ADVANDED High Speed ARINC and Dual COM Radio

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: AF-6600/AF-5000
• Software Version: 16.10.36
• Features: High Speed ARINC, Dual COM Radio Support

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Procedure:

1. Record current Dynon SV-COM Radio settings for Squelch, Sidetone, and Mic Gain.
2. Download the new EFIS software onto the existing EFIS USB memory stick.
3. Install the new software on all EFIS screens in the aircraft.
4. Update the SV-Network from the Pilot EFIS (PFD) by navigating to SET > CAL > 2. Advanced SV Network menu and pressing the UPDT button.
5. Power down and restart the system as instructed.
6. Reconfigure any RS-232 serial port wired to a COM radio.
7. Configure the COM Radio Menu on the PFD for COM 1 and COM 2, entering settings for Squelch, Sidetone, and Mic Gain if using Dynon SV-COM Radio.
8. Configure the COM Radio Menu on the MFD EFIS for COM 1 and COM 2.
9. Change the IFD Serial Port 3 setting to ‘vhfcntrl’ to enable COM radio tuning.
10. Update the ARINC OUT Speed on the GPS Navigator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I do if I encounter difficulties during the software upgrade?

A: If you encounter difficulties during the upgrade, please contact our customer support for assistance. Do not attempt to force the installation process as it may lead to system errors.

Q: Can I revert to the previous software version after upgrading to Version 16?

A: It is not recommended to revert to a previous software version once you have upgraded to Version 16. Reverting may cause compatibility issues and disrupt system functionality.

Q: How can I verify that the software upgrade was successful?

A: After completing the installation procedure, check that all EFIS screens display the new software version and ensure that communication with connected radios is functioning correctly. If you notice any discrepancies, contact customer support for further assistance.

The new Version 16 software has several improvements and changes that make the installation more complicated when upgrading:

• You will need to change the ARINC-429 OUT speed to HIGH SPEED (Only If you have an AFS ACM or Dynon SV-ARINC-429 module) in any attached GPS Navigator (GTN, IFD, GNS, GPS175) before flying with this software. The ARINC IN speed will stay set to LOW.
• If you are using our old AF-ARINC module leave the Navigator ARINC out speed set to LOW
• You will need to reconfigure the EFIS COM radio settings to support the new EFIS Dual COM radio tuning. You should configure the COM1 and COM2 radio settings to match how the radios are wired to your Audio Panel.

Installation Procedure

1. If you have a Dynon SV-COM Radio record your current Squelch, Sidetone and Mic Gain settings. From the SET>CAL>COM Radio Menu
2. Download the new EFIS software onto your existing EFIS USB memory stick.
3. Install the new Software on all EFIS screens in the aircraft.
4. Update the SV-Network from the Pilot EFIS (PFD) SET > CAL > 2. Advanced SV Network menu, press UPDT button
5. Power down and restart the system when instructed.
6. Reconfigure any RS-232 serial port that is wired to a COM radio.
   If you have an Avidyne IFD radio connected to our Advanced Control Module the PFD EFIS serial port #3 is wired to the IFD serial port #3. This connection can be used to supply ADS-b data to the Avidyne or used to support EFIS COM radio tuning on the IFD.
   For EFIS IFD Radio tuning configure the PFD EFIS serial port #3 to IFD COM
7. Configure the COM Radio Menu on the PFD for COM 1 and COM 2
   
8. Configure the COM Radio Menu on the MFD EFIS for COM 1 and COM 2.
   If you have an IFD COM Radio wired to PFD Serial Port #3 you should configure the COM 1 Wired To setting to AFS NETWORK
9. Change the IFD Serial Port 3 setting to vhfcntrl to enable COM radio tuning.
10. Update the ARINC OUT Speed on the GPS Navigator using these settings:

Avidyne IFD

Garmin GTN

Documents / Resources

ADVANDED High Speed ARINC and Dual COM Radio [pdf] User Guide AF-6600, AF-5000, High Speed ARINC and Dual COM Radio, Speed ARINC and Dual COM Radio, ARINC and Dual COM Radio, Dual COM Radio, COM Radio, Radio

References

• User Manual