JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Installation Guide Version B32.1 Version 32.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page 2 / 23 C !"#!"S Click on a chapter in the table below to jump directly to its page. Recent additions/modifications are marked with the ◄ symbol. 1.Fore$ord.......................................................................................3 2. %ead Care&ull' (e&ore installation.............................................) 2.1. Co*+ati(le +eratin, S'ste*s...................................................................) 2.2. Inter&a-e to Mi-roso&t . Fli,/t Si*ulator ...................................................) 2.3. !a01ata 2.....................................................................................................) 2.4. Fli,/t Si*ulator A320 Fli,/t Model.............................................................3 2.). I& an older 0ersion is alread' installed........................................................3 2.3. ne or *ore Co*+uters4.............................................................................3 2.5. Air(us St'le Fonts.........................................................................................5 3. Installation....................................................................................6 3.1. Installer...........................................................................................................6 3.2. A7is Cali(ration 8 Buttons Setu+..............................................................10 4.Startin, t/e so&t$are..................................................................1) 4.1. Starter...........................................................................................................1) 4.2. 9+dates 2....................................................................................................1) 4.3.Mini*i:ed a++li-ations................................................................................13 4.4. C/e-; it $or;s.............................................................................................13 4.). Setu+ S-reen dis+la's <si:e= rotation= +osition>......................................15 4.3. Auto ?ilot and Fl'@B'@Wire.........................................................................16 4.5.AouBre no$ read' to use JeeHellWare A320 FMGS...................................1C ). FreDuentl' As;ed Euestions <FAE>.........................................20 eck %olutions (including "C2 $lare3 and #C.isplay 2nit (#C.isplay (3/0. and also the :ardware #odule folder after installation. • Cockpit%onic. • CP"light ("C2 / 3"8% / $lare 0ings). 6he %oftware can be interfaced with the following hardware (non e9hausti+e list)• 4penCockpits 84cards. • "light .) 1a+igation .isplay (P". ' "/0 Primary "light .2) 3ngine /0arning . #y aim with this software is to achie+e the greatest realism possible. s of this writing. Fore$ord 32! "#$% software is a freeware solution to replicate the real irbus 32!&s "light #anagement ' $uidance %ystem ("#$%) and main electronic instruments for #icrosoft&s "light %imulator*. . my free time and my programming skills.) "light Control 2nit ("C2) #ultifunction Control ' .2). ll commands can be interfaced with hardware through "%28PC.) %tatus . • CockpitPassion.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. their price tag is prohibiti+e regarding the money 8 want to spend on a "% hobby. the following systems are (partially) modeled• • • • • • • • • • • "#$% P/".Version 32. Check the manufacturer guide.isplay (1. • %kalarki 8/4.isplay (%. 6he commercial alternati+es are +ery e9pensi+e. gi+en the limitations of "%.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page 3 / 23 1.) 4+erhead panel and subse5uent C"6 systems /rakes triple indicator %tand7/y instruments 8 started this project to fit my home7cockpit hardware. t7t &ile to .1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. • • Click here to jump back to table of contents JeeHell A320 FMGS Co@$ritten $it/ Mi-/el ?ICE9# Co+'ri. 8n the +ery unlikely e+ent damage occurred to your system. 1ISCFAIM#%G • 6his software is by no means related to irbus. / 23 8f you ha+e any 5uestions. be it pri+ate pilot or commercial pilot training.org forums.org) or through #yCockpit. 2se at your own risk.% or any affiliated group.no$ $/at are t/e ri. 6his software should cause no harm to your computer.Version 32. 6his $uide details how to install the software on one or more computers. 3 ./ts 'ou /a0e $it/ t/is 0ersion. "/e use and distri(ution o& t/is so&t$are in an' +ro&essional en0iron*ent is +ro/i(ited $it/out a +ro+er li-en-e. 8t is intended to use only as a recreational software together with #icrosoft "light %imulator.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page ./t 2014 Jean Fu. . you can do so either +ia e7mail ( jeehell <at= jeehell.o not use as a part of training toward any kind or aeronautical certification. 8 won&t take any liability. remarks or anything you want to say. t/e Fi-ense. C/e-.!I"A%1 . Na !ata " /efore launching installation.you need both %er+ice Packs H'2 for "%@ (or F "%@ cceleration G). which siKe is around AA#/. you&ll ha+e to look for that file in the path where 1a+.ataPro user guide on the erosoft website (3nglish and $erman).Version 32.. 2. 4%@. you should get a file named F na+record.3. Interface to Microsoft ® Flight Simulator Fli. %ead Care&ull' (e&ore installation 2. 4nce you&+e installed 1a+dataPro on the "% computer. in CGIA320FMGSI!a0data1 and CGIA320FMGSI!a0data2 folder.owson&s "%28PC module (please always use the latest one) for "%E FSH / ?31G the communication with "light %imulator is based on F %imConnect G (you do not need any third party software).ataPro installed it./t Si*ulator 2004 <FSC>G the communication with "light %imulator is based on Peter .dat G. it should work with Bista and 0indows C.bits). lon. 1ote for "%@. you&ll ha+e to buy at least one 8R C. 4nce Iee:ell0are 32! "#$% is installed.o not change the default installation path. and .1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. Compatible Operating Systems ?ou need a PC with #%* 0indows running.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page > / 23 2. and won&t work on any other 4% such as Dinu9.2. • 6hey pro+ide 8R Cs roughly on the same terms as 1a+igraph • ?ou&ll find 1a+. you should install the na+igation database (na+data) Caution G current +ersion of Iee:ell0are 32! "#$% /32 does ! 1a+igraph De+el7. 8t has been tested successfully with @P(32bits) and %e+en (A.. .er use "/e onl' su++orted &or*at so &ar is in-luded in Aeroso&t !a01ata?ro e9clusi+ely a+ailable through erosoft • erosoft does not offer so far a test database. 2. 8f not. . you need to select the F Iee:ell0are G format.1. JAJ na+data. 2.Version 32. . there was no installer.#. If an ol&er ersion is alrea&y installe& Prior to /22 +ersion. 1.. . along with P/"/0 and a few other software..R#8. 6hey are only tuned to the specially modded i". • ?ou&ll also ha+e issues with multiple screens etc. 30. 8%8%. %6/? ltimeter ("6 and metre). • 6he %er+er..'.(. can be installed on remote computers linked by your network. . 2. 6he default. ?ou can keep the configuration files between each +ersions. #C. wand won&t ha+e the greatest e9perience possible. ?ou can also uninstall from 0indows Configuration Panel. Flight Simulator $32% Flight Mo&el 6his software uses proprietary autopilot and "/0 systems. /ut you&ll find yourself 5uickly limited by performance.. "%E or "%@. and third party addons. you&ll ha+e to select thr correct model. according to the "% +ersion you run.uring installation. %6/? :oriKon. 6riple /rakes 8ndicator). • 6he other <satellite= applications (P". %6/? irspeed 8ndicator. 4+erhead.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page A / 23 copy it manually to those 2 folders mentioned abo+e.. 2.. 32H model of "%@. are not -o*+ati(le $it/ JeeHell$are A320 FMGS. Iee:ell0are 32! "#$% is designed to work on home network suing a ser+er/client architecture.. ?ou can simply delete the "#$% folder and files. One or more Computers) Iee:ell0are 32! "#$% can be installed on a single computer where "% E/@ runs... • %uch a setup is useful to test the software and get to know it. must be installed on "% computer. 2. %. and no traces in 0indows registry. you can uninstall using the uninstaller wiKard in "#$% folder.$ 32! package pro+ided with the software ("%E or "%@ +ersion depending on your system).1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. %ince /22 +ersion. Clock. Version 32. I reall' $ould li. ?ou can contact him through his web site www.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page J / 23 2.o not redistribute them without his consent. $irbus Style Fonts 6hanks to Christoph Paulus. the "#$% software comes with two fonts replicating the irbus style. 3/0. 1.e to t/an.dalpi. /e /as doneJJ Click here to jump back to table of contents .*.ttf can be used for all other ..de.. C/risto+/ &or t/e $or. 6he fonts will be installed automatically by the installer. .2&s (P". 6he AirbusFMGSMCDU.2 while AirbusFMGSScreens. and %.) 6hese fonts were kindly <donated= to my project.ttf is dedicated to the #C.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. but remain the intellectual property of Christoph. 1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. you may select all software componentsM /ut onl' install the "#$% %er+er on the FS Co*+uterJ .-rogram files J 8t is recommended to keep the default path . .1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page C / 23 3. the software has an installer application.o not forget to select the hardware modules if you use them. A0oid installin.C-L 32!"#$% .Version 32.1. 8nstall only the components you need on that computer. 6he installer will ask which components to install. Installer %ince /22 +ersion. in a &older su-/ as C+. 8f you&re a beginner with this software. Installation 3. • • Dea+e the F %etup Ioysticks G bo9 checked.one= will finish the installation. 8f this is a remote computer.. the bo9 is unchecked. 8t will automatically launch the joystick and a9is calibration window for you. and is re5uired to fill in the 8P address of the %er+er computer (where "% runs).e9e G in "#$% %er+er folder.). the bo9 at the top of the window should be automatically checked. 4nce the installer has copied all the files. Clicking <. .Version 32.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page E / 23 8f you use se+eral computers. you&ll see this important window pop7up- 8f this is the computer where "% is running.. "/is is a 0er' i*+ortant ste+J . particularly if you&re a beginner. %elect only the re5uired components.efault +alues= button will reset to default settings. you& ll need to run the installer on each of them. ?ou can still access this configuration application called F "#$%NConfig. Clicking on the <.o not modify the default ports.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. unless you need to (port routing. n*ents (ot/ in FS and in FS9I?C= to a0oid -on&li-ts.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32.2. as stated abo+e.is Calibration / 0uttons Setup 6he a9is calibration application runs at the end of the installation. assi.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page H! / 23 3. . $.Version 32. It is re-o**ended to dea-ti0ate Ko'sti-. 1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. window pops up to allow calibration.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page HH / 23 "o -ali(rate an a7is= click in the corresponding white bo9.you ha+e to mode the a9is to the ma9/min/middle position and click on the button corresponding to the position the a9is is in..Version 32. . then mo+e the joystick a9is you want to configure until it is detected. to configure a single a9is for both le+ers or one a9is for each le+er. %elect "#@/#C6 in the list. .1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. click on 6:R DBRH . but 5uite more than the error you put abo+e).o not forget to put an error Kone againP . 8t is a good idea to sa+e regularly your work when configuring. "4 for "irst 4fficer side.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page H2 / 23 6he cursor indicates the current position of the a9is and the blue area is the neutral Kone. • !ote t/at i& 'ou lea0e an error o& 0 or a too s*all 0alue= 'ou *a' not (e a(le to sele-t t/e +ro+er detents= and it $ill /a0e e&&e-ts on t/e &li. Clicking on F %a+e Controls Configuration G will sa+e the settings you&+e applied already. FFA?S a7is is a bit different (see ne9t picture) . • R2. 6uning the course of the De+ers• Put your le+er at the ma9imum thrust position. allows you. S? IF#%S a9is is configured on the same principles as ailerons or ele+ators a9is. t/e "/rust Fe0ers (6:R DBR H ' 2 for engine H ' 2).the window offers fi+e positions. • Repeat for each detent.o not hesitate to fill in relati+ely big neutral Kones (around 2!!! to . Put an error of about H!!! then click the <%et= button. • CP6 is for Captain side. • 68DD3R is the nose wheel steering a9is. click <%et=.3R is the yaw a9is. in which the a9is has no effect.et t/e (est 0alues 'ou need &or error around ea-/ detents./t /andlin.. • 3D3B 64R% is the pitch a9is.left down area of the application becomes acti+e. Put the le+er in each position then click the button corresponding to it.Version 32. put an error of H!!! to 3!!!. • D3"6 /RO et R8$:6 /RO are the differential braking a9is. select 64$ in the list. . • #o+e now your le+er to what would be your "D@/#C6 position (not too far from 64$ .!!! is usually 4O for regular joysticks) • 8D3R41% is the roll a9is..J • Fine tune a&ter trials to . %e. depending on your setup.ardin. screens. • 6hen do e9actly as you would with a regular joystickP Clicking L 19s 1i**ers ?otentio*eters M button. Jo'sti-.#C.2s.%.s. Buttons G you can also use joystick buttons to operate almost any switches/buttons of the cockpit. will allow you to setup the dimmer potentiometer for P".1. a new window appears (see ne9t picture).1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page H3 / 23 ?ou can also use a9is configured in %84C. ' 30. • Click on <Ioystick /uttons= button. .see #7+ert Guide (separate document).s.Version 32.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. • "irst declare them in F %84C Creator G . 8n the list to the right.Version 32. Click here to jump back to table of contents . / 23 • • • • • • Push a joystick button. click on F "inished G.elete ction G deletes it. it&s joystick number and button number will appear. . select the function you want to assign. F ssign ction G sa+es the assignment. ?ou can also in+ert the action (4n when released. ?ou can setup the button as a toggle button (action only when pushed in).1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. 0hen done with all switches.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page H. F . or a button with separate action for push and release.on&t forget to sa+e the entire configuration by clicking on F %a+e Controls Configuration G Congratulation 1 2ee3ell4are $32% FM5S installation is no6 o er an& 6e can chec7 the soft6are is running properly. 4"" when pushed). . etc. it will run (or close) all the software needed ("#$% %er+er.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32.. Starter "/e L Starter M is a little application configured by the installer on each computer and named Starter. you need to run the update on ea-/ computer of your network. <2pdater. t/e so&t$are #. then runb "%. 0hen you launch (or close) it. Startin. I*+ortant note on se-urit' so&t$are G %ome of the software included in 32!"#$% may be blocked or deleted by security software such as anti7+irus or firewall applications. . Det it run until it minimiKes itself to the tray.e9e= may trigger firewall alarms (see no abo+e on security software). 4therwise..Version 32. !oteG if you installed the software on more than one computer. !otes on !a01ata G 8t is necessary (at least once after installation ) to run A320 FMGS (e&ore Fli.1. P"./t Si*ulator. you may get errors while running the software. 6he best way to deal with it is to configure your security software to allow the use of my applications.). 6he little application F "#$%N1a+.ata G will browse the "% scenery files to build it&s own data base. %e+eral users reported issues with +ast.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page H> / 23 4. #. 8p&ates " 6he starter will automatically launch an update tool which checks online if a new update is a+ailable. P/"/0. but the starter is the recommended way of doing it.exe. 6he software can still be launched manually.2. "ollow the instructions of the application to download the new +ersion if a+ailable. panel. ..#. Check• • Oorries Q *ost FF indi-ations -o*e $/ite. "/ose are ne-essar' M do not close them as long as you are using Iee:ell0are "#$%.in.3.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32.Version 32. Note : connection of t e a!!lications to t e ser"er can also be c ec#e$ b% $oin& a ri& t clic# t en 'o!tion() on eac a!!lication. all your screens and buttons are not lit. 32! #. Check• • • • • P". click on / 6H ' / 62 korries (indication F 4"" G comes white).. Chec7 it 6or7s t this stage. Q all L Norries M <s$it-/es $it/ (uilt in F#1s> o&&. all different windows will close as well. %.. Q (la-.o li0e. *essa. %er+er says L Conne-ted M &or all -o*+onents (e+en for remote PCs).es linked to the software. 1. s in the real aircraft in cold ' dark cockpit. 0hen closing the tarter application.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page HA / 23 #. Minimi9e& applications %ome applications are run in a minimiKed state after start up. ?F1= !1= #W1 O S1 P dis+la's .e (such as anti +irus or firewall alerts). 4B:. 4n the 4B:. !o error *essa. it is possible to check your installation and setup are correct. na+data or else !o (lo-. s-reens. 30. click on the software. mo+e around. Setup Screen &isplays :si9e. ?ou can now resiKe as any regular window.'. .siKe. where @@@ is the instrument name.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. • Click on F %a+e %ettings G e+ery time you make a change (position. .Version 32. • Click Rotate (counter)clockwise to rotate the display by R/7E!S ("C2. • F %et G llows you to set the le+el of nti7 liasing. position< #o+e the screens/instruments by F drag ' drop G. rotation. • F Dock position G will make sure you cannot accidentally mo+e the window around. 2sing the right click menu (picture below)• #ake sure F :ide border Gis not checked. ?ou may check it again to hide the border line.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page HJ / 23 #. they are stored in a file called F @@@.ini G.etc) to sa+e for ne9t time. • F lways on top G will make sure the instrument is always in the foreground. 3"8% et 4+erhead cannot be rotated).elete that file to restore <manufacture= settings.@ seems a good +alue. . 0hen you sa+e the settings. then release mouse button. (.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. and "/0 systems are handled in a separate module ran along "#$% . coefficients are selected (they should be by default). ?ou will lose all "/0 features.-).1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page HC / 23 #.Version 32. 4nly ad+anced user should change the model and/or the P/"/0 coefficients. $uto -ilot an& Fly=0y=4ire 6he P / ". "/is A? / FBW *ust (e runnin. J Check in the drop7down menu QA?/FBW -oe&&i-ientsR. that F *A32+. %a++el . . check the option Sdisa(le FBWS. and the aircraft will apply joystick position directly to the flight go+erns.Iee:ell0are 32! "#$% installs the re5uired flight model during installation (see c a!ter 2. 8f you should encounter difficulties while running the "/0 in manual flight. .Version 32. which you&ll find helpful to conduct Read the #7+erts Guide (separately a+ailable) where the following points are detailed• • 6errain data (F 3$P0% terrain data G) to show with F 63RR 41 1. ose t/o $ocu0ents are un$er re/rite as of no/) an$ s oul$ be soon a"ailable.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page HE / 23 #. Please read the 9ser Guide (separately a+ailable) your first flights..*. lso read L FreDuentl' As. %84C/4pencockpits integration as hardware interface.. 1a"e a nice fli& t 222 Click here to jump back to table of contents .ed Euestions <FAE> M right after this chapter in case you run into issues.. G. ?ou should by now ha+e installed and set up e+erything needed to perform your first flight. >ou?re no6 rea&y to use 2ee3ell4are $32% FM5S. .Version 32.e9e softwareP Check chapter 3. Can e erything run on the net6or7) A. you need at least .. ?ou need electrical power.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page 2! / 23 ). 6here is no way to accurately emulate the joysticks/throttle with keyboard e5ui+alents. @3. 8n theory yes. but nothing mo es insi&e FS) A. 6hat &o I ha e to &o) A. .. @2. $ll instruments an& panels are blac7.ed Euestions <FAE> @1. yes.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. 6hose two modules should stay on the "light %imulator computer. 3lectrical Power can be switched on by either• • turning on the P2 (make sure batteries and fuel pumps are 41) connecting the 39ternal Power ( dd7on #enu 3@6 P0R) then click on the B 8D korry and make sure /us tie is 41. 8f you want to actually fly. @#. I 6ant to see 6hat the instruments loo7 li7e. Is it man&atory to use analog a. ?ou need to install the "#$% on your "% computer. ?ou 133. FreDuentl' As. I mo e my Boystic7s an& throttle le ers in all &irections. in order to switch on electrical power. ?ou first need to setup your Controls in the "#$% Config.is for the si&e=stic7s an thrust le ers) A.. A. /ut it is #4R3 6: 1 D8O3D? that you&ll ha+e troubles if you deport the "#$% ser+er and the P/"/0. @'. to launch the 4B:. a9is (on H or more joysticks) @(. &o I ne ertheless nee& to launch the OC3! soft6are) $n& 6hat about the upper OC3!) . see the first 5uestion. I use FS8I-C to comman& the OC3! inputs. then simply run the instruments separately.2 of this guide. make sure batteries are on. @D.2 8186 page. help11 A. 6he files that are not readable must not be modified by hand.Rs on the upper 4B:.either from the P2 /leed (make sure it is switched 41) or from the ground :P (add7on menu $1. I cannot start the engines. for a 5uick alignment. Most cfg files in the FM5S fol&ers are unrea&able) A.Version 32. then flick the engine master switches 41. • @F. . after departure and destination fields are filled. • • @1%. 6his software is designed as whole. 1o. 6o do so on the upper 4B:. you can rescale it to your need or minimiKe it to the task bar. if you want to skip the systems logic. • • %witch the 8Rs selectors on 1 B (normal alignment. go to the 3ngine start panel (you can make it appear in the right click menu). Read the 2ser Guide for more information. process. software contains the whole logic as well as the graphic interface.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page 2H / 23 A. :P). it&s logic is contained in the lower 4B:. I 6ant to use only the -F!. can be closed. select them back 4"" then back 1 B again 5uickly) 0hen 8R% alignment is complete. ?es. ?ou need to align the 8R%. 6hen on the upper 4B:. is it possible) A. they are created and modified by the software only. but -F! an& N! only sho6 re& flags such as 3!5 or $EE) A. it needs• 3lectricity. :owe+er.• switch on the .1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. make sure the @7/leed +al+e is open. 6he upper 4B:. the 4B:. 6o start an engine. Ehe instruments are ON. @*. N! an& GC$Ms.. "or the 3ngine 1S2. you need to initialiKe the 8R% position through the #C. and P2 or 39ternal P0R is used • /leed ir. Place the mode selector on 8$1/%6 R6. Read the 2ser Guide for more information. to hide it. @13. I?m ha ing any 7in& of troubles. • Read the 2ser Guide for more information.. recei+es data from 8RH. without compromises. N!. I? e Bust aligne& the IAS1 an& initiali9e& the position on INIE$ page in the MC!8.Version 32. 6he point of this software is to produce a realistic complete 32! e9perience. etc< it sho6s the error H=== is not a ali& 0oolean alueI or a similar error.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page 22 / 23 you&d miss a lot of the functions that are not by default in "%E or "%@. @12. 4f course. A. whereas "4 1. I? e upgra&e& my pree. 8t is good practice to align the three 8R% at the same time. 2nder normal operations. 1etwork is configured ?our anti7+irus or firewall is not blocking any application ?ou studied thoroughly this Installation Guide . 6he 8R3 pro+ides data for both sides as a backup. can I contact you) A. @11. C P6 1. as stated in this Installation Guide P Check particularly• • • • • 9is and buttons are configured 6all necessary instruments are running (including minimiKed software). A.e9e files ha+e to be replaced.isting installation to the latest beta release of the suite. ll .1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32. before engine start. but first check your installation is complete. recei+es dat from 8R2. 4hen I launch an instrument :FC8. Ehe captain N! is sho6ing the map but the FO one is still &isplaying re& flags. ?ou probably forgot to update some of the instruments. e+en on clients computers. Version 32.1 JeeHellWare A320 FMGS Beta 32.1 Installation Guide 21 / 02 / 2014 Page 23 / 23 Page intentionally left blank .