Shadin setting

I have my Shadin MiniFlow-L on Channel 1, with the IFD540 input set to Shadin-Fuel and the Output set to Aviation. There is also an output format setting on the Shadin, and I think it should be set to the Generic or Garmin setting, but I am not sure. Note that not all Shadin fuel flow units have an RS232 output. A call to Shadin will help you determine whether yours does. 

I changed the post title (fixed a typo in it).  But, I agree with other posters - Shadin fuel flow systems are supported.

Yes, I agree that's a problem.    We've been reluctant to publish such a document since it's the set up on the other vendor (e.g. Shadin) box which is supposed to be covered in their documentation that's the missing piece.   Our IM describes how to set up the IFD but we're silent on the other vendor gear.  The general rule is you set up the other gear exactly as you would if it were talking to a Garmin 530 or 430.

My JPI EDM 930 worked perfectly with the GNS530W and works perfectly with the IFD540.

so now, I do see fuelflow on th 540, but only the fuel flow. The other calculations are blank, fuel remaining etc

 

I am having an issue with my Shadin/540 communication. I am able to see Shadin on the 540 (FF, nm/gal, etc) but I am no longer able to see GPS derived information on the Shadin (fuel at destination, nm/gal, etc). This function stopped after I updated the NAV and OBS data during the last cycle. I get an error code on the Shadin of “LS3” which according to Shadin means it is receiving a message but cannot find a valid position source. I checked the configuration on the 540 and here is what I have:

The Shadin tech said there is a very small possibility the RS-232 chip in the Shadin has gone bad but that seems unlikely. Has anyone else encountered this issue?