Terrain Database Update
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Forum Name: IFD 5 Series & IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM
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URL: http://forums.avidyne.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=876
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Topic: Terrain Database Update
Posted By: PA20Pacer
Subject: Terrain Database Update
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 6:25pm
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Hi All- I just opened JSUM to download current charts, and I notice that there is a rather gigantic (1.8 Gbyte) terrain database update available. Has anyone installed this? Any problems? I am in the process of downloading to the memory stick now. Regards, Bob ------------- Bob Siegfried, II Brookeridge Airpark (LL22) Downers Grove, IL |
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Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 6:36pm
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Yep, there it is. I just had a look at JDM. * Orest |
Posted By: TomH
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 9:01pm
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One of the reasons I bought (two) 440s was the inclusion of Terrain (vs brand G charging for it in a 650). When I updated my Jeppesen subscriptions I only now see the IFD440 Obstacles download. My understanding was that a new Terrain database hadn't been released and that the 440s came with the Terrain DB "from the factory." Just checked in JDM and I don't see the 1.8GB download available. Should I?
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Posted By: fritz
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 9:43pm
| Also downloading the update, but really don't want to be the first one to load it. Who ever gets it to load first please post! |
Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 10:34pm
Give it a day or two, I expect it will appear. * Orest |
TomH wrote:Posted By: bneub111
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 11:27pm
| I installed it today on my 540. No problem, but plan on being patient. It took almost an hour to install the 4 current updates. |
Posted By: PA20Pacer
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2015 at 11:49am
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I installed the terrain update, and it loaded with no problem, but it did take the better part of an hour. It indicated that it was loading terrain database PN 500-00208-000. It was interesting that there is no such update available on JSUM for my Dad's IFD540. Since my Dad's unit was just at Avidyne a few weeks ago for some hardware updates, I am wondering whether its terrain database was updated at the factory. If so, the Jeppesen updating software (which is specific to the N-number) would need to be sophisticated enough to know which units required the update. I would be interested in whatever insight the Avidyne folks can provide. I did not expect that we would see too many terrain updates in the absence of large volcanic eruptions or major tectonic events. Regards, Bob ------------- Bob Siegfried, II Brookeridge Airpark (LL22) Downers Grove, IL |
Posted By: Jack Seubert
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2015 at 12:18pm
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Hello ya'll I just spoke to Jeppesen and the tech support guy who talked to somebody indicated that the Terrain Database for the IFD 440 was delayed and would be coming out in December. I don't know what is different but thats what they said. Don't run into the ground if you have the old database on your 440... Jack ------------- Jack Seubert |
Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2015 at 3:36pm
Actually, there is value in the terrain updates. Of course very little changes in terms of the actual terrain, but the database coverage for the terrain DOES extend and improve, especially outside of CONUS. * Orest |
Posted By: ddgates
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2015 at 2:20pm
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The terrain update showed up on my JDM, but before I had the memory stick to download it, it disappeared. Called Jepp, they report the file was corrupted and was pulled by Jeppesen. Expects it to be reposted within a week. So, if you aren't seeing the update in your JDM, this could be why. ------------- David Gates |
Posted By: fritz
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2015 at 2:33pm
Interesting. Does this mean that those who have already updated their IFD540s need to re update once the new file is released?
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Posted By: ddgates
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2015 at 7:12pm
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Dunno. Sounds logical. ------------- David Gates |
Posted By: klelpers
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2015 at 7:51pm
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I updated my 540 with the terrain. Be aware, it took over an hour with charts and all! |
Posted By: ddgates
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2015 at 9:33am
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Jeep says they still have problems with the IFD540 terrain database and it remains pulled from download. ------------- David Gates |
Posted By: PA20Pacer
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2015 at 9:42am
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Hi David- Thanks for the update. I know that those of us who have downloaded and installed it would be interested in information about the issues with the database, but the guy I talked to at Jeppesen did not have much to say. Hopefully, anyone who knows more will share. Regards, Bob ------------- Bob Siegfried, II Brookeridge Airpark (LL22) Downers Grove, IL |
Posted By: psimpson
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2015 at 9:27pm
| I downloaded and installed in my 440's today, took about 45 minutes. |
Posted By: LANCE
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 12:32am
| My 540/440 took about 45 min each also |
Posted By: khuffine
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 9:11am
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Did u have to buy an update for the 440. All I bought was data base and charts ------------- Khuffine |
Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 10:48am
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No, the terrain just appeared. I didn't buy anything extra. * Orest |
Posted By: LarryPetro
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 7:21pm
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I updated my IFD540 terrain database this afternoon. The download from the Avidyne USB stick took about 65 minutes for the 1.8-GB database. No problems. ------------- Larry Petro - Columbia 350 @ KFME |
Posted By: khuffine
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2016 at 11:58pm
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Mine has never shown up on the jep website for my 440...didn't get much for christmas either. guess I've been bad!! ------------- Khuffine |
Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2016 at 12:47pm
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Hmm, a lump of coal then? ;-) * Orest |
Posted By: psimpson
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2016 at 11:14pm
| Just Call Jepp, they will get you going I bet. Did you update the software to JDM yet? |
Posted By: chflyer
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2016 at 1:22pm
Larry, Did you need to subscribe to a terrain db service? I have had an IFD540 for a year now with a navdata subscription (no charts) and have never seen a terrain db appear under JDM. Vince ------------- Vince |
Posted By: LarryPetro
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2016 at 1:49pm
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Vince, I don't have a subscription for the terrain database, so I called the 800 number that listed on the JeppDirect page for the a single-purchase of an Avidyne IFD540 product. The only option for the terrain database is World-wide coverage. They took my CC number and within minutes the database was available for download with my OS X app, JDM, which is the same way that I download my 28-day navdata updates. -Larry ------------- Larry Petro - Columbia 350 @ KFME |
Posted By: LarryPetro
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 5:31pm
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I would like to verify that the terrain database update is truly stored in my IFD540. The Databases Status page shows the Nav, Obstacles, and Charts cycle and valid dates. But, the terrain database cycle and valid date are not displayed. Where does the IFD540 present that information? ------------- Larry Petro - Columbia 350 @ KFME |