This article provides some guidelines on cleaning and disinfecting simulators and simulator equipment.
Category: Legacy Device Support
Articles related to the operation and maintenance of older devices. This includes 131, 135, 141, 142, and 242 series devices.
131/132/135(29)
141/142(25)
242(24)
Resetting a Lost GISt Task Manager Password
Occasionally, GISt Task Manager passwords are forgotten or changed by unauthorized users. To reset the GISt Task Manager password, use one of the following procedures below:
Resetting CMOS password, Gateway 4DX2-66, Windows 3.11
A customer called to say that his simulator was inoperative, as he was “locked-out” of his GISt PC. The PC was a Gateway 4DX2-66 running Windows 3.11.
Converter Testing Program
The Converter Testing Program allows the user to drive each channel to a specific voltage, to monitor switch and control functionality, and to monitor the effect of repositioning FTD controls for testing and calibration.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Diagnostic Utility
Each time FTD power is switched on, the POST runs automatically.
Accessing Diagnostics Utilities on CTC (Crate-To-Crate) Systems
Diagnostics consist of two separate programs: The power-on self-test (POST) and the Converter Testing Program. These programs, residing on the Host computer, help the technician diagnose problems and calibrate instruments and flight controls.
ADDS 1010 Terminal Station Data Changes
ADDS 1010 Station Data Changes
ADDS Terminal shows duplicate letters when I type
To fix this, change the Full Duplex Settings. Press [Ctrl] and [F1] upon startup to get into the Set-Up pages.
ADDS terminals sometimes display a double image of one line
To fix this, change the Full Duplex Settings. Press [Ctrl] and [F1] upon startup to get into the Set-Up pages.
Record changes made to station data/elsewhere on the ADDS Terminal
Use the “Print Screen” function on the ADDS terminal in order to make a record of the changes you make to the station data/elsewhere.