VPX Pro Anomaly/Bug

[Rob Hickman]

Bob, I wonder if the problem with your VPX display could be related to the one I reported in late 2012 (AFS forum thread with link to my website w/screenshots). For me, the status indicators always disappear when I have both the course and bearing needles displayed on the PFD.

I did send in system logs and screen captures, but the current software release has the same behavior, so I'm guessing they weren't able to reproduce it to fix. Since then, I've been relying on toggling to a screen without needles (engine, 6-pack, or map) when I need to see the VPX statuses.

We thought this had been fixed? Email info@advanced-flight-systems.com and we will send you the latest software to test.

[jwyatt]

We thought this had been fixed? Email and we will send you the latest software to test.

I installed 8.8.23 this weekend, and all is well. Thanks!

[SDClark]

I installed 8.8.23 this weekend, and all is well. Thanks!

I had the same display issues that Joshua showed when the screen was split with the Nav and VPX displayed. In addition to the software issue that were apparently fixed with the patch that AFS sent out, using serial port 4 for the VPX could also be a part of the problem. Apparently, port 4 performance (bandwidth) is less than the other ports. I rewired the VPX to port 3, changed the configuration, and installed the new software (9.05.05). The 4500 and VPX have performed flawless since.