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System Operations
VXP System Maintenance Manual 3-5
3.2 VXP OPERATION
The VXP is operated manually using the VXP Display Program and notebook computer or other
Windows PC. If the touch screen is being used, items may be selected by touching the screen with
a stylus or other object with a rounded tip.
CAUTION:
Do not use sharp objects or objects that will leave marks on the screen,
such as ballpoint pens.
Detailed operating information is given in the on-line User Guide. The on-line user guide may be
accessed as follows:
1. Apply power to the Display Unit.
2. Launch the VXP DP by double-clicking on (or touching twice in rapid succession)
the VXP icon
.
3. Pull down the Help menu in the main desktop.
4. Select either the VXP System Help or the aircraft model application help (for
example, Bell 407 Application Help).
Basic operation of the VXP system is described briefly below.
3.2.1 VXP Manual Operation
The AU and DU must be connected via the 902-15371 or 902-17317 AU to DU cable. The system
may then be operated manually as follows.
1. Apply power to the system.
2. After the main desktop appears on the DU, launch the VXP DP by double clicking
on (or touching twice in rapid succession) the VXP icon
. The Start Up dialog
box will appear, as shown in Figure 3-2.
3. Establish communication with the AU by clicking on the OK button or pressing the
Enter key (the “ Connect To AU ” option is selected by default).
Figure 3-2. Startup Dialog Box
4. The Acquisition Unit Aircraft ID menus of the AP will display (Figure 3-3).