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MGL Avionics Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual

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Vega INFO-1
Information Display
Operating Manual – English 1.06
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
NMEA GPS Viewer

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  • Page 1 UTC and local time display Slip indicator Battery Voltage, *Current and Charge display OAT display Flight Timer & Flight log Stopwatch Countdown Timer Alarm NMEA GPS Viewer * Requires the MGL Avionics magnetic field or active current shunt (sold separately)
  • Page 2 12V and 24V aircraft and can measure voltages up to 30V DC. The INFO-1 uses the MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor to measure the aircrafts current load. The INFO-1 contains a programmable low/high voltage alarm to automatically detect bad batteries and alternator failures. The maximum and minimum voltage reached is also recorded in permanent memory.
  • Page 3 • Contains a programmable low/high voltage alarm to automatically detect alternator failures and bad batteries • Uses the MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor to measure the aircrafts current load. • *Contains a charge status indicator • OAT can be shown in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit •...
  • Page 4 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 4 2 Layout Sunlight readable color 2 1/4” (57mm) enclosure. graphic display: Can be front or rear mounted Backlight can be adjusted in the menu system F2 / Down Button: Menu System: Softkey button Normal Display: Mode dependent,...

  • Page 5: Main Displays

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Flight Timer

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 6 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 7: Countdown Timer

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 7 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 8 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 8 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 9 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 9 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 10 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Gps Viewer

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 11 3.9 GPS Viewer These display are active when a NMEA compatible GPS receiver is connected to the serial port. The following GPS information is displayed: • Time and date • Latitude and Longitude •...

  • Page 12: Exiting The Menu System

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 12 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 13 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 13 4.2 Flight Timer 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 14: High Alarm

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 14 4.3 G-Force Setup High Alarm: This enables or disables the G-force high alarm. High Alarm: Enter the G-force threshold for when the high alarm must be activated. Any G-force above this value will activate the alarm.

  • Page 15: Time Setup

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 15 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 16 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 16 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 17 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 17 4.6 Current Setup (MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor 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 18: Zero Sensor

    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 Avionics Closed Loop Current Sensor documentation for more information.
  • Page 19 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 19 4.7 OAT (Outside Air Temperature) Setup OAT Display: Select to enable or disable the OAT display. Temp Unit: Select whether you want the OAT to be displayed in degrees Celsius (ºC) or in degrees Fahrenheit (ºF).
  • Page 20 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 20 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 21: Gps Setup

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 21 4.9 GPS Setup GPS Display: Select to enable or disable the GPS display. NMEA Baud: Select the baud rate of the externally connected GPS receiver. Position: Select the display format of the GPS latitude and longitude.

  • Page 22: Protocol Format

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 22 4.10 COMM Setup (Communication Setup) Serial Out: Select “ON” to enable the RS232 serial output. Unit Address: Enter the unit address. Baud Rate: Select the desired baud rate of the serial output. The transmission format is set to 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit. The baud rate can be changed in the Communication Menu.
  • Page 23 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 23 4.10.2 Data payload Message type=3 Data Length=12 bytes Output Rate=10Hz Local Time: Unsigned Long (32 bit), Time is seconds since 1 January 1970 G-Force: Signed Int (16 bit), G-Force in 0.1G Volts: Unsigned Int (16 bits), Volts in 0.1V Current: Signed Int (16 bits), Current in 0.1A...

  • Page 24: Security Setup

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 24 4.11 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.

  • Page 25: Loading Factory Default Settings

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 25 Default Settings: Select this menu option to reset all the settings to factory defaults. 4.12 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 26: Error Messages

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 26 6 Error Messages Unit settings CRC error. Load default settings to restore to factory defaults. If the error message still persists then it could possibly be a non-volatile memory failure in which case the instrument will then have to be returned to the factory.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Non-volatile memory storage 100000 write cycles Voltage measurement range Up to 32Vdc Voltage resolution 0.1V Current sensor supported MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor G-force range +-10g typical OAT Temperature Sender type Semiconductor LM335 (STMicroelectronics) Internal battery type CR2032...

  • Page 28: Installation

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 28 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 29: Cable Connections

    Page 29 10.2 Closed Loop Current Sensor The MGL Avionics magnetic closed loop current sensor provides a 0.5V to 4.5Vdc output voltage which is proportional to a 50A bi-directional input current. Advantages of closed loop current sensors over conventional current measurements techniques is that they provide the highest accuracy, are ideal for noisy electrical environments and they provide complete electrical isolation f rom the current carrying conductor.

  • Page 30: Changing The Internal Battery

    Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 30 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 31 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 31 12 Dimensions...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must make your own determination if the products sold by MGL Avionics are safe and effective for your intended applications. MGL Avionics makes no representations or warranties as to either the suitability of any of the products we sell as to your particular application or the compatibility of any of the products we sell with other products you may buy from us or anywhere else, and we disclaim any warranties or representations that may otherwise arise by law.
  • Page 33 Vega INFO-1 Operating Manual Page 33 Other instruments in the Stratomaster Vega series AHRS-1 Artificial Horizon and Magnetic Compass Indicator AHRS-3 Self contained Artificial Horizon and Magnetic Compass Indicator ALT-5 Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ASI-4 Airspeed Indicator (ASI)

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