Selected by pressing the left-most FSK button when in the MENU operating mode, the OPTION sub-mode page affects all the modes of ABRIS operation and is stored in non-volatile memory. Options can have values selected from a list or from a defined digital range. ATTENTION! It is advised that you do not change option values unless you are certain of the consequences on ABRIS functionality.
Modified OPTION values are saved at the time of exiting from the sub-mode – a press of the OPTION button. Note that when entering data for coordinates, date, time, etc., that after selecting the line item and pressing the CHANGE FSK button that the bottom of the display will change to allow you to select the field you wish to edit, and by rotating the cursor manipulator control you select the value.
3-12: MENU/OPTION display with MAIN sub-mode selected
Procedure to Change ABRIS Settings
In the OPTION sub-mode, there are five sub-modes that can be displayed by pressing the SETUP FSK button. When this button is pressed, a pop-up menu is displayed with the following options:
You may then select one of the options by pressing the up and down arrow FSK buttons or by rotating the cursor manipulator. Once a line item has been selected (boxed in the menu), press the SETPUP FSK button again or press the cursor manipulator to display the page. To change between the pre-determined option/values, use the CHANGE FSK button; to switch from one line-option to another in the menu, use FSK buttons with the or ∆ symbols or the cursor manipulator knob. The selected function is highlighted with a box.
MENU/OPTION/MAIN Sub-mode
The default page of the MENU/OPTION sub-mode is the MAIN sub-mode page. Using the sub-mode pop-up window, you may select MAIN to return to this page. The table below lists MAIN page options, possible values (values or formats) of options, and their effect on ABRIS functionality.
3-13: MENU/OPTION/MAIN sub-mode page
List of options, possible values (values or formats) and their effect on ABRIS functionality in the MAIN sub-mode
Option |
Measurement units; format |
Arguments |
Effect on the ABRIS functionality |
MAP MOTION |
RELATIVE |
The aircraft symbol is always located 20% up from the map‟s bottom edge |
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TRUE |
The aircraft symbol moves across the map and the map view update is performed automatically |
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MAP ORIENTATION |
HEADING |
Map orientation according to aircraft heading |
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TRACK |
Map orientation according to aircraft track angle |
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NORTH |
Map orientation in reference to North |
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SCALE |
AUTO |
Map display scale depends of aircraft altitude |
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MANUALLY |
Map scale is manually set by operator |
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TRACK/HEADING |
TRUE |
Displayed from the true meridian |
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MAG |
Displayed from the magnetic meridian |
ALTITUDE |
GNSS |
From built-in GNSS sensor |
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BARO |
From barometric sensor |
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RADIO |
From radar altimeter |
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LOCAL TIME |
+12/-12 |
Local time shift |
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TIME SETUP |
HH:MM:SS |
Current time |
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DATE SETUP |
DD-MON-YY |
Current date |
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AFT START |
AUTO |
Flight time logging is started when the aircraft attains a speed of 25 km/h |
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USER |
Flight time logging is manually initiated by the operator |
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FLIGHT RECORDER |
Sec |
1-60 |
Time length of flight recorder |
WPT SEQUENCE |
AUTO |
Automatically switches from one waypoint to the next when the steerpoint has been reached |
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USER |
Cycling of waypoints is done manually be the operator |
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STP PASSED |
km |
0-10 |
Set the radius of a circle with the center being the steerpoint (STP). When this circle is crossed, a “STP PASSED” message is displayed (5 by default) |
XTE SCALE MIN MAX |
KM |
1, 2, 5, 10, 20 |
Set the MIN and MAX XTE scale for automatic switching depending on the level of route error |
RMI1 |
TO STP FROM STP VOR RADIO OFF |
Symbol and digital display of the direction (yellow): from aircraft to STP from STP to aircraft to VOR to non-directional beacon nt display |
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RMI2 |
Symbol and digital display of the direction (red): |
TO STP FROM STP VOR RADIO OFF |
from aircraft to STP from STP to aircraft to VOR to non-directional beacon no display |
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RAIM THRSHLD |
M |
0-9999 |
Set the radius of a circle with the center based on the coordinates obtained after the processing of GNSS sensor data. This is then used to calculate the probability of the aircraft‟s actual coordinates being within this circle |
SELECT THRSHLD |
AUTO/USER |
Option for selecting the threshold value of RAIM calculations |
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CHECK PSEUDORANGE |
ON/OFF |
To take into account (ignore) the pseudo-range values provided by the satellites in regards to RAIM calculations |
MENU/OPTION/UNITS Sub-mode
To adjust the type of units that will be used for measurement by the ABRIS, select the UNITS option from the SETUP pop-up menu.
3-14: MENU/OPTION/UNITS sub-mode page
The effect of the option values and their permissible ranges are described in the table below. List of options, possible option values, and their effect on ABRIS functionality in the MENU/OPTION/UNITS sub-mode
Option |
Arguments |
Effect on the AMMS functioning |
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE |
DDD*MM.MM DDD°MM SS |
Display of lat-long geographic coordinates |
SPEED |
KMH M/S KNOTS |
Use of measurement units for calculations. KMH – kilometers per hour; M/S – meters per second, and KNOTS - knots |
RANGE |
KM NM |
Use of measurement units for calculations. KM – kilometers and NM – nautical miles |
ALTITUDE |
FT M |
Use of measurement units for calculations. M – meters and F - feet |
WEIGHT |
KG LB |
Use of measurement units for calculations. KG – kilograms and LB - pounds |
ELLIPSOID |
WGS-84/Krasowsky |
Use of the ellipsoid model for calculations |
MENU/OPTION/PERF Sub-menu
The PERF sub-menu is used to adjust ABRIS flight performance parameters.
3-15: MENU/OPTION/PERF sub-mode page
The effect of the option values and their permissible ranges are described in the table below. List of options, possible option values and their effect on ABRIS functionality (PERFORMANCE SETUP sub-mode)
Option |
Measurement units (format) |
Range |
Effect on the AMMS functioning |
SPEEDS AND BANKS |
Option parameters are used for calculations of the aircraft trajectory |
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V1. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V2. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V4. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V SPEED IN CLIMB (normal). Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
V ECONOMIC SPEED IN CLIMB. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V CRUISING SPEED, normal. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V ECONOMIC SPEED. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V SPEED IN DESCENT, normal. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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V ECONOMIC SPEED IN DESCENT. Not used in calculations, reference only. |
km/h |
0–350 |
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Vу RATE OF CLIMB. If the vertical speed exceeds that programmed for the leg, this value will be colored yellow. |
m/s |
0–50 |
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Vу RATE OF DESCENT. If the vertical speed exceeds that programmed for the leg, this value will be colored yellow. |
m/s |
0–50 |
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ROUTE BANK. This is used for lead turn distance calculations. The larger the value, the smaller the lead turn distance will be. This value should not exceed 60 for a helicopter. |
degrees |
0–60 |
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BANK OF APPROACH. This is used for lead turn distance calculations. The larger the value, the smaller the lead turn distance will be. This value should not exceed 60 for a helicopter. |
degrees |
0–60 |
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FUEL |
Option parameters are used for calculating fuel flow |
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TAXI FUEL. Used to calculate remaining fuel predictions. |
kg |
0-100 |
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TAKEOFF FUEL. Used to calculate remaining fuel predictions. |
kg |
0-100 |
CRUISE CONSUMPTION. Used to calculate remaining fuel predictions. |
kg |
0-1500 |
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ECONOMIC CONSUMPTION. Used to calculate remaining fuel predictions. |
kg |
0-1500 |
MENU/OPTION/SIGNAL Sub-mode The SIGNAL page allows you to set the parameters that messages are displayed at the bottom of the ABRIS display. See the image below for a signal message example:
3-16: Example of SIGNAL message string
3-17: MENU/OPTION/SIGNAL sub-mode page
The effect of the option values and their permissible ranges are described in the table below. List of options, possible option values and their effect on ABRIS functionality when in the SIGNAL sub-mode
Parameter |
Measurement units |
Range |
Effect on the AMMS functioning |
APPROACH TO: WPT |
min |
0-10 |
Time interval for warning about the approach to a route element. The message string will be displayed in yellow |
TOP-OF-CLIMB CLIMB POINT. This marks the point at which a climb is initiated in the flight plan. (xx) Minutes prior to passing this waypoint that the warning message will appear. |
min |
0-10 |
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TOP-OF-DESCENT DESCENT POINT. This marks the point at which a descent is initiated in the flight plan. (xx) Minutes prior to passing this waypoint, the warning message will appear. |
min |
0-10 |
POINT OF TURN. This message indicates the start of the turn point between waypoints. This is selected from the WPT OVER option. |
min |
0-10 |
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FIR/UIR BOUNDARY. No function |
min |
0-10 |
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RESTRICTED AIRSPACE BOUNDARY. No function |
min |
0-10 |
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CONTROLLED ATC AREA BOUNDARY. No function |
min |
0-10 |
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LIMIT: |
When these values are exceeded, cautions are provided. The message string will be displayed in yellow |
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XTE |
km |
0-20 |
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CDI BY TRACK ANGLE |
degrees |
0-99 |
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OBSTACLES PROT ZONE: RADIUS VERTICAL |
1 1 |
No function |
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TERRAIN ELEVATION |
OFF |
No function |
MENU/OPTION/CHARTS Sub-mode
The CHARTS page allows you to filter the information that is displayed on the moving map. Select the item you wish to edit and then use the CHANGE FSK button to toggle it on or off (+ or -).
3-18: MENU.OPTION/CHARTS sub-mode page
List of possible options and their effect on ABRIS when in the NAV operating mode.
Parameter |
Options |
Effect on the AMMS functioning |
MAP |
ALL SEL OFF |
Aeronautical information displayed on the map. Compound option, determines option values in all items: ALL – all “+” SEL – selected by user OFF – all “-” |
AIRPORTS |
+,- |
Airports |
RUNWAY |
+,- |
Runways |
AIRPORT COMM |
+,- |
Communication frequency in terminal areas |
ILS |
+,- |
Instrumental landing system |
ILS MARKERS |
+,- |
Instrumental landing system markers |
TERMINAL |
+,- |
Terminal non-directional radio beacon |
NDB |
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VHF NAVAID |
+,- |
Very high frequency navigation aids |
NDB |
+,- |
Non-directional beacon navigation aid |
ROUTE AIRWAYS |
+,- |
Route airways |
FAN MARKERS |
+,- |
Fan markers (not implemented) |
ROUTE WAYPOINTS |
+,- |
Intermediate route WPT‟s |
HOLDING PATTERNS |
+,- |
Holding patterns |
ROUTE COMM |
+,- |
Communication frequencies |
RESTRICTED AIRSPACE |
+,- |
Restricted airspace |
TACTICTICAL SITUATION |
+,- |
Tactical information. Wingman‟s symbols and target icons |
POPULATION PLACES |
+,- |
Inhabited locality shown on the map as a built-up area |
LAKES |
+,- |
Lakes |
RIVERS |
+,- |
Rivers |
RAILWAYS |
+,- |
Railways |
ROADS |
+,- |
Roads |
CABLE/PIPELINES |
+,- |
Cable lines/power transmission lines |
TEXT |
+,- |
Text information and signs |
LINE OBJECTS |
+,- |
Line objects plotted by user |
The selected OPTION values are saved when the mode is exited by pressing NAV button.