Dynon Avionics EFIS-D10 Installation Guide
EFIS-D10
Installation Guide
*** It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure a correct installation. ***
Revised: Thursday, September 11, 2003
Copyright 2003 by Dynon Avionics Inc.
EFIS-D10 Installation Manual
2003 Dynon Avionics Inc.
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EFIS-D10 is a trademark of Dynon Avionics Inc.
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Dynon Avionics
19501 144th Ave NE
Suite C-500
Seattle, WA 98072
Phone: (425) 402-0433
Fax: (425) 984-1751
www.DynonAvionics.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
A Note from Dynon Avionics ....................................................................................................... 4
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 5
Description..................................................................................................................................... 5
Tools And Equipment................................................................................................................... 5
Included ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Optional ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Required but not supplied ........................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Installation.................................................................................................................... 7
Recommended wiring practices.................................................................................................. 7
Schematic.................................................................................................................................... 8
Power Harness Wiring .............................................................................................................. 10
Altitude Encoder Wiring........................................................................................................... 10
RS232 PC Communication Cable Wiring ................................................................................ 11
EDC-D10 Communication Cable Wiring (Optional) ............................................................... 11
Physical Installation.................................................................................................................... 12
Weight....................................................................................................................................... 12
Selecting an appropriate panel location for the EFIS-D10 ....................................................... 12
A Caution about Magnetic Fields ............................................................................................. 13
Selecting an external magnetic sensor probe location (if applicable) ...................................... 13
Connecting Static & Pitot Lines ............................................................................................... 14
Mounting into the Panel............................................................................................................ 15
Option 1: No mounting bracket ............................................................................................ 15
Option 2: Flush-mount bracket ............................................................................................. 16
Calibration................................................................................................................................... 17
Ensuring Proper Installation ..................................................................................................... 17
Pitch (In flight).......................................................................................................................... 17
PC Connection Required .......................................................................................................... 17
Internal Magnetic Field/Heading Calibration (on ground and in flight)............................... 17
External EDC-D10 Magnetic Field/Heading Calibration (on ground only)......................... 19
Configure Airspeed Color Thresholds .................................................................................. 21
Configure Checklists............................................................................................................. 21
(Optional) Angle of Attack (In flight) ...................................................................................... 21
Appendix...................................................................................................................................... 22
Installation Checklist ................................................................................................................ 23
Index............................................................................................................................................. 24
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A NOTE FROM DYNON AVIONICS
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynon Avionics EFIS-D10. As you probably know,
EFIS (Electronic Flight Information System) technology has made great advances over the past
few years. Because of the many advances in the technology upon which an EFIS system is based,
we are able to bring you extremely capable avionics at a surprisingly low price.
The EFIS-D10 was designed to be both easy to install and to operate. This guide will walk you
through EFIS-D10 installation while the User’s Guide will help you through the operation of the
unit. For the most up-to-date copy of this manual, visit our website at www.DynonAvionics.com.
From the main page, click on the “Support” link under the “EFIS-D10” heading. The date of the
latest revision of the installation guide will be posted there.
Note that the EFIs-D10 is not at this time certified or TSOed. Installation in a certified airplane
requires following appropriate FAA requirements.
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INTRODUCTION
The information presented in this manual pertains to the physical mounting of the EFIS-D10
electronic flight information system, the optional EDC-D10 Electronic Digital Compass, and the
optional Dynon Avionics Pitot tube. Because some of the components mentioned above are
optional, and you may not have purchased all the components, you need only read through the
relevant sections of this guide. Information about the operation of the EFIS-D10 and can be
found in the EFIS-D10 User’s Guide
DESCRIPTION
The EFIS-D10 is a flight information system that utilizes solid-state sensor technology combined
with the power of four microprocessors to give an accurate and easy-to-understand display. To
ensure accuracy in its readings, it is very important that you install the unit correctly and perform
the specified calibration steps. This installation guide will help you through that process.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Included
The following parts are included with your EFIS-D10 purchase.
• 1 EFIS-D10 main unit
• 4 mounting nuts
• 4 washers
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Installation Manual
Optional
The following parts may or may not be included with your EFIS-D10 depending on which
options you selected when you purchased your unit.
• 1 Internal emergency battery (already installed, if ordered)
• 1 Pitot tube
• 1 Pitot mounting kit
• 1 EDC-D10 Electronic Digital Compass
• 1 External outside air temperature (OAT) sensor
• 1 Flush mount bracket
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Required but not supplied
• Wire cutters
• Wire (22 AWG); see recommended wiring practices
• Connector crimp tool
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Two 7/16 wrenches
• Standard RS232 serial cable
• DB-25 Female connector with crimp pins
• D-9 Female connector with crimp pins for PC interface
• (optional) D-9 Female connector with crimp pins for EDC-D10 remote mount compass.
• Personal computer: running Windows 98 or higher; with at least 64 MB of RAM and a
serial port; preferably a laptop, but a desktop PC is sufficient.
• Tubes for routing pitot, static and AOA pressures to the unit.
• ½” wrenches
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The following section describes the wiring requirements for using the EFIS-D10. Please follow
these instructions explicitly as improper wiring can result in permanent damage to your unit.
All electrical power and data lines interface with the EFIS-D10 via the 25-pin D-Sub connector
on the back of the unit. You should ensure that all electrical connections are tested and properly
working before completing the final physical assembly.
Recommended wiring practices
NOTE: For all electrical connections, use correct splicing techniques, taking care to properly
insulate any exposed wire. A short circuit between any of the wires may cause damage to the
EFIS-D10 and/or your airplane.
Dynon Avionics does not supply connectors or wire for wiring up your EFIS-D10 and/or EDCD10 Magnetic Sensor Module. We recommend that standard aircraft grade wiring and
connectors be used during installation.
Wire: 22 gauge is sufficient for all signal wires such as those to the EDC-D10 Magnetic Sensor
Module. 22 gauge wires is normally sufficient for the power supply and ground lines, but you
should consult a wire sizing chart and determine the size required for your routing length. Make
sure you protect the power lines with either a circuit breaker or fuse sized appropriate to the wire
you select.
The EFIS-D10 system-wide power requirements are 8 Watts typical and 20 Watts maximum.
With a 12 volt system, a 2 amp circuit breaker or fuse is sufficient. We recommend you use wire
meeting Mil Standard MIL-W-22759/16 (Tefzel insulation) which is available from various
suppliers such as Aircraft Spruce. Another option is to use Teflon insulated wire (Alpha brand is
available from Mouser electronics www.mouser.com) which is available in various colors.
Connectors: The EFIS-D10 uses high quality machined pin D sub connectors and we recommend
you use machined pin connectors as mates. One source of the machined pins is B&C Specialty
Products (www.aeroelectric.com/Catalog/BCcatalog.html) which also supplies the required
crimp tool. Crimp connections have proven to be the most reliable in aircraft installations. D sub
shells to hold the pins are available from various sources such as Mouser mentioned above.
Purchasing high quality connectors is a very wise investment in your aircraft.
Installing: Make sure all connections are secure and all wires are routed and strain relieved to
ensure the wires will not chafe against any other object in the aircraft.
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Schematic
The following diagram details the external electrical connections for the EFIS-D10. In practice,
not all of connections may be needed. The only required connections to make the EFIS-D10 fully
functional are MS (pin 1), GND (pin 3) and the RS232 PC Communication harness (pins
9,10,22). As mentioned in the Calibration section, a PC is required to perform some of the
calibration and configuration steps.
The connector on the EFIS-D10 is a male D-25 connector. Your harness needs to terminate with
a female D25 connector.
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