Vega EMS-1 Operating Manual
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3.1 Timers display
LOCAL:
Local time normally includes an offset from UTC time. The time offset can be setup in the
“TIMERS SETUP”
menu.
UTC:
This is also know as Zulu or GMT time. The UTC time can be set in the
“TIMERS SETUP”
menu.
FLIGHT:
The flight time is automatically reset to zero when a new flight is started (manual or automatic flight detection). The “:” will
flash when a flight is active. The flight timer can be started pressing the F1/UP key (Manual flight mode).
HOBBS:
The Vega EMS-1 contains a password protected Hobbs timer. The Hobbs time can be set to the current known
engine
time in the
“TIMERS SETUP”
menu. The Hobbs timer will only increment when the RPM is greater then the
“HOBBS
RPM”.
MAINT: (Maintenance Timer)
This timer is set in engine hours and it will count down to zero when the engine RPM is greater then the
“HOBBS RPM”
value as set in the
“TIMERS SETUP”
. A good use for this function is to set the hours until your next spark plug change or
engine inspection.
The purpose of this function is to assist you in determining remaining hours until maintenance will be required. It is not
intended as a replacement for the aircraft's maintenance log. It is therefore important that the aircraft's maintenance log
be maintained in the normal manner. You should further use your own discretion in performing maintenance earlier than
indicated should any aircraft performance problems arise.
A maximum of 999 hours can be entered as a maintenance interval. A reminder
message will appear on startup when zero hours are remaining. The reminder message
will disappear after the pilot presses any key. Engine running time for the purpose of the
mainteance timer is defined as the run time where the engine RPM is greater than the
“HOBBS RPM”
value as set in the
“TIMERS SETUP”
.
