Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #60164
From: Dennis Havarlah <clouduster@austin.rr.com>
Subject: Re: EC-2 Fixed - Second Crank Angle sensor install
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:10:58 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Tracy,
 
Thanks for the suggestion to reprogram the B controller.  I have started over - restored factory settings and reprogrammed A and B.  The controller is fine now and I know alot more about what data is copied when copying A to B.  I had interpreted the instructions to mean all programmed paramaters were copied.  Apparent only the MAT values are copied on my unit.  I reprogrammed controller B -  Mode 3, 6 and 2 and it is identical to A in performance now.
 
Please let me know when you are ready to implement the back-up crank angle sensor system.  I am ready and can install it as soon as I get the updated controller chips.   I have already installed shielded wiring and a second CAS on another bracket I built .
 
I noticed the following information in your latest EC-3 install manual:  "If you have installed a backup sensor and have ordered the EC2 with the backup sensor option, the backup sensor must be mounted 90 degrees in advance of the primary sensor."
 
The mounting bracket I sent you mounted the sensor at approximatly 115 degrees not 90 degrees.  Is there another mount avaliable that mounts the sensor at 90 degrees? 
 
I have always had an occussional slight missfire (hic-up) while flying. I recieved a copy of the EC-3 installation guide and notice you recommend seperating the trigger wires from the power and ground wires when using the Delco igniters. Mine uses the Renesis igniters. I decided to seperate them and see if it improved anything - so far it runs smoother and I have not noticed a hic-up. I need to take it on a long trip to really know.
 
Thank you for all you do and have done for the Rotary Community!!
I would not have used a rotary if yur grat equipment was not avaliable!!
 
Dennis H.
 
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