Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50

Pilot’s Guide Cirrus SR2x Diamond DA50 System Software Version 2576.01 or later ® 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 Copyright © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 2576.01 or later for the Diamond DA50. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, Hampshire SO40 9LR U.K. Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Road SE Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Contact Garmin Product Support or view warranty information at flygarmin.com. 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Printed in the U.S.A. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B Blank Page 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 i WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not operate this equipment without first obtaining qualified instruction. WARNING: Always refer to current aeronautical charts and NOTAMs for verification of displayed aeronautical information. Displayed aeronautical data may not incorporate the latest NOTAM information. WARNING: Do not use geometric altitude for compliance with air traffic control altitude requirements. The primary barometric altimeter must be used for compliance with all air traffic control altitude regulations, requirements, instructions, and clearances. WARNING: Do not use basemap information (land and water data) as the sole means of navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered only an aid to enhance situational awareness. WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft. Due to lack of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information from aircraft or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on the display. WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions. WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data link weather product may be older than the indicated weather product age. WARNING: Do not use terrain avoidance displays as the sole source of information for maintaining separation from terrain and obstacles. Garmin obtains terrain and obstacle data from third party sources and cannot independently verify the accuracy of the information. WARNING: Do not rely on the displayed minimum safe altitude (MSAs) as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. WARNING: Do not use GPS to navigate to any active waypoint identified as a ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ by a system message. ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ waypoints are derived from an unknown map reference datum that may be incompatible with the map reference datum used by GPS (known as WGS84) and may be positioned in error as displayed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B ii WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not rely on the autopilot to level the aircraft at the MDA/DH when flying an approach with vertical guidance. The autopilot will not level the aircraft at the MDA/DH even if the MDA/DH is set in the altitude preselect. WARNING: Do not rely on the accuracy of attitude and heading indications in the following geographic areas (due to variations in the earth’s magnetic field): North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes; South of 70° South latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and 128° W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New Zealand). WARNING: Use appropriate primary systems for navigation, and for terrain, obstacle, and traffic avoidance. Garmin SVT is intended as an aid to situational awareness only and may not provide either the accuracy or reliability upon which to solely base decisions and/or plan maneuvers to avoid terrain, obstacles, or traffic. WARNING: Do not use the Garmin SVT runway depiction as the sole means for determining the proximity of the aircraft to the runway or for maintaining the proper approach path angle during landing. WARNING: Do not operate the weather radar in a transmitting mode when personnel or objects are within the MPEL boundary. WARNING: Always position the weather radar gain setting to Calibrated for viewing the actual intensity of precipitation. Changing the gain in weather mode causes precipitation intensity to be displayed as a color not representative of the true intensity. WARNING: Do not consider the overflight of thunderstorms to be safe, as extreme turbulence may exist significantly above observed returns. WARNING: Do not rely on information from the reactive windshear detection system display as the sole basis for detecting windshear conditions. The system cannot predict the conditions in which windshear is likely to develop. WARNING: Do not rely only on the Turbulence Detection function for hazardous weather avoidance, or to maneuver in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. WARNING: Do not rely on information from a lightning detection system display as the sole basis for hazardous weather avoidance. Range limitations and interference may cause the system to display inaccurate or incomplete information. Refer to documentation from the lightning detection system manufacturer for detailed information about the system. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 iii WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for collision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide collision avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any circumstances or conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft. WARNING: Do not use QFE altimeter setting outside of the terminal environment for the corresponding issuing airport to ensure adequate obstacle clearance. WARNING: Do not fly QFE procedures above the Transition Altitude or when navigating to a waypoint that contains a QNE (flight level) altitude constraint. WARNING: Always fly a procedure that provides terrain and obstacle clearance from the reference airfield when operating in IMC while conducting QFE procedures. WARNING: Do not use SurfaceWatch™ information as the primary method of flight guidance during airborne or ground operations. SurfaceWatch does not have NOTAM or ATIS information regarding the current active runway, condition, or information about the position of hold lines. CAUTION: Do not clean display surfaces with abrasive cloths or cleaners containing ammonia. They will harm the anti-reflective coating. CAUTION: Do not allow repairs to be made by anyone other than an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and affect the airworthiness of the aircraft. CAUTION: Never disconnect power to the system when loading a database. Power interruption during the database loading process could result in maintenance being required to reboot the system. CAUTION: Avoid areas on the radar display that appear “shadowed” (gray). The accuracy of the intensity of returns in the shaded areas should be treated as suspect. Exercise extreme caution, making maneuvering decisions with this information in mind. CAUTION: In Standby mode, the antenna is parked at the center line. It is always a good idea to put the radar in Standby mode before taxiing the aircraft to prevent the antenna from bouncing on the bottom stop and possibly causing damage to the radar assembly. NOTE All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the system panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B iv WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: Do not rely solely upon data link services to provide Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) information. Always confirm TFR information through official sources such as Flight Service Stations or Air Traffic Control. NOTE: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the system utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the system can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. NOTE: Operating the system in the vicinity of metal buildings, metal structures, or electromagnetic fields can cause sensor differences that may result in nuisance miscompare annunciations during start up, shut down, or while taxiing. If one or more of the sensed values are unavailable, the annunciation indicates no comparison is possible. NOTE: The system responds to a terminal procedure based on data coded within that procedure in the Navigation Database. Differences in system operation may be observed among similar types of procedures due to differences in the Navigation Database coding specific to each procedure. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 v WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: The FAA has asked Garmin to remind pilots who fly with Garmin database-dependent avionics of the following: ƒ It is the pilot’s responsibility to remain familiar with all FAA regulatory and advisory guidance and information related to the use of databases in the National Airspace System. ƒ Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen. Databases obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen that have a Type 2 Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the FAA are assured compliance with all data quality requirements (DQRs). A copy of the Type 2 LOA is available for each applicable database and can be viewed at flygarmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation Database Declarations.’ ƒ Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment is required for compliance with established FAA regulatory guidance, but does not constitute authorization to fly any and all terminal procedures that may be presented by the system. It is the pilot’s responsibility to operate in accordance with established pertinent aircraft documents and regulatory guidance or limitations as applicable to the pilot, the aircraft, and installed equipment. NOTE: The pilot/operator must review and be familiar with Garmin’s database exclusion list as discussed in SAIB CE-14-04 to determine what data may be incomplete. The database exclusion list can be viewed at flygarmin.com by selecting ‘Database Exclusions List.’ NOTE: The pilot/operator must have access to Garmin and Jeppesen database alerts and consider their impact on the intended aircraft operation. The database alerts can be viewed at flygarmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation Database Alerts.’ NOTE: If the pilot/operator wants or needs to adjust the database, contact Garmin Product Support. NOTE: Garmin requests the flight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information. These discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure; incorrectly identified terrain, obstacles and fixes; or any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground. Go to flygarmin.com and select ‘Aviation Data Error Report’. NOTE: Electronic aeronautical charts displayed on this system have been shown to meet the guidance in AC 120-76D as a Type B Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for FliteCharts and ChartView. The accuracy of the charts is subject to the chart data provider. Own-ship position on airport surface charts cannot be guaranteed to meet the accuracy specified in AC 120-76D. Possible additional requirements may make a secondary source of aeronautical charts, such as traditional paper charts or an additional electronic display, necessary on the aircraft and available to the pilot. If the secondary source of aeronautical charts is a Portable Electronic Device (PED), its use must be consistent with the guidance in AC 120-76D. NOTE: The navigation databases used in Garmin navigation systems contain Special Procedures. Prior to flying these procedures, pilots must have specific FAA authorization, training, and possession of the corresponding current, and legitimately-sourced chart (approach plate, etc.). Inclusion of the Special Procedure in the navigation database DOES NOT imply specific FAA authorization to fly the procedure. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B vi WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: Terrain and obstacle alerting is not available north of 89º North latitude and south of 89º South latitude. This is due to limitations present within the Terrain database and the system’s ability to process the data representing the affected areas. NOTE: The nose of the ‘own ship’ symbol represents the location of the aircraft. The center of any traffic symbol represents the location of that traffic. The traffic and own ship symbols are an abstract representation and do not reflect the physical extent of the aircraft/traffic, and should not replace other methods for identifying traffic. NOTE: When using Stormscope, there are several atmospheric phenomena in addition to nearby thunderstorms that can cause isolated discharge points in the strike display mode. However, clusters of two or more discharge points in the strike display mode do indicate thunderstorm activity if these points reappear after the screen has been cleared. NOTE: Intruder aircraft at or below 500 ft. AGL may not appear on the Garmin SVT display or may appear as a partial symbol. NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 vii SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BY USING THE DEVICE, COMPONENT OR SYSTEM MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GARMIN (“THE GARMIN PRODUCT”), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in the Garmin Product (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the Garmin Product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You acknowledge the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. 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B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 ix RECORD OF REVISIONS Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Page Range Description 190-02799-00 A 05/26/2021 All Initial Release at GDU 21.60 B 8/11/2021 All Changed System Software number from 3945.01 to 2576.01 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B x RECORD OF REVISIONS Blank Page 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 xi TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 System Description ..............................................1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) ..............................................1 1.2 System Controls ...................................................4 PFD/MFD Controls...............................................................4 MFD/PFD Control Unit.........................................................7 SD Cards .............................................................................9 1.3 System Operation ..............................................10 Applying System Power.....................................................10 Normal Operation .............................................................10 Reversionary Mode ...........................................................11 System Annunciations .......................................................12 System Status....................................................................13 AHRS Operation ................................................................14 GPS Receiver Operation ....................................................15 1.4 Accessing System Functionality .........................20 Softkey Function ...............................................................20 Menus ...............................................................................25 MFD Page Groups .............................................................26 Split Screen Functionality ..................................................28 System Settings .................................................................30 System Utilities .................................................................38 1.5 Display Backlighting ..........................................42 SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 2.1 Flight Instruments ..............................................46 Attitude Indicator..............................................................46 Airspeed Indicator .............................................................47 Altimeter ...........................................................................49 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ............................................52 Vertical Deviation..............................................................52 Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications ...............................55 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)...................................56 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI).......................................61 2.2 Supplemental Flight Data ..................................67 Generic Timer ....................................................................67 Temperature Display .........................................................68 Wind Data .........................................................................68 2.3 Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) .....................69 SVT Operation ...................................................................70 SVT Features .....................................................................71 Field of View .....................................................................81 2.4 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions ........83 Altitude Alerting................................................................83 Baro Transition Alerts ........................................................83 BARO QFE Indications .......................................................84 Low Altitude Annunciation ................................................84 Marker Beacon Annunciations ..........................................85 Minimum Altitude Alerting ................................................85 2.5 Abnormal Operations.........................................87 Abnormal GPS Conditions .................................................87 Garmin SVT Troubleshooting .............................................88 SVT in Reversionary Mode ................................................88 Unusual Attitudes .............................................................88 SVT Unusual Attitudes ......................................................89 SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS) 3.1 EIS Display .........................................................92 3.2 Engine Page .......................................................95 3.3 Fuel Calculations ................................................98 3.4 EIS Display (Reversionary Mode) .......................99 SECTION 4 AUDIO AND CNS 4.1 Overview ..........................................................101 PFD/MFD Controls and Frequency Display ......................102 Audio Panel Controls ......................................................104 4.2 COM Operation ................................................107 COM Tuning Box .............................................................107 COM Transceiver Manual Tuning .....................................109 Auto-tuning the COM Frequency ....................................109 Frequency Spacing .........................................................112 4.3 NAV Operation .................................................113 NAV Tuning Box ..............................................................113 NAV Radio Selection and Activation................................114 NAV Receiver Manual Tuning ..........................................114 Auto-tuning a NAV Frequency from the MFD ..................115 Marker Beacon Receiver .................................................118 ADF/DME Tuning .............................................................118 ADF Tuning ......................................................................119 4.4 Mode S Transponder ........................................122 Transponder Controls ......................................................122 Transponder Mode Selection ...........................................123 Entering a Transponder Code ..........................................125 Ident Function .................................................................126 Flight ID Reporting ..........................................................127 4.5 Additional Audio Panel Functions ....................128 Power Application ...........................................................128 Mono/Stereo Headsets ....................................................128 3D Audio .........................................................................128 Intercom..........................................................................130 Clearance Recorder .........................................................132 Bluetooth................................................................................................................................ 132 Blue-select Mode (TEL/Entertainment Distribution) ........134 Telephone and Entertainment Inputs ..............................135 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B xii TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6 Audio Panel Preflight Procedure ......................136 4.7 Abnormal Operation ........................................137 Audio Panel Fail-safe Operation ......................................137 Stuck Microphone ...........................................................137 COM Tuning Failure .........................................................137 Transponder Failure .........................................................137 SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.1 Introduction .....................................................139 PFD Navigation Status Box and MFD Data Bar ...............141 5.2 Using Map Displays..........................................143 Map Orientation .............................................................143 Map Range .....................................................................145 Map Panning ...................................................................147 Measuring Bearing and Distance ....................................149 Absolute Terrain ..............................................................150 Map Display Symbols ......................................................152 5.3 Waypoints ........................................................163 Airports ...........................................................................164 Non-Airport and User Created Waypoints .......................169 5.4 Airspaces ..........................................................180 Nearest Airspace .............................................................181 Smart Airspace ................................................................183 5.5 Flight Planning .................................................184 Direct-To Navigation .......................................................185 Selection and Modification Methods ..............................188 Flight Plan Display ..........................................................190 Creating a Basic Flight Plan ............................................193 Flight Plan Waypoint and Airway Modifications ..............195 Flight Plan Waypoint Constraints ....................................204 Flight Plan Vertical Navigation ........................................208 Vertical Navigation Direct-To ..........................................213 Flight Plan Operations ....................................................214 Managing Flight Plans ....................................................225 5.6 Procedures .......................................................235 Departures ......................................................................237 Arrivals ...........................................................................240 Approaches ....................................................................243 5.7 Trip Planning ....................................................256 Trip Statistics ...................................................................256 Fuel Statistics ..................................................................257 Other Statistics................................................................258 5.8 Abnormal Operation ........................................260 Dead Reckoning ..............................................................260 SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 6.1 Data Link Weather............................................264 Activating Data Link Weather Services ............................265 Weather Product Age ......................................................268 Displaying Data Link Weather Products ..........................272 Connext Data Requests ...................................................282 Weather Product Overview .............................................285 FIS-B Weather Status.......................................................319 Abnormal Operations for Garmin Connext Weather .......321 6.2 Stormscope Lightning Detection System .........323 Using the Stormscope Page.............................................323 Setting Up Stormscope on the Navigation Map ..............325 6.3 Airborne Color Weather Radar.........................327 System Description..........................................................327 Principles of Airborne Weather Radar..............................327 NEXRAD and Airborne Weather Radar ...........................328 Antenna Beam Illumination ............................................329 Safe Operating Distance .................................................333 Basic Antenna Tilt and Range Setup ...............................334 Weather Mapping and Interpretation .............................336 Ground Mapping and Interpretation ...............................349 Additional Weather Radar Displays .................................350 System Status..................................................................353 6.4 Terrain Displays ................................................355 Relative Terrain Symbology .............................................356 Wire Obstacle Information and Alerting ..........................361 Alerting Displays .............................................................362 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance ................................364 System Status..................................................................365 6.5 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ......................366 Displaying Traffic Data ....................................................367 Traffic Map Page .............................................................368 TIS Alerts .........................................................................369 System Status..................................................................371 6.6 TAS Traffic.........................................................373 TAS Theory of Operation .................................................373 TAS Alerts........................................................................377 System Test .....................................................................378 Operation ........................................................................379 System Status.................................................................384 6.7 ADS-B Traffic ....................................................385 ADS-B System Overview .................................................385 Conflict Situational Awareness & Alerting (CSA) .............388 Airborne and Surface Applications ..................................390 Traffic Description ...........................................................391 Operation ........................................................................392 ADS-B System Status.......................................................397 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 xiii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM 7.1 Overview ..........................................................401 Basic Autopilot Operation ...............................................401 7.2 AFCS Controls ..................................................403 AFCS Controller...............................................................403 Additional AFCS Controls ................................................404 7.3 Flight Director Operation.................................405 Activating the Flight Director ..........................................405 AFCS Status Box..............................................................405 Flight Director Modes......................................................406 Command Bars ...............................................................407 7.4 AFCS Modes .....................................................408 Vertical Modes ................................................................408 Lateral Modes .................................................................413 Combination modes ........................................................416 7.5 Autopilot and Yaw Damper Operation.............426 Flight Control ..................................................................426 Engaging the Autopilot and Yaw Damper .......................426 Control Wheel Steering (CWS) ........................................427 Disengaging the Autopilot and Yaw Damper...................427 7.6 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ........................429 AFCS Status Annunciations .............................................429 AFCS Voice Alerts ............................................................429 Autopilot Overspeed Protection ......................................430 Autopilot Underspeed Protection ....................................430 7.7 Abnormal Operation ........................................433 Suspected Autopilot Malfunction ....................................433 Overpowering Autopilot Servos ......................................433 SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 8.1 Overview ..........................................................435 8.2 SafeTaxi ............................................................436 8.3 SurfaceWatch (Optional) ..................................439 Information Box ..............................................................439 Alerts ..............................................................................440 SurfaceWatch Setup ........................................................443 8.4 Electronic Charts ..............................................445 FliteCharts.......................................................................446 ChartView .......................................................................456 IFR/VFR Charts ................................................................465 8.5 Satellite Telephone/Datalink Services (Opt) ....469 Registering the System with Garmin Connext .................469 Disabling/Enabling the Iridium Transceiver......................470 Contacts ..........................................................................471 Telephone Communication..............................................473 Text Messaging (SMS) .....................................................477 8.6 Connext (Optional)...........................................488 8.7 SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Optional) .................491 Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ...................491 Using SiriusXM Radio......................................................492 8.8 Flight Data Logging .........................................496 8.9 Maintenance Logs ............................................497 Menu Options .................................................................497 Registering the System with Garmin Connext .................498 8.10 Electronic Checklists ........................................503 8.11 Electronic Stability & Protection (Optional) ....506 Roll Engagement.............................................................506 Pitch Engagement ...........................................................508 Low Airspeed Protection .................................................509 High Airspeed Protection ................................................509 8.12 Database Management ....................................510 Cycle Number and Revision ............................................510 8.13 Abnormal Operation ........................................513 Datalink Troubleshooting ................................................513 APPENDICES Annunciations and Alerts .........................................515 Crew Alerting System (CAS) ............................................515 Alerting System Test ........................................................518 System Message Annunciations ......................................519 System Messages ............................................................520 Database Management ............................................537 Loading Updated Databases ...........................................537 Updating Databases with SD card or Wireless Transceiver Card..............................................................539 Updating Databases with Garmin Pilot / Wireless Transceiver .....................................................................542 Deleting Databases .........................................................548 Magnetic Field Variation Database Update .....................549 Aviation Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms ..........551 Frequently Asked Questions .....................................565 INDEX Index ......................................................................... I-1 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 190-02799-00 Rev. B xiv TABLE OF CONTENTS Blank Page 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section provides an overview of the G1000 NXi Integrated Avionics System as installed in the Diamond DA50. The system presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot through large-format displays. LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS (LRU) The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): - GDU 1050 (1) and GDU 1055 (1) – The system features two 10.4-inch backlit LED display units with high resolution. The left (GDU 1050) display is configured as a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and the right (GDU 1055) display is configured as an Multi Function Display (MFD). The displays communicate with each other through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) connection. Each display is also connected to the onside Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU). - GIA 64W (2) – The GIA Integrated Avionics Units (IAU) function as the main communication hub, linking all LRUs with the PFD and MFD. Each IAU contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, a flight director (FD) and system integration microprocessors. Each IAU is paired with the PFD and MFD via HSDB connection. - GCU 476 (1) (Optional) – Provides additional controls for the MFD and PFD. - GRS 79 (1) – The GRS Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) provides aircraft attitude and heading information to the displays and the IAUs. The AHRS contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the Magnetometer to obtain magnetic field information, with the Air Data Computer (ADC) to obtain air data, and with both IAUs to obtain GPS information. - GMU 44 / 44B (1) – The GMU Magnetometer measures local magnetic field. Data is sent to the AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. The unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with the GRS unit using an RS-485 digital interface. - GDC 72 (1) – The GDC Air Data Computer (ADC) processes data from the pitot/static system and outside air temperature (OAT) probe. The ADC provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT information to the system, and it communicates with the IAUs, displays, and AHRS. - GEA 71B (1) – The GEA Engine Airframe Unit receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. This unit communicates with both IAUs using an RS-485 digital interface. - GMA 1360 (1) – The GMA Audio Panel integrates NAV/COM digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon controls. Pressing the red DISPLAY BACKUP button on this unit, enables the manual control of the display reversionary mode and communicates with the #1 IAU, using an HSDB connection. GMA 1360 offers Bluetooth® capability. - GTX 335R (1) (Standard) or GTX 345R (1) (Optional) – The GTX 335R Transponder is a solid-state transponder that provides Mode A, C, S capability. The optional GTX 345R also provides ADS-B In/Out. The transponders can be controlled from the PFD. The transponders communicates with the both IAUs through an RS-232 digital interface. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW - GSA 81 (3) (Optional) and GSA 80 (1) (Optional) – The GSA 81 servos are used for the automatic control of roll, pitch, and pitch trim. The GSA 80 servo is used for the automatic control of yaw. The These units interface with each IAU. - GSR 56 (1) (Optional) – The GSR Iridium Transceiver operation for voice communication is by means of pilot and copilot headsets in the cockpit. The transceiver can provide Garmin Connext Weather and SMS functions. - GWX 75 (1) (Optional) – The Airborne Weather Radar provides airborne real-time weather and ground- mapped radar data to the displays. The unit is connected to the MFD. - Flight Stream 510 (1) (Optional) – The Flight Stream Wireless Transceiver provides wireless connectivity between a compatible tablet/mobile device and the avionics system. GPS, AHRS, ADS-B, traffic, SiriusXM audio, and weather data can then be shared with the mobile device, and flight plans can be transferred to or from the mobile device. Also, database updates may be performed using the Flight Stream 510 WiFi link. - GDL 69A SXM (1) (Optional) – The GDL SiriusXM Datalink Receiver provides data link weather information to the MFD and, indirectly, to the PFD map as well as digital audio entertainment. The unit communicates with the MFD via HSDB connection. Subscriptions to SiriusXM Weather or SiriusXM Satellite Radio are required to enable services. - GTS 800 (1) (Optional) – The GTS Traffic Advisory System (TAS) uses active interrogations of Mode S and Mode C transponders to provide Traffic Advisories to the pilot independent of the air traffic control system. The following figure shows interactions between the LRUs. Additional/optional equipment are also shown. The system is capable of interfacing with the following third party equipment: - WX-500 Stormscope Lightning Detection - KN 63 DME - TAS 600 Traffic Advisory System - RA 3502 ADF NOTE: For information on non-Garmin equipment, consult the applicable optional interface user’s guide. This document assumes the reader is already familiar with the operation of this additional equipment. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Non-Garmin Equipment Optional Garmin Equipment Optional Non-Garmin Equipment Garmin Equipment #1 GDU 1050 (PFD) GDL 69A SXM (SiriusXM Datalink Receiver) GMA 1360 (Audio Panel) #1 GIA 64W (Integrated Avionics Unit) VHF COM GPS/SBAS VOR/LOC G/S Flight Director AFCS Mode Logic Servo Logic #2 GIA 64W (Integrated Avionics Unit) VHF COM GPS/SBAS VOR/LOC G/S Flight Director AFCS Mode Logic Servo Logic #2 GDU 1055 (MFD) GEA 71B (Engine & Airframe I/F) GTX 335R or GTX 345R (Transponder) GSA 81 (Pitch Servo) GMU 44 / 44B (Magnetometer) GRS 79 (AHRS) GDC 72 (Air Data Computer) GTS 800 (TAS) WX-500 Stormscope KN-63 (DME) RA 3502 (ADF) FS 510 (SD Card Wireless Transceiver) GSR 56 (Iridium Transceiver) GSA 80 (Yaw Servo) GSA 81 (Roll Servo) GSA 81 (Pitch Trim Servo) GCU 476 (Display Controller) GWX 75 (Weather Radar) TAS 600 (Traffic Advisory System) Figure 1-1 System Block Diagram 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.2 SYSTEM CONTROLS NOTE: The Audio Panel (GMA) is described in the Audio & CNS section. The system controls are located on the PFD and MFD bezels and audio panel. The controls for the PFD and MFD are discussed within the following pages of this section. PFD/MFD CONTROLS Figure 1-2 PFD/MFD Controls 20 21 19 18 22 23 25 24 28 27 26 29 4 2 1 6 5 7 9 8 3 12 16 11 10 15 14 13 17 MFD Only 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1 NAV VOL/ID Knob Turn to control NAV audio volume (shown in the NAV Frequency Box as a percentage). Push to toggle Morse code identifier audio ON/OFF. 2 NAV Frequency Transfer Key Transfers the standby and active NAV frequencies. 3 NAV Knob Turn to tune NAV receiver standby frequencies (large knob for MHz; small for kHz). Push to toggle cyan tuning box between NAV1 and NAV2. 4 Heading Knob Turn to manually select a heading. This knob provides the heading reference to the flight director. Press to synchronize the Selected Heading to the current heading. 5 Joystick Turn to change map range. Push to activate Map Pointer for map panning. 6 BARO Knob Sets the altimeter barometric pressure. Press to enter standard pressure (29.92). 7 COM Knob Turn to tune COM transceiver standby frequencies (large knob for MHz; small for kHz). Push to toggle cyan tuning box between COM1 and COM2. The selected COM (green) is controlled with the COM MIC Key (Audio Panel). 8 COM Frequency Transfer Key (EMERG) Transfers the standby and active COM frequencies. Press and hold two seconds to tune the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) automatically into the active frequency field. 9 COM VOL/SQ Knob Turn to control COM audio volume level (shown as a percentage in the COM Frequency Box). Push to turn the COM automatic squelch ON/OFF. 10 Direct-to Key ( ) Activates the direct-to function and allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected destination (specified by identifier, chosen from the active route). 11 FPL Key Displays flight plan information. 12 CLR Key (DFLT MAP) Erases information, cancels entries, or removes menus. Press and hold to display the MFD Navigation Map Page (MFD only). 13 MENU Key Displays a context-sensitive list of options for accessing additional features or making setting changes. 14 PROC Key Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs), and approach procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan or selected airport. 15 ENT Key Validates/confirms menu selection or data entry. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 16 FMS Knob (Flight Management System Knob) Push to turn the selection cursor ON/OFF. Data Entry: With cursor ON, turn to enter data in the highlighted field (large knob moves cursor location; small knob selects character for highlighted cursor location). When the cursor is turned ON while viewing the ‘FPL - Active Flight Plan’ Page, the cursor is placed on the line below the Data Insertion Pointer. The pointer indicates data entered at the cursor will be inserted above the line selected. Scrolling: When a list of information is too long for the window/box, a scroll bar appears, indicating more items to view. With cursor ON, turn large knob to scroll through the list. Page Selection: Turn knob on MFD to select the page to view (large knob selects a page group; small knob selects a specific page from the group). 17 ALT Knob Sets the selected altitude in the Selected Altitude Box (the large knob selects the thousands, the small knob selects the hundreds). In addition to providing the standard system altitude alert function, selected altitude provides an altitude setting for the Altitude Capture/Hold mode of the AFCS. 18 AP Key1 Engages/disengages the Autopilot and Flight Director in the default vertical and lateral modes. 19 FD Key1 Activates/deactivates the Flight Director only. Pressing the FD Key turns on the Flight Director in the default vertical and lateral modes. Pressing the FD Key again deactivates the Flight Director and removes the command bars, unless the Autopilot is engaged. If the Autopilot is engaged, the FD Key is disabled. 20 NAV Key1 Selects/deselects the Navigation mode. 21 ALT Key1 Selects/deselects the Altitude Hold mode. 22 VS Key1 Selects/deselects the Vertical Speed mode. 23 FLC Key1 Selects/deselects the Flight Level Change mode. 24 YD Key1 Engages/disengages the Yaw Damper 25 HDG Key1 Selects/deselects the Heading Select mode. 26 APR Key1 Selects/deselects the Approach mode. 27 VNV Key 1 Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation mode. 28 NOSE UP Key1 Controls the active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change modes. 29 NOSE DN Key1 Controls the active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change modes. 1 MFD Only 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MFD/PFD CONTROL UNIT The MFD/PFD Control Unit is a pedestal-mounted user interface allowing for ease of data entry, MFD/PFD operation, and NAV/COM tuning. Many procedures in this Pilot’s Guide can be performed using the MFD/PFD Control Unit rather than the display bezel controls. Indicators above the PFD, MFD, NAV, and COM keys are illuminated when their respective control mode(s) are selected. The unit is in MFD control mode by default when applying power. NAV/COM radio tuning can be accomplished in either PFD or MFD control mode. The appropriate frequency box on the selected display is outlined by a cyan selection box, which flashes for a few seconds to indicate Control Unit activity (refer to the Audio and CNS Section for more information about NAV/COM tuning). Selection of a different display control or radio tuning mode results in cancelation of the previous radio tuning mode. Figure 1-3 GCU 476 MFD/PFD Control Unit (Optional) 3 4 1 2 8 7 6 5 10 11 9 12 19 18 17 16 14 15 13 1 FPL Key Displays flight plan information. 2 Direct-to Key ( ) Activates the direct-to function and allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected destination (specified by identifier, chosen from the active route). 3 MENU Key Displays a context-sensitive list of options for accessing additional features or making setting changes. 4 PROC Key Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs), and approach procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan or selected airport. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 8 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 5 Joystick Turn to change map range. Press to activate Map Pointer for map panning. 6 Alphanumeric Keys Allow data entry (rather than using the FMS Knob to select characters/numbers). 7 BKSP Key Moves cursor back one character space and removes last character entered. 8 SPC Key Adds a space character. 9 ENT Key Validates or confirms a menu selection or data entry. 10 CLR Key Erases information, cancels entries, or removes menus. Press and hold to display the MFD Navigation Map Page (MFD only). 11 SEL Key Arrows move cyan Softkey Selection Box (Figure 1-3) on selected display. Press the center to activate the selected softkey. 12 Decimal Key Enters a decimal point character. 13 Plus-Minus (±) Key Toggles entry between the + and - characters. 14 NAV Key Selects/deselects NAV radio tuning mode on the MFD/PFD Control Unit. 15 COM Key Selects/deselects COM radio tuning mode on the MFD/PFD Control Unit. 16 Frequency Transfer Key (EMERG) Transfers between active and standby selected COM or NAV tuning frequencies. Press and hold 2 seconds to tune the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) automatically into the active frequency field. 17 PFD Key When selected, the MFD/PFD Control Unit can be used to access PFD functions. 18 MFD Key When selected, the MFD/PFD Control Unit can be used to access MFD functions (default display control mode). 19 FMS/NAV-COM Knob NAV/COM Tuning Modes: Acts as the NAV or COM Knob. PFD/MFD Control Modes: Acts as the FMS Knob. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 9 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SD CARDS NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for instructions on updating the aviation databases. NOTE: Ensure the system is powered off before inserting the SD card. The data card slots on the PFD and MFD use Secure Digital (SD) cards and are located on the top right portion of the display bezels. Each display bezel is equipped with two SD card slots. Inserting and Removing an SD card Insert the SD card in the SD card slot, pushing the card in until the spring latch engages. The front of the card should remain flush with the face of the display bezel. To remove, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch and eject the card. Figure 1-4 PFD/MFD Display Bezel SD Card Slots SD Card Slots 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 10 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.3 SYSTEM OPERATION This section discusses powering up the system, normal and reversionary display operation, system status, AHRS modes of operation, and GPS receiver operation. APPLYING SYSTEM POWER NOTE: See the Appendices for additional information regarding system-specific annunciations and alerts. NOTE: See the current, pertinent flight manual for specific procedures concerning avionics power application and emergency power supply operation. The system is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives power directly from electrical busses. The PFD, MFD, and supporting sub-systems include application of power and continuous built-in test features that exercise the processor, RAM, ROM, external inputs and outputs to provide safe operation. When power is applied to the system, test annunciations are displayed and key annunciator lights also become momentarily illuminated on the audio panel and the display bezels. On the PFD, the AHRS begins to initialize and displays ‘AHRS ALIGN: Remain Stationary’. All system annunciations should disappear typically within one minute of application of power. When MFD powers is applied, the MFD displays the following information: - System version - Land database name and version - SafeTaxi database name and effective dates - Terrain database name and version - Obstacle database name and effective dates - Navigation database name and effective dates - Airport Directory name and effective dates - FliteCharts/ChartView database information - IFR/VFR Charts information (optional) - Copyright - Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) Status Aircraft equipped with Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) will display “Electronic Stability and Protection System; Garmin ESP” on the MFD. Aircraft without ESP will not have any ESP indication. Refer to the Additional Features section for more details on Garmin ESP™. Current database information includes the valid operating dates, cycle number and database type. When this information has been reviewed for currency (to verify that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information and displays the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page. NORMAL OPERATION NOTE: In normal operating mode, backlighting can only be adjusted from the PFD (see Section 1.5). In reversionary mode, it can be adjusted from the remaining display. In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster (see the Flight Instruments Section for more information). The MFD normally displays a full-color moving map with navigation information (see the Flight Management Section), while the left portion of the MFD is dedicated to the Engine Indication System (see the EIS Section). Both displays offer control for COM and NAV frequency selection. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 11 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-5 System Normal Operation REVERSIONARY MODE NOTE: The system alerts the pilot when backup paths are utilized by the LRUs. Refer to the Appendices for further information regarding system-specific alerts. In the event of a display failure, the system automatically switches to reversionary (backup) mode. In reversionary mode, all important flight information is presented on the remaining display in the same format as in normal operating mode. If a display fails, the appropriate IAU-display Ethernet interface is cut off. Thus, the IAU can no longer communicate with the remaining display, and the NAV and COM functions provided to the failed display by the IAU are flagged as invalid on the remaining display. The system reverts to backup paths for the AHRS, ADC, Engine/Airframe Unit, and Transponder, as required. The change to backup paths is completely automated for all LRUs and no pilot action is required. Reversionary mode may be manually activated at any time by pressing the Audio Panel red DISPLAY BACKUP Button. Pressing this button again deactivates reversionary mode. Figure 1-6 Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) NAV1 and COM1 Flagged Invalid (provided by the failed PFD) DISPLAY BACKUP Button Manually Activates/Deactivates Reversionary Mode on All Displays 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 12 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS NOTE: After applying power, certain windows remain invalid as system equipment begins to initialize. All windows should be operational within one minute of application of power. If any window continues to remain flagged, the system should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility. When an LRU or LRU function fails, a large red or amber ‘X’ is typically displayed on windows associated with the failed data (refer to the following table for possible flags and the responsible LRUs). NOTE: Refer to the current, pertinent flight manual for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. System Annunciation Comment Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System is aligning. Display system is not receiving attitude information from the AHRS. Air Data, Attitude, and Heading calibration incomplete or configuration module failure. GPS information is either not present or is invalid for navigation use. Note that AHRS utilizes GPS inputs during normal operation. AHRS operation may be degraded if GPS signals are not present (see pertinent flight manual). Display system is not receiving airspeed input from the air data computer. System Annunciation Comment Display system is not receiving vertical speed input from the air data computer. Display system is not receiving valid heading input from the AHRS or magnetometer. Display system is not receiving altitude input from the air data computer. Display system is not receiving valid OAT information from the air data computer. Display system is not receiving valid transponder information. Other Various Red and Amber X Indications A red or amber ‘X’ through any other display field (such as engine instrumentation fields) indicates the field is not receiving valid data. Table 1-1 System Annunciations 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 13 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM STATUS The status of detected LRUs can be checked on the ‘Aux - System Status’ Page. Active LRUs are indicated by green check marks; failed by red “X”s. Note failed LRUs and inform a service center or Garmin-authorized dealer. Figure 1-7 Example ‘Aux - System Status’ Page The LRU and ARFRM Softkeys on the ‘Aux - System Status’ Page select the applicable list (‘LRU Information’ or ‘Airframe’ Window) through which the FMS Knob can be used to scroll information within the selected window. Pressing the MFD1 DB Softkey (label annunciator turns green indicting the softkey is selected) places the cursor in the database window. Use the FMS Knob to scroll through database information for the MFD. Pressing the softkey again will change the softkey label to PFD1 DB. PFD1 database information is now displayed in the database window. Pressing the softkey a third time will change the softkey label back to MFD1 DB. MFD database information is displayed again in the database window. The ANN Test Softkey, when pressed, causes an annunciation test tone to be played. Viewing LRU Information: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the ‘Aux - System Status’ Page. 2) To place the cursor in the ‘LRU Info’ Box, Press the LRU Softkey Or: a) Press the MENU Key b) With the ‘Select LRU’ Window highlighted, press the ENT Key. 3) Use the FMS Knob to scroll through the box to view LRU status information. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 14 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AHRS OPERATION NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for specific system message information. In addition to using internal sensors, the AHRS uses GPS information, magnetic field data and air data to assist in attitude/heading calculations. In normal mode, the AHRS relies upon GPS and magnetic field measurements. If either of these external measurements is unavailable or invalid, the AHRS uses air data information for attitude determination. Four AHRS modes of operation are available and depend upon the combination of available sensor inputs. Loss of air data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communicated to the pilot by message advisory alerts. The AHRS corrects for shifts and variations in the magnetic field of the Earth by applying the Magnetic Field Variation Database. The Magnetic Field Variation Database is derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF). The IGRF is a mathematical model that describes the main magnetic field of the Earth and its annual rate of change. The database is updated approximately every 5 years. See the Appendices for information on updating the Magnetic Field Variation Database. The system will prompt you on startup when an update is available. Failure to update this database could lead to erroneous heading information being displayed to the pilot. AHRS no-GPS Mode AHRS coast-on-gyros until invalid AHRS Normal Mode AHRS no-Mag Mode AHRS no-Mag/ no-Air Mode Heading Invalid Heading Invalid Attitude/Heading Invalid YES YES YES NO NO NO Air Data Available and Reliable? Mag Data Available and Reliable? YES NO Mag Data AND Air Data Available and Reliable? GPS Data Available and Reliable? Figure 1-8 AHRS Operation 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 15 SYSTEM OVERVIEW GPS INPUT FAILURE NOTE: In-flight initialization of AHRS, when operating without any valid source of GPS data and at true air speed values greater than approximately 200 knots, is not guaranteed. Under these rare conditions, it is possible for in-flight AHRS initialization to take an indefinite amount of time which would result in an extended period of time where valid AHRS outputs are unavailable. The system provides two sources of GPS information. If a single GPS receiver fails, or if the information provided from one of the GPS receivers is unreliable, the AHRS seamlessly transitions to using the other GPS receiver. An alert message informs the pilot of the use of the backup GPS path. If both GPS inputs fail, the AHRS continues to operate in reversionary No-GPS mode so long as the air data and magnetometer inputs are available and valid. AIR DATA INPUT FAILURE A failure of the air data input has no effect on AHRS output while AHRS is operating in normal mode. A failure of the air data input while the AHRS is operating in reversionary No-GPS mode results in invalid attitude and heading information on the PFD (as indicated by red “X” flags). MAGNETOMETER FAILURE If the magnetometer input fails, the AHRS transitions to one of the reversionary No-Magnetometer modes and continues to output valid attitude information. However, if the aircraft is airborne, the heading output on the PFD does become invalid (as indicated by a red “X”). GPS RECEIVER OPERATION Each IAU Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) contains a GPS receiver. Information collected by the specified receiver (GPS1 for the #1 IAU or GPS2 for the #2 IAU) may be viewed on the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. Internal system checking is performed to ensure both GPS receivers are providing accurate data to the system. In some circumstances, both GPS receivers may be providing accurate data, but one receiver may be providing a better GPS solution than the other. In this case the GPS receiver producing the better solution is automatically coupled to the PFD. GPS sensor annunciations are most often seen after system power-on when one GPS receiver has acquired satellites before the other, or one of the GPS receivers has not yet acquired a SBAS signal. While the aircraft is on the ground, the SBAS signal may be blocked by obstructions causing one GPS receiver to have difficulty acquiring a good signal. Also, while airborne, turning the aircraft may result in one of the GPS receivers temporarily losing the SBAS signal. If the sensor annunciation persists, check for a system failure message in the ‘Alerts’ Window on the PFD. If no failure message exists, check the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page and compare the information for GPS1 and GPS2. Discrepancies may indicate a problem. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 16 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Viewing GPS receiver status information: 1) Use the large FMS Knob to select the Auxiliary Page Group (see Section 1.4 for information on navigating MFD page groups). 2) Use the small FMS Knob to select ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. Selecting the GPS receiver for which data may be reviewed: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. 2) To change the selected GPS receiver: Press the desired GPS Softkey. Or: a) Press the MENU Key. b) Use the FMS Knob to highlight the receiver which is not selected and press the ENT Key. Figure 1-9 ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page (RAIM or SBAS Selected) Satellite Signal Strength Bars Satellite Constellation Diagram Satellite Signal Information Status RAIM Availability Prediction GPS Receiver Status EGNOS and WAAS Selected RAIM Softkey Selected SBAS Softkey Selected GPS Selection Softkeys SATELLITE CONSTELLATION DIAGRAM The ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page displays satellites currently in view at their respective positions on a sky view diagram. The sky view is always in a north-up orientation, with the outer circle representing the horizon, the inner circle representing 45° above the horizon, and the center point showing the position directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by an oval containing the satellite identification number. Satellites whose signals are currently being used are represented by solid ovals. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 17 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SATELLITE SIGNAL STATUS This ‘Satellite Status’ Box provides information regarding signal status. The accuracy of the aircraft GPS fix is calculated using Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU), Dilution of Precision (DOP), and horizontal and vertical figures of merit (HFOM and VFOM). EPU is the radius of a circle centered on an estimated horizontal position in which actual position has 95% probability of laying. EPU is a statistical error indication and not an actual error measurement. DOP measures satellite geometry quality (i.e., number of satellites received and where they are relative to each other) on a range from 0.0 to 9.9, with lower numbers denoting better accuracy. HFOM and VFOM, measures of horizontal and vertical position uncertainty, are the current 95% confidence horizontal and vertical accuracy values reported by the GPS receiver. The current calculated GPS position, time, altitude, ground speed, and track for the aircraft are displayed below the satellite signal accuracy measurements. GPS SOLUTION STATUS The GPS solution type (ACQUIRING, 2D NAV, 2D DIFF NAV, 3D NAV, 3D DIFF NAV) for the active GPS receiver (GPS1 or GPS2) is shown in the upper right of the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for navigation, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to determine the satellites that should be in view. “Acquiring” is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of satellites have been acquired for computing a solution. The system will determine if messages are being received from the WAAS engine. If so, the SBAS will read ‘Active’. If no messages have been received for 4 seconds and SBAS providers are enabled, the SBAS status will read ‘Inactive’. If SBAS providers are disabled, SBAS status will read ‘Disabled’. Note, that a fix is not required, but rather the status is determined by communication with the WAAS engine. RECEIVER AUTONOMOUS INTEGRITY MONITORING (RAIM) PREDICTION In most cases performing a RAIM prediction is not necessary. However, in some cases, the selected approach may be outside the SBAS coverage area, and it may be necessary to perform a RAIM prediction for the intended approach. Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) is a GPS receiver function that performs a consistency check on all tracked satellites. RAIM ensures the available satellite geometry allows the receiver to calculate a position within a specified RAIM protection limit (2.0 nautical miles for enroute and 0.3 nm for approaches). During oceanic, enroute, and terminal phases of flight, RAIM is available nearly 100% of the time. The RAIM prediction function also indicates whether RAIM is available at a specified date and time. RAIM computations predict satellite coverage within ±15 min of the specified arrival date and time. Because of the tighter protection limit on approaches, there may be times when RAIM is not available. The system automatically monitors RAIM and warns with an alert message when it is not available. If RAIM is not predicted to be available for the final approach course, the approach does not become active, as indicated by the messages “Approach is not active” and “RAIM not available from FAF to Map”. If RAIM is not available when crossing the FAF, the missed approach procedure must be flown. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 18 SYSTEM OVERVIEW NOTE: The system RAIM prediction capability does not meet all RAIM prediction requirements. Reference the RAIM/Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) Prediction Tool at flygarmin.com as required. Predicting RAIM availability at a selected waypoint: 1) Select the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. 2) If necessary, press the RAIM Softkey. 3) Push the FMS Knob. The ‘Waypoint’ Field is highlighted. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the ‘Waypoint Information’ Window. 5) Enter the desired waypoint: Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired waypoint by identifier, facility, or city name and press the ENT Key. Or: a) Turn the small FMS Knob counter-clockwise to display a list of flight plan waypoints (the FPL list is populated only when navigating a flight plan). b) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to display the Flight Plan, Nearest, Recent, or User waypoints, if required. c) Turn the large FMS Knob clockwise to select the desired waypoint. The system automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with the information for the selected waypoint. d) Press the ENT Key to accept the waypoint entry. 6) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival time and press the ENT Key. 7) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival date and press the ENT Key. 8) With the cursor highlighting ‘Compute RAIM?’, press the ENT Key. Once RAIM availability is computed, one of the following is displayed: • ‘Compute RAIM?’—RAIM has not been computed for the current waypoint, time, and date combination • ‘Computing Availability’—RAIM calculation in progress • ‘RAIM Available’—RAIM is predicted to be available for the specified waypoint, time, and date • ‘RAIM not Available’—RAIM is predicted to be unavailable for the specified waypoint, time, and date Predicting RAIM availability at present position: 1) Select the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. 2) If necessary, press the RAIM Softkey. 3) Push the FMS Knob. The ‘Waypoint’ Field is highlighted. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) With ‘Set WPT to Present Position’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 6) Press the ENT Key to accept the waypoint entry. 7) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival time and press the ENT Key. 8) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival date and press the ENT Key. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 19 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 9) With the cursor highlighting ‘Compute RAIM?’, press the ENT Key. Once RAIM availability is computed, one of the following is displayed: • ‘Compute RAIM?’—RAIM has not been computed for the current waypoint, time, and date combination • ‘Computing Availability’—RAIM calculation in progress • ‘RAIM Available’—RAIM is predicted to be available for the specified waypoint, time, and date • ‘RAIM not Available’—RAIM is predicted to be unavailable for the specified waypoint, time, and date SBAS SELECTION (SBAS SOFTKEY SELECTED) In most situations, all SBAS providers should remain enabled. However, in certain situations such as when the aircraft is outside or on the fringe of the SBAS coverage area, it may be desirable to disable EGNOS or WAAS, (although it is not recommended). When disabled, the ‘SBAS’ Field in the ‘GPS Status’ Box indicates Disabled. There may be a small delay for the ‘GPS Status’ Box to be updated upon SBAS provider enabling/ disabling. Disabling SBAS: 1) Select the ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page. 2) If necessary, press the SBAS Softkey. 3) Push the FMS Knob, and turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘EGNOS’ or ‘WAAS’. 4) Press the ENT Key to uncheck the box. 5) Push the FMS Knob to remove the cursor. GPS SATELLITE SIGNAL STRENGTHS The ‘Aux - GPS Status’ Page can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite ID number below each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages, as indicated by signal bar appearance: » No bar—Receiver is looking for the indicated satellite » Hollow bar—Receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data » Cyan bar—Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used » Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GPS solution » Checkered bar—Receiver has excluded the satellite (Fault Detection and Exclusion) » “D” indication—Denotes the satellite is being used as part of the differential computations Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (signal strength bar is hollow) before the satellite may be used for navigation (signal strength bar becomes solid). 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 20 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.4 ACCESSING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY SOFTKEY FUNCTION Selection softkeys are located along the bottom of the displays. The softkeys shown depend on the softkey level previously selected. The bezel keys below the softkey labels can be used to press the appropriate softkey. There are three types of softkeys. One selects a simple on/off state, indicated by an annunciator on the softkey label displayed as green (on) or gray (off). The next type of softkey selects among several options, indicated by the softkey label changing (with the exception of the Map Range keys) to reflect the name of the chosen option. The last type of softkey, when pressed displays another set of softkeys available for the selected function. Also, these softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity. When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued. Another means of selecting softkeys on the MFD is by using the MFD/PFD Control Unit: Softkey Names (displayed) Figure 1-10 Softkeys (First-Level PFD Configuration) Softkey On Softkey Subdued PFD SOFTKEYS The PFD softkeys provide control over the PFD display and some flight management functions, including GPS, NAV, terrain, traffic, and weather (optional). Each softkey sublevel has a Back Softkey which can be pressed to return to the previous level. If messages remain after acknowledgement, the Alerts Softkey is black on white. The Alerts Softkey is visible in all softkey levels. For the top level softkeys and the transponder (XPDR) levels, the Ident Softkey remains visible. The following table describes PFD Softkey functions. Softkeys which display another set of softkeys are indicated in the table by showing the given set as an increased level. For example, the Map/HSI softkey is shown in the Level 1 column. When pressed, the Map/HSI softkey will display another set of softkeys and these softkeys are explained in the Level 2 column. If a softkey on Level 2 provides yet another set of softkey functions, those new available softkeys are then explained in the Level 3 column, etc. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description CAS Displays the scroll key. Only selectable when the number of CAS messages exceeds the capacity of the display window. CAS Up Scrolls up list of CAS messages. CAS Down Scrolls down list of CAS messages. Map/HSI Displays the PFD Map display settings softkeys. Layout Displays the PFD Map selection softkeys. Map Off Removes the PFD map from display (Inset, HSI, or Traffic). Inset Map Displays the Inset Map. HSI Map Displays the HSI Map. Inset Trfc Replaces the Inset Map with a dedicated traffic display. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 21 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description HSI Trfc Replaces the HSI Map with a dedicated traffic display. Detail Selects desired amount of map detail: - All (No Declutter): All map features visible. - Detail 3: Declutters land data. - Detail 2: Declutters land and SUA data. - Detail 1: Removes everything except for the active flight plan Traffic Displays traffic information on PFD Map. TER - Topo: Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on PFD Map. - REL: Displays relative terrain information on the PFD Map. - Off: Removes terrain. WX LGND Displays/removes the name of the selected weather data provider (SiriusXM) and the weather product icon and age box (for enabled weather products). NEXRAD Displays XM NEXRAD weather and coverage on PFD Map (subscription optional). METAR Displays METAR information on Inset Map (subscription optional). Lightning Adds/removes the display of SiriusXM or Connext lightning information (based on weather data source selection) on the PFD Map. LTNG Off Disables lightning function on PFD Map. The softkey annunciator is green when the lightning function is off. Datalink Selects the datalink weather source for the PFD Map. STRMSCP Adds or removes the display of Stormscope information on the PFD Map. The softkey annunciator is green when the function is on. When the function is off, the annunciator is gray. WX Radar Displays the airborne weather radar overlay on HSI Map (optional). RDR Opt Displays softkeys for airborne weather radar options. Mode Displays softkeys for weather radar mode selection. Standby Selects standby weather radar mode. Weather Activates weather radar mode. Map Activates ground map weather radar mode. Gain - Decreases weather radar gain setting. Gain + Increases weather radar gain setting. GCS Enables ground clutter suppression. Features Activates WX ALRT When enabled, displays weather alerts as system messages. only). WX WATCH Enables Weather Watch when green annunciator is on. ACT Activates Altitude Compensated Tilt feature. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 22 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description TURB Enables Turbulence Detection when green annunciator is on. TFC Map Replaces the PFD Map with a dedicated traffic display. PFD Opt Displays second-level softkeys for additional PFD options. SVT Displays additional SVT overlay softkeys. Pathways Displays Pathway Boxes on the Synthetic Vision Display. Terrain Enables synthetic terrain depiction. HDG LBL Displays compass heading along the Zero-Pitch line. APT Sign Displays position markers for airports within approximately 15 nm of the current aircraft position. Airport identifiers are displayed when the airport is within approximately 9 nm. FPA Ref Displays the FPA reference line on the SVT pitch scale at the selected angle. Wire Displays power lines on the synthetic vision display. AOA Selects the display mode of the AOA Indicator (optional) - Off: Disables the display of the AOA Indicator on the PFD. - Auto: Enables automatic display of the AOA Indicator on the PFD when the angle of attack is ≥ 0.2, or when flaps are extended. - On: Enables the display of the AOA Indicator on the PFD. Wind Displays the wind option softkeys. Off Wind information not displayed. Option 1 Headwind/Tailwind and crosswind arrows with numeric components. Option 2 Total wind direction arrow and numeric speed. Option 3 Total wind direction arrow with digital numeric direction and speed. DME Displays DME information (optional). Bearing 1 Cycles the Bearing 1 Information Window through NAV1, NAV2, GPS/ waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, ADF/frequency, and Off. Bearing 2 Cycles the Bearing 2 Information Window through NAV1, NAV2, GPS/ waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, ADF/frequency, and Off. ALT Units Displays softkeys to select altitude unit parameters. Meters When enabled, displays altimeter in meters. IN Press to display the BARO setting as inches of mercury. HPA Press to display the BARO setting as hectopascals. STD Baro Sets barometric pressure to 29.92 in Hg (1013 hPa if metric units are selected). OBS Selects OBS mode on the CDI when navigating by GPS (only available with active leg). When OBS is on, the softkey annunciator is green. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 23 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description CDI Cycles through FMS, NAV1, and NAV2 navigation modes on the CDI. ADF/DME Displays the ‘ADF/DME Tuning’ Window, allowing selection and tuning of the ADF and DME (optional). XPDR Displays the transponder selection softkeys. Standby Selects transponder Standby Mode (transponder does not reply to any interrogations). On Activates transponder (transponder replies to identification interrogations). ALT Altitude Reporting Mode (transponder replies to identification and altitude interrogations). VFR Automatically enters the VFR code (1200 in the U.S.A. only). Code Displays transponder code selection softkeys 0-7. 0 - 7 Use numbers to enter code. Ident Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen. BKSP Removes numbers entered, one at a time. Ident Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen. Ident Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen. TMR/REF Displays ‘References’ Window. Nearest Displays ‘Nearest Airports’ Window. Alerts or Message Displays the ‘Alerts’ Window when pressed. System generated messages cause the Alerts Softkey label to change to a flashing ‘Message’ label. Pressing the Message Softkey opens the ‘Alerts Window, acknowledges the message, and the softkey reverts to the ‘Alerts’ label. Table 1-2 PFD Softkeys MFD SOFTKEYS The MFD softkeys provide control over flight management functions, including GPS, NAV, terrain, traffic, and weather (optional). There are many softkey functions available on the MFD depending on the page group and screen selected. The following table provides an example of the MFD Softkey functions accessed from the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page. Further information concerning softkeys providing more navigation and flight planning functions may be found in the Flight Management Section. Terrain, traffic, and weather softkey descriptions may be found in the Hazard Avoidance section. Further description of optional equipment and corresponding softkey functions may be found in the Additional Features Section. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 24 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description Engine Displays ‘EIS - Engine’ Page and second-level engine softkeys; press again to exit page (see the EIS Section for more information). Engine Returns to previously shown softkeys. DEC Fuel Decreases calculated fuel remaining by 1 gallon for each softkey press. INC Fuel Increases calculated fuel remaining by 1 gallon for each softkey press. RST Fuel Resets calculated fuel remaining to default and resets fuel used to zero. Map Opt Displays the various map softkey selectable features. Traffic Displays traffic information on Navigation Map Page. Inset Displays inset window second level softkeys. Off Removes VSD inset from Navigation Map Page. FPL PROG Displays ‘Flight Plan Progress’ Window. VSD Displays VSD profile information of terrain/obstacles along the current track, vertical track vector, and selected altitude. - Auto: Automatically displays either VSD profile information for active flight plan information or along current track with no active flight plan. - FPL: Displays VSD profile information for active flight plan. - TRK: Displays VSD profile information along current track. TER Displays terrain on the map; cycles through the following: - Off: No terrain information shown on MFD Map. - Topo: Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on MFD Map. - REL: Displays relative terrain information on the MFD Map. AWY Displays airways on the map; cycles through the following: - Off: No airways are displayed. - On: All airways are displayed. - LO: Only low altitude airways are displayed. - HI: Only high altitude airways are displayed. STRMSCP Displays Stormscope information on Navigation Map (optional). NEXRAD Displays XM NEXRAD weather and coverage on Navigation Map Page (optional). XM LTNG Displays XM lightning information on Navigation Map Page (optional). METAR Displays METAR information on Inset Map (subscription optional). Legend Displays legends for the displayed XM Weather products (optional). WX Radar Displays/removes the name of the selected data link weather provider and the weather product icon and age box. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 25 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description Detail Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through the following levels: - Detail All: All map features visible. - Detail-3: Declutters land data. - Detail-2: Declutters land and SUA data. - Detail-1: Removes everything except for the active flight plan. Charts When available, displays optional airport and terminal procedure charts. CHRT Opt Displays chart display settings softkeys (if available). ROT CCW Rotates chart 90 degrees counter clockwise. ROT CW Rotates chart 90 degrees clockwise. All Displays the complete approach chart on the screen. Header Displays the header view (approach chart briefing strip) on the screen. Plan Displays the approach chart two dimensional plan view. Profile Displays the approach chart descent profile strip. Minimums Displays the minimum descent altitude/visibility strip at the bottom of the approach chart. Fit WDTH Chart zoom adjusted to fill width of display. Full SCN Displays weather information. SYNC Displays the chart associated with the current phase of flight. Info Returns to the selected airport information chart (Airport Diagram, Alternate Minimums, Climb/Descent Table, Diverse Vector Area, Hot Spot, INOP Components, LAHSO, and Takeoff Minimums) DP Displays departure procedure chart. STAR Displays standard terminal arrival procedure chart. APR Displays approach procedure chart. NOTAM Displays NOTAM information for selected airport, when available. Checklist When available, displays optional checklists. Table 1-3 MFD ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page Softkeys MENUS The system has a MENU Key that, when pressed, displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows the user to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed window/page. There is no all-encompassing menu. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view, edit, select, and review options. Menus display ‘No Options’ when there are no options for the window/page selected. The main controls used in association with all window/page group operations are described in Section 1.2. Softkey selection does not display menus or submenus. Navigating the ‘Page Menu’ Window: 1) Press the MENU Key to display the ‘Page Menu’ Window. 2) Turn the FMS Knob to scroll through a list of available options (a scroll bar appears to the right of the window when the option list is longer than the window). 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 26 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3) Press the ENT Key to select the desired option. 4) The CLR Key may be pressed to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Pushing the FMS Knob also removes the displayed menu. Figure 1-11 Page Menu Examples No Options with NRST Window Displayed on PFD Options with FPL Page Displayed on MFD MFD PAGE GROUPS NOTE: Refer to other supporting sections in this Pilot’s Guide for details on specific pages. Information on the MFD is presented on pages grouped according to function. The page group and active page title are displayed in the upper center of the screen, below the Navigation Data Bar. In the bottom right corner of the screen, a page group window is displayed by turning either FMS Knob. The page group tabs are displayed along the bottom of the window. The page titles are displayed in a list above the page group tabs. The current page group and current page within the group are shown in cyan. For some of these pages (Airport/ Procedures/Weather Information, XM, Procedure Loading), the active title of the page changes while the page name in the list remains the same. 190-02799-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA50 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 27 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-12 Page Title and Page Groups Page Group Active Page Title MFD Page Groups Pages in Current Group The main page groups are navigated using the FMS Knob; specific pages within each group can vary depending on the configuration of optional equipment. Selecting a page using the FMS Knob: 1) Turn the large FMS Knob to display the list of page groups; continue turning the large FMS Knob until the desired page group is selected. 2) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the desired page within a specific page group. There are several pages which may be selected by selecting the appropriate softkey at the bottom of the page (or from the page menu). In this case, the active page title will change when a different page softkey is selected, but the page will remain the same (e.g. the Radio and Info Softkeys show different active page titles (‘Aux - XM Radio’ and ‘Aux - XM Information’ respectively) within the same page, ‘XM Radio’. Page Group Pages within Page Group Map • Navigation Map • IFR/VFR Charts • Traffic Map • Stormscope (opti