Modules (IDC Interface)

OrbitXP is an application developed by Sismo to be the interface between the flight simulator modules (ethernet) of Sismo and X-Plane 12.

The key characteristics are:
  • - Freeware license
  • - Native application
  • - Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 &  11 x64
  • - Does not require 3rd parties plug-ins or Add-ons such FSUIPC
  • - Works directly with the interface of X-Plane via UDP
  • - Requires Zibo B738-X
  • - Automatic syncronization between Hardware and X-Plane
  • Manage the Sismo's modules and detects authomaticaly the following Ethernet Modules:
    • - MCP/EFIS -> Included in Release V1 or superior
    • - Pedestal -> Included in Release V1.2 or superior
    • - MIP -> Included in Release V1.5 or superior
    • - FWD Overhead -> Included in Release V2 or superior
    • - AFT Overhead -> Included in Release V3 or superior
  • - Testing service for the SimCards called AlbatrossService to check inputs and activate outputs and displays. Included in release V1.5 superior.

File Download Release Description Date
OrbitXP V5.4.1 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V5.4
  • Bug fixing: Landing Gear Lever position
June, 29th 2024
OrbitXP User Manual V4

Last release of the User Manual

May, 7th 2024
Previous Releases
OrbitXP V5.4 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V5.3.1
  • SismoFMC Service beta release
May, 7nd 2024
OrbitXP V5.3.1 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V5.2
  • New OrbitXP Plugin release V5.2
  • AFT Over & Pedestal improvements, for further info, please see Readme.txt file
March, 2nd 2024
OrbitXP V5.3 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V5.2
  • RT VHF3 frequencies
  • RT VHF2 and VHF3 led activation
  • IRS Display brightness control throught knob
February, 26th 2024
OrbitXP V5.2.1 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V5.1
  • Displays brightness configuration
  • Tested with X-Plane 12 and AFT Overhead
  • Tested with X-Plane 12 and Pedestal
February, 24th 2024
OrbitXP V5.1 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V5.0
  • Plug-in updated for X-Plane 12
  • Tested with X-Plane 12 and FWD Overhead
February, 19th 2024
OrbitXP V5.0 Key functions:
  • First beta for X-Plane 12
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V4.0.
  • Pug-in updated for X-Plane 12
  • Tested with X-Plane 12 and MCP and EFIS
February, 5th 2024
OrbitXP V4.0 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V3.6.
  • Auto-Run when X-Plane starts. New plug-in required
  • Backlight for FWD and AFT Overheads V1 & V2
August, 5th 2021
OrbitXP V3.6 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V3.5.
  • New Rudder Trim configuration.
April, 23th 2021
OrbitXP V3.5 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V3.4.
  • Performance improvement when al Sismo Modules are connected with X-Plane.
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 3. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
March, 5th 2021
OrbitXP V3.4 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V3.3.
  • Solved the bug of the Engine starter solenoid trigger.
  • Control of the gauges Bleed Duct Press L & R.
  • Improved the new internal errors management.
  • Detection of the X-Plane exit.
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 3. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
January, 13th 2021
OrbitXP V3.3 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V3.2.
  • ATC squawk number.
  • Solenid activation of the engines starter.
  • Switches of the retract lights.
  • New internal errors management.
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 3. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
January, 7th 2021
OrbitXP V3.2 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V3.1.
  • Some MCP bugs of the release V3.1 have been amended.
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 2. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
November, 16th 2020
OrbitXP V3.1 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V2.1.
  • First release of the AFT Overhead, including all the modules, but some functions still missing.
  • New Plugin V3.
  • Some bugs of V2.1 have been amended.
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 2. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
November, 9th 2020
OrbitXP V2.1 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V1.6.
  • First release of the FWD Overhead, including all the modules, but some functions still missing.
  • New Config file.
  • Some bugs of V1.6 have been amended.
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 2. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
October, 19th 2020
OrbitXP V1.6 Key functions:
  • All the modules and services included in OrbitXP V1.4.
  • New release of the AFDS to be compatible with the Zibo 738x 3.42.24 or superior.
  • Flaps Gauge.
  • New function to check the status of the inputs and activate outputs, servos and displays, just for testing purpose (AlbatrossService)
  • OrbitXP_plugin has been modied, to amend the error code 126. The release V1.5 has been removed from downloads section
  • OrbitXP User Manual Release 1. It will be copied in the programs folder or you can download it clicking here.
August, 6th 2020
OrbitXP V1.4 Modules supported:
  • MCP, EFIS V1 or superior.
  • Pedestal V2 or superior,. Includes All Zibo Modules: VHF, NAV, ADF, ATC, ACP, CAB DOOR, RUDDER TRIM, CARGO FIRE and FSP.
  • MIP V2 or superior,. Includes the following Modules: DS, AFDS, EDC, SixPacks, Master Buttons, GPWS, Landing Gear, NWS, MIP Annunciators and TEST Toggle Switch.
  • Note: WXR and SELCAL Panels are dummy in Zibo 738X
July, 27th 2020

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