Dynon Avionics DEK-D180 Installation Guide

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FlightDEK-D180

Installation Guide

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P/N 100600-000, Revision H

For use with firmware version 5.4

August, 2010

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Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

hese instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its

products in connection with FAR 91.205.

Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, calibrated electronics. Except for replacing the optional internal backup battery in EFIS-based products per the installation guide, our products do not contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units that have been found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened up, it will require calibration and verification at our Woodinville, WA offices before it can be considered airworthy.

Table of Contents

Contact Information......................................................................................................................................................iii

Copyright......................................................................................................................................................................iii

Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................iii

1. 1-1 Introduction

OEM Installations...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Warning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

About this Guide........................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Menu Descriptions..................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. 2-1 Wiring Overview

Recommended Wiring Practices................................................................................................................................2-1

Power Requirements.................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Grounding.................................................................................................................................................................. 2-2

+5V Excitation........................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Thermocouple Harness Preparation........................................................................................................................... 2-3

Harness Mating.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

25-Pin Female EFIS Harness..................................................................................................................................... 2-4

37-Pin Female EMS Harness..................................................................................................................................... 2-7

25-Pin Male EMS Harness ........................................................................................................................................ 2-9

3. 3-1 Transducer Installation

Tools and Equipment Required ................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Probes................................................................................................................... 3-2

Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Probes ............................................................................................................... 3-3

Tachometer................................................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Manifold Pressure Sensor.......................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Oil Pressure Sensor.................................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Oil Temperature Sensor............................................................................................................................................. 3-7

Fuel Pressure Sensor.................................................................................................................................................. 3-7

Fuel Flow Sensor....................................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Fuel Level Sensor .....................................................................................................................................................3-11

Ammeter Shunt.........................................................................................................................................................3-12

General Purpose Inputs.............................................................................................................................................3-13

Contacts ....................................................................................................................................................................3-18

General Purpose Thermocouple ...............................................................................................................................3-19

4. 4-1 Instrument Installation

Selecting a Remote Compass Module Location ........................................................................................................ 4-1

EDC-D10A Communication Cable ........................................................................................................................... 4-2

Power Inputs.............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

Serial Communication Cables ................................................................................................................................... 4-4

SL30 and/or GPS connection..................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Altitude Encoder Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 4-8

External EMS Warning Light...................................................................................................................................4-10

Audio Alert Outputs .................................................................................................................................................4-10

Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB) Wiring............................................................................................................4-11

Panel Location and Mounting...................................................................................................................................4-13

Connecting Static & Pitot Lines ...............................................................................................................................4-14

5. 5-1 EFIS Calibration and Configuration

Ensuring Proper Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Setting Zero Pitch (In flight)...................................................................................................................................... 5-1

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Compass Heading Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Configure Airspeed Color Thresholds....................................................................................................................... 5-4

6. 6-1 EMS Configuration

Full-Page Setup Menu Overview............................................................................................................................... 6-1

Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration................................................................................................................ 6-2

Global Parameters Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 6-3

Engine Type Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Fuel Level Calibration ............................................................................................................................................... 6-5

Trim Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-6

Flaps Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Tachometer................................................................................................................................................................ 6-8

Manifold Pressure...................................................................................................................................................... 6-8

Oil Pressure ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-9

Oil Temperature......................................................................................................................................................... 6-9

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) .............................................................................................................................6-10

Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT)..........................................................................................................................6-11

Fuel Level.................................................................................................................................................................6-13

Fuel Pressure ............................................................................................................................................................6-13

Fuel Flow..................................................................................................................................................................6-14

Voltage .....................................................................................................................................................................6-15

Current......................................................................................................................................................................6-15

General Purpose Inputs.............................................................................................................................................6-16

Contacts ....................................................................................................................................................................6-18

General Purpose Thermocouple ...............................................................................................................................6-19

7. 7-1 DSAB Configuration

Network Concepts ..................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Example Networks .................................................................................................................................................... 7-2

Initial Setup ............................................................................................................................................................... 7-4

Brightness Configuration........................................................................................................................................... 7-5

Network Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 7-6

8. 8-1 Autopilot Installation and Configuration

Additional Information and Updates ......................................................................................................................... 8-1

DSAB Firmware Compatibility................................................................................................................................. 8-2

Compass Calibration Critical For Certain AP Modes................................................................................................ 8-2

Autopilot System Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................... 8-3

Servo Mechanical Installation ................................................................................................................................... 8-6

AP74 Mechanical Installation...................................................................................................................................8-11

Firmware Upgrades Required For AP Functionality ................................................................................................8-13

AP Servo Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................8-14

AP74 Configuration..................................................................................................................................................8-30

9. 9-1 Appendix

Appendix A: Ongoing Maintenance and Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 9-1

Appendix B: Dynon EFIS OAT Probe Installation and Usage.................................................................................. 9-7

Appendix C: HS34 Installation and Configuration...................................................................................................9-10

Appendix D: Dynon AOA/Pitot Installation and Calibration ...................................................................................9-24

Appendix E: Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Installation...........................................................................9-32

Appendix F: Capacitance-to-Voltage Converter Installation....................................................................................9-35

Appendix G: Replacing the FlightDEK-D180 battery pack .....................................................................................9-36

Appendix H: Weights...............................................................................................................................................9-36

Appendix I: FlightDEK-D180 Specifications...........................................................................................................9-38

vi FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information about the physical, electrical, and plumbing installation of the FlightDEK-D180, EDC-D10A, optional AOA pitot probe, and all engine sensors purchased from Dynon Avionics. Additionally, this guide deals with setting up the installation-dependant firmware options. Because you may not have purchased all the components, you need only read

through the relevant sections of this guide. Information about the operation of this instrument

can be found in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide.

The EFIS component of the FlightDEK-D180 uses solid-state sensor technology to give an accurate and easy-to-understand display. To ensure accuracy in its readings, it is very important that you install the instrument correctly and perform the specified calibration steps. This installation guide helps you through that process.

OEM Installations

If your FlightDEK-D180 is installed by an OEM distributor, you may find that you are unable to access some menus and settings. Some Dynon distributors customize various areas of the FlightDEK-D180 firmware to maintain a consistent pilot experience and minimize integration issues across a large number of installations. Currently, OEMs can customize access levels to the following settings on Dynon systems: EMS GLOBAL setup menu, EMS SENSOR setup menu, fuel calibration, trim calibration, flaps calibration, GPS/NAV setup menu, screen configurations, data logging, and checklists/data panels. OEM distributors have the option of customizing some or all of these areas. Please contact your aircraft’s manufacturer if you have any questions about how your unit has been customized.

Warning

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Introduction

About this Guide

In the electronic (.PDF) version of this manual, page and section references in the Table of Contents and elsewhere act as hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the manual. The latest version of this manual is available on the Dynon Avionics website at

docs.dynonavionics.com.

The following icons are used in this guide:

Any text following this icon describes functionality available only with the HS34 HSI

Expansion Module connected to your system.

Any text following this icon describes functionality available only with the AP74

Autopilot Interface Module connected to your system.

Any text following this icon describes functionality that is possible when multiple Dynon

Avionics products are networked together via the Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB).

Any text following this icon refers to a setting or situation which merits particularly close

attention.

Menu Descriptions

Throughout this guide, the “>“ character is used to indicate entering a deeper level of the menu system. For example, “EFIS > INFO > LEFT” indicates entering the EFIS menu, pressing MORE, then pressing INFO, and then pressing LEFT to enter the left info item menu. Note that the MORE button is not shown in the sequence, since pressing MORE reveals more options in the same level of the menu system.

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2. WIRING OVERVIEW

Please follow these instructions explicitly as improper wiring can result in permanent damage to your instrument and/or the accompanying sensors.

All electrical power and EFIS-specific lines interface with the FlightDEK-D180 via the female 25-pin D-sub connector on the back of the instrument. All EMS-related sensor inputs enter the FlightDEK-D180 via the male 37-pin and female 25-pin D-sub connectors on the back of the instrument. Ensure that the unit powers on and that all indicators display expected values before completing the final physical assembly.

Recommended Wiring Practices

For all electrical connections, use correct wiring techniques, taking care to properly

insulate any exposed wire. A short circuit between any of the wires may cause damage to the FlightDEK-D180 and/or your aircraft. Make all connections to your harness before plugging it into any of the components of the system. Do not make connections while power is applied at any point in the system.

Dynon Avionics sells wiring harnesses for all connections to the FlightDEK-D180. The harnesses are made up of 22 AWG wire and – with the exception of the thermocouple harnesses – meet Mil Standard MIL-W-22759/16 (Tefzel insulation). If you have opted not to purchase these harnesses, please refer to the provided wiring diagrams for construction information. We recommend that all wire you use also meets Mil Standard MIL-W-22759/16; all wire supplied by Dynon Avionics (with the exception of thermocouple wire, which uses FEP insulation) meets this specification.

When using any pre-manufactured harness, verify that each pin has continuity with the expected

wire on the wiring diagram. This test can be easily done with a multimeter. When verifying harnesses, use the wiring charts and diagrams in this guide as your ultimate authority on pin function (for any harness) and wire color (for harnesses purchased from Dynon Avionics).

Route all wiring through the engine compartment such that there are no spots where it could chafe or break. Use appropriate strain relief at all junctions between wires and connectors. We recommend that you secure all wires at regular intervals along wiring runs to accommodate vibration effects.

In the sections below, many connections have an associated legend, as shown at right. All connections on the EMS male 25-pin harness route to thermocouples and are color-coded to correspond to the thermocouple coloring. All connections on the EFIS female 25-pin harness are described in the 25-Pin Female EFIS Harness section on page 2-4.

Pin Color Function

# Color function

Power Requirements

22 AWG wire is normally sufficient for the power supply and ground lines, but we recommend that you consult a wire sizing chart and determine the size required for the wire routing in your particular aircraft. Ensure that the power lines include a circuit breaker or an appropriately sized

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Wiring Overview

fuse for the wire you select. Power is fed to the FlightDEK-D180 via pins in the female D-25 connector as shown on the 25-Pin Female EFIS Harness diagram on page 2-4.

The FlightDEK-D180 system-wide power requirement is 14 watts typical and 19 watts

maximum. On a 12-volt system, this translates to about 1.5 amps of maximum current draw. On a 24-volt system, this translates to about 0.8 amps maximum current draw. Normally, a 3-amp circuit breaker or fuse is sufficient.

Grounding

Many of the engine sensors require a connection to a shared electrical ground with the FlightDEK-D180. There are many places on an aircraft where you could connect these sensors. However, the ideal location to ground these sensors is near the FlightDEK-D180 to minimize voltage differences between the sensor and instrument grounds. Some sensors (e.g., oil pressure and oil temperature) connect to ground via their cases’ contact with the engine or aircraft body. There must be a solid connection between this “case ground” and the FlightDEK-D180 ground. The oil temperature sensor is very susceptible to voltage differences between the engine case and the negative terminal of the battery. Ensure that solid, thick electrical connections exist between the engine and battery ground. Other sensors (e.g., fuel pressure) do not have a grounded case and have two leads instead. One lead must be connected to ground, the other to the sensing input of the FlightDEKD180. The FlightDEK-D180 has 3 pins on the 37-pin harness which may be used for connecting such sensors to ground. More than one sensor’s ground may be connected to any of these three grounds using a splice.

The case of the FlightDEK-D180 is connected to its supply ground. If your panel is connected to aircraft ground, the connection between the instrument’s case and the panel dramatically helps minimize voltage differences between the instrument and sensor grounds. If your panel is not metal, or is otherwise isolated from engine ground, connect a 14 AWG or larger wire to the instrument case. The most convenient place to do this is at the back of the mounting tray. Additionally, connect any unused EMS ground leads to a convenient ground. Keep all ground leads as short as possible.

EMS

DB37

5 Black Ground 16 Black Ground 17 Black Ground

Color Function

Because of the current drawn by the FlightDEK-D180, even very small resistances between battery ground and instrument ground can cause voltage differences which adversely affect engine sensor readings. An easy way to test the quality of the instrument’s ground is to measure voltage between the ground pin at the FlightDEK-D180 and the ground lead at your aircraft’s battery. With the FlightDEK-D180 powered on, connect one lead of your voltmeter to a free ground lead coming from the FlightDEK-D180. Connect the other lead of your voltmeter to the ground terminal of your battery. The voltage between these two points should measure very close to 0 mV (within 5 mV). If it does not, you must improve the ground connection between the ground of your battery and that of your avionics bus.

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Wiring Overview

+5V Excitation

Some of the sensors require either a direct connection, or connection via a resistor, to the +5V excitation circuit. We recommend that you allow for more than one splice into this line.

EMS

DB37

18 White/red

Color Function

+5V

excitation

Thermocouple Harness Preparation

Refer to the 25-Pin Male EMS Harness section on page 2-9 during this procedure. Strip 1” of brown outer insulation off each thermocouple wire pair on the supplied 25-pin thermocouple harness. Strip ¼” of insulation from each of the thermocouple wires inside. Crimp the supplied male Fastons onto each wire on the thermocouple harness. These will later be inserted into the female Fastons on each thermocouple.

Do not connect the Fastons on the harness with those on the thermocouples until you have routed the wires and mounted the thermocouples at the desired location.

The thermocouple wires can be cut to a desired length if your application requires. If you need to

extend the length of the thermocouple, you must use the correct type (J or K) thermocouple wire

to accomplish this. It is acceptable to use non-thermocouple fasteners to join two pieces of thermocouple pair wire, provided the junction does not extend very far or have large temperature differences across it. Please contact Dynon Avionics to order extension wire.

Harness Mating

The following diagram shows the 3 electrical connectors on the back of the FlightDEK-D180. The two horizontal connectors are used for the EMS portion of the product; the vertical connector is used for the EFIS portion. The main EMS harness (for all connections except EGT & CHT thermocouples) should terminate in a 37-pin female D-sub connector. The EGT/CHT thermocouple harness should terminate in a 25-pin male D-sub connector. The EFIS harness (also used to provide power to the instrument) should terminate in a 25-pin female D-sub connector. The following pages provide wiring diagrams and details for each of these harnesses.

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25-Pin Female EFIS Harness

Below is the wiring diagram of the EFIS 25-pin female harness. If you purchased your harness from Dynon Avionics, it is color coded according to the chart on the following page. Unless noted otherwise, all wires are 3 feet long on the Dynon-provided harness.

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The pin assignments for the female 25-pin harness are repeated below. Note that the pin numbers are labeled on the face of both the female and male connector. Each connection on the harness

supplied by Dynon is color-coded. These colors are listed in the following chart.

Female

DB25

Pin#

1 Red Master Power (10-30 volts) Page 4-2 2 Yellow Keep Alive Power (10-30 volts, always on) Page 4-2 3 Black Master Ground Page 4-2 4 Green DSAB-A Page 4-11 5 Blue DSAB-B Page 4-11 6 N/A No Connect 7 N/A No Connect 8 N/A No Connect 9 Black (bundled) PC Serial Ground – EFIS logging only Page 4-5

10 Orange (bundled)

14 N/A No Connect

15 N/A External Backup Power Page 4-2 16 Black Ground 17 N/A No Connect 18 Green Audio Alert Out Page 4-10 19 N/A No Connect 20 N/A No Connect

22 Yellow (Bundled)

24 White EDC-D10A GND Page 4-2 25 N/A No Connect

Dynon Harness

Wire Color

White/Orange (Red on some harnesses)

White/Blue (Black

on some harnesses)

Blue/White (black

on some harnesses)

White (Bundled in

Encoder cable)

White/Green (Green

on some harnesses)

Function Details

FlightDEK-D180 Transmit / PC Serial

Receive (RS-232) – EFIS logging only

EDC-D10A Data B

EDC-D10A Power (12V)

Serial Encoder Transmit (RS-232)

Serial Encoder Ground

FlightDEK-D180 Receive / PC Serial

Transmit (RS-232) – EFIS logging

EDC-D10A Data A

Page 4-4

Page 4-2

Page 9-32

Page 4-5

Page 4-2

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Wiring Overview

WIRING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The following block diagram depicts the basic layout of the EFIS DB25 electrical connections and is for reference only. Read the specific instructions for each connection prior to installation. The colors shown refer to the Dynon-supplied EFIS harness.

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Wiring Overview

37-Pin Female EMS Harness

Below is the wiring diagram of the EMS 37-pin female harness. If you purchased your harness from Dynon Avionics, pins 1, 2, 34, 35, 36, and 37 have wires inserted, but are not used. You may clip the wires or remove the pins as needed. Refer to the following page for detailed pin out descriptions.

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Wiring Overview

The pin assignments for the female 37-pin harness are repeated below. Note that the pin numbers are labeled on the face of both the female and male connector. Each connection on the harness

supplied by Dynon is color-coded. These colors are listed in the following chart.

DB37 harness

Pin#

1 Red 2 Yellow 3 Black Ground Page 2-2 4 Purple/blue GP 1 (general purpose resistive) Page 3-13 5 Black Ground Page 2-2 6 White/yellow Oil pressure Page 3-6 7 White/brown Oil temperature Page 3-7 8 Brown Fuel pressure Page 3-7 9 Brown/blue Contact 1 Page 3-18

10 Brown/yellow Contact 2 Page 3-18

12 13 Black Ground (Fuel Flow) Page 3-9 14 Yellow Fuel flow input Page 3-9 15 Red Fuel flow power (12V) Page 3-9 16 Black Ground Page 2-2 17 Black Ground Page 2-2 18 White/red 5V excitation circuit Page 2-3 19 White/black Auxiliary Serial Receive (RS-232) Page 4-6 20 Orange/brown Fuel level 1 Page 3-11 21 Orange/blue Fuel level 2 Page 3-11 22 Purple/yellow GP 2 (General Purpose Resistive) Page 3-13 23 Purple/green GP 3 (General Purpose Resistive) Page 3-13 24 Orange/green Amps High Page 3-12 25 Orange/purple Amps Low Page 3-12 26 Green/red Manifold pressure Page 3-5 27 28 29 Yellow/green External warning light Page 4-10 30 Black PC Serial ground – EMS logging only Page 4-5 31 White/orange Intercom audio alert Page 4-10 32 White/green RPM left Page 3-4 33 White/blue RPM right Page 3-4 34 Blue 35 Green 36 Blue 37 Green

Dynon Harness

Wire color

Orange FlightDEK-D180 Transmit / PC Serial

Receive (RS-232) – EMS logging only

Yellow FlightDEK-D180 Receive / PC Serial

Transmit (RS-232) – EMS logging only

Not supplied Not supplied

General purpose thermocouple (J or K-type) Page 3-19 General purpose thermocouple (J or K-type) Page 3-19

Function Details

Do not connect Do not connect

Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect

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Wiring Overview

25-Pin Male EMS Harness

Below is the EMS 25-pin harness wiring diagram. The 4-cylinder harness only has EGTs 1 through 4 and CHTs 1 through 4 wired. The Rotax harness only has EGTs 1 and 2 wired, as the EMS measures the Rotax-supplied resistive CHTs through its GP inputs. On the supplied harness, each pair of wires is encased in brown insulation and labeled with corresponding cylinder number. Inside the outer insulations, each wire in the pair has the color listed on the diagram below. If you are making your own harness, utilize J & K type thermocouple wire as indicated in the diagram.

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3. TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

This section explains the steps required to install and connect all transducers supplied by Dynon Avionics. Additionally, connection instructions are given for some transducers that Dynon Avionics does not sell, like the tachometer, fuel level, flaps, trim, and contacts.

Tools and Equipment Required

The following list contains commonly used tools and equipment; however some of the tools or equipment listed below may not apply to your installation.

 Wire strippers  22 AWG wire (if harness not purchased or extending harness beyond 6 feet)  D-sub pin crimper  Faston/ring terminal crimp tool

o Available from www.bandcspecialty.com – (316) 283-8000 – part number RCT-1

 Weather Pack crimp tool (common slip joint pliers will also work)

o Available from www.whiteproducts.com/tools.shtml

 #2 Phillips screwdriver  Flathead screwdriver  ¼” ID tubes, any necessary adapters, and clamps for routing manifold pressure to the

sensor.

 Drill and 1/8” bit

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Transducer Installation

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Probes

Correct placement of EGT probes on the exhaust manifold is critical to obtaining accurate

readings. Placement differs between engine types, and even specific models. Consult your specific engine’s manual for proper EGT locations.

ROTAX ENGINES

For Rotax 912 engines, only two of the four cylinders are typically monitored for EGT. Unlike the CHT probes which are mounted on diagonal cylinders, the EGT probes should be mounted on the two rear cylinders’ exhaust manifolds. It is critical that the EGT probes be mounted to parallel cylinders’ exhaust manifolds for proper temperature comparison.

ALL ENGINES

Once you have determined the appropriate EGT locations for your engine, drill 1/8” diameter holes at the specified positions in the exhaust manifold. Usually, this spot is 2 to 8 inches from the cylinder. This spot should be on a straight portion of the exhaust manifold, as this provides a better fit for the hose clamps. For best results, mount all probes the same distance from each cylinder.

1. Make sure the hole is placed to ensure that the probe does not interfere with the cowl or

spark plug. Also, when making holes, keep in mind that the probe could inhibit the ability to perform routine maintenance if placed incorrectly.

2. Place probe in exhaust manifold, and secure it by tightening the clamp with a flathead

screwdriver. Make sure the clamp is tight and provides a secure fit, but do not over-tighten such that visible stress is put on the pipe.

Now, plug each thermocouple wire into its corresponding wire on the thermocouple harness. Ensure that you match the wire color pairs on the harness to those on the thermocouple. All thermocouple harnesses supplied by Dynon have each function (e.g., CHT1, EGT1) labeled on

each thermocouple pair.

A loose probe could allow exhaust to leak. This can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning

in the cabin and/or a potential fire. Have a knowledgeable mechanic inspect the installation.

The probe can come lose during flight, and could potentially come in contact with

rotating engine parts or the propeller. We suggest a safety wire to keep the probe in place.

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Transducer Installation

Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Probes

Dynon Avionics sells and supports a variety of CHT probes. All thermocouple harnesses supplied by Dynon have each function (e.g., CHT1, EGT1) labeled on each thermocouple pair.

LYCOMING/CONTINENTAL

Dynon Avionics sells bayonet style CHT probes (used in Lycoming and Continental engines). With each probe we sell, a bayonet adapter is included. Your specific engine manual should describe where to mount these bayonet adapters, but normally, there is a threaded hole (CHT well) near the bottom of the cylinder close to the lower spark plug. Screw the bayonet adapter into this hole. Screw the locking collar up or down the spring surrounding the probe such that the tip of the probe is pressed against the bottom of the CHT well when the collar is attached to the adapter. Insert the CHT probe into the well and lock the collar to the adapter. Now, plug each thermocouple wire into its corresponding wire on the thermocouple harness. Ensure that you match the wire color pairs on the harness to those on the thermocouples.

ROTAX

Rotax 912 engines use 2 resistive CHT probes that are included with the engine. These probes are preinstalled, but you need to route the connections from them to the FlightDEK-D180. See the CHT General Purpose Installation section on page 3-15 for information on making the physical connection to the sensor.

JABIRU

Jabiru engines require a 12mm ring-terminal CHT probe for each cylinder. First, slide the compression washer off the spark plug. Slide the 12mm ring-terminal probe onto the plug. Now, slide the spark plug compression washer back onto the spark plug. Reinstall the spark plug into the spark plug hole. Please refer to the documentation that came with your engine for more information. Now, plug each thermocouple wire into its corresponding wire on the thermocouple harness. Ensure that you match the wire color pairs on the harness to those on the thermocouples.

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Transducer Installation

Tachometer

Dynon Avionics does not sell a tachometer transducer.

Depending upon existing equipment and engine type, you have a few options for connecting the tachometer inputs on the FlightDEK-D180. See the relevant subsections below for your particular method. You may connect different types of signals to the two different RPM inputs (e.g., p-lead to RPM Left and a 12V transducer to RPM Right). Once you have connected the tachometer inputs according to your engine and transducer type, you must set the appropriate pulses/revolution as described on page 6-8.

TACHOMETER TRANSDUCER

If you have a standard tachometer transducer (usually with a 12V output), you may simply

connect its output to the RPM Left input on the FlightDEK-D180. Ensure that you follow all

recommendations given in the manual for your individual tachometer transducer.

P-LEAD PICKOFF (LYCOMING AND CONTINENTAL)

If you do not have a standard tachometer pickoff, you must follow the instructions below. The magneto P-lead has high voltages which can very easily damage the FlightDEK-D180 if not dealt with properly.

Pin Color Function

32 White/green RPM Left 33 White/blue RPM Right

Use the two included 30kΩ resistors (color bands: orange, black, brown, red, brown; connect in either direction) to attach left and right P-leads to the RPM Left and RPM Right inputs on the FlightDEK-D180. Connect them as shown in the following diagram. It is important to connect each resistor as close as possible to the spot where you tap into the P-lead. This minimizes the length of cable carrying high voltage spikes. 6 cylinder Lycoming engines sometimes need more inline resistance to prevent false readings by the FlightDEK-D180.

If, after setting the PULS/REV R and L values as described on page 6-8, you see higher

than expected RPM or unstable values, you may need to increase the series resistance to as high as 150kΩ.

TRIGGER COIL (ROTAX)

The Rotax 912 engines have a 5th trigger coil for the purposes of electrically monitoring rev counts. This trigger coil outputs to a two-wire harness. Connect either of the two wires to ground; connect the other to one of the included 30kΩ resistors (color bands: orange, black,

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brown, red, brown; connect in either direction). Connect the other end of the resistor to the RPM Left input on the FlightDEK-D180.

ALTERNATOR WIRE (JABIRU)

The most common tachometer pickoff location for Jabiru 2200 and 3300 engines is one of the alternator wires. Splice a wire off one of the two white alternator wires, connect it through a 1amp fuse to the RPM Left input on the FlightDEK-D180.

DIGITAL IGNITION AND OTHER PICKOFFS

The FlightDEK-D180 can read frequency-based RPM signals, provided the peak voltage is at least 10 volts above ground. If the peak voltage exceeds 50 volts, use the included 30kΩ resistors as described in the P-lead Pickoff section above. Like the other methods above, you must know the number of pulses per revolution for your RPM transducer.

Manifold Pressure Sensor

The manifold pressure sensor is an integral

assembly consisting of three pins, a rubber seal, and a connector housing. Strip 3/16”

18 C White/red

insulation off the ends of the three wires listed at right. Slide the three rubber seals

26 B Green/red

onto the three wires and the pins onto the ends of the wires. Crimp the 3 provided pins

17 A Black Ground onto the ends of the wires, ensuring that the long tabs that cradle the rubber seal wrap around the seal (see picture at right for example). For more details on preparing and crimping the Weather Pack pins, see

www.whiteproducts.net/faqs.shtml.

Weather

Pack Pin#

Color Function

+5V

excitation

Manifold

pressure

Note that you will need access to the +5V excitation circuit for other sensor installations, so make allowances for breaking out the connection to other areas. Route the three wires to the

B A

location where you would like to mount the manifold pressure sensor.

Figure 1 Connection diagram for sensor with all black wires only

Plug the crimped pins into the provided Weatherpack connector. Now, mount the manifold pressure sensor in a secure fashion using the

B A

mounting holes on either side of the sensor.

The pressure port on the manifold pressure sensor requires 1/4” inner

Figure 3: Detail view of properl crimped pin.

Figure 2: Pin insertion (rear) view of supplied connector.

diameter tubing for a secure fit. You may need to use adapters to convert down to smaller inner diameter tubing for your specific engine. We recommend that you use pipe clamps at every transition point, including at the sensor itself.

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If you notice fluctuations on the manifold pressure reading on the FlightDEK-D180, you may need to install a restrictor with a small hole inline between the sensor and the head where the manifold pressure line is split off.

Oil Pressure Sensor

The FlightDEK-D180 supports several oil pressure sensor installations. The Dynon-supplied sensor and the Rotax and Jabiru pre-installed sensors are the most common.

DYNON-SUPPLIED OIL PRESSURE SENSOR

First, mount the oil pressure sensor to a fixed location using an Adel clamp (see picture at lower right) or other

secure method. The oil pressure sensor must not be

installed directly to the engine due to potential vibration problems. Dynon Avionics’ sensor is supplied with a 1/8” NPT pipe thread fitting. An adapter might be necessary for some engines. Please see the manual supplied by the engine’s manufacturer. You must use appropriate pipe fitting

adapters and ensure that the case of the sender has a connection to ground. This is critical for functionality.

Crimp a standard #8 ring terminal onto the white/yellow wire from pin 6. Unscrew the stud cap from the threaded stud. Place the ring terminal on the stud and secure the cap down sandwiching the ring terminal.

Due to vibration issues, never connect the sensor

directly to the engine.

If you use Teflon tape or other seal, ensure the sensor

casing still maintains a good connection to ground.

JABIRU AND ROTAX OIL PRESSURE

Pin Color Function

6 White/yellow

1/8-27 NPT

0-150 PSI

Oil

pressure

If you are installing on a Jabiru or Rotax engine, your engine comes with a pre-installed oil pressure sensor.

Prior to mid-2008, Rotax provided an oil pressure sensor with 2 tabs for electrical connection. In mid2008, Rotax switched to a new type of oil pressure sensor (Rotax P/N 956413) with an integrated 2-wire cable. Connect this newer sensor according to the wiring diagram at right. Connect the red wire of the new sensor to EMS DB37 Pin 15 (12V). Connect the white wire of the new sensor to EMS DB37 Pin 6. Then, connect one end of a 200Ω resistor to pin 6, and the other end to ground. The Jabiru and both types of Rotax oil pressure sensors are compatible with the FlightDEK-D180. Select the correct sensor type as described in the Oil Pressure Configuration section on page 6-9.

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Use an Adel clamp similar to the above to secure the pressure sensor

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Oil Temperature Sensor

The oil temperature sensor needs to be installed according to the directions of the engine manufacturer. Dynon Avionics sells oil temperature sensors with both 5/8-18 UNF (Dynon P/N 100409-001) and 1/8-27 NPT (Dynon P/N 100409-000) threads. Ensure that you have the right sensor for your engine. Using a crush washer (not provided) between the sensor and the engine case, tighten the sensor according to your engine manufacturer’s recommendations.

Route the wire from pin 7 on the 37-pin harness to where the oil temperature sensor is mounted. When routing the wires, make sure that they are secured, so they will not shift position due to vibration. Strip ¼” of insulation off the end of the w Crimp a #10 ring terminal onto the end of the wire, ensuri that a good connection is made between the wire and the connector. Unscrew the nut from the stud on the oil temperature sensor. Slip the ring terminal onto the stud and secure the nut over i

Pin Color Function

7 White/brown

1/8-27 NPT

ire.

5/8-18 UNF

Oil

Temperature

As mentione susceptible to voltage differences between the en

d in the Grounding section on page 2-2, the oil temperature sensor is very

gine case and the negative terminal of the battery. Ensure that solid, thick, and short electrical connections exist between the engine an battery ground.

Fuel Pressure Sensor

First, mount the fuel pressure se using an Adel clamp or other secure method. The fuel

pressure sensor must not be installed directly to the

engine due to potential vibration problems. Next, connect the fuel sensor to the engine using approp hoses and fittings. Its pressure port has a 1/8-27 NPT pi to connect to the pressure port on your engine. Locate the correct fuel pressure port for your engine. This port must have a pressure fitting with a restrictor hole in it. This restrictor hole ensures that, in the event of a sensor failure, fuel leakage rate is minimized, allowing time fo emergency landing.

Carbureted engines

: Use the 0-30 PSI sensor

(Dynon P/N 100411-000). Crimp a standard ¼” female Faston onto one of the ground wires (see the Grounding section on page 2-2) coming from the 37-pin harness. Crimp another ¼” fe Faston onto the brown wire from pin 8. Push t two Fastons onto the two terminals on the fuel pressure sensor. Polarity is not important. If you

nsor to a fixed location

riate

male

Pin Color Function

8 Brown

Fuel

Pressure

pe thread fitting; you may need adapters

1/8-27 NPT

0-30 PSI

1/8-27 NPT

0-80 PSI

r an

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are converting from a GRT EIS system, you must disconnect the external resistor pull-up from the fuel pressure output. This will make the sensor output equivalent to the sensor supplied by Dynon Avionics.

Injected engines: Use the 0-80 PSI sensor (Dynon P/N 100411-001). Crimp a standard #8 ring

terminal onto the brown wire from pin 8. Unscrew the stud cap from the threaded stud. P ring terminal on the stud and secure the cap down sandwiching the ring terminal. If the connection between the sensor and your engine is non-metallic, you must connect the sensor c to ground through other means. The best way to accomplish this is b connected ring terminal between the sensor and the mating fitting.

y sandwiching a ground-

lace the

ase

Due to vibration issues, never connect the sensor directly to engine. If you use Teflon tape or other seal, ensure the sensor casing still maintains a good

connection to ground.

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Fuel Flow Sensor

Dynon Avionics supplies two different fuel flow transducers:

 Floscan 201B (Dynon P/N 100403-001)  Electronics International FT-60 (Dynon P/N 100403-

003)

GENERAL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

When placing either sensor, ensure that the three wire leads

are pointed straight up. A filter should be placed upstream from the sensor to screen out debris.

Placement of the fuel flow sender relative to other items in the fuel system like fuel pumps is left to the builder. The manufacturer of the fuel flow sender does not make strong recommendations on this point. It is not uncommon, though, to place the sender downstream of any auxiliary electric boost pumps but upstream of the engine driven fuel pump. For best measuring performance, the fuel should travel uphill by one to two inches after leaving the fuel flow sender.

Pin Color Function

13 Black Ground

Yellow (or

15 Red

white)

Fuel flow

input

Fuel flow

power

(14V)

Due to vibration issues, never connect the sensor directly to engine. Do NOT use Teflon tape when screwing in any of the fittings.

FLOSCAN TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

The FloScan fuel flow transducer has ¼” female NPT threads at both the inlet and outlet. Only use ¼” NPT fittings to match. When installing, do not screw fittings more than two full turns past hand tightened. The torque should not exceed 180 inchlbs.

¼” NPT Female

Make note of the numbers on the tag attached to the fuel flow sensor. You will need it in the Fuel Flow Configuration

section on page 6-14.

EI “RED CUBE” INSTALLATION

The Electronics International “Red Cube” FT-60 flow transducer has ¼” female NPT ports. Do not exceed a torque of 300 inch-lbs when installing fittings into the transducer. The fuel line on the outlet port should not drop down after exiting the transducer. This configuration can trap bubbles in the transducer, causing jumpy readings.

The inlet port, outlet port, and flow direction are marked on the top of the FT-60.

ROTAX PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

If installing on a Rotax 912, review the following page for recommendations specific to these engines.

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Fuel Level Sensor

Dynon Avionics does not sell fuel level sensors.

The FlightDEK-D180 supports both resistive type sensors as well as capacitive sensors which output a voltage (e.g., Princeton). If you have a capacitive sensor which does not output a voltage on its own, you may be able to use Dynon’s Capacitance-toVoltage Converter. Read the relevant section below for the type that you are installing.

Once you have installed your fuel level sensors, you will need to calibrate each of them, as described in Fuel Level Calibration on page 6-5.

RESISTIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

Pin Color Function

Fuel level 1

20 Orange/brown

(resist or

cap)

Fuel level 2

21 Orange/blue

(resist or

cap)

See General Purpose Inputs section

4 Purple/blue GP 1 22 Purple/yellow GP 2 23 Purple/green GP 3

You may connect up to four resistive fuel level sensors to the FlightDEK-D180. Simply connect the output of the sensor you would like to be Fuel Level 1 (left tank) to pin 20 and the sensor you would like to be Fuel Level 2 (right tank) to pin 21. You may also connect third and fourth fuel level transducers to the general-purpose inputs of your choice. See the General Purpose Inputs section on page 3-13 for more information.

CAPACITIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

Capacitive fuel level sensors are only supported on the Fuel Level 1 and Fuel Level 2 inputs. Additionally, your capacitive sensor needs to output a variable voltage within the ranges of 05Vdc. First, supply the sensor with power according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the sensor manufacturer requires a sensor calibration, perform that calibration first. Connect the sensor’s output to pin 20 or 21, depending on whether you want the tank to display as left (Fuel Level 1) or right (Fuel Level 2) tank. Do not connect capacitive fuel level sensors to any of the general-purpose inputs. Be sure to configure the firmware to recognize the capacitive fuel level sensor on the fuel level input(s) you’ve chosen as described in the Fuel Level Configuration section on page 6-13.

If you are installing Dynon’s Capacitance-to-Voltage Converter (most commonly used with the capacitive plates in some RVs), please read Capacitance-to-Voltage Converter Installation on page 9-35.

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Ammeter Shunt

The ammeter shunt should be mounted so that the metal part of the shunt cannot touch any part of the aircraft. The ammeter shunt can be installed in your electrical system in one of three locations as shown in the (simplified) electrical diagram below.

 Position A: Ammeter indicates current flow into

or out of your battery. In this position, it will show both positive and negative currents. (-60A to 60A)

 Position B: Ammeter indicates only the positive currents flowing from the alternator to both

the battery and aircraft loads. (0A-60A)

 Position C: Ammeter indicates the current flowing only into the aircraft loads. (0A-60A)

Note that the ammeter shunt is not designed for the high current required by the starter and must not be installed in the electrical path between the battery and starter.

Pin Color Function

24 Orange/green amps high

25 Orange/purple amps low

Electrically, the shunt should be placed so that it does not receive power when the master

switch is off. If it does receive power in this case, it is possible for your aircraft battery to slowly discharge over a few weeks or months.

Use two ¼” ring terminals sized appropriately for the high-current wire gauge you will be routing to and from the ammeter shunt. Cut the wire where you would like to install the ammeter shunt. Strip the wire and crimp on the ring terminals. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two large screws (one on either end of the shunt), slip the ring terminals on, and screw them back into the base.

We highly recommend that you fuse both the connections between the shunt and the FlightDEKD180. There are two methods for accomplishing this. You may simply connect two 1 amp fuses in-line between the shunt and the FlightDEK-D180. Or, you may use butt splices to connect 1” to 2” sections of 26 AWG wire between the shunt and each of the Amps leads connecting to the

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FlightDEK-D180. These fusible links are a simple and cost-effective way to protect against short-circuits.

Next, crimp the two supplied #8 ring terminals onto the wires using the fusing method chosen above. Connect the other ends of the fuses to the Amps High and Amps Low leads (pins 24 and

25) on the 37 pin harness. Unscrew the two smaller screws on the ammeter shunt. Slide the ring terminals onto them and screw them back into the base. Connect the “Amps High” lead to the side of the shunt marked by “H” in the diagram above; connect the “Amps Low” lead to the side marked by “L”.

If you find that the current reading on the FlightDEK-D180 is the opposite polarity of what you want, swap the two signal inputs (Amps High and Amps Low) to obtain the desired result.

It is extremely important that you secure all loose wires and ensure that exposed

terminals cannot touch or short out to other objects in the plane. All metal on the shunt is at the same voltage as – and carries the same risks as – the positive terminal on the battery. Improperly installing the ammeter shunt can result in high current flow, electrical system failure, or fire.

If you are using GRT’s Hall effect amps transducer (P/N CS-01), route its output to pin 24, the Amps High input, on the 37-pin EMS connector.

General Purpose Inputs

Dynon Avionics supports many sensors for which the FlightDEK-D180 does not have dedicated inputs. The instrument has 3 GP (general-purpose) inputs which can be used for a variety of sources.

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Note that this section only applies to the OAT with 2 wires (both colored black/white), for connection to the EMS DB37 connector. If you have the 3-wire OAT, see Dynon EFIS OAT Probe Installation and Usage on page 9-

7. Alternatively, you may still use the 3-wire OAT on the EMS DB37 connector by ignoring the red wire and connecting the yellow and blue wires (irrespective of polarity) same way as the black/white wires described here.

Mount Location

It is important that the OAT probe be mounted somewhere on the skin of the aircraft where it will not be affected by heat sources (sun, engine, aircraft interior, etc). The ideal location would receive no heat from the aircraft engine or any other source in the aircraft body. While this may be impractical, it is a good idea to mount the probe as far away from heat sources as possible. On

in the

Desired

input #

Ground

Pin Color Function

4 Purple/blue GP 1 22 Purple/yellow GP 2 23 Purple/green GP 3

EMS

harness

Color

See chart

above

Black

OAT

sensor

color Function

Black/

White

Black/

White

ground

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the RV series, common locations include the wingtip and under the horizontal stabilizer. Avoid these three locations:

 Engine exhaust paths  The engine itself  Where the sensor will have direct sunlight  Where the backside is exposed to a heated cabin

Mounting Instructions

After the mounting location has been determined, drill a 3/8” hole in the skin at the desired location. Uncoil the cable attached to the OAT probe. Remove the nylon nut from the cable. From outside the skin of the aircraft, insert the cable first and then the threaded end of the OAT probe. From within the skin of the aircraft, gently pull the cable until the threaded end of the OAT probe pokes through the hole. Thread the nylon nut down the cable and up to the threaded end of the OAT probe. Spread some Loctite around the threads of the OAT probe. Twist the nut onto the threads of the OAT probe and tighten.

Wiring Instructions.

Once you have physically mounted the OAT probe, route its attached cable to the FlightDEKD180. Connect one of the black/white wires to ground, either at a supplied connection on the 37pin harness or at another convenient location. If using the EFIS 3-wire OAT simply route either the yellow or blue wire to ground.

Connect the other black/white wire on the OAT probe to the desired GP input on the FlightDEKD180 main harness. Again, if using the EFIS 3-wire OAT simply route either the yellow or blue wire (whichever did not get routed to ground) to the desired GP input. When routing wires for this sensor, try to keep wires away from radios, ignition, or other electronics.

CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Install the carburetor temperature sensor in the venturi area at the point where ice first begins to form. This is located after the main nozzle, before the throttle valve. You must remove the plug in the carburetor housing

1kΩ

+5V ex

citation

below the throttle valve. On 4-cylinder engines which use the Marvel Schebler MA-3 carburetors, this plug is

GP in

located on the forward side. On 6-cylinder engines using the MA-4 carburetor, the plug is located on the rear. If your carburetor is not drilled and tapped for the plug, you must remove the carburetor from the engine and drill out the lead plug in the appropriate spot. Tap the hole with a ¼-28 tap. Remove all chips and burrs before reinstalling.

Connection for all black wire sensor (P/N 100413) only. No resistor needed for black/white wire sensor (P/N

Route either of the two wires to an electrical ground.

100468).

Route the other wire to the general-purpose input of

your choice. If you received a temperature sensor with all black wires (Dynon P/N 100413), you

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should find a 1kΩ resistor (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction) in the package. Connect one end of this resistor to the +5V Excitation Circuit (pin 18) and the other end to the GP input you’ve connected the sensor to. If you received a sensor with

black/white wires (Dynon P/N 100468), there will be no resistor in the package and you do not

need to make any additional connections.

Be sure to configure the FlightDEK-D180 to recognize the carburetor temperature sensor on the general-purpose input you’ve chosen as described in the General Purpose Inputs section on page 6-16.

FUEL LEVEL (RESISTIVE) SENSORS

You may connect up to two resistive fuel level sensors to the GP inputs. Generally, this should only be done if the plane has more than two tanks and the dedicated fuel level inputs are already used. Connect the output of the fuel level sensor to the desired GP input. Also, connect this same node to a 200Ω resistor (color bands: Red, black, black, black, brown; connect in either direction); the other end of which should be attached to the +5V Excitation Circuit. (Resistor values between 150Ω and 300Ω can be used if 200Ω is not readily available.)

Be sure to configure the firmware to recognize the fuel level sensor on the general-purpose input(s) you’ve chosen as described in the General Purpose Inputs section on page 6-16.

ROTAX CHT SENSORS

Crimp bare ¼” female Faston terminals

(6.3x0.8 according to DIN 46247) onto the ends of the wires connected to GP 1 (pin 4) and GP 2 (pin 22) on the FlightDEK-D180.

Pin Color Sensor Function

4 Purple/blue CHT L GP 1

22 Purple/yellow CHT R GP 2

Locate the left-side CHT sensor screwed into the bottom side cylinder head 2; slide the Faston connected to GP1 input onto it. Locate the left-side CHT sensor screwed into the bottom side cylinder head

1.21kΩ

+5V

citation

3; slide the Faston connected to GP2 input onto it.

You will find two 1.21kΩ resistors (color bands: brown,

GP in

red, brown, brown, brown; connect in either direction) in the accessories package (Dynon P/N 100446-000) included with the FlightDEK-D180. Connect either end

Case grounded

of one of the resistors to the +5V Excitation Circuit (pin

18) and the other end to the wire connecting the left CHT sensor to pin 4. Repeat this with the right CHT sensor.

Be sure to configure the FlightDEK-D180 to recognize the Rotax CHT sensors on the 2 generalpurpose inputs as described in the General Purpose Inputs section on page 6-17.

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TRIM AND FLAPS POSITION POTENTIOMETERS

Dynon Avionics does not sell trim or flaps position sensors. These are normally included with, or added on to, their respective servos.

Most flap and trim sensors are potentiometers (variable resistors) which require power and ground inputs, and supply an output that is a function of position. These potentiometers come in a variety of resistance ranges, but are typically 1kΩ, 5kΩ, 10kΩ, and 20kΩ. All of these values will work properly with the FlightDEK-D180, as there is a calibration required, as described on page 6-6. Connect the 5V Excitation line from the FlightDEK-

DB37

EMS

Desired

input #

EMS

harness

Color

See chart

on page 3-

Position

Pot

Function Function

Position

out

(voltage)

18 White/Red +5V in

Ground

Black

Ground in

(common

to EMS)

Position

sensor power

ground

D180 37-pin EMS connector to the +5V input on your trim/flap position sensor. Connect the ground input on the sensor to a ground common to the FlightDEK-D180. Connect the output of the sensor to the desired GP input. You may connect up to three trim/flap sensors. For physical installation, refer to the instructions that came with your position sensor.

If you are using the output from a Ray Allen servo or sensor, connect its white/orange wire to the Dynon 5V excitation line (pin 18), its white/blue wire to ground, and its white/green wire to your GP input of choice.

Be sure to configure the FlightDEK-D180 to recognize the various sensors on the generalpurpose inputs as described in the General Purpose Inputs section on page 6-17. Additionally, you will need to calibrate each flap/trim sensor as described on page 6-6.

COOLANT PRESSURE SENSOR

You will find two 1kΩ resistors (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction) in the accessories package (Dynon P/N 100446-000) included with the FlightDEKD180. You will be using one of these resistors for proper installation of this sensor.

The Dynon-supplied coolant pressure sensor is a 030 psi sensor (Dynon P/N 100411-000). First, mount the pressure sensor to a fixed location using an Adel clamp or other secure method. The

pressure sensor must not be installed directly to the

engine due to potential vibration problems. Next,

EMS

DB37

Desired

GP input

EMS harness

Color

See chart on

page 3-13

18 White/Red

Ground

Black

Function

5V supply

to 1kΩ

resistor

Ground in

(common

to EMS)

connect the sensor to the coolant line using appropriate hoses and fittings. Its pressure port has a 1/8-27 NPT pipe thread fitting; you may need adapters to connect to the pressure port on your engine. Locate (or drill and tap) the pressure port along the coolant line. This port must have a

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pressure fitting with a restrictor hole in it. This restrictor hole ensures that, in the event of a sensor failure, coolant leakage rate is minimized, allowing time for an emergency landing.

Crimp a standard ¼” female Faston onto one of the ground wires (see the Grounding section on page 2-2)

ing from the 37-pin harness. Crimp another ¼”

com female Faston onto both the wire that corresponds to the

1kΩ

+5V excitation

desired GP input and a 1kΩ resistor (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction), or splice the resistor into the GP input line

GP in

elsewhere on the run. Push the two Fastons onto the two terminals on the fuel pressure sensor. Polarity is not important. Connect the other side of the 1kΩ resistor (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction) to the 5V Excitation Circuit, pin 18, as shown in the diagram.

Due to vibration issues, never connect the pressure sensor directly to engine. If you use Teflon tape or other seal, ensure the sensor casing still maintains a good

connection to ground.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

You will find two 1kΩ resistors (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction) in the accessories package (Dynon P/N 100446-000) included with the FlightDEK-D180. You will be using one of these resistors for proper installation of your coolant temperature sensor.

The coolant temperature sensor needs to be installed according to the directions of your engine’s manufacturer. Dynon Avionics sells temperature sensors with both 5/8-18 UNF (Dynon P/N 100409-001) and 1/8-

EMS

DB37

Pin#

Desired

GP input

EMS

harness

Color

See chart on

page 3-13

18 White/Red

Functio

supply

to 1kΩ

resistor

27 NPT (Dynon P/N 100409-000) threads; these are the same as those used by the oil temperature inputs. If neither of these threads matches those in your coolant line, you will need to use adapters or drill/tap your own. Using a crush washer between the sensor and the mating line, screw the sensor into the fitting. Do not over

1kΩ

+5V excitation

tighten.

Route the wire from the desired GP pin on the 37-pin

GP in

harness to where the coolant temperature sensor is mounted. When routing the wires, make sure that they are secured, so they will not shift position due to

Case grounded

vibration. Strip ¼” of insulation off the end of the wire. Crimp a #10 ring terminal onto the end of the wire and a 1kΩ resistor (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction), or splice the resistor into the GP input line elsewhere on the run. Ensure that a good connection is

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made between the wire and the connector (and resistor, if spliced in at that point). Unscrew the nut from the stud on the coolant temperature sensor. Slip the ring terminal onto the stud and secure the nut over it. Connect the other side of the 1kΩ resistor (color bands: brown, black, black, brown, brown; connect in either direction) to the 5V Excitation Circuit, pin 18, as shown in the diagram.

Rotax Pre-installed Coolant Temperature Sensor: Wire the coolant temperature sensor in the same way as shown above for the Dynon-supplied sensor. Configure the Sensor Type as 4, as

shown on page 6-17.

GENERAL PURPOSE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

You may connect an OAT probe and configure it as a general purpose temperature measurement (e.g., for cabin temperature). Refer to the Outside Air Temperature Sensor section on page 3-13 for installation information and to the General Purpose Temperature section on page 6-18 for configuration information.

Contacts

Dynon Avionics does not sell contacts or switches.

Contacts are used for a variety of purposes, such as monitoring canopy closure. The EMS firmware reads the state of two contact inputs, reporting whether each input is open (no connection to ground) or closed (connection to ground). You may connect up to two contacts you would like to be monitored by the FlightDEK-D180. You must ensure that when closed, the contact connects to a ground common to the FlightDEK-D180. The voltage on the contact inputs must not exceed 15V.

The Contacts Configuration section on page 6-18 describes the details of configuring the contacts, including giving them custom names.

Pin Color Function

9 Brown/blue Contact 1

10 Brown/yellow Contact 2

If more than two contacts are needed, the optional HS34 includes four additional

contacts. Connection and configuration of HS34 is the same as for contacts connected directly to the FlightDEK-D180.

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Transducer Installation

General Purpose Thermocouple

You may configure the FlightDEK-D180 to monitor one J or K type thermocouple. Dynon Avionics does not supply a specific general purpose thermocouple probe for this purpose. However, our standard EGT and CHT probes will work, as will any other J or K type thermocouple.

Dynon Avionics sells both J and K type thermocouple wire which may be used to connect the desired thermocouple to the FlightDEK-D180. Ensure you order the correct wire type for the thermocouple you intend to use. Crimp a female D-sub pin on the end of each wire, and plug them into the D37 connector. Polarity is important, so ensure that you are routing the positive side (yellow for K-type; white for J-type) of the thermocouple to pin 27 on the 37-pin harness, and the negative side to pin 28.

Pin Color Function

Thermocouple

+ (yellow or

white)

Thermocouple

– (red)

Not

supplied

Not

supplied

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4. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION

This section provides you with the information needed to physically and electrically install the FlightDEK-D180.

Selecting a Remote Compass Module Location

Finding a good location for the EDC-D10A remote compass module is critical to an accurate FlightDEK-D180 heading display. Keep in mind that calibration can compensate for small static magnetic fields superimposed upon the earth’s field; it cannot take into account dynamic effects like AC currents, nonconstant DC currents and nonstationary ferrous material (e.g., an electric turn coordinator). Use the following suggestions to help you find a good location for your EDCD10A.

 Keep the EDC-D10A away from

any source of magnetic fields (such as electrical equipment and current-carrying wires) and ferrous material.

 Move a handheld compass throughout the

space surrounding your location to get a r idea of the suitability of your chosen location If the needle deviates significantly from magnetic north in any given area, that locatio would not be ideal for the EDC-D10A.

 The ED

the aircraft (away from magnetic interference) such that its pitch is as close to that of the

FlightDEK-D180 as possible. It does not need to be directly along any axis of the FlightDEK-D180. It should be mounted with the long axis parallel to the wings, the electrical connector facing toward the front of the plane, and the mounting tabs on the bottom. The bracket used to hold the EDCD10A must hold the EDC-D10A at the same pitch, roll, and yaw as the FlightDEKD180 with respect to the airframe. We recommend that you use an electronic level,

C-D10A can be mounted anywhere in

Connector toward direction of flight

ough

Connector forward and

tabs mounted down

Side view of EDC-D10A, tabs mounted

d own and aligned within 1 degree of pitch

with FlightDEK-D180

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if available, to make sure the EDC-D10A is aligned with the FlightDEK-D180 to better than 1 degree.

 All mounting hardware needs to be made from non-ferrous material such as aluminum,

plastic, or brass. Many stainless steel screws are magnetic. If the item is attracted to a magnet, it should not be used in the installation. The EDC-D10A needs to be mounted in a location as free from magnetic interference as possible. This means keeping the EDC-D10A away from any ferrous nuts, bolts, and screws, aircraft tubing, as well as from wires or devices carrying any appreciable current such as strobe light wiring, autopilot servos, or other electronics.

EDC-D10A Communication Cable

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER UP THE FlightDEK-D180 WITH THE EDC CABLE

LEADS EXPOSED (UNSHEATHED) AND NOT INSTALLED IN THE DB9 CONNECTOR. SHORTING THESE CONNECTIONS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.

Like the RS-232 PC Communication cable, the EDC-D10A communications cable terminates in

a standard female DB9 connector. While they look similar, do not plug the EDC cable into a PC

or vice versa. The following table outlines the four connections that must be made to ensure proper communication between the FlightDEK-D180 and the EDC-D10A remote compass module. The Dynon-supplied harness colors are listed, as well.

EFIS

DB25 pin#

11 5 EDC Data B White/Orange (or Red) 12 6 EDC Power White/Blue (or Black) 23 9 EDC Data A White/Green (or Green) 24 1 EDC Ground White

The EDC cable in the harness supplied by Dynon consists of 4 conductors, surrounded by a metal shield and white insulation. These 4 wires are terminated with crimped female D-sub pins wrapped in plastic tubing. If you are building your own cable, we recommend that you use shielded cable as well.

 With the 25-pin EFIS harness disconnected from the FlightDEK-D180, carefully cut or pull

the tubing off the 4 D-sub pins.

 Route the cable to the EDC-D10A mounting location chosen according to the instructions

above.

 Install the female pins in the correct holes on the included DB9 connector, according to the

chart above. Note that Dynon has shipped harnesses with different colors for the EDC cable; determine your connections using the two sets of colors in the table above.

 Install the back shell around the DB9 connector.

EDC

DB9 pin# Function Wire color

Correct wiring installation can be easily verified once completed. Power on the FlightDEK-D180 with the EDC-D10A connected to it. If you have correctly wired your EDC-D10A wiring harness you will see the heading properly displayed at the top of the screen (provided you have

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turned on the heading display in the CLUTTR menu). If wiring is not correct, or the EDC-D10A is not communicating properly with the FlightDEK-D180, you will see the message REMOTE COMPASS NOT DETECTED in place of the heading onscreen.

The metal shield around the EDC communication cable is connected to the short black/white wire emanating from the DB25. Connect this wire to ground.

Power Inputs

The FlightDEK-D180 has three separate power inputs, located on the EFIS connector. Of the three, only Master Power is required to operate the instrument. The other two inputs provide redundancy. Below is a table that explains the three inputs and their purposes. All three of these inputs share a common ground signal, wired to pin 3 on the EFIS connector.

EFIS

DB25

pin#

1 Master

2 Keep Alive

Function EFIS

Power

Description

DB25

wire

color

Red Provides primary power to the instrument. The

FlightDEK-D180 will switch on upon application of power. Connect to a switched power source. Will not be adversely affected by engine cranking.

Yellow A very low current power input which is only used if

both Master and External Backup Power are not applied. Keep Alive draws just enough current to keep the clock running. It draws less than 1 milliamp of current when not charging the internal backup battery.

Dynon Avionics recommends not connecting the Keep Alive wire when the FlightDEK-D180 has an internal battery installed or is connected to a GPS. Keep Alive is only used in installations with no battery or GPS to keep the clock running when the unit is powered off.

3 Master

Ground

15 External

Backup

Power

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Black Connect to ground. Must carry as much as 3 amps.

Refer to the Grounding section on page 2-2 for more detailed information.

(Not wired

in Dynon

harness)

Will operate the FlightDEK-D180 only if Master Power is not present. The transition from Master Power to External Backup Power will bring up a warning, requiring you to press ACK within 30 seconds to keep the unit operating. This warning will also display when transitioning from either Master or External Backup to Internal Battery power.

Instrument Installation

Serial Communication Cables

More Information Is Available Online: Serial communication to non-Dynon devices,

and interfacing of other devices in general can be involved and detailed. This Installation Guide is intended to provide general installation advice for the most common devices and situations. Dynon’s Documentation Wiki provides enhanced, extended, frequently updated online documentation contributed by Dynon employees and customers at

wiki.dynonavionics.com.

The FlightDEK-D180 has two RS-232 serial ports that can be used for several purposes. These serial ports can only be configured for one purpose at a time.

The EFIS Serial port (DB25) is used for:

 Connecting to a PC, and using the Dynon Avionics Product Support Program to perform

firmware upgrades, configure checklists, and download internal logs. The Help Files of the Support Program provide detailed instructions on these functions. The latest version of the Product Support Program is available on the Dynon web site at

downloads.dynonavionics.com.

 Connecting serial devices such as a GPS receiver or an SL30.  “Streaming” real-time EFIS flight data to an external serial device for recording. For data

formats and other information, see the Appendix in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide. Note that for the purposes of logging data, version 5.0 of FlightDEK-D180 firmware added internal data logging and retrieval via the Dynon Product Support Program.

The EMS Serial port (DB37) is used for:

 “Streaming” real-time EMS engine data to an external serial device for recording. For

data formats and other information, see the Appendix in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide. Note that for the purposes of logging data, version 5.0 of FlightDEK-D180 firmware added internal data logging and retrieval via the Dynon Support Program.

 Connecting serial devices when the EFIS Serial port is already in use, such as when a

GPS receiver is connected to the EFIS Serial port and you wish to also connect an SL30 radio.

When an optional HS34 Expansion Module is connected to your Dynon DSAB network,

all GPS and NAV radios must be connected to it. This simplifies the connection and usage of multiple serial devices. The HS34 also provides interfaces to non-serial devices such as those with only analog and ARINC-429 interfaces.

PC USB CONNECTION

If you do not have a serial port on your PC, use the included USB-to-Serial adapter to connect

the FlightDEK-D180 to your PC’s USB port. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, ensure that

the adapter driver CD is inserted in your PC before plugging the adapter into the USB port for

the first time. If you are using Windows Vista, ensure that you are connected to the Internet and do not use the driver CD; the operating system will download the correct driver. Also, do not

have your FlightDEK-D180 plugged into the USB-to-Serial adapter while installing the driver.

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EFIS SERIAL HARNESS

On the EFIS 25-pin wiring harness available from Dynon, there are three wires bundled together, terminating in a standard DB9-pin female connector. This cable is 6’ long and pre-assembled for connection to a PC-based laptop. Route this cable to a convenient location that can be accessed whenever you need to update your product’s firmware or checklists.

EFIS

DB25

DB9 Pin#

Wire

Color

RS-232 Function

Pin#

9 5 Black Signal ground

10 2 Orange FlightDEK-D180

transmit / PC receive

22 3 Yellow FlightDEK-D180

receive / PC transmit

If you did not purchase a harness from Dynon, obtain a 9-pin D-sub connector and make the three connections shown in the table.

To verify proper communication between the FlightDEK-D180 and the PC, use the Dynon Avionics Product Support Program’s “Detect Firmware Version” function. Download the latest version of the Support Program from the Dynon Web Site at downloads.dynonavionics.com.

EMS SERIAL HARNESS

On the EMS 37-pin wiring harness available from Dynon, there are three wires bundled together, colored orange, yellow, and black, and terminating in a standard D-sub 9-pin female connector. If you did not purchase a harness from Dynon, obtain a 9-pin D-sub connector and make the three connections shown in the table.

EMS

DB37

DB9

Pin#

Color Function

Pin#

11 2 Orange

12 3 Yellow

EMS Tx / device Rx

EMS Rx / device Rx

30 5 Black RS232 Ground

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SL30 and/or GPS connection

Depending on the number and types of Dynon units you own, you have several options for connecting a GPS unit and/or Garmin/Apollo SL30 to your Dynon system. The GPS can be used as a data source for the EFIS, HSI, and Fuel pages, as well as Dynon’s EFIS-based Autopilot. The SL30 can be used as a VOR, localizer, or ILS (localizer + glideslope) source for the HSI. If you wish to connect a GPS and/or SL30 to your Dynon system, read the section below which corresponds to your set of Dynon products.

If your system has an HS34, it is required that all

GPS and NAV devices are connected to the HS34. The FlightDEK-D180 does not support directly connected GPS and NAV devices when an HS34 is installed in the system. Refer to the HS34 Installation and Configuration section on page 9-10 for device connection details.

To use the GPS-related features on your EFIS and/or EMS, your GPS must output either “aviation format” or the following NMEA sentences in its serial stream: $GPRMC, $GPRMB, $GPGGA, and one of $GPBOD or $GPAPB. You must also have a supported cable that exposes your GPS’s serial transmit line. If you own a Garmin 430 or 530, in the UNITS/MAGVAR option, set the MAGVAR to AUTO. The FlightDEK-D180 auto-detects most GPSs, but may require a manual setting for some. This is true for communication with at least the Garmin 480 and maybe others such as the GX50, and GX60, and Bendix/King Skymap IIIc. From the EFIS menu, enter SETUP >HSI >EFIS_SERIAL; from the EMS menu enter SETUP >GLOBAL >EMS SERIAL. In that menu select the INPUT to be AVIATION and the BAUD RATE to be 9600.

The following connection schemes assume that the external devices share a common ground with the Dynon product(s). If your GPS is battery powered, and not normally connected to aircraft ground, you must connect the ground pin on its serial output to a ground common to the FlightDEK-D180.

GPS units with limited functionality

AnywhereMap Does not output all needed

Garmin

(Apollo) GNS

480

A frequently updated list of compatible GPS

units and settings is available at our

GPS units known to work

AvMap EKP-IV (v2.06.116R,

NMEA set to “processed”)

Bendix/King Skymap (set to

AR NAV 9600 output)

Garmin

96, 96c, 150XL, 195, 196, 295,

296, 396, 400*, 420*, 430*,

430W*, 496, 500*, 520*,

530*, 530W*, GX60, GX65

Lowrance handhelds

* Do not output time over

serial; ARINC connection via

HS34 required to receive time.

A frequently updated list of

compatible GPS units and

settings is available at our

Documentation Wiki at

wiki.dynonavionics.com.

sentences. Time output is

wrong.

Possibly works with latest

Dynon product firmware,

but untested. Requires

manual configuration. See

note at left. Fully

compatible via ARINC

into optional HS34.

Documentation Wiki at

wiki.dynonavionics.com

When a Dynon product is connected to a GPS, it will synchronize its Zulu clock to the time reported by the GPS. However, some GPSs, such as the Garmin 430 and 530, do not report time in their serial output stream. Dynon products have no way to synchronize to these GPSs’ clocks.

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Read the section below that corresponds to your configuration of Dynon products. All EFISbased product configurations direct you to connect your external device to PC serial receive (pin

22) on your Dynon EFIS product. You may make this connection at any point between pin 22 on the EFIS DB25 and pin 3 on the connected DB9 EFIS/PC connector. If you purchased your harness from Dynon Avionics, it may have a yellow/green wire provided for this purpose.

IF YOU OWN ONLY AN EFIS-D10A OR EFIS-D100

Connect the GPS or SL30 transmit line into pin 22 on the DB25 connector. This is the same Serial Rx line that is used for firmware updates. You will need a way to disconnect this when you plug your EFIS into a PC for firmware updates and checklists.

If you have both a GPS unit and an SL30, you will need to wire the two transmit lines to a 3-way switch; connect the output of the switch into pin 22 on the EFIS harness. You will use this switch to toggle between GPS, SL30 and a disconnected state. The HSI auto-detects the switched instrument and will change modes automatically.

IF YOU OWN TWO EFIS-ONLY UNITS

When 2 EFIS-only units are connected via DSAB, only the DSAB Bus Master’s serial port is active.

If you have only one serial device (GPS or SL30), connect its transmit line to pin 22 on the DB25 connector of the EFIS that you have chosen to be the Bus Master. This is the same Serial Rx line that is used for firmware updates. You will need a way to disconnect this when you plug your EFIS into a PC for firmware updates and checklists.

If you have both a GPS unit and an SL30, you have two options:

 Wire the 2 devices’ transmit lines to a switch, allowing you to select the serial device active

on the HSI screen.

 Do not connect the two EFIS units together via DSAB. You may then wire one device to one

EFIS’ pin 22, and the other device to the other EFIS. Of course, the EFIS devices would be independent and unable to share GPS or SL30 data.

You will need a way to disconnect both lines when you plug your EFIS into a PC for firmware updates and checklists.

IF YOU OWN ONLY AN EMS-D10 OR EMS-D120

We recommend that you only connect a GPS to an EMS-only system; without the magnetic heading from an EFIS, the HSI page will not be functional. Connect the GPS transmit line to pin 19 on the EMS DB37 connector. This connection will give you fuel endurance information (range, MPG, etc) on the fuel page and GPS information only (track, ground-speed, course, etc) on the HSI page. There is no need to break this connection when doing PC updates.

IF YOU OWN AN EMS AND AN EFIS (NOT FLIGHTDEK-D180)

First, ensure that your EMS and EFIS are connected as described in Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB) Wiring on page 4-11.

If you only have either the GPS or SL30 (but not both), connect the GPS or SL30 transm

it line to

pin 19 on the EMS DB37 connector. This is labeled “Aux Serial Receive.” With either a GPS or

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an SL30 connected, you are able to display an HSI on either product; with a GPS connected, you are able to display EMS fuel economy displays.

If you have a GPS and an SL30, connect the GPS to pin 19 on the EMS DB37 connector.

Connect the SL30 to pin 22 on the EFIS DB25 connector. This will allow you to flip between GPS and SL30 inputs. You can use either the SL30 or GPS as the NAV source on the EFIS product. You will need to disconnect the SL30 from the EFIS when doing software updates.

IF YOU OWN ONLY A FLIGHTDEK-D180

Connect the SL30 unit to pin 22 on the EFIS DB25 connector, and the GPS to pin 19 on the EMS DB37 connector. You can display either source on the HSI using the softkeys. You will need to disconnect the SL30 from the EFIS when doing software updates.

IF YOU OWN A FLIGHTDEK-D180 AND AN EFIS

Connect the SL30 unit to pin 22 on the FlightDEK’s EFIS connector (vertical DB25) and the GPS to pin 19 on the EMS DB37 connector. You can display either source on the HSI, and you can display either on the standalone EFIS as well (provided you have connected the DSAB A & B lines from the FlightDEK-D180 to the standalone EFIS product). You will need to disconnect the SL30 from the

EFIS

DB25

pin#

Wire

color Function

Blue/White

(or black)

Encoder

serial

transmit

21 White Ground

FlightDEK-D180 when doing software updates.

Do not connect any serial devices to the secondary EFIS device. It will only display data from the serial devices connected to the master FlightDEKD180.

Altitude Encoder Wiring

The FlightDEK-D180 outputs its altitude measurements in one of four standard serial outputs and is readable by many modern transponders. The FlightDEK-D180 will function properly whether or not this altitude encoder functionality is used. To use the FlightDEK-D180‘s altitude encoder functionality, simply wire the 2 encoder connections (GND and Encoder Transmit) from the DB25 connector to their respective connections on your transponder.

If your transponder requires parallel Gray code input, and you wish to use the FlightDEK-D180 as your altitude encoder, you will need to purchase Dynon Avionics’ Encoder Serial-to-Parallel Converter. Please refer to page 9-32 for more information on the installation of this option.

Per ATC/FAA requirements, the serial encoder output of the FlightDEK-D180 reports pressure altitude, which, by definition, is indicated altitude when the baro is set to 29.92. So, when you set your FlightDEK-D180‘s baro adjustment to 29.92, its indicated altitude will match the altitude that is being reported to your transponder.

There are four different serial formats used by transponders. The FlightDEK-D180 can output any of these formats. To select which format the FlightDEK-D180 sends out its serial encoder output port, you must choose the appropriate format via the menu system. When the menu

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system is displayed, push the following sequence of buttons: MORE > SETUP > MORE > ALTENC. When in the Altitude Encoder Setup menu, you can toggle the resolution of the output between 10 and 100 feet; this accommodates some transponders which can input and display altitude in 10 foot increments. In this menu, you can also select between the four different output formats, which are described below.

Dynon’s supplied EFIS harness has a serial altitude encoder cable which consists of 2 conductors, surrounded by a metal shield and white insulation. Dynon has shipped harnesses with different colors for Encoder serial transmit line. Determine your connections using the table above. Connect the Encoder serial transmit to your transponder’s serial input or to Dynon’s Serial-to-Gray Code Converter as described in the Encoder Serial-to-Gray Code Converter Installation section on page 9-31 in the Appendix.

SERIAL ALTITUDE FORMATS

There are four formats used by serial transponders. Choose the correct format for your transponder in the ALTENC menu, using the FRMAT button.

Format 1

Used By

Baud rate

Format

Example message

Format 2

Used By

Baud rate

Format

Example message

Format 3

Used By

Baud rate

Format

Example message

Dynon Encoder Serial-to-Parallel Converter, Garmin AT

(formerly UPS Aviation Technologies) 1200 #AL, space, +/-sign, five altitude bytes, T+25, checksum,

carriage return #AL +05200T+25D7[CR]

Magellan 1200 $MGL, +/- sign, five altitude digits, T+25, checksum, carriage

return $MGL+05200T+25E3[CR]

Northstar, Garmin 2400 ALT, space, five altitude bytes, carriage return ALT 05200[CR]

Format 4

Used By

Garmin GTX330 (set on Icarus input), Garmin GTX327 (set on Icarus input), Garmin GTX328, Icarus, Trimble

Baud rate

Format

Example message

9600 ALT, space, five altitude bytes, carriage return ALT 05200[CR]

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External EMS Warning Light

EMS DB37 Pin 29 can be wired and configured as an external warning light, or alternatively, to automatically control cabin light levels in sync with the screen brightness of the Dynon instruments.

To wire EMS DB37 Pin 29 as an external warning light, you may connect any standard LED or incandescent lamp (1.5 watts maximum), used during EMS-related alarm conditions. Ensure that the LED or lamp is designed for the voltage of your system. Mount it to your panel according to its recommendations. Connect one of the lamp’s leads to your plane’s power. Connect the other lead to pin 29 on the FlightDEK-D180 37-pin wiring harness. During an alarm condition, this pin is connected to ground, causing current to flow through the lamp.

To configure EMS DB37 Pin 29 as an external warning light, enter the EMS menu by pressing any button beneath an EMS main page. Press MORE > SETUP > GLOBAL. Press DOWN▼ to select ALARM CONFIG and press SEL. LGT BHVR: ACK SOLID configures the external alarm light to remain on (solid) when the alarm condition is acknowledged. LGT BHVR: ACK CLEAR configures the external alarm light to go off when the alarm condition is acknowledged.

Verify correct operation of the external EMS warning by using the test function in the GLOBAL menu. Enter the EMS menu by pressing any button beneath an EMS main page. Press MORE > SETUP > GLOBAL. Press DOWN▼ to select ALARM CONFIG and press SEL. Select TEST ALARM LIGHT and follow the instructions to test external light functionality.

EMS

DB37

29 Yellow/Green

Color Function

External

warning light

/ Dimmer

control

Dimmer mode function is generally used only by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). In dimmer mode, the output of EMS DB37 Pin 29 is a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal proportional to the screen brightness setting of the Dynon instruments. To configure EMS DB37 Pin 29 for dimmer mode, enter the EMS menu by pressing any button beneath an EMS main page. Press MORE > SETUP > GLOBAL. Press DOWN▼ to select ALARM CONFIG and select LGT BHVR: DIM OUTPT.

Audio Alert Outputs

The FlightDEK-D180 has two audio alarm outputs: one for sounding EMSrelated alarms, and one for sounding AOA and altitude alarms sourced from the EFIS. If you plan to use both alarm outputs, connect these outputs (whose pin numbers are shown in the tables at right) together and then to the outside terminal of a 10 kΩ variable resistor (not included) as shown below. If you only plan to use one of the audio alarm

DB25

18 Green EFIS Audio Alert Output

DB37

31 White/Orange

Color Function

EMS Audio Alert

Output

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outputs, connect only its wire to the variable resistor.

If you have purchased and installed an HS34 and/or an AP74, we recommend that you

only connect the HS34 audio output or AP74 audio output (but not both) to your audio

panel. The HS34 or AP74 audio output provides voice and tone outputs for both EMSand EFIS-related alerts. When the HS34 or AP74 audio output is connected, it is not necessary to connect the audio outputs of other Dynon Avionics devices. Connecting the

HS34 audio output and the AP74 audio output in parallel will result in distorted audio.

Refer to the HS34 Wiring section on page 9-10 for more information.

Ensure that audio outputs are connected similar to the following diagram. The 10 kΩ variable resistor can be obtained from Radio Shack (P/N 271-1715) or other electronics suppliers.

Outside terminal

To FlightDEK-D180 Audio Alert(s) Out

Center terminal

To intercom/audio panel auxiliary input.

Outside term

inal

To ground

To set the volume of the AOA and engine alarms, you will need your FlightDEK-D180 powered on and the alarm output wired as described above. Enter the EFIS menu by pressing any button (except the leftmost or rightmost) beneath an EFIS page. Press SETUP > AOAALM. In that menu, press the TEST button. While the button is held down, the AOA alarm will sound. Adjust the variable resistor until the volume in the intercom or audio panel is at an acceptable level. Verify that this volume is acceptable for EMS alarms, which have a different tone. Enter the EMS menu by pressing any button beneath an EMS main page. Press MORE > SETUP > GLOBAL. Press DOWN▼ to select ALARM CONFIG and press SEL. Scroll down to select TEST ALARM AUDIO. Press and hold SEL► to generate a tone on the audio output. Adjust the variable resistor until the volume in the intercom or audio panel is at an acceptable level.

Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB) Wiring

The Dynon Smart Avionics Bus is the only way Dynon products can communicate with one another, providing features such as data sharing and alarm notification. DSAB is a multidrop bus, meaning several devices can be connected to the same 2 wires. If you have an EMS and EFIS product connected via their serial ports through a null modem, you should disconnect this legacy interface.

EFIS

DB25

pin#

Function

Wire

color

4 DSAB-A Green 5 DSAB-B Blue

You must connect the DSAB A connection (pin 4) on the EFIS DB25 female harness to the DSAB A connection for the next device in the chain. Do likewise for the DSAB B connection (pin 5). Some products – like the EFIS series and the HS34 – have only one pair of DSAB connections on the back connector; other products – like the EMS series – have two pairs, for wiring convenience. The FlightDEK-D180’s EMS connector does not have any active DSAB lines on its 37-pin connector. If you have 3 or more devices in your system, and one of them is

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an EMS-series product, we recommend that you locate it in the middle of your wiring scheme as shown below. This eliminates the need to splice two wires together.

Wherever possible, ensure that the two DSAB wires (DSAB A and B) are run as a

twisted pair. This minimizes the system’s susceptibility to electrical noise.

Refer to the DSAB Configuration chapter on page 7-1 for detailed instructions on configuring your DSAB network.

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Panel Location and Mounting

The diagram below shows the outside dimensions of the front bezel of the FlightDEK-D180. Note that the instrument and tray extend about 4.5” behind the panel, and the supplied harness extends three inches more. Use the dimensions (in inches) found on the diagram to plan for the space required by the instrument. Take the following considerations into account when selecting a mounting location for the FlightDEK-D180.

Avoid placing the instrument near heater vents or any source of extremely hot or cold air. Keep in mind that the air surrounding the FlightDEK-D180 during operation may be no warmer than 50 C. Plan a panel location that allows convenient viewing of the instrument with no obstruction. When flying straight and level, the panel angle from vertical may not be greater than +/- 30 degrees. The unit must also be parallel to the roll axis of the aircraft (although not necessarily located along it), and have no significant roll angle in the panel. The firmware supports an adjustment for panel tilt, but not for mounting errors in yaw or roll. Correct attitude performance depends on mounting the FlightDEK-D180 square with the direction of flight.

To mount the FlightDEK-D180, you must make a rectangular cutout in your panel. Ensure that

the dimensions of the cutout are: 6.780” wide and 4.750” tall. Place the D100-series mounting

tray behind the cutout. Secure it to your panel in whatever way you desire. Riveting it to the panel is ideal, but drilling holes for mounting screws and nuts will work as well. You may cut off 2 horizontal or vertical tabs from the mounting tray to minimize the space taken up behind the panel. Upon securing the mounting rack to the back of your panel, slide the FlightDEK-D180 into it. Use the included 7/64” Allen wrench to secure the mounting screw (at the bottom left of the front bezel) into mounting rack. At your discretion, you can also screw a #6-32 screw into the back of the mounting rack on the opposite side. This screw should penetrate into the instrument no further than ¼”.

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Connecting Static & Pitot Lines

The AOA, pitot, and static ports on the back of the FlightDEK-D180 are equipped with 1/8” NPT Female fittings. To attach your pitot and static lines to the back of the FlightDEK-D180, you must use standard 1/8” NPT Male fittings at the end of each of the lines.

To install, simply connect your static and pitot sources to the FlightDEK-D180, T’ing off of existing lines if performing a retrofit. View the following back view diagram the placement of your pressure lines.

Use a wrench to secure the mating pressure line fittings to the corresponding locations on the back of the FlightDEK-D180. Do not over-tighten.

If you purchased Dynon’s AOA pitot tube, note that it has pitot and AOA ports on it, but not static. You will need to provide your own source of static pressure for the FlightDEK-D180 and any other instrument in your panel which requires it.

The FlightDEK-D180’s attitude calculation requires either airspeed (from pitot and static) or GPS data. To ensure proper operation, at least one of these data sources must be available. We recommend the FlightDEK-D180 be connected to pitot and static systems in all installations.

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5. EFIS CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION

During manufacture, your FlightDEK-D180 underwent a comprehensive calibration, verification, and burn-in routine that minimizes setup time and ensures that your EFIS meets Dynon’s stringent performance specifications. To account for your individual preferences and your aircraft’s particular setup, there are a few simple calibration and configuration steps that you must complete before using your FlightDEK-D180. This section takes you through these steps to make sure that you have properly installed and configured your FlightDEK-D180.

CAUTION: It is your responsibility to fly your plane safely while performing any

configuration or calibration in flight. The best scenario would include a second person to perform any necessary steps on the unit.

Ensuring Proper Installation

Turn your unit on by energizing the aircraft power to which it is connected. Ensure that the

screen is bright and readable and that all instrument displays appear. If a desired display item is not present, refer to the User’s Guide to use the CLUTTR feature to display the missing item.

Setting Zero Pitch (In flight)

For the purposes of this setting, level is defined as the attitude at which the aircraft’s

longitudinal axis is parallel to the ground. For most aircraft, the attitude the aircraft assumes at normal cruise speeds will be acceptable. Additionally, this feature should not be used to “zero out” pitch when the aircraft is at an attitude other than level. Do not think of this adjustment as you would the parallax adjustment on a normal attitude indicator. Instead, think of it as a calibration step which is not changed often.

With your aircraft flying straight and level, enter the EFIS > SETUP > PITCH menu. Press INC or DEC until the horizon line intersects the center of the crosshairs. It is important that this be done while the aircraft is level to ensure proper pitch and roll display throughout all maneuvers.

Compass Heading Calibration

This section guides you through the calibration and configuration of your magnetic heading indication. Prior to calibrating your EDC-D10A, you must configure the local magnetic inclination and magnetic intensity as described in the sections below.

In a DSAB network, the Bus Master’s heading is used as the only heading source for all

connected instruments. However, in the event of a DSAB failure, EFIS instruments revert to their local heading source. In a system already using a shared heading, you may still configure and calibrate the local heading source. As soon as you bring up any of the magnetic calibration menus (MAGINC, MAGCAL, MAGADJ, MAGINT), the heading and DG displays switch to display the locally-derived heading indication. The display stays on that source until exiting the magnetic configuration menu. If you do not have an EDC-D10A connected, REMOTE COMPASS NOT DETECTED is displayed when in any of these menus.

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SETTING MAGNETIC INCLINATION ANGLE AND INTENSITY (REQUIRED)

To calibrate your FlightDEK-D180 heading, you must input your location’s current

magnetic inclination angle and intensity. Before doing this, you must obtain these two values for the geographic location where you will be performing the calibration. Note that

this procedure only needs to be done once, prior to magnetic calibration. Moving the

aircraft to another location does not require repeating this procedure.

Obtaining Magnetic Inclination and Intensity

1. Browse to web page: www.dynonavionics.com/docs/maginfo.html. (Looking up this

information does not have to be done on a computer at the plane, with live Internet access.)

2. The Dynon Avionics “Magnetic Inclination and Intensity” web page is updated as

needed; it contains a link to a NOAA web pages and instructions for easily finding your local magnetic inclination and intensity by inputting your ZIP code (in the US) or your latitude and longitude and inputting the resulting data into your Dynon EFIS.

3. Follow the instructions listed on the web page, especially clicking the “Compute

Magnetic Field Values” button at the bottom of the linked page – the values required by

your Dynon EFIS will be displayed only after clicking that button. If you are near the equator or in the southern hemisphere, note that the inclination may be negative number.

Entering inclination and intensity into the FlightDEK-D180

1. Enter the inclination setup menu by pressing any button beneath an EFIS page (except the

far left or far right hotkeys), then MORE > SETUP > MORE > MORE > MAGINC

2. Press INC or DEC to increment or decrement the displayed inclination angle. Press and

hold to change values more rapidly.

3. When the display shows the magnetic inclination angle for your location, press BACK to

leave the menu.

4. Enter the magnetic intensity setup menu by pressing any button beneath an EFIS page

(except the far left or far right hotkeys), then MORE > SETUP > MORE > MORE > MAGINT

5. Press SEL► to change the digit being incremented or decremented. Press INC or DEC to

increment or decrement the selected digit. Press and hold to change values more rapidly.

6. When the display shows the magnetic intensity for your location, press BACK to leave

the menu.

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EDC-D10A HEADING CALIBRATION (ON GROUND ONLY)

The procedure for in-plane calibration of the EDC-D10A involves pointing the aircraft in four directions and taking data at each direction using the FlightDEK-D180. The FlightDEK-D180 will then perform some calculations to ensure an accurate calibration.

During magnetic calibration, do not turn the power off on the FlightDEK-D180. This will

cause any recorded compass calibration data to be lost; the calibration will need to be restarted.

To perform the calibration, you will need the following:

1. FlightDEK-D180 and EDC-D10A installed in aircraft.

2. Magnetic inclination angle and intensity properly entered into the FlightDEK-D180 per

the section above.

3. An accurate method of aligning the aircraft with magnetic North, East, South, and West,

such as an airport’s compass rose.

Once you have the installation completed, have verified that your EDC-D10A communicates with the FlightDEK-D180 (i.e., you see the heading tape displayed on the EFIS main page), and have located a suitable place to perform the calibration, perform the following steps:

1. Turn on the FlightDEK-D180 and allow it to warm up for at least 15 minutes before

performing the calibration.

2. Align the aircraft pointing magnetic North as closely as possible.

3. On the FlightDEK-D180, enter the menu system by pressing any button beneath an EFIS

page (except the far left or far right hotkeys) and press MORE > SETUP > MORE > MORE > MAGCAL. You should see a menu that reads NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, and WEST. If you do not, then the EDC-D10A is not properly communicating with your FlightDEK-D180.

4. Press the NORTH button; you will see the message, COLLECTING DATA FOR

NORTH along with a 15 second timer. Let the time run out before proceeding.

5. Align the aircraft pointing magnetic East as closely as possible.

6. Press the EAST button; you will see the message, COLLECTING DATA FOR EAST

along with a 15 second timer. Let the time run out before proceeding.

7. Align the aircraft pointing magnetic South as closely as possible.

8. Press the SOUTH button; you will see the message, COLLECTING DATA FOR

SOUTH along with a 15 second timer. Let the time run out before proceeding.

9. Align the aircraft pointing magnetic West as closely as possible.

10. Press the WEST button; you will see the message, COLLECTING DATA FOR WEST

along with a 15 second timer. Let the time run out before proceeding.

11. Press the END button. This will cause the FlightDEK-D180 to pause as it calculates. This

pause should last between 1-20 seconds. However, if the collected data is poor, this can

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take as long as 5 minutes. A message will be displayed onscreen: CALCULATING MAGNETIC CALIBRATION VALUES.

12. Wait for the message CALIBRATION COMPLETE before attempting to use the

FlightDEK-D180 or remove power. Press BACK to leave the menu.

This completes the EDC-D10A calibration process. The process can be repeated as often as desired. The overall accuracy of the compass depends on the installation location (away from any ferrous materials or current carrying wires or devices), the installation alignment (aligned with the FlightDEK-D180 in pitch, roll, and yaw), and the calibration procedure (accurately aligning the aircraft with North, East, West, and South and having the correct magnetic inclination angle loaded into the FlightDEK-D180). If the compass performance is not adequate for your usage, we suggest that you investigate each of these factors and try to optimize your installation for each factor.

If the heading shown onscreen is off by a small, but constant amount, you can change a heading offset in the FlightDEK-D180 which will correct this. Orient your plane in a known direction, preferably on a compass rose at the airport. Navigate to the Heading Adjustment menu by pressing MORE > SETUP > MORE > MORE > MAGADJ. Increment or decrement the value of the heading offset until the FlightDEK-D180 heading corresponds to the direction in which your plane is pointed.

Troubleshooting

During the calibration process you may receive one of the following errors. Next to each one is the corrective action required.

Message Corrective Action

You have not entered the magnetic inclination

WARNING: MAGNETIC INCLINATION

NOT SET.

WARNING: MAGNETIC INTENSITY NOT

SET.

into the FlightDEK-D180 yet. Please see the “Entering Magnetic Intensity and Inclination Angle” section

You have not entered the magnetic inclination into the FlightDEK-D180 yet. Please see the “Entering Magnetic Intensity and Inclination Angle” section

Configure Airspeed Color Thresholds

To configure the airspeed bar color thresholds for your unit enter the EFIS > SETUP > IASCLR menu. This displays the Airpseed Color Threshold menu. In this menu, enter the values for five airspeed constants (Vso, Vs1, Vfe, Vno, and Vne), each of which has its own button. Enter these values in units of knots, mph, or km/h depending on what airspeed units you are currently using (you may change the displayed airspeed units via EFIS > SETUP > UNITS > IAS).

Perform the following steps for each airspeed constant:

1. Press SEL► to select the digit you wish to increment or decrement.

2. Press DEC- or INC+ to decrement or increment the selected digit.

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3. Press BACK to return to the previous menu.

You will not be able to see some of the colors until the aircraft has achieved airspeeds in

the range of each threshold.

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6. EMS CONFIGURATION

Once the engine sensors are physically installed, you must configure the FlightDEK-D180 to recognize and correctly display all engine parameters. To interact with the FlightDEK-D180 menu system, use the 6 buttons on the front panel. The buttons are numbered one to six, left to right. With the instrument powered on and the EMS main page displayed, press any button (except the leftmost and rightmost buttons, reserved for hotkey screen switching) beneath the EMS main page to bring up the menu. Press MORE to see the next menu, and then SETUP to enter the setup menu. Pressing MORE will toggle through the various SETUP options. For the purposes of installation, you will be dealing with the GLOBAL, SENSOR, FUEL, TRIM (if installed) and FLAPS (if installed) options.

Full-Page Setup Menu Overview

When in full-page menus, follow these tips to navigate through them:

Use the DOWN▼ and UP▲ buttons to scroll up and down through menu items.

Use the SEL► button to enter a submenu (the white area) as shown at right.

When in a submenu, press UP▲ and DOWN▼ to scroll through the available options.

If you have selected a value that can be toggled between a small number of values (like ALARM status), the SEL► button will appear. Press SEL► to toggle the value through its possible states. In the case of ALARM status, pressing SEL► would cycle from OFF to SELF-CLEAR to LATCHING and back to OFF.

If you have selected a value that can be incremented and decremented (like the HI YEL/GRN color boundary), the INC+ and DEC- buttons will appear. Press INC+ to increase the value and DEC- to decrease it.

The FlightDEK-D180 comes with most displays defaulted to ON. If you have not installed a given sensor or have reason to not display it, set the DISPLAY parameter to OFF.

The FlightDEK-D180 supports multiple types of sensors for some functions. For any input which supports more than one type of sensor, you must select a “sensor type” in its configuration section. This information is used by the FlightDEK-D180 to determine which sensor is installed for a given function. The default sensor type, “1,” is the most common Dynon-supplied sensor

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for each function. The various supported sensors and their types are described below, starting at page 6-8.

Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration

In the various sensor setup menus, you will be configuring the alarms and color thresholds. Below is an introduction to the principles used.

If you have configured EMS > GLOBAL > ENGINE TYPE to ROTAX, then the color thresholds for the Tachometer and Oil Temperature are automatically set in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Alarms for any given sensor can have three different modes of operation. They are:

OFF – When the selected sensor enters the red portion of its analog gauge, no alarm will be sounded. Use this mode if you have not installed the selected sensor or do not wish to be alerted when its value is beyond the norm.

SELF-CLEAR – When an alarm condition occurs for the selected sensor, an alarm will be displayed (and sounded, if the audio alert connection to the intercom is made). If the given parameter enters normal values (i.e., comes out of the red), the alarm will be cancelled.

LATCHING – The alarm will continue to be displayed, even if the condition has returned to normal values again.

AOA (appears only on EMS Contact 1 and EMS Contact 2) – When EMS Contact 1 or EMS Contact 2 is activated, the AOA alarm in the EFIS section of the instrument is triggered; the resulting alarm depends on how the EFIS AOA alarm is configured (EFIS TONE, EXT TONE, or EXT VOICE).

All displayed analog bars have color thresholds which must be set. Navigate to each threshold to increment or decrement it. Each number represents the value – in the units of the displayed parameter. So, in the picture above, the top section of the oil pressure analog bar is set to 99 PSI; the threshold between the upper portion of red and the upper portion of yellow is set to 95 PSI; and so on. If an alarm for a given sensor is enabled (either SELF-CLEAR or LATCHING), the alarm will trigger at the red/yellow boundaries.

Some sensors have color thresholds on the high and low side; others have thresholds on only one side or the other. This depends on the individual value being displayed and whether its being too high or too low is noteworthy. Whenever a value is in normal operating conditions (green on the analog bar), its displayed numeric value will be white. When any value enters a yellow or red zone on its analog bar, the respective numeric value will change colors accordingly.

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When you modify one value, it will not “push” another value up or down. So, in the example above, you would not be able to increment the HI YEL/GRN parameter beyond 95 until you increased the HI RED/YEL parameter. Likewise, you would not be able decrement the HI RED/YEL value below 90 until you decrease the HI YEL/GRN parameter.

To disable alarms before engine start, enter the EMS > SETUP > GLOBAL > ALARM CONFIG menu. Set PWR ON ALARMS to OFF. With this parameter set to “OFF”, all alarms are suppressed whenever ALL of the following conditions exist:

 RPM less than 400  Oil pressure less than 20 PSI  First five minutes after master instrument power applied

All alarms are initialized when any of the above conditions are exceeded.

Global Parameters Setup

When in the SETUP menu, press GLOBAL to bring up the full-screen menu seen at right. D installation, you only need to deal with the items under the INSTALL SETUP section. During install, you may want to change the units to the setting that is convenient for you. If you are not the intended pilot using the instrument, he or she may easily change units to whatever they desir without affecting calibration or configu Refer to the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Gu for more detailed information about the PILOT SETUP and SCREEN SETUP sections of the GLOBAL menu.

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Press DOWN▼ until you have selected the item, # OF CHT. Press SEL► until the number shown reflects the number of cylinder head temperature sensors installed on the engine. For

Rotax 9-series engines, select 2 to indicate the fact that the EMS will

be monitoring the left and right pairs of cylinders.

Press DOWN▼ to select the item, # OF EGT. Press SEL► until the number shown reflects the number of exhaust gas temperature sensors installed on the engine.

Press DOWN▼ to select the item, CYL DISP. Press SEL► to toggle between SPLIT and COMBD. The split display presents CHTs and EGTs in separate locations as horizontal bars, and is available for 2 a 4 cylinder displays. The combined display presents CHTs and EGT

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Split display

the same location with EGTs as horizontal bars, and CHTs as tics on the bars.

Press DOWN▼ to select the item, # OF FUEL TANKS. Press SEL► until the number shown reflects the number of fuel tanks included on the aircraft.

Combined display

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If you need to adjust the Hobbs time on the FlightDEK-D180 to match that of your engine, press DOWN▼ to select the item, SET HOBBS TIME. Press SEL► to enter the Hobbs time setting submenu. Press SEL► to select the desired digit and then DOWN▼ or UP▲ to change the value. When you are finished, press BACK.

If you need to adjust the tachometer time on the FlightDEK-D180 to match that of your engine, press DOWN▼ to select the item, SET TACH TIME. Press SEL► to enter the tachometer time setting submenu. Press SEL► to select the desired digit and then DOWN▼ or UP▲ to change the value. When you are finished, press BACK.

Engine Type Configuration

Within the GLOBAL menu, press DOWN▼ until you have selected ENGINE TYPE. Press SEL► to toggle between LY/CON, ROTAX, and OTHER.

ENGINE TYPE: LY/CON

Setting ENGINE TYPE to LY/CON enables a percent power display for normally aspirated/nonturbocharged Lycoming or Continental engines. Press DOWN▼ to select HP RATING and use the INC+ and DEC- buttons to set the value to the actual horsepower rating for your engine. Given the horsepower rating, an OAT, fuel flow, and altitude (from a connected EFIS-based product or GPS), the FlightDEK-D180 will calculate percent power and lean-of-peak/rich-ofpeak status, displaying both next to the Manifold Pressure gauge.

For percent power status to be calculated as accurately as possible, TACHOMETER

(RPM) HI RED/YEL should be set to the RPM value specified by the Engine Manufacturer. (This is commonly referred to as “Redline”).

If you do not have a fuel flow sender, the FlightDEK-D180 will still display a percent power reading based on rich-of-peak calculations only. During lean-of-peak operation, percent power is displayed but is incorrect. While you are in LEAN mode, percent power is not displayed.

ENGINE TYPE: ROTAX

Setting ENGINE TYPE: to ROTAX pre-configures some settings for a Rotax 912 engine. Rotax 914 engines must be manually configured using ENGINE TYPE: OTHER. A percent power reading will not be displayed, but the FlightDEK-D180 will automatically configure and dynamically change the oil temperature and tachometer scales and alert thresholds in accordance with Rotax’s recommended ranges, described in detail below.

RPM / TACHOMETER for Rotax 912:

When OIL TEMP < 120ºF, the TACHOMETER displays these ranges:

 0-1400 and 4000-6000 RPM in RED  1400-1800 and 2500-4000 RPM in YELLOW  1800-2500 RPM in GREEN

When OIL TEMP > 120ºF, the TACHOMETER displays different ranges:  0-1400 and 5800-6000 RPM in RED

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 1400-1800 and 5500-5800 RPM in YELLOW  1800-5500 RPM in GREEN

At 0 RPM, the LOW RPM ALARM is inhibited. When RPM advances above 0, the LOW RPM ALARM is inhibited for 10 seconds. The HIGH RPM ALARM is always active.

OIL TEMP Gauge for Rotax 912:

When OIL TEMP < 190ºF, the OIL TEMP gauge displays these ranges:

 100-120 and 230-266ºF in YELLOW  120-190ºF in GREEN if OIL TEMP has been above 190ºF “more recently” than OIL TEMP

was below 120ºF; otherwise 120-190ºF is displayed in BLACK OUTLINED IN WHITE

 190-230ºF in GREEN  266-280ºF in RED.

When OIL TEMP is > 190ºF, the OIL TEMP gauge will display different ranges:

 100-120 and 230-266ºF in YELLOW  120-230ºF in GREEN  266-280ºF in RED

ENGINE TYPE: OTHER

For all other engine types, select OTHER. Currently, the FlightDEK-D180 calculates percent power only for normally-aspirated Lycoming or Continental engines. Dynon Avionics will consider adding more engine types to our percent power calculations. If your engine is not currently supported and you would like to see it considered for possible inclusion, please send your engine’s power chart to: betatest@dynonavionics.com.

Fuel Level Calibration

Prior to calibrating your fuel tanks, ensure that you have made the correct fuel level sensor type selection as described on page 6-13.

Enter the EMS m below an EMS main page and pressing MORE > SETUP > MORE > FUEL. You are presented with the screen shown below. The menu reflects the number of fuel tanks selected in the Global Parameters Setup, as described on page 6-3. If y do not see the correct number of tanks here, go back to the GLOBAL section of the SETUP menu and set the correct number of tanks.

enu by pressing any button

Begin with empty tanks and be ready to fill them to capacity with an accurate way of adding fuel in defined increments (i.e. a standard gas pump gauge). Orient your plane into level flight attitude, and repeat the following steps for each tank you wish to calibrate.

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Use the DOWN▼ or UP▲ buttons to select the tank that you wish to calibrate, and press SEL►.

Enter the approximate number of gallons or liters the tank can hold. It is not necessary to be

precise. This number is only used to determine reasonable fuel addition increments in the next steps. Press NEXT. Once you have confirmed that the tank you are calibrating is empty, press START. Follow the on-screen instructions until the completion of your fuel calibration.

At the completion of your fuel level calibration, the FlightDEK-D180 will present you with a table of values in the format “[pour #]: [mV] [gallons]”. Ensure that the mV values (just after the colon) change throughout the range of pours. Also, it is highly advised that you create a backup of your FlightDEK-D180 via the Dynon Product Support Program as soon as possible. This will ensure that the fuel calibration data is backed up, reducing the likelihood that you’ll need to repeat the process. Refer to the Dynon Product Support Program help file for more details on this process. Keep the firmware backup file in a place on your computer where you can easily find it again.

In addition to calibrating your fuel tanks, you may make a few settings that will enhance the functionality of the fuel computer. First, entering the FULL VALUE menu will allow you to configure the total amount of fuel available between all your tanks. This is used to calculate fuel remaining and other values, as well as allowing you to reset the fuel computer to a full fuel value with one button press. Likewise, the PRESET VALUE menu allows you configure a preset total fuel value – distinct from the full value – which you can reset the fuel computer to. Finally, the ADD THRESHOLD menu allows you to configure the fuel computer to automatically detect the addition of fuel when the EMS was off. The fuel computer will check the fuel level senders at boot and prompt the pilot to add fuel when it measures an increase beyond the set threshold. The threshold is set as a percentage of the full measurable amount of fuel.

Trim Calibration

Prior to calibrating your trim sensors, ensure that you have connected them as described on page 3-16 and made the correct trim type selection for the desired GP inputs as described on page 6-17.

Enter the EMS menu by pressing any button below an EMS main page and pressing MORE > SETUP > MORE > TRIM. The TRIM CALIBRATION menu shows AILERON, ELEVATOR, and RUDDER, followed by the GP input that each is configured as (or NONE, if no GP input is configured for a given axis). Ensure that this list corresponds to the physical connections made during the setup described in the Trim and Flaps Position Potentiometers section on page 3-16.

During the calibration process, the onscreen instructions will direct you to put the trim into various positions, pressing NEXT after each change. The calibration process allows you to set a takeoff trim position; this position is displayed as a green line on the trim scale info item. During the calibration process, ensure that the number shown in the VALUE field changes as you adjust the trim. If the number does not change, the trim sensor may be incorrectly wired to the FlightDEK-D180, or incorrectly configured in the GP input selection under the SENSOR menu. At any point in the process, you may press CANCEL to end the calibration without overwriting the previous calibration results.

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Once you are ready to calibrate, select the desired trim that you would like to calibrate, and press SEL► to enter its calibration menu. Press the RANGE button to begin calibrating the range of the trim. Follow the onscreen instructions, controlling trim to the required position before pressing NEXT. Repeat the process for the opposite position. The process will then prompt you to put the trim into takeoff position. If you do not require a takeoff indication on the given axis’ trim display, you may press NONE. When you have completed the calibration, press the DONE button.

Press the TAKOFF button to calibrate the takeoff position indicator. When calibrated, a green line is displayed on the trim scales, indicating takeoff position.

View the trim display on the EMS Main or Aux page (depending on where you configured it to display) to make sure that it works as expected. You may repeat this calibration process as many times as you wish.

Flaps Calibration

Prior to calibrating your flaps sensor, ensure that you have connected it as described on page 3-16 and selected FLAP POS for the desired GP input FUNCT parameter as described on page 6-17.

Enter the EMS menu by pressing any button below an EMS main page and pressing MORE > SETUP > MORE > FLAPS. The FLAP CALIBRATION menu just shows FLAPS, followed by the GP input that each is configured as (or NONE, if no GP input is configured for a given axis). Ensure that this list corresponds to the physical connections made during the setup described in the Trim and Flaps Position Potentiometers section. Press SEL► to enter the flaps calibration menu.

During the calibration process, ensure that the number shown in the VALUE field changes as you adjust the flaps. If the number does not change, the flaps sensor may be incorrectly wired to the FlightDEK-D180, or incorrectly configured in the GP input selection under the SENSOR menu. At any point in the process, you may press CANCEL to end the calibration without overwriting the previous calibration results.

You must calibrate for at least 2 positions, and may calibrate for as many as 5. The calibration process first requires you to put the flaps in the 0° extended position. When you have done this, press NEXT. Next, you will calibrate for the second position. Press INC+ or DEC- to set the angle that you would like displayed for the second position. If you only wish to have 2 positions displayed, press DONE. Otherwise, press NEXT to repeat the process for the third position.

When you have completed the calibration, press DONE. View the flaps display on the EMS Main or Aux page (depending on where you configured it to display) to make sure that it works as expected. You may repeat this calibration process as many times as you wish.

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Tachometer

If you have connected a tachometer source to either the RPM Left or Right inputs, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON, otherwise, set it to OFF. Next, select whether the tachometer is to the left or right of the manifold pressure display. Simply select POSITION and press SEL► to toggle between LEFT and RIGHT.

Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. Unlike most sensor displays, the tachometer supports a yellow band in the middle of the green band to accommodate engines which have a range of unsafe RPMs in the middle of the safe range. If you do not require this extra yellow band, simply set the LO GRN/YEL and LO YEL/GRN parameters to the same value.

Increment or decrement the PULS/REV R and L values to correspond to the number of pulses put out by your tachometer source for each engine revolution. You may select the pulses/rev for both the left and right tachometer inputs independently. If they are both p-lead inputs, these will likely be the same number. However, if you have connected two different types of tachometer sources, you will likely have to input different values into these fields. If you are using a p-lead connection, the PULS/REV value will typically be set to ½ or ¼ of the number of cylinders in the engine. If you find that the onscreen tachometer reads double or half what you expect, adjust the PULS/REV value until you observe the expected value. If you do not have anything hooked to one of the tachometer inputs, the PULS/REV setting for this input can be set to any value. The FlightDEK-D180 will automatically ignore this unused input.

Next, enter your normal cruise RPM. This is used when computing Tach Time on the TIMES page. See the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide for more information.

Manifold Pressure

If the manifold pressure transducer has been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON, otherwise, set it to OFF. Change the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table. Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. Next, select whether the tachometer is to the left or right of the manifold pressure display. Simply select POSITION and press SEL► to toggle between LEFT and RIGHT. You will also see a similar selection in the manifold pressure setup menu.

Select the sensor type using the sensor type table below. If you select the GRT manifold pressure

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Sensor

Type

1 Dynon P/N 100434-000

Manifold Pressure

Sensor

GRT MAP-01 or MAP-

EMS Configuration

sensor, you will be presented with the values AuxSF and AuxOff. You must enter these values according to the ones printed on your manifold pressure sensor, provided by GRT.

Oil Pressure

Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. If the oil pressure transducer has been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON, otherwise, set it to OFF. Change the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

Sensor

Type

2 GRT HPS-01 3 Jabiru pre-installed

Oil Pressure Sensor

Dynon P/N 100411-002 or

Rotax 912 pre-installed

(prior to mid-2008)

Rotax P/N 956413 (mid-

2008 and later

Oil Temperature

Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. If the oil tem the DISPLAY parameter to ON, otherwise, set it to OFF. Change the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

perature sensor has been installed, set

Sensor

Type

1 Dynon P/N 100409-001 2 Dynon P/N 100409-000 3 GRT FT-LC-01 4 Rotax pre-installed 5 Jabiru pre-installed 6 Chevrolet LS7 pre-installed

Oil Temp Sensor

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EMS Configuration

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)

Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold C more EGT thermocouples have been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON; if no EGT

thermocouples are installed, set it to OFF. There

is no need to set a sensor type; any K-type thermocouple will work.

In addition to the configuration of the color thresholds, you can configure the top and bottom of the EGT/CHT analog scales independently. This allows you to show a narrower region of interest on the analog gauges to ensure easy detection of minor differences between cylinders. The TOP OF SCALE parameter defines the highest temperature displayed on the EGT analog gauge; The BOT OF SCALE parameter defines the lowest temperature displayed on the EGT analog gauge; the SCALE SECTIONS defines the number of sections into which the entire scale range is divided. Set the TOP OF SCALE, BOT OF SCALE, and SCALE SECTIONS to suit your needs.

onfiguration on page 6-2. If one or

For all SPLIT cylinder displays (2 and 4 cylinders only), you can set the SCALE SECTIONS for EGT and CHT independent of each other. For COMBD displays, EGT and CHT SCALE SECTIONS are tied together as the two sets of measurements are displayed on the same graph. All 1/3 EMS displays show EGTs and CHTs in the combined view. If you have set the EGT/CHT displays to be split on 2/3 EMS pages, swapping to a 1/3 EMS will cause the EGT SCALE SECTIONS value to take precedence over the CHT SCALE SECTIONS.

SPAN ALARMS

You may configure alarms based on the overall temperature span between the hottest and coolest cylinders’ EGTs. The span alarm configuration is located on the second page; press DOWN▼ from the bottom of page 1. First, press SEL► to toggle the DETECT setting to ON. Like other alarms, you can cycle ALARM through SELF-CLEAR, LATCHING, and OFF. See Alarm and Color Threshold C def

initions of those functions. Next, configure the MAX SPAN (the maximum temperature difference between hottest and coolest cylinders, in the units shown at the top of the menu) during non-leaning conditions. Next, configure the maximum span while leaning in the WHEN LEANING section. If you do not wish to have a different span alarm value while leaning, you must still configure this value to equal that of MAX SPAN. When the difference between your hottest and coldest cylinders’ EGTs is greater than the MAX SPAN value (or WHEN LEANING value, when leaning), a span alarm is triggered. When this occurs, those two EGT values will alternate between their actual value and a SPN alert. If you have configured the ALARM setting to either SELF-CLEAR or LATCHING, the SPN alarm will be red and will be accompanied by an alarm bar. If you have configured ALARM to be OFF, the SPN alarm will be yellow.

onfiguration on page 6-2 for

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Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT)

Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. If one or more CHT s DISPLAY parameter to ON; if no CHT sensors are installed, set it to OFF. If you are using Jtype thermocouples, you are finished with the CHT configuration; there is no need to configure a sensor type. If you have a Rotax and are using resistive CHT sensors, refer to the General Purpose Inputs section on page 6-16 to configure the instrum sensors.

ensors have been installed, set the

ent to recognize your

For all SPLIT cylinder displays (2 and 4 cylinders only), you can set the SCALE SECTIONS for EGT and CHT independent of each other. For COMBD displays, EGT and CHT SCALE SECTIONS are tied together as the two sets of measurements are displayed on the same graph. All 1/3 EMS displays show EGTs and CHTs in the combined view. All 1/3 EMS displays show EGTs and CHTs in the combined view. If you have set the EGT/CHT displays to be split on 2/3 EMS pages, swapping to a 1/3 EMS will cause the EGT SCALE SECTIONS value to take precedence over the CHT SCALE SECTIONS.

SPAN ALARMS

You may configure alarms based on the overall temperature span between the hottest and coolest cylinders’ CHTs. The span alarm configuration is located on the second page; press DOWN▼ from the bottom of page 1. First, press SEL► to toggle the DETECT setting to ON. Like other alarms, you can cycle ALARM through SELF-CLEAR, LATCHING, and OFF. See Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2 for definitions of those functions. Next, configure the MAX SPAN (the m hottest and coolest cylinders, in the units shown at the top of the menu) during non-leaning conditions. Next, configure the maximum span while leaning in the WHEN LEANING section. If you do not wish to have a different span alarm value while leaning, you must still configure this value to equal that of MAX SPAN. When the difference between your hottest and coldest

aximum temperature difference between

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EMS Configuration

cylinders’ CHTs is greater than the MAX SPAN value (or WHEN LEANING value, when leaning), a span alarm is triggered. When this occurs, those two CHT values will alternate between their actual value and a SPN alert. If you have configured the ALARM setting to either SELF-CLEAR or LATCHING, the SPN alarm will be red and will be accompanied by an alarm bar. If you have configured ALARM to be OFF, the SPN alarm will be yellow.

SHOCK COOLING ALARMS

You may configure alarms that trigger on the rate of cylinder head cooling. Press DOWN▼ to select DETECT, below SHOCK COOLING. Then, press SEL► to toggle the DETECT setting to ON. Like other alarms, you can cycle ALARM through SELF-CLEAR, LATCHING, and OFF. See Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2 for definitions of those functions. Next, configure the MAX º/MIN (maximum degrees of cooling per minute) parameter to the desired value. When any CHT’s rate of cooling exceeds this value, a shock cooling alarm is triggered. When this occurs, the CHT(s) exceeding the defined maximum cooling rate will alternate between their actual value and a SHK alert. If you have configured the ALARM setting to either SELF-CLEAR or LATCHING, the SHK alarm will be red and will be accompanied by an alarm bar. If you have configured ALARM to be OFF, the SHK alarm will be yellow.

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Fuel Level

If one or more fuel level transducers have been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON; if no fuel level sensors are installed, set it to OFF. Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. You may select the on-screen names for the Tank 1 and Tank 2 inputs. You may choose from LEFT, MAIN, and TNK1 for Tank 1. You may choose from RIGHT, AUX,

and TNK2 for Tank 2. Change the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

Fuel Pressure

Sensor

Type

Fuel Level Sensor

Resistive float-type

sender

Capacitive

sender(voltage output)

If a fuel pressure transducer has been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to either TEXT or DIAL. When set to TEXT, the fuel pressure indication is displayed as a numerical value above a graphical fuel flow dial. When set to DIAL, the opposite is true. Note that changing this value toggles the equivalent value in the FUEL PRESSURE menu.

If the fuel pressure transducer has been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON, otherwise, set it to OFF. Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. Change the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

Sensor

Type

Fuel Pressure Sensor

Dynon P/N 100411-000

(carbureted)

Dynon P/N 100411-001

(injected)

GRT LPS-02 (remove the

external pull-up resistor)

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EMS Configuration

Fuel Flow

If the fuel flow transducer has been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to either TEXT or DIAL. When set to TEXT, the fuel flow indication is displayed as a numerical value above a graphical fuel pressure dial. When set to DIAL, the opposite is true. Note that changing this value toggles the equivalent value in the FUEL PRESSURE menu. Fuel flow can also be displayed as an info bar, as described in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User

Guide > Global Configuration Settings > Info Item Configuration

section.

Select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. Next, find the K-value associated with your fuel flow transducer. If you have the

Floscan 201B (Dynon P/N 100403-001), this number can be found on the tag that came with the transducer. The K-value for your transducer is 10 times the number shown after the dash. So, if

your transducer had the tag shown at right attached to it, you would enter a K-value of 29590 in the K-VALUE section of the Fuel Flow configuration menu. If you have lost your tag, a starting K-value of 30000 will be close enough to begin using the function.

If you have the EI FT-60 “Red Cube” (Dynon P/N 100403-003), enter a starting K-VALUE of 68000.

Over time, you may notice that the instrument’s computation of gallons or liters remaining (based on fuel flow) is either high or low. This is a result of many factors, including individual installation. To correct for this, follow this procedure:

Over several fill-ups keep a running total of the amount of fuel added. Keep a running total of the GALS (or LTRS) USED parameter over this same time span.

Perform the following calculation:

close to 1. We’ll call this number, KFactorRatio.

Now perform this calculation: CurrentKFactor*KFactorRatio. Enter this number as your new K-

Factor.

Observe the results over your next tank for accuracy. Repeat the above if necessary.

The general rule of thumb: if your GALS (or LTRS) USED reads higher than you expect,

increase the K-factor; if it reads lower than you expect, decrease the K-factor.

If the GLOBAL > ENGINE TYPE setting is set to ROTAX, a return flow (RETRN FLOW) setting is available in this menu. This function is generally used only by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

computedFuelUsed

actualFuelFilled

)(

. You should obtain a number that is

)(

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Voltage

The voltmeter info item reports the voltage that the FlightDEK-D180 reads on its Master Power input (pin 1 on the EFIS 25-pin connector). Because of this, there is no sensor to install or configure. Simply, select the alarm mode and the analog bar thresholds as described in Alarm and Color T the desired location(s), as described in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide > Global Configuration Settings > Info Item Configuration

hreshold Configuration on page 6-2. Configure the voltmeter inf

section.

o bar to display in

Current

If a current sensor has been installed, set the DISPLAY parameter to ON, otherwise, set it to OFF. First, select whether your ammeter will be showing positive and negative currents (-60A TO 60A; used for Location A) or only positive currents (0A TO 60A; used for Locations B and C). This will depend on your installation as mentioned in the Ammeter Shunt installation section on page 3-12. Select the alarm as described in Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration on page 6-2. Change the SENSOR TYPE to the correct num the sensor type table. Configure the ammeter info bar to display in the desired location(s), as described in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide > Global Configuration Settings > Info Item Configuration

If you are using the GRT CS-01 Hall effect sensor, you m sensor. After you have selected a SENSOR TYPE of “2,” the OFFSET parameter will be displayed. Adjust the OFFSET (in increments of 1 amp) until the current displayed on the EMS Main page screen is correct at a known current.

mode and the analog bar thresholds

ber using

section.

Sensor

Type

1 Dynon P/N 100412-000 2 GRT CS-01

ay need to set the zero-point of the

Ammeter Sensor

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EMS Configuration

General Purpose Inputs

In each of the 3 EMS GP INPUT submenus, you must select the function corresponding to the sensor that is installed for the respective GP connection. Ensure that you have configured your info items on the main and aux pages to display the desired GP inputs. Note that each GP menu will have help text, reading “DISPLAYED: INFO #” for each info item position where the given GP parameter is displayed. If the given info item is not configured to display anywhere, no text will be shown. Configure the info item (bar, text, or flaps/trim) for each GP input to display in the desired location(s)s, as described in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide > Global Configuration Settings > Info Item Configuration

section.

The General Purpose Inputs listed below the HS34 INPUTS section, (HS34 GP INPUT 1,

2, 3) can only be used with an HS34 installed and configured

We recommend that you set the FUNCT for all unused GP inputs to UNUSED.

ROTAX CHT

Select GP INPUT 1 and press SEL► to change the FUNCT parameter to ROTAX CHT L. Back out and select GP INPUT 2 and press SEL► to change the FUNCT parameter to ROTAX CHT R. Refer to the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) setup section on page 6-11 for information about changing the various CHT-related param

RESISTIVE FUEL LEVEL

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to FUEL LVL 3 or FUEL LVL 4 (if FUEL LVL 3 has already been chosen on a different GP input). All fuel level inputs use the same alarm settings. Configure these as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2.

CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to CARB TEMP. Select the analog bar thresholds as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2. Set the SENSOR TYPE to the correct num sensor type table.

ber using the

eters.

Sensor

Type

2 GRT CARB-01

Carburetor Temp Sensor

Dynon P/N 100413-000

(with black wires)

Dynon P/N 100468-000

(with white/black wires)

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to COOL TEMP. Select the analog bar thresholds as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2. Set the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

COOLANT PRESSURE

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to OAT. Select the analog bar thresholds as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2. Set the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

If you have installed a D

ynon Avionics OAT to a General Purpose Input enter the EMS setup menu by pressing SETUP > SENSOR > EMS GP INPUT. Set the desired GP Input to OAT and select sensor type 1.

Sensor

Type

Coolant Temp

Sensor

1 Dynon P/N 100409-001

Chevrolet LS7 pre-

installed 3 Dynon P/N 100409-000 4 Rotax 801-10-1

Sensor

Type

Coolant Pressure

Sensor

1 Dynon P/N 100411-000

Sensor

OAT Sensor

Type

Dynon P/N 100433-000

(2-wire)

Dynon P/N 100433-001

(3-wire, when installed

as described on page 3-

13)

2 GRT OAT-01

If the OAT is connected to the EMS D37

connector, do not set the sensor type in the EFIS > SETUP > OAT menu. Ensure that the

INSTALLED value in the EFIS OAT menu is set to N.

AILERON TRIM

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to TRIM AILRN. There are no alarm thresholds or any other setting required for aileron trim.

ELEVATOR TRIM

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to TRIM ELEV. There are no alarm thresholds or any other setting required for elevator trim.

RUDDER TRIM

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to TRIM RUDR. There are no alarm thresholds or any other setting required for rudder trim.

FLAP POSITION

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to FLAP POS. There are no alarm thresholds or any other setting required for flap position.

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EMS Configuration

GENERAL PURPOSE TEMPERATURE

Under the desired GP input number, set FUNCT to GP TEMP. Select the analog bar thresholds as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2. Set the SENSOR TYPE to the correct number using the sensor type table.

Press DOW character of the 4-character name is highlighted. Press INC+ or DEC- to cycle through the numbers and letters for the first character. When you have selected the desired letter, press SEL► to move to the next character. Repeat this for each of the characters in the contact name field. If desired, repeat this for LABEL 2. If you leave LABEL 2 with its default “----” value, the temperature units are displayed beneath the temperature bar’s label; otherwise, the value of LABEL 2 is displayed.

N▼ to select the LABEL 1 field. The first

Sensor

Type

2 GRT OAT-01

GP Temp Sensor

Dynon P/N 100433-000

(2-wire)

Dynon P/N 100433-001

(3-wire, when installed

as described on page 3-

13)

Contacts

Note that while contacts are shown below the HS34 INPUTS section, they are not available until you purchase and connect an HS34 expansion module. Ensure you are configuring in either of the two EMS CONTACT menus.

To access the CONTACTS configuration page, select EMS > SETUP > SENSOR > EMS CONTACT 1 or CONTACT 2.

Select the alarm mode as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2. Contacts can only be configured as an INFO ITEM. Configure the contacts info item display in the desired location(s), as described in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide > Global Configuration Settings > Info Item Configuration

Press DOWN▼ to select the NAME field that you want to appear for CONTACT (1 or 2). The first character of the 4-character name is highlighted. Press INC+ or DEC- to cycle through the numbers and letters for the first character. When you have selected the desired letter, press SEL► to move to the next character. Repeat this for each of the characters in the contact name field.

Press DOWN▼ to select CLSD LABEL. The label you enter here will be shown when CONTACT (1 or 2) is closed (connected to ground). Select CLSD COLOR and press SEL► until the desired color for a closed contact is displayed. Repeat these two steps for OPEN LABEL (label shown when contact is disconnected from ground) and OPEN COLOR.

Contact alarm triggering is based on the colo of the states. If you have selected a SELF-CLEAR or LATCHING alarm for a contact and it enters a state selected to be RED, the EMS will display the alarm bar and the contact label will blink onscreen.

r selected in the COLOR field for either

section.

The Contact Inputs listed below the HS34 INPUTS section, (HS34 CONTACT 1, 2, 3, 4)

can only be used with an HS34 installed and configured.

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General Purpose Thermocouple

Select the alarm mode as described in the Alarm and Color Threshold Configuration section on page 6-2. Configure the GP therm desired location(s), as described in the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide > Global Configuration Settings > Info Item Configuration

After configuring alarms, press DOWN▼ to select the LABEL 1 field. The first character of the 4-character name is highlighted. Press INC+ or DEC- to cycle through the numbers and letters for the first character. When you have selected the desired letter, press SEL► to move to the next character. Repeat this for each of the characters in the contact name field. If desired, repeat this for LABEL 2. If you leave LABEL 2 with its default “----” value, the temperature units are displayed beneath the temperature bar’s label; otherwise, the value of LABEL 2 is displayed. Set the SENSOR TYPE to J or K, depending on the thermocouple type used.

ocouple info bar to display in the

section.

Sensor

Type

J J Type Thermocouple

K K Type Thermocouple

GP Temp Sensor

FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide 6-19

7. DSAB CONFIGURATION

This section introduces some concepts that are central to understanding and configuring a network of DSAB-capable Dynon products. It then takes you through a series of simple steps to configure your network, enabling data sharing and HS34 functionality. Do not proceed with DSAB configuration until you perform all installation, calibration, and configuration steps for each instrument with a display. Display-less instruments – such as the HS34 – cannot be fully configured until DSAB is active, although their physical and electrical installation should be complete.

Network Concepts

A few concepts must be understood before configuring a DSABconnected system. The most important is that of Dynon products as

providers of functions to

the network. These various functions are called products, such as the HS34, only have one role on the network; other products can provide multiple roles at a time. When a device has been assigned to provide a role to the network, no other device on the network can provide that role at the same time.

roles. Some

Assignable

roles by

product

Bus Master

EFIS EMS

OAT

Compass

HS34

Autopilot

AP Control

Panel

Roll/Pitch

Servo

EFIS-D10A/

EFIS-D100

EMS-D10/

EMS-D120

FlightDEK-

D180

X X X X

X X X X X X X

X X X

HS34

SV32/42/52

AP74

The table at right lists all available roles and the products which they can be assigned to. Again, each ro

Another important concept is that of the least one EFIS-based product (EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100, or FlightDEK-D180), and only an EFISbased product can be assigned the Bus Master role. The Bus Master is the instrument which manages communication on the network. Additionally, if Autopilot servos are installed, the Bus Master is the Autopilot. While the Autopilot can be controlled from slave devices, if the Bus Master is not present, the Autopilot will not function. If the Bus Master is turned off or fails, all data sharing ceases, causing units to display internally-derived data only. When you first perform DSAB network configuration on an EFIS-based instrument, that device is automatically assigned the Bus Master role. Perform DSAB configuration on your primary EFIS-based instrument, as the Bus Master is also the default provider for both the EFIS and Compass roles.

FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide

le can be assigned to no more than one device on the network.

Bus Master. A DSAB-connected network must have at

7-1

DSAB Configuration

Example Networks

The following two diagrams present example DSAB-connected networks. These examples illustrate and expand upon some of the concepts discussed above. The first diagram depicts a system without an HS34 connected, demonstrating where NAV and GPS devices should be connected. The second diagram depicts a system with an HS34 connected, demonstrating that all NAV and GPS devices must be connected to the HS34. Both diagrams discuss what devices can be assigned various roles and what happens when DSAB fails.

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DSAB Configuration

Initial Setup

As mentioned at the beginning of this chapter, configure your DSAB network only after all other

installation steps have been performed, including updating all products to the latest version of firmware available from the Dynon Avionics web site at downloads.dynonavionics.com

begin configuration, enter the EFIS > SETUP > DSAB menu. A full-page menu appears with three options: STATUS, CONFIGURATION, and BRIGHTNESS. Push DOWN▼ to select CONFIGURATION and then SEL► to enter the CONFIGURATION submenu. Note that if you press CONFIGURATION from an EMS-only product (via EMS > SETUP > DSAB), the display prompts you to begin the configuration process from an EFIS-based product.

If this is not your first time configuring your DSAB network, a prompt appears asking if you wish to re-configure the network. If you do not want to re-configure, press NO; otherwise, press YES to proceed with configuration as if this is a first-time install.

The first screen in the configuration process asks you to power on all devices in the system before pressing CONFIGURE NOW (button 1 or 2). After doing this, a second screen appears asking you to wait while the instrument detects all other devices connected via DSAB. While doing this, it assigns both the Bus Master and EFIS roles to itself.

During network detection, the Bus Master attempts to automatically assign as many roles as it can. The following table describes the logic used in assigning roles for network devices.

. To

Bus Master

EFIS

EMS

OAT

Compass

AP CTRL

PANEL

HS34

How role is assigned

 Auto-assigned to instrument user is configuring on.  Auto-assigned to instrument user is configuring on.  If one EMS detected, assigned automatically.

 If Bus Master is EMS (i.e., FlightDEK-D180) assigned automatically.  If more than one non-bus-master EMS detected, user must assign. 

If one OAT detected, assigned automatically.

 If more than one OAT detected, user must assign.  Note that for an OAT to be used it must be connected to an instrument

assigned the EFIS or EMS role (i.e., if configuring DSAB on a FlightDEK-D180 with no OAT attached, the OAT role cannot be assigned to another instrument in the system as the FlightDEK-D180 is already assigned both the EFIS and EMS roles).

Auto-assigned to instrument providing the EFIS/Bus Master roles.

  If one AP74 detected, assigned automatically.  If more than one AP74 detected, error displayed: Not a supported

configuration. If one HS34 detected, assigned automatically.

  If more than one HS34 detected, error displayed: Not a supported

configuration.

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 Roll Servo and Pitch Servo functions are automatically detected and

ROLL/PITCH

SERVO

If the configuration process could not automatically assign the EMS and OAT roles (because there are 2 or more of either type found on the network), it prompts you to assign each of them to the instrument of your choice. It then presents a list of all instruments on the network capable of being assigned each role. Use the DOWN▼ and UP▲ buttons to select the preferred instrument to provide the given role. The serial number for each unit is displayed next to its product type. Additionally, with an instrument type selected, pressing IDENT changes that instrument’s display to a black screen with the text DSAB IDENT shown. If the instrument you wish to identify is the one which you are currently interacting with, the line changes to read THIS UNIT. When you have selected the preferred provider for the role, press SELECT to continue in the process. If necessary, repeat with the next manually assigned role.

At this point, a screen is displayed, stating:

(X) DEVICES FOUND NETWORK CONFIGURATION IS COMPLETE

assigned during Autopilot Servo Calibration process. See: EFIS > SETUP > AP > SERVO CALIB.

 More than two SV32s or SV42s is not a supported configuration.

Press FINISH to end the configuration. Press UP▲ and SEL► to view the status of all connected DSAB devices. Press UP▲ or DOWN▼ to scroll through all the devices. Crosscheck the displayed devices against what you actually have installed and connected. Ensure that the STATUS for each device is listed as ACTIVE.

You may repeat the configuration process as many times as you wish. Whenever you add or remove an instrument from your network, you must redo the DSAB configuration process.

Note that the following DSAB configurations are not supported:

 More than 1 FlightDEK-D180 in the network  More than 1 HS34 in the network  More than 1 AP74 in the network  More than 2 servos in the network

Brightness Configuration

In a DSAB network, changing the brightness level of one instrument affects all connected instruments. Dynon Avionics sells D100-series instruments with both regular and bright screens. Each instrument connected to your DSAB network must have its display type configured to ensure that perceived brightness matches across all screens. To do this, enter the SETUP > DSAB > BRIGHTNESS menu on each product in the system. If you purchased the bright screen option for your FlightDEK-D180, press TOGGLE to change the BRIGHT SCREEN status to YES. Otherwise, ensure this is set to NO.

If the DIM setting of one of the screens in a DSAB network gets “out of sync” (some

dim, some bright), this can be corrected by adjusting the DSAB Bus Master screen to the desired DIM and then performing a DSAB CONFIGURE.

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Network Status

The STATUS submenu displays information on all configured devices, their serial numbers, their roles on the network, and their status.

irst line indicates how many devices

The f are configured on the network. This number is independent of the number of devices actually currently turned on and communicating. It simply reports how many instruments were present during the most recent execution of DSAB configuration.

The next several lines indicate the available roles that the selected instrument can provide. A “*” is placed next to the roles that the instrument is currently providing to the network. If any of those roles cannot be detected (e.g., the EFIS’s compass has been disconnected), a “?” is displayed next to that role. Any given instrument in the list can have one of the following STATUS messages:

 ACTIVE – The device is communicating normally on DSAB.  STANDALONE – During configuration as Bus Master, no other DSAB devices were found.  UPGRADE REQ – Device has a different firmware version than the Bus Master and thus

cannot communicate on DSAB.

 OFFLINE – The specified device cannot communicate on DSAB or is powered off.  PEERS LOST – (Only appears on Bus Master) – The Bus Master was configured with other

DSAB devices present; however, all of them are currently offline.

If an instrument’s STATUS field displays UPGRADE REQ, PEERS LOST, or OFFLINE, all of its provided roles are listed as not detected.

The selected instrument’s serial number is displayed, assisting in identification. Additionally, pressing IDENT causes the selected instrument’s display to display a black screen with the text DSAB IDENT shown. If the instrument you wish to identify is the one which you are currently interacting with, the line changes to read THIS UNIT.

Press DOWN▼ or UP▲ to scroll through each of the other instruments configured in your network.

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8. AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION

Dynon Avionics’ Autopilot (AP) system is a competitively priced product for the Experimental & Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) aircraft market. Unlike standalone AP systems, Dynon’s AP is an enhancement to the Dynon Avionics EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100, and FlightDEK-D180 products (beginning with firmware version 5.0). The Dynon Avionics AP provides roll (aileron) and/or pitch (elevator) control, leveraging the proven sensors, algorithms, and display systems of Dynon’s modern EFIS products. Another innovative element of the Dynon Avionics AP is that the servomotors (servos) responsible for actuating the control surfaces are “smart” devices. Dynon’s servos not only accept commands from the AP but also report “health,” resistance to commanded movements, motor override (or “slip”), and many other data elements back to the EFIS. This level of communication between AP control and motors provides the pilot with an unprecedented degree of awareness of the overall performance of the AP. Dynon currently offers the following servo models:

Model Number Torque Attachment

SV32 Standard Arm SV32L Long Arm SV32C

SV42 Standard Arm

SV42L* Long Arm

SV42C

36 inch-pounds

Capstan

55 inch-pounds

Capstan

* SV42L servo is a special order item – contact Dynon Technical Support for details.

 Dynon also offers the AP74 Autopilot Interface Module, which provides dedicated AP

control via panel-mounted buttons and a knob. Dynon offers mounting kits for specific airframes, which include parts and detailed instructions. Additionally, Dynon Avionics supplies a generic mounting kit of basic parts that provides a head start for owners of aircraft not currently supported by our specific kits.

Additional Information and Updates

This guide provides generic mechanical installation guidelines to assist installers while integrating the Autopilot system into many aircraft. If you purchased a plane-specific kit from Dynon Avionics, it contains more detailed drawings and diagrams unique to your aircraft. You can find the list of Dynon’s aircraft mounting kits on the current Dynon’s secure web site at store.dynonavionics.com of current Dynon Avionics aircraft mounting kits are available on the Dynon web site at

docs.dynonavionics.com

Because the Dynon Avionics Autopilot is a new product and we expect that it will be installed in a wide variety of aircraft, Dynon’s Internet sites provide up-to-date information on installation and operation issues:

wiki.dynonavionics.com

continuously-updated online documentation contributed by Dynon employees and customers.

– Dynon’s Documentation Wiki provides enhanced, extended,

. The drawings and installation instructions

Price List / Order Form on

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forum.dynonavionics.com – Dynon’s Online Customer Forum is a resource for Dynon Avionics

customers to discuss installation and operational issues relating to Dynon Avionics products. The Forum is especially useful for pilots with uncommon aircraft or unusual installation issues. For customers that cannot call Dynon Technical Support during our normal business hours, the Forum is a convenient way to interact with Dynon Avionics Technical Support. The Forum allows online sharing of wiring diagrams, photos, and other types of electronic files.

Dynon will continue to develop kits and installation instructions for more aircraft based on demand. It is also expected that aircraft manufacturers will develop their own mounting kits for Dynon servos or offer the Dynon AP as a factory option. If Dynon does not currently offer a mounting kit for your particular aircraft, and you would be inclined to assist in developing a kit and documentation, please send an introductory email message about your interest to:

betatest@dynonavionics.com

DSAB Firmware Compatibility

All Dynon instruments connected via DSAB must be running the same firmware version

(currently version 5.4). This applies to the servos and AP74 as well. Because the servos and AP74 are updated via the DSAB Bus Master EFIS (the EFIS that you wish to control the AP, and from which you run the CONFIGURE DSAB command), wait until complete mechanical and electrical installation before performing the software upgrade steps. See Firmware Upgrades Required For AP Functionality on page 8-13 for more inf

ormation.

Compass Calibration Critical For Certain AP Modes

The Dynon Avionics AP requires an accurate magnetic heading to operate efficiently and

comfortably in HDG mode and the radio-based VOR/NAV mode. Therefore it is critical

that the aircraft’s compass be installed correctly, calibrated, and operating well in all attitudes. If you currently have an EFIS-D10A, and are only using the internal magnetic

compass, Dynon strongly recommends the installation and use of the EDC-D10A remotemounted digital magnetic compass, and properly calibrating it per the instructions found in Chapter 4: Instrument Installation.

If the Dynon Avionics AP will be used exclusively in GPS NAV or TRK modes, then absolute accuracy of compass data is somewhat less critical as part of AP operation. But if NAV/GPS data is lost due to an equipment failure, bad data, loss of signal, etc. the AP will “fail over” to HDG mode, which uses the magnetic compass data as its source.

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Autopilot System Electrical Installation

The diagram below provides an overview of the autopilot electrical system. The following sections describe the electrical installation of each subsystem in detail.

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SERVO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Dynon Avionics’ servos are supplied with 7 un-terminated wires, each about 8” in length. It is the responsibility of the installer to decide on connectors and associated wiring. The 7 wires have the following colors and functions:

Color Function Notes

Red

Black

Green

Blue

Dynon Smart Avionics

Power 10-30 volts DC. Each servo draws up to 2 amps

Aircraft Ground Each servo draws up to 2 amps

Connected in parallel with other DSAB devices

Bus [DSAB] “A”

(Green wire on all Dynon-supplied wiring harnesses)

Connected in parallel with other DSAB devices

Bus [DSAB] “B”

(Blue wire on all Dynon-supplied wiring harnesses)

Connected through a normally-open pushbutton

switch to Ground (disengages AP when button is

pushed). If two servos are installed, the yellow wire

from each servo is connected in parallel to a single

Yellow

AP Disengage/Control

Wheel Steering (CWS)

Button

pushbutton.

DO NOT CUT! During servo installation, Dynon

recommends that this be routed to the cockpit panel

(include sufficient slack behind the panel) if you

want to preserve compatibility of the servo with

Dynon’s “Next Generation” technology. This wire is

White/Green

Reserved for

compatibility with

Dynon “Next

Generation” products

not used with the FlightDEK-D180.

DO NOT CUT! During servo installation, Dynon

recommends that this be routed to the cockpit panel

(include sufficient slack behind the panel) if you

want to preserve compatibility of the servo with

Dynon’s “Next Generation” technology. This wire is

White/Blue

Reserved for

compatibility with

Dynon “Next

Generation” products

not used with the FlightDEK-D180.

 Circuit Breaker/Switch: We recommend that electrical power for the all servos be protected

with an appropriately sized circuit breaker or switch that is accessible to the pilot while in flight.

 Wire Sizing: While it is beyond the scope of this installation guide to advise on specific

types of wiring for a particular aircraft, choice of wiring should be sized to 1) minimize voltage drop over the length of the particular wiring run, and 2) conduct the amount of current required by the subsystem without the wiring becoming warm to the touch.

 Wiring Installation: Care should be taken such that aircraft wiring is not subjected to

chafing, excessive flexing, or connections / junctions subjected to excessive vibration which may cause the connection/junction to fail or short-circuit. If the White/Green and White/Blue wires are extended to the cockpit panel, leave sufficient slack behind the panel for connection anywhere behind the panel. If the White/Green and White/Blue wires are not extended to the cockpit panel, as with other unused wires, DO NOT CUT the wires, but rather insulate the ends of the wires (electrical tape, heatshrink tubing), bundle, and secure the unused wire.

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AP CONTROLS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Circuit Breaker/Switch Install a circuit breaker or switch in a location that is accessible to the

pilot while in flight.

AP Disengage/Control Wheel Steering Button

The AP Disengage/CWS button should be in a very accessible location, usually mounted to the stick or yoke. This button’s primary purpose is to immediately disengage the autopilot. When configured in the EFIS > SETUP > AP > BUTTON CONFIG menu, this button can also be used to engage the Autopilot from an “off” status by holding the button for more than 2 seconds.

This button should be a Single Pole, Normally Open, Momentary button. Verify that two terminals of the button are shorted when the button is pressed and open (no-connect) when the button is released. One terminal of the button should connect to both servos’ yellow wires, and the other should connect to ground.

While not required, you may install a 5 kΩ resistor across the AP Disengage/CWS button. When configured in the EFIS > SETUP > AP > BUTTON CONFIG > RESISTOR INST menu, the EFIS monitors the disengage line and displays a warning when a broken connection is detected.

AP74 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

When installing the AP74, we recommend building enough slack wiring into the D25

connector to allow the AP74 to be removed from its tray with the connector attached.

Use the D-sub pins/connector kit included with your AP74 to make the following connections:

 Pin 3: Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB) “A”, connected in parallel with all other DSAB B

connections (Blue wire on Dynon-supplied wiring harnesses)

 Pin 4: Power, 10 - 30 volts DC  Pin 16: Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB) “B”, connected in parallel with all other DSAB

A connections (Green wire on Dynon-supplied wiring harnesses)

 Pin 17: Aircraft Ground  Pin 25: Outer terminal of AP Audio Adjustment Potentiometer (detailed below); If HS34

installed and providing audio to your intercom system, do not connect the AP74 audio out. If both the HS34 and AP74 Voice/Tone outputs are connected to your intercom, audio alerts will be distorted.

Ensure that the AP74 audio output is connected similar to the following diagram. The 10 kΩ variable resistor can be obtained from Radio Shack (P/N 271-1715) or other electronics suppliers. The potentiometer does not need to be pilot-accessible as it is typically adjusted only during setup and configuration. See Step 6 - Audio Alerts Configuration on page 8-23.

Outside terminal

To AP74 pin 5 - A

udio

Alert Out

Center ter

minal

To intercom/audio panel auxiliary input.

Outside term

inal

Aircraft ground

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Note: As with the optional Dynon HS34, it is acceptable to connect the tone output of EFIS (DB25 Pin 18) and/or EMS (DB37 Pin 31) in parallel with the tone/voice output of the AP74 (Pin 25) to provide “failover” audio alerts from the EFIS and/or EMS if the AP74 were to fail.

However, do not connect the audio outputs from an HS34 and AP74 in parallel.

Servo Mechanical Installation

Dynon Avionics has researched suitable mounting points for a number of popular aircraft and offers mounting kits and instructions for them. If you have purchased one of these kits, use the instructions included with it as your primary guide; the following mechanical installation information is more general in nature. If you have purchased cable-drive capstan servos (SV32C or SV42C), refer to the documentation that came with the included Capstan Accessory Kit.

For installing Dynon Avionics servos in aircraft for which Dynon does not offer kits, we offer a “generic” kit of basic parts and basic installation instructions: Dynon P/N 101020-000. The generic servo push-pull mounting kit includes some of the hardware to mount a servo and connect to the aircraft controls, but requires the installer to fabricate mounting brackets. This kit can be used in either pitch or roll applications that use a servo with an output arm (not suitable for use with pulley/cable servos). Some additional fasteners (not supplied by Dynon) and brackets will be required depending on the installation method chosen.

CAUTION: Neglecting to properly install and/or use Dynon Avionics AP hardware can

result in failures which could cause loss of aircraft control resulting in aircraft damage, personal injury, or death. If there are any questions on the part of the installer it is mandatory to resolve these questions prior to flight.

When installing the servo, you must first determine a mount location for proper interaction with the existing control system. The mounting point that is chosen must allow the servo arm and associated linkage to move freely through the entire range of travel. To prevent the possibility of the servo arm going OVER CENTER, the servo arm must not travel more than a total of +/-60º from neutral position. When the aircraft controls are centered, the arm of the servo should be perpendicular to the attaching push rod. If this is not the case, we recommend adjusting the length of the push rod or consider a different mounting point. For maximum efficiency and the lightest drag on the flight controls, you should choose the smallest servo that provides sufficient torque to move and hold the flight controls with a minimum of “slippage”. A diagram of servo torque versus mount position is shown on page 8-9.

CAUTION: The servo arm must not rotate even near to the point called OVER

CENTER

happens when the angle between the servo arm and the attached push rod becomes so great that the control system cannot drive against the servo arm. To protect against this possibility, a Range of Motion Limiting Bracket is supplied with each Dynon Avionics servo. These brackets are drilled so that they can be mounted at different angles as required (18° intervals). The brackets are supplied for the protection of the pilot, and we recommend that the Range of Motion Limiting Bracket be installed to ensure that an

OVER CENTER condition cannot occur.

, the point at which the primary aircraft control would “lock up”. Over center

Once a suitable mounting point for each servo has been determined, the next step is to fabricate a mount for the servo to attach to the aircraft. Generally this will be a bracket made of sheet metal

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or corner stock. Dynon recommends using 6061 T6 aluminum with a minimum thickness of

0.050” for the best balance of strength to weight. When fabricating a mounting bracket, refer to the servo dimensions below. Be sure to leave ample room for the arm and attached linkage to

move through a complete range of motion without interference.

CAUTION: In normal operation, Dynon’s servos can reach temperatures that can be

very uncomfortable to, and perhaps cause burns to unprotected skin. Thus, servos should be mounted in an area, or in such a manner to prevent accidental skin contact. If

mounting the servo in an exposed area is necessary, a shroud should be installed (that

doesn’t restrict ventilation) that protects against accidental skin contact with the servos.

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PUSH-PULL SERVO DIMENSIONS

Use the following dimensions (in inches) for reference when planning and implementing your installation.

Long-arm variants

(not needed in most

installations) have

linkage mount holes

at 1.5”, 1.75”, and

2.0”

L Weight SV32 2.17” 2 lb SV42 3.10” 3 lb SV52 4.02” 4 lb

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LINKAGE MOUNT POSITION FORCE AND TRAVEL

The two diagrams below illustrate the maximum travel and force available at each linkage mounting point. As can be seen, the closer you mount the linkage to the shaft, the more force the servo can deliver. However, this also means the travel of the arm is shorter. Again, ensure that the servo arm is nowhere near going over-center throughout the entire range of the control system.

Standard Arm

Max Linear Travel A: 2.6”, B: 2.2”, C: 1.8” Max Force @ 100% Torque SV32 - A: 24lb, B: 29lb, C: 36lb

SV42 - A: 36lb, B: 44lb, C: 55lb SV52 - A: 48lb, B: 58lb, C: 72lb

Long Arm

Max Linear Travel A: 3.4”, B: 3.0”, C: 2.6” Max Force @ 100% Torque SV32L - A: 18lb, B: 20lb, C: 24lb

SV42L - A: 27lb, B: 31lb, C: 36lb SV52L - A: 36lb, B: 41lb, C: 48lb

ost instances, we recommend that you connect the servo arm to the control linkages using

In m the outer-most hole of the servo arm (position A). This position provides the greatest amount of travel, with the least amount of drive force. If, when testing the autopilot, you find that the servos cannot adequately drive the control system (indicated by a yellow “slip indicator” in the AP status at the bottom left of the EFIS screen), you may move the linkage mount point inward, provided there is still enough travel to accommodate the control system at the servo location. Using either of the two inner-most holes of the servo arm affects the final amount of force that

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the servo can exert, arm travel, control surface resolution, and the amount of force required to shear the brass shear screw. The two inner-most holes of the servo arm should only be used if the

installer fully understands the resulting implications. The diagrams above illustrate the linear

travel and available force for each mount point on the standard and long-arm servos.

CAUTION: Each Dynon Avionics servo includes a precision-machined brass “shear

screw” that pins the servo arm to the servo arm attachment, providing an ultimate “manual override”. The shear screw will break at the application of 100 inch-pounds of torque, at which point the servo arm will travel freely. If the brass shear screw is broken during AP installation or usage, do not replace it with a standard screw - contact Dynon for a replacement shear screw.

There will be a variety of methods used to install the other end of this control linkage to the existing mechanicals of the aircraft. Some systems will use a hole drilled into the bell crank as the point where the servo push rod/rod end combination interfaces with the controls. Others will use an attachment to existing linkage. Others may attach directly to the control stick itself. It is up to the installer to decide which method is best in terms of safety and AP functionality.

Installers should always keep in mind the range of motion of the servo. Total servo arm travel needs to be limited to prevent an OVER CENTER condition (see caution note above), while still preserving the control surfaces’ full range of motion. Carefully consider the prevention of an over center condition when selecting the mounting location and linkage attachment point for any servo installation. The built-in control stops of the aircraft will limit the servo arm travel when installed correctly. Again, Dynon strongly recommends that the included Range of Motion Limiting Bracket be installed in order to absolutely prevent the possibility of an over center condition. The Range of Motion Limiting Bracket should not be used as a normal stop; the aircraft’s built-in stops should always be the primary range limit.

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AP74 Mechanical Installation

This section provides you with dimensions, panel location, and mounting information for the AP74 Dedicated Autopilot Interface.

AP74 DIMENSIONS AND PANEL LOCATION

The diagram below shows the AP74’s outer dimensions. Note that the instrument extends about

3.7” behind the panel, and that a harness can require up to three more inches. Use the dimensions (in inches) found on the diagram to plan for the space required by the instrument. The front bezels of the vertically oriented AP74 (100756-000) and are the same height as Dynon’s D100series products and can be mounted close to – or abutted against – one if desired. Plan a panel location that allows for convenient operation of the knobs and buttons. If you plan on using the auto-dim feature, ensure that the instrument is in a location where the light sensor (small circle of rubber on the front of the instrument) can measure the true ambient light conditions in the cabin.

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MOUNTING BRACKET DIMENSIONS

The dimensions for the included mounting bracket are below. This bracket will work with varying panel thicknesses in both vertical and horizontal orientations. The primary force used to secure the instrument to a panel is the “sandwich” action of tightening the bracket behind through to the instrument bezel in front. The bracket includes a small mounting flange that can be used to positively secure the bracket to the panel if desired. While not required for secure mounting (the mounting screw clamps the panel between the bezel and bracket), securing the bracket to the panel can make removal of the instrument easier by preventing the bracket from falling behind the panel when removed. If you wish to use the mounting flange, simply match drill it and rivet or bolt it in the desired spot. See the following section for details on where to locate the bracket with respect to the hole in the panel. This flange can be trimmed if it is not needed or if it interferes with other instruments.

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AP74 MOUNTING

As shown in diagram below, make a rectangular cutout (oriented either vertically or horizontally, depending on instrument version ordered) of 1.45” by 4.75” (3.69 cm by 12.07 cm). Your AP74 also shipped with a life-sized mounting template for making this cutout and locating the optional mounting flange holes. If the flange is used, secure it to your panel in whatever way you desire. Riveting it to the panel is ideal, but drilling holes for mounting screws and nuts also works.

Upon locating the mounting bracket behind your panel, slide the instrument into it. The tapered mounting screw fits into one of the PEM nuts at the back of the mounting bracket. Use the included 7/64” Allen wrench to secure the mounting screw into the bracket. As you screw the mounting screw tighter, the unit will be pulled back into the panel until the bezel sits flush. If the bracket is installed without the assistance of the mounting flange, it will also be drawn forward into the back of the panel when tightened. Tighten until the flange and bracket are securely fastened to the panel.

Firmware Upgrades Required For AP Functionality

Because servo and AP74 firmware is upgraded at the same time as the Bus Master EFIS,

servo and AP74 power must be ON when EFIS firmware is upgraded.

To use the Dynon Avionics AP, the EFIS and all other Dynon products in the DSAB network

must be running the same firmware version (currently 5.4). This includes EFIS, EMS (including those configured as backup/slave units), HS34, AP74, servos, and the EDC-D10A compass. EFIS, EMS, and HS34 products must be individually upgraded via their individual serial ports connected to a PC and running the latest version of the Dynon Avionics Product Support Program.

the DSAB Bus Master EFIS (as is the EDC-D10A). To ensure reliable operation, all Dynon

devices should be upgraded to the same version of firmware; mismatched versions of firmware on different devices can cause unreliable operation.

Autopilot servos and the optional AP74 are upgraded as part of the upgrade of

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Detailed instructions for performing firmware upgrades are contained in the “Help” function of the Dynon Avionics Product Support Program which is available on the Dynon Avionics web site at downloads.dynonavionics.com

If you are using a GPS connected to your Dynon EFIS and will be using GPS as an input

for the AP, please upgrade your GPS to the most current firmware available for it. Dynon’s testing has revealed certain incompatibilities with older versions of GPS firmware that are corrected with current GPS firmware. Procedures for GPS firmware upgrades vary by manufacturer; consult your GPS manual for the firmware upgrade procedure. Additionally, some GPS units must be configured with specific settings to work properly with Dynon’s instruments. More detail on compatibility with, and settings for various GPS units is available on the Dynon Avionics web site at

wiki.dynonavionics.com

AP Servo Configuration

This section guides the installer through all the steps necessary to install, configure, and tune the Autopilot software on the EFIS/servo system. The AP operation functions dealt with here are primarily focused on configuration and tuning. Pilots should consult the FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide for a comprehensive description of AP operation.

Note: Before proceeding, verify that power is ON for all EFIS, EMS, HS34, AP74 and servo(s). Note: If your system has more than one Dynon EFIS (that communicates over DSAB), the

configuration of most AP functions can only be performed from the EFIS configured as the DSAB Bus Master (see Network Concepts on page 7-1).

CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW

1. Configure DSAB (required to be performed on the ground)

Servo Calibration & Initial Servo Test (required to be performed on the ground)

Roll Servo Initial Setup (recommended to be performed on the ground)

Pitch Servo Initial Setup (recommended to be performed on the ground)

Disengage/CWS Button Configuration (recommended to be performed on the ground)

Audio Alerts Configuration (recommended to be performed on the ground)

Prepare for Flight Test (recommended to be performed on the ground)

Roll Servo Flight Calibration (recommended to be performed in flight under safe

conditions)

Pitch Servo Flight Calibration (recommended to be performed in flight under safe

conditions)

STEP 1 - CONFIGURE DSAB

This step sets up the DSAB network so that the EFIS can communicate with the servo(s), optional AP74, and any other Dynon products on the DSAB network.

As a safety precaution, while the Configure DSAB procedure is being performed, AP

functionality is disabled.

On the EFIS, perform the following:

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 Enter the EFIS > SETUP > DSAB > CONFIGURATION menu.

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO RE-CONFIGURE THE NETWORK?

 Press YES

ARE ALL NETWORKED DEVICES POWERED ON?

 Press CONFIGURE NOW

PLEASE WAIT DETECTING ALL NETWORK DEVICES

 Wait up to 1 minute

(X) DEVICES FOUND NETWORK CONFIGURATION IS COMPLETE

 Verify that this

expected devic

 Press FINISH

displayed, showing active roles and status. Verify that STATUS (at bottom) shows ACTIVE.

 Press DOWN▼ once for each device in the network. Verify that the STATUS for each

device shows ACTIVE.

updated to the same version of firmware as the Bus Master EFIS. If the instrument

displaying UPGRADE REQ is one or more of your servos and/or AP74 (most common

upgrade via the Bus Master EFIS, even if the EFIS

 After the above verification, press BACK > EXIT

STEP 2 - SERVO CALIBRATION AND SERVO TEST

The Servo Calibration procedure identifies the orientation and range of motion of each servo. The Servo Test procedure verifies that each servo is configured properly by moving the control surfaces, and requiring the pilot to verify correct movement. Un the EFIS does not display the AP status or operation interface.

shows the correct nu

es are powered on.

If the status displays UPGRADE REQ, that instrument must b

mber of devices. If not, check wiring and ensure that all

d be  Press UP▲ > and then SEL► to select the STATUS menu. The Bus Master EFIS shoul

your EFIS), you must perform the when these devices were purchased separately from

is already at version 5.4 firmware.

til this procedure is completed,

If Airspeed Color Thresholds have not been configured, Servo Calibration and Servo T

cannot proceed, and the EFIS displays an error message. To configu Thresholds, see Configure Airspeed Color Thresholds on page 5-4.

re Airspeed Color

est

Note: Servo calibration (SERVO CAL) and servo test (SERVO TEST) is a combined procedure

when Servo Calibration is completed successfully, you are prompted to perform Servo Test. After a successful servo calib whenever desired.

Note: The following steps assume that two servos are installed to provide AP control of Pitch

and Roll functions. If only a Pitch or Roll servo sections.

On the EFIS, perform the following:

 Enter the SETUP > AP > SERVO CALIB menu.

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ration, the SERVO TEST procedure can be performed on its own

has been installed, skip the non-applicable

;

Autopilot Installation and Configuration

2 SERVO(S) FOUND PLEASE CENTER ALL CONTROL SURFACES AND MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A FREE RANGE OF MOTION. PRESS DISCONNECT SWITCH TO CONTINUE.

 Follow all onscreen instructions, moving the controls to each position, pressing the

Disengage/CWS Button to confirm each position. This process calibrates the autopilot to detect the orientation and range of each servo.

 If calibration was successful:

CALIBRATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. ROLL FOUND. PITCH FOUND. PRESS OK BELOW OR PRESS DISCONNECT SWITCH TO CONTINUE.

 Press the AP Disengage/CWS Button or OK button on the EFIS.  If calibration was unsuccessful, an error message is displayed, describing the reason. The

most common causes are not enough travel being detected, or too much travel. In either case mechanical adjustments must be made.

After successful completion of the calibration, the sys TEST Mode. An initial SERVO TEST must be perfo initial SERVO TEST is canceled, the AP status display at the lower left of the EFIS screen shows “TST” as the status for the installed servo(s).

 After successful calibration the screen displays:

PLEASE CENTER ALL CONTROL SURFACES AND MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A FREE RANGE OF MOTION. PRESS OK BELOW TO BEGIN THE TEST.

 Follow all onscreen instructions, moving the controls to each position, pressing the OK

button to confirm each position. This process verifies that the controls move to the correct position, an

Note: After successful completion of Config

AP mode is

 The AP status indicator is displayed at the

lower left of the EFIS screen (shown at right).

 The AP button is present on the EFIS

menu, replacing the BUGS menu (which is now located within the AP menu). All bugs (IAS, Heading, and A

 ltitude) are turned hollow.

With an autopilot installed, the heading and altitude bugs are only filled in when those modes ALT hold).

 The EFIS now has a record of which servo performs which function and the particular range

of motion it will be executing.

d ensures that the Disengage/CW

ure

enabled. The following occurs:

are engaged (HDG, TRK,

tem automatically continues into SERVO

rmed before the autopilot is usable. If the

S Button properly disengages the servos.

DSAB, Servo Calibration, and Servo Test, the

If servos are swapped or replaced, Servo Calibration must be performed again.

8-16 FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide

Dynon Avionics DEK-D180 Installation Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

OEM Installations

Warning

About this Guide

Menu Descriptions

2. WIRING OVERVIEW

Recommended Wiring Practices

Power Requirements

Grounding

+5V Excitation

Thermocouple Harness Preparation

Harness Mating

25-Pin Female EFIS Harness

WIRING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

37-Pin Female EMS Harness

25-Pin Male EMS Harness

3. TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

Tools and Equipment Required

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Probes

ROTAX ENGINES

ALL ENGINES

Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Probes

LYCOMING/CONTINENTAL

ROTAX

JABIRU

Tachometer

TACHOMETER TRANSDUCER

P-LEAD PICKOFF (LYCOMING AND CONTINENTAL)

TRIGGER COIL (ROTAX)

ALTERNATOR WIRE (JABIRU)

DIGITAL IGNITION AND OTHER PICKOFFS

Manifold Pressure Sensor

Oil Pressure Sensor

DYNON-SUPPLIED OIL PRESSURE SENSOR

JABIRU AND ROTAX OIL PRESSURE

Oil Temperature Sensor

Fuel Pressure Sensor

Fuel Flow Sensor

GENERAL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

FLOSCAN TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

EI “RED CUBE” INSTALLATION

ROTAX PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Fuel Level Sensor

RESISTIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

CAPACITIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

Ammeter Shunt

General Purpose Inputs

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Mount Location

Mounting Instructions

Wiring Instructions.

CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

FUEL LEVEL (RESISTIVE) SENSORS

ROTAX CHT SENSORS

TRIM AND FLAPS POSITION POTENTIOMETERS

COOLANT PRESSURE SENSOR

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

GENERAL PURPOSE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Contacts

General Purpose Thermocouple

4. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION

Selecting a Remote Compass Module Location

EDC-D10A Communication Cable

Power Inputs

Serial Communication Cables

PC USB CONNECTION

EFIS SERIAL HARNESS

EMS SERIAL HARNESS

SL30 and/or GPS connection

IF YOU OWN ONLY AN EFIS-D10A OR EFIS-D100

IF YOU OWN TWO EFIS-ONLY UNITS

IF YOU OWN ONLY AN EMS-D10 OR EMS-D120

IF YOU OWN AN EMS AND AN EFIS (NOT FLIGHTDEK-D180)

IF YOU OWN ONLY A FLIGHTDEK-D180

IF YOU OWN A FLIGHTDEK-D180 AND AN EFIS

Altitude Encoder Wiring