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ARINC 429 multi-bit converter NEW PRODUCTS tion E5's patented, unique design slides easily into existing panel cutouts and is a single-unit installation that consolidates traditional attitude indicator and directional gyro/ course deviation indicator into one display. Installing an Aspen Evolution E5 likely will allow owners and operators to remove their airplane's engine-driven vacuum system. For more information, visit aspenavionics.com. Continued from page 10 offerings: an ARINC 429 multi-bit converter, accompanied by a multi-bit decoder, also for the ARINC 429 standard. Applied Avionics' multi-bit converter offers four discrete outputs, which the company says are ideal when the ARINC 429 data stream includes multiple failures. The device also is able to convert the sign/status matrix bits, which may be encoded with information, including component health monitoring. It's an eight-pin component of the NEXSYS product family. The company's multi-bit decoder is a 12-pin NEXSYS-compatible product designed to convert several discrete outputs. Once the decoder reads a relevant ARINC 429 label, the built-in decoder takes over and allows all eight combinations to be used as discrete outputs. For more information, visit appliedavionics.com. Aspen Avionics Aspen Avionics introduced its new Evolution E5 Dual Electronic Flight Instrument, an STC'd and non-TSO'd device combining an attitude indicator and directional gyro/ course deviation indicator into a single display. The Evolution E5 also includes global positioning system steering, and an air data computer and attitude heading reference system. Retail pricing starts at $4,995. According to the company, the Evolution E5 features redesigned electronics and has a bolder and brighter display than previous products, offering greater reliability and capability with increased processing speed. The Evolution E5 mounts into an existing 3 ΒΌ-inch instrument hole, helping to keep installation costs low. It's designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional mechanical vacuum instruments and interfaces with most legacy autopilots. A backup attitude indicator is not required. Aspen Avionics Evolution E5 An affordable upgrade path to the TSO-approved Evolution 1000 Pro PFD, key features of the Evolution E5 include a rechargeable backup battery, and a large, 6-inch diagonal, 400-by-760-pixel TFT active matrix LCD screen allowing bolder and brighter resolution. As with many of Aspen's products, the Evolu- 12 - Avidyne The latest addition from Avidyne is new software for its popular products. Among the new features and product improvements of the company's R10.2.1 software upgrade is support for helicopter-specific features including heliports and helicopter SIDS/STARS/ approaches, which is a new paid option designed for helicopter operators. In addition to helicopter enablement, new features for the reIFD540 displaying helicopter SID/STAR approaches lease include additional VFR waypoints, a configurable fuel-based range ring, modification of the MapMx interface to support more than 31 waypoints and improved support for the GTX 345 transponder. The upgrade also features improved decoding of METARs, AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Avidyne's flagship product remains its IFD540 touchscreen GPS navigators, which the company says feature the "most intuitive flight management system in an easyto-use, yet powerful design." The IFD540 and IFD440 are direct replacements for popular Garmin GNS series navigators and, in most cases, can use an existing tray and connectors, minimizing installation costs. The units also feature the company's hybrid use of both a touchscreen and traditional knobs and buttons to control its functions, while a user interface based on pages and tabs eliminates nested menus. Touchscreen functionality includes pinch/ zoom, map panning and graphical flight plan editing, functions that also can be accessed with knobs and buttons, depending on the pilot's choice. For more information, visit avidyne.com. AvionTEq AvionTEq is an FAA-certified repair station that sells, buys and leases new and used/refurbished avionics and instruments, test equipment, aircraft maintenance tools and other testing systems, panels and accessories. The Continued on page 14...
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