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Zaon PCAS XRX to Garmin 695/696 Interface Cable
 - 6 customer reviews.
See what you've been missing! Get traffic information on your Garmin GPSMAP
695/696 straight from your
Zaon XRX and
without the need for TIS coverage. Zaon and Garmin have teamed up to provide
highly-accurate traffic information overlayed on the same screen you've been
looking at.
Available for both portable and hard-wired (experimental/homebuilts), hooking
up an Zaon XRX
to your 695/696 is simple and easy. The XRX has a built-in serial port and
Garmin interface protocols that, when connected to the 695/696 serial port,
provide traffic information that the Garmin can read and display on the moving
map and in other ways.
TCAS-style Icons and Info
Similar to weather and terrain info and alerts, traffic information is overlayed
directly on the moving map display. Garmin displays traffic position information
in the form of white open diamonds (no threat) and yellow closed circles
(threat). The traffic's relative altitude is also displayed next to the traffic
icon. For example, an aircraft 400 feet above would be displayed as +04. The
climb or descend trend is also displayed as either an up or down arrow.
Traffic Alert!
If traffic becomes a threat, as determined by the 695/696, several things
happen. A traffic pop-up screen in the lower left corner of the display will
appear, regardless of which screen you are looking at. This is helpful if you
have switched to the glass panel screen and aren't looking at the moving map. In
addition, a female voice from the 695/696 will announce "Traffic Alert" and the
unit will beep. This is independent of the voice and beep alerts the XRX unit
generates, which can be used as an alternative traffic alert source.
No, it's not TIS
If you are familiar with TIS information displayed on the 695/696, then what
you'll see from XRX is similar, except you will never get the "Traffic not
available" alert... you are always in XRX coverage! To receive TIS information,
the Mode S transponder must be in a TIS broadcast environment, which is
primarily around major metropolitan areas. Outside this area, TIS information is
not available. The XRX Mode C-based system receives and processes information
independently of any service and can send traffic information to the 695/696,
even if you are not in TIS coverage.
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
Low cost but no sacrifice
by Greg from FL
Pros: Sees traffic ATC can't and warns me in time where to look. Also picks up military aircraft.
Cons: None
Review: I have seen many traffic systems out there for several thousands of dollars but after I saw the review from Aviation Consumer I thought I'd give the XRX a try. I have it set up with my Garmin 696 and the XRX sits out of the way on the top right. After about 50 hours now I can honestly say the XRX is definitely on to something because it picks up aircraft even ATC can't see. I've even had to let ATC know I am tracking traffic with both my XRX and visually, but ATC says "we have no traffic in your area" which I assume is due to the XRX taking traffic feeds directly from the aircraft, rather than relying on ATC's RADAR hundreds of miles away. I definitely wouldn't fly without my XRX and 696 period. I am also glad I saved thousands of dollars to get the same results. Money well spent, and Aviation Consumer was right, it performs as advertised. It has already saved me from many cases which would have been close calls, but with this setup I already know who is out there and what action to take.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Would buy again
by JAY from HICKORY NC USA
Pros: One cable and power provided to Zaon unit as well as Garmin 696. Visual display on 696 of traffic is invaluable.
Cons: none
Review: Good product and I don't even own the Zaon unit that I used to attach to my Garmin 696. For the few times a year that I get to borrow the Zaon unit this interface cable is a must have device. The Zaon unit is a great stand alone device but it is even better when you can get a visual of the traffic displayed right on your gps device.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Takes some time to "calibrate" but overall good
by Robert, CFII from Socal from Woodland Hills CA USA
Pros: Voice alert is especially useful. Adds much to safety of flying in congested airspace.
Cons: I was surprised that compass was so far off as unit was received. It was simple to resolve though so can't be too critical. Maybe it was my aircraft/metal.
Review: Now that I've used ZAON PCAS for awhile & understand where to look, I'm glad I have it. I fly Los Angeles basin five days a week so get plenty of "bogies". I have to filter more than average I suspect to avoid targets filling screen of my Garmin 696. I recalibrated compass which was off more than 30 degrees & that made a huge difference. I now appreciate the usefulness & particularly the increased safety benefit of this product. Several of my pilot friends who've seen it have purchased or are planning to purchase one.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Lemon XRX
by Ralph from Jasper TX USA
Review: My new XRX is not working correctly, rarely picks up transponders of nearby AC. I have an old Zaon MRX that works great and picks up most AC within 5 NM. I guess I need to send my XRX to Zaon to determine whats wrong with it.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Fantastic interface, situational awareness on Glass, and excellent documentation
by Ronald from Scottsdale AZ USA
Pros: Fantastic interface, situational awareness on Glass, and excellent documentation
Cons: None
Review: It's great to be able to see the traffic on the Garmin 696 and have situational awareness. Linking the G696 and Zaon XRX makes flight safer. The documentation with the interface cable is very specific and easy to follow.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Marginal
by A Customer from Florida
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Misses Alot of Traffic
Review: Misses alot of traffic or picks up the traffic when you're right on top of it. I almost consider it worse than flying blind because it gives you a false sense of security. I would say it missed half of the traffic that my TIS system picked up.
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Previous Customer Questions For Zaon PCAS XRX to Garmin 695/696 Interface Cable:
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On Saturday, December 03, 2011 a customer asked:
Q: What all do I need to connect this to my 696?
A:
This cable is all that you would need to connect your Garmin 696 to the Zaon XRX.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2009 a customer asked:
Q: Is the Zaon PCAS XRX Interface Cable available for the Garmin 496? If not, do they plan on making one?
A:
Yes, we also have the Zaon PCAS XRX to Garmin 396/496 Interface Cable available.
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