Flex Custom Function Display

Part Number
6420023-3
Model Number
MD23
Manufacturer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Technical Description
2", Custom Programmable, Multi I/O, Solid-state MEMS Gyro and Accelerometer, LCD
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Product Description

The Flex® Custom Function Display is a blank slate for designers, avionics, and systems engineers. It’s the only controller, data converter and custom display, all-in-one. Flex receives and displays ARINC 429, analog, discrete, frequency, temperature, absolute and differential pressure data to meet the specific needs of any pilot and any mission.

Your custom display in half the time, at half the cost

Expect Fast

Go from concept to cockpit in 30 days. Flex is ready and waiting for your custom design. Its base hardware and software are already TSO certified and RTCA qualified to Design Assurance Level A. Building your custom display on this certified foundation speeds up your product development process and reduces your certification timeline by up to two years.

Expect Easy

Eliminate the complex product development process. You’ll easily customize the configuration, user interface and graphics of your Flex display. The applications are virtually limitless with 18 programmable inputs and outputs, 2 pressure ports, and internal inertial sensors. You’ll streamline integration with the standard, 2-inch size and keep life simple with a single, push-and-turn control knob, and field-upgradeable software.

Expect Affordable

Cut cost, not corners. Design a fully certified, custom function display at a price you can afford. Flex NRE and certification costs are exceptionally low, starting at only $10K. Now, you can leverage leading-edge technology and a game-changing product development process to save up to $1M, per custom display.

Benefits and Specifications
Benefits
  • Customizable data parameters (inputs/outputs), user interface and graphics
  • Receives and displays ARINC 429, analog, discrete, frequency, temperature, absolute and differential pressure data
  • Fits standard 2-inch panel cutout
  • Rechargeable, field-replaceable emergency battery (available)
  • Lightweight — 0.4 lbs
  • Simple user interface — Single, push-and-turn control knob
  • Daylight readable LCD and smooth, high-resolution graphics
  • Manual, external lighting control or built-in photocell for automatic dimming
  • Field-upgradeable software and configuration via standard USB-A port
  • Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible (available)
  • TSO certified (Design Assurance Level A)
  • Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
  • Two-year limited warranty
Specifications

Power Input
10–32 VDC
0.14 A @ 28 VDC; 4 watts nominal

Data Input
ARINC 429 Low or high speed; labels per individual CID
RS-232 Data format per individual CID
RS-422/485 Data format per individual CID
Analog* -24-29 VDC, 1% accuracy (±0.050 V)
Discrete* Open, ground, high

*Up to 12 programmable Analog or Discrete inputs available


Data Output
ARINC 429 Low or high speed; labels per individual CID
RS-232 Data format per individual CID
RS-422/485 Data format per individual CID
Analog* -8-8 VDC, 1% accuracy (±0.050 V)
Discrete* Open, ground, high

*Up to 12 programmable Analog or Discrete outputs available


Lighting
5, 14, or 28 VDC external control or internal photocell for automatic dimming

Battery
Rechargeable coin cell (clock memory only)

Rechargeable, field-replaceable emergency battery supply (available)
P/N 6430006-(1)
Technology: Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Attributes: 0.25A @ 24 VDC nominal (6 Wh capacity)
Runtime: 60 minutes @ 0.25A

Weight
0.4 lbs (0.17 kg)

Mounting
Rear panel mounted, (4) #6–32 screws, 2.25-inch round bezel

Dimensions
2.43 x 2.43 x 1.0 inches

Mating Connector
MCIA P/N 9019162-1 26-pin, D-Sub electrical connector (Quick Disconnect)
MCIA P/N 9019162-2 Pneumatic fittings (Quick Disconnect)

Certification
FAA TSO certified to C2d (Type B), C3e, C4c, C8e, C10c, C106, C113b, C201
RTCA DO-160G qualified
RTCA DO-178C qualified, Design Assurance Level (DAL) A

Rights
U.S. Patent 11,048,389

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MD23 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)

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Manufacturer: Aerostar

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A17WE
  • PA-60-600
  • PA-60-601
  • PA-60-601P
  • PA-60-602P
  • PA-60-700P

Manufacturer: Beechcraft

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
3A16
  • B-95A
  • D-95A
  • E95
  • 95-55
  • 95-A55
  • 95-B55
  • 95-B55A
  • 95-B55B (T-42)
  • 95-C55
  • 95-C55A
  • D55
  • D55A
  • E55
  • E55A
  • 56TC
  • A56TC
  • 58
  • 58A
  • G58
  • 95
  • B95
3A20
  • 65 (L-23F)
  • A65
  • A-65-8200
  • 65-80
  • 65-A80
  • 65-A80-8800
  • 65-B80
  • 65-88
  • 65-90
  • 65-A90
  • 65-A90-1 (JU-21A)
  • 65-A90-1 (U-21A)
  • 65-A90-1 (RU-21A)
  • 65-A90-1 (RU-21D)
  • 65-A90-1 (U-21G)
  • 65-A90-1 (RU-21H)
  • 65-A90-2 (RU-21B)
  • 65-A90-3 (RU-21C)
  • 65-A90-4 (RU-21E)
  • 65-A90-4 (RU-21H)
  • 70
  • C90
  • C90A
  • C90GT
  • C90GTi
  • B90
  • E90
  • H90 (T-44A)
5A3
  • T-34 Series: (TC 5A3)
  • (45(YT-34)
  • A45 (T-34A, B-45)
  • D45 (T-34B)
A00010W
  • 390
A14CE
  • 99
  • 99A
  • 99A (FACH)
  • A99
  • A99A
  • B99
  • C99
  • 100
  • A100 (U-21F)
  • B100
A23CE
  • 58P
  • 58PA
  • 58TC
  • 58TCA
A24CE
  • 200
  • 200C
  • B200
  • B200C
  • B200T
  • B200CT
  • B200GT
  • 1900
  • 1900C
  • 1900C (C-12J)
  • 1900D
  • 300
  • 300LW
  • B300
  • B300C
  • B300C (MC-12W)
  • B300C (UC-12W)
A31CE
  • F90

Manufacturer: Cessna

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
3A10
  • 200
  • 200C
  • B200
  • B200C
  • B200T
  • B200CT
  • B200GT
  • 1900
  • 1900C
  • 1900C (C-12J)
  • 1900D
  • 300
  • 300LW
  • B300
  • B300C
  • B300C (MC-12W)
  • B300C (UC-12W)
3A25
  • 320/335/340 Series: 320
  • 320-1
  • 320A
  • 320B
  • 320C
  • 320D
  • 320E
  • 320F
  • 335
  • 340
  • 340A
A00003SE
  • LC40/41/42/T240 (Lancair/Columbia/Corvallis)
  • (LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, LC42-550FG, T240)
A00014WI
  • 510
A1WI
  • Citation 525 Series: 525
  • 525A
  • 525B
  • 525C
A27CE
  • 501
  • 551
A28CE
  • 441
A37CE
  • 208
  • 208B
A7CE
  • 401
  • 401A
  • 401B
  • 402
  • 402A
  • 402B
  • 402C
  • 411
  • 411A
  • 414
  • 414A
  • 421
  • 421A
  • 421B
  • 421C
  • 425

Manufacturer: Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A16EU
  • Do 28D
  • Do 28D-1
  • Dornier 228-100
  • Dornier 228-101
  • Dornier 228-200
  • Dornier 228-201
  • Dornier 228-202
  • Dornier 228-212

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A10SW
  • MU-2B-25
  • MU-2B-26
  • MU-2B-26A
  • MU-2B-35
  • MU-2B-36
  • MU-2B-36A
  • MU-2B-40
  • MU-2B-60
A2PC
  • MU-2B
  • MU-2B-10
  • MU-2B-15
  • MU-2B-20
  • MU-2B-25
  • MU-2B-26
  • MU-2B-30
  • MU-2B-35
  • MU2B-36

Manufacturer: Pilatus

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A78EU
  • PC-12
  • PC-12/45
  • PC-12/47
  • PC-12/47E

Manufacturer: Piper

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A23SO
  • PA-42
  • PA-42-720
  • PA-42-1000
A25SO
  • PA-46-310P
  • PA-46-350P
  • PA-46R-350T
  • PA-46-500TP
  • PA-46-600TP
A32SO
  • PA-42-720R

Manufacturer: Twin Commander

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
2A4
  • 690
  • 690A
  • 690B
  • 690C
  • 690D
  • 695
  • 695A
  • 695B
6A1
  • 500
  • 500A
  • 500B
  • 500U
  • 520
  • 560
  • 560A
  • 560E
  • 500S
A12SW
  • 700

Manufacturer: Viking Air

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A9EA
  • DHC-6-1
  • DHC-6-100
  • DHC-6-200
  • DHC-6-300
  • DHC-6-400