Eclipse Aviation JMA500 Users Manual
ECLIPSE AVIATION SECTION 7
EA500 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WEATHER RADAR............................................................................7-1
General........................................................................................ 7-1
Controls and Indication.............................................................7-2
Crew Alerting System Messages..............................................7-5
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SECTION 7 ECLIPSE AVIATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS EA500
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 7-1.Weather Radar Controls (Test Pattern).....................................7-2
Figure 7-2.Weather Radar Indications (WX Mode).....................................7-4
Figure 7-2.CAS Messages ..........................................................................7-5
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ECLIPSE AVIATION SECTION 7
EA500 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS
WEATHER RADAR
General
The Eclipse 500 Weather Radar System (JMA-500) consists of an antenna,
pointing control motors, transmitter, receiver, and signal processing
electronics. The system interfaces directly with the PFDs for system control
and radar information display.
The Weather Radar System provides pilots with local weather to aid in
avoiding thunderstorms and associated turbulence. It is not designed for
use as a terrain or collision avoidance system.
The weather radar system provides the following features:
• Transmission of radar signals and detection and classification of radar
returns from precipitation including rain, snow, hail, and ice.
• Signal processing to characterize intensity of precipitation.
• Display of weather information.
• Built-in testing to identify fault conditions and annunciation messages.
• Pilot interface functions to control tilt, operation modes, gain, and
range.
• Automatic stabilization of the radar antenna to maintain a constant scan
relative to the horizon during moderate aircraft maneuvers.
Issued: PRELIMINARY Part No. 06-122204
Original Issue 7-1
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