Compare the VP-X Pro and Sport Models

    Which model should you choose?

    Here is a comprehensive feature comparison between the VP-X Pro and the VP-X Sport to help you choose the best electronic circuit breaker system for your experimental or light-sport aircraft project. Click here for more information on the VP-X.

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    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Processors 2 1
    Power supplies 2 1
    Volts 14V or 28V 14V
    Total switched power circuits 31 23
         15A circuits* 3 3
         10A circuits* 8 7
         5A circuits* 15 8
         3A circuits* 1 1
         2A circuits* 2 2
         1A circuits (trim circuits) 2 2
    Starter contactor circuit √ √
    Starter annunciator √ √
    Pitch trim motor controller √ √
    Roll trim motor controller √ √
    Reversible flap motor control with braking √ √
    Flap and trim position sensor inputs √ √
    Switch inputs: Panel/Flap & trim 10/6 10/6
    Aux battery voltage measurement √ –
    Main power input from PPS or battery contactor √ √
    RS-232 interface to EFIS √ √
    Ethernet interface to PC √ √
    *Circuit breaker value can be set anywhere between 1 amp and the maximum value shown.

    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Electronic circuit breakers used throughout √ √
    Panel switch inputs to turn devices on/off
    (6 more for trim and flaps)    		 10 10
    Solid-state short circuit protection √ √
    Over-current protection for each circuit
    (fully configurable)    		 √ √
    User re-settable circuit protection On EFIS On EFIS
    Open-circuit detection (detects burned out landing light, inop boost pump, etc.) √ √
    Status (on, off, fault) of each electrical device On EFIS On EFIS
    Display of real-time current draw per circuit On EFIS On EFIS
    Display of overall aircraft current draw On EFIS On EFIS
    Low-voltage alarm On EFIS On EFIS
    Over-voltage alert √ √
    Over-voltage protection
    and automatic alternator shut-off    		 √ √
    Single alternator support √ √
    Dual alternator support √ √
    Supports internally-regulated alternators √ √
    Supports externally-regulated alternators
    (voltage regulator must be used)    		 √ √
    Supports B&C and Plane Power alternators √ √
    Supports single battery electrical system configuration √ √
    Graphical display of electrical system and status of components √ √
    Backups for critical avionics √ √
    Switched power circuits (1A to 15A capacity) 31 23
    Dual internal electrical banks per power distribution unit √ –
    Aux battery voltage display √ –

    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Configure system using: PC PC
    Works with 14 volt electrical systems √ √
    Works with 28 volt electrical systems √ –

    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Solid-state trim control system √ √
    Trim circuits (motor and position feedback) 2 2
    Runaway trim protection √ √
    Backup pitch trim control √ √
    Trim position indicators On EFIS On EFIS
    14v regulated trim motor output (no need to buy DC-DC converter for 28v systems) √ √
    Automatic variable speed trim motor to reduce trim sensitivity at higher speeds √ √
    Power-on trim switch fault detection √ √

    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Solid-state flap control system √ √
    Flap circuits (motor and position feedback) 1 1
    Electronic motor braking √ √
    Flap position display On EFIS On EFIS
    Flap over-speed warning (user configurable) √ √
    Disable flap down switch above specified airspeed √ √
    Momentary flap operation (moves when switch pressed) √ √
    Position based flaps (moves to next configurable position) √ √
    Flap motor run-on protection √ √
    Power-on flap switch fault detection √ √

    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Wig-wag automatic when above specified speed √ √
    Light warm-up period (configurable) √ √

    Description VP-X Pro VP-X Sport
    Disable starter while engine running √ √
    Starter engaged annunciator √ √

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