Installation manual

Installation Manual
Optional MFD Function Activation Utility P/N 600-00175-000 Rev 04
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5.2 Optional MFD Function Activation Utility
Avidyne provides the ability to install CMax using an activation utility on CompactFlash. This section
describes the installation procedure for this utility. With Release 4.1 and later MFDs, CMax is included
and activated at the factory so this procedure is not necessary.
➥ The CMax Activation Utility is available for use only by avionics repair facilities performing MFD
installations, MFD software upgrades, and MFD function activation on installed MFD software.
➤ To activate CMax, obtain the MFD CMax Activation Utility which activates the MFD CMax
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function.
This utility is for use in FAA-approved aircraft repair stations only.
The CompactFlash version of the CMax Utility will run each time that you use it. However, if run on an
MFD on which CMax is already activated, it will de-activate CMax. In that instance, running the utility
yet again will re-activate CMax. If you activate the CMax utility on an MFD, the CMax Activation Utility
will not let you activate CMax on any other MFD. Only one license is permitted per CompactFlash.
Follow the instructions in the accompanying service bulletin the CMax Activation Utility.
5.3 Using the Configuration Save and Restore (CSR) Utility
➥ The Configuration Save and Restore Utility is not used when doing field-loadable software
upgrades. It also cannot be used for transitioning from an EX500 MFD to an EX600 MFD.
When performing an upgrade to an existing MFD, you may want to use the Configuration Save and
Restore (CSR) Utility. This utility allows you to save off many of the configuration options that had
previously been set on the MFD, including:
● Any added-cost utilities such as CMax (as described in Section 5.2, “Optional MFD Function
Activation Utility” on page 26).
● Lightning, Traffic, GPS, and MAP parameters.
The CSR Utility can save you many hours of work and a CSR Utility CompactFlash should be included
as part of the ship kit for MFD Upgrades.
For detailed information about the CSR Utility, see the Avidyne Service Bulletin EX500 Save &
Restore Utility, Document Number 601-00007-035.