Aspen Avionics Introduces Evolution Software Version 2.3.1 and ACU2
Oshkosh, WI, July 26, 2011: Aspen Avionics announced today the FAA TSO and STC approval of Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software for Aspen’s flight display product lines. This latest software release adds many features and refinements to both Evolution Primary and Multi-function Flight Displays, and expands the number of supported third party interfaces with the new ACU2 analog converter option. These capabilities are now shipping for both new orders and for retrofit into existing Aspen flight display installations.
“From the start, Aspen established a new way to build glass cockpit systems,” says Brad Hayden, Aspen’s Vice President of Marketing. “The Evolution system architecture supports future growth and expansion by being compatible with a myriad of new and existing avionics and communications equipment. This software release is no different, adding those new features and expanded equipment and autopilot interfaces most requested by our customers.”
Expanded Functionality
Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software adds the following new features and improvements to the award winning Evolution Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Flight Display (MFD) software:
- Automatic or one touch airport taxi diagram presentation at system start up and after landing
- One touch access to Terminal Procedures, METARs, and TAFs for the Departure, Destination and Nearest airports
- Eliminated the control knob “push to activate” feature that was previously required before adjusting course, heading, airspeed, or altimeter bug values
- Improved access and reduced knob sensitivity for barometric pressure setting changes
- Improved inter communications among all installed Evolution Displays, including:
- One button set up of the reversionary PFD, quickly allowing user setting synchronization between the PFD and the reverted MFD
- Sharing of RSM OAT and emergency GPS position data between a single RSM and up to three Evolution displays
- Retention of more user configured settings between flights, reducing system set up time at preflight
- Expanded support for turboprop and turbojet aircraft to include Vmo and Mmo red line display and Mach number display
Expanded Interfaces
Concurrently with Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software, Aspen is pleased to introduce a new Analog Converter Unit option. The next-generation ACU2 enables more interfaces when installing the Evolution System. New optional capabilities enabled with the ACU2 include:
- Support for various flight director types for common Rockwell Collins and Honeywell autopilots typically found in cabin class twins, turboprops and turbojets
- Dual ADF sensor input and bearing pointer display
- Radio Altitude digital height above ground level display and Decision Height annunciation
- Heading synchro bootstrap output for third party systems needing analog heading stabilization inputs
- Additional configurations supporting ARINC 429 air data outputs
- Optional conventional external OAT probe inputs, providing more installation flexibility and options
- Improved integration support with the Garmin G500/600 system
Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software is an easy-to-load optional upgrade; however an Aspen Authorized Dealer must install it. A full list of Aspen dealers may be found at: www.aspenavionics.com/index.php/where-to-buy/
About Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability into general aviation cockpits—and budgets. Our products increase situational awareness and reduce pilot workload, making it easier and safer to fly in both VFR and IFR conditions. The way we look at it, getting the latest avionics technology shouldn’t always mean spending a lot of money—on equipment or installation. At Aspen Avionics, we design products to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own.
About the Evolution Flight Display System
The Aspen Evolution Flight Display System is an affordable, expandable and upgradeable PFD, MFD and hazard sensor cockpit solution for general aviation aircraft and rotorcraft platforms. Highly compatible with existing aircraft avionics, the flexible Evolution Flight Display System lets aircraft owners install all Evolution Flight Displays and options at once, or separately, as their needs and budgets permit. PDF version of press release