Sport EFIS Setup Guide - Grand Rapids Technologies
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1. G Meter Caution Max See text following G Meter Caution Min See text following Auto G Meter High See text following Threshold Auto G Meter Low See text following Threshold Up Reference Heading Track Selects whether the yaw axis reference for the PFD screen is heading or ground track Heading is the recommended setting as this allows the EFIS to provide an artificial view that matches the view out the window This makes the position of runways obstacles and other traffic appear on the screen in the same relative position that they appear out the window and is especially useful when strong cross winds exist as the difference between ground track and heading can be significant Stall Speed Vs1 IAS Stall speed is the lower end of the airspeed tape at the bottom of the green and white sections Use the speed from your Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook POH for this and the following settings Max Flap Extension Speed Vfe IAS This setting is the top of the white section on the airspeed tape GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 2 RevA Max Structural Cruising speed Vno IAS This setting is the top of the green and the bottom of the yellow section of the airspeed tape Max Speed Vne IAS Never Exceed speed This setting is the bottom of the red and the top of the yellow section of the airspeed tape Speed Bug 1 3 IAS These are user selectable speed bugs that can be used to indicate2. GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 3 RevA Setting Selection Suggested Value Decimal Fuel Pressure Graph Min 0 Level Fuel Pressure Graph Max 0 Level Aux 6 Function Off Typical Cruise Fuel Flow 9 Reserve Fuel Display at Yes Airports Bar Graph A1 Oil Pressure Bar Graph A2 Oil Temperature Bar Graph A3 EIS Volt Bar Graph A4 Amp Bar Graph A5 Off Bar Graph A6 Off Bar Graph B1 Off Bar Graph B2 Off Bar Graph B3 Off Bar Graph B4 Off Bar Graph B5 Off Bar Graph B6 Off Bar Graph B7 Off Bar Graph B8 Off Bar Graph B9 Off Bar Graph B10 Off Bar Graph B11 Off Split Box 1 RPM Split Box 2 MAP Split Box 3 Oil Temperature Split Box 4 Off Split Box 5 Off Split Box 6 Oil Pressure Split Box 7 Off Split Box 8 Off Split Box 9 Off Split Box 10 Off Split Box 11 Off Reset Oil Hours on next Yes SAVE Dial Settings Up to four engine parameters may be displayed as conventional dials The dials display includes the capability to display red lines green and yellow arcs a numeric display of the current value and up to 6 Bugs Dial 1 is the top left dial 2 is the top right dial 3 is GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 4 RevA the bottom left dial and 4 is the bottom right dial Dials 1 and 2 are visible on all engine monitor pages Each dial is configured in the same manner Dial
3. Repeat for all Auxiliary Inputs All Auxiliary inputs that are not in use should be set to NONE Aux 1 6 Integer Decimal Each of the Aux inputs must be defined as Integer or Decimal These settings should correspond to the settings in EIS Aux 1 6 Graph Min Max Level These inputs will be displayed as vertical bar graphs These settings define the parameter values for the bottom and top of the bar graphs Typical Cruise Fuel Flow Expressed in Gallons per Hour GPH This value is used to compute Endurance Reserve Fuel Display at Airports On OFF Need information Bar Graph A1 A6 Six bar graphs are displayed in the lower left corner of every Engine page Here is where the selection of these six parameters is made A1 is the left most display Off causes that bar not to display Bar Graph B1 B11 There are provisions for an additional eleven bar graphs to the right of A6 Here is when the selection of these parameters is made B1 is the left most display Off causes that bar not to display These are displayed only on the BARS Engine page Split Box 1 11 On the ENG MAP split page there are provisions to display11 parameters Box 1 and 2 display at the top of the page and Box 3 11 display in a 3x3 grid beneath them B3 B4 and B5 are the top row B6 B7 and B8 the second and B9 B10 and B11 the third Reset Oil Hours on next SAVE Yes No The STATS Engine page has a field that keeps track of engine hours since last oil chang
4. sarces aso Mew GRT Weather 1520 Pori Horizon Port 4 Spot es Jee LL sso Joel am Joel CO Guardian 363 Leen Loge ZaonpCAS Leen ZaonPCAS XRXTrafio oo AIP NMEA or AIP Aviation a eraus nmea NMEA SPSMap2s NMEA MER GPSmepss nmea ue Serial Port Input Counter This counter increments when any data valid or invalid is received This function is useful for verify an electrical connection to the port is providing data EIS Model This setting allows you to choose which EIS Engine monitor you are using The default is the 4000 6000 9000 series The following settings pertain to the engine monitor e EIS Temperature Units e EIS Fuel Flow Units e EIS Baroset Units To change a value 1 Press either knob GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 5 Rev A 2 Turn knob to change value 3 Press knob to set Altitude Encoder Setting For transponders that do not accept fuel air data from the GRT Sport EFIS for altitude encoding this setting defines the format of the serial altitude output The reguired format should be specified in the transponder installation manual Note that the GRT Sport EFIS can simultaneously provide two different altitude encoding outputs to drive two different transponders Page Change Single Double click This setting controls how page views change When Double Click is selected the page may not be changed unless the softkey labels are on the screen Single Click allows page changes on the firs
5. Highest EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature DATA Highest CHT Cylinder Head Temperature GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 5 RevA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Suggestion Waypoint ID Highest TIT Turbine Inlet Temperature Aux 1 6 from EIS Engine Monitor Outside Air Temperature Density Altitude Volts from EIS Fuel Flow Fuel Remaining from Fuel Flow Fuel Range from Fuel Flow Groundspeed True Airspeed Percent Power Power Bus 1Voltage Power Bus 2 Voltage Power Bus 3 Voltage ETE Estimated Time Enroute RNG Range BEAR Bearing DEST Destination RPM Revolutions per minute RPM2 Revolutions per minute N1 N2 OilT Oil Temperature OilP Oil Pressure Cool Coolant Temperature Carb Carburetor Temperature Hi EGT Hi CHT Hi TIT MAP Manifold Pressure FPrs Fuel Pressure L Fuel Left Fuel tank R Fuel Right Fuel tank AMP Amps Volts Volt1 Volt2 Volt3 DAIt OAT Outside Air Temperature GS Groundspeed TAS True Airspeed Power Many have found that setting the left four Databoxes to show Dest Dest Wpt Est Time Enroute Dest Waypoint Range and Dest Waypoint GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3
6. Not Available used for Internal GPS 4 Weather Serial Port 1 2 3 4 Input None N A Counter EIS Model 4000 6000 9000 2000 4000 6000 9000 GRT Chelton EIS Temperature Units Deg F Deg C Deg C Deg F except CHT Deg F except OAT Deg C except FADEC EIS Fuel Flow Units Gallons Liters Liters with Gallons extra conversion EIS Baroset Units Inches Hg milibars Inches Hg AltEnc1 Serial Format HAL 12345T 25CK ALT 12345 with 99900 flag ALT 12345 with 2500 flag See text following GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 1 Rev A Setting Selection Suggested Value MGL 12345 25CK AltEnc2 Serial Format Same as above See text following Page Change Single Click Double Click Double Click Default Page MAP ENG MAP ENG MAP MAP Circle View MAP North UP Page Selection See text following On Speed Distance Units Knots nautical miles MPH statute miles KMH Knots nautical miles kilometers Temperature Units Deg F Deg C Deg F Fuel Units Gallons Liters Gallons Tachometer Units RPM Percent RPM RPM Manifold Pressure Units In Hg 100mm Hg In Hg Pressure Units Psi atm kg cm2 Psi Outside Air Temp Source Auto AHRS EIS Auto SL30 OBS Source SL30 NAV Head EFIS Course Knob SL30 NAV Head GPS 1 Flight Plan Source Internal External See text following GPS 2 Flight Plan Source
7. Airspeed display size Normal Large Normal Altimeter Size Normal Large Normal Track Heading display size Normal Large Normal Airspeed Resolution Fine Coarse Fine Max indicator vertical speed 1000 2000 3000 5000 1000 Pitch ladder offset See text following Flight level altitude 18000 Altitude Alerting On Off On Max Altitude Deviation 200 Upper Left Corner Box Ground speed True Ground speed Airspeed Data Boxes On Off See text following Left Box Upper Left Entry Data Dest Waypoint ID Left Box Upper Right Entry Data Dest Waypoint Est Time Enroute GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 1 RevA Setting Selection Suggested Value Left Box Lower Left Entry Data Dest Waypoint Range Left Box Lower Right Entry Data Dest Waypoint Bearing Right Box Upper Left Entry Data RPM Right Box Upper Right Data MAP Entry Right Box Lower Left Entry Label RPM Right Box Lower Right Label MAP Entry Approach Glideslope Angle 3 0 Approach Height Intercept Reserved for Future Use N A ILS Type Requires SL30 Off Needles Scales Scales Show VOR CDI on Yes No Yes Localizer Reguires SL30 ILS Inhibit of HITS Inhibit No Inhibit No Inhibit Requires SL30 Default Decision Height 200 G Meter Mode Off Auto On On with Min Max On with Min Max G Meter Maximum See text following G Meter Minimum See text following
8. Cylinder Head Temperature Intended for Set limit based on experience engine troubleshooting problems Also useful as an engine not warmed up yet reminder Range is 0 700 deg F Other Limits Min EFIS Voltage Bus 1 Max EFIS Voltage Bus 1 Min EFIS Voltage Bus 2 Max EFIS Voltage Bus 2 Min EFIS Voltage Bus 3 Max EFIS Voltage Bus 3 As discussed in the GRT Sport EFIS Install Manual there may be up to two independent sources of power for the EFIS These settings allow monitoring of each power source Notice that completion of the labels on the Engine Information System Setup page has transferred the names for the EIS Auxiliary inputs to this page Engine Performance requires EIS Manifold Pressure Option The GRT Sport EFIS uses the information in this table to calculate the percent power being produced by your engine based on RPM manifold pressure altitude and outside air temperature The table is completed using performance data from the engine manufacturer or the aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook POH If power tables are not available from the engine manufacturer 1 Kitplanes magazine March 2007 issue has an article which may be useful or 2 power tables may be found on the internet Be sure to use with caution The left three columns are used to calculate power based on RPM and MAP GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 5 5 RevA Rated Horsepower Enter the maximum sea level rated horsepower of your engine R
9. Source Off RPM Aux 1 6 Fuel Flow Percent Power N1 N2 Fuel Pressure CHT 1 2 EGT 1 2 TIT 1 2 Highest CHT EGT or TIT Oil Temp Oil Press Torgue Fuel Qty Fuel Remaining EIS and EFIS Volts Amps Coolant Temp Carb Temp Gear Box Temp Hyd Press Water Press Air Press Aux 1 6 Select the desired source Dial Scale 01 1 1 10 100 This is what determines the available resolution of the dial and also the numeric display It should correspond to the resolution set in EIS For example 0 1 would be appropriate for MAP 100 would be appropriate for RPM 1 would be appropriate for oil pressure etc Dial Units Label This is selects the displayed label Dial Source above will select the name label RPM MAP Pwr Flow etc this field selects the displayed units label x100 in Hg blank Dial Start and Dial End Each dial presentation is 270 degrees of a circle Using these two fields you specify what value the dial starts at and what value it ends at For example you want to have a tachometer dial and the maximum RPM is 3000 If you start the dial at O and end at 3000 each 90 degrees of a circle will represent 1000 RPM If you start the dial at 1200 and end at 3000 each 90 degrees of a circle will represent 600 RPM making the dial easier to read If you are concerned about clear easy to read indications in a specific operating region you may set the dial that way For example the tach dial could be set
10. Vx Vy Va etc They display as blue horizontal line Setting them to 0 disables them Below stall Red or None This allows user selectable color of the airspeed tape for speeds below stall speed HITS Highway In The Sky frame color Magenta Green or White Sets the color of the HITS boxes and is user selectable Attitude Heading Reference Index Bars Nose Selects whether the pitch reference on the PFD are traditional pitch reference bars or a non traditional nose reference cyan colored circle The traditional bars are bolder but tend to clutter the PFD screen a little more than may be desired especially near the center of the screen where the depiction of the runway flight path marker and HITS occurs Since the PFD includes a flight path marker the need for traditional bars is reduced Nose is recommended but try both to chose your preference GPS CDI On Off Enables or disables the GPS CDI on the PFD page ON is recommended Slip Indicator On Off Controls the display of the slip indicator ON is recommended Turn Rate Indicator On Off Controls the display of small greet triangles on the roll scale that indicate the bank angle required to achieve a standard rate 2 minute turn ON is recommended Wind Indicator Mode OFF No display of wind data Vector and Digital Speed The vector arrow points to the wind direction relative to the aircrafts heading Speed is displayed Vector and Digital Speed
11. a sufficient rate to miss it an alarm will not be generated ON is recommended Airspeed Display Size Normal Large Controls size of digital display of IAS on the PFD Normal is recommended Altimeter Display Size Normal Large Controls size of digital display of Altitude on the PFD Normal is recommended Track Heading Display Size Normal Large Controls size of digital display Heading Track on the PFD Normal is recommended Airspeed Resolution Fine Coarse Fine shows graduations of 5 mph on the airspeed tape compared to 10 mph in Coarse Fine is recommended Max Indicator vertical speed 1000 2000 3000 5000 Selects the maximum range for the vertical bar graph display With the 1000 or 2000 fpm scale the bar graph represents vertical speed in a linear manner that is a speed of 750 fpm is represented by a bar of full scale With the 3000 or 5000 fpm scales 0 to 1000 fpm is linear and the remainder of the scale is compressed 1000 fpm is recommended GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 4 RevA Pitch Ladder Offset 15 deg 1 deg increments Like a traditional attitude indicator this allows the pitch indicator to be set for zero pitch during normal cruise A positive setting causes the pitch ladder to be displayed above the actual zero point Note that the PFD includes a flight path marker FPM that shows the aircrafts path relative to the horizon and unlike the pitch ladder the FPM shows climb or descent above or below th
12. on screen indicators GRT Sport assumes that sensors are connected to EIS auxiliary inputs EIS is designed to interface with Ray Allen trim motors and use the position indicator output provided by Ray Allen Clock Sub Menu Clock Off On Turns on clock Local Time Offset Used to set clock to local time enter hours difference from Zulu time If left O clock will display Zulu time You can display Zulu time on the PFD and local time on the MFD if you set the Offset on the PFD DU to 0 and the Offset on the MFD to local time Lateral Autopilot Functions On OFF This setting turns on page view labels for LAT A P GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 7 RevA Autopilot Serial Output Normal GPS Coupler This setting configures the data sent to the autopilot Normal should be used by most modern autopilots as this allows the autopilot to function as it was designed The GPS Coupler selection formats the data to allow GPS couplers such as those used with Navaid Devices or S Tec autopilots Adjusting GPS Coupler eguipped Autopilot Response Gain adjustments are provided to allow the user to optimize the commands provided to the autopilot if a GPS Coupler is used If a GPS Coupler is not used these settings are not required the autopilot handles all functions To access Gain Adjustments 1 Press a button Press NEXT button more than once may be required Press SET MENU button Select General Setup press knob Scroll to Autopilot Ser
13. 0 Dial 2 Yellow Start 0 Dial 2 Yellow End 0 Dial 2 Red Start 2600 Dial 2 Red End 2700 Dial 2 Bug 1 Position 2200 Dial 2 Bug 1 Color Magenta Dial 2 Bug 2 Position 0 Dial 2 Bug 3 Position 0 Dial 2 Bug 4 Position 0 GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 1 RevA Setting Selection Suggested Value Dial 2 Bug 5 Position 0 Dial 2 Bug 6 Position 0 Dial 3 Source Percent Power Dial 3 Scale 1 Dial 3 Units Label Dial 3 Start 0 Dial 3 End 100 Dial 3 Label Increment zech o Dial 3 Tick Increment Dial 3 Green Start Dial 3 Green End Dial 3 Yellow Start Dial 3 Yellow End Dial 3 Red Start Dial 3 Red End Dial 3 Bug 1 Position SAOOOOOOM m Dial 3 Bug 1 Color agenta Dial 3 Bug 2 Position Dial 3 Bug 3 Position Dial 3 Bug 4 Position Dial 3 Bug 5 Position Dial 3 Bug 6 Position ojojoojo z Dial 4 Source Fuel Flow Dial 4 Scale 0 1 Dial 4 Units Label No Label Dial 4 Start 0 0 Dial 4 End 20 0 Dial 4 Label Increment 5 0 Dial 4 Tick Increment 1 0 Dial 4 Green Start Dial 4 Green End Dial 4 Yellow Start Dial 4 Yellow End Dial 4 Red Start Dial 4 Red End Dial 4 Bug 1 Position Dial 4 Bug 2 Position Dial 4 Bug 3 Position Dial 4 Bug 4 Position Di
14. 1700 start and 2600 end making each 90 degrees represent 300 RPM This is perfectly safe since EIS and or EFIS is monitoring for Min Max limits so the dial presentation doesn t need to include Min or Max values Since this is a display to change you can change it depending on parameters you wish to observe or tests you are performing In early flight you might want to monitor Oil Temp closely so set up one of the dials to do that Dial Label Increment and Dial Tick Increment All dials have major long and minor short graduations or tick marks Dial Tick Increment defines what values have graduations or tick marks and Dial Label Increment defines which tick marks have labels making them major tick marks GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 5 Rev A For example MAP dial might have Dial Tick Increment set to 1 and Dial Label Increment set to 5 resulting in lines every 1 inHg and labels and longer lines every 5 Another example a tach dial might have Dial Tick Increment set to 100 and Dial Label Increment set to 500 resulting in lines every 100 RPM and labels and longer lines every 500 Dial Green Yellow and Red Start and Dial Green Yellow and Red End These allow the setting of the desired start and end points of the colored arcs Dial Bug 1 6 Position and Color These allow the setting of user defined bugs to indentify pertinent values For example by setting the same color bugs on MAP and RPM dials one can easily set a p
15. 6 RevA Bearing and the right four databoxes to show engine information such as RPM and Manifold Pressure is convenient This is the factory default Approach Glideslope Angle 2 8 deg 1 deg increment Defines glideslope angle used for the synthetic approach when no ILS glideslope is associated with the selected runway 3 0 is recommended Approach Height Intercept NOT USED reserved ILS Type Off Needles or Scales requires SL30 OFF Glideslope and Localizer deviation is not shown at any time Needles Needles and scales are overlaid on the center of the PFD Format is similar to traditional navigation heads Scales are depicted as dots of deviation Scales will be displayed when an ILS is tuned Scales replace the attitude reference bars or nose indicator and thus function both as scale for localizer deviation and as reference for attitude display Needles will be displayed only when localizer or glideslope is valid and ILS is active lf VOR Deviation on Loc Display is enabled and VOR data is valid only the localizer scale and needle will be displayed no glideslope scale or needle will be displayed Scales Deviation scales are overlaid on the bottom center of the screen localizer and right side glideslope Scales are displayed when ILS is tuned Deviation indicators will display when localizer or glideslope is valid and ILS is active When ILS is active but localizer or glideslope is invalid deviati
16. CTIVE PAGES Page Rev Page Rev Page Rev Page Rev Page Rev Page Rev Page Rev njoke A ii A iii A Neen V A legt 1 1 A 1 2 A 2 1 A_ 2 2 A 2 3 A 2 4 A 25 A 2 6 A 2 7 A 2 8 A 3 1 A 3 2 A 3 3 A 3 4 A 3 5 A AB A 3 7 A 3 8 A 4 1 A 42 A DI A 5 2 A D 3 A 5 4 A 5 5 A 5 6 A 5 7 A 6 1 A 6 2 A 6 3 A 7 1 A 7 2 A 7 3 A 7 4 A 7 5 A 7 6 A 7 7 A 7 8 A 8 1 A 8 2 A HI A GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg v Rev A Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ze ai se ii ani eh le ea ee bk ad a laja la ela Are 1 1 Chapter 2 GENERAL SETUP eege 2 1 Chapter 3 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY 3 1 Chapter 4 ENGINE INFORMATION SYSTEM GETIUD 4 1 Chapter gt ENGINE RI 5 1 Chapter 6 MOVING MAP SETUP 6 1 Chapter 7 GRAPHICAL ENGINE DISPLAY SE UP sseesseserrrrrrrrrseerrrrrrreenen 7 1 Chapter 8 DISPLAY UNIT MAINTENANCE na 8 1 Chapter 9 AHRS MAINTENANCE een 9 1 GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg vi Rev A Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION How to Access the Settings Menus The Settings Menu is provided to configure your GRT Sport EFIS for your To access Settings Menu preferences and to setup interfaces to other eguipment in your aircraft This 1 Press any button manual is intended to assist you in using 2 Press button labeled NEXT more the Settings Menu than once may be reguired 3 Press button labeled SET MENU When you have compl
17. Direction Same as previous except a digital value of direction is also displayed Digital value is relative to magnetic north Digital Head Cross Wind Display On Off GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 3 RevA Controls display of head and cross wind components in the lower left portion of the PFD screen Head Tailwinds are shown with H T and cross winds are shown with L R for left right Baroset Units In Hg milliBar Defines the units used for setting barometric pressure in the altimeter Inches of Hg is used in the US millibars are used in many places outside the US Artificial Runways On Off When ON an artificial view of the runways at airports within 10 miles of the aircraft is depicted on the PFD ON is recommended Flight Path Marker On Off The Flight Path Marker FPM is the projected flight path the aircraft will take with current flight wind conditions It shows where the aircraft will be if the present flight wind conditions continue ON is recommended Obstacle Alarm On Off Enables disables alarms that warn of nearby obstacles When enabled an obstacle alarm will be provided when an obstacle is projected to be within 250 feet of the aircrafi s flight path within 60 seconds time and 25 degrees of ground track Since flight path is used an alarm will be generated if the aircraft is above the obstacle but descending at a rate that will allow it to collide with it Likewise if the aircraft is below an obstacle but climbing at
18. GRT SPORT Set Up 8 Configuration Guide Rev A 24 March 2007 Grand Rapids Technologies Inc 3133 Madison Avenue SE Wyoming MI 49548 616 245 7700 www grtavionics com INTENTIONALLY BLANK GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg li Rev A FORWARD Welcome to Grand Rapids Technologies GRT Sport We are pleased that you have chosen our product to meet your flying needs Visit the Grand Rapids Technologies GRT website www grtavionics com for the latest updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of this and other GRT products This manual describes the operation of GRT Sport EFIS using the software version shown in the Record of Revisions Some differences may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to other software versions Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate and complete GRT is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions in the manual or their conseguences Copyright 2001 2008 Grand Rapids Technologies or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Information in the document is subject to change without notice Grand Rapids Technologies 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 CAUTIONS WARNING Obstacle clearance is not assured in Synthetic Approach Mode WARNING Various functio
19. Internal External See text following Virtual GPS 2 Off On See text following Flaps amp Trim Calibration Table See text following Clock Off On On Local Time Offset See text following Lateral Autopilot Functions Off On On Autopilot Serial Output Normal GPS Coupler Normal Inter Display Link Press either knob to access the Inter Display Link sub menu This sub menu allows the GRT Sport EFIS to be configured so data may be shared between display units Inter Display Link ID Primary Auto 2 3 4 GRT Sport Set Up Guide Set one display unit to Primary usually the PFD display unit and all others to Auto The numeric entries may be useful for troubleshooting but should not normally be used Valid Frames Received This field will be continuously changing when the inter display link is operating correctly Compare Limits Yes No Yes is recommended as it allows display units to compare limits Such as engine Min Max and prompts the user to correct mismatched limits between display units Normally limits are automatically transmitted between display units when changed by the user pg 2 2 Rev A Send Demo Data Yes No Yes is recommended as it allows all display units to show demo data being re played from any other display unit Note The data flow is slowed if the high speed port is not used Serial Port Settings All serial ports can be configured for any of the fun
20. OBS data to the EFIS permitting the external nav head and EFIS to show the same course at all times If no course data is provided by the SL 30 the EFIS automatically reverts to the EFIS course knob for course selections GPS1 Flight Plan Source Internal External This selection specifies if the internal EFIS flight planning function is active or if the external GPS flight plan is to be used for GPS receiver 1 Select External if an external GPS is configured as GPS 1 Select Internal if the EFIS is eguipped with internal GPS and it is configured as GPS 1 GPS2 Flight Plan Source Internal External Same as above except for GPS 2 Virtual GPS2 On Off When On a second GPS 2 navigation mode is provided whose flight plan is entered via the internal GPS flight plan selection The position data for this virtual GPS is provided by the GPS1 source This allows the pilot to enter one flight plan into the external GPS and a second flight plan into the EFIS internal flight plan The desired flight plan can be selected by setting the navigation mode to GPS1 or GPS2 Waypoint sequencing will not occur when the GPS source is a GPS configured for external flight plan The GPS source is the last GPS that was selected and is annunciated on the PFD screen directly below the GPS CDI indicator at the bottom center of the screen Flaps and Trim Calibration If Flap and or Trim position sensors have been fitted this page provides for calibration of the
21. P entry for 14000 ft in the example table was calculated like this From the Lycoming manual the altitude performance chart indicates that at 14000 ft with RPM of 2300 and MAP of 17 inHg produces 88 hp At sea level the same 2300 RPM 17 inHg produces 65 hp The difference 88 65 23 is entered into the table for 14000 ft entry An example of a filled in table for a Lycoming O 320 is O 320 160 HP RPM 55 MAP 75 MAP Altitude Delta HP 2000 22 7 27 6 2000 6 0 2100 21 9 26 8 4000 8 0 2200 21 2 26 0 6000 12 0 2300 20 5 29 1 8000 15 0 2400 19 7 24 2 10000 22 0 2500 19 1 23 6 12000 29 0 GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 6 Rev A RPM 55 MAP 75 MAP Altitude Delta HP 2600 18 6 23 0 14000 23 0 2700 18 3 22 5 If you do not data for this table leave it blank All that happens is percent power is not calculated Fuel Data Scale The Fuel Data Scale provides a way to calibrate irregular shaped fuel tanks Fuel level senders are often linear devices their output or resistance changes linearly as the level of fuel changes If the shape of the fuel tank is uniform the volume of fuel will increase linearly with the height of fuel For example a 20 gallon tank which is 10 inches tall every inch of fuel is 2 gallons If the tank is irregularly shaped this is not the case Perhaps the fuel tank is a wet wing so the tank is the shape of the wing Obviously in this cas
22. PM To be valid at least two RPM entries must be defined and the values must be increasing as you move down the table 55 MAP Use your engine operating manual to determine the manifold pressure which results in 55 power at the RPM entered on this row for a standard day at sea level 75 MAP Use your engine operating manual to determine the manifold pressure which results in 75 power at the RPM entered on this row for a standard day at sea level Note that engine manuals are often written in terms of brake horsepower bhp not percent power To convert bhp to percent power divide bhp by rated horsepower for example for a 160 rated hp engine 120 bhp is 75 percent power 120 160 75 The right two columns compensate for altitude Altitude Enter a list of altitudes Use altitudes that are roughly evenly spaced from some level above sea level 2000 ft is good up to some altitude that is above any altitude you expect to fly Only 1000 ft increments are allowed and they must be increasing as you move down the table The entry Delta HPIs how much horsepower increases for a given engine condition RPM and MAP between sea level and the altitude in the table To calculate the horsepower is determined from the performance data for a particular RPM and MAP at sea level and at a particular altitude in the table The difference is entered into the table Try to use a RPM MAP that would be typical cruise setting for your aircraft The Delta H
23. Set at or slightly greater than max allowable positive G loading G Meter Minimum 5 to 8 1 increments Sets the scaling of the analog portion of the G Meter Set at or slightly greater than max allowable negative G loading G Meter Caution Max 2 to 8 1 increments Sets value where G Meter displays when On with Min Max is selected G Meter Caution Min 5 to 8 1 increments Sets value where G Meter displays when On with Min Max is selected Auto G Meter High Threshold 1 2 to 8 1 increments Sets value where G Meter displays when Auto is selected Auto G Meter Low Threshold 8 to 8 1 increments Sets value where G Meter displays when Auto is selected When all items on this page have been configured press SAVE or MAIN SAVE saves the values and returns to the PFD display MAIN gives a warning message that values have changed and gives the option to save or not GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 8 RevA Chapter 4 ENGINE INFORMATION SYSTEM SETUP This set up page configures the PFD to display engine information from the EIS Detailed information on each choice follows this table which shows typical values for an RV equipped with a O 360 engine EIS Aux inputs are assumed to be MAP L Fuel Qty R Fuel Qty Amps and Fuel Pressure Setting Selection Suggested Value Number of Cylinders 2 4 6 9 4 Aux 1 Function MAP MAP Integer Decimal Decimal Aux 2 Function Left Fuel Left Fuel I
24. able version as listed on the GRT website Load AHRS Software To load updated AHRS software Press any button Press NEXT knob more than once may be reguired Press SET MENU knob Scroll to AHRS Maintenance press knob Scroll to Load AHRS Software press knob and turn to start MR IE True Airspeed Corrections The GRT Sport EFIS does not provide any means to correct the indicated airspeed as this would result in the GRT Sport EFIS showing a different indicated airspeed than other indicators that may be installed in the airplane However the GRT Sport EFIS does provide a means of correcting the true airspeed that it displays in the PFD data box and which is used in the wind calculation Since the wind calculation is based on the difference between GPS groundspeed and true airspeed it is guite sensitive to true airspeed errors and a significant improvement in the accuracy of the winds can be achieved by performing this calibration for some airplanes The correction is made using True Airspeed Corrections selection The instructions are in the Calibration section of the GRT Sport EFIS Users Guide Altimeter Calibration This Settings page is used to recalibrate the altimeter Instructions are in the GRT Sport EFIS User Guide GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 9 1 Rev A
25. al 4 Bug 5 Position Dial 4 Bug 6 Position Performance Fuel Box 2 Fuel Flow Data Number of Cylinders ROOjS ooooooooooo GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 2 Rev A Setting Selection Suggested Value EGT Vertical Graph Min 900 EGT Vertical Graph Max 1600 EGT Vertical Graph 200 Increment EGT Vertical Graph Ticks 100 CHT Vertical Graph Min 100 CHT Vertical Graph Max 500 CHT Vertical Graph 100 Increment CHT Vertical Graph Ticks 100 EGT Time History Temp 900 Min EGT Time History Temp 1600 Max EIS Volt Graph Min 10 EIS Volt Graph Max 20 EFIS Volt 1 Graph Min 0 EFIS Volt 1 Graph Max 0 EFIS Volt 2 Graph Min 0 EFIS Volt 2 Graph Max 0 EFIS Volt 3 Graph Min 0 EFIS Volt 3 Graph Max 0 Fuel Flow MAX FUEL 0 Flow Rate Bar Graph Max 9 1 Prompt for Fuel Added No Aux 1 Function MAP MAP Integer Decimal Decimal MAP Graph Min Level 10 0 MAP Graph Max Level 32 0 Aux 2 Function Left Fuel Left Fuel Integer Decimal Decimal Left Fuel Graph Min Level 0 Left Fuel Graph Max Level 15 Aux 3 Function Right Fuel Right Fuel Integer Decimal Decimal Right Fuel Graph Min Level 0 Right Fuel Graph Max 15 Level Aux 4 Function Amp Amp Integer Decimal Integer Amp Graph Min Level 100 Amp Graph Max Level 100 Aux 5 Function Fuel Pressure Fuel Pressure Integer Decimal
26. aps Aileron amp Elevator Trim etc If any of these is the correct label for the Aux 1 Input select it To make a custom label select AUX This will cause a new Setting line to appear Aux 1 Name and its Value is EIS Aux 1 Scroll to EIS Aux 1 and press either knob A new screen Aux Name Editor will appear The current value EIS Aux 1 is displayed at the top and there is a box around E indicating that first field which contains E may be edited To create a custom label edit each field in turn To edit E use the button under the appropriate column of characters to select the desired character Then press the right knob to move to the next field and edit it Repeat for all fields For example to change EIS Aux 1 to MAP with the box around E press the second button to select M Note that over the right knob there is a list and NEXT has a white outline box Press the knob and the box at the top moves to I Press the first GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 7 RevA button to select A Repeat to select P in the third position Note that there is a plank in the fifth column Insert blanks to erase Aux 1 Select CASE over the right knob to change to lower case characters if desired When complete select SAVE which will return to Setting Value screen The next line on the Setting Value screen is now MAP Integer Decimal Select the same setting as set in EIS
27. articular power setting This completes the setup of the conventional dial displays Performance Fuel Box 2 Off Carb temp TAS MPG KPL The display in the upper left corner of the Engine Monitor displays fuel related information The second field on the left side is user selectable from the above choices Fuel Flow Data Off On EIS Fuel Flow option reguired Fuel Flow information may be displayed in the upper left corner also Number of Cylinders 2 4 6 9 Sets how many EGT CHT graphs are to be displayed This setting should correspond to the number of EGTs that are measured by the model of EIS that is being used EGT CHT Vertical Graph Min Max Increment Ticks One of the engine display pages shows EGT and CHT as graphs These settings define the appearance of those graphs Similar to other displays it is not necessary to start these at 0 EGT Time History Temp Min Max Used to set the Min Max temps displayed when EGT Time History display is selected The narrower the band higher Min lower Max the more resolution and ability to observe change Min Max EIS Volts EFIS Volts 1 3 Aux 1 6 The GRT Sport EFIS displays a number of parameters as vertical bar graphs There are a number of parameters for which the Min and Max display values are user selectable GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 6 RevA Note that these are display values not Min Max limits Usually the display value range will be greater that limit range For exampl
28. ctions listed below The function of the port and the baud rate must be set to correspond to the equipment wired to the port The default settings correspond to the recommended wiring described in the installation and cable description documents Each GRT Sport EFIS display unit has four serial ports Serial Port Rate Baud Rate 110 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 56000 57600 115200 128000 25600 NOTE Serial Port 4 is a high speed port and must be used for weather if the GRT Weather module is used Note that both input and output of each Serial Port Rate will have the same baud rate Serial Port Input Functions Off EIS Engine Monitor Used to accept data from EIS via RS232 format 9600 baud NMEA 0183 GPS 1 or 2 Used to accept GPS data via NMEA0183 data format Used to interface to internal GPS if eguipped 4800 baud 1 or 2 denotes position not number of GPS 1 or 2 Aviation MapCom Used to accept GPS data via RS232 Aviation format 9600 baud 1 or 2 denotes position not number of SL 30 SL 40 1 or 2 Used to accept data from a SL 30 SL 40 via RS232 format 9600 baud 1 or 2 denotes position not number of Display Unit Link Used to connect to other display units via RS232 format 19200 baud GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 3 Rev A Weather must be Serial Port 4 Used to accept XM Weather data via RS232 format 115200 baud Zaon PCAS XRX Used to accept traffic data via RS232 f
29. e Selecting Yes resets that field if you select SAVE at the prompt GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 7 8 RevA Chapter 8 DISPLAY UNIT MAINTENANCE This set up page is used to install GRT Sport EFIS software and database updates and other system maintenance tasks Most fields are for factory use EFIS Settings Backup This feature allows all user settings to be stored or recalled from a file on a USB flash drive The Backup Directory function will name a directory on the flash drive for easy identification Backup All Settings selection will backup the settings for the display unit you are saving from To restore the settings previously saved select the directory that was named during backup and select Restore All Settings Load EFIS Software This feature allows the user to load updated GRT software and databases This data is available on the GRT website www grtavionics com The latest Instructions for updating data are also there Download the data and transfer it to a USB flash drive memory stick The USB flash drive must be installed in the display unit and the unit powered In multiple display systems the software version must match on each display unit To Load EFIS Software Press any button Press NEXT knob more than once may be reguired Press SET MENU knob Scroll to Display Unit Maintenance press knob Scroll to Load EFIS Software press knob and turn to start MB NA Copy Terrain This feature allows you to load terrai
30. e box will return to dim GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 1 2 Rev A Chapter 2 GENERAL SETUP General Setup configures the serial ports which are used to communicate between display units and other installed eguipment units of measure and other interface items Detailed information on each choice follows this table which shows suggested values Setting Selection Suggested Value Inter Display Link Auto Primary 2 3 4 Set one unit PFD to PRIMARY all others to AUTO Valid Frames Received None N A Compare Limits Yes No Yes Send DEMO Data Yes No Yes Serial Port 1 2 3 4 Rate Multiple Baud Rate Depends on use see text following Serial Port 1 2 3 4 Input Off EIS GPS 1 or 2 NMEA 0183 GPS 1 or 2 Aviation SL30 1 or 2 SL40 Display Unit Link Weather Zaon Traffic CO Guardian GTX330 Traffic Depends on use see text following 200 2 ElS 3 Inter Display Link 4 SL30 100 1 Inter Display Link 2 EIS 3 Not Available used for Internal GPS 4 Weather Serial Port 1 2 3 4 Output Off Autopilot NMEA 0183 Autopilot Aviation Fuel Air Data Z Format Fuel Air Data S Format Fuel Air Data D Format Alt Encoder 1 or 2 SL30 1 or 2 SL40 GPS 1or 2 NMEA 0183 Display Unit Link Weather CO Guardian Depends on use see text following 200 1 Autopilot 2 Encoder 3 Inter Display Link 4 SL30 100 1 Inter Display Link 3
31. e you might display voltage from 10 to 16 volts but the Min Max limits might be set at 12 8 and 15 6 volts Fuel Flow MAX FUEL This is the value EFIS will use when you reset the fuel computer after refueling You may also leave this number blank and input the fuel guantity from EIS which ensures that EIS and EFIS fuel guantity are the same Flow Rate Bar Graph Max This entry sets the maximum fuel flow rate that will be displayed on the bar graph Higher flow rates will indicate the same as this flow rate top of bar graph Measured flow rate is shown adjacent to the bar graph in numeric form This parameter sets display value not Max limit Prompt for Fuel Added Yes No On Power up YES NO enables or disables an on screen message prompting you to enter the amount of fuel added which is used to compute fuel usage and endurance Aux 1 6 Function EIS Auxiliary Inputs are scaled and labeled appropriately via user settings on the EIS Engine Monitor This information is NOT transmitted to the Sport EFIS and thus must be entered into the Sport EFIS For each Auxiliary Input used on the EIS the name or label of each and whether it is Integer or Decimal data must be entered Each Aux input is shown on this setup page and each is programmed in a similar manner For example scroll to Aux 1 Function A number of preprogrammed labels are displayed None Aux Volt Bus Left Right Center Fuel Gear Box Temp Amp TIT Hyd Press Torque Fl
32. e as the height of fuel changes the quantity of fuel does not change in a uniform manner The Fuel Data Scale provides a way to correct for this Fuel quantity is one of the Aux Inputs on EIS Since the sender is likely a linear device it is convenient to configure the EIS Aux Input to show 0 100 roughly corresponding to 100 or 0 to H where H is the height of the tank The entries in this table are then used to correlate the reading from EIS Probe on the Fuel Data Scale Tables to the actual fuel Actual on the Fuel Data Scale Tables The actual amount must be accurately measured One method is to drain the tank and incrementally add known quantities of fuel There are tables for Left Center and Right Fuel Tanks and up to 10 entries allowed The more entries you have in the table the more accurate the display For best results try to have multiple entries where the shape changes to get better resolution For example if the tank is uniform for the first 5 inches a couple of entries will suffice for that If it then changes a lot in the next inch three or four entries would be good there If the shape is uniform above that point just a few entries will work for that portion Keep in mind that if this table is used the fuel levels displayed on EIS may not match those shown on the EFIS It is a good practice to provide for an independent fuel quantity measurement such as a sight gauge or calibrated dipstick Note also that fuel
33. e horizon independent of airspeed Flight Level Altitude This setting automatically sets the baroset to standard pressure 29 92 in Hg when at or above this preset altitude 18000 is recommended in the US Altitude Alerting On Off Enables disables alarms to warn of deviation from desired altitude Max Altitude Deviation 0 500ft in 50 ft increments Altitude deviation which will trigger the above mentioned alarm Upper Left Corner Box Ground Speed True Airspeed Select the data to be displayed in the upper left corner of the PFD Groundspeed is recommended If two display units are installed Groundspeed is displayed on the map page of the MFD so display TAS here Data Boxes On Off This setting turns on data boxes at the bottom of the PFD page Two boxes are provided and each can display four user definable items The items can either be data distance to waypoint engine RPM etc or a labels RNG RPM etc that can be used to identify the data above or below the label If no entry is selected for these boxes they are not displayed If entries for the top two positions are not used the height of the box is reduced to half normal size Available choices for these boxes are OFF DATA Dest Waypoint ID DATA Dest Wpt Est Time Enroute DATA Dest Waypoint Range DATA Dest Waypoint Bearing DATA RPM DATA RPM2 DATA N1 DATA N2 DATA Oil Temperature DATA Oil Pressure DATA Coolant Temperature DATA Carb Temperature DATA
34. ere is a box around E indicating that first field which contains E may be edited To create a custom label edit each field in turn To edit E use the button under the appropriate column of GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 4 1 RevA characters to select the desired character Then press the right knob to move to the next field and edit it Repeat for all fields For example to change EIS Aux 1 to MAP with the box around E press the second button to select M Note that over the right knob there is a list and NEXT has a white outline box Press the knob and the box at the top moves to I Press the first button to select A Repeat to select P in the third position Note that there is a blank in the fifth column Insert blanks to erase Aux 1 Select CASE over the right knob to change to lower case characters if desired When complete select SAVE which will return to Setting Value screen Aux 1 6 Function Integer Decimal The next line on the Setting Value screen is now MAP Integer Decimal Select the same setting as set in EIS Repeat for all Auxiliary Inputs All Auxiliary inputs that are not in use should be set to NONE GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 4 2 RevA Chapter 5 ENGINE LIMITS This set up page configures the Min Max limits that are used to annunciate alarms on the PFD for inputs to the GRT Sport EFIS The GRT Sport EFIS uses the GRT EIS Engine Information System to interface to all ex
35. eted configuring 4 Scroll either knob to desired your GRT Sport you may want to menu backup the settings to a USB flash drive 5 Press knob to select memory stick This is done on the Display Unit Maintenance page and must be done for each Display Unit ARM oneal Setup V VALNE Primary Flight Display Engine Information System Engine Limits Moving Map Graphical Engine Display Display Unit Maintenance AHRS Maintenance Altimeter Calibration 1 Press Set MENU Some pages only appear if certain eguipment is installed Moving Map Engine Monitoring etc Some pages appear on each display unit DU in two DU systems They are to be setup on each unit All user settings are stored in non volatile memory and thus are not lost when power is removed from the DU The data is stored with error detection algorithms to detect loss or changes to the data caused by memory failure All user settings are retained when software is upgraded When software upgrades result in new user settings becoming available these settings will default to the values described in the revised Users Guide 2 Scroll to desired menu Press knob to select GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 1 1 RevA To change a setting Note that the box around the setting is dim Push either knob The box will become bright to indicate you are in change mode Rotate either knob to view the choices When the desired choice is in the window push either knob to select Th
36. he tail and pointer head not connected and provides some level of declutter that may be preferred Max Map Range Off 1 2 5 10 15 20 35 50 100 150 300 500 1000 jat which each of the following symbols are displayed The symbol will appear on the map when the map s range is set to a range equal to or lower than this entry The available selections are the map ranges with the addition of OFF which disables the item so it will not be displayed at any time These selections serve to declutter the map display Small airports Airports with runways less than 5000 feet 20 is recommended Medium airports Airports with runways 5000 feet or longer or a control tower 50 is recommended Large airports Airports with runways longer than 8100 feet 150 is recommended VOR Includes VORs VOR DME VOR Tacan VORTAC 150 is recommended NDB Includes NDBs and NDB DME 10 is recommended Airspaces Includes Class B C and D airspace boundaries 100 is recommended Max obstructions distance GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 6 2 Rev A Obstacles 10 is recommended Obstacle alarm On Off Enables disables alarms that warn of nearby obstacles When enabled an obstacle alarm will be provided when an obstacle is projected to be within 250 feet of the aircrafi s flight path within 60 seconds time and 25 degrees of ground track Since flight path is used an alarm will be generated if the aircraft is above the obstacle but descending at a ra
37. ial Output Highlight by pressing knob setting will have a white box around it Change setting to GPS Coupler Press knob to CHANGE er Or HR Ol The adjustment of these gains allows the user to account for variations in the response of the autopilot airplane and pilot s preferences for the aggressiveness of autopilot tracking The following guidelines are provided to assist the pilot with adjustments to these gains Start with all gains at 1 0 Cross Track Gain XTGain Normally this gain should not be altered as it currently affects GPS and Synthetic Approach With the Roll Gain adjusted as desired airplane on course with minimal cross track error change to heading mode select a heading 20 degrees different from the current heading When the airplane is 500 1000 off course and heading 20 degrees away from the course change back to NAV mode for the lateral autopilot mode Adjust the XTGain so that the airplane recaptures the GPS course with a small overshoot If XTGain is too low the intercept angle will be at shallow angles and will be sluggish If too high overshoot will be observed Roll Gain Put the airplane on the course with zero cross track error use the GPS on a 500 range scale to see when very close to being on track Note how much activity there is in the ailerons in smooth air while on course Set the roll gain as high as possible but not so high that it results in any noticeable roll activity in smooth air Note tha
38. ing false alarms Typical shorten the life of the battery and could be dangerous limit should be 14 6 Volts Range is 0 35 0 volts increments of 0 1 volts Min Volt Minimum Voltage Limit Allows for detection of loss of Set limit to about 12 8 volts to charging get immediate alerting of loss of charging although this will Range is 0 35 0 volts increments of 0 1 volts cause low voltage alarm whenever instrument is on while engine is not running Set to 12 4 volts or less to avoid alarm when engine not running but still gives alarm shortly after battery discharging has begun Max Carb Carb temp warning is generated when the carb temp falls 40 60 deg F between the Max Carb and Min Carb Limit Range is 30 to 120 deg F Min Carb See Max Carb 0 20 deg F Range is 30 to 120 deg F Max EGT Maximum EGT Not all engines have published limits Set limit according to engine nor do all engines require a maximum EGT limit This manufacturer recommendation alarm can be useful for troubleshooting engine problems or based on experience also Range is 0 1900 deg F GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 3 RevA Setting Use Recommended Setting Min EGT Minimum EGT This alarm is active only when the 800 1200 deg F depending on engine RPM is above the entry for EGT RPM This alarm sensitivity desired If false is useful to detecting the loss of a cylinder or for alarms are consistently troubleshoo
39. is 0 9990 GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 9 2 Rev A Setting Use Recommended Setting Min Fuel Minimum Fuel Quantity Generates a warning when the Set to at least enough useable fuel flow function s fuel quantity drops below this limit fuel to provide 30 60 minutes of fuel at cruise power Applicable Range is 0 500 gallons only if the fuel flow option is installed Min Aux Minimum 8 Maximum for Aux input ideally these limits Set limit as needed depending 1 6 would use the name the user selected for this input The on the use of the auxiliary input Max Aux displayed value must be either an integer or a decimal Some uses of the auxiliary 1 6 number with 1 digit after the decimal according to the inputs do not require limits such user selections below as manifold pressure and some do such as fuel pressure Range is 0 999 or 0 99 9 Max H2O Maximum water temperature limit Set limit as recommended by engine manufacturer Range is 0 300 deg F Min H20 Minimum water temperature limit Intended for Set limit based on experience troubleshooting engine problems Also useful as an engine not warmed up yet reminder Range is 0 300 deg F Max Volt Maximum Voltage Limit Allows for detection of failed Start with 15 6 volts Lower as regulator Loss of correct voltage regulation resulting in much as possible without over charging and subsequent high voltage will greatly gett
40. loss of oil pressure As this is the most manufacturer or 20 psi serious alarm some pilots may take drastic action when seeing this alarm Consider you situation carefully if you get this alarm An instrumentation failure sensor failure is possible as is complete engine stoppage or anything in between Use your judgment Range is 0 99 psi Min Minimum Cruise Oil Pressure Generates a warning AS recommended by engine Crz_OP when the oil pressure is below this limit This limit is manufacturer if available If not active only when the engine RPM is above the min Lim provided set based on RPM setting This allows setting a low oil pressure limit experience that apply only at higher engine RPM Max OIIT Maximum Oil Temperature As recommended by engine manufacturer Range 0 300 deg F Min OilT Minimum Oil Temperature Intended for troubleshooting Set limit based on experience engine problems Also useful as an engine not warmed up yet reminder Range is 0 300 F Max RPM Warns when engine exceeds maximum RPM Set according to engine manufacturer s Range of Max RPM Limit is 0 9990 recommendation Min RPM Warns when engine RPM falls below this entry Useful for Set limit based on experience troubleshooting engine problems May also be used as a warning that the engine RPM is dropping too low on the landing rollout which could result in engine stall No warning is generated when the engine RPM is zero Range
41. mittent problems Normal and Yes activates alarm Reset de activates alarm operation may reguire a larger setting to prevent false alarms This limit also sets the Sport red line on the vertical bar due to normal EGT fluctuation graph caused by turbulence or other small power load fluctuations Range is 0 1900 deg F Max EGT Maximum Decrease in EGT from the Lean Point See Set limit based on experience Dec also Max EGT Inc description You may find that this limit is significantly different from the Range is 0 1900 deg F Max EGT Inc See also Max EGT Inc description Max Crate Maximum Cooling Rate for CHT The alarm is provided Set limit based on engine in degrees minute and corresponds to the maximum rate manufacturer s of decrease in CHT No limit applies to the maximum rate recommendation If no limit is of increase All cylinders are checked for this limit provided establish a limit based on experience Range is 0 255 deg F minute GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 5 4 RevA Setting Use Recommended Setting Max CHT Maximum Cylinder Head Temperature Often engines will Set according to engine normally operate significantly lower than the engine manufacturer s manufacturer s limit Consider setting this limit lower than recommendation the maximum to get early warning of abnormal CHTs This limit also sets the Sporttal red line on the vertical bar graph Range is 0 700 deg F Min CHT Minimum
42. n data again from the USB flash drive To copy terrain data Press any knob 1 Press NEXT knob more than once may be reguired 2 Press SET MENU knob 3 Scroll to Display Unit Maintenance press knob 4 Scroll to Copy Terrain Data press knob and turn to start To view the terrain data on the MAP page make sure TERRAIN is selected with the SHOW knob Weather Status To activate the weather module you must have XM Weather service established and the Sport set to receive incoming signals GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 8 1 Rev A To activate the weather module assuming activation has been reguested from XM Press any button Press NEXT knob more than once may be reguired Press SET MENU knob Scroll to Display Unit Maintenance press knob Scroll to Weather Status change to activate menu Scroll to Activation Mode turn to ON within 4 hours of XM subscription activation Oe GV O NS If the activation is successful the Service Level will show the subscribed level or Undefined and the Signal Status should be at least Marginal or better for good reception 7 Turn Activation Mode to OFF If left ON weather data will not show on MAP pages To find the unit serial number select the PIC Calibration Data to find Serial Number GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 8 2 RevA Chapter 9 AHRS MAINTENANCE This page is primarily for factory use The fields of interest to the user are AHRS Software Version Should correspond to the latest st
43. ns of this system may be incomplete or untested Please exercise caution when using the EFIS until a software update and a user manual corresponding to the software version are provided CAUTION If any display unit is inoperable the display units will not be able to swap information The pilot must account for this down graded mode of operation and expect data will not transfer between displays CAUTION If GPS position data is lost for more than 30 seconds the EFIS Sport issues a No GPS Position warning and automatically reverts to dead reckoning using the AHRS heading true airspeed last known winds and time This data is used to estimate changes in position which are applied to the last known GPS position to give an approximate navigation solution The accuracy of the dead reckoning function will degrade with time depending on the accuracy of this data and changes in the winds CAUTION When the ground track indicator is hollow indicating it is display limited the ground track indicated is necessarily inaccurate This means the aircraft s track over GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg iii Rev A the ground is not as indicated and the pilot should be aware of this inaccuracy with regard to obstacle and terrain clearance GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg iv Rev A RECORD OF REVISIONS Rev Date SW Rev Change s A 3 Mar 2007 3f Initial Release LIST OF EFFE
44. nteger Decimal Decimal Aux 3 Function Right Fuel Right Fuel Integer Decimal Decimal Aux 4 Function Amps Amps Integer Decimal Integer Aux 5 Function Fuel Pressure Fuel Pressure Decimal Integer Decimal Aux 6 Function Off Number of Cylinders 2 9 Sets how many EGT CHT graphs are to be displayed This setting should correspond to the number of EGTs that are measured by the model of EIS that is being used Aux 1 6 Function EIS Auxiliary Inputs are scaled and labeled appropriately via user settings on the EIS Engine Monitor This information is NOT transmitted to the Sport EFIS and thus must be entered into the Sport EFIS For each Auxiliary Input used on the EIS the name or label of each and whether it is Integer or Decimal data must be entered Each Aux input is shown on this setup page and each is programmed in a similar manner For example scroll to Aux 1 Function A number of preprogrammed labels are displayed None Aux Volt Bus Left Right Center Fuel Gear Box Temp Amp TIT Hyd Press Torque Flaps Aileron amp Elevator Trim etc If any of these is the correct label for the Aux 1 Input select it To make a custom label select AUX This will cause a new Setting line left column to appear Aux 1 Name and its Value right column is EIS Aux 1 Scroll to EIS Aux 1 and press either knob A new screen Aux Name Editor will appear The current value EIS Aux 1 is displayed at the top and th
45. on indicator is not displayed If ILS data is provided to the Sport EFIS via serial input and this input is not providing data to the EFIS or is reporting the nav receiver failed a line will be drawn through the scales to indicate the failure Show VOR CDI on Localizer Yes or No requires SL30 Yes displays VOR deviation data on the PFD in place of localizer deviation when the Sport EFIS navigation mode is VOR VOR will appear just to the left of the scale on the PFD To From is provided to the right of the scale if available ILS Inhibit of HITS Inhibit No Inhibit requires SL30 When inhibited the HITS that is displayed during Synthetic Approach is removed when the navigation mode is LOC or ILS and the localizer is valid The height above touchdown zone will still appear below the Flight Path Marker Default Decision Height feet When the height above the runway touchdown zone is lower than this entry the height above touchdown that is displayed below the Flight Path Marker will flash between Red and Green 200 ft is recommended G Meter Mode Off Auto On On with Min Max OFF G Meter does not display Auto G Meter displays when High or Low threshold is exceeded GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 3 7 RevA ON G Meter is displayed ON with Min Max G Meter displays inside a yellow box when Caution Min or Max is exceeded G Meter Maximum 2 to 8 1 increments Sets the scaling of the analog portion of the G Meter
46. ormat 57600 baud CO Guardian Used to accept CO warning data via RS232 format 4800 baud GTX 330 Used to accept traffic data via RS232 format 9600 baud Serial Port Output Functions Off Autopilot NMEA 0183 format For controlling autopilots that accept NMEA 0183 data If Autopilot accepts both RS 232 Aviation and NMEA 0183 format this format is preferred Autopilot RS232 Aviation format Fuel Air Data Z Format Provides fuel flow fuel totalizer airspeed and altitude data output If the equipment receiving this data does not accept it try the S and D formats Fuel Air Data S Format Fuel Air Data D Format Altitude Encoder 1 or 2 Configures output format of altitude encoding data Format is determined by Altitude Encoder Setting below SL 30 1 or 2 Provides tuning and frequency present for communication and navigation radio functions to SL 30 1 or 2 denotes nav com position not number of SL40 Provides tuning and frequency present for communication radio functions to SL 40 GPS NMEA 0183 1 or 2 Provides GPS output for other equipment Used to interface to internal GPS if equipped 1 or 2 denotes gps position not number of Display Unit Link GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 4 RevA Used to connect to other display units via RS232 format Weather must be Serial Port 4 Used to interface to XM Weather data via RS232 format This chart summarizes common interface settings Finterisplay tine len
47. own for each airport Translated selection shows the METAR in plain English Translated is recommended TAF Text Translated Raw requires XM Weather Controls the formal of the TAF shown for each airport Translated selection shows the TAF in plain English Translated is recommended GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 6 3 RevA Chapter 7 GRAPHICAL ENGINE DISPLAY SETUP There are a six engine display pages This menu allows the user to select which parameters are displayed and in what manner they are displayed The following table is an example of a typical setup for a RV with an O 360 engine It reflects the example pages shown in Section 4 Engine Monitor Setting Selection Suggested Value Dial 41 Source MAP Dial 41 Scale 0 1 Dial 1 Units Label in Hg Dial 1 Start 10 0 Dial 1 End 32 0 Dial 1 Label Increment 5 0 Dial 1 Tick Increment 1 0 Dial 1 Green Start 0 Dial 1 Green End 0 Dial 1 Yellow Start 0 Dial 1 Yellow End 0 Dial 1 Red Start 0 Dial 1 Red End 0 Dial 1 Bug 1 Position 0 Dial 1 Bug 2 Position 0 Dial 1 Bug 3 Position 0 Dial 1 Bug 4 Position 0 Dial 1 Bug 5 Position 0 Dial 1 Bug 6 Position 0 Dial 2 Source RPM Dial 2 Scale 100 Dial 2 Units Label x100 Dial 2 Start 1000 Dial 2 End 2700 Dial 2 Label Increment 200 Dial 2 Tick Increment 100 Dial 2 Green Start 1000 Dial 2 Green End 240
48. quantity discussed here is measurement of the actual fluid If the EIS Fuel Flow option has been selected fuel quantity is calculated by the fuel flow transducer The initial fuel quantity is input either to EIS or EFIS and as fuel is consumed the fuel remaining is calculated based on fuel flow GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 9 7 RevA Chapter 6 MOVING MAP SETUP This set up page allows the user to configure the Moving Map to suit individual preferences Detailed information on each choice follows this table which shows suggested values Setting Selection Suggested Value Up Reference Heading Track Track Airport Symbol Size Small Large Small Label Font Size Small Large Small HSI Plane Symbol Conventional Canard To match your aircraft Reguires SL30 Connect Bearing Pointers Yes No No Reguires SL30 Max map range Small airports 20 Medium airports 100 large airports 300 VOR 300 NDB 50 airspaces 50 Max obstructions distance 10 Obstacle alarm On Off On Terrain On Off On Terrain Alarm On Off On Auto Declutter On Off On Show Lightning No On North up Map only See text following Requires XM Weather On all MAP pages Show AIRMET No On North up Map only See text following Reguires XM Weather On all MAP pages Color airports using No On North up Map only See text following METARS On all MAP pages Reguires XM Weather METAR Text Raw Transla
49. so 2 airplane s endurance hours is entered as 120 etc Range is 0 500 minutes Interval Provides a warning that repeats at the interval entered in As required Typically 30 60 minutes Useful as a reminder to perform periodic tasks minutes is used for changing such as switching fuel tanks Acknowledging this alarm fuel tank selection cancels the warning completely therefore the warning light will not remain on after acknowledging this alarm Range is 0 500 minutes GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 5 1 RevA Setting Use Recommended Setting Max Flow Maximum Fuel Flow Generates a warning when the Set about 10 20 above max fuel flow rate of fuel burn exceeds this limit Useful for fuel flow rate at full takeoff detecting badly leaking fuel lines loose connections to power Applicable only if the fuel fuel injectors etc Very useful safety feature for all flow option is installed engines but especially fuel injected engines Be sure to use it Range of Max Fuel Flow Limit is 0 500 gph in increments of 1 gallon hour Max OilP Maximum Oil Pressure Useful as a reminder to reduce 98 or less Max oil pressure RPM when warming a cold engine especially in winter displayed by the instrument is conditions to avoid excessive oil pressure 99 psi Range is 0 99 psi Min OilP Minimum Oil Pressure Essential Be sure to use this As recommended by the engine one Warns of
50. t Roll Gain affects all modes except Heading GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 8 Rev A Heading Gain Slow the airplane to the minimum speed at which you will use the heading select function Adjust the Heading gain as high as possible without excessive roll or heading oscillations GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 9 Rev A Chapter 3 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY The Primary Flight Display Setup Menu allows you to set your preferences on the PFD Detailed information on each choice follows this table which shows suggested values Setting Selection Suggested Value Up Reference Heading Trak Heading Stall Speed Vs1 POH Value Max Flap Ext Speed Vfe POH Value Max Struct Cruise Speed POH Value Vno Never Exceed Speed Vne POH Value Speed Bug 1 See text following Speed Bug 2 See text following Speed Bug 3 See text following Below Stall None Red Red HITS Frame Color Magenta Green White White Attitude Reference Index Bars Nose Nose GPS CDI On Off On Slip Indicator On Off On Turn Rate Indicator On Off On Wind Indicator Mode Off Vector amp Digital Speed Vector amp Digital Speed amp Direction Vector amp Digital Speed amp Direction Digital Head Cross Wind On Off On Display Baroset units Inches Hg millibars Inches Hg Artificial Runways On Off On Flight Path Marker On Off On Obstacle alarm On Off On
51. t push of the button when labels are not displayed Double Click is recommended Default Page This setting sets the default page after the start up screen is acknowledged S200 displays defaults to PFD and is not user selectable Page Selection This setting enables or disables the various available page views Speed Distance Units Knots Nautical Miles MPH Statute Miles or Kilometers KPH This selection defines the units used for all displays except those specifically labeled otherwise The selection changes both speed and distance units Temperature Units Fahrenheit or Celsius Used for all temperature data unless otherwise specified Fuel Units Gallons or Liters Defines units used for fuel flow totalizer function and flow rate This selection does not alter the data received from EIS Tachometer Units RPM Percent RPM Manifold Pressure in Hg 100 mm of Hg Pressure Units PSI Kg cm Outside Air Temperature Source Auto AHRS or EIS Auto will use the data from EIS if it is valid or the Sport EFIS AHRS if it is valid Valid OAT data must be greater than 40 deg F The AHRS EIS selections force the specified source to be used OAT is used for true airspeed calculations which affect wind calculation and other flight plan predicted data GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 2 6 RevA SL30 OBS Source EFIS Course Knob SL30 NAV head This selection allows the SL 30 s external navigation head to provide the selected course
52. te that will allow it to collide with it Likewise if the aircraft is below an obstacle but climbing at a sufficient rate to miss it an alarm will not be generated ON is recommended Terrain On Off Enables the Moving Map Soft Key SHOW selection that allows terrain to be displayed ON is recommended Terrain Alarm On Off Enables or disables a warning when terrain is with 500 feet of the aircrafts altitude and within 2 minutes ON is recommended Auto Declutter On Off When enabled this function limits the number of items displayed on the map to 50 by limiting the number of small airports displayed ON is recommended Show Lighting NO All Map pages On North UP Page Only reguires XM Weather Selects which map pages are to display lightning data Showing on North UP Only can increase update rate of the other map pages Show AIRMET NO All Map pages On North UP Page Only requires XM Weather Selects which map pages are to display IFR AIRMETS Showing on North UP Only can increase update rate of the other map pages Color Airports using METARS NO All Map pages On North UP Page Only requires XM Weather Airports may be colored depending on their weather conditions VFR MVFR IFR This Selects which map pages are to display airports in weather colors Showing on North UP Only can increase update rate of the other map pages METAR Text Translated Raw requires XM Weather Controls the formal of the METAR sh
53. ted Translated Reguires XM Weather TAF Text Raw Translated Translated Reguires XM Weather Up Reference Heading Track Selects whether the top center of the map display is heading or ground track Track is the typical setting as it shows the destination at the top of the screen when on course If Heading is selected the destination will not appear at the top center of the page if a cross wind exists but the orientation on the screen will match the view out the window This makes the position of runways obstacles and other traffic appear on the screen in GRT Sport Set Up Guide pg 6 1 Rev A the same relative position that they appear out the window and is especially useful when strong cross winds exist as the difference between ground track and heading can be significant For either selection heading and track indicators are provided on the map page Airport Symbol Size Large Small Controls size of airport symbol on map Small is recommended Label Font Size Large Small Controls size of font used to identify airport Small is recommended HSI Plane Symbol Conventional Canard Connect Bearing Pointers Yes No requires SL 30 The bearing pointer s on the HSI page may be shown with the tails connected to the pointers heads or with the tail and pointer head as separate pieces YES shows bearing pointer as it is typically shown on an RMI with tail and pointer head connected NO shows the bearing pointer with t
54. ternal inputs A feature of EIS is the capability to continuously compare each input to user set Min Max limits If an input exceeds its limits the error is annunciated by a flashing warning lamp and flashing EIS display In EIS if a limit is set to 0 then that input is not monitored and will not trigger an alarm The GRT Sport EFIS can have Min Max limits set similar to EIS If this is done out of limit inputs will trigger an alarm on the display as well as in EIS Like EIS setting an EFIS limit to 0 causes it not to be monitored How alarms are annunciated is a user preference The options are EIS only EIS should be mounted in the panel so the pilot can acknowledge alarm Set all desired engine limits in EIS and set all engine limits in EFIS to 0 EFIS only works well if EIS is mounted remotely such as for rear engine aircraft Set all engine limits in EIS to 0 and set all desired engine limits in EFIS EIS and EFIS alarms will have to be acknowledged in both units Gives some backup in case of EFIS failure EIS is still capable of generating alarms Set desired engine limits in both EIS and EFIS Definition of Engine Limits and suggested settings are in the table below this table is identical to the table in the EIS User s Manual Setting Use CCC Recommended Setting Max Time Alerts pilot when flight time exceeds this limit Useful as a 30 45 minutes less than warning to check fuel Limit is entered in minutes
55. ting engine problems generated reduce the limit to less than 800 deg F or set to 0 Range is 0 1900 deg F Lim RPM Defines the RPM at which the following RPM dependant Set limit to an RPM slightly less limits become active These are Min EGT and Min than the RPM used for the MAG Crz_OP check This allows the Min Volt test to become active during the Range is 0 9990 RPM MAG test to automatically test for charging Max Maximum difference between the highest and lowest Set this limit based on EgtSpan EGT This limit can be used to help detect changes in experience It may take some normal engine operation It is also useful when leaning trial and error to arrive at a good using the digital leaning pages as it is possible to not limit After establishing a limit notice a EGT that is abnormally low when using these that rarely generates alarms pages to lean the engine Its more obvious on the bar activation of this alarm may graph pages indicate developing engine problem Range is 0 1900 deg F Max EGT Maximum Increase in EGT from the Lean Point This Set limit based on experience A Inc alarm is active while lean point is active This alarm will small value will allow sensitive often generate a false alarm when the load on the engine detection of EGT increases significantly reduced during descent To avoid this false which is useful for detection of alarm reset the Lean Point Selecting Set Lean Page inter
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