400W / 500W Series Display Interfaces Pilot’s Guide Addendum • L-3 STORMSCOPE® WX-500 Weather Mapping Sensor • L-3 SKYWATCH® Traffic Advisory System (Model SKY497) • L-3 SKYWATCH® HP Traffic Advisory System (Model SKY899) • Bendix/King® KTA870 TAS/KMH880 Multi-Hazard Awareness System • Ryan TCAD 9900B and 9900BX
This Pilot’s Guide Addendum is written for: • Garmin GPS 400W, GNC 420W/420AW, and GNS 430W/430AW Main System Software Versions 2.00, 3.00, and later • Garmin GPS 500W & GNS 530W/530AW Main System Software Versions 2.00, 3.00, and later Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A.
Foreward Warnings and Cautions CAUTION: The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin 400W/500W Series units are precision electronic NAVigation AIDs (NAVAIDs), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe. CAUTION: Use the 400W/500W Series units at your own risk.
Forward Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION............................................3 SECTION 2: L-3 STORMSCOPE INTERFACE.....................4 L-3 STORMSCOPE Description......................................... 4 Power-Up Self-Test ......................................................... 4 User-Initiated Test........................................................... 4 Displaying Storm Data on the Map Page.......................... 5 Clearing the Map Page.......................
Section 1 Introduction SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION The Garmin 400W/500W Series units provide the display interface and control for the following traffic and weather devices/systems: • L-3 STORMSCOPE® WX-500 Weather Mapping Sensor • L-3 SKYWATCH® Traffic Advisory System (Model SKY497) • L-3 SKYWATCH® HP Traffic Advisory System (Model SKY899) • Bendix/King® KTA870 TAS/KMH880 Multi-Hazard Awareness System • Ryan TCAD 9900B and 9900BX The interface capability allows traffic and weather data to be shown on the 400
Section 2 L-3 Stormscope Interface SECTION 2: L-3 STORMSCOPE INTERFACE L-3 STORMSCOPE Description NOTE: Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a detailed description of the WX-500 STORMSCOPE. The L-3 STORMSCOPE WX-500 Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200-NM radius of the aircraft.
Section 2 L-3 Stormscope Interface Displaying Storm Data on the Map Page The Map Page displays cell or strike information using yellow lightning strike symbology overlaid on a moving map. This added capability improves situational awareness, which in turn makes it much easier for the pilot to relate storm activity to airports, navaids, obstacles and other ground references. NOTE: Storm data is displayed on the Map Page only if aircraft heading is available.
Section 2 L-3 Stormscope Interface The strike data display phases are: 6. 1. Lightning Symbol (latest strikes; less than one minute; a black guard band is placed around the strike symbol during the first six seconds of display). 2. Large Plus “+” sign (more than one minute old). 3. Small Plus “+” sign (more than two minutes old). 4. Strike Data is no longer displayed (after three minutes). To configure storm data on the Map Page: 6 1.
Section 2 L-3 Stormscope Interface Clearing the Map Page Routinely clearing the Map Page of all discharge points is a good way to determine if a storm is building or dissipating. In a building storm discharge points reappear faster and in larger numbers. In a dissipating storm discharge points appear slower and in smaller numbers. Changing the storm data display range on the Map Page. To select a storm data display range: 1. From the default Nav Page, turn the small right knob to select the Map Page.
Section 2 L-3 Stormscope Interface Lightning Page—400W Series In addition to the Map Page, storm data can also be viewed on the Lightning Page. In the 400W Series, When the STORMSCOPE is connected to the unit, the Lightning Page appears after the Traffic Page in the sequence of Nav Pages. Traffic Map XM Wx Terrain NAVCOM Position Default NAV Satellite Status VNAV Lightning Lightning Page—500W Series In addition to the Map Page, storm data can also be viewed on the Lightning Page.
Section 2 L-3 Stormscope Interface Lightning Display Lightning Display Interpretation The Lightning Page displays either a 360° or a 120° viewing angle. In normal operation, the current strike rate is displayed in the top right corner, accompanied in the top left corner by the word “LTNG”. When in strike mode, “Strike” is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the Weather Page and when the unit is in cell mode, “Cell” is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the Lightning Page.
Section 3 Skywatch Interface SECTION 3: SKYWATCH INTERFACE SKYWATCH Description Please refer to the SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide for a complete description of the SKYWATCH system. Introduction With the exception of traffic display range selections, all information in this section pertaining to the display and control of the L-3 SKYWATCH (SKY 497) also applies to the L-3 SKYWATCH HP (SKY 899) and the Bendix/King KTA 870/KMH 880—this includes TCAS-like symbology.
Section 3 Skywatch Interface To begin tracking intruder aircraft Voice Announcements 1. Turn the cursor on and highlight STBY. 2. Turn the small right knob to select OPER. 3. Press ENT to confirm operating mode and begin tracking intruder aircraft. See the SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide for information on voice announcements. Switching Between Standby and Operating Modes The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed.
Section 3 Skywatch Interface Altitude Display Mode Traffic Page Traffic can be displayed both on the Map Page (only if heading is available) and on the Traffic Page. Traffic Altitude Display Mode The name of the selected altitude display mode (ABV: look up, NRM: normal, BLW: look down, or UNR: unrestricted) is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the Traffic Screen.
Section 3 Skywatch Interface NOTE: SKYWATCH data is only displayed on the Map Page if suitable aircraft heading data is available. See the Garmin 400W or 500W Series Installation Manuals available at your authorized Garmin service center for details. To configure traffic on the Map Page: 1. Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page. 2. You can change the display range on the Traffic Page at any time. 1.
Section 3 Skywatch Interface the top three data fields (top four fields on the 500W Series) on the right side of the Map Page. When a Traffic Advisory is active, the “Traffic” banner is displayed in the lower right corner of the Map Page. To display Thumbnail Traffic on the Map Page When the target pointer is placed on traffic, the traffic range and altitude separation are displayed. To select the panning function and pan the map display: 1. Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page. 1. 2.
Section 3 Skywatch Interface Failure Response Errors indicated by a “FAILED” message on the screen prevent continued use of the SKYWATCH. Please see the L-3 SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide for detailed information on Failure Response. Description of Traffic Advisory Criteria For a description of Traffic Advisory criteria and display interpretation, please see the SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide. The SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide contains detailed information on traffic advisory and display interpretation. 190-00356-31 Rev.
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface SECTION 4: RYAN TCAD INTERFACE All information in this section pertaining to the display and control of the Ryan 9900B TCAD also applies to the Ryan 9900BX TCAD except for the following: • TCAS-like symbols are used in the 9900BX. TCAD symbols are used with the 9900B (see the table on page 17). • Altitude modes are available (normal, look up, look down, unrestricted). • Ranges are manually controlled instead of being automatically re-sized to the current shield.
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface 9900B (TCAD) Symbols TRFC (White)—Altitude separation >500 feet, steady altitude separation TA (Yellow)—Altitude separation £500 feet, steady altitude separation TRFC (White)—Altitude separation >500 feet, closing PA (White)—Altitude separation £500 feet, opening TRFC (White)—Altitude separation >500 feet, opening TA (Yellow)—Altitude separation £500 feet, closing Configuring TCAD Data on the Map Page The display of traffic information closely resembles the display symbology
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface side of the Map Page. To display Thumbnail Traffic on the Map Page: 1. Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page. 2. Press MENU to display the Page Menu. 3. Use the small right knob to select “Change Fields?” and press ENT. 4. Select one of the top three fields (top four fields on a 500W Series unit). Select TRFC from the Select Field Type List and press ENT.
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface TCAD 9900B Operating Modes: GND: ground mode TML: terminal mode STD: standard mode ENR: en route mode UNR: unrestricted mode The modes APR (approach) and DEP (departure), are displayed when in that mode, but are not manually selectable. Ryan TCAD Setup Page (9900B only) To change a TCAD setup option: 1. Turn the small right knob to select the Traffic Page. Press MENU to display the Page Menu. Turn the small right knob to select “Setup?” and press ENT. 2.
Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface To change the Barometric Pressure: 1. 2. From the Traffic Page, press the cursor to highlight the Operating Mode field. Turn the large right knob to select the Barometric Pressure Field. Use the small right knob to select the desired value and press ENT. Note: When editing the value, use the large right knob to select the digit to edit. Exit the field by pressing the CRSR button.
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