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J.P. Instruments EDM-730

J.P. Instruments EDM-730
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For Your Safe Flight Page 1
Pilot’s Guide
Engine Data Management
EDM-730
EDM-830
EDM-740
EXPERIMENTAL
Copyright 2000-2010 J.P. Instruments, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
J.P. INSTRUMENTS INC.
Information: P. O. Box 7033
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Factory: 3185 B Airway
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PH: (714) 557-5434
PH: (800) 345-4574
FX: (714) 557-9840
www.jpinstruments.com
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Printed in the United States of America Rev C June 1 2010
Last printed 3/11/2011 8:44:00 AM

Table of Contents

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J.P. Instruments EDM-730 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLCD
Fuel FlowYes
Oil TemperatureYes
Oil PressureYes
VoltsYes
Outside Air Temperature (OAT)Yes
Operating Temperature-20°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature-55°C to 85°C
MountingPanel mount
CertificationTSO'd
TypeEngine monitor
EGT Probes4
CHT Probes4

Summary

Section 1 - Introduction

Product Features

Table comparing features of EDM 730 and 830 models.

Section 1 - Introduction

Engine Data Management

Overview of the EDM system's capabilities and technology.

Benefits of Proper Mixture Control

Lists advantages of proper mixture control for engine efficiency and longevity.

JPI Probes

Explains the temperature probes and their accuracy.

Temperature and Mixture

Describes how EGT relates to combustion and mixture control.

Displays and Controls

Typical EDM-830-6 C Cylinder Display

Illustrates the main display layout and its components.

Display Dimming

Explains the automatic dimming feature of the display.

Normalize View and Percentage View

Percentage View

EGT columns indicate percentage of red line for comparison.

Normalize View

EGT columns normalized for trend analysis, showing changes.

Display Components and Information

Temperature Units (F or C)

How to set engine temperature units (Fahrenheit or Celsius).

Cylinder Identification and Bargraphs

Explains cylinder labels, I.D. boxes, and bar graph displays.

Percent HP Display

Displays %HP if relevant parameters are functional.

Scanner Information Area

Provides expanded information for monitored parameters.

TIT Bargraph

TIT Bargraph

Bargraph display of hottest TIT, checks redline exceedance.

Linear Gauges

Linear Gauges

Digital and analog indications for parameters with pointers and ranges.

EGT and CHT operation in Scanner Information Area

EGT and CHT operation in Scanner Information Area

How EGT and CHT values are displayed in the Scanner Information Area.

Typical display configurations by model and mounting orientation

Typical display configurations by model and mounting orientation

Examples of EDM-830/730 display layouts in different orientations.

EDM-830 RPM and MAP Display

EDM-830 RPM and MAP Display

Depicts RPM and MAP graphically and digitally, with redline indicators.

EDM-730830 Linear Gauges

EDM-730830 Linear Gauges

Displays linear bar graphs with digital readouts for various parameters.

EDM-730830 Basic Scanner Operation

EGT: Exhaust Gas Temperatures

Describes EGT representation in bargraphs and digital values.

CHT: Cylinder Head Temperatures

Describes CHT representation in bargraphs and digital values.

TIT: Turbine Inlet Temperature

TIT: Turbine Inlet Temperature

Describes TIT bargraph display and redline indication.

Operating Modes

Automatic Mode

How to activate and use Automatic Mode for scanning.

Manual Mode

How to activate and use Manual Mode for specific parameter monitoring.

LeanFind Mode

How to activate and use LeanFind Mode for mixture leaning.

Button Location and Display Rotation

Button Location and Display Rotation

Instructions for mounting, button relocation, and display orientation.

STEP Button - Primary functions

STEP Button - Primary functions

Describes primary functions of the STEP button in different modes.

STEP Button - Secondary functions

STEP Button - Secondary functions

Details secondary functions of the STEP button, including alarm management.

LF Button - Primary functions

LF Button - Primary functions

Describes primary functions of the LF button, including mode switching and view toggling.

LF Button - Secondary functions

LF Button - Secondary functions

Details secondary functions of the LF button, primarily in pilot programming.

STEP and LF buttons together

STEP and LF buttons together

Explains combined functions of STEP and LF buttons for programming and mode changes.

Scanner Information Area

Scanner Information Area

Explains the content and function of the Scanner Information Area.

Section 2 - Operating Procedures

Built-in Diagnostics: Startup and During Flight

Describes the EDM's self-tests during startup and checks during flight.

EDM Modes

Introduces the three operating modes: Automatic, Manual, and LeanFind.

Automatic Mode

How to activate and use Automatic Mode for scanning.

Manual Mode

Manual Mode

How to activate and use Manual Mode for specific parameter monitoring.

LeanFind Mode

LeanFind Mode

Explains ROP/LOP leaning methods and LeanFind initiation.

Rich of Peak leaning

Rich of Peak leaning

Step-by-step procedure for leaning the mixture Rich Of Peak (ROP).

Lean of Peak leaning

Lean of Peak leaning

Step-by-step procedure for leaning the mixture Lean Of Peak (LOP).

LeanFind Procedure-General Explanation

LeanFind Procedure-General Explanation

General explanation of leaning procedures, pre-leaning, and LeanFind initiation.

Lean Find-Rich Of Peak Detection

Lean Find-Rich Of Peak Detection

How EDM detects Rich of Peak and displays the result.

Lean Find-Finalizing the Rich Of Peak Mixture

Lean Find-Finalizing the Rich Of Peak Mixture

How to enrichen mixture to the desired ROP setting.

Lean Find-Lean Of Peak Detection

Lean Find-Lean Of Peak Detection

How EDM detects Lean of Peak and indicates progress.

Lean Find-Finalizing the Lean Of Peak Mixture

Lean Find-Finalizing the Lean Of Peak Mixture

How to adjust mixture to the desired Lean of Peak setting.

Expanded Leaning Procedures

Lean Of Peak mode

Detailed explanation of the Lean of Peak process and graphical depiction.

Leaning Turbocharged Engines

Specific leaning procedures for turbocharged engines.

Operation for each Phase of Flight

Engine Run Up - while RPM is set to run-up value

Recommended setup and alerts for engine run-up phase.

Take-Off, Climb, and Full Throttle Operations

Recommended setup and alerts for takeoff, climb, and full throttle.

Cruise - engine stabilized & leaned using LeanFind

Cruise - engine stabilized & leaned using LeanFind

Recommended setup and alerts for cruise phase.

Descent

Descent

Recommended setup and alerts for descent phase.

Shock Cooling

Shock Cooling

Explains shock cooling, its dangers, and how the EDM monitors it.

Common Misapplications

Common Misapplications

Common problems and corrective actions for EDM users.

Section 3 - Diagnosing Engine Problems

Section 3 - Diagnosing Engine Problems

Chart listing typical EDM indications and their meaning for engine problems.

Engine Diagnosis Chart

Engine Diagnosis Chart

Chart linking display symptoms to probable causes and recommended actions.

Alarms

Alarms

Explains programmable alarms, flashing indications, and remote outputs.

Alarm Priority

Alarm Priority

Lists the priority of different alarms when multiple occur simultaneously.

Pre-Ignition and Detonation

Pre-Ignition and Detonation

Explains combustion issues causing detonation and pre-ignition.

Section 4 - Fuel Flow Option Operation

Fuel Management

Explains the importance of accurate fuel flow measurement and the EDM's role.

Start Up Fuel

Start Up Fuel

Procedure for entering fuel added to the aircraft upon startup.

Example A: Aircraft has two fuel tanks with internal tabs.

Example A: Aircraft has two fuel tanks with internal tabs.

Illustrates refueling shortcuts for aircraft with internal tabs.

Example B: Aircraft has two MAIN and two AUX tanks.

Example B: Aircraft has two MAIN and two AUX tanks.

Illustrates refueling shortcuts for aircraft with main and auxiliary tanks.

Example C: Aircraft has two MAIN tanks.

Example C: Aircraft has two MAIN tanks.

Illustrates adding fuel for partial refueling.

Resetting USED

Resetting USED

How to manually reset the 'USED' fuel parameter to zero.

Accumulate - Trip Totalizer

Accumulate - Trip Totalizer

How to enable continuous accumulation of total fuel used.

Fuel Flow Display Select Switch

Fuel Flow Display Select Switch

Explains the three-position switch for selecting displayed parameters.

Parameter Scan-Systems with Fuel Flow Option

Parameter Scan-Systems with Fuel Flow Option

Lists scan sequence and parameters for systems with Fuel Flow Option.

Scanner Parameter Example Table

Scanner Parameter Example Table

Table detailing scanner parameters, examples, and switch settings.

Section 5 - Long Term Data Memory

Downloading from Long Term Memory

Steps for downloading data from the EDM to a USB drive.

Transferring from the USB Flash Drive to a PC

Steps for transferring downloaded data to a PC using EzTrends.

Section 6 - Personalizing

Pilot Programming

Instructions to enter Pilot Programming Mode for customization.

Section 7 - Programming Horsepower Constant

Section 7 - Programming Horsepower Constant

How to adjust the HP constant for aircraft-specific calculations.

Section 8 - Programming Manifold Pressure (MAP)

Section 8 - Programming Manifold Pressure (MAP)

How to calibrate the EDM's MAP reading to match the aircraft gauge.

Section 9 - Programming use of Factory Original TIT Probe

Section 9 - Programming use of Factory Original TIT Probe

How to calibrate the EDM for the factory original TIT probe.

Section 10 - Programming the Fuel Flow Option

Fuel Flow Parameters

Details the three settable parameters for the fuel flow option.

K Factor

Explains the K factor and how to enter it.

Fine Tuning the K Factor

Procedure to fine-tune the K factor based on actual fuel usage.

Accumulate Total-Trip Total

Accumulate Total-Trip Total

Setting to display total fuel used for extended trips.

GPS-C Comm settings

GPS-C Comm settings

Selecting the format for EDM fuel data output to GPS.

Section 11 - Programming Long Term Data Memory

Section 11 - Programming Long Term Data Memory

Setting date, time, and user ID for long-term data memory.

Section 12 - Factory Limits and GPS

Factory Set Default Limits-Non-Primary

Table of default alarm limits for various parameters.

Changing the Alarm LimitsTank Capacity

Procedure to change alarm limits or set usable fuel capacity.

Pilot Programming Parameters

Fuel Units and Tank Capacity

Setting fuel units, main/aux tank capacity, and alarm limits.

Engine Configuration Settings

Setting engine type, recording mode, data rate, cylinders, HP, EC.

Display and System Settings

Customizing display preferences and backlight intensity.

Exiting Programming

How to exit the programming mode.

MAP, Fuel Flow Alarm Limits, Units, and Capacity

MAP Overboost Alarm and Fuel Flow Units

Setting MAP overboost redline and selecting fuel flow units.

Fuel Tank Capacity and Alarm Limits

Setting main tank capacity, low time, and low fuel alarms.

Engine Type Filter (Carburetor?)

Selecting engine filter based on carbureted or injected type.

Number of Cylinders

Number of Cylinders

Setting cylinder count for RPM calculations, with exceptions.

HP and EC Constant settings

HP and EC Constant settings

Adjusting rated HP and engine constant for HP calculations.

Entering the Tank Capacity

Entering the Tank Capacity

Steps to initialize or change tank capacities.

Navigation GPS Data Formats

Navigation GPS Data Formats

Explains GPS data formats for compatibility with EDM.

GPS-C Fuel Flow Format for GPS Bi-directional Comm

GPS-C Fuel Flow Format for GPS Bi-directional Comm

Selecting EDM output format for GPS fuel data communication.

Diagnostic Messages for Fuel Flow and GPS

Diagnostic Messages for Fuel Flow and GPS

Tables of messages indicating fuel flow or GPS signal problems.

Navigation Data Ports for GPS Communication

Navigation Data Ports for GPS Communication

Details data input formats and ports for GPS communication with EDM.

Section 13 - Options Connector Pin Assignments

Section 13 - Options Connector Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for EDM connectors to various sensors and GPS models.

Interface connections to selected GPS models

Specific interface connections for popular GPS models.

Section 14 - Display Customization

Section 14 - Display Customization

How to customize linear gauge layouts and display preferences.

Section 15 - Reference Reading

General Overview

Lists general reading materials for pilots.

Technical Reviews and Original References

Lists advanced references for those with engineering backgrounds.

Section 16 - Technical Support

Section 16 - Technical Support

Provides contact information for JPI technical support.

Section 17 - Limited Warranty

Section 17 - Limited Warranty

Details the warranty terms and conditions for JPI products.

Section 18 - EDM-851 TWIN ENGINE ADDENDUM

The main differences for the twin installation (versus a single) are:

Highlights key differences for twin-engine setups.

The following are reminders regarding installation requirements that must be followed:

Reminders for installation requirements specific to twin engines.

Section 19 - Index

Section 19 - Index

Alphabetical index of topics covered in the manual.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Display Views and Scanning

Quick guides for Normalize/Percentage Views, Auto Scan, and parameter exclusion.

Configuration and Data Transfer

Quick guides for changing scan rate, resetting fuel, transferring data, and initializing tanks.

Fuel Entry and Alarm Reset

Filled and AddedRemoved Fuel Entry

Procedures for entering fuel amounts for filled or added/removed fuel.

Alarm Reset Procedures

How to perform temporary or flight-remainder alarm resets.

Quick Leaning Guides

Leaning Rich of Peak (ROP)

Quick guide for Rich of Peak leaning procedure.

Leaning Lean of Peak (LOP)

Quick guide for Lean of Peak leaning procedure.

EDM-740 Supplemental Capabilities

Fuel Monitoring (Pressure, Amps, Level)

Monitors and displays fuel pressure, amperage, and tank levels with alarms.

Time and Clock Functions

Displays engine running time (HOBBS) and current time.

Timer Function

Displays and controls a timer function.

EDM-740 Program Mode additional choices

Pilot Program Mode additions

Adds HOBBS display to pilot program mode options.

Factory Limit Program Mode additions

Factory Limit Program Mode additions

Adds options for Amps, Fuel Pressure, Fuel Levels, etc., to factory limits.

EDM-740 Expansion Module pin to sensor assignments

J7 Harness Amps Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the Amps harness.

J8 Harness Fuel Pressure Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for the Fuel Pressure harness.

J9 & J10 Fuel Level Pin Assignments

Pin assignments for Fuel Level harnesses.

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