Last Updated: September 11, 2024
Overview
There have been several versions of the G1000 hardware, this article covers the current Gen4 version and the G1000NXi Variants. The Gen4 and the G1000NXi Variants have all ports on the back surface of the unit and does not have a ribbon cable connector. There is no difference between a PFD and MFD, they are universally known as an XFD and can be configured as a PFD or MFD later within the RealSimGear plugin.
Generation 4 G1000XFD Displays are our classic design, with backlit bezel text, plastic knobs, and feature a 10.4 inch 1024x768 IPS LCD screen.
G1000NXi XFD Displays are our newest offering for our most popular component. These displays feature our same backlit bezel text, but add a brushed aluminum upper and lower bezel. They also feature our new Garmin style knobs with correct dimensions, rubberized texture and grip zones, updated mounting types for front or rear mount options, and a dual USB port to reduce the number of needed USB connections to your PC.
Generation 4 G1000XFD
RealSimGear G1000NXi
If you have a previous version (Legacy), please refer to the article below for setup assistance.
Note: A large portion of this setup article utilizes the instructional videos publish by Chance from RealSimGear. These instructional videos were recorded using X-Plane 11, however, the exact same procedures shown in the instructional videos can be used to set up your G1000 XFD or G1000 Suite in X-Plane 12
Package Inclusions
The G1000 Suite includes the following components.
Two G1000XFD or G1000NXi XFD display units, each box containing the following:
One: RealSimGear G1000XFD or G1000NXi Display
One: USB Type A to Type B cable
One: 12V 2.0 Amp DC Power Adapter with a 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connector. (North America socket pattern)
Four: M3 x 8mm Mounting Screws
One: Quick Start Guide reference card.
One G1000 GMA Audio Panel
One: G1000 GMA Audio Panel
One: USB Type A to Type B cable
Two: GMA Mounting Brackets, Pre-installed with mounting screws.
One: GMA Audio Panel Spacer (for G1000NXi Suites only)
G1000 Suite Unboxing
Mounting Instructions
The RealSimGear G1000 XFD's and G1000 Suite can be mounted in a number of ways:
Using the RealSimGear G1000 Suite Desktop Stand (Sold Separately)
Mounting in a custom panel or enclosure. RealSimGear provides .DXF drawing files for use in creating custom panel faces. You can download those from our Panel Cutouts and Dimensions page.
The individual G1000XFD's can also be mounted to the top of a Honeycomb Alpha/Bravo flight control unit, or Logitech yoke. The hole pattern in the base of the XFD stand will align perfectly for this application. (If using a multipiece Desktop Stand)
Single Piece G1000 Suite Stand
RealSimGear has recently updated the G1000 Suite Desktop Stand to be a more robust single piece version. Provisions are still in place to mount the single piece stand to a desktop mounted Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo.
There are some changes to how the G1000 Displays mount this stand.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE the screws included with your G1000 XFD's. These screws are silver in color as shown in the image below. They are also longer due to the design of the original stand. Using these screws will damage the G1000 bezels when attaching to a one piece desktop stand.
YOU MUST USE the M3 x 5mm black screws included in the blue hardware bag with your single piece G1000 Suite Desktop Stand.
Locate the blue bag containing 8x M3 x 5mm screws (included with the stand).
Use 4x M3 x 5mm screws to attach each G1000 XFD to the stand. These will line up with the four screw holes in the larger half-oval holes of the G1000 Suite Stand. (Yellow circles in the image below, do this step for all four corners)
Secure each G1000 XFD to the stand. Do not over tighten.
To install the G1000 GMA Audio Panel into the single piece G1000 Suite Desktop Stand:
Remove the G1000 GMA Audio Panel from the box.
Remove the 2x silver retaining tabs from the Audio Panel (if installed) by removing the screw from the center of the tab. (Red circles in image above)
Insert the Audio Panel into the Single Piece Desktop Stand.
Re-install each silver retaining tab by aligning the center hole of the tab to the the corresponding hole on the back of the GMA Audio Panel using one screw. (Red circles in image above)
To tighten the fit of the Audio Panel, tighten the screws (Green circles in the image above) until snug. Do not over tighten.
Mounting the RealSimGear G1000NXi variants to the Single Piece Desktop Stand
The single piece G1000 Desktop Stand will be standard for all G1000NXi Suites.
The G1000NXi can be either rear mounted using the Generation 4 screw holes and M3x5mm screws, or can be front mounted using the included M4x25mm countersunk screws and nuts. There are provisions for both mounting methods on the single piece stand.
For the Front mount option (preferred method):
Using the four M4 countersunk screws, insert the G1000NXi display into the desktop stand and install one M4 screw into each corner of the display. Using the included nut, tighten the M4 nut by hand to secure each corner of the G1000NXi Display. Do not over tighten.
For the Rear Mount Option:
Using the four M3 x 5mm screws, included with the stand, attach the G1000NXi display using the rear mount holes (indicated by the yellow circles in the image above) Do not over-tighten.
To install the G1000 GMA Audio Panel into the single piece G1000 Suite Desktop Stand (for G1000 NXi Suites ONLY):
Remove the G1000 GMA Audio Panel and the spacer from the box.
Remove the 2x silver retaining tabs from the Audio Panel (if installed) by removing the screw from the center of the tab. (Red circles in image above)
Install the G1000NXi GMA Audio Panel Spacer to the back of the Audio Panel.
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Insert the Audio Panel into the Single Piece Desktop Stand.
Re-install each silver retaining tab by aligning the center hole of the tab to the the corresponding hole on the back of the GMA Audio Panel using the original center screw for the retaining tabs
To tighten the fit of the Audio Panel, tighten the center screws until snug. Do not over tighten. The additional screws for the retaining tabs are not used.
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Assembling the G1000 Suite into the Multi-Piece Desktop Stand
If you have an existing multi-piece G1000 Suite stand and a non NXi Suite, this installation video will walk you through the assembly process:
Connecting the G1000 Suite to your PC
Connect the cables in the following order:
USB A to USB B: Connect the square Type B connector to the back of the G1000 XFD and GMA Audio Panel (if included) Plug the rectangular Type A connector to an available USB port on your PC or powered USB hub.
Note: Please do not plug the USB cables into an unpowered USB hub as this will cause connection issues between the device and the PC.
HDMI: You will need to supply two HDMI cables (not included with the G1000 XFD displays) to connect from the G1000XFD's to your PC's graphics card or RealSimGear USB3 to Dual HDMI Adapter.
If you are connecting directly to the graphics card, it is acceptable to use a good quality DisplayPort to HDMI cable.
12 Volt DC Power: Plug the barrel connector into the G1000 XFD unit, then plug the adapter into an available wall outlet.
G1000NXi Dual USB Hub:
A two port, Type A USB hub has been added to the rear of the new G1000NXi displays. These two USB ports are intended for connecting the GMA Audio Panel and a second G1000NXi USB connection, or an external RealSimGear autopilot, reducing the number of USB connections to your PC.
The two Type A ports, labelled "HUB" are for your additional components.
The single Type B connection will run to your PC to provide connectivity to your RealSimGear Device Interface.
Warning! The two port USB hub on the rear of the RealSimGear G1000NXi displays is intended for connecting other low power requirement RealSimGear Avionics. Please do not use this as a hub for things like flight controls, additional USB hubs, cell phone chargers, or other high power devices. Doing so will damage the device and may not be covered by our standard 12 month warranty.
For international customers: you can use an outlet adapter to adapt the North American plug style to your local plug style. Additionally you can also purchase a dedicated DC adapter to your plug style from a local electronics retailer.
Note: The text/button backlighting on the G1000 XFD is powered by the USB connection. If plugged into a powered external hub, or depending on the USB port you have plugged the cable into on your PC, the backlighting may remain on when you shut down your PC. This is normal behavior and it is acceptable to leave the backlighting on. You can unplug the USB connections for longevity.
Setting up the G1000 Suite for X-Plane
Setting up the G1000 suite for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 are identical. The procedures covered in the instructional video below will guide you through setting up in X-Plane 11 however the same methods apply to X-Plane 12.
Install the plugin:
The plugin installation procedure for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 are virtually identical, the only difference will be the destination folder for your version of X-Plane.
Download and install the RealSimGear plugin for your flight simulation software. The X-Plane plugin will always be the first link on the downloads page.
Configure the Display:
Display configuration for the G1000 XFD units is covered in the Setup video below. Skip forward to the 2:20 mark in the video for an overview of the best methods to set your display configuration with Windows.
G1000 Popup Plugin for X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11
With the advancements of X-Plane 12, RealSimGear has been able to provide an additional plugin for the default G1000 equipped aircraft in X-Plane 12. This plugin removes the tedious process of having to move your popups to your G1000 screens and trying to hide the white Windows bar.
For X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11, the plugin is available for select third party G1000 equipped aircraft.
With the RealSimGear G1000 Popup Plugin, the process is completely automated. All you need to do is install the plugin into the default aircraft of your choice. Please use the button below to navigate to the G1000 Popup Plugin Article. Download link and installation instructions are provided in the article.
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