---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 11/26/14: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 08:03 AM - Giving Thanks - Your List Contribution... (Matt Dralle) 1. 04:17 AM - Aircraft flight instruments (Pable Mackenzie) 2. 07:59 AM - Giving Thanks - Your List Contribution... (dralle@matronics.com) 3. 01:14 PM - Re: alternator / generator (Ken Ryan) 4. 11:18 PM - Re: Voltage regulator recommendation? (Joe Dubner) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:01 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: AeroElectric-List: Giving Thanks - Your List Contribution... Dear Listers, Here in the United States, Thursday is our National day of Thanksgiving. Many of us will be traveling to be with our families and friends to share in generous feasts of plenty and giving thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us. Many Listers have expressed over the last couple of weeks how thankful they are for the Email Lists and Forums here on the Matronics servers and for all of the assistance and comradery they have experienced being a part of the Lists. One of my favorite comments is when someone writes to me and says something like, "Its the first thing I do in the morning while I'm having my morning coffee!". That's a wonderful tribute to the purpose and function of these Lists. Its always great to hear I'm not the only one that jumps out of bed each morning to check my List email!! Won't you take a minute today and show your appreciation for these Lists and for their continued operation and upgrade? The List Contribution Site is: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you in advance for your kind consideration, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:17:27 AM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Aircraft flight instruments From: "Pable Mackenzie" Hi,Dear Friend, I like to share my knowlege with you and want to gain more if you are have same interest related Aircraft's Spare Parts Modern passenger jets not only have sophisticated Aircraft flight instruments systems, they go a step further and transmit accumulated data (via satellite feed ) at regular intervals to ground stations that have been setup and monitored by the engine manufacturers. This helps engine manufacturers make appropriate notations and pay special attention to under-performing engine parts during the next maintenance overhaul or, they may even recommend an early overhaul. The Aircraft sensor systems in a modern jet also sends critical performance related information to the aircraft flight recorder (black box). In the unfortunate event of a crash, such information plays a big hand in helping determine the cause of the crash. BestRegards Pable Mackenzie -------- I am here for to know all about latest news about Auttomobile technology,spare parts and to discuss and share with friend those are concious about automobile related news. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=434699#434699 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/aircraft_sensor_systems8_123.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/aircraft_sensor_systems8_146.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/aircraft_sensor_systems1_375.gif http://forums.matronics.com//files/aircraft_sensor_systems0_219.gif ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:59:46 AM PST US From: dralle@matronics.com Subject: AeroElectric-List: Giving Thanks - Your List Contribution... Dear Listers, Here in the United States, Thursday is our National day of Thanksgiving. Many of us will be traveling to be with our families and friends to share in generous feasts of plenty and giving thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us. Many Listers have expressed over the last couple of weeks how thankful they are for the Email Lists and Forums here on the Matronics servers and for all of the assistance and comradery they have experienced being a part of the Lists. One of my favorite comments is when someone writes to me and says something like, "Its the first thing I do in the morning while I'm having my morning coffee!". That's a wonderful tribute to the purpose and function of these Lists. Its always great to hear I'm not the only one that jumps out of bed each morning to check my List email!! Won't you take a minute today and show your appreciation for these Lists and for their continued operation and upgrade? The List Contribution Site is: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you in advance for your kind consideration, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:14:41 PM PST US From: Ken Ryan Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: alternator / generator Rick, I will be incorporating Robert Paisley's Bus Manager, along with two lithium batteries, and am trying to figure out how the Rotax wiring diagram relates to that. Info on Bus Manager can be found here if interested: http://flyefii.com/bus_manager/Bus_Manager_Installation_Instructions.pdf On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 5:49 PM, Richard Girard wrote: > Ken, I don't know how far along you are in crafting your airplane's > electrical architecture, but may I suggest you use Bob's Figure Z-16 that > is designed for the 912/914. It is a more capable architecture than the > Z-17 that I have used twice with Rotax 582 powered airplanes and with which > I have been very satisfied. it is crafted to accomplish what you are asking > about by using a contactor to control the alternator. In addition, by > using an S700-2-10 On-On-On switch you get the effect of a master switch > and have a battery only mode for system testing (or to run on but locking > out the starter) and a run mode that actuates the starter. I also > appreciate that it does away with a bulky key switch to control the mags > and starter by using a push button for the starter and SPST toggle switches > to control the "mags". This is particularly handy when you wish to crank > the engine over with the ignition off and top plugs out to charge the oil > system before first engine start (Rotax ignition modules do not tolerate > being fired while the plugs are not grounded. All the current is forced > through one little diode that promptly burns up, cannot be replaced, and > the cost of two new ignition modules is about $2500 plus installation. Not > a mistake you want to make). Well, those are just a few of my reasons for > recommending the Z-16. There are others on here who have used it and can > chime in. > > Rick > > On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 12:20 AM, Ken Ryan wrote: > >> Rick, It's the wiring diagram from the Installation Manual for the 914. >> >> On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 7:08 PM, Richard Girard >> wrote: >> >>> Ken, I've been off the forum for a few weeks and just saw your request >>> for info on the Rotax alternator (dynamo). Can you quote chapter and verse >>> of the manual you are referencing? >>> One of my custormers has a 912 in a JA Highlander that was down for >>> months fixing a long list of defects found during the annual conditional >>> inspection and the battery started the engine just fine when we were done. >>> The 582 on my Kolb has the same basic alternator. I did a major rebuild on >>> the airplane and it was down for over 18 months. The engine started right >>> up when I took it out and that was with a five year old 18 AH SLA battery. >>> >>> Rick Girard >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 12:47 PM, Ken Ryan >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Bob, >>>> >>>> I was wondering about that 80 amp fuse. It seems better to connect the >>>> bus directly to the battery. With regards to the 1 amp fuse that you say is >>>> unnecessary, why do you say that? Isn't it there to protect the wire that >>>> runs from the battery to relay 58? I think the reasoning behind wiring one >>>> fuel pump to the generator, is because the 914 relies on an electric fuel >>>> pump, and they are trying to provide two independent power sources for each >>>> pump. >>>> >>>> On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 9:18 AM, Robert L. Nuckolls, III < >>>> nuckolls.bob@aeroelectric.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> At 11:01 2014-11-12, you wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Thanks Bob. I do have the book. I am building a Just Aircraft >>>>> SuperSTOL. A previous lister said that the IG wire from the external >>>>> alternator needs to be disconnected to avoid drawing down the battery, >>>>> which it is on the Rotax diagram (via the master switch). Are you saying >>>>> that you disagree with this and that the IG wired does not need to be >>>>> disconnected to avoid drawing down the battery? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ooops . . . sorry 'bout that. We're talking about the wound-field >>>>> alternator . . . not the PM machine. That light doesn't work with >>>>> much more >>>>> intelligence than that annunciator on the PM rectifier/regulator. >>>>> It's definitely dark when the alternator is working but may >>>>> not light when the alternator is inadequate to system >>>>> needs. I don't use those outputs either. >>>>> >>>>> If you're planning on ACTIVE NOTIFICATION OF LOW VOLTS then >>>>> you can simply leave the light off the panel and leave the >>>>> terminal disconnected. >>>>> >>>>> But you're correct, when wired per the Rotax drawing, IG gets >>>>> disconnected when the big-alternator switch is OFF . . . so if >>>>> you plan to use the light, wired as shown eliminates the >>>>> concern. >>>>> >>>>> An interesting feature of their wiring gives you no control >>>>> over the little alternator . . . it is automatically switched >>>>> ON via relay (58) with an unnecessary, 1A fuse in the coil >>>>> lead. This relay closes as soon as you turn on the master >>>>> switch and will stay closed as long as the engine is running >>>>> even if battery relay (38) is opened. Bringing engine >>>>> rpm down will slowly drop voltage on the bus . . . and >>>>> might cause the little-alternator relay to drop but >>>>> this raises all kinds of questions about the behaviors >>>>> of the ship's accessories. >>>>> >>>>> The relay will certainly drop after the engine is shut >>>>> down. >>>>> >>>>> Another interesting feature uses the little-alternator >>>>> output to power up one of two fuel pumps whether or not >>>>> the master switch is ON. >>>>> >>>>> The 80A breaker is, in US TC aircraft philosophy, not >>>>> necessary or useful. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [image: Emacs!] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Bob . . . >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> Believe those who are seeking the truth, doubt those who find it. >>> -Andre Gide >>> >>> >> > > > -- > > > Believe those who are seeking the truth, doubt those who find it. > -Andre Gide > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:18:01 PM PST US From: Joe Dubner Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Voltage regulator recommendation? That was a great reminder, Joe. Thanks. I don't know why I fixated on replacing the voltage regulator; it was even easier to troubleshoot the wiring. Long story short: I found a sizable drop along a 6-inch wire connecting the alternator field circuit breaker and the alternator switch. Visually it looked good and tested very close to 0 ohms but there was about 0.25V drop across that short wire. Replaced it and the voltage on the "S" terminal came up almost 0.5V I don't understand that arithmetic but there may have been intermittent issues. Until I fly I won't know it's fixed for sure but if the charging voltage is 0.5V lower than the present (15.0 decreasing to 14.7 in a few minutes) I'll be a happy camper. Thanks again, Joe user9253 wrote, On 11/25/2014 20:20: > > I think that it would be a worthwhile text to measure the voltage between the regulator "S" terminal and the regulator case to see if it agrees with the electrical system voltmeter. If the two voltages are different, then there could be a high resistance connection in the regulator circuit. > Joe > > -------- > Joe Gores ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.