Overview

Retrofit Multi-Function Display Solution

The MFD-640 interfaces with a variety of Weather Radar, Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS), and traffic avoidance systems as well as onboard video, Vision-1™, Flight Management Systems (FMS), and lightning detection systems. Its size and extensive interface capabilities makes it a versatile instrument for installation in a host of aircraft platforms, and adds valuable functionality for the operator.

The MFD-640 features superior sunlight readability, high-resolution and contrast, and super-wide viewing angles. View FMS data including flight plan with surrounding navaids, airports, and more. Monitor VOR/DME bearing /distance on the 360-degree or arc compass rose. Show surrounding air traffic and uplinked weather maps or access an onboard video camera.

Versatile and Powerful Retrofit Solution
  • Superior sunlight readability
  • High-resolution and high-contrast LED backlight system
  • Super-wide viewing angles
  • Access an onboard video camera {image}
  • View Flight Management system data including flight plan with surrounding navaids, airports
Supported Interfaces
  • Flight Plan Data
  • Weather Radar
  • Synthetic Vision System
  • Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)
  • Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS)
  • Lightning Detection Systems
  • Video Interface Unit for interface with multiple video sources
  • Radar Control Panel for interface with certain radar systems

 

Specifications

Hardware
  • Bezel: 5.17 in. H x 6.67 in. W
  • Image Size: 3.86 in. H x 5.14 in. W (6.4 in. diagonal)
  • Case Size: 4.975 in. H x 5.975 in. W x 8.27 in. D, excluding connector
  • Weight: 7.75 lbs.
  • Faceplate Color: Gray or Black
  • Display: Active Matrix Color LCD
  • Graphics: 256K colors (true 18-bit color, 6 bits RGB), anti-aliased
  • Gray Shades: 64 levels per color
  • Viewing Angle: + / - 60 deg. horizontal
Inputs / Outputs
  • Video: 2 VGA ports
  • Data Bus I / O: ARINC 429/419 (6 Rx, 2Tx), ARINC 561/568 (1port) and ARINC 453/708A (2 ports) and RS-422 (CSDB) (2 ports)
  • Discrete Inputs: 12 (4 @ + 28V/open and 8 @ ground/open)
  • Discrete Outputs: 4 (All ground / open)
Power
  • Primary Input: 28 VDC standard
  • Lighting: 5V or 28V
  • Consumption: 90 Watts max.
  • Cooling: External cooling not required
Controls
  • Function switches and controls enable quick and effortless mode selection and configuration.
FAA TSO / ETSO

C63c, C105, C113, C119a

RTCA Documents
  • DO-160D, DO-174, DO-178B
  • DO-160D Categories: [AZD1]BAB[SM,SB]XXXXXXZZAZZRMXXA
Radar Interfaces

Honeywell:

  • PRIMUS 90
  • PRIMUS 300(SL) and 400
  • PRIMUS 700A/701A
  • PRIMUS 880/660/440 series
  • PRIMUS 870, 650 (WXPD/SCI Interface)
  • RDR 1E/F
  • RDR 4A/B
  • RDR 2000
  • RDR 4000
  • RDS 86

Collins:

  • WXR-300 series
  • WXR-70X
  • WXR-850
  • WXR-2100
Telephonics
  • RDR 1600

Primary Flight Displays

 

Vision-1

High-resolution terrain database for crisp, clear images in real-time.

 

Flight Management System

View FMS data including flight plan with surrounding navaids, airports, and more. Monitor VOR/DME bearing /distance on the 360-degree or arc compass rose. Show surrounding air traffic and uplinked weather maps or access an onboard video camera.

Resources

MFD-640 Multi-Function Display Download PDF