Welcome to the PADS4FIDS Module Manual. This guide will help you configure and operate the PADS4 Flight Information Display System (FIDS), empowering you to manage and deliver real-time flight information across your airport’s digital screens. PADS4FIDS enables centralized control of flight-related content, ensuring consistent and accurate information across all display points—from the arrival and departure halls, check-in areas, gates, and baggage claim belts, to lounges and staff-only zones.

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What You’ll Learn

In this manual, we will walk you through:
  1. Getting Started with PADS4FIDS
    Learn how to launch the PADS4FIDS Operator and begin managing display content.
  2. Designing Smart Flight Displays
    Understand how to create dynamic content that responds to real-time events like security wait times, walking distances, or audience demographics.
  3. Using the PADS4 Data Provider
    Discover how to connect to FIDS data sources using a built-in wizard to easily pull in information like departures, arrivals, check-ins, gates, and more.
  4. Enhancing FIDS with Smart Technology
    Learn how to set rules, filters, and advanced conditions to automatically adjust displayed information based on context—like adding languages for specific passenger groups.
  5. Going Beyond FIDS
    Explore how PADS4 connects with external data sources such as company databases, weather forecasts, traffic updates, and social media to create a richer passenger experience.
With PADS4FIDS, your airport gains a powerful, flexible, and intelligent display system that improves operational efficiency and enhances the passenger journey. Let’s get started!