Switching on AVAPS

The HRDS rack is situated in the baggage compartment at the back of the aircraft. It is shown and relevant areas are marked in the photograph below.

HRDS Rack (photo courtesy: Geet George)

1. Switch on the ventilating fans in the top rack by bringing the switch SW1 (Top rack) to the up position. Photo below shows switch in the on position.

   Top rack (photo courtesy: Geet George)

2. Power on HRDS components in the Switch rack with switches SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 and SW5 (in that order). Photo below shows all switches in the on position. The breakers (marked as CB) in both racks are not to be touched - they should be kept in their original positione, i.e. pressed in.

   Switch rack. Labels above the switches indicate the respective components which are powered on. (photo courtesy: Geet George)

3. Screen should look like the picture below after booting has completed.

   Start screen

4. Start the AVAPS II software. You should find the shortcut icon on the Desktop. The software opens to look like this.

   AVAPS start screen