Van's Aircraft RV-7A, Flight Manual

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Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT
01/00 Description of the Airplane and its Systems 7–43
7.11.5 VP200 Display Unit (DU)
The Vertical Power Display Unit is the main user interface to
the system. The display shows engine data that it receives
from the engine monitor over a serial link, aircraft
configuration (flaps, trims) as well as everything related to
the electrical system. Softkeys provide quick access to the
most important functions in each mode.
Audio alarms that are generated are wired through the AP-
60 audio mixer, which is powered by the “Aux Box” circuit.
7.11.6 VP200 Switch Panel (SP)
A pilot accessible panel with a green master switch, red
emergency button, three two-position switches with LEDs, a
light sensor, and knob for controlling engine ignition (a
MAG switch). Note that the magnetos are wired directly to
the MAG switch on the SP and are NOT controlled by the
VP-200 system.