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VP-100
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VP-200
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Mode determination (pre-flight, before start, start, after start, taxi, run-up, take off, cruise, maneuver, and landing modes) with automatic and manual sequencing
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Mode-based automatic device switching (on/off)
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Manual switching of electrical devices
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Configurable engine gauges based on Mode
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Solid-state short circuit protection
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Over-current protection for each circuit (fully configurable)
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User re-settable circuit protection (acts like a circuit breaker)
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Listing of status (on, off, fault) of each electrical device
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Display of real-time current draw per circuit and overall system
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Solid-state electrical device switching
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Configurable switching rules: turn on Device A whenever Device B is on
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Configurable current fault alert (alert when current falls below a threshold per circuit)
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Under-voltage handling & automated alternator control to restore power
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Under-voltage alarm
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Dual under-voltage alarm trip points (with and without engine running)
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Over-voltage alert
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Over-voltage protection and automatic shut-off of alternator
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Dual or single alternator support
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Supports internally or externally regulated alternators (including B&C SD-8)
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Supports single battery, single alternator electrical system configuration
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Supports single battery, dual alternator electrical system configuration
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Supports dual battery, dual alternator, dual independent electrical system configuration (VP-200 Duo required)
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Supports dual Control Units
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Supports two battery, single bus system
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Encrypted remote control with four user-configurable buttons
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Supports 14v and 28v systems.
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Graphical display of electrical system and status of components
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Automatic control of battery contactor
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User-configurable load-shedding for both VMC and IMC conditions
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Built-in mag switch, with audio and visual alarms for incorrect position during start, takeoff and shutdown
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Automatic display and verification of engine RPM drop during mag check process
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Built-in master switch, with timed automatic shut off in Pre-Flight Mode and Post-Flight Mode (user-configurable time)
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Built-in starter switch (includes provisions for panel-mounted starter switch)
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Key code required to enable starter (no mechanical key needed)
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16 or 24 user-configurable remote switch inputs (flap switch, trim switch, gear indicators, door indicators, canopy seal, etc.)
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3 built-in user-configurable switches with LED status indication
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6 user-configurable on-off switches, 2 user-configurable momentary switches (flaps, trim), 1 dual alternator control switch.
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Trim control with runaway trim protection, backup pitch trim controls & variable-speed pitch trim
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+14v regulated trim motor output (no need to buy DC-DC converter for 28v systems)
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Flap control with electronic motor braking
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Inputs for pilot and co-pilot trim switches
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Inputs for pilot and co-pilot flap switches
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Disable co-pilot trim and flap switches using soft keys
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Visual and audible feedback when trim or flaps is activated
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Trim (pitch and roll) position display
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Flap position display
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Flap over-speed warning (user configurable)
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Automatic trim compensation when flaps lowered (user configurable)
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User-configurable type of flap actuation (runs only when flap switch activated or moves to next intermediate position)
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Verify correct position of flaps for each mode of flight
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Variable speed trim motor to reduce trim sensitivity at higher speeds
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Landing gear circuit disable on ground
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Landing gear up, down, and in-transition indicators
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Landing gear up audio & visual warning on landing
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Indication of VLE on gear indicators
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Audio verification of gear down “three green” and gear up.
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Correct checklist displayed automatically on Mode change (checklists are user configurable)
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User-activated emergency process and checklists
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Cabin and instrument panel light dimming capability (using built-in dimmers or external dimmer knobs). VP-50 external dimmers only.
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Taxi and landing light soft start
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Landing light pulse (wig-wag)
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Endurance bus circuitry (backup power)
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Backup circuit power input (provides battery power directly to device) for two 5A circuits per Control Unit.
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Unlimited backups can be wired externally to the system.
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21 power switching circuits, including 9 switched inputs.
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30 power switching circuits, including 10 switched inputs.
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VP-200: 30 power switching circuits, including 18 switched inputs.
VP-200 Duo: 58 power switching circuits, including 28 switched inputs.
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Built-in circuits for control of battery contactor and flaps
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Built-in circuits for control of starter contactor and monitoring position of the mag switch
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One +12v regulated circuit (3A capacity)
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Engine gauges with visual and audio alerts for exceedences
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De-clutter of unneeded instrumentation during cruise (user configurable)
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Audio verification of oil pressure after start
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Idle, run-up, and cruise bugs on RPM gauge displayed at correct times
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Fuel tank level display (left and right tanks)
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Fuel totalizer display
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Flight timer
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Automatically generated flight log
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Fuel tank switching reminder
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Accepts engine data from popular engine monitors
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Future software upgrades provided at no charge
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Status indicators for GPS, air data, and engine data inputs
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USB or serial data port for software updates, data downloading, and keyboard input
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Data logging of engine parameters and alerts
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Large color LCD screen, daylight readable and night dimmable
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X
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16 character B&W LCD screen
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RS-422 fault-tolerant internal data communication busses
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5 RS-232 Serial I/O ports per Display Unit
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1 RS-232 serial I/O port per Control Unit
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