Installation Manual

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Lynx NGT-9000
Installation Manual
0040-17001-01 (Revision W) Installation Checkout Page 3-45
3.11.1.5 WX-500 Lightning Operational Check
Use the following procedure to check the operation of the WX-500 and its interface with the panel mount
NGT-9000. Lightning detection is an optional function requiring the installation of a WX-500
(Stormscope) and having the option enabled via the MPC (MAT).
1. After power is applied to the WX-500 and Lynx NGT-9000, wait 3-5 minutes to let the GPS to
initialize.
2. Slide each screen (right side) application until the Lightning application is shown Verify that the
screen is normal and not showing a “Lightning Failed” message. See example screen in Figure 3-28.
Refer to the WX-500 Installation Manual for new WX-500 installations for additional checkout
procedures. Test mode procedures are available for testing and troubleshooting the WX-500 in the
Maintenance section (para. 4.4.5) of this manual. Fault data is available using the MPC (MAT) see
section (3.9.5) for details.
Figure 3-28: Lightning Screen
3.11.1.6 Status Lamp Check
Verify the following status lamps functioning properly (if installed) during the checkout. The MPC can be
used to validate lamp operation. See paragraph 3.9.4 for details.
Traffic Alert (TAS/TCAS and/or ATAS)
ADS-B Out Fail
Audio Mute
TAWS Caution
TAWS Warning
1. If a lamp dimming switch was installed, verify all lamps are illuminated full bright when BRT is
selected.
2. Verify all lamps are illuminated at the desired dimming level when DIM is selected.
3. Traffic Alert This lamp is ON when a TA (Traffic Advisory) is detected by the TAS/TCAS or ATAS
functions. Verify the operation of this lamp when performing tests for TAS/TCAS and ATAS.
4. ADS-B Out Fail This amber lamp does the following depending on the situation:
Flashes at a slow rate (1 sec On and 1 sec Off) while the GPS is initializing. Check by cycling
power to the unit. Lamp continues flashing until GPS position is acquired.
The lamp is ON when the ADS B has failed, GPS has failed, or if installed, the lamp self-test is
active.
5. TAWS Caution– This lamp is ON after a particular TAWS alert is detected. Verify the operation of
this lamp when performing tests for TAWS.
6. TAWS WarningThis lamp is ON after a particular TAWS alert is detected. Verify the operation of
this lamp when performing tests for TAWS.