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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sim-Avionics Original Setup...........16  NAV DATA................21  Air Sim Tech (AST) Setup..........22  Project Magenta Setup............25  iFly CDU Setup..............28  PMDG CDU Setup..............30  ProSim CDU Setup...............35  PSX CDU Setup..............36  FAQ’s..................39 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 2...
Page 3: Features
 Dimmable LCD Display Brightness (Software Dependant)  Super Realistic Tactile Feel Keys (With Audible Click)  Dimensions: 8.95" x 5.75" Footprint (Dzus Compliant)  API included with Interface Software FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 3...
Page 4: Compatible Software List
FIG. 3 PLEASE NOTE: The FDS-PRO-MX-CDU does not function unless you have installed the FDS-CDU Controller Software. (Sim-A uses an optional SYS Controller instead) Configuring the CDU by following the instructions on the following pages will enable you to turn on the backlighting, LCD Screen and use the keyboard.
Page 5 FIG. 4 DZUS fasteners and non-skid rubber feet FIG. 5 Functioning Dimmer for key backlighting and Screen dimming (software dependent) FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 5...
Page 6 FIG. 6 Optional Adapter Kit available for non-DZUS pedestals or CDU Bays FIG. 7 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 6...
Page 7: Fds-Cdu Software Modules And Setup
Start the FDS-CDU software; it will appear down by the clock in the Task Bar. FIG. 9 1. Right click on the ICON and select Configure. 2. Select Test Module from the drop down menu. 3. Select CDU1 in the Drop-down menu 4. Click on SAVE. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 7...
Page 8 FIG. 10 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 8...
Page 9 LED position and the LCD screen in the CDU picture. Select Airbus for MCDU’s and also the Airbus style you are using (FDS-A320-PRO-MX-MCDU is modelling the Thales version) FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 9...
Page 10 FIG. 12 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 10...
Page 11 FIG. 13 CDU in Test mode with LCD, backlighting on FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 11...
Page 12 2) Open the SYS Controller software in the main Sim-A folder. 3) Software will open. 4) CDU Hardware is initialized. 5) Assign the CDU(s) by opening “Enable Program Mode” on right side of SYS Controller FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 12...
Page 13 7) CDU will show assigned and Press “SAVE” 8) Once assigned the CDU screen and backlighting will turn on. 9) Start the Sim-A CDU software by clicking on the exe in the CAPT CDU folder. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 13...
Page 14 12) Close the Sim-A CDU program to allow the screen settings to be written to the CDU ini file in Sim-A 13) Re-start the CDU program and the CDU will display the CDU screen in your CDU hardware. *Follow the Line Set-up procedure on page 18 of this manual. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 14...
Page 15 DEVICE column) and you are unsure which CDU is which. Then press a key on a CDU and this will show a key press in the INPUT DATA LOCATION. Click on SAVE. Right click on the ICON and select EXIT. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 15...
Page 16 Sim-A to start the FDS-CDU software from =0 to =1 // Automatically start FDS-CDU interface on startup START_STOP_FDS_CDU_MODULE=1 If starting manually, then start the FDS-CDU first then the CDU software. Other Config ini file changes are for the following: FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 16...
Page 17 // MENU KEY Pages // 0 = 777 // 1 = 737 // 2 = 737 with NAV RAD instead of N1 LIMIT KEY_MAP=1 CDU Full Screen and Resolution: WINDOW_LEFT=0 WINDOW_TOP=0 WINDOW_WIDTH=800 WINDOW_HEIGHT=600 WINDOW_ROTATE=0 ROTATE_X=0 ROTATE_Y=0 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 17...
Page 18 MIP. Use Identify to have them in the correct location by showing the screen numbers (1-6) Note: Set your video card resolution and then set the same resolution in the Config ini. *800 x 600 is preferred but 1024 x 768 will work as well. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 18...
Page 19 LSK to return the line) 6. Press NEXT PAGE to go to the next menu page. 7. This is for the Title, Margin and Scratchpad 8. Press SAVE when completed. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 19...
Page 20: Nav Data
Scroll down to the Sim-Avionics and select the file. You need to purchase credits to download the latest files. Note: Software suites do not come with Nav Data installed. For more info: http://www2.navigraph.com/www/fmsdata_about.asp Select FMS format from the following list: http://www2.navigraph.com/www/fmsdata.asp Self Installing software. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 20...
Page 21 Open the software; it will appear down by the clock in the Task Bar. FIG. 18 Right click on the ICON and select Configure. Select AST Software from the drop down menu. Click on SAVE. Right click on the ICON and select EXIT. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 21...
Page 22 Also the ICFG program will allow you to make the proper screen adjustments. http://www.airsimtech.eu/ NOTE: You need to choose the “No window” in the Drop Down menu. Be sure that the MCDU software is NOT running when using the “Key Teacher” tool. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 22...
Page 23 FIG. 20 FDS-A320-PRO-MX-MCDU [Multi Control Display Unit] Available: DIR, PERF, PROG, INIT A, INIT B, DATA, F-PLN, RADNAV, FUEL PRED, MCDU MENU, Fuel calculations, Vertical Flightpath Calculations. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 23...
Page 24: Project Magenta Setup
Open the software; it will appear down by the clock in the Task Bar. FIG. 21 Right click on the ICON and select Configure. Select Project Magenta from the drop down menu. Click on SAVE. Right click on the ICON and select EXIT. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 24...
Page 25 The RCDU software requires the Project Magenta (No Window) when configuring the FDS-CDU software. http://www.projectmagenta.com/resources/MagentaDoc11.pdf CDU Information starts on Page 30. Set-up and INI file information can be found in this document. Follow the instructions provided. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 25...
Page 26 In the ini file you change this line: KeyboardLights=Off / Lights keyboard lights when EXEC, KeyboardLightsXP=Off / MESS, FAIL light up Change to=On *Has something to do with Number Lock key on a keyboard and a common Technical question. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 26...
Page 27: Ifly Cdu Setup
It will show as an icon in the systray on the taskbar (down by the clock) FIG. 23 4. Now Right-Click on the icon and select “Configure” from the popup menu. iFly should be available and selected in the “Available Modules” dropdown menu. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 27...
Page 28 CDU's, you should see Keypresses shown in the Input Location Data box. This will help you to differentiate between two CDU's Press Save Then Right-Click on the CDU Controller icon again and select Exit You have now configured the CDU Controller Software http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/pcupload/FDS-CDU-Module-iFly-Manual.pdf FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 28...
Page 29 FIG. 24 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 29...
Page 30: Pmdg Cdu Setup
CDU Controller software – FDS-CDU.exe It will show as an icon in the systray on the taskbar (down by the clock) FIG. 25 4. Now Right-Click on the icon and select “Configure” from the popup menu. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 30...
Page 31 Your Flightdeck Solutions CDU hardware will now be able to communicate with the PMDG 737NGX CDU. ***But there is one more step... FSX Window Setup You will need to make an adjustment to the Aircraft Panel.cfg to make the CDU display in Full Screen. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 31...
Page 32 Once you have selected the PMDG aircraft, from the aircraft cockpit you can now Click on the CDU to display the CDU window. ● Right-Click on it to bring up the option menu and Select UnDock Window. ● FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 32...
Page 33 FIG. 27 Once the Window is Undocked you can resize and position the window onto the CDU monitor. FIG. 28 Save the FSX Flight to remember the window positions. Current Undocking Issue FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 33...
Page 34 The problem is being investigated and we will update this document once we have a solution. http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/pcupload/FDS-CDU-PMDG-Installation.pdf One more line to change: You also need to enable PMDG data broadcasting. Add the following 2 lines to this file: <FSX main folder>\PMDG\PMDG 737 NGX\737NGX_Options.ini [SDK] EnableDataBroadcast=1 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 34...
Page 35: Prosim Cdu Setup
Make sure you use the TEKWorx driver (from the windows task tray) to configure either one (or both) CDU'S as operating in ProSim mode as well. *Remember to drag the ProSim CDU to the CDU hardware screen. Follow the ProSim instructions to install and configure the CDU software. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 35...
Page 36 Open the software; it will appear on the Task Bar. FIG. 30 Right click on the ICON and select Configure. Select Aerowinx Precision Simulator (PSX) from the drop down menu as shown below. FIG. 31 FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 36...
Page 37 For PSX the CDU position is defined as left, center and right. Left is the captain’s CDU, Center is the Observer’s CDU on the aft aisle stand and Right is the First Officer’s CDU. All three CDUs can be on the same PC if desired. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 37...
Page 38 AC bus 1 or 2 is powered. (AC busses can be powered by APU PWR, EXT PWR, or by engine generators.) The CDU screen intensity is set by the BRT dimmer knob on the CDU. The keypad backlighting is controlled by the Aisle Stand Panel lighting Potentiometer on the Overhead Panel. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 38...
Page 39 Captain’s CDU is an option for B747 and B777. (A VGA amplifier will be required) 4. I don’t see the software CDU on my Screen You need to drag the software CDU screen over to the actual CDU Hardware screen. Common ProSim installation step that is missed. FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU 2014 Ver 1.8 Page 39...
Page 40 Please provide some details with your query, Win XX, Video card info, Version of Avionics software etc. This helps us, to help you. Thank you for purchasing the FDS-PRO-MX-CDU/MCDU from Flightdeck Solutions. We are proud of our products and hope you enjoy using this High quality product.

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