---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 03/13/15: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:03 AM - Re: Intercom question (user9253) 2. 05:03 PM - solar charger (dj45) 3. 05:55 PM - Z-13 Ammeter Relocation Question (Justin Jones) 4. 05:59 PM - Re: solar charger (rayj) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:03:48 AM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Intercom question From: "user9253" Here is a link to the B-25 Project for KidVenture: http://tinyurl.com/B-25-Project -------- Joe Gores Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=439310#439310 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:03:43 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: solar charger From: "dj45" can anyone tell me why a solar panel that is sealed in it's case, won't output any voltage? -------- Do not archive Dan Stanton N801S CH 801 N226BS CH701 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=439341#439341 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:55:03 PM PST US From: Justin Jones Subject: AeroElectric-List: Z-13 Ammeter Relocation Question How would I elegantly wire a single shunt to the Z-13 diagram to show me the electrons flowing into and out of the battery? Z-13 shows ammeters on each alternator B-lead. This will indicate the amount of electrons leaving the alternator and going into either the aircraft load, the battery, or both. I am more interested in the amount of electrons coming into and going out of the battery. I have and electrically dependent engine, and the standby alternator is a 20 amp B&C gear driven alternator (BC-410H). As suggested by Bob in an earlier post, I have done a load analysis and know the position of the cockpit switches in the event of a primary alternator/regulator failure, and also the switch positions if the secondary alternator/regulator fails. There is a low voltage warning system installed that will show me when an alternator fails by flashing a light. Correct me if I am wrong, but with an ammeter in a position to monitor the electrons coming and going to the battery, it can be used as a tool to monitor the health of the battery. The way I understand it the alternator is intended to carry the entire running load of the electrical system. If the current draw is greater than the alternator output (for any reason), it would show a discharge on the battery. I have a Dynon electric engine monitor and have the ability to fine tune where the red or yellow arcs are at. It would be easy to show a warning if the amps began indicating less than zero (indicating a discharging battery). It would seem beneficial to be able to watch the battery take the charge after start, and to taper off with time, indicating the health of the battery. I would like to hear some other opinions on why locating a shunt on each alternator is a better idea. I would also like to see the best option for hooking up a single shunt to the battery if I decide to go that way. Thanks for the help! ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:59:43 PM PST US From: rayj Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: solar charger It's in the dark? (Sorry, I just couldn't help it. Kinda like the solar powered flashlight.) do not archive Raymond Julian Kettle River, MN The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second. -John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968) On 03/13/2015 07:02 PM, dj45 wrote: > > can anyone tell me why a solar panel that is sealed in it's case, won't output any voltage? > > -------- > Do not archive > > Dan Stanton > N801S CH 801 > N226BS CH701 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=439341#439341 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.