iEFIS (R) (registered trademark)

iEFIS system
Architecture

The iEFIS is a modular system with the iBox at its heart. All system devices communicate with the iEFIS through the iBox via a robust 2-wire CAN Bus network. The iEFIS screens (up to 8 of any size) communicate with the iBox via the EFIS LAN through an RG-174 coax cable. External devices such as radios, transponders, etc., communicate with the system via the RS-232 and ARINC inputs on the iBox.

iEFIS System Modules :

Up to 8 iEFIS panels may be connected in a single system (1 required)
iBOX V1: Full featured, central interface for the iEFIS system (1 or 2 units)
SP-6 CAN: Compass/Magnetometer (up to 2 units)
SP-7 CAN: Attitude Sensor (up to 4 units)
SP-10 CAN: Flap, trim and gear controller (up to 6 units, up to 2 functions/unit, 6 functions max)
RDAC XF: Engine monitoring interface (up to 4 units/engines)
RDAC CAN: Rotax 912iS ECU interface (up to 2 units/engines)
MGL V6: COM radio (including full remote control)
MGL V10: COM radio (including full remote control)
MGL ECB system (up to 4 units, 48 breakers)
MGL iEFIS wireless node (one per system - not yet available)
MGL iEFIS wired node (up to 8 – including iEFIS panels)
MGL Autopilot servos (Bank, Pitch, Yaw)

Compatible Third Party Devices:

Garmin SL40 COM radio
Fünkwerk ATR500 COM radio
Fünkwerk ATR833 COM radio
Microair M760 COM radio
Dittel KRT-2 COM radio
Garmin SL30 NAV/COM radio
Garmin G430W and newer GPS/NAV/COM systems
Sandia Aerospace STX-165R Remote Mode-C transponder
Garrecht Mode-S transponder
Trig Avionics TT-21 & TT22 Mode-S transponder
Vertical Power VPX
Traffic systems compatible with ARINC 735 (TIS, TCAS, ADSB with TIS output)
Traffic systems: NavWorx ADS-B, FLARM, XRX PCAS
NavWorx ADS-B Transceiver for traffic/weather
Transponders Requiring Gray Code (Gillham) Encoded altitude
Older Analog Navigation Systems (CDI/LOC/GS) using +/-150mV differential outputs
External autopilots can be connected to NMEA (RS-232 port 6 on the iBOX) or ARINC steering signals.

iEFIS "Lite" system
Architecture

Discovery "Lite" ships since october 20 2014.
This version does not require the use of the iBOX and is thus suitable for applications where low cost and simplicity of the installation are required.

The “Lite” panel uses exactly the same firmware as a regular iEFIS system and is this not restricted in is capabilities, save for any function that requires specific hardware support by the iBOX.
The “Lite” panel itself includes altimeter and airspeed sensors, a built in WAAS GPS, AHRS, CAN interface for connection to any MGL CAN based peripheral as well as two RS232 ports for connection to items like radios etc. It is also possible to connect an EFIS extender module which provides additional analog and digital inputs and digital (switched) outputs, an AOA sensor as well as 5 RS232 ports for a total of 6 usable RS232 ports. It also provides an interface for a standard MGL OAT sensor (the Lite panel has a built in sensor intended mostly for open cockpit aircraft).
Up to two “Lite” panels can be used in a single system and they can share RS232 ports and CAN bus devices.

A typical comprehensive functionality “Lite” panel may consist of:

SP-10 Flap and Trim controller

Also consider the large infrastructure of peripherals from MGL and third parties ranging from VHF radios, navigation radios, transponders, electronic circuit breakers and more.

iEFIS "Lite" System Modules:


SP-6 CAN: Compass/Magnetometer (up to 2 units)
SP-7 CAN: External Attitude Sensor (up to 4 units)
SP-10 CAN: Flap, trim and gear controller (up to 6 units, up to 2 functions/unit, 6 functions max)
RDAC XF: Engine monitoring interface (up to 4 units/engines)
RDAC CAN: Rotax 912iS ECU interface (up to 2 units/engines)
MGL V6: COM radio (including full remote control)
MGL V10: COM radio (including full remote control)
MGL ECB system (up to 4 units, 48 breakers)
MG_Servo: Autopilot servos (Bank, Pitch, Yaw)

Compatible Third Party Devices:

Garmin SL40 COM radio (ou toute radio compatible SL40)
Garmin SL30 NAV/COM radio
Fünkwerk ATR500 COM radio
Fünkwerk ATR833 COM radio
Microair M760 COM radio
Dittel KRT-2 COM radio
Garrecht Mode-S transponder VT-01R (with MGL198 interface)
Trig TT21 & TT22 Mode-S transponder(with MGL238 interface)
Sandia Aerospace STX-165R Remote Mode-C transponder
Vertical Power VPX

Systèmes Trafic : NavWorx ADS-B, FLARM, XRX PCAS
NavWorx ADS-B Transceiver pour Trafic/Météo
External autopilots can be connected to NMEA (RS-232 port 2).

iEFIS "MX-1" system
Architecture

The iEFIS "MX-1" ships since august 2019.
This version does not require the use of the iBOX and is thus suitable for applications where low cost and simplicity of the installation are required.

The “MX-1” panel uses similar firmware as a regular iEFIS system. It does have partial synthetic vision. Effectively much the same as regular or "Lite" iEFIS, but no Terrain. You do have 3D runways, they are just drawn simpler as the CPU is not fast enough to do texture rendering. The MX-1 is not restricted in is capabilities, save for Terrain, 3D rendering and any function that requires specific hardware support by the iBOX.
The “Lite” panel itself includes two sets of altimeter and airspeed sensors, AOA sensors, a built in WAAS GPS, AHRS, CAN (FD) interface for connection to any MGL CAN based peripheral as well as four RS232 ports for connection to items like radios etc. It is also possible to connect one or two EFIS extender module(s) which provides additional analog and digital inputs and digital (switched) outputs, as 5 RS232 ports for a total of 6 usable RS232 ports. It also provides an interface for a standard MGL OAT sensor.
Up to eight “MX-1” panels can be used in a single system and they can share RS232 ports and CAN bus devices.

A typical comprehensive functionality “MX-1” panel may consist of:

SP-10 Flap and Trim controller

Also consider the large infrastructure of peripherals from MGL and third parties ranging from VHF radios, navigation radios, transponders, electronic circuit breakers and more.

iEFIS "Lite" System Modules:


SP-6 CAN: Compass/Magnetometer (up to 2 units)
SP-7 CAN: External Attitude Sensor (up to 4 units)
SP-10 CAN: Flap, trim and gear controller (up to 6 units, up to 2 functions/unit, 6 functions max)
RDAC XF: Engine monitoring interface (up to 4 units/engines)
RDAC CAN: Rotax 912iS ECU interface (up to 2 units/engines)
MGL V6: COM radio (including full remote control)
MGL V10: COM radio (including full remote control)
MGL ECB system (up to 4 units, 48 breakers)
MG_Servo: Autopilot servos (Bank, Pitch, Yaw)

Compatible Third Party Devices:

Garmin SL40 COM radio (ou toute radio compatible SL40)
Garmin SL30 NAV/COM radio
Fünkwerk ATR500 COM radio
Fünkwerk ATR833 COM radio
Microair M760 COM radio
Dittel KRT-2 COM radio
Garrecht Mode-S transponder VT-01R (with MGL198 interface)
Trig TT21 & TT22 Mode-S transponder(with MGL238 interface)
Sandia Aerospace STX-165R Remote Mode-C transponder
Vertical Power VPX

Systèmes Trafic : NavWorx ADS-B, FLARM, XRX PCAS
NavWorx ADS-B Transceiver pour Trafic/Météo
External autopilots can be connected to NMEA (RS-232 port 2).

Surveillance Moteur (Engine Monitoring System EMS)
Engine monitoring

The iEFIS offers comprehensive engine monitoring for any engine. All engine data is captured via our RDAC (Remote Data Acquisition Computer) that mounts near the engine (in front of or behind the firewall). This data acquisition computer then sends all sender data to the iBox via the CAN Bus Network. No wiring harness for engine senders required!

The iEFIS can support up to 4 RDACs. Each RDAC could be used for a different engine, or in cases where additional inputs are required (such as monitoring a 9-cylinder radial, or a non-standard application), additional RDACs can be used to expand the monitoring on a single engine.

There are several RDAC options for the iEFIS system:

• RDAC XG - All engine functions with 8-channels for thermocouples
• RDAC XF MAP - All engine functions with 12-channels for thermocouples and manifold pressure (MAP)
• RDAC CAN 912iS - Monitoring of the Rotax 912iS Engine directly from the ECU via CAN (up to 2 of these can be used)
• RDAC CAN MWB22 - Monitoring of the MW B22 Engine directly from the ECU via CAN
• RDAC CAN ULP - Monitoring of a UL POWER Engine directly from the ECU via CAN (up to 2 of these can be used) or via RS232

Engine functions from RDAC XF:

• RPM x 2
• Hobbs Time
• Tach Time
• Maintenance Timers
• EGT (up to 12 total EGT/CHT)
• CHT (up to 12 total EGT/CHT)
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Fuel Pressure
• Water Temp (if required)
• Carb Temp (if required)
• Fuel level x 2 (with resistive or voltage senders)
• Fuel flow x 2 (using fuel flow sensor or fuel injector signal)
• Current sensor input
• Manifold Pressure

Attitude/Heading Reference System (AHRS)
AHRS

The latest MGL Avionics SP-6 CAN and SP-7 CAN AHRS sensors can be used with the iEFIS. They connect to the iBox via the CAN Bus. You can use up to 2 SP-6 Compass sensors and 4 SP-7 Attitude sensors with each iEFIS system if redundancy is required. The iBox gets information from all sensors and uses the best data it has to come up with an attitude/heading solution.

Made by MGL Avionics, these are some of the smallest aviation AHRS sensors available today.

Manuel :

SP-6 and SP-7 User and Installation Manual (PDF)

The Big Difference...
Touch Screen

The iEFIS features a Resistive Touchscreen with all glass components (no plastic overlays). The touchscreen can use used with gloves and actually requires a ‘Push’ to activate a function. This prevents accidental touches, and allows you to secure your finger on the screen in the correct location before ‘pressing the button’. You can actually rub your fingers all over the screen gently and no functions will activate. This is a touchscreen made for use in aviation and in turbulence.

Retains Push Buttons and Rotary Knobs
There is also a row of buttons beneath the touchscreen (Explorer and Challenger) that can activate all functions without touching the screen if you prefer this control method, and a row of multifunction rotary knobs along the side.

Instant Access
The real value in the touchscreen lies in being able to access a function just by reaching out and touching it. You don’t need to activate a menu and then scroll down with a knob and then select your function. You just touch it. If you want to find info on an airport on the map, just touch it. If you want to set the frequency on the radio, just touch the radio display and a numerical keypad will pop up.

Onscreen Quick Access
Want to adjust the altimeter? Just touch the altimeter display.
Want to lean your mixture with EGT? Just touch on the EGT bargraph.
Want to change your navigation source? Just touch on the HSI.

Full Keyboard
If you need to enter any alphanumeric characters, a full QWERTY keyboad will pop up.

You see it - you touch it. No scrolling down lists or drilling deep into menus.

Moving Map GPS Navigator
NAVIGATOR
The iEFIS features a 50-channel WAAS-capable GPS receiver (with RAIM), with a host of moving map navigation features. All GPS databases are from freely available sources, and are editable by the user where applicable. Jeppesen NavData is also available worldwide as a subscription service, as well as PocketFMS (Use Desktop edition of PFMS to be able to select FIR's, as the world database can be too large).

Get Navidata updates here

The following map layers are available for display on the iEFIS:

1. Airports/Navaids/Airspace/Obstacles database
   From free sources (such as the FAA) or from Jeppesen/PocketFMS. Includes runway information and frequency information and obstacles. Entire world available.
2. Terrain
   In GTOPO format - freely available. Worldwide Available.
3. World Vector Basemap
   Major roads, rivers, borders, cities and towns for the entire world.
4. Raster
   Any scanned image (or digital Sectional file) can be used after processing with the free MGL Map Maker software. Please note that the user must respect Copyright and Intellectual Property laws.
   We can supply (for EFIS purchased from Delta Omega) iEFIS compatible raster maps from AirMillion (Carribean, France, France WeekEnd, Iberia, Germany, Italy, Greece & North Balkans, Greece & South Balkans, UK, UK (500k), Eastern Europe). These files are associated to one or several iEFIS serial number(s) and can be used only on iEFIS having the proper serial number. Please contact us for a quote.

All of these layers (including the AirMillion raster map of country of delivery, if available) are shipped installed with each EFIS delivered by Delta Omega.

Major Functions:

NAV Softkey Function brings up various options including the Nearest Airport function. From these menus you can find airport information, runways, frequencies and then Goto an Airport/Navaid/Fix.

A full Alphanumeric Keyboard pops up for Searches (thanks to the Touchscreen!):

Route Function allows you to activate routes from the SD card (created in our Flight Planner software or by Seattle Avionics Voyager) or create routes directly in the iEFIS. Routes can be built just by touching airports on the screen - easy as pie!

The touchscreen brings flight planning to life! Click any airport or point on the map and you can instantly see how far it is away from your current location and time to waypoint. One more click and you can Goto that waypoint.

Approach Plates
CARTES VAC
The iEFIS can use approach plates from two sources:

• from subscription program EasyVFR by "PocketFMS". The files are associated to iEFIS serial number(s) and can only be used on iEFIS having the serial number(s).
  
• from free program "MGL Plates compiler" used to transform and georeference .PDF approach plates.
  Any approach plates in .PDF format can be used after conversion with the free program MGL Plates compiler. Please note that the user must respect Copyright and Intellectual Property laws.
  

Manuels :
English manual: iEFIS PocketFMS Plates.pdf

Highway in the Sky
HITS and 3D Synthetic View

The iEFIS features ‘floating box’ Highway-in-the-Sky (HITS) navigation as well as providing the user with a 3D depiction of the outside world for situational and terrain awareness.

This 3D View shows you the elevation of terrain that is at your altitude and above...

It shows you obstacles on the moving map and on the 3D View, so that you don’t run into anything when flying near terrain. And it draws a flag above airports ahead of you with Time and Distance to airport, like street signs on a freeway:

It shows 3D runways, with thresholds labeled so you know you are approaching the airport as planned:

Runway Awareness at Long Beach Airport (KLGB):

EFIS 3D View Display Options Available: :

Checkerboard:

Modulated:



Textured:

Voice Alerts and Copilot Mode
“Airspace Ahead!”

The iEFIS has a built-in voice alert system. Un logiciel utilitaire vous permet, si vous le souhaitez, d'enregistrer vous-même les messages vocaux.
In the alarm setup you can choose the following alarm outputs for each item:

• On screen warning
• iBox Alarm Out External contact (panel master caution light or buzzer)
• Audio voice alert

The iEFIS will also give you airspace warnings, speed warnings, traffic warnings and any warnings setup by the user.

Radio Navigation and GVOR / GLS
HSI
The iEFIS can interface with the Garmin SL30 Nav/Comm and display active and standby navigation on the screen with a VOR/Localizer/Glideslope indicator.

Alternatively, your MGL Avionics EFIS can ‘fake’ radio navigation using only its onboard GPS and its database of VOR stations. We call this GPS VOR (GVOR). For airports where we have the coordinates of both runway thresholds (most airports) we also draw a VFR glideslope (you set the glide angle an x-distance down the runway for touchdown). We call this GPS ILS (GLS) navigation.

GVOR
Using the NAV Softkey at any time you can view nearest GVOR stations. HSI will display GVOR radial to current position and will show GPS DME.

GLS
Use the NAV Softkey to select Nearest Airports. Runways with a GLS approach available will be labeled ‘GLS’. Select the runway and the approach and then follow the green crosses to landing...

  


Localizer and Glideslope displayed on sample iEFIS Screen
(Outer Marker and Middle Marker sounds play through headset via iBox voice alerts)

Radio Control
Set Frequency

The iEFIS greatly reduces workload when flying in busy airspace environments by helping you find and set frequencies to your airband transceiver.

How does it work?

Firstly, you need a compatible radio with a serial input connected to your MGL Avionics iEFIS. Right now this includes:

• MGL V6 Com
• MGL V10 Com
• XCOM 760
• Garmin SL-40
• Garmin SL-30 nav/com
• Filser
• Fünkwerk
• Dittel KRT-2 (Note: The Dittel protocol does not insure 100% synchronization beetween VHF and EFIS)
• TRIG TY91
• Microair M760 Req Q (configured as “SL40” in iEFIS)

Then, simply call up the airport info page and then tap the frequency you want to set it straight to Active on your radio.

You can also flip-flop frequencies or enter them using the numerical keypad when necessary. MGL Avionics radios offer FULL remote control including all setup and volume control using the iEFIS rotary controls.