Passenger Control Panel

Intheairnet Ltd's range of graphic display
based control panels includes a touch
screen unit which is offered in a number
of different styled facia panels.

The base unit incorporates a graphic LCD screen with four active touch screen buttons.
A touch screen button can be defined with a particular graphic icon or text. Individual,
or a series of touch screen buttons, can be linked as an intuitive menu leading the operator
to make simple commands to the entertainment or cabin management system.

User programming of the GPCU can be undertaken from an RS485 data port allowing
modifications to the operation and functionality be undertaken within the aircraft, in
conjunction with a portable computer. Changes in operation or functionality can now be
incorporated without replacing the panel and in most cases reduces modifications to
aircraft wiring and furniture units.

The GPCU drives the Audio and Video Switching Unit (AVSU-H) to provide independent
control over channel selection; bass, treble, volume and balance. Further functionality can
be incorporated in conjunction with the CMS Switching Unit, such as lighting and air-
conditioning. Communications between units is undertaken by our RS485 “two wire” databus.

The unit is offered in two styles, either with or without the attendant call and reading
light front panel function switches. Different types of front facia are available or can
be developed to suit particular applications and can be supplied in a number of finishes.