Avidyne EX5000 MFD

Piper PA28, PA32, PA44
Warrior III, Archer III, Arrow, Seminole,

6X, 6XT, Saratoga II HP, Saratoga II TC
Multi-Function Display
Pilot’s Guide
600-00105-000 Rev: 10
Document Revision History
Date Revision Description

Dec. 16, 2003 00 Released per ECO 03-289
Feb. 17, 2004 01 Updated per ECO 04-24
Sept. 7, 2004 02 Updated per ECO 04-168
Mar. 29, 2005 03 Updated per ECO 05-058
April 22, 2005 04 Updated per ECO 05-074
Sept. 14, 2005 05 Updated per ECO 05-157
Mar. 17, 2006 06 Updated per ECO 06-043
May 3, 2006 07 Updated per ECO 06-084
Aug. 8, 2007 08 Updated per ECO-07-261
Oct. 1, 2007 09 Updated per ECO-07-354
Apr. 25, 2008 10 Updated per ECO-08-051
System Configuration
When contacting your dealer or Avidyne technical support, and when

logging onto MyAvidyne.com for the first time, please have your
EX5000 serial number and Subscriber Communicator serial number
available:
EX5000 S/N: ________________________________
Datalink Subscriber Communicator S/N: ___________________

This document is applicable to Software Part Number 530-00195-002.
All materials copyrighted including images that represent this software

Copyright 2008 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved.
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About this Guide
This guide assumes that all available sensors and software options
have been installed in your airplane. The page layouts and button
descriptions in this guide may differ slightly from what you observe on
your EX5000. If your system is configured with a partial set of the
available sensors, then some views may differ from this guide.
Note: All images contained within this document, including screenshots and
other displays, are for reference use only and are subject to change. The
images contained herein may differ slightly from your actual equipment or
display.
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Notes and Warnings
Notes and warnings provide guidance for the use of the EX5000.
Avidyne strongly suggests that you pay close attention to notes and
warnings for your own safety.
For example:
Note: Notes provide useful information about how to use the EX5000.
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Warnings are prefaced with exclamation points and denote
information that can prevent serious injury or death on the
part of the user.
The instructions and warnings in this manual are not intended to

replace the instructions and warnings for other equipment on your
aircraft. It is critical that you as the pilot in command have a complete
understanding of the warnings, operating instructions, and limitations
for all equipment installed on your aircraft.
This manual assumes that the reader is an appropriately

licensed pilot. Avidyne strongly recommends that you use the
EX5000 only under VFR conditions until you are very familiar
! with the EX5000.

If you have questions, please contact Avidyne at 800-284-
3963 (800-AVIDYNE) or 1-781-402-7400 before operating
with the EX5000 under IFR conditions.
Before conducting flight operations, be sure to verify that time
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and date settings on the System Time Setup Page are correct
and in GMT (UTC). It is critical that the time be set to GMT to
provide accurate display of Datalink weather. See Section
8.1, "Aux Main Page" on page 61 for more information.
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When using the EX5000, be sure to cross-check the data
displayed against other data sources for accuracy including
other flight deck instruments and charts.
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The displayed terrain and obstacle indicators are only
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advisory. Do not rely on the EX5000 as the sole source of
obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to
current aeronautical charts for appropriate terrain and
obstacle information.
The EX5000 is not intended to replace your navigation charts
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or primary navigation aids. Use the EX5000 as a supplement
to other navigation sources, to enhance your overall
situational awareness. Do not rely on the navigation data in
your EX5000 as your sole reference for navigation.
While a properly updated database contains the latest official
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information available, the manufacturers will not be held
responsible for any inaccuracy or omissions therein. Never
use the terrain displayed on the EX5000 as the only reference
for terrain avoidance.
The transmission of datalink weather information means there
is some delay from real time until the weather information is
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displayed on the EX5000. Therefore, use datalink weather
information only for strategic route planning. Avoid severe
weather areas with a safe margin of distance. Do not use the
EX5000 to penetrate severe weather, thunderstorms, cells or
lines of cells.
By using Broadcast datalink, you can access weather
information made available from sources external to Avidyne
Corporation. Avidyne does not control, edit or review the
content of such information and is not responsible for such
information or the actions or conduct of any company that
provides sources of weather data through the Broadcast
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datalink. Therefore, ALL WEATHER DATA ARE PROVIDED
AS-IS and neither Avidyne nor its suppliers, subcontractors,
or developers (collectively called “Suppliers”) are responsible
for: 1) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability,
content, or availability of the weather data or any other
datalink information accessed; 2) loss or damage to your
records or data; or 3) your use of, or results achieved from,
the weather data or any other information accessed.
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Notice regarding NOTAM information
NOTAM information is subject to constant change and it is
extremely important that all pilots check with Flight Service for
applicable NOTAMs prior to EVERY flight. Call 1-800-
WXBRIEF (992-7433) for the latest information. Outside the
United States, call your local flight service or other official flight
advisory service.
The NOTAM information provided by the EX5000 is for
planning purposes only. Always consult official NOTAMS for
the latest restrictions.
Avidyne does not provide a complete list of NOTAMS. Local
NOTAMS, most laser light NOTAMS, and any NOTAMS other
than restricted airspace are not listed.
! By using the Avidyne Services you are able to access

information made available from a variety of sources. Avidyne
does not control, edit or review the content of such information
and is not responsible for such information or the actions or
conduct of any company that provides sources of weather
data procured by Avidyne. Therefore, although Avidyne uses
diligent efforts to provide Services of high quality, ALL
SERVICES AND WEATHER DATA ARE PROVIDED AS-IS
and neither Avidyne nor its suppliers (including ORBCOMM
and its affiliates), subcontractors, information sources or
developers (collectively called “Suppliers”) are responsible for:
1) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, content,
or availability of the Services or any information accessed; 2)
loss or damage to your records or data; or 3) your use of, or
results achieved from, the Services or any information
accessed.
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Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................. 1
Using the Entegra EX5000 MFD ................................................. 2
Power Up..................................................................................... 4
2 Map Page .................................................................. 7
Map Page—Controls ................................................................... 8
Map Page Symbols—Terrain and Position................................ 12
Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan ........................ 16
Map Orientation Control ............................................................ 18
Errors Displayed on the Map Page............................................ 19
Loss of GPS Input ............................................................... 19
Loss of Heading Input ......................................................... 19
3 Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page ....................... 21
The Dedicated Traffic Page....................................................... 21
Traffic Symbols.......................................................................... 24
TIS Sensor Status ..................................................................... 25
4 TAWS Page (Optional)........................................... 27
TAWS Information ..................................................................... 27
TAWS Operation ....................................................................... 30
TAWS Reference....................................................................... 32
Auto-Range ......................................................................... 32
Simultaneous Alerts ............................................................ 32
Terrain Messages and Error Indications ............................. 32
5 CMax Chart Pages (Optional) .............................. 35
About CMax............................................................................... 35
About Geo-Referenced Charts .................................................. 37
CMax Chart Page ...................................................................... 37
CMax Views............................................................................... 41
Procedure Chart Views ....................................................... 41
Airport Chart Views ............................................................. 43
CMax Selection Page ................................................................ 45
Selecting an Airport ................................................................... 47
Chart NOTAMs Page .......................................................... 49
6 Trip Page................................................................. 51
Trip Page Information ................................................................ 51
7 Nearest Page (NRST) ............................................. 57
Nearest Page............................................................................. 57
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Airport Info Page ........................................................................59

8 Aux Page – Configuring the EX5000 .................... 61
Aux Main Page...........................................................................61
Airport Filter Setup Page............................................................63
Declutter Setup Page .................................................................65
Data Block Edit Page .................................................................67
System Time Page.....................................................................69
Datalink Configuration Page ......................................................71
9 Engine Pages.......................................................... 75
Engine Page Overview ..............................................................76
PA28 Engine Page.....................................................................79
PA28 Initial Usable Fuel Page ...................................................83
PA28 Lean Assist.......................................................................84
Leaning for Best Economy ..................................................84
Leaning for Best Power .......................................................85
PA28 Data Blocks on Map Page .........................................86
Lean Data Block States .......................................................86
PA32 Engine Page.....................................................................87
PA32 Initial Usable Fuel Page ...................................................91
PA32 Non-Turbo Lean Assist ....................................................92
PA32 Turbo Lean Assist ............................................................94
PA32 Data Blocks on Map Page .........................................95
Lean Data Block States .......................................................96
PA44 Engine Page.....................................................................97
PA44 Initial Usable Fuel Page .................................................101
PA44 Lean Assist.....................................................................102
Leaning for Best Economy ................................................102
Leaning for Best Power .....................................................103
PA44 Data Blocks on Map Page .......................................104
Lean Data Block States .....................................................104
EMax Total Engine Management.............................................105
Engine Sensor Status Box.................................................105
10 Using Datalink (Optional) .................................... 107
About Datalink Services ...........................................................108
Overview of Datalink Weather .................................................109
About Narrowcast Datalink ......................................................111
Setting up a Narrowcast Datalink Account ........................111
Flight Tracking ...................................................................111
Using Narrowcast Datalink in Flight...................................112
Loss of Satellite Coverage.................................................112
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About Broadcast Datalink ........................................................ 114
Setting up a Broadcast Datalink Account.......................... 114
Using Broadcast Datalink in Flight .................................... 114
About Broadcast Datalink Weather ................................... 114
Map Page with Datalink Weather ............................................ 116
Symbols Displayed using Datalink .................................... 118
Using Datalink without a Traffic Sensor ............................ 120
Trip Page with Datalink Weather ............................................. 121
Nearest Page with Datalink Weather....................................... 122
About MultiLink (Optional) ....................................................... 123
Using MultiLink.................................................................. 123
Setting up a MultiLink Account.......................................... 123
Using MultiLink Features................................................... 124
Viewing MultiLink Data...................................................... 124
Optimizing your MultiLink Setup........................................ 127
MultiLink Usage Guidelines............................................... 128
Datalink Messaging (Optional) ................................................ 129
Messaging Knobs and Buttons ......................................... 130
Using Datalink Messaging................................................. 132
11 Reference.............................................................. 135
Updating Your Databases ....................................................... 136
Loading NavData (the Navigation Database).................... 137
Loading CMax Chart Data................................................. 139
Downloading EMax Data................................................... 141
Broadcast Datalink Service Purchase and Activation.............. 143
Setting Up a Broadcast Datalink Account ......................... 143
Setting up a WSI Broadcast Datalink Account .................. 143
Activating WSI Satellite Weather ...................................... 144
Setting up a SIRIUS Audio Account.................................. 145
Activating SIRIUS Audio ................................................... 145
Creating Your XM WX Account......................................... 145
Activating Your Account .................................................... 146
Cleaning the EX5000 Screen .................................................. 147
Sensor Status Block Symbols ................................................ 148
Map Symbols........................................................................... 150
Line Styles ............................................................................... 152
Data Blocks .......................................................................... 154
TAWS Messages..................................................................... 157
Nav Messages......................................................................... 159
Traffic Messages ..................................................................... 161
Lightning Messages................................................................. 163
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Engine Messages ....................................................................166

PFD Messages ........................................................................169
Narrowcast Datalink Messages ...............................................170
Broadcast Datalink Messages ................................................172
Avionics Abbreviations .............................................................176
12 Using the EX5000 Outside the US ...................... 179
Features Available in the US Only ...........................................179
Features Specific to International Flight...................................180
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Entegra EX5000 MFD ...................................................... 2

Figure 1.2 Entegra EX5000 Initialization Page .................................. 4
Figure 2.1 Map Page Controls ........................................................... 8
Figure 2.2 Map Page Symbols–Terrain and Position ...................... 12
Figure 2.3 Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan ............. 16
Figure 3.1 Map Page—Traffic Mode ................................................ 22
Figure 4.1 TAWS Information .......................................................... 27
Figure 4.2 Terrain Caution Condition ............................................... 30
Figure 4.3 Terrain Warning Condition .............................................. 31
Figure 5.1 CMax Chart Page (Airport) ............................................. 38
Figure 5.2 CMax Chart Page (Procedure) ....................................... 40
Figure 5.3 Procedure Chart views ................................................... 42
Figure 5.4 Airport Chart Views ......................................................... 43
Figure 5.5 Airport Departure Chart (Night View) .............................. 44
Figure 5.6 CMax Selection Page ..................................................... 45
Figure 5.7 Airport Selection Page .................................................... 47
Figure 5.8 Chart NOTAMs Page ...................................................... 49
Figure 6.1 Trip Page Information ..................................................... 51
Figure 7.1 Nearest Page .................................................................. 57
Figure 7.2 Airport Information Page ................................................. 59
Figure 8.1 Aux Main Page ............................................................... 61
Figure 8.2 Airport Filter Setup Page ................................................ 63
Figure 8.3 Declutter Setup Page ..................................................... 65
Figure 8.4 Data Block Edit Page ...................................................... 67
Figure 8.5 System Time Page ......................................................... 69
Figure 8.6 Datalink Configuration Page ........................................... 71
Figure 9.1 PA28 Engine Main Page (with EMax)............................. 79
Figure 9.2 PA28 Initial Usable Fuel Page ........................................ 83
Figure 9.3 Engine Information—Map Page...................................... 86
Figure 9.4 PA32 Engine Main Page................................................. 87
Figure 9.5 PA32 Initial Usable Fuel Page ........................................ 91
Figure 9.6 Engine Information—Map Page...................................... 95
Figure 9.7 PA44 Engine Main Page (with EMax)............................. 97
Figure 9.8 PA44 Initial Usable Fuel Page ...................................... 101
Figure 9.9 PA44 Engine Information—Map Page .......................... 104
Figure 10.1 Broadcast Datalink Weather Boundaries .................... 114
Figure 10.2 Datalink Weather—Map Page .................................... 116
Figure 10.3 Broadcast Datalink Weather ....................................... 118
Figure 10.4 Datalink Weather without Traffic Sensors................... 120
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List of Figures
Figure 10.5 Trip Page with Datalink Weather.................................121

Figure 10.6 Nearest Page with Broadcast Datalink........................122
Figure 10.7 Broadcast Datalink NEXRAD Coverage......................125
Figure 10.8 Narrowcast and Broadcast Datalink
NEXRAD Coverage ........................................................................125
Figure 10.9 Broadcast Datalink, without Canadian METARs .........126
Figure 10.10 MultiLink Datalink with Canadian METAR flags ........126
Figure 10.11 Example NEXRAD Coverage Area ...........................127
Figure 10.12 Datalink Messaging Knobs and Buttons....................130
Figure 10.13 Receiving a Datalink Message ..................................133
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List of Tables
Table 2.1 Track Indicator Graphics ................................................. 13

Table 2.2 Obstacle .......................................................................... 18
Table 3.1 Traffic Symbols ............................................................... 24
Table 4.1 EGPWS Display Color Formats ...................................... 33
Table 5.1 Airport Procedure Views ................................................. 42
Table 5.2 Airport Chart Views ......................................................... 43
Table 10.1 Message Status Indicators.......................................... 130
Table 10.2 NOC Message Text Colors ......................................... 131
Table 11.1 Sensor Status Block Symbols ..................................... 148
Table 11.2 Broadcast Datalink Sensor Status Block (Optional).... 149
Table 11.3 Map Symbols – Airports .............................................. 150
Table 11.4 Map Symbols – Navigational Fixes ............................. 151
Table 11.5 Map Symbols – Traffic Symbols ................................. 151
Table 11.6 Map Symbols – Other ................................................. 151
Table 11.7 Airspace and Airways Lines ........................................ 152
Table 11.8 SUA and TFR Status Lines ......................................... 152
Table 11.9 AIRMET and SIGMET Boundary Lines....................... 153
Table 11.10 Data Block Information.............................................. 154
Table 11.11 Engine Instrument Data Block Information ............... 155
Table 11.12 TAWS Messages ...................................................... 157
Table 11.13 Nav Messages .......................................................... 159
Table 11.14 Traffic Messages....................................................... 161
Table 11.15 Lightning Messages .................................................. 163
Table 11.16 PA28 and PA32 Engine Messages ........................... 166
Table 11.17 PA44 Engine Messages............................................ 167
Table 11.18 PFD Messages ......................................................... 169
Table 11.19 Narrowcast Datalink Messages ................................ 170
Table 11.20 Broadcast Datalink Messages .................................. 172
Table 11.21 Avionics Abbreviations .............................................. 176
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1 Introduction
The Entegra EX5000 Multi-Function Display (MFD) provides a

moving map view of your flight plan, broadcast datalink weather,
lightning, traffic, navigation data, obstacles, terrain, and CMax™
approach plates with an intuitive user interface. The EX5000 offers
the following standard and optional features:
● Engine instruments display.

● Lightning information display from a WX-500 or an Avidyne TWX-
670 lightning sensor, if installed.Full ARINC-429 databus
capability, allowing the EX5000 to display curved flight paths,
procedure turns, and holding patterns from a compatible GPS
navigator.
● Traffic information display from Avidyne TAS600 Series, L-3
Skywatch, or Garmin TIS traffic systems.
● Terminal procedure chart display using the CMax™ function.
● Display of weather and flight restriction information when
interfaced with an external Broadcast Datalink receiver or internal
Narrowcast Datalink transceiver.
Note: Narrowcast Datalink is not installed or available on EX5000
MFDs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2008.
● Display of TAWS terrain information when interfaced with an
installed EGPWS system.
Note: Consult the Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) provided with the
aircraft and/or sensors prior to operation. The FMS contains information
specific to your installation and may contain operating limitations applicable
to your aircraft configuration.
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Introduction
1.1 Using the Entegra EX5000 MFD

The controls on the bezel of the Entegra EX5000 are placed to allow
you quick and intuitive access to the information you need, when you
need it (see Figure 1.1).
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4 4
5 6
Figure 1.1 Entegra EX5000 MFD
1) PhotoCell Light Sensor—Automatically compensates display

brightness for varying lighting conditions.
2) Brightness Control—Allows you to override the default display

brightness and adjust the brightness level. Press the top button to
brighten the display; press the bottom button to dim it.
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Using the Entegra EX5000 MFD
3) Data Port—Provides a front panel access point for loading

database updates.
Note: When removing the rubber cap from the data port, pull the cap
gently from the top until it pops out. Make sure the cap is out of the
way (but not removed) before plugging anything into the USB port.
Do not tug on the tab at the bottom of the cap; this can cause the loss
of the protective cap.
4) Buttons—Used to select modes or change the display as

indicated. Buttons are active when a label appears on the screen
adjacent to the key.
5) Page Control Knob—The left knob provides quick access to the

main EX5000 pages, including the Map Page, Trip Page, and
Aux Page, as well as the main pages for any optional features.
The current page is highlighted in the Page Bar on the lower left
corner of screen.
6) Selection & Range Control Knob—Depending on the page you

are viewing, the right knob controls functions such as selecting
items on the page or changing the view range. The label on right
knob changes as appropriate.
7) Message Bar—The message bar keeps you informed about

critical as well as routine information from the EX5000. When
information needs to be conveyed the message bar appears next
to the bottom right button.
Note: The message bar displays one message at a time. If more than
one message is available, the message bar will display the highest
priority message first. Press the ACK button to clear the current
message and view those underneath.
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1.2 Power Up
On power up, the system performs a brief hardware self-test, then
systematically initializes its functions. After the system initializes
(about a minute after power-on), the title page, with database
currency information, is displayed. Check to ensure that you do not
have any expired databases before continuing.
When the EX5000 is ready the, “Press any bezel key to continue”,
message displays.
Figure 1.2 Entegra EX5000 Initialization Page
The EX5000 Startup Page reports the valid dates for the currently
loaded CMax™ chart data and NavData. Check to ensure that you do
not have any expired databases before continuing.
For CMax data:
● If the issue date for the next update has passed, the Startup Page
displays, “Update Available”, in white.
● If the current date is more than a week past the issue of the next
update, the message, “Update Required”, is displayed in yellow
cautionary text.
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Power Up
● If CMax is more than 10 weeks out of date, access to the charts is

revoked until new CMax data is loaded.
For NavData, the date range is displayed if the data is valid; if it is not
valid, the word, “EXPIRED”, and the expiration data are displayed in
yellow.
For more information about updating CMax and NavData, see

Section 11.1, "Updating Your Databases" on page 136.
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2 Map Page
The Map Page displays your current flight plan overlaying a map of
the area over which you are flying. The EX5000 allows you to select
the data you want to display on the Map Page.
Turn the Select knob on the Page Bar to Map to display the Map
Page.
This section discusses the following topics:
● Map Page—Controls, page 8

● Map Page Symbols—Terrain and Position, page 12
● Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan, page 16
● Map Orientation Control, page 18
● Errors Displayed on the Map Page, page 19
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Map Page
2.1 Map Page—Controls

Buttons on the left side of the bezel provide access to sensor modes
and pages. Buttons on the right side of the bezel access the mapping
functions, and control how the Map is viewed.
1 2
Figure 2.1 Map Page Controls
Note: For information about the Map Symbols, see Section 11.5, "Map
Symbols" on page 150.
1) Sensor Functions—Control overlay and modes of available

sensors. Buttons only display for the sensors installed in your
aircraft:
■ Traffic—Cycles through traffic sensor modes.See

Chapter 3 "Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page ,” for more
information on traffic modes.
■ Lightning—Depending on your broadcast service level,
when both Broadcast Datalink and an on-board lightning
sensor are installed, cycles through lightning sensor modes
and overlays in the following order; Strike, Cell (WX-500
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Map Page—Controls
only), Datalink, Display Off. When only one source of

lightning data is installed, only the appropriate modes are
available. See your lightning sensor User’s Manual for further
details.
Note: The TWX670 can accurately display lightning strikes in all
selectable ranges, including within 25 NM.
Note: (WX-500 only) The lightning sensor maps thunderstorm

activity by monitoring electrical discharge activity within a 200-mile
radius of the aircraft. However, the WX-500 does not display
lightning strikes within 25 NM.
■ Clear Strikes—Removes current lightning symbols to allow
for the refresh of lightning data when using a on-board
lightning sensor. Does not remove Datalink lightning.
■ WX Rpts—Controls the type of Datalink weather information
displayed on the map, as follows:
◆ All—Displays graphical METARs, AIRMETs, and
SIGMETs.
◆ METARS—Displays graphical METARs only.
◆ AIRMET—Displays graphical AIRMETs only.
◆ SIGMET—Displays graphical SIGMETs only.
◆ DSPLY OFF—Turns off display of all weather
information.
For more information about Datalink functions, see Section
10.5, "Map Page with Datalink Weather" on page 116.
2) Map Functions—Controls basic look of the map in terms of
orientation, number of elements, and base map.
■ View—Orients the map for either Track/Heading Up or North

Up. FORWARD and CENTER views are oriented with Track/
Heading Up. North Up orients the map to true North, with the
ownship symbol rotated to show track/heading.
■ Declutter—Controls the four levels of navigation database
detail on the Map from most to least:
➡ ➡ ➡
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Map Page
■ Base Map—Controls the base map layers:

◆ TERRAIN—Color-contoured terrain, bodies of water, and
political boundaries.
◆ BASE—Bodies of water and Political boundaries
◆ NONE—No base map
■ WX Ovly—Controls the type of weather information
displayed on the map. Pressing this button toggles the
display between:
Note: (For WSI weather) If you have an Avidyne MLB700 Sirius
receiver installed, you have a WSI weather subscription. WSI's
premium radar product is called NOWRAD, which is data derived
from the NEXRAD doppler radar system and processed by WSI.
The EX5000 and this document use the generic term NEXRAD
throughout to refer to datalink radar imagery (NEXRAD or
NOWRAD).
◆ — If Narrowcast Datalink is installed,

displays Narrowcast NEXRAD information on the map.
Narrowcast uses two-way messaging to send your flight
plan to the Avidyne Network Operations Center (NOC),
which then sends you only the data pertinent to your
flight.
Note: Narrowcast Datalink is not installed or available on
EX5000 MFDs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2008.
◆ — Displays Broadcast NEXRAD information

on the map. Storm cell icons are not displayed.
For most operations, the EX5000 displays weather data
the same way regardless of which Datalink system is in
use. Both systems provide NEXRAD data; a composite
image depicting precipitation as seen by multiple ground-
based weather radar sites. The image is color-coded to
show both intensity levels and precipitation types. For
more information about Datalink, see Section
10.1, "About Datalink Services" on page 108.
◆ — The (+) plus option shows the broadcast

NEXRAD overlay with storm cell icons. This option may
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Map Page—Controls
not be available depending on your broadcast

subscription level.
◆ NONE — Removes all NEXRAD data from the map
display.
3) Range Control Knob — The right knob controls the map’s range
and allows you to set the scale from 1NM out to 1500NM. The
selectable ranges are, in nautical miles, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30,
40, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, 1000, and 1500.
Note: The terrain base map is automatically removed and Nav database
information is fully decluttered at 750NM and higher ranges.
Note: The Map Page monitors the “health” of the sensors (traffic and
lightning) by means of a signal pulse. Map looks for a signal every three
seconds from each sensor. If it doesn’t see this signal it assumes the sensor
has failed in some way. When this happens, the following occurs on the
display:
• Sensor data is removed from the overlay display.
• The word “FAIL” displays in the sensor's status line in yellow.
• The sensor symbol changes from cyan to yellow (if the sensor was on).
What to do:
Select the Setup Page and perform Self-Test for the applicable sensor.
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Map Page
2.2 Map Page Symbols—Terrain and Position

The EX5000 Map Page depicts your aircraft’s position in relation to
your flight plan, nearby airports, terrain, traffic, lightning, special use
airspace and other navaids.
Note: For information about the Map Symbols, see Section 11.5, "Map
Symbols" on page 150.
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5
8
6
9
7
Figure 2.2 Map Page Symbols–Terrain and Position
1) Data Blocks (Left & Right)—View navigation and engine (when

equipped with engine monitor) data in data blocks in the upper
corners of the display. For more information, see Section
8.4, "Data Block Edit Page" on page 67.
2) Heading/Track Indicator—Three triangles around the compass

rose provide actual track, desired track, and heading indications.
The H/T Block provides digital readout of the current heading, or
actual track. Map orientation is indicated in the triangle to the
right of the H/T Block.
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Map Page Symbols—Terrain and Position
Table 2.1 Track Indicator Graphics

Heading Track Map Orientation
Heading Desired North Up
Track
Track Heading Heading Up
Actual Track Up
Track
3) Sensor Status Box—Displays the status of the available sensors

including radar, traffic, lightning and both 2-Way Datalink and Broadcast
Datalink. The NEXRAD (NXR) display includes the NEXRAD data age,
which is the elapsed time since the product was created by the weather
provider. See Table 11.1 Sensor Status Block Symbols on page
148 for more information on status box symbols. (Optional
Engine Instrument Sensor Status information is described in
Table 11.11 Engine Instrument Data Block Information on page
155).
Note: NEXRAD is the only Broadcast Datalink product on the EX5000 that
displays the time since the product was created by the weather provider.
Refer to the Trip page for information on all other weather products.
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When using Datalink weather, monitor the data age so you are
aware of the time elapsed since the last weather update.
Note: Broadcast Datalink times indicated on the Trip page display the time
since the product was received by the MFD (“time since reception”). There
is an inherent time delay between the creation and reception of the
broadcast weather data.
4) Terrain Scale—Shows highest and lowest limits of terrain in

displayed area. Legend colors in between these numerics
represent terrain elevations. Blue obstacle clearance number
shows the top of the highest obstacle, when greater than the
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Map Page
highest displayed terrain. Terrain data is not displayed when your

aircraft’s latitude is greater than 75 degrees (north or south).
The displayed terrain and obstacle indicators are only
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advisory. It is dangerous to rely on the EX5000 as the sole
source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always
refer to current aeronautical charts for appropriate terrain and
obstacle information.
5) Special Use Airspace—The EX5000 uses several different line

styles to convey special use and class airspaces. Class B is solid
blue line, Class C is solid magenta line. Class D is dashed blue
line, MOA, Warning, and Alert areas are solid yellow lines, and
restricted and prohibited areas are solid red lines. See Table
11.7 Airspace and Airways Lines on page 152.
6) Lightning Indications—If configured with WX-500 or TWX-670

sensor, shows geographically referenced lightning strikes.
Lightning strikes from on-board sensors display for three minutes.
Lightning display depends on the selected mode, as follows:
■ Datalink Mode—If Broadcast Datalink is installed and you

have an appropriate broadcast datalink service level, shows
as color-coded lightning symbols. Datalink strikes darken in
color until they are removed after 15 minutes.
■ WX-500 or TWX-670 Strike Mode—
■ WX-500 Cell Mode—

7) Storm Cells—If storm cells are present, the EX5000 displays the
cells along with the cell’s groundspeed, in knots, and direction of
travel, as well as the cell echo tops with a label. If there is a
greater than 50% chance of hail, the cell displays with a white
background.
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Map Page Symbols—Terrain and Position
8) METAR Flags—For each reporting airport, when Datalink is

installed and active, a METAR flag provides a quick overview of
the weather for that station. The METAR flags are color-coded as
follows:
9) Compass Rose/Range Ring—Displays a 360-degree or 120-

degree compass circle or arc and also indicates current range
setting. The range number is the distance from the airplane
symbol to the compass arc.
Note: If Broadcast Datalink is installed and available, it displays satellite,

signal and serial number information for the Broadcast Datalink system.
It also displays the elapsed time since reception of the various types of
weather data. If the time since reception for any particular weather product
is greater than the limits defined by the system, a cyan alert message will
display in the message box on the Aux Main Page and in the message bar.
For example, if 91 minutes has elapsed since the last TAF data was
received, a "Broadcast TAFs > 90 min" message will display in the message
bar and in the message list on the Aux page. When these messages are
displayed, all data for that product is removed from the MFD. The Trip page
will indicate that new data for that product has not been received for greater
than X minutes, where ‘X’ is the time limit defined for each product (typically
90 minutes).
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Map Page
2.3 Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan

When looking at the Map Page in short range, you can see details,
such as runway diagrams, that are not available at longer ranges.
Note that your flight plan is always shown.
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Figure 2.3 Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan
1) Flight Plan—Displays the active flight plan from the GPS. The
current leg displays in magenta and all remaining legs are shown
in white. When you select an approach procedure on the Garmin
430, all approach segments including holds, DME arcs,
procedure turns, etc., are shown (when connected via the ARINC
429 bus).
Note: The Garmin 400W/500W can use the parallel track. For Garmin
400W/500W software at Release 2 or earlier, if a parallel track is active,
the current non-offset leg will be displayed in white. For Garmin 400W/
500W software at Release 3 or later, if a parallel track is active, the
parallel track leg will be displayed in white.
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Map Page Symbols—Runways and Flight Plan
Note: The Garmin GNS 430/GNC 420 does not differentiate curved flight
path segments from straight segments when interfaced with the EX5000 via
an RS232 interface. Therefore, the EX5000 will connect the beginning and
end waypoints of a curved segment, such as a DME arc, with a straight line.
Under these circumstances, the straight line must be ignored. Approach
procedures should be flown using the GNS 430/GNC 420 navigator’s CDI
as the primary reference. Consult your avionics installation facility to
determine if your EX5000 is interfaced to the GNS 430/GNC420 via ARINC
429 or RS232.
Note: For most GPS units, the EX5000 does not display the active course
leg when you are adjusting the desired track in OBS mode. The desired
track leg will display after you finish selecting the course and exit the OBS
mode of the GPS.
2) Ownship Symbol—Shows the position of your aircraft in relation
to the moving map and the selected view.
3) Airport Runway Diagrams—Displays runway layouts of nearby

airports when looking at the map at a less than 5NM range. As
you range in, the scaled runway diagram with heading labels
shows your exact location in proximity to the field.
4) Traffic Indications—Shows traffic symbol relative to current

position and includes relative altitude (when available) with
respect to airplane symbol. See your traffic sensor User’s Manual
for further details. When available, TIS installations will show a
ground track “stinger” for each intruder, indicating the intruder’s
track as measured by ground radar. Traffic Symbols are shown in
Table 3.1 Traffic Symbols on page 24.
5) Obstacles—The EX5000’s database contains towers and other

obstacles greater than 200 feet AGL. Obstacles can be displayed
with MSL altitude label.
Note: For example, a 2000 foot tall TV tower located in Denver (elevation
5300 feet MSL) will be depicted as being at 7300 feet MSL.
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Table 2.2 Obstacle

Graphic Meaning Height (AGL)
Single Obstacle 200’ AGL to < 1000’ AGL
Obstacles within 1NM of each other 200’ AGL to < 1000’ AGL
Single Obstacle 1000’ AGL or higher
Obstacles within 1NM of each other 1000’ AGL or higher
6) Interstate Highways—Depicted as brown lines when terrain is

selected to be shown. Interstates are labeled in white. (e.g. I-95).
Highways are removed from the terrain map when the range is
greater than 300NM.
2.4 Map Orientation Control

The Map View button allows you to control the orientation of the map
and sensor data displayed on the EX5000. EX5000 traffic and
lightning sensor symbols are positioned relative to the aircraft nose.
When the Map View is North-Up you need to pay more attention to
locate traffic outside the aircraft. Set Map View to Center or Forward
to display this data consistent with typical dedicated traffic and
lightning sensor displays.
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Errors Displayed on the Map Page
2.5 Errors Displayed on the Map Page

In general, the following errors are generated externally to the MFD,
but you may notice them on the Map or other pages within FlightMax.
2.5.1 Loss of GPS Input
Loss of primary GPS is annunciated in a number of ways on your
EX5000.
● The “Nav Source not communicating” message displays.

● The aircraft symbol is removed.
● There is no heading information displayed (if GPS is lost, no
heading is displayed regardless of heading source).
● The desired track icon is removed from the compass rose.
● There is no groundspeed information displayed.
The EX5000 continues to provide Datalink weather for your flight at
its last known position. If the primary GPS fails during flight and you
have a second GPS connected to the EX5000, you may switch your
GPS input to the backup source by pressing the Nav Src button on
the Aux Page.
2.5.2 Loss of Heading Input

The source for heading data on your aircraft is dependent upon the
particular complement of equipment you have installed in your
aircraft. Loss of heading is typically associated with the failure of one
of the following:
● The WX-500 Stormscope system (if installed and a heading

source is connected to the WX-500).
● The Skywatch system (if installed and a heading source is
connected to the TAS).
● A problem with heading from a Primary Flight Display (PFD).
● The GPS (This would be a pass through of the heading from
another source, such as an Avidyne PFD. The GPS does not
determine heading).
If an installed heading source becomes unavailable or invalid, the
EX5000 will automatically switch to using GPS track for map
alignment.
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Map Page
If the track source also becomes unavailable or invalid, the following

conditions will occur:
● All traffic and lightning data is removed from the display.

● The aircraft symbol is replaced by a direction-less symbol (a
white + symbol).
● The compass labels (N,S, E, and W) are removed from the
display.
● The map and flight plan data will continue to be displayed.
● The map orientation annunciation is removed from the display
● The heading/track indicator will display a series of dashes (“---”)
● The map is oriented True North Up.
What to do:
● Have the avionics wiring inspected.

When heading/track is restored, Map will resume normal operations.
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3 Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page
When a Traffic Advisory (TA) is reported from the traffic sensor, the
EX5000 displays a traffic alert message in the Message Bar.
Pressing the ACK button next to the message acknowledges the
traffic alert and displays the dedicated traffic page that provides you
maximum traffic situational awareness.
It is dangerous to rely on the EX5000 as your sole source of

data for collision avoidance. Traffic information is provided as
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an aid to visually acquiring traffic. Maneuver your aircraft
based only on ATC guidance or positive acquisition of
conflicting traffic. It is your duty as pilot in command to see
and avoid.
Notes: The intruder track information provided by TIS traffic systems is only
accurate to within 45° of true intruder track. Take this into account when
visually acquiring the reported traffic.
Keep in mind that intruder traffic can maneuver at any time, and the current
intruder track direction does not guarantee the intruder will continue along
that track.
For traffic sensors without track information (e.g. TAS), traffic symbols are
shown without the “stinger”.
3.1 The Dedicated Traffic Page

The dedicated Traffic Page is a specially configured Map page with
the following settings:
● View—Center, with heading (or track) up

● Range—5 NM
● Base Map—No terrain or political boundaries
● Declutter—No symbol or airspace depictions
● Lightning—Not displayed
● Flight Plan—Displayed
● Datalink Weather—Not displayed.
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Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page
Up to 5 non-bearing intruders (traffic threats reported by the traffic

sensor without valid bearing) are listed below the airplane symbol.
Acknowledging the TA message from the Traffic mode removes it

from the message bar, allowing other messages to be displayed. The
TA message is automatically removed when the threat is reduced or
the intruder is no longer present.
Figure 3.1 Map Page—Traffic Mode
1) Exit Traffic—Restores the Map Page to the previous settings. If

the Map Page is restored prior to acknowledging a TA, the
message will remain displayed and acknowledging it will once
again bring up the dedicated Traffic Page.
Note: Traffic limitations and operational ranges depend on the installed

traffic sensor. For TAS or TCAD sensors, see the corresponding sensor
Pilot Guide. For TIS sensors, see Section 1-3-5 of the Aeronautical
Information Manual.
The available Traffic button modes are listed below. For more
information on specific traffic sensor modes, consult the user
documentation for your traffic sensor.
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The Dedicated Traffic Page
● Avidyne TAS600 series (including 9900BX) and Skywatch—

Traffic modes are ABOVE, NORMAL, UNLIMTD, BELOW, and
DSPLY OFF.
● TIS—Traffic modes are DSPLY ON and DSPLY OFF.
● TCAD 9900B—Traffic modes are GROUND, TERMINAL,
STANDARD, ENROUTE, UNLIMITED, APPROACH, and DSPLY
OFF. Note that some TCAD installations will support automatic
mode switching by the TCAD unit. The current mode is always
reported on the EX5000 screen.
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3.2 Traffic Symbols

On the EX5000, aircraft traffic detected by a Traffic Sensor (referred
to as intruders) are displayed as one of three symbols. If a compatible
TIS system is installed and intruder track information is available, the
appropriate symbol will be shown with a “stinger” which depicts the
current ground track of the intruder, as detected by ATC radar
systems. Traffic symbols are:
Table 3.1 Traffic Symbols
Non-TIS TIS Type Meaning
Symbol Symbol
Traffic Alert (TA) Traffic within the alert zone
defined by the traffic sensor.
Proximate Traffic Traffic close to your position

but not within an alert zone.
Other Traffic Traffic detected by the traffic

sensor, but determined not
to be a current threat.
Traffic sensors do not provide any traffic awareness data for
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aircraft without operating transponders. Therefore, these
aircraft will not display on the EX5000. It is your responsibility
to see and avoid all other traffic and to maintain appropriate
separation.
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Traffic alert information is displayed in the message bar as shown in
the example above.
1) Relative bearing of target.
2) Range in nautical miles.
3) Relative altitude of traffic to your current aircraft altitude. For

example, -200 would be 200 feet below your aircraft, as reported
by the traffic sensor.
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TIS Sensor Status
Intruders are displayed as they are received from and identified by

the sensor. The threat level assigned to an intruder is specified by the
sensor when it transmits the intruder data. Threat data, range,
bearing, altitude, ID and closing direction are defined by the sensor
and the type of sensor used in your system.
If the intruder altitude and vertical speed are known, they are
displayed alongside the intruder symbol. The number immediately
above or below the traffic symbol indicates the relative altitude of the
intruder to your position, in hundreds of feet. An arrow next to an
intruder symbol shows the direction of any vertical movement of the
intruder that is in excess of 400 feet per minute.
For example, in the Traffic Alert example shown in Table 3.1, the
intruder is 500 feet below and is climbing. In addition, this example
with an intruder track shows the intruder is moving along a track
approximately 45 degrees to the right of our current map alignment.
(i.e. if the EX5000 map is set for North Up, the intruder is flying a track
somewhere between 023 and 067. This is the accuracy limit of the
intruder track data.)
3.3 TIS Sensor Status

For TIS installations, the following may be reported in the Traffic
status block on the EX5000 Map Page:
● OPER—The TIS sensor is operating normally.

● CST 00:00—The TIS sensor has temporarily lost the information
feed from ground-based radar and is in “coast” mode. The
EX5000 will continue to display the traffic last received, while the
CST timer will count the seconds since the last valid data.
● RMV 00:00—After 12 seconds of coasting, the TIS sensor will
remove the traffic display and display RMV, and continue to count
the time since the last valid data.
● UNAVAIL—More than 60 seconds have passed since valid data
was received, or TIS data is not available at the current aircraft
location.
● SBY—The TIS sensor is in standby mode.
● DATA FAIL—The TIS sensor has reported an internal fault.
Traffic information will be removed from display.
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4 TAWS Page (Optional)
If your EX5000 system has been configured with a Terrain

Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), turn the Page knob to
“TAWS” to view the TAWS Page.
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Any display of yellow or red on the TAWS page indicates an
imminent terrain or obstacle hazard.
The TAWS display on the EX5000 is an optional component
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of any TAWS-B installation, and is intended only to enhance
situational awareness. All terrain avoidance maneuvering
must be predicated on indications from the installed TAWS
system, and not from the EX5000.
4.1 TAWS Information
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Figure 4.1 TAWS Information
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TAWS Page (Optional)
1) Range Annunciation—The range number indicates the currently

selected range as selected by the Range knob. The supported
ranges are 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 240, and 320 nm. At start
up, the EX5000 TAWS range defaults to 80nm.
2) Display Orientation—This annunciation describes the

orientation of the TAWS display. If heading is available to the
EGPWS, the TAWS display orientation is “heading up”, with the
aircraft's heading to the top of the display. HDG ### MAG
displays, where ### is the aircraft's magnetic heading as reported
by the EGPWS.
If Heading is lost or not available to the EGPWS, the EGPWS

may use magnetic ground track instead, and TRK ### MAG
displays, where ### is the aircraft's magnetic ground track.
In certain locales, such as near the magnetic poles, magnetic
variation may become unreliable. The Display Orientation will
switch to the “true” value, for example, HDG ### TRU or TRK ###
TRU.
If neither heading nor ground track is available, the terrain will be
replaced by the cyan message “TAWS Display Unavailable”.
3) Scan Marker—The marker is a short white line that moves
across the top of the display area. It indicates the current position
of the scan.
4) Peaks Mode Elevations—Appears only when your EGPWS has

been installed with the “Peaks Mode” option selected. The two
numerical values correspond to the highest terrain/obstacle
elevation displayed and the bottom elevation of the lowest color
band displayed. Elevations are expressed in feet above sea level,
with the hundreds digit displayed half size, i.e. 108 is equal to
10,800 feet and 010 is equal to 1,000 feet. If there is no
appreciable difference in elevation (flat terrain) only the highest
value displays. The color of each elevation value is the same as
the color of the terrain display containing that elevation (green,
yellow, or red). During a terrain alert, threatening terrain will be
displayed as bright red and/or bright yellow. The elevation value
colors are not modified in this case, but continue to correspond to
the colors that would appear in the TAWS display under normal
circumstances, and represent the actual elevation of the terrain
relative to the aircraft.
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TAWS Information
5) Range Rings—Range rings are shown as solid white lines. The

distance to the outer ring is shown in the Range annunciation.
The inner ring is one half the range of the outer ring.
6) Terrain Data—Terrain data is depicted as color areas

representing various elevations relative to your aircraft and
potential hazard situations.
7) Azimuth Lines—When pressed, labeled azimuth lines appear

every 20 degrees. Press it again to remove the azimuth lines.
8) Geometric Altitude—Presents current geometric altitude as

calculated by the EGPWS. The geometric altitude is calculated
via GPS altitude reporting.
9) Range Knob—Changes the TAWS display range. During the

short delay between the request for a new range (by turning the
range knob) and the actual display of data at the new range, a
“Requested Range Annunciation” displays. This is a dashed box
immediately below the Range Annunciation, containing the new
range that has been requested. If too many TAWS range
requests are made before the EGPWS completes a full scan, the
display may temporarily say “TAWS Failed”, but will resume
normal operation within a few seconds.
Note: The EX5000 displays TAWS data that is received from the TAWS
sensor. TheEX5000 does not generate its own TAWS data.
MSL-G is based on an internally calculated geometric altitude

by the TAWS. Geometric altitude is the height above MSL
derived from GPS. It represents the aircraft's calculated height
above MSL and serves as the reference altitude for color-
coding of the TAWS terrain display and as the input to the
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TAWS look-ahead algorithm. Because it is derived from GPS
altitude, this reference altitude will often differ from corrected
barometric altitude. The geometric altitude, which may be in
error by 100 feet or more, is not to be used for navigation. It is
presented to provide the crew with additional situational
awareness of true height above sea level upon which TAWS
terrain alerting and display is based.
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4.2 TAWS Operation

Terrain and obstacle alerts are the most critical situations displayed
by TAWS. There are two levels of alerts:
● Caution—Possible terrain or obstacle conflict within 40-60

seconds.
● Warning—Possible terrain or obstacle conflict within 30 seconds.
Note: At the maximum range settings of 240nm and 320nm, terrain data for
portions of the display beyond 320 nm may not be available. At these range
settings, portions of the display representing distances greater than 320 nm
may be black even though significant terrain may be present. The
occasional loss of this display data occurs at the extreme limits of the
EGPWS, but does not compromise safety or terrain awareness.
When a caution alert is triggered, the terrain or obstacle that caused
the alert displays in bright yellow, as shown below. In addition, a
message describing the nature of the alert is presented in the
message bar.
Figure 4.2 Terrain Caution Condition
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TAWS Operation
When a warning alert is triggered, the terrain or obstacle that caused

the alert displays in bright red. In addition, a message describing the
nature of the alert is presented in the message bar.
Figure 4.3 Terrain Warning Condition
When a caution or warning alert is active, the display image

surrounding the target is enlarged somewhat to allow the terrain or
obstacle to be better seen on the display. See Table 11.8 TAWS
Messages on page 157 for a complete listing of TAWS messages.
If a terrain or obstacle alert occurs while a page other than TAWS

Display is being displayed, a terrain or obstacle alert message
displays in the Message Bar. When you acknowledge this message,
the EX5000 automatically switches to the TAWS Display Page. The
message bar is removed from the display when the EGPWS is no
longer in alert status, or if you acknowledge the message from the
TAWS Page.
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4.3 TAWS Reference

4.3.1 Auto-Range
If the EGPWS has been installed with the “auto range” option
selected, the terrain display range is automatically set to 10nm
whenever a terrain or obstacle alert takes place, overriding the
current range selection. To remind you that the range has been
automatically changed, the text “Auto” is added in the range
annunciation. Manual range control is not disabled by auto-range.
You can reset the range to any desired value.
4.3.2 Simultaneous Alerts

If a terrain or obstacle alert and Traffic Advisory (TA) are issued at the
same time, TAWS will have priority, and the terrain or obstacle alert
message will be presented in the Message Bar. When you
acknowledges the alert, the EX5000 switches to the TAWS Display
Page. After you acknowledge the TAWS message from the TAWS
Page, the TA is shown in the Message Bar. If you then acknowledge
the TA, the dedicated Traffic Page will pop up.
If a TA occurs while a terrain or obstacle alert is in progress and the

TAWS Display Page is being displayed, the EX5000 will remain in
TAWS Display and the TA message will appear in the Message Bar.
Acknowledging the TA message displays the dedicated Traffic Page,
discussed in Section 3.1, "The Dedicated Traffic Page" on page 21.
4.3.3 Terrain Messages and Error Indications

The TAWS display may present messages in the Message Bar.
Press ACK button to acknowledge TAWS Page messages and
remove them from the message bar. Large text annunciations will
remain. See Table 11.8 TAWS Messages on page 157 for a listing of
possible TAWS messages.
If the TAWS Page is accessed immediately after you turn on the

EGPWS, the system may still be initializing and the TAWS Page will
display the text “TAWS Initializing” rather than the expected terrain.
The EGPWS and TAWS Page will begin normal operation when
initialization is complete.
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Table 4.1 EGPWS Display Color Formats

Color Meaning
Solid Red Terrain/Obstacle threat area, a warning is generated.
Solid Yellow Terrain/Obstacle threat area, a caution is generated.
50% Red Terrain/Obstacle that is more than 2,000 feet above
Dots aircraft.
50% Yellow Terrain/Obstacle that is between 1,000 and 2,000 feet
Dots above aircraft.
25% Yellow Terrain/Obstacle that is 500 (250 with gear down) feet
Dots below to 1,000 feet above aircraft altitude.
Solid Green Peaks mode only. Shown only when no Red or Yellow
Terrain/ Obstacle areas are within range on the display.
Highest Terrain/Obstacle not within 500 (250 with gear
down) feet of aircraft altitude.
50% Green Terrain/Obstacle that is 500 (250 with gear down) feet
Dots below to 1,000 feet below aircraft altitude.
50% Green Peaks mode only. Terrain/Obstacle that is the middle
Dots elevation band when there is no Red or Yellow terrain
areas within range on the display.
16% Green Terrain/Obstacle that is 1,000 to 2,000 feet below aircraft
Dots altitude.
16% Green Peaks mode only. Terrain/Obstacle that is the lower
Dots elevation band when there is no Red or Yellow terrain
areas within range on the display.
Black No significant terrain/obstacle.
16% Blue Peaks mode only. Water at sea level elevation (0 feet
MSL).
Magenta Unknown terrain. No terrain data in the data base for the
Dots magenta area shown.
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5 CMax Chart Pages (Optional)
CMax™ is an optional Avidyne feature that allows you to view

Jeppesen Terminal Procedure charts on your EX5000. If CMax is
installed on your aircraft, you can select Charts from the Page Bar to
view the CMax charts. This section discusses the following topics:
● About CMax, page 35

● About Geo-Referenced Charts, page 37
● CMax Chart Page, page 37
● CMax Views, page 41
● CMax Selection Page, page 45
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As pilot in command, it is your duty to have alternate sources
of approach data available to you. Do not rely upon CMAX
charts as your sole source of navigation information.
It is critical that you update the Jeppesen database regularly
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and prior to conducting flight operations to insure accurate
data. Use of an outdated database is entirely at your own
risk.
5.1 About CMax
CMax charts include instrument approach procedures, arrivals,
departures, airport diagrams, and various taxiway and airspace
diagrams typical of Jeppesen printed charts. CMax requires that you
have a valid chart data subscription from Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.
For information on obtaining a CMax subscription, see the Avidyne
Data Update Guide or the Jeppesen website at www.jeppesen.com.
The Data Update Guide also contains instructions for loading the
chart data to your Zip Drive or USB Flash Memory Drive. See Section
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CMax Chart Pages (Optional)
11.1, "Updating Your Databases" on page 136 for information about

loading CMax Data onto your EX5000.
Note: You can load new CMax Chart data into the MFD as soon as you
receive each data cycle. Any charts that have changes that are effective on
a certain date are controlled within the data. The MFD will display the proper
Chart data based on the current date and the effective date of the changes
to the chart.
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About Geo-Referenced Charts
5.2 About Geo-Referenced Charts

The greatest additions to situational awareness come from charts that
are geo-referenced. A chart is geo-referenced when the chart data
supports a correlation of chart position to actual latitude and longitude
coordinates. This allows an ownship symbol and flight plan legs to be
accurately represented on the chart. If a chart is not geo-referenced,
the ownship and flight plan legs cannot be drawn on the chart. Most
Jeppesen approach charts and airport diagrams are geo-referenced;
most arrival, departure, and miscellaneous charts are not.
5.3 CMax Chart Page

The CMax function is found on the EX5000 as the “Chart” Page,
listed in the Page Selector bar if CMax is enabled on your EX5000.
The Chart Page is capable of having two charts ready for viewing at
any one time: an airport diagram, and a procedure chart (or other
miscellaneous chart associated with that airport). The airport and
associated charts are selected on the Chart Selection Page,
described in Section 5.5, "CMax Selection Page" on page 45.
The EX5000 Startup Page reports the valid dates for the currently
loaded chart data. If the date for the next update has passed, the
Startup Page will report this in yellow cautionary text. If the chart data
becomes more than 10 weeks out of date, access to the charts shall
be revoked until new chart data is loaded.
On power up, if your EX5000 is receiving a valid position from your

GPS unit, the Chart Page will default to display the airport diagram of
your current position. An approach procedure chart will not be
displayed until one is selected. If no valid GPS position is available at
start-up, the Chart Page will default to the Chart Selection Page for
manual selection of a chart.
If you select the Chart Page immediately upon power up, CMax may
still be initializing and will display the following message: “CMax
Initializing/Please Wait.” The Chart Page will begin normal operation
when initialization completes.
On landing, if the Chart Page is being displayed, the EX5000 will

automatically switch to display the Airport diagram for the current
location when the GPS Ground Speed drops below 50 knots.
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The Chart Page shows the airport diagram of the current airport, with
ownship symbol for current aircraft position, if the airport diagram is
geo-referenced.
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Figure 5.1 CMax Chart Page (Airport)
1) Airport Identifier—The airport identifier for the current airport

displays in green.
2) Chart Name—The name of the current chart being displayed,

also in green.
3) Geo-referenced Symbol—When the displayed chart is geo-

referenced, a small globe displays. If the chart is not geo-
referenced, the globe symbol is crossed out.
4) Flight Plan Symbol—an FPL symbol indicates the option to

display the current flight plan is turned on. If the display of flight
plan is turned off, the FPL symbol is crossed out. Note that if a
chart is not geo-referenced or no flight plan is received from the
GPS, the flight plan cannot be displayed even if the option is
selected.
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5) Select Chart—Displays the Selection Page to allow you to select

a new chart for display. For more information, see Section
5.5, "CMax Selection Page" on page 45.
6) Display—Display allows you to toggle between displaying Airport

and Procedure charts.
■ Display Airport shows when the current Procedure chart

displays. Press Display Airport to display the Airport chart.
■ Display Procedure shows when the current Airport chart
displays. Press Display Procedure to display the Procedure
chart.
7) View—Controls which portion of the chart is being displayed. See
details below.
8) Remove Labels—Removes the button labels from the page to

allow a full view of the current chart. Press any button again to
redisplay the labels.
9) Ownship—Displays the current position of the aircraft. The chart

nominally remains fixed and the ownship symbol moves across
the chart with aircraft movement.
10) Pan Buttons—The right-hand buttons allow you to manually

move the chart on the screen. The pan buttons are only active
when the current view can be panned. The Plan view of each
chart can generally be panned; many information pages, such as
header and departure views, cannot.
Not shown: Center—When you use Pan, the Center button is

displayed to allow you to re-center the chart. When panning, the
aircraft position, and ownship symbol, may move towards or off
the edges of the chart area. Press Center to re-center the chart
on the current position hide the Center button.
11) Zoom Control Knob—The right knob allows you to zoom the
chart for close-up examination of a specific area. The label only
appears when the current view can be zoomed. Most information
view pages, such as headers, cannot be zoomed. If you have
panned the chart, zooming all the way out to the full-screen chart
size also re-centers the chart on the screen.
A typical approach procedure chart is shown in Figure 5.2:
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Figure 5.2 CMax Chart Page (Procedure)
1) Flight Plan—The flight plan is overlaid on the Plan View when

you select the flight plan display option (on Selection Page) and
the chart is geo-referenced. If a flight plan does not display,
check that you selected the correct airport and approach.
2) Flight Plan Active Leg—The active leg of the current flight plan,
if displayed, is magenta. Non-active legs are shown in green.
Note: The Garmin 400W/500W can use the parallel track. For Garmin
400W/500W software at Release 2 or earlier, if a parallel track is
active, the current non-offset leg will be displayed in white. For Garmin
400W/500W software at Release 3 or later, if a parallel track is active,
the parallel track leg will be displayed in white.
Note: The ownship symbol on the Chart page is always oriented

according to the current GPS ground track. Therefore, the ownship is
always pointed in the direction the aircraft is moving, and does not
show any crab angle induced by crosswind components.
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Note: For a flight plan to be displayed on a given chart there must be a

waypoint on that chart in the flight plan. For example, a direct flight plan
from KBED to KLAX passes over KEMT. If you bring up KEMT charts,
the KBED-KLAX flight plan will not display. To display the flight plan
over KEMT, a waypoint on an approach for KEMT must be included in
the flight plan.
5.4 CMax Views

The EX5000 provides two sets of charts, Procedure and Airport. For
ease of use and readability, each chart is divided into sections that
are shown individually. Use the Display button to toggle between
Procedure charts and Airport charts. Press View to cycle through the
available views for that chart.
Note: If CMax detects non-standard data for a particular chart, a full chart
view will be the only available view for that chart, and the geo-referenced
ownship and flight plan will not be displayed.
5.4.1 Procedure Chart Views

For the Procedure chart, the Header, Profile, and Minimums views
also feature a small “preview pane” of the Plan View, which, although
too small to read all chart details, gives the user a general overview of
the approach for situational awareness. The flight plan and ownship
symbol are also displayed on the preview pane. See the Table and
Figure on the next page.
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The available views are:

Table 5.1 Airport Procedure Views
# View Description
1 of 4 Plan Includes a flight plan overlay if available (shown
in Figure 5.2).
2 of 4 Header Contains general chart information and
appropriate communication frequencies.
3 of 4 Profile Includes the profile view of the approach
procedure.
4 of 4 Minimums Shows the descent minimums for the approach.
Header View
Profile
View
Minimums View
Figure 5.3 Procedure Chart views
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5.4.2 Airport Chart Views

For airport charts, the available views are as follows:
Table 5.2 Airport Chart Views
# Chart Description
1 of 4 Plan Includes a flight plan overlay, if available (shown
in Figure 5.1).
2 of 4 Header Includes general chart information and
communications frequencies.
3 of 4 Runways Shows runway information for the airport.
4 of 4 Departure Displays specific departure procedure
information.
Header View
Runways
View
Departure View
Figure 5.4 Airport Chart Views
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Note that not all charts will have all information sections. Airport
charts, for example, may or may not have runway or departure
information. For larger airports, this information is often large enough
to warrant a separate chart, which can be selected from list on the
Selection Page.
Charts that cannot be split into smaller sections are shown as a

complete chart, with the View button not displayed, since only one
View type is available.
Figure 5.5 Airport Departure Chart (Night View)
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5.5 CMax Selection Page
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Figure 5.6 CMax Selection Page
1) Chart Selection list—A list of all charts available for the

identified airport. Although the majority of charts listed are indeed
instrument approach procedure charts and are generally referred
to in this documentation as procedures, the list also includes
other types of charts such as airspace diagrams, taxi diagrams,
special instructions, and other miscellaneous charts.
Note: The EX5000 shows only those charts covered by your Chart data
subscription. The Charts are listed in the Jeppesen chart index order.
2) Chart NOTAMs—The Chart NOTAMs button only displays if

chart NOTAMs exist for the currently-selected airport. Press
Chart NOTAMS to bring up a window that lists any associated
chart NOTAMs for the airport currently entered in the Airport
Entry Field. See Section 5.6.1, "Chart NOTAMs Page" on page
49 for more information.
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3) Day/Night—Toggles the chart display between Day and Night

modes. Day mode displays black text on a white background;
Night mode is white text on a black background. Other colors
such as water or shaded terrain are also adjusted for Day or
Night mode. The EX5000 starts in Night mode to preserve night
vision.
4) Flight Plan—Toggles the display of the flight plan overlay on the

chart Plan View between DISPLAY and DSPLY OFF. Changes to
this selection are effective immediately.
5) Back to Active—Returns to the current active chart display

screen. Any inputs to the Airport Entry Field or Chart list are
abandoned. Changes to flight plan display status, however, are
preserved.
6) Change Airport—Moves the cursor to the Airport Entry field,

described in Section 5.6, "Selecting an Airport" on page 47.
7) Display Chart—Loads the selected chart and displays it on the

Chart Page. Remember that the associated Airport diagram is
also automatically made available on the Chart Page when a
procedure chart is loaded by pressing Display Chart.
Note: As a valid chart, the Airport diagram is listed in the Chart Selection
list, however, it is not usually necessary to load the Airport chart, since it is
always accessible on the Chart Page by pressing the Display Airport button.
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5.6 Selecting an Airport

Use the Airport Entry Field to specify the airport you want to view.
Figure 5.7 Airport Selection Page
1) Airport Entry Field—This field accepts airport identification

codes (such as KCAD, etc.). The EX5000 will try to auto-
complete an airport entry as the first characters are entered.
Press the AutoFill button to immediately fill this field with the
destination airport. Only those airports within the coverage area
are auto-completed.
A list of all charts available for the identified airport appears in the
chart list area. The name of the airport in the Airport Entry Field is
listed next to the entry field.
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2) AutoFill—When pressed, moves the detected destination airport

listed on the button into the Airport Entry Field.
Note: The AutoFill button automatically detects the destination airport if the
final waypoint is an airport or a waypoint that is part of an instrument
approach procedure. However, for some approaches, AutoFill may detect
another nearby airport rather than the intended destination. Make sure the
desired airport is displayed before pressing the button. AutoFill does not
display under the following conditions:
• An Airport cannot be determined due to GPS limitations.
• When the feature is not supported by some GPS models.
• The current airport destination is not available in your chart data
coverage area.
3) Select Chart—Moves the active selection cursor from the Airport

Entry Field to the Chart Selection list.
4) Next Letter—Use Next Letter to move the cursor within the

Airport Entry Field to the next character location.
5) Select Knob—Use the right knob to select the character for the
current cursor position when entering an airport identifier. The
character selection scrolls through A to Z, 0 to 9, and common
punctuation marks and symbols before returning to A.
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5.6.1 Chart NOTAMs Page

Displays the chart NOTAMs associated with the currently displayed
airport.
Figure 5.8 Chart NOTAMs Page
1) Close—Press Close to close the Chart NOTAMs window and

return to the Selection Page.
Press the Chart NOTAMs button from the Selection Page to display
the chart NOTAMs associated with that airport. Chart NOTAMs
specific to that airport are listed first, followed by any general chart
NOTAMs.
Note: Chart NOTAMs address changes to information contained on the

charts, and do not include local or regional operational NOTAMs. Always
obtain local and regional NOTAMS before any flight.
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In the unlikely event of data corruption during operations, the

EX5000 may exhibit one of the following symptoms:
• EX5000 reports that no chart data is available at all.
• Chart page is not accessible.
• Expected airports are not available for chart selection.
! If you observe any of these, reload the CMax chart data using
the CMax Dataloader, described in the Avidyne CMax Data
Update Guide or in the Jeppesen JeppView for MFD Quick
Start Guide. If problems persist, contact your dealer or
Avidyne Technical Support.
As pilot in command, it is your duty to have backup sources
of data available.
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6 Trip Page
The Trip Page is continuously updated during flight. The distance and
the time values are updated with each new positive fix from the GPS.
The route legs advance with each waypoint message. Turn the Page
knob to bring up the Trip Page, which shows the remaining legs in the
current flight plan and other data being received by the EX5000 from
the GPS.
If the entire flight plan does not fit on the screen, an ellipsis (...)
displays in the next to last line. The destination line is always
displayed. All flight plans are from the GPS. A “No Flightplan
Available” message displays if there is no flight plan entered or if the
GPS has failed.
6.1 Trip Page Information
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Figure 6.1 Trip Page Information
1) Current ground speed and track—As reported by your GPS

Navigator.
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Trip Page
2) Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)—Shows lateral distance

(Crosstrack deviation) from desired course, providing continuous
navigation reference when viewing the Trip Page.
3) Time—Local and UTC time in HH:MM:SS using a 24-hour clock

format.
4) Flight Plan Waypoints—Flight Plan information from your GPS.

Active waypoint is shown in magenta.
■ For Flight Plan waypoints, the following data displays:

◆ WPT—Waypoint identifier as received from the GPS.
◆ BRG—Bearing to current waypoint.
◆ DTK—Desired track to waypoint.
◆ NM —Cumulative great circle distance of each flight plan
leg.
◆ ETE—Cumulative estimated time enroute to waypoint in
H:MM format for each flight plan leg at current ground
speed.
◆ ETA—Estimated time of arrival to waypoint in HH:MM
formatted for local time.
◆ Fuel (Gals)—Available with Engine and Fuel Monitor
function. Displays remaining fuel at each waypoint.
Note: For the Garmin 430W, if the parallel track is active, the above
data, WPT, BRFDG, DTK, NM, ETE, ETA and Fuel (Gals) are not
displayed.
◆ Chart Icon—Indicates that an Instrument Procedure

chart is available for the associated airport. An “I” on the
icon indicates that at least one ILS approach chart is
available for the associated airport, on the CMax Chart
page. Chart icons only display for those airports for which
you have JeppView subscription coverage. For more
information, see Section 5.1, "About CMax" on page 35.
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■ Intermediate waypoints are shown with the prefix Wx:. The

Trip Page includes distance (NM), waypoint name, and
METAR, if available.
Intermediate waypoints are determined by your current flight
plan. The EX5000 adds intermediate waypoints along your
flight path to provide weather information between flight plan
waypoints for longer flight plan legs. This can provide you
with a fuller picture of enroute conditions.
5) METAR Symbol—A METAR report is shown for each flight plan
waypoint that uses the same METAR condition symbols as
described in Section 2.2, "Map Page Symbols—Terrain and
Position" on page 12.
6) Trip Display Area—Displays the information that you select with

the Display button for the selected waypoint, when available.
7) Destination Airport Info—Provides quick access to airport

information for the destination airport, when available.
8) Display—Controls the display shown in the lower portion of the

screen. The selections are:
■ METAR—Displays the decoded text METAR for the selected

waypoint, when available. If METAR cannot be decoded, raw
text METAR will be displayed.
■ Legend—If Broadcast Datalink is installed, shows the types
of data used in graphical METAR and NEXRAD displays.
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Trip Page
■ Broadcast Status—Displays satellite, signal, and serial

number information for the Broadcast (WSI or XM WX)
Datalink system. Also displays the elapsed time since
reception of the various types of weather data.
Note: Broadcast Datalink times indicated on the Trip page display
the time since the product was received by the MFD (“time since
reception”). There is an inherent time delay between the creation
and reception of the broadcast weather data.
■ Narrowcast Status—Displays satellite and signal

information for the Narrowcast (ORBCOMM) Datalink
system. Also displays the elapsed time since reception of the
various types of weather data.
For Satellite Status, the following information displays:
◆ Satellite in View—Displays the name of the satellite the
system is currently using.
◆ Signal Strength/Signal Quality—Signal Status
represents the overall health of the satellite signal. The
higher these values are, the better the signal strength.
You should normally see values between 7 and 10.
◆ Message Quality—Even when the signal strength is
good, messages may be dropped if the local interference
level is too high. You should see values between 7 and
10 during normal operation.
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Trip Page Information
Winds Aloft and Freezing Level/Temperatures Aloft—

Depending on your WSI or XM WX service level, displays
Winds Aloft and Freezing Level (XM) or Temps Aloft (WSI)
data from Broadcast Datalink, if available. The Winds Aloft
direction is measured from true (not magnetic) North. Winds
are interpolated for each Trip Page waypoint and are based
on a computer forecast model that is updated hourly. The XM
Freezing Level forecast (see figure) displays the expected
altitude of the freezing level for the waypoint, while the WSI
Temperatures Aloft forecast provides temperature data for
each winds aloft flight level.
For XM only (see figure). The Freezing Level forecast
displays the expected altitude of the freezing level for the
waypoint.
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Trip Page
■ TAFs—The EX5000 provides text Terminal Aerodrome

Forecasts (TAF) from the National Weather Service via
Broadcast Datalink, if available. TAFs are not decoded.
Note: Winds Aloft and TAFs are only available with certain broadcast
packages. See the broadcast datalink documentation for more information.
9) Chart—If CMax approach charts are installed and available,

provides a quick jump to the Chart Page with the highlighted
airport pre-selected. For more information about CMax, see
Section 5, "CMax Chart Pages (Optional) " on page 35.
10) Select Knob—Use the right knob to move the cursor over the
desired waypoint in the flight plan, which selects the plain-text
METAR to be displayed along the bottom half of the screen.
Garmin GNS400/500-series users: When the EX5000 is

interfaced to a Garmin GNS400/500-series GPS via RS-232,
the GPS may send duplicate waypoints while in approach
!
mode. These duplicate waypoints may affect the distance
and time readings on the Trip Page. Use the GPS as the
primary source of navigation information for approach
procedures. Consult your avionics installation facility to
determine if your EX5000 is interfaced to the Garmin GNS-
430 via ARINC 429 or RS-232.
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7 Nearest Page (NRST)
The Nearest Page displays the nearest airports within 100NM of your
present position or the nearest airports to your destination. Through
the buttons, you can access detailed information about each airport.
The buttons also allow you to view the nearest VORs, NDBs,
Intersections, and Obstacles.
7.1 Nearest Page
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Figure 7.1 Nearest Page
1) Airport details—By default, displays the following details about

the airports nearest to your current location:
■ METAR and Chart Symbols— Waypoints with METAR

reporting stations display a color-coded METAR flag when
Datalink is active. If CMax approach charts are installed, a
chart icon displays next to any METAR reporting station for
which an Instrument Procedure chart is available. An “I” on
the icon indicates that at least one ILS approach chart is
available. See Chart, below, for more information.
■ ID—Airport identifier of the airport.
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■ BRG—Bearing to the airport.

■ NM—Distance to the airport.
■ Freq—Radio frequency to contact this airport.
■ Name—Airport common name.
2) METAR Conditions— Displays the decoded text METAR for the
selected airport when Broadcast Datalink is enabled and a
METAR is available.
3) Airport Info—Provides quick access to airport information for the

airport highlighted. Airport Info only appears when viewing the
Airports Nearest to Position and Airports Nearest to Destination.
Airport Info displays a page similar to Figure 7.2.
4) TYPE—Cycles through the various Nearest data types in the

following order:
■ PPOS APT (Airports Nearest Present Position)—

Graphical METARs, airport identifier, bearing, distance from
the aircraft present position, frequency, and airport name.
■ DEST APT (Airports Nearest Destination)—Graphical
METARs, airport identifier, bearing, distance from the
destination airport, frequency, and airport name.
■ VORs—Identifier, bearing, distance, frequency, and name.
■ NDBs—Identifier, bearing, distance, frequency, and name.
■ Intersections—Identifier, bearing, and distance.
■ Obstacles—MSL (and AGL) height, bearing, and distance.
5) FILTER—Press to see all airport types (SHOW ALL) or only the
airport types as defined on the Airport Filter Page (ON) (see
Section Figure 8.2, "Airport Filter Setup Page" on page 63). Filter
is only visible on the Nearest Airport Pages.
6) Chart—If CMax charts are installed and you select an airport that
has a chart icon, the Chart button appears, which provides a
quick jump to the selected approach charts. For information
about CMax, see Chapter 5 "CMax Chart Pages (Optional) .”
7) Select Knob—Use the right knob to move the cursor up or down

to highlight a specific airport or other data type.
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Airport Info Page
7.2 Airport Info Page

When you press Airport Info from the Nearest Page, the Airport
Information Page displays for the selected Airport, as shown:
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Figure 7.2 Airport Information Page
1) Back to Nearest—Returns to the Nearest Page.
2) Step and Jump Knobs—If the communications frequencies list

is long enough so that it does not fit on a single page, the Step
and Jump labels appear on the left and right knobs:
■ Step—Scrolls the page one line.

■ Jump—Scrolls an entire page (or to the end of the list).
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Nearest Page (NRST)
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8 Aux Page – Configuring the EX5000
Use the Aux Page to configure a number of options on your EX5000.

From the main Aux Page, you can view informational messages and
select the options you want to configure.
● Aux Main Page, page 61

● Airport Filter Setup Page, page 63
● Declutter Setup Page, page 65
● Data Block Edit Page, page 67
● System Time Page, page 69
● Datalink Configuration Page, page 71
8.1 Aux Main Page
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Figure 8.1 Aux Main Page
1) EX5000 Version Information—Software part number, serial

number, and media part number are displayed here. Expiration
dates for on-board databases are also shown on this page.
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Aux Page – Configuring the EX5000
2) Message List including sensor status—A record of the

messages displayed in the message bar. If more messages are
active than space allows, the right knob allows scrolling.
3) Datalink Setup—If only Narrowcast Datalink is installed, this

button is labeled Datalink Setup and provides configuration
options for the Narrowcast Datalink. If both Broadcast and
Narrowcast systems are installed, this button is labeled Datalink
and provides access to both Datalink Messaging and MultiLink
setup options.

For information about Datalink Setup, see Section 8.6, "Datalink

Configuration Page" on page 71.
For information about MultiLink, see Section 10.8, "About
MultiLink (Optional)" on page 123.
4) Lightning Strike Test—Initiates a self-test of the lightning
sensor, if installed.
5) Traffic Standby/Traffic Self-Test—If a SkyWatch traffic sensor

is installed:
■ Traffic Standby switches the sensor back into standby mode

only while on the ground. To view traffic data while on the
ground press Traffic in Map Page.
■ Traffic Self-Test replaces Traffic Standby after the Traffic
sensor has entered Standby. Initiates a 30 second self test of
the SkyWatch traffic sensor only while on the ground.
6) Nav Src—If your aircraft is equipped with multiple GPS units,
switches between GPS1 and GPS2 to provide position
information and flight plan data to the moving map.
7) Setup Menus—Buttons to select specific setup functions

including Airport Filter, Declutter Settings, Data Block Editing,
and System Time.
Scroll Knob—(Not shown) If there are more messages than fit

on the current page, Scroll allows you to scroll the message list to
see the remainder of the messages.
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Airport Filter Setup Page
8.2 Airport Filter Setup Page

The Airport Filter Setup Page allows you to set criteria for nearest
airport searches of the database. You can select towered and/or non-
towered airports, the type of surfaces you prefer to land on, and the
minimum runway length based on your particular aircraft or type of
flying. The values selected on this page also dictate the types of
airports that get displayed on the map.
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Figure 8.2 Airport Filter Setup Page
1) Airport Type—Select Towered, Non-Towered, or both.
2) Surface—Select between hard, soft, and/or water surfaces.
Note: To display airports with both hard surface and water runways check
the hard surface box.
3) Minimum Runway Length—select the minimum runway length

from 2000ft.—7000ft. or show all lengths.
4) Save—Saves settings and returns to the Aux Main Page.
5) Cancel—Cancels any changes and returns to the Aux Main

Page.
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6) Change Knob—The left knob changes the value or status of the

selected field.
7) Select Knob—The right knob moves the blue field selector.
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Declutter Setup Page
8.3 Declutter Setup Page

The Declutter Setup Page is used to define the navigation symbols
and other default display settings for the Declutter button. Individual
items can be selected for display or a pre-defined group of items can
be selected by choosing VFR or IFR defaults.
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Figure 8.3 Declutter Setup Page
1) IFR & VFR Defaults—Sets the declutter settings to predefined

factory settings based on typical usage.
2) Display—Each item has three possible display settings:
■ On—The item displays all the time.

■ Auto—The item displays automatically and declutters
automatically based on pixel density of the display at a given
range.
■ Off—The item is never displayed.
Note: The EX5000 may limit the number of symbols displayed based on the
total symbol density.
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3) Label—A check in the label box indicates that the item name will
be displayed along with the symbol.
4) Range Dots—The circles represent the seventeen available map

scales. A cyan-colored circle indicates that the item is displayed
at that range. The vertical dash line indicates the map current
scale.
Note: The 1000NM and 1500NM columns are not displayed because
this data is never displayed at these ranges.

Page.

selected field.
Note: If all display elements are forced on via the Declutter Setup Page, the
quick declutter setting on Map Page is set to maximum, and the Map Range
is set greater than 400NM, Map performance may be slow, and in some
cases, may cease to operate. If this occurs, you will need to recycle the
EX5000 power to restore functionality.
To avoid this situation, Avidyne suggests that you select the IFR or VFR
Default declutter setting.
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Data Block Edit Page
8.4 Data Block Edit Page

Data blocks in the upper corners of the Map Page can be edited to
display information from a list of available data types. A series of
dashes represents data that is invalid or unavailable.
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Figure 8.4 Data Block Edit Page
1) Factory Defaults—Resets the Data Blocks to the original display

mode.
2) Left & Right Data Blocks — The Upper Left and Upper Right
Data Blocks are user-configurable data blocks that appear in the
upper left and upper right corners of Map Pages. You can keep
these data blocks at the default factory configuration or you can
customize the data that appears in the data blocks. The factory
default uses the data blocks as follows:
■ Upper left data block contains engine and fuel data

■ Upper right data block contains navigation data.
Each data block can have as many as 6 lines of data. If you
configure BLANK lines, the data block is resized to show only
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lines with valid data. The data block disappears if all lines are set
to BLANK.
For information on the fields available in the data blocks, see
Section 12.6, "Data Blocks" on page 161.”
3) Engine Status Graph Block — This field enables you to display
bar graphs for an engine selection such as:
■ Blank - The field is not displayed

■ Fuel Qty/TIT
■ Fuel Qty/CHT
■ Fuel Qty
■ CHT
Note: The selections for the Engine Status Block may vary depending
on your aircraft model and configuration.
Note: Tthis field appears in addition to the Sensor Status Block and
does not affect the Sensor Status Block which displays traffic and/or
weather sensor status.
5) Cancel—Cancels any changes and returns to Aux Main Page.

selected field.
7) Select Knob—The right knob moves the green field selector.
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8.5 System Time Page

The System Time Page allows you to set the “time zone offset” based
on your location relative to UTC. In addition, you can set the amount
of time the button labels stay up on the Map Page before decluttering
or set to never declutter.
Before conducting flight operations, verify that time and date
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settings are correct and in GMT (UTC). It is critical that the
time be set to the correct GMT to provide accurate display of
Datalink weather.
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Figure 8.5 System Time Page
1) Time Source—Select the time source. If “Auto” is selected, the

EX5000 will first try to receive current time data from the attached
GPS unit. If the GPS signal is not available, it will try to receive
current time data from Narrowcast Datalink. If neither are
available, the EX5000 will use the last known time data.
2) Time and Date Setting—If manual time source is selected, it

allows you to manually adjust the current UTC value.
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3) Time Zone—Set the time zone for your location, based on an

offset from UTC.
Note: The EX5000 maintains a constant offset from UTC and does not
adjust local time for daylight savings.
4) Menu Timeout—Set the amount of time that the menus remain

visible on Map Page from the following choices (in seconds): 2, 5,
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, Never.

Page.

selected field.
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8.6 Datalink Configuration Page

The Datalink Configuration Page allows you to set Datalink options,
including enabling MultiLink™. MultiLink leverages the capabilities of
the internal Narrowcast Datalink receiver when an external Broadcast
Datalink is also installed. MultiLink expands the available weather
coverage areas, as well as adding new features such as text
messaging
➤ To access the Datalink Configuration Page, press Datalink from

the Aux Main Page:
■ If Broadcast Datalink is installed, the Datalink Messaging

Page displays. From the Datalink Messaging Page, press
Datalink Setup to configure MultiLink. For information about
Datalink Messaging, see Section 10.9, "Datalink Messaging
(Optional)" on page 129.
■ If Broadcast Datalink is not installed, the Datalink
Configuration Page displays directly.
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Figure 8.6 Datalink Configuration Page
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1) MultiLink/Datalink Enabled—If both Broadcast and Narrowcast

Datalink receivers have been installed, you can click the MultiLink
Enabled check box to turn on MultiLink.

Setting MultiLink to Enabled “arms” Narrowcast Datalink so that it

will automatically provide weather data if the Broadcast system is
unable to do so. In addition, both Datalink Messaging and Flight
Tracking require that MultiLink be Enabled, although in these
cases no weather data types need be selected.
If Broadcast Datalink is not available, the check box will read
Datalink Enabled, which enables Narrowcast Datalink to transmit
the select weather information.
Note: If the Broadcast system becomes unusable or unavailable, the
types of weather data enabled on the Datalink configuration page are
automatically set via the Narrowcast.
2) Coverage Area—Switches weather coverage area between
“Current Position” and “Flight Plan.”
3) Coverage Radius (NM)—Selects 50, 100, 200, 300 or 400

nautical mile radius around the aircraft or flight plan as the display
area for depicting weather.
4) NEXRAD Resolution—Selects High, Medium, Low, and Off

NEXRAD resolution. The “Low” setting uses the least message
units and “Off” setting turns the NEXRAD requests and overlay
off.
5) Request Interval—Selects the time between weather updates.

Options are: High, Normal, and Hourly update intervals. High
Rate provides weather updates as soon as they become
available.
6) Additional Data Reporting—Allows you to turn on or off the

display of the following data on the Map Page:
■ Text METARs
■ METAR Symbols
■ AIRMETs / SIGMETs
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Datalink Configuration Page
■ SUA Status
■ TFR Status
7) Datalink Defaults—Sets the Datalink Configuration Page to the
following values:
■ Coverage area—Flight Plan

■ Coverage Area—200 NM
■ NEXRAD Resolution—Medium
■ Request Interval—Normal Mode
■ METARS and AIRMETS/SIGMETS —ON
■ SUA Status/TFRs—ON
8) Save—Saves your changes and returns to the previous page.
9) Cancel—Returns to the previous page without saving your

changes.
selected field.
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9 Engine Pages
The Engine Page displays the health and performance status of the
aircraft engine. Most of the engine indications are transmitted to the
EX5000 via a remotely mounted Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) while
the remainder are calculated by the Entegra EX5000 or acquired from
the Entegra Primary Flight Display (PFD).
● Engine Page Overview, page 76

● PA28 Engine Page, page 79
● PA28 Initial Usable Fuel Page, page 83
● PA28 Lean Assist, page 84
● PA28 Data Blocks on Map Page, page 86
● PA32 Non-Turbo Lean Assist, page 92
● PA32 Turbo Lean Assist, page 94
● PA44 Lean Assist, page 102
● EMax Total Engine Management, page 105
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9.1 Engine Page Overview

The information displayed on your Engine Page depends on:
● Your aircraft type

● Whether you have the optional EMax™ Total Engine
Management package installed. With EMax installed, the
following additional information is available from the Engine
Page:
■ Extended Fuel Flow data and temperature displays on the
Engine Page and Map Page data blocks.
■ Initial Usable Fuel Page to simplify fueling and fuel
calculations.
■ Automated Lean Assist Functions.
■ Additional EGT and CHT information
The Engine Page is divided into five main sections plus an OAT
gauge, as follows:
1) Gauges:
■ PA28 and PA44—Provides graphic and numeric readouts of

Manifold Pressure (PA28-201 and PA44 only), RPM, Oil
Temperature, and Oil Pressure.
■ PA32—Provides dial and numeric readouts of Manifold
Pressure, RPM, Percent Power, Oil Temperature, and Oil
Pressure.
2) Electrical—Monitors electrical bus voltage and alternator output
current.
3) OAT—Monitors the outside air temperature (OAT).
PA44 only—DENS ALT (Density Altitude)—Displays the

Density Altitude to the nearest 100 feet. The density altitude is
calculated from Pressure Altitude and OAT. Use the density
altitude, along with the performance charts in your aircraft’s Pilot
Operating Handbook, to determine aircraft performance.
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4) Fuel:
■ PA28 and PA44:

◆ Fuel Quantity—Displays the current level of fuel in each
tank as measured by the fuel tank sensors.
◆ Fuel Flow—Displays Fuel Flow in GPH. The optional
EMax™ package adds Fuel Used, Fuel Remaining, Time
Remaining, and Fuel Economy information.
■ PA32—Displays Fuel Quantity, Fuel Flow, Fuel Used, Fuel
Remaining, Time Remaining, and Fuel Economy information.
5) Temperatures:
■ PA28—Display of Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGT). A

single EGT is standard on the PA28-181 and PA28-201
(without EMax, the EGT is not shown on the PA28-161
Engine Page). With the optional EMax package, four EGTs
display for all PA28 aircraft.
■ PA32—Displays the EGTs or TITs as well as the cylinder
head temperature (CHT).
■ PA44—Displays the EGT and CHT. Without EMax, only one
EGT displays; with EMax, the EGT of each cylinder displays.
Note: Turbo-charged aircraft display a Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT)

in place of the EGT indicators.
Engine Instruments—Cautions and Warnings—When

monitoring engine health, the EX5000 highlights any engine
parameters that are not within normal operating conditions.
“Caution zone” readings cause the appropriate annunciation
to show yellow while “Warning zone” readings are in red.
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The warning zone engine parameter conditions sound a horn
and display a message bar on the bottom of the EX5000
screen if the condition persists for more than 5 seconds (10
seconds for TIT). If the condition returns to normal, the
message bar is automatically removed and the cockpit horn
turns off.
When you acknowledge the message (by pressing the ACK
button) the Engine Page displays.
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In the event of an engine Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) failure,

affected indicators will show a failure as follows:
• Numeric Readouts: Displayed as three white dashes
• Bar Graphs: Disappear
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What to do:
For failure of single indicators, land as soon as practical and
consult a maintenance facility
If all indicators fail, check and/or cycle the circuit breaker for
the engine DAU. If functionality is not restored, land as soon
as practical and have a maintenance facility inspect the
system.
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9.2 PA28 Engine Page
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Figure 9.1 PA28 Engine Main Page (with EMax)
1) PA28 Gauges
■ Manifold Pressure—Displays current manifold pressure in

inches of mercury as reported by the DAU. (PA28-201 only)
■ RPM —Displays current engine speed in revolutions per
minute as reported by the DAU.
■ Oil Temp—Displays the current engine oil temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit as reported by the DAU.
■ Oil Pressure—Displays the current engine oil pressure in
pounds per square inch (PSI) as reported by the DAU.
2) Absolute—(EMax only) Selects the “absolute” mode for
temperature display. Absolute mode, the default mode, indicates
the current temperature for each cylinder.
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3) Normalize—(EMax only) Normalizes the

temperature readings for the temperature
display. When activated, the display establishes
the current temperature as a zero point. The bar
graph indicates overall changes in temperature
since you entered Normalized mode rather than
displaying the actual temperature values.
4) Lean Assist Button—(EMax only) Begins the

lean process as described in Section 9.4, "PA28
Lean Assist" on page 84.
5) EGT—Indicates the exhaust gas temperature

(EGT) of each cylinder in degrees Fahrenheit as a bar graph. The
EGT for each cylinder is also displayed as a numeric indication
above bar. An up or down trend arrow appears below this
numeric indication to indicate whether the EGT is rising or falling.
The PA28-161 without EMax does not display EGT.

6) Electrical Gauges
■ ALT—Indicates the amount of current in Amps being produced

by the alternator as reported by the DAU.
■ BUS—Indicates the bus voltage in volts as reported by the
DAU.
7) Outside Air Temperature (OAT)—Indicates the ambient air

temperature as reported by the Avidyne PFD. Press OAT Units to
change the display between degrees Fahrenheit and degrees
Celsius.
8) Fuel Quantity and Fuel Flow:
■ Fuel Quantity—Shows the current fuel quantity as reported

by the aircraft fuel tank sensors.
■ Flow—Displays the current fuel flow in gallons per hour as
reported by the DAU.
9) Fuel Usage—If EMax is installed, the EX5000 displays the
following information in the fuel flow area of the Engines Page. If
EMax is not installed, only Fuel Flow is displayed.
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■ Used—Displays the total amount of fuel used since the last

engine start as reported by the DAU.
■ Fuel Rmng—Displays the total amount of fuel remaining as
calculated by the EX5000 based on the starting fuel you
entered on the Initial Usable Fuel Page and fuel flow as
■ Time Rmng—Displays the amount of time remaining before
the total usable fuel on board will be consumed as calculated
by the EX5000 based on the setting from the Initial Usable
Fuel Page and fuel flow as reported by the DAU. This value is
only displayed when the GPS ground speed is greater than
50 knots.
The Time Remaining depends on the current fuel flow, and
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does not factor in any required reserves. Changes to power
settings or winds aloft encountered can drastically alter your
range or endurance.
■ Econ—Displays the current fuel economy in nautical miles
per gallon based on the fuel flow as reported by the DAU and
the groundspeed as reported by the GPS. This value is only
displayed when the GPS ground speed is greater than 50
knots.
It is critical that you accurately enter the actual onboard fuel
quantity on the Initial Usable Fuel Page to ensure accuracy of
the fuel totalizer functions.
Include visual identification of the actual fuel in each tank in
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accordance with aircraft POH procedures as part of the
aircraft pre-flight inspection. After the amount of fuel has been
visually confirmed, enter the amount into the Initial Usable
Fuel Page.
Inaccurate fuel entry can result in a misleading indication of
fuel or time remaining, which could lead to fuel starvation, loss
of engine power, and forced landing.
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Be sure to cross-check fuel quantity and fuel remaining during

flight.
• Fuel quantity is the amount of fuel in the tanks, as
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measured by the tank probes. See the aircraft POH for any
limitations on the fuel measurement.
• Fuel remaining is based on a calculation using the initial
fuel amount entered by the pilot, and the fuel flow
integrated over the time of the flight so far.
10) Initial Fuel—(EMax only) Opens the Initial Usable Fuel Page,
described on page 83.
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9.3 PA28 Initial Usable Fuel Page

If the EMax Total Engine Management System is installed, the Initial
Usable Fuel Page displays on startup or when you press the Initial
Fuel button. The EX5000 displays the Initial Usable Fuel Page and
asks you to input the amount of fuel added to the aircraft.
A button for Fuel Full is available so you can quickly set the amount of
fuel to full. In addition, you can use the right knob to fine-tune the
amount of fuel added.
The PA28’s Initial Usable Fuel Page displays the amount of fuel in
gallons or liters. To switch between US gallons or liters, press Fuel
Units.
When the desired amount has been entered, press Fuel Done to exit
the Initial Usable Fuel Page.
Figure 9.2 PA28 Initial Usable Fuel Page
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9.4 PA28 Lean Assist

When the optional EMax package is installed, the EX5000 is
equipped with a Lean Assist function that allows you to set the
optimum mixture for various operating conditions. The EX5000
automatically detects whether you are leaning for best power or best
economy and provide visual messages to guide you toward the
correct mixture setting.
The Lean State is displayed in the “Lean” data block on the Map
Page.
It is very important that you adjust the mixture slowly and

continuously. Leaning the mixture too quickly can disrupt the
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EX5000’s ability to accurately track the peak EGT, and could
result in a mixture setting that can damage the engine. Always
be sure to monitor Oil Temperature and CHT readings, to
ensure they stay within specified limits.
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If at any time during the Lean Assist process the engine
begins to run roughly, richen the mixture slightly until the
roughness abates.
9.4.1 Leaning for Best Economy

1) To lean the engine for best economy, begin by pressing Lean
Assist and smoothly lean the mixture control. Only lean for Best
Economy at power levels below 75%.
Note: If the percent power display is not available, consult the aircraft
POH performance charts to determine current aircraft percent power
prior to engine leaning.
2) The EX5000 will annunciate “Looking for Peak” at the top of the
temperatures section of the display.
3) As the EGT rises and reaches a peak, the EX5000 Engine Page
will annunciate “Best Economy,” indicating that the best economy
mixture has been achieved. The numeric EGT value will now
display the differential temperature from the peak EGT.
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4) If the mixture is leaned too far to the lean

side, past the Best Economy setting, the
EX5000 annunciates “Too Lean.” Slowly
enrichen the mixture until the annunciation
switches pack to “Best Economy.”
5) When you are happy with the engine lean

setting, exit the Lean Assist function by
pressing Normalize or Absolute.
9.4.2 Leaning for Best Power

1) To lean the engine for best power, begin by
pressing Lean Assist and smoothly lean the
mixture control.
2) The EX5000 will annunciate “Looking for First Peak” at the top of
the temperatures section of the display.
will annunciate “Best Economy.”
4) At this point you can begin to richen the mixture. As the mixture is
richened, the display annunciates “Power: Enrich to -100°F” as it
determines the peak temperature. The Numeric EGT value will
now display the differential temperature from the peak EGT.
5) Continue to enrichen the mixture until the

EX5000 displays “Best Power” when the
optimum best power mixture has been
achieved, between 90-110° rich of peak.
If the mixture is adjusted too far to the rich

side, past the Best Power setting, the MFD
shall annunciate “Rich of Best Power.” Slowly
lean the mixture until the annunciation
switches back to “Best Power.”
6) When you are happy with the engine lean
setting, exit the Lean Assist function by
pressing Normalize or Absolute.
7) To return to a Best Economy setting after using Best Power,

move the mixture to full rich and then press the Lean Assist
button to go to the beginning of the Lean Assist procedure.
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9.4.3 PA28 Data Blocks on Map Page

The Engine Sensor Status Box provides textual and graphical
representation of the left and right fuel quantities and other data. If
selected, it is positioned below the other left data blocks.
Figure 9.3 Engine Information—Map Page
Data blocks in the upper left and right corners of the Map Page can
be configured to show engine instrument information. For more
information, see Table 11.11 Engine Instrument Data Block
Information on page 155.
For PA28 aircraft, certain data blocks are available only with the
EMax package.
9.4.4 Lean Data Block States

The Lean data block shows the status of the Lean function.
On the Map Page, the Lean data block will show “Economy” or
“Power” when the Lean Assist procedure is completed and exited.
Other Lean data block states are:
● Leaning—Displayed when you switch back to the map page

before exiting Lean Assist mode.
● Incomplete—Displays when you exit Lean Assist mode before
achieving the desired lean state.
● FF Change—Displays when the lean state is changed by a fuel
flow adjustment.
● Pwr Change—Displays when the lean state is changed by a
power adjustment.
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Figure 9.4 PA32 Engine Main Page
1) Engine Gauges:
■ Manifold Pressure—Displays current manifold pressure in

inches of mercury as reported by the DAU.
■ RPM—Displays current engine speed in revolutions per
minute as reported by the DAU.
■ % Power—Indicates the current percent power being made
by the engine. For information about how % Power is
calculated, see the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for your
aircraft.
■ Oil Temp—Displays the current engine oil temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit as reported by the DAU.
■ Oil Pressure—Displays the current engine oil pressure in
pounds per square inch (PSI) as reported by the DAU.
2) Absolute—Selects the “absolute” mode for temperature display.

Absolute mode, the default mode, indicates the current
temperature for each cylinder.
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3) Normalize—Normalizes the
temperature readings for the
temperature display. When
activated, the display establishes
the current temperature as a zero
point. The bar graph indicates
overall changes in temperature
since you entered Normalized
mode rather than displaying the
actual temperature values.
4) Lean Assist Button—Begins the

lean process as described in Section 9.7, "PA32 Non-Turbo Lean
Assist" on page 92 or Section 9.8, "PA32 Turbo Lean Assist" on
page 94.
5) Cylinder Temperatures:
■ Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)—For non-turbo engines,

the EGT indicates the exhaust gas temperature of each
cylinder in degrees Fahrenheit as a bar graph. The individual
EGT of each cylinder is also displayed as a numeric
indication above each bar. An up or down trend arrow will
also appear below this numeric indication to indicate whether
a cylinder's EGT is rising or falling.
■ Turbine Inlet Temperature
(TIT)—For turbo-charged
engines (Saratoga II-TC and
Piper 6XT), indicates the
Turbine Inlet Temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit. The
numeric TIT indication is above
the bar along with an up/down
trend arrow.
■ Cylinder Head Temperature

(CHT)—Indicates the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of
each engine cylinder head as reported by the DAU. The
individual temperature of each cylinder is also displayed as a
numeric indication above each bar. A white up or down trend
arrow will also appear above or below this numeric indication
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to indicate whether a cylinder is rising or falling in

temperature.
6) Electrical Meters and Vacuum—The Electrical meters display
the following information:
■ ALT—Indicates the amount of current in Amps produced by

the alternator as reported by the DAU.
■ VOLTS —Indicates the bus voltage in volts as reported by
the DAU.
■ BATT— Indicates the amount of current in Amps being
discharged from or charged to the battery as reported by the
DAU.
■ Vacuum Pressure Gauge— (Optional) Indicates the current
vacuum pressure, used by the backup gauges, as reported
by the DAU. The Vacuum Pressure gauge depends on your
particular aircraft installation. If your aircraft does not have a
compatible vacuum system, the Vacuum Pressure gauge
does not display.
7) OAT—Indicates the ambient air temperature as reported by the
PFD. Press OAT Units to change the display between degrees
Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius.
8) Fuel Data—The fuel gauge shows the current fuel quantity as

reported by the aircraft fuel tank sensors. Additionally, the Fuel
Data section displays the following.
■ Fuel Quantity—Displays the current measured fuel quantity

in U.S. gallons as two vertical bars, one each for the left and
right main wing tanks.
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50 knots.
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range or endurance.
■ Econ—Displays the current fuel economy in nautical miles
per gallon based on the fuel flow as reported by the DAU and
the groundspeed as reported by the GPS. This value is only
displayed when the GPS ground speed is greater than 50
knots.
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Fuel Page.

flight.
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9) Opens the Initial Usable Fuel Page, described on page 91.
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The Initial Usable Fuel Page displays on startup or when you press
the Initial Fuel button. The EX5000 displays the Initial Usable Fuel
Page and asks you to input the amount of fuel added to the aircraft.
Units.
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9.7 PA32 Non-Turbo Lean Assist

The EX5000 is equipped with a Lean Assist function that allows you
to set the optimum mixture for cruise conditions. The EX5000
provides visual messages to guide you toward the correct mixture
setting.
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roughness abates.
Note: Lean Assist is exited if Fuel Flow or Percent Power is invalid. The
message “Lean Assist Disabled” displays at the top of the temperatures
section.
1) To lean the engine for the cruise setting, begin by pressing Lean
Assist and smoothly lean the mixture control. Only undertake
leaning at power levels below 75%.
temperatures section of the display. When leaning, the final
mixture setting is based on first cylinder to peak.
3) As the mixture is leaned look for a rise in EGT.
4) As the EGTs rise, the first cylinder will reach peak EGT and the
Engine Page will annunciate “Peak, Enrich for Cruise”.
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5) At this point, begin to richen the

mixture until the annunciation
reads “Cruise Setting.”
6) As the mixture is richened the

display will first annunciate
“Looking for #x to Peak (Rich),”
and then “Peak Detected
(Rich)” as it determines the
peak temperature, using the
same cylinder that was the first
to peak in the lean direction.
Finally, it will display “Cruise
Setting” when the optimum mixture has been achieved, between
40-60° rich of peak.
If the mixture is adjusted too far to the rich side, the EX5000 will
annunciate “Too Rich.” Slowly lean the mixture until the
annunciation switches back to “Cruise Setting.”
7) After the desired engine lean setting is achieved, press the
Normalize or Absolute to exit the Lean Assist function.
8) To restart the Lean Assist process, move the mixture to full rich
and then press the Lean Assist button. After the EGTs have had
time to stabilize, you can restart the Lean Assist procedure.
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9.8 PA32 Turbo Lean Assist

The EX5000 is equipped with a Lean Assist function that allows you
to set the optimum mixture for cruise conditions. The EX5000
provides visual messages to guide you toward the correct mixture
setting.
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EX5000’s ability to accurately track the peak TIT, and could
result in a mixture setting that can damage the engine.
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Caution: If any of the CHT’s exceed 435°F or if the TIT
exceeds 1660°F, the Lean Assist function will be halted.
Reduce power and enrichen the mixture immediately.
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begins to run roughly, richen the mixture until the roughness
abates.
Note: Lean Assist is exited if Fuel Flow or Percent Power is invalid. The
message “Lean Assist Disabled” displays at the top of the temperatures
section.
1) To lean the engine for the cruise setting, begin by pressing Lean
Assist and smoothly lean the mixture control. Only undertake
leaning at power levels below 75%.
temperatures section of the display.
3) As the TIT rises, the peak TIT will be detected and the EX5000
Engine Page will annunciate “Cruise Setting,” indicating that the
proper mixture has been achieved. Cruise Setting is indicated for
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temperatures between peak TIT and 20°F to the lean side of

Peak.
4) If 1650°F is detected prior to the

TIT peak, the EX5000 indicates
“Cruise Setting.” Cruise Setting
will be shown for temperatures
from 1630°F to 1660°F.
If the mixture is leaned too far to

the lean side, the EX5000
annunciates “Too Lean.” Slowly
enrichen the mixture until the
annunciation switches back to
“Cruise Setting.”
If the mixture is adjusted too far to the rich side, the EX5000 will
annunciate “Too Rich.” Slowly lean the mixture until the
annunciation switches back to “Cruise Setting.”
5) After the desired engine lean setting is achieved, press the
Normalize or Absolute to exit the Lean Assist function.
6) To restart the Lean Assist process, move the mixture to full rich
and then press the Lean Assist button. After the EGTs have had
time to stabilize, you can restart the Lean Assist procedure.

Figure 9.6 Engine Information—Map Page
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The Lean data block shows the status of the Lean function.
On the Map Page, the Lean data block will show “Cruise” when the
Lean Assist procedure is completed and exited.
Other Lean data block states are:

flow adjustment.
power adjustment.
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9
3 6
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4 8
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Figure 9.7 PA44 Engine Main Page (with EMax)
1) Engine Gauges:
■ Manifold Pressure—For each engine, indicates the current

engine intake manifold pressure reported by the DAU.
■ RPM—For each engine, displays current engine speed in
revolutions per minute as reported by the DAU.
■ Oil Temperature—For each engine, indicates the current
engine oil temperature in degrees Fahrenheit as reported by
the DAU.
■ Oil Pressure—For each engine, indicates engine oil
pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI) as reported by the
DAU.
2) Absolute Button—(EMax only) Displays engine temperatures in

Absolute mode (the default), which indicates the current
temperature.
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3) Normalize Button—(EMax only) Displays engine temperatures

in Normalized mode. When activated, the display establishes the
current temperature as a zero point. The bar graph indicates
overall changes in temperature since you entered Normalized
mode rather than displaying the actual temperature values.
4) Lean Assist Button—(EMax only) Begins the lean process as

described in Section 9.11, "PA44 Lean Assist" on page 102.
5) Electrical Meters—The Electrical meters display the following

information:
■ ALT L and R—Indicates the output current of the left and

right Alternators as reported by the DAU.
■ BUS—Indicates the voltage of the main bus in volts as
■ BATT—Indicates the charge or discharge condition of the
aircraft battery in amps. BATT indicates the battery discharge
rate to help you shed electrical load.
6) Temperatures:
■ Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)—Exhaust Gas

Temperature (EGT)—If the optional EMax engine monitor is
installed, indicates the exhaust gas temperature of each
cylinder (in degrees Fahrenheit) as a bar graph. The
individual EGT of each cylinder is displayed as a numeric
indication above each bar. An up or down trend arrow will
also appear below this numeric indication to indicate whether
a cylinder's EGT is rising or falling.
If EMax is not installed, only the cylinder with the temperature
probe displays.
■ Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT)—For each engine,
indicates the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of one
engine cylinder head as reported by the DAU. The cylinder
temperature is also displayed as a numeric indication above
each bar. A white up or down trend arrow will also appear
above or below this numeric indication to indicate whether
the cylinder is rising or falling in temperature.
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7) Fuel Quantity and Flow:
■ Fuel Quantity—The fuel quantity gauge shows the current

fuel quantity as reported by the aircraft fuel tank sensors.
8) Fuel Usage—If the optional EMax package is installed, the
EX5000 displays the following information in the fuel flow area of
the Engines Page. If EMax is not installed, only Fuel Flow is
displayed.

50 knots.
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range or endurance.
■ Economy—Displays the current fuel economy in nautical
miles per gallon based on the fuel flow as reported by the
DAU and the groundspeed as reported by the GPS. This
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value is only displayed when the GPS ground speed is

greater than 50 knots.
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Fuel Page.

flight.
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9) OAT—Indicates the ambient air temperature as reported by the
Entegra PFD. Press OAT Units to change the display between
degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius.
10) DENS ALT (Density Altitude)—Displays the Density Altitude to

the nearest 100 feet. The density altitude is calculated by the
Entegra PFD from Pressure Altitude and OAT. Use the density
altitude, along with the performance charts in your aircraft’s Pilot
Operating Handbook, to determine aircraft performance.
11) Initial Fuel—(EMax only) Opens the Initial Usable Fuel Page,
described on page 101.
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If EMax Total Engine Management System is installed, the Initial
Usable Fuel Page displays on startup or when you press the Initial
Fuel button. The EX5000 displays the Initial Usable Fuel Page and
asks you to input the amount of fuel added to the aircraft.
Units.
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9.11 PA44 Lean Assist

When the optional EMax package is installed, the EX5000 is
equipped with a Lean Assist function that allows you to set the
optimum mixture for various operating conditions. The EX5000
automatically detects whether you are leaning for best power or best
economy and provide visual messages to guide you toward the
correct mixture setting.
Lean Assist for both engines is initiated by the Lean Assist button, but
the engine parameters for each engine are monitored separately.
Check the Pilot Operating Handbook for your aircraft for guidance as
to the proper technique for leaning both engines.
The Lean States are displayed in the “Lean” data block on the Map
Page.

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roughness abates.
Note: Lean Assist is exited if Fuel Flow is invalid. The message “Lean
Assist Disabled” displays at the top of the temperatures section.
9.11.1 Leaning for Best Economy

1) To lean the engine for best economy, begin by pressing Lean
Assist and smoothly lean the mixture control. Only lean for Best
Economy at power levels below 75%.
2) The EX5000 will annunciate “Looking for Peak” for each engine
(L and R) at the top of the temperatures section of the display.
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3) As the EGT for each engine rises

and reaches a peak, the EX5000
Engine Page will annunciate “Best
Economy,” indicating that the best
economy mixture has been
achieved. The numeric EGT value
will now display the differential
temperature from the peak EGT.
4) If the mixture is leaned too far to

the lean side, past the Best
Economy setting, the EX5000 annunciates “Too Lean” for that
engine. Slowly enrichen the mixture until the annunciation
switches pack to “Best Economy.”
5) When you are happy with the engine lean settings for both
engines, exit the Lean Assist function by pressing Normalize or
Absolute.
9.11.2 Leaning for Best Power

1) To lean the engine for best power, begin by pressing Lean Assist
and smoothly lean the mixture control.
2) The EX5000 will annunciate “Looking for First Peak” for each
engine (L and R) at the top of the temperatures section of the
display.
will annunciate “Best Economy” for each engine.
4) At this point you can begin to richen the mixture. As the mixture is
richened, the display annunciates “Power: Enrich to -125°F” as it
determines the peak temperature. The Numeric EGT value will
now display the differential temperature from the peak EGT.
5) Continue to enrichen the mixture until the EX5000 displays “Best

Power” when the optimum best power mixture has been
achieved, between 115-135° rich of peak.
If the mixture is adjusted too far to the rich side, past the Best
Power setting, the MFD shall annunciate “Rich of Best Power” for
that engine. Slowly lean the mixture until the annunciation
switches back to “Best Power.”
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6) When you are happy with the engine lean setting, exit the Lean
Assist function by pressing Normalize or Absolute.
7) To return to a Best Economy setting after using Best Power,

move the mixture to full rich and then press the Lean Assist
button to go to the beginning of the Lean Assist procedure.

Figure 9.9 PA44 Engine Information—Map Page
For PA44 aircraft, certain data blocks are available only with the
EMax package.
The Lean data block shows the status of the Lean function. On the
Map Page, the Lean data block will show “Economy” or “Power” when
the Lean Assist procedure is completed and exited. Other Lean data
block states are:
flow adjustment.
power adjustment.
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9.12 EMax Total Engine Management

The EMax™ Total Engine Management feature provides the
following information:
● Extended Fuel Flow information on the Engine Page and Map

Page data blocks.
● Initial Usable Fuel Page to simplify fueling and fuel calculations.
● Automated Lean Functions.
● Full CHT/EGT/TIT temperature displays on the Engine Page and
Map Page data blocks. For information about the engine data on
the Map Page, see Table 11.11 Engine Instrument Data Block
● Real-time recording of time, position, and critical engine
performance parameters. EMax records engine and position data
for the last 100 hours of flight. The data is recorded every six
seconds whenever the MFD is operating.
The output, which you can download via the EX5000's bezel-
accessible data port, is in two files:
■ An ASCII text file (.txt) containing the engine performance
data, can be opened by most spreadsheet programs for
analysis.
■ A Jeppesen Track file (.log), containing position data that is
compatible with Jeppesen FliteStar. For more information
about the FliteStar track file, see www.Jeppesen.com.
For PA28 and PA44 aircraft, EMax is an option available from your
aircraft dealer. See your aircraft dealer for more information.
For PA32 aircraft, EMax is part of your EX5000 package.
9.12.1 Engine Sensor Status Box

If EMax is installed on your aircraft, the Engine Sensor Status Box on
your Map Page provides numeric and graphical representation of a
number of engine sensors, that may include Fuel Quantity, Percent
Power, EGT or TIT, and CHT. The available sensors depend on your
aircraft and can be set on the Aux Data Block Edit Page, described in
Section 8.4, "Data Block Edit Page" on page 67 Numeric readouts for
EGT and CHT show the current hottest cylinder temperature.
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● About Datalink Services, page 108
● Overview of Datalink Weather, page 109
● About Narrowcast Datalink, page 111
● About Broadcast Datalink, page 114
● Map Page with Datalink Weather, page 116
● Trip Page with Datalink Weather, page 121
● Nearest Page with Datalink Weather, page 122
● About MultiLink (Optional), page 123
● Datalink Messaging (Optional), page 129
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10.1 About Datalink Services

For the EX5000, Avidyne offers three types of optional Datalink
service:
● Narrowcast Datalink—Narrowcast Datalink is provided via a
built-in transceiver that uses two-way messaging and receives
data from the ORBCOMM satellite system. (However, not all
EX5000 MFDs are manufactured with built-in transceivers.) For
more information, see Section 10.3, "About Narrowcast Datalink"
on page 111.
● Broadcast Datalink—Broadcast Datalink is provided via an
optional external receiver that receives weather data via WSI or
XM WX satellite weather. For more information, see Section
10.4, "About Broadcast Datalink" on page 114.
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Use Datalink weather only for strategic planning purposes. Do
not use the EX5000 to penetrate severe weather,
thunderstorms, cells or lines of cells.
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Datalink does not qualify as (and is not intended to replace)
an FAA-approved weather briefing. Do not rely upon Datalink
to replace pre-flight or inflight briefings and other sources.
● MultiLink—When both Narrowcast and Broadcast Datalink

systems are installed and enabled, you can enjoy Avidyne’s
unique MultiLink features, which include expanded coverage
areas and in-flight Text Messaging. For more information, see
Section 10.9, "Datalink Messaging (Optional)" on page 129.
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10.2 Overview of Datalink Weather

For most operations, the EX5000 displays weather data the same
way regardless of which Datalink system is in use. Both Narrowcast
and Broadcast systems can provide:
● NEXRAD—A composite image depicting precipitation as seen by

multiple ground-based weather radar sites. The image is color-
coded to show both intensity levels and precipitation types. The
“WX OVLY” button on the Map Page cycles between Narrowcast
NEXRAD and Broadcast NEXRAD, as available.
● Text METARs—The full text of recent surface weather
observations. Text METARs appear on the Trip Page. With
Broadcast Datalink, Text METARs also appear on both types of
Nearest Airport Pages: Nearest to Position, and Nearest to
Destination. If the METAR parser fails, raw text METAR will be
displayed.
● Graphical METARs—Color-coded flag symbols that summarize
a recent surface weather observation. Graphical METARs appear
on the Map Page, Trip Page, and on both types of Nearest Airport
Pages. They allow a “big-picture” view of general weather
conditions in an area. The presence of a graphical METAR does
not necessarily mean that the corresponding Text METAR is
viewable.
● AIRMETs and SIGMETs—Areas for which the National Weather
Service has issued advisories for various types of hazardous
weather. These areas are depicted on the Map Page, along with
an abbreviated description of the hazard, such as “ICE” (icing),
“MTN” (mountain obscuration) or “IFR” (instrument flight
conditions.)
● TFRs—Temporary Flight Restrictions are areas depicted on the
Map Page for which the FAA has issued some type of flight
restriction. Contact a local Flight Service Station (FSS) for
information. The EX5000 does not display any details of the flight
restriction.
The optional Narrowcast Datalink can also provide the effective times
and dates of the Special Use Airspace (SUA) contained in the
EX5000’s navigation database, allowing the Map Page to differentiate
between active (“hot”) and inactive (“cold”) areas.
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Depending on your level of service, Broadcast Datalink can provide

Winds Aloft, TAF, storm cell and lightning strike data. Broadcast
lightning data allows the Map Page to display Datalink as a source of
strike data controlled by the Lightning button.
When you power-up the EX5000 with Datalink enabled, weather data
automatically begins transferring to your airplane via the satellite
networks. No further action is required on your part (if necessary, you
may have to move your airplane out of the hangar so that the satellite
receiver can “see” a satellite).
For information about setting up Datalink, see Section 8.6, "Datalink

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10.3 About Narrowcast Datalink

Some EX5000 MFDs are shipped with a built-in Narrowcast Datalink
transceiver, which offers the most affordable satellite-based weather
delivery system available. Narrowcast uses two-way messaging to
send your flight plan to the Avidyne Network Operations Center
(NOC), which then sends you only the data pertinent to your flight and
provides a web-based flight tracking capability. Due to variability in
the ORBCOMM satellite signal used by the Narrowcast Datalink
system, weather update rates may vary.
10.3.1 Setting up a Narrowcast Datalink Account

To activate and use Narrowcast Datalink, visit www.MyAvidyne.com
and follow the simple account setup instructions to immediately
activate your system. Several different price plans are available,
including a no-minimum, pay-as-you-go plan and a flat-rate unlimited
usage plan. You will need to provide your Datalink subscriber
communicator (SC) serial number, which can be found on the
Datalink Configuration Page, described in Section 8.6, "Datalink
Configuration Page" on page 71. Write this number down on the first
page of this manual for future reference.
Your MyAvidyne account provides access to your billing and usage

statements. You can also set your Narrowcast Datalink user
preferences online prior to your flight, and they will be downlinked to
your EX5000 via satellite the next time you fly.
10.3.2 Flight Tracking

Regular automatic aircraft position reporting is built in to the
Narrowcast system. Your MyAvidyne account page provides a list of
past flights, from which you can view a map showing departure and
destination airports and approximate route of flight. In addition, the
website password you create will allow others to view a similar map of
a flight in progress.
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10.3.3 Using Narrowcast Datalink in Flight

When you turn on the EX5000, it immediately begins to send position
data to the satellite network to indicate where you are and that you
are about to begin a flight. Weather data is sent to your airplane
based upon user preferences – no action is required to begin
receiving weather.
Note: To function correctly, the satellite receiver must have a clear view of
the sky, and generally will not work inside a hangar.
Note: There may be occasions when Narrowcast Datalink satellites are not
in view while on the ground and in flight, which may result in delayed
transmissions of Datalink information.
When you enter a flight plan or a direct-to waypoint, the EX5000

automatically downloads the weather for your route of flight.
Additional updates are provided in flight based on the settings that
you select either online or on the Datalink Setup Page. The boundary
of the available NEXRAD data is shown with diagonal stripes.
Narrowcast can provide NEXRAD data within the contiguous United

States (CONUS) as well as portions of Canada and Mexico.
NEXRAD coverage is bounded by the following limits:
● North—52 degrees N
● West—127 degrees W
● South—22 degrees N
● East—63 degrees W
METARs are provided for CONUS, all of Canada, Mexico and the
Caribbean.
10.3.4 Loss of Satellite Coverage
For normal atmospheric causes and for occasional satellite
maintenance periods, the satellite and/or Network Operations Center
may be inoperative for some period of time. If this occurs during your
flight, revert to traditional methods of gathering weather data. The
loss of satellite coverage for your Datalink function will not adversely
effect the remaining navigation, map, and other functions of your
EX5000. If installation problems and/or satellite network problems do
occur, you will be able to determine this by observing:
● That you are no longer receiving any weather, SUA or TFR data.
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● The Satellite in view field on the Trip Page indicates “NONE” (this
is normal for brief periods during normal operations – usually no
more than 5 minutes).
● All signal strength indicators are dashed (“- - -”).
There is no pilot action that can be taken to re-acquire a satellite in
the event of satellite and/or network problems. The EX5000 will
continue to try to acquire satellites as long as Datalink is enabled.
Normal operation will automatically resume once a satellite is re-
acquired.
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10.4 About Broadcast Datalink

The optional external Broadcast Datalink receiver receives a constant
stream of weather data for the entire United States via XM WX or WSI
satellite weather. Broadcast Datalink requires a fixed monthly
subscription, available from XM WX Satellite Weather or WSI, a
service of XM Radio or Sirius for WSI. Due to the higher power and
bandwidth of the XM satellite signal, Broadcast weather update rates
are more predictable than with Narrowcast datalink and will generally
provide the greatest availability of weather data.
10.4.1 Setting up a Broadcast Datalink Account

If you have a Broadcast Datalink receiver installed, you must
purchase service from WSI or XM Satellite Radio to automatically
activate the receiver.See Section 11.2, "Broadcast Datalink Service
Purchase and Activation" on page 143 for information about
broadcast satellite weather.
10.4.2 Using Broadcast Datalink in Flight

The Broadcast Datalink receiver continuously receives all weather
data for the entire contiguous United States (CONUS). It is not
necessary to enable or disable the receipt of individual types of data.
The display of the received data is controlled on the appropriate
Pages: Map, Trip or NRST.
10.4.3 About Broadcast Datalink Weather

Weather data coverage from the XM WX or WSI satellite weather
includes the continental United States. Outside this area, weather
information is not provided. The boundary of the coverage area is
shown on the Map Page as a “hatched” pattern (see Figure 10.1).
Figure 10.1 Broadcast Datalink Weather Boundaries
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Some remote areas of the United States may not have NEXRAD
coverage. See the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) for more
information on NEXRAD coverage areas.
Note: If your weather data subscription has recently been activated, the
Service Level may temporarily display as “None defined” until the Datalink
receiver confirms your Service Level. This process may take a day or two,
but you will still receive Datalink weather information. Until the Service Level
has been confirmed, your Broadcast Datalink receiver will enter an
“activation mode” to confirm the Service Level, which will cause a delay in
receiving weather data.
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10.5 Map Page with Datalink Weather

The Map Page is the primary display for the Datalink weather
information. Displayed on the Map Page are NEXRAD radar images,
lightning strike information, AIRMETs/SIGMETs, graphical METAR
symbols, and TFRs.
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Figure 10.2 Datalink Weather—Map Page
1) Sensor Status Block—The Sensor Status Block gives the status

of the weather information presented. The Lightning sensor
status reflects whether the lightning information displayed on the
Map is from Datalink or from an on-board lightning sensor, if
installed. If space is available, the Datalink sensor status, which
includes the age of the most recent NEXRAD radar image, is
shown on the bottom line of the upper block. If optional sensors
are installed, the Datalink sensor icon is displayed in the lower
left portion of the screen.
For more information about the Sensor Status Block icons, see
Table 11.1 Sensor Status Block Symbols on page 148.
2) Traffic—Cycles through traffic sensor modes.See
Chapter 3 "Traffic Mode and the Traffic Page ,” for more
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information on traffic modes. This button is only available when a

traffic sensor is installed.
3) Lightning—Depending on your broadcast service level, controls

the display of lightning information on the Map Page. When
Broadcast Datalink is not installed, lightning data can still be
obtained from a WX-500 Stormscope or TWX-670. For more
information, see Section 2.1, "Map Page—Controls" on page 8.
4) Clear Strikes—Clears the current lightning strike symbols from

the screen for WX-500 or TX-670, if installed. Does not clear
Datalink Lightning. This button is only available when a TWX-670
or WX-500 lightning sensor is installed.
5) Wx Rprts—Depending on your broadcast service level, controls

the display of METAR symbols, AIRMETs, and SIGMETs on the
Map Page. Press the button to cycle through All, METARS,
SIGMET, AIRMET, and Display Off. If METARS or AIRMETS/
SIGMETS are disabled from the Datalink Configuration Page,
these options will not display on the Wx Rprts button.
6) Wx Ovly—Controls the display of the NEXRAD overlay on the

Map Page. Press the button to toggle between Broadcast
NEXRAD radar images, NEXRAD with storm cells (NEXRAD+),
and Display Off.
■ Displays Broadcast NEXRAD information on the

map. Depending on your Broadcast Datalink service level,
the NEXRAD overlay also displays Storm Cell symbols when
significant weather formations are determined by the weather
provider.
■ —The (+) plus option shows broadcast

NEXRAD overlay with storm cell icons. This option may not
be available depending on your broadcast subscription level.
■ DSPLY OFF—Removes all NEXRAD data from the map
display.
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10.5.1 Symbols Displayed using Datalink

This section describes the symbols displayed using Broadcast
Datalink. Figure 10.3, below, displays many of the Broadcast Datalink
symbols (though one hopes you are not flying in similar weather). For
a complete list of Map symbols, see Chapter 2 "Map Page.”
Figure 10.3 Broadcast Datalink Weather
● Lightning strike symbols—Depending on your broadcast

service level, lightning information from broadcast satellite
weather is matched to grid coordinates with a resolution of
approximately 2 NM. Overlapping lightning symbols may be
decluttered for clarity:
● METAR symbols—Each METAR reporting station shown on the

Map Page will have a METAR condition flag displayed. The color
of the METAR flag indicates the current conditions at that airport:
● AIRMETs/SIGMETs—Depending on your broadcast service

level, AIRMETs and SIGMETs are shown as ribbed lines
enclosing the area of the advisory and are color coded and
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labeled as to their type. For more details, see Section Table

11.7, "Airspace and Airways Lines" on page 152.
● NEXRAD Radar Images—The WSI and XM satellite weather
NEXRAD images are delivered with a resolution of approximately
1 NM. The EX5000 smooths the edges of the NEXRAD images,
so that the images are not distracting at smaller zoom ranges.
The NEXRAD colors conform to aviation standards: green,
yellow, red, and magenta depict varying intensities of rainfall, and
shades of blue for snow and pink for mixed precipitation. A handy
legend for the NEXRAD colors is found on the Trip Page:
● Storm Cells—If storm cells are present, the EX5000 displays the
cells along with the cell’s groundspeed, in knots, and direction of
travel. If there is a greater than 50% chance of hail, the cell
displays with a white background. It also shows echo tops.
● TFR—Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are reported over the

Broadcast Datalink. TFRs are shown with solid red lines on the
Map Page. Note that at a full Map Declutter setting (all navigation
data and airspace removed), TFRs will also be removed from the
display.
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10.5.2 Using Datalink without a Traffic Sensor

Without a Traffic sensor installed, the EX5000 takes advantage of the
available buttons and the WX Reports button is split into two buttons,
Air/Sig and Metars, as shown below.
Figure 10.4 Datalink Weather without Traffic Sensors
1) Metar—Controls display of the graphical METAR symbols on the

Map Page. Press Metar to toggle between ON and DSPLY OFF.
2) Air/Sig—Controls the display of AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Press

Air/Sig to cycle between ALL, AIRMET, SIGMET, and DSPLY
OFF.
If either METAR or AIRMET/SIGMET displays are disabled on the

Datalink Configuration Page, the corresponding button does not
display on the Map Page. For more information, see Section
8.6, "Datalink Configuration Page" on page 71.
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10.6 Trip Page with Datalink Weather

The EX5000 Trip Page also displays weather information from the
weather Datalink. Each waypoint on the current active flight plan is
associated with a METAR reporting point. For non-airport waypoints,
the nearest METAR is used. The general conditions are reported with
the same METAR flags as used on the Map Page, here shown in a
column for each waypoint. If legs on the flight plan exceed 100 miles
in length, the EX5000 selects “intermediate waypoints” in between
the waypoints of the leg, to provide greater situational awareness of
the weather conditions along the route.
Figure 10.5 Trip Page with Datalink Weather
For information about Datalink weather on the Trip Page, see the
discussion of the Display button options beginning on page 51.
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10.7 Nearest Page with Datalink Weather

The EX5000 Nearest Page also displays METAR information
received via Datalink. Similarly to the Trip Page, the METAR symbols
are displayed in a column next to the Nearest airports list, for all
airports that have weather reporting stations. Airports that do not
report METARs do not have a METAR symbol shown.When
Broadcast Datalink is enabled, the text METAR for the currently
selected airport is displayed on the lower half of the Nearest Page.
Figure 10.6 Nearest Page with Broadcast Datalink
For more information about the Nearest Page, see

Chapter 7 "Nearest Page (NRST) on page 57.
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About MultiLink (Optional)
10.8 About MultiLink (Optional)

The Avidyne MultiLink feature leverages the capabilities of the
optional internal Narrowcast Datalink receiver when Broadcast
Datalink is also installed. MultiLink expands the weather coverage
areas, as well as adding new features such as Datalink Messaging.
10.8.1 Using MultiLink

Avidyne’s MultiLink features are available only on installations with
both Narrowcast (ORBCOMM) and Broadcast (SIRIUS or XM)
Datalink systems active. MultiLink offers the following features:
1) Expanded Coverage—Broadcast Datalink only includes data for

areas within CONUS (the lower 48 United States). With MultiLink
enabled, the Narrowcast system will automatically provide
weather data when your flight plan extends outside of CONUS.
See Section 10.4.2, "Using Broadcast Datalink in Flight" on page
114 for a description of the Narrowcast service area.
2) Datalink Messaging—The unique 2-way Narrowcast system

provides simple text messaging between the flight deck and a
password-protected page on www.MyAvidyne.com. You control
access to this page by creating a password which is used by
anyone with whom you want to exchange messages during flight.
3) Backup—The Narrowcast system automatically provides

weather data if the Broadcast receiver has failed, if the Broadcast
network is unavailable or if you have simply cancelled your
Broadcast subscription.
10.8.2 Setting up a MultiLink Account

To set up a MultiLink account, you first need to have your Narrowcast
and Broadcast Datalink accounts activated. See Section
10.3.1, "Setting up a Narrowcast Datalink Account" on page 111 and
Section 10.4.1, "Setting up a Broadcast Datalink Account" on page
114.
Once these accounts have been activated, the Network Operations

Center (NOC) will automatically detect a MultiLink configuration and
enable the features accordingly. You can turn MultiLink on or off from
the Datalink Configuration Page, described in Section 8.6, "Datalink
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10.8.3 Using MultiLink Features

● Expanded Coverage—When MultiLink is enabled, the EX5000
sends the current destination and flight plan to the Avidyne
Network Operations Center (NOC) just as it does with standard
Narrowcast. On a MultiLink-enabled unit, however, the NOC only
starts sending weather data if it determines that the desired
Narrowcast coverage area extends outside of CONUS. In that
event, the NOC starts sending Narrowcast weather. Whether in
Flight Plan or Current Position mode, the NOC will send the
selected weather data for the selected coverage area.
● Backup—When MultiLink is enabled, the EX5000 checks the
status of the Broadcast system at power up and every 10 minutes
thereafter. If the Broadcast system becomes unusable or
unavailable, the types of weather data enabled on the Datalink
Setup Page will automatically be sent via the Narrowcast system.
● Datalink Messaging—Datalink Messaging is described in detail
in Section 10.9, "Datalink Messaging (Optional)" on page 129.
10.8.4 Viewing MultiLink Data
NEXRAD Data
If NEXRAD is received from both Narrowcast and Broadcast, there
will be a separate NEXRAD overlay available for each on the Map
Page. Press WX OVLY to cycle through the available NEXRAD radar
displays.
As an example, consider a flight from Caribou, ME to Pellston, MI.

Even though this flight originates and ends within CONUS, a large
portion of the route is over Canada and outside the coverage area of
Broadcast Datalink.
Figure 10.7 on page 125 shows the Map Page seen on a Broadcast
Datalink-only unit for this flight, and Figure 10.8 shows the same page
on a MultiLink-enabled unit with the Narrowcast NEXRAD overlay
selected. Note the difference in the hatched area of both images,
which clearly shows the expanded coverage area of Narrowcast. In
this case, some very significant weather sat just outside the
Broadcast NEXRAD area. With MultiLink, NEXRAD for your flight
plan coverage area can extend far beyond the limits of Broadcast
Datalink.
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All weather data other than NEXRAD (i.e. Text and Graphical
METARs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs and TFRs) are depicted as usual,
whether received from Broadcast or from Narrowcast. No specific
action is required to choose between Datalink systems for this data.
Note: The following images are from a different model of the Avidyne MFD,
but the concepts shown are identical.
Figure 10.7 Broadcast Datalink NEXRAD Coverage
Figure 10.8 Narrowcast and Broadcast Datalink

NEXRAD Coverage
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METAR Data
In addition to providing a second NEXRAD view, MultiLink can
provide more weather information in the form of graphical METARs.
In this case, no manual selection is necessary. With MultiLink
enabled, Canadian METAR data obtained via Narrowcast is simply
added to the EX5000’s available pool of data and is displayed along
with Broadcast data.
Consider a flight from Watertown, NY to Pellston, MI. Again, this route

is largely over Canada. While Broadcast NEXRAD covers this route
fairly well, there are no Canadian METAR reports received via
Broadcast Datalink. Note the expanded graphical METAR coverage
in Canada provided by the MultiLink system in the following images:
Figure 10.9 Broadcast Datalink, without Canadian METARs
Figure 10.10 MultiLink Datalink with Canadian METAR flags
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10.8.5 Optimizing your MultiLink Setup

Your MultiLink setup can be fine-tuned to provide the MultiLink
features you desire.
In general, Narrowcast obtains the best performance when the

amount of data being requested is limited to only what is necessary.
If, for example, large amounts of weather data are requested, the
performance of Datalink Messaging may suffer. Remember too, that
your Narrowcast Datalink account is charged for all weather data
sent, even if it is redundant with data already received via the
Broadcast system.
Since weather data will be transmitted whenever the selected

Coverage Area extends outside of CONUS, it is a good idea to be
sure that your Coverage Area is selected appropriately.
Figure 10.11 Example NEXRAD Coverage Area
For example, consider a flight from Norfolk, VA to Frederick, MD. If

the Coverage Area settings are “Flight Plan” and “400 nm” with all
weather types selected, the MultiLink system will attempt to send
complete Narrowcast weather coverage for the route. The reason is
that Frederick is only 396 nm from Montreal! In this case, the “400
nm” setting causes the NOC to determine that the flight extends
outside of CONUS, and it initiates full weather service via
Narrowcast. A better Coverage Area setting might be “Current
Position” and “200 nm”. With these values, the NOC will not send
Narrowcast weather data for this flight unless the Broadcast system
fails.
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10.8.6 MultiLink Usage Guidelines

Use the following guidelines as a starting point. As you gain familiarity
with the system, you can strike your own balance between
Narrowcast usage and data availability:
● Expanded Coverage—If you regularly fly outside of CONUS and

plan to use MultiLink for expanded data coverage, consider
setting the coverage area to “Flight Plan” and “200 NM.
● Backup—If you plan to use MultiLink mainly as an active backup
for Broadcast, consider setting the coverage area to “Current
Position” and “200 nm” or even “100 nm” if you regularly fly in the
northeastern United States. Remember that in the Boston area,
for example, a setting of “200 nm” puts the Coverage Area
outside of CONUS and will cause the NOC to send Narrowcast
data for every flight.
● Datalink Messaging & Flight Tracking Only—If you plan to
enable MultiLink weather only when specifically needed and want
to have Datalink Messaging and Flight Tracking available on all
flights, you can de-select all weather types but leave MultiLink
enabled. This will cause the system to use a minimum of
Narrowcast data on each flight for session management and
position reporting.
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Datalink Messaging (Optional)
10.9 Datalink Messaging (Optional)

For EX5000 MFDs that contain an internal satellite transceiver, the
Multilink system provides the unique ability to send and receive
simple text messages between the aircraft and the ground. Messages
sent from the cockpit can be up to 30 characters in length, while
messages sent from the ground can be approximately 200 characters
in length. Transmission times will vary and may be as little as a
minute or two, but in general messages will be delivered within
approximately 20 minutes.
Due to the unpredictable nature of the speed of delivery, do

not rely on Datalink Messaging for delivering critical
!
messages.
Only use Datalink Messaging during low workload situations.
Do not use Datalink Messaging in terminal or high traffic
areas.
On the ground side, messages are sent and viewed via a password-
protected web page. By logging in to your user account at
www.myavidyne.com, you can create a password that allows people
of your choice to exchange messages with your aircraft and track the
progress of flights. You can share this password with any number of
people, who may then simultaneously access your account. Please
visit www.myavidyne.com for complete details.
On the EX5000, Datalink Messaging is accessed via the Datalink

view of the Aux Page. If the Aux Page is set to the System view,
press Datalink to change to the Datalink view.
Note: Avidyne cannot guarantee the privacy of your Datalink Messaging

communications. For more information, see the Avidyne Privacy Policy.
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10.9.1 Messaging Knobs and Buttons

The Datalink Messaging Page consists of a message display area, a
text entry box and several buttons.
1 2 3
4 6
5 7
9
10
Figure 10.12 Datalink Messaging Knobs and Buttons
1) Message Status Indicator—Indicates the status of the

message. These are the following possible states and arrows:
Table 10.1 Message Status Indicators
Indicator Meaning Description
Successfully sent A solid white arrow indicates a
message that was successfully sent
from the EX5000.
Pending transmission A hollow white arrow indicates a
message entered on the EX5000
but still pending transmission.
Message received from A solid green arrow indicates a
your MyAvidyne account. message received from a password
holder via myavidyne.com.
Message received from A solid blue arrow indicates a
Avidyne NOC message received from the Avidyne
Network Operations Center.
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2) Message Timestamp—The time stamp (Zulu) shows the time of

reception for received messages, and the time of entry (queuing
for transmission) for transmitted messages. Note that it may take
as much as 20 minutes to transmit the message.
3) Message Text—The text of the message. Text color indicates

the source of the message as follows:
Table 10.2 NOC Message Text Colors
Color Description
Green Messages received from the ground.
White Messages entered into the EX5000 for transmission.
Blue Messages received from Avidyne’s Network Operations Center.
4) System Setup—Displays the Aux Main Page. The selected view

(Datalink or System Setup) is retained when returning to the Aux
Page from any other page.
5) Datalink Setup—Displays the Datalink Configuration Page which

provides MultiLink options. Allows you to enable or disable
MultiLink, and to select individual Narrowcast weather data types.
For more information, see Section 8.6, "Datalink Configuration
Page" on page 71.
6) Send (or Delete Pending)—When labeled Send, press to move

the text to the message display area and queue it for
transmission. When labeled Delete Pending, press to remove any
message awaiting transmission from the queue and the display.
7) Clear—Press to clear the text in the Compose message box. The

cursor moves to the first position in the box.
8) Prev Letter/Next Letter—Use these buttons to move to the next

or previous letter in the message you are writing. To add a space,
push Next Letter twice.
9) Compose Text Box—Displays the text of an outgoing message

as it is being composed. Press Send to queue the message in the
Compose box for transmission.
10) Select (Select Character) Knob—Use the right knob to select

letters from the standard alphanumeric string set (A-Z, 0-9, and
standard symbols). When the letter you want is displayed, press
Next Letter to move to the next letter in the message.
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Scroll Up / Scroll Down buttons—These buttons appear if the

message display area is full and new messages are sent or
received. Press either button to scroll the message display area
up or down by one full message.
10.9.2 Using Datalink Messaging
Sending a Datalink Message
Sending a message consists of two steps: composing the message
and then sending it.
➤ To compose a message on the EX5000:

1) Use the Select knob and the Next Letter/Prev Letter buttons,
described in Section 10.9.1, "Messaging Knobs and Buttons" on
page 130, to position the cursor in the text entry box.
2) Select letters and punctuation. If needed, press Clear to clear the

text entry box and start over.
3) Once text has been entered in the text entry box, the Send button
displays. Press Send when the outgoing message has been
entered and is ready for transmission.
The text will then appear in the message display area, along with
a hollow white arrow indicating that transmission is pending.
Additionally, the Send button changes to Delete Pending. Only
press Delete Pending if you want to delete the pending message
completely from both the transmission queue and the message
display area.
Only one Datalink message may be pending for transmission at any
time. If an outgoing message is pending, you can still enter text may
for the next message, but the Send button will not be available until
the pending message is either delivered or deleted.
Note: Messages sent from the ground to the airplane will be re-attempted
for 24 hours. It is possible to miss a message that was sent after landing, for
example, and receive it the next day.
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Receiving a Datalink Message

When the EX5000 receives an incoming Datalink Message, a
message pops up at the lower right corner of the screen. The
message says “Incoming Mail:” followed by the first few words of the
new message. Press the bottom right bezel button to acknowledge
and dismiss this message display. Your current page selection does
not change.
Figure 10.13 Receiving a Datalink Message
To view the new message, turn to the Aux Page and select the
Datalink view if it is not already present. The full text of the new
message displays in the message display area.
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11 Reference
This section contains the following information:
● Updating Your Databases, page 136

● Broadcast Datalink Service Purchase and Activation, page 143
● Cleaning the EX5000 Screen, page 147
● Sensor Status Block Symbols, page 148
● Map Symbols, page 150
● Line Styles, page 152
● Data Blocks, page 154
● TAWS Messages, page 157
● Nav Messages, page 159
● Traffic Messages, page 161
● Lightning Messages, page 163
● Engine Messages, page 166
● PFD Messages, page 169
● Narrowcast Datalink Messages, page 170
● Broadcast Datalink Messages, page 172
● Avionics Abbreviations, page 176
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11.1 Updating Your Databases

Avidyne makes use of three different types of data that can be
uploaded to or downloaded from your EX5000:
● NavData—For the Map Page, Avidyne uses NavData from

Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. it is your duty as pilot in command to
ensure that the data you fly with remains up to date.
● CMax™ Chart Data—An optional Avidyne feature that allows you
to view JeppView chart data on your EX5000.
● EMax™ Total Engine Management—EMax tracks engine and
other data, which you can download from the EX5000 to your PC
for analysis.
You can use a Zip Drive or USB Flash Memory Drive to move data
between your PC and the EX5000. For more information about the
databases, and about loading data from your PC to a Zip Drive or
USB Flash Memory Drive, see the Avidyne Data Update Guide.
USB Flash Memory Drives come in many sizes and configurations. A

sample USB Flash Memory Drive is shown below. For a list of
approved USB Flash Memory Drives, see the Avidyne website at
www.avidyne.com.
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Updating Your Databases
This section describes moving data from your Zip Drive or USB Flash
Memory Drive to the EX5000.
If using a Zip Drive Dataloader:

• Allowing the portable Zip Drive to dangle by the cable can
result in damage to your MFD, or the Drive, as well as a
dataload failure.
• Do not insert the Zip disk into the Zip Drive until the
! regular start screen displays on the MFD. The disk may be

damaged if it is already in the Zip Drive when power is
applied.
• After loading the CMax data into your MFD, wait until the
disk is ejected from the drive before unplugging the Drive,
or powering off the MFD. Unplugging the Zip Drive with
the disk still engaged may cause damage to the disk.
If using a USB Flash Memory:

• Avidyne strongly suggests that, to avoid confusion, you
!
reserve a USB Flash Memory Drive solely for EX5000
database transfers.
• After uploading data, do not remove the USB Flash
Memory Drive until you see and acknowledge the regular
EX5000 Startup screen.
Note: When removing the rubber cap from the data port, pull the cap gently
from the top until it pops out. Make sure the cap is all the way out before
plugging anything into the USB port.
Do not tug on the tab at the bottom of the cap, this could separate the cap
from the EX5000 bezel.
11.1.1 Loading NavData (the Navigation Database)

Your new EX5000 will be loaded with an up-to-date navigation
database. Updates to the EX5000 NavData database are available
from Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. every 28 days and can be purchased
either individually or on a subscription basis.
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Once you have downloaded the Nav from your PC to either a Zip Disk
Dataloader or USB Flash Memory Drive, as described in the Avidyne
Data Update Guide, you will need to upload the data to your EX5000.
➤ To load NavData to your EX5000:

1) Bring either the Zip Drive and disk or the USB Flash Memory
Drive to the EX5000 at the aircraft.
2) Turn power OFF to the EX5000.
3) Connect the data source to the EX5000:
■ If using a USB Flash Memory Drive, plug it into the data port
on the front of the EX5000.
■ If using a Zip Drive Dataloader, put the Zip disk into the Zip
Drive. Connect one end of the cable to the Zip Drive and the
other end to the EX5000 data port.
Note: Ensure that the Dataloader is supported and not dangling by

the cable. Letting the Dataloader dangle can cause permanent
damage to the data port. It can also cause an intermittent connection,
which will result in an unsuccessful data update
4) Turn on the master switch to power up the EX5000. The

Dataloader Page displays.
Note: If the regular start screen displays, the EX5000 did not detect
the Zip Drive. Check the connection between the Zip Drive and the
EX5000, then restart the procedure.
5) Press Proceed. Do not turn off the EX5000 or disconnect the

cable during a data load.The data load is complete when the
regular startup Page displays.
6) After the startup Page displays, turn off power to the EX5000,
remove your USB Flash Memory Drive or Zip Drive, and then turn
the EX5000 power back on.
This step ensures that all data has been checked in self-test and
the MFD is ready for use.
7) Store the Zip Drive and cable or USB Flash Memory Drive in a
safe place.
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11.1.2 Loading CMax Chart Data

Once you have downloaded the CMax data from your PC to either a
Zip Disk Dataloader or USB Flash Memory Drive, as described in the
Avidyne Data Update Guide, you will need to upload the data to your
EX5000.
➤ To load CMax Data to your EX5000:

1) With the MFD power OFF:
■ If using a Zip Drive Dataloader, connect one end of the cable
to the Zip Drive and the other end to the EX5000 data port Do
not insert the Zip disk into the Zip Drive until after you turn on
the MFD (in step 2).

which will result in an unsuccessful data update.
2) Turn on the MFD. If you are using a Zip Drive, insert the Zip disk
into the Zip Drive when the initial Avidyne logo screen displays.
3) The Dataloader Page displays.
➥ If this is the first-ever update, you may see a warning that you
are about to load older data than the MFD already contains.
This is because the preloaded demo charts expire in the year
2020, so the warning message is normal.
Press Proceed to start the chart data load.

4) The Dataloader Page shows the progress as it loads the data into
the MFD. After loading the data, the Dataloader performs an
integrity check on the data and displays a successful data load
message if all data is valid.
5) Follow the Dataloader on-screen instructions to disconnect the

USB Memory device or Zip disk. When done, press any key to
restart the MFD.
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6) Confirm the valid dates of the Chart data as reported on the

Startup Screen.
7) Go to the Chart Page and select a chart from an airport known to

be in your subscription coverage area. Confirm that the chart is
available.
8) Store the Zip Drive and cable or USB Flash Memory Drive in a
safe place.
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11.1.3 Downloading EMax Data

You can download the engine log files from the EX5000 using either a
Zip Drive and Zip disk or a USB Flash Memory Drive.
Note: If any of the downloaded engine log files contains file format errors,
you may receive an erroneous caution that the data transfer failed. Check
your Zip disk or USB memory device for the transferred files.
➤ To download the stored engine data log files:

1) Turn power OFF to the EX5000
2) Connect the data source to the EX5000:
■ If using a Zip Drive Dataloader, connect one end of the cable
to the Zip Drive and the other end to the EX5000 data port.
The Zip Drive must be empty.

which will result in an unsuccessful data download.
3) Turn on the master switch (which turns on the EX5000).
4) If using a Zip Drive, put a compatible blank disk into the Zip Drive
when the Avidyne screen displays.
5) The EX5000 will display a message similar to the following:
Ready to Write Engine/Narrowcast Data to Removable Media.

6) To begin the download, press Proceed. Do not turn off the
EX5000 or disconnect the cable or USB Flash Memory Drive
during data transfer.
To cancel the download, press Cancel.

7) When the data transfer is complete the regular start screen
displays. If you are using a Zip Drive, the disk is automatically
ejected from the Zip Drive.
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8) At this point, turn off power to the EX5000, remove your USB
Flash Memory Drive or Zip Drive, and then turn the EX5000
power back on. This step ensures that all data has been checked
in self-test, and the MFD is ready for use.
9) You can now bring the Zip Drive or USB Flash Memory Drive to
your PC and download the EMax data. See the Avidyne Data
Update Guide for more information.
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Broadcast Datalink Service Purchase and Activation
11.2 Broadcast Datalink Service Purchase and Activation

To receive and display Broadcast Datalink weather, you must
purchase a service plan from WSI Weather or XM WX Satellite
Weather.
11.2.1 Setting Up a Broadcast Datalink Account

To set up your service, you will need to provide the following
information:
● Your name
● The Weather Service Package that you want. They are available
at one of the following sites:
For WSI\SIRIUS, go to,
www.wsi.com/aviation/products/inflight
For XM, go to,
www.xmwxweather.com.
Choose the Satellite Weather service that you want based on the
weather data products you would like to receive.
● Broadcast Receiver ID Number
To obtain the ID of the Broadcast receiver installed in your
aircraft, open the EX5000 Trip Page. Press the Display button
until “↓Status” (Broadcast Datalink status) is shown, and carefully
record your Serial Number. (Note that XM Radio does not use “I”
(eye), “O” (oh), “S” or “F”.)
● Credit Card Information
11.2.2 Setting up a WSI Broadcast Datalink Account

If you have an MLB700 series Broadcast Datalink receiver installed,
to use WSI Broadcast Weather on the SIRIUS Satellite Network, you
must set up a WSI Broadcast Datalink Account and activate WSI
Broadcast Satellite Weather as described in this section and the next
section.
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First, you need to purchase service from www.myavidyne.com to

activate the receiver. You will be required to provide the following:
● Your name
● The Weather Service Package you want. (The details are
available at www.MyAvidyne.com.) Choose the Satellite Weather
service you want based on the weather data products you would
like to receive.
● EX5000 unit serial number
● MLB700 series s/n. To obtain the s/n of the receiver installed in
your aircraft, open the EX5000 Trip Page. Press the Display
button until “Status” (Broadcast Datalink status) appears.
Carefully record your Serial Number.
● Aircraft make/model
● Aircraft tail number
11.2.3 Activating WSI Satellite Weather
To verify that your receiver is activated, do the following:
1) Move your aircraft outside to an area with a clear view of the sky
and power up both the EX5000 and the Broadcast receiver.
2) When the activation code from SIRIUS is received, the EX5000

will display information on the following EX5000 pages:
● Trip Page - will display textual METARS and TAFS, Winds Aloft,
Temperatures Aloft, and time elapsed since the last weather data
was received.
● Map Page - will display Nexrad data, AIRMETs/SIGMETs, TFRs,
and graphical METARs
● Nearest Page - will display METARS
Note: If you are planning to enable MultiLink, leave the EX5000 and
Broadcast receiver powered on for at least an hour. This ensures
that the Broadcast activation is recorded by the Avidyne Network
Operations Center (NOC). If 24 hours pass before you can get to
your aircraft, contact Avidyne to have another test signal sent to your
aircraft.
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Broadcast Datalink Service Purchase and Activation
Note: The EX500’s Service Level indication might take several

flights to synchronize to the correct level, but you will still receive
and see the weather products you have purchased.
11.2.4 Setting up a SIRIUS Audio Account

If you have an MLB700 series Broadcast Datalink receiver installed,
and you have registered the product on www.myavidyne.com, you
will need to contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to activate it.
You will be required to provide the following:
● Your name
● The Audio Package you want (details available at
www.SIRIUS.com). Choose the Audio service you want based on
the channels that you would like to receive.
● Audio s/n - please power up your Avidyne Remote Control and
the s/n is located on the first screen.
11.2.5 Activating SIRIUS Audio
To verify that your receiver is activated, do the following:
1) Move your aircraft outside to an area with a clear view of the sky
and power up both the EX5000 and the Broadcast receiver.
2) When your receiver receives the activation code, music can be

heard through the pilot’s audio panel.
Note: There is no interface between the EX5000 and the SIRIUS

Audio receiver.
11.2.6 Creating Your XM WX Account

To create your account, you will need to provide the following
information.
● Your Name
● Weather Service Package
● Broadcast Receiver ID Number (to locate this read below)
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Select the weather service you want based on the weather data
products you would like to receive. See www.xmradio.com/weather/
aviation.html for information on product offerings and pricing. To
obtain the ID of the Broadcast receiver installed in your aircraft, open
the EX5000 Trip Page. Press the Display button until “↓Status”
(Broadcast Datalink status) displays, and carefully record your XM
Serial Number. (Note that serial numbers do not include the letters “I”
(India), “O” (Oscar), “S” or “F”.)
To place your order, contact XM Satellite Radio's Listener Care

Center at 1-800-985-9200 and speak with an XM representative. Be
prepared with all of the information above.
11.2.7 Activating Your Account

Your receiver is activated when XM sends a unique activation code to
your receiver for 24 hours after your call. Your receiver will be
enabled once it has received this code.
➤ To activate the XM WX Satellite Weather:

1) Move your aircraft outside and power on the EX5000 and
receiver.
2) When your receiver receives the activation code the EX5000

begins to display weather data and indicates the XM weather
service you purchased on the Broadcast Status section of the
Trip Page (in the Service Level field).
Note: The EX5000’s Service Level indication may take several flights
to synchronize to the correct level but you will still receive and see the
weather products you have purchased.
If 24 hours passes before you can get to your aircraft, contact XM

Satellite Radio's Listener Care Center again or go to
www.xmradio.com/refresh. Enter your XM WX ID number to enable
the activation code for an additional 24 hours.
For problems relating to your receiver, contact Heads Up

Technologies:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (972) 980-4890 Ext. 142.
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Cleaning the EX5000 Screen
11.3 Cleaning the EX5000 Screen

If your EX5000 screen should become dirty due to fingerprints or
dust, clean the screen using the following materials and methods:
● A clean, soft lint free cloth such as 3M Ultra-Brite Cloth # 2011 or

similar.
● A cleaning solution composed of de-ionized water or isopropyl
alcohol (IPA).
Always apply the cleaning solution directly onto the cloth. Never
spray cleaner directly onto the screen.
Note: Use caution when using IPA as it is flammable.
! Using any other chemicals or materials voids the warranty.
The EX5000 screen is made of a plastic film that is vulnerable to

scratches, damage by a sharp articles or improper cleaners. Use care
when cleaning.
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11.4 Sensor Status Block Symbols

Table 11.1 Sensor Status Block Symbols
Symbol Type Status
Traffic A solid cyan symbol indicates that the
sensor system is reporting a healthy
Lightning status and is being displayed in the mode
listed in the sensor status block.
Traffic A hollow cyan symbol indicates that the
function is reporting a healthy status, but
Lightning is turned off for display on the Map Page.
Traffic A solid yellow symbol indicates that the

EX5000 is unable to display data from that
Lightning particular sensor. This may be due to a
communication error, the sensor is not
healthy, or there is a configuration
problem.
Traffic A hollow yellow symbol indicates that the
function is not able to display data due to
Lightning the same reasons as above, and is turned
off from display on the Map Page.
Entegra EX5000 -148- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Sensor Status Block Symbols
Table 11.2 Broadcast Datalink Sensor Status Block (Optional)

Symbol Status
A solid cyan arrow indicates that NEXRAD imagery is
currently displaying on the Map Page, but the
Broadcast signal is Marginal, Weak, or None.
An animated black and cyan arrow indicates that
NEXRAD imagery is turned off for display on the Map
page, but the NEXRAD data is valid and the broadcast
signal quality is Good.
An animated cyan arrow indicates that NEXRAD
imagery is currently displaying on the Map Page. The
broadcast signal quality is Good.
An empty (hollow) arrow indicates that NEXRAD
imagery is turned off for display on the Map Page and
the broadcast signal quality is Marginal, Weak, or
None.
A solid yellow arrow indicates that NEXRAD imagery is
selected for display, but is not shown because the
NEXRAD data is invalid. The broadcast signal quality
is Marginal, Weak, or None.
An animated black and yellow arrow indicates that
NEXRAD imagery is turned off for display on the Map
Page and the NEXRAD data is invalid. The broadcast
signal quality is Marginal, Weak, or None.
An animated yellow arrow indicates that NEXRAD
imagery is selected for display, but it is not shown
because the NEXRAD data is invalid. The broadcast
signal quality is Good.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -149- Entegra EX5000

Reference
11.5 Map Symbols

The EX5000’s Map uses symbols contained in its navigational
database, based on your navigational mode and flight situation. Map
can display the following database items:
● Airports
● Navaids (VORs, NDBs and Waypoints)
● Airways (Victor and jet)
● Intersections, waypoints and other named fixes
● Class B and Class C controlled airspace
● Tower Zone Airspace
● Obstacles (>200’ AGL)
● Certain classes of special use airspace (Prohibited, Restricted,
Warning, Alert and Military Operating Areas)
Navigational symbols used by Map are shown in this section.
Table 11.3 Map Symbols – Airports
Airport Type Surface
Hard Soft Water
Towered
Towered
Non-Towered
Non-Towered
Notes:
• The larger airport symbols are displayed as the map scales are reduced
to the smaller ranges.
• Airport types are derived directly from the Jeppesen navigation database.
Entegra EX5000 -150- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Map Symbols
Table 11.4 Map Symbols – Navigational Fixes

Symbol Item Description
NDB All NDBs
VOR All VORs
Intersection Terminal, Jet, and Victor airway waypoints

(intersections)
Table 11.5 Map Symbols – Traffic Symbols

Non-TAS TIS Type Meaning
Symbol Symbol
Traffic Alert (TA) Traffic within the alert zone
defined by the traffic sensor.
Proximate Traffic Traffic close to your position

but not within an alert zone.
Other Traffic Traffic detected by the traffic

sensor, but determined not
to be a current threat.
Table 11.6 Map Symbols – Other

Symbol Item Symbol Item
Flight Plan Single Low Obstacle >=
(active leg) 200° AGL < 1000° AGL
Flight Plan Low Obstacles within
(inactive leg) 1NM of each other >=
200° AGL < 1000° AGL
Map Orientation Single Obstacle >= 1000°

AGL
Ownship Symbol Obstacles within 1NM of
each other >= 1000° AGL
Flight Plan, Course Interstate Highway
Waypoints
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -151- Entegra EX5000

Reference
11.6 Line Styles

Table 11.7 Airspace and Airways Lines
Item Color Line Label
Class B Blue Elevation
Class C Magenta Elevation
Tower Zone Airspace Dashed Blue None
Victor Airways Blue grey ID Label
Jet Airways Blue grey ID Label
Note: When Narrowcast or MultiLink is active, SUA status displays as

shown in Table 11.8. If Narrowcast is not in use, all SUA status displays as
Unknown, except for TFRs that are received via Broadcast Datalink. In this
case, TFRs display as Active.
Table 11.8 SUA and TFR Status Lines
Region Status
Type
Inactive Unknown Pending Active
Line Label Line Label Line Label Line Label
Prohibited, Dashed Inact Single Unk Single Pend Triple Act
Restricted
Warning, Dashed Inact Single Unk Single Pend Triple Act

Alert, MOA
TFR Dashed N/A N/A N/A Single N/A Triple N/A

N/A
Note: For adjacent or overlaying types of Special Use Airspace (e.g.

Restricted Areas or Prohibited Areas within larger MOAs), some masking of
the border lines may occur. See current aeronautical charts for accurate
boundaries.
Entegra EX5000 -152- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Line Styles
Table 11.9 AIRMET and SIGMET Boundary Lines

Line Color Type Label
Bright blue Mountain AIRMET MTN
Dark yellow IFR AIRMET IFR
Orange Turbulence AIRMET TURB
Blue Icing AIRMET ICE
Dark Red SIGMET AIRMET SIG
Blue grey Convective SIGMET CSIG
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -153- Entegra EX5000

Reference
11.7 Data Blocks

Table 11.10 Data Block Information
Name Description Range
TO WPT Name of, bearing and distance to the “To” 5 characters
waypoint in the active flight plan. The (Name)
bearing is from your present position 1 to 360 degrees
directly to the fix. If you are off course, it 0.0 unlimited NM.
will differ from your planned course.
Distance is measured direct. Also HH:MM:SS
displays ETE (Estimated Time En route).
Note: For parallel track, there is no
waypoint label. All other data is
displayed only if supplied by GPS.
NEXT WPT Name of, bearing and distance to the “To” 5 characters
waypoint in the active flight plan. (Name)
Also displays ETE (Estimated Time En 1 to 360 degrees
route). 0.0 unlimited NM.
Note: For parallel track, all data is HH:MM:SS
removed.
DEST WPT Name of and distance to the final 5 characters
destination waypoint in system distance
units. Distance is measured along 0.0 unlimited NM
planned route.
Note: For parallel track, all data is
removed.
NRST Identifier of, bearing and distance to the 5 characters
ARPT nearest airport. (Name)
LAT/LON Current latitude and longitude in degrees N/S 0 to 90o 0’
and decimal minutes. E/W 0 to 180o 0’
BARO ALT Barometric Altitude. Based on data from
FMS (if available) or
GPS (see Note)
GND SPD Current ground speed in system speed 0.0 to 999.9 knots
units.
TRUE True Airspeed From FMS
AIRSPD (TAS not available from most panel-
mounted GPS systems).
UTC TIME UTC (Greenwich or “Zulu”) time. 0 to 23h 59m 59s
LOCAL Local data and time. Derived from UTC 0 to 23h 59m 59s
TIME time with time zone setting applied.
Blank Blank space
Entegra EX5000 -154- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Data Blocks
Note: The Baro Altitude may be received from the FMS or GPS (via 429).
The FMS/GPS calculates the altitude based on the barometric pressure
entered into the FMS by the pilot. This display verifies what has been put
into the FMS/GPS. Do not rely on this display for terrain separation.
Table 11.11 Engine Instrument Data Block Information

Name Description Range Aircraft
POWER RPM 0 - 3,500 RPM All
Manifold Pressure (MP) 0- 36 Inches of Hg PA32 &
PA28-201
Percent Power (%) 0 - 200% PA32
FUEL Fuel Flow 0.0 to 44 GPH PA32
0.0 to 30 GPH PA28
Gallons Used 0.0 to tank size PA32 or PA28
with EMax
FUEL RMNG Fuel Remaining 0.0 to tank size PA32 or PA28
Time Remaining Time Remaining or PA44 with
EMax
OIL Oil Temperature -20 - 260º PA28
Oil Pressure 0 - 150 PSI
LEAN STATE Lean setting status: PA32 or PA28
■ Best Economy Economy with EMax
■ Best Power Power
■ In process of Leaning...
leaning
■ Leaning interrupted Incomplete
■ Power change after Pwr Change
lean
■ Throttle change FF Change
after lean
■ Not leaned -- (Blank)(
OAT Outside Air -40ºF to 212º F PA32
Temperature -40ºC to 100ºC
-40ºF to 131º F PA28
-40ºC to 55ºC
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -155- Entegra EX5000

Reference
Table 11.11 Engine Instrument Data Block Information

Name Description Range Aircraft
Electrical Bus Voltage (Volts) and 0 - 36 VDC PA28-161,181
0 - 18 VDC PA28-201
Alternator outputs 0 - 99 A PA28
(Amps) -99 - +100A
Battery Output (Amps)
Entegra EX5000 -156- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

TAWS Messages
11.8 TAWS Messages

Table 11.12 TAWS Messages
TAWS Messages & Meaning Recommended
Colors Pilot Action
Caution Obstacle EGPWS Obstacle caution. Fly to avoid obstacle.
Caution Terrain EGPWS Terrain caution. Fly to avoid terrain.
OBSTACLE EGPWS Obstacle Warning. Pull up to avoid
AHEAD, obstacle.
PULL UP
TERRAIN AHEAD, EGPWS Obstacle Warning. Pull up to avoid
PULL UP terrain.
TAWS Display During its startup phase, this The message should
Initializing Message displays. While clear spontaneously.
TAWS display is initializing, If the test fails or
the TAWS Page is painted does not terminate
with magenta dots overlaid refer to the EGPWS
by the large text pilot’s guide.
annunciation TAWS
DISPLAY INITIALIZING.
TAWS Sensor Self The EGPWS is performing a If the test fails or
Test Self-Test. A distinctive color does not terminate
test pattern will be refer to the EGPWS
displayed. The large text pilot’s guide.
annunciation, “TAWS
SENSOR SELF-TEST” is
presented over the test
pattern. The text will remain
until the self-test is finished.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -157- Entegra EX5000

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Table 11.12 TAWS Messages (Continued)

TAWS Messages & Meaning Recommended
Colors Pilot Action
TAWS Display When you inhibit EGPWS Check to see if the
Inhibited alerts by means of the control settings are
separate EGPWS control correct. If the
panel, the TAWS Display EGPWS is not
Page is painted with inhibited and if this
magenta dots overlaid by message persists,
the large text annunciation contact an Avidyne
TAWS DISPLAY Entegra Authorized
INHIBITED. Service Center.
TAWS Display The EGPWS is unable to Check to see that
Unavailable supply the EX5000 with a EGPWS is powered
reliable TAWS display, up. Have an Avidyne
probably because one if its Entegra Authorized
inputs from another device Service Center
in the aircraft is incorrect or check configuration
unreliable. and installation.
When the TAWS Display is
unavailable due to this
condition, the TAWS Display
Page is painted with
magenta dots overlaid by
the large text annunciation
TAWS DISPLAY
UNAVAILABLE.
TAWS Not Indicates that the EGPWS Check to see that
Communicating sensor is powered down or EGPWS is powered
incorrectly attached to the up. Have an Avidyne
EX5000. Whenever the Entegra Authorized
TAWS Display is unavailable Service Center
due to this failure, the TAWS check configuration
Display Page is painted with and installation.
magenta dots overlaid by
the large text annunciation
TAWS NOT
COMMUNICATING.
Entegra EX5000 -158- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Nav Messages
11.9 Nav Messages

Table 11.13 Nav Messages
NAV Messages and Meaning Recommended
Colors Pilot Action
Nav Source Data is GPS/FMS indicates that the Acknowledge.
valid computed position data is
valid.
Nav Source Data is Your GPS/FMS has not Check GPS for valid
NOT valid (err=x) computed a valid position or position. Have an
is not supplying valid data. Avidyne Entegra
Flight Plan will not be Authorized Service
presented on the Radar Center check GPS/
display. FMS and installation
Nav Source: Can't The GPS/FMS interface Have an Avidyne
Open Port cannot open the assigned Entegra Authorized
port. Generally indicates a Service Center
configuration error. check configuration
and installation
Nav Source EX5000 is attempting to Acknowledge.
Reconnecting… reconnect to the port that is
connected to the GPS/FMS.
Nav Source is Not EX5000 does not detect any Have an Avidyne
Communicating data being sent from the Entegra Authorized
GPS/FMS. Service Center
check configuration
and installation
Nav Source Data Invalid data is coming from Have an Avidyne
Format Error your GPS/FMS. If persistent, Entegra Authorized
generally indicates a Service Center
configuration error. check configuration
and installation
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -159- Entegra EX5000

Reference
Table 11.13 Nav Messages (Continued)

NAV Messages and Meaning Recommended
Colors Pilot Action
Heading Data is GPS/FMS is configured as Have an Avidyne
NOT Valid the Map heading source and Entegra Authorized
that data ceases to be Service Center
available or becomes invalid. check configuration
and installation
Heading Data is GPS navigator is configured Acknowledge.
Valid as the Map heading source
and that data becomes valid
following an
acknowledgement of an
invalid message.
Parallel Track 430W is operating in parallel Acknowledge
Active track mode. Certain flight
plan information will not be
available.
Entegra EX5000 -160- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Traffic Messages
11.10 Traffic Messages

Table 11.14 Traffic Messages
Traffic Messages Meaning Recommended
& Colors Pilot Action
Traffic Sensor is Traffic sensor is operating Acknowledge.
Operating Normally in a normal state from a
recoverable fault that was
previously acknowledged.
Traffic <Bearing> / Traffic Advisory Acknowledge to go to
<Distance > / Dedicated Traffic Page
<Relative Altitude> and begin looking for
traffic.
Traffic <Distance> / Traffic Advisories with no Acknowledge to go to
<Relative Altitude> bearing information. Dedicated Traffic Page
to look for traffic.
Traffic <Bearing> / Traffic Advisories with no Acknowledge to go to
<Distance> relative altitude Dedicated Traffic Page
information. to look for traffic.
Traffic <Distance> Traffic Advisories with no Acknowledge to go to
bearing and no relative Dedicated Traffic Page
altitude information. and begin looking for
traffic.
Traffic Sensor is in EX5000 receives a “Stand- Have an Avidyne
Stand- By By” transmission from the Entegra Authorized
traffic sensor. Press Service Center check
“Traffic” button to select a configuration and
traffic mode. installation if message
persists.
Traffic Sensor is in Traffic sensor is in self-test Acknowledge.
Self-Test mode.
Traffic Sensor is Traffic sensor is not Have an Avidyne
Not Communicating transmitting data. Entegra Authorized
Service Center check
configuration and
installation.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -161- Entegra EX5000

Reference
Table 11.14 Traffic Messages (Continued)

Traffic Messages Meaning Recommended
& Colors Pilot Action
TCAD Altitude TCAD sensor is not Have an Avidyne
Unavailable receiving altitude Entegra Authorized
information. Service Center check
configuration and
installation
Traffic Heading TAS/ TCAS is configured Have an Avidyne
Source Failed as the Map Heading Entegra Authorized
source and a “fatal Service Center check
heading fault” is received. configuration and
installation
Traffic Heading Traffic sensor is configured Acknowledge.
Source is Valid as the Map Heading
source and is valid.
Entegra EX5000 -162- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Lightning Messages
11.11 Lightning Messages

Table 11.15 Lightning Messages
Lightning Meaning Recommended Pilot
Messages & Colors Action
Lightning Sensor is Lightning source is Acknowledge.
Operating Normally operating in a normal
state from a recoverable
fault that was previously
acknowledged.
Lightning Sensor is Lightning source is in Have an Avidyne
in Noise- Monitor Noise- Monitor Mode. Entegra Authorized
Mode Service Center check
configuration and
installation.
Lightning Sensor is Lightning source is in Have an Avidyne
in Demo Mode Demo Mode. Entegra Authorized
configuration and
installation.
Lightning Sensor is Lightning sensor in a self- Acknowledge.
in Test Mode test mode.
Lightning Sensor EX5000 receives a Have an Avidyne
ERROR “recoverable fault” Entegra Authorized
notification. Service Center check
configuration and
installation.
Lightning Sensor EX5000 receives a “fatal Have an Avidyne
has FAILED fault” notification. Entegra Authorized
configuration and
installation.
Lightning Sensor is EX5000 receiving no data Have an Avidyne
Not Communicating from the lightning sensor. Entegra Authorized
configuration and
installation.
Lightning Ahead Stormscope is indicating Determine location of
(WX-500 only) discharge activity lightning and avoid.
horizontally within ± 22 °
of the aircraft nose and
within 75nm.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -163- Entegra EX5000

Reference
Table 11.15 Lightning Messages (Continued)

Lightning Heading Stormscope is configured Have an Avidyne
Source Failed as a heading source and Entegra Authorized
a “fatal heading fault” is Service Center check
received. configuration and
installation.
Lightning Heading Stormscope is configured Acknowledge.
Source OK with heading input.
Lightning Antenna Stormscope antenna Have an Avidyne
Location Changed location disagrees with Entegra Authorized
(WX-500 only) EX5000 setting. Service Center check
configuration and
installation.
Lightning Position The position reporting Have configuration
Source Failed source (GPS or FMS) checked at an
(TWX-670 only) connected to the TWX- Avidyne Authorized
670 has encountered a Entegra Service
fatal fault. Center.
Lightning Position The position reporting Acknowledge.
Source OK source (GPS or FMS)
(TWX-670 only) connected to the TWX-
670 has returned to
normal operation.
Entegra EX5000 -164- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Lightning Messages
Table 11.15 Lightning Messages (Continued)

Noise Present The TWX-670 has Have configuration
(TWX-670 only) detected excessive check at an Avidyne
noise in the system. Authorized Entegra
Accuracy and Service Center.
efficiency of the
lightning sensor may
be negatively affected.
Stuck MK Microphone PTT Check the aircraft
(TWX-670 only) switch is stuck open. PTT switches. If the
Lightning strikes will problem persists,
not be displayed until have the aircraft
the problem is fixed. checked at an
Avidyne Authorized
Entegra Service
Center.
No Position Data The position reporting Cycle position sen-
(TWX-670 only) source (GPS or FMS)
sor power.
connected to the TWX-
670 is not sending
Have configuration
position data.
checked at an
Avidyne Authorized
Entegra Service
Center.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -165- Entegra EX5000

Reference
11.12 Engine Messages

Table 11.16 PA28 and PA32 Engine Messages
Engine Messages Meaning Recommended Pilot
& Colors Action
Engine Sensor Engine DAU is Acknowledge.
Unit is Operating operating in a normal
Normally state from a
recoverable fault that
was previously
acknowledged.
Check Oil Temp MFD has detected an Examine Oil Temperature on
oil temperature Engine Page. Take corrective
outside the normal action and land immediately, if
operating range. necessary.
Check Volts MFD has detected Examine Voltage Indicator on
bus voltage outside Engine Page. Take corrective
the normal operating action and land as soon as
range. practical.
Check CHT MFD has detected a Examine CHT indicators on
cylinder head Engine Page. Take corrective
temperature higher action as required.
than the normal
operating range.
Check RPM MFD has detected Examine RPM indicator on
RPM outside the Engine Page. Take corrective
normal operating action as required.
range.
Check Manifold If applicable, MFD Examine Manifold Pressure
Pressure has detected indicator on Engine Page.
Manifold Pressure Adjust engine power setting as
outside the normal required.
operating range.
Check TIT If applicable, MFD Examine TIT indicator on
has detected TIT Engine Page. Take corrective
outside the normal action as required.
operating range.
Low Left/Right MFD has detected Examine Fuel indicators on
Fuel Quantity fuel below normal Engine Page. Take
operating range. corrective action and land
as soon as practical.
Entegra EX5000 -166- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Engine Messages
Table 11.16 PA28 and PA32 Engine Messages (Continued)

& Colors Action
MFD has detected an Examine Oil Pressure on
oil pressure outside Engine Page. Take corrective
Check Oil Press the normal operating action and land immediately, if
range. necessary.
Engine Sensor MFD receiving no Have an Avidyne Entegra
Unit is Not data from Engine Authorized Service Center
Communicating DAU. check configuration and
installation.
Engine Sensor MFD receiving invalid Have an Avidyne Entegra
Unit Configuration data from the Engine Authorized Service Center
Error DAU. check configuration and
installation.
Check Vacuum If applicable, MFD Examine Vacuum indicator
has detected on Engine Page. Take
Vacuum outside corrective action as
the normal required.
operating range.
Table 11.17 PA44 Engine Messages

& Colors Action
Engine Sensor Engine DAU is Acknowledge.
Unit is Operating operating in a normal
Normally state from a
was previously
acknowledged.
Check Left/Right MFD has detected an Examine Oil Temperature on
Oil Temp oil temperature Engine Page. Take corrective
outside the normal action and land immediately, if
operating range. necessary.
Check Left/Right MFD has detected Examine Voltage Indicator on
Volts bus voltage outside Engine Page. Take corrective
the normal operating action and land as soon as
range. practical.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -167- Entegra EX5000

Reference
Table 11.17 PA44 Engine Messages (Continued)

& Colors Action
Check Left/Right MFD has detected a Examine CHT indicators on
CHT cylinder head Engine Page. Take corrective
temperature higher action as required.
than the normal
operating range.
Check Left/Right MFD has detected Examine RPM indicator on
RPM RPM outside the Engine Page. Take corrective
normal operating action as required.
range.
Low Left/Right MFD has detected Examine Fuel indicators on
Fuel Quantity fuel below normal Engine Page. Take
operating range. corrective action and land
as soon as practical.
MFD has detected an Examine Oil Pressure on
Check Left/Right oil pressure outside Engine Page. Take corrective
Oil Press the normal operating action and land immediately, if
range. necessary.
Engine Sensor MFD receiving no Have an Avidyne Entegra
Unit is Not data from Engine Authorized Service Center
Communicating DAU. check configuration and
installation.
Engine Sensor MFD receiving invalid Have an Avidyne Entegra
Unit Configuration data from the Engine Authorized Service Center
Error DAU. check configuration and
installation.
Entegra EX5000 -168- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

PFD Messages
11.13 PFD Messages

Table 11.18 PFD Messages
PFD Messages & Meaning Recommended Pilot
Colors Action
PFD is Operating PFD is operating in a Acknowledge.
Normally normal state from a
was previously
acknowledged.
PFD is Not MFD is receiving no Have an Avidyne Entegra
Communicating data from PFD Authorized Service Center
check configuration and
installation.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -169- Entegra EX5000

Reference
11.14 Narrowcast Datalink Messages

Note: MFD status messages that refer to “Narrowcast ” are in reference to
the internal datalink transceiver, while MFD status messages that refer to
“Broadcast” refer to the external XM receiver. Additionally, MFD messages
that refer to “Datalink” also refer to Narrowcast Datalink.
Table 11.19 Narrowcast Datalink Messages
Datalink Messages & Meaning Recommended
Colors Pilot Action
Datalink Sensor is Satellite communicator is Acknowledge.
Operating Normally operating normally after a
recoverable fault was
previously
acknowledged.
Datalink Sensor is Satellite communicator Restart system. If
NOT Communicating has stopped problem persists,
communicating. contact Avidyne.
Datalink Sensor COMM port is configured Restart system. If
Configuration Error incorrectly. problem persists,
contact Avidyne.
Datalink Sensor Data EX5000 receives a Have an Avidyne
is Invalid “recoverable fault” Entegra Authorized
notification. Service Center check
configuration and
installation.
Narrowcast METAR METARs are older than Acknowledge.
symbols > 90 minutes 90 minutes from their
time of reception.
Narrowcast AIRMETs/ AIRMETs/ SIGMETs are Acknowledge.
SIGMETs > 90 older than 90 minutes.
minutes
Narrowcast SUA SUA Status data are Acknowledge.
Status > 90 minutes older than 90 minutes.
Narrowcast TFRs > 90 TFR data are older than Acknowledge.
minutes 90 minutes.
Narrowcast Data not Datalink is Enabled and Acknowledge.
yet received no Datalink data has
been received within 10
minutes of EX5000
initialization complete.
Entegra EX5000 -170- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Narrowcast Datalink Messages
Table 11.19 Narrowcast Datalink Messages (Continued)

Datalink Messages & Meaning Recommended
Colors Pilot Action
Narrowcast Airmets/ AIRMETs/ SIGMETs are Acknowledge.
Sigmets not yet selected and they are not
received received within 15
minutes of the initial
Datalink update.
Narrowcast SUA SUA Status/ TFRs are Acknowledge.
Status not yet selected and SUA Status
received is not received within 15
Datalink update.
Narrowcast TFRs not UA Status/ TFRs are Acknowledge.
yet received selected and TFRs are
not received within 15
Datalink update.
Narrowcast METARs METARs are selected Acknowledge.
Symbols not yet and they are not received
received within 15 minutes of the
initial Datalink update.
Datalink: Idle No data being sent or None necessary.
received.
NXR Invalid NEXRAD temporarily not Wait for next
able to be displayed. NEXRAD update.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -171- Entegra EX5000

Reference
11.15 Broadcast Datalink Messages

Table 11.20 Broadcast Datalink Messages
Datalink Messages Meaning Recommended Pilot
& Colors Action
Broadcast Receiver EX5000 has received no Have the wiring from
Not Communicating data from the broadcast the broadcast receiver
receiver for 10 minutes to the EX5000
inspected.
Broadcast Antenna The Broadcast Datalink Have the Broadcast
is Disconnected antenna or cable is not antenna connection
properly connected to the inspected.
receiver.
Broadcast Receiver The Broadcast receiver is Acknowledge.
is Operating operating in a normal
Normally state from a recoverable
fault that was previously
acknowledged.
Broadcast Data not The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
yet received receive Broadcast system during flight,
weather data within the have system inspected
first 10 minutes after if performance does not
power-on. improve.
Broadcast NEXRAD The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
not yet received receive NEXRAD data system during flight,
within the first 15 minutes have system inspected
after power-on. if performance does not
improve.
Broadcast METARs The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
not yet received receive METAR data system during flight,
improve.
Broadcast Storm The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
Cells not yet receive Storm Cell data system during flight,
received within the first 15 minutes have system inspected
improve.
Broadcast Winds The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
Aloft not yet received receive Winds Aloft data system during flight,
improve.
Entegra EX5000 -172- 600-00105-000 Rev: 10

Broadcast Datalink Messages
Table 11.20 Broadcast Datalink Messages (Continued)

& Colors Action
Broadcast TAFs not The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
yet received receive TAF data within system during flight,
the first 15 minutes after have system inspected
power-on. if performance does not
improve.
Broadcast Freezing The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
Level not yet receive Freezing Level system during flight,
received data within the first 15 have system inspected
(XM only) minutes after power-on. if performance does not
improve.
Broadcast Temps The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
Aloft not yet received receive Temps Aloft data system during flight,
(WSI only) within the first 15 minutes have system inspected
improve.
Broadcast AIRMETs The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
not yet received receive AIRMET data system during flight,
improve.
Broadcast SIGMETs The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
not yet received receive SIGMET data system during flight,
improve.
Broadcast TFRs not The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
yet received receive TFR data within system during flight,
the first 15 minutes after have system inspected
power-on. if performance does not
improve.
Broadcast Lightning The EX5000 did not Monitor Broadcast
not yet received receive Lightning data system during flight,
improve.
600-00105-000 Rev: 10 -173- Entegra EX5000

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& Colors Action
Broadcast NEXRAD Broadcast NEXRAD data Monitor Broadcast
> 120 min age since creation is system during flight,
greater than 120 have system inspected
minutes. NEXRAD data if performance does not
will not display. improve.
Broadcast METARs Broadcast METAR data Monitor Broadcast
greater than 90 minutes. have system inspected
METAR data will not if performance does not
display. improve.
Broadcast AIRMETs Broadcast AIRMET data Monitor Broadcast
AIRMET data will not if performance does not
display. improve.
Broadcast SIGMETs Broadcast SIGMET data Monitor Broadcast
SIGMET data will not if performance does not
display. improve.
Broadcast TFRs > 90 Broadcast TFR data age Monitor Broadcast
min since creation is greater system during flight,
than 90 minutes. TFR have system inspected
data will not display. if performance does not
improve.
Broadcast Storm Broadcast Storm Cell Monitor Broadcast
Cells > 20 min data age since creation is system during flight,
Storm Cells will not if performance does not
display. improve.
Broadcast Winds Broadcast Winds data Monitor Broadcast
Aloft > 90 min age since creation is system during flight,
Winds data can no longer if performance does not
be displayed. improve.
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Broadcast Datalink Messages

& Colors Action
Broadcast TAFs > 90 Broadcast TAF data age Monitor Broadcast
min since creation is greater system during flight,
than 90 minutes. TAFs have system inspected
can no longer be if performance does not
displayed. improve.
Broadcast Freezing Broadcast Freezing Level Monitor Broadcast
Level > 90 min data age since creation is system during flight,
(XM only) greater than 90 minutes. have system inspected
Freezing Level data can if performance does not
no longer be displayed. improve.
Broadcast Temps Broadcast Temps Aloft Monitor Broadcast
Aloft > 90 min data age since creation is system during flight,
(WSI Only) greater than 90 minutes. have system inspected
Freezing Level data will if performance does not
not be displayed. improve.
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Reference
11.16 Avionics Abbreviations

The following avionics abbreviations are used in this manual:
Table 11.21 Avionics Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
AGL Above Ground Level
AIM Aeronautical Information Manual
AIRMET AIRman's METeorological advisory
CDI Course Deviation Indicator
CONUS Continental United States
EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
GPS Global Positioning System
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
ILS Instrument Landing System
METAR Meteorological Aerodrome Report
MFD Multi-Function Display
MSL Mean Sea Level
NDB Non-Directional Beacon
NEXRAD Next Generation Radar. A network of advanced
Doppler radars that operates throughout the US.
NM Nautical Mile
NOTAM NOTices to AirMen - Important information provided
by the FAA or similar international organizations.
PFD Primary Flight Display
SIGMET SIGnificant METeorological advisory
SUA Special Use Airspace
TA Traffic Advisory
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation
TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts
TAS Traffic Advisory System
TAS True Air Speed
TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System
TCAD Traffic and Collision Alert Device
TCAS Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System
TFR Temporary Flight Restrictions
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Table 11.21 Avionics Abbreviations (Continued)

Abbreviation Meaning
UTC Universal Coordinated Time (Zulu) (Greenwich Mean
Time)
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VOR VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon
WX Weather
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Reference
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12 Using the EX5000 Outside the US
When flying outside the United States, certain features of the Entegra
EX5000 will not be available or will only be available under some
circumstances. This section describes these differences.
NOTAM information is subject to constant change. It is
!
extremely important that you check with your local flight
service or other official flight advisory service for applicable
NOTAMs before EVERY flight.
12.1 Features Available in the US Only
The following features are generally not available on the Entegra
EX5000 when flying outside the United States.
● Obstacle Display—The obstacle database is valid only for the

United States.
● TIS Traffic—TIS Traffic is only available in the US where Mode-S
radar service is available. For more information about TIS
sensors, see Section 1-3-5 of the Aeronautical Information
Manual.
● XM WX Weather—XM WX Satellite Weather (Broadcast
Datalink), and therefore the EX5000 Datalink features, are not
currently available outside CONUS.
● WSI\SIRIUS Weather—WSI\SIRIUS Satellite Weather
(Broadcast Datalink), and therefore the EX5000 Datalink
features, are not currently available outside CONUS.
● Narrowcast Weather—While Orbcomm Satellites operate
worldwide, Avidyne only provides data for North America
(including the United States and Canada).
● MultiLink—Because Broadcast Datalink and Narrowcast
Datalink are not fully supported outside the United States,
MultiLink is unavailable.
● TFR and SUA Status—Temporary Flight Restrictions and
Special Use Airspace are displayed only within the United States
when Narrowcast is in use.
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Using the EX5000 Outside the US
12.2 Features Specific to International Flight

● CMax Chart Data—Terminal procedure chart availability is
determined by your CMax chart subscription coverage. For
questions regarding your coverage area, contact Jeppesen at
www.jeppesen.com, or by phone (for western hemisphere,
including South America, call +1-303-799-9090, for eastern
hemisphere, including Europe, call +49 6102 5070).
● Terrain Data—Avidyne provides terrain data for two areas: the
Americas, and International (everything else). If you are flying in
an area where your current terrain data is not supported, terrain
will not display (similar to the Base view on the Map Page).
When purchasing an EX5000, you can specify which terrain data
you want on your MFD. An International Conversion Utility is
available from Avidyne that changes the MFD terrain data
between Americas and International. The utility can be installed
in the field at an Avidyne Authorized Entegra Service Center. For
information about the International Conversion Utility contact
Avidyne Technical Support.
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Copyright
This document is applicable to Software Part Number 530-00195-002.
Copyright © 2008 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks

and trade names are the property of their respective owners. All materials are
copyrighted including images that represent this software. This manual has
been provided pursuant to an agreement containing restrictions on its use.
This manual is also protected by United States and worldwide copyright laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed, transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, translated into any spoken or computer language or
transmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever without the prior written
consent of:
Avidyne Corporation
Lincoln Office
55 Old Bedford Road
Lincoln, MA 01773 USA
781-402-7400
www.avidyne.com
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AVIDYNE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED WARRANTY
and LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
Avidyne warrants the Product manufactured by it against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of twenty-four (24) months from delivery. If Avidyne's Product fails to conform to this
warranty, Avidyne, in its sole discretion, will either repair or replace the Product or provide a refund
of the purchase price paid for the Product. This warranty is made upon the express conditions that:
(a) Avidyne is given prompt written notice of any claimed non-conformity in the Product, with a
reasonable explanation thereof;
(b) The Product is returned to Avidyne or to an Avidyne authorized service facility;
(c) The Product has not been altered in any manner other than as previously authorized by Avidyne
in writing; and
(d) Repairs to the Product have not been made by anyone other than Avidyne or an Avidyne
authorized service facility.
This warranty does not apply to any Product which is not installed, maintained and operated in
accordance with Avidyne's written instructions or which is otherwise misused, including, without
limitation, to any Product which is damaged due to improper installation, maintenance or operation,
tampering, alteration of serial numbers or other manufacturers data, lightning or other electrical
source, or otherwise.
If warranty protection is applicable to the Product, Avidyne will use reasonable efforts to repair or
replace Product within ten (10) business days of its receipt of the Product.
Any Product that has been repaired by Avidyne or replaced by Avidyne under this warranty will be
subject to remainder of the original warranty term applicable to the repaired or replaced Product or
will be warranted under the warranty terms above for ninety days from the date of repair or
replacement, whichever period is longer.
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TRANSACTION RELATED TO THE PRODUCT.
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SOLE RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATED TO ITS PURCHASE, SALE, PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY OR USE
ARE LIMITED TO ITS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, OR TO A REFUND OF THE
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(OR ITS AFFILIATES) OR ANY SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCT COMPONENTS BE
RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, OR OTHER DAMAGE (WHETHER OR NOT
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AVIDYNE (OR ITS AFFILIATES) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT ANY
DAMAGE MIGHT BE INCURRED), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PRODUCT,
ITS PURCHASE OR SALE, ITS PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY, OR THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING DUE TO ANY
PRODUCT DEFECT OR DEFECTS OR ANY ACTION OR INACTION OF ANY NATURE
(INCLUDING CLAIMED OR ACTUAL NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) BY
AVIDYNE OR ANY SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCT COMPONENTS. NEITHER THIS
EXCLUSIVE LIMITED WARRANTY NOR AVIDYNE'S OR ANY PRODUCT COMPONENT
SUPPLIER'S RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY WILL IN ANY WAY BE ENLARGED OR
OTHERWISE ALTERED DUE TO AVIDYNE'S PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR
TRAINING RELATED TO THE PRODUCT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER AVIDYNE (NOR ITS AFFILIATES)
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, AFFIRMATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING OR
RELATED TO PRODUCTS NOT MANUFACTURED BY AVIDYNE OR REGARDING OR
RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SUCH PRODUCT, EITHER
ALONE OR WHEN USED WITH ANY PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY AVIDYNE, OR THE
SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH PRODUCT FOR USE WITH ANY PRODUCT
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DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS, AFFIRMATIONS AND/OR WARRANTIES
REGARDING OR RELATED TO ANY SUCH PRODUCTS. IN NO EVENT WILL AVIDYNE
(OR ITS AFFILIATES) BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, OR OTHER DAMAGE
(WHETHER OR NOT AVIDYNE (OR ITS AFFILIATES) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE
POSSIBILITY THAT ANY DAMAGE MIGHT BE INCURRED), ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATED TO PRODUCTS NOT MANUFACTURED BY AVIDYNE, THE PURCHASE OR
SALE OF SUCH PRODUCTS, THEIR PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY, EITHER ALONE
OR WHEN USED WITH ANY PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY AVIDYNE, OR THE
SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH PRODUCT FOR USE WITH ANY PRODUCT
MANUFACTURED BY AVIDYNE.
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ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT
(INCLUDING RIGHTS SOUNDING IN NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY AND
MISREPRESENTATION), UNDER STATUTE, AT LAW, IN EQUITY, OR OTHERWISE, AND
PURCHASER EXPRESSLY AND KNOWINGLY WAIVES ALL SUCH RIGHTS TO THE
FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. PURCHASER ALSO EXPRESSLY AND
KNOWINGLY AGREES THAT THE PRODUCT IS NOT A CONSUMER GOOD.
THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS DEFINE AND LIMIT AVIDYNE'S SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY AND PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES RELATED TO THE PRODUCT.
Some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of warranties or liabilities, in which case
the above limitations or exclusions, or some of them, may not apply in those jurisdictions.
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Software License
Avidyne Corporation (“Avidyne”) is willing to license this software, pilot's

guide, and related materials (the “Software”) only on the condition that you
agree to all the terms of this agreement. Please read these terms carefully.
Trademarks
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brands or products are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders and should be treated as such.
License and Certain Restrictions
You may use the Software on the Entegra EX5000 on which it was delivered.
You may not copy the Software for any purpose. You may not transfer the
Software or any rights under this Agreement to another party without this
Agreement. The other party must agree to accept the terms of this
Agreement. The Software contains trade secrets. You may not decompile,
reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to human-
readable form. You may not modify, adapt, translate, rent, sublicense, assign,
lease, loan, resell for proof, distribute, or network the Software, disk or related
materials or create derivative works based upon the software or any part
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accessed through the Software is the property of Avidyne, and where
applicable, to the licensor content owners and may be protected by
applicable copyright or other law. This Agreement gives you no rights to such
content.
Note, the Software includes an internal capability to record certain of the

operations and data generated by or provided to the Entegra EX5000,
hereinafter referred to as "data files". These data files are an integral part of
the Software as they assist Avidyne in testing and assessing the performance
of the Software and the Entegra EX5000. You agree in partial consideration
for this license that such data files are the property of Avidyne and that you
will neither tamper with nor destroy such data files. Further you agree to
make such data files (or the Entegra EX5000) available to Avidyne at
reasonable times and upon reasonable notice. Avidyne will endeavor to keep
the information contained in the data files confidential, except to the extent
required by reasonable exercise of its obligations to the FAA or other
governmental agency or as a part of a court order. Avidyne makes no
commitment to review or share the information contained within the data files
with you, and you agree that you have no expectation that this information will
be reviewed or shared.
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Government Licensee
If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United
States Government, this provision applies. The Government acknowledges
Avidyne's representation that the Software and its documentation were
developed at private expense and no part of them is in the public domain.
The Government acknowledges Avidyne's representation that the Software is
“Restricted Computer Software” as that term is defined in Clause 52.227-19
of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and is “Commercial Computer
Software” as that term is defined in Subpart 227.401 of the Department of
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The
Government agrees that: If the Software is supplied to the Department of
Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as “Commercial Computer
Software” and the Government is acquiring only “restricted rights” in the
Software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause 52.227-
7013(c)(1) of the DFARS, and If the Software is supplied to any unit or
agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's
rights in the Software and its documentation will be as defined in Clause
52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR.
Restricted Rights Legend
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Computer Software clause at DFARS 52.227-7013, and when applicable
subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer-Restricted rights
clause at FAR 52.227-19, and in similar clauses in the NASA FAR
Supplement. - Avidyne Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA
01773.
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certify that neither the Software nor any direct product thereof is being or will
be acquired, shipped, transferred or exported, directly or indirectly, into any
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for any purpose prohibited by the same.
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Massachusetts. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
unenforceable, that provision will be removed and the remaining provisions
will remain in full force. This Agreement is the complete and exclusive
statement of the agreement between us which supersedes any other
communications between us in relation to the subject matter of this
Agreement. This Software contains dated information. Use of the Software is
based on your understanding that this Software may not include all the
information or the most current information relevant to your particular
situation. If you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may
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contact Avidyne by writing to Avidyne Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road,
Lincoln, MA 01773. You acknowledge that, in providing you with the
Software, Avidyne and its licensors rely upon you to read this Agreement,
understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and not those contained in
your purchase order.
If you do not agree to the terms of this license, Avidyne is unwilling to license
the product to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the product, and
you should promptly contact Avidyne for instructions on return of the unused
product(s) for a refund.
Copyright
© 2008 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this
publication or any portion thereof by any means without the express written
consent of Avidyne Corporation is prohibited. For further information contact
Avidyne Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773, 781-402-
7400. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Avidyne reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make
changes in the content of this material without obligation to notify any person
or organization of such changes or improvements.
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Lincoln, MA 01773
Telephone: 781-402-7400
Toll Free: 800-AVIDYNE (800-284-3963)
FAX:781-402-7599
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Airport Info Page ........................................................................59

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Engine Messages ....................................................................166

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Figure 1.1 Entegra EX5000 MFD ...................................................... 2

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Figure 10.5 Trip Page with Datalink Weather.................................121

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The Entegra EX5000 Multi-Function Display (MFD) provides a

● Engine instruments display.

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1.1 Using the Entegra EX5000 MFD

Figure 1.1 Entegra EX5000 MFD

1) PhotoCell Light Sensor—Automatically compensates display

2) Brightness Control—Allows you to override the default display

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3) Data Port—Provides a front panel access point for loading

4) Buttons—Used to select modes or change the display as

5) Page Control Knob—The left knob provides quick access to the

6) Selection & Range Control Knob—Depending on the page you

7) Message Bar—The message bar keeps you informed about

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Figure 1.2 Entegra EX5000 Initialization Page

For CMax data:

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● If CMax is more than 10 weeks out of date, access to the charts is

For more information about updating CMax and NavData, see

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This section discusses the following topics:

● Map Page—Controls, page 8

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