Mid-Continent MD23-215

Features:

• Vertical speed indicator (ON/OFF)
• 6-second vertical trend (ON/OFF)
• Altitude target (ON/OFF)
• Approach minimums alert (ON/OFF)
• Barometric setting (millibars, hectopascals or inches of mercury)
• Operating range up to 55,000 feet
• Configurable altitude units (feet or meters)
• Baro setting synchronized via ARINC 429
• Encoding outputs via ARINC 429 and Gray Code
• Standard 2-inch size
• Lightweight — 0.4 lbs
• Simple user interface — Single, push-and-turn control knob
• Daylight readable LCD and smooth, high-resolution graphics
• Manual external lighting control or built-in photocell for automatic dimming
• SSEC curve customized to match primary flight displays (available)
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible (available)
• TSO certified (Design Assurance Level A)
• Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
• Two-year limited warranty

Specifications:

Power Input

• 10–32 VDC
• 14A @ 28 VDC; 4 watts nominal

Data Input

• ARINC 429: Low or high speed; Labels 234, 235
• Pressure: Absolute/Static (Quick Disconnect)

Data Outputs

• ARINC 429: Low or high speed; Labels 203, 204, 212, 217, 234, 235
• Gray Code

Operating Range

• -1,500 to +55,000 feet

Units of Measure

• Altitude: Feet or meters
• Barometric Setting: Millibars (mb), hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (in.Hg)

Lighting

• 5, 14, or 28 VDC external control or internal photocell for automatic dimming

Weight

• 4 lbs (0.17 kg)

Mounting

• Rear panel mounted, (4) #6–32 screws, 2.25-inch round bezel

Dimensions

• 43 x 2.43 x 1.0 inches (61.7 x 61.7 x 25.4 millimeters)

Mating Connector

• P/N 9019162-1: 26-pin, D-Sub electrical connector (Quick Disconnect)
• P/N 9019162-2: Pneumatic fitting (Quick Disconnect)

Certification

• FAA/EASA TSO certified to C10c, C106, C113b
• RTCA DO-160G qualified
• RTCA DO-178C qualified, Design Assurance Level (DAL) A