---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 01/09/11: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:09 AM - EFIS Wiring Hub (Vern Little) 2. 02:07 PM - stuff for sale (Bill Boyd) 3. 04:40 PM - Re: EFIS Wiring Hub (Dave Saylor) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:09:23 AM PST US From: "Vern Little" Subject: AeroElectric-List: EFIS Wiring Hub Here=99s some information on a new product from Vx Aviation that greatly simplifies the interconnect of EFIS serial ports plus provides single-point ground bus distribution: AXIS-15A. I hope list members find this interesting, as some of the concepts have been discussed on the forum over the years. Summary: ===== Vx Aviation announced the introduction of the AXIS-15A EFIS Wiring Hub. Providing over 100 pins of connectivity in a compact 3.8=9D x 2.5=9D circuit board, the AXIS-15A device greatly simplifies the installation of EFIS systems and the connection of associated avionics in Experimental aircraft. Using five 15-pin D-Sub connectors, the AXIS-15A device provides for the distribution of EFIS signals using a backplane structure. Each EFIS is plugged into one 15-pin connector, then instruments that require connection to specific signals are connected to one or more of the other connector pins as appropriate for the application. This method simplifies installation and maintenance, facilitates future upgrades and improves system reliability by eliminating the complexity of discrete wiring and crimp splices. Additionally, two independent connectors are provided that are wired as ground or power distribution buses. Each connector has a 7-pin and an 8-pin bus that is easily jumpered into a single 15-pin bus. In total, this provides up to four independent buses for avionics grounds, miscellaneous power, dimmer circuits or bias voltages. Heavy current Fast-On tabs are provided for main ground/power connections.... ===== The website has more information, including an installation guide that shows the before and after of an typical installation (in this case a dual Dynon SkyView system). The device is compatible with most EFIS system, or for that matter any application that requires the distribution of signals in a structured format. The SkyView is unique in that multi-EFIS systems have all of their RS-232 receivers and transmitters connected together. With the AXIS-15A, a second EFIS can be connected into the system serial ports with one 15-pin wiring harness and no cutting and splicing of wires. Thanks, Vern Little Vx Aviation ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:07:59 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: stuff for sale From: Bill Boyd Guys- I just listed my new, unused SD-8 standby alternator and regulator/OV kit on eBay, (as well as a couple of old headsets.) If anyone is doing an AeroElectric system and needs these parts, this will serve as a heads-up on some good parts deals. My planned IFR glass panel upgrade has been untouched since 2007, and it's time to move on and simplify . . . If the inspiration returns, I'll go shopping again. Till then, these parts need a good home. If someone would bump this to the VAF forum, I'd appreciate that as well. -Stormy Item number:180610852840 Item number:180610865614 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:40:52 PM PST US From: Dave Saylor Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: EFIS Wiring Hub That's a great idea. Lately we've been wiring panels with a dedicated Amp-type circular connector and running all the serial into one side of the connector. Then we use the other side as a jumper/adapter to route the serial where we want it to go. Trouble is we run out of pins in a 63 pin connector pretty quickly. Garmin 430s, for example, have several channels of 232 and ARINC, as do a lot of other avionics these days--EFIS, transponder, handheld GPS, etc. I'll use one of these on our next panel. Dave Saylor AirCrafters 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM, Vern Little wrot e: > Here=99s some information on a new product from Vx Aviation that greatly > simplifies the interconnect of EFIS serial ports plus provides single-poi nt > ground bus distribution: AXIS-15A. > I hope list members find this interesting, as some of the concepts have b een > discussed on the forum over the years. > > Summary: > > ===== > Vx Aviation announced the introduction of the AXIS-15A EFIS Wiring Hub. > Providing over 100 pins of connectivity in a compact 3.8=9D x 2.5 =9D circuit > board, the AXIS-15A device greatly simplifies the installation of EFIS > systems and the connection of associated avionics in Experimental aircraf t. > > Using five 15-pin D-Sub connectors, the AXIS-15A device provides for the > distribution of EFIS signals using a backplane structure. Each EFIS is > plugged into one 15-pin connector, then instruments that require connecti on > to specific signals are connected to one or more of the other connector p ins > as appropriate for the application. This method simplifies installation a nd > maintenance, facilitates future upgrades and improves system reliability by > eliminating the complexity of discrete wiring and crimp splices. > > Additionally, two independent connectors are provided that are wired as > ground or power distribution buses. Each connector has a 7-pin and an 8-p in > bus that is easily jumpered into a single 15-pin bus. In total, this > provides up to four independent buses for avionics grounds, miscellaneous > power, dimmer circuits or bias voltages. Heavy current Fast-On tabs are > provided for main ground/power connections.... > ===== > > The website has more information, including an installation guidethat shows the before and af ter of an typical installation (in this case a > dual Dynon SkyView system). The device is compatible with most EFIS syst em, > or for that matter any application that requires the distribution of sign als > in a structured format. The SkyView is unique in that multi-EFIS systems > have all of their RS-232 receivers and transmitters connected together. > With the AXIS-15A, a second EFIS can be connected into the system serial > ports with one 15-pin wiring harness and no cutting and splicing of wires .. > > [image: AXIS-15A_photo] > > Thanks, > Vern Little > Vx Aviation > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.