Square Soft Switch Panel



Intheairnet Ltd. offers a further example
of its popular Soft Switch Panel. Each unit
has 16 touch switch areas positioned over
a graphic LCD panel. This permits these
switch elements and their associated
functions to be changed as necessary.

The panel communicates with the built-in Cabin Management System (CMS) RS485 data
bus, allowing control of many other functions including entertainment source control,
galley functions and lighting via the CMS Switching Unit.

The Square SSP operation permits different functions to be designated through software
to each of the graphic switch element areas. The installer can now fit a standard sized
panel offering the flexibility to meet different aircraft requirements without the major
expense of redesigning the interior fittings of the aircraft, or that of the panel.

Changes in function can now be undertaken through a series of simple software
modifications. The unit is further expandable through second level function display pages
hidden undercertain keys. A main screen function, such as “galley” for example can open
up additional switch selections.

The operating software may be reconfigured and updated by connecting the unit to a
(laptop) PC and downloading the new data without removal of the panel from the aircraft
cabin. The Square SSP interfaces directly with IEC’s Cabin Management System (CMS)
via the CMS Switching Unit to switch lighting. The unit can be supplied with a headphone
jack on the front panel, if required, for personal entertainment selection and volume.