FDS FD151CV-C-HT User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
FD151CV-C-HT
15” Heated LCD Display on Military Arm

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Table of Contents
General Information....................................................................................................................3
Front View.....................................................................................................................................3
Additional Information ..............................................................................................................3
Specifications................................................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................4
Power..............................................................................................................................................4
Wiring Suggestions .....................................................................................................................5
S-Video /Composite and Audio Wiring ..................................................................................5
Power and Ground Wiring.........................................................................................................5
Power/Video..................................................................................................................................6
Operation Instructions................................................................................................................7
Button Control ..............................................................................................................................7
Technical Drawing.......................................................................................................................8
Technical Support........................................................................................................................9
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness .............................................................................9
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................10
Log of Revisions.........................................................................................................................11

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General Information
The FD151CV-C-HT is a special mission monitor mounted on a ruggedized arm. The unit
includes an internally mounted heater to ensure the LCD maintains an optimal operating
temperature in the harshest environments.
Front View
Additional Information
The FD151CV-C-HT utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the
analog video input. S-Video is the sole video source available on this unit.
The LCD is protected with a .060” non-glare Lexan lens to prevent scratching of the LCD,
and to meet stringent FAA abrasive load criteria.
The arm has 2 pivot points which enable it to have a range of rotation up to 180° at each
pivot point with up to six options for locking points at the wall mount; 0°, 45°, 90°, 120°,
153°, and 180°. This monitor also tilts fore and aft 20° and may be rotated 180left and
right with locks at each extent.

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Specifications
Display Type
15” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.2 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
XGA 1024 x 768
Brightness
400 cd/m2
Dimensions (w/ arm)
17.3”(W) x 16.2”(H) x 4.25”(D)
Display Size
13.8”(W) x 11.4”(H) x 1.6” (D)
Weight
7.1 lbs (monitor only)
9.0 lbs (monitor and arm)
Power (Monitor Only)
Power (Heater Only)
Power (Monitor & Heater)
28V DC @ 1.1 AMPS
28V DC @ 3.6 AMPS
28V DC @ 4.7 AMPS
Video Input
S-Video
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Screen Control
On Screen Display Menu
Viewing Angle
140Horizontally, 125° Vertically
Materials
Aluminum
Operating Temperature
0-50° C (32-122° F)
DO-160 Testing
Section 21, Category B
Section 7, Category B
Installation Instructions
All cabin equipment, such as the FD151CV-C-HT, should be installed on a non-essential
bus and have a dedicated circuit breaker. It is a requirement that a switch be installed in
the cockpit so that the pilot can de-energize the system should it become necessary.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.1 AMPS of power to operate. The unit turns on
automatically upon power application. See Operating Instructions below for more details.

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Wiring Suggestions
Avoid routing video wiring parallel to:
AC wiring
Strobe wiring
DC motor supply cables
Inverter cabling
Or any other potential noise source.
S-Video/Composite and Audio Wiring
Recommended cable for s-video/composite and audio purposes is PIC 75 Ohm Coax,
P/N V76261. This is a lightweight, flexible, and low signal loss cable which meets FAA
flammability requirements of FAR 23.1359(d), FAR 25.853(a) and FAR 25.869(a)(4).
Similar aviation coaxial cable can be used from other vendors, as well.
Some aircraft are prone to AC noise - we recommend adding to the composite source a
75 Ohm video isolation transformer such as Deerfield Laboratory, Inc. Part No. 162-1
(www.deerfieldlab.com, [phone]). In most cases this should be added to the video
output of the source.
Power and Ground Wiring
20 AWG wire is recommended for Power and Ground applications.

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Power/Video
Aircraft side connector (provided by FDS Avionics Corp.):
D38999/20WC98SN –wall mounted receptacle with sockets
M85049/38S13W –Strain relief back shell
Pin Letter
Description
A
28 VDC (MONITOR)
B
GROUND (MONITOR)
C
28 VDC (HEATER)
D
GROUND (HEATER)
E
S-VIDEO Y –SIGNAL
F
S-VIDEO Y –GROUND
G
S-VIDEO C –SIGNAL
H
S-VIDEO C –GROUND
J
CABLE SHIELD
K
CABLE SHIELD

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Operation Instructions
The FD151CV-C-HT is continuously on but may be de-energized by removing power
from the display system. No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or ground
operation.
When applying 28VDC power, the display will turn on and look for a valid input. If no
input is found, the display will go to standby mode.
The unit may be turned on at -40°C, although no picture will appear on the screen. A
yellow LED in the bottom, center of the monitor indicates that the heater is on and the
unit is in pre-heat mode. Once the monitor has an internal temperature above 10°C, the
heater will shut off, however, the monitor will power on automatically when the internal
temperature reaches 0°C. A green LED at the bottom, right of the unit indicates that the
LCD has power. The monitor may then be operated normally.
Button Controls
Located on the front, bottom right of the FD151CV-C-HT are 5 buttons.
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
M
Activates the OSD menu or goes to previous menu.
Moves the highlight icon down to the function that user
wants.
Moves the highlight icon up to the function that user
wants.
S
Cycles through source inputs. (Since only S-Video is
available, all other inputs are disabled.)
P
Powers monitor on and off.
M
S
P
POWER INDICATOR
LED
WARM UP
HEATER INDICATOR
LED

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Technical Drawing

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Technical Support
Should you have any questions concerning this product or other FDS Avionics Corp.
products, please contact our Product Support representatives at 470-239-7421.
FDS Avionics Corp.
6435 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
For further product information, technical data and sample wiring diagrams, please click
on the Dealers section of our web site at www.FDSAvionics.com
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD151CV-C-HT is designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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Limited Warranty
All FDS Avionics Corp. (FDS) products are warranted to be free from material or manufacturing defects for a
period of 24 months from the date of shipment for General Aviation customers or 12 months from the date of
shipment for Government/Special Mission customers. Any material or repair workmanship for in warranty repair
service will be specifically warranted for 90 days or the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is
longer. If the original warranty period has expired, the 90 day repair warranty is limited to the material and
workmanship specific to the repair activity completed.
The following conditions are exclusions to warranty coverage:
1. Labor costs associated with installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.
2. Damage to or malfunction caused by any unauthorized alteration made to the product.
3. Resolving signal quality issues caused by externally generated noise introduced by aircraft electrical
systems or other components connected to any FDS product.
4. Any malfunction caused by improper installation or connection to aircraft wiring, industry standard cabin
management/ inflight entertainment systems, or third party commercial equipment not specifically
identified as compatible with FDS products.
5. Any malfunction caused by installation that does not conform to precautions associated with operating
environments listed in the operating manual or consistent with industry best practices such as; high
temperature, adequate ventilation, high humidity, high dust, or power surges.
6. Cosmetic damage or damage to internal components caused by installation or removal, failure to follow
installation or operating instructions, or any neglect or misuse of the product.
7. Any product that is returned for service with a broken tamper evident seal, indicating tampering or
improper handling of the product by an unauthorized person. Violation of product tamper evident seals or
modification of factory installed serial and PMA labels voids any warranty, either expressed or implied.
The FDS technical support team is available to provide distance troubleshooting support during business hours
(8:00am to 5:00pm EST) Monday through Friday at [phone].
Many repair requests can be resolved through distance support and may not require return of merchandise to the
factory. If a product must be returned to the factory for repair, an RMA number will be issued as directed by the
technical support team and communicated by the repair coordinator.
Upon request by the customer, FDS may send a service technician onsite to repair any non-PMA products. The
travel expenses incurred to include transportation, lodging and meals along with the technician’s hourly rate shall
be payable by the customer in accordance with FDS’ applicable rates and procedures.
FDS Avionics Corp. will, upon receipt of returned merchandise, remanufacture or replace the unit at our discretion
and return the product by Ground Return Shipping. Express return shipment will be the responsibility of the
sender.
This warranty is not transferable.
Any implied warranties expire at the express limited warranty expiration date. FDS shall not be held liable for any
indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. In such states, the exclusions or
limitations of this limited warranty may not apply.

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Log of Revisions
Rev
Date
Page
Description
A
02/18/2011
Initial Release
B
10/24/2011
Updated DO-160 Testing, Added Operating Temperature,
Updated Warranty Info, updated photo
C
06/29/2012
Format and Warranty Update
D
5/5/2017
All
New Format, New Company Name, new Warranty