Dynon Avionics EFIS-D60 Installation Guide
EFIS-D60
Installation Guide
This product is not approved for installation in type certificated aircraft.
P/N 101207-000, Revision A
For use with firmware version 1.0
May, 2009
Copyright © 2003-2009 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
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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
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These 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
EFIS-based 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.
Table of Contents
Contact Information......................................................................................................................................................iii
Copyright......................................................................................................................................................................iii
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................iii
1. Introduction 1-1
Warning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
About this Guide........................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Menu Descriptions..................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
2. Wiring Overview 2-1
Recommended Wiring Practices................................................................................................................................2-1
Power Requirements.................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
25-Pin Female EFIS Harness..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
3. Instrument Installation 3-1
Selecting a Remote Compass Module Location ........................................................................................................ 3-1
EDC-D10A Communication Cable ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
Power Inputs.............................................................................................................................................................. 3-3
EFIS Serial Harness................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Altitude Encoder Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Audio Alert Output.................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Panel Location and Mounting.................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Connecting Static & Pitot Lines ................................................................................................................................3-9
4. EFIS Calibration and Configuration 4-1
Ensuring Proper Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Setting Zero Pitch (In flight)...................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Compass Heading Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Configure Airspeed Color Thresholds....................................................................................................................... 4-4
5. Appendix 5-1
Appendix A: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness............................................................................................ 5-1
Appendix B: Dynon AOA/Pitot Installation and Calibration .................................................................................... 5-7
Appendix C: Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Installation ..........................................................................5-15
Appendix D: Replacing the EFIS-D60 Internal Backup Battery ..............................................................................5-18
Appendix E: Upgrading EFIS-D60 to EFIS-D100...................................................................................................5-18
Appendix F: Weights................................................................................................................................................5-19
Appendix G: EFIS-D60 Specifications.....................................................................................................................5-19
EFIS-D60 Installation Guide v
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information about the physical, electrical, and plumbing installation of the
EFIS-D60, EDC-D10A and optional AOA pitot probe purchased from Dynon Avionics.
Additionally, this guide deals with setting up the installation-dependant firmware options.
Because you may not have purchased all the components, you need only read through the
relevant sections of this guide. Information about the operation of this instrument can be found
in the EFIS-D60 Pilot’s User Guide.
The EFIS-D60 uses solid-state sensor technology to give an accurate and easy-to-understand
display. To ensure accuracy in its readings, it is very important that you install the instrument
correctly and perform the specified calibration steps. This installation guide will help you
through that process.
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/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.
EFIS-D60 Installation Guide 1-1
Introduction
About this 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
downloads.dynonavionics.com.
Any text following this icon refers to a setting or situation which merits particularly close
attention.
Menu Descriptions
Throughout this guide, the “>“ character is used to indicate entering a deeper level of the menu
system. For example, “SETUP > VRSION” indicates entering the EFIS menu, pressing MORE,
then pressing SETUP, and then pressing VRSION to display the firmware version menu. Note
that the MORE button is not shown in the sequence, since pressing MORE reveals more options
in the same level of the menu system.
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2. WIRING OVERVIEW
Please follow these instructions explicitly as improper wiring can result in permanent damage to
your instrument and/or the accompanying sensors.
All electrical power and EFIS-specific lines interface with the EFIS-D60 via the female 25-pin
D-sub connector on the back of the instrument. Ensure that the unit powers on and that all
indicators display expected values before completing the final physical assembly.
Recommended Wiring Practices
For all electrical connections, use correct wiring techniques, taking care to properly
insulate any exposed wire. A short circuit between any of the wires may cause damage to
the EFIS-D60 and/or your aircraft. Make all connections to your harness before plugging
it into any of the components of the system. Do not make connections while power is
applied at any point in the system.
Dynon Avionics sells a wiring harness for all connections to the EFIS-D60. The harness is made
up of 22 AWG wire and meets Mil Standard MIL-W-22759/16 (Tefzel insulation). If you have
opted not to purchase this harness, please refer to the provided wiring diagrams for construction
information. We recommend that all wire you use also meets Mil Standard MIL-W-22759/16; all
wire supplied by Dynon Avionics (with the exception of thermocouple wire, which uses FEP
insulation) meets this specification.
When using any pre-manufactured harness, verify that each pin has continuity with the expected
wire on the wiring diagram. This test can be easily done with a multimeter. When verifying
harnesses, use the wiring charts and diagrams in this guide as your ultimate authority on pin
function (for any harness) and wire color (for harnesses purchased from Dynon Avionics).
Route all wiring such that there are no spots where it could chafe or break. Use appropriate strain
relief at all junctions between wires and connectors. We recommend that you secure all wires at
regular intervals along wiring runs to accommodate vibration effects.
All connections on the EFIS female 25-pin harness are described in the Instrument Installation
section on page 3-1.
Power Requirements
22 AWG wire is normally sufficient for the power supply and ground lines, but we recommend
that you consult a wire sizing chart and determine the size required for the wire routing in your
particular aircraft. Ensure that the power lines include a circuit breaker or an appropriately sized
fuse for the wire you select. Power is fed to the EFIS-D60 via pins in the female D-25 connector
as shown on the 25-Pin Female EFIS Harness diagram on page 2-2.
The EFIS-D60 system-wide power requirement is 12 watts typical and 17 watts maximum. On a
12-volt system, this translates to about 1.5 amps of maximum current draw. On a 24-volt system,
this translates to about 0.75 amps maximum current draw. Normally, a 3-amp circuit breaker or
fuse is sufficient.
EFIS-D60 Installation Guide 2-1
Wiring Overview
25-Pin Female EFIS Harness
Below is the wiring diagram of the EFIS 25-pin female harness. If you purchased your harness
from Dynon Avionics, it is color coded according to the chart on the following page. Unless
noted otherwise, all wires are 3 feet long on the Dynon-provided harness.
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Wiring Overview
The pin assignments for the female 25-pin harness are repeated below. Note that the pin numbers
are labeled on the face of both the female and male connector. Each connection on the harness
supplied by Dynon is color-coded. These colors are listed in the following chart.
For wires that are marked “(Unused in EFIS-D60)”, terminate these wires in an appropriate
manner (insure that they do not short). Dynon recommends not cutting or removing these wires
to preserve the option of upgrading the EFIS-D60 to a EFIS-D100
Female
DB25
Dynon Harness Wire
Color
Function Details
Pin #
1 Red
Master Switch Power
(10-30 volts)
Page 3-3
2 Yellow (Unused in EFIS-D60)
3 Black Primary Ground Page 3-3
4 Green (Unused in EFIS-D60)
5 Blue (Unused in EFIS-D60)
6 N/A No Connect
7 N/A No Connect
8 N/A No Connect
9 Black (bundled) PC Serial Ground Page 3-4
10 Orange (bundled)
11
12
13
White/Orange
(Red on some harnesses)
White/Blue
(Black on some harnesses)
Blue/White
(Black on some harnesses)
EFIS-D60 Transmit / PC Serial
Serial Encoder Transmit (RS-232)
Receive (RS-232)
EDC-D10A Data B
EDC-D10A Power (12V)
Page 3-4
Page 3-2
Page 3-2
Page 5-15
14 N/A No Connect
15 N/A Emergency Backup Power Page 3-3
16 Black Ground
17 N/A No Connect
18 Green Audio out Page 3-7
19 N/A No Connect
20 N/A No Connect
21
22 Yellow (Bundled)
23
White (Bundled in Encoder
cable)
EFIS-D60 Receive / PC Serial
White/Green
(Green on some harnesses)
Serial Encoder Ground
Transmit (RS-232)
EDC-D10A Data A
Page 5-15
Page 3-4
Page 3-2
24 White EDC-D10A GND Page 3-2
25 N/A No Connect
EFIS-D60 Installation Guide 2-3
Wiring Overview
WIRING SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The following block diagram depicts the basic layout of the EFIS DB25 electrical connections
and is for reference only. Read the specific instructions for each connection prior to installation.
The colors shown refer to the Dynon-supplied EFIS harness
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3. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION
This section provides you with the information needed to physically and electrically install the
EFIS-D60.
Selecting a Remote Compass Module Location
Finding a good location for the EDC-D10A
remote compass module is critical to an
accurate EFIS-D60 heading display. Keep in
mind that calibration can compensate for
small static magnetic fields superimposed
upon the earth’s field; it cannot take
into account dynamic effects like
AC currents, non-constant DC
currents and non-stationary ferrous
material (e.g., an electric turn
coordinator). Use the following
suggestions to help you find a goo
location for yod ur EDC-D10A.
• Keep the EDC-D10A away from
any source of magnetic fields
(such as electrical equipment and currentcarrying wires) and ferrous material.
• Move a handheld compass throughout the
space surrounding your location to get a r
idea of the suitability of your chosen location
If the needle deviates significantly from
magnetic north in any given area, that locatio
would not be ideal for the EDC-D10A.
• The ED
the aircraft (away from magnetic interference)
such that its pitch is as close to that of the
EFIS-D60 as possible. It does not need to b
directly along any axis of the EFIS-D60. It
should be mounted with the long axis
parallel to the wings, the electrical
connector facing toward the front of the
plane, and the mounting tabs on the bottom.
The bracket used to hold the EDC-D10A
must hold the EDC-D10A at the same pitc
roll, and yaw as the EFIS-D60 with respect
to the airframe. We recommend that you use
an electronic level, if available, to make
sure the EDC-D10A is aligned with the
EFIS-D60 to better than 1 degree.
C-D10A can be mounted anywhere in
ough
.
n
e
h,
Connector toward
direction of flight
Connector forward and
tabs mounted down
Side view of EDC-D10A, tabs mounted
down and aligned within 1 degree of pitch
with EFIS-D60
EFIS-D60 Installation Guide 3-1
Instrument Installation
• All mounting hardware needs to be made from non-ferrous material such as aluminum,
plastic, or brass. Many stainless steel screws are magnetic. If the item is attracted to a
magnet, it should not be used in the installation. The EDC-D10A needs to be mounted
location as free from magnetic interference as possible. This means keeping the EDC-D10A
away from any ferrous nuts, bolts, and screws, aircraft tubing, as well as from wires or
devices carrying any appreciable current such as strobe light wiring, autopilot servos, or
other electronics.
in a
EDC-D10A Communication Cable
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER UP THE EFIS-D60 WITH THE EDC CABLE
LEADS EXPOSED (UNSHEATHED) AND NOT INSTALLED IN THE DB9
CONNECTOR. SHORTING THESE CONNECTIONS WILL CAUSE DAMAG
THE UNIT.
E TO
Like the RS-232 PC Communicatio
a standard female DB9 connector. While they look similar, do not plug the EDC cable into a PC
or vice versa. The following table outlines the four connections that must be made to ensure
proper communication between the EFIS-D60 and the EDC-D10A remote compass module. T
Dynon-supplied harness colors are listed, as well.
EFIS
DB25 pin#
11 5 EDC Data B White/Orange (or Red)
12 6 EDC Power White/Blue (or Black)
23 9 EDC Data A White/Green (or Green)
24 1 EDC Ground White
The EDC cable i e harness s lied b ts of 4 condu urrounded by a
metal shield and white insulation. These 4 wires are terminated with crimped female D-sub p
wrapped in plastic tubing. If you are building your own cable, we recommend that you use
shielded cable as well.
• With the 25-pin EFI
tubing off the 4 D-sub pins.
• Route the cable to the EDC-D
above.
• Install t
chart above.
• Install the bac
n th upp y Dynon consis ctors, s
he female pins in the correct holes on the included DB9 connector, according to the
k shell around the DB9 connector.
DB9 pin# Function Wire color
S harness disconnected from the EFIS-D60, carefully cut or pull the
n cable, the EDC-D10A communications cable terminates in
he
EDC
ins
10A mounting location chosen according to the instructions
Correct wiring installation can be easily verified once
the EDC-D10A connected to it. If you have correctly wired your EDC-D10A wiring harness you
will see the heading properly displayed at the top of the screen (provided you have turned on the
heading display in the CLUTTR menu). If wiring is not correct, or the EDC-D10A is not
communicating properly with the EFIS-D60, you will see the message REMOTE COMPA
NOT DETECTED in place of the heading onscreen.
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completed. Power on the EFIS-D60 with
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