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MAN – FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD
FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD
Installation and Operation Manual
32” High-Definition LCD with Low-Profile Motorized Lift
Manufactured by MILIC, LLC with marketing support from Flight Display Systems.
This product does not have FAA PMA approval.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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MAN – FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD
FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD
32" High-Definition LCD with Low-Profile Motorized Lift
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Table of Contents
General Information......................................................................................................................4
1. Front View..........................................................................................................................4
2. Additional Information....................................................................................................4
Specifications................................................................................................................................5
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................6
1. Power .................................................................................................................................6
2. Adjusting Stowed Position Height.................................................................................6
Wiring Suggestions .....................................................................................................................7
1. S-Video/Comp and Audio Wiring.................................................................................7
2. VGA Wiring.......................................................................................................................8
3. RS-485 Wiring....................................................................................................................9
4. HDMI..................................................................................................................................9
5. Power & Ground Wiring................................................................................................10
Power/Video................................................................................................................................11
RS-485 Control............................................................................................................................13
Command Sets............................................................................................................................14
RS-485 Network..........................................................................................................................15
Operation Instructions..............................................................................................................16
1. Button Controls ...............................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................18
Technical Drawing.....................................................................................................................19
Technical Support......................................................................................................................20
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...........................................................................20
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................21
Log of Revisions.........................................................................................................................22
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General Information
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD is a 32" high-definition LCD with Motorized Lift which
allows installation inside a cabinet or credenza. The unit is deployed using a SPDT
Center Off momentary switch to either raise or lower the unit. The LCD automatically
switches on once the unit nears the upper limit. Built with retrofit aircraft integration in
mind, this display can switch between five video input sources using an infrared
remote. The low-profile design adds just under 4 inches to the height of the monitor
alone. This unique design has the retrofit aircraft in mind, reducing the overall space
required for installation. This superior design not only reduces costly modifications to
the aircraft, but allows for larger monitors to be installed in a smaller space.
Front View
Additional Information
The unit features rugged aluminium slides to provide smooth travel when stowing and
deploying. It also incorporates military standard stainless steel wire rope, reinforced
phenolic aircraft pulleys and ball bearing connected to a precision gearbox and driven
by a heavy-duty 24VDC motor. The unit includes holes on the top to allow for
mounting a wood veneer top cover. This feature completely conceals the unit when in
its stowed position inside the cabinet or credenza.
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD utilizes a self adjusting tensioner to maintain proper cable
tension. Do not apply excessive downward force on the top of the lift/monitor, this
could overstress the cable and damage the unit.
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for
the analog video input. There are five video source inputs available. They are in order
of picture quality: (2) HDMI (high-definition video, such as Blu-ray DVD or Playstation
3), (1) VGA (computer graphics like Moving Maps), (1) S-Video and (1) Composite
Video (DVD, camera or VCR). Both NTSC and PAL formats are auto-detected.
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The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD can also be connected to existing video switchers and
simply accept a composite video input from a selector interface box. In this case
multiple input sources can be selected and displayed on the monitor. You would only
use the IR remote to set up the screen during installation. The LCD is protected with a
.125” anti-glare/abrasion Lexan lens to prevent scratching of the LCD.
Specifications
Display
Display Type
32” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
1600x1200 UXGA
Brightness
500 cd/m
Dimensions
31.00”(W) x 18.70”(H) x 2.55”(D)
Display Size
31.51”(800mm) diagonal
Weight
27.3 lbs
Power
28V DC @ 5A
PC & Video Input
VGA (High Density DB-15 Connector),
S-Video, Composite, HDMI (2)
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Screen Control
On Screen Display Menu
Viewing Angle
178 on Both Axis
Materials
Aluminum
DO-160 Testing
Section 21, Category B
Remote Control
IR, included
Operating Temperature
10C to 30C
Storage Temperature
-10C to 40C
Physical
Lift Power Requirement
28VDC @ 3 AMP
LCD Power Requirement
28VDC @ 5 AMP
Overall Weight
65 lbs
Materials
Aluminum
Stowed Height
33.18”(W) x 23.0”(H) x 5.48”(D)
Deployed Height
33.18”(W) x 42.5”(H) x 5.48”(D)
Operating Temperature
10C to 30C
Storage Temperature
-10C to 40C
DO-160 Testing
Section 21 Category B
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Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD, 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
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 5 Amps of power to operate the LCD, and 3
Amps of power to operate the mechanical lift. It is recommended that the LCD and lift
be powered by two separate circuit breakers.
Adjusting Stowed Position Height
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD down limit can be adjusted up to 1-1/2”. The unit is pre-
adjusted to the lowest stow position. Access the adjustment bolt through the opening
on the top of the lift as shown below. Using a 3/8” wrench turn the down limit
adjustment bolt clockwise to raise the stowed position (display will stop sooner) or
counter-clockwise to lower the stowed position (display will travel further into cabinet).
The upper limit is factory set at the maximum height. In the event this range interferes
with the headliner or other equipment some adjustment is possible. Contact Flight
Display Systems for additional information.
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD can be manually lowered in the event power is lost to the
lift. The unit is supplied with a 3-foot flexible drive shaft and panel mount fitting. Attach
the flexible shaft to the gear box shaft as shown and tighten the 2 set screws. Attach
panel mount fitting at access panel. The display can be raised and lowered with the
supplied ¼” speed handle or other ¼” square drive tool.
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Caution: Limit switches do not function when manually raising or lowering the display.
Be sure not to exceed upper or lower travel limits, this could result in permanent
damage to the FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD.
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/composite and audio purposes is PIC 75 Ohm Coax,
P/N V75268. 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).
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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 75Ohm 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.
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
Coax cables should be terminated using solder sleeve coaxial cable terminators,
Raychem P/N: CWT-4174-W122-5/9
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RS-485 Wiring
Shielded twisted-pair 22 AWG wire is recommended for RS-485 wiring.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) defines the protocol and electrical
specifications for the signaling, pin-out, electrical, and mechanical requirements of
cable and connectors used for transmitting High-Definition content. The Type A HDMI
connector (shown below) has 19 pins with bandwidth to support all SDTV, EDTV, and
HDTV modes. The plug's outside dimensions are 13.9 mm wide by 4.45 mm high.
ECS manufactures an HDMI cable that is terminated at the factory. It is ordered as
part number 600-19786-XXX, where XXX is the length in inches for the desired cable.
Also available from Flight Display Systems is an HDMI to Cat5e/6 converter, which
drastically reduces the cost of cabling while increasing the maximum allowable cable
run to 100ft for High-Definition Video. The FDC5TX (Converts HDMI to Cat5e or Cat6)
and FDC5RX (Converts Cat5e or Cat6 to HDMI) is available for use with
(RECOMMENDED CABLING). Additional information on this product can be found on
the Flight Display Systems website and in the associated manual for these products.
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Power and Ground Wiring
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 10 amps of power to operate. The rated current
of the equipment and associated voltage drop should be taken into consideration when
selecting wire gauge. To operate properly this monitor requires an input voltage of 25-
32VDC allowing a 3 volt drop on the wire, this is the sum of the voltage drop on the
28V power wire and the voltage drop on the ground or power return wire.
The following examples are 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 1: 20awg wire has 9.88 Ohms per 1000 feet, this equates to .494 Ohms for
50 feet. 10 Amps of current on .494 Ohms will drop 4.94 Volts. This exceeds the
allowable voltage drop to operate this monitor.
Example 2: 10awg wire has 1.26 Ohms per 1000 feet, this equates to .063 Ohms for
50 feet. 10Amps of current on .063 Ohms will drop 0.63 Volts. This is within the
allowable range to operate this monitor.
Resistance of Wire Type M22759/16-**
(** = Gauge)
Gauge (AWG)
OHMS/1000’
24
26.20
22
16.20
20
9.88
12
2.02
10
1.26
8
.701
Some connector pins are only compatible with the smaller gauge wires. If multiple
power pins are available then all pins should be used. Multiple strands of wire may be
run to the circuit breaker panel, or the multiple small gauge wires may be joined to a
larger gauge wire for a single strand run to the circuit breaker panel. 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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Power/Video
Pin out for High Density DB-25 (J1 –Power/Control)
Connector P/N: M24308/2-283 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/63-368 or Equivalent
Pin
Number
Description
1
28VDC Power In (LCD)
2
Ground In (LCD)
3
28VDC Power In (LCD)
4
Ground In (LCD)
5
28VDC Power In (LCD)
6
Ground In (LCD)
7
N/C
8
N/C
9
N/C
10
N/C
11
N/C
12
N/C
13
N/C
14
28VDC Power In (Lift)
15
Ground In (Lift)
16
24VDC Power Out (Lift)
17
Lift (24VDC In)
18
Retract (24VDC In)
19
Full Up Indicator (24VDC Out)
20
Full Down Indicator (24VDC Out)
21
Moving Indicator (24VDC Out)
22
Video Source Select (RS-485A Optional)
23
Video Source Select Return (RS-485B Optional)
24
N/C
25
N/C
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Power/Video
Pin out for High Density DB-9 (J2 –Video)
Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/57-354 or Equivalent
Pin
Number
Description
1
N/C
2
N/C
3
Composite Video - Signal
4
Composite Video - Shield
5
S-Video Y - Signal
6
S-Video Y - Shield
7
S-Video C - Signal
8
S-Video C - 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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RS-485 Control (Optional)
RS-485 is a two-wire communication interface that allows an external device such as a
computer or switching unit to control the monitor’s functions remotely. Up to 99
monitors can be separately controlled by one unit.
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Command sets for controlling the monitor:
Below are the command sets to control the power, source selection, and backlight
brightness. The 13 characters below are shown in hexadecimal. The communication
system must be set up for 19200 Baud, no parity, 8 bits of data, and 1 stop bit.
Notes:
1. The first nine characters will remain the same for any command.
2. For connecting multiple monitors to one controller; the number can be set to 0x00 to
control all monitors at once, 0x01 to control monitor number 1, 0x02 monitor number 2,
and so on until 0x63 for monitor number 99.
3. The number will change depending on command.
4. Identifier for the group of commands.
5. All commands need to end with a Carriage Return
The RS-485 connector carries information between the Infrared received and the LCD
controller board. Any connections to the RS-485 bus must be tolerant to the existing
control signals. Devices connected to the RS-485 Bus should not send traffic that
interferes with the existing RS-485 messages.
POWER
POWER OFF
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x01
0x01
0x00
CR
POWER ON
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x00
0x01
0x00
CR
SOURCE SELECTION
VGA
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x00
0x02
0x00
CR
Composite
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x01
0x02
0x00
CR
S-Video
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x02
0x02
0x00
CR
HDMI 1
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x06
0x02
0x00
CR
HDMI 2
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x07
0x02
0x00
CR
BACKLIGHT
0%
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x00
0x03
0x00
CR
Increment
by 1%
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
Increment
by 0x01
0x03
0x00
CR
100%
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x64
0x03
0x00
CR
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
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RS-485 Network:
If there is more than one monitor connected to the aircraft’s RS-485 controller system,
then it is strongly recommended to connect the system in series, or daisy-chain, and
terminate the twisted pairs with a 120 OHM resistor. This configuration improves the
reliability of the system.
It is highly recommended to use 22 AWG twisted pairs for runs longer than 20 feet.
Connect all RS-485A pins together, all RS-485B pins together.
Setting ID Numbers for Multiple Monitors:
When two or more monitors are installed on the same RS-485 Network, an ID number
must be assigned to each monitor. To assign an ID:
• Press the menu button (either on the monitor or remote control)
• Navigate to the “image” tab
• Navigate down to “set ID”
• Press left or right to assign a number to the monitor
• Press menu twice to exit
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Operation Instructions
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD 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.
The passengers will be able to change the video output from the FD320LIFT-LP Ver
HD using the video source select button with the included IR remote. Point the IR
remote towards the top of the LCD to cycle thru the different sources.
When applying 28VDC power, the display will turn on and search for a valid input on
the last known source. If no input is found, the display will go to standby mode.
Pressing the Source button will select new video input.
Button Controls
While the lift is in use, there is no access to the buttons on the LCD. All control is with
the remote.
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
POWER
Pressing will turn the monitor ON or OFF from Standby
mode.
SOURCE
Select video source with the following order: RGB (PC),
Composite, S-Video, HDMI-1, HDMI-2
UP
Press while in menu- Adjust selection UP.
Press out of menu – Brightness (Use up or down to
change.)
DOWN
Press while in menu- Adjust selection DOWN.
Press out of menu – Contrast (Use up or down to
change.)
MENU
Opens the menu, changes between selections.
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Troubleshooting
Video Noise
Check for an incorrect ground in the installation wiring. See specific examples of video
noise below, or visit http://flightdisplay.com/Grounding.pdf
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.
Remote Control Inoperable
• Confirm that the infrared eye on the LCD screen is visible
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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 (678) 867-
6717.
Flight Display Systems
1765 Grassland Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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click on the Dealers section of our web site at www.flightdisplay.com
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD320LIFT-LP Ver HD is designed not to require regular general maintenance.
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