I’ve run with the HALTECH F3 and Real
World Solutions EC2, the HALTECH died after 160 hours - fortunately during a
ground run up – no redundancy. I read over the specs and did not see any
redundancy listed for the ViPec-88 – did I miss it? I personally have never
had any issued with the EC2, but then my electrical set up is fairly simply and
straight forward – and I DO like the fact that the EC2 has a separate CPU for
backup redundancy.
I’m certain the other systems are fine
systems and may be of interest to some, but for aircraft application I value
the backup capability – especially after having the HALTECH go south on me.
Ed
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of Al Wick
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 3:19
PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re:
Corruption of EC settings
I've installed Megasquirt, Haltech, and now Vi-Pec ECU's
(not rotary installs). Most impressed with the Vi-Pec so far. The others had
various issues.
Vi-Pec V88 is highly flexible. No special wiring for
various injectors. Lot's of extra sensors and
outputs available. One of the few to be able to handle unusual crank
signals (not applicable to rotary). Very good documentation, the others were
fair at best. I have two on my plane for genuine redundancy. I'd give it strong
consideration. Guess I'd describe it as sophisticated, robust, yet friendly.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, July 04,
2009 11:19 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re:
Corruption of EC settings
Al Gietzen wrote:
>
> Al,
>
> Do you know of any alternatives out there now that might be worth a look?
>
> Bryan
>
> Preparing to commit $$$ to EC
>
> Bryan;
>
> I haven’t looked any further since prior to the final stages of
> getting my EC2 working. The basic issue (besides cost) is always that
> the systems are set up for automotive use, and although they may be
> noise tolerant, have complexities that make them awkward for aviation
> use. And there is the issue of redundancy. Tracy had good reason for
> developing his own.
>
> Al
>
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