Entegra EX5000 MFD Cylinder Head Temp (CHT)
The Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) is found on the Engine tab on the MFD. NOTE: not all MFDs will display CHT, this is based on the aircraft type. Please refer to the appropriate Pilot's Guide. For example: The Piper PA28 will show EGT, but not the CHT The Piper PA32 and PA44 will show EGT and CHT
Entegra EX5000 MFD AUX versus Setup Tab
On older versions of the MFD software the AUX tab might not be visible, you will see the Setup tab. It is highly recommended that MFDs with older versions of MFD software be updated to 8.1.1.
Entegra EX5000 MFD; Software Request Form
For aircraft with corrupt software cards, shops can request a replacement CF card by filling out the form on the link: Avidyne Software Request Form; EX5000
Entegra EMAX Engine Download (what information is stored?) (Cirrus)
Cirrus : TIME,"LAT","LON","E1","E2","E3","E4","E5","E6","C1","C2","C3","C4","C5","C6","OILT","OILP","RPM","OAT","MAP","FF","USED","AMP1","AMP2","AMPB","MBUS","EBUS"
Entegra EX5000 MFD with Setup tab
Older versions of the Entegra software will not have an AUX tab, the system will have a setup tab as sown in the photo below. Photo #1 To retrieve the serial number of the MFD, power on the MFD, accept all messages and go into flight mode. Navigate to the Setup tab and hold down the L1 and L3 buttons (left side o…
Entegra EX5000 MFD Not Enough Space
If you are loading Jeppesen Charts and your MFD shows you the message; Not enough space. This is due to the size of the charts you are adding to the MFD. The compact Flash card installed in the MFD is possibly 512MB, and will need to be updated to the 2GB compact flash card. Pilots/owners will need to work with an a…
Entegra EX5000 PFD or MFD Connectors
When reinstalling the PFD or the MFD, refer to the aircraft installation guides for the pin connectors. Assuming the connectors on a replaced or repaired unit are incorrect, will delay your re-installation of the unit and delivery back to the pilot. For example, Connector J731 is on the back side of the PFD in thi…
Entegra EX5000 MFD Charts Update Required message
This is a new message now that January 15, 2020 has passed. It occurs when no charts have been added, and the MFD is programmed for CMAX. This message is only addressing the MFD when charts have never been installed, and the pilot is using a different source (paper, or other device). It is the responsibility of…
MFD Common Errors Not Communicating
MFD Common Errors: xxx Not Communicating If the MFD is giving just one error, troubleshoot the MFD via the Troubleshooting Guide 600-00718-000 Rev00 If the MFD is giving multiple errors (pictured); check the date and time of the MFD (System Time) - is it set to Auto, Manual? - If Auto, check your GPS source …
