CP FLIGHT - B737 MODE CONTROL PANEL (EL SERIES) MCP737EL

Full scale replica of Boeing 737 MODE CONTROL PANEL. The MCP737EL is plug&play, interface with Microsoft Flight Simulator, Project Magenta, PMDG, LVLD767, FlightDeckSoftware and Sim-Avionics. The MCP737EL can be directly powered by the USB (USB 2.0 with 500mA current capability or an HUB with its own power is recommended). Trough the USB it is possible to supply the MCP and two EFIS selectors; a DC plug allows to connect an optional power supply to supply further expansion modules; USB driver and test program software can be free downloaded at CPflight web site download page.

MCP737EL interfaces with Microsoft FS2000, FS2002 and FS2004; also is fully compatible with Project Magenta software and with the most used FS add-on ( see compatibility table ). The MCP737EL hardware establish an interface with all this add-on software; logics, operating modes and aircraft behavior are managed by the add-on software.

Based on a 16 bit microcontroller, MCP737EL is equipped with high quality level components. Half million cycle rated encoder, autothrottle ARM switch with led indicator; two Flight Director switches with LED indicator; dual dot pushbuttons for mode selection, ALT and SPEED intervention pushbuttons; Vertical Speed thumb wheel and disengage lever. Symbols on course, heading and altitude knobs. All selected values are shown through 7 segments LED displays, the frontplate have warm white backlight. The flash memory technology of the microcontroller gives you a simple way to upgrade the built-in operating program (Firmware). This feature is useful for update your MCP with improvement and to support the expansion modules developed by Cpflight. MCP737EL comes provided with wide expansion capability through the DIN 5 pole auxiliary socket. This allows you to connect and interface CPflight plug&play expansion modules (like radio panels and MIP737 expansion board). You may add modules at anytime; the MCP forms the center for data exchange between modules and flight simulator (through Project Magenta or other add-on). Each module is provided with 5 pole cable and is ready to be used without needing any software configuration.

The front panel (dimensions 471 mm width and 73 mm height) is backlighted. The backlight does not require any external addition, everything is built-in the MCP and the control is directly given by Flight Simulator instrument light status or connecting an external switch to the related input ( refer to the MCP737EL manual; External backlight control section ).

PROGRAM MODE

The MCP737EL firmware provide an internal configuration mode to set the main preferences in the hardware functionality. In program mode you can set how to control the BACKLIGHT (internal or external) the DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS and some other functions. Refer to MCP737EL manual for more info.

AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS

Besides the 5 pole expansion socket, the MCP737EL dispose the auxiliary input to connect switches/pushbuttons for external TO/GA and external backlight control.
Refer to MCP737EL manual for more info.

• Full scale replica of Boeing 737 MODE CONTROL PANEL.
• Custom Engravity backlighting frontplate.
• Backlight color: Warm white.
• Displays: Altitude, Vertical Speed, Heading, Speed, Left and Right Course.
• Display characteristics: LED 7 segment. Digit height: 0,3" (7,6 mm).
• Display color: yellow.
• 6 encoders to set: Altitude, Heading, Speed, Vertical Speed, Left and Right Course.
• Encoders characteristics: Half million cycle rated, 32 increment for rotation (with detent).
• Knobs: with symbols on course (both), heading and altitude knobs.
• Toggle switch for Auto Throttle ARM switch with Green LED indication.
• Toggle switches for Left and Right Flight Director with "MA" green LED indication.
• Disengage bar.
• N1, SPEED, LVL CHG, VNAV, LNAV, VOR LOC, APP, HDG SEL ALT HLD, V/S, CMDA, CMDB, CWSA and CWSB dual dot lighting buttons
• C/O, Speed and Alt Intervention round buttons.
• External or internal display brightness regulation.
• External or internal backlight brightness regulation.
• Central unit for daisy-chained connection of Efis selector (Captain and F/O), Mip and radios
• 16 bit Flash microcontroller.
• DIN 5 pole socket for plug&play CPflight modules interface.
• USB Interface (USB cable provided).
• Compatible with all FS default aircraft, Project Magenta, PMDG, LVLD767, FlighDeckSoftware and Sim-Avionics.

NOTE: Flightsimlabs driver (payware) allow the CPflight hardware to work with PMDG737 and 747 series