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Electronics BC-5R Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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Operating & Installation Instructions
Read this manual before installing this
data recorder. It contains information that
may affect your decision to install this
product and/or the safety of your aircraft.
63296 Powell Butte Hwy • Bend, OR 97701 • (541) 318-6060 • iFlyEi.com
Data Recorder
BC-5R
(MUX-8A Replacement)
II 1221991 - 12/21/1999 Rev. E 8/28/2023
Model #:____________________________
Serial #:_____________________________

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  • Page 1 Data Recorder BC-5R Operating & Installation Instructions (MUX-8A Replacement) II 1221991 - 12/21/1999 Rev. E 8/28/2023 Model #:____________________________ Read this manual before installing this data recorder. It contains information that may affect your decision to install this Serial #:_____________________________ product and/or the safety of your aircraft.
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  • Page 3: Important Notice

    If you do not accept the terms of the Warranty / Agreement, do not install this product. This product may be returned for a refund. Contact Electronics International Inc. for details. It is possible for any instrument to fail thereby recording inaccurate high, low or jumpy readings. Therefore, you must be able to recognize inaccurate data.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.6 (Optional) Connect to the GPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 2.7 Sum of Fuel Flows to GPS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 2.8 Connect to the Electronics International Instruments to be Monitored: -------------------------------- 21 2.9 (Optional) Connect the Exceedance and Maintenance Outputs: ----------------------------------------- 21 2.10 BC-5R Wiring Diagram: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 2.11 Auto Configuration:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23...
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  • Page 7: Warranty / Agreement

    You may return the product for a refund. Contact Electronics International Inc. for details. 2. 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 incurred due to: product...
  • Page 8 9. No representative is authorized to assume any other liability for Electronics International Inc. in connection with the sale of Electronics International Inc. products. 10. You must read the entire Operating and Installation Instructions for this instrument. If you do not agree to and accept the terms of this Warranty/Agreement and the responsibilities set forth in these manuals, DO NOT install this product.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    1.2 Downloading Data to the USB Data Stick: ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12 1.3 Time and/or Date Adjustments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 1.4 Data Storage: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 1.5 Configuring the BC-5R: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...
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  • Page 11: General Description

    4.96” 1. Time Stamps: • The BC-5R incorporates an internal clock that is used to Time Stamp each row of data as it is recorded. 2. Event Line: • The BC-5R is capable of monitoring one Event Line. This line has is internally pulled high to 3.3V. When this line is shorted to ground (or pulled below 1.0V) a record in the data base will show “ON.”...

  • Page 12: Downloading Data To The Usb Data Stick

    Maintenance Warning (Tattletale) that goes on and stays on when a set hard limit is reached. Any function received on one of the serial inputs can be configured to light up an LED connected to these warning outputs. This feature is an option, contact Electronics International more details and price. Exceedance Warning Light Maintenance (Tattletale) Warning Light 1.2 Downloading Data to the USB Data Stick:...
  • Page 13 1552 - The time the recording started. DR274 - This is the 274th recording. P - You will always get a “P” if you have not configured the BC-5R for engine-runs or flights. If the BC-5R is configured, the following indicators will be provided: •...

  • Page 14: Time And/Or Date Adjustments

    1.5 minutes to download. E. USB Data Stick Storage Capacity: Ensure that your USB stick has enough free space. If the USB data stick is full, the BC-5R will only copy the files that will fit on the USB Stick.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Bc-5R

    How Data Storage Works: Each time the BC-5R is powered on, a new data file is created. The device can hold a maximum of 2000 files. Once this limit is reached, the oldest file is overwritten to make room for the new file. This process secures a minimum of 2000 records which are available at all times.
  • Page 16 (Add this line if you what the data record to be marked with “r” when the RPM exceeds 400) “Flight_Start”:”2000”, (Add this line if you what the data record to be marked with “f” when the RPM exceeds 2000) BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

  • Page 17: Installation Instructions

    2.6 (Optional) Connect to the GPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 2.7 Sum of Fuel Flows to GPS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 2.8 Connect to the Electronics International Instruments to be Monitored: -------------------------------- 21 2.9 (Optional) Connect the Exceedance and Maintenance Outputs: ----------------------------------------- 21 2.10 BC-5R Wiring Diagram: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 2.11 Auto Configuration:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23...
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  • Page 19: Important Information And Initial Check Out

    C. Installation for MUX-8A Upgrades: • If you are replacing a MUX-8A, you can position the BC-5R using the existing wire bundles and secure it with tie wraps for a tidy installation. There are interface connectors available that allow the BC-5R to replace the MUX-8A with minimal rewiring.

  • Page 20: Install The Usb Connector

    A. Route the Red Power Wire: • Attach the DB-9 Top Connector to the BC-5R. Route the red wire to a 1 to 5 amp breaker. This can be the same breaker that provides power to one of the instruments being monitored.

  • Page 21: Sum Of Fuel Flows To Gps

    AIRNAV format, the output will be sent on channel 2 TX as Shadin “S” format. The BC-5R can sum up to four fuel flow input channels. Any RX input channel can be used, but at least one fuel flow input needs to be on channel 1, 2 or 3, as those are the only channels with TX outputs.

  • Page 22: Bc-5R Wiring Diagram

    CH 1 RS-232 RX Input ------------- Shield Gnd (USB Shield) ------------------ USB +5V (Red) ---------------------- Black USB Gnd (Black) ------------------- White White USB N (White) ---------------------- Green USB P (Green) ---------------------- BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

  • Page 23: Auto Configuration

    USB Stick. C. Content Check: Look for a folder named “BC-5R” and verify the presence of an “N-A” or aircraft ID sub-folder, along with • at least two data records in the “DataRecords” folder and a “BC-5R_Config.json” file in the “Config” folder.
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  • Page 25: Specifications & Operating Features

    3.0 Specifications & Operating Features 3.0 Specifications & Operating Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 3.1 BC-5R Specifications & Operating Features: -------------------------------------------------------------- 27 3.2 MVP-50 ASCII RTDO Option: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 3.3 CGR-30 RTDO Option: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 3.4 TQC-23 RTDO Option: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 3.5 TR-1 Serial Output Option: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 3.6 UBG-16 RS-232 (5-volt) Output: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33...
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  • Page 27: Bc-5R Specifications & Operating Features

    Event Warning Line By default, an “open” on the Event Warning Line will generate an “OFF” in the BC-5R record and data will be stored at a rate determined by the Storage Interval setting. A “ground” on an Event Warning Line will generate an “ON”...
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  • Page 29: Mvp-50 Ascii Rtdo Option

    You must have an MVP-50 with the ASCII RTDO option to communicate with the BC-5R. For applications in which you are monitoring two or more MVP’s (or an MVP and any other unit), the BC-5R will record and time stamp all the data from each unit in one file. This allows you to evaluate a full set of time-stamped data without having to spend time trying to correlate data from multiple units.

  • Page 30: Cgr-30 Rtdo Option

    You must have the CGR-30 with the RTDO option to communicate with the BC-5R. For applications in which you are monitoring two or more CGR’s (or a CGR and any other unit), the BC-5R will record and time stamp all the data from each unit in one file. This allows you to evaluate a full set of time-stamped data without having to spend hours trying to correlate data from multiple units.

  • Page 31: Tqc-23 Rtdo Option

    You must have the TQC-23 with the RTDO option to communicate with the BC-5R. For applications in which you are monitoring two or more TQC’s (or a TQC and any other unit), the BC-5R will record and time stamp all the data from each unit in one file. This allows you to evaluate a full set of time-stamped data without having to spend hours trying to correlate data from multiple units.

  • Page 32: Serial Output Option

    You must have the Premium TR-1 with the serial output option to communicate with the BC-5R. For applications where you are monitoring two or more TR-1’s (or a TR-1 and any other unit), the BC-5R will record and time stamp all the data from each unit in one file. This allows you to evaluate a full set of time- stamped data without having to spend hours trying to correlate data from multiple units.

  • Page 33: Ubg-16 Rs-232 (5-Volt) Output

    1. General Description The UBG-16 transmits serial RS-232 (5-volt) data on the white/green wire (pin 9). The serial data is transmitted every 5 seconds. 2. BC-5R Recorded Format The BC-5R records the UBG-16 data as follows: Header: UBG-1, UBG-2, ..1st Line:...

  • Page 34: Gps Rs-232 Data Sheet

    Values for each header shown above are display on the following lines. 3. Hookup Connect the GPS Moving Map, Aviation Data, NMEA Serial Data Out pin on the GPS to pin 3 on the BC-5R, DB-9 connector. BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I.

  • Page 35: Rs-232 (5-Volt) Option

    Header: 1st Line: <RPM Value> 3. Hookup Connect pin 9 (white/green wire) from the R-1 to one of the Channel RS232 inputs on the BC-5R, DB-25 connector. BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

  • Page 36: Rs-232 (5-Volt) Option

    Header: 1st Line: <MP Value> 3. Hookup Connect pin 9 (white/green wire) from the M-1 to one of the Channel RS232 inputs on the BC-5R, DB-25 connector. BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

  • Page 37: Opt-1 Rs-232 (5-Volt) Option

    OPT1, OPT2 1st Line: <Left Channel>, <Right Channel> 3. Hookup Connect pin 7 (white/green wire) from the OPT-1 to one of the Channel RS232 inputs on the BC-5R, DB-25 connector. BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

  • Page 38: Fp-5L (With Circular Connector) Rs-232 (5-Volt) Option

    Carriage return (0Dh) Line feed (0Ah) 4. Hookup Connect pin 15 (white/green wire) from the FP-5L to one of the Channel RS232 inputs on the BC-5R, DB-25 connector. You lose the GPS connection. BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I.

  • Page 39: Fp-5L (With D-Sub Connector)

    FP5-1, FP5-2 1st Line: <Fuel Flow>, <Fuel Rem> 3. Hookup Connect pin 15 from the FP-5L to one of the Channel RS-232 inputs on the BC-5R, DB-25 connector. BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

  • Page 40: 8A Rs-232 (5-Volt) Option

    The transmition rate is the same as the scan rate (between 2 and 9 seconds). 2. BC-5R Recorded Format When the “Last Channel” on the US-8A is set to 8, the BC-5R will record the US-8A data as follows: Header: US-1, US-2, .., US-16...
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  • Page 42 Providing Superior Products and Exceptional Customer Service Since 1979 Learn more about Electronics International and its products at iFlyEi.com BC-5R Data Recorder Installation & Operating Instructions Page E.I. II 1221991 Rev. E...

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