MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display
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I NSTRU M ENTS + AVIONICS Installation Manual and Operating Instructions FLEX Custom Function Displaye fly with you:

This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. If further information is required, please contact: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Attn: Customer Service Dept. 9400 E. 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226 USA Phone 316-630-0101 Fax 316-630-0723 ks.customerservice@mcico.com www.mcico.com We welcome your comments concerning this manual. Although every effort has been made to keep it free of errors, some may occur. When reporting a specific problem, please describe it briefly and...

MidContinent® INSTRUMENTS + AVIONICS REVISION HISTORY

SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 5 SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 7 2.1 Cooling 2.2 Equipment Location 2.3 Routing of Cables 2.4 Limitations 2.5 Modification SECTION 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.1 General Information 3.2 Parts List 3.3 Cable Harness 3.4 Pneumatic pressure Connections 3.5 Mounting 3.6 Installation Completion 4.1 General Function 4.2 User Interface 4.3 Pre-Flight Mode 4.4 Flight Mode 4.5 Configuration Mode 5.1 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 28 5.2 Environamental Qualification Statement 30

GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION The model MD23 series FLEX Custom Function Display (“CFD”) is a panel-mounted instrument capable of displaying various inputs in a configurable graphical presentation. FLEX is an off-theshelf solution that is FAA and EASA TSO-approved with Level A design assurance software certification. The power of FLEX is its ability to become exactly what your application requires without the time and cost of a product development and certification effort. This unique new breakthrough in avionics uses a Patent Pending software concept that allows it to be quickly...

Electrical Attributes Data Inputs and Outputs Physical Attributes

PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS COOLING No external cooling is required. The unit will generate some heat as a function of normal operation. Installation in an area that is exposed to extreme heat or restricted airflow can reduce the expected life of the product. Mounting the unit to a metal surface can help reduce the effects of temperature on the unit but is not required. EQUIPMENT LOCATION The MD23 FLEX is designed primarily to be installed in the instrument panel of the aircraft. The unit has an extra-wide viewing angle allowing for flexible installation location. When selecting a panel...

ontinenr NSTRUM ENTS+AVIONICS The conditions and tests for TSO approvals of this article are minimum performance standards. Those installing this article, on or in a specific type or class of aircraft, must determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards, specification of the article, and deviations as listed above. TSO articles must have separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only according to 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. 2.5 MODIFICATION This product has a nameplate that identifies...

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT: READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION PRIOR TO STARTING INSTALLATION! This section contains interconnect diagrams, mounting dimensions and other information pertaining to the installation of the MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display. After installation of cabling and before installation of the equipment, ensure that power is applied only to the pins specified in the interconnect diagram. PARTS LIST When unpacking this equipment, make a visual inspection and notify the sender if there is any evidence that damage may have incurred during shipment. The...

^ MidContinent® INSTRUMENTS + AVIONICS 3.3.2 CONNECTOR PINOUT The supplied connector and backshell is required for proper installation and operation of the unit. The functions associated with the 26-pin high density D-subminiature connector are identified in Table 3.1 below. Note that for the -1 Indicator version of the unit (non-pitot/static), six of the MIO pins have different capabilities. These are referred to as "Frequency Inputs” and are identified as three separate pairs on pins 23/15, 24/25, and 17/26. Also described below as MIO #7/8, #9/10, and #11/12. The functions of these pins...

^ MidContinent® INSTRUMENTS + AVIONICS 3.3.3 CABLE HARNESS ASSEMBLY To assemble the aircraft cable harness, refer to the following instructions and Figure 3.2: 1) Install a pin/socket as supplied in the Connector Kit using an appropriate crimping tool for each wire in the aircraft cable harness. Be sure to make the harness long enough to remove the unit from the panel without stressing the harness. a. Crimp and insertion/removal tool references can be found in c. NOTE: Additional chafe protection, such as heat shrink or nylon wire braid is recommended over the bundle (not including the...

^ MidContinent INSTRUMENTS + AVIONICS Cable Harness Kit Parts Manual Number 9019161 Revision A, September 9, 2020 12 — Maaaamn»

PNEUMATIC PRESSURE CONNECTIONS For the MD23 versions with pneumatic inputs, the connector kit supplied with the unit contains two (2) pneumatic quick disconnect fittings. These fittings are specific to the connections on the rear of the unit and are required for proper operation. The two fittings are marked with “S” and “P” on the case. The “S” fitting, or Static, is for absolute pressure. The “P” fitting, or Pitot, is for positive pressure and provides a differential pressure in relation to the Static input. Aircraft tubing that connects to the unit must be ¼” OD with an approximate 0.17”...

INSTALLATION COMPLETION Prior to operating the unit in the aircraft, verify the basic operation of the unit and conduct a standard leak check of the pitot/static system per the aircraft maintenance manual or industry practice. Verify the proper CID number is installed for the application. Unit Versions Pneumatic Inputs No Yes Table 3.3 MD23 Unit Versions FIGURE 3.3 MD23 OUTLINE DRAWING -1 Figure 3.3 MD23 Outline Drawing all dimensions apply to all versions