VRinsight MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU User manual

MCP Combo II – Airbus FCU –
Airbus Style Flight control panel
Please read this manual before operating your units and keep it for future reference
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Contents
1. Introductions
1.1 General ….……………………………………………………………………………….....
1.2 Features ….………………………………………………………………………………....
1.3 Display Configurations …………………………….......................................................
1.4 Controls …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Deliverables
3. Hardware Connection
3-1. Plug/Connection diagram ………………………………………………………………………….
4. Software installation
4-1. FSUIPC installation…………………………………………………………………….....
4-2. VRiSim installation………………………………………………………………………...
4-3. Panel Installer installation………..………………………………………………………………….
4-4. FSX Acceleration Installation…………………………………………………………….
5. Quick start
Appendix
FSUIPC ………………………………………………………………………………………….
VRiSim ……….………………………………………………………………………………….
Panel Installer ……………….………………………………………………………………….
Wilco Airbus EVO Vol 1 / Vol 2……………………………………………...………………...
X-Plane (V9 / 32bit only, V10 32bit / 64 bit) ..….…………………………………………….
Control Assignment …………………………………………………………………………….

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1. Introduction
1.1General
MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU - features Airbus aircraft panel with full control complement:
Default Airbus aircraft (add-on aircraft will be supported continuously, Wilco Airbus Vol 1 / Vol 2).
It is completely interface with MSFS9 and MSFSX through add-on software “VRiSim” which
enables MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU - to perform full simulation with simple USB connection to
your computer.
MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU - is comprised of EFIS, MCP & COM part (Instrument Radio) to
understand advanced flight controls for beginner and intermediate users starting flight simulation
at a first step.
Each part had push buttons, rotary knobs, toggle switches and 2 lines character type LCDs
offering actual flight circumstance
1.2 Features
-Airbus shaped configuration
-Integrated unit with full radio stack function : EFIS part, FMCU part, COM part
-SPD, HDG, ALT, V/S, Auto Pilot status display
-COM 1/2, NAV 1/2, ADF, DME 1/2, TRN display
-Full metal enclosure plate and stand
-USB 2.0 compliant connection for control interface
-Power source : D.C 5V
D.C 5V adaptor is included in the package.
-Decal buttons
-Day/Night mode select
Built in Amber color LEDs for Night mode
-Main power ON/OFF button
-Compatible with Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X and 2004
Original Airbus (FSX & 2004)
NOTE : Limited functions are available for Original Airbus
-Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
-Size & Weight
Width: 50.5cm/19.9”
Height: 13cm/5.1”
Length: 11.5cm/4.5”
Weight: 4Kg
-1 year warranty

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1.3 Display Configurations
MCP Combo II – Airbus FCU - has configuration of Airbus style flight control panel. Its displaying
area is divided into 3 windows; FMCU part and Radio part.
-FMCU part displays SPD, HDG, ALT, V/S, Guidance Mode information
-Radio part displays COM 1/2, NAV 1/2, ADF, DME 1/2, TRN information

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1.4 Controls
EFIS part
EFIS on FCU Combo/Airbus Style Panel
FMCU part on MCP Combo II – Airbus FCU -

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Radio part

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2. Deliverables
NOTE : Since decal buttons will not be attached, be sure all necessary decal buttons are in the tray
before unpacking.

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3. Connection
3-1.
Plug/Connection Diagram

Power select button is for ON/OFF of LCD display

USB cable (A to B type) is for interface

Power cable (D.C 5V) is for power source
Plug/Connection Diagram
Power select button is for ON/OFF of LCD display
USB cable (A to B type) is for interface
Power cable (D.C 5V) is for power source
Power select
USB cable
Power cable

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4. Software Installation
4-1. FSUIPC installation
NOTE : See the Appendix for FSUIPC part on how to install FUSIPC.
4-2. VRiSim installation
Driver and application software “VRiSim” is installed to make MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU - work in
the PC.
VRiSim is application software managing VRInsight's flight simulation hardware panels. Multiple
hardware panels can be used with single instance of VRiSim. To reduce distributing file size, software
installer is supplied as divided package; base-package and device specific module package. The
base-package installs only VRiSim and Panel Installer utility.
Installer executable is divided into base package and device specific modules. VRiSim is included
in the base-package setup installer, "Install_VRiSim.exe".
Base-Package Installer:
The base-package installer can be found in the supplied DVD,
\VRiSim\Install_VRiSim.exe
Device Specific Module Package Installer:
The FCU Combo module installer can be found in the supplied DVD,
\VRiSim\Install_FCU_Combo.exe
Or downloaded at VRInsight's web-page, http://www.vrinsight.com/devel_shot
NOTE: See the Appendix for VRiSim part on how to install VRiSim.
4-3. Panel Installer installation
Panel Installer software configures each aircraft to use in MCP Combo II – Airbus FCU -. Once it is
done, no additional configuration is required.
NOTE : See the Appendix for Panel Installer on how to configure the aircraft
4-4. FSX Acceleration pack installation
NOTE : Be sure that FSX acceleration pack should be installed for FSX

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5. Quick Start
VRiSim is new software developed for interfacing VRinsight’s hardware unit to Microsoft’s Flight
Simulator. After installation of VRiSim software, short-cut icons will be created on your desk-top;
VRiSim. VRiSim is used in replacing with SerialFP2 software for MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU -.
NOTE : Section 4. Software installation should be done.
Step 1. Run Flight Simulator 2004 / Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Run Flight Simulator 2004 / Microsoft Flight Simulator X and select an aircraft. Press “FLY NOW”.
NOTE : Be sure that the selected aircraft should be configured through the Panel Installer in
advance.
Step 2. Run VRiSim
Double-click “VRiSim” short-cut icon to run. “VRiSim” search all VRinsight hardware units and list up
found device(s). Device searching process could be taken several minutes. Following image is
showing that two device, MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU - and u-JetPit are found and listed by “VRiSim”
software. “VRiSim” manages multiple devices.
NOTE : In the VRiSim software, FCU-Combo/Airbus means MCP Combo II - Airbus FCU -

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NOTE :
Even if your MCP Combo II
not find it, press
in order to find all VRinsight hardware units again.
Step 2. Select Aircraft
Open device’s tab to select “Aircraft”.
Step 3. Fly Now!
As the aircrafts are specified to fly with VRi’s unit, press “Fly Now!” button.
NOTE : Remember that Flight
Simulator should be running and you are in
button. Otherwise, you will see following message.
Even if your MCP Combo II
– Airbus FCU – is connected to your computer
and
in order to find all VRinsight hardware units again.
Open device’s tab to select “Aircraft”.
As the aircrafts are specified to fly with VRi’s unit, press “Fly Now!” button.
Simulator should be running and you are in
-
cockpit before pressing this
button. Otherwise, you will see following message.
and
VRiSim does
cockpit before pressing this

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Appendix
FSUIPC
VRiSim
Panel Installer
Wilco Airbus Vol 1/ Vol 2
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FSUIPC
1. FSUIPC Installation
FSUIPC is add-on module for Microsoft’s FlightSimulator. VRInsight’s hardware panel
interacts with FlightSimulator via FSUIPC. VRiSim is bridging VRInsight’s hardware panel
and FlightSimulator via FSUIPC. Actually FSUIPC is pay-ware. VRiSim is working with
unregistered version of FSUIPC under the API level usage agreement with Pete Dowson. You
have the option to pay for additional features in FSUIPC.
Step 1. Getting latest FSUIPC
To download latest version of FSUIPC, visit Pete Dowson’s web-page,
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html
Web browser will be directed to FSUIPC download page, if “Visit Pete Dowson’s
PSUIPC page” is checked.
Step 2. Download FSUIPC
Click right-mouse button to FSUIPC4 download link and select “Save Target-As…”

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Specify a folder where the FSUIPC4.zip is saved (i.e. “Download”),
It’ll take several minutes depending on internet connection.

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Step 3. Run FSUIPC Installer
Extract downloaded zip archive “FSUIPC4.zip” and run installer file; “Install FSUIPC4”
Installation success message will be shown as follows;

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Finally it’ll be prompted for registration of FSUIPC4. Registration code can be entered
by pressing “OK” button. Or, select “Cancel” to continue using FSUIPC as
unregistered. VRiSim is working with FSUIPC as un-registered version of FSUIPC at
API-level.
How to know installed FSUIPC version?
FSUIPC is installed in “Modules” folder under MSFS is installed. Full path string would be
as follows, if it was standard installation;
FS 2004:
“C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\Modules”
FSX:
“C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\Modules”
FSUIPC file could be installed without knowing, when you installed add-on aircraft.
Verifying installed FSUIPC’s version is highly recommended. Major version number of

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FSUIPC represents which MSFS is for. FSUIPC 3.xx is for FS 2004. FSUIPC 4 is for
FSX. To check the version of installed FSUIPC, see relevant number in the screen shot
images. Find file “FSUIP.dll” in the “MSFS’ “Modules” folder (1) and see version
information of the file properties (2).
Following screen shot image is taken in Windows XP and FS 2004. FSUIPC’s version
number should be 3.7 or above.
FSUIPC for FS 2004, can be re-installed easily. Download the latest version of FSUIPC
3.XX at Peter Dowson’s official home page. Extract “FSUIPC.dll” in the downloaded zip
archive and copy into the “Modules” folder (or replace with, if it’s exists).
Following screen shot image is taken in Windows 7(Vista) and FSX. FSUIPC’s version
number should be 4.7 or above.

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Installation procedure of FSUIPC4 is a bit different from version 3. It is installing
executable. Download latest version of FSUIPC 4 at Peter Dowson’s official home page.
Extract “Install FSUIPC4.exe” in the downloaded zip archive and run it. Installation
procedure will be preceded with finding FSX path and coping “FSUIPC4.dll”. Finally, it’ll
be prompted for registration code input. Then, press “Cancel” button.