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Section 8 - Memory and Data Download
The EDM compresses and records
all
displayed parameters once every
six seconds (default)
in Long Term Data Memory (note: you can
change this rate to be 2 to 500 seconds). This data is retrievable by
inserting a USB Drive into the jack on the front of the instrument and
following the prompts. You can choose to retrieve ‘
ALL’
the data stored in
the EDM, or only the ‘
NEW’
data recorded since your last retrieval. In
either case, the selected data in the EDM is not erased. The data can
later be viewed on EZTrends2, a PC program available from JPI or over
the internet.
Recording typically begins when EGTs are greater than 500°F or RPM is
greater than 500. The amount of data that the EDM can store will vary
depending on how rapidly parameters change. The typical storage
capacity is greater than 100 hours at a 6 second recording interval, but
can vary depending on configuration. When the memory becomes full,
the oldest data will be discarded to make room for the newest. All data
are time-stamped. The EDM contains a real-time clock that may be set
when you initially program your instrument. You may change the
recording interval from 2 to 500 seconds, even in flight (when you change
the interval in flight, the current flight file is closed and a new flight file is
started at the new interval).
Downloading Data from the EDM
Downloading is a simple process. Follow the steps below:
a. With the EDM powered up, plug the USB flash drive into the
EDM USB port.
b. Wait for the EDM display to show
DOWNLOAD: NEW
.
c. To download only the new data since the last download, tap the
STEP button.
d. To download all data in the EDM, tap the CHANGE button to see
DOWNLOAD: ALL
, then tap STEP.
You will see a ‘progress indicator’ as the data is copied to the USB flash
drive. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS.