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1. General Temperature Configuration ccccccecccceeceseeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeesseeeeseeesseeeesneesseeeeas 26 GContiguring the TaChOmM Cte facicessseccoc ec tcienestectonettinenecicasitinomctiersti Mees E 28 Configuring the Engine Battery POWE ccccccccsecceceeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeesaeeseeeeeseeeessaeeeseeeesaeeeas 28 Configuring the Fuel Level S NSOSMS ccccccsececeeeeeceeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeesseeeseusesseeeseeesseeeeas 29 Fuel LEVel CONTGQUr ANON aweserseccdsarcescacedaawedaseseczacebaaohe a a aa 29 Calibrating the Fuel Level SENSO Sciara 29 Record Fuel evel Cali ratityy VANS izes eect de iach ieee Rac aplasia cia darn A lial Cita 33 Please use the following page to record your Fuel Calibration Fuel Tank Calibration Record 33 Fuel Tank Calibration RECON sistem ncisvecnascecsaintendouseste eases wonataiesebantuseonaeii chs ode neenceauanbaisuanmaauins 34 Entering the Fuel Level Calibration Table Manualy cccccccccccseeceeeeeeceeeeeseeeeseeeesaeeesaes 35 Oter SENS ONS eoio E 35 PAIS DCC Oa E E E E E EE A E EE TR 35 FUErIO W eens tc te oe en Sec RYO Rr eee NE er en ee ne ec renee 35 Panto Questi xc Using your Quest XC In MON sneer 36 MOOV areas steal hansteccictotir A a enimaG ae detest niema seen deiaenaeae 36 GONMCCUNG AGP S eccsstncccsnecisstennsnantesuieiseentetuaas suchen cae AAE EAEE AA EREA 36 A far easier way use a bespoke CADIC ccccceeccceeeceececeeecceeeceueeceeeceu
2. Icon List Please contact Active Flight Systems if an icon you require is not available we may be able to create one for you Note that the priority of the sensors is such that Temp 1 has the highest priority and Temp 7 has the lowest The priority of a sensor does not affect its function but does affect where and whether it is displayed on the in flight screens For example any screen which shows a temperature sensor such as the combination screens or Pre Flight will always show at least Temp 1 and probably Temp 2 whereas sensors 6 and 7 are only available on the ENG2 page lt makes sense to place your sensors in order of importance so that the most important ones are visible on more screens The pop up alarms can be switched on and off by selecting the Cx Me _ symbol next to the alarm icon and pressing the relevant soft key Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 26 of 47 16 05 2006 To the Temperature sensors display device must be connected to the sensor box 1 TurnQuestxcOn lt i s OSSOSsSisS a Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar E Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 27 of 47 16 05 2006 Sensor Configuration 7 e T and down go to Setup Sensors Press the enter tab key 9 ss On the next menu select Temperature and the sensor number that you want to Configure Press the enter tab key lt 7 It is our Suggestion that for now you put the CHT in Temp
3. S Quest xc Owner Manual Your Quest xc system is a future proof and upgradeable high tech product This means that the software remain under constant development and refinement It is our aim to constantly be at the forefront of flight information systems and we will frequently enhance your product at no extra cost to yourself with new software releases There may be times in the development of new software that you notice things that surprise you or that you think could be done in a different way to improve your experience this is to be expected Feedback that you give us will enable us to provide you with software that improves your Quest xc s performance and the usability for the pilot and ultimately both your safety and pleasure While we endeavour to deliver you the best possible product it is always possible that there can be bugs in any product that is as technically complex as this Should you spot one then please report it to us Equally if you find things that could in your view be better done or new functions that you would like please let us know This feedback is useful and ALWAYS WELCOME When reporting please e mail us at feedback activeflightsystems com and remember to include the software version serial number of your units this can be found from the Main Menu About Quest xc With your input we can improve your product for you and those that come after you Thank you Active Flight Systems Ltd The most critic
4. m O m Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 45 of 47 16 05 2006 CMB 3 A range of extra details This page carries information of a general nature not seen in other areas e g standard altitude date and time etc tock Barometer Atm Temp The temperature inside the Time Date Quest xc display case This is 08 33 25111 05 close to the air temperature surrounding the unit Atm Temp Atm P ress Standard Alt This is the altitude based on the 21 C 1 026 1 international standard pressure of Sid Alt QFE Alt 1013 25 352f ft Sft Current Note this figure will drift while on Altitude the ground due to air currents and Battery Airspeed movements you can make it more stable by increasing the filter and 4 84 0 les stable by reducing it Battery This is the internal battery voltage of the 4 x AA batteries in the display unit Air Speed This is the air soeed as measured with the air soeed probe Alarms Pop up Alarms One of the most significant safety features of your Quest xc system available in software versions 1 75 and higher is the pop up alarm feature Pop up alarms can be configured for any temperature sensor and the fuel level sensor and can be triggered on a high or a low threshold or both Alarms are not triggered until a sensor has registered a valid reading Emmm For example Quest xc would not trigger a CHT too cold alarm abd unless the CHT has previously registered a normal within limits BY 2
5. 1 Combination Screen altitude Navigation and Engine data This screen is accessed with the right hand key once into the Fly section of the menu This screen is a Combination screen that has elements of engine management altimeter and vario data and navigation data Screen not an accurate representation Fuel and RPM not shown in the example Data What it means Fuel tank and Shows the level of fuel in your Icons tank and the amount in units The CHT EGT AIR Tepa g fuel consumption set up during configuration and the calculated time to return to your take off site Revolutions per minute CHT 1 Cylinder head temperatures The Ny lines that appear across the bar charts are the alarm thresholds EGT 1 Exhaust Gas temperatures The lines that appear across the bar charts are the alarm thresholds Analogue This is based on the QFE altitude altimeter with and each segment of the vario vario bar represents 0 5m second 98it ALT1 HAV ENG1 ChB The navigation All navigation data as above wind wheel direction direction to takeoff site course over ground and ground speed house indicates how much fuel you will need to return to base s i 1 This is based on your average C CMB 2 This is a repeat of the Pre Flight Screen This screen is here for your convenience PRE FLIGHT Fuel q Q CHT U EGT U vrc AIR oL ON Aircraft Batt GPS Status EAMA Ad 8 SoS a Alkaline Memo
6. Flight Systems Ltd Page 7 of 47 16 05 2006 S Available sensors The Following sensors are available Standard sensors Altimeter amp vario comes as standard built into the display unit Ambient air temperature comes as standard built into the display unit Tachometer comes as standard with a sensor unit Power lead for an aircraft battery comes as standard with a sensor unit Cylinder head temperature Normally comes with the standard sensor unit Fuel level sensor Normally comes with the standard sensor unit Additional sensors available Exhaust gas temperature sensors Oil temperature sensor Water temperature sensor External air temperature sensor can also be fitted outside of the aircraft or even in the air intake for the carburettor to warn for icing etc Air speed probe Fuel Flow sensor Future Sensors will include Oil Pressure G Force accelerometers O2 Sensors Strain gauges Installing your Quest xc A great deal of attention has been paid to ensure that the Quest xc is easy to retro fit as a do it yourself installation no specialist tools are required Fitting the Quest xc Sensor Module NOTE Like all sensitive electronic devices Quest xc can be damaged by static electricity Always use following precautions when working on an open unit Ground yourself before touching the inside of the sensor box and frequently while working by touching a radiator or other earthed metallic object Avoid
7. M258 value In order to minimise false triggers a sensor must be outside of limits for four consecutive samples approximately 2 seconds before an alarm is raised and as a result of this you may notice there Is a slight lag between a sensor appearing to be outside of limits and the alarm sounding this is quite normal When an alarm threshold is breached a pop up dialogue is displayed indicating the sensor or sensors in question a warning tone is sounded and the red LED above the display flashes If several alarms occur at once they will all be displayed in the pop up dialogue Once a pop up alarm has been dismissed it will not reappear unless the sensor returns within limits before breaching them again Moreover there is an anti jitter delay of around two minutes within which time a retrigger will not occur This is to stop a sensor that is hovering or jittering around the limit triggering repeated alarms Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 46 of 47 16 05 2006 Note that sensors that are outside of limits will still always be shown in reverse image white on black regardless of the alarm settings The alarms can be independently enabled or disabled from the sensor s set up page see General Temperature Configuration for more details More pop up alarms and greater control over the alarm settings will be provided in future releases Remember All things that work can also go wrong Batteries can die Wires can break Connections c
8. Main menu 1 Connect your Display unit to your sensor box 2 Turn your unit on 3 Goto Setup Sensors Fuel level Calibrate 4 Press the enter key lt to move the highlighted area to the enter values manually area Press the middle right hand key to check this box Press enter key lt 2 times to highlight the box marked Added and change this to the steps that you calibrated the tank in 7 Press enter key lt to highlight the box marked Value 8 Use the four keys to change this number to the first value on the list oS 9 Press enter lt 7 to go to the icon of the fuel level going to the table and press the icon that shows the data entry LA This value will now be entered into the table 10 Now enter the value for the next line of the table and press the icon of the fuel level going P F to the table L and press the icon that shows the data entry L amp This value will now be entered into the table 11 Repeat this process until the entire table is completed 12 When the table is complete check that beyond the last record there is no additional date if there is make it the same as your last entry 13 Then press the Enter key to exit this setting process and select yes to save the changes Other Sensors Airspeed This sensor is simply plugged into the right hand side of the display unit and reads the current air speed Be sure to position this away from air flow
9. PARACHUTES PPC ULTRA LIGHTS MICROLIGHTS SAIL PLANES POWERED SAIL PLANES EXPERIMENTAL AND HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT AND FREE FLYING PARAGLIDERS AND HANGLIDERS AS WELL AS ANY AIRCRAFT THAT PERMIT USE OF SUCH NON CERTIFIED INSTRUMENTATION UNDER GENERAL OR SPECIAL OPERATING PERMITS WHILE QUEST XC AND ITS SENSORS HAVE UNDERGONE STRINGENT TESTING IT HAS NOT AT THIS STAGE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE CAA OR FAA OR ANY OF ITS AGENCIES OR ANY REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY FOR ANY FORM OF CERTIFICATION OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF THESE INSTRUMENTS IS SUBJECT TO THE RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR COUNTRY AND FLIGHT AUTHORITY DO NOT FIT THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE NOT PERFECTLY SATISFIED WITH ITS SUITABILITY AND LEGALITY FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT AND USE THIS SYSTEM MUST ONLY BE FITTED TO LEISURE VEHICLES WHERE INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT NEEDED FOR SAFE OPERATION NEVER RELY 100 ON ANY INSTRUMENT ALWAYS CONFIRM READINGS SHOWN WITH PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND DIRECT INSPECTION WHERE POSSIBLE ALWAYS FLY IN SUCH A WAY THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STOPPAGE YOU WOULD STILL BE ABLE TO AFFECT A SAFE LANDING Welcome Quest xc and its accompanying software is the most advanced instrument of its type anywhere in the world today It has greater flexibility and greater range of sensors available and is future proofed with the ability to remotely update the software and add new sensors All the sensors currently used have been design specifically
10. a wide variety of compatible GPSs both old and modern The down side is that there is quite a lot of cable involved Typically the cable supplied with a GPS for a PC may well be 1 5m in length in addition to our 10cm adapter A far easier way use a bespoke cable To avoid this excess of cables we manufacture special leads for the Garmin range of handheld GPS these measure just 38cm 14 5 long and are ideal to connect directly and leave the minimum amount of cable floating around The picture on the right shows the cable for a Garmin e Trex range Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 36 of 47 16 05 2006 Placing your GPS Your Quest xc System has some very powerful and highly sensitive electronics within and to prevent any interference between the GPS and your Quest xc they should be kept a minimum of 5cm 2 apart although 10cm would be preferable You should also make sure that the microphone leads antennas or other cables from any radio fitted do not go immediately behind or adjacent to the Quest xc or any of its cables If this is unavoidable then please shield the units cables with a metal plate or tin foil etc and preferably ground these to the engine frame If in doubt please contact us for advice Configuring your GPS to work with your Quest xc system Your Quest xc read GPS data sent in NMEA format so before connecting your GPS ensure that it is set to transmit NMEA 0188 The interface language normally found i
11. be offered two options Configure T one amp Calibrate configure allows you to set the Low warning _ 1 50 i lt warnings and scale of the graph etc choose High warning 11 90 a lt this first Avg Cons It h di 3 Set the minimum and maximum values These l are not the min and maximum values of the ome sensor but the min and max on the scale of the bar graphs that indicate the contents of your fuel tank For example you may choose to pag have the minimum figure set to 1L so that you keep this as a visual reserve 7 Next set the alarms It is unusual to need the high warning but some tanks have a shape that makes the fuel probe below the maximum volume of fuel for example if there is a dip where the fuel probe in fitted In this case it will not work above this level and so a warning could be appropriate to advise the pilots that the bar charts will be ineffective until below this level Next set the average fuel consumption It is this figure that the system will use to determine the amount of fuel you require to return The higher the figure the greater the safety margin i e when first using Quest xc you might be wise to set this number high until you become confident of your calibration etc There is also a filtering option on the fuel configuration screen which allows you to set the sensitivity of the anti slosh filtering on the fuel sensor The higher the value the more aggressive the filtering and the more
12. disturbances accelerated air flows and prop wash Fuel flow This sensor fits directly in line within the fuel line Position it before the carburettor and in such away as bubbles run away from it towards the carburettor not back towards the tank This fuel flow sensor is highly sensitive The measurement is done optically by a small blade cutting a light beam These are very sensitive low power versatile and lightweight If you fuel system has fuel returned to the main fuel tank you will need two flow sensors so that Quest xc can calculate the difference between what is delivered and what is returned to get the usage figure This is not available for sale at this time but will follow shortly NEVER RELY SOLELY ON YOUR ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS ESPECIALLY WHEN NEW CHECK THEY ARE FUNCTIONING WELL WITH VISUAL INSPECTIONS Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 35 of 47 16 05 2006 Part3 Quest xc Using your Quest xc in flight Overview Your Quest xc system is extremely versatile and is able to be easily updated As such it is worth regularly checking to see if you have the latest software as this will have increased functionality and reliability You can check this on the Active Flight Systems web site or through the PC based program Quest Connect Before you fly with Quest xc for the first time ensure that you have got the latest software for both the Display unit and the Sensor box It is also important that you do a ground based run of yo
13. have been completed the display unit will automatically start restart itself You can confirm your software version is correctly installed by looking on the main menu under the section called About Quest xc Do not exit this screen while uploading or downloading from How to update Quest xc SENSOR UNIT A very clever feature of the Quest xc system is that the sensor unit can have its software updated in situ by simply connecting it to the display unit This is so that you do not have to dismantle the sensor box from your installation to update it via a PC First make sure that you have a working internet connection Open Quest Connect On the main menu on the left hand side select the icon On the right hand side under the section for updating the display unit you for updating the Sensor Box Unit Click the Re Check and Quest Connect will check on the internet to see if there is a more recent version available If there is follow the instructions to down load Note which serial port you have connected to and select this in the drop down options at the bottom left hand side of the screen Where it says Quest xc Connection Make sure that your Quest xc display unit is on the Connect to PC screen as seen to the right This can be found from the main menu_ Connect to PC on software versions 1 75 and above if your version is lower than this then leave the display unit on the main menu Click Connect Now your Di
14. menu What it means CHT 1 Cylinder head temperatures The lines that appear across the bar charts are EGT AIR H20 the alarm thresholds which can be configured during the setup process EGT 1 Exhaust Gas temperatures The lines that appear across the bar charts are 0 CHT SE S the alarm thresholds OIL 1 Oil The lines that appear across the l bar charts are the alarm thresholds 140 C 652 C 22C C a m AIR Air temperature The lines that appear Fuel across the bar charts are the alarm DA thresholds m 6 2 w 1 n 1 2 Fuel tank and Icons Shows the level of fuel in your tank and the amount in units The house indicates how much fuel you will need to return to base This is based on your average fuel consumption set up during configuration and the calculated time to return to your take off site Fuel Home How much fuel you need to get home This is based on your average fuel consumption set up during configuration and the calculated time to return to your take off site The measured amount of fuel in the tank The voltage of the aircraft s battery if fitted The speed of the engine in revolutions per minute Fuel Dur How long the fuel will last based on the nll fuel level and the fuel consumption entered at the configuration stage Quest xc was fitted xc has been turned on for i 6 2L 5734 M ALT1 NAVI ENG2 CMB1 Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 44 of 47 16 05 2006 CMB
15. the Velcro pads These damp out much of the residual vibration However they should be backed up by a loosely fitted cable tie s or strap s PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE SENSOR BOX CANNOT SHAKE FREE AND THAT IT IS PROTECTED FROM EXCESSIVE VIBRATION For those that need to screw the sensor box down for legal or practical reason Active Flight Systems can supply special angled brackets and anti vibration mounts Please see our website or call for more information Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 9 of 47 16 05 2006 S Where to plug in your sensors Remove Fuel Level CHT e poe E mg EGT mM a ELFELE al a z m 1 All the temperature sensors are interchangeable and any can be slotted into any of the 7 sensor sockets The priority of the sensors is such that sensor 1 has the highest priority and sensor 7 has the lowest The priority of a sensor does not affect its function but does affect where and whether it is displayed on the in flight screens For example any screen which shows a temperature sensor such as the combination screens will always show at least sensor 1 and probably sensor 2 whereas sensors 6 and 7 are only available on the ENG2 page All data regardless can of course be seen using Quest Connect Installation general guide BE SURE TO USE A RESISTOR SPARK PLUG THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL Having decided where the sensor box will be sited check where all the sensors will go and how the w
16. the gap in the grommet is almost closed slide the aluminium end plate on so as to close the grommet s gap Ensure that the cut away inside edge of the grommet is at the top Position the end plate so that the LED protrudes through the end plate and the whole unit fits snugly together Tie the cable tie securely around the grommet to keep it closed and give Strain relief Screw the end plate down Now wrap the spiral cable wrap around the cables for a neat finish and to ensure that loose cables cannot become entangled in the propeller or engine Replacement Parts Please see your stockists or contact Active Flight Systems direct at www Activeflightstystems com Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 18 of 47 16 05 2006 e Part2 Quest xc Setup amp Configuration Guide Before you configure or calibrate your sensors you should have first read the installation guide and installed at least the fuel level sensor If you experience any difficulty please check our frequently asked questions FAQ section on our website or e mail us at Feedback activeflightsystems com and remember to include the software version serial number of your units These can be found on the Main Menu About Quest xc BE SURE TO USE A RESISTOR SPARK PLUG Please update your software We are continually enhancing Quest xc and will release software updates on a regular basis Before configuring and calibrating your Quest xc please update your soft
17. 0 installation general GUIDE ss ceeeveri case ies tacettecucdondeseegeneodecisyeaeweiaeewwistetaleadt a 10 Ground csee cahel ae iese hceetecsequte kaleatacs thawed naceateaateaatet nactade a euaaselaactaiesa tates aactaiemeaaatesse 11 FO SU sr cect aap naa Catena rt ee ere ree oie ales Sees 11 FUNG TACs DOW GCE tecines tevare stein insted rota cian trsdechan na cian ra sechannacinn rn aechaannacineenaechaannacineendertean 12 Stand alone Engine Hour Coumerci sisina a a 12 MACE MSGS erae a anata amas equmaniainase aubaequaanianasiant age 12 Temperature S asiroiivesivhoiuedele niet A E AEE EE RAEE OETA E EORTC R 13 Cylinder Head Temperature Sensors CHT ccccccccsscceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeesseeeeseeeesseeeas 13 Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor EG T hecerinanre inann eee 13 Oil amp Water temperature SENSOSMS ccccceecccceececeececeeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeessaeeeseueeseueessaueesaneetseeesees 14 PUCIILOVGN nesir adusien ed nacctes ce a i rue lenetectebanca aca 14 Fitting the Fuel DFO CS seesinane E E E Ea 15 VERY IMPORTAN Derrian a eleetie dead leeh aatiereleueheeleesie es 16 AIMEE S aniei 16 OTC Sei SON e E E A D AEE EE A N OA A N AE E O E E EA E 16 PURSD CCG uesa viens ania thie Rousing doie thie Rouinng hoia thie Rossing Roda thi Jouinny Redathie Joeinas deta lad Moca 16 FS WE OU enact tree gene seek ee ear na sec Geuresisese1 esas ese weue a ee 16 Fitting the sensor box to the engine FraMe ccccsccceececseecceeeceueecuecsuee
18. 1 EGT in TEMP 2 Oll air etc in TEMP 8 etc Please note carefully the Name amp Number of the socket that you put each sensor in Type PT1000 hd Label Min Value C Max Value C Low warning oo60 XRH lt High warning 0160 fe z First you must select the sensor Type this should be Pt1000 for CHT AIR OIL amp WATER and Pt200 for EGT only N C means Not Sensor Configuration Connected and will show the Not Connected Icon Enter your selection and to move to the next cell press the Enter Tab key lt 7 Type PT1000 Label Icon Hi Min Value O000 C Max Value 0170 C High warning 0160 yf On the label use the up and down arrows to change the text that you would like to appear on the screens You can use the Enter Tab key 4 to cycle around the items until you are happy Then set the minimum and maximum values THESE are not the minimum and maximum values of the sensor but the min and max on the scale of the bar graphs that indicate the temperature For example on the EGT you may want the scale to show just from 550 700 C so that you get better resolution its your choice Then set the low and high warnings You may choose a low warning if for example you find your engine is hard to start below a certain point This may be of interest to you if you are turning your engine off in flight while thermalling with the intention of turning it bac
19. al aspects of the correct installation of your systems are as follows Update the software for Quest Connect your Display Unit and the Sensor box when you first receive it and periodically there after BE SURE TO USE A RESISTOR SPARK PLUG THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL When a spark is created there is a huge amount of Electrical Noise created at the same time Using a Resistor Plug suppresses this noise and avoids interference with the highly sensitive circuitry within Quest XC Ensure that the negative terminal of the green connector in the sensor box has a good earth grounding to the engine or aircrafts battery Ensure that the sensor box is mounted away from the main engine vibrations and in such a way that fuel rain oil and dirt can not penetrate the sensor box Do not bend the Fuel Level probe or allow the inner tube to contact the outer tube Wires particularly the sensor wires should not have tight bends in them gentle curves and loops will prolong their life This manual is in three parts the first is how to fit the Quest xc system to your aircraft The second is how to correctly configure and calibrate the system to your particular setup and the third how to use your Quest xc system in flight A key accessory to your Quest xc is the complimentary software suite Quest Connect this is the most sophisticated program of its type available today and is the main link between your system and you PC There is a PC
20. an come loose Always fly in such away that if things go wrong you can still effect a safe landing Using the Quest xc is a wonderful experience you will gain the capacity to understand your engine aircraft and flight performance You will be able to use this increased knowledge to be able to fly longer further and safer But remember while Quest xc is good it is not human and can not have the insight and experience that you as a pilot can have If you suspect something is wrong be safe check it manually And finally remember at Active Flight Systems we want to hear from you Your feedback is our most valuable asset with it we can improve the product for you Fly Longer Fly Further Fly Safer with Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 47 of 47 16 05 2006
21. ate the probe for your specific tank Select this now fuel of the type that you normally fly with to fill your tank Put your engine in the attitude of normal flight i e if it is normally tilted back fractionally or tends to lean to one side then calibrate your tank with the engine in this position so that your fuel level is more accurately indicated in your usually flying position 1 3 4 On the next menu select Fuel level Press the enter tab key amp 7 Let s look at the screen you are now presented with Fuel Level Calibration The amount of Table of conversion values fuel added from the sensor value to the equivalent amount of fuel returned from the sensor Once you have The equivalent amount of accepted this value it fuel that this sensor reading represents will jump across to the table and the table will move down a line The value returned by the sensor for that specific Fuel quantity Tick here to enter the values manually Scroll bar to see other levels and setting you can calibrate your tank in Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 30 of 47 16 05 2006 You can calibrate your tank in up to 32 steps In practice 20 should be fine but the more steps you do potentially the more accurate it will be especially if the tank is an irregular shape The amount of fuel per increment can be varied so that irregular areas of the tank can be calibrated with a finer resolut
22. atically impair the performance and introduce electrical noise ENSURE THAT THE TACHOMETER LEAD IS NOT LED PAST OTHER SPARK PLUG LEADS PARTICULARLY ON MULTI CYLINDER ENGINES Temperatures Quest xc has very sophisticated temperature sensing and can cope with up to 7 auxiliary temperature sensors In addition the display unit has an additional in built ambient temperature sensor used to sense ambient temperature and help control the screen contrast and the barometer altimeter accuracy The Quest xc system uses platinum resistance wires rather than the more common and cheaper thermocouple The Quest xc Sensor Box constantly calibrates its temperature sensing circuitry to provide the highest possible accuracy Quest xc can currently use two types of platinum resistance probe known as Pt1000 and Pt200 Pt1000 type probes are used for measuring lower temperatures 10 to 300 degrees C such as CHT water temperature etc Pt200 probes are used to measure high temperatures 40 to 900 degrees C and are currently only used for exhaust gas temperature measurements NOTE While configuring your Quest xc Sensor Box you will need to identify which type of sensor you have connected to which socket If you are fitting more than one temperature sensor i e an EGT and a CHT it is entirely normal for them to read different temperatures when the engine is still cold This is because the different engine parts have different thermal masses and will warm u
23. based tutorial available for this On your accompanying CD Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 1 of 47 16 05 2006 Installation Setup amp User Manual Ouest xe Owner Manual sepsemio douse donna dnucuaid a aaia 1 Installation Setups User Manuadlsrecnrrar aan EE TE T 2 ESSENTIAL WARNING sarisi E R a 4 WV CICOMNG sapin ean a 4 Part 1 Ques xee ISTO Ta Manual enes T altar oantain nc 5 OVENI EW eieaa E O O ao 5 BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME aeara 5 The Quest xc system comes in three parts ccccccsccccsesceceececeeeeeceeesseeeeceeeesseeeseusesseeeeeseees 5 What Quest xe can do Tor yoso iia a te ebeaeeacb nied te eee 5 PINCDIES OFODAU aiina E E AE E et aot a 6 FANON SS et ae gts a ene cae a a eww ttc atc owls caetate marines 6 KNOW your QUES XC Syste nener E ots hac E ates emecieees 7 TE DONS OVO X sect tence Sesto acct Sade hose seach a a e 7 The Quessi xe Display UNI esssS SER NEE AA AEA EA EEEE 7 PVAIAOIC Sensor rora a a E gh el ete hae ae ores ee aoe ac 8 Stalling VOU QUES G cthecthes sttetta esac hal tess haettaae titans aeas alata tede oneal cian soees medeaae nana rane cae 8 Fitting the Quest xc Sensor MOUle ccccccsecccceececeeeeseeeeececeseeeeeseeeeseeeesesesseeeseeeesseeeeas 8 Choosing a position for the Quest xc Sensor BOX cccceeccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeesaeeesseeeeseeeesseeeeeees 9 Where to plug in your sensors ccccccceccceeeceeeceeecececeeccueceueceueccueceeeceeceueseueeeueseaesaeeenaeenass 1
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25. curser will now be in the first field Stop Lodna Use the Up and Down arrows to change the Fliaht L time The left and right buttons now take you to Ig ag gt the start and end of the field that you are in GPS Status To move to the next cell press the enter Tab Clock Barometer key 2 Connect to PC You can keep going around this screen until Turn off Quest xc you are happy When you have made the changes hit the Menu key M to return to the previous menu Currently Quest xc only operates in 24 hour Clock Setup clock and any other setting will be ignored _ Time The UTC offset will be used to synchronise UTC Offset Quest xc s time with your GPS This function will be enabled in a future release Daylight Saving On C Off Day Month Year Date Format DDMMAY Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 22 of 47 16 05 2006 Setting the Units This can be done with out the sensor box connected Turn Quest xc On Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down Go to Setup On the next menu select Units and Press the Height is enter tab key 2 i Use the down and Up keys to select your Vario preferred units If there are units that you Distance Kilometres would like that are not shown please contact us on Features activeflightsystems com speed To enter your selection and to move to the Volume Litres next cell press the Enter Tab key 2 ou are happy Temperature Centig
26. d No Qty ml Calib menus and to save the changes ml It is a good idea to use the manual entry mode to scroll through the values and their Value corresponding amounts and keep a record of 037 these on the next page of this manual TE Look at the values to see if the increase in numbers is as you would expect given your tank shape in a regular shaped tank they would be regular The image on the right shows a typical table after calibration NB The first step change is often significantly different to the next few After Calibrating your fuel sensor empty and fill the tank to ensure that you are satisfied that it is working well for your installation NEVER rely solely on your electronic instruments especially when new Check they are functioning well with visual inspections Tip If you want to change the amount that you enter at any time just hit the enter tab key lt until you get to the added box cell enter the amount that you want and Press the Enter Tab lt and the continue as before lf you want to change the value against an amount of the fuel Press the enter tab key lt 7 until the curser is in the table area Move up and down the table until you have selected the row of data to change Then press the enter tab key until your curser is the value box Enter the corrected value and hit the Enter key and then the data entry key and the new amount will be sent to the table Enter value
27. displayed above the battery bar as a reminder i Oo _ Pi a r Please contact Active Flight Systems for advice if you are not using a i AIR supported battery type we may be able to add support for your battery w OM type or advise you which existing type most closely matches yours em perce pat gz ES Status Alkaline Memo A Important Warning Ji OL The battery level indicator is only an estimate of the battery level and arri navi eNe2 cme may be affected by external factors If in doubt change the batteries before embarking on that once in a lifetime flight Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 25 of 47 16 05 2006 Configuring the Temperature sensors General Temperature Configuration From Display unit software version 1 75 onwards the software supports configurable icons and therefore allows you the freedom to connect Sensor Configuration your sensors in a way that suits you best Type PT1000 The icon can be changed by selecting the icon image in the oo N configuration screen and pressing the key each key press advances to the next icon see icon list below Max Value o170 c Low warning xi lt High warning fy lt cra Description No sensor connected always displayed when sensor type set to N C Cylinder Head Temperature CHT Exhaust Gas Temperature EGT Air ambient temperature Water temperature Oil temperature Unknown icon displayed if icon not set for sensor Figure 1
28. e eaee ees ENG The right key will take you to combination SCreens cccceeeeeeeeeenees CMB Examples Alt1 Altimeter based screen shows graph of altitude current height variometer how far you can glide given your altitude your maximum climb amp descent rate Nav1 Navigation screen shows you altitude compass rose with direction of the wind direction to your take off point etc how long it will take to return fuel required to return etc Eng1 Shows the cylinder head temperature exhaust gas temperature fuel level and tachometer as well as engine hours flight time etc CMB1 Shows a combination of data for example the engine status across the top the navigation circle and the altitude all on the same screen Later we plan to make these screens user configurable Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 6 of 47 16 05 2006 Know your Quest xc System The Sensor Box Removable top plate Adjustable grommet LED Connector socket Removable end plate Bezel Fuel level x2 Fuel flow x2 Temperature sensors x7 Aircraft power 9 24V RPM Tachometer Auxiliary battery 4 6V a Fooariadc System Backup Battery Remove tab s foal ae sa BED a oO f s 0 Spare digital and analogue ports For future use The Quest xc Display unit LED Air speed probe input 2 5m mono headphone socket Slots for leg strap Engine sensor box input GPS PC communications Active
29. e launch version of Quest xc does not yet support the fuel flow sensor This will be available in a later release Fitting the sensor box to the engine frame Please note that this should be near to the engine but on the pilot side of the Anti Vibration mounts not directly to the engine or its mountings to protect the delicate electronics from vibration Image Comment 1 ie ee Put the connector ends through the 5 ey ss black bezel and locate by pushing firmly into their relevant sockets the blank back of the connector is always nearest to the grommet The side that has the metal contacts showing is always on the open side of the female part of the connectors on the PCB Observe the static precautions above and be careful not to touch other components 2 After the wires are all located and the x i power lead connected Group the wires together and secure with a cable tie close to the edge of the board Ensure you have remembered to connect the Sensor box negative terminal in the green connector to the aircraft ground This needs to be done even if you are not using and Aircraft battery 3 Open up the rubber square sectioned i i grommet and slip over the wires Cut off the narrow end of the grommet as required allowing the cables to pass through Orientate the grommet so that the split faces downwards to prevent ingress of water and other contaminants Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 17 of 47 16 05 2006 When
30. eesueeseeessueenseesseeens 36 PIAGINONVOUN Gr eie es icer ec 5 than Latta a aaiatuat anieneadecuineed anauuaet amar aude guesecesuenanaeoeenateae 37 Configuring your GPS to work with your Quest XC system cccceceeeeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeeens 37 ICONS ANd Combinations OF ICONS cccceeccssccceeeeceeeeeeeeteneeceeeeauceteueesueeseeetseesseeeseetsueeneetans 37 COINS sesh shee g vasa tes cieresseeins eset eases eamsse nec enasibsea te etestaee ees Cotsen aseuaseceee uses oumneeaceneseeatoneieees 38 GOMDINGUONS OF scacscanoctaeehncsececasuistabax amie vitectbonwihacanilen a a a aunuoumasen 38 ICONO osinean a a a a a setae sa teaase th sabes es antec atede ta taeieec a utes te aeeaeec hctadeiagecess 38 arevedout data Gran Si sired tie ee ee ek eo eit cae ele a al oak 39 Numbers and bar graphs are greyed or dimmed when the sensor that they relate to is no longer detected by the system for example if the connecting cable has become loose between the sensor box and the display unit This is a safety feature so that you do not rely on data that is old or corrupted If all the sensors that are greyed out that are measured from the sensor box you should first try to disconnect and reconnect the sensor box and see if communications can re established ccccecccecccscccseccececececececseecseeceeeceeeceeeceeeneeeseeenseeses 39 Text and sensor values in inversed text ccceeecsecccesceceeecececeueeceeeceus
31. eseeeeeueesaeesueeseeseneeess 39 Understanding the main screen elements cccceeccceeecseeeceeeecseeecececeueeceeecsueesueesueessueeseeesees 39 The Scrolling Altitude Dal isseire EEEa EEEE A AENEA ADEGA 39 The Navigaton VVC Cl antenceaiadiatrscrcianenS ena Manca aierd unleu Maus bier unleueaas aieed unitate aioe uafeuhectias 40 TMOG UC Tali cetia sett hoot aati tei anteater acount lem messiah beans aaa elem E Gunes 40 Fe Fol alder atlanta da cence tat take Rela Path tats Atte ah Rater at fetus ahds Males a Melua Cates ants Motu ahd Rates ak Rotten Catteni dots 41 Nts EGE SCC COINS ores ese cet soe cor nc es teccaced Sacncachote AA A a Aeaawibad Dou cuent heen teat Saakes 41 Pre Flight Screen also found as CMB 2 Screen ccccccccseeeeceeeecaeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeesseeeessaees 41 At T Atimeter SChE CN we ctvaisatavetnnstavoreuatanegbaeaemiverunedeicenaeendveruuadeienaeendverueadeisaeandveruemeiansemania 41 Nav Navigation SEGE Nkini a secs a biutanesiesd ce niweeaeadetss 42 EO TRENING OCO gt A meee metre tere Crem rt EE rere mere etree mere 44 GMB 1 Gombination Sree erorien erennere EO EAA E A E AER 45 CMB 3 A range of extra details iea 46 PRU UNI Seperate een cya Te geen guinea ia fanaa sence aan een 46 POs Ala INNS r cian olgatia cueing cian olgaia cian cgaaacia edie 46 Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 3 of 47 16 05 2006 ESSENTIAL WARNING THE QUEST XC SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN PARAMOTORS PPG POWERED
32. for us and are unique to Active Flight systems therefore use only Active Flight Systems specific parts If in doubt contact us for advice Failure to use Active Flight Systems compatible approved parts will make warranties null and void Active Flight Systems have designed your product to be easily updated and installed by the average user We welcome feedback so that we can improve your system In designing and developing the Quest xc system our guiding principles remain Flexibility Upgradeability Readability and Diversity of information with ease of use being key at all times Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 4 of 47 16 05 2006 Part 1 Quest xc Installation Manual Overview Quest xc is designed to work with Quest Connect PC software Please install this on your PC Windows 2000 XP or higher Please be aware that it is a large program and may take some time to load please allow at least up to 20 minutes on some machines BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Format the Flash Memory Main Menu Setup Format Flash this takes 3 about seconds Download the most up to date software in this order this is done from within Quest Connect Quest Connect The Quest xc Display Unit making sure that your Preferences on Quest Connect are set to your language option setting the language to BETA will give you the latest version although there may be some small bugs that need to be reported The Quest xc Sensor Box Before connect
33. he green socket then the sensor box will know this and daisy chain this power up to the display unit Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 11 of 47 16 05 2006 S S Fitting the power We recommend powering the unit from the aircraft battery if fitted and with an additional set of 4 x AA high capacity 2400 mAh rechargeable batteries in the display unit You must connect DIRECTLY TO THE AIRCRAFT BATTERY or regulator via an on off switch on the positive lead Do not connect to either the charging alternator or to the relay Connecting to the alternator directly could severely damage Quest xc connecting to the relay could cause the relay to engage and start the starter motor The aircraft battery can be between 9 amp 24V and MUST go to the green socket You must ensure the correct polarity as indicated Red On off Switched Live positive Black Earth ground negative The 300mA inline fuse supplied must be fitted and should only be replaced by one with an identical rating Even if the aircraft does not have power of its own i e starter battery then you must still connect the earth lead Black to the correct screw down terminal This will ground the box and reduce interference Stand alone Engine Hour Counter This feature allows the sensor box to wake up and count engine hours even when not plugged into an external power source or a Display Unit This ensures that Quest xc never misses an engine minute and will al
34. hed gently back inside the probe to prevent the two tubes touching After you have done this snip off the end of the thin tube and ensure that the two tubes are still separated by a clear space The probe is now ready for fitting You can ensure that the tube is free from blockages by gently blowing up the tube Before fitting it is advisable to double check the length especially with the push fit mount once it is inserted it will not come out Next lightly lubricate the grommet with a drop of oil and firmly push the fuel probe in be careful that it does not get forced onto the bottom of the tank if this happens the probe is too long or you need to hold the tank top up while you insert the probe with the push fit version it can be helpful to insert it into the rubber grommet oiled and at a slight angle so that the probe does not hit the bottom TIP Itis best to measure this depth by putting a small rod or stiff wire in the tank and marking off the length with a marker pen Please connect to the fuel level 1 in the sensor box The second fuel level will be enabled in a future software release Altimeter s Quest xc has a built in highly accurate temperature compensated barometer to determine altitude Quest xc can also read the altitude data directly from a connected GPS Quest xc is able to record and display the altitude as height above take off QFE or Altitude above sea level as measured by the GPS QNH or flight leve
35. ing your GPS ensure that it is set to NMEA 0183 as the interface language normally found in your GPS setup area and then under interface often referred to as NMEA out The Baud rate must be set to 4800 if you have the option to change it The Quest xc system comes in three parts The Sensor box This permanently fixes to your aircraft near the engine and all the sensors except the optional air soeed probe and GPS plug directly into this The Display Unit This is detachable and can be worn on the leg with the supplied strap fixed to a flight deck by means of the Dual Lock Velcro type back fixing or screwed to a bulkhead using a single screw In addition some powered hanglider pilots have chosen to strap it to their forearm If you choose to screw the unit down you will find that we have used the same thread as on the standard camera tripod and as such it can also be fitted using any of a number of camera attachments for example when fixed to a hanglider upright The Complimentary Software Quest Connect This is the interface between the Quest xc display unit and your PC It is through this that new software can be loaded to the display unit and also to the sensor box When your PC is connected to the internet Quest Connect can check for the latest firmware and can advise if yours needs updating You can then update automatically the process usually takes 1 3 minutes depending on your connection speed PC Quest Co
36. ion than regularly shaped areas The amount of fuel added should always be in millilitres ml If for some reason you only can use or are familiar with Imperial Gallons or US gallons then convert the amount that you wish to add each time into the equivalent ml and then change the added number to this amount NOTE YOU DO THIS AFTER YOU HAVE TAKEN THE FIRST READING WHICH IS ALWAYS AN EMPTY TANK So for example if you whished to calibrate your tank by adding fuel in steps of 1 US Pint then change the added value from 500ml to 473ml NOTE A US Gallon 3 785 Litres i e 3785 ml half a US gallon 1 893 Litres 1893 ml A US Pint 0 473 Litres 473 ml An Imperial Pint 0 5682 Litres 568 ml For this example we will assume that you will calibrate a tank of 11 litres and do it in steps of 500 ml This would be normal for a paramotor for example 1 When you first enter the calibration screen ou will see the screen above 2 At this stage your tank should be empty at the normal angle and your probe fully installed In the value box you should see a value that Fuel Level Calibration will be similar to the number seen here 01231 the most common value is probably Added around 1630 but it depends on your fuel probe and the length that its length it could ml however be different by up to a thousand either way What it should not say is 00001 this would indicate that the sensor is either not connected or you have put your se
37. ions can lead you to false conclusions in respect to ground clearance and altitude if they change during your flight Always use your personal judgement to ratify readings Nav 1 Navigation Screen This screen is accessed with the second key to the left once into the Fly section of the menu picture not an accurate representation of the real screen Analogue This is based on the QFE altitude Altimeter with and each segment of the vario is vario bar 0 5m second 98it minute The navigation All navigation data as above wind wheel direction direction to takeoff site course over ground and ground speed NOT IN THIS VERSION Fuel tank and Shows the level of fuel in your Icons tank and the amount in units The Home Est Wind Spd AA house indicates how much fuel you will need to return to base ft 1 9 9 1 Ze This is based on your average fuel D fiae Est TAS consumption set up during 90 29 45 OO00000000 AAAA EO configuration and the calculated Fp FuelHome a FitTime time to return to your take off site a 2 7 60 29 Distance home in a straight line 7 3L 2 f L 0 29 Time Home The time it will take you to get ALT1 NAYI ENG1 CHB1 home at the current altitude based on the calculated current wind speed direction and air speed this can be significantly reduced or increased on changing air and wind speeds Treat with caution until you are used to your equipment Active Flight Syste
38. ires will be routed Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 10 of 47 16 05 2006 Now fit the sensors to the engine aircraft See details below Ground The Quest xc sensor box needs a good ground with the engine It is important to connect the negative terminal of the Green screw down battery connector to either the negative end of the battery or a good earth on the engine Connect this to the negative of the battery or a good ground on the engine Power The power supply circuitry is very flexible and has had a huge amount of development We think we have covered most options The display unit takes 4 AA batteries we recommend rechargeable and can supply 2600 mAh NiMH The sensor box can accept 4 6 volt power via the 2 pin JST socket OR 9 24 Volts via the Big Green Screw down socket typically when run off the aircrafts own power supply YOU MUST OBSERVE THE CORRECT POLARITY Should either of those power supplies fail then the Quest xc s own sensor box battery will take over and continue to power the engine hours log This is enabled so that if you are running up the engine while testing it without the Quest xc Display Unit attached then the sensor box will still record these engine hours for maintenance purposes If you do not have engine power and do not want to have separate batteries for the sensor box then the senor box can receive power down from the display unit Equally if the engine does have power via t
39. k on later or for a temperature below which you judge it is unsafe to attempt a launch Next turn the alarms off or on by selecting the lt symbol next to the alarm icon and pressing the relevant soft key Configuring the Tachometer The display device must be connected to the sensor box Turn Quest xc On Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down go to Setup Sensors press the enter tab key lt 7 5 First select your ignition type Sometimes engines spark at both the top and the bottom of the piston stroke if yours does this select 2 sparks per rev if only once then One Spark per rev If you have a four stroke engine that only sparks once every two revolutions then choose this Then press the enter tab key g Then set the minimum and maximum values these are not the min and maximum values of the sensor but the min and max on the scale of the Bar graphs that indicate the RPM For example you may want to scale from say 2 7000 so that you get better resolution it s your choice Enter your selection and to move to the next cell press the Enter Tab key lt 7 Configuring the Engine Battery Power The display device must be connected to the sensor box Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down go to Setup Sensors On the next menu select External Power This refers to the external battery that is optionally connected to the green socket inside the se
40. l based on the standard pressure setting of 1013 25mb at sea level In normal mode Quest xc will reset the QFE when the unit is turned on These configuration options are currently being updated and may change with subsequent firmware updates The Altitude can be displayed in a number of ways e Digitally as a single number e Graphically as a rolling graph that shows the altitude trace for the last few minutes e Asan animated scrolling bar this last version shows the current altitude as well as indicating your rate of ascent or descent via its scrolling numbers This has proven to be most popular Other Sensors Airspeed This sensor is simply plugged into the right hand side of the display unit and reads the current airspeed Be sure to position this away from air flow disturbances accelerated air flows and prop wash etc Fuel flow This sensor fits directly in line within the fuel line Position it before the carburettor and in such away that bubbles run away from it towards the carburettor not back towards the tank This fuel flow sensor pickup is highly sensitive The measurement is done optically by a small blade cutting a light beam These are very sensitive low power versatile and lightweight If your fuel system has a fuel return to the main fuel tank you will need to fit two sensors so that Quest xc can calculate the net fuel usage figure Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 16 of 47 16 05 2006 NOTE The publicly availabl
41. l sharp knife to clean up the outer edges IT IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE THAT THE TWO TUBES DO NOT TOUCH EACH OTHER AFTER CUTTING TO LENGTH Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 14 of 47 16 05 2006 S S If using a cutting wheel it is common for the tube to be deformed around the cut edge this can be remedied with a fine knife or small needle file Warning YOU MUST NOT BEND SQUEEZE OR DEFORM THE FUEL PROBE TUBE Bent or damaged tubes are not repairable and must be replaced Fitting the Fuel probes Take time to ensure that the fuel probe is fitted well this will ensure its accuracy and longevity The tank in the aircraft can tip from side to side and pitch forward and backward Study your tank when it is partially full of fuel and move the tank in the normal attitudes forwards and backwards and side to side Observe where the middle point is in both axes This is the point through which the fuel probe will on average give you the best readings If in doubt contact the engine manufacture or Active Flight Systems Ltd for advice When drilling the hole in the fuel tank ensure that it is clean of any fuel or fuel vapours If in doubt leave the empty and allow it to dry in a well vented area to ensure that no combustible vapours are present This is particularly important in metal tanks There are two types of Fuel Probes If you have the screw fit probe you will need to If you have the push fit fuel probe supplied drill an 11
42. l that you need to return to your take off site The amount of fuel you have Your chosen reserve amount the alarm trigger Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 40 of 47 16 05 2006 Pre Flight Before you fly with your Quest xc Ensure that your batteries have sufficient power for the intended duration of flight and a healthy safety margin Quest xc shuts down when the voltage gets too low Ensure that there is sufficient memory available to log your flight check on the pre Flight Screen Ensure that it is Quest xc is securely fastened and cannot come loose in flight Ensure that you have a signal from the sensor box Ensure that you have a signal from a GPS that may be connected In Flight Screens Pre Flight Screen also found as CMB 2 Screen This screen is accessed with the left hand key once into the Fly section of the menu and contains most of the data that you require to be aware off before you take to the skies It is also advised to compare these readings with manual inspection to ensure that all is working correctly Data Meaning o Records the amount in the tank PRE FLIGHT The current engine running speed Fuel RPM This is what ever temperature e ri sensor that you have fitted to CHT Temp 1 sensor sie EGT This is what ever temperature EGT sensor that you have fitted to Pa i Temp 2 sensor AIR s s gt This is what ever temperature ty sensor that you have fitted t
43. lot this in any temperature socket but the convention is to use temp 2 NB This sensor is Type PT200 Oil amp Water temperature sensors Fit these according to your manufacture s guides They will simply screw in to the relevant ports on the engine Please check with your engine manufacture for the correct screw thread NB These sensors are type Pt1000 Fuel Level This is a key part of the Quest xc system and the fuel level probe is the result of 4 years of trials and development The probe works on the principle of changing capacitance and has NO MOVING PARTS Our fuel probes can be cut to length to fit your installation Please see the detailed fitting instructions below But please note carefully the following recommendations Ideally cut the probe with a pipe cutting wheel available at hardware stores if not use a fine tooth hack saw blade e g one with 32 teeth per inch or more and saw gently Be sure to cut around the out side and DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE INNER TUBE AT THIS STAGE While cutting the tube ENSURE that no filings enter the tube It is a good idea after cutting it to flush it out and rinse it with clean fuel After cutting the outer tube slide the off cut off carefully so as not to bend the inner tube Slide one plastic spacer that should be left on the tube when you have cut it up the inner tube so that it is just inside the outer tube This is to stop the two tubes making contact with each other Use a smal
44. mm hole to insert the jack nut with a rubber grommet Then you will need to ensure the jack nut has its rubber grommet drill a 14mm diameter hole for a snug fit with around the ring to secure a good seal the grommet Put the jack nut into the tank and screw tightly Push the grommet snugly into the tank to draw the legs up DO THIS WITH THE SCREW SUPPLIED NOT WITH THE SENSITIVE FUEL PROBE Hold the jack nut with thin nose pliers With the jack nut or the rubber grommet fitted measure down from the top of the rubber grommet or the jack nut to bottom of the inside of the tank This depth is defined as the Tank Depth You should cut the fuel length probe to this size less a bit of clearance for the bottom of the tank we recommend about 5 10 mm 1 4 3 8 inch clearance depending on the installation The tube should not be allowed to touch the bottom of the tank because it could be damaged have dirt forced up it or chafe against the inside of the tank causing a puncture Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 15 of 47 16 05 2006 S VERY IMPORTANT The thin inner tube inside the probe MUST NOT touch the outer tube otherwise the sensor will fail to give a reading When cutting the probe to length cut through only the outer tube leaving the thinner inside tube intact Removing the cut off outer tubing will expose the fine inside tube and depending on the length cut off some small nylon spacers One of these spacers should be pus
45. most PC shops Ensure that you have good batteries in your display unit Turn your Quest xc display unit on The first time that you update your software it is important to Format the Flash Memory do not do this any other time or you will lose your settings and logs To Format your Flash memory from the Main menu choose Setup Format Flash this will take about 3 seconds and return to the top of the menu Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 19 of 47 16 05 2006 Note which serial port you have connected to and select this in the drop down options at the bottom left hand side of the screen Where it says Quest xc Connection Make sure that your Quest xc display unit is on the Connect to PC screen as seen to the right This can be found from PC Connect Mode the main menu_ Connect to PC on software versions 1 75 and above if your version is lower than this then leave the display unit on the main menu Quest xc PC Connection Mode Click Connect Now your Display Unit is connected to your PC On the right hand side one third of the way down you will see a Banner with Quest xc Display_unit or display unit Underneath this it will say Re check Click the Re Check and Quest Connect will check on the internet to see if there is a more recent version available If there is follow the instructions to down load this will probably take around 2 3 minutes depending on your connection speed When all the steps
46. ms Ltd Page 42 of 47 16 05 2006 Fuel Home How much fuel you need to get home This is based on your average fuel consumption set up during configuration and the calculated time to return to your take off site Wind Speed The estimated wind speed e True A Spd e Estimated True air Speed Flight time The length of time this flight that Quest xc has been turned on for Note most elements on this page need a GPS to calculate the data If you lose the GPS signal the data could be in significant error as it fails to get updated Much of the data also is calculated from your flight path and changes in vectors of ground speed Quest xc is very good but it cannot work miracles It needs some reasonable variations in course direction in order to be able to calculate the wind and Air Speed Smooth gentle turns are significantly more useful and reliable than radical turns Many GPS only send data to Quest xc once every two seconds so a sensible turn rate to get sufficient data to reliably work could be at least 12 seconds Often you will not need to do full circles and in general use as opposed to long straight flight paths Quest xc will be very accurate from just the normal twist and turns of leisure flying If in doubt to a steady 360 turn over 12 or more seconds Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 43 of 47 16 05 2006 Eng 1 Engine Screen This screen is accessed with the second key to the right once into the Fly section of the
47. n the 2 or 3 tick mark so you Digital see a quick response The digital vario you me may want to average over an entire circuit in oon a thermal maybe over say 12 seconds choosing a tick mark around the 8 10 will give you a good start The altimeter is up to you normally as shown on the right here is good for flight Right soft keys Tab ke When you have made the changes hit the Menu key M to return to the previous menu Setting the Glide Ratio and the Vario sound thresholds This can be done with out the sensor box connected Turn Quest xc On up and down Go to Setup Press the enter tab key lt 7 The Glide Ratio is used in the calculation of how far you can glide from you current height lf your aircraft glides along 5 units horizontally for every 1 unit down then enter 5 0 as here Quest xc calculates the distance you can glide as being the distance through the air from the current height based on QFE1 remember that the wind strength and direction and local conditions and topography will have an effect on how far you can actually glide To make your selection press the up and down soft keys Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 24 of 47 16 05 2006 To move to the next cell press the Enter Tab Altimeter Vario Settings key 2 8 SETTING THE VARIO SOUND THRESHOLD Altimeter Damping As the analogue and digital varios work differently and often have different sensitivi
48. n your GPS setup area and then under interface Often referred to as NMEA out Or NMEA in out if the Baud rate can be changed it must be set to 4800 Icons and Combinations of Icons Wherever possible we have tried to indicate the data type by the use of Icons Research shows that icons are more readily understood at a glance than text This makes them of great use to us as pilots Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 37 of 47 16 05 2006 Icon Meanino F Water Temperature No Icon assigned No temperature sensor detected of Type set to N C Not Connected Engine Speed Aircraft Batt Engine Battery Level C Alkaline Quest xc Battery level pmen wt i GPS Status Number of Satellites detected SB No data Memo Amount of Logging Memory Used OBE _ Ezd Distance to from Flight Home take off point Time duration Fuel duration how long it will last O 5 Combinations Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 38 of 47 16 05 2006 Greyed out data Graphs Numbers and bar graphs are greyed or dimmed when the sensor that they relate to is no longer detected by the system for example if the connecting cable has become loose between the sensor box and the display unit This is a safety feature so that you do not rely on data that is old or corrupted If all the sensors that are greyed out that are measured from the sensor box you should first try to disconnect and reconnect the sens
49. nd will be carried with you across all installations even if you fly on someone else s machine and connect to their sensor box these are e The Time Date e Your Preferred Units e The Display Contrast amp Back light and e The Sensitivity of the Vario Altimeter e The Vario sound options and thresholds e The type of Batteries that you have in the display unit To configure some parts of you system you need to be connected to your sensor box but the sensors do not need to be fitted This is because the data and settings are stored on the sensor box as they will be specific to that particular aircraft Thus it will be possible to have to different aircraft with their own sensor box but you would only need the one display unit These are e Temperature Sensors e Fuel Configuration e Tachometer e Some parts of the system need to be connected And the final part needs to be connected to your engine with the sensors connected and installed This is because the system needs to calibrate using actual readings from the sensors This applies to e Fuel level Calibration Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 21 of 47 16 05 2006 Setting the Time and Date This can be done with out the sensor box connected a Turn Quest xc On Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar s Te and down go to Setup 3 Press the enter tab key amp the next menu select Time Date and Press enter tab key lt 7 Screen Options 5 Your
50. nnect can also operate as a log book and enable you to analyse and review flights in amazing detail every second if you like and can graph in both 3D and multiple 2D graphs What Quest xc can do for you Quest xc has been designed with its accompanying software with four key functions Altimeter Variometer Fuel Engine monitor Flight Computer Planner Data Logger and Flight analyser The program Quest Connect is able to review your flight and all the sensors right down to each second of the flight and can graph and analyse all aspects of it Please view the Quest Connect Tutorial on your PC Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 5 of 47 16 05 2006 Principles of Operation Quest xc display unit has 6 buttons there is no on off Switch The power is controlled by the processor this will enable us to be able to configure your Quest xc to wake up to take barometric readings so that it can operate as a barograph This function will be released soon In addition Quest xc will later also be able to be configured as an alarm clock so your will have no excuse for missing those early starts TO TURN YOUR QUEST XC ON while carefully observing the polarity insert 4 good AA batteries we recommend rechargeable batteries of at least 2400 mAh and press the outer two keys at the same time This will turn your unit on The unit will come on after about 3 seconds and you will hear some the Quest xc signature tune To t
51. nsor box Press the enter tab key lt 7 Set the minimum and maximum values These are not the min and maximum values of the battery but the min and max on the scale of the bar graphs that indicate the voltage For example you may want the scale to show the range where your battery is effective at starting your engine Say from 11 15 volts so that you get better resolution It s your choice Then set the low and high warnings You may choose a low warning if you find your engine is hard to start below a certain voltage Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 28 of 47 Tacho Setup Ignition type Min Value Max Value Low warning High warning External Power Min Value volts Max Value volts Low warning volts High warning volts 16 05 2006 Configuring the Fuel Level sensors The display device must be connected to the sensor box and the fuel level sensor connected and installed in the tank Fuel Level Configuration The fuel level configuration screen allows you to change the name of the fuel level sensor The fuel configuration is done in the units of measure you have currently set this means the display shows litres when in metric mode 1 Turn Quest xc On Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down Go to Setup Sensors 3 Press the enter tab key lt 7 On the next menu select Fuel level and press Label the enter tab key 4 Min Value L Fuel Level Configuration Then you will
52. nsor in the wrong socket in the Sensor box it should be connected to the socket marked fuel level 1 Now press the button with the symbol above it This will take that value and put it in the table in the first row next to the quantity of O ml you will now see the bar in the table drop down a line ready for the next sensor value that corresponds to the next increase in fuel Now put the amount of fuel in that is indicated in the box labelled Added in this example 500 ml VERY IMPORTANT after you have put the 500 ml of fuel in tap the top of the fuel sensor 3 or 4times This is to remove any air bubbles that may be in the thin tube and allow the fuel to ascend You should see that the Sensor value that was 1231 in the example above is now a bit higher perhaps 30 points or so Value Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 31 of 47 16 05 2006 Now press the button with the symbol L above it This will take that value and put it in the table in the first row next to the Quantity of 500 ml The bar in the table will drop down a line ready for the next sensor value that corresponds to the next increase in fuel After a few readings it will look like the picture on the right Continue this process of incrementally filling the tank taping the sensor and pressing the button until the tank is full Fuel Level Calibration You have now completed the Calibration and so press the Menu key M to return to the Adde
53. o Temp 3 sensor Aircraft Batt GPS Status Aircraft battery If you have a battery for your EA 33 iE electric start for example then this will record the value N Alkaline Memo al OL a This will indicate how many satellites are within view This ALTI NAYI ENG1 CME1 only shows data when there are sufficient for a good fix Alkaline This is the type of batteries that you have inside your display unit and must be set correctly otherwise the value indicated will be incorrect This is the amount of memory USED i e in this example there is 96 left Alt 1 Altimeter screen This screen is accessed with the left hand key once into the Fly section of the menu What it means Analogue vario This can be configured for different sensitivities See configuration above Altitude Graph This is currently based on QFE The maximum rate of climb up this flight The maximum sink rate or dive this Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 41 of 47 16 05 2006 oo Mr cn Distance The distance you can see from your Horizon current height based on QNH assuming you can see to the horizon at sea level This is how far you can glide through the air based on your current height QFE and using the glide ratio that you have entered on the altitude configuration page QFE Alt ft Mi a no GPS Alt Current QNH altitude taken from the GPS Note changing terrain and changing barometric pressure and condit
54. or box and see if communications can re established Text and sensor values in inversed text When sensor text and or the value numbers are reversed out white text on a black background instead of black text on a white background This means that the value is outside of the alarm thresholds The purpose of this is that should an alarm go off and you cancel it then you will still be reminded that the value is unacceptable Once correctly within its range then the numbers and text will revert to the standard black text on a white back ground Understanding the main screen elements Before we look at specific screens it is worth understanding the main screen elements The Scrolling Altitude bar The type of Altimeter QFE QNH GPS Flight Level The Scale Your height is read off the line in the centre Metres The units of Altitude Feet Metres QFE 1 Vario Bar indicates if you lt _are climbing or sinking The default is each bar Y metre second 100 feet minute OUOUUUU00 SeeeEOUUOO Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 39 of 47 16 05 2006 The Navigation Wheel Icon indicating the direction to your take off eominelcavng te direction the wind is point coming from iz Your True course over 706 7 Ground CoG kmh 29 L y Speed over the ground SoG The Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Icon The level of the fuel in your tank Icon indicating the approximate amount of fue
55. p at different rates and the temperatures can therefore vary Cylinder Head Temperature Sensors CHT These are simply fitted under the spark plug in place of the existing washer Remove the plug and slide off the washer some gentle twisting with a pair of pliers may be required as it comes off or use snips Carefully place the CHT sensor over the spark plug in place of the washer and refit the plug use your normal torque settings NOTE Be careful when tightening the spark plug not to twist or damage the sensor or cable While you can plug any temperature sensor into any of the 7 ports it is normal to connect to temp 1 NB This sensor is a type PT 1000 Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor EGT These are simply fitted by drilling a 4mm hole and reaming it so that it is not too tight Make sure that the hole in the exhaust pipe is de burred and within 5 12cm 2 5 inches of the exhaust port Then simply fit the jubilee clip over to secure Fold over any excess length of the jubilee clip to avoid snagging on things and to capture the screw Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 13 of 47 16 05 2006 This sensor is exposed to extremes of heat and vibration and may require periodic replacement In order to maximise the life of your sensor please treat it with a degree of sensitivity and ensure that it is not resting against any screws bolts or springs that might increase the vibration and physical damage You can s
56. rade When you have made the changes hit the Menu key M to return to the previous menu r 2 3 4 5 7 Later they will be other options added to here Lo too look out for software updates Setting the Display This can be done with out the sensor box connected 1 Turn Quest xc On Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down go to Setup 3 Press the enter tab key 2 Backlight On On the next menu select Screen Options and ae Screen Options Press the enter tab key 4 Contrast 5 Use the soft keys to select back light y Use the Tab key lt to change the contrast levels for your preference The grey scale M Pi swatch is there to help you choose the best setting Later this screen will give more options for the back light Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 23 of 47 16 05 2006 Setting the Altimeter Vario This can be done with out the sensor box connected Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down Go to Setup and Press the enter tab key 2 When using an altimeter variometer it is often desirable to have the damping set to different levels Please bear in mind that bigger damping will make it less sensitive but more accurate over an extended period l the reverse is also true Glide ratio 1 For example it is normal that you would want ario tones Tone thresholds the analogue to be really very sensitive Analogue ms perhaps o
57. s manually Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 32 of 47 16 05 2006 S Record Fuel Level Calibration Table There are occasions when you may wish to know the calibration table and its values for your fuel tank For example if for any reason you wish to replace or duplicate your sensor box or simply to check the logical values that have been recorded This is a manual process but should only take about 5 minutes Starting from the main menu Connect your Display unit to your sensor box Turn your unit on Go to Setup Sensors Fuel level Calibrate Press the enter key 4 twice to move the highlighted area to the table Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down the list and manually right down the three columns on to a piece of paper Store this somewhere safe When you have finished press the enter key lt 7 and then No to not save changes a on Please use the following page to record your Fuel Calibration Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 33 of 47 16 05 2006 Fuel Tank Calibration Record Engine Tank Size Calibration performed by Date Index Fuel Total Fuel Calibration Index Fuel Total Fuel Calibration Added Level Reading Added Level Reading Pf i a Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 34 of 47 16 05 2006 Entering the Fuel Level Calibration Table Manual There are occasions when you may wish to enter the table manually rather than recalibrating your tank by filling it To do this from the
58. splay Unit is connected to your PC This will put the Sensor box software onto the Display Unit You are then free to go disconnect your Display unit from the PC and take it to your Sensor box Disconnect your display unit from your sensor box From the Main Menu choose Setup Update sensor Box PC Connect Mode You will now see a screen with all available software versions Select the new one and press the key to download Connect your display unit to your sensor box with the normal lead re trie After about 3 5 seconds the display unity will start to update your sensor box uploading or downloading from this will take about 2 3 minutes ae My Guestilar section Quest xc PC Connection Mode Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 20 of 47 16 05 2006 S You can confirm your software version is correctly installed by looking on the main menu under the section called About Quest xc Update Sensor Box Update Sensor Box Update Sensor Box Select version Select version Select version 55509 QCS 0135 QCB Success te eae Sensor Box firmware Version 1 35 upgraded successfully Size 55509 bytes Progress a 10 Version Size Name Version Size Name Version Size Name F Cancel Setting Up Your System Overview Ensure that your batteries are correctly installed and are of a good strength Some parts of your system can be setup without connecting to your sensor box as the information is retained in the display unit a
59. stable the fuel display will be however too high a value will cause the indicated fuel level to lag behind the actual level A value of O switches off the filter The optimum value for your system will depend on the amount of slosh created in your tank and is best determined by experimentation We recommend that you start with a value of around 20 Calibrating the Fuel Level_ sensors The display device must be connected to the sensor box and the fuel level sensor connected and installed in the tank To calibrate your fuel level it is necessary to tell Quest xc what shape your tank is by calibrating the fuel sensor The basic steps required are Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 29 of 47 16 05 2006 The tank is emptied and a sensor value is taken and entered into a table The tank is filled incrementally and a sensor value reading is taken after each increment A final reading is made and the calibration table is saved This is the fundamental approach to calibrating the fuel level sensor and must be understood When you first calibrate your tank you should do it by experimentation and filling your tank in stages Later if you want to recalibrate your tank you can do it either by adding the fuel or by manually entering the values 1 Turn Quest xc On Use the middle two keys to move the menu bar up and down Go to Setup Sensors 3 A Then you will be offered two options Configure amp Calibrate calibrate lets you calibr
60. ties set you can select to attache the sounds for the Vario against either type or for no sound select off The point at which the sound starts can vary for climbing and sinking When you have made the changes press the Glide ratio 4 Menu key M to return to the previous menu Vario tones Tone thresholds Analogue m s C Digital 0 50 m s C Off ea l Setting the Battery type in the display unit Battery Indicator Previous versions of Quest xc displayed the status of the internal batteries as a simple digital voltage This can still be seen in the CMB3 page if needed This has been improved upon and replaced by a battery icon bar which shows graphically the percentage of the battery s life remaining Different battery types have different chemical make ups giving them unique voltage and discharge characteristics In order for Quest xc to accurately estimate the battery level it needs to know the battery type being used Note that setting the incorrect battery type will severely affect the accuracy of the battery indicator Do not mix fresh batteries and old or partially flattened batteries Currently two battery types are supported non rechargeable alkaline such as Duracell s and rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries The battery type can be set from the Battery Type page reached by selecting Setup Battery Type from the main menu PRE FLIGHH gt Fuel R RPM The currently selected battery type is
61. touching the components or the circuit board itself If necessary hold the circuit only by its edges Where possible connect the earth wire of the Quest external power supply to earth before connecting any other cables This will earth the sensor box case which will help prevent static build up Always ensure that the sensor box is sealed when you are not working on it to avoid the unnecessary exposure of the circuitry Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 8 of 47 16 05 2006 S S Choosing a position for the Quest xc Sensor Box Choose a location for the sensor box to be permanently mounted onto the chassis near to the engine Most sensor cables are 80 cm long so you will need to take this into account when choosing a mounting site When choosing the best location however please consider the following Choose a place that is sheltered from the elements rain and spilt or ejected fuel oil water etc Mount the unit on the pilot side of the engine anti vibration mounts such that it is protected as far as possible for vibrations VIBRATIONS WILL OVER TIME CAUSE DAMAGE Mount the unit in such a way that the grommets and the ports for the cables are facing downwards away from the air flow to prevent contamination being forced into the unit and promoting electrical shorts Mount so that you can see the small red LED on the sensor box if possible this is useful for helping to diagnose problems The box is best to be fixed using
62. ur engine systems to ensure that all the sensors operate as you would expect As with all new systems you should use them with caution until you are perfectly satisfied that the data reported accurately reflects reality and you become completely familiar with the data presented and any idiosyncrasies that your installation aircraft may have Remember that the Quest xc system is an aid and not a replacement for using you own judgement and you should always fly in a manor such that if you suffered a problem with your aircraft or systems you can still affect a safe landing Connecting a GPS Your Quest xc System has been designed to work in partnership with the widest range of GPS units available It does this by communicating with the GPS over a serial cable using the NMEA 0183 protocol It can not be used with a GPS that only has a USB Port In your box with your Quest xc you will have a universal Quest xc display unit to serial port connector This is a lead that is approximately 10cm long and terminated with a 4 way connector at one end and a male 9 pin serial connector at the other This cable can be used to connect the Quest xc display unit directly to the cable that would normally come with your GPS that plugs from your GPS to your PC In some rare occasions you will find a GPS s that is only equipped for data transmission using a USB connector Quest xc cannot communicate with these The benefits of this system are that there are
63. urn it off on the Main Menu select Turn Off Quest xc and press the enter amp The bottom left button marked with a M is ALWAYS a Menu button and will ALWAYS take you back to the previous menu except when a message box is displayed that requires a specific response The Bottom Right button amp is the Enter and Tab key This button will always enable you to enter a menu item or enter accept data and advance to the next field in a setup configuration screen The top four buttons known as the soft keys will change their use depending on what screen you are in The small boxes above each key tell you what they do If there is nothing above the key then that key does not operate on that particular screen There are a number of great advantages of this system e after you have used it for 10 minutes it will become second nature e it does away with the need to have multiple confusing descriptions next to each button e it allows us to change the software at any time to increase the functionality of Quest xc e it allows the device produced in a number of different languages options for different nationalities There are currently 4 types of screen when flying The left of the four top soft keys will display the principle altimeter screen ALT The middle left key will take you to navigation SCIreen ccceeeee eee NAV The middle right will take you to engine screens and cece cec
64. ware by carefully following the instructions below You must be connected to the internet to do this ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE GOOD BATTERIES INSTALLED BEFORE YOU UPDATE THE SOFTWARE Failure to do this could result in the software not correctly loading or your system becoming unusable Before installing any update software please first select your preferred language in Quest Connect under the preferences section Check to see if there is an update for Quest Connect PC Software Update your Display Unit Update your Sensor Box How to update QUEST CONNECT First make sure that you have a good internet connection Open Quest Connect T On the main menu on the left hand side select the icon My Guest On the right hand side at the bottom you will see a banner with Quest Connect Version No underneath this it will say Re check Click the Re Check and Quest Connect will check on the internet to see if there is a more recent version available If there is follow the instructions to download This could take some time as the file will be close to 6 Mb How to update Quest xc_ DISPLAY UNIT First make sure that you have a working internet connection Open Quest Connect a On the main menu on the left hand side select the icon My Guest Now connect your display unit to your PC using the serial cable provided If your PC does not have a serial port you will need to purchase a USB to Serial port converter available at
65. ways give you an accurate engine hour time To enable this feature the factory fitted isolation tab should be removed from the small battery in the sensor box HE The normal expected lifetime of the battery is approximately 70 hours S continuous use engine running and no other power source or 2 yearson standby If you do not wish to use this feature or you always have an external power supply then this battery is not required and can be removed Remove Please contact Active Flight Systems for replacement batteries A The battery must only be replaced with an identical part Tachometer Quest xc has been designed to work with all petrol engines that produce a spark Different engines work in different ways Many produce a spark at both the top of the piston stroke and also Active Flight Systems Ltd Page 12 of 47 16 05 2006 S S at the bottom 2 sparks per revolution while others only produce the 1 at the top 1 spark per revolution and four strokes often produce just 1 spark every other revolution 2 revolutions per spark Quest xc can cope with all of these and this is configured during the tachometer configuration settings Plug the tachometer into the socket indicated The other end of the wire should have the red lead wrapped around the spark plug lead 2 4 times and secured with heat shrink insulating tape or a cable tie provided the earth connection MUST be earthed solidly to the engine A poor earth will dram

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