EI MUX-8A Manual de usuario

OperatingandInstallationInstructionsOperatingandInstallationInstructions

OperatingandInstallationInstructions

II1221991 12/21/99

Rev. B: 7/30/09*

(MUX-8A)(MUX-8A)

(MUX-8A)

BlackBoxDataRecorderBlackBoxDataRecorder

BlackBoxDataRecorder

(Mounts under the aircraft instrument panel)

Black Box

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Record Light

Control Switch

RS-232 Port

(Mounts on the aircraft

instrument panel)

You must read this manual before installing or operating the instrument. This

manual contains warranty and other information that may affect your decision

to install this product and/or the safety of your aircraft.

ImportantNoticeImportantNotice

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craft,delayyourinstallationoraffecttheoperationofyourinstrument. Youcraft,delayyourinstallationoraffecttheoperationofyourinstrument. You

craft,delayyourinstallationoraffecttheoperationofyourinstrument. YouMustMust

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Read the Warranty / AgreementRead the Warranty / Agreement

Read the Warranty / Agreement. There is information in the Warranty / Agreement

that may alter your decision to install this product. If you do not accept the terms of theIf you do not accept the terms of the

If you do not accept the terms of theIf you do not accept the terms of the

If you do not accept the terms of the

Warranty / Agreement, do not install this productWarranty / Agreement, do not install this product

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. Do not use inaccurate data to evaluate the

health of your engine.

ContentsContents

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Operating Instructions .......................................................................Operating Instructions .......................................................................

Operating Instructions ....................................................................... 33

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General Description ..................................................................General Description ..................................................................

General Description .................................................................. 33

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Control Switch ..........................................................................Control Switch ..........................................................................

Control Switch .......................................................................... 33

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Record Light ..............................................................................Record Light ..............................................................................

Record Light .............................................................................. 44

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Data Storage ..............................................................................Data Storage ..............................................................................

Data Storage .............................................................................. 44

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Input Channels ...........................................................................Input Channels ...........................................................................

Input Channels ........................................................................... 55

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Setting the Dip Switches in the Data Recorder ........................Setting the Dip Switches in the Data Recorder ........................

Setting the Dip Switches in the Data Recorder ........................ 66

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A. Enable/Disable an Input Channel ----------------------------------------------- 6

B. Enable/Disable the Time-out Period ------------------------------------------ 6

C. Setting the Storage Time Interval ----------------------------------------------- 6

Download Data Format ..............................................................Download Data Format ..............................................................

Download Data Format .............................................................. 77

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Xmit Format for the Professional Data Recording Software ...Xmit Format for the Professional Data Recording Software ...

Xmit Format for the Professional Data Recording Software ... 88

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Installation Instructions ......................................................................Installation Instructions ......................................................................

Installation Instructions ...................................................................... 99

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B. Mount the MUX-8A Control Switch .....................................B. Mount the MUX-8A Control Switch .....................................

B. Mount the MUX-8A Control Switch ..................................... 99

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C. Mount the MUX-8A Record Light ......................................... 10C. Mount the MUX-8A Record Light ......................................... 10

C. Mount the MUX-8A Record Light ......................................... 10

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Mount The RS-232 Connector ...............................................The RS-232 Connector ...............................................

The RS-232 Connector ...............................................The RS-232 Connector ...............................................

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E. Setting the DIP Switches ........................................................ 10E. Setting the DIP Switches ........................................................ 10

E. Setting the DIP Switches ........................................................ 10

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I. System Check-out .................................................................. 13I. System Check-out .................................................................. 13

I. System Check-out .................................................................. 13

Specifications and Operating Features ................................................ 14Specifications and Operating Features ................................................ 14

Specifications and Operating Features ................................................ 14

Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 15Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 15

Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 15

RS-232 Data Sheets .............................................................................. 16RS-232 Data Sheets .............................................................................. 16

RS-232 Data Sheets .............................................................................. 16 and

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Black Box Data RecorderBlack Box Data Recorder

Black Box Data Recorder

Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions

Operating Instructions

General DescriptionGeneral Description

General Description

The Black Box Data Recorder (model: MUX-8A) is an 8-channel data recorder packaged in a 4.1" by

2.6" by 1.7" black box which is tie wrapped under the instrument panel. Also, there is a Control Switch,

Record Light and RS-232 Port that may be mounted on the aircraft instrument panel. Channels 1 through 7

on the Data Recorder are designed to receive the RS-232 (5V) output signals from any Electronics Interna-

tional Instrument equipped with the RS-232 (5V) option. E.I.'s Ultimate Bar Graph Engine Analyzer (model

UBG-16) comes with a RS-232 output. Other E.I. Instruments must to be ordered with the RS-232 option

to be able to operate with the Data Recorder. Channel 8 on the Data Recorder is designed to receive RS-

232 moving map data from a GPS instrument (most GPS instruments output moving map data).

Any channel on the Data Recorder can be enabled or disabled with the DIP switchs found in an open-

ing on the side of the Data Recorder's black box. The Data Recorder scans the enabled input channels,

formats the incoming data and stores the data to internal memory. Also, as the data is stored in memory it is

transmitted to the RS-232 Port. This allows data to be transmitted directly to a P.C. using Electronics

International's Professional Data Recording Software (DRS-18).

Control SwitchControl Switch

Control Switch If the Control Switch is placed in the "ON" position, the Data Recorder will

store data to internal memory according to the Storage Time Interval setting (1, 3, or

6 minutes) set by the DIP switches found in an opening on the side of the Data

Recorder's black box.

If the Control Switch is place in the "BURST" mode, the Data Recorder will

store data as fast as it can. The Storage Rate is determined by totaling the Transmit

Rates of the instruments to which its connected. The Transmit Rate for various E.I. Instruments are shown

below:

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Instrument: Transmit Rate:

UBG-16 (comes with RS-232 output) 5 seconds

US-8A w/ RS-232 (5V) Option 5 seconds or more (varies

with scan rate)

R-1, M-1 and ASC-5A w/ RS-232 (5V) Option 1/3 second

OPT-1 w/ RS-232 (5V) Option 1/4 second

FP-5L w/ RS-232 (5V) Option 1/2 seconds

Most GPS Units 1 to 3 seconds

If you experience an engine problem and would like a snap shot of your engine's parameters for any

reason, place the Data Recorder into the "BURST" mode. With only the UBG-16 connected to the Data

Recorder, data will be stored every 5 seconds. Note: If you leave the Data Recorder in the "BURST" mode

for a long period of time, you will use up a large portion of the available memory recording this one event.

The "DOWNLOAD" position on the Control Switch is used to download data from the Data Recorder's

memory to a P.C. The use of this switch position will be covered later in this manual.

Record LightRecord Light

Record Light

Any time the Data Recorder is storing data to its internal memory, the Record Light

will come on. This light is only on for the time it take to receive data from the activated

channels (i.e., with only one channel activated and the UBG-16 connected to that channel,

the Record Light will come on for 5 seconds each time data is recorded). In the "BURST" mode data is

being recorded continuously and the Record Light will be on all the time.

Data StorageData Storage

Data Storage

Data is stored into the Data Recorder's internal memory in a ring or loop fashion. Once the last

memory cell is used, the Data Recorder will store the latest data over the top of the oldest data. In this way

you will always have the last 100 to 600 hours of data stored in memory (depending on the Storage Capacity

of the Data Recorder).

The amount or capacity of data the Data Recorder can store to internal memory is dependent on the

total of the Bytes Required per Record for each of the instruments connected to the Data Recorder and the

Storage Time Interval selected (1, 3, or 6 minutes). Use the following formula and chart below to calculate

the Storage Capacity of the Data Recorder for your configuration.

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Storage Capacity (in hours) = ---------------------------- X ----------------------------------------------

Storage Time Interval (1, 3 or 6 min.)

Total Bytes Required

per Record (see below)

262,130

60 (min/hr)

Instrument: Bytes Required

per Record

MUX-8A Internal Clock

and Event Warning Line 6

UBG-16 or US-8A 32

R-1 or M-1 2

OPT-1 4

FP-5L 6

ASC-5A 8

GPS 27

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Example: With the UBG-16 and the R-1 (w/RS-232 option) connected to the Data Recorder, the total

Bytes Required per Record is 6 + 32 + 2 = 40. If we set the Storage Time Interval to 6 minutes, the Stor-

age Capacity of the Data Recorder = (262,130 / 40) X (6 / 60) = 655 hours.

In the "BURST" mode the Data Recorder stores data as fast as it can. To calculate the Storage

Capacity of the Data Recorder when operated in the "BURST" mode, use the following formula:

Storage Capacity (in hours) = -------------------------- X ----------------------------------------------------

(BURST mode)

The Data Recorder uses EEPROM memory ICs. This type of memory does not require any batteries

or power to keep the memory alive. Data will remain in the memory ICs for a minimum of 40 years.

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The Data Recorder provides an Event Warning Line that may be used to record an event or condition.

The moment this line is pulled to ground, a recording is initiated and "(ON)" is stored in the Event Warning

field. The brackets "( )" around the "ON" are used to indicate that a change in the Event Warning Line has

occurred. If this line continues to stay at a low level, "ON" (without brackets) will be stored to the Event

Warning field and the Data Recorder will store data every minute, regardless of the Storage Time Interval

setting. The moment the Event Warning Line goes to a high level, a recording is initiated and "(OFF)" will

be stored in the Event Warning field . If this line stays at a high level, "OFF" (without brackets) will be

stored to the Event Warning field and the Data Recorder will store data at a rate determined by the Storage

Time Interval setting.

All E.I. Instruments with an RS-232 output provide an External Warning Line. This line will goes to a

low level when a programmed limit is reached or a problem occurs. An instrument's External Warning Line

can be connected to the Event Warning Line on the Data Recorder to trigger the recordings described

above.

Input ChannelsInput Channels

Input Channels

The Data Recorder has 8 input channels. Channels 1 through 7 are designed to receive RS-232 (5V)

data from various Electronics International instruments. Also, channels 1 through 7 can be used to receive

the RS-232 (5V) signal from another Data Recorder for cascade operation. Cascade operation allows data

to be received from an unlimited number of E.I. Instruments.

Channel 8 is designed to receive RS-232 moving map data from a GPS Instrument (most GPS Instru-

ments transmit moving map data). See the GPS RS-232 Data Sheet at the back of this manual for data

information.

Total Transmit Rate of Instruments (in sec.)

3600 (sec/hr)

262,130

Total Bytes Required

per Record

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Enables or disables an input channel as follows:

Up - enables a channel.

Down - disables a channel.

(The far left switch controls channel # 1 and the

eighth switch from the left controls channel # 8.)

Partial view of

the MUX-8A

box.

Sets the Time-out Period as follows:

Down - 30 seconds.

Up - Disabled.

Sets the Storage Time Interval:

Left Up or Down, Right Up - 1 min.

Left Up, Right Down - 3 min.

Left Down, Right Down - 6 min.

Used for factory setup - Leave Down

Setting the DIP Switches on the Data RecorderSetting the DIP Switches on the Data Recorder

Setting the DIP Switches on the Data Recorder

The 12 DIP Switches located on the side of the Data Recorder perform the following functions:

A. Enable/Disable an input channel - The first 8 DIP switches, as shown in the diagram, allow any

one of the 8 input channels to be enabled or disabled. The Data Recorder starts its scan with

channel # 1. If this channel is enabled, the Data Recorder will wait for incoming data. If this

channel is disabled, the Data Recorder will skip to channel # 2. The Data Recorder performs this

logic for each channel.

B. Enable/Disable the Time-out Period - If the Time-out feature is set for 30 seconds, the Data

Recorder will monitor an enabled channel for 30 seconds. If data is not received within 30 seconds,

an error code will be placed in the RS-232 data string and the Data Recorder will skip to the next

enabled channel. Setting the Time-out Period for 30 seconds allows the Data Recorder to keep

scanning in the event there is a problem with an instrument or data line. Otherwise, the Data

Recorder will wait for data indefinitely.

C. Setting the Storage Time Interval - The Storage Time Interval may be set to 1, 3, or 6 minutes.

The Storage Time Interval determines the Storage Capacity of the Data Recorder.

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The Data Recorder will download data through the RS-232 Port to a P.C. The data is in a comma

delimited format. Electronics International's Data Recording Software (DRS-1) is designed to receive and

record this data to a file. Once the data has been stored on a P.C., any data base or spreadsheet program

may be used to read, organize, graph and manipulate this data. To download data, perform the following

steps:

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