ECU Data Terminal
The data terminal plugs into the ECU via the lead supplied. The display can be used for starting
and test running. This socket also doubles as digital connection to a computer. The display can
be installed permanently on board. This Smart Data terminal includes dedicated screens for
radio checking, last shutdown cause and other special turbine operations. The most innovative
and useful function is the internal recorder/playback function. The terminal continuously stores
all the data received from the ecu, keeping in its permanent memory all the data of last 66
minutes of engine run, without the need of the memory card. After the flight, the terminal can
be pulled out of the plane and, without connecting to the ecu, just using a 5-10V battery, the
data stored can be played back in real time, same presentation as if the engine was running.
Playback mode can be still, forward or reverse, speed x1, x 10 and x100 in both directions, so
that would be easy to investigate any issue at the field without the need of a computer or any
other type of reader.
All the data, including all engine parameters, can be saved later to a memory card, where it can
be read using a text editor, or our viewer software. Also this data can be sent to engine
manufacturer to be studied. A detailed description can be found in last page of the present
manual.
The function of the buttons is described later in the “ECU setup”
Engine installation:
Electrical connections. Connect the power lead
of the battery to the battery socket.
PLEASE:
DOUBLE
CHECK
THE
BATTERY
POLARITY BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE
ENGINE
. A reverse polarity connection will
immediately
damage
the
electronic
components on both the ecu and the engine.
See the table on page 5 for the recommended
Lipo battery 2s. Other battery voltages are not
supported.
Battery should be connected directly, DO NOT use
switches
(electronic or mechanical), electronic regulators, diodes,
voltage regulators, etc. Multiple battery operation using a “Y”
lead is possible, but at least one battery must be directly
connected to the ecu.
Connect the throttle channel from your receiver to the socket in
the ecu labeled “throttle” and the data terminal to the socket
“Terminal”. Maximum voltage at throttle input port is 10V.
Connect the 3 wire powerbus to the engine and to the ecu. This
lead can be extended. Although Data signal can be used with lead
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