Garmin 400W Series GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. Ryan 9900B range is slaved to current shield size Ryan 9900BX 1 NM and 2 NM 2 and 6 NM 6 and 12 NM and 12 and 24 NM See the Ryan TCAD Pilot s Handbook for a description of the traffic symbols Ryan TCAD Description The Ryan TCAD Traffic and Collision Alert Device is an on board air traffic display used to identity potential collision threats TCAD computes relative altitude and range of threats from nearby Mode C and Mode S equipped aircraft TCAD will not detect aircraft without operating transponders or those that are beyond radar coverage TCAD within defined limits creates a shield of airspace around the aircraft that detected traffic cannot penetrate without trigger ing an alert Operator Controls and Basic Displays It there is no communication between the 400W 500W Series unit display and the TCAD unit a message will appear notifying the user After initial ization proceed with operation of the 400W 500W Series unit in a normal manner TCAD data can be shown in a thumbnail view on the Map Page NOTE Refer to the Ryan TCAD Pilot s Guide for a detailed description of the Ryan TCAD System Setup Hap Measure Dist a Data Fields OFF Clear Storm Data i Change Fields we ao Restore Defaults The Map Page can display TCAD traffic in any of the top three fields or top four fields on a 500W Series unit located on the right hand side of the display TCAD data also2. 99008 3 Turn the large right knob to move right turn clockwise or left turn counterclockwise To cancel map panning and return to your pres ent position press the small right knob Monitoring Traffic Refer to the information in the TCAD Pilot s Guide 4 regarding monitoring traffic on the display and the corresponding actions to take When the target pointer is placed on traffic the traffic range altitude separation squawk code if avail able and tail number if available are displayed The traffic is identified as follows TA Traffic Advisory This is traffic with 500 feet or less of altitude separation that is converging or maintaining altitude separation Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning Panning is another map page function which allows you to move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale When you select the panning function by pressing the small right knob a target pointer flashes on the map display A window also appears at the top of the map display showing the latitude longitude position of the pointer plus the bearing and distance to the pointer from your present position PA Proximity Advisory This is traffic with 500 feet of altitude separation that is not a TA TRFC Other traffic TCAD Setup Page The Ryan TCAD Setup Page is accessed from the Tratfic Page The TCAD Setup Page allows you to configure traffic data The definitions of the availab
3. C 9 Section 3 Skywatch Interface SKYWATCH Description Please refer to the SKYWATCH Pilots Guide for a complete description of the SKYWATCH system SECTION 3 SKYWATCH INTERFACE Introduction With the exception of traffic display range selec tions all information in this section pertaining to the display and control of the L 3 SKYWATCH SKY 497 also applies to the L 3 SKYWATCH HP SKY 899 and the Bendix King KTA 870 KMH 880 this includes TCAS like symbology Traffic display range selections are as follows e SKYWATCH SKY 497 2 NM 2 and 6 NM and 6 and 12 NM Traffic Page showing Bendix King KTA 870 KMH traffic near the 40 nautical mile range at 10 o clock above Power up Self Test e Bendix King KTA 870 KMH 880 2 NM 2 and Check for the following test criteria on the Traffic 6 NM 6 and 12 NM 12 and 24 NM and 20 and Page during power up 0 NM 1 Ifthe SKYWATCH passes the power up test and a your aircraft has both a squat switch and is on the ground the Standby Screen is displayed see sidebar 2 If the SKYWATCH passes the power up test and your aircraft has both a squat switch and is airborne the Traffic Page is displayed on the e SKYWATCH HP SKY 899 2 NM 2 and 6 NM 6 and 12 NM and 12 and 24 NM Standby The Standby Screen appears when the SKYWATCH passes the power up test NOTE 6 NM display range and in the normal altitude display mode when the system is in standby
4. Other Traffic window also appears at the top of the map display Monitoring Traffic showing the latitude longitude position of the pointer cete intonation m e SRV WATCH o plus the bearing and distance to the pointer from your Guide regarding monitoring traffic on the display and present position the corresponding actions to take 14 190 00356 31 Rev C Failure Response Errors indicated by a FAILED message on the screen prevent continued use of the SKYWATCH Please see the L 3 SKYWATCH Pilots Guide for detailed information on Failure Response Description of Traffic Advisory Criteria For a description of Traffic Advisory criteria and display interpretation please see the SKYWATCH Pilots Guide The SKYWATCH Pilot s Guide contains detailed information on traffic advisory and display interpretation 190 00356 31 Rev C Section 3 Skywatch Interface 15 Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface SECTION 4 RYAN TCAD INTERFACE All information in this section pertaining to the dis play and control of the Ryan 9900B TCAD also applies to the Ryan 9900BX TCAD except for the following e TCAS like symbols are used in the 9900BX TCAD symbols are used with the 9900B see the table on page 17 e Altitude modes are available normal look up look down unrestricted e Ranges are manually controlled instead of being automatically re sized to the current shield e Traffic display range selections are different
5. and rate are displayed in the top right corner of the Map Page and the bottom right corner of the Lightning Page The mode is described by the word STRIKE when in strike mode or CELL when in cell mode A NOTE Cell mode uses a clustering program to iden tify clusters of electrical activity that indicate cells Cell mode is most useful during periods of heavy storm activity Displaying cell data during these peri ods frees the user from sifting through a screen full of discharge points and helps to better determine where the storm cells are located Cell Mode Storm Activity Strike Rate Storm Data Displayed on the Map Page 190 00356 31 Rev C o Section 2 L 3 Stormscope Interface The strike data display phases are hs Lightning Symbol latest strikes less than one minute a black guard band is placed around the strike symbol during the first six seconds of display Large Plus sign more than one minute old Small Plus sign more than two minutes old Strike Data is no longer displayed after three minutes To configure storm data on the Map Page 1 From the default Nav Page turn the small right knob to select the Map Page Press MENU to display the Page Menu Turn the small right knob to select Setup Map and press ENT The flashing cursor highlights the GROUP field Turn the small right knob to display the Map Setup Options Menu Turn the small r
6. could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equip ment Although the Garmin 400W 500W Series units are precision electronic NAVigation AlDs NAVAIDs any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe CAUTION Use the 400W 500W Series units at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation carefully review and understand all aspects of the Owner s Manual and the Flight Manual Supplement and thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the unit with all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation CAUTION Use the Garmin 400W 500W Series units and the Traffic Weather Interface at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the Garmin 400W 500W Series Unit with all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation The altitude calculated by the Garmin 400W 500W Series Unit is the geometric height above mean sea level and could vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the aircraft CAUTION The Jeppesen database incorporated in the Gar
7. displays on the Traffic Page and Map Pages if heading data is available The symbols for closing and opening traffic shown on both the Map Page and the Tratfic Page are identical to those shown on the Ryan TCAD 16 190 00356 31 Rev C Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface 9900B TCAD Symbols Configuring TCAD Data on the Map Page TRFC White Altitude separa tion gt 500 feet steady altitude separation TA Yellow Altitude separa tion lt 500 feet steady altitude separation The display of traffic information closely resembles the display symbology used by the Ryan TCAD Traf fic data is only displayed on the Map Page if head ing data is available crane eae z HAP SETUP lt Weather Line Road _ 5 Waypoint TRFC White Altitude separa ba tion gt 500 feet closing PA White Altitude separa tion lt 500 feet opening Airspace City Other TRFC White Altitude separa s tion gt 500 feet opening TA Yellow Altitude separa bq You can configure TCAD data on the Map tion 500 feet closing Page using the Map Setup Menu To configure Traffic on the Map Page 9900BX TCAS Symbols 1 Turn the small right knob to select the Map WET Page Traffic Advisory E 2 Press MENU to display the Page Menu Proximity Advisory Oo 3 Use the small right knob to select Setup Other Traffic o gy Map and press ENT WET 4 The flashing cursor highlights the GROUP field Out of Range T
8. knob to select the Map Page 2 Press MENU to display the Page Menu Turn the small right knob to select Clear Storm Data and press ENT Changing the Storm Data Display Range Storm data can be displayed on the 2000 NM zoom scale but the data only goes out as far as the STORMSCOPE can report 200 NM The 500 NM zoom scale will display all lightning data Scales greater than 500 NM do not display any additional STORMSCOPE data 190 00356 31 Section 2 L 3 Stormscope Interface Changing the storm data display range on the Map Page To select a storm data display range 1 Rev C From the default Nav Page turn the small right knob to select the Map Page Press MENU to display the Page Menu Turn the small right knob to select Setup Map and press ENT Turn the small right knob to select the Weather Group and press ENT Turn the large right knob to select the desired lightning symbol option Turn the small right knob to select the desired range and press ENT Section 2 L 3 Stormscope Interface Lightning Page 400W Series In addition to the Map Page storm data can also be viewed on the Lightning Page In the 400W Series When the STORMSCOPE is connected to the unit the Lightning Page appears after the Traffic Page in the sequence of Nav Pages gya bre Satellite Status Default NAV Lightning Lightning Page 500W Series In addition to the Map Page storm data
9. on the Traffic Page Traffic Altitude Display Mode Operating Mode The name of the selected altitude display mode ABV look up NRM normal BLW look down or UNR unrestricted is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the Traffic Display Range Screen The SKY 497 continues to track up Traffic Advisory to 30 intruder aircraft within its maximum with no bearing information surveillance range regardless of the altitude display mode selected Traffic Page Traffic Warning Window From the Traffic Page turn the cursor on When the unit is not on the traffic page and a traf highlight the current mode and turn the small fic threat is imminent the Traffic Warning Window is right knob to cycle through the options displayed The Warning Window shows a small map and can display the Traffic Page if the user presses ENT or return to the previous page if the user presses CLR With each turn of the knob the screen changes to display the traffic detected within the selected altitude display range The 400W 500W Series screen also displays unrestricted traffic UNR having a range of maximum specified by the SKYWATCH Pilot s Guide Please refer to the SKYWATCH Pilot s Guide for information regarding altitude display ranges Note that confirmation is not required The T mode is changed immediately when using the Traffic Warning Window small right knob Turn the cursor off when selection is made A NOTE The Traffic W
10. the SKY 3 Ifthe SKYWATCH passes the power up test and WATCH paris ee We ical or your aircraft does not have a squat switch the Hage IEM CETS AETA Standby Screen is displayed 4 If the SKYWATCH continues to fail please refer to 10 190 00356 31 Rev C the failure response section in the SKYWATCH Pilot s Guide on actions to take Section 3 Skywatch Interface To begin tracking intruder aircraft Voice Announcements 1 Turn the cursor on and highlight STBY See the SKYWATCH Pilots Guide for information 2 Turn the small right knob to select OPER on voice announcements 3 Press ENT to confirm operating mode and Switching Between Standby and Operating Modes begin tracking intruder aircraft Operating Mode is confirmed by the display of OPER in the upper right hand corner of I the Traffic Page NOTE The FAILED message occurs when the system detects an error and prohibits further traffic display A operation as long as this message stays on the screen User initiated Test A A NOTE A user initiated test can only be performed when in standby or failed mode In addition to the power up test the SKYWATCH performs a continuous self test This continuous self test is performed several times per minute A user initiated test of the SKYWATCH interface can also be I performed 2 To perform a user initiated test 1 Turn the small right knob to select the Traffic Page 2 From the Traffic Page press MEN
11. A GARMIN 400W 500W Series Display Interfaces l g my Pilot s Guide Addendum Bk e L 3 STORMSCOPE WX 500 Weather Mapping Sensor e L 3 SKYWATCH Traffic Advisory System Model SKY497 e L 3 SKYWATCH HP Traffic Advisory System Model SKY899 e Bendix King KTA870 TAS KMH880 We T w Multi Hazard Awareness System e Ryan TCAD 9900B and 9900BX T TRAFFIC TRE This Pilots Guide Addendum is written for Garmin GPS 400W GNC 420W 420AW and GNS 430W 430AW Main System Software Versions 2 00 3 00 and later e Garmin GPS 500W amp GNS 530W 530AW Main System Software Versions 2 00 3 00 and later Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later soft ware versions 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe KS 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin AT Inc 2345 Turner Rd S E Salem Oregon 97302 U S A Tel 503 581 8101 Fax 503 364 2138 Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southhampton SO40 ORB U K Tel 44 0 870 850 1243 Fax 44 0 238 052 4004 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Except as expressly provided herein no part of this addendum may be reproduced copied transmitted dissemi
12. CRSR to highlight the operating mode field Turn the small right knob to select the desired operating mode and press ENT NOTE The traffic display range is automatically set to the shield size and cannot be changed 9900B only The second selectable field located in the upper right hand corner of the display is the Barometric Pressure field which displays the Barometric Pressure in inches of mercury The Barometric Pressure field on the Traffic Page allows you to set the barometric pressure in the Ryan TCAD unit Please refer to the TCAD Pilots Handbook for a detailed description of this feature The Barometric Pressure field is located in the upper right hand corner of the Traffic Page 19 Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface To change the Barometric Pressure 1 From the Traffic Page press the cursor to highlight the Operating Mode field Turn the large right knob to select the Barometric Pressure Field Use the small right knob to select the desired value and press ENT Note When editing the value use the large right knob to select the digit to edit 2 Exit the field by pressing the CRSR button When the TCAD 9900BX model is interfaced there is an additional annunciation in the lower left hand corner of the Traffic Page This indicates when the TCAD unit is in approach mode APR or if the approach is armed APR ARM Air Shield Please refer to the TCAD Pilots Handbook for a detailed description of the Ai
13. H ER nnn SKYWATCH Description cccssccscseessesssseessssesseeseenee 10 i Powerin seli Testuan 10 Bendix King User initiated DS 11 KTA870 TAS KMH880 Multi Hazard Awareness System Voice ANNOUNCEMENTS c sssssessssesssessssessesessesesssssseen 11 Switching Between Standby and Operating Modes 11 ATUITUGE DISD al MOUe cacti critic asec weer occnsaacett 12 EE Pa CC sass A E E EE 12 Traffic Warning VIN OW veachinssentsonaceetunsucrdmniaacaviceadtt 12 Tratfic Page Display RAnG c scssessecsessesseesseeseesen 13 Configuring Traffic Data on the Map Page 13 Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning 0 14 Montong I aN Coriaria 14 Fale RESDONSE E 15 Description of Traffic Advisory Criteria 15 SECTION 4 RYAN TCAD INTERFACE nsise 16 RYAN TCAD Ryati TCAD DOSEN OM seca 2 tss asics cle centesctceaitcecty 16 Model 99008 Operator Controls and Basic Displays c sccesceseeseeaees 16 nee Configuring TCAD Data on the Map Page seseerees 17 MoniionmmoniaNC usonan 18 Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning 18 TAD SeU PAG osnan nnna 18 kalie Pade FEIS irran a E 19 Pl Ele oan NTN 19 Tatie WAUIIFIG VVIACOW dadea 20 Treat ACQUISITION airson aa 20 Audible and Visible Alerts csssessssssssessssesnessssen 20 FAE DISON ei aieiaa irane 20 ONS ogai E 20 2 190 00356 31 Rev C Section 1 Introduction SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Garmin 400W 500W Series units provide the display
14. U to display A the Page Menu 3 Turn the small right knob to select Self Test and press ENT 190 00356 31 Rev C The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed The ability to switch out of standby into operating mode on the ground is especially useful for scanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff To switch into Operating Mode from Standby Mode Press the cursor knob and highlight STBY Turn the small right knob to select OPER Press ENT to confirm and place the SKYWATCH in operating mode NOTE The SKYWATCH switches out of standby into the 6 NM display range If your aircraft has a squat switch and you do not manually switch out of standby the SKYWATCH will automatically switch out of standby 8 to 10 seconds after takeoff To switch into Standby Mode from the Traf fic Page Turn the cursor on and highlight OPER Turn the small right knob to select STBY Press ENT to confirm and place the SKYWATCH in standby mode NOTE If your aircraft has a squat switch STBY is not displayed while you are airborne but will go into standby 24 seconds after landing This delay allows the SKYWATCH to remain in the operating mode during a touch and go maneuver 11 Section 3 Skywatch Interface Altitude Display Mode Traffic Page To change the Altitude Display Mode 1 Traffic can be displayed both on the Map Page only if heading is available and
15. arning Window is disabled when the aircraft ground speed is less than 30 knots or when an approach is active 190 00356 31 Rev C Page if suitable aircraft heading data is available See the Garmin 400W or 500W Series Installation Manuals avail able at your authorized Garmin service center for details Traffic Page Display Range You can change the display range on the Traffic Page at any time 1 Press the RNG Key to cycle through the fol lowing range options e SKYWATCH SKY 497 2 NM 2 and 6 NM and 6 and 12 NM e SKYWATCH HP SKY 899 2 NM 2 and 6 NM 6 and 12 NM and 12 and 24 NM e Bendix King KTA 870 KMH 880 2 NM 2 and 6 NM 6 and 12 NM 12 and 24 NM and 20 and 40 NM Configuring Traffic Data on the Map Page The display of tratfic information is designed to closely resemble the display symbology used by L 3 on the SKYWATCH Traffic is only displayed on the Map Page if aircraft heading data is available When heading is not available Traffic Advisories are displayed as non bearing banners on the Map Page Selections for configuring traffic data are made from the Map Setup Menu on the Map Page NOTE SKYWATCH data is only displayed on the Map Section 3 Skywatch Interface To configure traffic on the Map Page 1 Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page 2 Press MENU to display the Page Menu Turn the small right knob to select Setup Map and press ENT 3 The fla
16. can also be viewed on the Lightning Page In the 500W Series when the STORMSCOPE is connected to the unit the Lightning Page appears after the Traffic Page in the sequence of Nav Pages Default Nav Map Traffic Terrain NAVCOM Satellite Status Lightning 8 190 00356 31 Rev C Lightning Display The Lightning Page displays either a 360 or a 120 viewing angle In normal operation the current strike rate is displayed in the top right corner accompanied in the top left corner by the word LING When in strike mode Strike is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the Weather Page and when the unit is in cell mode Cell is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the Lightning Page To select the desired Lightning Display Mode 1 From the default NAV Page turn the small right knob to select the Lightning Page 2 Press MENU to display an options menu 3 Select the desired display angle from the options menu and press ENT Stormscope Operation a Storm Activity Strike Rate Orientation Method Weather Mode Lightning Display Section 2 L 3 Stormscope Interface Lightning Display Interpretation For lightning display interpretation study the examples in the WX 500 Pilot s Guide that are designed to help you relate the cell or strike patterns shown on the display to the size and location of thun derstorms that may be near your aircraft 190 00356 31 Rev
17. ght corner of the Map Page When the target pointer is placed on traffic the traffic range and altitude separation are displayed To select the panning function and pan the To display Thumbnail Traffic on the Map Page map display 1 Turn the small right knob to select the Map 1 Press the small right knob to activate the Page panning target pointer 2 Press MENU to display the Page Menu 2 Turn the small right knob clockwise to 3 Turn the small right knob to select Change Fields and press ENT 4 Select one of the top three fields top four 3 fields on the 500W Series Select TRFC trom the Select Field Type List and press ENT Note 4 that the thumbnail range defaults to 6 NM and cannot be changed move up or turn it counterclockwise to move down Turn the large right knob clockwise to move right or turn it counterclockwise to move left To cancel the panning function and return to your present position press the small right knob Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning When the target pointer is placed on traffic the Another map page function is panning which traffic range and altitude separation are displayed The allows you to move the map beyond its current limits traffic is identified as without adjusting the map scale When you select TA Traffic Advisory PA Proximity Advisory the panning function by pressing the small right knob a target pointer flashes on the map display A TRFC
18. ight knob to select Weather and press ENT The flashing cursor highlights Weather in the GROUP field Turn the large right knob to select the desired lighting mode field Turn the small right knob to select the desired mode and press ENT Repeat for the remaining fields and options 190 00356 31 Rev C NOTE Only the data that is viewable on the screen is included in the strike rate Therefore you can zoom in and see what the strike rate is locally or you can zoom out for a bigger picture Also when panning with the cursor on the Map Page you can zoom in and isolate individual cells Please note however that strike data is not typically updated on the Map Page while the panning cursor is on Therefore when the panned map is first displayed the data is only a snapshot of conditions as mentioned above the strike rate will reflect viewable data only Clearing the Map Page Routinely clearing the Map Page of all discharge points is a good way to determine if a storm is build ing or dissipating In a building storm discharge points reappear faster and in larger numbers In a dissipating storm discharge points appear slower and in smaller numbers Measure Dist Data Fields On Clear Storm Duta Display NEXRAD Change Fields Restore Defaults NAV OE Clearing discharge points from the Map Page To clear the Map Page of all discharge points 1 From the default Nav Page turn the small right
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20. interface and control for the following traffic and weather devices systems L 3 STORMSCOPE WX 500 Weather Mapping Sensor e L 3 SKYWATCH Traffic Advisory System Model SKY497 e L 3 SKYWATCH HP Traffic Advisory System Model SKY899 Bendix King KTA870 TAS KMH880 Multi Hazard Awareness System e Ryan TCAD 9900B and 9900BX The interface capability allows traffic and weather data to be shown on the 400W 500W series color display which gives you the ability to quickly identify traffic and weather hazards relative to your aircraft 190 00356 31 Rev C 3 Section 2 L 3 Stormscope Interface SECTION 2 L 3 STORMSCOPE INTERFACE L 3 STORMSCOPE Description The L 3 STORMSCOPE WX 500 Weather Map ping Sensor is a passive weather avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200 NM radius of the aircratt The STORMSCOPE measures relative bearing and distance of thunderstorm related electrical activity and reports the information to the display Interfaces are currently only available for the WX 500 STORM SCOPE System description of the WX 500 STORMSCOPE GARMIN STORMSCOPE HX 500 Series II Heather Mapping Sensor L 3 Communications Avionics Systems The 400W 500W Series units perform a self test during power up to ensure proper opera tion of the applicable interface components Power Up Self Test The power up self test ensures that the WX 500 functions are
21. le options are listed in the TCAD Pilots Handbook 18 190 00356 31 Rev C RYAN TCAD SETUP Ryan TCAD Setup Page 9900B only To change a TCAD setup option 1 3 Turn the small right knob to select the Traffic Page Press MENU to display the Page Menu Turn the small right knob to select Setup and press ENT The flashing cursor highlights the Mode field Turn the small right knob to select the mode and press ENT The mode selection determines which shield definition to display and change Turn the large right knob to select the desired remaining options fields Turn the small right knob to select the desired option and press ENT Return to the Traffic Page by pressing CLR Traffic Page Fields There are two selectable fields on the Tratfic Page the Operating Mode Field and the Barometric Pres sure Field The Operating Mode Field selects the TCAD operating mode Please refer to the TCAD Pilot s Handbook for a complete description of all modes of operation For the 9900BX model this field is replaced with the SKYWATCH style altitude mode 190 00356 31 Rev C Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface TCAD 9900B Operating Modes GND ground mode TML terminal mode STD standard mode ENR en route mode UNR unrestricted mode The modes APR approach and DEP depar ture are displayed when in that mode but are not manually selectable To select the Operating Mode 1 From the Traffic Page press
22. min 400W 500W Series units must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information is current Updates are released every 28 days A database information packet is included in your Garmin 400W 500W Series unit package Pilots using an out of date database do so entirely at their own risk CAUTION The Traffic and Weather information contained in this Pilot s Guide Addendum is not intended to replace the docu mentation that is supplied with the applicable Garmin 400W 500W Series unit The user of the Traffic and Weather Interface should know how to operate the 400W 500W series unit and be knowledgeable about the information in the 400W 500W Pilot s Guides NOTE This Pilot s Guide Addendum is not intended to replace the documentation that is supplied with the Garmin 400W 500W Series unit and the applicable weather traffic system 190 00356 31 Rev C 1 Forward Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION c cccscsssssssssssseserssseees 3 SECTION 2 L 3 STORMSCOPE INTERFACE 00 0000 4 L 3 STORMSCOPE L 3 STORMSCOPE Description sssi 4 WX 500 Weather Mapping Sensor PowerUp SQN TSC zc sivassceatovsecnennazecaraecnpeatsondonacsten 4 ESOT ITIL LCO Testaan a 4 Displaying Storm Data on the Map Page 5 earma Me Wa PaE nnana S Lightning Page 400W Series 8 Lightning Page 500W Series 8 QIU DISH os saeko 9 Lightning Display Interpretation 9 SECTION 3 SKYWATCH INTERFACE 10 L 3 SKYWATC
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24. operating properly An error message is displayed on the Message Page if data is no longer being received NOTE Refer to the WX 500 Pilot s Guide for a detailed User Initiated Test In addition to the power up test the WX 500 per forms a continuous self test This continuous self test is performed several times per minute A user initiated test can also be performed The WX 500 Pilots Guide lists all of the possible faults probable causes and recommended actions if s Clear Storm Data ae Strike Mode View 120 Self Test In addition to the power up test the user can perform a self test that is executed through the 400W 500W Series unit display To perform a user initiated test 1 From the default Nav Page turn the small right knob to select the Lightning LTNG Page 2 Press MENU to display the Page Menu 3 Turn the small right knob to select Self Test and press ENT 4 190 00356 31 Rev C Section 2 L 3 Stormscope Interface Displaying Storm Data on the Map Page The Map Page displays cell or strike information using yellow lightning strike symbology overlaid on a moving map This added capability improves situational awareness which in turn makes it much easier for the pilot to relate storm activity to airports NAVAIDs obstacles and other ground references A NOTE Storm data is displayed on the Map Page only if aircraft heading is available In normal operation the current mode
25. r Shield Traffic Warning Window When the Traffic page is not displayed and a traffic threat becomes imminent the Traffic Warning Window will be displayed The Warning Window shows a small map and can display the Traffic Page if the user presses ENT or return to the previous page if the user presses CLR Ryan TCAD Traffic Warning Window 20 190 00356 31 NOTE The Traffic Warning Window is disabled when the aircraft ground speed is less than 30 knots or when an approach is active Threat Acquisition Please see the TCAD Pilots Handbook Audible and Visible Alerts Voice and tones are used to alert the pilot The alert descriptions used by TCAD are listed in the TCAD Pilots Handbook Voice is used only during the high est level of alerting otherwise tone is used The voice alerting can be turned on or off either on the TCAD Setup Page or on the configuration pages See the Garmin 400W 500W Series Installation Manual avail able at your authorized Garmin Service Center only for the 9900 model Fault Displays If the 400W 500W Series unit fails to detect the Ryan TCAD or if it detects invalid data from the TCAD the traffic screen will display the message NO DATA Limitations Please see the TCAD Pilot s Handbook for limita tions of the TCAD system Rev C A GARMIN 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Garm
26. raffic Advisory Db Turn the small right knob to display the Map Setup Options Menu Turn the small right knob to select Traffic and press ENT 5 Turn the large right knob to select the desired Traffic Mode option Turn the small right knob to select the desired option and press Repeat the step for Traffic Symbol and Traffic Label 6 Return to the Map Page by pressing CLR The Map Page has the ability to display traffic in a thumbnail format in any of the top three fields top four fields on a 500W Series unit on the right hand 190 00356 31 Rev C 17 Section 4 Ryan TCAD Interface side of the Map Page To display Thumbnail Traffic on the Map Page 1 Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page 2 Press MENU to display the Page Menu 3 Use the small right knob to select Change Fields and press ENT 4 Select one of the top three fields top four fields on a 500W Series unit Select TRFC To use the map panning feature from the Select Field Type List and press ENT 1 Press the small right knob to activate the When the target pointer is placed on traffic the traffic range squawk code if available and tail number if available are displayed Note that the thumbnail range detaults to 6 NM and cannot be changed for TCAD 9900BX and slaves to the current shield size for TCAD panning target pointer Turn the small right knob to move up turn clockwise or down turn counterclockwise
27. shing cursor highlights the GROUP field Turn the small right knob to select Traffic and press ENT 4 Turn the large right knob to select the desired Traffic Mode option Turn the small right knob to select the desired option and press ENT Repeat the step for Traffic Symbol and Traffic Label 5 Return to the Map Page by pressing CLR Traffic mode allows the operator to choose which traffic is displayed all traffic traffic and proximity advi sories or traffic advisories only The traffic symbol is the symbol used to depict the type of traffic 400W 500W Series and L 3 use the same symbology g e Traffic Advisories TA Yellow e Proximity Advisories PA White gt e Other White NOTE Proximity Advisories PA are displayed as solid white diamonds SKYWATCH shows these PAs as hollow diamonds since the SKYWATCH display is monochrome PAs are defined as traffic within the 4 0 NM range with 1200 feet of altitude separation and not a traffic advisory TA The tratfic label is the altitude separation above or below the symbol and the vertical speed sense arrow to the right of the symbol From the Map Page you can display tratfic in a thumbnail format in any of 190 00356 31 Rev C 13 Section 3 Skywatch Interface the top three data fields top four fields on the 500W Series on the right side of the Map Page When a Traffic Advisory is active the Traffic banner is displayed in the lower ri
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