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Omnia57-80 Oil

P-T-CT

Installation and User Manual,

Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet

FLYBOX

Rev. 2.0

Operating Instructions

When switched-ON, the display will immediately show the
main page with the first of the enabled gauges.

NOTE

: The first time you switch-ON the

Omnia Oil

P-T-CT

, there will not be enabled gauges. You need to

enable and customize them as explained in chapter

4.1

The example below refers to the installation comprising of
all the three gauges. If your setting is different, the
indication of the display might be different.

5.3 USE OF THE INSTRUMENT

The gauge values not shown in the actual screen are
always represented in the bottom left and right corners.

In the example, the main screen is showing the Oil
Pressure and in the corners the other 2 readings are
available.

Summary of Contents for Oil P-T-CT

Page 1: ...Omnia57 80 Oil P T CT Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet FLYBOX Rev 2 0 1 Oil P T CT Omnia57 80 family Flybox ...

Page 2: ...arning Booklet This product is not TSO d and cannot be installed into traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly Type Certificate Aircraft Document A2021OIL P T CT Revision 2 0 04 2021 For firmware version 1 9 This booklet is suitable for printing in A5 format ...

Page 3: ... INSTALLATION SECTIONS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUMENT SETTINGS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT NOTICE AND WARNINGS INDEX OMNIA FAMILY SYSTEM OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY DISCLAIMER ...

Page 4: ...Examples of available screens ...

Page 5: ...create a light and compact product powerful and easy to install and use The Omnia instrument family is equipped with a state of the art highly visible display a powerful 32 bit microcontroller and the latest generation of solid state sensors to ensure reliability and accuracy over time The owner has the possibility to keep the instrument software up to date by downloading the latest available revi...

Page 6: ...n the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet NOTE Used to highlight important information CAUTION Used to warn the user it indicates a potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the product WARNING Used to indicate a dangerous situation that can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded ...

Page 7: ...have explained and heed all instructions and warnings supplied with this product and with those products intended for use in association with it Always keep a copy of the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet on the aircraft In case of change of ownership the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet must be delivered together with all of t...

Page 8: ...ce the responsibility lies with the individual who carried out such operation FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING This device is operated through a software which from time to time can be updated and or subject to change Please always refer to the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet for the last updated version of the software available a...

Page 9: ...nual updates For some products registration may be required to receive important news or information on available firmware updates or to receive security information NOTE Flybox Avionics reserves the right to change or improve its products as well as terms conditions and notices under which their products are offered without prior notice NOTE The consumer decides of his own free will if the purcha...

Page 10: ...nsions 6 2 2 Omnia80 Mechanical dimensions 7 2 3 Omnia80 max Screw Lenght 8 2 4 Sensors Installation 9 SECTION 3 Electrical Installation 10 3 1 Rear Panel Connections 10 3 2 24 Pole Female Connector Wiring 11 3 3 24 Pole Connector Table 12 3 4 VDO Resistive Oil Temperature Sensor 13 3 5 PT1000 Oil Temperature Sensor 13 3 6 TCJ Oil temperature sensor 13 3 7 VDO Res Oil Press sensor for Rotax and Ja...

Page 11: ... 18 4 2 Panel Indicators and Commands 19 4 3 Setup Menu Navigation 20 4 4 Main Setup Menu 21 4 5 1 Interface Submenu 24 4 5 2 Gauge Submenu 26 4 5 3 Oil Temp Submenu 27 4 5 4 Oil Press Submenu 31 4 5 5 Cool Temp Submenu 35 4 6 Backlight Submenu 39 SECTION 5 Operating Instructions 42 5 1 Firmware Upgrade 42 5 2 Backup Restore 45 5 3 Use Of The Instrument 47 5 4 Logger 49 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 50...

Page 12: ...ION FEATURES Omnia instrument family is built from solid aluminum alloy CNC milled and powder coated to last a long time over the years always showing a new appearance Large 2 4 inch 57 3 5 inch 80 TFT display 320x240 Pixels 1000 nits antiglare surface sunlight readable wide temperature range A high quality knob encoder with push button for easy access to all features Backlight auto dimming featur...

Page 13: ...ication with the instrument that has the USB pen drive connected This means that the USB connection is made to a single instrument and the information will be forwarded via CAN bus to or from all the others in the group Omnia57 and Omnia80 instruments can be mixed on the same CAN1 bus The configuration data and the data logger of the interconnected instruments are saved or restored via CAN1 bus on...

Page 14: ...n the panel If more Omnia are installed and properly connected they will search for the right firmware through the CAN1 bus 1 5 EASY DATALOG SAVING Easy logging of the data for debug purpose If needed each Omnia unit can save a last flight log on the USB pen drive The user can then send the log via e mail to Flybox support for a help support request NOTE for easy access to the USB port it is recom...

Page 15: ...rts used to connect the Omnia instruments to an external GPS when applicable This feature appears in some models only 1 Sensor Light Input if connected it allows the automatic backlight intensity adjustment one sensor for all the instruments connected in the same CAN bus 2 Power outputs for sensors one 12 V 500mA 60 C and the other 5 V 350 mA 60 C both protected from short circuit 1 Alarm output a...

Page 16: ...to choose a position that permits optimal display visibility The instrument is supplied with four M4 screws to install it to the panel if you use other screws consider that the maximum thread length inside the instrument body is 10mm see the picture below Damage to the instrument due to the use of a screw longer than the permitted lenght will not be repaired under warranty ...

Page 17: ...t Rev 2 0 6 Mechanical installation 2 1 OMNIA57 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS The Omnia57 instrument fits in a standard 2 57 mm panel cutout CAUTION The maximum screw length inside the instrument body is 10mm NOTE For an installation without interference consider making a hole of at least 57 5 mm diameter ...

Page 18: ...ctions and Warning Booklet FLYBOX Rev 2 0 7 2 2 OMNIA80 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS The Omnia80 instrument fits in a standard 3 1 8 80 mm panel cutout NOTE For an installation without interference consider making a hole of at least 80 5 mm diameter Mechanical installation ...

Page 19: ...The maximum screw length inside the instrument body is 3 5mm Using screws that are too long will damage the display and cannot be repaired under warranty The screws supplied M4x6mm are suitable for panel thicknesses between 1 5 mm and 2 mm Flat nylon washers are also supplied with the screws for use with very thin panels Mechanical installation ...

Page 20: ... your type of probe in the list please contact the Flybox support service we will find a solution together CAUTION All sensors connected to the Omnia Oil P T CT must not be connected to any other instrument Disconnect any previously used instrument NOTE To avoid errors in the measurements it is essential that the ground of the remote module share the same ground of all the engine sensors so that t...

Page 21: ...r CAN 1 bus 24 pole female connector Molex Micro Fit See the table chapter 3 3 USB 2 0 port The required connectors and terminals are supplied with the instrument The manufacturer s codes are Molex P N 43025 0200 2 pole housing Molex P N 43025 2400 24 pole housing Molex P N 43030 0007 female crimp terminal The terminals can be crimped with Flybox Professional Crimping Tool cod 603000 Molex tool P ...

Page 22: ... Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet FLYBOX Rev 2 0 11 Electrical installation 3 2 24 POLE FEMALE CONNECTOR WIRING Green Blue WARNING Voltage peaks on the supply line exceeding the operating limits can damage the device Lamp or other load 300mA max ...

Page 23: ... 3 O 5V out for sensor short circuit protected and limited to 350mA 4 I Oil Pressure input 5 I Oil Temperature input 6 I Coolant Temperature input 13 I GND main supply 14 O Alarm Out NPN 300 mA not protected 15 I Ambient light sensor input 16 I Oil Pressure Input 17 I Oil Temperature input 18 I Coolant Temperature input 24 I External Switch 3 3 24 POLE CONNECTOR TABLE 12 24 1 13 Molex P N 43025 24...

Page 24: ...erature input 3 4 VDO Resistive Oil Temperature Sensor VDO Oil Temperature Resistive sensor Rotax 965531 Rotax 965530 old 3 5 PT1000 Oil Temperature Sensor To Oil Temperature input PT1000 P1K Oil Temperature sensor 3 6 TCJ Oil Temperature Sensor Type J Thermocouple To Oil Temperature input To Oil Temperature input SENSORS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...

Page 25: ... VDO Temperature Resistive sensor Rotax 965531 Rotax 965530 old 4 20mA Oil Pressure sensor Rotax 956413 Rotax 456180 Flybox 602000 Vout for sensors To Oil Pressure input 3 8 4 20 mA Oil Pressure Sensor 3 7 VDO Resistive Oil Pressure Sensor for Rotax and Jabiru To Oil Pressure input VDO Oil Pressure resistive sensor Rotax 956415 see NOTE 1 NOTE 1 use sensors which support the voltage supplied to PI...

Page 26: ... and Warning Booklet FLYBOX Rev 2 0 15 Electrical installation 3 10 PT1000 Coolant Temperature Sensor To Coolant Temperature input PT1000 P1K Oil Temperature sensor 3 11 TCJ Coolant Temperature Type J Thermocouple To Coolant Temperature input To Coolant Temperature input ...

Page 27: ...ion side Pin 1 Pin 2 The basic electrical architecture of a CAN bus consists of a single twisted or shielded wire pair with a device connected at each end Each end must be terminated with a 120 ohm resistor Flybox code 105810 Up to 16 Omnia can be connected together through CAN 1 bus Ready made termination resistors and wiring for connecting several Omnia together are available in different length...

Page 28: ... 1 I O CAN 2 L Internally connected with the Pin 1 CAN 2 L Lower connector 2 I O CAN 2 H Internally connected with the Pin 2 CAN 2 H Lower connector 2 Pole CAN 1 Lower Connector PIN I O Signal 1 I O CAN 1 H Internally connected with the Pin 1 CAN 1 H Upper connector 2 I O CAN 1 L Internally connected with the Pin 2 CAN 1 L Upper connector 2 Pole CAN 2 Lower Connector PIN I O Signal 1 I O CAN 2 L I...

Page 29: ... to activate 3 For each enabled gauge set the Sensor Type 4 For each enabled gauge set the Unit of Measure 5 For each enabled gauge set the Thresholds 6 For each enabled gauge set the Alarm Parameters 7 Check if the indications are correct for all the enabled gauges NOTE it is important to carry out these operations in the sequence indicated 4 1 MINIMUM SETTINGS BEFORE FIRST USE WARNING In the abs...

Page 30: ...ettings Knob with pushbutton 4 2 PANEL INDICATORS AND COMMANDS The knob can be rotated to select the functions and increment or decrement the values while pressing it to confirm 57mm 2 1 4 or 80mm 3 1 8 aluminium enclosure 320X240 pixels high brightness sun readable color display M4 screws the other gauges are showed here ...

Page 31: ...n menus and submenus a submenu is a term used to describe a menu that is contained within another menu Press the knob to enter in the selected item The knob can be rotated to select the functions and increment or decrement the values while pressing it to confirm To exit without changing while editing a number or multiple choice keep pressed the knob for 3 seconds The first items on every menu are ...

Page 32: ...ness Default value 19 The adjustment works in Manual mode only Interface this parameter will only be displayed if at least 2 or more gauges are enabled Go to chapter 4 5 1 for a full description Gauges select to enable and set the required gauges Go to chapter 4 5 2 for a full description 4 4 MAIN SETUP MENU This parameter will only be displayed if at least 2 or more gauges are enabled In this exa...

Page 33: ... go directly to the main screen Alarm Tone choose Yes only if the alarm output will be connected to the optional Flybox Audio Tone Adapter This way the output generates a high pitched tone instead of a continuous signal Background select which background you prefer between faded and dark Restore Defaults enter to restore defaults Caution the restore default operation returns the instrument to the ...

Page 34: ...apter 4 6 for a full description Firmware Upgrade enter to upgrade the firmware Go to chapter 5 1 for a full description Backup Restore enter to save and load settings Go to chapter 5 2 for a full description Logger enable to save a flight session data Go to chapter 5 4 for a full description About enter to see instrument information About Page Example Instrument settings ...

Page 35: ... 24 Instrument settings 4 5 1 Interface Submenu View If only Oil P and Oil T indicators are enabled this item will appear Choose SINGLE to see one gauge at a time choose DOUBLE to see both gauges as in the picture below Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen ...

Page 36: ... its high limit will be displayed You can select the display of one of the other indicators by turning the knob and the display will remain stuck on it for the number of seconds indicated in the parameter Hold Time Startup choose which indicator to display when the power is switched on when in Manual mode This parameter will be hidden if in Limit mode Hold Time set the Holding Time in seconds of t...

Page 37: ...en Eng choose the type of engine from Lycoming Continental Rotax 912 Rotax 914 Rotax 912iS Rotax 915 iS If your engine is not in the list choose Other Oil Temp set the Oil Temp parameters Go to chapter 4 5 3 for a full description Oil Press set the Oil Press parameters Go to chapter 4 5 4 for a full description Cool Temp set the Cool Temp parameters Go to chapter 4 5 5 for a full description 4 5 2...

Page 38: ...parameter will only be displayed if you have chosen an engine with CAN communication in the Eng parameter NOTE When Sens is selected the parameter Type will appear Choose the type of sensor installed between VDO P1K and TCJ Unit set the unit of measure in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F default one is Celsius Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen Enable ...

Page 39: ...s are at 0 NOTE Start to change the maximum threshold and then gradually the lower thresholds Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen Filter increase the number if the reading is affected by noise on the input signal decrease the value if the reading is delayed related to the input signal Default 60 Min 1 faster Max 100 slower NOTE To make a colored ...

Page 40: ...directly to the main screen Upper and Lower Warning select Yes to enable or select No to disable the upper and the lower alarm output Act delay Select a delay in seconds before the alarm is triggered When the Low or the High thresholds are reached the alarm output will be activated after the set time This option can be useful to avoid continuous alarms when the measure is stationary at values clos...

Page 41: ...g parameter is set to Yes The alarm event triggers both the flashing message on the screen and the alarm output Both of them can be reset by pressing the knob but the rectangle behind number remains in red Before resetting After resetting with the knob The values over the thresholds are also shown on the other screens In this example the Oil Temperature alarm is shown in red in the Coolant tempera...

Page 42: ...bus This parameter will only be displayed if you have chosen an engine with CAN communication in the Eng parameter NOTE When Sens is selected the parameter Type will appear Choose the type of sensor installed between VDO and 4 20 Unit set the unit of measure in bar or psi the default one is bar Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen Enable select Ye...

Page 43: ... are at 0 NOTE Start to change the maximum threshold and then gradually the lower thresholds Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen Filter increase the number if the reading is affected by noise on the input signal decrease the value if the reading is delayed related to the input signal Default 60 Min 1 faster Max 100 slower NOTE To make a colored p...

Page 44: ...directly to the main screen Upper and Lower Warning select Yes to enable or select No to disable the upper and the lower alarm output Act delay Select a delay in seconds before the alarm is triggered When the Low or the High thresholds are reached the alarm output will be activated after the set time This option can be useful to avoid continuous alarms when the measure is stationary at values clos...

Page 45: ...ing parameter is set to Yes The alarm event triggers both the flashing message on the screen and the alarm output Both of them can be reset by pressing the knob but the rectangle behind number remains in red Before resetting After resetting with the knob The values over the thresholds are also shown on the other screens In this example the Oil Pressure alarm is shown in red in the Coolant temperat...

Page 46: ...parameter will only be displayed if you have chosen an engine with CAN communication in the Eng parameter NOTE When Sens is selected the parameter Type will appear Choose the type of sensor installed between VDO P1K and TCJ Unit set the unit of measure in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F default one is Celsius Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen Enable ...

Page 47: ...e at 0 NOTE Start to change the maximum threshold and then gradually the lower thresholds Filter increase the number if the reading is affected by noise on the input signal decrease the value if the reading is delayed related to the input signal Default 60 Min 1 faster Max 100 slower Back confirm to go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen NOTE To make a colored port...

Page 48: ...o directly to the main screen Upper and Lower Warning select Yes to enable or select No to disable the upper and the lower alarm output Act delay Select a delay in seconds before the alarm is triggered When the Low or the High thresholds are reached the alarm output will be activated after the set time This option can be useful to avoid continuous alarms when the measure is stationary at values cl...

Page 49: ...arning parameter is set to Yes The alarm event triggers both the flashing message on the screen and the alarm output Both of them can be reset by pressing the knob but the rectangle behind number remains in red Before resetting After resetting with the knob The values over the thresholds are also shown on the other screens In this example the Cool Temp alarm is shown in red in the Oil Temperature ...

Page 50: ...t Submenu Back go back to previous menu Exit confirm to go directly to the main screen Mode select to choose between Manual and Auto When in Manual mode the brightness can be changed with the dimmer function from the main menu from 1 min brightness to 19 max brightness Default value 19 Selecting Auto 3 new parameters will appear in the list ...

Page 51: ...cted to another Omnia instrument connected in cluster In the case of 2 or more instruments connected in cluster via CAN1 bus set Sens only on the instrument to which the sensor is connected and set CAN in all others Smoothness choose how fast the backlight changes when there is a variation of light on the sensor Default 1 Min 1 faster Max 3 slower NOTE If the mode function is set to AUTO during a ...

Page 52: ... Min light choose minimal backlighting when the environment is dark Default 1 Min 1 dark Max 20 bright NOTE if you upgrade to this backlight version for the first time due to a firmware update the backlight menu items will be reset to their default values Re adjustment of the Smoothness and Min light parameters may be necessary ...

Page 53: ...w version and after unpacking it copy it to a USB stick possibly free from other files To update the instrument it is necessary to connect the USB stick to the instrument you want to update or to any other instrument of the Omnia series installed and clustered via the CAN bus following the procedure below connect the usb stick to the instrument From the main menu of the instrument you want to upgr...

Page 54: ...ile and the version will appear Select and confirm the software you want to write the following screen will appear In case you are installing a version prior to the installed one a different message will inform that you are downgrading and not upgrading the software Confirm Yes to proceed No to exit without writing any software DEV NAME is the name of the instrument being update ...

Page 55: ...tructions Note if the USB stick is installed on a device other than the one you are updating the following messages will appear on the 2 devices Wait until this message will appear and then remove the USB stick The instrument will reboot with the new software Device is being Update Remote device where the USB is connected ...

Page 56: ...cement or if you need help from the instrument manufacturer In this case simply send the backup file saved on the USB stick to the Flybox support service To backup or restore the parameters it is necessary to connect a USB stick to the instrument you want to backup restore or to any other instrument of the Omnia series installed and clustered via the CAN bus From the main menu of the instrument yo...

Page 57: ... Operating Instructions Select Backup and push the knob to write the file on the USB stick When the file is written this message will appear Select Restore and push the knob to load the previously saved parameters into the instrument Push the knob to reboot the new parameters are now loaded in the instrument ...

Page 58: ...will not be enabled gauges You need to enable and customize them as explained in chapter 4 1 The example below refers to the installation comprising of all the three gauges If your setting is different the indication of the display might be different 5 3 USE OF THE INSTRUMENT The gauge values not shown in the actual screen are always represented in the bottom left and right corners In the example ...

Page 59: ... to Limit mode automatically the gauge which is the closest to its high limit will be displayed You can select the display of one of the other indicators by turning the knob and the display will remain stuck on it for the number of seconds indicated in the parameter Hold Time When a gauge is showed it will be possible to read the other gauge values at the left and right corners at the bottom When ...

Page 60: ...e device to be logged or to any other instrument of the Omnia series installed and clustered via the CAN1 bus a white icon will appear on the display indicating that the flash drive is connected To activate the Logger choose Yes from the Main Menu Logger The icon will turn green when the file is being written and red when the Logger is enabled but the USB stick is not connected or in case of writi...

Page 61: ...ht 140g 57 230g 80 3 analog input for probes Supply voltage 10 30 V Supply current 60mA 57 135mA 80 Open collector alarm output max 300mA active low This output can also be used to send a tone in the intercom using the Flybox optional device code 105899 Operating temperature range 20 70 C Humidity 90 max without condensation Communication through 2 CAN bus USB port for USB 2 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICAT...

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Page 64: ...t limited to the warranty disclaimers and liability disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect General This disclaimer statement is governed by the la...

Page 65: ...al copyright and or specific patents deposited Any infringement of this statement and of MICROEL s r l intellectual property will be prosecuted 2019 Microel s r l all rights reserved Flybox reserves the right to change the terms conditions and notices under which their products are offered without prior notice IMPORTANT Do not send an instrument for repair without first filling out the support for...

Page 66: ...Flybox is a registred brand of Microel s r l Italy www flyboxavionics it MICROEL s r l Via Mortara 192 194 27038 Robbio PV ITALY Tel 39 0384 670602 Fax 39 0384 671830 ...

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