Interface Guide 696
Interface Guide 696
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Display your XRX traffic directly on third-party systems, such as those from Garmin,
AvMap, Anywhere Map, AV8OR, TrueFlight, and others. XRX will integrate with these
and other systems. For more information, visit our website. www.zaon.aero
PCASTM XRX Onyx to Garmin 696/695
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Now appearing on a display near you: XRX traffic data. Get the precision, reliabil-
ity and all-over coverage that only XRX can provide, directly on the screen you’re
already looking at. Display your XRX traffic directly on your Garmin 696/695 using
the Garmin interface cable from Zaon. This guide will walk you through the simple
setup procedures and explain features and limitations.
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HOW DO I SETUP MY TRAFFIC INTERFACE? MUST-READ INFORMATION
XRX Step-by-Step Setup Following these guidelines will help you get the best performance from your XRX investment!
1 To get the best performance, ensure all interface cables are properly connected and a XRX azimuth resolution is 45°. While the intruder is shown at a particular point on the
XRX is positioned for maximum detection. See “Placement Considerations” in your map, this resolution is intended to give an estimate. For example, an intruder at 45° could
XRX Owner’s Manual. be between 20° and 70°.
To XRX
a Proper placement of your XRX plays a vital role in the accuracy and detection of other
To Garmin Power/Data Jack aircraft. Avoid placing the XRX close (within 6 inches) to any metallic objects and/or cen-
terline windshield structures.
a You must orient the XRX so that the LCD screen faces the aft of your aircraft for proper
To Aircraft Power Outlet
orientation of intruders.
a XRX will not detect all aircraft. Some aircraft may not have tr ansponders, or may have
transponders which fail basic TSO standards for center frequency, pulse widths, or other
2 Calibrate your XRX compass. See “Compass Calibration” in the XRX Owner’s Manual.
factors. Typically 90% of aircraft equipped with transponders operate within standards.
3 Use the Com menu to select “Garmin” as the out- a XRX may have aft detection limitations. While XRX performs many complex calculations
put method. This option is only available on XRX to correct for signal ambiguity within the cockpit, some aircraft have inherent limitations.
Firmware Version 2.0 or higher. Contact Zaon di- Please see our website for a complete profile list of carious aircraft types to identify any
rectly for Firmware updates. limitations.
Maximize Detection Window a XRX contains a solid state compass to help your Garmin properly orientate the traffic
on your screen. Careful consideration should be taken when using the XRX near the XM
4 Using the Alt and Range menus to set detection range to 6NM and altitude to ±2500 antenna which contains a magnet. Place the XM antenna as far as possible from your XRX.
feet. Compass calibration instructions can be found in your XRX Owner’s Manual.
5 Press mute to return to the traffic screen. The screen will only show “Garmin,” but all a XRX compass should be recalibrated if you move to a deferent aircraft.
menu options will still be available by pressing the menu button again at any time.
a Traffic alerts will not be shown on your Garmin if your ground speed is less than 30 KTS.
Garmin 697/695 Step-by-Step Setup
a Traffic input from XRX cannot be shared with TIS input. Connecting any other RS-232 de-
vice to the Garmin DATA IN while connected to XRX will result in overlaps in signals and
1 Setup is done the same as TIS setup in your Gar-
errors from both data sources. However, XRX does not use GARMIN DATA OUT, which can
min owner’s manual. Under System Setup go to
be used for miscellaneous functions.
the “Interface” tab. Select “TIS In.”
Placement of your XRX is critical to achieving
2 With power applied to both the Garmin and XRX maximum performance!
you should see the status field change to “Data Available.”
This setup and hardware is specific to the Garmin GPS-
3 Press Menu, choose “Setup Map” and press Enter. MAP 696/695 only. Do not attempt to interface with any
Scroll to “Map Page” and press Enter. Scroll to “TIS other device sing these instructions or hardware.
Traffic: and press Enter. Scroll down and select
“8NM.”