--- title: "Kodiak 100 – Switch variables and bindings" url: "https://simworksstudios.com/docs/kodiak-100-manuals/switch-bindings-for-sws-kodiak-msfs-2020-2024/" updated: "2026-06-08" category: Kodiak 100 Manuals --- # Kodiak 100 – Switch variables and bindings ![](https://simworksstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/09-1024x576.png) ## Flight Simulator 2020 bindings ### Circuit breakers (A:CIRCUIT BREAKER PULLED:x, Bool) - System index depends on aircraft, reference systems.cfg for exhaustive list ### Oxygen (L:XMLVAR_Oxygen, Bool) - 0 off - 1 on ### ELT (L:Switch_ELT_1, Enum) - 0 test - 1 off/arm - 2 on ### AUX BUS (L:XMLVAR_AUX_Bus_ON, Bool) - 0 off - 1 on ### Reading light switches (L:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_Cabin_x, Bool) xE[1,12] - 0 off - 1 on - SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_Cabin_12 is an Enum and controls the CABIN LIGHTING switch on the knee panel. 0 is OFF, 1 is NORMAL, 2 is ON ### Tank selectors (overhead) (L:SWS_Kodiak_TankSelector_x, Bool) xE[1,2] - 0 closed - 1 open ### Harness levers (overhead) (L:Lever_Harness_x, Bool) xE[1,2] - 0 unlocked - 1 locked ### Landing light switch (L:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_Landing, Enum) - 0 off - 1 pulse - 2 on ### Stall warning (L:STALL_WARNING, Bool) - 0 off - 1 on ### Starter switch (L:SWS_ENGINE_Switch_Starter_ThreeState_1, Enum) - 0 LO/MOTOR - 1 Off - 2 HI START ### Ignition switch (L: SWS_ENGINE_Switch_Ignition_1, Bool) - 0 off - 1 on ### Fuel pump switch (L:SWS_FUEL_Switch_Pump_1, Enum) ### Potentiometers (A:LIGHT POTENTIOMETER:x, Percent) x=(2,3,7,11,21) ### ESI500 (L:SWS_ESI500_Menu_1, Bool): - 0: released - 1: pressed - When assigning, make sure the assignment is momentary otherwise the menu will toggle all the time (L:SWS_ESI500_Menu_Option_Change, Enum) - 1: Go left/decrease altimeter #3. Momentary - +1: Go right/increase altimeter #3. Momentary. - Automatically reset to 0 by code (L:SWS_ESI500_Menu_Select, Bool) - 1: Pressed. Will select menu option or toggle back and forth from STD altimeter - 0: Released. ### Cupholders (L:Cupholder_x, Bool) xE[1,8] - 0 stowed - 1 deployed ### Armrests (L:Armrest_x, Bool) xE[1,6] - 0 stowed - 1 deployed ## Flight Simulator 2024 bindings With the introduction of MSFS 2024 standards, the SWS Kodiak now fully supports Input Events (B-Vars) alongside traditional L-Vars. This provides more robust integration for hardware configurations. B-Vars can be triggered using the following commands in your hardware configuration software (e.g., SPAD.neXt, AxisAndOhs, Mobiflight): ``` >B:Event_Name_Set >B:Event_Name_Toggle >B:Event_Name_Inc >B:Event_Name_Dec ``` --- ## Electrical System Switch / ComponentL-VarB-VarStatesBattery Master 1`L:1:ELECTRICAL_Switch_Battery_Master_1``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Switch_Battery_Master_1`0 = OFF 1 = ONELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) *Legacy: L:Switch_ELT_1*`L:1:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Switch_ELT``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Switch_ELT`0 = ON 1 = OFF / ARM 2 = TESTAUX BUS`L:1:SWS_ELECTRICAL_SWITCH_AUXILIARYBUS``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_SWITCH_AUXILIARYBUS`0 = OFF 1 = ON --- ## Engine System Switch / ComponentL-VarB-VarStatesStarter Switch`L:1:SWS_ENGINE_Switch_Starter_1``B:SWS_ENGINE_Switch_Starter_1`0 = HI / START 1 = OFF 2 = LO / MOTORIgnition Switch`L:1:ENGINE_Switch_Ignition_1``B:SWS_ENGINE_Switch_Ignition_1`0 = OFF 1 = ON --- ## Fuel System Switch / ComponentL-VarB-VarStatesAuxiliary Fuel Pump (2-State)`L:1:SWS_FUEL_Switch_Pump_1``B:SWS_FUEL_Switch_Pump_1`0 = OFF 1 = ONAuxiliary Fuel Pump (3-State)`L:1:SWS_FUEL_Switch_Pump_1``B:SWS_FUEL_Switch_Pump_1`0 = ON 1 = STANDBY 2 = OFF --- ## Lighting System Switch / ComponentL-VarB-VarStatesLanding Light (Pulse)`L:1:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_Landing``B:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_Landing`0 = ON 1 = PULSE 2 = OFFCabin Lights`L:1:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_CABIN_1``B:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_CABIN_1`0 = ON 1 = NORMAL 2 = OFFReading Light Switches`L:SWS_LIGHTING_Switch_Light_Cabin_x` *(x ∈ [1,12])*—0 = OFF 1 = ON *Note: Switch 12 is an Enum controlling the CABIN LIGHTING switch on the knee panel (0=OFF, 1=NORMAL, 2=ON).*Lighting Potentiometers`A:LIGHT POTENTIOMETER:x` *(x = 2, 3, 7, 11, 21)*—0–100 (Percent) --- ## Circuit Breakers All circuit breakers follow the same state logic: **0 = PULLED (OFF)** / **1 = PUSHED (ON)**. ### Heating & De-Ice BreakerL-VarB-VarStandby Ice Protection`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_STBYICEPROT``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_STBYICEPROT`Stall Heat`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_STALLHEAT``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_STALLHEAT` ### Avionics & Instruments BreakerL-VarB-VarEngine AFM Instruments`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_ENGAFM``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_ENGAFM`Storm Scope`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_STORMSCOPE``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_STORMSCOPE`XM WX`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_XMWX``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_XMWX` ### Flight Controls & Trim BreakerL-VarB-VarPitch Trim`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_TRIMPITCH``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_TRIMPITCH`Rudder Trim`L:1:KODIAK__Breaker_TRIMRDR``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_TRIMRDR`Aileron Trim`L:1:KODIAK__Breaker_TRIMAIL``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_TRIMAIL`Flaps Indicator`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_FLAPSIND``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_FLAPSIND` ### Engine & Fuel BreakerL-VarB-VarLow Fuel Warning`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_LOWFUEL``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_LOWFUEL` ### Miscellaneous BreakerL-VarB-VarALT SENSE`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_ALTSENSE``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_ALTSENSE`Alternator`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_ALTERNATOR``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_ALTERNATOR`Generator`L:1:KODIAK_Breaker_GENERATOR``B:SWS_ELECTRICAL_Breaker_GENERATOR` --- ## Cabin & Miscellaneous Systems The variables below are L-Var only — no B-Var equivalent. Switch / ComponentL-VarStates / UsageOxygen`L:XMLVAR_Oxygen`0 = OFF 1 = ONHarness Levers (Overhead)`L:Lever_Harness_x` *(x ∈ [1,2])*0 = UNLOCKED 1 = LOCKEDStall Warning`L:STALL_WARNING`0 = OFF 1 = ONCupholders`L:Cupholder_x` *(x ∈ [1,8])*0 = STOWED 1 = DEPLOYEDArmrests`L:Armrest_x` *(x ∈ [1,6])*0 = STOWED 1 = DEPLOYED --- ## ESI500 Standby Instrument ControlL-VarStates / UsageMenu Button`L:SWS_ESI500_Menu_1`0 = RELEASED 1 = PRESSED *Note: Assign as momentary to prevent continuous toggling.*Menu Option Change`L:SWS_ESI500_Menu_Option_Change`-1 = Go left / decrease altimeter #3 (Momentary) +1 = Go right / increase altimeter #3 (Momentary)Menu Select`L:SWS_ESI500_Menu_Select`0 = RELEASED 1 = PRESSED (Selects menu option or toggles STD altimeter)