Daqu — Manual
2.2
Intake Manifold Pressure
It may be installed on the engine side of the firewall providing that it is not
under direct influence of engine and/or exhaust heat.
The orientation or position of Daqu is not critical. Just make sure that Daqu
connectors are easily accessible and sensor cables are guided properly. A good
access to sensor connectors significantly simplifies the wiring, troubleshooting,
service and maintenance.
Daqu must NOT be mounted directly on the motor or on a place where
significant vibrations may occur.
Daqu is not waterproof. Significant measures were made to protect Daqu
electronics from moisture, but direct contact with fluid will cause invalid
sensor readings or even permanent failure. Make sure that Daqu will not
be exposed to fluids or moisture. Do not put Daqu under coolant expansion
bottle.
Please consider that flying trough rain delivers vast amount of water into
engine compartment. If Daqu is in engine compartment, please make sure
that this water will not reach it. If you intent to fly trough rain, the best way
is to enclose Daqu within some watertight compartment.
Daqu is not shipped with the mounting hardware. Any appropriate removable
fittings may be used. Do not rivet it in place.
2.2
Intake Manifold Pressure
Daqu has a built in MEMS pressure sensor that is used to measure the intake
manifold pressure.
Use a
φ
5 mm inner diameter tube to connect the manifold pressure engine
source with the Daqu manifold connector. Secure the tube on all connections
using pipe clamps. Please, consult engine manual to locate the source of the
manifold pressure. On most engines a the protection cap and the protection
nipple first shall be removed first.
Installing a flow restrictor is higly recommended. This is an element with a
small hole in the middle, which allows the pressure to pass, but limits amount
of air that can go trough.
Install the restrictor as close to the manifold
pressure source as possible. This is mostly due to the safety reasons. If tube
slips from Daqu or if internal tube inside Daqu leaks, the restrictor prevents
pressure change in the intake manifold.
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