EDM-900 Install COMPLETE!

[Guitarmaster]

Well, its been a lot of work, but the EDM is installed.  ACCUTRAK as well.  Thoughts in retrospect...

First, I heard people say all the time how they can't believe they flew around without an engine monitor.  Now I believe!  

The install was a tremendous amount of work.  It took me (and my IA) longer than an experienced shop, but the time spent learning was invaluable!

JPI was helpful and responsive when I ran into a problem or had a question.  There were no real surprises during the install.  

Power-up was tense as we redesigned the entire breaker panel.  We changed some busses and updated the wiring behind the panel.  We made the CB panel removable from the front to provide easyish access to the breakers.  Power-up... master, system by system, avionics bus, system by system.  NO MAGIC SMOKE!!  WOO HOO!

Here comes the law of unintended consequences.  The only thing that didn't work was the PTT to test the annunciators in the glare shield. Some sleuthing through the schematics found the power being drawn from the gauges.  No gauges, no power.  A quick re-route and back in business!

In review, I probably saved about $2000 doing the install myself (with much help from my IA).  That being said, depending on income, I probably would have been further ahead to have it installed.  Did I mention IT'S ALOT OF WORK??  Between my and my IA's schedule, the plane was down for about three weeks.  So, IMHO, strictly dollar speaking, it does not pay to install it yourself.

However;

If you are like me, the time spent learning, fabricating and customizing is invaluable.  I know it was done right.  In addition, it's rare I get to hang out with a good friend.

Here are some pics.  the breaker panel is temporary and will have a black overlay with etched lettering.

 

[Marauder]

28 minutes ago, Guitarmaster said:

Well, its been a lot of work, but the EDM is installed.  ACCUTRAK as well.  Thoughts in retrospect...

First, I heard people say all the time how they can't believe they flew around without an engine monitor.  Now I believe!  

The install was a tremendous amount of work.  It took me (and my IA) longer than an experienced shop, but the time spent learning was invaluable!

JPI was helpful and responsive when I ran into a problem or had a question.  There were no real surprises during the install.  

Power-up was tense as we redesigned the entire breaker panel.  We changed some busses and updated the wiring behind the panel.  We made the CB panel removable from the front to provide easyish access to the breakers.  Power-up... master, system by system, avionics bus, system by system.  NO MAGIC SMOKE!!  WOO HOO!

Here comes the law of unintended consequences.  The only thing that didn't work was the PTT to test the annunciators in the glare shield. Some sleuthing through the schematics found the power being drawn from the gauges.  No gauges, no power.  A quick re-route and back in business!

In review, I probably saved about $2000 doing the install myself (with much help from my IA).  That being said, depending on income, I probably would have been further ahead to have it installed.  Did I mention IT'S ALOT OF WORK??  Between my and my IA's schedule, the plane was down for about three weeks.  So, IMHO, strictly dollar speaking, it does not pay to install it yourself.

However;

If you are like me, the time spent learning, fabricating and customizing is invaluable.  I know it was done right.  In addition, it's rare I get to hang out with a good friend.

Here are some pics.  the breaker panel is temporary and will have a black overlay with etched lettering.

 

Looking good Matt!

[rbridges]

Great that you did it yourself. You probably learned a ton!

[StevenL757]

Matt, awesome job.  The engine monitor is absolutely necessary, so you certainly made the right move...and with the right piece of hardware.

Any plans to have that CB panel painted and silkscreened?

Regards, Steve

[Guitarmaster]

I'm having a .020 sheet of black aluminum etched with all the labels. It will be layered over top. It's due to be done in about two weeks.
Pics to come.

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[DXB]

On 9/30/2016 at 6:08 PM, Guitarmaster said:

Well, its been a lot of work, but the EDM is installed.  ACCUTRAK as well.  Thoughts in retrospect...

First, I heard people say all the time how they can't believe they flew around without an engine monitor.  Now I believe!  

The install was a tremendous amount of work.  It took me (and my IA) longer than an experienced shop, but the time spent learning was invaluable!

JPI was helpful and responsive when I ran into a problem or had a question.  There were no real surprises during the install.  

Power-up was tense as we redesigned the entire breaker panel.  We changed some busses and updated the wiring behind the panel.  We made the CB panel removable from the front to provide easyish access to the breakers.  Power-up... master, system by system, avionics bus, system by system.  NO MAGIC SMOKE!!  WOO HOO!

Here comes the law of unintended consequences.  The only thing that didn't work was the PTT to test the annunciators in the glare shield. Some sleuthing through the schematics found the power being drawn from the gauges.  No gauges, no power.  A quick re-route and back in business!

In review, I probably saved about $2000 doing the install myself (with much help from my IA).  That being said, depending on income, I probably would have been further ahead to have it installed.  Did I mention IT'S ALOT OF WORK??  Between my and my IA's schedule, the plane was down for about three weeks.  So, IMHO, strictly dollar speaking, it does not pay to install it yourself.

However;

If you are like me, the time spent learning, fabricating and customizing is invaluable.  I know it was done right.  In addition, it's rare I get to hang out with a good friend.

Here are some pics.  the breaker panel is temporary and will have a black overlay with etched lettering.

 

 

That's really nice that you have a graphical fuel flow readout.  I tried to set mine up for this but it wouldn't let me  It appears to be locked out because FF not a factory primary gauge on my C.  But I suspect it's not your F either - is there something I missed?

[Guitarmaster]

Have you checked the factory options screen?
No primary FF for me either. It just came this way.
There are quite a few options you can change under the factory settings. Now that I think about it, I think graphic fuel flow might be one of them.

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[carusoam]

Factory settings can't be changed.  Like POH defined yellow ranges, green zones, and red lines...

But adding things should be allowed, no?

The C has only one EGT and one CHT, the JPI has four and four.

That's my PP logic. Not a mechanic.

Best regards,

-a-

[Guitarmaster]

You can't change POH limits, but you can change advisory limits and other options.

When you enter program mode, I think it's the #4 button is marked "factory" you will see many customizable settings here.

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