VIGILUS EP Version
-
Installation manual
Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet
Flybox
1
Rev. 1.0
®
VIGILUS
for
Rotax EP
and
Yamaha EPeX
engines
Revision 1 - Jan 2020
For firmware version 1.7
Страница 1: ...US EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Flybox 1 Rev 1 0 VIGILUS for Rotax EP and Yamaha EPeX engines Installation manual Revision 1 Jan 2020 For firmware version 1 7 Flybox ...
Страница 2: ...tructions and Warning Booklet This product is not TSO d and cannot be installed into traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly Type Certificate Aircraft Document A2020 VIGILUS EP Installation Revision 1 01 2020 For firmware version 1 7 ...
Страница 3: ...1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SECTIONS 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...
Страница 4: ...f the art highly visible display a powerful 32 bit microcontroller and the latest generation of solid state sensors to ensure reliability and accuracy over time The owner has the possibility to keep the instrument software up to date by downloading the latest available revision from www flyboxavionics it website and installing it using a USB pen drive We are confident our products will be satisfac...
Страница 5: ... Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet NOTE Used to highlight important information CAUTION Used to warn the user it indicates a potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the product WARNING Used to indicate a dangerous situation that can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded ...
Страница 6: ...gs supplied with this product and with those products intended for use in association with it Always keep a copy of the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet on the aircraft In case of change of ownership the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet must be delivered together with all of the other papers WARNING Read the Installation and U...
Страница 7: ...ration FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING This device is operated through a software which from time to time can be updated and or subject to change Please always refer to the Installation and User Manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet for the software version used in your instrument To obtain updated manuals please visit www flyboxavionics it WARNING DO NOT re...
Страница 8: ...mware updates or to communicate safety information about the instrument NOTE Flybox Avionics reserves the right to change or improve its products as well as terms conditions and notices under which their products are offered without prior notice NOTE The consumer decides of his own free will if the purchased product is suitable and safe for his need If the consumer does not agree with the notices ...
Страница 9: ...VIGILUS Mechanical Installation 15 1 3 1 Dimensions 16 1 3 2 Panel Cut Out 16 1 3 3 Cooling Requirements 17 1 4 Remote Module Mech Installation 18 1 4 1 Dimensions 19 1 4 2 Cooling Requirements 19 SECTION 2 2 1 Electrical Installation 20 2 1 1 Crimping Tools 22 2 1 2 Power Specifications 23 2 1 3 General Wiring Hints 23 2 1 4 CAN BUS Information 25 2 2 VIGILUS CN1 and Remote Module CN1 Connection ...
Страница 10: ...n 35 2 4 Remote Module CN3 37 2 4 1 Remote Module CN3 Table 38 2 4 2 Remote Module CN3 Signal Explanation 39 2 5 Sensors Installation 41 2 5 1 CHT Sensors 41 2 5 2 CLT Sensor 42 2 5 3 EGT Sensor 43 2 5 4 Oil Temperature Sensor 45 2 5 5 Oil Pressure Sensor 45 2 5 6 Outside Air Temperature Sensor OAT 46 2 5 7 Current Sensor 47 2 5 8 Fuel Level Sensors 49 2 5 9 Fuel Pressure Sensor 51 2 5 10 USB Vide...
Страница 11: ...VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Flybox 11 Rev 1 0 Index One Year Warranty 57 Term of Use and Disclaimer 58 List of Revisions 59 ...
Страница 12: ...th the Vigilus Remote Module kit Use this list to verify that all the kit components have been delivered correctly 1 1 1 KIT CONTENTS QTY Description 1 VIGILUS INSTRUMENT 1 REMOTE MODULE UNIT 1 16P CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HOUSING 1 22P CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HOUSING 2 24P CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HOUSING 86 CRIMP CONTACTS 1 MICROFIBRE CLOTH 1 USB PEN DRIVE CONTAINS THIS MANUAL 1 VIGILUS EP QUICK REFERENCE ...
Страница 13: ...d Remote Module for Edge Performance engines Rotax Yamaha 651055 Software key for Fuel Computer activation 601010 EGT probe with 2 5 m cable coupling to weld 601012 Pre wired cable for EGT probe with separable connector 601020 OAT probe Outside Air Temp with 2 5 m cable 601040 Fuel pressure transducer 2 mt cable fitting 0 4 Bar 601060 Ammeter probe 50 A 602000 Oil pressure probe 4 20mA 0 10 Bar 60...
Страница 14: ...ourself with all aspects of the installation The installation consists of the following steps 1 Inventory of all needed parts 2 Planning layout of the installation 3 Install Vigilus in a suitable location following the instructions in chap 1 3 4 Install the Remote Module in a suitable location following the instructions in chap 1 4 5 Assemble the wiring harness cables and connectors 6 Connect the ...
Страница 15: ...S MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Vigilus can be installed on the instrument panel in a standard 3 1 8 round hole it is recommended to choose a position that allows optimal visibility of the display To install it perform this operations 1 Unscrew the four plastic spacers on the backpanel 2 Remove the backpanel 3 Insert the Vigilus frontpanel on a 3 1 8 panel cutout 4 From the back of the instruments panel...
Страница 16: ...Flybox 16 Rev 1 0 VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Vigilus Mechanical installation All dimensions are in millimeters 1 3 1 DIMENSIONS 1 3 2 PANEL CUT OUT ...
Страница 17: ... No cooling air is required for Vigilus however as with all electronic equipment lower operating temperatures extends equipment life Avoid installing Vigilus near heat sources If this is not possible it is highly recommended that the air behind the panel be kept moving by ventilation or a fan Allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors ...
Страница 18: ...s wires that connects the remote module to the Vigilus is 20 meters When choosing a location where to install the remote module consider that the operating temperature range is 20 70 C The Remote Module isn t sealed so choose a location protected it from dust water oil and atmospheric agents The Remote Module has the possibility to be connected to the static line of the aircraft NOTE Connecting th...
Страница 19: ...S 1 4 2 COOLING REQUIREMENTS No cooling air is required for the Remote Module however as with all electronic equipment a lower operating temperatures extends equipment life Avoid installing it near heat sources If this is not possible ensure that additional cooling is provided Allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors Static port ...
Страница 20: ... with the crimp pin contacts Molex 43030 0007 and the corresponding receptacles connector Molex 43025 2400 CN1 Vigilus connector CAUTION To avoid damages to the Vigilus Remote Module take precautions to prevent Electro Static Discharge ESD when handling connectors and associated wiring ESD damage can be prevented by touching an object that is on the same electrical potential as the Vigilus Remote ...
Страница 21: ...ctors CN1 CN2 CN3 Static pressure port On the Remote Module there are 3 Microfit connectors each supplied with the corresponding receptacle and crimp pin contacts Molex 43030 0007 receptacle codes are CN1 16 pin Microfit connector Molex 43025 1600 CN2 24 pin Microfit connector Molex 43025 2400 CN3 22 pin Microfit connector Molex 43025 2200 ...
Страница 22: ...llation 2 1 1 CRIMPING TOOLS Recommended crimping tools are listed in the following table equivalent tools may also be used Contact type Contact P N Recommended hand crimping tools Recommended extraction tools Micro Fit 3 0 crimp terminal 20 24AWG Molex 43030 0007 Flybox 603000 or Molex 63819 0000 Molex 11 03 0043 ...
Страница 23: ...ectors available also from Flybox see section 2 5 11 Separable connections for thermocouples 2 1 2 POWER SPECIFICATIONS Vigilus and remote module are capable of operating at either 14 or 28 VDC On the following table are listed the power requirements for Vigilus and remote module the specified current draw is measured with the display backlight set to maximum brightness and with the optional USB V...
Страница 24: ...les near heat sources RF sources EMI interference sources power sources The installer shall supply and fabricate all of the cabes unless a pre wired cable has been ordered If no pre wired cable has been ordered the required connectors and associated crimp contacts are supplied with the Vigilus kit CAUTION Check wiring connections for errors before connecting any wiring harnesses and power on Incor...
Страница 25: ...t be terminated with a 120 ohm resistor that in the case of Vigilus and Remote Module is integrated inside the instruments so that the installer should simply connect together two pin on the connector to perform the required terminations The maximum length from end to end of the CAN bus is 20 meters The wiring for the CAN bus connections can be twisted pair or shielded twisted pair We recommend th...
Страница 26: ...Flybox 26 Rev 1 0 VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Electrical installation 2 2 VIGILUS CN1 AND REMOTE MODULE CN1 CONNECTION DRAWING 29 ...
Страница 27: ...ion 4 CAN1 termination 5 CAN1 termination 6 CAN2 L signal Reserved for future use 7 CAN2 H signal Reserved for future use 8 CAN2 termination Reserved for future use 9 CAN2 termination Reserved for future use 10 Low level audio output for intercom connection 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 V Main supply 10 28Vdc 14 COM2 TX to pin 3 engine ECU DB9 connector 15 COM2 RX to pin 2 engine ECU DB9 connector 16...
Страница 28: ... or 28 VDC AWG22 wire is enough it s recommended to insert a 2A circuit breaker on the positive wire that supply both Vigilus and Remote Module CAN BUS 1 PIN 2 3 4 5 This CAN bus is used exclusively for communication with the Remote Module use shielded or twisted wire pair AWG24 is enough Max length of this bus is 20 meters The CAN bus termination jump wire pin 4 with pin 5 is required Audio outpu...
Страница 29: ... l u s GPS receiver USB PIN 20 21 22 23 Connect these pins to the USB receptacle included in the Vigilus kit The USB port is used for software updates for the backup restore settings to download the datalogger data and to connect the optional Video Grabber input adapter cod 653000 The USB receptacle is already included in the optional harness if you have bought it Electrical installation NOTE 1 It...
Страница 30: ...gnal for Vigilus connection 3 Programmable output3 active low 300mA 4W max 4 Programmable output1 active low 300mA 4W max 5 Not used 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 V Main supply 10 28Vdc 9 CAN1 termination 10 CAN1 L signal for Vigilus connection 11 Programmable output4 active low 300mA 4W max 12 Programmable output2 active low 300mA 4W max 13 Rotor tachometer input for rotorwings only 14 RPM output 15 GN...
Страница 31: ...ltage between these grounds Be sure that any ground wire of the Remote Module is routed to the engine block and the engine block must have a connection to the negative of the battery CAN BUS PIN 1 2 9 10 This CAN bus is used exclusively for communication with Vigilus use shielded or twisted wire pair AWG24 is enough Max length of this bus is 20 meters The CAN bus termination jump wire pin 1 with p...
Страница 32: ...ors with 0 12volt output It s possible also to use open collector type sensors but it s required to connect a 10 Kohm pull up resistor between this signal and V Main supply RPM output for tachometers and constand speed propeller regulators PIN 14 The RPM Signal Out is used to connect propeller controller or analog tachometer The signal is a square wave with amplitude 0 V supply Electrical installa...
Страница 33: ...EMOTE MODULE CN2 CONNECTION DRAWING NOTE For the Rotax standard CHT sensors pins 5 and 6 must be connected to ground connect it to the same ground that supply power to the remote module that must be at the same potential of the engine GND CHT sensors are not used for Yamaha EPeX Electrical installation ...
Страница 34: ...iew from wiring side PIN Description 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 Not used 5 CHT2 thermocouple J connect to ground for other sensor types 6 CHT1 thermocouple J connect to ground for other sensor types 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 EGT4 thermocouple K 10 EGT3 thermocouple K 11 EGT2 thermocouple K 12 EGT1 thermocouple K 13 Not used 14 Not used Continued 2 3 1 Remote Module CN2 table ...
Страница 35: ...ative inputs PIN 5 6 The negative inputs of the CHT is used only if using J type thermocouples For the other type of sensor included Rotax standard sensors these pins must be connected to ground connect it to the same ground that supply power to the remote module that must be at the same potential of the engine GND See pag 41 for further details CHT positive inputs PIN 17 18 Connect to these pins ...
Страница 36: ...g Booklet Electrical installation EGT negative inputs PIN 9 10 11 12 Connect to these pins the negative wire of the thermocouples See pag 43 for further details EGT positive inputs PIN 21 22 23 24 Connect to these pins the positive wire of the thermocouples See pag 43 for further details ...
Страница 37: ...VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Flybox 37 Rev 1 0 Electrical installation 2 4 REMOTE MODULE CN3 ...
Страница 38: ...uel level sensor input 5 Main tank fuel level sensor input 6 Connect to pin 17 if using 4 20mA oil press sensor 7 Oil temperature sensor input 8 Outside air temperature sensor input PT1000 9 Not used 10 GND for sensors supply 11 VOUT for sensors supply see descr on page 40 12 Digital input 1 toggle main temperature pages 13 Not used 14 Not used 15 Right tank fuel level sensor input 16 Oil pressure...
Страница 39: ... to pin 12 to navigate through the pages Fuel level sensor inputs PIN 4 5 15 These fuel level sensor inputs support resistive with max resistance of 300 ohm or capacitive 0 5V sensors If you install only 1 tank fuel level sensor Main Tank connect it to pin 5 of CN3 connector if you install 2 tank fuel level sensors Left and Right Tanks connect the Left on pin 4 and the Right on pin 15 of CN3 conne...
Страница 40: ...T Outside air temperature PIN 8 Support PT1000 sensors Flybox cod 601020 See pag 46 for further details VOUT for sensors PIN 11 22 It delivers the same voltage supplied on the Pin 1 of the Remote Module CN1 Current sensor input PIN 19 Support Flybox 601060 sensor See pag 47 for further details Fuel pressure sensor input PIN 20 Support Flybox 601040 sensor See chap 2 5 9 for further details Gearbox...
Страница 41: ...nnector J type thermocouples Thermocouple probes have a two wires connection positive wire and negative wire Follow the indication in chapter The positive wire are connected to pins 17 to 18 CHT2 to CHT1 of CN2 remote module connector the negative wires are connected to pins 5 to 6 CHT2 to CHT1 PT1000 resistive sensors This two wire resistive sensors must be connected between ground GND and pins 1...
Страница 42: ...IGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Sensors installation ROTAX CLT sensor A Rotax CLT sensor Coolant Temperature can be connected to show the CLT on the main page 2 5 2 CLT SENSOR ...
Страница 43: ...will need to use special connectors and cable to avoid reading errors These items can be supplied from Flybox 2 5 3 EGT SENSORS Flybox EGT thermocouples Flybox EGT thermocouples are K type positive wire is RED negative is GREEN Other thermocouples can have different colours Mechanical installation notes Drill a 6 mm diameter hole in the exhaust manifold at the position indicated by the engine s ma...
Страница 44: ...al Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Secure the thermocouple in this position by locking the nut Note that the thermocouple can be bent if necessary but with a minimum radius of 3 mm Thermocouple Nut Probe retainer Probe coupling Sensors installation ...
Страница 45: ...OTAX 4 20mA P N 956413 installed on 912 914 engines produced after 2008 05 Connect red wire to pin 11 of CN3 remote module connector connect white wire to pin 16 Connect pin 6 to pin 17 of CN3 remote module connector Flybox P N 602000 compatible with the Rotax 4 20mA sensors Connect brown wire to pin 11 of CN3 remote module connector connect white wire to pin 16 Connect pin 6 to pin 17 of CN3 remo...
Страница 46: ...t one wire to pin 8 of CN3 remote module connector and the other wire to aircraft ground Flybox OAT sensor P N 601020 Flybox OAT sensor is a PT1000 and can be fixed with a M5 countersunk screw For optimal outside temperature indication it must not be installed in direct sunlight locations or near heat sources 2 5 6 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OAT Sensors installation ...
Страница 47: ...ensor can be installed in one of the three locations as shown in the simplified electrical diagram below 2 5 7 CURRENT SENSOR Position 1 in this position the current sensor measure current flow into or out of your battery indicator show both positive and negative currents Position 2 in this position the current sensor measure only the current that the alternator supply to both battery and aicraft ...
Страница 48: ...e procedure is as follows 1 Connect only the 3 wires of the current sensor to the Remote Module 2 Connect together the 2 wires A and A and keep them away from the sensor board 3 Turn on the Vigilus 4 Go to MAIN MENU SETTINGS INSTRUMENTS AMP AMP OFFSET and click ENTER to edit the value click again ENTER to store current calibration or press the ESC pushbutton to exit without saving Vigilus has now ...
Страница 49: ...stive sensors that increase resistance as you add fuel and resistive sensors that decrease resistance as you add fuel It s also possible to install a mixed type of sensors i e 1 resistive 1 capacitive CAUTION Resistive type fuel level sensors connected to Vigilus must not be connected to any other instrument Disconnect any previously used instrument Fuel level sensors connection NOTE Refer to fuel...
Страница 50: ... the tank the instrument will display inaccurate readings For example fig 1 if a fuel sensor cannot measure the lowest part of the tank that contains 7 liters the instrument will display 0 zero for fuel level of 7 liters and below Another example fig 2 is if a tank can holds 40 liters of fuel but at 25 liters the fuel is at the top of the sensor the maximum that the instrument will display is 25 l...
Страница 51: ...CN3 remote module connector Brown wire V Supply to pin 22 of CN3 remote module connector The pressure range accepted is from 0 to 4 bar NOTE an improper wiring can cause damage to the fuel pressure transducer Mechanical installation hints Screw tight the transducer to the fitting no other seal material is required because the sealing is ensured by the green fuel resistant gasket of the transducer ...
Страница 52: ...mages from 3 cameras via the optional Videograbber device cod 653000 sold as an option The videograbber must be connected to Vigilus USB port Video signal of the cameras must be PAL composite video CVBS You can use the Flybox cameras Cod 601070 or buy other suitable cameras from the market Sensors installation Flybox Optional Videograbber ...
Страница 53: ...installation 2 5 11 SEPARABLE CONNECTIONS FOR THERMOCOUPLES If it is necessary to split the thermocouples connections in separable harnesses you must use proper cables and connectors available also from Flybox with ord cod 601012 Refer to the Thermocouples manufacturer or supplier to know the wire colours ...
Страница 54: ...ady included two of this separable connections EGT1 and EGT2 Sensors installation Cod Description 601010 EGT K Thermocouple 2 5 mt probe stainless steel fittings 601013 20 cm Pre wired connector for EGT probe with crimped Molex Microfit pins 601014 Compensated Female flying connector for EGT K Thermocouple 601015 Compensated Male flying connector for EGT K Thermocouple 601016 2 poles red green sil...
Страница 55: ...range 20 70 C Audio LineOut for intercom for aural warnings 2 CAN Bus communication interfaces 1 GPS NMEA 183 serial input standard RS 232 NMEA 0183 sentences required GPRMB GPRMC 1 RS232 serial port for Autronic ECU Internal storage for 200 hours of datalog Video inputs with the Optional USB Flybox Video Grabber Cod 653000 and up to 3 Optional Color cameras Cod 601070 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 1...
Страница 56: ...e 4 programmable outputs active low 300mA 4W max SENSORS INPUTS Current input from Flybox sensor cod 601060 Fuel pressure from Flybox transducer 601040 Rotor tachometer from sensor Oil pressure from Flybox ROTAX 2 Oil temperature inputs Rotax or PT1000 sensors OAT from Flybox PT1000 sensor cod 601020 2 CHT for ROTAX or J Thermocouples 4 Exhaust gas temperature from K thermocouples 3 inputs for fue...
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Страница 58: ...ted to the warranty disclaimers and liability disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect General This disclaimer statement is governed by the laws of ...
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