We have spent time refining the Dynon D180 settings to improve the EFIS experience. I would like to share those results with all those whom may be interested.

Before uploading software changes, record hobbs time, tach time, fuel flow K-Factor, and note if extended range tanks are installed.

For those familiar with accessing and updating the D180 with a PC and Dynon software, you may contact Jeff.Glab@CubCrafters.com to get an up-to-date file that you can upload with all the following settings. The latest Dynon software can be obtained from dynonavionics.com. Special OEM functions option must be enabled to upload settings.

WARNING

LOSS OF POWER DURING UPLOAD USING A COMPUTER MAY REQUIRE DYNON SERVICE TO RETURN UNIT TO OPERATION. CONSIDER USING CHARGER ON AIRCRAFT BATTERY AND LAPTOPS ARE PLUGGED IN.



The rest of this is directed towards those wanting to enter settings manually. A more detailed manual may be available from Jeff Glab at CubCrafters.com.

Dynon buttons for reference:
D180-face-buttons.jpg

To set the settings manually, with the D180 powered on and the main screen shown as in the above picture acknowledge all alarms then press button 5, then press MORE, then SETUP, then press GLOBAL. Follow the next table and verify / setup EMS global settings using "DOWN, UP, and SEL" buttons. Standard settings are shown with Metric settings in parenthesis. Metric settings are set like Standard when not shown.

Menu Name Category Cont O-200 Stand (Metric)
Selectable Text / Action
CC340 Stand (Metric)
Selectable Text / Action
Global
Pilot Setup
Units Man Press Inches HG Inches HG
Pressure PSI PSI
Volume Gallons (Liter) Gallons (Liter)
Temperature FARNHT FARNHT
Distance Stat Miles (Naut Mls) Stat Miles (Naut Mls)
Speed Miles / Hr (Knots) Miles / Hr (Knots)
Altitude Feet Feet
OAT Temp Farnht (Celcus) Farnht (Celcus)
Baro Inches HG (Millibar) Inches HG (Millibar)
Alarm Config PWR on Alarms Off Off
LGT after ACK Solid Solid
Data Log Config Recording On On
Interval 10 sec 10 sec
Record At Boot Yes Yes
Screen Setup
Info Item Config Item 1 Volts Volts
Item 2 Amps Amps
Item 3 Volts Volts
Item 4 OAT OAT
Item 5 Flt Tmrs Flt Tmrs
Item 6 Amps Amps
Item 7 Carb Temp Carb Temp
Item 8 Fuel Tmrs Fuel Tmrs
Rotation * EFIS | EMS EFIS | EMS
EFIS | AUX EFIS | AUX
1 EFIS | HSI EFIS | HSI
EFIS | TIMES EFIS | TIMES
1 EFIS | FUEL EFIS | FUEL
Order EFIS | EMS EFIS | EMS
EFIS | AUX EFIS | AUX
1 EFIS | HSI EFIS | HSI
EFIS | TIMES EFIS | TIMES
1 EFIS | FUEL EFIS | FUEL
Initial Setup Eng Type Lyc / Con Lyc / Con
HP Rating 100 180
# of CHT 4 4
# of EGT 4 4
Cyl Disp Split Split
# of Fuel Tanks 2 2
Set HOBBS time At factory = 0 2 At factory = 0 2
Set Tach time At factory = 0 2 At factory = 0 2
Local Data Port
EFIS/EMS serial
EFIS Serial INPUT AUTO AUTO
BAUD RATE AUTO AUTO
EMS Serial INPUT AUTO AUTO
BAUD RATE AUTO AUTO

1EFIS | FUEL and EFIS | HSI may be swapped on the Rotation list, this is corrected in the Order list.
2Do not change HOBBS or Tach time for aircraft already in service.

When finished with the above settings press BACK, then BACK again, then EXIT.

To be continued...