Model | ARGUS 3000 Standard (3.x) |
ARGUS 5000/7000 | ARGUS 5000/7000 Enhanced (5.x) |
ARGUS 5000/CE | ARGUS 7000/CE |
Display | Monochrome Green | Monochrome Green | Monochrome Green | Color : Red, Green, Yellow | Color : Red, Green, Yellow |
Input Method | Four Buttons | Four Buttons | Four Buttons | Data Entry Knob and Four Buttons | Data Entry Knob and Four Buttons |
Database - (Please see important notice Jan 2006) | Factory/Shop
Replaceable (Discontinued) |
User Replaceable
5000: side panel 7000: front panel (Discontinued) |
Internet Updateable | User/Internet Updateable | User/Internet Updateable |
Database Contents | Landing Facilities, NAVAIDS | Landing Facilities, NAVAIDS, Intersections | Landing Facilities, NAVAIDS, Intersections | Landing Facilities, NAVAIDS, Intersections, Airways | Landing Facilities, NAVAIDS, Intersections, Airways |
Optional Features |
International | International, Seaplane Bases, Heliports, Intersections,
NE Corridor Waypoints |
International, Seaplane Bases, Heliports, Intersections,
NE Corridor Waypoints |
International | International |
Navigation Data Source | Loran C, GPS | Loran C, GPS, NMS | Loran C, GPS, NMS | Loran C, GPS, NMS | Loran C, GPS, NMS |
"Flight Recorder" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Flight Planning | Optional (4.x) | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Demo Mode | Optional (with FlightPlanPlus) | Optional (with FlightPlanPlus) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
ARINC Interface Options | No | Yes - INS, FMS | Yes - INS, FMS | Yes - INS, FMS | Yes - INS, FMS |
TSO'd | International Only | Yes - C113 | Yes - C113 | Yes - C113 | Yes - C113 |
IFR Approvable | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Moving Map Display Orientation | Track | Heading or Track | Heading or Track | Heading or Track | Heading or Track |
Minimum Display Range: Airborne | 2 NM | 1 NM IFR
2 NM VFR |
1 NM | 1 NM | 1 NM |
Minimum Display Range: Ground | .1 NM with FlightPlanPlus Software | 1 NM | .1 NM Standard | .1 NM Standard | .1 NM Standard |
ADF Display Capability | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RMI Display Capability | No | Yes - Adapter Required | Yes - Adapter Required | Yes - Adapter
Required |
Yes - Adapter
Required |
Optional WX-10/11/1000 Display Capability | Yes-Adapter Required | Yes-Adapter Required | Yes-Adapter Required | Yes-Adapter Required | Yes-Adapter Required |
Optional WX-500 Display Capability | No | No | Yes-No Adapter Required | Yes-No Adapter Required | Yes-No Adapter Required |
Optional Ryan TCAD Display Capability | No | No | Yes-No Adapter Required | Yes-No Adapter Required | Yes-No Adapter Required |
Internal Barometric Pressure Sensor | No | No | No | Standard | Standard |
Voltage | 11-33 V DC | 11-33 V DC | 11-33 V DC | 11-33 V DC | 11-33 V DC |
Power | Nominal 15 Watts | Nominal 15 Watts | Nominal 15 Watts | Nominal 15 Watts | Nominal 15 Watts |
Dimensions | 3.2"x 3.2"(3ATI)
x 10.25" |
5000: 3.2" x 3.2" (3ATI) x 10.25 7000: 3.2" x 4.8" x 10.75" |
5000: 3.2" x 3.2" (3ATI) x 10.25 7000: 3.2" x 4.8" x 10.75" |
3.2" x 3.2" (3ATI) x 10.25" | 3.2" x 4.8" x 10.75" |
Weight | 3.5 lbs. (1.6 Kg) | 5000 3.5 lbs. (1.6 Kg) 7000 4.5 lbs. (2.0Kg) |
5000 3.5 lbs. (1.6 Kg) 7000 4.5 lbs. (2.0Kg) |
3.3 lbs. (1.5 Kg) | 3.9 lbs. (1.8 Kg) |
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DEParture Mode (DEP)
- Course-up map orientation.
- Aircraft is positioned in the center of the screen for 360 situation
display.
- Maximum 40 NM map range.
- Plan Mode at the end of DEParture Mode allows view of the flight
plan.
ENRoute Mode (ENR)
- Course-up map orientation.
- Aircraft is positioned 20% above the lower window for more "forward
looking view."
- Maximum 240 NM map range.
ARRival Mode (ARR)
- North-up map orientation.
- Aircraft moves along the flight plan.
- Waypoint symbol is positioned in the center of the screen.
- Maximum 40 NM map range.
EMERgency Mode (EMER)
- Displays nearest suitable landing facilities.
- Automatically displays important approach information.
- Can be used in coordination with a remote switch to facilitate access
in emergency situations (ARGUS 3000 only.)
SELect and INFO Modes (SEL) and (INFO)
- Allows you to select and obtain information on any Airport or Navaid
on the screen.
- Displays a "bow" adjacent to the selected facility showing bearing
to, radial from, and distance to.
- Displays runway and approach information.
Amend Mode
- Allows pilot to select or deselect unit and database features.
- Used for graphics screen decluttering.
- Allows pilot to select either Estimated Time Enroute (ENR), or Estimated
Time of Arrival (ETA). (ETA not a feature on the ARGUS 3000.)
ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION