Flybox Fuel L-P Installation And User Manual, Safety Instructions And Warning Booklet

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Omnia57 Fuel L-P - Installation and User Manual,

(Omnia57 family)

Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet

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Installation and User Manual, Safety

Instructions and Warning Booklet

This product is not TSO’d and cannot be installed into

traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly Type-Certificate Aircraft

Document A2019FUEL L-P

Revision#1.0, 02/2019

For firmware version 1.0

SECTIONS

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT NOTICE AND WARNINGS

INDEX

OMNIA57 FAMILY SYSTEM OVERVIEW

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

INSTRUMENT SETTINGS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

DISCLAIMER

Examples of different configurations

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Flybox® Omnia57
instrument.

Our intent in developing the Omnia57 instrument family
was to create a light and compact product, powerful and
easy to install and use.

The Omnia57 instrument family is equipped with a
state-of-the-art highly visible display, a powerful 32 bit
microcontroller and the latest generation of solid state
sensors to ensure reliability and accuracy over time.

The owner has the possibility to keep the instrument
software up-to-date by downloading the latest available
revision from the www.flyboxavionics.it website and
installing it using a USB pen drive.

We are confident our products will be satisfactory and
will make your flying experience a pleasant one.

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NOTE: Used to highlight important information.

CAUTION: Used to warn the user, it indicates a

potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the
product.

WARNING: Used to indicate a dangerous situation that
can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is
disregarded.

Important notices & warnings

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Important notices & warnings

WARNING: These instructions must be provided to users

before use, and retained for ready reference by the user.
The user must read, understand (or have explained) and
heed all instructions and warnings supplied with this product
and with those products intended for use in association with
it. Always keep a copy of the Installation and User Manual,
Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet on the aircraft. In
case of change of ownership, the Installation and User
Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet must be
delivered together with all of the other papers.

WARNING: Read the Installation and User Manual, Safety
Instructions and Warning Booklet before installing the device
on your aircraft and follow the procedure described therein.

WARNING: This device is intended to be installed on
NON-TYPE CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT ONLY, as it does NOT
require any air operator’s certificate. Refer to your national
aviation authorities to check if this device can be installed on
your aircraft.

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WARNING: It is the owner’s responsibility to test this device
before operating the aircraft and to make sure nobody is
using it unless properly instructed and authorized to do so.

WARNING: Once the installation process is completed, it is
extremely important to test the device before taking off to
make sure it works properly. Therefore, we strongly suggest
to double check all of the electronic instruments available on
the aircraft and to turn them on to verify they function correctly.

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WARNING: This device is operated through a software which
from time to time can be updated and/or subject to change.
Please, always refer to the Installation and User Manual,
Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet for the last updated
version of the software available at www.flyboxavionics.it

WARNING: It is the responsibility of the installer to properly
install the device on the aircraft. In case of calibration, or any
technical or functional customization of the device, the
responsibility lies with the individual who carried out such
operation.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH.

WARNING: If this product is not used correctly, or it is

Important notices & warnings

subjected to additions or alterations, the effectiveness
of this device may be considerably reduced.

WARNING: Alterations, additions, or repairs not performed
by the instrument manufacturer or by a person or organization
authorized by the manufacturer shall negate any warranty.

WARNING: Do NOT rely on the Omnia57 Fuel L-P device
ONLY to determine the level of the fuel available in the tanks.

WARNING: The unit isn’t waterproof. Serious damage could
occur if the unit is exposed to water or spray jets.

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NOTE: The consumer decides of his own free will if the

purchased product is suitable and safe for his need. If the
consumer does not agree with the notices contained in this
Installation and user Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning
Booklet, do not install this instrument in his aircraft.

NOTE: Flybox Avionics reserves the right to change or

improve its products as well as terms, conditions, and notices
under which their products are offered without prior notice.

NOTE: The Installation and User Manual, Safety Instructions
and Warning Booklet will be updated annually if needed.

All changes or updates will be published on our website
www.flyboxavionics.com in the "support" section.

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NOTE: Upon receipt of the instrument it is advisable to register
on our website www.flyboxavionics.it in the "product
registration" section.

The Registration data will be used only to send important news
or information about available firmware updates or to
communicate safety information about the instrument.

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Index

INDEX

SECTION 1 - Omnia57 Family System overview..………… 1

1.1 - Construction Features …….…………………………..…. 1

1.2 - Ergonomics………...…...………….……………………. 1

1.3 - Interconnection Ability ………...…...…………..……….. 2

1.4 - Easy Software Update ………...…...………….…………. 3

1.5 - Easy Datalog Saving ………...…...………….…………… 3

1.6 - Interfaces ……..…...…...………….……………………… 4

SECTION 2 - Mechanical installation….……………………… 5

2.1 - Mechanical Dimensions……………..….………………… 5

2.2 - Fuel Level Sensors Installation………..………………….. 7

2.3 - Important Considerations..………..………………….….. 8

SECTION 3 - Electrical Installation.…...…….….….….……… 10

3.1 - Rear Panel Connections…………..…….….………..…… 10

3.2 - 22 Pole Female Connector Wiring……………………… 11

3.3 - 22 Pole Connector Table……………………………….… 12

3.4 - Sensors Electrical Connections….…..…..…..…....……… 13

3.5 - CAN bus Connection Wiring.………….………………… 14

3.6 - CAN Bus Connector Tables……………………………… 15

SECTION 4 - Instrument settings……….………….…………. 16

4.1 - Minimum Settings Before First Use.…..….….…….…… 16

4.2 - Panel Indicators And Commands…..…….………….…. 17

4.3 - Setup Menu Navigation……….…….…..…….………… 18

4.4 - Main Setup Menu… ………………………….………… 19

4.4.1 - Gauges Submenu…….. …………………….………… 21

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4.4.2 - Televels Submenu…….. …………………….………… 22

4.4.3 - Main Tank Submenu……….……….…………………… 24

4.4.4 - Main Tank Calibration..…………………………………. 26

4.5 - Fuel Pressure Submenu.….…….……….…………….…… 35

4.6 - Backlight Submenu….………….………………………… 39

4.7 - Fuel Level Sensors Checking.…………………………… 42

SECTION 5 - Operating Instructions……….…………………… 43

5.1 - Firmware Upgrade..……………..…..….….…….………. 43

5.2 - Backup/Restore……………….…..…….………….….…. 46

5.3 - Use Of The Instrument……….…….…..…….……………. 48

5.4 - Logger…..………. ………………………….……………. 50

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………… 51

WARRANTY…………………………………………………… 53

CLEANING…………………………………………………….. 51

TERM OF USE AND DISCLAIMER………………………… 54

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Omnia57 Family System Overview

OMNIA57 FAMILY SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The Omnia57 instrument family has many innovative
features, common to all models as described below.

1.1 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Omnia57 instrument family is built from solid aluminum
alloy, CNC milled and powder coated to last a long time
over the years always showing a new appearance.

1.2 ERGONOMICS

- Large 2.4 inch TFT display, 320x240 Pixels, 1000 nits,
antiglare surface, sunlight readable, wide temperature
range.

- A high quality knob encoder with push button for easy
access to all features.

- Backlight auto dimming feature with one optional sensor
for all the Omnia57 installed in the panel.

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1.3 INTERCONNECTION ABILITY

All the instruments of the Omnia57 family can be
connected together to form a communication network,
making some data exchange operations simpler.

The software update of a Omnia57 instrument connected
in group takes place through the CAN bus communication
with the instrument that has the USB pen drive connected.
This means that the USB connection is made to a single
instrument, and the information will be forwarded via CAN
bus to or from all the others in the group.

Up to 16 Omnia57 can be connected together through
the CAN 1 bus.

The configuration data and the data logger of the
interconnected instruments are saved or restored via CAN
bus on the same USB pen drive. A single brightness sensor
can provide information to all the connected instruments
to automatically adjust the backlight intensity.

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1.4 EASY SOFTWARE UPDATE

The user can download any new firmware, when available,
from Flybox website, connect a USB pen drive to the
instrument and freely update it with the last features.

With one USB connection only, it will be possible to update
every instrument installed in the panel. If more Omnia57
are installed and properly connected, they will search for
the right firmware through the CAN bus.

1.5 EASY DATALOG SAVING

Easy logging of the data for debug purpose. If needed,
each Omnia57 unit can save a last flight log on the USB
pen drive. The user can then send the log via e-mail to
Flybox support for a help/support request.

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1.6 INTERFACES

All the Omnia57 instruments have the following common
interfaces:

2 separate CAN BUS: they can be used to connect the
Omnia57 instruments together, to interface them with

other Flybox instruments or with external devices like
Engines ECUs or new devices that will be possibly
developed in the future.

2 RS232 serial ports: used to connect the Omnia57
instruments to an external GPS (when applicable). This
feature appears in some models only.

1 Sensor Light Input: if connected, it allows the automatic
light intensity adjustment, one sensor for all the
instruments.

2 Power outputs for sensors: one 12 V 500mA@60°C
and the other 5 V 350 mA@60°C, both protected from
short circuit.

If the current on one of the
outputs is too high, a caution
message will appear.

1 Alarm output: all the Omnia57 instruments can activate
an external warning device like a lamp or a small relay
through this NPN transistor output.

Caution!

High current PIN 2

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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

2.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS

The Omnia57 Fuel L-P instrument fits in a standard 2
¼” (57 mm) panel cutout; it's recommended to choose a
position that permits optimal display visibility. It's furnished
with four M4 screws to install it to the panel, if you use
other screws consider that the maximum thread length
inside the instrument body is 10mm (see the picture below).

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NOTE: For an installation without interference, consider
making a hole of at least 57.5 mm diameter

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2.2 FUEL LEVEL SENSORS INSTALLATION

Omnia57 Fuel L-P has 4 fuel level inputs that can be
connected to both resistive sensors (with max resistance
of 300 ohm) and capacitive sensors (with output voltage
range 0~5 Volt).

Resistive sensors can be of two types, both supported by
the device: resistive sensors that increase resistance as
you add fuel and resistive sensors that decrease
resistance as you add fuel. If you don't know what type of
sensors are installed please see chapter 4.7 “Fuel level
sensors checkings”.

It's also possible to install a mixed type of sensors (i.e. 2
resistive + 2 capacitive).

CAUTION: All fuel level sensors connected to the
Omnia57 Fuel L-P must not be connected to any other
instrument.

Disconnect any previously used instrument.

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2.3 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

NOTE: Be advised that many fuel level sensors might not

be able to accurately measure the capacity of the tank and
that one of the following issues might occur (please, see
chapter 2.2 “Fuel level sensors installation”):

In the example of pic.1 of next page, a tank contains 7
litres but the fuel sensor cannot measure that lower part
of the tank, so Omnia57 Fuel L-P will display "0" (zero)
for a fuel level of 7 litres or less.

In the example of pic.2 of next page, a tank can hold 50
liters of fuel but at 35 liters the fuel sensor is at his upper
position, the maximum quantity that Omnia57 Fuel L-P
will display is 35 liters.

The first situation described above, or the second one, or
both, can occur very often, especially for tanks installed in
the wings due to the angle of dihedral.

NOTE: If your fuel sensor is not able to measure the fuel
level from empty to full, while planning your flights, you
may need to keep in mind the amount of fuel that the
instrument is unable to measure. Keep in mind that this
can happen even with an analog indicator, where the
sensor can not measure, the instrument can not give

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Pic.1

Pic.2

7 LT

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35 LT

Not measurableNot measurable

It takes a considerable
amount of fuel before
the sensor starts moving
when adding fuel to an
empty tank.

It takes a considerable
amount of fuel before
the sensor starts moving
from the top when
draining fuel from a filled
up tank.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

3.1 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

2 x 2 - p o l e
connectors,
Molex Micro­Fit for CAN 1

bus

22 pole female
connector, Molex
Micro-Fit. See the
table chapter 3.3

Upper

Lower

Upper

Lower

2 x 2 - p o l e
co n nectors,
Molex Micro­Fit for CAN 2

bus

USB 2.0 port

The required connectors and terminals are supplied with
the instrument.

The manufacturer’s codes are:

Molex P/N 43025-0200 (2 pole housing)
Molex P/N 43025-2200 (22 pole housing)
Molex P/N 43030-0007 (female crimp terminal)

The terminals can be crimped with:

- Flybox Professional Crimping Tool cod. 603000

- Molex tool P/N 63819-0000

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