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                           RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Tue 02/13/07: 2
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     1. 01:03 AM - Interrupting C/B link with engine running or stopped   ()
     2. 03:30 PM - Re: Time to buy the Rotax 912S  (dcsfoto)
 
 
 
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Time: 01:03:09 AM PST US
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Interrupting C/B link with engine running or stopped

From: <max.johansson@nokia.com>


Matt, 

There are several reports of damaging the rectifier-regulator unit for
the Rotax permanent magnet generator if switching off with the engine
still running, just like you warn. Other reports tell about damaging
avionic equipment through overvoltage if switching off with the engine
running. On the other hand I have done that many times without any
adverse effect, once even at higher rpm in the air. After studying the
schematic of the unit I have a hunch that it is the remaining charge in
the 22mF capacitor (if fitted) that makes the regulator unit try to
output overvoltage by firing the two bridge SCRs too early during a few
cycles after breaking the connection between battery and control
connection. Fortunately I have no capacitor installed, contary to the
Rotax installation manual recommendation.

best regards
Max

RE:

From: "Matt Smith" <service@b-bar-daviation.com>
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: RE: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs -
02/09/07

Be sure also, that you DO interrupt the circuit between C and B+ when
the engine IS NOT RUNNING, or you will very frequently come to the
airport to find a dead battery.

Matt


________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 03:30:41 PM PST US
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Time to buy the Rotax 912S
From: "dcsfoto" <david@kelm.com>


kitfox has a good price


Read this topic online here:

http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=94847#94847


 

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