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Dual Ignition Switch Panel
Model 2865
Installation Instructions
Installing and Programming the
2865 Ignition Switch
2865 Ignition Switch
Installing the Ignition Switch requires very little time. All you need is an unused USB Port. Additional Ports can be added to your computer by using a device called a USB Hub. These Hubs can be purchased for as little as $20.00 in the Internet. Just plug a USB Cable Series "B" into the jack on the 2865, then into the USB Port on your computer. The computer will sense the Controller and load the required software for its proper operation. The 2865 will be sensed as "Dual Ignition Switch 2865 - DTA".
To verify that you computer has accepted the Interface, you can goto the "Game Controller" window. To do this, just click on "START" (located in the lower left hand corner of the computer s monitor); then click on "Control Panel"; then "Game Controller".
Using Computers with Operating Systems like Win 7, Win 10 ect, the procedure for displaying the Game Controller (Printers and Devices) is different then described. Using a Win XP, your computer should display the following in the Properties Window.:
To verify that you computer has accepted the Interface, you can goto the "Game Controller" window. To do this, just click on "START" (located in the lower left hand corner of the computer s monitor); then click on "Control Panel"; then "Game Controller".
Using Computers with Operating Systems like Win 7, Win 10 ect, the procedure for displaying the Game Controller (Printers and Devices) is different then described. Using a Win XP, your computer should display the following in the Properties Window.:
When turning the key switch, RED Buttons #1 to #5 will light. These are the USB Outputs that are configured to control:
Engine OFF/Mags Left/Right/BOTH/START
for Engine 1
When turning the key switch, RED Buttons #16 to #20 will light. These are the USB Outputs that are configured to control:
Engine OFF/Mags
Left/Right/BOTH/START
for Engine 2
As seen to the right; Red Buttons 1 and 16 will light when BOTH Ignition switches are placed in the OFF positions.
The remaining 4 inputs on the USB Board can be wired to a standard SPDT (on/on) Rocker and/or Toggle switch
Engine OFF/Mags Left/Right/BOTH/START
for Engine 1
When turning the key switch, RED Buttons #16 to #20 will light. These are the USB Outputs that are configured to control:
Engine OFF/Mags
Left/Right/BOTH/START
for Engine 2
As seen to the right; Red Buttons 1 and 16 will light when BOTH Ignition switches are placed in the OFF positions.
The remaining 4 inputs on the USB Board can be wired to a standard SPDT (on/on) Rocker and/or Toggle switch
Center Pin
Ground (x6)
Ground (x6)
Silkscreened Pin Numbers
To the Left is a diagram showing a bare circuit board with the silkscreened pin numbers. There are 3 male terminals for each row of pins. The center row is the Common Ground. With the 4 switch assemblied complete (see below), plug the 3-pin connector into these connectors. The Available Switch inputs can been seen below in GREEN:
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Pins #1 and #2 Available |
Reserved for Engine #1 Startup |
Pin #1 - OFF Pin #2 Right Mag |
|
Pins #3 and #4 Available |
Reserved for Engine #1 Startup |
Pin #3 - Left Mag Pin #4 Both Mags |
|
Pins #5 and #6 Available |
Pin 5 Reserved - Center Pin - GND |
Pin #5 - START Engine #1 |
|
Pins #7 and #8 Available |
Available for SPDT Switch Addition | SWITCH |
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Pins #9 and #10 Available |
Available for SPDT Switch Addition | SWITCH |
LEFT Side of Board
RIGHT Side of Board
When the switch assemblies are connected to the board and the board is plugged into your computer's USB Port, you can now configure each switch to a desired flight function
All switch configurations are made in the SETTINGs window of your flight sim program. Although only sample setting are seen, the procedure will change depending on the flight sim you are using. Right now, all major flight sims are supported. This included FSX, FSX se, X-Plane 10/11 and the New MS2020
To configure the extra inputs, look for a setting function similar to:
Landing Lights on
Landing Lights off
Pitot Heat on
Pitot Heat off ect.
Landing Lights on
Landing Lights off
Pitot Heat on
Pitot Heat off ect.
Ignition Switch Configuration
Button 1: sim/magnetos/magnetos_off_1
Button 2: sim/magnetos/magnetos_right_1
Button 3: sim/magnetos/magnetos_left_1
Button 4: sim/magnetos/magnetos_both_1
Button 5: sim/starters/engage_starter_1
Button 2: sim/magnetos/magnetos_right_1
Button 3: sim/magnetos/magnetos_left_1
Button 4: sim/magnetos/magnetos_both_1
Button 5: sim/starters/engage_starter_1
Below is the setting configurations for the Dual Ignition Switch.The setting arrangement is shown for use with X-Plane 10 or 11, but can be easily adapted for use with FSX/FSUIPC
Button 16: sim/magnetos/magnetos_off_2
Button 17: sim/magnetos/magnetos_right_2
Button 18: sim/magnetos/magnetos_left_2
Button 19: sim/magnetos/magnetos_both_2
Button 20: sim/starters/engage_starter_2
Button 17: sim/magnetos/magnetos_right_2
Button 18: sim/magnetos/magnetos_left_2
Button 19: sim/magnetos/magnetos_both_2
Button 20: sim/starters/engage_starter_2
LEFT ENGINE
RIGHT ENGINE
USB Interface Board over view
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Pins #16 and #17 Available |
Reserved for Engine #2 Startup |
Pin #16 - OFF Pin #17 Right Mag |
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Pins #18 and #19 Available |
Reserved for Engine #2 Startup |
Pin #18 - Left Mag Pin #19 Both Mags |
| Pins #20 |
Pin 20 Reserved - Center Pin - GND |
Pin #20 - START Engine #2 |
|
Pins #11 and #12 Available |
Available for SPDT Switch Addition | SWITCH |
|
Pins #13 and #14 Available |
Available for SPDT Switch Addition | SWITCH |
Single Pole Double Throw
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch
3 Pin Female connector.
Both are available at DTA PARTS Page
Both are available at DTA PARTS Page
Optional SPDT Switch Assemble (4 Needed)