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- Page 1 RC Model Jet Engines evoJet - B90 - B130vx - B160vx © 2005-2011 evoJet GmbH Am Parir 4A 52379 Langerwehe – Germany Tel.: +49 2423 / 401163 - Fax: 401217 support@evojet.de http://www.evojet.de/...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Contents Introduction .........................3 Warnings and Safety Notes ....................4 Warranty Conditions......................7 Technical Specifications.....................8 Installation Plan........................9 Checklist for the First Operation..................10 Checklist for Turning the Engine Off................10 EDT Status Display (Engine Data Terminal)..............11 JETRONIC-Vx –... -
Page 3: Introduction
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Introduction The model jet engines of the evoJet-VX series uses the same functional principle as a "big" jet engine. A high performance compressor compresses ingested air, which is then heated by a fuel flame in the combustion chamber. -
Page 4: Warnings And Safety Notes
Welcome to the era of model jet aircraft! Please never forget: Operating a jet engine like the evoJet-VX can be dangerous. An aircraft model equipped with the evoJet-VX can reach speeds of more than 400 km/h (250 mph) and temperatures up to 500 °C (930 °F) at the engine housing and up to 750 °C (1380 °F) at the exhaust jet. - Page 5 The operation of the aircraft model and the jet engine takes place solely at the operator's own risk! By operating the jet engine, you confirm to be aware of the fact that evoJet cannot supervise or control the compliance with the instructions in this manual regarding assembly, operation and use of the aircraft model, jet engine and remote control unit.
- Page 6 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Safety Notes ✔ Always have a fully functional CO fire extinguisher with at least 2 kg (4.4 lb) of filling weight at hand. ✔ Only test the jet engine at suitable places outdoor and observe the applicable laws and regulations.
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Page 7: Warranty Conditions
Costs for packaging and shipping are paid by the buyer. No liability is assumed for loss during transport. When sending the defective article to evoJet or to the service contractor in charge for the respective country, a detailed description of the fault and the invoice stating the date of purchase must be included. -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Technical Specifications evoJet B90 – B130vx – B160vx Max. thrust: B90: typ. 9 kg = 19 lb B130: typ. 14 kg = 31 lb B160: typ. 16 kg = 36 lb Diameter: B90: 91 mm = 3.6 inches... -
Page 9: Installation Plan
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Installation Plan... -
Page 10: Checklist For The First Operation
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Checklist for the First Operation ✔ Install and connect the components according to the installation plan (see page 9). Pay special attention to the correct connection of the FUELvalve and to a proper laying of the tubes without kinking them. -
Page 11: Edt Status Display (Engine Data Terminal)
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 EDT Status Display (Engine Data Terminal) = Throttle is a combined function display and error display for the engine operation. Use the Up/Down keys to select different display values: → current battery-Voltage. - Page 12 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 → Spin-up via the electric starter and fuel ignition. TH:spin See also 40:SPINUP/FIRE (page 23). → Heat-up phase of the kerosene igniter and the combustion chamber. TH:heat See also 44:HEAT-UP (page 23).
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Page 13: Jetronic-Vx - Firmware Setup
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 JETRONIC-Vx – Firmware Setup SETUP Menu To enter the SETUP menu for configuring the firmware parameters, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available parameter sections. -
Page 14: 1:Info Menu
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 1:INFO Menu To enter the 1:INFO menu, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available parameters. To quit the 1:INFO menu and to return to the SETUP menu, press the SET key for more than 2 seconds (ESC). - Page 15 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 1:INFO – Operating Status Information 10:R/C-FAILS indicates the number of R/C failsafes (failures of the remote control connection) that lasted longer than one second during the last engine run. Normally this parameter should be #0, i.e. no failsafes.
- Page 16 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 - error codes, 19:LAST-OFF shows the reason or error causing the engine shutdown: -off Regular switchoff of the engine via the R/C transmitter or via the SET key in the case of a manual test run without remote control.
- Page 17 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 runR The revolution speed falls below the value specified under LIMITS 33:ENGINE-MIN. This is usually caused by air bubbles in the fuel supply system leading to a flameout in the combustion chamber. Accompanied by considerable smoke emissions.
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Page 18: 2:Statistics Menu
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 2:STATISTICS Menu To enter the 2:STATISTICS menu, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available parameters. To quit the 2:STATISTICS menu and to return to the SETUP menu, press the SET key for more than 2 seconds (ESC). - Page 19 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 2:STATISTICS – Display of Operating Statistics 20:RUNS-TOTAL shows the total number of engine runs or engine starts so far. Unit: # 21:START-ABORT shows the total number of aborted engine starts. Unit: # 22:RUNS-ABORT shows the total number of aborted engine runs where PWR shows the number of power-failures.
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Page 20: 3:Limits Menu
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 3:LIMITS Menu To enter the 3:LIMITS menu, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available parameters. To change a setting, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available values. - Page 21 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 3:LIMITS – Adjusting the evoJet Engine CAUTION: Do not change any settings in the LIMITS menu unless you know exactly what effect the respective change will have! Wrong settings can lead to serious problems during the operation of your jet engine.
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Page 22: 4:Autostart Menu
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 4:AUTOSTART Menu To enter the 4:AUTOSTART menu, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available parameters. To change a setting, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available values. - Page 23 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 4:AUTOSTART – General Startup Settings CAUTION: Do not change any settings in the AUTOSTART menu unless you know exactly what effect the respective change will have! Wrong settings can lead to serious problems during the operation of your jet engine.
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Page 24: 5:R/C-Settings Menu
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 5:R/C-SETTINGS Menu To enter the 5:R/C-SETTINGS menu, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available parameters. To change a setting, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available values. - Page 25 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 5:R/C-SETTINGS – Adapting the JETRONIC Unit to your R/C System CAUTION: Do not change any settings in the R/C-SETTINGS menu unless you know exactly what effect the respective change will have! Wrong settings can lead to serious problems during the operation of your jet engine.
- Page 26 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 53:RC1-100% Teach-in the RC1 signal for the position "engine = 100 % / full thrust" (longest pulse). Activate the teach mode with the SET key and move the throttle to the 100 % / full thrust position (trim and throttle all the way forward).
- Page 27 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 55:RC3-LOW Adjusting the LOW-signal for the RC3-output. Standard value: -100% 56:RC3-HIGH Adjusting the HIGH-signal for the RC3-output. Standard value: +100% 57:FAILS-TIME Adjusting the hold time for the RC1 signal in the case of a remote control failure (failsafe).
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Page 28: 6:Test-Devices Menu
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 6:TEST-DEVICES Menu To enter the 6:TEST-DEVICES menu, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available test functions. To activate a test function, first press the SET key and then use the Up/Down keys to test the individual system components (devices). - Page 29 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 6:TEST-DEVICES – Checkout system components The parameters printed in blue are important tests that should be done before the first operation of the jet engine! 60:E-STARTER Manual operation of the electric starter with the Up/Down keys The starter motor should accelerate the turbine to 2000 rpm for at least 3 seconds.
- Page 30 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 66:ENGINE-RUN Starting and testing the jet engine without the remote control Activate the test run with the Up key (ON) and press the SET key to switch to the operating status...
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Page 31: Airspeed Sensor [8135]
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Airspeed Sensor [8135] The JETRONIC-Vx allows the connection of an optional airspeed sensor to the AUXiliary con- nector. For the measurement, a pitot tube (Prandtl type) and an electronic pressure sensor are used. - Page 32 B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Hints In order to achieve a precise airspeed measurement, the pitot tube should measure the stagnation pressure possibly free or only on parts that are parallel to the incoming airflow. Do not mount the tube on conical areas.
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Page 33: Notes
B90 – B130vx – B160vx – Instructions 4.0 Notes...
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