you have a single screen system you can plug the weather receivers Ethernet cable directly into the EFIS. Screen Configuration Settings One of the screens in the aircraft needs to be configured as the Weather Master and any additional screens should be set to Slave or Offline. Currently we do not support weather on both the new “s” CPU along with the older non “s” CPU on the same network.
XM Weather Diagnostics [CHECK] -> [MAINT] -> [ABOUT] The ABOUT page displays pertinent information about the status of your XM Weather receiver. Weather Status shows information for diagnosing weather module problems. Mode: Shows the mode of that particular screen (MASTER or SLAVE).
LGHT - Lighting Strikes WNDS - Winds Aloft METAR's, TAF's, and TFR's are always on and not user selectable. ADS-B Status Information [CHECK] -> [MAINT] -> [ABOUT] The ABOUT page displays pertinent information about the status of your ADS-B Weather receiver. Weather Status - Shows status information about the ADS-B interface.
IFR Approach Plates The EFIS Map page has the ability to display an IFR approach plate if your data card contains a CHARTS directory and you have the approach plate file for the selected airport. Current approach plates are available for purchase from the Advanced Flight Systems web store. www.Advanced-Flight-Systems.com The AFS approach plates are geo-referenced and should display your current aircraft position if your location is on the approach plate area.
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Engine Monitor Display The system can display the engine monitor on the bottom of the main EFIS page or as a full Engine page if the system has one of the following: 1. The screen has an engine monitor board installed in the case. 2. The screen is connected to another screen that has an engine monitor board installed with an Ethernet crossover cable. Fuel Computer The fuel computer is accessed from the main screen by pressing the [ENGINE] button followed by pressing the [FUEL] button.
Fuel Flow Calibration The accuracy of the fuel computer is affected by the value of Counts per .01 gals (K Factor). The Counts per .01 gals (K Factor) sets the calibration of the instrument to match the flow transducer and the variations in the installation. After running a tank of fuel use the following formula to adjust the accuracy. The Counts per .01 gals (K Factor) is adjusted from the Fuel Flow/Computer page in Instrument Calibration. New Counts per .01 gals = (Old Counts per .
TANKS FILLED You can set the fuel computer to the programmed full tanks by pressing one of the following buttons in the fuel computer: 1. [FILL MAINS] If only the main tanks have been filled 2. [FILL ALL] If the main and tip tanks have been filled WARNING: If you press [FILL ALL] and have not added fuel to the tip tanks the fuel computer calculations will be incorrect You can add or subtract fuel to the computer by adjusting the [KNOB] for the correct amount and then pressing the [ADJ] button.
The following data is supplied only as a reference; you should use your Lycoming engine graphs to verify the accuracy of the display. The Delta HP number is the increase in actual HP that the engine will produce for the same manifold and RPM at increased Altitude. Engine Rated HP O‐360 180 55% 75% RPM MAP MAP 2000 21.6 26.7 2100 21 26 2200 20.3 25.2 2300 19.8 24.6 2400 19.2 23.9 2500 18.9 23.5 2600 18.6 23.2 2700 18.2 22.
EGT/CHT Display Modes The Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGT) and Cylinder Head Temperatures (CHT) for every cylinder are continuously displayed in both analog and digital formats on the AF-3400/3500. The cylinders are laid out sequentially with cylinder #1 on the left followed by cylinder #2 to its right and so on. The graph uses small white bars for the CHT that are superimposed onto the larger EGT bars. The graph uses a dual scale that represents the CHT scale on the left side and the EGT scale on the right.
If the [CHECK] button is pressed the page that is displayed is controlled by the following: ENGINE RPM PAGE Normal Use 0 1 Before Starting Engine <1250 3 Before Takeoff Checklist >1250 6 Emergency Checklist This will make the emergency procedures check list easy to access in the event of an in flight emergency. The checklist file is stored in the CHKLST.AFD file and can be transferred using the SD card from the EFIS Calibration Menu (CHECK -> MAINT -> ADMIN ->CALIBRATION). 1. Admin Settings 1.
To restore the checklist file to your EFIS perform the same steps above but instead rotate the right knob to say RESTORE and press SELECT. Maintenance Log The system has an Aircraft Maintenance Log that can be setup to track any number of user configurable items. Each item can be configured as a Tach time or calendar time controlled event. Once the time interval has expired the item will turn red indicating the need for service.
Rotate the right knob to BACKUP (if you want to copy it to your SD card) or RESTORE (if you want to copy the file from your SD card to your EFIS) and press START Weight & Balance Screen The Weight & Balance page is selected from the following menu: [CHECK] -> [MAINT] -> [BALANCE] The PREV & NEXT buttons are used to select the station and the knob is used to adjust the weight of the station or volume for fuel. The Weight & Balance settings are controlled by the files: AIRCRAFT.
Flight Data Logs Flight Data from the system is downloaded using the SD data card from the Maintenance checklist page. To download flight data do the following: 1. Place an SD card in the Screen 2. Press [CHECK] -> [MAINT.] -> [ADMIN] -> [DATA LOGS] 3. The last flight time will be displayed over the knob; you can select the amount of flight time to download using the knob. (Rotate it to the right to increase time with a max. of 12hrs) 4.
AF-3400/AF-3500/AF-4500 Installation Mechanical Mounting The Display should be mounted from the rear of the instrument panel with four 6-32 screws. Allow clearance for the connectors on the rear. See the Appendix B: for proper dimensions. The rear connectors are 5.5” from the front panel and the plugs require another 3” for clearance. The case ground screw in the middle of the decal should be connected to the main aircraft ground buss with a #18 agw wire.
Electrical Connections For wiring information see APPENDIX M: The AF-3000/4000 series power requirement is 12 volts at 2.5 Amps, a 3 amp circuit breaker or fuse should be used for the system. All wire should meet Mil Standard MIL-W-22759/16 (Tefzel insulation) 20 AWG wire is normally sufficient for the power supply and ground wires. Pin 1 Red Master Power Pin 3 Black Ground *Pin 15 N/C Backup Power *Backup Power input is used for a dual electrical system.
EFIS Serial Data Connections Each AF-3400/3500/4500 screen has four serial ports that can be used for external equipment (GPS, NAV, Traffic, FADEC Engine, ect..) communication. Not all functions are available on all serial ports so you should review the options before wiring external equipment to a serial port. If you have more than one screen installed in your aircraft and they are connected with Ethernet you can share the serial ports between screens.
[1. Admin Settings] -> GPS/NAV # Options 10. GPS/NAV 1-3 Data Source* NONE Serial Port #1 Serial Port #2 Serial Port #3 Serial Port #4 Remote GPS Remote ARINC Remove NAV Notes No connected Nav or GPS GPS or Nav Radio Connect to Serial Port #1 GPS or Nav Radio Connect to Serial Port #2 GPS or Nav Radio Connect to Serial Port #3 GPS or Nav Radio Connect to Serial Port #4 GPS connected to remote screen GPS/NAV connected to remote screen ARINC SL-30 connected to remote screen.
EFIS Serial Port Configuration Examples The following examples should help you configure your system: Single Screen, Garmin 496, GTX 327 and SL30 5. Serial Port #1 Function 6. Serial Port #2 Function 7. Serial Port #3 Function 8. Serial Port #4 Function 9. Serial Port Network Sharing 10. GPS/NAV 1 Data Source 11. GPS/NAV 2 Data Source 12.
AFS EFIS Serial Port Work Sheet N_ _ _ _ _ Screen 1 Serial Port # Preferred Use Device Data Format NAV Data Source Label (GNAVx GPSx NAVx) Serial Port #1 GPS RS-232 Serial Port #2 Encoder/Traffic Serial Port #3 SL30, ARINC Serial Port #4 ARINC, AF-GPS Screen 2 Serial Port # Preferred Use Device Data Format NAV Data Source Label (GNAVx GPSx NAVx) Serial Port #1 GPS RS-232 Serial Port #2 Serial Port #3 SL30, ARINC Serial Port #4 AF-GPS Screen 3 Serial Port # Preferred Use Device D
External Device Configuration AF-ARINC 429 ADAPTOR The AF-ARINC adaptor provides 2 serial inputs for display of navigation data (VOR, ILS, GPS, LPV ) from a Garmin 430W/530W/480 and 1 serial output. The ARINC 429 output can be connected to multiple ARINC 429 receivers; 430W, 530W, 480, and Autopilots that support GPS steering commands. The AF-ARINC module should be connected to EFIS Serial Port #3 or Serial Port #4.
430W/530W ARINC 429 Verification Test The 430W/530W communicates with the ARINC module using two separate serial ARINC ports. VOR data is sent on one ARINC port and GPS data is sent on the other ARINC port. You should verify that both ports are working after wiring and configuring the EFIS and 430W/530W. 1. EFIS to AF-ARINC Module Communication Test Boot the EFIS in CONFIG mode and select: 1. Admin Settings -> 21. Diagnostics -> 8.
ARINC Module Software Updating Boot the EFIS in CONFIG mode and select: 1. Admin Settings -> 20. System Maintenance -> 3. Upgrade ARINC Software Procedure 1. Download the latest ARINC software from the AFS support page. http://www.advanced-flight-systems.com 2. Unzip the ARINC.zip file, and place the ARINC.HEX file onto a SD card. 3. Insert the card into the unit and navigate to the page shown at right. 4. Cycle power to the ARINC adaptor.
Garmin SL-30 The AF-3000 will send/receive data from a SL30 on EFIS Serial Port #3. The EFIS can get VOR/LOC/GS data from the SL30 and can set the OBS setting on the SL30. If the EFIS is also connected to a Garmin 396/496 it will pass through any radio frequency tuning commands to the SL30.
Serial Port #4 TXD EFIS Aux (DB9) Port Pin 1 Pin Pin See Serial Port # Function Hardware Setup for Serial Port configuration EFIS Sensor Installation Magnetometer Installation The Remote Magnetometer P/N: 8350-0480 must be mounted so that its orientation is as closely aligned with the AF-3400/3500/4500 EFIS screen as possible. It should be mounted with the electrical connector facing toward the front of the plane, and the mounting tabs on the bottom.
Magnetometer Alignment You will need to perform a Magnetometer alignment after the system has been installed or any time the aircraft has had any major changes that could affect the magnetometer. The Magnetometer alignment will need to be performed in an area where you can easily rotate the aircraft. The alignment should be done with the engine stopped and the aircraft electronics on. You will need to be prepared to turn the plane and point the aircraft nose to Magnetic North.
Engine Sensor Installation Lycoming CHT Probe Location EGT Probe Location EGT/CHT Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Locate the EGT probes, P/N 40200, not less than 1 1/2” or more than 3” below the exhaust stack attachment flange. 2” to 3” is optimum, and try to mount all probes equal distance from the exhaust flanges. On curved stacks, assume probe tip is on stack centerline for determining distance to exhaust flange.
JABIRU CHT Sensor Jabiru engines require a 12mm ring-terminal CHT probe for each cylinder. First, slide the compression washer off the spark plug. Slide the 12mm ring-terminal probe onto the plug. Now, slide the spark plug compression washer back onto the spark plug. Reinstall the spark plug into the spark plug hole. Please refer to the documentation that came with your engine for more information.
Amp Transducer Installation Shunt Transducer Mount the Shunt amp transducer to a stationary location in the main power wire from the Alternator. The Shunt Amp transducer wires should be connected from the harness to the transducer by crimping two standard #8 ring terminal to the wires. Pin 24 Orange/Green + Pin 25 Orange/Purple - Alternator Side Battery Side Optional Hall Effect Transducer (Used for dual Alternator Systems) Mount the amp transducer in the cabin area to a stationary location.
Pressure Transducer Installation Firewall Installation using Van’s P/N: VA-168, 3-port manifold mounting block. Oil Pressure Transducer Installation Mount the oil pressure transducer in a stationary location. Connect the transducer with aircraft grade hose and fittings. You can find the proper oil pressure connecting port in your engine manual. Your engine must have a pressure fitting with a restrictor hole in it. The transducer is supplied with 1/8” NPT pipe thread connections.
Fuel Flow Transducer Installation The inlet and outlet ports in the fuel flow transducer have ¼” NPT threads. Use only ¼” NPT hose or pipe fittings to match. When assembling fittings into the inlet and outlet ports DO NOT EXCEED a torque of 180 inch lbs, or screw the fittings in more than 2 full turns past hand tight WHICHEVER HAPPENS FIRST. AFS will not be responsible for cracked castings caused by failure to use ¼” NPT fittings, over-torquing the fittings, or assembling them beyond the specified depth.
Manifold Pressure Transducer Installation The manifold pressure transducer should be mounted on the firewall or in the cabin area. The transducer port is connected to the engine manifold pressure port with a ¼” ID hose and hose clamp. The manifold pressure port location can be found in the engine manual.
Fuel Tank Level Sensor Float Type Any standard 40-240 Ohm float style probe should work without any problem. The single wire from the Engine Harness should be connected to the float sensor terminal. You should verify that the float mounting base is attached to the airframe ground. For the tank gauges to work properly the floats should freely move from the top to the bottom of the tank.
Instrument Calibration Instrument calibration will allow you to calibrate the various instruments and set the desired warning levels. Calibration mode can be entered from the run screen as long as you do not have any airspeed from the following menu: [CHECK] -> [MAINT] -> [ADMIN] -> [CALIB] Hold for 2 seconds A list of instruments will appear. You scroll through the list by using the [PREV] and [NEXT] buttons. There are multiple pages of instruments.
Calibration Tips: AF-3400/3500 systems are shipped with all sensors except Fuel Tanks and Trim / Flap sensors fully calibrated. Individual sensors should not need to be adjusted unless a new sensor is installed. The Amps transducer (Hall or Shunt) will need to have the zero current point set. Anytime you calibrate an Instrument and Enter the new data make sure to write that data down. You should keep a good record of this data with you at all time.
RPM Calibration Item 10 in Instrument Calibration The RPM Gauge has three unique features that are slightly different than the standard gauge options. These features include: Yellow Mid Band Top: Used to depict prop operating mid range restrictions. This should be set to 0 if your prop does not have any. Yellow Mid Band Bottom: Used to depict prop operating mid range restrictions. This should be set to 0 if your prop does not have any.
6. Enter the number of calibration points; you must have at least two points. You could use four points (zero, ¼, ½, ¾, Full) or one point for every 2 gallons. Every calibration point must have a Quantity that is higher than the previous one. 7. Use [NEXT] to Scroll down to the tank calibration data. The calibration data is displayed in two columns, one for ground and one for flight. Use the knob button to switch between ground and flight data columns.
Test Audio Item 33 in Instrument Calibration The range is (0%-100%) and is adjusted using the knob followed by pressing the [SAVE] button. The Test Audio menu will play all the sounds in the system. Switch Inputs Item 34 in Instrument Calibration The system has 3 hardware inputs that can be used to monitor an external switch. The inputs are labeled #1, #2, #3 Input #3 is normally used for an AOA Flap Switch.
You may have to reboot AF-3000 unit before settings take effect. Administrative Settings System Files The system has the following files in flash memory. Calibration data files for the sensors: AIRDATA.AFC ENGINE.AFC EGTCHT.AFC HORSEPWER.AFC TANKS.AFC AOA.
Multiple Screen Setup Multiple screens (EFIS and Engine Monitor) can be connected together to enable data sharing by using a standard Ethernet cross over cable or Ethernet hub plugged into the back of the units. Once the screens are connected with the cable you will need to configure each screen for transmit and receive in the calibration menu. Every screen on the Network must have a unique IP Number, we use the following format for multiple screens: EFIS Screen in front of Pilot 15.
14. AHRS Module Config HW:INT, NET:TXD 15. Network IP Number this screen 176 16. Network IP Number Other screen 175 AF-3500EF EFIS and AF-3500EE EFIS-Engine Monitor and AF-3400MFD AF-3000/4000EF EFIS Screen #1 1. Admin Settings 12. Engine Module Config HW:OFF, NET:RXD 13. Air Module Config HW:INT, NET:TXD 14. AHRS Module Config HW:INT, NET:TXD 15. Network IP Number this screen 175 16. Network IP Number Other screen 176 AF-3000/4000EE EFIS-Engine Monitor Screen #2 1. Admin Settings 12.
APPENDIX A: Specifications Physical AF-3400 Weight: 4.6 Lbs Panel Cutout: 6” x 5.55” Mounting: (Qty 4) 6-32” Screws AF-3500 or AF-4500p Panel Mount Weight: 4.8 Lbs Panel Cutout: 7.5” x 6.656” Mounting: (Qty 4) 6-32” Screws AF-4500 Weight: 6.0 Lbs Panel Cutout: 8.31" x 7.26" Mounting: (Qty 2) Socket Screw (7/64 Allen Wrench) Power Requirements 10 to 16 VDC (10 to 30 VDC S/N 61350+ ) 2 Amps For a dual screen system both screens will need a power connection on each EFIS Main Connector.
P/N: 717200 Lithium Battery 7.4V 2.
APPENDIX B: Hardware Specificiations AF-3400 Mounting AF-3500 and AF-4500p Mounting 97
AF-3500 Rear View Drawing 98
Clock Battery Cover AOA Lower Port AOA Upper Port Pitot Static Battery Cover AF-4500s Tray Mounting & ARINC Adapter 99
PANEL CUT DIMENSIONS TRAY SIDE VIEW ADVANCED deck bezel TRAY FRONT VIEW 6-32 Mounting Screws Both Sides AF-ARINC Module APPENDIX C: Electrical Connections 100
EFIS MAIN CONNECTOR Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pin Name MASTER POWER RESERVED MASTER GROUND SERIAL #3 ‐ TX SERIAL #3 ‐ RX OAT + OAT SIGNAL INPUT #3 SERIAL #1 ‐ GROUND SERIAL #1 ‐ TX RS‐422 ‐ B COMPASS RS‐422 ‐ POWER SERIAL #2 ‐ TX WARNING LIGHT BACKUP POWER AUDIO GROUND INPUT #1 EFIS AUDIO OAT GROUND INPUT #2 SERIAL #2/#3 ‐ GROUND SERIAL #1 ‐ RX RS‐422 ‐ A COMPASS RS‐422 ‐ GROUND SERIAL #2 ‐ RX EFIS EXPANSION CONNECTOR I/O IN ‐‐ IN OUT IN OUT IN IN IN OUT OUT O
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ENGINE SENSOR CONNECTOR Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Pin Name RESERVED TRIM POWER TRIM GROUND CARB TEMP CARB GROUND OIL PSI OIL TEMP FUEL PSI TIT #2 ‐ TIT #2 + AMPS #2 ‐ SENSOR RESERVED FUEL FLOW ‐ GROUND FUEL FLOW ‐ SENSOR FUEL FLOW ‐ POWER RPM ‐ GROUND MANIFOLD ‐ GROUND MANIFOLD ‐ VOLTAGE SENSOR 5V TANK #1 TANK #2 TANK #3 TANK #4 AMPS #1 ‐ VOLTAGE AMPS #1 ‐ GROUND MANIFOLD ‐ SENSOR TIT #1 ‐ TIT #1 + AMPS
APPENDIX D: Metric Units Each gauge has Display Units or Units in Calibration that can be changed to display alternate units. EXAMPLE Oil Temperature Boot the EFIS in Calibration mode and select: 18. Oil Temperature 9. Display Units [TURN KNOB] [SAVE] CAUTION: Do not turn off power before pressing the save button and exiting the calibration menu. OAT units can be changed on the main screen from the [EFIS] [Settings] or [ENGINE] menu by selecting the [OAT C/F] button.
APPENDIX E: Software Updates PROCEDURE 1. Format the SD card with your PC. Select the FAT 32 option in the format window. Format is typically a right-mouse-click option in the Windows File Explorer. See picture below. Be sure to select the SD card and not any other drive on your computer. Formatting will erase all data from the selected drive. 2. Download the latest version of software file onto the SD Card: http://www.advanced-flight-systems.com 3. Insert the SD data card into the slot on the AF-3000 unit.
APPENDIX F: EFIS Activation Keys The following optional features are enabled by entering a unique activation key: Item Description 1. Mapping 2. AOA 3. SVN AFS Moving Map Pages Angle of Attack display Synthetic Vision PROCEDURE The activation keys can be entered from the following Calibration Menu: 1. Admin Settings 21. System Maintenance 1. Manage Keys 1. Use the NEXT and PREV buttons to move the cursor to the desired item. 2. Turn the knob to select the number to enter. 3.
APPENDIX G: Aerosance FADEC Interface The Engine Monitor can be configured to display engine data from an Aerosance SBC FADEC control unit with a RS-232 data connection connected to EFIS Serial Port #3 Wiring Connections: Aerosance SBC Function EFIS Main Cable TXD GND Serial Serial Port #3 RXD Serial Port #3 GND Pin 5 Pin 21 Administration Settings: The following must be set for the engine data to be displayed: 1. Serial Port #number Function set to FADEC SBC 100 2. 15.
APPENDIX H: Eagle EMS Interface The engine monitor can be configured to display engine data from an Eagle EMS Electronic Ignition. The Eagle EMS and AFS Engine Monitor share CHT, RPM, Fuel Flow, Fuel Pressure, and Manifold Pressure. Below is the method of getting the data from the EagleEMS to your AFS Engine Monitor.
APPENDIX I: AOA Pressure Port Location AIRCRAFT WING SPAN LOCATION WING CHORD LOCATION FLAP SWITCH AirTractor 802A on Wipline 1000 floats Left wing bay just outboard of the tie down 20" aft of the leading edge at 25% chord Contacts closed at all but flaps up Glasair II Upper port 25 1/4" and lower port 27 1/4" inboard of the outboard wing rib Just aft of the main spar 13 1/4" aft of the leading edge During flap extension closed prior to 1/3 flaps Glastar Just inboard of the most outboard wing
APPENDIX J: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The EFIS does not power on The EFIS is not getting power Check circuit breakers, wire connections, and that the connector is seated properly.
GNS-430W/530W - EFIS - Autopilot - ARINC Interface Troubleshooting These tests must be done on the screen that is directly wired to the AF-ARINC module and 430W RS-232 Aviation format serial port. 1. Verify that the EFIS is communicating with the AF-ARINC module a. Verify the ARINC software version from the following EFIS menu: [CHECK] -> [MAINT.] -> (ABOUT) If the EFIS is displaying an ARINC Version number, the EFIS is communicating with the ARINC module and you can move to Step 2. b.
6 WHT 10 2. Verify that the 430W Configuration is correct a. Main ARINC 429 CONFIG Power up the 430W while holding the ENTER button and press [ENT] -> [ENT] to get to the Main ARINC 429 Config page. Verify that the screen looks correct. b. Serial Ports Turn the inside right knob to configure the MAIN RS232 CONFIG to the following settings Note: Serial port selections shown are specific to the AFS schematic found in the rear of this manual. c.
If the WP ID is missing check the following: 1. Verify that you have configured the Serial Ports and GPS/NAV data sources correctly. You should not have a GPS/NAV data source connected to Serial Port #1, it should only connect to the ARINC module! If you have the following it will not work !! 12. GPS/NAV 3 Data Source 2.
5. Verify that the 430W NAV ARINC to EFIS interface is working a. Press the ENTER button on the 430W to bypass the Instrument Panel Self Test. b. Press the CDI button on the 430W to switch to NAV mode. c. Verify that the EFIS CRS needle turned green and is displaying the nav frequency from the 430W. If the CDI did not turn green the AF-ARINC module is not receiving ARINC NAV data from the 430W.
If the AP display did not change to EFIS it is not getting ARINC steering signals from the AFARINC module. Check the following: i. Verify that the AP/FD LAT and VER sources are set correct; LAT HDG VER ALT ii. If you have installed an AUTOPILOT Source Select switch is it in EFIS mode? iii. Check the following connections: AF-ARINC DB-25 Function Autopilot DB-25 25 ARINC Out B 15 13 ARINC Out A 14 g.
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APPENDIX K: Vertical Power VP-X/PRO Interface The 's' processor units are capable of interfacing to a Vertical Power VP-X/PRO electronic circuit breaker unit. When enabled, the Vertical Power Status page can be accessed by pressing the CHECK button on the EFIS screen (Pressing CHECK again brings up the Checklist). The first few pieces of information are regarding general electrical system status.
APPENDIX L: Flight Director/AF-Pilot Procedures flying an Approach Flying an LPV Approach The following example shows how to use the EFIS, Garmin 430W and ADVANCED Pilot to fly the KUAO GPS 35 approach. In this picture we have selected the RNAV GPS 35 approach on the 430W, selected DUBMY as our Initial Approach Fix, and activated the approach in the 430W. The AF/FD mode is NAV for Lateral and ARM for Vertical.
From the approach plate we see that we now need to be at 2500Ft at HITAK and we have set the altitude bug to 2500 ft. The AP/FD vertical is still in ARM waiting for vertical guidance from the 430W. After passing HITAK we start getting vertical guidance from the 430W and it switches from Vertical ARM to Vertical NAV. At this point the AP/FD will hold altitude until the vertical deviation indicator is centered.
At CIGRU (the FAF) the VDI changes from a pointer to a diamond indicating that we are getting the Glide Path Indicator (GPI) and are on the “LPV Glide-slope”. I have also set the Minimums Bug to the 500Ft Decision Height from the approach plate. At 200ft above the decision height, the flight director tips will turn orange indicating the AP/FD is about to level off and hold altitude at the Minimums Bug.
Before reaching the decision height I have set the Altitude bug to the 4000ft missed procedure altitude from the approach plate. After pressing the SUSP button on the 430W the AP/FD will follow the 430W missed procedure for lateral guidance and switch from following the Minimums bug to the Altitude bug.
Flying an ILS Approach For the AP to capture and follow the ILS, the following procedure should be used. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ILS frequency active and verified in your Nav radio (110.90 in this example) ILS inbound Approach Course (OBS) set using the CRS knob selection (218 in this example) AP LAT mode in ARM AP VER mode in ARM Heading bug must be within +/- 40 deg of the Inbound Approach Course Altitude bug must be below the glide-slope intercept altitude.
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