vision microsystems VM1000 - Autotrack Usage and Alerts

SECTION
2
OPERATION 49
HOW TO
USE
'Autotrack':
STEP 1 :
STABILIZE
the aircraft. Set
up
your
desired
power
and
mixture condition.
Allow the
engine
time
to stabilize
(i.e.,
engine temps
and
pressures,
etc.).
STEP 2:
Press
'BUTTON
3'.
The
'Autotrack'
indicator
will activate
in
the
display and
the system
will
begin
tracking
the engine's
performance
from
this
point.
The
'Autotrack'
system
is now
armed
and
watching for
engine
deviation
from
the
point you
picked.
To cancel,
simply
press
'BUTTON
3'
again
to
extinguish
the
'Autotrack'
indicator. Re-arm
again
at any time.
NOTE:
Any important
alert condition,
(i.e.,
low fuel
pressure,
high
CHT,
etc.) automatically
cancels'Autotrack'
mode.
'Autotrack'
ALERT
INDICATIONS
\__-,
lf
any engine
parameter
deviates beyond
the
your
initial set
point,
the
system
willflash the
conesponding
graphic
display and the
'AUTOTRACK'
indicator.
lf
the
deviation
is large
enough, a
graphic pointer (circular
sweep
displays
only) will
show where
the
parametef
was before
the
deviation
occurred.
This
gives you
a
chance
to evaluate
the
magnitude of
the
deviation
and
take the appropriate
action.
To shut
off the
alert
condition,
return the
parameter
to
its
previous
value
(example:
adjusting
manifold
pressure
due to a climb) or
simply
press
'BUTTON
3'to
shut off the
'AUTOTRACK'
system.
lf
optionally equipped,
an audible
and
visual alert will
activate
in
the
annunciator
system.
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