I have a Zodiac. I added an "ice cube" relay in paralell with the starter
relay. This relay's NC contacts rated at 30 or 40 amps cuts off all the
electronics when starting and then switches them back ON after the start
circuit is denergized.
Leo Corbalis
----- Original Message -----
From: "KARL HEINDL" <kheindl@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: EIS versus Steam Gauges
>
>
> Carl,
>
>
> I have no idea what your problem might be. My EIS is wired to the main bus
and that seems to work fine. In fact, it is important to me to be able to
check the oil pressure when I crank the engine, especially after an oil
change.
>
>
> New users should also note that there is no extra charge for 3 extra
wires, which allow you to have parallel switches for the push buttons. I use
the left/right buttons on the MAC grip to scroll through the menus.
>
>
> Karl
>
>
> From: "Carl Pattinson" carl_p@ntlworld.com
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: EIS versus Steam Gauges
> Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:56:46 +0100
>
> -- Europa-List message posted by: "Carl Pattinson" carl_p@ntlworld.com
>
> If you fit an EIS just make sure you have a means to isolate it from the
> main bus during startup. We have found that if the EIS is not switched off
> on startup (starter cranking) the spikes often scramble the memory and
> alarms which take about 20 mins to reset again. The worst thing is the
reset
> ususlly causes the screen contrast to go to zero and then everything
becomes
> impossible to ajust until the screen contrast can be increased (ie: the
> display appears to go blank).
>
> I would suggest that a momentary disconnect button is fitted close to the
> starter switch so that temporary isolation can be effected, though a more
> sophisticated setup could include an isolator solenoid connected to the
> starter solenoid.
>
> An manually operated isolator switch (which is what we have) is not a very
> satisfactory solution as its very easy to leave it on during startup and
> also easy to forget to turn it back on after startup.
>
> Our EIS is currently playing up in that the oil pressure and temp readings
> are jumping about by a couple of degrees/ PSI. We suspect this is possibly
a
> prelude to the oil pressure sensor failing which I believe is a common
> problem with Rotax 912 engines (unless someone else has a better
> explanation).
>
> It would be nice to have the luxury of both analogue and digital readings
> but not very practical.
>
> Otherwise the EIS is very good and we would recommend it.Ours is the Grand
> Rapids version.
>
> Carl Dot
> G-LABS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Paddy Wigney" johnwigney@worldnet.att.net
> To: rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
> Subject: Europa-List: EIS versus Steam Gauges
>
>
> -- Europa-List message posted by: John Paddy Wigney
> johnwigney@worldnet.att.net
>
> From: "Ronald J. Parigoris" rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
> Subject: Europa-List: EIS
> Anyone ot there flying with just an EIS with no Engine Steam Gauges and
> find it
> acceptable?thx. Ron Parigoris
>
> Hi Ron,
>
> I have an EIS plus an analogue tacho and analogue manifold pressure. I
> have found that the EIS is one of the best instruments in my panel - it is
> rock-solid reliable. I would have no hesitation in removing the analogue
> tacho since I find that I do not look at it because the EIS is so accurate
> and refreshes very rapidly. (I would like to replace the tacho with a
> Digitrak which I lust for.) I have all the engine variables set with
alarms.
>
> If you have a constant speed prop, I recommend you have an analogue
> manifold pressure gauge - it permits rapid and accurate power changes. If
> you use the EIS to follow MP, you may have to change to a different page
> which is a bit clunky.
>
> One final comment :- The fuel flow/totaliser option on the EIS is a good
> investment. It is very accurate and provides great peace of mind on a long
> trip by giving the calculated endurance. I just keep a healthy margin
> between that number and my GPS ETE (estmated time enroute), there is no
> mental arithmetic. Finally, I set my low fuel alarm at 4 gallons.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> N262WF, mono XS, 912S, Whirlwind C/S prop
>
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