Electronics-international MVP-50P User Manual

Primary Glass Panel Engine MonitorPrimary Glass Panel Engine MonitorPrimary Glass Panel Engine MonitorPrimary Glass Panel Engine MonitorPrimary Glass

EDC Capacitive Fuel Level Input: Type: Frequency InputFreq. Range: 0 to 6K Hz.Resolution: Approx. 14 counts per Hz.Maximum Counts Available: Approx 98

5. Assign Color Ranges and Limits to the Selected Function:You may set color ranges and limits for the selected Function. The "4. Redlines, Lim

A5.0 AppendixEDC-33P-8for7, 8, 9-Cylinder Engines and High RPM EnginesThe EDC-33P-4/6 is EI's standard unit designed to work with 4 and 6-cylind

EDC Wiring Work SheetBottom Connector (Back View, Wire Side)EDC-33P-8EDC-33P-8EDC-33P-8EDC-33P-8EDC-33P-8EDC InputEDC Pin #'s& Wire Colors

A6.0 Appendix:1. Mount the Second EDC:1. Mount the Second EDC:1. Mount the Second EDC:1. Mount the Second EDC:1. Mount the Second EDC:Mount the s

6. Configure the MVP to Receive the Second EDC Input:6. Configure the MVP to Receive the Second EDC Input:6. Configure the MVP to Receive the Secon

All Plasma II and Plasma III version B units have a +10 Volt pulse output and can be connected directly to theRPM input on the EDC. All Plasma III ve

1AWarranty / AgreementElectronics International Inc. (EI) warrants this instrument and system components to be free from defects inmaterials and workm

8. Electronics International is not responsible for shipping charges or damages incurred under this Warranty.9. No representative is authorized to a

1.01.01.01.01.0System OverviewSystem OverviewSystem OverviewSystem OverviewSystem Overview1.1 System Description1.1.1 MVP Display:1.1.1 MVP Display:1.

1.1 System Description:The MVP-50P Glass Panel Engine Monitor installation consists of four major components: the MVP Display,the Engine Data Conver

1.1.3 1.1.3 1.1.3 1.1.3 1.1.3 Probes, Transducers and Modules:Probes, Transducers and Modules:Probes, Transducers and Modules:Probes, Transducers and

This method hides the cutout for the MVP case and makes a clean and good-looking installation.Electronics International has a MVP sub-panel avaliable

7The password protects the MVP from unauthorized access to calibration data. If calibration data isimproperly changed, it could lead to engine or air

2.02.02.02.02.0Hardware InstallationHardware InstallationHardware InstallationHardware InstallationHardware Installation2.1 Important Information an

112.1 Important Information and Initial Checkout:A. The installer and aircraft owner must read the Warranty/Agreement before starting theThe installe

2.2 Review the "EDC Wiring Work Sheets:"There are a number of probes and extension cables that will need to be installed. The key to keepi

visual centerline to the middle of the instrument. The pilot’s visual centerline is a perpendicular line from thepilot’s eye to the instrument panel.

14B. B. B. B. B. TIT Probe Installation:TIT Probe Installation:TIT Probe Installation:TIT Probe Installation:TIT Probe Installation:The TIT probe

E. E. E. E. E. Carb Temp Probe Installation:Carb Temp Probe Installation:Carb Temp Probe Installation:Carb Temp Probe Installation:Carb Temp Probe Ins

16Connect the aircraft manifold pressure line to the pressure port on the PT-30ABS Pressure Transducer. Besure this line is tight. This pressure por

C. C. C. C. C. Oil Pressure Transducer Installation:Oil Pressure Transducer Installation:Oil Pressure Transducer Installation:Oil Pressure Transducer

18E. E. E. E. E. Airspeed Transducer Installation:Airspeed Transducer Installation:Airspeed Transducer Installation:Airspeed Transducer Installation:A

2.8 Install the Interface Circuit for Annunciators:Any Temperature or Resistive Fuel Level channel on the EDC may be used to monitor the state of asw

2.9 Install the Interface Circuit for Flap and Trim Pots (OEM / Experimental):Elevator, Aileron and Rudder trim (as well as Flap position) can be mon

Gear Up Warning: To provide a Gear Warning the MVP must monitor Gear Position, Airspeedand Manifold pressure. A voice warning (for experimental airc

Important Notice***** MUST READ *****Page 1 of 4If you think it is not important to read this manual, you're wrong!If you think it is not import

the alternator lead when using the MVP, ease of installation should be the determining factor in thisinstallation. If more than one shunt is required

23AlternatorFStarter SolenoidBUSTo StarterThis is the main lead going to the Bus.It may come from the Master SwitchContactor or the Starter Solenoid.F

242.13 Install the Fuel Flow Transducer:Mount the Fuel Flow Transducer using the appropriate drawing found on the following pages.Fuel Flow Transduce

B. B. B. B. B. Do not remove the yellow caps on the flow transducer until the fuel hoses are ready to be installed.C. C. C. C. C. The flow of fuel t

2612/29/93R.R.R.R.None(IN)(OUT)From the Fuel Pump(or Fuel Filter on agravity feed system)To the Carburetor(or Fuel Servo)Fuel Flow TransducerAdapter,

2712/29/9312299311229931122993112299311229931R.R.R.R.NoneInstallation of a Fuel Flow Transducer on the Firewall and inthe fuel line from the fuel pump

28Mounting Procedure:1. Find a convenient location between the Fuel Servo and FlowDivider and away from any hot exhaust pipes to suspend theFuel Flow

29(IN)(OUT)Fuel Flow TransducerAdapter, (1/4" NPT to Fuel Hose)6" Maximum fromsupport or fittingMounting Procedure:1. Find a convenient loc

302.14 Install the EI P-300C Fuel Level Probes (OEM or Expermintal Only):Install the P-300C (Capacitive) Fuel Level Probes in accordance with the air

2.16 Install the Resistive Fuel Level Module (RFLM-4-X):The RFLM-4 is a Resistive Fuel Level Module that provides pull-up resistors for 4resistive fu

Important Notice***** MUST READ *****Page 2 of 4Before starting the installation make sure the unit will fit in the location you intend to install it

32A. Locate the Intensity Control Pot in the CP-1 packet. Find an appropriate mounting location on theaircraft instrument panel for the Control Pot.

3.03.03.03.03.0Install the EDC Wire HarnessesInstall the EDC Wire HarnessesInstall the EDC Wire HarnessesInstall the EDC Wire HarnessesInstall the EDC

When routing the EDC wire harnesses refer to the Top, Middle and Bottom "EDC Wiring Work Sheets" foundat the back of this manual. Insure no

3.4 Connect the EDC Harness to the Shunt:Route the EDC Amps wires to the Shunt. The way the Shunt is installed in the aircraft determines which lugwi

373.7 Connect the RFLM-4-x Harness to the EDC Connector and to the Resistive FuelLevel Sensors:DO NOT connect the RFLM into a capacitive system, damag

3.9 Connect the EDC Harness to the EI P-300M Magnetic Fuel Level Senders:Route the appropriate fuel level wires (for the number of tanks to be monitor

3.14 Connect the EDC Harness to Power and Ground:Route the power wire (Top Connector, pin 37, Red Wire) to the MVP/EDC 5-amp Circuit Breaker. Route t

4.0Install the MVP Wire HarnessandRoute the Wires4.1 Attach the MVP 25-pin D-sub Connector to the MVP:4.2 Connect the EDC RS422 Wires to the MVP RS4

When routing the MVP wire harness refer to the "MVP-50 25-pin D-Sub Connector Wiring Diagram" found atthe back of this manual. Insure no wi

434.5 Connect the MVP Harness to the Audio Panel:If the voice alarms provided by the MVP are to be used, route the two MVP Voice Warning Out wires to

Important Notice***** MUST READ *****Page 3 of 4Fuel Level Accuracy Limitations:The accuracy limitations of the MVP are listed below. It is the pilo

4.9 Connect the MVP "Transmit Lockout Input" Pin to the Transmit Key:Pulling the MVP Transmit Lockout Input Pin to ground freezes the displa

455.0Mandatory System Setup and Checkout5.1 Power-On Checkout:5.2 Perform all Steps listed in the "MVP-50P Setup Checklist":5.3 Ground

5.1 Power-On Checkout:Turn the aircraft master switch on. The MVP will power up and perform a system test. After approximately 14seconds the MVP wi

48L. Check all Annunciators.M. Check gear indications.N. Check Flap and Trim indications.O. Check all other functions on the Main and System screen.Tu

6.0Installation Data6.1 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA):6.2 Airworthiness Limitations:6.3 Working With Connectors:6.3.1 Installing a

6.1 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA):Maintenance and calibrationMaintenance and calibrationMaintenance and calibrationMaintenance and c

It is very easy to produce a good crimp. Unfortunately, it is just as easy to produce a bad one. Read theRead theRead theRead theRead theinstruction

F. Twist Test: Hold the connector with one hand and the wire 1/2" from the connector with the otherhand. Twist the connector back and forth (CW

55thermocouple wire. A pull test can be performed to test the crimp. A ratcheting crimp tool from Tyco(P/N: 91503-1) will crimp both TC and Tin Copp

56MVP-50T25-pin D-sub ConnectorWiring DiagramMVP-50P-4/6(Back View, Wire Side)

Important Fuel Level Considerations:DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TODETERMINE THE FUEL LEVELS IN THE AIRCRAFT. The use of

EDC Wiring Work SheetTop Connector (Back View, Wire Side)EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC InputEDC Pin #'s(Wire Colors

EDC Wiring Work SheetMiddle Connector (Back View, Wire Side)EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC InputEDC Pin #'s(Wire Colo

EDC Wiring Work SheetBottom Connector (Back View, Wire Side)EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC-33P-4/6EDC Input EDC Pin #'s (Wire Co

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7.0Troubleshooting7.1 MVP or EDC Problem:7.2 Pressure Problem with one Function:7.3 Temperature Problem on all Channels:7.4 Temperature Problem wi

Troubleshooting the MVP system can be relatively simple. First the MVP must be powered-up. This requiresonly a power and ground connection to the MV

65Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom: “REF” is displayed for the digital value for all temperature functions.1. Problem: The Middle Connector on

66Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom: Inaccurate, jumpy or zero readings on all channels.1. Problem: The Reference Diode on pins 10 and 28 of th

67Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom: Inaccurate, jumpy or zero reading.1. Problem: An Isolator was NOT used between the EDC RPM channel and th

Contents(Page 1 of 3)Warranty/Agreement-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1A1.0 System Overview -

681. Problem: The rotor in the Fuel Flow Transducer is blocked.a) Action: Remove the Flow Transducer from the aircraft. Lightly blow into the transd

69Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom: Inaccurate, jumpy or zero reading.1. Problem: The RFLM is mis-wired.a) Action: Remove the signal wire to

70Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom:Symptom: An “ErrErrErrErrErr” is displayed for the digital value. Also, you may have an inaccurate, jumpy or zerore

712. Problem: The MVP is set up incorrectly.a) Action: Check the "Start" and "End" setting in the “4. Redlines, Limits and Color

738.0Technical DataSpecifications, Functions and FeaturesDO-160 Evironmental Qualification FormMVP-50P STC and AML

Specifications, Functions and Features0425052Rev. D: 12/31/08Models: MVP-50P, MVP-50T, EDC-33P and EDC-33T-XXMVP-50P and MVP-50TWeight: 1.9 Lbs.Envi

Volts:Measured on pin 35 of the EDC Top Connector.Input Resistance: 83.8K OhmsRange: 0 to 40 volts.Sensitivity: 6400 counts per volt.Note: A VI-221 or

RPM, Turboprop:Two RPM channels are available to measure N1, N2, Ng, Nh, Hp, Hl or other turboprop RPM func-tions. The “Engine Data, Ports, Timers, e

Temperature:Input Range: 0 to 2.5 Volts DifferentialInput Resistance: 12.1K Ohms on each input to groundSensitivity: 9.537uV per count.Notes:* Any Te

Pressure Altitude:Pressure Altitude is calculated from the input of a PT-30ALT transducer by means of a lookup tableentered in the “Pressure Altitude

3.5 Connect the EDC Harness to the Fuel Flow Transducer: ----------------------------- 363.6 Connect the RFLM-4-x Harness to the EDC Connector and to

Bar Graph (Lean Operating Mode, MVP-50P):Once the Lean Operating Mode (LOP or ROP) is entered, an EGT must drop 3°F below its currentpeak to display a

Option 2: Connect the EDC to the aircraft’s Nose Gear green down light. The state of all three gearswill be displayed on the MVP based on the Nose Ge

Specifications, Functions and FeaturesContinuedFlight Timer (MVP-50T):The Flight Timer automatically starts when the N1 goes above a Start setting and

DO-160 Environmental Qualification Form 0210081 Nomenclature: Multi Function Engine and Aircraft System Monitor Models: MVP-50P-(X) MVP-50T-(X),

Vibration 8 Tested to Categories S, R and U, Curves M, B, B1 and G. Covers Fixed Wing: Reciprocating, turboprop, turbojet, turbofan and propfan (a

Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility 22 Tested to Category B2XXX. Lightning Direct Effects 23 Category X: No test performed. Icing 24 C

7.0 Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 627.1 MVP or EDC Problem ----------------

AAppendixA1.0 Interfacing the EDC to a Princeton Capacitive Fuel Level ProbeA2.0 Interfacing the EDC to a Centroid/Sky Sports Capacitive Fuel Level Pr

A1.0 AppendixInterfacing the EDC to aPrinceton Capacitive Fuel Level ProbeConnecting the Princeton Probe to an EDC Fuel Level Input:The Princeton Cap

A2.0 AppendixInterfacing the EDC to aCentroid/Sky Sports Capacitive Fuel Level ProbeA. Connecting the Centroid/Sky Sports 3-Terminal 240 to 33 ohms

The LPF-1 is a low-pass filter designed to remove the high frequency spikes on the LASAR Ignition RPMoutput. Without this filter the RPM readings on

A4.0 AppendixConnecting an EDC Input to a Custom ProbeThere are five steps to connecting a Custom Probe to an EDC Input, associating it with a Functi