FDS FD215CV-C-6 User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
FD215CV-C-6
21.5” LCD Display

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Table of Contents
General Information...................................................................................................... 3
Front View...................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Information.................................................................................................. 3
Specifications................................................................................................................ 4
Installation Instructions................................................................................................ 4
Power............................................................................................................................. 4
Wiring Instructions ....................................................................................................... 5
S-Video and Audio Wiring............................................................................................ 5
VGA Wiring.................................................................................................................... 6
Power and Ground Wiring............................................................................................ 7
Rear View with Connectors.......................................................................................... 7
Power/Video ............................................................................................................. 7-10
Technical Drawing ...................................................................................................... 11
Operation Instructions................................................................................................ 12
Button Control........................................................................................................ 12-13
Technical Support....................................................................................................... 14
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ................................................................ 14
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 15
Log of Revisions......................................................................................................... 16

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General Information
The FD215CV-C-6 is a special mission monitor which has features that allow installation in a standard
rack mount configuration.
Front View
Additional Information
The FD215CV-C-6 utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the analog video
input. Four video sources are activated: HD-SDI, DVI, VGA (computer graphics i.e. moving
maps), and S-Video (via BNC connectors for Y and C components).
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 high-definition monitor also features dual USB 2.0 powered ports to allow for quick and easy
access to files via thumb drive. Each port supplies up to 500ma to power external devices.

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Specifications
Display Type
21.5” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Screen Control
On Screen Display Menu
Brightness
300 cd/m2
Dimensions
20.0”(W) x 14.5”(H) x 1.62”(D)
Display Size
18.82”(W) x 10.61”(H)
Weight
10 lbs 13 oz
Power
28V DC @ 3 Amps
Power External Devices
500ma
Inrush Current
PC & Video Input
Analog RGB, HD-SDI, Digital (DVI-D), S-Video
Video Type Supported
VGA, NTSC
Viewing Angle
170° Horizontally
160° Vertically
Materials
Aluminum
Installation Instructions
All cabin equipment, such as the FD215CV-C-6, should be installed on a non-essential bus and
have a dedicated circuit breaker.
The FD215CV-C-6 is designed to mount into a standard electronics rack using (4) 10-32 Machine
screws. See installation drawing on page 13 for measurement details.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 3.0 Amps of power to operate. The unit turns on
automatically upon power application.

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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 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, [phone]). 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.
Rear View with Connectors
Power/Video
Pin out for VGA - High Density DB-15 Receptacle (supplied)
Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/57-354 or Equivalent
PIN
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
Red Video
2
Green Video
3
Blue Video
4
N/C
5
N/C
6
Red Return (Ground)
7
Green Return (Ground)
8
Blue Return (Ground)
9
N/C
10
Sync Return (Ground)
11
N/C
12
DDC Data
13
Horizontal Sync
14
Vertical Sync
15
DDC Clock

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Pin out for 28V PWR –D38999 connector (supplied)
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

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Pin out for HD-SDI Input
(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 DVI-D
Accepts a standard DVI-D (Single Link) male connector (supplied)
View into mounted receptacle
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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Technical Drawing

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Operation Instructions
The FD215CV-C-6 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 FD215CV-C-6 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 on the front left side of the FD215CV-C-6 are 8 non-function bezel keys.
The monitor contains a standard USB 2.0 hub. A Type B USB connector for the host
computer is mounted on the rear panel. Dual USB Type A connectors are accessible on
the front panel. They conform to standard USB 2.0 power and data rate specifications.
They typically support Mouse, Keyboard, and Thumb drives. They supply USB 2.0
standard 500 mA charging current suitable for charging small cell phones and media
players. Charging compatibility on some personal electronic devices may be inhibited or
limited by the presence or absence of suitable drivers on the host computer. The 500 mA
charge current is not sufficient for larger personal electronic devices and larger tablets.

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Button Controls (cont.)
The right side of the bezel frame has 8 functional buttons used to guide the user through
the menu screens. Button descriptors are described in the chart below:
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
PWR
Turns ON/OFF the system.
MENU
Activates the OSD menu or goes to previous menu.
AUTO
Auto-adjustment in RGB.
Moves the highlight icon up to the function that user
wants.
Moves the highlight icon down to the function that user
wants.
Decreases the adjustment of the selected function.
Increases the adjustment of the selected function.
SCE
Selects the Input Signal among analog RGB/S-
Video/Composite.

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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 [phone].
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 FD215CV-C-6 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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Revisions Log
Rev
Date
Page
Description
A
04/15/2013
All
Initial Release
B
06/26/2014
Address, Warranty Information, VGA Pinout and Support
Numbers.
B
1/11/2017
All
Changed company name and formatting only. No revision change
necessary.