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Old 07-18-2019, 12:11 AM
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Hi Brantel,

Here is a little diagram of VPX connections. The switches are only simple contact et they don't carry power.
So I don't see how ou can extend AND retract the cowl flap with only 1 port.

Please, can you explain how you connect it ?

In advance thank you
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Old 07-18-2019, 04:31 AM
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Hi Brantel,

Here is a little diagram of VPX connections. The switches are only simple contact et they don't carry power.
So I don't see how ou can extend AND retract the cowl flap with only 1 port.

Please, can you explain how you connect it ?

In advance thank you
Sylvain

I misunderstood your post. I only fed the DPDT switch (similar to a flap or trim switch) with power from one of the VPX circuits. I do not ?control? the cowl flaps with it. Again, sorry for the confusion!
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Old 07-18-2019, 07:31 AM
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Yes the way Brian has the switch wired works...and yes I was referring to the flap circuits being the only way to "control" a motor.

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Old 07-18-2019, 10:11 AM
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Hi,

So, if I understood correctly, the diagram in that case should be like that ?

A question : is the VPX port protected with the internal fuse ? and how to set it in the configuration ; always open ?

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Old 07-19-2019, 07:23 AM
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Yes, that is the way to wire an appropriately rated switch to control output power.

Yes, the VP-X will protect the wiring. Set the breaker value to the appropriate level for the current expected. Set the pin to always on.
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Old 07-19-2019, 08:37 AM
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Thank you very much Chad, its help a lot !

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Old 07-19-2019, 10:09 AM
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Default Question On ASA Cowl Flap Actuator and VPX

The VPX installation manual on Page 16, Paragraph 4.12 states to not use the VPX to power linear actuator motors that have a possibility of binding at the end of their travel.

I also am planning to use an ASA cowl flap and VPX, and have been wondering about whether this is an issue, especially with a very low current device like the ASA actuator. Is the ASA cowl flap actuator the type the installation manual is referring to?

I seem to recall a thread a while back where a binding cowl flap actuator caused a problem in a VPX system.

What is the thought on this?
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Old 09-16-2019, 07:40 AM
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Default cowl flaps position for cutting

Hello,

I am going to install my cowl flaps and I don't know exactly where to cut my cowl. There is no indication on the A.S.A sheet. I read somewhere 3 inches from the rear of the cowl.
Is somebody to help me ?

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Hello,

I am going to install my cowl flaps and I don't know exactly where to cut my cowl. There is no indication on the A.S.A sheet. I read somewhere 3 inches from the rear of the cowl.
Is somebody to help me ?

In advance thank you
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Hello Alan,

Thank you for your message. My english is not very good, so a call should be difficult for me. Is it possible you give me the distance between the rear of the cowl and the cut line. Is it 2 or 3 inches ?

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