Dynon Avionics SkyView SV-D700, SkyView SV-D1000 User Manual

SkyView

Pilot’s User Guide

This product is not approved for installation in type certificated aircraft

Copyright © 2009-2013 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.

Permission to print this this manual is granted to third parties

Document 101321-012, Revision M

For use with firmware version 5.1

January, 2013

Contact Information

Dynon Avionics, Inc.
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Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: [phone] - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday – Friday
Dynon Technical Support available 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday – Friday
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Dynon Avionics offers online sales, extensive support, and frequently updated information on its products via its
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online documentation contributed by Dynon employees and customers.

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Dynon Avionics. A key feature of the forum is that it allows the exchange of diagrams, photos, and other types
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 register.dynonavionics.com – Register your Dynon Avionics product.
 license.dynonavionics.com – Redeem certificates for Navigation Mapping Software, Synthetic Vision, and

other features for license codes that add new functionality to your SkyView system.

Copyright

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Dynon Avionics reserves the right to change or improve its products and to
make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the Dynon Avionics website
(www.dynonavionics.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Dynon
Avionics products.

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 performed by Dynon Avionics. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost and any
costs that are incurred while removing, reinstalling, or troubleshooting the product. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

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OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND IN COUNTRIES OTHER THAN
THE USA.

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RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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.

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, sensitive electronics. SkyView products do not contain any field/user-serviceable
parts. Units found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened
up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.

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Revision History

Revision

Revision Date

Description

A

December 2009

Initial release

B

March 2010

Document number changed to 101321-001.

Minor style, grammar, and cross reference changes and corrections.

Added information regarding Autopilot servos in applicable sections.

Addressed screen synchronization in applicable sections.

SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation Chapter updates:

 Added the Menu Navigation Section
 Clarified the How to Turn the System On or Off Section
 Expanded the How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level

Section

 Expanded the How to Enter the Joystick Function Menu Section
 Added the How to Check Installed Database Statuses Section
 Added the How to Configure the Top Bar Section

PFD Operation Chapter updates:

 Added the ADAHRS Source Section
 Added the GPS Source Section
 Added “push to synchronize” instructions for applicable bugs

Moving Map Operation Chapter updates:

 Added an important note regarding Moving Map requirements
 Added the GPS Source Section
 Added the Terrain Data Section
 Added the Aviation Data Section

Corrected the Onscreen Alerts Section in the Alerts Chapter.

C

May 2010

Document number changed to 101321-002.

Minor style and grammar changes and corrections.

Updated the guide to include HSI operation information.

Updated the guide to include Autopilot operation information.

Updated the guide with more Moving Map content.

D

June 2010

Document number changed to 101321-003.

Clarified intended use of Synthetic Vision.

Added information about Synthetic Vision depictions of runways and obstacles.

Added EMS menu, lean mode, engine timers, and fuel computer information.

Clarified map Magnetic North pointer.

Added Navigation Mapping Software information.

Added Trial Navigation Mapping Software information and operation instructions.

Added external alarm light behavior.

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

E

October 2010

Added information about User Waypoint power user feature that is fully documented on
wiki web page.

Added information about menu changes that may be present in SLSA and other aircraft
that SkyView is integrated into as an OEM component.

Added transponder operation information and specifications.

Added traffic display information for both MAP and PFD pages.

Added a better description of the combined EGT/CHT gauge.

Added Synthetic Vision licensing information.

Added Navigation Mapping Software Licensing and updated operation information.

G

March 2011

Revision F skipped to obtain version parity between Installation Guide and Pilot’s User
Guide.

Added description of GPS Steering control of Autopilot.

Pitch Trim Indicator behavior and performance expectations clarified.

Added servo weights.

Added product registration information.

Described improved loss of external power with backup battery connected behavior.

Added information about G Meter.

Added information about new/improved Navigation Mapping Software purchase,
licensing, and operation.

H

May 2011

Added description of enabling/disabling extreme pitch warning indicators and Flight Path
Marker.

Updated screen layout button labeling and figures

Added information on Flight Planning.

Updated several of the figures that were no longer valid due to button and screen
changes.

Changes made for new style of heading bug and heading readout.

Screen Hardware changed to Display Hardware.

Added section on autopilot safety features.

Added additional information about airport graphics.

Added additional information to SV-ADAHRS-20X Instruments and Sensors table.

I

September 2011

Added description of improved bug window outlining (when selected) and cyan
highlighting (when being adjusted).

Added “Show VOR Directions As” menu item description.

Added Vertical Power VP-X information.

Clarified SV-BAT-320 charging behavior; Clarified which devices and modules the SV-BAT­320 is capable of powering.

Added permission to print the manual.

Added map panning information.

Remove erroneous checkmark in AOA column in winds row in “Instruments and Sensors “
table.

Improved HSI information.

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

J

March 2012

Clarified that Jeppesen data must be transferred to USB stick via the Jeppesen JSUM
program.

Added PocketFMS information.

Clarified bearing sources and limitations (SBY bearings from some NAV radios and no
availability of bearings from LOCs).

Clarified EMS timers.

Added special Rotax 912 tachometer and oil temp behavior when configured.

Added altitude alerter information.

Refreshed Messages and Alerts section to reflect feature improvements.

Added Audio Alert information.

Updated map instructions to reflect UI refresh, improved info items support, user
waypoints, and visual reporting points support.

K

July 2012

Clarified engaging the Autopilot with the Disengage/CWS Button.

Added information about when airspeed indication comes alive.

Added SkyView Network redundancy information.

Added ADAHRS cross-checking information.

Updated Navigation Mapping Software to incorporate base map support and airspace
improvements.

L

December 2012

Updated Screen Layout Configuration section to add information about display swap
mode and reversion mode.

Added information about DA calculation.

Added engine alert inhibit information.

Added information about normal display artifacts on power on.

Updated recommendation to have servos powered whenever SkyView is powered on.

Added description of take-off position marking for trim widget.

Added information about attitude rate limit indications.

Rearranged PFD Operation section for better information flow.

Added SV-XPNDR-26X, SV-ADSB-470 information to system overview.

Added ADS-B and Flarm traffic information.

User waypoint altitude information now displayed on their Info pages.

Added information about the AUTO transponder setting when automatic ALT/GND mode
changes are enabled (only available with transponder software version 2.02 or above).

Detailed improvements to ENGINE > FUEL UI.

Added information about weather features and usage via SV-ADSB-470.

M

January 2013

Added information about Data Logging

Added information about Stadium TFRs

Added TACAN and Outer Marker symbols

Clarified information about the AIRSPACES BELOW feature in the Map Menu

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Table 1–SkyView Pilot's User Guide Revision History

Table of Contents

Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... iii

Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... iii

Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................. v

1. Introduction 1-1

Before You Fly ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

Warning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Dynon Avionics Product Registration ......................................................................................................................... 1-1

About this Guide ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

2. System Overview 2-1

SV-D700 and SV-D1000............................................................................................................................................... 2-1

SV-ADAHRS-20X .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

SV-EMS-22X ................................................................................................................................................................ 2-4

SV-GPS-250 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

SV-BAT-320 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

Autopilot Servos ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Navigation Mapping Software (SV-MAP-270) ............................................................................................................ 2-5

SV-XPNDR-26X ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

SV-ADSB-470 ............................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

3. SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation 3-1

Screen Synchronization .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Display Bezel Layout ................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Joystick and Button Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Basic Display Operation Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 3-5

Screen Layout Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7

4. PFD Operation 4-1

PFD Page Layout ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

PFD Symbology ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking ................................................................................ 4-15

PFD Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-19

5. EMS Operation 5-1

Engine Page Layout ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Rotax 912 Behavior ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-2

Engine Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-3

Timers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Fuel Computer ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-6

VP-X Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-8

6. Transponder Operation 6-1

Transponder Status .................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Transponder Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Reported Pressure Altitude ........................................................................................................................................ 6-4

ADS-B OUT Transmissions .......................................................................................................................................... 6-4

7. SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software 7-1

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Table of Contents

License Information .................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Databases ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

GPS Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-6

Moving Map Page Layout ........................................................................................................................................... 7-7

Moving Map Symbology ............................................................................................................................................. 7-8

MAP Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 7-24

Navigation Mapping Software Features ................................................................................................................... 7-26

Weather and TFR Information .................................................................................................................................. 7-47

8. Autopilot Operation 8-1

Autopilot Safety Features ........................................................................................................................................... 8-1

Horizontal Autopilot Functionality ............................................................................................................................. 8-1

Vertical Autopilot Functionality .................................................................................................................................. 8-2

Control Wheel Steering Functionality ........................................................................................................................ 8-3

Top Bar Autopilot Symbology ..................................................................................................................................... 8-3

AP Menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 8-10

Autopilot Operation and Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 8-12

9. Messages and Alerts 9-1

Loss of Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System....................................................................................................... 9-1

Prompts Requiring Interaction ................................................................................................................................... 9-4

Audio Alerts ................................................................................................................................................................ 9-4

Messages, Alerts, and Audio Alert Details .................................................................................................................. 9-5

10. Appendix A: SkyView System Specifications 10-1

SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Quick Specifications ........................................................................................................... 10-1

SV-ADAHRS-20X Quick Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 10-2

SV-ADSB-470 Quick Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 10-2

SV-XPNDR-26X Quick Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 10-2

SV-ARINC-429 Quick Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 10-3

SV-EMS-22X Quick Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 10-3

SV-GPS-250 Quick Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 10-4

SV-BAT-320 Quick Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 10-4

Autopilot Servo Quick Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 10-5

11. Appendix B: License Information 11-1

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics SkyView system. This chapter provides some
important cautionary information and general usage instructions for this guide.

The printed version of this guide is in grayscale. Some figures and diagrams contain important
color information. Reference the electronic version of this guide to view it in color.

Before You Fly

We strongly recommended that you read this entire guide before attempting to use SkyView in
an actual flying situation. Additionally, we encourage you to spend time on the ground
familiarizing yourself with the operation of the system. While first learning to use the system in
the air, we recommend you have a backup pilot with you in the aircraft. Finally, we encourage
you to keep this guide 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. In a flying situation, it is the
pilot’s responsibility to use the system and the guide prudently.

Warning

Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView
products do not contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units found to have been taken apart
may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is
opened up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.

Dynon Avionics Product Registration

Please take a moment to register your Dynon Avionics SkyView system at

register.dynonavionics.com. Registering your product with Dynon ensures that your contact

information is up-to-date. This helps verify product ownership, can expedite warranty claims,
and allows us to notify you in the event a service bulletin is published for your product. You can
also optionally sign up to receive other Dynon news and product announcements. Dynon will
not share your contact information with third parties or send you announcements without your
explicit consent.

About this Guide

This guide helps you configure and get acquainted with SkyView‘s many functions and
facilitates quick access to vital information. For detailed technical and installation information,
refer to the SkyView System Installation Guide.

In the electronic (.PDF) version of this guide, page and section references in the Table of
Contents and elsewhere act as hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the guide. The
latest electronic version (.PDF) of this guide may be downloaded from our website at

docs.dynonavionics.com.

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Introduction

This icon denotes information that merits special attention.

This icon denotes a helpful tip.

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:

 wiki.dynonavionics.com–Dynon’s Documentation Wiki provides enhanced, extended,

frequently updated online documentation contributed by Dynon employees and
customers.

 forum.dynonavionics.com–Dynon’s Online Customer Forum is a resource for Dynon

Avionics customers to 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.

The following icon is used in this guide.

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Dynon Avionics provides periodic firmware updates that enable new functionality.
Use the contact information mentioned earlier in this guide as resources for staying
current on firmware availability for SkyView equipment. Reference the SkyView
System Installation Guide for instructions on how to update firmware on SkyView
equipment.

The current draw figures provided do not include Autopilot servo power draw as
they receive power directly from the aircraft and not from SkyView. Be sure to
include servo power requirements when considering your overall power budget.

2. System Overview

This chapter provides a general overview of the various parts of SkyView as well as a theory of
operation. The information in this chapter serves as a reference only and helps familiarize you
with the inner workings of the units. It should not be used for diagnostic or reparative work.

SV-D700 and SV-D1000

This guide refers to the SV-D700 and SV-D1000 as displays.

Functions

SkyView displays can act as a Primary Flight Display (PFD) with Synthetic Vision, an Engine
Monitoring System (EMS), and a Moving Map in a variety of customizable screen layouts. Data
is sourced from various connected modules and devices. Subsequent chapters in this guide
address PFD, EMS, and Moving Map functions in more detail.

Power

SkyView displays require between 10 and 30 volts DC for operation. Approximate current
consumption of a SkyView system at 12 and 24 volts DC is 3.5 amps and 1.8 amps, respectively.
SkyView’s robust power allows it to be powered on during engine start.

Each SkyView display supports an optional external SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery. See the SV­BAT-320 section for more information about backup battery behavior and operation.

SkyView Network

Modules such as the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 (flight instruments), SV-EMS-220/221 (engine
instruments), SV-ARINC-429 (for communication with IFR GPS/NAV/COM devices), and
Autopilot servos use Dynon’s redundant SkyView Network to communicate with SkyView’s
displays.

SkyView Network is designed to continue to work properly in the event of wiring or module
faults by utilizing multiple power pathways and a redundant data network. In fact, SkyView has
the ability to annunciate wiring issues as they are discovered, often while preserving full system

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functionality until full troubleshooting can be performed on the ground. These alerts are
presented in SkyView’s alerting system, which is described in a later chapter of this guide.

Serial I/O

SkyView displays have five RS-232 serial ports for connection to compatible equipment. All
serial ports are wired into the SkyView Display Harness (SV-HARNESS-D37). All serial ports have
configurable baud rates and data formats for use as general purpose inputs and outputs.

USB

SkyView displays have three USB ports. Two are built into the back of the display and one is
wired into the SkyView Display Harness for convenience. USB ports are used for firmware
updates and backups, database updates, and configuration file uploads and downloads. Each
SkyView display ships with a USB flash drive for use in these instances. Reference the SkyView
System Installation Guide for instructions on how to use the USB ports for the operations
mentioned above.

Display

The SV-D700 display is a 7-inch, 800 by 480 pixel, 1200+ nit TFT active matrix LCD screen. The
SV-D1000 display is a 10.2-inch, 1024 by 600 pixel, 1350+ nit TFT active matrix LCD screen.
SkyView displays utilize LED backlighting technology for increased lifespan, more uniform
brightness, superior dimmability, and reduced power consumption.

Displays are capable of automatic screen backlight level management. Reference the SkyView
System Installation Guide for instructions on how to enable this feature.

Joysticks and Buttons

User interaction takes place via the two joysticks and eight buttons along the bottom of the
display’s bezel.

Data Logging

SkyView displays with Software version 5.1 or higher have the ability to record and store flight
information in two logs for export by the user. The User Data Log recording rate can be
configured by the user in the SkyView Setup Menu. For more information on configuration,
retrieval, and analysis see the SkyView Installation Guide.

Additional Functionality

SkyView displays have four discrete inputs. These features are not supported in the current
release of SkyView, but will be supported in a future firmware release.

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System Overview

This guide uses SV-ADAHRS-20X to refer to both the SV-ADAHRS-200 and the SV­ADAHRS-201. The SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201 are identical in
performance and are designed to work together as a redundant ADAHRS solution.
An SV-ADAHRS-200 must be installed in your SkyView system in order to use an SV­ADAHRS-201.

GPS

Pitot

Static

AOA

Magnetometers

Rate

Sensors

Accelerometers

OAT

Ball



Altitude



Airspeed

 

AOA





Turn Rate

  





Heading

     

Attitude

*









Density

Altitude





TAS







Winds

   



Flight Path

Marker

    

Synthetic

Vision

     

Ground

Speed



SV-ADAHRS-20X

The primary flight instruments on your SkyView PFD are generated using a group of calibrated
sensors built into the SV-ADAHRS-20X ADAHRS module. All sensors 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).

Table 2 describes which inputs and sensors are used within the ADAHRS module to generate
the different displayed instruments.

Table 2–Instruments and Sensors (*GPS only used when airspeed from pitot and static is not available)

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The SV-GPS-250’s WAAS capability does not allow it to be used as a primary
navigation source in an IFR environment where a TSO’d WAAS GPS may be
required. It does mean that it utilizes the WAAS GPS satellite to improve its
positional accuracy compared to a non-WAAS enabled GPS.

Attitude Calculation

The SkyView artificial horizon display (attitude) is generated via a complex algorithm using a
multitude of sensors as described in Table 2. In normal operation SkyView uses airspeed to
provide superior attitude accuracy.

Compass Accuracy Effects on Synthetic Vision, Map Performance, and Autopilot

It is critical that the magnetic heading be as accurate as possible for optimal Synthetic Vision
and Moving Map performance. The ADAHRS must be installed correctly, calibrated, and
operating well in all attitudes.

SV-EMS-22X

The engine gauges on your SkyView Engine Page are generated from the data acquired by the
SV-EMS-22X Engine Monitoring module and its sensors. This module supports popular four and
six-cylinder engine installations and can measure a variety of engine and environmental
parameters such as RPM, manifold pressure, oil temperature and pressure, exhaust gas
temperature (EGT), cylinder head temperature (CHT), fuel levels for multiple tanks, voltage,
current, fuel pressure, fuel flow, carburetor air temperature, coolant pressure and
temperature, flap and trim potentiometers, external contacts, and general purpose
temperature sensors. Certain configurations of the SV-EMS-22X module also support 7-cylinder
engines.

SV-GPS-250

The SV-GPS-250 GPS Receiver module is an optional externally mounted 5 Hz WAAS enabled
GPS receiver designed specifically for use with SkyView. It supplies GPS data in NMEA format
and automatically sets the time on SkyView.

SV-BAT-320

The SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery is an optional backup battery for use with SkyView. It can
power a typical SkyView display and most of its connected modules for at least 60 minutes in
the event of failure of the aircraft electrical system.

In the event of an electrical failure that causes SkyView to run on the SV-BAT-320, the SV-BAT­320 supplies power to the SkyView display it is connected to, along with any connected SV­ADAHRS-26X, SV-EMS-22X, SV-ARINC-429, and SV-GPS-250 modules. Because of higher power
requirements, the SV-BAT-320 does not power Autopilot servos, the SV-XPNDR-26X, devices
connected via a serial connection, or any other third party devices.

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A battery is fully charged when it reaches 12.25 volts and should power a typical
SkyView system for at least 60 minutes. If SkyView has switched to the backup
battery due to a power loss in your aircraft, it is advised that you land as soon as
possible.

When connected, the battery's charge level is automatically managed by the SkyView display it
is physically connected to. This ensures that SkyView has a fully charged backup battery in case
of emergency. Charging a completely discharged battery may take up to 4 hours. To conserve
your aircraft battery, the SV‐BAT‐320 is only charged when SkyView detects that your alternator
or generator is online. Specifically:

 If SkyView system voltage is above 12.25V: SkyView runs on master power and charges

the SV-BAT-320.

 If SkyView system voltage is above 10V, but below 12.25V: SkyView runs on master

power but does not charge the SV-BAT-320.

 If SkyView system voltage is below 10V: SkyView runs on the SV-BAT-320. This

discharges the SV-BAT-320.

Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for more details regarding current
consumption while charging a backup battery.

Autopilot Servos

SV32, SV42, and SV52 servos enable SkyView to operate as an autopilot.

Navigation Mapping Software (SV-MAP-270)

SkyView has a robust navigation mapping option that is enabled by a one-time licensing of your
SkyView system. Aviation and Obstacle data is available for free for US-based customers, and is
available via Jeppesen and PocketFMS for other customer worldwide. See the SV-MAP-270
Navigation Mapping Software section of this guide for further details about SkyView’s mapping
capability.

SV-XPNDR-26X

The SV-XPNDR-261 and SV-XPNDR-262 are TSO’d remote mounted Mode-S transponder
modules that, in addition to their transponder capability, contain ADS-B Out capability via 1090
ES, and TIS traffic input capability (US Only).

SV-ADSB-470

The SV-ADSB-470 is a UAT Band (978 MHz) ADS-B receiver. It can receive traffic and weather
information from the ADS-B system that is currently being deployed by the FAA in the US,
allowing it to be displayed on your SkyView system.

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The SkyView SV-D700 and SV-D1000 displays are identical in functionality and
presentation. The only difference is in the size and resolution of the screen.

3. SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation

After reading this chapter, you should be familiar with basic SkyView display operation. For
details regarding specific procedures (e.g., adjusting the barometer), refer to the PFD, EMS, and
Moving Map operation chapters.

Screen Synchronization

If you have multiple SkyView displays in your aircraft, the system will synchronize important
information between them. Actions such as setting baro, bugs, engaging the autopilot, or
acknowledging warnings only need to be done on one display.

Some settings such as screen layout and map zoom level are not synchronized on purpose.
Firmware sensor configuration file (.sfg) updates must also be done to each screen individually.
Navigation and obstacle databases may or may not synchronize, depending on whether the
displays are connected together via Ethernet. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide
for more information on this topic.

Display Bezel Layout

Figure 1 illustrates the front of an SV-D1000 display and its important parts.

Figure 1–SkyView Display Front Bezel Layout

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The set of button labels displayed immediately after the display turns on is referred
to as the Main Menu.

Note the Top Bar, screen, joystick and button labels, light sensor, two joysticks and eight
buttons.

The Top Bar is user configurable and displays important textual information. The Top Bar in the
current release of SkyView only shows time and autopilot status. Future firmware updates will
enable expanded functionality. Reference the How to Configure the Top Bar Section of this
guide for details on how to configure the Top Bar.

The screen shows PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data, configuration information, and system
alerts. Its layout is user configurable. See the Screen Layout Configuration Section for specific
instructions on how to configure the layout of your screen.

Joystick and button labels are also on the screen as seen in Figure 1. Joystick and button

functionality is contextual based on what is onscreen and these labels show the user the current
function. For example, the (MAP) label above joystick #2 in Figure 1 shows that manipulating

that joystick will affect what the user can see on the Moving Map Page.

Each SkyView display has an integrated light sensor in the front bezel. This light sensor can be
used for automatic backlight level management. Reference the SkyView System Installation
Guide for instructions on how to configure the display for automatic backlight level
management.

Joystick and Button Operation

Joysticks and buttons are used for various functions including powering the unit on and off,
entering and navigating menus, and adjusting values.

Operation Basics

Joysticks can be turned and moved. Specific joystick behavior is addressed in subsequent
sections of this guide when necessary.

Figure 2–Joystick Turn (left) and Movement (right) Directions

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Button labels are called out in all capital letters such as BACK, EXIT, FINISH, and
CLEAR. This guide directs users to press a button by using its label. For example,
when this guide asks you to press FINISH, it is asking you to press the button with
the FINISH label above it.

A button has a function if there is a label above it. If there is no label, there is no function. The
figure below shows an example button label.

Figure 3–Example Button Label

When you press a button, its label is highlighted. When you release the button, its action is
invoked.

Joystick and Button Operation Example

Some parameters may need to be adjusted using a joystick. When setting values with the
joystick, each character (symbol, letter or digit) must be selected and adjusted successively.

Figure 4–Adjusting Successive Characters with a Joystick

In this example, the first time you turn the joystick, you toggle between the “-“ and “+”
symbols. To change the succeeding characters, you must move the cursor joystick to the right.
In this example, you first adjust the “-“ or “+” character, move the joystick right, then adjust the
one hundreds digit, and so forth. Once you have adjusted the value appropriately, press
ACCEPT or move the joystick to the right again.

At times, the next item in the menu path in this guide may be a joystick selection OR a button
push—the correct choice will be apparent.

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All menu navigation in this guide starts at the In Flight Setup Menu.

Desired Menu Action

User Action

Enter the Setup Menu

Simultaneously press and hold buttons 7 and 8

(if airspeed is greater than zero, you will enter the

In Flight Setup Menu)

Scroll through different menus

Turn either joystick

OR

Move either joystick up or down

Enter menu

Move either joystick toward the right

Return to previous menu

Move either joystick toward the left (saves settings)

OR

Press BACK (saves settings)

OR

Press CANCEL (does not save settings)

Save adjusted value

Press ACCEPT

Reset adjustable value

Press DEFAULT

Save settings and return to Main Menu

Press EXIT

Menu Navigation

After the display turns on, you will see a screen similar to the one in Figure 1. This guide refers
to the label bar at the bottom of the screen as the Main Menu.

Throughout this guide, the “>” character is used to indicate a sequence of menu selections or

other actions you would take as you navigate the menu system. Menu selections which are
followed by “…” indicate full-screen wizard interfaces which guide you through the appropriate
steps. These wizard interfaces are not described in detail in this guide, as the on-screen
instructions provide adequate information.

SkyView menus follow this structure: SETUP MENU > MENU > ... > MENU > PAGE or WIZARD.
The setup menus (In Flight Setup or Setup) are the root of most menu navigation. Each nested
menu is more specific than the previous one and there is no set limit for the number of nested
menus before reaching a page. A page or wizard is at the end of the chain and it is where the
user can perform a specific action such as create a system software backup, configure a
SkyView network, or set up the layout of the onscreen engine gauges. Wizards employ easy-to­follow onscreen instructions.

For example, SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > MEASUREMENT UNITS > BAROMETER indicates
entering the SETUP MENU, then selecting SYSTEM SETUP, then selecting MEASUREMENT
UNITS, and then entering the BAROMETER Menu to select INHG, MBAR, or MMHG.

Table 3 is a summary of menu navigation.

Table 3–Menu Navigation Summary

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SkyView System

Displays

Toggle SkyView System Power

One display

Toggle primary power state

OR

Toggle display power by pressing and holding button 1

Multiple displays

Toggle primary power state

OR

Toggle all displays off or on by pressing and holding

button 1 on each display.

Basic Display Operation Procedures

This subsection covers basic operation procedures for displays. Detailed instructions for various
menus and individual menu items are described in the SkyView System Installation Guide.

How to Turn the System On or Off

Table 4 summarizes the procedures for toggling SkyView system power states.

Table 4–How to Toggle SkyView System Power State

In the first seconds after turning a SkyView display on, you may see momentary display artifacts
such as multicolored lines and/or flashes of light as the display initializes. This is normal.

Loss of External Power with Backup Battery Connected

If external power is lost to a display that is connected to a backup battery, it will either stay on
for an additional 30 seconds or stay on indefinitely depending on whether or not the aircraft is
in flight. This feature minimizes backup battery discharge when on the ground and
master/external power is shut off normally. It also reduces pilot workload during an actual in­flight power loss.

If the aircraft is not in flight, SkyView displays the message “POWERING DOWN IN xx SECONDS”
while counting down from 30 seconds. During this countdown, the menu displays the buttons
STAY ON and PWR OFF at the bottom of the screen. Press PWR OFF to turn off the SkyView
display immediately. Press STAY ON to keep the SkyView display on via the connected backup
battery. If STAY ON is pressed, the display will continue to use the backup battery to power
itself until the battery’s charge is depleted or the display is turned off manually pressing and
holding button 1. Finally, if neither button is pressed before the countdown expires, the display
will automatically turn off after 30 seconds to conserve the backup battery charge.

If the aircraft is in flight, SkyView displays the message “AIRCRAFT POWER LOST” with no
additional count down. This ensures that active pilot action is required to turn off a display
when power is lost in-flight and backup battery power is available. The STAY ON and PWR OFF
buttons are still offered, but the display will stay on indefinitely unless PWR OFF is pressed.

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How to Reboot the Display

Press and hold buttons 1, 2 and 5 simultaneously to instantly reboot the system. This may be
helpful if you need to cycle power after changing certain settings and for general
troubleshooting.

How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level

Press SCREEN on the Main Menu and then press DIM (this is the Dim Menu). To decrease or
increase the backlight brightness press DEC- or INC+, respectively. To set the backlight
brightness to 100%, press FULL. Press BACK twice to exit the Dim Menu and return to the Main
Menu.

If the display is set to automatic or external backlight brightness control, this operation will
toggle the backlight brightness control to manual mode. You can determine if there was a
change in control mode by the label over button 7 in the Dim Menu. If the display was set to
manual mode in the Setup Menu, there will be no label. If the display was set to automatic or
external, the label will toggle between MANUAL and AUTO or MANUAL and EXTERNAL,
respectively.

Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on specifying the display’s

backlight brightness control method.

How to Enter the Joystick Function Menu

Move a joystick up, down, left, or right to enter its Joystick Function Menu. These menus are
used to specify which bug that joystick adjusts if turned. For example, joystick 1 could be set to
adjust the heading bug and joystick 2 could be set to adjust the altitude bug.

Figure 5 illustrates the joystick menu.

Figure 5–Joystick Menu

To set the function of a joystick:

1. Move a joystick up, down, left, or right to enter a Joystick Function Menu.

2. Choose the joystick function by moving the joystick up or down.

3. Confirm the highlighted function by moving the joystick left or right.

If the Map Page is onscreen, the joystick closest to the Moving Map is labeled (MAP) and is used
to affect the Map Page and cannot be assigned a different function.

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SkyView displays only display data from connected modules. For example, if an SV­EMS-22X module is not present on the network, the display will not show any
engine data.

Page

100%

80%

50%

40%

20%

OFF

PFD

  

 

Engine

  



Map

   



How to Enter the In Flight Setup Menu

When airspeed is greater than zero or groundspeed is greater than 15 knots, simultaneously
pressing and holding buttons 7 and 8 when on the Main Menu will open the In Flight Setup
Menu. This menu gives users access to SkyView system tools which may be useful during flight
such as the Flight Angle Pitch Adjust Page and the Angle of Attack Calibration Wizard.

You may also access the Setup Menu from the In Flight Setup Menu by using the ENTER FULL
SCREEN SETUP MENU… option.

How to Check Installed Database Status

Enter the Installed Databases Page (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FULL PAGE SETUP MENU > LOCAL
DISPLAY SETUP > INSTALLED DATABASES) to see which databases are installed and their
respective versions.

How to Adjust Time Zone Offset

Enter the Time Zone Offset Page (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FULL PAGE SETUP MENU > SYSTEM
SETUP > TIME > TIME ZONE OFFSET) and adjust the time zone accordingly.

How to Configure the Top Bar

The Top Bar is the strip across the top of the screen. It displays textual information such as the
clock and autopilot status. Future software updates will use this space for information such as
radio status.

Enter the Top Bar Setup Page to configure the Top Bar (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FULL PAGE
SETUP MENU or > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > TOP BAR SETUP).

Screen Layout Configuration

SkyView can display many combinations of PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data in full-screen
and partial-screen configurations as well as distribute this data across multiple displays. Each
display in the system can also have its own layout. This section tells you how to configure the
display(s) in your SkyView system.

The following table lists the amount of screen space you can allot for a given page. Note that
pages may also be turned off by the user.

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Manufacturers that install SkyView into their aircraft can choose to standardize the
screen layouts that are available. When a SkyView system is set up this way, you
may not be able to remove some or all of the pages on a display. Additionally, the
LAYOUT and SWAP buttons may not be available .

Table 5–Onscreen Data Allotments

The following diagram illustrates example screen layout configurations.

Figure 6–Example Screen Layout Configurations

Selecting and Arranging Pages on your SkyView Screen

1. Press SCREEN on the Main Menu.

2. Press PFD PG, EMS PG, or MAP PG to toggle the display of page on or off.
a. Alternately, press and hold any of the above buttons for a few seconds to turn

on that page and turn all others off with just one button push.

3. Press LAYOUT to toggle between different layouts of the pages that are being displayed.

4. Press BACK to finalize the layout and return to the Main Menu.

Swap Mode

You may, at times, wish to swap the entire screen contents of your left and right displays
without having to select and deselect each page on each display using the above process. This
can be useful for flying from the “other” seat, for use when flight instructing, etc.

Press SCREEN > SWAP on either display to enter swap mode and switch the screen contents of
both displays simultaneously. When your screens are in swap mode, the PFD PAGE, EMS PAGE
MAP PAGE, and LAYOUT buttons are unavailable. Press SWAP again to exit swap mode and
revert to normal display operation.

Note that the SWAP button is only shown on SkyView systems that contain exactly two displays.

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Reversion Mode

In multi-display SkyView systems, you can specify a reversion mode that automatically changes
the screen configuration to a specific layout when only one display remains powered on.

For example, if you normally have your left display configured to show PFD and your right
display showing Engine and Map, reversion mode could be configured to show all three pages
automatically on the single remaining display, should the other fail.

If reversion mode is enabled, any one of the following layouts can be pre-configured (via
SkyView setup procedures) to be displayed when only one display remains powered on in a
multi-display system. This behavior applies equally whether all but one display in your system
has failed, or if you turn on one SkyView display before all others (as some customers do to see
engine instruments before engine start):

 PFD 40% / EMS / MAP 40%
 PFD 50% / MAP 50%
 PFD 50% / EMS 50%
 PFD 80% / EMS 20%
 PFD 100%

See the SkyView Installation Guide for further information about Reversion Mode
configuration.

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SkyView’s PFD requires data from an SV-ADAHRS-20X module. Synthetic Vision
further requires valid GPS data.

The heading/track, altitude, and vertical speed bugs are used to control the
SkyView Autopilot.

4. PFD Operation

One of the main functions of SkyView is its Primary Flight Display (PFD) with Synthetic Vision.
This chapter highlights the layout of the PFD page, its symbology, and contains instructions for
adjusting bugs.

PFD Page Layout

The PFD Page as shown in Figure 7 displays important flight information and Synthetic Vision.

Figure 7–SkyView PFD

The primary information shown on the PFD includes:

 Synthetic Vision
 Airspeed Indicator with Airspeed Bug and Airspeed Trend Rate
 Attitude Indicator with Extreme Pitch Warning Indicators (Pitch Warning Indicators not

shown in Figure 7)

 Flight Path Marker

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 Altimeter with Altitude Bug, Altitude Trend Rate, Barometer Setting, and Density

Altitude

 Vertical Speed Indicator with Vertical Speed Bug
 Compass Rose/Directional Gyro with Heading Bug
 Slip/Skid Ball
 Angle of Attack Indicator (not shown in Figure 7)
 OAT
 Wind Information (not shown in Figure 7)

The PFD in Figure 7 is a basic depiction and does not include any HSI or autopilot information.

GPS Signal Source

SkyView’s PFD contains display elements – such as Synthetic Vision, ground speed, and the HSI ­that depend on GPS information to work.

Reference the GPS Source Section in SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software chapter of this
guide for information about how SkyView utilizes and prioritizes the available GPS sources that
are used for this purpose.

PFD Symbology

Bugs

The SkyView PFD makes use of airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, and heading (or track) bugs.
Note that the altitude, vertical speed, and heading (or track) bugs are used for autopilot control
if Autopilot servos are installed. Instructions for setting bugs are detailed in subsequent
sections of this guide.

The airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed bugs are located above their respective tapes and the
heading (or track) bug is located to the lower left of the compass rose/directional gyro.

You can toggle the display state of bugs using the following procedure. Note that bugs that are
used as control mechanisms for autopilot axes (i.e., HDG, ALT, and VS) cannot be toggled off if
their respective Autopilot servo is installed.

1. Press PFD while on the Main Menu.

2. Press BUGS.

3. Press HDG, ALT, IAS, or VS to toggle the display state of each respective bug. If a bug

label is highlighted, it will show up on the PFD and in the joystick menu.

4. Press BACK to return to the PFD Menu.

A bug is only adjustable if it is on and it is an option in the Joystick Menu. Bugs that are turned

off are displayed as “- - - “ with their respective units (e.g., “- - - FT” for an altitude bug).

When all bugs are turned on, all bugs are available in the Joystick Menu as illustrated in Figure

8.

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