Tracy is building this feature into his fuel injection/ignition system
as we speak. How's it comming Tracy?
PL
Archie Frangoudis wrote:
-----Original Message-----
From: Matronics Product Information 925-606-1001 <info@matronics.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 11:43 PM
Subject: Matronics FuelScan - Fuel Totalizer for Aircraft...
:
: -- The FuelScan LT and DX --
: Fuel Management System for Aircraft
: From Matronics
: http://www.matronics.com
:
:
:
:The FuelScan from Matronics is a complete fuel management system for
aircraft.
:It provides the pilot with continuous information on a wide variety of fuel
:system data. The 'LT' or Lite is the basic model and provides Fuel Flow,
:Fuel Used, Fuel Remaining, Hours Remaining, and pilot adjustable Low Fuel
and
:Switch Tank warnings. The 'DX' or Deluxe is a more advanced model and adds
:Fuel Pressure, Cost-per-Hour, a universally compatible Loran C/GPS serial
:interface to provide Economy information, and a number of additional
warnings
:including Low and High Fuel Pressure, Low Time Remaining, and Insufficient
:Fuel to Destination. Both models fit a standard 2.25" instrument hole and
:are just over 3" deep. The FuelScan system comes complete with all
necessary
:transducers, wiring harness kit, a detailed Installation and User's Guide,
and
:a handy Quick Reference Card.
:
:
: FuelScan Features
:
:
:- Real-time Functions -
:
: # Gallons Per Hour
: # Total Fuel Used
: # Total Fuel Left (remaining)
: # Time Left Until Empty
: # Cost Per Hour *
: # Fuel Pressure *
: # Economy * @
: # Miles Per Hour * @
: # Miles To Destination * @
:
:
:- Available Quantity Units -
:
: # Fuel: US Gallons, Liters, Imperial Gallons,
: Pounds, and Kilograms
: # Velocity: Statute Miles, Nautical Miles, and
: Kilometers *
: # Fuel Pressure: PSI, Atmospheres, Kilopascals, Bars,
: and Grams-per-Centimeter *
:
:
:- Real-time Warnings -
:
: # Low Fuel Left
: # Switch Tanks
: # Low Time Left *
: # Low Fuel Pressure *
: # High Fuel Pressure *
: # Insufficient Fuel to Waypoint * @
:
:
:(All warnings include pilot adjustable set points, front panel
acknowledgments,
: and can individually be disabled.)
:
:
:- Other Features -
:
: # Fuel Left Preset
: - User adjustable amount for Fuel Left
: - Automatically clears Fuel Used
: - Keypad shortcut to preset
: # LCD backlight and LED High/Low brightness control from front
: panel buttons as well as aircraft panel dimmer output
: # Fuel Computer Data Output *
: - Output formats include Shadin Generic compatible,
: King Format A, King Format B, and formats by Terra,
: ARNAV and Matronics
:
:
:- General Features -
:
: # Aircraft grade, FAA approved, fuel flow transducer
: # High quality, solid-state fuel pressure transducer *
: # Nonvolatile configuration and fuel level data storage
: # Large, easy to read 1/2", backlit LCD display
: # Standard 2 1/4" instrument form factor
: # Small size: 2 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W x 3 1/4"D
: # Low power consumption
: # Complete Installation and Configuration Guide
: # Built-in Support for IIMorrow, NorthStar, King, ARNAV, Trimble,
: Terra, Magellan, Garmin, Ashtech and other GPS/Loran C inputs *
: # 2 year warranty on parts and labor
: # 30 day money-back guarantee
: # LT to DX factory upgrade is available
: # A Return Flow Kit is available for injection installations that
: returns fuel directly to the tank
: # FuelScan DX System comes complete with flow and pressure
: transducers, wiring harness kit, installation manual and quick
: reference card
: # FuelScan LT System comes complete with flow transducer, wiring
: harness kit, installation manual and quick reference card
:
:
: * Denotes features available on the DX model only.
: @ Function displayed when Loran C/GPS data input is active.
:
:
:
: FuelScan LT and DX Description
:
:
:- High Quality -
:
:The FuelScan uses the highest quality materials throughout and has the look
:and feel of instruments costing much more. The feature set found on the
:FuelScan is exceptionally rich, and the DX model provides the pilot with
:the widest variety of fuel system information on the market today, yet is
:priced significantly lower.
:
:The FuelScan uses microprocessor technology to provide an extremely high
level
:of accuracy and reliability. All configuration and fuel level data is
stored
:in nonvolatile memory which requires no battery backup, and is capable of
:saving the information indefinitely. The FuelScan's LCD backlight and LED
:high/low brightness can be controlled both from the front panel buttons and
:the aircraft dimmer circuit.
:
:A factory upgrade from an existing LT installation to a DX model is
available.
:A Return Flow Kit is also available allowing the FuelScan to be used in
fuel
:injected applications where fuel is returned directly to the tank.
:
:
:- Unique Data Display -
:
:The FuelScan displays all Functions and Configuration Options using a
pseudo
:alphanumeric representation. For example, fuel flow (GPH) is presented
with
:its current unit selection by displaying the following in sequence on the
:1/2", seven-segment LCD display:
:
:
: GALS <--------+
: PEr |
: Hour |
: 10.5 |
: <adjustable delay> ---+
:
:
:Note that the digits (10.5 ) are displayed continuously while the current
:units message ( GALS PEr Hour ) repeats at an adjustable interval.
:
:
:- Built-in Support For All Common Quantity Units -
:
:The FuelScan supports a wide variety of units in fuel flow, fuel pressure,
:and velocity modes. The various unit types can all be selected in
real-time
:from the front panel buttons.
:
:
:- Transducer Mounting -
:
: # The Fuel Flow transducer is mounted between the fuel selector
: valve and the first fuel pump with 6 - 12" of straight tube
prior
: to the inlet of the transducer. The Fuel Flow transducer
should
: also be located at a low point in the fuel line.
: # The Fuel Pressure transducer placement should be after fuel
pumps,
: but can be remotely mounted using a 'tee' fitting and flex
tubing.
:
:
:- Pricing (March 1998) -
:
: # FuelScan LT System ................................... $799
: # FuelScan DX System w/o Pressure ...................... $949
: # FuelScan DX System ................................... $999
: # LT to DX Factory Upgrade ............................. $375
: # Return Flow Kit ...................................... $499
:
: Pricing subject to change without notice and does not include
: shipping, insurance, or applicable sales tax.
:
:
:Available From:
:
: Matronics
: PO Box 347
: Livermore, CA 94551
: 925-606-1001 Sales and Support
: 925-606-6281 FAX
: info@matronics.com Internet Email
: http://www.matronics.com World Wide Web
:
:
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:
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