FDS FD171CV-C-1 User manual

Document Number:
MAN –FD171CV-C-1
Rev:
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Revision Date:
10/12/2011
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Installation and Operation Manual
FD171CV-C-1
17” LCD Monitor

Document Number:
MAN –FD171CV-C-1
Rev:
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Revision Date:
10/12/2011
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Table of Contents
General Information......................................................................................................................3
1. Front View..........................................................................................................................3
2. Additional Information....................................................................................................3
Specifications................................................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................4
1. Power ..................................................................................................................................4
Wiring Instructions......................................................................................................................6
1. S-Video and Audio Wiring..............................................................................................5
2. VGA Wiring.......................................................................................................................6
3. Power and Ground Wiring..............................................................................................7
Power/Video..................................................................................................................................8
4. VGA Pin out.......................................................................................................................8
5. Power Pin out ....................................................................................................................9
6. HD-SDI Pin out .................................................................................................................9
7. S-Video Pin out..................................................................................................................9
8. Composite Pin out ..........................................................................................................10
9. DVI-D Pin out..................................................................................................................10
Operation Instructions..............................................................................................................11
1. Button Control.................................................................................................................11
Technical Drawing.....................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................13
Technical Support......................................................................................................................14
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...........................................................................14
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................15
Log of Revisions.........................................................................................................................16
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General Information
The FD171CV-C-1 is a panel mounted 17” monitor. Built with retrofit aircraft integration
in mind, this display can switch between five video input sources using an infrared
remote control or with the buttons located on the top of the unit.
Front View
Additional Information
The FD171CV-C-1 features five available video sources: HD-SDI In-Out, DVI-D, Industry
Standard VGA (computer graphics i.e. moving maps), S-Video (via BNC connectors for Y
and C components), and Composite Video (via BNC connector).
The LCD is protected with a .060” thick anti-glare, anti-abrasion Lexan lens to prevent
scratching of the LCD, and to meet stringent FAA abrasive load criteria.

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Specifications
Display Type
17.1” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Brightness
250 cd/m2
Dimensions
16.25”(W) x 11.00” (H) x 1.750”(D)
Display Size
14.36”(W) x 8.950”(H)
Weight
7.60 Lb.
Power @ Amp
28V DC @ 1.3A Max. Cont. Steady-
State
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Video Sources
HD-SDI (In-Out), DVI-D, Industry
Standard VGA, S-Video, Composite
Screen Control
On Screen Display Menu
Viewing Angle
178° on Both Axis
Materials
Aluminum
Remote Control
IR, included
Pixel Pitch
.255 mm X .255 mm
Operating Temperature
0-50° C (32-122° F)
Test Certifications
FD171CV: DO-160, Sec 21, Cat B
DO-160, Sec 7, 8
Installation Instructions
All cabin equipment, such as the FD171CV-C-1, 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.
There are (8) 8-32 UNC mounting holes located on the sides and back of the display.
Four mounting points are located on the rear and two on each side of the bezel. See
installation drawing at end of manual for dimensional details.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.3 Amps of maximum continuous steady-state
power to operate. The unit turns on automatically upon power application.

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Wiring Suggestions
For balanced signals on twisted pair cable, all shields should be grounded to the
connector at the source, and floating at the display.
Avoid routing video wiring parallel to:
AC wiring
Strobe wiring
DC motor supply cables
Inverter cabling
Or any other potential noise source.
Composite, S-Video, and Audio Wiring
Recommended cable for s-video 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, (650) 632-4090). In most cases this should be added to the video
output of the source.

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VGA Wiring
Recommended cable for VGA purpose is ECS P/N 453005. This is a single shielded
cable containing 5 separate coaxial cables, color-coded to match the functions of the
wires.
We recommend coax cables be terminated using solder sleeve coaxial cable
terminators such as Raychem Part Number CWT-4174-W122-5/9.

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Power and Ground Wiring
20 AWG wire is recommended for Power and Ground applications.
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 3 amps of power to operate. To operate properly
this monitor requires an input voltage of 24-29VDC.
The rated current of the equipment and associated voltage drop should be taken into
consideration when selecting wire gauge. The following example is based on an install
with a 28VDC power system and a total of 50 feet of wire between the circuit breaker,
monitor and ground.
Example: 22awg wire has 16.2 Ohms per 1000 feet, this equates to .81 Ohms for 50 feet.
3 Amps of current on .81 Ohms will drop 2.43 Volts.
Resistance of Wire Type M22759/16-**
(** = Gauge)
Gauge (AWG)
OHMS/1000’
24
26.20
22
16.20
20
9.88
16
4.81
12
2.02
10
1.26
8
.70
Also, use short heavy gauge wire and a clean tight connection for ground.
It is the installer's responsibility to understand the product's requirements to install the
product in compliance with industry standards and safety.

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Rear View with Connectors
VGA Video
Pin out for DB-15 Female Connector (Industry Standard VGA)
Connector P/N: 748364-1 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/58-360 or Equivalent
Pin
Number
Description
1
Red Signal
2
Green Signal
3
Blue Signal
4
N/C
5
Ground –Horizontal Sync
6
Red Return
7
Green Return
8
Blue Return
9
N/C
10
Ground –Vertical Sync
11
N/C
12
N/C
13
Horizontal Sync
14
Vertical Sync
15
N/C

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Pin out for 28V PWR –D38999 connector (supplied)
Mating Connector P/N: D38999/26FB5SA or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/56-351 or Equivalent
MATING FACE
Pin
Number
Description
A
28VDC Power
B
28VDC Power
C
28VDC Ground
D
28VDC Ground
E
N/C
Pin out for HD-SDI Input (In-Out Pass Thru)
(Standard BNC –75 OHM) –31-242 (Supplied)
Pin
Description
Center
Video Signal
Shell
Video Return
Pin out for S-Video (Luminance - Y Component)
(Standard BNC –75 OHM) –31-242 (Supplied)
Pin
Description
Center
Y Signal
Shell
Y Return
Pin out for S-Video (Chrominance - C Component)
(Standard BNC –75 OHM) –31-242 (Supplied)
Pin
Description
Center
C Signal
Shell
C Return

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Pin out for Composite Video
(Standard BNC –75 OHM) –31-242 (Supplied)
Pin
Description
Center
C Signal
Shell
C Return
Pin out for DVI-D
Accepts a standard DVI-D (Single Link) male connector (supplied)
Pin
Number
Description
1
TMDS data 2-
2
TMDS data 2+
3
TMDS data 2 shield
4
N/C
5
N/C
6
DDC clock
7
DDC data
8
N/C
9
TMDS data 1-
10
TMDS data 1+
11
TMDS data 1 shield
12
N/C
13
N/C
14
+5 V
15
Ground
16
Hot plug detect
17
TMDS data 0-
18
TMDS data 0+
19
TMDS data 0 shield
20
N/C
21
N/C
22
TMDS clock shield
23
TMDS clock+
24
TMDS clock-
C1
N/C
C2
N/C
C3
N/C
C4
N/C
C5
N/C

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Operation Instructions
The FD171CV-C-1 is continuously on but can be de-energized by removing power from the
video system. No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or ground operation.
The operator will be able to change the video output from the FD171CV-C-1 using the
video source select button on the display.
When applying 28VDC power, the display will turn on and look for a valid input on the last
known source. If no input is found, the display will go to standby mode. Pressing the Select
button will select new video input.
Button Controls
Located at the top (center) of the FD171CV-C-1are 8 buttons. Their functions are shown
below:
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
POWER
Toggles the power ON or OFF. Also, wakes the display
up from SLEEP mode.
MENU
Opens the MENU.
AUTO
Auto-adjusts the display’s size and position.
DOWN
Moves to the next selection in the menu.
UP
Moves to the previous selection in the menu.
LEFT
Decrease the selection’s value in the menu.
RIGHT
Increases the selection’s value in the menu.
SOURCE
Switches between sources coming into the display.

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Technical Drawing

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Troubleshooting
VGA Shadowing
Most of shadowing problems are due to shielding on the wire. Locate the point where all of
the shields are connected. Cut away the shields, one at a time, while viewing the display on
the screen to observe which shield is causing the noise. Cutting away one shield at a time
will allow you to focus and isolate the video noise issue.
Twisted pair wiring is prone to video noise. ECS VGA Wire
(Detailed under “Video Wiring Suggestions”) is recommended.
Snow or Sweeping Lines
Lines that slowly sweep up and down are a result of AC noise. This AC noise can be
generated by a power cart on the aircraft. Take the power cart off of the aircraft. Be careful
of inverter wiring, which can also cause noise. Stand off the wires, if necessary.
If snow or sweeping lines persist, it is possible that the ground is at an incorrect point in the
aircraft. Try moving the ground to another location.
No power to Monitor, or No video Input
• Verify correct wiring. Check the base receptacle connectors for possibly damaged pins.
• Check that the video source is:
1. Powered on,
2. In Play mode, and
3. Displaying video.
Color Distortion
• Adjust brightness and contrast settings using the buttons on the monitor.

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Technical Support
Should you have any questions concerning this product or other Flight Display Systems
products, please contact our Product Support representatives at (470) 239-7421.
Flight Display Systems
6435 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Phone: 470-239-7400
Fax: 678-867-6742
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.FlightDisplay.com
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD171CV-C-1 is designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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Limited Warranty
All Flight Display Systems (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 (470) 239-7421.
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.
Flight Display Systems 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
09/27/11
Initial Release
B
10/05/11
5,13
Updated Specifications, Technical Drawing
C
10/12/11
13
Revised Technical Drawing
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