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  • Page 1 Eclipse NG Electronic Flight Instrument System User Manual...
  • Page 2 This product is not TSO’d and cannot be installed into traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly Type- Certificate Aircraft Document U2024ECLNG Revision#1.0, 03/2025 For firmware version 1.1.6 This booklet is suitable for printing in A5 format. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 3 SECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE AND WARNINGS INDEX INTRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS CONFIGURATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Used to indicate a dangerous situation that can cause personal injury or death if the instruction is disregarded. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 5 Therefore, we strongly suggest to double check all of the electronic instruments available on the aircraft and to turn them on to verify they function correctly. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 6 WARNING: Installation configuration this instrument should only be carried out by trained and authorised professionals. See the Flyboxavionics website for a list of authorised installers. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    1.3.4.6 - CAT ...............35 1.3.4.7 - OAT ...............37 1.3.4.8 - RPM ..............38 1.3.4.9 - MAP ..............40 1.3.4.10 - Fuel pressure ..........41 1.3.4.11 - Fuel levels ...........43 1.3.4.12 - Volt ..............50 Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 9 1.3.8.3 - Autopilot setup - Pitch axis ......88 1.3.8.4 - Autopilot operation ........91 1.3.8.5 - Engage/Disengage autopilot ......94 1.3.8.6 - Details of operation ........97 1.3.8.7 - Autopilot related alarms .......100 Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 10 1.3.12 - Backup & Restore ..........114 1.3.13 - Password ............115 1.3.14 - About ..............115 2.0 - Using Eclipse NG ............116 2.1 - IFIS ................117 2.1.1 - IFIS popup menu ..........125 2.2 - PFD ................127 2.2.1 - PFD popup menu ..........
  • Page 11 Index INDEX 3.0 - Alarms ................132 4.0 - Datalogger ..............133 5.0 - Technical specifications ..........138 Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 12: Primary Action After Installation

    WARNING: Do not fly until you have performed at least the actions indicated below: 1. Choose startup mode: it’s necessary setup the working mode in wich Eclipse NG will start up. See chapter 1.3.10 - Configuration. 2. Choose engine model: this choice will set in Eclipse NG what the source for reading the engine data will be.
  • Page 13 6. Fuel computer (if installed): If it's installed the fuel flow transducer, BEFORE rely on informations provided by the fuel computer section you must: • Verify that the K-factor set in Eclipse NG is pertinent to the installed fuel flow transducer. • Execute the fuel flow transducer calibration as explained in chapter 1.3.5 - Fuel Computer.
  • Page 14 Introduction 6. Servo(s) calibration (if installed): this operation is mandatory. If you try to engage the autopilot without first calibrate the servo(s), Eclipse NG will show the error message “AUTOPILOT DISENGAGE! ROLL/ PITCH SERVO CALIB”. See chapter 1.3.8 - Autopilot...
  • Page 15 Introduction Page intentionally left blank. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 16: Panel Indicators And Commands

    The knob is used to scroll between menu items and changing their value. The push button is used to perform different actions within menus and during value editing. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 17: Instruments Configuration

    Instrument configuration 1.3 - Instruments configuration Before using the Eclipse NG you need to configure it; read completely this chapter and follow step by step the sections to completely configure all the sensors, alarms and preferences available. 1.3.1 - Menus Eclipse NG operate with the main menu and on screen popup menus.

  • Page 18: Popup Menu

    DONE to confirm and close the menu. NOTE: When the popup is first opened, if no action is performed it will automatically close. This duration is user- settable. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 19: Common Items Descriptions

    NONE, OUT1 or OUT2 (default NONE). • Audio: if set to VOICE it plays an aural warning if Eclipse NG audio line out is connected to an intercom. Can be NONE or VOICE (default VOICE). • Voice repeat count: set how many times the aural message must be repeated.
  • Page 20 Instrument configuration • Activation delay: set how many second the condition must persist before trigger the alarm (default 0.5). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    • Backlight: enter Backlight settings menu. • Autopilot: enter Autopilot setup menu. • Flight Plan: available only if Flybox Connect Wi-Fi activation key Cod. 801021 has been purchased and activated, enter the Flight Plan menu and waypoints list. • Configuration: enter Configuration menu.

  • Page 22: Instruments

    Password: enter the Password menu to enable protected features. • About: shows device information. 1.3.4 - Instruments In this menu is possible to set parameters for all available engine or flight parameters. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 23: Cht

    PT1000 sensor Rotax VDO 323-057 150°C Thermocouple type K items description. Option available are °C or °F (default °C). • Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 30). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 24 #1 to the engine Cylinder #3 and so on. You can also disable each inputs, useful for example if a sensor fails and you don’t want to display the indication for that sensor. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet...
  • Page 25 Option available are NONE (disable the low temperaure alarm), LOW or MIN (default NONE). NOTE: Items not described are common in all alarms menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 26: Coolant

    Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 30). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 27 Configure the measurement checking system to trigger an alarms if the measure exceed the High threshold. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 28: Egt

    Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 30). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 29 Configure the measurement checking system to trigger an alarms if the measure exceed the High threshold. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 30: Oil Temperature

    Temperture unit: as in chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Option available are °C or °F (default °C). • Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 20). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 31 (example yellow range, red range) Alarms Configure the measurement checking system to trigger an alarms if the measure exceed the High threshold or drop below the Low threshold. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 32 Option available are NONE (disable the low temperaure alarm), LOW or MIN (default NONE). NOTE: Items not described are common in all alarms menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 33: Oil Pressure

    Pressure unit: as in chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Option available are bar or psi (default bar). • Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 30). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 34 High threshold or drop below the Low threshold. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 35: Cat

    Temperture unit: as in chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Option available are °C or °F (default °C). • Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 10). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 36 Instrument configuration Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 37: Oat

    Option available are °C or °F (default °C). • Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 10). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator. (Min and Max) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 38: Rpm

    Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 5). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 39 Configure the measurement checking system to trigger an alarms if the measure exceed the High threshold. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 40: Map

    Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 20). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 41: Fuel Pressure

    • Sensor enabled: enable or disable reading of the sensor. NOTE: The fuel pressure transducer+fitting is supplied by Flybox cod. 601041. • Pressure unit: as in chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Option available are bar or psi (default bar).
  • Page 42 High threshold or drop below the Low threshold. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 43: Fuel Levels

    Instrument configuration 1.3.4.11 - Fuel levels • Tanks number: set the number of fuel level sensors installed and connected to Eclipse NG. Settings zero will disable the indication (default 2). • Quantity unit: as in chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description.
  • Page 44 • Reserve: set the amount of fuel below which is activated the alarm of low fuel level for the selected tank (default 8L). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 45 Configure the measurement checking system to trigger an alarms if the measure drop below the Reserve value. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 46 (x liters/gallons) will be added to the tank. Press Start to begin a new calibration, following information will appears. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 47 Verify that the indication (5) of the second cell is stable and click on Next. 3. Repeat step number 2 until tank is completely filled. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 48 - As you drain fuel to a filled tank it takes a certain amount of fuel before the fuel sensor starts moving from the top. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 49 If one of these conditions occurs during the calibration, Eclipse NG notices that the fuel sensor doesn't produce an electrical change and asks the user if fuel is already added for that calibration step:...

  • Page 50: Volt

    Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 10). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 51 High threshold or drop below the Low threshold. NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 52: Amp (Ammeter)

    Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 10). Thresholds Assigns the outer limits of the indicator and the ranges of the various thresholds (example yellow range, red range) Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 53: Asi (Air Speed Indicator)

    Use if over time the value read deviates from • Speed Offset: corrects the indication read on the anemometer. Thresholds Assigns the characteristic speeds of the aircraft. These values affect the ranges indicated on the anemometer. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 54 Overspeed value. • Overspeed: speed above which the alarm is triggered. NOTE: Items not described are common in all alarms menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 55: Alt (Altimeter)

    Use a reliable measuring instrument to correct the reading. Change the value until the value shown on the display matches that of the reference instrument. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 56 Refers to engine manual to set the correct value (default 12000 ft). NOTE: Items not described are common in all alarms menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 57: Vsi

    Max VSI: sets the limit of the indicator (default 2000). 1.3.4.17 - G-Meter • Positive over G: positive over G alarm trigger threshold (default 2.0). • Negative over G: positive over G alarm trigger threshold (default -1.0). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 58: Slip Indicator

    NOTE: Items are common in all alarm menus, see chapter 1.3.2 - Common items description. 1.3.4.18 - Slip indicator • Filter: as in chapter 1.3.2- Common items description (default 3). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 59: Compass

    Speed: set the threshold to switch magnetic heading and tracking. If the IAS exceed this value it automatically switch from magnetic heading to tracking, only if a GPS is connected and is receiving valid data. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 60 Instrument configuration Calibration Before using Eclipse NG in flight it's necessary to calibrate the magnetic sensors integrated in the instrument. The heading readings is affected by magnetic field: to ensure accuracy it's necessary to perform correctly the calibration steps indicated below. Magnetic field are generated for example by ferro magnetic materials (iron, ferrites) or by large electric current in cables.
  • Page 61 Stop. • After completing the calibration execute this check: with the Eclipse NG displaying the heading turn the aircraft exactly at North, South, West and East verifying the correct indication on display. Eclipse NG...

  • Page 62: Turn Rate Indicator

    Max(°/sec): sets the full scale of the turn rate indication, from 3 to 10 degrees per seconds (default 1.3.4.21 - Trim indicator • Enable: enable or disable the indicator (default YES). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 63 NOTE: on the right side of the display is always visible the input value. If the value doesn’t change during calibration it is possible that an electrical issue is present. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 64: Flaps

    Press Start to begin calibration • Set flaps to retracted position then press Next. • Set flaps to first position then press Next (only if the position value is 3 or 4). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 65 NOTE: on the right side of the display is always visible the input value. If the value doesn’t change during calibration it is possible that an electrical issue is present. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 66: Landing Gear

    SPEED (default 0). • Gear down at: sets if the input for the switch must be at 0 or 12V to identify gear down position (default 12V). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 67: Fuel Computer

    K-factor: the K-factor of a fuel flow transducer is the number of electric pulses for 1 gallon of fuel flown (if you have the K-factor in liters you must multiply this Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet...

  • Page 68: K-Factor Calibration

    4. Fill the tank/s with the exact same level reached in the step#1, accurately measuring the quantity of fuel added in the tank/s. 5. Turn on Eclipse NG and select NO REFUEL (even though you have refilled it’s required to select NO REFUEL).
  • Page 69 During later refuelling, it will be important to check that the fuel computer indication is correct. If the indication is very far from reality you can re-calibrate or manually change the K-Factor. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 70 Minimum quantity • Remaining quantity: sets the fuel quantity for the Minimum quantity alarm. When the remaining quantity is below this setpoint, the alarm is activated. Minimum time Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 71 Balance quantity: sets the fuel quantity for the Balance alarm. Every time the quantity of fuel used equals this value, Eclipse NG will activate an alarm showing TANK SWITCH on the display. This function is useful to keep balanced two wing tanks, switching from one to the other after using a certain quantity of fuel.
  • Page 72 NOTE: If you need to correct a wrong fuel quantity add, select ADD FUEL and insert a negative value. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 73 Instrument configuration Page intentionally left blank. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 74: Audio

    Voice volume: increase or decrease the volume of the audio output. • Audio file installer: start the audio package installer. Vocal alarms are already pre installed in Eclipse NG, this function is needed only if an audio package update is necessary. •...

  • Page 75: Backlight

    1 to 3 (default 2). • Min light(%): sets the minimum backlight when the environment is dark. It has a range from 1 to 20 (default 20). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 76: Autopilot

    Maximum speed value must be made according to the characteristics of the aircraft, it should be below the Vne speed of the aircraft but above the Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 77 (range 0.5~6.0 default 2.0°/s). • Max roll bank: sets the maximum bank angle which the autopilot will not exceed during turns. Use an appropriate bank limit (range 5~30 default 20°). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 78 (default 100). This value affects navigation only if an RMB sentence has been received from an external GPS or a flight plan has been received through Flybox WI-FI dongle. Pitch servo setup •...
  • Page 79 2 seconds. The default value is NO so the remote button will only serve to disengage the autopilot when already engaged. • Hold to engage mode: sets the autopilot engage mode using the remote button. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 80 Servo(s) calibration The calibration procedure is mandatory: if you try to engage the autopilot without first calibrate the servo, Eclipse NG will show the error message AUTOPILOT DISENGAGE! ROLL/PITCH SERVO CALIB. THE CALIBRATION MUST ALSO BE REPEATED IN THE EVENT OF ANY CHANGES TO MECHANICAL INSTALLATION OF THE SERVO/S.
  • Page 81 2. Move the control stick to the left limit (without forcing), paying attention to not move it in the pitch axis during the motion. After doing so, the calibration automatically switch to the next step. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 82 In this case you should modify the mechanical installation, for example by using an outer hole of the Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet...
  • Page 83 Once finished the calibration you must execute this check (ground based): • With Eclipse NG on the attitude indicator screen and ACU control unit turned on, insert the autopilot by pressing the HDG/TRK button on the ACU. Rotate clockwise the HDG/TRK knob (so that the heading bug is at the right of the actual heading) and check that the flight control move as to turn the aircraft right.

  • Page 84: Flight Test And Configuration

    Before starting the first test flight verify once more for safety that all the parameters are correctly set: • Enter menu→Autopilot→Roll servo setup. • Verify that the Gain parameter is set to default value, that is 15. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 85: Autopilot Setup - Roll Axis

    • If the autopilot deviates heavily from the desired headign/tracking or make very slow adjustments, Gain parameter needs to be increased. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 86 Rotate the knob to change it then press Enter to store new value in memory. NOTE: any change in value will instantly affect the behavior of the autopilot, it is recommended to make small changes (1 or 2 points). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 87 It will be possible to find an acceptable “Gain” value for both heading-holds and turns in still air; in the case of turbulence, it may be necessary to modify this value (increasing it by a bit). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 88: Autopilot Setup - Pitch Axis

    • If the autopilot deviates heavily from the altitude set or make very slow adjustments, Gain parameter needs to be increased. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 89 Rotate the knob to change it then press Enter to store new value in memory. NOTE: any change in value will instantly affect the behavior of the autopilot, it is recommended to make small changes (1 or 2 points). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 90 It will be possible to find an acceptable “Gain” value for both altitude-holds and altitude change in still air; in the case of turbulence, it may be necessary to modify this value (increasing it by a bit). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 91: Autopilot Operation

    AP:180 when autopilot is currently in automatic course reversal (180°) mode. • AP:ALT when autopilot is engaged in altitude mode. • AP:CWS when autopilot is currently in “Control wheel steering” mode. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 92: Altitude Bug

    Automatically hide after 3 seconds. If the bug is set on an altitude outside the indicator area (higher or lower than the values currently displayed by the Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 93 With autopilot engaged the bug color turns from yellow to magenta. Heading bug: with autopilot engaged is in MAGENTA, without autopilot YELLOW Numerical indication for bug adjustment when autopilot is engaged. Automatically hide after 3 seconds. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 94: Engage/Disengage Autopilot

    The autopilot cannot be engaged if any of the following conditions occurs: • ACU control unit is turned off. • Faulty communications between Eclipse NG and ACU or between ACU and servos. • If the airspeed measured is out of the minimum/ maximum range (Minimum speed and Maximum speed parameters).
  • Page 95 NOTE: A display alert comes when the autopilot cannot engage for any of the above conditions. Press the F1 button on Eclipse NG to cancel this alert. If engaged, the autopilot will automatically disengage if any of the following conditions occurs: •...
  • Page 96 Turning off the ACU with the ON/OFF switch. • Opening the circuit breaker which provides power to the ACU. CAUTION: the ACU control unit MUST be turned off during landing and takeoff. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 97: Details Of Operation

    Engage autopilot in HDG/TRK mode (heading or tracking hold/change) • Once in flight and with Eclipse NG already turned on, turn on the ACU control unit via the ON/OFF switch. • Choose between heading or tracking (open popup menu on Eclipse NG then press F3 button).
  • Page 98 HDG/TRK mode. Engage autopilot in nav mode (flight plan or goto navigation) • Once in flight and with the Eclipse NG already turned on, turn on the ACU control unit via the ON/OFF switch. • Set a flight plan or a GOTO into the external GPS.
  • Page 99 AUTOPILOT BASIC MODE. Engage autopilot in alt mode (altitude hold/change): • Once in flight and with the Eclipse NG already turned on, turn on the ACU control unit via the ON/OFF switch. •...

  • Page 100: Autopilot Related Alarms

    To reset an alarm press F1 button on Eclipse NG. The alarm messages that may appear on display are the following: •...
  • Page 101 • AUTOPILOT DISENGAGED! (ROLL) or (PITCH) SERVO CALIB: appears if you try to engage the autopilot before completing the servos calibration procedure. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 102 AUTOPILOT DISENGAGED! NAV DATA TIMEOUT: Appears when the autopilot does not receive any data from the external GPS. Check that the wiring between external GPS and Eclipse NG or check that in Eclipse NG is set the correct baudrate for GPS. •...

  • Page 103: Important Notices

    Autopilot operations should be verified for correctness before flight. After every software update of the Eclipse NG or a servos, check the correctness of the setup as explained in sub- chapter 1.3.8.6.

  • Page 104: Flight Plan

    Instrument configuration 1.3.9 - Flight plan NOTE: this sub-menu is active only if the Flybox Connect Wi-Fi activation key (cod. 801021) has been purchased and activated. See chapter 1.3.10.6 - Wi-Fi navigation activation. • Radius: sets the diameter of a circle around the active waypoint.
  • Page 105 NOTE: for more information regarding the uploading of flight plans from navigation apps, you should consult the guide contained within the Flybox Connect app, which can be downloaded from Google Play or App Store. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 106: Configuration

    Engine: assigns the aircraft engine; this is intended to identify the source of engine data, sensor reading or from ECU. Menu Label NOTE Rotax912 Rotax914 Rotax iS Supports 912, 915, 916 iS Lycoming Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 107: Menu & Panels

    • Panel auto-return: sets the timeout to return to Engine page from Fuel/Timer. If the value is left at zero (default), this function is disabled. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 108: Flight Parameters

    Modify this value until the indication on the right side reachs 0. • Show wind data: change the visibility of the wind data indication (deafult YES). Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 109: Gps

    (date and time) will not be displayed. • Time zone: sets the actual time zone, this value affects the Local time indication. NOTE: all other items displayed in the menu are not editable. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 110: Serial Port

    (PIN6) and Altitude Serial Out for Transponder (PIN18) serial port. NOTE: if both a GPS and a Transponder have been connected to COM2 it will be necessary to set a baudarte that satisfies both communications. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 111: Hobbs Meter Editor

    6. Press Zero to reset both hours and minute. 7. Press Restore to exit the edit mode and return the timer to its original value. Original value is considered to be the one present before starting editing. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 112: Wi-Fi Navigation Activation

    Flybox® dealer you can reenter in this screen and insert the received key. (Rotate knob to increase or decrease the digit, then push knob button to confirm). 3. If the code is correct Eclipse NG shows on display “Wifi Enabled!”. 4. Press Exit to close the screen.

  • Page 113: Firmware Upgrade

    This menu is used for upgrading the firmware versions of the Eclipse NG, using a USB 2.0 flash drive. If you have received the upgrade file for the Eclipse NG copy it in the root folder of a USB 2.0 flash drive.

  • Page 114: Backup & Restore

    Eclipse NG. Backup: insert a USB flash drive in the USB rear connector on the Eclipse NG and then press Enter with this item selected to save all the settings on the USB 2.0 flash drive. The file is ECLIPSE_NG_<ID>.par (where ID is the unique ID of the device).

  • Page 115: Password

    NOTE: all current parameters will be overwritten after the restore 1.3.13 - Password This menu allows passwords to be entered to perform extra functions. Flybox technical support will provide any passwords if needed. 1.3.14 - About This screen displays information regarding hardware and software of the instrument.

  • Page 116: Using Eclipse Ng

    (F1) is visible the next working mode. NOTE: in this manual is presented the full version of the pages but your Eclipse NG may differ depending on the optionals and sensors installed in your aircraft. Eclipse NG...

  • Page 117: Ifis

    Speed parameter in Compass menu chapter 1.3.4.19. It's however possible to switch between the two indications: press any buttons to display the menu then press F3 button. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 118 10°, up to +/- 40°. Minor pitch marks are shown for every 5°. The roll scale show inclinations from -60 to +60°. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 119 (absolute value). The upper part of the graphic scale indicate an ascent rate, the lower part indicate a descent rate. The unit of measure can be ft/min or m/s. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 120 This section is divided into 2 secondary pages: one for the engine and second for the fuel indication and timers. This change can be quickly Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet...
  • Page 121 • Fuel pressure: graphical and numerical indication, expressed in bar or psi depending on user settings. • OAT: graphical and numerica indication, expressed in °C or °F depending on user settings. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 122 READY in green, that automatically disappear 30 seconds after take-off. • Total engine hours: total time accumulated by the engine. This time is further divided in total time accumulated in green, yellow and red zones. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 123 Eclipse NG. The indications are approximated, do not solely rely on Eclipse NG to determine the fuel available in the tanks but always refer to primary instrument installed in your aircraft.
  • Page 124 If it is not possible to calculate the reserve (for example when the engine is not running) the display shows “--.--”. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 125: Ifis Popup Menu

    Tracking. If the actual bug is out of the displayed scale a numeric indication is shown on the left or right limit, that indicate the actual position of the bug. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 126 • CAMERAS: to switch to cameras page. • LOG MARK: to create a mark that will be visible in the datalog and in KML file for Google Earth. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 127: Pfd

    ZERO PITCH: reset the pitch (only graphically) on the attitude indicator. This function must be used only during leveled flight, never use it to reset the horizon during other flight attitude. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 128 • CAMERAS: to switch to cameras page. • LOG MARK: to create a mark that will be visible in the datalog and in KML file for Google Earth. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 129: Eis

    DIMMER: display brightness adjustment. • CAMERAS: to switch to cameras page. • LOG MARK: to create a mark that will be visible in the datalog and in KML file for Google Earth. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...

  • Page 130: Camera Page

    When you go to the Adjust menu, you can change the value of the video input parameters. Selected Current parameter value 1. Press the button of the desired parameter. 2. Rotate the knob to change the value. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 131 3. Press Back to return at input selection menu. NOTE: if the camera is turned off or the signal is not received correctly, NO SIGNAL will appear within the video area. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 132 Instrument configuration 3.0 - Alarms Eclipse NG continuously monitor all the sensors and when a measurement exceed its setpoint, either the probe/ sensor making the measurement disconnects, the corresponding alarm is activated (if enabled by the user). An alarm condition is indicated in this ways: •...
  • Page 133 The date, UTC, hobbs and duration (flight time) are visible for each flight. NOTE: date and UTC are only available if a GPS has been connected and a fix has been made. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 134 Google© Google • Save all: exports all flights in the list, the format is the same as described for the Save function. • Enter: open the flight in view mode. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 135 3. Wind vector: wind speed and direction. 4. Air pressure: barometric pressure and reference pressure set by the pilot. 5. Acceleration: vertical and lateral (slip) acceleration. 6. Aircraft orientation: heading and tracking of the aircraft. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 136 13. Scroll: move the cursor through the values by the selected increment step. 14. Cursor: current position in flight. The datalogger records all measurements displayed on Eclipse NG screens. The charts displayed therefore depend on what measurements the user has set in the instruments settings. Eclipse NG...
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  • Page 138: Technical Specifications

    CAUTION: Avoid any chemical cleaners or solvents that can damage the display anti-glare coating or plastic components. Do not use cleaners containing ammonia. Do not spray water or cleaner directly onto the display. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 139 One Year Warranty: Product support and warranty information can be found at www.flyboxavionics.it. Flybox® warrants this Product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months from date of delivery. The inactivity of the Products determined by periods of repair does not involve the extension of the warranty period.
  • Page 140 Use of this product is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...
  • Page 141 WARNING: All photos, data, drawings, instruments layouts, technical solutions and data representation you find in this document or watching at FLYBOX® instruments working and/or you can access by means of any other media, including web sites, are sole property of MICROEL s.r.l., cannot be copied or imitate without a written permission of MICROEL s.r.l.
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  • Page 144 Flybox® is a registred brand of Microel s.r.l.- Italy www.flyboxavionics.it MICROEL s.r.l. Via Mortara 192-194 27038 Robbio (PV) - ITALY Tel +39-0384-670602 - Fax +39-0384-671830 Eclipse NG User Manual, Safety Instructions and Warning Booklet REV 1.0...