EMS Operation
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SkyView Pilot’s User Guide - Revision M
Auto Fuel Detect
The fuel computer can optionally be configured to detect when fuel has been added while
SkyView was off, as would be the case during a normal refueling operation. When configured to
detect fuel additions, SkyView will automatically display the FUEL menu upon startup as a
reminder to adjust the fuel computer, along with a FUEL MISMATCH message to indicate that
the fuel measured by the in-tank fuel quantity sensors does not closely match the fuel
computer’s fuel remaining value.
VP-X Operation
Dynon SkyView can interface with the Vertical Power VP-X System to provide robust monitoring
and control of your electrical system via your SkyView system. In order to use this feature, a
Vertical Power VP-X system is required, along with software license for the VP-X features within
SkyView.
VP-X License Information
The VP-X software features are enabled on Dynon SkyView by purchasing a VP-X license code
from Dynon Avionics and entering it into your SkyView system. Only
one
VP-X license is needed
in a SkyView system, no matter how many displays are attached. That license is applied to only
one display, but that display stores the license information for the entire system. In normal use,
license information is shared with all displays connected via SkyView Network to allow the VP-X
features to be operated on any display in the system.
Information about purchasing a license, installing a VP-X license on a SkyView system, and
configuring SkyView to properly interface with the VP-X can be found by referencing BOTH the
Dynon SkyView System Installation Guide and the Vertical Power VP-X manuals.
VP-X SkyView Interface Overview
SkyView’s VP-X page provides the ability for SkyView to view and control the following features
of the VP-X:
Show a list of all configured channels on the VP-X, including the starter, alternator, trim,
and flap channels.
Show the status of each circuit, whether on or off or faulted (and type of fault).
Total current draw of all circuits.
View the current draw, in amps, of each circuit, down to 1/10 of an Amp.
Reset a faulted circuit.
Show graphical electrical system diagram, including battery, alternator and system
currents, main bus voltage and aux aircraft battery voltage (if any).
Allow manual control of each individual circuit, including trim and flaps.
Display of trim and flaps position.
Pitch trim speed, as a percentage of maximum speed.
Display VP-X system faults.