RT1 Tachometer/Timer - Flybox Innovative Avionics
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1. H 2 0 s7 40 5 Side view Dimensions in millimeters RT1 User s manual 9 Rev 3 Electrical installation LYBOX SECTION 3 3 1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION On the back of the instrument there s a four pole connector 10 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 LYEOXS Electrical connections Description of connections 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 A NOTE For ROTAX 503 582 engines connect RPM IN to gray wire For JABIRU engines Use the pickup available at RS components with the code 285 756 To have a correct signal from the pickup it s important to place it to the minimum possible distance from the metal block Insert a 1 Ampere circuit breaker to the power lead 12V wire AN CAUTION Voltage peaks on the supply line that exceeds the operating limits can damage the device RT1 User s manual 11 Rev 3 Panel indicator and commands F LY EOXS SECTION 4 4 1 PANEL INDICATOR AND COMMANDS YELLOW LED RPM TIME 4 F LYBOX O Symbols used in the manual O LED IS OFF LED IS ON Na A LED IS FLASHING 12 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 F LY EOxe Use during flight SECTION 5 9 1 USE DURING FLIGHT After power on the display briefly shows the software version2. 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 RT1 User s manual 15 Rev 3 Use after the fliqht LYEOXS To scroll through the various functions click on the button the following describes in sequence the various functions displayed 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 RPM TIME 2 Maximum peak RPM reached by E 4 the engine in the last flight it will reset automatically at the next takeoff FLYBOX O 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 RPM TIME RPM TIME means 174 hours and 1 minute 16 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 P LYEOX Use after the flight ece 11 U H 3 Total time accumulated by the engine FLYBOX 4 Total accumulated time in green zone RPM TIME FLYBOX 5 Total accumulated time in yellow zone RPM TIME FLY FOX 6 Total accumulated time in red zone RT1 User s manual 17 Rev 3 Programming F LYBOX x Tl FL
3. then it will be ready to work when the engine is stopped the display shows 0000 and the three LEDs are off when the engine is running the display shows the RPM and at the same time one of the LEDs turns on indicating the rotation range of the engine RPM TIME FLYBOX Engine RPM range colors match table ROTAX 5500 5800 ROTAX 6200 6800 JABIRU 500 2800 RPM devi gt 3200 RPM Simonini 500 5800 RPM gt 6500 RPM RT1 User s manual 13 Rev 3 Use durinq fliqht FLYBOX 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 O O O 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 Clrd 14 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 P LYEOXS Use after the flight SECTION 6 6 1 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
4. 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 Version 03 2010 2 4 04 2014 23 0 Layout update WARNING All photos data drawings instruments layouts technical solutions and data representation you find in this document or watching at FLYBOX 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 prosecuted 92014 Microel s r l all rights reserved RT1 User s manual 23 Rev 3 MICROEL s r l Via Mortara 192 194 2 038 Robbio PV ITALY Tel 39 0384 670602 Fax 39 0384 671830 www flyboxavionics it
5. FLYEOX o RPM TIME FLYBOX RTI multifunction RPM Timer Page intentionally left blank SECTIONS MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PANEL INDICATORS 5 USE DURING FLIGHT USE AFTER THE FLIGHT PROGRAMMING QUICK REFERENCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Introduction LYBOX Thank you for purchasing a Flybox product We hope it fully satisfy you and makes your flights pleasant and Secure Developing RT1 our intent was to create a compact and lightweight tachometer easy to install and quick to consult SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL NOTE Used to highlight important informations CAUTION Used to warn the user and indicate a potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the product WARNING Used to indicate dangerous situation cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded RT1 Manuale Utente Rev 3 FLYEOX A A 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 in
6. YEOX 7 Maximum peak RPM reached by the engine during its life O SECTION 7 7 1 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 18 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 FLY EOX Programming Now set the hour for the total D Mi fF accumulated engine time in green f LI Ls zone and therefore also in the total accumulated engine time O 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 by one unit hold the button to go to the next digit and repeat this step for all four digits O F LYE OX When the insertion is completed the value is stored in memory and the display confirms by showing the word MEMO O The following values total accumulated time in yellow and in red zone can only be cleared reset to zero RT1 Us
7. er s manual 19 Rev 3 Programming F LYBOX To clear a value press and hold the button until the display shows to jump to the next value without clearing just click the button 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 20 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 F LYEOX Quick reference USE DURING FLIGHT USE AFTER FLIGHT ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF 0000 10sec FLIGHT TIMER LAST FLIGHT 10sec MAX RPM LAST FLIGHT 10sec TOTAL ACCUM ENGINE TIME 10sec TOTAL TIME IN GREEN ZONE 10sec TOTAL TIME IN YELLOW ZONE 10sec TOTAL TIME IN RED ZONE MAX RPM ENGINE LIFE 10sec RT1 User s manual Rev 3 10sec Technical specifications F LYEOXS SECTION 8 8 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Case dimensions 60 x 60 x 40 5 mm Weight 103g Power requirements 10 30 V 40 mA Measurable RPM Range 500 8000 RPM Resolution 10 RPM Accuracy 0 02 Operating temperature range 20 70 C Relative humidity 10 90 without condensate DI RT1 User s manual Rev 3 F LYEZOX 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
8. structions described here CAUTION Using this instrument over the maximum allowable ranges can cause malfunction or wrong indications CAUTION Microel s r l reserves the right to change or improve its products Information in this document is subject to changes without notice RT1 Manuale Utente Rev 3 Index F LYEOX SECTION 1 1 1 Mechanical installation 7 2 2 1 Dimensions te 8 SECTION 3 1 Electrical installation ss 10 e SECTION 4 4 1 Panel indicators and commands 12 SECTION 5 5 1 Use during flight 13 Flight timer 14 e SECTION 6 6 1 Use after the flight 11191119111111119110riiisiisrrisririneniseen I5 e SECTION 7 42 _Programming ansa 18 e QUICK REFERENCE Liri 21 SECTION 8 8 1 Technical specifications 27 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 P LYEOX Mechanical installation SECTION 1 1 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 1 fits in a standard 2 1 4 57 mm cutouts 2 Avoid placing in hot locations for example near heater vents 3 Find a location where the display will always be completely visible RT1 User s manual 7 Rev 3 Dimensions F L YEZO gt SECTION 2 2 1 DIMENSIONS 60 47 AMA Front view Dimensions in millimeters 8 RT1 User s manual Rev 3 F LY EOX Dimensions
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