---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 07/06/16: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:33 AM - Re: MX-20 connected to 400W/500W - UPDATE (Ralph E. Capen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:33:40 AM PST US From: "Ralph E. Capen" Subject: RV-List: Re: MX-20 connected to 400W/500W - UPDATE Just to keep everyone in the loop.... There are multiple valid output protocols from the 400W/500W series that work with the MX-20...some have more features than others - the differences are not spelled out in the installation manuals. Got with the folks at Stark Aviation (I bought most of my gear through his shop), he was able to get an understanding of the differences and pass them to me. I was using "Aviation" as the output protocol from my 420W as it is acceptable to both the MX20 and my AFS3400s EFIS. Come to find out, the software upgrades changed some of the bits making this one a less viable option. I need to use "MXMap" for the MX20 and wire up two more outputs from the 420W...one for the EFIS and another for the ADS-600B -----Original Message----- >From: "Ralph E. Capen" >Sent: Jul 5, 2016 1:19 PM >To: rv-list , "avionics-list@matronics.com" >Subject: RV-List: MX-20 connected to 400W/500W > > >Any of you out there using the MX-20 connected to either a 400W or 500W series GPS? > >I have a 420W connected to a MX-20. Recently upgraded the software in the 420W and now the MX-20 screen map area is blank with the red X in the middle unless I have a flight plan active. I have verified my wiring and settings - along with the system showing my position with the flight plan active so i am confident in the wiring / settings. > >The 420W is running 5.3/5.0 software and the MX-20 has been tested up to version 5.7. My understanding is that a newer version of software is available for the MX-20 and I am making inquiries as to upgrading. My question to other users is - Does it work with the later software - or did Garmin abandon this device already!? > >Thanks, >Ralph Capen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.