Operating Instructions for M-LINK sensors
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Magnetic rev-count sensor (# 8 5415)
Attach the magnet (# 89 3401) to a suitable point on the rotating component, ideally
glued in a suitable hole, flush with the surface. Connect the rev-count pick-up to the
sensor case, taking care to keep the connector the right way round, as indicated by
the colours printed on the cable.
The distance between the rev-count pick-up (# 89 3400) and the magnet should not
exceed 1 mm.
!
Take care to avoid throwing the rotating component out of balance. Even though
one magnet weights only 0.02 g, you may need to attach a second magnet on the
opposite side to the first one to avoid imbalance.
!
Take care to avoid weakening the rotating component. If you can install the
magnet before the component is balanced, locate it exactly opposite the point where
material has to be removed to obtain proper balance.
For high rotational speeds, and when using components which are already balanced,
it is advisable to attach two magnets directly opposite each other, so that correct
balance is maintained. The default number of magnets is one, but this can be altered
using the MULTImate or Sensor DataManager (in which case a maximum of eight
magnets can be used).
Features which can be activated or adjusted using MULTImate or Sensor DataManager:
Address
Address (transmitter screen line) at which the rev-count is displayed
Top alarm
Upper rpm value, above which an alarm is triggered
Bottom alarm
Lower rpm value, below which an alarm is triggered
Option
Additional output of minimum, average or maximum rotational speed
Option address
Address (screen line) at which the option value is displayed
Blade count
Number of magnets
x
Vario / altitude sensor (# 8 5416)
The vario / altitude sensor must be installed in the model in a location where it can
monitor atmospheric pressure without interference. In this case ‘interference’ means
any airflow which passes through the model. When initialised, the vario / altitude
sensor automatically sets a starting altitude of 0 m, i.e. it always generates an
altitude of 0 m when activated. The audible output of sink and climb in vario mode
can be switched ON and OFF at the transmitter if you assign a switch to this function
in the transmitter control menu (Setup -> Assignment list -> Switch -> Trainer/Vario).
The audible signals for climb and sink alter in frequency with increasing rates of
climb and descent.
Features which can be activated or adjusted using MULTImate or Sensor DataManager:
Address
Address (transmitter screen line) at which the climb rate is displayed
Top alarm
Upper climb rate value, above which an alarm is triggered
Bottom alarm
Lower climb rate value, below which an alarm is triggered
Option
Additional output of minimum and maximum climb rate
Option address
Address (screen line) at which the option value is displayed
Integration
Integration period – time interval over which the changes in altitude are
integrated (period until the new altitude value is calculated)
...
As above, but for altimeter (without integration period)
4. S
PECIFICATION
Sensor type
Voltage
Current 35 A
Current 100 A
Temperature
Order No.
# 8 5400
# 8 5403
# 8 5401
# 8 5402
Measuring range
+/-60 V
35 A / 16 Ah
100 A / 16 Ah
-25... +700°C
(1*)
Resolution
0.1 V
0.1 A / 1 mA/h
/ 1%
0.1 A / 1 mA/h
/ 1%
0.1°C
Screen line /
address
2 (U
1
)
(2*)
3
(2*)
3
(2*)
4
(T
1
)
(2*)
Temp. range
-25 ... +60°C
Current drain
3 mA
Case dimensions
31 x 20 x 7 mm
42 x 32 x 7 mm
31 x 26 x 7 mm
31 x 20 x 7 mm
Weight
approx. 10 g
approx. 12 g
approx. 10 g
approx. 10 g
Voltage range
3.5 V – 9.0 V
Special feature
2
nd
measuring
channel can be
activated
MPX M6
connector
Excl. MPX M6
connector
2
nd
measuring
channel can be
activated
Sensor type
RPM - optical
RPM - magnetic
Vario - Altimeter
Order No.
# 8 5414
# 8 5415
# 8 5416
Measuring range
400 ... 50,000 rpm
(max. 3 blades)
100 ... 50,000 rpm
(max. 3 blades)
+/- 50 m/s (vario) /
-500 ... +2000 m
(altimeter)
Resolution
100 rpm
100 rpm
0.1 m/s / 1 m
Screen line /
address
5
(2*)
5
(2*)
6 / 7
(2*)
Temp. range
-25 ... +60°C
Current drain
3 mA
8 mA
Case dimensions
31 x 20 x 7 mm
31 x 20 x 9 mm
Weight
approx. 10 g
approx. 10 g
approx. 10 g
Voltage range
3.5 V – 9.0 V
Special feature
Blade count variable
using jumper (2 - 4) /
MULTImate or SDM
(1 - 8)
Magnet count variable
using MULTImate or
SDM (1 - 8)
(1*) According to the temperature pick-up in use
(2*) Factory / default setting, currently only with ROYALpro (
SW 3.XX
)
5. G
UARANTEE
/ L
IABILITY
E
XCLUSION
The company MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG accepts no liability of any
kind for loss, damage or costs which are due to the incorrect use and operation of
this product, or which are connected with such operation in any way. Unless the law
expressly states otherwise, the liability on the part of MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH
& Co.KG to pay damages, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to
the invoice value of those products supplied by MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH &
Co.KG which were directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred. This
does not apply if liability is incurred according to statutory law on account of
intentional or gross negligence.
We guarantee our products in accordance with the currently valid statutory
regulations. If you wish to make a claim under guarantee, your initial course of action
should always be to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment.
The guarantee does not cover faults and malfunctions which are caused by the
following:
x
Incorrect or incompetent use
x
Maintenance carried out incorrectly, belatedly or not at all,
or not carried out by an authorised Service Centre
x
Incorrect connections
x
The use of accessories other than genuine MULTIPLEX items
x
Modifications or repairs which were not carried out by MULTIPLEX or by an
authorised MULTIPLEX Service Centre
x
Accidental or intentional damage
x
Defects due to normal wear and tear
x
Operation of the unit outside the limits stated in the specification
x
Operation of the unit in conjunction with equipment made by other manufacturers.
6. CE C
ONFORMITY
D
ECLARATION
This device has been assessed and approved in accordance with
European harmonised directives.
This means that you possess a product whose design and construction
fulfil the protective aims of the European Community designed to ensure the safe
operation of equipment.
The detailed CE conformity declaration can be downloaded in the form of a PDF file
from the Internet under www.multiplex-rc.de. It is located in the DOWNLOADS area
under PRODUKTINFOS.
7. D
ISPOSAL
N
OTES
Electrical equipment marked with the cancelled waste bin symbol must
not be discarded in the standard household waste; instead it should be
taken to a suitable specialist disposal system.
In the countries of the EU (European Union) electrical equipment must
not be discarded via the normal domestic refuse system (WEEE - Waste
of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EG). You can
take unwanted equipment to your nearest local authority waste collection
point or recycling centre. There the equipment will be disposed of correctly and at no
cost to you.
By returning your unwanted equipment you can make an important contribution to
the protection of the environment!
