CPflight Hardware

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1 General information

CPFlight uses (expect or the Overhead panels) daisy chain cables (serial connection) - all boards/devices will be connected to each other and finally to the MCP.

For further instructions please refer to the specific CPFlight hardware manual provided on CPFlight website.

If the hardware is using COM port (and especially if using multiple devices like both MCP and Overhead), make sure to identify which COM port belongs to which device!

Always follow the manual supplied with the hardware.

2 Supported specific hardware

2.1 MCP v1 (USB)

  1. In ProSim737MCP->Config->Main in the section "For CP Flight MCP's" select the correct COM Port assigned for the MCP (the field "IP Address" must remain empty!)
  2. Restart ProSim737 MCP

2.2 MCP v2 (LAN)

The MCP must be in the same sub network as the simulator computers, please refer to the CPFlight manual.

  1. In ProSim737MCP->Config->Main in the section "For CP Flight MCP's" in the fields "IP Address" and "Port" enter the IP Address and port according to the hardware manual Restart ProSim737 MCP
  2. Restart ProSim737 MCP

2.3 Other Daisy Chain modules (MIP/fire panel/radios...) connected through MCP

First make sure the MCP alone is working correctly before connecting additional daisy chain modules!

In ProSIm737 System->Config->Configuration->Drivers enable the option "CPFlight boards/ICS MIP through MCP"

2.4 CDU

First make sure the MCP alone is working correctly before connecting additional daisy chain modules!

There are set of jumpers on the back of the hardware CDU, that are defining the role of the CDU (captain or first officer side). Make sure this is set correctly.

  1. You need to set the correct role in ProSim737 CDU->Config->Option->CDU Role and ProSim737 CDU needs to be connected to ProSim737 System
  2. Position your ProSim737 CDU screen to your CDU screen and configure if needed as described in the ProSim737 CDU chapter of the manual.
  3. No other configuration is needed

2.5 Overhead

  1. In ProSIm737 System->Config->Configuration->Drivers look for the field "CPFlight/Engravity ICS overhead panel support" and select the correct COM port from the list.
  2. Restart ProSim737 System
  3. No other configuration is needed
  4. Troubleshooting

2.6 CPFlight Test software

TBA