AeroElectric-List Digest Archive

Sat 11/12/05


Total Messages Posted: 5



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     1. 06:29 AM - epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) (Michael Crowder)
     2. 08:04 AM - Wiring Skytec, one more time (923te)
     3. 09:09 AM - Re: epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) (Dan Beadle)
     4. 11:27 AM - Re: Wiring Skytec, one more time (Robert L. Nuckolls, III)
     5. 11:42 AM - Highlight One (Matt Dralle)
 
 
 


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    Time: 06:29:10 AM PST US
    From: "Michael Crowder" <sonex293@nc.rr.com>
    Subject: epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000)
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Michael Crowder" <sonex293@nc.rr.com> For another option, I've been playing around with XPanel5000 available at http://www.xpanelsoftware.com <http://www.xpanelsoftware.com/> . Haven't seen anyone mention the software here. It's currently in beta testing and the software is available in the download section. The author hasn't said how much the final version is going to cost, but I'm having fun designing different panels for my project. I've been able to add instruments not in the current inventory, and I've even updated the panel outline to match what I'm planning. There is a web based version, but I've found epanelbuilder.com to be much faster to use. The last site update changed the release date from Nov 05 to April 06, probably a Sun-N-Fun release. Just thought I would pass this info along to fellow builders. --Michael Crowder Sonex #293


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    Time: 08:04:23 AM PST US
    From: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
    Subject: Wiring Skytec, one more time
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net> I've searched the archives and still am a bit confused as to the best way to wire the Skytec. Skytec suggests separating the S-Lead from the Battery lead of the starter's solenoid and wiring from the start switch direct to the S Lead leaving the Starter solenoid directly connected to the battery per link: http://www.skytecair.com/Wiring_diag.htm Seems like this would effectively be the same as Z-22 with the simplification of one less contactor / solenoid. What am I missing? No diode protection? Sure appreciate any help here. Thanks, Ned


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    Time: 09:09:25 AM PST US
    Subject: epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000)
    From: "Dan Beadle" <Dan.Beadle@hq.inclinesoftworks.com>
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dan Beadle" <Dan.Beadle@hq.InclineSoftworks.com> This is really pretty cool - do you know what they are going to charge for the real version? Right now, it is fully functional and free (thru 4/1 next year). Looks like I might design my panel before then. -----Original Message----- From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Crowder Subject: AeroElectric-List: epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Michael Crowder" <sonex293@nc.rr.com> For another option, I've been playing around with XPanel5000 available at http://www.xpanelsoftware.com <http://www.xpanelsoftware.com/> . Haven't seen anyone mention the software here. It's currently in beta testing and the software is available in the download section. The author hasn't said how much the final version is going to cost, but I'm having fun designing different panels for my project. I've been able to add instruments not in the current inventory, and I've even updated the panel outline to match what I'm planning. There is a web based version, but I've found epanelbuilder.com to be much faster to use. The last site update changed the release date from Nov 05 to April 06, probably a Sun-N-Fun release. Just thought I would pass this info along to fellow builders. --Michael Crowder Sonex #293


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    Time: 11:27:30 AM PST US
    From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <nuckollsr@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Wiring Skytec, one more time
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <nuckollsr@cox.net> At 10:03 AM 11/12/2005 -0600, you wrote: >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net> > >I've searched the archives and still am a bit confused as to the best way >to wire the Skytec. > >Skytec suggests separating the S-Lead from the Battery lead of the >starter's solenoid and wiring from the start switch direct to the S Lead >leaving the Starter solenoid directly connected to the battery per link: > >http://www.skytecair.com/Wiring_diag.htm > >Seems like this would effectively be the same as Z-22 with the >simplification of one less contactor / solenoid. > >What am I missing? No diode protection? > >Sure appreciate any help here. See http://members.cox.net/bob.nuckolls/strtctr.pdf for an explanation of how modern two-stage starter solenoids place an extraordinarily high stress on starter switches. See: http://members.cox.net/bob.nuckolls/StarterWiring.pdf for three variations on a theme for energizing the modern starter solenoid. My personal recommendation would be for the architecture described in the z-figures using a B&C S702-1 starter contactor with the spike catcher diode built in. Other contactors are suitable but need an external diode (1N5000 series . . . from Radio Shack. About $1 each in packages of 2). The above links are temporary . . . my website in San Diego is down (as are all others on that server). I got word from my newly acquired net-guru that our new server site is up and running. I'll be transferring aeroelectric.com to the new hardware in Andover KS over the next week or so. When all the testing is finished, we'll register the new IP address with the world and the 'Connection will be completely self sustaining. The really neat thing is that my server is located in the basement of the tech-support guy . . . I'm hoping for aero outages due to changes on other folks sites and tightly coupled service when my machine needs it! Bob . . .


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    Time: 11:42:19 AM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Highlight One
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