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GNS530 and GNS430 Setup Guide for X-Plane | RealSimGear Help Center

How to connect and configure your RealSimGear GNS 530 or GNS430 to your PC using X-Plane. 

GNS530 Package Inclusions
  • One: Quick Start Guide.
  • One: RealSimGear GNS530
  • One: 12V 2.0 Amp DC Power Adapter with a 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connector. (North America socket pattern).
  • One: USB A to B cable .
  • Four: M3 Self-tapping screws for plastic to secure your device to an appropriate desktop stand.

 

GNS430 Package Inclusions

  • One: Quick Start Guide.
  • One: RealSimGear GNS430
  • One: USB A to B cable .
  • Four: M3 Self-tapping screws for plastic to secure your device to an appropriate desktop stand.

Note: A 12V DC power adapter is not required for the GNS430. This device receives it's power from the USB cable. 

GNS430 Setup Guide

Download and install the RealSimGear plugin for your flight simulation software.

You will need the latest version of the RealSimGear Plugin for X-Plane. This can be downloaded from the RealSimGear Downloads Center at the following link:

RealSimGear Downloads Center - Downloads for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12

 

Installation for the GNS530 and GNS430 into a desktop stand. 

The RealSimGear GNS530 and GNS430 are intended to be used in a desktop stand. Additionally, you can use them in a custom panel or mount. RealSimGear provides drawings for mounting in a custom solution here: Panel Dimensions and Cutouts

Installation into a desktop stand is quite simple:

  1. Insert the device into the RealSimGear Desktop Stand
  2. Use the four M3x8mm Self tapping screws (included with each device) to secure the device to the stand. 

Note: Please use a #2 Phillips Head screwdriver to hand tighten the screws. Do not overtighten the screws. 

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Instructional video for setting up, configuring, and using your RealSimGear GNS devices

To simplify the installation process, the team at RealSimGear has created and instructional video for the complete configuration of your devices. This easy to follow video is broken into chapters so you can skip to sections of the video as you need. 

For configuring with default X-Plane GNS Avionics: 

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:16 Optional Accessories
  • 02:36 Unboxing The 430
  • 03:46 Unboxing The 530
  • 05:14 PC Setup Introduction
  • 06:05 Step 1 Physical Connections
  • 08:13 Step 2 Configure Display Settings
  • 10:15 Step 3 Change Windows Settings
  • 11:20 Step 4 Install RSG Plugin
  • 13:09 Step 5 Load Up X-Plane
  • 14:36 Step 6 Drag Screens Over To Hardware
  • 17:58 Step 7 RSG Device Interface (Test)

 

For configuring with RealityXP GNS Avionics:

  • 00:00Introduction
  • 00:45 Step 1 Purchase Reality XP
  • 09:26 Step 2 Activate Reality XP in X Plane
  • 14:05 Step 3 Install RSG Plugin
  • 11:20 Step 4 Drag Screens to Hardware
  • 19:28 Example