Aircatglobal VirtualFly EFOS User manual
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EFOS
USER’S MANUAL
Rev. 2.0 - May 2022
1. IN THE BOX
A) Switcho EFOS module
B) Anti-slip leg
C) “H”connecting piece between modules
D) "L" connecting piece between modules
E) Network cable (Ethernet)
F) Ethernet to USB adapter
G) Power supply (with four regional
interchangeable heads)
H) Allen keys (n., n.)
CD
E
B
A
H
G
1x
1x
1x
1x
1x
2x 2x 2x
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2. HARDWARE SETUP
2.1 ATTACHING TO DESKTOP/HOME COCKPIT
SETUP
OPTION A: Using Anti-slip Legs
Introduce both anti-slip legs (B) in the lower slots from the
backside, as indicated below. Using the n. Allen key (H),
tighten the screw on each anti-slip leg until you feel resistance.
To secure your SWITCHO EFOS into your desktop, simply
place them the device on the surface it will rest, and the anti-
slip legs will ensure it won’t move.
OPTION B: Using SWITCHO CLAMP (not included)
Set up your EFOS in your home cockpit using the SWITCHO
Clamp to fix it into your support base. This item is sold
separately in our website at: https://www.virtual-fly.com/shop/
avionics/efos#accessories.
Slide in the SWITCHO Clamp into the lower slots of the EFOS
as displayed in the diagram below, and attach the clamp onto
the support base.
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2.3 MODULE ASSEMBLY
If you own another SWITCHO module, you can combine the
modules with the provided connecting pieces (C).
The modules can be combined forming rows and columns.
Expand your SWITCHO Family and configure it to your
preferences.
Join the modules you want to combine and introduce the
connecting pieces (C) as displayed below. Tighten the screw
with n.3 Allen key (H) until you feel resistance.
. CONNECTING TO PC
Connect the USB-C power supply cable (E) to the back of the
EFOS labelled as “Power V” and the USB-A to USB-C cable
(D) to the back of the SWITCH module labelled as “PC USB”.
Connect the power supply to a wall power socket and the
free end of the USB cable (D) to the computer where the flight
simulator software is running.
/V
G
E
F
PC
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3. SOFTWARE SETUP
The EFOS interacts with any computer using our own custom
protocol through VFConnect, which makes it compatible with
MSFS, Prepar3DV4-V5 and X-Plane 11. You can download the
latest VFConnect Hub version from our website using these
links depending on your simulation software:
• X-Plane : https://www.dropbox.com/s/
wvuojwtfwg/VFConnect-EFOS-Xplane_
v...exe?dl=
• MSFS or PreparD: https://www.dropbox.com/s/
kiecrxligkw/VFConnect-EFOS-fsuipc_
v...exe?dl=
VFConnect takes care of making your EFOS work with MSFS,
Prepar3D and X-Plane 11, so it must always be running when
you use the EFOS.
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4. START UP
4.1 ACTIVATING PROCEDURES
1. Start your preferred flight simulation software (MSFS,
Prepar3D or X-Plane 11).
2. After the EFOS is connected to the PC, press the push
button (a) indicated below to start the EFOS's.
ON/OFF
It is very important to activate/deactivate the
device using the ON/OFF button and to wait for
the software to load before deactivating the device.
. Press the Windows icon and “R” key simultaneously to pop
up the screen below, and tpype “ncpa.cpl”. This will open the
Network Connections from the Control Panel of your PC.
If its the first time you connect the EFOS to your PC,
open the folder in your PC that corresonds to the
Ethrenet cable adapter. Execute the SR9900_SFX
file indicated below. This will install the necessary
drivers to use the EFOS.
4. Right click on the Ethrenet connection named
“CorechipSR900 USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter” and
select “Properties”, as displayed below. A pop up will appear.
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5. From this pop-up, click on the “Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)” and configure the IP of the EFOS by inputting the
values depicted below:
6. Execute the VFConnect version that corresponds to
the simulation software running. If the Windows firewall
is activated, a warning permission to communicate with
networks might appear. You must click “Allow Access” to
enable the connection between the EFOS and the computer.
Depending on the flight simulation software you use, the
connection time will vary.
If a connection has not been established yet between the
EFOS and PC, the EFOS’ screen will display either of the
messages below:
The VFConnect software window will look like (a) below if it
is not yet connected, and like (b) if a connection has been
established succesfully between computer and EFOS.
(a) The plugin is searching for
MSFS/PreparD/X-Plane
and EFOS
If using X-Plane 11, VFConnect will not show a
"Connected" status until a flight has been loaded.
(b) The plugin is connected
to MSFS / PreparD / X-Plane
and EFOS
Network Not Connected
(a) VFConnect has
not been executed
in the PC.-
(b) The Ethernet cable
has not been connected
between the EFOS and
PC.
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If you have issues establishing the connection between
the EFOS and your computer, please contact Virtual Fly's
Technical support at support@virtual-fly.com.
4.2 DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES
Press the push button of the EFOS’ to shut it down. Wait until
everything is stopped before unplugging the EFOS from the
power.
ON/OFF
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