IFD 100 not working
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Forum Name: IFD100 Mobile App
Forum Description: Topics on Avidyne's IFD100 Mobile App
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Printed Date: 10 Jul 2025 at 5:03am
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Topic: IFD 100 not working
Posted By: Warrenwhis
Subject: IFD 100 not working
Date Posted: 24 May 2025 at 9:47am
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After years of working with no problems, I am now having problems with the IFD100 showing the databases missing. However they are loaded with the proper dates. Therefore the IFD100 does not sync with my iFD540. Recently my iMac can not be used anymore due to the OS being older for Jepp updates (frustrating), so I use my Windows computer for the Nav/database updates. Also I subscribe as an IFD440 to save money on the subscription. I have been doing this with no problems for years. Can anyone help?
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Posted By: Gary Lutchansky
Date Posted: 30 May 2025 at 10:49am
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Let's see if we can help. First, I'll comment on macOS vs. Windows with respect to JDM. The Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) Mac application supports macOS 13 and greater. If your iMac is the 2017 version or greater, you can update the OS to support JDM. Stated another way, an iMac model from 2015 or 2016 cannot run JDM, unfortunately. If you've got the 2017 or greater edition, update macOS then download JDM. Now to the IFD100 issue. I'm not clear on what "...IFD100 showing the databases missing" means. Might you be referring to the "No Nav Database" text that appears front and center for the IFD100 displays if there is no available navigation database? We have different iPads running different iOS versions, so maybe we can recreate your scenario. Let me know what version of iOS your iPad is running. We'll configure similarly and see what might be the issue. If you want faster and live support, call our support line and ask for me, Gary. |
Posted By: rpostmo
Date Posted: 30 May 2025 at 1:29pm
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I get the message "databases missing or not current" when I start the IFD100. I think this has happened ever since I updated to 10.3.0.2 many months ago. I don't know how to get rid of the message, but it doesn't prevent me from connecting to the IFD540 or the IFD440. I keep my databases current on both panel units and on two IPAD minis....version 6 and version 7 (A17 Pro). Either IPAD will connect to the 540 or the 440.
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Posted By: Gary Lutchansky
Date Posted: 30 May 2025 at 2:16pm
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rpostmo, per your comment: "I get the message "databases missing or not current" when I start the IFD100." When not connected to an IFD, does this prohibit you from creating a flight plan? Second, once connected to an IFD, is the message cleared?
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Posted By: rpostmo
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 10:35am
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It doesn't prevent flight plan transfer, creation, or any other function I can determine. The message is on the :Username Password page, not on the function pages that are visible in use. |
Posted By: rpostmo
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 10:51am
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Posted By: Gary Lutchansky
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2025 at 11:09am
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Thank you for the clarification. In some cases, the "Databases missing or not current" footer text displays erroneously. As you've discovered, with up-to-date NavData for your IFD100, after pressing "Start" all works as expected by syncing with your IFD.
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