EFIS-D100 Installation Guide - Dynon Avionics

Autopilot Installation and Configuration
Detailed instructions for performing firmware upgrades are contained in the “Help” function of
the Dynon Avionics Product Support Program which is available on the Dynon Avionics web
site at downloads.dynonavionics.com.
If you are using a GPS connected to your Dynon EFIS and will be using GPS as an input
for the AP, please upgrade your GPS to the most current firmware available for it.
Dynon’s testing has revealed certain incompatibilities with older versions of GPS
firmware that are corrected with current GPS firmware. Procedures for GPS firmware
upgrades vary by manufacturer; consult your GPS manual for the firmware upgrade
procedure. Additionally, some GPS units must be configured with specific settings to
work properly with Dynon’s instruments. More detail on compatibility with, and settings
for various GPS units is available on the Dynon Avionics web site at
wiki.dynonavionics.com.
AP Servo Configuration
This section guides the installer through all the steps necessary to install, configure, and tune the
Autopilot software on the EFIS/servo system. The AP operation functions dealt with here are
primarily focused on configuration and tuning. Pilots should consult the EFIS-D100 Pilot’s User
Guide for a comprehensive description of AP operation.
Note: Before proceeding, verify that power is ON for all EFIS, EMS, HS34, AP74 and servo(s).
Note: If your system has more than one Dynon EFIS (that communicates over DSAB), the
configuration of most AP functions can only be performed from the EFIS configured as the
DSAB Bus Master (see Network Concepts on page 5-1).
CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
1. Configure DSAB (required to be performed on the ground)
2. Servo Calibration & Initial Servo Test (required to be performed on the ground)
3. Roll Servo Initial Setup (recommended to be performed on the ground)
4. Pitch Servo Initial Setup (recommended to be performed on the ground)
5. Disengage/CWS Button Configuration (recommended to be performed on the ground)
6. Audio Alerts Configuration (recommended to be performed on the ground)
7. Prepare for Flight Test (recommended to be performed on the ground)
8. Roll Servo Flight Calibration (recommended to be performed in flight under safe
conditions)
9. Pitch Servo Flight Calibration (recommended to be performed in flight under safe
conditions)
STEP 1 - CONFIGURE DSAB
This step sets up the DSAB network so that the EFIS can communicate with the servo(s),
optional AP74, and any other Dynon products on the DSAB network.
As a safety precaution, while the Configure DSAB procedure is being performed, AP
functionality is disabled.
On the EFIS, perform the following:
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