FLYelectronics MotoMonitor User manual

User Manual
Version 2.0
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CAUTION!!!
Despite our best endeavors to make our products meet the highest quality standards, it must be noted,
that it is the Pilot who bears the full responsibility for safe operation of aircraft, has complete information
about weather forecasts and does not distract himself, operating MotoMonitor. FLYelectronics
Company does not take the responsibility of any possible damages, caused by erroneous or lacking data
from the device.
Safety of flight is a sole responsibility of the pilot, and operating MotoMonitor during the flight is not safe.
Distracting pilot from observing current situation and weather conditions can cause accidents and damages
on properties and health.
Additionally, please note we are constantly expanding our device’s features, therefore description of some
may be missing from this version of document. Please contact us in case of any doubts – we will clear all
your doubts.
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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.Before first launch ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.MotoMonitor features .................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.Launching the device .................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.operating the device ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
8. ields description ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.Device Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 11
11.1.1Adding new starting point. .......................................................................................................................... 11
11.1.2Defining starting point parameters: ............................................................................................................. 12
13.1.1General characteristics ................................................................................................................................ 13
13.1.2Graphic screen parameters .......................................................................................................................... 13
13.1.3 irst desktop on start (setting main screen) ................................................................................................. 13
13.1.4Setting desktops 1/2/3/4 (fields visible on desktops 1, 2, 3, 4) .................................................................... 14
13.1.5Name of input temperature ......................................................................................................................... 14
14.1.1Timezone (selecting current timezone) ....................................................................................................... 15
14.1.2Include the summer time ( setting daylight savings time) ........................................................................... 15
14.1.3Automatic date setup using GPS signal ........................................................................................................ 15
14.1.4Set time and date ........................................................................................................................................ 16
14.1.5Set speed units ............................................................................................................................................ 16
14.1.6Set altitude units ......................................................................................................................................... 16
15.1.1 Alarm temp. of T1/T2/EGT/CHT (overheating alert) ................................................................................... 17
15.1.2 Optimum temp. of T1/T2/EGT/CHT (optimal temperature) ........................................................................ 17
15.1.3 Maximum RPM ........................................................................................................................................... 17
15.1.4 Red area in RPM ......................................................................................................................................... 18
15.1.5 Number of pulses per rotation ................................................................................................................... 18
16.1.1 Back Light Power ......................................................................................................................................... 19
16.1.2 Auto off time (automatic turn off after idle time) ....................................................................................... 19
16.1.3 uel input settings ....................................................................................................................................... 20
16.1.4Sensor characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 20
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16.1.5 Paring with motor/transmitter ................................................................................................................... 20
16.1.6Radio channel .............................................................................................................................................. 21
16.1.7 Color scheme .............................................................................................................................................. 21
16.1.8 Erase memory ............................................................................................................................................. 21
18. Transmitter .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
18.1Connection description ...................................................................................................................................... 23
18.2Transmitter connector: ....................................................................................................................................... 24
19.Sensors connection .................................................................................................................................................. 25
24.Software updates ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
25.Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
1.2.1Warranty Card ............................................................................................................................................... 31
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2. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing FLYelectronics and purchasing our MotoMonitor. We are sure you made the
right choice and will strive to convince you about it, should you still have any doubts.
Additionally, we would like to thank you on behalf of all customers – as your purchase allows us to develop
this device further and add new features to it.
3. CONTENTS
Complete MotoMonitor set consist of:
- transmitter
- receiver
- probe connector
- charger
- micro-USB cable
- lanyard
- universal CHT probe (or one dedicated to your engine)
- universal 4mm EGT probe (or one dedicated to your engine)
- harness mount
- RPM measurement wire
- chassis ground wire
- manual/warranty card
- “quick start” guide
- transmitter protection
- Velcro
4. BEFORE FIRST LAUNCH
Before launching the device for the first time, follow below steps:
a) Check if contents are in line with what is described in paragraph 3,
b) Check if the warranty card is filled in,
c) Charge the receiver,
d) Charge the transmitter,
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5. MOTOMONITOR FEATURES
Monitoring PPG parameters:
RPM,
EGT temperature (0-800°C with 1 degree accuracy),
CHT temperature (0-800°C with 1 degree accuracy),
light time,
Total flight time,
uel level (percentage or remaining, since v1.36),
External temperature,
Extra functionalities:
Current speed,
Distance from starting point,
Estimated time to return to starting point (at current speed),
Altitude (measured by GPS and pressure sensor),
Covered distance,
Current direction,
Direction to the start point or selected GPS coordinates,
Stopwatch
Variometer (climb/descent speed),
Wind Direction and its indicator to the flight direction,
Atmospheric pressure,
Sunrise and sunset time at current coordinates,
Start points map management using PC,
light book management using PC or local www server
(online flight book available at http://kl.4ppg.eu),
Additionally:
light logbook with up to 500 logs, each flight can have starting point and wing name assigned,
Energy saving option – device can turn off automatically after predefined time period,
Alert in case of overheating EGT or CHT,
Customized desktop (user can choose parameters that will be visible),
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6. LAUNCHIN THE DEVICE
To turn the device on, press the top right button. In the top left corner, a diode will start flashing – hold top
right button pressed until the diode fades. When correctly launched, user should see the main screen.
7. OPERATIN THE DEVICE
Turning on:
Press and hold button (1) until diode (5) fades.
Turning off:
When on one of main screens, press and hold button (4) until device vibrates.
When device is turned on:
Press (1) to switch to next screen
Pressing (2) switches to previous screen
Press and hold (2) to select location and start navigation
Press (3) to start/stop the stopwatch
Press and hold (3) to clear stopwatch
Press (4) to refresh the screen
Press and hold (4) to turn the device off
Press and hold both (2) and (3) to go to the settings menu.
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8. FIELDS DESCRIPTION
MotoMonitor has five customizable desktops, which show the flight parameters. One of the screens shows
flight data graphically, while other presents text data.
There are 22 possible fields:
"RPM: " – Revolutions per minute,
"CHT:" – Cylinder Head Temperature (°C),
"E T:" – Exhaust Gas Temperature (°C),
"DISTANCE:" – Distance covered from start, in km (0.1 km precision),
"DURATION:" – Time of flight from starting point (HH:MM),
"SUMMARY:"- Total time of flights (HH:MM),
"SPEED:" – light speed in km/h,
"KM TO START:" – Distance from starting point (meters),
"KM TO START:" – Distance from selected point (meters),
"DIR START:" – Arrow showing starting point direction,
"RETTIME:" – Estimated return time (at current speed),
"ALTITUDE:" – Current altitude,
"FUEL:" – uel Level1,
"WIND SPEED:" – Speed of wind2,
"WIND DIR:" – Current wind direction (format - N,NNE,NE,NEE,E etc.),
"WINDIND:" - Wind indicator, shows wind direction related to flight direction (NOTE – for this
functionality to work properly, MotoMonitor must be installe straight in the flight irection),
"OUT TEMP:" – External temperature,
"COURSE:" - Course,
"STOPWATCH" – Stopwatch (press bottom left button to start and stop, hold to clear value)
"VARIO" – Ascent/Descent speed
"SUNRISE" – Sunrise time
"SUNSET" – Sunset time
"PRESSURE" – Atmospheric pressure
1*- uel level can be published in two manners:
% (percentage) – if PPG is fitted with WEMA fuel sensor,
Litres - if PPG is fitted with flowmeter,
2
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Additionaly, on graphic desktop pilot can see following parameters:
1. Two predefined parameters under the tachometer (from the list above)
2. Two temperatures (EGT and CHT by default)
a) Optimal temperature level (orange) and critical level (red)
b) Column color changes depending on the temperature, from green to yellow (optimal
temperature) and red (critical temperature)
3. uel level in percentage or remaining amount (depending on preselected fuel sensor) – left side of
tachometer
4. Variometer
5. Graphic tachometer with current RPM value
6. Start point direction (big blue arrow)
7. Wind direction (small yellow arrow) – we still working on that :)
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At the notification bar above the main screen:
Right side: (from left to right):
Current time, set according to GPS setting
GPS connection icon
Receiver battery level
Central:
Name of starting point (if the device detects predefined starting point – it will display its name)
Left side: (from left to right):
Transmitter battery level
Transmitter connection icon
Current screen (G – graphic, 1 – first desktop, 2 – second desktop etc.)
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9. DEVICE CONFI URATION
To enter the "Settings" menu, press both left hand side buttons. Hold until the requested menu shows on
screen. Inside menu, particular button is described in blue square next to it.
Once inside the menu, navigate using buttons by which you see labels "Next" and "Previous". To enter
particular setting, place an arrow next to it, and press button labeled as "ENTER".
10. FLYIN LO BOOK
In this menu you can see the flights log book. Each log consist of following information: ordinal, flight date
and time, starting point, wing shortname and duration of flight.
Total flights duration can be found in right top corner.
To navigate lying Logbook menu:
use top left button "Next Page" to see further flights,
use bottom left button "Prev. Page" to see previous flights.
To exit lying LogBook and return to Settings menu, press bottom right button - "Back".
11. STARTIN POINTS
To navigate Starting Points menu, use Up and Down buttons.
11.1.1 Adding new starting point.
To define new starting point, navigate to position Add New Start Point and press ENTER.
You will be asked to assign 4 characteristics of new starting point:
a) Name
b) Latitude,
c) Longitude,
d) Starting area - radius around the given point, which will be treated as start point terrain,
It is easier to add new starting point when we are on it. If MotoMonitor finds GPS signal
while adding new starting point, it will automatically suggest current coordinates as start
point characteristics.
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11.1.2 Defining starting point parameters:
Defining name:
As MotoMonitor does not have a keyboard, user has to use next/previous buttons to set the name. Select
Point name option in menu and then confirm, by clicking „Set”.
Then you can edit the starting point name. The letter you are currently editing is flashing.
You can select letters (a-z) and digits (0-9) by pushing buttons:
- top left (Change -) to go down the alphabet/digits,
- bottom left (Change +) to go up the alphabet/digits,
- top right (Next Char.): to switch to next character in start point name or save the name,
- bottom right (Back): to switch to previous character in the name or cancel the name editing (when we are
at first character),
Once the name is confirmed, we can edit other characteristics:
- Latitude,
- Longtitude,
- Area - radius around current starting point - between 500 and 5000 meters.
You can define up to 25 starting points.
To exit the menu, press bottom right button - Back.
12. WIN NAME SHORTCUT
In this menu we can submit our wing short name with a restriction to 5 characters.
To set the name, use following buttons:
- top left (Change -) to go down the alphabet/digits,
- bottom left (Change +) to go up the alphabet/digits,
- top right (Next Char.): to switch to next character in start point name or save the name,
- bottom right (Back): to switch to previous character in the name or cancel the name editing (when we are
at first character),
Once all characters are set, top right button will change it's label to "Save". Press this button to confirm the
name and go back to main menu.
irst letter of the name is always capital.
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13. DESKTOPS
1 .1.1 General characteristics
Device has 3 editable text desktops, allowing the pilot to see 6 flight characteristics on each of them.
Besides, there is one, non customizable graphic desktop.
To navigate Desktops menu:
Top left button- Next - goes down the menu
Bottom left button- Previous - goes up the menu
Top right button- Set - confirms the choice
Bottom right button- Back - leaves Desktops menu
1 .1.2 Graphic screen parameters
You can setup 2 parameters to be shown on main graphic screen of the device. Press Change+ or Change- buttons to
browse first parameter you want to show. After that, click Next and select second parameter. To confirm, click Save.
To leave without saving changes, press Back until you leave this menu.
1 .1. First desktop on start (setting main screen)
Pilot can define, which of the desktops should be presented, when MotoMonitor is turned on.
Navigation:
- Next (top left) – select next desktop,
- Previous (bottom left) – select previous desktop,
- Save (top right) – confirm choice,
- Back (bottom right) – cancel edition,
Possible options:
0 – main screen is graphic desktop,
1 – main screen is text desktop number 1,
2 – main screen is text desktop number 2,
3 – main screen is text desktop number 3,
4 – main screen is text desktop number 4,
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1 .1.4 Setting desktops 1/2/ /4 (fields visible on desktops 1, 2, , 4)
In this setting you can define fields that will be visible on MotoMonitor text desktops. You can change
position of given fields on each screen.
Each desktop can contain up to 6 information set in table (2 rows, 3 columns), as per below schema:
first-left first-right
second-left second-right
third-left third-right
Use below fields to edit positions:
- Change+ (top left) and Change- (bottom left) – change the field displayed on given position,
- Next Pos. (top right) and Back (bottom right) – go to another position/desktop,
User should navigate through the table using right hand side buttons to reach the position that is about to
be changed. Then, use left hand side buttons to find the field that suits in particular place on desktop.
To save settings, press button labeled as Save. In case the changes should be cancelled, move back to the
first position on the screen and press bottom right button - Back.
1 .1.5 Name of input temperature
To help personalizing the device for each individual, default names of temperature fields (T1, T2) can be
replaced with logical names - CHT, EGT. User can choose one of following options:
T1=T1,T2=T2 – default temperature names,
T1=E T,T2=CHT – Temperature T1 will be labeled as EGT,
Temperature T2 will be labeled as CHT,
T1=CHT,T2=E T – Temperature T1 will be labeled as CHT,
Temperature T2 will be labeled as EGT,
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Use following buttons:
Next (top left) – next option,
Previous (bottom left) – previous option,
Save (top right) – save settings,
Back (bottom right) – exit,
14. TIME AND DATE, UNITS
Use left hand side buttons (Next/Previous) to navigate in the menu. Confirm selection with top right button
- Set, use bottom right button Back to exit the menu.
14.1.1 Timezone (selecting current timezone)
Using top left button (+1) we add hours to adjust the device to our timezone. Bottom left button (-1) is
used to deduct the hours. To confirm the changes - press top right button (Save), to cancel - bottom right
button (Back).
14.1.2 Include the summer time ( setting daylight savings time)
ollowing correct timezone setting, we can choose if our device should take into account daylight saving
time changes, happening twice a year in most countries.
Navigate using keys:
Yes (top left) – turn DST on,
No (bottom left) – turn DST off,
Save (top right) – save current status,
Back (bottom right) – cancel changes and exit,
14.1. Automatic date setup using GPS signal
We can set MotoMonitor to use current date automatically, using GPS signal.
Use following keys :
Yes (top left) – turn automatic time setting on,
No (bottom left) – turn automatic time setting off,
Save (top right) – save current status,
Back (bottom right) – cancel changes and exit,
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14.1.4 Set time and date
This setting allow user to manually set the date and current time.
When entered, we have to set up:
Set hour
Set minutes
Set day
Set month
Set year
To navigate between above values, use right hand side buttons (top for Next and bottom for Back).
When editing the year, top right button will change from Next to Save. This allows user to save current
progress and setup date/time.
14.1.5 Set speed units
This setting allows you to set the speed unit. All parameters linked with speed will be displayed in one of following
units:
- km/h (kilometers per hour)
- mph (miles per hour)
- knots
14.1.6 Set altitude units
This setting allows you to set the altitude unit. All parameters linked with altitude will be displayed in one of
following units:
m – meters
T – feet
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15. MOTOR VALUES
Use left hand side buttons to navigate the menu - top left (Next position) and bottom left (Previous
position). Confirm selection by clicking top right button (Set). To leave Motor Values menu, press bottom
right button - Back.
15.1.1 Alarm temp. of T1/T2/EGT/CHT (overheating alert)
This setting defines maximum temperature for T1/T2 probe, over which the device will alert the pilot.
Use following buttons inside this setting:
+1/+10 (top left) – short pressing will add 1 grade Celsius to the limit value, press and hold to add 10
grades,
-1/-10 (bottom left) – analogically - short pressing will deduct 1 grade Celsius from the limit value, press
and hold to deduct 10 grades at once,
Save (top right) – save settings,
Back (bottom right) – cancel changes and exit setup,
15.1.2 Optimum temp. of T1/T2/EGT/CHT (optimal temperature)
This setting allows user to set optimal value for T1/T2 input temperature. Optimal value is used as a
reference on graphic desktop's bar chart, where temperatures below optimal value are colored green.
Above it, change color to yellow and (in case of serious overheating over the predefined critical
temperature) to red.
Use following buttons inside this setting:
+1/+10 (top left) – short pressing will add 1 grade Celsius to the limit value, press and hold to add 10
grades,
-1/-10 (bottom left) – analogically - short pressing will deduct 1 grade Celsius from the limit value, press
and hold to deduct 10 grades at once,
Save (top right) – save settings,
Back (bottom right) – cancel changes and exit setup,
15.1. Maximum RPM
User can define maximum revolutions per minute value. This value is needed to correctly calibrate the
graphic tachometer on main desktop.
Use following buttons to set up maximum value:
+500 (top left) – add 500 RPM to the value,
-500 (bottom left)– deduct 500 RPM from the value,
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Save (top right) – save the settings,
Back (bottom right) – exit without saving,
15.1.4 Red area in RPM
Another setting needed to calibrate graphic screen's tachometer. This value defines start point of the "red
area" on screen.
Use following buttons to set up beginning of red area:
+500 (top left) – add 500 RPM to the value,
-500 (bottom left)– deduct 500 RPM from the value,
Save (top right) – save the settings,
Back (bottom right) – exit without saving,
15.1.5 Number of pulses per rotation
This setting defines a number of ignition pulses occurring during one rotation of a crankshaft.
Changes to this setting can be applied using following buttons:
+1 (top left) – add 1 impulse,
-1 (bottom left) – deduct 1 impulse,
Save (top right) – save the value,
Back (bottom right) – exit without saving,
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16. SYSTEM
Use left hand side buttons (Next/Previous) to navigate this menu. To enter a particular setting, press top
right button (Set). To leave the menu, press bottom right button (Back).
16.1.1 Back Light Power
Select from 5 levels of backlight power:
Use following buttons to change backlight:
+1 (top left) – increase backlight,
-1 (bottom left) – decrease backlight,
Save (top right) – save setting,
Back (bottom right) – exit without saving,
Operating time of the receiver's battery depends largely from the backlight power.
16.1.2 Auto off time (automatic turn off after idle time)
To protect MotoMonitor from accidental battery draining, the device has been fitted with automatic turn
off mechanism after given amount of minutes of idle time.
Automatic turn off will happen, when:
- Receiver is disconnected from transmitter,
- None of the buttons have been pressed for a given amount of time,
The device will warn the pilot about being idle 30 seconds before planned turn off. To cancel the switch off,
press any key.
Use following keys to define idle time:
+1 (top left) – increase idle time span for 1 minute,
-1 (bottom left) – decrease idle time span for 1 minute,
Save (top right) – save settings,
Back (bottom right) – exit without saving,
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16.1. Fuel input settings
User can configure type of fuel sensor, connected to the device.
One of following options can be chosen:
OFF – no fuel sensor,
Flow Meter – flowmeter (additionally, when this option is chosen user should define amount of fuel
measured by one impulse of flowmeter),
FEFS percentage – non-invasive fuel sensor introduced by FLYelectronics, shows percentage of
remaining fuel
FEFS litres - non-invasive fuel sensor introduced by FLYelectronics, shows amount of remaining fuel in
litres
Reserve sensor – bistable sensor – informs when the fuel crosses reserve level
WEMA 240-30 Ohm – floating fuel sensor (resistance 240-30 Ohm)
240-30 Ohm – other floating fuel sensors on given resistance,
To choose right option, use the keys:
Change+ (top left) – select next option,
Change- (bottom left) – select previous option,
Save (top right) – save settings,
Back (bottom right) – exit without saving,
16.1.4 Sensor characteristics
or the fuel sensor to be able to show correct amount in litres, you need to calibrate it first. Every tank can
have a different form – you should inform the device, how many litres remain in the tank at 10%, 20% level
etc.
16.1.5 Paring with motor/transmitter
When user purchases full set of MotoMoniotor device (transmitter + receiver), they are paired by default.
However, in case user had purchased " MotoMonitor Ready" PPG and bought receiver from
FLYelectronics, he has to pair the devices on his own.
To do this, go to "Pairing with motor" setting and press top right button - Start.
Device will start polling for the transmitter signal. At this moment, user should click and hold transmitter
button until transmitter diode starts flashing.
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