FDS FD70ARM-G User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
FD70ARM-G
7 Inch Dual LCD System

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Table of Contents
General Information............................................................................................3
Angled Views.......................................................................................................3
Additional Information........................................................................................3
Specifications......................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions......................................................................................4
Power...................................................................................................................4
Technical Drawing - Base...................................................................................5
Wiring Suggestions ............................................................................................6
S-Video/Composite & Audio Wiring ..................................................................6
VGA Wiring..........................................................................................................7
Power & Ground Wiring......................................................................................8
Power/Video Pinouts .....................................................................................9-11
Operation Instructions .....................................................................................12
Monitor Control Buttons...................................................................................12
Technical Drawing ............................................................................................13
Technical Support.............................................................................................14
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness......................................................14
Warranty ............................................................................................................15
Log of Revisions...............................................................................................16

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General Information
The FD70ARM-G is a 7" Dual LCD System, utilizing the latest version of our popular 7”
Widescreen Display. Each arm unit is made of two separate parts, the metal enclosed
LCD screen and the articulating arm.
Built with retrofit aircraft integration in mind, these displays can switch between three
video input sources using the buttons on the bezel or the Infrared Remote.
The arms have both a hinge and a pivot point, can rotate 150° around the attach point at
the base, and 90° at the bottom of the LCD. This mount will allow the monitors to tilt
forward or backward from the passenger up to 20°.
Angled Views
Additional Information
The FD70ARM-G is made of all metal components. The milled aluminium arms represent
the evolution of several design enhancements for an optimum removable mounting
solution. As a dual LCD system, the FD70ARM-G was designed to be used with a base
receptacle; the FDBASE-2G. The following bases can be used: FDBASE-FL, FDBASE-
1G, FDBASE Ver SDI and the FDBASE.
The 7” Widescreen LCDs utilize a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the
analog video input. The three video sources in order of picture quality are VGA (computer
graphics, like Moving Maps), and two Composite Video (DVD, Camera or VCR). Both
NTSC and PAL formats are auto-detected.
The FD70ARM-G can also be connected to existing video switchers and can take
composite video inputs from selector interface boxes. In this case, multiple input sources
can be selected and displayed on the monitors.
The FD70ARM-G is also available as a single unit in either the left or right configuration.

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Specifications
Display Type
7” TFT Color LCD
Supported Resolutions
640x480 ~ 1024x768
Display Brightness
450 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio
500:1
Dimensions
6.80”(W) x 4.75”(H) x 1.20”(D)
LCD Dimension
6.00”(W) x 3.60”(H)
Mount Dimension
7” (W) x 3.9” (H) x 1.5” (D)
Total Weight (2 Display & Dual Base)
4.6 lbs.
Viewing Angle
140°/120°
Mount Type
Articulating Arm
Power
12VDC @ .6 Amps
28VDC @ .3 Amps
PC Video Input
VGA (Analog RGB 15 pin D-sub)
Standard Video Input
2 Composite Video
Video Type Supported
NTSC, PAL
Screen Control
On-Screen Display Menu
Remote Control
IR, included
Materials
Aluminum
Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD70ARM-G, 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 entertainment system
should it become necessary.
Power
The monitors in this dual system are 12-28VDC monitors that require 0.3 Amps (@28V) to
0.6 Amps (@12V) of power to operate.

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Technical Drawing - Base

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Wiring Suggestions
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.
S-Video/Composite 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
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.5 amps of power to operate. To operate properly
this monitor requires an input voltage of 18-29VDC.
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.
1.5 Amps of current on .81 Ohms will drop 1.22 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
.701
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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Pinout for High Density DB-15 Receptacle
Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/57-354 or Equivalent
Pin
Number
Description
1
12-28VDC Power
2
12-28VDC Ground
3
N/C
4
Composite Video 1 - Signal
5
Composite Video 1 - Shield
6
N/C
7
Composite Video 2 - Signal
8
Composite Video 2 - Shield
9
Red Video (Pin 1 on Standard VGA)
10
Green Video (Pin 2 on Standard VGA)
11
Blue Video (Pin 3 on Standard VGA)
12
Red Ground (Pin 6 on Standard VGA)
13
Green Ground (Pin 7 on Standard
VGA)
14
Horizontal Sync (Pin 13 on Standard
VGA)
15
Vertical Sync (Pin 14 on Standard
VGA)

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For Use with the Select CMS
Supplied mounted in Arm Mount
Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/57-354 or Equivalent
Pin
Number
Description
1
28VDC Power
2
28VDC Ground
3
N/C
4
N/C
5
N/C
6
N/C
7
N/C
8
N/C
9
Video Red (-) (T568B Cat5 Pin 1)
10
Video Red (+) (T568B Cat5 Pin 2)
11
Video Blue (-) (T568B Cat5 Pin 3)
12
Video Blue (+) (T568B Cat5 Pin 6)
13
Video Green (-) (T568B Cat5 Pin 5)
14
Video Green (+) (T568B Cat5 Pin 4)
15
Video Ground (T568B Cat5 Pin 8)
Note: Cat5 Pin 7 is not used

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Pin out for P1 (5W1 Combo-D Female Receptacle)
Supplied, mounted in FDBASE Ver SDI
Connector P/N: Conec –3005W1SM99A10X
Coax Contact P/N: Conec –132J30029X (for use with RG179)*
*Other cable type contacts available from Conec
MATING FACE
Pin
Number
Description
1
28VDC Power
2
28VDC Ground
3
N/C
4
N/C
A1
HDSDI IN

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Operation Instructions
The FD70ARM-G is continuously on but can be de-energized by removing power from the
entertainment system. No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or ground
operation. Passengers can change the video output from the FD70ARM-G using the
video source select switch on the LCD monitor, or remotely throughout the cabin with the
included IR remotes.
Monitor Control Buttons
BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
1
POWER
Press to turn the monitor on if currently off. Hold to turn the monitor off.
2
SOURCE
Press to switch between sources.
3
UP
Press to increase the value of a menu item.
4
DOWN
Press to decrease the value of a menu item.
5
MENU
Press to activate Menu.

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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 [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 FD70ARM-G is designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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Warranty Information
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
09/12/2007
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B
02/26/2009
2,10
Updated specifications, warranty info
C
01/08/2010
1,2,5,6,7,11
Update picture, specs, pinout, monitor buttons,
assembly drawing
D
04/11/2011
8
Added pinout for FD70ARM-G Ver SDI, updated
VGA wiring
E
5/22/2017
All
New Corporate Name, New Branding, New
Warranty, Drawings,etc.