VRinsight Instrument RadioStack User manual

Instrument
RadioStack
USER MANUAL
TM
Please read this manual before operating your units and
keep it for future reference.
Virtual Reality Insight
All stated here is subject to change without advanced notice for improvement.
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EFORE USE : Thanks for purchasing VRi’s Radio Stack.
Before operating your units, please read through this manual and keep it for future reference.
For any further question, isit www.wilcopub.com or contact us below:
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NOTE : This manual could be redistributed unless you modify the contents.
This manual has been written out on an Instrument RadioStack panel basis.
All software (& software versions) stated here) is subject to change without advanced
notice for improvement.
If you want to download the latest driver version for panel & application
programs, visit www.vrinsight.com
Box contents
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VRinsight Instrument RadioStack panel
The Instrument RadioStack of VRinsight is full scaled and real shaped of the radio
stack in actual aircrafts. It features arious types of aircrafts’ panel with full control
complement ; default aircrafts of MSFS, most freeware and commercially a ailable
add-on aircrafts (Wilco’s, PMDG’s, Le el-D’s and PSS’s). It is completely interfaced
with MSFS9 and MSFSX through add-on software “VRiSim” which enables the
Instrument RadioStack to perform full simulation with simple connecting PC
through USB. Package including uni ersal power supply adaptor (DC 5V).
•VRiSim supports all functions to Instrument RadioStack.
•If you want to use a USB hub, be sure that the USB hub must compliant with USB 2.0
standard. Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.
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Features
•Same functionality and externality with real Radio Stack
•Adopting red color 7-segments and tact switches getting close to realistic
•Adopting luminous tact switches confirms the engagement
•Integrated unit with all radio stack units; COM1/2, NAV1/2, ADF, DME,
TRANSPONDER, AUTO-PILOT unit
•Realistic concentric radio knobs
•Full metal cases (Metal rack included)
•One year warranty
Technical specifications
•USB interface type to computer
•External power requirement : DC 5V adaptor
•22cm (L) * 31cm (W)
•2.5Kg (with rack
Operating software
•VRiSim
Compatibility software
•Flight simulator 2004 / FSX by Microsoft
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VRiSim Installation
With Instrument RadioStack, an “Install DVD” is included. When you insert it in DVD dri er of
your computer, “VRinsight HTML” document will be shown. Then click “VRiSim” (operating
software) and install it at a proper folder.
“VRiSim” is the main operating software of VRinsight used for all VRinsight flight panels.
VRiSim software supports full functions of Instrument RadioStack and completely interfaced
with MSFS9 and MSFSX enables full simulation with simple connection your computer through
USB.
e sure that when installing VRiSim, “Install US -Serial Driver” must be checked.
After installation, you can find “SeiralFP2” in “All programs” of “Start menu”.
US Connection
The connection between Instrument RadioStack and your computer is made using a USB cable
that plugs into one USB port on your computer. If you want to use a US hub, be sure that the
US hub must compliant with US 2.0 standard. Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.
When you connect Instrument RadioStack to your computer at first, your computer will detect
it and will describe the process step by step.
Power Connection
Power supplying of Instrument RadioStack is done by uni ersal power supply adaptor DC 5V
(Included in package). Make sure that before trying to operate Instrument RadioStack, you
must connect the uni ersal power supply adaptor first in order to pre ent malfunction.
Before trying to operate, be sure that all 7-segments are lighting up.
Run “VRiSim”
When you confirm all setup processes done; “VRiSim” installation, “USB connection” and
“Power connection”, you are ready to operate Instrument RadioStack.
Download & install “FSUIPC”
Refer to “Download & install FSUIPC” at “Download” part of www. rinsight.com
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COM Unit : 2 rotary switches, 2 luminous tact switches. COM1 / COM2 with
5 digit / 7-segments displaying communication frequency with
ATC
Controls for each part
COM1
ON
COM2
ON Engages COM1 / COM2
Pushing : Blinks the frequency(MHz : 1MHz unit) / the frequency
(KHz : 25KHz unit) to change
(KHz : 25KHz unit) to change
Rotating : Changes the frequency
Displays the frequency information
NAV Unit : 2 rotary switches, 4 luminous tack switches. NAV1 / NAV2 with
5 digit / 7-segments displaying Active and Standby frequency
of NAVAID (VOR, VORTAC, DME, ILS)
NAV1
ON
NAV2
ON Engages NAV1 / NAV2
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Swaps the standby frequency for active frequency .
Pushing once : Blinks the frequency (KHz : 50KHz unit) to change
Pushing twice : Blinks the frequency (MHz : 1MHz unit) to change
Pushing third : Display the bearing between airplane and VOR
(OBS)
Rotating : Changes the frequency
Displays active frequency and standby frequency .
Displays the bearing between airplane and VOR
ADF Unit : 1 rotary switch, 1 luminous tact switch. 3 digit / 7-segments
displaying ADF frequency
ADF
ON Engages ADF
Pushing : Blinks ADF frequency to change
Rotating : Changes the frequency
Displays the ADF frequency
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DME Unit : 2 luminous tact switches. 3 digit / 7-segments and 4 Digit
/ 7-segments displaying the speed of the airplane and the
distance between airplane and VOR
DME
R1
DME
R1 Engages DME1 / DME2
Displays the speed of the airplane and the distance between
airplane and VOR
Transponder
Unit
: 8 tact switches, 4 luminous tack switches. 4 Digit /
Transponder
Unit
: 8 tact switches, 4 luminous tack switches. 4 Digit /
7-segments displaying transponder code
VFR
IDEN
NORM
STBY Sets transponder mode to “STBY”
Sets transponder mode to “NORM”
Sends “IDENT” signal of the airplane to the ATC
Inputs Transponder code
Displays Transponder code
Sets SQ to VFR. Use it to change squawk code.
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Autopilot Unit : 8 luminous tact switches
AP Engages A/P mode
HDG
APR
NAV
Engages HDG mode
Engages NAV mode
Engages APR mode
THR
BC
ALT
FD
Engages Back-course mode
Engages ALT mode
Engages Auto-Throttle
Engages Flight Director(F/D)
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Software Installation
Dri er and application software “VRiSim” is installed to make Instrument RadioStack 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 di ided package; base-package and de ice specific module
package. The base-package installs only VRiSim and Panel Installer utility.
Installer executable is di ided into base package and de ice specific modules. VRiSim is included
in the base-package setup installer, "Install_VRiSim.exe".
ase-Package Installer:
The base-package installer can be found in the supplied DVD,
\VRiSim\Install_VRiSim.exe
Device Specific Module Package Installer
The Radio module installer can be found in the supplied DVD,
\VRiSim\Install_Radio
Or downloaded at VRInsight's web-page, http://www. rinsight.com
NOTE
: Software installation is explained “VRiSim.pdf”. You an find this do ument file at program
NOTE
: Software installation is explained “VRiSim.pdf”. You an find this do ument file at program
folder of “VRinsight”
Quick Start
VRiSim is new software de eloped for interfacing VRinsight’s hardware unit to Microsoft’s Flight
Simulator. After installation of software, a short-cut icon will be created on your desk-top;
VRiSim.
Running VRiSim
Double-click “VRiSim” short-cut icon to run. “VRiSim” search all VRinsight hardware units and list
unfounded de ice(s). De ice searching process could be taken se eral minutes. Following image
is showing that two de ice, MCP Combo II and GPS-5 are found and listed by “VRiSim” software.
“VRiSim” manages multiple de ices.
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Select Aircraft
Open de ice’s tab to select “Aircraft”.
Fly Now!
As the aircrafts are specified to fly with VRi’s unit, press “Fly Now!” button. Remember that
Flight Simulator should be running and you are in-cockpit before pressing this button.
Otherwise, you will see following message.
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