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| Subject: | Re: Wiring an Engine Monitor with dual electrical systems. |
Jacob, This configuration will not work. DC current does not flow through a
capacitor once the capacitor reaches system voltage. It acts like a =C2-
switch that turns off. You might want to check with aeroelectric list for b
est advice. A capacitor in parallel instead of in series might work but oth
er components would be necessary.
BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES Hangar #17, Ona Airpark Ona, W
V 25545 www.carbonfiberwv.com 304-395-4932 cell
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 12:48:21 PM EST, Jacob Apple <jbapple@n
csu.edu> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I have a GlaStar with with an aerosance fadec that went bad. To get flying
again I am pulling the fadec (which covers both fuel injection and ignition
) out, as well as the VM1000 engine monitor because it only works with the
fadec. The new engine monitor only has a main power in, and uses that to de
termine system voltage.
>From my old setup, I have 2 switches on the dash that switch voltage and a
mperage displays from system 1 to system 2. I am trying to figure out how t
o make use of these with my new engine monitor.
Is it crazy to think I could have a SPDT (on-on) switch with 2 battery in
=99s (the 2 load positions) and 1 output that flows through a capacit
or then into the engine monitor to switch voltages? I realize that switch i
s made for 1 battery in and 2 load outs, can I run it backwards? In my mind
, the capacitor would have enough stored energy to keep the engine monitor
running during the system 1/2 switch.
I=99m a newb with electricity so be gentle :)
Jake
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