MGL Avionics Stratomaster Ultra L, Owner'S Manual & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...L Owner s manual Page 1 Stratomaster Ultra Model L with RDAC IV EIS Owner s Manual Installation guide MGL Avionics P O Box 286 Sundowner 2161 South Africa E mail Rainier Iafrica com Web Http users iaf...

Page 2: ...D ARC DISPLAY 20 FUEL LOW ALARM 21 INSTRUCTOR MODE 21 LESSON TIMER MODE 23 LESSON START END MODE 24 LESSON MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC START STOP 24 MASTER OR SLAVE 24 TAKE OFF DISTANCE 24 DISPLAY BLANKING 26...

Page 3: ...ETUP PULSES PER 10 REVS 46 TAKE OFF REVS 46 HOBBS REVS 46 FUEL LOW ALARM 47 BACK LIGHT 47 ASI SCALE 47 RPM SCALE 47 FUEL FLOW SCALE 47 THE MODE SETUP MENU 48 ALTITUDE 48 QNH 48 DISTANCE 48 FUEL 49 TEM...

Page 4: ...ENDER 64 EXTERNAL VISUAL ALARM INDICATOR 65 EXTERNAL AUDIBLE ALARM 66 PITOT TUBE AND STATIC PORT 67 CONNECTING THE RDAC IV EIS 69 RDAC EIS UNIT THERMOCOUPLE INPUTS 70 THERMOCOUPLE INPUTS DETAILS 70 RD...

Page 5: ...ltra brings glass cockpit functionality to small aircraft replacing unreliable and expensive analogue dials while extending the functions normally available to include fuel and flight management items...

Page 6: ...C Internally protected to 40 V DC Current consumption 80 mA without back light 280 mA with back light includes current consumption of RDAC EIS unit Rev counter input High impedance Accepts signals up...

Page 7: ...on of 45 000 ft 13 720 m to 60 000 ft 18 293 m depending on manufacturing tolerances of the pressure sensor Airspeed indicator Range 0 200 mph 322 Kph or 174 Knots 1 mph 1 Kph or 1 Knot resolution The...

Page 8: ...to 20 Thermocouple temperature sender inputs Measurement accuracy 1 The thermocouple amplifier system used is highly stable and long term drift elimination is achieved by using a chopper stabilized s...

Page 9: ...el sender this is supplied from the unit and the current consumption of the sender has to be added to the consumption of the basic unit The above figures include the current needs of the RDAC EIS unit...

Page 10: ...input for Rotax 912 standard CHT senders Oil or Water temperature NTC input compatible with Rotax oil temperature sender and MGL water temperature sender Also accepts MGL precision semiconductor send...

Page 11: ...ordingly and lesson time is accumulated according to the instruments lesson mode setup A single lesson may consist of more than one flight The Stratomaster Ultra will log all flights lessons of longer...

Page 12: ...s manual Page 12 The steps for viewing the flight log lesson log are From the main display press Menu This will display the main menu as follows Use the Next and Prev keys to select the View Flight lo...

Page 13: ...gher than hobbs revs 13h08 Increase revs to higher than take off revs 13h09 Airspeed as per start of flight definition 13h29 Airspeed as per end of flight definition Log results T O 05 07 13 09 00 21...

Page 14: ...Airspeed as per end of flight definition 13h00 Manual input End current flight Log results T O 05 07 12 36 00 23 ALT 4636Ft SPD 183mph Hobbs 0155 21 Day Month Manual start of flight Duration of fligh...

Page 15: ...t Note Lesson time calculated from higher than hobbs revs to airspeed as per end of flight definition e g 16h19 16h40 Flashing P Lesson has been primed Flashing A Lesson has been activated Example two...

Page 16: ...03 Increase revs to higher than take off revs A Flashing 17h04 Airspeed as per start of flight definition 17h11 Decrease revs to lower than take off revs 17h14 Decrease revs to lower than hobbs revs 1...

Page 17: ...Lesson time calculated from higher than hobbs revs to manual ending of flight i e 17h31 17h58 Flashing P Lesson has been primed Flashing A Lesson has been activated Example five Stratomaster Ultra set...

Page 18: ...ase revs to lower than hobbs revs 16h56 Airspeed as per end of flight definition 16h59 Manual input End current flight 17h02 Manual input End current lesson Student number 6 Log results T O 06 07 16 3...

Page 19: ...ted engine See Engine quick select menu Alarms are shown by flashing the relevant bargraph and activating audio and relay contact pulsing Any temperature alarms active will remain flashing until the t...

Page 20: ...to below the predetermined speed Speed alarms can be set in increments of 1 mph 1 knot or 1 kph The lowest speed which can be entered is 30 mph 48 kph or 26 knots and the highest speed which can be en...

Page 21: ...sender then the fuel low alarm should be switched off to prevent the fuel low alarm from flashing during flight INSTRUCTOR MODE The Stratomaster Ultra can be set to either instructor mode or normal m...

Page 22: ...ing a lesson are From the main display press Menu Press Next until the Instructor mode is highlighted Now press Select to start the lesson and to exit The steps for ending a lesson are From the main d...

Page 23: ...ble for the Stratomaster Ultra Should you not enter a student number the lesson is deemed not chargeable to a student You might use this to log demonstration or check flights etc LESSON TIMER MODE Thi...

Page 24: ...Stratomaster Ultra is the Slave Secondary instrument At such time when the slave instrument is switched on it will obtain the QNH from the master instrument This is the only difference between the ma...

Page 25: ...Stratomaster Ultra Instrument Should you not have installed a static port it is possible for pressure changes to occur in the instrument pod or cabin as your aircraft gains speed This may lead to a s...

Page 26: ...LANKING This function disables the display and is an instruction tool to force student pilots to fly without instrumentation e g simulation of instrument failure Press Select and hold it down for five...

Page 27: ...oose Auto This will help to prevent running the battery down should you accidentally leave the Stratomaster switched on without the engine or charging circuit running The backlight is a great aid when...

Page 28: ...true airspeed TAS is indicated airspeed corrected for air density As air density decreases with altitude an airspeed indicator will under read at altitude This error can be appreciable for example at...

Page 29: ...for use in gliders and motor gliders where it is required to keep a view outside of the cockpit if many gliders are found circling in the same thermal The tone pitch will inform you on how your therma...

Page 30: ...e user setup menu FLIGHT The duration from take off of the current flight or the duration of the last flight if no flight is currently active Note We recommend that you set the instrument to automatic...

Page 31: ...w sender as well as the correctness of reported fuel levels in your tank The RANGE estimate applies for still air no winds using your current power setting Remaining fuel level can be a calculated ite...

Page 32: ...tch if required Step four Press Menu to exit Deactivating the stopwatch Step one Press Menu and then use Next to select the stopwatch item Step two Press to stop Step three Press Menu to exit Resettin...

Page 33: ...MGL Avionics Stratomaster Ultra L Owner s manual Page 33 The maintenance meter takes the hobbs revs setting in the Basic setup menu into account...

Page 34: ...Steps one Press Select from the main display and then select fuel level Step two Enter estimated fuel level Press plus or minus to change Step three Press Menu to exit The fuel tank capacity is select...

Page 35: ...he ignition wires to pickups from generator A C outputs or the W output of a car type alternator In fact anything that is able to provide at least a 3 4 volt reasonably stable signal at the rev counte...

Page 36: ...ase select the resistance setting in such a way that correct pressure reading would be obtained at the maximum pressure sender output Oil pressure can be displayed in PSI or BAR Select your preference...

Page 37: ...n connected to the resistance measurement setting of your multimeter Ensure that the top terminal of the sender remains dry to avoid measurement errors Wait until the temperature drops to 85 degrees a...

Page 38: ...nces of standard automotive components You need to select the type of sender used for the oil pressure in the sender setup menu The default sender selected is the standard automotive type EGT and CHT...

Page 39: ...ress and hold the menu key then press Alternatively enter the main menu as usual and select the User setup menu Date and time Date and time is used for your flight or lesson log Time of day is a displ...

Page 40: ...ave 6 characters available Use the Prev Next keys to select a character and then use to change it Available characters Alphabet in capital letters Alphabet in small letters Numbers 0 9 Symbols _ Altit...

Page 41: ...art if not in flight or you can activate it manualy from the main menu You have a total of 28 items in this checklist as shown above The items will appear in the order as numbered Checklist items cons...

Page 42: ...etup menu We will briefly discuss every menu item and then give full details for every item Basic setup menu The basic setup menu combines basic calibration functions for airspeed altimeter rev counte...

Page 43: ...r You would normally only do this once a procedure that will take you 10 to 30 minutes depending of your aircraft After calibration the Stratomaster Ultra will be able to give you a tank level reading...

Page 44: ...by the airflow around your aircraft You can use the and keys to change the calibration factor An easy method to determine the amount of position error on your aircraft would be to wait for a wind stil...

Page 45: ...rflow for example when it is parked inside the hangar The engine should not be running Do take care to perform the calibration in conditions where no air pressure fluctuations are present For example...

Page 46: ...tem 6 pulses per rev Rotax 912 914 engines produce 1 pulse per rev so the correct setting would be 10 Select the value according to your engine s tach generator output for all other engines Should you...

Page 47: ...tes of your power plant Back light The back light can be used in one of three ways Permanently on Permanently off or in Auto mode In auto mode the back light will switch on if the engine is running or...

Page 48: ...lect your units of local pressure Options are MilliBar Hecto Pascal or Inches of Mercury QNH is the local pressure setting of your airfield as given to you by your ATC Be sure to use the correct QNH t...

Page 49: ...or PSI Use the and keys to change the setting Ambient temperature sender Normally you should have the ambient temperature sender that is included with the instrument installed This setting switches t...

Page 50: ...y or if you want to manually start and stop a flight This setting is relevant for the automatic logbook and the flight timer display If you choose automatic flight detection a flight starts if airspee...

Page 51: ...le this function you can still activate your checklist from the main menu Engine type quick select This menu allows you to quickly select an engine type for your Ultra setup This selection presets man...

Page 52: ...The label can be set to off With certain displays this can be used to suppress drawing of the bargraph The temperature range setting sets the maximum temperature the bargraph should be able to display...

Page 53: ...ate directly to the four thermocouple inputs and two Rotax 912 type CHT channels available on the RDAC IV unit The first four lines BG1 to BG4 are equivalent to RDAC channels TC1 to TC4 BG5 is CHT1 an...

Page 54: ...esistance the oil pressure sender will exhibit at maximum pressure of 10 bars 145 PSI 200 ohms is the reading for the oil pressure sender fitted as standard to Rotax 912 and 914 engines You can adjust...

Page 55: ...level sender Regardless of your use of a fuel flow sender you can install a fuel level sender into your fuel tank These level senders are inexpensive and are available as after market replacement fit...

Page 56: ...mber not react to changes of your level sender position then you have a problem Please check your wiring according to the installation section of this manual If you see the number changing then everyt...

Page 57: ...t data CARING FOR THE STRATOMASTER ULTRA Pitot tube Dust etc can cause a blockage in the pitot tube Such blockage will effect the operation of the pitot tube which will in turn affect the accuracy of...

Page 58: ...s the characteristics of this unwanted signal and eliminates errors caused by this signal In addition the Stratomaster Ultra measures the temperature surrounding the sensor and compensates for any rem...

Page 59: ...ted in your actual altitude we recommend using a GPS It is probably the most accurate method available today However it is not suitable for use on an aircraft due to the inability to display altitude...

Page 60: ...of any sensors in particular ruptured silicon diaphragms due to overpressure or mechanical action Any signs of opening the instrument or tampering with any of the internal parts will invalidate the wa...

Page 61: ...form of certification Operation and installation of this instrument is subject to the relevant rules and regulations of your country and flight authority If any of the above is not acceptable to the p...

Page 62: ...intended for use with Home built or amateur built aircraft Experimental aircraft Microlight and Ultralight aircraft Aircraft not falling in any of the above categories that may use non certified inst...

Page 63: ...ics or automotive supplies The following pages show the recommended connections one item at a time Proceed with your installation according to your reguirements Power supply connections The Stratomast...

Page 64: ...p Ambient temperature sender The Stratomaster Flight includes a precision semiconductor temperature probe It is recommended that you install it as shown above The RED wire connects to the Temperature...

Page 65: ...problems early enough Please note the drawing above leaves out the switch between the terminal of the battery and the Stratomaster Flight unit for simplicity The Stratomaster Ultra provides an uncomm...

Page 66: ...m is active In case you connect a speaker you should set the audio level to high by bridging the relevant link position Should you want to connect to an intercom system that has an external audio inpu...

Page 67: ...sed to calculate the airspeed In addition the static port is connected to the altimeter sensor Most small aircraft such as ultralights or microlights do not require a connection to a static port In th...

Page 68: ...p If you have a GPS receiver with a ground speed function you can use this as reference after allowing for any winds Choose a wind still absolutely calm day if possible You should also compensate for...

Page 69: ...nto the socket market RDAC Press connector firmly and all the way until it clicks into place Secure cable in such a way that it cannot come to any harm from sharp edges or engine heat Ensure that vibr...

Page 70: ...lectrical potential as the negative supply line of the Stratomaster Ultra normally the minus of the battery The RDAC unit has an earth point marked ground that you should connect to the engine block v...

Page 71: ...mocouple cable to the washer This often breaks after the spark plug has been changed a few times Choose a probe that is suitably reinforced at this point for a long and trouble free life EGT and CHT p...

Page 72: ...nal fuel level sender Please note that the installation of the Fuel Flow sender should be done in such a fashion that dirt or debris from the fuel tank cannot lodge inside the flow sender These will n...

Page 73: ...fuel burn calculated 29 7 liters left in tank This means the Stratomaster measured 50 29 7 20 3 liters We are under reading by 1 2 liters Default calibration factor in Fuel Flow setup Basic device set...

Page 74: ...r for information on pressure drop vs flow rate wetted materials etc It is your responsibility to ensure that the flow sender used is compatible with the fuels you intend using We have found the RS se...

Page 75: ...ure will measure the resistance of the fuel level sender at various fuel levels and then work out the readings in between those known settings Typical fuel level senders that can be used with the RDAC...

Page 76: ...h a system produces 6 pulses for every revolution of the engine Other engines can be used but you must adjust the rev counter calibration setting accordingly Device basic setup menu The value entered...

Page 77: ...ou are done In the Stratomaster Ultra use Engine quick select to choose the 912 setup and then use Engine detail setup to change any settings to your liking Connect the Rev counter wires blue yellow a...

Page 78: ...er s manual Page 78 Connecting a Rotax 503 Connecting a Rotax 582 Note CHT is optional on the 582 EGT CHT CHT EGT Ground Brown wire REVS Grey wire Exhaust flange EGT CHT CHT EGT Ground Brown wire REVS...