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1. 06:06 AM - Re: RMI - MicroMonitor (FRED LAFORGE)
2. 08:57 AM - Re: RV-List: RMI - MicroMonitor (JOHN STARN)
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Subject: | Re: RMI - MicroMonitor |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE" <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
Tom, I like my micro monitor , it`s not the fanciest display but it has been
reliable in my RV-4. Im going to put on in my rocket too.
Fred LaForge RV-4 0-360 CS EAA Tech Counselor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Gummo" <T.gummo@verizon.net>
Subject: Rocket-List: RMI - MicroMonitor
> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Tom Gummo" <T.gummo@verizon.net>
>
> Long Report on the problem, support from the factory, and the repair of
> The Rocky Mountain Instrument - MicroMonitor.
>
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
> During the building process, I had to decide which engine monitor I wanted
> yet could afford to install in my plane. Remember, this was before the
> latest several monitors became available. Anyway, RMI unit was chosen. I
> have a friend who is Electrical Engineer and he said he said it would be
> fun to build the unit so the kit was ordered. During the assembly
> process, he reported that it was the best electronic kit he had ever
> worked on. During installation, two sensors didn't appear to work
> properly and the company quickly sent out replaces after asking if we were
> sure that they were installed properly. Of course, we said we were sure.
> After the sensors arrived, it was found the we had wired them improperly
> (the company didn't say I told you so but were happy to learn that we had
> solved the problem.
>
>
> For the next two years, the unit worked perfectly and just as advertised.
> Then the unit started to have problems. It would reset itself, lock up,
> and or just display incorrect data. An email to RMI and they sent a
> troubleshooting manual the next day. Again with the help of the EE, we
> started to find and fix the problem. As we had not changed anything, it
> had to be in the "box" but test after test showed the box was working
> correctly. Finally, we were able to determine that three sensors that
> were acting up all used a 10 volt input. After checking each sensor, we
> found that the connectors for the oil temperature were no longer protected
> by shrink-wrap and was shorting out when the engine was running. How does
> shrink-wrap disappear? I was sure that we never did any maintenance on
> the sensor. Then I remember that we had removed the engine and it turns
> out the over-haulers most likely removed the oil temperature probe. As I
> had hardwired it, they had to cut the wires !
> and it was up to us to reconnect everything. (As a side note, when Jack
> Starn AKA KABONG starting helping me over five years ago, I told him every
> good thing I would credit for and he would have to accept all the blame
> for all the mistakes.) Therefore, Jack didn't do a good job of putting
> everything back together.
>
>
> Good - The RMI unit works great. The company support is excellent. Any
> problems were user generated.
>
>
> Bad - Jack. :-)
>
>
> Tom Gummo
> Apple Valley, CA
> Harmon Rocket-II
>
> do not archive
>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/t.gummo/index.html
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: RV-List: RMI - MicroMonitor |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
Yes Sir, My Fault. Major Gummo, Sir........... 8*)
JACK, John H., KABONG (ex-S/Sgt USAF, Det. Sgt Fontana PD)
(As a side note: For those of you that have been at the hanger, APV, Pt.
Mugu, Bakersfield or OSH.)
Do you hear the sound of a raised BUZZZZZER ? 8*)
KABONG
Subject: RV-List: RMI - MicroMonitor
RV-List message posted by: "Tom Gummo" <T.gummo@verizon.net>
Long Report on the problem, support from the factory, and the repair of The
Rocky Mountain Instrument - MicroMonitor.
Do Not Archive
(As a side note, when Jack Starn AKA KABONG starting helping me over five
years ago, I told him every good thing I would credit for and he would have
to accept all the blame for all the mistakes.) Therefore, Jack didn't do a
good job of putting everything back together.
Bad - Jack. :-)
Tom Gummo
Apple Valley, CA
Harmon Rocket-II
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