Flight Display Systems FDCTRL-1 User manual

Document Number:
MAN – FDCTRL-1
Rev:
B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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FDCTRL-1
Installation and Operation Manual
Controller Unit
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
678-867-6717, or
www.FlightDisplay.com

Document Number:
MAN – FDCTRL-1
Rev:
B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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FDCTRL-1
Controller Unit
© 2008 Flight Display Systems. All Rights Reserved.
Flight Display Systems
1765 Grassland Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-867-6717 Phone
678-867-6742 Fax
[email protected]
www.flightdisplay.com
For the most current copy of all product manuals, please visit our website at
www.flightdisplay.com

Document Number:
MAN – FDCTRL-1
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B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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Table of Contents
General Information......................................................................................................................4
1. Front View..........................................................................................................................4
Specifications................................................................................................................................5
1. Power ..................................................................................................................................5
2. Power and Ground Wiring..............................................................................................5
Power/Video..................................................................................................................................6
Operations Instructions ..............................................................................................................7
Technical Support........................................................................................................................7
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness .............................................................................7
Technical Drawing.......................................................................................................................8
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................9
Log of Revisions.........................................................................................................................10

Document Number:
MAN – FDCTRL-1
Rev:
B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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General Information
The FDCTRL-1 is a Controller designed to allow a pilot to enter various information
manually into an FD200CPU series Moving Map when the FMS/GPS is unable to output
this data.
Front View
Channel select
Brightness,
Contrast,
Saturation
Up
Down
Not Used

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B
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11/23/2011
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Specifications
Display Type
16 Character LED Display
Display Color
Green
Brightness
Variable
Controller Dimensions
3.61”(W)x1.11”(H)x5.75”(D)
Controller Weight
12lbs. 9 oz.
Power
9 oz.
Function Controls
Six Control Buttons
DO-160 Testing
Sec 21, Cat B
Operating Temperature
0-50° C (32-122° F)
Power
This is a 28V DC monitor that requires 250 milliamps to operate.
Power and Ground Wiring
22 AWG wire is recommended for Power and Ground applications.

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MAN – FDCTRL-1
Rev:
B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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Power/Video
Pin out for DB-25 Receptacle
Connector P/N: DB-F25CH
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/63-368 or Equivalent
*Saturation can be adjusted from front control panel of FDCTRL-1 only
Pin
Number
Description
1
28VDC Power
2
28VDC Ground
3
N/C
4
Channel 2 TX
5
Channel 1 TX
6
N/C
7
N/C
8
N/C
9
N/C
10
N/C
11
N/C
12
N/C
13
N/C
14
28DC Power
15
Ground
16
N/C
17
Channel 2 RX
18
Channel 1 RX
19
N/C
20
Channel Select (+28V = CH 2 SEL; N/C = CH 1 SEL)
21
Brightness Select (+28V = Brightness; N/C = Contrast)
22
Increment Selection (+28V = Active; N/C = Inactive)
23
Decrement Selection (+28V = Active; N/C = Inactive)
24
Ground
25
Ground

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MAN – FDCTRL-1
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B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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Operation Instructions
After powering up, the unit will display “Flight Display Systems”, followed by firmware
version and a brief loading delay. It will then be ready for use.
Technical Support
Should you have any questions concerning this product or other Flight Display Systems
products, please contact our Product Support representatives at [phone].
Flight Display Systems
1765 Grassland Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004
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.flightdisplay.com
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FDCTRL-1 is designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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MAN – FDCTRL-1
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11/23/2011
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Technical Drawing

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Warranty Information
Flight Display Systems warrants the FDCTRL-1 against material or manufacturing defects
for a two-year period. Warranty begins on date of installation. The warranty registration
card must be returned upon installation in order to validate the two-year warranty. Any
warranty registration not returned during this time period will default to the date of purchase
as the warranty start date.
If product support is required, please call our Technical Support team at 678-867-6717 to
obtain assistance. If the return of the unit to the factory is required, an RMA number will be
issued at that time. Flight Display Systems will, upon receipt of the failed hardware,
remanufacture or replace the unit at our discretion.
Flight Display Systems will pay Ground Shipping charges for warranted items. Charges for
express shipment will be the responsibility of the sender.
This warranty is not transferable. Any implied warranties expire at the expiration date of this
warranty. We shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
This warranty does not cover a defect or failure that has resulted from improper or
unreasonable installation, use or maintenance, as determined by Flight Display Systems.
This warranty is void if there is any attempt to disassemble or open this product without
factory authorization.
Any labor charges associated with the removal of product or related troubleshooting by a
firm other than Flight Display Systems or its designee will not be covered.

Document Number:
MAN – FDCTRL-1
Rev:
B
Revision Date:
11/23/2011
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Log of Revisions
Rev
Date
Page
Description
A
07/29/2010
Initial Release
B
11/23/2011
New Format, added operating temperature, added technical
drawing, updated pinout – added Ground to Pin 15, updated DO-
160 testing