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- Page 2 DO NOT Install This Product Product Product..You may return the product for a refund. Contact Electronics International Inc. for details. Product Product By installing this product, the aircraft owner/pilot and installer agree to hold Electronics International Inc.
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Page 3: Important Notice
FAA or a knowledgeable flight instructor for training prior to flying the aircraft with this instrument. Electronics International Inc. is not liable or responsible for a pilot’s action or any situation that results in personal injury, property damage, missed commitments, lack of use of an aircraft or any expenses... - Page 4 Important Notice ***** MUST READ ***** Page 3 of 4 Fuel Level Accuracy Limitations: Fuel Level Accuracy Limitations: Fuel Level Accuracy Limitations: Fuel Level Accuracy Limitations: Fuel Level Accuracy Limitations: The accuracy limitations of the MVP are listed below. It is the pilot/owner’s obligation to make It is the pilot/owner’s obligation to make It is the pilot/owner’s obligation to make It is the pilot/owner’s obligation to make...
- Page 5 Important Notice ***** MUST READ ***** Page 4 of 4 Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents (Page 1 of 2) Warranty/Agreement----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 Introduction: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 Features: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 Overview of the MVP Screens: --------------------------------------------------------- 1.3 System Hardware: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.4 SELECT Knob and Button Operation: -------------------------------------------------- 1.5 Display Dimming: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.6 Cleaning the Screen: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.0 Main Engine Screen: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.1 Power-up Add Fuel Message: ---------------------------------------------------------- 2.2 Main Screen Layout: --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.3 Arc Gauges: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------... - Page 7 4.10 Gen. Info. Screens: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.11 Data Logs Screens: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 5.0 Setup and Control Screens Menu: ------------------------------------------------------------ 5.1 USB and Data Recording Screen: ------------------------------------------------------ 5.1.1 Read Files From USB Data Stick Section: --------------------------------------- 5.1.2 Write Recorded Data to USB Section: ------------------------------------------ 5.1.3 Data Recording Setup Section: -------------------------------------------------- 5.2 Voice and Display Controls Screen: ---------------------------------------------------- 5.2.1 Voice Warning Control Section: -------------------------------------------------...
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Page 8: Warranty/Agreement
Warranty provided the item is returned to the factory prepaid. Electronics International Inc. is not liable or responsible for a pilot’s action or any situation that results in personal injury, property damage, missed commitments, lack of use of an aircraft or any expenses in-... - Page 9 Electronics International is not responsible for shipping charges or damages incurred under this Warranty. No representative is authorized to assume any other liability for Electronics International Inc. in connec- tion with the sale of Electronics International Inc. products. This Warranty is made only to the original user. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER...
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction 1.1 Features: 1.2 Overview of the MVP Screens: 1.3 System Hardware: 1.4 SELECT Knob and Button Operation: 1.5 Display Dimming: 1.6 Cleaning the Screen:... - Page 11 1.1 Features: The MVP-50T is a state-of-the-art Glass Panel Engine Monitor that provides most of the engine and system instruments and annunciator found in an aircraft panel. Each of the instruments displayed on the MVP’s Main Engine Screen provides features not found in most multifunctional displays or traditional gauges.
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Page 12: System Hardware
The “MVP- 50T Setup Checklist” will guide the installer through the necessary steps to set up the MVP for a specific aircraft. The “MVP-50T Setup Checklist” is provided on a separate blue tag-board To make... -
Page 13: Select Knob And Button Operation
The MVP hardware consists of the following three groups of components: A. Probes, Transducers and Extension Cables – These components are used to measure pressures, temperatures, fuel flow, volts, amps, fuel levels and many other engine and aircraft system functions. The analog signals produced by the transducers and probes are routed through the Extension Cables to various EDC inputs. -
Page 14: Display Dimming
1.5 Display Dimming: The MVP provides two methods of controlling the brightness of the TFT display. When the “Brightness Control” is set for “Auto Dimming” the display will automatically dim as the ambient light reduces. The light sensor is located next to the USB port on the MVP front panel. -
Page 15: Main Engine Screen
Main Engine Screen Main Engine Screen Main Engine Screen Main Engine Screen Main Engine Screen 2.1 Power-up Add Fuel Message: 2.2 Main Screen Layout: 2.3 Arc Gauges: 2.4 Vertical Strip Gauges: 2.5 Annunciators (CAS): 2.6 Digital Instruments: 2.7 External Master Caution and Warning Lights: 2.8 Voice Alarm Control Panel (Experimental Only): 2.9 Disabling a Display:... -
Page 16: Power-Up Add Fuel Message
The Main Engine Screen provides the aircraft system and engine instruments you will view most frequently during a flight. There is important information published in the Important Notice section (found in the front of this manual) that must be read before operating this instrument. Please read the Important Notice section at this time. -
Page 17: Arc Gauges
2.3 Arc Gauges: The Arc Gauges incorporate a digital readout and an analog arc. The color of the digital readout will reflect the current operating level of the instrument (i.e., if the N1 is operating in the red, the digital readout will be red). The digital display can be set to blink when a functions operating level reaches a yellow and/or red operating range. -
Page 18: Digital Instruments
At the top of the Main Engine Screen are three rows of annunciators. These annunciators makeup a Crew Alert System (CAS). The top two rows of annunciators are defined by the installer. The bottom row of annunciators is associated with functions displayed on the Main Engine Screen. Also, at the far right of the bottom row is a “System”... -
Page 19: Voice Alarm Control Panel
The “4. Redlines, Limits and Color Setup” screen and the “Serial Port & External Warning Light Setup” screen provides fields to set the operation of the Caution and Warning lights. Changes in these screens are password protected. As with any warning system, it is important that there are no false alarms. False alarms can desensitize a pilot to all alarms, which can cause a serious situation to go undetected. -
Page 20: Disabling A Display
Panel switch to the “OFF” position. When the Control Panel Switch is once again set to the “ON” position, the MVP will announce “Voice Annunciator enabled.” This will be followed by the announcement of any active alarms. Adjusting the Volume of the Voice Warnings: The “Voice & Display Controls” screen provides a control to adjust the volume level of the voice warnings. -
Page 21: System Screen
System Screen System Screen System Screen System Screen System Screen 3.1 Trim Indicator: 3.2 Flap Indicator: 3.3 Gear Position Indicator: 3.4 Gear Up Warning: 3.5 Engine and System Functions: 3.6 Annunciators (CAS): 3.7 Five Digital Instruments from the Main Screen:... - Page 22 The System Screen is intended to display system functions and the configuration of the aircraft. This gives the pilot one location (i.e., one screen) to find all of the pertinent system functions and configuration information on the aircraft. Normally these functions would not need to be displayed continuously. The following features in the System Screen are provided: 3.1 Trim Indicator: The Trim Indicator located in the top right corner of...
- Page 23 3.4 Gear Up Warning: The MVP can provide a gear up voice warning if the following functions are monitored: Gear Position, N1 and Airspeed. As you enter the pattern and reduce N1 the aircraft’s Airspeed will start dropping. If N1 and Airspeed drop below a programmed level (set for your aircraft) and the Landing Gear is not down and locked, you will get a voice warning.
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Page 24: Flight Data Screens Menu
Flight Data Screens Flight Data Screens Flight Data Screens Flight Data Screens Flight Data Screens 4.1 “Help” Screen: 4.2 System Screen: 4.3 “Add Fuel” Screen: 4.4 “Fuel Management” Screen: 4.5 “Timer” Screen:*** 4.6 “Clock and Hour Meters” Screen: 4.7 “Weight and Balance” Screen: 4.8 “Checklist”... -
Page 25: K Factor Adjustment Section
A menu of the Flight Data Screens may be found by pressing the “Menu” button when displaying the Main Engine Screen. When the Flight Data Screen Menu or any Flight Data Screen is being displayed all annunciators and five Main Engine Screen functions will be displayed to the right of the Flight Data Screen. - Page 26 the K Factor. The K Factor is a measurement of the pulses per gallon that the flow transducer outputs. Due to variations in the installation of the flow transducer, it may be necessary to adjust the K Factor for the first few flights in order to get an accurate fuel remaining, fuel used and flow reading.
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Page 27: Bottom Section
4.4 “Fuel Management” Screen: The “Fuel Management” screen is divided into the following four sections: 4.4.1 Fuel Level Data: This section displays the fuel levels measured in each of the tanks. The total fuel onboard is displayed at the bottom of this section. -
Page 28: Timers Screen
“Dist. Reserve:” Distance you can fly beyond your Way Point based on current Distance to Empty and Distance to Way Point. If the Time Reserve drops below 45 minutes, this value will be displayed in Yellow. If the Time Reserve drops below 30 minutes, this value will be displayed in Red. 4.5 “Timers”... -
Page 29: Weight And Balance Screen
The “# Cycles” can be setup to count airframe (takeoff / landing) cycles or engine start cycles. The value of “# Cycles” is based N1. When a preset high value of N1 is reached the “Status” field will display “Armed.” Then, when a preset low value of N1 is reached the “Status”... -
Page 30: Flight Notes Screens
What makes the MVP’s Checklists so powerful is the fact that they are interactive. Next to each item is a “check” box. The Select knob allows you to enter an “X” in the box next to each item, or remove an “X” from a box if one is already there. Putting an “X” into a box will move the arrow to the next box. -
Page 31: Gen. Info. Screens
The MVP will always remember which portion of the Flight Plan screen was last viewed. You can leave in the middle of a Flight Plan screen to look at other screens and when you return you will be at the same place in the Flight Plan screen as when you left. -
Page 32: Data Logs Screens
Creating a General Info File: A custom Gen Info File may be created in Word, WordPad, Notepad or most any text editor. See “Creating a Checklist, Flight Plan or General Information File” in the Appendix section of this manual. Reading a General Info File from a USB Data Stick: A Gen Info File may be read from a USB Data Stick and stored into MVP memory by pushing the Menu button while viewing a Gen Info File, rotating the Select knob to select “Read Files From USB”... -
Page 33: Setup And Control Screens Menu
Setup and Control Screens Setup and Control Screens Setup and Control Screens Setup and Control Screens Setup and Control Screens 5.1 “USB and Data Recording” Screen: 5.2 “Voice Warning Control” Section: 5.3 “Screens Button Setup” Screen: 5.4 “System Configuration Screens Menu:”... -
Page 34: Read Files From Usb Data Stick Section
The “Setup and Control Screens Menu” section lists those screens you will most often use to change data during flight. To view the available Setup and Control Screens press the Menu button when displaying the Main Engine Screen. Then scroll to the lower section of the blue screen. The following describes the operation for each Setup and Control Screen. -
Page 35: Data Recording Setup Section
Note: If you enter a system configuration screen and change any data, a new flight data file with a new flight number may be started. Note: Formatting information on recorded flight data can be found in the Appendix under the heading, “Recorded Flight Data Formatting.”... -
Page 36: Button Controls Section
5.2.4 “Button Controls” Section: The MVP has three Aux Digital Inputs that may be used to remotely control the Select knob, Exit button and Screen button. 5.3 “Screens Button Setup” Screen: The Screens button (found on the front of the MVP) provides a quick way to switch between the screens you use most often. -
Page 37: System Configuration Screens
System Configuration Screens System Configuration Screens System Configuration Screens System Configuration Screens System Configuration Screens 6.1 Password Protection: 6.1.1 Level #1 Password (Maintenance): 6.1.2 Level #2 Password (OEM): 6.2 System Configuration Screens Overview: 6.3 “USB Flight Data File Manager” Screen: 6.4 “USB Config and Software Program Manager”... - Page 38 This password allows access to all System Configuration Data. For a non-FAA certified MVP, the password is “100.” For an FAA certified unit the password is only released under a contract or agreement with Electronics International Inc.
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Page 39: System Configuration Screens Overview
6.2 System Configuration Screens Overview: The System Configuration Screens provide access to setup and calibration data. By accessing this data you can properly set up the MVP to work with your aircraft. It is important you understand the operation of each screen and function before you change any data. -
Page 40: Usb Config And Software Program Manager Screen
“Write Files to USB Data Stick” Section: “Write All Checklists and Text Files”: This line allows you to write all the Checklists, Flight Plans and General Information to the USB Data Stick. All of the files will have a “.txt” extension and will be stored in the following directories on the USB Data Stick: Checklists ------- “checklists”... -
Page 41: Change Password Screen
The “Retrieve ALL Backup Config Files” command reads all the stored configuration data on the USB Data Stick. If the configuration data was NOT stored to the USB Data Stick by same MVP that is retrieving it, the command will fail and an appropriate message will be displayed. Each MVP system has the following unique calibration data that should not be shared with other MVP systems: A. -
Page 42: Aircraft Id, Gear Warning And Tas Seup Screen
Do not lose your password! Without the correct password you will not be able to access the configuration data. If you do lose your password, contact Electronics International Inc. for help in retrieving it. 6.6 “Aircraft ID, Gear Warning and TAS Setup” Screen: “Aircraft ID:”... -
Page 43: Serial Port Setup Screen
“One Cycle = N1 above _____% then below _____%”: This line allows you to set the logic to determine when a cycle is counted (engine or flight). An engine cycle is counted for each engine start. To record engine cycles, set the “N1 above” field to a value just above the maximum N1 that can be reached during start with no fuel (around 35%). - Page 44 If the MVP cannot find a valid GPS signal, the Port 2 Receive Status field will switch (every six seconds) between “Trying 9600” and “Trying 4800.” If the MVP cannot find a valid GPS signal or the MVP is not connected to a GPS, the Port 2 Receive field should be set to “Disabled.”...
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Page 45: Weight & Balance Setup Screen
6.9 “Weight & Balance Setup” Screen: The data in this screen configures the “Weight and Balance” screen (found in the “Flight Data Screens Menu” section of this manual) for your aircraft. It is imperative that the correct CG limit data is set up in this screen. CG data can be found in your aircraft’s POH. -
Page 46: Pressure Altitude Calibration Screen
The tanks must be calibrated with the wings level and the aircraft set for level flight pitch. Start with the tanks empty. “Fuel Tank”: This field selects the fuel tank to be calibrated. You can switch between tanks any time during the calibration cycle. -
Page 47: Flaps, Trim And Special Function Calibration Screen
6.12 “Flaps, Trim and Special Function Calibration” Screen: This screen allows you to calibrate Flaps, Trims and special functions. A voltage signal is received from a control pot connected to the flaps (or trim tab). The value of this signal is called “Raw Counts.”... -
Page 48: Edc Inputs, Functions And Screen Setup Section
6.14 “EDC Inputs, Functions and Screen Setup” Section: Probes and transducers are mechanically connected to the aircraft and are electrically connected to the EDC (Engine Data Converter). The EDC converts the analog signals from the probes to digital signals and then transmits them to the MVP. -
Page 49: Function To Main Screen Mapping Screen
The “Reading” column at the far right of the screen shows the current reading for each EDC Input. This can be used to troubleshooting a channel (e.g., you can heat a temperature probe or apply pressure to a pressure transducer and see which EDC Input responds). If a probe listed in the “Probe”... -
Page 50: Redlines, Limits And Color Setup Screen
6.18 “4. Redlines, Limits and Color Setup” Screen: This screen allows you to program up to five Color Ranges for any Function. “Function:” This field allows you to select which Function will be programmed. “Display Name:” This field allows you to change the name of the Function shown in the display. -
Page 51: Edc Input Calibration Screen
“Voice Warning File”: This line sets the voice file that will be played when a red and/or yellow warning is reached (as determined by the “Red & Yellow Ext Warning Logic” setting). 6.19 “5. EDC Input Calibration” Screen: Warning: This screen is for advanced use only and data in this screen normally should not be changed. - Page 52 “Reference:” The Interim Value may be referenced to another Function. The value of the Function selected in this field will be added (+) or subtracted (-) from the Interim Value. Differential measurements can be made by subtracting one Function from another. Temperature measurements based on thermocouple probes must be temperature compensated by referencing the “T.
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Page 53: Appendix
A A A A A Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Specifications / Features A1.0 Creating a Checklist, Flight Plan or General Information File A2.0 Recorded Flight Data Formatting A3.0 Calibrating Airspeed A4.0 Setting up the MVP to Display Torque using a High and Low Pressure Tranducer A5.0 Adding Custom Voice Warning Files to the MVP A6.0 Setting Up the Gear Position and Unsafe Indicators... - Page 54 Specifications / Features 0425052 Rev. C: 3/9/08 Models: MVP-50P, MVP-50T, EDC-33P and EDC-33T MVP-50P and MVP-50T Weight: 1.9 Lbs. Environmental: Designed and Tested to TSO (DO-160E) Software: Designed and Documented to TSO (DO-178B) Minimum Performance Standards: TSO-C43c, TSO-C44c, TSO-C45b, TSO-C47a, TSO-C48, TSO-49b and TSO-C55a.
- Page 55 Volts: Measured on pin 35 of the EDC Top Connector. Range: 0 to 40 volts. Sensitivity: 6400 counts per volt. Note: A VI-221 or FM-VA-MVP-xx may be used to measure Voltage on any temperature channel. Amps: Differential Input: + 2.5V to -.2V Common Mode: +/- 90 Volt to ground Sensitivity: 9.537uV per count.
- Page 56 Pressure: Input: 0 to 2.5 Volts Differential Input Impedance: > 20M Ohms Common Mode Range on the Input: + 4 Volts to -.2 Volts (from ground). +5 Volt and Ground provided to energize the pressure transducer. Sensitivity: Ratiometric to the EDC +5 Volt supply (9.537uV x (5/(voltage of the EDC +5V supply))) Notes: Many pressure transducers are available to monitor many different functions.
- Page 57 Horsepower is based on the RPM, MP, EGT, Altitude and a Calibration Factor. Reference values are entered into the “Horsepower Calibration” screen. Horsepower (MVP-50T): Horsepower is based on (Np x Torque) / Calibration Factor. The Calibration Factor is entered in the “Engine Data, ..
- Page 58 Bar Graph (Lean Operating Mode, MVP-50P): Once the Lean Operating Mode (LOP or ROP) is entered, an EGT must drop 3’F below its current peak to display a Peak Marker. If the EGT for a channel that has reached peak increases 3’F above its current peak, the Peak Marker will be turned off and a new peak will be established (this is a false peak).
- Page 59 In order to protect from losing these values (in case of a battery failure), values are saved to Flash Memory at the end of each flight. Engine Hours and # Cycles (MVP-50T): Engine Hours signify the time the engine has been operating above an N1 setting. “# Cycles” increments when N1 goes above a setting and arms for the next count when N1 drops below a setting.
- Page 60 Some Error Messages - “COM” - If communication is lost with the EDC, after 5 seconds all functions requiring signals from the EDC will display “EDC” for its value and an Error Message Box will be displayed. “A-D” - If the EDC sends an error message for a specific channel, the function associated with that channel (on the MVP) will display “A-D”...
- Page 61 A1.0 Appendix: Creating a Checklist, Flight Plan or General Information File A1.1 Overview: You can create your own Checklists, Flight Plans, or General Information data files to load into the MVP. The MVP allows you to store up to 50 Checklists, 50 Flight Plans and 50 General Info files. Basically any information that can be represented in text can be displayed on the MVP.
- Page 62 be in that color. To color just a section of text, place the color formatting character before the section and then place a ~W after the section to change the following text color back to white. The formatting characters available are: ~r or ~R ~y or ~Y...
- Page 63 A1.6 How to Create Text Files on Your Computer: Any standard text file editor, such as Windows Notepad, can be used to create the text files. You can use a word processor, but when you save the document, you must use the “Save As” feature and set the “Save As Type” selection to “Text Only (*.txt).”...
- Page 64 Flight data files can be written from the MVP to the USB memory stick and installed on your computer for viewing. See section 5.2.2. A2.2 Data Format: The following is the data format for a flight data file viewed with a text editor: Electronics International Inc. MVP-50 Flight Data Recording Hardware ID: 1.1.1 Software ID: 1.9.437...
- Page 65 The data shown above loaded into Microsoft Excel will be displayed as follows: Note: The data to the right of “AMPS” has been truncated because it would not fit on this page. Electronics International Inc. MVP-50 Flight Data Recording Hardware ID: 1.1.1 Software ID: 1.9.437...
- Page 66 A2.3 Yellow and Red Recording Interval: Normally flight data will be recorded at a rate set in the USB and Data Recording screen. At the moment any Function enters a Yellow or Red operating range, all flight data will be recorded at that time and the record interval will be no slower than 3 seconds.
- Page 67 A3.0 Appendix: Calibrating Airspeed 1. Connect the Calibrated Pressure Source to the pitot tube and static ports as required. 2. Navigate to the “5. EDC Input Calibration” screen: Start with the “Main Engine Screen” and push the MENU button. Select the “System Configuration Screens Menu” at the bottom of the screen. Select the “5.
- Page 68 Setting up the MVP to Display Torque using a High and Low Pressure Transducer Purpose: This document explains how to configure the MVP-50T to measure Torque using a High and Low pressure transducer. On applicable engines Torque is derived from the difference between the High Torque Pressure measurement and the Low Torque Pressure measurement.
- Page 69 A5.0 Appendix: Adding Custom Voice Warning Files to the MVP The MVP can be set to play a separate .wav file as a waring for each function that enters a Yellow and/or Red operating range. Custom .wav files can be recorded (or found on the interned or your PC), installed into the MVP and assigned as an audio waring for any function.
- Page 70 Testing .wav files on the MVP: Testing .wav files on the MVP: Testing .wav files on the MVP: Testing .wav files on the MVP: Testing .wav files on the MVP: 1. From the Main Engine Screen navigate to the “Voice & Display Controls” screen (i.e.: press the “Menu” button >...
- Page 71 A6.0 Appendix: Setting Up the Gear Position and Unsafe Indicators The position of the landing gear is displayed on the MVP System Screen. When the wheels are lowered, the MVP will show the gears in the down position. During transition the word “UNSAFE” will be shown in red. If a gear is hung, it will be shown in the up position with the word “UNSAFE.”...
- Page 72 Option 2: Connect one channel on the EDC to the aircraft’s Nose Gear green down light. The state of all three gears will be displayed on the MVP based on the Nose Gear’s status. Select “Gear All” for the probe in Configuration Screen #1.
- Page 73 6. Navigate to the “4. Redlines, Limits and Color Setup” screen. Select the appropriate Gear for the Function. For each of the Gear Lights connected to the EDC, set the Range Markings as follows: For a High Reading when the Gear Light is on: Set “White”...
- Page 74 A7.0 Appendix: Setting Up the Gear Warning Feature The MVP can provide a gear up voice warning if the following functions are monitored: Gear Position, Manifold Pressure and Airspeed. As you enter the pattern and reduce Manifold Pressure, the aircraft’s Airspeed will start dropping.
- Page 75 A8.0 Appendix: Setting Up the MVP to Monitor and Display an Annunciator An Annunciator is displayed as a single light on the MVP. It can be used to show the status of a function such as the Boost Pump, Pitot Heat, Chip Detect, Nav Lights or just about any function in the aircraft.
- Page 76 B. Monitoring a Signal that is Switched from an Open to Ground: If a Load does not exist, Light, Horn, etc. an additional VI-221 must be placed in the circuit as shown. This provides a pull up for Temp or Resistive Fuel VI-221 the switch.
- Page 77 6. Navigate to the “3. Function to System Screen Mapping” screen as appropriate. Place the Annunciator on the screen. 7. Check the functional operation of the Annunciator displayed on the MVP. Page 3 of 3...
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