The Matrix Electronic Flight Information System AV3737 is a comprehensive training solution designed to deconstruct the complexities of modern aircraft avionics. It provides students with a hands-on platform to explore how separate electronic modules communicate over a shared data bus. The system consists of an EFIS with an LCD display, a compass sensor, an altitude sensor, and a Locktronics board that simulates additional aircraft sensors. All components are interconnected using the CAN bus, the standard for in-vehicle networking. This trainer is ideal for vocational and technical programs focused on aviation maintenance, electronics, and engineering. It effectively bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and the practical diagnostic skills required to service and troubleshoot sophisticated fly-by-wire systems. The included 50-page manual guides students through a curriculum that takes approximately five hours to complete, ensuring a thorough understanding of the technology.
Using the AV3737 trainer, students develop a deep and practical understanding of the principles governing modern avionics. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts such as hexadecimal, decimal, and binary number systems and their application in digital communication. Learners explore message multiplexing, which is critical for understanding how numerous sensors and systems share a single data bus. A primary focus is the CAN/ARINC 825 bus system, where students learn its structure, protocol, and real-world application in aircraft. The package emphasizes diagnostic skills, teaching students how to perform fault-finding with both multimeters and oscilloscopes. They also gain experience with PC-based diagnostic software, built-in test procedures, and the operational logic of fly-by-wire systems and GPS integration.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | Not specified |
| Product Weight | Not specified |
| Applicable Education Levels | Vocational, College, University |
| SKU | AV3737 |
| Core Components | EFIS with LCD display, user controls, compass sensor, altitude sensor, Locktronics board with potentiometers |
| Connectivity | CAN bus (ARINC 825 standard) for all module interconnections |
| Included Curriculum | 50-page student-centered manual |
| Estimated Course Duration | 5 hours |
| Software Resources | EFIS MIAC NXT Firmware, EFIS PC Application, mLoader Programming Software |
| System Integration | Links to Matrix microcontrollers training package for low-level system analysis |
| Language Options | English (AV3737), Spanish (CP5715), French (CP5715) |
Aidex is proud to supply the Electronic Flight Information System AV3737 to learning institutions across the Midwest. We are committed to equipping educators and students in the region with the industry-leading tools they need to succeed in aviation and technology fields. Our goal is to provide seamless access to state-of-the-art training equipment for tomorrow’s technical leaders.
The curriculum covers a wide range of essential avionics topics, including hexadecimal, decimal, and binary number systems, message multiplexing, CAN/ARINC 825 bus systems, fault-finding with multimeters and oscilloscopes, PC-based diagnosis, fly-by-wire systems, and the use of GPS.
This trainer is designed for students in aviation technology, electronics, or engineering programs at the high school, vocational college, and university levels. It is ideal for learners who need hands-on experience with modern aircraft electronic systems and diagnostic procedures.
A CAN (Controller Area Network) bus is a robust communication standard that allows electronic modules to communicate with each other without a central computer. In aviation, where it is standardized as ARINC 825, it significantly reduces wiring complexity, weight, and cost while improving system reliability and diagnostic capabilities.
The curriculum is designed for use with standard electronics lab equipment. Students will need multimeters and oscilloscopes to perform the hands-on fault-finding and diagnostic tasks on the CAN bus.
Yes, the system includes a suite of software resources. This includes PC-based diagnostic software, EFIS MIAC NXT Firmware, an EFIS PC Application, and mLoader Programming Software, allowing students to interface with the hardware and learn industry-standard software tools.
For more information or to contact Aidex, your Authorized Reseller, call 800-251-9935 or email info@aidex.com.
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