Description:

AV-30-E Software v3.1.1 implements the following changes:

  • Support echoESX transponder configuration
  • Improved Angle of Attack (AoA) algorithm
  • Add wind vector and component overlays
  • Add ability to display flight plan on traffic display
  • Add audio and visual alert for Set Altitude (SALT)
  • Improved automatic brightness algorithm
  • Add QR code to download Configuration
  • Add display of device ID to installation menu
  • Add checksum validation for NMEA GPS

Products Affected:

AV-30-E (UAV-1004035-001, UAV-1004035-002, UAV-1004035-003) running firmware 3.0.1 and earlier

Firmware: UAV-1004037-014-av30e-3_1_1-06c5895.bin

Service Bulletin: AV-30-E Service Bulletin Upgrade to 3.1.1 UAV-1005757-011 Rev A.pdf

AV-30 Update Tool: UAV-1005199-001-AvUpdate-2_0_2-signed.exe

 

Version History:

Version 3.0.1, released 1/8/2025, included the following:

  • Added transponder IDENT button to non-reversionary pages
  • Improved attitude stability. Note: gyro Cal required; see section 9.8
  • Fixed bug that could cause configuration to reset to defaults
  • Swapped position of brightness adjust menu buttons for UI consistency
  • Changed HDG BUG push-set menu label to TRK BUG when referenced to GPS track
  • Fixed bug when performing multipoint airspeed trim in MPH or KPH
  • Improved rounding of transponder pressure altitude display
  • Improved error handling of improperly configured serial ports

Version 3.0.0, released 7/15/2024, included the following:

  • Add rate of turn and standard rate bank angle indicators.
  • Add ability to disable unneeded pages to installation menu.
  • Add ability to connect an AV-Link directly to AV-HSI, providing traffic and updates to all connected AV-30s. Note: to update an AV-30 from an AV-HSI requires this software to be installed directly into the AV-30 first. Future AV-30 releases will be able to use this shared update feature.
  • Add VSI overlay onto MFD.
  • Add rate of climb (ft/nm) overlay.
  • Add max-G and min-G textual overlays. Added max and min indicators to G-Load graphical overlay. Added reset to Setup menu.
  • Add ability to connect NMEA GPS directly to AV-HSI and serve to all connected AV-30s.
  • Add low and high voltage indication to alert pilot of charging system problem.
  • Fix waypoint drawing bugs in DG arc view when used with Garmin 296/396/496 or Apollo GX, and Avidyne IFD series GPS.
  • Fix waypoint drawing to display active (magenta) segment on top of overlapping route segments.
  • Improve AHRS performance in turbulent flight.
  • Add simulated traffic to MFD demo mode.
  • Add OFF option for Set Altitude to improve interaction with Aerocruze autopilot.
  • Add GPS “MSG” annunciator for ARINC 429 navigators connected with AV-HSI.
  • Add squawk overlay and push-set option to CDI mode.
  • Improve AV-MAG calibration accuracy.
  • Update overlay color scheme in Legacy UI style so GPS-derived data is magenta.
  • Update Squawk entry timeout behavior. Squawk will set if pressing done or letting the menu timeout.
  • Make font size and style consistent for no data “—” indications in overlays.
  • Long-hold of center knob when OBS set is active will sync to current bearing across all AV-30 using AV-HSI.
  • Add navigation mode annunciation to bottom of DG arc pages.

 

Version 2.4.1, released 12/05/2023, included the following:

  • Added support for AV-APA (Analog Port Adapter) to provide heading references to S-TEC 20/30/40/50 autopilots
  • Improved attitude indication robustness with incorporation of additional air data (speed assist)
  • Improved transponder interface
    • Reduced button clicks necessary to change squawk
    • Squawk now available as an overlay on all pages, not just transponder control page
  • Added full flight plans to the DG ARC view from both Aviation and NMEA serial formats
  • Added GPS Rose, DG HSI, and DG ARC page options to DG
  • Added Carbon Monoxide display and alert when connected to Sentry through AV-Link
  • Added additional units of measure
    • Kilometers per Hour (kph)
    • Hectopascals (hPA)
  • Added quick swap between local (QNH) and standard (SPS) altimeter settings
  • Added additional AV-MAG installation orientations
  • Increased Density Altitude range below -1000 ft
  • Added align and other flags to DG
  • Added multi-point IAS trim
  • Added third-party EFIS synchronization capability
  • Resolved “NO MAG” indication when aircraft is moving during AV-MAG power up
  • Updated battery level algorithm
  • Demo mode now persists across reboots
  • DG is now adjustable when textual heading is displayed but DG tape is not
  • Upgrade no longer resets ‘GPS NAV SRC’ field
  • Improved attitude tick mark rendering to ensure more even spacing
  • Improved gyro stabilization of GPS track
  • Improved handling of AV-Link GPS dropouts and alerts on traffic display

 

Version 2.3.9, released 2/27/2023, included the following:

  • AV-Mag installation procedure auto-detects installation angles if provided by the AV-Mag
  • AV-Mag calibration no longer requires knowledge of local value of earth’s magnetic field
  • AV-Mag firmware CRC display fix
  • AV-Mag Yaw adjustment fix
  • Reserve battery storage life improvement
  • AV-Mag software part number and version now displayed in install menu
  • Expand the range of pitch trim to compensate for loss of AI “parallax-like” adjustment in prior software release.
  • Units of Indicated airspeed now visible with the LCD font
  • Density Altitude (DALT) calculation correction
  • Range of True Airspeed (TAS) restricted to 300 kts
  • beaconX as GPS on serial 2 initialization fix
  • GPS Track display no longer jumps to 360 when beaconX NIC goes to 0 or jumps when stationary on ground
  • Provision space no longer defaulted on any condition. Must be set deliberately
  • CRC check failure splash screen messages reworded
  • Failing AV-Mag calibration restores the last valid calibration stored in flash
  • All PUSH-SET sequences consistent with configuration priorities
  • Fixed VMC/VYSE menu settings overflowing at 255 before reaching the max value of 300 kts
  • Fixed some fractional roll/slip trim values being unavailable for selection
  • AHRS cleaner startup
  • Expanded range overlay data type indices for future use