---------------------------------------------------------- Avionics-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 01/11/14: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:11 AM - Vertical Power VP-X Sport (spcialeffects) 2. 11:29 AM - Re: Vertical Power VP-X Sport (John Grosse) 3. 11:31 AM - Re: Vertical Power VP-X Sport (Matt Dralle) 4. 01:08 PM - Re: Vertical Power VP-X Sport (Jeff Luckey) 5. 03:49 PM - Re: Vertical Power VP-X Sport (John Grosse) 6. 04:48 PM - Re: Vertical Power VP-X Sport (Larry Bowen) 7. 06:14 PM - Re: Vertical Power VP-X Sport (Kelly McMullen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:11:45 AM PST US Subject: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport From: "spcialeffects" Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=416794#416794 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:29:51 AM PST US From: John Grosse Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport I have the VP-X Pro in my all-electric Glasair SII-RG, and I'm very happy with it. The documentation is clear and complete. The phone support was quick and right on target the few times I had questions. The installation went well, and the unit has worked flawlessly since the first power up. It integrates perfectly with my AFS EFIS and also works with Dynon and Grand Rapids. Maybe others? John Grosse > spcialeffects > January 11, 2014 at 1:11 PM > > > Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples > opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones > using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=416794#416794 > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:31:16 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport At 11:11 AM 1/11/2014 Saturday, you wrote: > >Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank Frank, I have a Vertical Power VP-200 system installed in both my RV-8 and RV-6 and highly recommend it. I have close to 400 flying hours across the two systems and have never had a single problem. 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For entertainment purposes only. http://klvk.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:08:19 PM PST US From: Jeff Luckey Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport When I hear about VP, I find myself asking questions like:=0A=0A1.- Why =0A would I want a software-controlled circuit breaker when I can just buy a=0A good old circuit breaker < $10 (or a 25 cent fuse).- It seems as tho ugh the complexity =0Afar out weighs any other benefit. =0A=0A=0A2.- Sing le Point of Failure?=0A=0A3.- It seems expensive when compared to alterna tives=0A=0AI realize that VP systems provide additional functionality in ad dition to power distribution, but much of that is easy to get otherwise.=0A =0A=0AIt would be great if some of you VP owners would run us thru your dec ision-making process.=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0A From: spcialeffects =0ATo: avionics-list@matronics.com =0A Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:11 AM=0ASubject: Avionics-List: Vertica ects" =0A=0AIv done some reading on this unit and ju st want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank =0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.co === ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:49:09 PM PST US From: John Grosse Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport Well, it's really the same reason I got rid of the black rotary phone hanging on the kitchen wall in favor of a smart phone in my pocket, and don't still run Windows 3.1 on an IBM 286. The features and advantages of the VP system are all on their website if you're the least bit interested. There's no point in listed that information here since the original poster already has that information, and was asking for feedback from builders using the VP system. From my personal experience the VP-X has delivered on all the advertised promises. I realize that it's more expensive than a bunch of 25 cent fuses or a panel full of 1940's technology CB's but neither "cheap" nor "old and bulky" were among my criteria so I rejected those alternatives. I'm very satisfied with the VP-X and would buy another if I was building another airplane. John Grosse > Jeff Luckey > January 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM > When I hear about VP, I find myself asking questions like: > > 1. Why would I want a software-controlled circuit breaker when I can > just buy a good old circuit breaker < $10 (or a 25 cent fuse). It > seems as though the complexity far out weighs any other benefit. > > 2. Single Point of Failure? > > 3. It seems expensive when compared to alternatives > > I realize that VP systems provide additional functionality in addition > to power distribution, but much of that is easy to get otherwise. > > It would be great if some of you VP owners would run us thru your > decision-making process. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* spcialeffects > *To:* avionics-list@matronics.com > *Sent:* Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:11 AM > *Subject:* Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport > > > > > Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples > opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones > using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewthe Builder's Bookstore > www.homebuilthelpnbsp; * Race Consulting > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Avionics-List > http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:48:12 PM PST US Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport From: Larry Bowen I have a VPX Pro in my RV-7 project. I studied it for a long time before committing. I like it and have no regrets so far. On Saturday, January 11, 2014, John Grosse wrote: > > > Well, it's really the same reason I got rid of the black rotary phone > hanging on the kitchen wall in favor of a smart phone in my pocket, and > don't still run Windows 3.1 on an IBM 286. The features and advantages of > the VP system are all on their website if you're the least bit interested. > There's no point in listed that information here since the original poster > already has that information, and was asking for feedback from builders > using the VP system. From my personal experience the VP-X has delivered on > all the advertised promises. I realize that it's more expensive than a > bunch of 25 cent fuses or a panel full of 1940's technology CB's but > neither "cheap" nor "old and bulky" were among my criteria so I rejected > those alternatives. I'm very satisfied with the VP-X and would buy another > if I was building another airplane. > > John Grosse > >> Jeff Luckey >> January 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM >> When I hear about VP, I find myself asking questions like: >> >> 1. Why would I want a software-controlled circuit breaker when I can >> just buy a good old circuit breaker < $10 (or a 25 cent fuse). It seems as >> though the complexity far out weighs any other benefit. >> >> 2. Single Point of Failure? >> >> 3. It seems expensive when compared to alternatives >> >> I realize that VP systems provide additional functionality in addition to >> power distribution, but much of that is easy to get otherwise. >> >> It would be great if some of you VP owners would run us thru your >> decision-making process. >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> *From:* spcialeffects >> *To:* avionics-list@matronics.com >> *Sent:* Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:11 AM >> *Subject:* Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport >> >> spcialeffects@aol.com > >> >> Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions >> on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in >> their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewthe Builder's Bookstore >> www.homebuilthelpnbsp; * Race Consulting > A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+%A0+- >> Matt+Dralle,%20List%0A======================%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr% >> 3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C/div%3E%20%3C/div% >> 3E%20%3C/div%3E%20%20%3C/div%3E%0A%3Cpre%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cfont% >> 20size=2%20color=>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Avionics-List >> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> > > -- -- Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:47 PM PST US From: Kelly McMullen Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Vertical Power VP-X Sport With the VPX I don't have to devote any panel space to breakers, fuses, etc. For items that have dedicated switch, there is also a software backup method to turning items on or off. I can custom tailor the actual breaker value for each circuit, not locked to circuit breaker values manufacturer chooses. Not to mention the need to individually wire each circuit breaker and label it for individual breakers. I sold the breakers that came with my RV-10 kit for around $200, so they aren't exactly cheap. On 1/11/2014 5:47 PM, Larry Bowen wrote: > I have a VPX Pro in my RV-7 project. I studied it for a long time > before committing. I like it and have no regrets so far. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message avionics-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Avionics-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/avionics-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/avionics-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.