Version 1 / March 14
FIDS –
Technical
Specification
Contents
INTRODUCTION 3
SERVICE OVERVIEW 4
HIGH LEVEL DESIGN 4
OPTIONS 5
CONTACTS 16
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
Introduction
Heathrow has been the busiest international hub airport in the world for the past decade, handling more than 60 million passengers
on an annual basis. In order to successfully cater for such an extraordinary high volume of traffic, the airport operation must be based
on using a robust groundwork, providing a reliable, uninterruptable service. The IT infrastructure at Heathrow has been built to meet
these challenging criteria, and is being constantly upgraded to adopt the latest innovations and standards. It has proven to be well
designed to handle the daily routine operation, as well as to cope with unexpected events.
Now, all the Heathrow airport tenants may benefit from this powerful IT infrastructure, commonly with the airport operations teams.
Modern, resilient, built for purpose - all at the fraction of the costs for which it has been put in place.
Airports rely on visual communications in order to share vital information such as flight times and other relevant messages with their
passengers. HAL’s Flight Information Display Screens (FIDS) is a solution which facilitates passenger flows through airports efficiently
and effectively while also opening up revenue-generating opportunities as a result of keeping the travellers reliably updated on their
flight status, giving them a stress-free environment to spend more time shopping, eating, or just relaxing at one of the lounges.
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Service Overview
HAL offers FIDS as a managed service, providing the Customers with the complete turn-key solution. The screen or screens of the
selected size are installed at a given location and configured with the content allowing filtering of the displayed flight information by
carrier, alliance, destinations, outbound/inbound direction, and others, as per the customer preference. The content of the information
displayed is managed centrally and manual interaction or control by Customer staff is needed.
All the screens are provided in a portrait configuration and the layout of the displayed information will be the same on all screens.
This allows for a consistent presentation of the flight status to passengers across the entire airport.
HIGH LEVEL DESIGN
FIDS is a downstream passenger information service for departures and arrivals. The FIDS service receives input data from IDAHO
Airport Operational Database (AODB) and formats it for delivery on public displays. FIDS control and formats the arrival and departure
information on the public and airline check-in screens which provide passenger flight and baggage reclaim information via mounted
displays, security and general passenger information.
There are currently two separate FIDS applications in use at LHR,
FIDS T1-T4 and FIDS T5. Oracle Database software is installed on
each server although the actual database storage is on the SAN.
Gate Manager Airline Flight TMS Stand The data exchange between AODB and FIDS uses XML messages.
Desk Manager Status Allocation
Any potentially corrupt data is rejected through the message
validation process. Today it is almost impossible to create corrupt
data in this way (unlike old style interfaces where characters could
be corrupted during transmission) so this is less of an issue.
IDAHO Also, since the received data is stored in a database, Oracle
database will also apply validation so it will be impossible for
example, to store date of 30th February or a time of 25:36 etc.
The service has been implemented on a very resilient
Ultra FIDS Ultra FIDS infrastructure with a dual server configuration over three
Master Standby separate data centres which allow service delivery even if one
data centre is unavailable. For example, a server pair located in
the data centre at T5 can provide service to T1-T4 FIDS displays.
An automatic failover is in place between the master and
Page Page standby server at every location.
Generation Generation
FIDS Client PC FIDS
Public Display Public Display
Screens Screens
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
OPTIONS
Content
Although the screen layout is kept the same across all of the FIDS deployed at Heathrow, there are still vast capabilities for customising
the content displayed.
The flight information can be filtered according to the required criteria, displaying only:
• Arrivals
• Departures
Customers can also select to have the flight information displayed as per the carriers criteria:
• Single Airline
• Alliance / Code-share
The information displayed can also vary by location criteria:
• By Terminal (airside or landside, arrivals and departures)
• By Gates (departures only)
• For Piers, all the gates available in the Pier have to be entered into the filter (departures only)
Screens
Our screens deliver the longevity and reliability
customers expect from a Public Display thanks to
a professional Public Display panel and proven
NEC engineering excellence. Their reduced depth
and light weight makes them easy to handle and
integrate while the new slim option slot STv2
allows for the integration of powerful slot-in PCs
and other option slot products. They are ideal
for a wide array of applications such as retail
signage including 24/7, transport applications,
conference rooms, lobby/reception installations
and integration in totems and furniture.
HAL offers customers a wide range of FIDS.
Designed specifically for the airport environment in regards to durability, low energy consumption, and unbeatable picture quality.
Standard Features
• Programmable Ambient Light Sensor - for reduced power consumption and brightness levels.
• Colour Matching - the display can be hardware calibrated to display a certain colour temperature or brightness to match other
displays in the same installation.
• NEC pioneered advanced thermal control and monitoring for public displays which is still unmatched. It secures longevity and
reliability even in very demanding installations.
• NEC’s STv2 Slot technology which was developed in cooperation with Intel enables the user to integrate various option boards
enhancing flexibility and future functionality.
• Peace of mind thanks to full control of the display via LAN with free NEC software and alert emails in the unlikely event of a
problem such as no signal, overheating, back light failure etc.
• Integrated speakers save installation costs and preserve the clean look of the display.
• Daisy chaining via DVI (max. 9 pieces) offering high flexibility at no extra cost if the signal needs to be passed on for video walls or
back-to-back installations.
• Copy Settings feature via RS232 to reduce installation cost for back-to-back installations.
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NECV322 - 32 inch display
INTERFACES LAYOUT
1. Power (AC in)
2. Main switch (on/off)
3. LAN with SNMP
4. Remote Control in / out
5. External control RS-232
in / out
6. DisplayPort in
7. DVI in / out
8. HDMI in
9. RGB in
10. Composite in
11. Audio out
12. Audio in
DISPLAY
Panel Technology S-PVA with CCFL backlights
Active Screen Area (W x H) [mm] 697.7 x 392.3
Screen Size [inch/cm] 31.5 / 80
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (shipping) [cd/m²] 340, (450 max)
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 3000:1
Viewing Angle [°] 178 horizontal / 178 vertical (typ. at contrast ratio 10:1)
Response Time (typ.) [ms] 8 (grey-to-grey)
Panel Refresh Rate [Hz] 60
SYNCHRONISATION RATE
Horizontal Frequency [kHz] 31.5 - 91.1 (analog and digital)
Vertical Frequency [Hz] 50 - 85
RESOLUTION
Native Resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz
Supported on digital and analogue inputs (PC) 1920 x 1080; 1680 x 1050; 1600 x 1200; 1400 x 1050; 1366 x 786;
1360 x 768; 1280 x 1024; 1280 x 960; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 768; 1280
x 720; 1024 x 768; 800 x 600; 720 x 576; 720 x 400; 640 x 480
Supported on digital inputs (Video) 1920 x 1080i (59.94/60)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (59.94/60)16:9; 1920
x 1080p (50)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (23.97/24)16:9; 1920 x 1080p
(25)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (29.97/30)16:9; 1280 x 720p (50)16:9; 720 x
576p (50)16:9; 720 x 480p (59.94/60)16:9
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
CONNECTIVITY
Input Video Analogue D-Sub15 (PC RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite)
Composite (BNC)
Input Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP); 1 x HDMI 1.3 (with HDCP);
1 x DisplayPort (with HDCP)
Input Audio Analogue 1 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Audio Digital DisplayPort; 1 x HDMI
Input Control LAN 100Mbit; remote control wire (3,5mm jack); RS232
Output Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP)
Output Audio Analogue 3,5mm jack
Output Control remote control wire (3,5mm jack); RS232
Remote Control LAN with SNMP; RS-232C (9-pin D-sub) Input and Output;
Remote Control IR
OPTION SLOT
Slot Technology STv2 (compatible with Intel / NEC OPS standard)
Inrush Current [A] max. 10
Power Consumption [W] max. 61
Voltage / Current [V/A] 16/4
ELECTRICAL
Power Consumption on Mode [W] 160 shipping; 305 (max.)
Power Savings Mode [W] < 0.5 (ECO Standby); < 1
Power Management VESA DPMS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature [°C] +5 to +40
Operating Humidity [%] 20 to 80
Storage Humidity [%] 10 to 90
Storage Temperature [°C] -20 to +60
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] Without stand: 786.8 x 476.2 x 93.5
Weight [kg] Without stand: 12.1
Bezel Width [mm] 43.2 (left and right); 40.3 (top and bottom)
VESA Mounting [mm] 200 x 200 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
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AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Option Slot Built-in PC; HD-SDI board
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Colour Versions Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet
Safety and Ergonomics CE; TÜV GS; C-tick; Energy Star 5.1; FCC Class B; UL/C-UL or CSA;
PSB; VCCI; RoHS
Plug and Play VESA DDC2Bi
Audio Integrated Speakers (8 W + 8 W)
NEC X401S - 40 inch display
INTERFACES LAYOUT
1. Power
2. Main Switch
3. DisplayPort in
4. HDMI in
5. DVI in / out
6. VGA IN (mini D-Sub 15 pin)
7. Composite in
8. LAN with SNMP
9. External control RS-232
in / out
10. Audio out
11. Audio in
12. External speakers
13. Internal / external speaker
switch
DISPLAY
Panel Technology S-PVA with edge LED backlights
Active Screen Area (W x H) [mm] 885.6 x 498.2
Screen Size [inch/cm] 40 / 101.6
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (shipping) [cd/m²] 500, (700 max)
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 3500:1
Viewing Angle [°] 178 horizontal / 178 vertical (typ. at contrast ratio 10:1)
Response Time (typ.) [ms] 8 (grey-to-grey)
Panel Refresh Rate [Hz] 60
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
SYNCHRONISATION RATE
Horizontal Frequency [kHz] 31.5 - 91.1
Vertical Frequency [Hz] 50 - 85
RESOLUTION
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Supported on digital and analogue inputs (PC) 1920 x 1080; 1680 x 1050; 1600 x 1200; 1400 x 1050; 1366 x 768;
1280 x 1024; 1280 x 960; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 768; 1280 x 720; 1024
x 768; 800 x 600; 720 x 576; 720 x 400; 640 x 480
Supported on digital inputs (Video) 1920 x 1080i (59.94/60)16:9; 1920 x 1080i (50)16:9; 1920
x 1080p (59.94/60)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (50)16:9; 1920 x
1080p (23.97/24)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (25)16:9; 1920 x 1080p
(29.97/30)16:9; 1280 x 720p (59.94/60)16:9; 1280 x 720p (50)16:9;
720 x 576p (50)16:9; 720 x 480p (59.94/60)16:9
CONNECTIVITY
Input Video Analogue 1 x D-sub 15 pin; Composite (BNC)
Input Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP); 1 x HDMI (with HDCP); 1 x DisplayPort
(with HDCP)
Input Audio Analogue 1 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Audio Digital DisplayPort; 1 x HDMI
Input Control LAN 100Mbit; RS232
Output Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP)
Output Audio Analogue 3,5mm jack
Output Control RS232
Remote Control LAN with SNMP; RS-232C (9-pin D-sub) Input and Output;
Remote Control IR
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OPTION SLOT
Slot Technology STv2 (compatible with Intel / NEC OPS standard)
Inrush Current [A] max. 10
Power Consumption [W] max. 61
Voltage / Current [V/A] 16/4
ELECTRICAL
Power Consumption on Mode [W] 110 shipping; 235 (max.)
Power Savings Mode [W] < 0.5 (ECO Standby); < 1
Power Management VESA DPMS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature [°C] +5 to +40
Operating Humidity [%] 20 to 80
Storage Humidity [%] 10 to 90
Storage Temperature [°C] -20 to +60
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] Without stand: 925.1 x 537.1 x 43.3
Weight [kg] Without stand: 14.9
Bezel Width [mm] 18 (left and right); 18 (top and bottom)
VESA Mounting [mm] 300 x 300 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Accessories Feet (ST-322); Speaker (SP-RM2); Wall mount (PDW S 32-55 L and
P)
Option Slot Built-in PC; HD-SDI board
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Colour Versions Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet
Safety and Ergonomics CE; TÜV GS; C-tick; Energy Star 5.1; FCC Class A; UL/C-UL or CSA;
PSB; VCCI; RoHS
Plug and Play VESA DDC2Bi
Audio Integrated Speakers (5 W + 5 W); Optional speakers NEC SP-RM2
(2x15W)
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
NEC X462S - 46 inch display
INTERFACES LAYOUT
1. Power
2. Main Switch
3. DisplayPort in
4. HDMI in
5. DVI in / out
6. D-sub with VGA, Component,
Composite and S-Video
7. Composite in
8. LAN with SNMP
9. External control RS-232
in / out
10. Audio out
11. Audio in
12. External speakers
13. Internal / external
speaker switch
DISPLAY
Panel Technology S-PVA with edge LED backlights
Active Screen Area (W x H) [mm] 1,018.1 x 572.7
Screen Size [inch/cm] 46 / 117
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (shipping) [cd/m²] 500, (700 max)
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 4000:1
Viewing Angle [°] 178 horizontal / 178 vertical (typ. at contrast ratio 10:1)
Response Time (typ.) [ms] 8 (grey-to-grey)
Panel Refresh Rate [Hz] 60
SYNCHRONISATION RATE
Horizontal Frequency [kHz] 31.5 - 91.1
Vertical Frequency [Hz] 50 - 85
RESOLUTION
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Supported on digital and analogue inputs (PC) 1920 x 1080; 1680 x 1050; 1600 x 1200; 1400 x 1050; 1366 x 768;
1280 x 1024; 1280 x 960; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 768; 1280 x 720; 1024
x 768; 800 x 600; 720 x 576; 720 x 400; 640 x 480
Supported on digital inputs (Video) 1920 x 1080i (50)16:9; 1920 x 1080i (59.94/60)16:9; 1920 x 1080p
(50)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (23.97/24)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (25)16:9; 1920
x 1080p (29.97/30)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (59.94/60)16:9; 1280 x 720p
(59.94/60)16:9; 1280 x 720p (50)16:9; 720 x 576p (50)16:9; 720 x
480p (59.94/60)16:9
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CONNECTIVITY
Input Video Analogue 1 x D-sub 15 pin; Composite (BNC)
Input Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP); 1 x HDMI (with HDCP); 1 x DisplayPort
(with HDCP)
Input Audio Analogue 1 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Audio Digital DisplayPort; 1 x HDMI
Input Control LAN 100Mbit; RS232
Output Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP)
Output Audio Analogue 3,5mm jack
Output Control RS232
Remote Control LAN with SNMP; RS-232C (9-pin D-sub) Input and Output; Remote
Control IR
OPTION SLOT
Slot Technology STv2 (compatible with Intel / NEC OPS standard)
Inrush Current [A] max. 10
Power Consumption [W] max. 61
Voltage / Current [V/A] 16/4
ELECTRICAL
Power Consumption on Mode [W] 110 shipping; 255 (max.)
Power Savings Mode [W] < 0.5 (ECO Standby); < 1
Power Management VESA DPMS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature [°C] +0 to +40
Operating Humidity [%] 20 to 80
Storage Humidity [%] 10 to 90
Storage Temperature [°C] -20 to +60
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] Without stand: 1,059.3 x 613 x 46.1
Weight [kg] Without stand: 20.7
Bezel Width [mm] 18.7 (left and right); 18.7 (top and bottom)
VESA Mounting [mm] 300 x 300 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Accessories Feet (ST-4020); Speaker (SP-RM1); Wall mount (PDW S 32-55 L +
P); Wall mount (PDWXS 46 55 L)
Option Slot HDSDI 1.5G and 3G; Intel Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Colour Versions Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet
Safety and Ergonomics CE; TÜV GS; C-tick; Energy Star 5.1; FCC Class B; UL/C-UL or CSA;
PSB; VCCI; RoHS
Plug and Play VESA DDC2Bi
Audio Integrated Speakers (5 W + 5 W); Optional speakers NEC SP-RM1
(2x15W)
NEC X552S - 55 inch display
INTERFACES LAYOUT
1. Power
2. Main Switch
3. DisplayPort in
4. HDMI in
5. DVI in / out
6. D-sub with VGA, Component,
Composite
and S-Video
7. Composite in
8. LAN with SNMP
9. External control RS-232
in / out
10. Audio out
11. Audio in
12. External speakers
13. Internal / external
speaker switch
DISPLAY
Panel Technology S-PVA with edge LED backlights
Active Screen Area (W x H) [mm] 1,209.6 x 680.4
Screen Size [inch/cm] 54.5 / 138.8
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (shipping) [cd/m²] 500, (700 max)
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 4000:1
Viewing Angle [°] 178 horizontal / 178 vertical (typ. at contrast ratio 10:1)
Response Time (typ.) [ms] 8 (grey-to-grey)
Panel Refresh Rate [Hz] 60
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SYNCHRONISATION RATE
Horizontal Frequency [kHz] 31.5 - 91.1
Vertical Frequency [Hz] 50 - 85
RESOLUTION
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Supported on digital and analogue inputs (PC) 1920 x 1080; 1680 x 1050; 1600 x 1200; 1400 x 1050; 1366 x 768;
1280 x 1024; 1280 x 960; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 768; 1280 x 720; 1024
x 768; 800 x 600; 720 x 576; 720 x 400; 640 x 480
Supported on digital inputs (Video) 1920 x 1080i (59.94/60)16:9; 1920 x 1080i (50)16:9; 1920
x 1080p (59.94/60)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (50)16:9; 1920 x
1080p (23.97/24)16:9; 1920 x 1080p (25)16:9; 1920 x 1080p
(29.97/30)16:9; 1280 x 720p (59.94/60)16:9; 1280 x 720p (50)16:9;
720 x 576p (50)16:9; 720 x 480p (59.94/60)16:9
CONNECTIVITY
Input Video Analogue 1 x D-sub 15 pin; Composite (BNC)
Input Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP); 1 x HDMI (with HDCP); 1 x DisplayPort
(with HDCP)
Input Audio Analogue 1 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Audio Digital DisplayPort; 1 x HDMI
Input Control LAN 100Mbit; RS232
Output Video Digital 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP)
Output Audio Analogue 3,5mm jack
Output Control RS232
Remote Control LAN with SNMP; RS-232C (9-pin D-sub) Input and Output; Remote
Control IR
OPTION SLOT
Slot Technology STv2 (compatible with Intel / NEC OPS standard)
Inrush Current [A] max. 10
Power Consumption [W] max. 61
Voltage / Current [V/A] 16/4
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Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
ELECTRICAL
Power Consumption on Mode [W] 160 shipping; 305 (max.)
Power Savings Mode [W] < 0.5 (ECO Standby); < 1
Power Management VESA DPMS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature [°C] +0 to +40
Operating Humidity [%] 20 to 80
Storage Humidity [%] 10 to 90
Storage Temperature [°C] -20 to +60
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] Without stand: 1,254.5 x 725.3 x 46.1
Weight [kg] Without stand: 24.5
Bezel Width [mm] 20.5 (left and right); 20.5 (top and bottom)
VESA Mounting [mm] 300 x 300 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Accessories Feet (ST-5220); Speaker (SP-PXS55 SM); Speaker (SP-RM1); Wall
mount (PDW S 32-55 L and P); Wall mount (PDWXS 46 55 L)
Option Slot HDSDI 1.5 and 3G; Intel Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Colour Versions Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet
Safety and Ergonomics CE; TÜV GS; C-tick; Energy Star 5.1; FCC Class B; UL/C-UL or CSA;
PSB; VCCI; RoHS
Plug and Play VESA DDC2Bi
Audio Integrated Speakers (5 W + 5 W); Optional speakers NEC SP-RM1
(2x15W)
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Contacts
Contact: 0208 756 8545
Email: Heathrow@[Link]
Contact Address: Compass Centre, Nelson Road, Hounslow,
Middlesex, TW6 2GW
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