Dynon Avionics EFIS-D10 Users Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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HARDWARE INFORMATION
This section gives you a brief overview of the various hardware components of your EFIS-D10. This section serves as a
reference only and should not be used for diagnostic or reparative work. However, it will help you to familiarize yourself
with the inner workings of the unit. For detailed installation instructions, please refer to the EFIS-D10 Installation Guide.
Main Unit
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The display is a 450 nit LCD screen, much brighter than most laptop displays
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Attitude information is obtained from 3 solid-state gyrometers and 3 solid-state accelerometers. Heading
information is obtained from 3 solid-state magnetometers. Airspeed, altitude and angle of attack are obtained
from three separate pressure
transducers .
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User interaction takes place via the 6 buttons along the bottom of the front panel of the unit. Feedback is given
via short text messages along the bottom of the screen.
Internal Battery
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The internal battery is an optional accessory to the EFIS-D10, allowing the unit to operate in the event of an
external power failure.
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The lithium ion battery is rechargeable and is managed by the EFIS-D10 whenever an external power source is
connected.
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Under normal conditions, the internal battery should have a voltage between 13 to 16.8 Volts. You will receive
a low battery warning when the voltage drops below 13 volts.