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ON-FLY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS AND BACKLIGHT REGULATION
When the FCU is normal running (starts with Project Magenta or in test mode using the CPflight
software test) you can on-fly set the display brightness and contrast, besides the backlight intensity.
This function is not available if the related preferences are settled "On" in the configuration menu
(see above "CONFIGURATION MODE" section). To regulate the display and the backlight: hold
pushed the SPD/MACH button and rotates knobs as follow:
- Speed knob: change the display contrast.
- Heading knob: change the display brightness.
- V/S knob:
change the backlight intensity.
The FCU keep the regulation in its working memory, data are saved in a non-volatile memory when
the FCU switch-off (data are not saved if the FCU is disconnected during the normal running).
CONFIGURATION MODE
FCU320 firmware provides an internal program mode to configure some preferences in the
hardware functionality. With the FCU in stand-by (software not running) push and hold the A/THR
key for more than 1 second; this start the hardware in configuration mode. This is the only way to
access to the configuration mode; no PC software program is required to configure the FCU320
hardware. In program mode only some keys are operating; the HDG, ALT and V/S display area
show the program title and option as following:
HDG display
ALT display
Function to be settled
Parameter
A/THR key (push and hold for more than 1 second): enter the configuration mode
AP1 key: scroll to the next program menu.
AP2 key: toggle the preference setting (ON/OFF).
A/THR key: save changes and exit the configuration mode
Settings are saved in a non-volatile memory when you exit the configuration menu and the FCU go
in stand-by. Following a description of the menu available in Configuration Mode:
CONFIGURATION MENU
BACKLIGHT CONTROL: allows to select how to manage the backlight
control. Setting this function to "OFF" (default) the backlight is related to
the status of FS NAV lights, so the backlight will light-up when the NAV
lights in FS are ON. Setting this function to "ON" the NAV lights status will
be ignored and the backlight can be controlled through the related
auxiliary input.
Note: this setting does not modify the backlight brightness, it selects the
way to control this variable.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL (advanced information): allow
selecting how to manage the display brightness. Setting this function to
"OFF" (default) the display brightness can be regulated during the normal
functioning as described above (see "ON-FLY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
AND BACKLIGHT REGULATION"). Setting this function to "ON" the
display brightness can be regulated through a potentiometer connected to
the 16 pole connector (future developments).
Note: this setting does not modify the display brightness, it selects the way
to control this variable.
FAST INCREMENT: this menu allows setting the fast increment functions
to the knobs. Setting this function to "ON" (default) allows the value
increase/decrease to be amplified when knobs are rotated fast to rapidly
approach the desired value.
SERIAL NUMBER: This menu displays the device serial number. It is a
read only location and is not modifiable.
FIRMWARE RELEASE: This menu displays the installed firmware
release. The number is not modifiable in this menu, but it is updated when
you load a new firmware in the FCU internal memory (see "FIRMWARE
UPDATE" section).
ROTATION'S DIRECTION OF THE ENCODERS: Depending on the used
encoders' version the rotation' s direction could be anticlockwise/
clockwise.
EXPANSIONS
FCU320 is supplied with expansion capability through the DIN 5 pole auxiliary socket.
This allows you to connect and interface CPflight plug&play expansion modules (Future
developments).
EXTERNAL BACKLIGHT CONTROL
WARNING! The use of auxiliary connector is intended for expertise.
External backlight control accepts input from steady position switch (ON/OFF) or potentiometer.
Connecting a potentiometer you can regulate the backlight brightness directly from this input. Note
that the FCU backlight also affects the backlight of the connected modules (if any). The suitable
Backlight control
1Kohm Pot or Switch
WARNING! To connect wires to the 2 pole socket use the provided 2 pole pin strip; do not
weld the wires directly to the FCU connector. Weld wires to the provided pin strip and place
V/S display
thermo-retractile isolation tube on each connection to avoid short-circuit between poles. Do
Setting
not weld wires to the pin strip when it is inserted in the FCU socket, insert in only after
welding the wires.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
The FCU hardware is based on a microprocessor, on this device run a special
program called "firmware". The firmware manages all the hardware functions
besides the communication with the computer.
The firmware is stored in a "flash" memory, this allows the program to be updated at
any time in case of improvements or functions addition. The firmware is available at
CPflight website on FCU section page (except the first released version); the
HDG
ALT
V/S
revision number is progressive, so a higher number corresponds to a latest version.
display
display
display
Before to proceed with the upgrade check the installed firmware revision number.
You can see the installed version in configuration mode (see related section) or at
the FCU startup.
In some circumstances a firmware upgrade may require an updating of the software too (Project
Magenta or AST), if you encounter any malfunction after a firmware update, check software version
EbL
Ctrl
OFF/On
and update the software if required. To update the firmware follows these steps:
Download the firmware at www.cpflight.com ; pay attention to the relation between the
firmware and the device as on the product page you may find firmware for different devices.
The firmware for the FCU is named "fcufwxxx.zip" (where xxx act for the revision number)...
Files are in a compressed archive .zip; unzip the files in a temporarily folder...
Disconnect supply from the FCU (USB cable); disconnect external modules (EFIS) if any...
Insert the two jumpers (provided) on the pins located on the back of the FCU as indicated in
the below figure...
dSP
briG
OFF/On
Connect the USB to the FCU, a small flash on the backlight indicate that the FCU has
started in firmware program mode...
Close any application on the computer, browse the temporary folder that contains the
downloaded firmware and run UPGRADE.EXE program. The following dialog will prompt...
FFI
---
OFF/On
Sn
xxxx
xxx
Select the port number assigned during the
Rel
xxxx
xxx
driver installation (see driver installation
Section) and click OK.
Rot
FCU
Rot
ECP
Left/right
Rot
EFO
value for the potentiometer is affected by the number of connected
expansion modules; a 1000 ohm (0,5W minimum) potentiometer is
suitable for a typical setup. To allow the external backlight inputs to
work the related preference has to be settled "ON" in the
preferences setting (see "CONFIGURATION MODE" section).
Figure 4: connection diagram for external backlight control wiring.
click on "Load" button and browse the
FCU320xxx.mot file (where xxx represent the
release number) in the folder where you have
extracted the firmware files; select it and
proceed...
the file name will be shown into "upgrade file"
click on the Erase button to clear the memory
field click OK to proceed...
for programming.
At the end of the erase phase the dialog will
Now click on program button
prompt, click OK.
The program shows the info about the memory
The memory programming will take some
area to be programmed, click OK.
time, during the programming the FCU
backlight will flash.
At the end of program click ok to continue
Click to exit button and wait until the dialog will
close.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Common characteristics for FCU320 and EFI320 (Left & Right)
Backlighting frontplate.
Backlight color: Warm White
Backlighted pushbuttons.
Pushbuttons legend backlight color: White
Pushbuttons active status LED color: Green
Encoders characteristics: mechanical with PUSH/PULL function, 20 increment for rotation (with
detent).
Knobs: aluminum dust-coated (with symbols)
External or internal display brightness regulation.
External or internal backlight brightness regulation.
At the end of the erase phase the above dialog
will prompt, click OK to proceed.
Characteristics for FCU320
Display: Custom made back lighted LCD
Display color: Warm white
4 digital encoders: SPD/MACH, HDG/TRK/LAT, ALT, V/S
Dual concentric ALT Knob (external knob for x100 / x1000 exchange)
16 bit Flash microcontroller.
DIN 5 pole socket for plug&play CPflight modules interface.
USB Interface (USB cable provided).
Supply: 6Vdc 1A (option)
)
Characteristics for EFI320 (Left & Right
Display: 4 digit + BARO/QNH legends
Display characteristics: LED 7 segments. Digit height: 0,3" (7,6mm), Display color: white
Dual concentric Altimeter setting Knob (external knob for inHg / hPa exchange)