The controller knob labeling is incorrect.

The results in selecting/commanding a

cabin altitude which is too low, thus leading to the problem with the pressure
differential. For example, if you plan to fly at rated ceiling of 25000 feet, pr
ocedure calls for setting 1000 feet higher, so you'd be setting the Carenado con
troller to a flight altitude of 26000 ft / cabin altitude around 6000 feet . . .
.
Problem is, cabin altitude of 6000 feet only equates to a flight altitude of abo
ut 20000 feet, not the 26000 it should be pressurized for.
Once the correct altitude is selected, a possible secondary problem is the rate.
If you climb at the spec rate (2000 - 2500 ft/min), that's going to be much fas
ter than the default pressure change rate setting. Gotta dial the rate arrow unt
il it's around 5 to 6 o'clock. (Cross-check the rate indicator dial and correct
as needed to match your climb rate).
In simulations, this is only a temporary problem since, as long as the controlle
r is set correctly, the pressurization system will "catch up" and the light will
go out. But, management will prevent the light's illuminating in the first plac
e and will more closely match correct procedures.
Same thing can occur during descent. This system does require management -- can'
t just be "set and forget." (However, you can set the initial altitude when stil
l on the ground, since the pressurization [hypothetically] doesn't start until t
he wheels leave the ground.)
The controller should look something like this based upon information in the air
craft manual:
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So, ignore the aircraft altitude on the controller and set the controller cabin
altitude according to the following table. (1000 feet added to the flight altitu
de based on standard proceedure), which will result in a pressure differential j
ust under 5.0 (1900D's cabin is rated for 5.1).
Actual Altitude Cabin Altitude
11000
600
12000
1350
13000
2000
14000
2750
15000
3400
16000
4100
17000
4800
18000
5300
19000
6100
20000
6700
21000
7250
22000
8000
23000
8600
24000
9250
25000
9750