User Manual

GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference
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SECTION 12
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Traffic Warning Window
When the unit is not on the trafc page and the GTS
issues a Trafc Advisory, the Trafc Warning Window
(Figure 12-25) is displayed, which shows a small
thumbnail map. When the Trafc Warning Window is
displayed, press the ENT Key to display the Traffic Page,
or press the CLR Key to return to the previous page.
NOTE: The Traffic Warning Window is disabled
when the aircraft ground speed is less than 30
knots or when an approach is active.
Figure 12-25 Traffic Warning Window
Map Page Traffic Banner
When a Trafc Advisory is active, the ‘Trafc’ banner
is displayed in the lower right corner of the Map Page
(Figure 12-26)
Figure 12-26 Traffic Banner
Traffic
Advisory
Banner
Display
Range
Configuring Traffic Data on the Map Page
Trafc is only displayed on the Map Page if aircraft
heading data is available.
The Trafc Mode setting allows the operator to
choose which trafc type is displayed (all trafc, trafc
and proximity advisories, or trafc advisories only). The
Traffic Symbol and Traffic Label settings determine the
maximum ranges at which these items are displayed.
Configuring traffic on the Map Page:
1) Turn the small right knob to select the Map
Page.
2) Press the MENU Key to display the Page
Menu.
3) Turn the small right knob to select ‘Setup
Map?’.
4) Press the ENT Key. The flashing cursor
highlights the GROUP field.
5) Turn the small right knob to select ‘Traffic’.
6) Press the ENT Key (Figure 12-27).
Figure 12-27 Traffic Setup Menu
7) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
Traffic Mode option.
8) Turn the small right knob to select the desired
option
9) Press the ENT Key. Repeat steps 7-9 for Traffic
Symbol and Traffic Label.
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