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Brauniger ALPHAMFD User Manual

Brauniger ALPHAMFD
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Operating and
Installation Manual
Hardware Rev 401, Software Ver 4.04 24.11.2007
Technical specifications subject to change without notice!
This operating manual must be given to customer with every ALPHA
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ALPHAMFD
purchase!
BRÄUNIGER Flugelectronic GmbH
Dr. Karl Slevogt Str. 5 D-82362 Weilheim / Germany
Ph +49-881-64750, Fax +49-881-4561
info@brauniger.com, www.brauniger.com

Table of Contents

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Brauniger ALPHAMFD Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPSYes
VariometerYes
AltimeterYes
Airspeed IndicatorYes
Data LoggingYes
InterfacesCAN, RS232
CertificationEASA

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Mounting and Connections

2.1 Warning

Critical safety warnings regarding the ALPHAMFD's certification and user responsibility.

2.2 Mounting into Cockpit

Instructions and dimensions for physically installing the ALPHAMFD into the aircraft cockpit.

2.3 Electrical Connections

Guidelines and warnings for making electrical connections to the ALPHAMFD.

2.3.1 Switch-Off unused Temperature Ports

Procedure for deactivating unused temperature sensor ports to suppress 'nonsense' values.

2.3.2 Connection Plan ALPHAMFD (Hardware Rev 401)

Detailed wiring diagram showing sender connections to the ALPHAMFD unit.

2.3.3 Connection Board (Hardware Rev 401)

Pin assignment and function of the ALPHAMFD connection board.

2.4 Mounting Fuel Flow Sender

Instructions for installing the fuel flow sender for accurate fuel measurement.

2.4.1 General Notes

General guidelines for mounting the fuel flow sender.

2.4.2 Important Safety Notes

Critical safety precautions for mounting the fuel flow sender to ensure correct operation.

2.4.3 Important Information to Achieve Precision Measurements

Tips for ensuring accurate fuel flow readings.

2.4.4 Drawing: Fuel Flow Sender Mounting

Visual guide illustrating the correct mounting position for the fuel flow sender.

3 Power On and Built-In Self-Test (BIT)

4 Flight Management

4.1 Air Speed Indicator (IAS, CAS)

How the ALPHAMFD displays indicated and calibrated air speed.

4.1.1 Calibration of Air Speed (CAS)

Steps and warnings for calibrating the air speed indicator for accuracy.

4.1.2 Speed Indication "Stretching Schemes" / Units Air Speed

Explanation of different speed display resolutions and unit conversions.

4.1.3 Stall-Alarm

Configuration and function of the stall warning alarm.

4.1.4 Vne-Alarm

Configuration and function of the 'Velocity Never Exceed' warning alarm.

4.2 Altimeter and Air Pressure

Setting and reading altitude (MSL, AGL) and air pressure (QNH, QFE, QNE).

4.3 Altitude Guidance Mode (AGM)

How to use the Altitude Guidance Mode for maintaining a set altitude.

4.4 VSI (Vertical Speed Indicator)

Display and interpretation of vertical speed (climb/sink) data.

4.4.1 Single Pointer Display

Description of the single pointer display option for the VSI.

4.4.2 Sector Display

Description of the sector display option for the VSI.

4.5 Flight Time, Take-Off Time and Date of Flight

How the ALPHAMFD records and displays flight duration and timing.

4.6 Temperature and Voltmeter

How to display temperature and voltage readings, and unit selection.

4.7 Real-Time

Setting and displaying the current time and date.

5 Engine Management

5.1 Engine RPM

Display and configuration of engine revolutions per minute (RPM).

5.1.1 RPM Measurement RPM Port

Details on connecting and configuring RPM measurement from engine ports.

5.2 Engine Hour Meter

Tracking total engine running time and per-flight engine hours.

5.3 Fuel State and Fuel Flow (Consumption)

Monitoring fuel levels, consumption rate, and state.

5.3.2 Fuel Flow Meter

Installation and operation of the fuel flow meter, including safety warnings.

5.3.3 Precision of Fuel Flow

Factors affecting the precision of fuel flow measurements.

5.3.5 Measuring with two flow senders (engines with fuel flow back system)

How to measure fuel flow using two senders in a fuel flow-back system.

5.3.6 Recommended: Measuring with one fuel flow sender (engines with fuel flow back system)

Recommended method for measuring fuel flow with a single sender in a fuel flow-back system.

5.3.7 Display of Fuel Flow

How to view fuel flow data on the ALPHAMFD display.

5.3.8 Calibration of Fuel Flow Meter

Procedure for calibrating the fuel flow meter for accuracy.

5.3.9 Display of Fuel Stats

Understanding the fuel state bar graph and its indications.

5.3.10 How to enter the Actual Fuel State after filling up

Steps to input actual fuel quantity after refueling.

5.5 Water Temperature

Measuring and displaying engine water temperature.

5.6 Oil Temperature

Measuring and displaying engine oil temperature.

5.7 Display of Temperatures

How to cycle through and view different temperature readings.

5.8 Oil Pressure and Low Oil Pressure Warning

Monitoring oil pressure and receiving warnings for low/high pressure.

5.8.1 Oil Pressure Switch

How the oil pressure switch functions for low pressure indication.

5.8.2 Analogue Oil Pressure Sender

How to read oil pressure from an analogue sender.

5.9 Voltmeter

Displaying aircraft system voltage and backup battery voltage.

5.10 Back-Up Power Supply

Information about the integrated backup battery for power failures.

6 Flight Data Recorder

6.1 MEMO-Mode

Accessing and reviewing recorded flight data and maximum values.

7 Other Functions

7.1 Acoustic and Optical Warnings

Overview of audible beeps and visual flashing alarms for various conditions.

7.1.1 Stall-Alarm and VNE-Alarm

Configuration and function of the stall warning alarm.

7.1.2 Low Voltage

Warning for low aircraft power supply voltage.

7.1.3 Low Fuel

Alarm indication for critically low fuel levels.

7.1.4 Cable Breakage of Temperature Senders

Detection and indication of temperature sensor connection failures.

7.1.5 Engine Temperatures too high

Alarm for exceeding predefined engine temperature thresholds.

7.1.6 Altitude Guidance Mode

Audio warning system to help maintain a selected altitude.

7.1.7 Oil Pressure too low or too high

Warning for oil pressure outside the normal operating range.

7.1.8 RPM too high

Alarm for exceeding maximum engine RPM limits.

7.1.9 ERORR-Messages during Power on Self-Test (BIT)

Handling of error codes generated during the power-on self-test.

7.1.10 List of ERROR-Codes

Comprehensive list of error codes and recommended actions.

7.2 Theft prevention and Password

Features for preventing unauthorized use and setting passwords.

7.3 Selection of Units

How to change display units for various parameters.

7.4 Software Update

Information on upgrading the ALPHAMFD software.

8 SET-Mode

8.1 Restore Factory Settings

Procedure to reset all settings to their default factory values.

8.2 SET-Mode Settings

Detailed list and explanation of available SET-Mode configurations.

9 Information for certain Engines

9.1 Rotax 582

Engine-specific data for Rotax 582, including sensor connections.

9.2 Rotax 912 / 912S / 914

Engine-specific data for Rotax 912 series, including sensor connections.

9.3 Rotax 503

Engine-specific data for Rotax 503, including sensor connections.

9.4 Notes on using the ALPHAMFD on flex-wing Ultralights

Usage considerations and recommendations for flex-wing ultralights.

10 Periodical Check

11 Technical Data

12 Warranty

Backlight

Information on the EL-backlight illumination, connection, and usage.

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