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Vega INFO-1
Information Display
Operating Manual – English 1.01
G-force meter
UTC and local time display
Slip indicator
Battery Voltage, *Current and Charge display
OAT display
Flight Timer & Flight log
Stopwatch
Countdown Timer
Alarm
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- Page 1 Vega INFO-1 Information Display Operating Manual – English 1.01 G-force meter UTC and local time display Slip indicator Battery Voltage, *Current and Charge display OAT display Flight Timer & Flight log Stopwatch Countdown Timer Alarm * Requires the MGL Avionics magnetic field or active current shunt (sold separately)
- Page 2 Flight Timer & Flight log The INFO-1 provides a 50 entry flight log that stores the start time and duration of each of the last 50 flights. The flight timer can either be started using a front push button or from a remote input.
- Page 3 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 3 • The flight timer can either be started using a front push button or from a remote input • Stopwatch and timers can operate simultaneously to a programmable alarm • Standard 2 1/4” aircraft enclosure (can be front or rear mounted) •...
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Page 4: Main Displays
Page 4 3 Main Displays The INFO-1 has various display screens depending on the mode selected. The local time, G-force, Slip (if enabled) and OAT (if enabled) is shown on all of the main display screens. 3.1 UTC Time Display... -
Page 5: Flight Timer
Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 5 3.2 Flight Timer Local time Local time label Flight time Flight timer label G-force display Press the F1 key to Start/Stop Slip Indicator the flight timer. The F1 key is (if enabled) only active if the flight timer is set... -
Page 6: Countdown Timer
Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 6 3.3 Stopwatch The stopwatch can be started and stopped at any time and reset to zero. Local time Local time label Stopwatch time Indicates stopwatch is running G-force display Stopwatch label Press the F1 key to... - Page 7 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 7 Slip Indicator disabled Slip Indicator & OAT disabled 3.5 Alarm Local time label Local time Indicates alarm is on Alarm time Alarm label G-force display OAT display (if enabled) Press the F2 key to...
- Page 8 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 8 3.6 Battery Voltage / Current display Both the battery voltage and current can be displayed. If the current measurement is disabled then the battery voltage will be shown with a bargraph. Dual Mode (Both battery voltage and current shown)
- Page 9 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 9 3.7 OAT (Outside Air Temperature) The OAT display is shown on all the main displays. The OAT display can be disabled in the menu system. OAT display OAT unit 3.8 G-force The G-force display is shown on all the main displays. The cycle counter and the maximum/minimum values are only shown on certain displays.
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Page 10: Exiting The Menu System
Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 10 4 Menu System Press the rotary control button during the normal display mode to enter the menu system. Use the rotary control to navigate through the menu system. 4.1 Exiting the menu system Press the F1 button to exit the menu system when the “EXIT” soft key is shown. All changes made during navigation of the menu system will be saved in non-volatile memory upon exiting. - Page 11 View Flight Log: Use the rotary control to view the next flight log entry. Erase Flight Log: Use this function to erase the flight log stored in the INFO-1. FT Display: Select to enable or disable the flight timer display.
- Page 12 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 12 4.3 G-Force Setup Pos Alarm: This enables or disables the positive G-force alarm. Pos Alarm: Enter the G-force threshold for when the positive alarm must be activated. Any G-force above this value will activate the alarm.
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Page 13: Time Setup
Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 13 4.4 Time Setup Set UTC Time: This function is used to set the internal real time clock. The time to be entered must be UTC in order for the system to operate correctly. Do not enter local time (unless it is the same as UTC). - Page 14 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 14 4.5 Volts Setup Display Max: Select the maximum value that you want the volts bargraph to show. This can give you increased display resolution. The bargraph is only shown if the current display is disabled.
- Page 15 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 15 4.6 Current Setup (MGL Avionics magnetic field or active shunt required) Current Disp: Select to enable or disable the current display. High Alarm: This enables or disables the current high alarm. High Alarm: Enter the current threshold for when the high alarm must be activated. Any current above this value will activate the alarm.
- Page 16 Adjust the gain factor until the current is reading correctly. It will be best if a multimeter can be inserted in series with the current supplying conductor and the gain calibration adjusted until the INFO-1 matches that of the multimeter. Please see the MGL current sensor documentation for more information.
- Page 17 During the factory calibration a factor has been determined and entered here that will give you an accurate OAT reading. If you find this value is incorrect then adjust the calibration factor until the INFO-1 OAT matches that of a precision...
- Page 18 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 18 4.8 Slip Setup Slip Display: Select if you would like to enable the slip indicator to be shown on the bottom of the display. Slip Sense: Select if you want the slip to have a high sensitivity or a low sensitivity setting.
- Page 19 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 19 4.9 MISC Setup (Miscellaneous Setup) Backlight: Select this menu option to adjust the backlight brightness. Security Setup: Select this menu option if you want to password protect the menu system. Information: This menu option displays information about the unit.
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Page 20: Adc Values
Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 20 Default Settings: Select this menu option to reset all the settings to factory defaults. 4.10 ADC Values This menu displays the ADC values from the various sensors. 5 Loading factory default settings Press and hold the F1/Up button and rotary control during power up to load the pre- programmed factory default settings. -
Page 21: Specifications
10 seconds after the instrument has powered up. 9 Firmware Upgrading The INFO-1 can be upgraded in the field by connecting the RS232 port to a PC and running the firmware update program. Note that only the RS232 port can be used to upgrade the firmware. -
Page 22: Installation
Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 22 10 Installation 10.1 Connection Diagram The use of an external 1A fuse is recommended. Connect the supply terminals to your aircrafts power supply. The INFO- 1 can be used on both 12V and 24V without the use of any pre-regulators. Ensure that the supply voltage will not drop... -
Page 23: Cable Connections
11 Changing the internal battery The INFO-1 uses an internal Lithium battery to supply power to run the internal clock. If you find the INFO-1 looses time when you switch off main power you should replace the battery. This battery is of type CR2032. It is used in many calculators and similar equipment and is easy to obtain. - Page 24 FAA Advisory Circulars and guidance materials, the Experimental Aircraft Association, or other reputable sources. The manufacturer reserves the right to alter any specification without notice. Other instruments in the Stratomaster Vega series AHRS-1 Artificial Horizon and Magnetic Compass Indicator...