Dynon Avionics EFIS-D100 User Manual
EFIS-D100
Electronic Flight Information System
Pilot’s User Guide
P/N 100477-000, Revision H
For use with firmware version 5.4
August, 2010
Dynon Avionics
This product is not approved for
installation in type certificated aircraft
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Limited Warranty
Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment. Dynon Avionics
will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer
for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
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Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
T
hese instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its products
in connection with FAR 91.205.
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, calibrated electronics. Except for replacing the optional internal backup battery in EFISbased products per the installation guide, our products do not contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units that have been found to have been taken
apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened up, it will require calibration and verification
at our Woodinville, WA offices before it can be considered airworthy.
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Table of Contents
Contact Information..............................................................................................................................................................ii
Copyright..............................................................................................................................................................................ii
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................iii
1. 1-1 Introduction
Before You Fly ..................................................................................................................................................................1-1
OEM Installations..............................................................................................................................................................1-1
Warning .............................................................................................................................................................................1-2
About this Guide................................................................................................................................................................1-2
2. 2-1 Product Overview
EFIS-D100 Hardware........................................................................................................................................................2-1
ADAHRS Operation..........................................................................................................................................................2-3
3. 3-1 Product Operation
Front Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................................................3-1
Display...............................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Menus ................................................................................................................................................................................3-6
4. 4-1 Available Pages
EFIS Main pages ...............................................................................................................................................................4-2
HSI Page............................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Times Page ......................................................................................................................................................................4-10
Lists Pages.......................................................................................................................................................................4-11
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Menu Pages......................................................................................................................................................................4-11
5. 5-1 EFIS Operation
POWER – Power on/off ................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
BARO – Changing Altimeter Setting ............................................................................................................................... 5-1
BUGS – Setting Bug Markers .......................................................................................................................................... 5-2
LISTS – Using Checklists and Data Panels ...................................................................................................................... 5-5
SETUP – Setting Preferences ........................................................................................................................................... 5-7
INFO – Informational Items ............................................................................................................................................5-11
DIM – Changing screen brightness..................................................................................................................................5-13
TIMER – Setting and using a timer .................................................................................................................................5-14
OATSET – Setting Temperature Offset ..........................................................................................................................5-15
DATLOG – Logging and retrieving data.........................................................................................................................5-15
6. 6-1 HSI Operation
Required Connections....................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Accessing the HSI/DG Page............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
HSI Display Basics........................................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Navigation Radio Overlay................................................................................................................................................ 6-4
GPS Overlay ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
HSI Menu Structure.......................................................................................................................................................... 6-9
7. 7-1 Autopilot Operation
Introduction and Resources .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
EFIS AP Indicators........................................................................................................................................................... 7-2
AP Modes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-5
AP Control Methods ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
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EFIS Autopilot Control .....................................................................................................................................................7-9
AP74 Autopilot Control...................................................................................................................................................7-11
Disengage/Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Pushbutton ..................................................................................................7-15
Optional Preflight Checklist ............................................................................................................................................7-17
8. 8-1 Alerts
Alarm Indicators................................................................................................................................................................8-1
Multiple Alarms.................................................................................................................................................................8-3
DSAB Alerts......................................................................................................................................................................8-3
9. 9-1 Appendix
Appendix A: Serial Data Output........................................................................................................................................9-1
Appendix B: PC Support Program ....................................................................................................................................9-3
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................9-3
Appendix D: EFIS-D100 Specifications............................................................................................................................9-8
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics EFIS-D100. This section provides some important cautionary information
and general usage instructions for this manual.
Before You Fly
We strongly recommended that you read this entire guide before attempting to use the EFIS-D100 in an actual flying
situation. Additionally, we encourage you to spend time on the ground familiarizing yourself with the operation of the
product. While first learning to use the instrument in the air, we recommend you have a backup pilot with you in the
aircraft. Finally, we encourage you to keep this manual in the aircraft with you at all times. This document is designed to
give you quick access to information that might be needed in flight. CAUTION: in a flying situation, it is the pilot’s
responsibility to use the product and the guide prudently.
OEM Installations
If your EFIS-D100 is installed by an OEM distributor, you may find that you are unable to access some menus and
settings. Some Dynon distributors customize various areas of the EFIS-D100 firmware to maintain a consistent pilot
experience and minimize integration issues across a large number of installations. Currently, OEMs can customize
access levels to the following settings on Dynon systems: EMS GLOBAL setup menu, EMS SENSOR setup menu, fuel
calibration, trim calibration, flaps calibration, GPS/NAV setup menu, screen configurations, data logging, and
checklists/data panels. OEM distributors have the option of customizing some or all of these areas. Please contact your
aircraft’s manufacturer if you have any questions about how your unit has been customized.
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Warning
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, calibrated electronics. Except for replacing the optional
internal backup battery in EFIS-based products per the installation guide, our products do not contain any field/userserviceable parts. Units that have been found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty.
Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened up, it will require calibration and verification at our Woodinville,
WA offices before it can be considered airworthy.
About this Guide
This guide serves two purposes. The first is to help you configure and get acquainted with the EFIS-D100‘s many
functions. The second is to give you quick access to vital information. For detailed technical and installation information,
please refer to the EFIS-D100 Installation Guide.
In the electronic (.PDF) version of this manual, page and section references in the Table of Contents and elsewhere act as
hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the manual. The latest version of this manual may be downloaded from
our website at docs.dynonavionics.com
This guide discusses the most common operation scenarios. If you have an operational issue that is not discussed in this
guide, you can find additional operational information on Dynon’s Internet sites:
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documentation contributed by Dynon employees and customers.
forum.dynonavionics.com
discuss installation and operational issues relating to Dynon Avionics products. The Forum is especially useful for
pilots with uncommon aircraft or unusual installation issues. For customers that cannot call Dynon Technical
Support during our normal business hours, the Forum is a convenient way to interact with Dynon Avionics
Technical Support. The Forum allows online sharing of wiring diagrams, photos, and other types of electronic files.
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Introduction
The following icons are used in this guide:
Any text following this icon describes functionality available only with the HS34 HSI Expansion Module
connected to your system.
Any text following this icon describes functionality available only with the AP74 Autopilot Interface Module
connected to your system.
Any text following this icon describes functionality that is possible when multiple Dynon Avionics products are
networked together via the Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB).
Any text following this icon refers to a setting or situation which merits particularly close attention.
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2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This section provides a general overview of the various parts of the EFIS-D100 as well as a theory of operation. The
information in this section serves as a reference only and helps familiarize you with the inner workings of the unit. It
should not be used for diagnostic or reparative work.
EFIS-D100 Hardware
The EFIS-D100 uses solid-state sensors to provide accurate and reliable information about your flying environment in an
easy-to-use interface.
POWER
The EFIS-D100 requires between 10 and 30 volts DC for operation and has inputs for an external backup power supply
and a keep-alive voltage. It is acceptable to have the EFIS-D100 turned on during engine start.
The EFIS-D100 can be ordered with an optional internal battery which allows the instrument to continue to operate in
the event of an external power failure. This lithium-ion battery is rechargeable and is managed by the EFIS-D100. If the
always-on Keep Alive circuit is connected, the EFIS-D100 continues to charge its internal battery even if the instrument
is turned off. This ensures that your internal emergency battery is always fully charged. Under normal conditions, the
internal battery should have a voltage between 13 and 16.8 volts. When the battery’s voltage drops below 13 volts, the
EFIS-D100 displays a low battery warning. When new, a fully charged internal battery is rated for a minimum of 1.5
hours of normal operation with the EFIS-D100. If the EFIS-D100 has switched to its internal emergency battery due to a
power loss in your aircraft, it is advised that you land as soon as possible.
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SENSORS AND INPUTS
Attitude information is obtained from 3 solid-state gyrometers, 3 solid-state accelerometers, and the airspeed pressure
sensor. Heading information is obtained from 3 solid-state magnetometers housed in the EDC-D10A. Airspeed, altitude
and angle of attack are obtained from three separate pressure transducers.
HSI information can be displayed when connected to Dynon’s HS34, a Garmin SL30, or a compatible GPS unit.
DYNON SMART AVIONICS BUS
If you have multiple Dynon Avionics products in your aircraft, they may be networked together via the Dynon Smart
Avionics Bus (DSAB). Units networked via DSAB have the ability to transmit information to each other. Any product's
data can then be viewed on any other screen in the DSAB network. For example, an EFIS has the ability to display
engine monitor information if it is connected to an EMS or FlightDEK-D180.
Note that the failure of a unit in a DSAB network may cause the loss of some or all data shared between units. In the
above example, if the connected EMS/FlightDEK-D180 were to fail, the EFIS would no longer be able to behave as an
engine monitor. For more information on DSAB-specific alerts, refer to the DSAB Alerts section on page 8-3.
OUTPUTS
The EFIS-D100 has an output to drive an external customer-supplied audible device for AOA (if installed) and altitude
alerts.
A serial output is also provided for serial altitude encoder data. An optional Serial-to-Gray Code Converter is available
for connection to Mode C Gray Code transponders.
A connected HS34 or AP74 can output voice annunciations for many of the alerts generated by the EFIS-D100.
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DISPLAY
The display is a 7-inch, 854 by 480 pixel, 400 nit or 800 nit LCD screen, depending on the model.
BUTTONS AND KNOBS
User interaction takes place via the six buttons along the bottom of the front panel of the unit.
When an AP74 Autopilot Interface Module is configured to control the EFIS-D100, its VALUE knob changes
values when in various EFIS menus. When no menus are displayed the AP74 can adjust the barometer, altitude
bug, and heading bug. The AP74’s buttons control the Autopilot operation mode (Heading Hold, Track Hold,
GPS horizontal navigation, altitude hold), and allow you to engage and disengage the Autopilot.
When an HS34 is configured to control the EFIS-D100, its VALUE knob changes values when in various EFIS
menus. When no menus are displayed the HS34 can adjust the barometer or altitude bug. The HS34’s
HEADING and COURSE knobs affect their respective parameters on the HSI page. The HS34’s GPS and NAV
buttons cycle through the available GPS and NAV sources connected to it.
ADAHRS Operation
The primary flight instruments on your EFIS display are generated using a group of calibrated sensors. All of them are
solid state – that is, there are no moving parts. These sensors include accelerometers, which measure forces in all three
directions; rotational rate sensors, which sense rotation about all three axes; pressure transducers for measuring air data;
and magnetometers on all three axes for measuring magnetic heading. These sensors form the core of Dynon’s Air Data
Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS).
The table below describes which inputs and sensors are used within the EFIS to generate the different displayed
instruments. It is not meant to enable in-flight troubleshooting, but is provided to convey how much of an integrated
system your EFIS is.
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GPS Pitot Static AOA Magnetometers Rate Sensors Accelerometers
Ball
Altitude
Airspeed
AOA
Turn Rate
Heading
Attitude
X
X
X X
X X X
X* X X X X
X* X X X X X
X* X* X X X
ATTITUDE CALCULATION
The EFIS-D100 artificial horizon display (attitude) is generated via a c
omplex algorithm using a multitude of sensors.
Your EFIS attitude is not reliant on any single external system. It
can provide an accurate attitude - even in the event of airspeed loss
(due to icing or other blockage) - via a redundant GPS aiding source.
In normal operation the instrument uses airspeed to provide superior
attitude accuracy. If a problem develops with your airspeed reading
,
a properly connected and configured GPS source acts as a substitute. When in this mode the instrument continues to
provide accurate attitude.
If a GPS is present upon the loss of airspeed, the EFIS-D100 uses the GPS ground speed in
*
its attitude calculation. When in this mode, a magenta GPS ASSIST message is displayed
over the horizon and the ground speed is displayed below the IAS indicator (as shown at
right). If the connectivity with the GPS fails while in GPS assist mode, the attitude continues
to be displayed, using the last known GPS ground speed as a reference. This mode is flagged
on the horizon with a yellow CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE message. In the very rare case that
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this sequence of event occurs, the EFIS-D100’s attitude accuracy is reduced; use other references in the aircraft to crosscheck against the EFIS-D100’s attitude.
COMPASS ACCURACY AND AUTOPILOT PERFORMANCE
If you are using your EFIS-D100 to control Dynon’s Autopilot, it is critical that the magnetic heading be as accurate as
possible for comfortable operation in HDG mode and radio-based VOR/NAV mode. The aircraft’s compass must be
installed correctly, calibrated, and operating well in all attitudes.
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3. PRODUCT OPERATION
After reading this section, you will be familiar with the basics of how to use your EFIS-D100. For details regarding
specific procedures (e.g., adjusting display brightness, changing the altimeter setting, setting the clock, etc.) please refer
to the EFIS Operation section.
Front Panel Layout
All normal operation of the EFIS-D100 happens via the front
panel. The front panel contains buttons and a display.
uttons – There are six buttons on the front panel of the
B
EFIS-D100. Throughout this guide, these buttons are
referred to as one through six, with button one being the
leftmost and button six being the rightmost. EFIS-D100
buttons are used to turn the instrument on and off, cycle
between screens, scroll through menus, and adjust
instrument parameters.
Display – The display shows EFIS information, menus, and
data obtained from other connected products.
User interaction takes place via the EFIS-D100 main
display
not labeled on actual product
1 2 3 4 5 6
and the six buttons beneath. Note: buttons are
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Display
The EFIS-D100 display is the most obvious and commonly used output of the device. It is capable of displaying EFIS,
HSI, and/or engine data simultaneously.
SCREENS AND PAGES
The terms in the following bulleted list are used in this section and are defined as follows:
Screen/Screen Configuration – Screens consist of one or
two pages from the EFIS-D100 or from another DSABconnected Dynon Avionics product.
Page – A page is a section of the screen that contains a
collection of related data. Pages may occupy the total area
of the screen (i.e., 100%) or share the screen with other
pages (e.g., 2/3, 1/3 split). Pages that occupy 1/3 of the
screen area are sometimes abbreviated versions of their full
size (100% or 2/3) counterparts.
Screen Rotation – The rotation is the list of screen
configurations which can be cycled to via the hotkeys. Your
rotation is usually smaller than the total list of available
screen configurations.
Screens contain one or two pages and pages contain
groups of similar information.
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The EFIS-D100 has several pre-defined screen configurations.
The basic layout of a screen configuration is represented by one
of three icons on D100-series product. The table at right shows
the three icons and their meaning.
The predefined screen configurations with their respective icons
are as follows:
EFIS/EMS
EFIS/AUX
EFIS/FUEL
EFIS/TIMES
EFIS/HSI (in default screen rotation)
EMS/EFIS
EMS/AUX
EMS/TIMES
EMS/FUEL
EMS/HSI
EFIS (default EFIS-D100 boot-up screen; in default rotation)
EFIS/EMS
EMS/EFIS
HSI/EMS
Icon Left Page Area Right Page Area
The SCREEN LIST Menu uses icons to illustrate the
layout for each screen configuration.
2/3 1/3
1/3 2/3
One page that occupies all of the screen
area
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CYCLING BETWEEN SCREENS
There are two methods for cycling between pre-defined screens:
via the menu and via hotkeys.
Screen Cycling Using the SCREEN LIST
Navigate to the SCREEN LIST menu by holding button six for at
Hold two seconds
least two seconds when no menu is present (see the figure to the
right). Note that if you only press button six momentarily, the
display cycles to the next screen in your screen rotation. Use the
DOWN▼/UP▲ buttons to move the caret (>). The caret denotes
the selected screen. Press GOTO► to remove the SCREEN LIST
and display the selected screen. If you wish to stay on the same
screen, you may either select your currently displayed screen with
the caret and press GOTO►, or press CANCEL.
Screen Cycling Using Hotkeys
With no menu displayed, press button one to cycle to the previous
screen in your rotation. Likewise, press button six to cycle to the
next screen in your rotation (see the figure on the next page).
Cycling via hotkeys only allows you to display screens that are in
your screen rotation. They are meant to give you quick access to
the screen configurations that are most important to you. If you
wish to access screens that are not in your rotation, use the
With no menus displayed, pressing button six for two
seconds displays the SCREEN LIST menu, from
which you may switch to, and set up, various screen
configurations.
SCREEN LIST as described above.
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Changing the Screen Rotation
You may use the out-of-the-box screen rotation or define your own. If you desire to use the initial rotation, no user
configuration is required. If you desire to use a custom cycling
order, then user configuration is necessary.
To c
onfigure a custom rotation, navigate to the SCREEN LIST
menu page by pressing button six for approximately two seconds
when no menu is present. Press SETUP, then press ROTATN to
display the menu used to change the boot and rotation screen.
Scroll through the pre-defined screens using the DOWN
▼/UP▲
buttons.
Press the BOOT* button on any selected screen configuration to
make it the screen that is shown immediately after the
instrument is turned on. Only one screen may be designated as
cycles to
rev. screen
cycles to
n
ext screen
the boot screen. Next, press the TOGGL↕ button on any selected
screen to toggle the “↕” icon. All screens that show the “↕” icon
are included in the rotation. Any screen in the rotation may be
accessed via the button one and six hotkeys. Press BACK to
Buttons one and six cycle to the previous and next
creens, respectively.
s
save any settings.
Changing the Screen List Order
You may wish to change the order in which screen configurations are displayed in the SCREEN LIST, thus changing the
order they are cycled to via hotkeys. To do this, navigate to the SCREEN LIST menu page by pressing button six for
approximately two seconds when no menu is present. Press SETUP, then press ORDER to display the menu used to
change the screen order. Scroll through the pre-defined screens using the DOWN▼/UP▲ buttons. Press the MV DN▼
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button to move the selected screen down in the screen list. Likewise, press the MV UP▲ button to move the selected
screen up in the screen list.
Menus
All interaction with the EFIS-D100 is accomplished through the use of its menu
system. The menu system is accessed and navigated via the six buttons located on
the front of the unit.
PAGE-SENSITIVE MENUS
On a screen where no menu is already present, buttons two through five are used to
display a menu. With no menu displayed, pressing any one of these buttons causes
the menu for the page above it to show at the bottom of the screen. For example, if a
screen is divided into two pages with the left page occupying 2/3 of the screen and
the right page occupying 1/3 of the screen, then pressing EFIS-D100 buttons two,
three, or four (all below the left 2/3 of the screen) displays the main menu for the left
page and pressing button five (below the right 1/3 of the screen) displays the main
menu for the right page (see the figure to the right).
FUNCTIONALITY
A menu consists of two rows of gray boxes containing text. The upper row contains
one tab that denotes the currently displayed menu. The lower row contains six labels
that denote the function of the button below it. Many of the onscreen elements move
up to avoid the menu. This prevents the menu from obscuring useful data while it is
up. Upon exiting the menu, the screen returns to its normal appearance.
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The configuration of the pages on
the screen determines which
buttons are used to display a
page's menu.
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Pressing a button either displays another menu or adjusts a parameter. If there is no text above a button, then that button
does not have a function in the context of that menu. Occasionally, a button label spans two or more buttons. In this case,
any button below the label invokes the command.
If a menu contains more options than there are buttons, the MORE label is displayed over button five. Pressing this
button shows you the next set of options in the current menu.
In any menu, press the BACK button to return to the previous menu and save any changes. In all top-level menus, button
six is the EXIT button. Pressing EXIT removes the menu system and moves many of the onscreen elements down to
their original positions.
FLOW
Each page has its own main menu, which may contain options
for navigating to other menus or choosing and adjusting
parameters. For example, the EFIS Main Page menu contains an
EFIS menu tab and button labels for MENU►, BARO, BUGS,
LISTS, MORE, and EXIT. Pressing MORE reveals the rest of
the EFIS menu. This menu contains options for SETUP, INFO,
DIM, TIMER, MORE, and EXIT. Pressing MORE on this menu
simply returns you to the first part of the EFIS menu.
In all top-level page menus (EFIS and HSI), the leftmost button is the MENU button. If you have opened up the left
page’s menu, the label reads MENU►. Pressing the button switches the menu to display the right page’s menu, and the
label switches to read ◄MENU. The arrow on this button always points to the side of the screen whose menu is
displayed when pressing the button.
Each menu consists of labels above each button
denoting their function.
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For example, if you press the BUGS button on the
EFIS menu, there are options for HDG, IAS, ALT,
and EXIT. Pressing HDG, IAS, or ALT allows the
user to configure heading, indicated airspeed, or
altitude bugs, respectively.
To exit the menu system, press the BACK button as
many times as is needed to reach an EXIT button.
This varies based upon how deep you are into the
menu system.
In any menu with more options than will fit on a line, the
MORE button displays the rest of the menu.
DESCRIPTIONS IN THIS GUIDE
Throughout this guide, the “>” character is used to indicate entering a deeper level of the menu system. For example,
“EFIS > INFO > LEFT” indicates entering the EFIS menu, pressing MORE, then pressing INFO, and then pressing
LEFT to enter the left info item menu. Note that the MORE button is not included in the sequence, since pressing MORE
reveals more options in the same level of the menu system.
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4. AVAILABLE PAGES
The EFIS main pages use various tapes, digital displays, and other indicators overlaid on an artificial horizon. On the 2/3
and full-screen pages, you may also display up to two “info items” on the left and right side of the main page. HSI pages
use text and a DG style compass by itself or overlaid with lines and arrows of different colors.
Note: HSI pages use data that is obtained from a source exter
Installation Manual for a list of compatible equipment.
Note: EMS-based pages use data that is obtained from Dynon’s EMS products. You may only display these pages
your EFIS-D100 if you own a Dynon EMS-based product, and the two units are connected via DSAB. Refer to
on
the EFIS-D100 Installation Manual for details regarding proper connection between Dynon products and other
devices in your system. Please see your EMS-based product’s Pilot’s User Guide for information on configuring
the various displays sourced from it.
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nal to the EFIS-D100. Refer to the EFIS-D100
Available Pages
EFIS Main pages
Available in 1/3, 2/3 and full formats
The EFIS-D100 default screen rotation includes only 2/3 EFIS
pages combined with the various EMS and HSI pages described
below. However, you may also choose screen configurations that
use 1/3 and full-screen pages. The 2/3 and full-screen pages can
display EFIS- and EMS-related info items on the left and right
side of the screen. You can enable any of the non-default EFIS
screens as described in the Changing the Screen Rotation section
page 3-5. Some of the displayed items described below may
on
be onscreen, depending on whether or not they have been
not
enabled in the CLUTTR menu.
Beginning with firmware revision 3.0, Dynon adopted a
dramatically different EFIS display format than it had previously
used. If your EFIS display does not resemble the layouts shown
at right, first ensure that you are using firmware version 3.0 or
higher. Then, ensure that the setting at EFIS > SETUP > STYLE
is set to MODERN. If you prefer the previous display style, you
can change this setting to CLASSIC. The classic display format
is documented in previous revisions of this manual, available on
Dynon Avionics’ website at docs.dynonavionics.com
development will occur on the classic display format.
. No further
The following sub-sections describe the displayed items in
detail.
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Horizon line, pitch and roll indicators
Bounded on the top by blue, and on the bottom by brown, the horizon line behaves in much the
same way as a traditional gyro-based artificial horizon. Unlike a mechanical artificial horizon, the
EFIS-D100’s horizon has no roll or pitch limitation. The horizon line stays parallel to the Earth’s
horizon line regardless of attitude. The parallel lines above and below the horizon line are the
pitch indicator lines, with each line indicating 5 degrees of pitch. The end of each 10º pitch
indicator line has a hooked barb that points towards the horizon line to aid attitude awareness.
The roll scale has tic marks at 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees of roll. In the CLUTTR menu
(described on page 5-7), you can choose between a stationary roll indicato
The stationary roll indicator (type 1 in the EFIS > SETUP > CLUTTR > ROLL menu) has an internal arrow which
moves to stay perpendicular to the horizon, like a jet EFIS presentation. The moving roll indicator (type 2) rotates the
scale about a stationary internal arrow which points to the current roll angle on the scale, like most mechanical attitude
instrument presentations.
Please see the ADAHRS Operation section on page 2-3 for important information about the theory of operation for the
de and external data sources.
attitu
r and one that rotates along with the horizon.
CDI/Glideslope Indicators
When the EFIS-D100 is receiving CDI or glideslope information from a GPS or NAV radio,
they can be displayed on the main EFIS display as well as the on the full HSI page (as
described in the HSI Operation section on page 6-1). The data source is chosen on the HSI
using the NAVSRC button; the EFIS and HSI CDI/GS displays are always synchronized
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to the same source. There is no way to change the source on the EFIS screen.
On the EFIS page, these two items are enabled via the EFIS > SETUP > CLUTTR menu
under a single item, which can be set to either CDI:N, CDI:Y, or CDI+GS.
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The CDI is located just above the slip/skid ball when displayed, and behaves much as described in the HSI Operation
section on page 6-1. The CDI needle is green when sourced from a NAV radio and magenta when sourced from GPS.
en to/from information is available, the center of the CDI is an arrow; when on an ILS, it is a filled-in square.
Wh
The glideslope indicator is located to the left of the roll scale tape, and behaves much as described in the HSI Operation
sect
ion on page 6-1. The GS needle is green when sourced from a NAV
appears only when tuned to an ILS or a GPS source with vertical guidance.
Due to screen space limitations, turning on the glideslope prevents a left info item from being displayed on the 2/3screen EFIS page. Additionally, at extreme roll angles, the glideslope is hidden to provide space for other screen
elements.
radio and magenta when sourced from GPS, and
Stabilized heading tape and digital readout
Located at the top of the EFIS page, the heading indicator
functions much like a standard slaved directional gyro. North,
East, South, and West directions are labeled on the tape, “N,” “E,” “S,” and “W,” respectively. The digital readout
displays your current heading, while the surrounding tape scrolls beneath its arrow. You may set a yellow bug on this
tape as a heading reminder. The pointer in the digital readout is hollow to allow the GPS ground track indicator,
displayed as a magenta arrow, to show through. A difference between the ground track arrow and the current heading
indicates that some wind is present. The currently set course heading is represented by a “V,” colored green when
sourced from a NAV radio and magenta when sourced from GPS. When the CDI is centered, aligning the ground track
pointer within the course pointer compensates for all wind and takes you directly to the waypoint or VOR. For course
and ground track to be displayed on the heading tape, they must both be enabled in the CLUTTR menu.
Like a conventional gyro-stabilized magnetic compass, magnetic heading reacts immediately to turn rate so that heading
changes are reflected immediately. It then uses magnetometer data over the long term to ensure that it remains correct.
Additionally, heading is corrected for attitude so that it is accurate as you pitch and roll.
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Turn rate indicator
Centered just below the heading digital readout, the turn rate indicator displays
the aircraft’s current rate of turn with respect to the ground. The magenta bar
grows in the direction that the aircraft is currently turning, and is anchored at a
white vertical anchor line. The brackets on either side of the bar’s anchor line
represent the turn rate which results in a standard rate turn. Turn rate takes a
when you are highly banked, it still shows rate of turn in relation to the aircraft’s heading.
ttitude into account. This means that even
The turn rate indica
sh
owing that the aircraft will be pointed at 17º in 6 seconds if the rate of turn does not change.
tor is scaled to indicate a 6-second heading trend. In the example above, the trend indicator is
Altitude tape, digital readout, and VSI
The gital readout and arrow. The digital readout’s digits scroll up
altitude tape scrolls beneath the altitude di
down, simulating an analog altimeter and giving a sense of the direction of movement. Thousands of
and
feet are displayed using large numbers while hundreds of feet are displayed in smaller numbers. The EFIS
D100 accurately displays altitudes from -1200 to 30,000 ft (-365 to 9144 m).
The graphical Vertical Speed Indicator is located next to the altitude tape. The m
direction of – and in proportion to – the rate of climb or descent. The numbers on the scale represent
thousands of feet per minute. In the CLUTTR menu, the VSI scale can be set to display 1000 ft/min, 2
ft/min, and 4000 ft/min. The 2000 ft/min scale is linear throughout the range, while the 1000 ft/min and
4000 ft/min are non-linear as shown on the scale. When set to display 2000 ft/min, the VSI bar is scaled
indicate a 6-second altitude trend based on its position with relation to the altitude bar. When set to display
4000 ft/min, the VSI bar is scaled to indicate a 6-second trend only up to 1000 ft/min. When set to display
1000 ft/min, the VSI bar is scaled to indicate a 12-second trend up to 500 ft/min.
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