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1. ROTAX 5500 5800 912 914 500 5500 RPM RPM 5800 RPM JABIRU 500 2800 RPM gt 3200 PS1 User s manual 15 Rev 2 0 Tachometer use during the flight F LYBOX FLIGHT TIMER The flight timer starts automatically when the engine meets or exceeds 4000 RPM for 30 seconds 2400 RPM for JABIRU engines and it stops automatically when the engine is turned off 0000 RPM RPM TIME Lior LULL MANIFOLD PRESSURE eg In Hg FLYBOX Click on the button to view the duration of the current flight the time is shown in hours and minutes click again to return to the RPM mode or wait 5 seconds The maximum measurable value is 9h59min During the flight it is possible to reset the timer by pressing the button for 3 seconds until the display shows 16 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 F LYEOX Tachometer use after the flight 3 3 TACHOMETER USE AFTER THE FLIGHT After the flight seven different readouts become available 1 Last flight timer 2 Max RPM reached by the engine during the last flight 3 Total accumulated engine time 4 Total accumulated time in green zone 5 Total accumulated time in yellow zone 6 Total accumulated time in red zone 7 Max RPM ever reached by the engine A NOTE After 10 seconds of inactivity the display automatically return to the actual RPM screen PS1 User s manual 17 Rev 2 0 Tachomete2. Weight 185 g Supply voltage 10 to 30 V Supply current 50 mA Operational temperature range 20 70 C Relative humidity 90 max without condensate RPM SPECIFICATIONS Measurable RPM Range 500 to 8000 RPM Resolution 10 RPM Accuracy 0 02 RPM input for ROTAX912 914 or JABIRU engines MAP SPECIFICATIONS Range 10 to 60 In Hg Resolution 0 1 In Hg Accuracy 1 5 90 26 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 FLYBOX WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free from defects for a period of 12 months from the user invoice date The warranty only covers manufacturer defects and shall not apply to a product that has been improperly installed misused or incorrect maintenance repaired or altered by non qualified person Date Revision Description 07 2007 1 4 First release 12 2014 2 0 Layout update WARNING All photos data drawings instruments layouts technical solutions and data representation you find in this document or watching at FL YBOXQ instruments working and or you can access by means of any other media including web sites are sole property of MICROEL s r l cannot be copied or imitate without a written permission of MICROEL s r l itself and are protected by law even by means of extended international copyright and or specific patents deposited Any infringement of this statement and of MICROEL s r l intellectual property will be prosecut
3. by one unit hold the button to go to the next digit and repeat this step for all four digits RPM TIME gua PRESSURE E FLYEOX The following values total accumulated time in yellow and in red zone can only be cleared reset to zero When the insertion is completed the value is stored in memory and the a confirms by showing the word MEMO RPM TIME lr To clear a value press and hold the button until the display shows Clrd MANIFOLD PRESSURE to jump to the next value without VETS clearing just click the button In UE PS1 User s manual 23 2 0 Tachometer programming F LYBOX The last parameter is the maximum peak reached by the engine this parameter can only be cleared reset to zero To clear it press and hold the button until the display shows Clrd To exit the programming mode turn off the power and wait a few seconds before turning on again 24 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 Fo LYBOX e Quick reference USE DURING FLIGHT USE AFTER FLIGHT ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF TOTAL ACCUM ENGINE TIME TOTAL TIME IN GREEN ZONE TOTAL TIME IN YELLOW ZONE TOTAL TIME IN RED ZONE MAX RPM ENGINE LIFE PS1 User s manual 25 Rev 2 0 Technical specifications F LYBOX SECTION 5 5 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standard mounting 3 1 8 80mm Dimensions 82 5 x 82 5 x 45 8 mm
4. indications CAUTION Microel s r l reserves the right to change improve its products Information in this document is subject to changes without notice PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 FLYBOX FLYBOX INDEX SECTION 1 Mechanical installation 1 1 Mechanical installation 1 2 Dimensions eee eee SECTION 2 Electrical installation 2 1 Electrical installation esses SECTION 3 Operating instructions 3 1 Use of the instrument 3 2 Tachometer Use during the flight Flight timet s usa 3 3 Tachometer Use after the flight SECTION 4 Instrument settings 4 1 Tachometer Programming Tachometer Quick reference SECTION 5 Technical specifications Warranty ea PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 Index Mechanical installation F LYB OX SECTION 1 1 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 1 The PS1 fits in a standard 2 1 4 panel cutouts 57 mm 2 recommended to choose a position that permits optimal display visibility CONNECT THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE LINE Connect the pipe fitting on the back of the instrument to the manifold pressure lines the furnished pipe fitting is suitable for pipe with internal diameter of 5 mm WARNING Take care to properly execute this co
5. ION 3 3 1 USE OF THE INSTRUMENT YELLOW LED e 1 Ld RPM TIME c MB 4800 MANIFOLD PRESSURE MAP DISPLAY gg In Hg FLY EOX n pe TACHOMETER PUSHBUTTON Symbols used in the manual LED IS OFF LEDISON XL m E LED IS FLASHING PS1 User s manual 13 Rev 2 0 Use of the instrument F LYBOX The upper display and the three LEDs constitute the multifunction RPM tachometer read the next chapters for the detailed operations The lower display shows the MAP the absolute manifold pressure measured in inches of mercury The measurement is performed by a solid state sensor that assures a high accuracy and a resolution of 0 1 In Hg The display update rate is 3 time per second which guarantee a fast response time to pressure change 14 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 F LYEOX Tachometer use during the flight 3 2 TACHOMETER USE DURING THE FLIGHT After power on the display briefly shows the software version then it will be ready to work RPM TIME when the engine is stopped In Hg FLYBOX n n n n the display shows 0000 j LI LI LI and the three LEDs are off an when the engine is running the display shows the RPM AMAN FOLD FRESSURE and at the same time one i Jj q i e of the LEDs turns on N L indicating the rotation range of the engine Engine RPM range colors match table
6. RPM TIME MANIFOLD PRESSURE In Hg FLYEOX Y p Power settings PS1 Revision 2 0 10 12 2014 Page intentionally left blank SECTIONS Page intentionally left blank F LYEOX Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Flybox product We hope it fully satisfy you and makes your flights pleasant and secure Developing PS1 our intent was to create a compact and lightweight instrument easy to install and use SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL A NOTE Used to highlight important informations A CAUTION Used to warn the user and indicate a potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the product A WARNING Used to indicate a dangerous situation that can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 Important amp warnings NOTE Keep this manual in the aircraft This document must accompany the instrument in the event of change of ownership NOTE This device is intended for installation onto non type certified aircraft only because it has no aviation certifications Refer to your local aviation authorities to check if this device may be installed in your aircraft CAUTION Read entirely this manual before installing the instrument in your aircraft and follow the installation and operating instructions described here CAUTION Using this instrument over the maximum allowable ranges can cause malfunction or wrong
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8. nnection because an eventual leakage can cause fuel vapour to enter in the cockpit It s recommended to insert a restrictor valve to the pipe so that only little quantity of fuel vapour can exit in case of leakage With the PS1 connected the pressure line must never exceed the pressure of 250kPa 74 InHg to avoid damage to the instrument 8 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 F LYBOX Dimensions 1 2 DIMENSIONS Doo RPM TIME MANIFOLD PRESSURE FLYBOX Front view Dimensions in millimeters PS1 User s manual 9 Rev 2 0 Dimensions F LYE OX Lo 13 8 Side view Dimensions in millimeters 10 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 Fo LYEOX Electrical installation SECTION 2 2 1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION On the backpanel of the PS1 there s a four pole faston connector the connections are O 12V 12V c 3L IN O PS1 User s manual 11 Rev 2 0 Electrical installation F LYB OXE Connections details 12 BATT power lead can be connected to an auxiliary backup battery if available 12 V power lead connects to 12 Volt main line RPM IN RPM signal input from engine pickup GND Ground lead NOTE Insert a 1A circuit breaker or fuse to the power lead 12V CAUTION Voltage peaks on the supply line that exceeds the operating limits can damage the device 12 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 F LY EOX Use of the instrument SECT
9. one In Hg FLYBOX pr 000 RPM TIME a MANIFOLD PRESSURE 6 Total accumulated time in red zone 20 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 Fo LYBOX Tachometer use after the flight E siin Lt LI 7 Maximum peak RPM reached by the engine during its life MANIFOLD PRESSURE PS1 User s manual 21 Rev 2 0 Tachometer programming F LYBOX SECTION 4 4 1 TACHOMETER PROGRAMMING The programming mode allows you to Reset or modify the total accumulated engine time modify is useful when installing on a used engine Reset the total accumulated time in yellow and red zone Reset the maximum peak RPM To enter the programming mode With the instrument turned off press and hold the button then power on the instrument and wait 5 seconds until the display shows the word ProG that continuously alternates with the first parameter to be programmed __ _ uu Prak Now you can set the hour for the total accumulated engine time in green zone and therefore also in the total accumulated engine time MANIFOLD PRESSURE leave 22 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 F LYEOXS Tachometer programming Press the button again for 3 seconds until the display shows the first digit of the number flashing click on the button to increase the value
10. r use after the flight F LY EOX To scroll through the various functions click on the button the following describes in sequence the various functions displayed 000 MIE TIME E 1 The Flight timer stores in memory the last flight s time in hours and minutes it will reset automatically at the next takeoff It s available also during the flight showing the current flight time MANIFOLD PRESSURE N E MANIFOLD PRESSURE eda 18 PS1 User s manual Rev 2 0 2 Maximum peak RPM reached by the engine in the last flight it will reset automatically at the next takeoff Fo LYBOX Tachometer use after the flight All the following functions show the time in the format HHHH MM thousands of hours and minutes the display shows alternatively the hours and then the minutes for example x o means 174 hours and 1 minute RPM TIME B UM 3 Total time accumulated by the MANIFOLD PRESSURE engi ne 9 0 In Hg FLYEOX PS1 User s manual 19 Rev 2 0 Tachometer use after the flight F LYBOX M A i B 158 MANIFOLD PRESSURE eg g 4 Total accumulated time in green zone Oeo RPM TIME 5 Total accumulated time in yellow MANIFOLD PRESSURE z
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