Aspen Evolution 1000 MFD MAX | Multi-Function Display (MFD) + PFD Redundancy
Your glass cockpit, doubled - to the MAX.
The Evolution 1000 MFD MAX is Aspen’s Multi-Function Display (MFD) that adds a second screen to your Aspen PFD, doubling display area and providing full PFD backup redundancy with a simple push of a button. The 1000 MAX MFD delivers MAX performance with vibrant aviation glass, faster refresh, built-in terrain awareness, backup battery, and weather/traffic/map overlays when paired with compatible equipment
Aspen Evolution 1000 MFD MAX | Multi-Function Display (MFD) + PFD Redundancy
Overview
Product highlights:
Built on the same platform as the Evolution 1000 Pro MAX PFD, the 1000 MFD MAX provides full PFD redundancy, duplicating all critical sensors and systems, the 1000 MFD MAX can instantly become a fully-functional backup PFD.
- New vibrant colors with the latest aviation glass
- Higher reliability and 4X faster refresh rates with the latest generation processors
- New graphics driver with 16 million colors
- New sensor board; eliminating single point pitot failure by incorporating GPS to a dual aiding AHRS
- Chart and countdown timers
- Height above ground level (AGL) on navigation and terrain maps
- METAR flags on navigation map
- Aural voice alerts
- Three-year transferable factory warranty regardless of flight hours (does not apply to trade-in display purchases)
Features
1000 MFD MAX Features
New vibrant colors with the latest aviation glass
Higher reliability and faster refresh rate rates
Chart and countdown timers
Height above ground level (AGL) on navigation and terrain maps
METAR flags on navigation map
Sectional-style moving maps with hazard awareness overlays
Customizable screen layouts
Charts and geo-referenced airport diagrams*
Built-in backup battery
Built-in terrain awareness
Traffic overlay on map via interface**
Weather
WX500 Stormscope interface
Datalink weather***
* Emergency GPS available with optional upgrade
** Requires ARINC 735A compatible traffic system
*** Requires Aspen EWR50 Weather Receiver or equivalent
Specifications
Specifications
- Duplicate sensor set providing full PFD redundancy
- Eliminates requirement for backup instruments (when installed with Evolution 1000 Pro MAX primary flight display)
- Sectional-style moving maps with hazard awareness overlays
- Charts and geo-referenced airport diagrams
- Customizable screen layouts
- Built-in backup battery and emergency GPS*
Evolution Hazard Awareness
- Altitude intercept arc on navigation map and terrain screen
- Built-in terrain awareness
- Traffic overlay on map via interface**
Weather
- WX500 Stormscope interface
- Datalink weather***
- Hi-res NEXRAD radar
- Radar coverage map
- Precipitation type (at surface)
- Echo tops
- Cloud tops
- Winds aloft (by altitude)
- Satellite mosaic (by altitude)
- AIRMETS
- SIGMETS
- TFRs
- Storm weather tracks
- Lightning
- METARS
- TAFS
* Emergency GPS available with optional upgrade
** Requires ARINC 735A compatible traffic system
*** Requires Aspen EWR50 Weather Receiver or equivalent
General Specifications:
Overall Dimensions 3.50” W x 7.00”H x 4.15”D
Weight 2.9 lbs. with mounting bracket
Display Type 6.0” Diagonal TFT Active Matrix LCD
Display Resolution 400x760
Display Backlight High Intensity White LED
Display Colors 16M
Operational Specifications:
Operating Temp -20°C to +55°C
Storage Temp -55°C to +85°C
Max Operating Altitude (unpress.) 35,000 ft.
Cooling Integral Fan
Max Humidity 95% at 50°C
Input Voltage +8 to +32 Volts DC
Max Current 2.4 Amps @ 28 Vdc / 4.8 Amps @ 14 Vdc
I/O Specifications:
ARINC 429 Inputs 5 Low Speed
ARINC 429 Outputs 1 Low Speed
RS-232 Inputs 5
RS-232 Outputs 3
Pitot / Static Quick Connect
Certification Specifications:
FAA and EASA Technical Standard Orders
TSO/ETSO: C2D, C3D, C4C, C6D, C8D, C10B, C106, C113
Software
RTCA DO-178B Level C
Environmental
RTCA DO-160E
Categories
See Environmental Qualification Sheet
Installations
Engineered for Easy Installation
The Evolution flight displays are innovative, modular system components that slide into existing 3-inch instrument holes in any instrument panel. A universal bracket provides easy surface mounting. The system can optionally be flush mounted. This unique design dramatically reduces installation time and cost.
The modular Evolution platform allows for easy expansion. The integrated displays mount side-by-side in one, two, and three display configurations for supreme flexibility and upgradability.
See Evolution installations in aircraft like yours in the Aspen Customer Gallery
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Evolution 1000 MFD MAX do?
It adds a second display to an Aspen PFD, doubling display area and enabling maps, charts, airport diagrams, weather, and traffic overlays (configuration dependent).
Is the Evolution 1000 MFD MAX a backup PFD?
Yes— it provides full PFD redundancy and can become a fully functional backup PFD. aspenavionics.com
Does the MFD MAX include charts and geo-referenced airport diagrams?
Yes—charts and geo-referenced airport diagrams are listed features
Does it show traffic on the map?
Yes, traffic overlay is supported via interface, and notes it requires an ARINC 735A compatible traffic system.
Does it support datalink weather?
Yes— datalink weather is supported and requires an Aspen EWR50 Weather Receiver or equivalent.
What weather products can be displayed?
NEXRAD, AIRMET/SIGMET, TFRs, METAR/TAF, winds aloft, and more (with required receiver/equipment).
Does it have a backup battery and emergency GPS?
A built-in backup battery is listed, and emergency GPS is available with an optional upgrade.
What warranty comes with the Evolution 1000 MFD MAX?
Three-year transferable factory warranty (with a trade-in purchase exception).