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- Page 1 Flybox ® ® VIGILUS for Rotax EP and Yamaha EPeX engines Installation manual VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Revision 1 - Jan 2020 Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet For firmware version 1.7 Rev. 1.0...
- Page 2 Installation Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet This product is not TSO’d and cannot be installed into traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly Type-Certificate Aircraft Document A2020 VIGILUS EP Installation Revision#1 - 01/2020 For firmware version 1.7...
- Page 3 SECTIONS 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
- Page 4 ® Flybox Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Flybox® Vigilus instrument. Our intent in developing Vigilus instrument family was to create a light and compact product, powerful and easy to install and use. The Vigilus instrument family is equipped with a state-of-the-...
- Page 5 Flybox ® Important notices & warnings Symbols used in the Installation and User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet WARNING: Used to indicate a dangerous situation that can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded. CAUTION: Used to warn the user, it indicates a potentially hazardous situation or improper use of the product.
- Page 6 Flybox ® Important notices & warnings WARNING: These instructions must be provided to users before use, and retained for ready reference by the user. The user must read, understand (or have explained) and heed all instructions and warnings supplied with this product and with those products intended for use in association with it.
- Page 7 Flybox ® Important notices & warnings WARNING: This device is operated through a software which from time to time can be updated and/or subject to change. Please, always refer to the Installation and User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet for the software version used in your instrument.
- Page 8 Installation and user Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet, do not install this instrument in his aircraft. NOTE: Flybox Avionics reserves the right to change or improve its products as well as terms, conditions, and notices under which their products are offered without prior notice.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Flybox ® Index Index SECTION 1 1.1 Inventory of Materials..........1.1.1 Kit Contents............1.1.2 Optional Accessories..........1.2 Installation Preparation..........1.3 VIGILUS Mechanical Installation......1.3.1 Dimensions............. 1.3.2 Panel Cut-Out............1.3.3 Cooling Requirements..........1.4 Remote Module Mech. Installation......1.4.1 Dimensions............. 1.4.2 Cooling Requirements.......... - Page 10 Flybox ® Index 2.2.2 VIGILUS CN1 Signals Explanation....... 2.2.3 Remote Module CN1 Table........2.2.4 Remote Module CN1 Signals Explanation..... 2.3 Remote Module CN2 Connection Drawing....2.3.1 Remote Module CN2 Table........2.3.2 Remote Module CN2 Signal Explanation....2.4 Remote Module CN3..........
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Page 11: Index
Flybox ® Index One Year Warranty............Term of Use and Disclaimer..........List of Revisions.............. VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Rev. 1.0... -
Page 12: Inventory Of Materials
Flybox ® Kit Contents SECTION 1 1.1 INVENTORY OF MATERIALS 1.1.1 KIT CONTENTS In this section are listed all the material supplied with the Vigilus + Remote Module kit. Use this list to verify that all the kit components have been delivered correctly. -
Page 13: Optional Accessories
This section lists the optional items that can be ordered. For the current price list and prices see the web page: http://www.flyboxavionics.it/vigilus.html Flybox P/N Description Wiring harness for Vigilus and Remote Module for Edge 652020 Performance engines (Rotax - Yamaha) -
Page 14: Installation Preparation
Flybox ® Installation 1.2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION The following sections provide information needed for planning the electrical and mechanical installation of Vigilus and Remote Module system. It is recommended that you read this document completely before starting to familiarize yourself with all aspects of the installation. -
Page 15: Vigilus Mechanical Installation
Flybox ® Mechanical installation 1.3 VIGILUS MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Vigilus can be installed on the instrument panel in a standard 3 1/8" round hole; it is recommended to choose a position that allows optimal visibility of the display. To install it perform this operations: 1- Unscrew the four plastic spacers on the backpanel. -
Page 16: Dimensions
Flybox ® Mechanical installation Vigilus 1.3.1 DIMENSIONS 1.3.2 PANEL CUT-OUT All dimensions are in millimeters VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Rev. 1.0... -
Page 17: Cooling Requirements
Flybox ® Mechanical installation Vigilus 1.3.3 COOLING REQUIREMENTS No cooling air is required for Vigilus, however, as with all electronic equipment, lower operating temperatures extends equipment life. Avoid installing Vigilus near heat sources. If this is not possible, it is highly recommended that the air behind the panel be kept moving (by ventilation or a fan). -
Page 18: Remote Module Mech. Installation
Flybox ® Mechanical installation Remote Module 1.4 REMOTE MODULE MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ● The Remote Module can be installed using the four holes in the mounting tabs; the holes are suitable for M4 screws. ● The max length of the CAN-bus wires that connects the remote module to the Vigilus is 20 meters. -
Page 19: Dimensions
Flybox ® Mechanical installation Remote Module 1.4.1 DIMENSIONS Static port 1.4.2 COOLING REQUIREMENTS No cooling air is required for the Remote Module, however, as with all electronic equipment, a lower operating temperatures extends equipment life. Avoid installing it near heat sources. If this is not possible, ensure that additional cooling is provided. -
Page 20: Electrical Installation
Flybox ® Electrical installation SECTION 2 2.1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION : To avoid damages to the Vigilus/Remote Module, take precautions to prevent Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) when handling connectors and associated wiring. ESD damage can be prevented by touching an object that is on the same electrical potential as the Vigilus/Remote module before handling them. - Page 21 Flybox ® Electrical installation ● On the Remote Module there are 3 Microfit connectors, each supplied with the corresponding receptacle and crimp pin contacts (Molex 43030-0007); receptacle codes are: - CN1: 16-pin Microfit connector (Molex 43025-1600) - CN2: 24-pin Microfit connector (Molex 43025-2400)
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Page 22: Crimping Tools
Contact type Contact P/N Recommended Recommended hand crimping extraction tools tools Micro-Fit 3.0 Molex Flybox 603000 Molex crimp terminal, 43030-0007 11-03-0043 20-24AWG Molex 63819- 0000 VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet... -
Page 23: Power Specifications
Do not solder thermocouple wires terminations. If it is necessary split separable harnesses thermocouples connections, you must use proper cables and connectors, available also from Flybox (see ® section 2.5.11 “Separable connections for thermocouples”. VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet... - Page 24 Flybox ® Electrical installation Check that there is ample space for the cabling and mating connectors. Avoid sharp bends in cabling. Avoid routing near cables and aircraft control mechanisms. Avoid routing cables near heat sources, RF sources, EMI interference sources, power sources.
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Page 25: Can-Bus Information
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.1.4 CAN-BUS INFORMATION Vigilus has two CAN bus interfaces (Controller Area Network). The first one is used to communicate with the Remote Module while the second is used to communicate with the ECUs of some engine types. The second CAN bus is not used with this application because Edge Performance engines communicate with Vigilus via RS232 serial port. -
Page 26: Drawing
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.2 VIGILUS CN1 AND REMOTE MODULE CN1 CONNECTION DRAWING VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Rev. 1.0... -
Page 27: Vigilus Cn1 Table
Flybox ® Electrical installation VIGILUS CONNECTOR CN1 24 pin Molex Microfit connector, view from wiring side 2.2.1 Vigilus CN1 table PIN# Description GND Main supply CAN1 L signal for Remote Module connection CAN1 H signal for Remote Module connection CAN1 termination... -
Page 28: Vigilus Cn1 Signals Explanation
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.2.1 Vigilus CN1 table PIN# Description Not used GPS serial input (connect to GPS TX signal) GND for GPS input USB-D+ USB-D- USB-VCC USB-GND GND for audio output 2.2.2 VIGILUS CN1 SIGNALS EXPLANATION ● Power supply (PIN#1-13): Vigilus is capable of operating at either 14 or 28 VDC. - Page 29 It’s required to use shielded cable, AWG24 is enough. It is possible to connect an existing G P S or to use the Flybox optional GPS cod. 654000 ( V i g i l u s GPS receiver).
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Page 30: Remote Module Cn1 Table
Flybox ® Electrical installation REMOTE MODULE CONNECTOR CN1 16 pin Molex Microfit connector, view from wiring side 2.2.3 Remote Module CN1 table PIN# Description CAN1 termination CAN1 H signal for Vigilus connection Programmable output3 (active low, 300mA / 4W max) -
Page 31: Remote Module Cn1 Signals Explanation
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.2.4 REMOTE MODULE CN1 SIGNAL EXPLANATION ● Power supply (PIN#8-16): The remote module is capable of operating at either 14 or 28 VDC. AWG22 wire is enough, it’s recommended to insert a 2A circuit breaker on the positive wire that supply both Vigilus and Remote Module. - Page 32 Flybox ® Electrical installation ● Rotor tachometer input-for rotorwings only (PIN#13): This rotor tachometer input support push-pull type sensors with 0-12volt output. It’s possible also to use open-collector type sensors but it’s required to connect a 10 Kohm pull-up resistor between this signal and +V Main supply.
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Page 33: Remote Module Cn2 Connection Drawing
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.3 REMOTE MODULE CN2 CONNECTION DRAWING CHT sensors are not used for Yamaha EPeX. NOTE: For the Rotax standard CHT sensors, pins 5 and 6 must be connected to ground (connect it to the same ground that supply power to the remote module that must be at the same potential of the engine GND). -
Page 34: Remote Module Cn2 Table
Flybox ® Electrical installation REMOTE MODULE CONNECTOR CN2 24 pin Molex Microfit connector, view from wiring side 2.3.1 Remote Module CN2 table PIN# Description Not used Not used Not used Not used CHT2 thermocouple J (-) (connect to ground for other... -
Page 35: Remote Module Cn2 Signal Explanation
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.3.1 Remote Module CN2 table PIN# Description Not used Not used CHT2 sensor input: Rotax, PT1000 or thermocouple J (+) CHT1 sensor input: Rotax, PT1000 or thermocouple J (+) Not used Not used EGT4 thermocouple K (+) - Page 36 Flybox ® Electrical installation ● EGT negative inputs (PIN#9-10-11-12): Connect to these pins the negative wire of the thermocouples. See pag. 43 for further details.. ● EGT positive inputs (PIN#21-22-23-24): Connect to these pins the positive wire of the thermocouples.
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Page 37: Remote Module Cn3
Flybox ® Electrical installation 2.4 REMOTE MODULE CN3 VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Rev. 1.0... -
Page 38: Remote Module Cn3 Table
Flybox ® Electrical installation REMOTE MODULE CONNECTOR CN3 22 pin Molex Microfit connector, view from wiring side 2.4.1 Remote Module CN3 table PIN# Description Digital input#2 allows to navigate between pages Not used Not used Left tank fuel level sensor input Main tank fuel level sensor input Connect to pin#17 if using 4-20mA oil press. -
Page 39: Remote Module Cn3 Signal Explanation
● Jumper wire for oil pressure selection (PIN#6-17): If you use 4-20mA type oil pressure sensor (Rotax 956413 or Flybox 602000) connect pin6 with pin17 with a jumper wire. If you use VDO type oil pressure sensor (Rotax 956415) leave unconnected both pin6 and pin17. - Page 40 Flybox ® Electrical installation ● Oil pressure sensor input (PIN#16): Support Rotax, and Flybox sensors. See pag. 45 for further details. ● Oil temperature sensor input (PIN#7): Support Rotax and PT1000 sensors. See pag. 45 for further details. ● OAT - Outside air temperature (PIN#8): Support PT1000 sensors.
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Page 41: Sensors Installation
Flybox ® Sensors installation 2.5 SENSORS INSTALLATION 2.5.1 CHT SENSORS It is possible to connect up to 2 CHT sensors to the Remote Module, the supported sensor types are: - ROTAX CHT sensors: Rotax CHT sensors have one wire only because they are referred to engine GND. -
Page 42: Clt Sensor
Flybox ® Sensors installation 2.5.2 CLT SENSOR - ROTAX CLT sensor: A Rotax CLT sensor (Coolant Temperature) can be connected to show the CLT on the main page. VIGILUS EP Version Installation manual Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet Rev. 1.0... -
Page 43: Egt Sensor
These items can be supplied from Flybox. Flybox® EGT thermocouples Flybox® EGT thermocouples are K-type; positive wire is RED, negative is GREEN. Other thermocouples can have different colours. Mechanical installation notes:... - Page 44 Flybox ® Sensors installation - Secure the thermocouple in this position by locking the nut. Note that the thermocouple can be bent if necessary, but with a minimum radius of 3 mm. Thermocouple Probe retainer Probe coupling VIGILUS EP Version...
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Page 45: Oil Temperature Sensor
2008/05. Connect red wire to pin#11 of CN3 remote module connector; connect white wire to pin#16. Connect pin#6 to pin#17 of CN3 remote module connector. - Flybox® P/N 602000: compatible with the Rotax 4-20mA sensors. Connect brown wire to pin#11 of CN3 remote module connector;... -
Page 46: Outside Air Temperature Sensor (Oat)
CN3 remote module connector and the other wire to aircraft ground. - Flybox® OAT sensor (P/N 601020): Flybox® OAT sensor is a PT1000 and can be fixed with a M5 countersunk screw. For optimal outside temperature indication it must not be installed in direct sunlight locations or near heat sources. -
Page 47: Current Sensor
® Sensors installation 2.5.7 CURRENT SENSOR The current sensor supplied by Flybox® (P/N 601060) is able to measure current between -50 and +50 Amperes. It must not be installed between battery and starter circuit because of the high current flowing into this path. - Page 48 Flybox ® Sensors installation ● Electrical connections: +V Supply (connect to pin #11 of CN3 rem. mod. connector) Signal out (connect to pin #19 of CN3 GND (connect to pin #10 rem. mod. of CN3 rem. mod. connector) connector) ● Current sensor auto-calibration Auto-calibration is useful to eliminate any reading errors caused by the wiring or the sensor itself.
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Page 49: Fuel Level Sensors
Flybox ® Sensors installation 2.5.8 FUEL LEVEL SENSORS ● The remote module has 3 fuel level inputs that can be connected to both resistive sensors (with max resistance of 300 ohm) and capacitive sensors (with output voltage of 0~5 Volt). - Page 50 Flybox ® Sensors installation Make sure that the fuel level sensors are mounted so that all the fuel in the tank can be measured. If the fuel sensor cannot measure completely the fuel in the tank, the instrument will display inaccurate readings.
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Page 51: Fuel Pressure Sensor
Flybox ® Sensors installation 2.5.9 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR The fuel pressure transducer+fitting is supplied by Flybox® (P/N 601040); the electrical connections are: ● White wire (signal out) to pin #20 of CN3 remote module connector ● Green wire (GND) to pin #21 of CN3 remote module connector ●... -
Page 52: Usb Video Input
The videograbber must be connected to Vigilus USB port. Video signal of the cameras must be PAL composite video (CVBS). You can use the Flybox cameras - Cod. 601070 or buy other suitable cameras from the market. Flybox Optional Videograbber... -
Page 53: Separable Connections For Thermocouples
Flybox ® Sensors installation 2.5.11 SEPARABLE CONNECTIONS FOR THERMOCOUPLES If it is necessary to split the thermocouples connections in separable harnesses, you must use proper cables and connectors, available also from with ® Flybox ord.cod.601012. Refer to the Thermocouples manufacturer or supplier to know the wire colours. - Page 54 Flybox ® Sensors installation NOTE: Wires' color are referred to supplied ® Flybox thermocouples, other thermocouples may have different colors coding. In case of wrong wiring the temperature indication will not be correct. NOTE: If you have bought the ready to use wiring for Vigilus+Remote module (ord.cod.652010), you have already...
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Page 55: Technical Specification
0183, sentences required: $GPRMB, $GPRMC ● 1 RS232 serial port for Autronic ECU ● Internal storage for 200 hours of datalog ● Video inputs with the Optional USB Flybox Video Grabber Cod. 653000 and up to 3 Optional Color cameras Cod. 601070. -
Page 56: Remote Engine Module
● 1 CAN Bus communication interface ● 4 programmable outputs (active low, 300mA / 4W max) SENSORS INPUTS: ● Current input from Flybox® sensor cod. 601060 ● Fuel pressure from Flybox® transducer 601040 ● Rotor tachometer from sensor ● Oil pressure from Flybox®, ROTAX ●... -
Page 57: Safety Instructions And Warning Booklet
Products is not intended to be used. Flybox®, after verification of the complaint and confirmation that the defect is covered by warranty, at its sole discretion, will either replace or repair the Products at no costs for the customer. - Page 58 Flybox ® Disclaimer Term of Use and Disclaimer Limitation of Liability In no event shall MICROEL s.r.l. be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of its products.
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