FLYDAT OPERATOR'S MANUAL ® ROTAX-BOMBARDIER Flydat operator's manual Non TSO approved
Content Section 1 Introduction............................................................. Section 2 Description.............................................................. Section 3 Description of design.............................................. Section 4 Possible configuration............................................. Liquid cooled 2-stroke............................................ Air cooled 2-stroke................................................. Liquid cooled 4-stroke.....................
Dear Customer Section 1 Congratulations to your decision to use the FLYdat, specially developed for ROTAX Aircraft Engines for indicating and storing engine operation data. Prior to taking the FLYdat into service, please, read the Operator's Manual carefully, as it will acquaint you with the basic knowledge of technical data, installation and the safe handling of the FLYdat.
Description INTRODUCTION Description Section 2 The FLYdat has not undergone any safety and durability ® examination to the Standards of Civil Aviation, but it does incorporate the latest technical development and has been thoroughly tested. Despite the FLYdat being a precise instrument, false indication or misinterpreting of data could occur. By utilizing the FLYdat, the user acknowledges a possible danger and responsibility for all risk. To minimize the risk, study the Operator's Manual carefully.
Description of design Section 3 The FLYdat represents an instrument specially developed for ROTAX Aircraft engines for the indication and acquisition of engine operating data readily accessible for the pilot. INTRODUCTION Description ® The FLYdat is furnished with 8 sensor input ports, which can be occupied variably according to the engine type. The operating data is being permanently compared with the specific engine operating limit.
Possible configuration INTRODUCTION Configuration Section 4 The FLYdat is supplied by Rotax with an undefined ® configuration. With the standard configuration, all trigger levels for warning and alarm system are set to the maximum of the measuring range, i.e. no checks for exceeding the warning limits. The FLYdat can be coordinated by the authorized Rotax Distributor with the respective engine type. With this configuration, Warning and Alarm limits are set for the specific channels.
Liquid cooled 2-stroke FLYdat is always delivered with the front plate for 4-stroke engines but without a defined configuration. By programming the FLYdat, it will be adapted to the respective engine type. 3 5 RPM RPM 1/min EGT/PTO EGT/PTO °C CHT/PTO CHT/PTO °C Wiring diagram: 7 COOLANT COOLANT °C Thermocouple 1 Type K EGT P.T.O.
Air cooled 2-stroke CONFIGURATION Display and connection FLYdat is always delivered with the front plate for 4-stroke engines but without a defined configuration. By programming the FLYdat, it will be adapted to the respective engine type. ® 2-stroke air cooled engine configuration: 3 1 RPM EGT/PTO 5 Wiring diagram: 7 CHT/PTO Thermocouple 1 Type K EGT P.T.O. DATA ® EGT/MAG HOURS CHT/MAG Thermocouple 2 Type K CHT P.T.O. Thermocouple 3 Type K EGT M.S. Thermocouple 4 Type K CHT M.S.
Liquid cooled 4-stroke FLYdat is always delivered with the front plate for 4-stroke engines but without a defined configuration. By programming the FLYdat, it will be adapted to the respective engine type. 3 RPM 5 EGT/PTO CHT Wiring diagram: 7 OIL TEMP Thermocouple 1 Type K EGT P.T.O. - right DATA ® EGT/MAG HOURS LEFT-RIGHT Display and connection ® 4-stroke liquid cooled engine configuration: 1 CONFIGURATION Thermocouple 2 Type K EGT P.T.O. - left Thermocouple 3 Type K EGT M.S.
Possible connection CONFIGURATION Display and connection Section 5 The FLYdat has another input that should be used for programming, communication with other instruments via the iFamily® bus and also for the external switch and signalization unit. Communication with the PC: The socket fitted on the front panel is used for programming various engines or data transfer to the PC. The socket enables the customer the data transfer to the PC via standard RS-232c PC serial communication.
Technical Data TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Section 6 For correct working of the FLYdat, always keep the technical parameters as specified below. Any use of the FLYdat beyond the range of the technical parameters may cause a damage, to which the guarantee will not be related. If you use the Flydat above the temperature limits, the warning message "OVER RANGE" will show on the display together with the temperature the FLYdat has just measured. The FLYdat will store this information.
Warning and Alarm LIMITS Warning and Alarm Section 7 If the FLYdat has been configured by a distributor, ® the following limits are stored. NOTE: Please, pay attention to the limits as specified in the Operator's manual for the engine. Do not run the engine above these limits. Engine type 582 UL DCDI: Engine type 447 and 503UL: Display field Engine speed Exhaust gas temp. Cylinder head temp.
Warning and Alarm LIMITS Warning and Alarm If the FLYdat has been configured by a distributor, the following limits are stored. NOTE: ® Please, pay attention to the limits as specified in the Operator's manual for the engine. Do not run the engine above these limits . Engine type 618 UL: Display field Engine speed Exhaust gas temp. Cylinder head temp.
Warning and Alarm If the FLYdat has been configured by a distributor, the following limits are stored. NOTE: LIMITS Warning and Alarm ® Please, pay attention to the limits as specified in the Operator's manual for the engine. Do not run the engine above these limits. Engine type 912 ULS DCDI: Display field Engine speed Exhaust gas temp. Cylinder head temp. Oil temperature Oil pressure max. Oil pressure min.
Installation GENERAL INFORMATIONS Installation Section 8 Prior to the installation of the FLYdat, look for a suitable ® location in the cockpit, taking the following into consideration: c Protection against too high temperatures. NOTE: The unit operates flawless up to the max. operating temperature of 70°C. Outline dimensions of the Flydat c Protection against excessive vibrations and shock loads (see Technical Data for permissible values).
Sensors kits GENERAL INFORMATIONS Sensors kits Section 9 3 different sensor kits, specially assembled for every engine type, are offered from Bombardier-Rotax.
Installation of the sensors Section 10 At installation of the sensors, take the following into consideration: GENERAL INFORMATIONS Sensors Installation ® c Route sensor lines must be protected against excessive temperatures. c Route sensor lines must be free of vibrations, but with some flexibility. c Sensor lines must be without kinks and must not chafe.
Installation of the sensors GENERAL INFORMATIONS Sensors Installation These sensors are offered by Bombardier-Rotax: ® CHT sensor EGT sensor Tightening torques: Sensor EGT sensor Oil pressure pick-up Air, coolant sensor CHT sensor (912, 912S 914) Oil temp. sensor (912, 912S, 914) Flydat Operator's manual Torque 20Nm 177in.lb. Tightening LOCTITE Anti Seize Oil pressure pick-up 15Nm 133in.lb. LOCTITE 603 CHT sensor ( 912, 912S / 914 ) 15Nm 133in.lb. LOCTITE 221 Oil temp.
Installation of the sensors GENERAL INFORMATIONS Sensors Installation Installation plan for the individual sensor kits liquid cooled 2-stroke engines (Illustration shows the engine type 582 UL) Index Description ® Air cooled 2-stroke engines (Illustration shows the engine type 503 UL) Index Description 1 Sensor at spark plug seat (CHT) 1 Sensor at spark plug seat (CHT) 2 Air temperature sensor 2 Air and liquid temperature sensor 3 EGT sensor 3 EGT sensor 4 Sealing ring 4 Sealing ring
Installation of the sensors GENERAL INFORMATIONS Sensors Installation Installation plan for the individual sensor kits ® liquid cooled 4-stroke engines (Illustration shows the engine type 912 UL) Index Flydat Operator's manual Description 1 Oil pressure pick-up 2 Oil temperature sensor 3 CHT sensor page 17 Rev.
Operation Section 11 Initial Start-up Prior to putting the FLYdat into operation, make sure that all the sensor lines and the supply cable are connected correctly. Consult the wiring diagram and the chapter about the electric connections for the particular type of engine. Until all the connections are checked, do not supply the FLYdat with voltage. With adequate voltage and correctly connected supply, c the background illumination must glow, and c the readings are indicated on the FLYdat.
Operation Message and light Section 12 Delete "SERVICE" message To delete this message, turn the instrument off. Then, while keeping the pressed button on the panel or the external button connected to the pin 7 of the connector on the backside of the instrument, turn the instrument on. NOTE: If this message is shown, we recommend downloading the data to your PC (see page 23) and undertaking the precautions that would prevent another warning message.
Possible display Section 13 Indication of engine speed The r.p.m. reading is in 4 digits and shows on the display from 300 r.p.m. onwards. Recording of the speed down to 1000 r.p.m. ending with last input memory. NOTE: If the rotation speed has exceeded the value of 9999r.p.m., three dashes [ - - - ] will show on the display. Indication of operating time The number of operating hours is in 4 digits with the resolution of 0,1 hour on the display.
Flydat status Flydat status Section 14 The Flydat can be programmed by an authorized ® dealer for different Warning and Alarm limits, depending on the engine type. Distinguish three ranges of the status: c green range (standard operation) All readings are below or above (min. oil pressure) the programmed Warning limits.
Data recording in operation Data recording Section 15 The FLYdat stores the current measured values (the values you can see on the display of the instrument) in the interval of 5 seconds.
Data downloading Data downloading Section 16 The FLYdat is also delivered with the connecting cable for connecting the instrument with your PC. The communication is via the serial cable RS-232, which is a standard part of desktop computers. In portable PCs, there is usually a USB port and, therefore, it is necessary to purchase a USB/RS-232 reduction, which is available in every shop with PC accessories.
Firmware Update Section 17 The FLYdat offers the possibility of firmware update by means of a PC and the programme, which is delivered on a disc or CD and which is a part of the FLYdat delivery.
iFamily® bus iFamily bus Section 18 The FLYdat offers a wide range of possibilities by connecting with other instruments by means of the iFamily bus. One of these possibilities is e.g. connecting with the wireless communication module GPRS for data transfer from the FLYdat to your PC anywhere in the world; connecting the voice module for voice warning (on Warning or Alarm value) directly to your headphones or speaker. In case of connecting with other instruments that support the iFamily®, you may get e.g.
Messages and Report of Errors Errors Section 19 Warning message "COLD ENGINE" If the oil temperature in a 4-stroke engine does not reach the operating value and, at the same time, the rotation speed has exceeded the set value, the warning message "COLD ENGINE" will show on the display and the lamp control on the panel of the instrument will light up red.
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