Flybox RT1, Manual

Page 1: ...RT1 multifunction RPM Timer Flybox ...

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Page 4: ...as to create a compact and lightweight tachometer easy to install and quick to consult SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL NOTE Used to highlight important informations CAUTION Used to warn the user and indicate a potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the product WARNING Used to indicate a dangerous situation that can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded ...

Page 5: ...ur local aviation authorities to check if this device may be installed in your aircraft CAUTION Read entirely this manual before installing the instrument in your aircraft and follow the installation and operating instructions described here CAUTION Using this instrument over the maximum allowable ranges can cause malfunction or wrong indications CAUTION Microel s r l reserves the right to change ...

Page 6: ...Use after the flight SECTION 6 7 1 18 Programming SECTION 7 QUICK REFERENCE 21 2 1 8 Dimensions SECTION 2 10 3 1 Electrical installation SECTION 3 SECTION 4 4 1 12 Panel indicators and commands 5 1 13 Use during flight 14 Flight timer SECTION 5 8 1 22 Technical specifications SECTION 8 ...

Page 7: ...chanical installation SECTION 1 1 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION RT1 fits in a standard 2 1 4 57 mm cutouts 1 Avoid placing in hot locations for example near heater vents 2 Find a location where the display will always be completely visible 3 ...

Page 8: ...FLYBOX 8 Rev 3 RT1 User s manual Dimensions SECTION 2 2 1 DIMENSIONS Front view Dimensions in millimeters ...

Page 9: ...FLYBOX 9 Rev 3 RT1 User s manual Dimensions Side view Dimensions in millimeters ...

Page 10: ...FLYBOX 10 Rev 3 RT1 User s manual Electrical installation SECTION 3 3 1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION On the back of the instrument there s a four pole connector ...

Page 11: ...TE For ROTAX 503 582 engines connect RPM IN to gray wire For JABIRU engines Use the pickup available at RS components with the code 285 756 To have a correct signal from the pickup it s important to place it to the minimum possible distance from the metal block Insert a 1 Ampere circuit breaker to the power lead 12V wire CAUTION Voltage peaks on the supply line that exceeds the operating limits ca...

Page 12: ...2 Rev 3 RT1 User s manual Panel indicator and commands 4 1 PANEL INDICATOR AND COMMANDS YELLOW LED RED LED GREEN LED DISPLAY PUSHBUTTON Symbols used in the manual LED IS OFF LED IS ON LED IS FLASHING SECTION 4 ...

Page 13: ...e LEDs are off when the engine is running the display shows the RPM and at the same time one of the LEDs turns on indicating the rotation range of the engine ENGINE GREEN ZONE YELLOW ZONE RED ZONE ROTAX 912 914 500 5500 RPM 5500 5800 RPM 5800 RPM ROTAX 503 582 500 6200 RPM 6200 6800 RPM 6800 RPM JABIRU 500 2800 RPM 2800 3200 RPM 3200 RPM SIMONINI 500 5800 RPM 5800 6500 RPM 6500 RPM SECTION 5 Engin...

Page 14: ...nes and it stops automatically when the engine is turned off 0000 RPM Click on the button to view the duration of the current flight the time is shown in hours and minutes click again to return to the RPM mode or wait 5 seconds The maximum measurable value is 9h59min During the flight it is possible to reset the timer by pressing the button for 3 seconds until the display shows Clrd ...

Page 15: ... timer 1 Max RPM reached by the engine during the last flight 2 Total accumulated engine time 3 Total accumulated time in green zone 4 Total accumulated time in yellow zone 5 Total accumulated time in red zone 6 Max RPM ever reached by the engine 7 SECTION 6 NOTE After 10 seconds of inactivity the display automatically return to the actual RPM screen ...

Page 16: ...n hours and minutes it will reset automatically at the next takeoff It s available also during the flight showing the current flight time 2 Maximum peak RPM reached by the engine in the last flight it will reset automatically at the next takeoff All the following functions show the time in the format HHHH MM thousands of hours and minutes the display shows alternatively the hours and then the minu...

Page 17: ...OX 17 Rev 3 RT1 User s manual Use after the flight 6 Total accumulated time in red zone 3 Total time accumulated by the engine 4 Total accumulated time in green zone 5 Total accumulated time in yellow zone ...

Page 18: ...With the instrument turned off press and hold the button then power on the instrument and wait 5 seconds until the display shows the word ProG that continuously alternates with the first parameter to be programmed Reset the total accumulated time in yellow and red zone Reset the maximum peak RPM Reset or modify the total accumulated engine time modify is useful when installing on a used engine ...

Page 19: ...s until the display shows the first digit of the number flashing click on the button to increase the value by one unit hold the button to go to the next digit and repeat this step for all four digits When the insertion is completed the value is stored in memory and the display confirms by showing the word MEMO The following values total accumulated time in yellow and in red zone can only be cleare...

Page 20: ...to the next value without clearing just click the button The last parameter is the maximum peak reached by the engine this parameter can only be cleared reset to zero To clear it press and hold the button until the display shows Clrd To exit the programming mode turn off the power and wait a few seconds before turning on again ...

Page 21: ... 0000 FLIGHT TIMER LAST FLIGHT MAX RPM LAST FLIGHT TOTAL ACCUM ENGINE TIME TOTAL TIME IN GREEN ZONE TOTAL TIME IN YELLOW ZONE TOTAL TIME IN RED ZONE MAX RPM ENGINE LIFE 10sec 10sec 10sec 10sec 10sec 10sec 10sec USE DURING FLIGHT ENGINE ON USE AFTER FLIGHT ENGINE OFF 10sec ...

Page 22: ...ase dimensions 60 x 60 x 40 5 mm Weight 103 g Power requirements 10 30 V 40 mA Measurable RPM Range 500 8000 RPM Resolution 10 RPM Accuracy 0 02 Operating temperature range 20 70 C Relative humidity 10 90 without condensate 8 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 8 ...

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