Dynon Avionics EMS-D10 User manual

EMS-D10
Engine Monitoring System
Pilot’s User Guide
Revision C
For use with firmware version 4.0.0
September 10, 2007
Dynon Avionics
This product is intended for the
experimental and Light Sport aircraft
categories and is not approved for
installation in certified aircraft

Contact Information
Dynon Avionics, Inc.
19825 141st Place NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.dynonavionics.com
Copyright
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Dynon Avionics reserves the right to change or
improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
changes. Visit the Dynon Avionics website (www.dynonavionics.com) for current updates and supplemental information
concerning the use and operation of this and other Dynon Avionics products.

Limited Warranty
Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment. Dynon Avionics
will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer
for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL DYNON AVIONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
These instruments are intended for experimental aircraft only at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its products in
connection with FAR 91.205
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, calibrated electronics. Except for replacing the optional internal backup battery in EFIS-
based products per the installation guide, our products do not contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units that have been found to have been taken
apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened up, it will require calibration and verification
at our Woodinville, WA offices before it can be considered airworthy.

Table of Contents
Contact Information.............................................................................................................................................................iii
Copyright.............................................................................................................................................................................iii
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................iv
1. Introduction 1-1
Before You Fly ..................................................................................................................................................................1-1
OEM Installations..............................................................................................................................................................1-1
Warning .............................................................................................................................................................................1-2
About this Guide................................................................................................................................................................1-2
2. Product Overview 2-1
EMS-D10 Hardware..........................................................................................................................................................2-1
Power.........................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Sensors and Inputs.....................................................................................................................................................2-1
Dynon Smart Avionics Bus .......................................................................................................................................2-2
Outputs ......................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Display.......................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Buttons.......................................................................................................................................................................2-2
3. Product Operation 3-1
Front Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................................................3-1
Display...............................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Screens and Pages......................................................................................................................................................3-2
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Cycling Between Screens ..........................................................................................................................................3-4

Table of Contents
Menus ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Page-Sensitive Menus............................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Functionality............................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Flow.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Descriptions in this Guide......................................................................................................................................... 3-8
4. Available Pages 4-1
EMS Main Page................................................................................................................................................................ 4-2
EMS Times/Auxiliary Page.............................................................................................................................................. 4-3
EMS Fuel Computer Page ................................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Lists Pages ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4-5
Menu Pages....................................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
5. Alerts 5-1
Alarm Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Show Page ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Alarm Silencing........................................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Alarm Acknowledgement ......................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Multiple Alarms................................................................................................................................................................ 5-3
Latching and Self-clearing Alarms ................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Latching Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Self-clearing Alarms................................................................................................................................................. 5-4
DSAB Alerts..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
6. EMS Monitoring Functions 6-1
Engine Leaning and Power............................................................................................................................................... 6-1
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Detonation Characterization ............................................................................................................................................. 6-2

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Pre-ignition Characteristics ...............................................................................................................................................6-3
Ignition Misfire..................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Shock Cooling ...................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Data Logging .....................................................................................................................................................................6-3
External Logging .......................................................................................................................................................6-5
7. EMS Operation 7-1
ON/OFF.............................................................................................................................................................................7-1
Display Brightness (DIM) .................................................................................................................................................7-1
Fuel Computer ...................................................................................................................................................................7-2
Engine Leaning..................................................................................................................................................................7-3
Clock Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................7-3
Timers................................................................................................................................................................................7-4
Global Configuration Settings ...........................................................................................................................................7-5
8. Appendix 8-1
Appendix A: Serial Data Output........................................................................................................................................8-1
EMS Serial Data Output............................................................................................................................................8-2
Appendix B: PC Support Program ....................................................................................................................................8-5
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................8-5
Firmware Version Display.........................................................................................................................................8-5
Appendix D: EMS-D10 Specifications..............................................................................................................................8-6

1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics EMS-D10. This section provides some important cautionary information
and general usage instructions for this manual.
Before You Fly
We strongly recommended that you read this entire guide before attempting to use the EMS-D10 in an actual flying
situation. Additionally, we encourage you to spend time on the ground familiarizing yourself with the operation of the
product. While first learning to use the instrument in the air, we recommend you have a backup pilot with you in the
aircraft. Finally, we encourage you to keep this manual in the aircraft with you at all times. This document is designed to
give you quick access to information that might be needed in flight. CAUTION: in a flying situation, it is the pilot’s
responsibility to use the product and the guide prudently.
OEM Installations
EMS-D10 Pilot’s User Guide 1-1
If your EMS-D10 is installed by an OEM distributor, you may find that you are unable to access some menus and
settings. Some Dynon distributors customize various areas of the EMS-D10 firmware to maintain a consistent pilot
experience and minimize integration issues across a large number of installations. Currently, OEMs can customize
access levels to the following settings on Dynon systems: EMS GLOBAL setup menu, EMS SENSOR setup menu, fuel
calibration, trim calibration, flaps calibration, GPS/Nav setup menu, screen configurations, and checklists/data panels.
OEM distributors have the option of customizing some or all of these areas. Please contact your aircraft's manufacturer if
you have any questions about how your unit has been customized.

Introduction
1-2 EMS-D10 Pilot’s User Guide
Warning
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, calibrated electronics. Except for replacing the optional
internal backup battery in EFIS-based products per the installation guide, our products do not contain any field/user-
serviceable parts. Units that have been found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty.
Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened up, it will require calibration and verification at our Woodinville,
WA offices before it can be considered airworthy.
About this Guide
This guide serves two purposes. The first is to help you configure and get acquainted with the EMS-D10’s many
functions. The second is to give you quick access to vital information. For detailed technical and installation information,
please refer to the EMS-D10 Installation Guide.
In the electronic (.PDF) version of this manual, page and section references in the Table of Contents and elsewhere act as
hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the manual. The latest version of this manual may be downloaded from
our website at www.dynonavionics.com.
The following icons are used in this guide:
Any text following this icon describes functionality available only with the HS34 HSI Expansion Module
connected to your system.
Any text following this icon describes functionality that is possible when multiple Dynon Avionics products are
networked together via the Dynon Smart Avionics Bus (DSAB).