This has been an interesting discussion, made more so by the falling Australian dollar. I think I will try to see what I can put together to replace my elderly, but not failing, Dynon battery back up pack.
Rather than cannibalise my existing battery can I ask if anyone knows the type of plug used on the Dynon Battery? I was thinking I would like to do something before the need arises.
Thanks
Peter
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Peter Costick
Melbourne Australia
RV7A Flying, VH-SVN
2020 Donation Made
"Dynon Technical Support Staff member
Jan 31, 2011
The connector is a Molex 43640-0301, and the pins are 43031-0007. Sorry, but we can't supply these except as part of a harness."
Googling around I think that may be a typo as it reurns 3 connector parts.
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O-320, slider, carb, mags, FP
Last edited by moosepileit : 02-29-2020 at 06:57 PM.
Reason: Dan's correction below
Second being in Australia with a falling dollar. Haven?t tested mine as yet but are interested in the results as to if something is available locally for future reference.
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Pete
RV-9 "Cloud tinnie"
Registered VH-EAB
Flying Phase 2
The correct part is the 3-pinned connector which only the two outer pins are used, not the middle one. I think I purchased mine from McMaster-Carr. Dan from Reno
My SV-BAT-320 didn't pass the test and as it is almost 9 years old (I suspect) I guess I can't complain too much. However I liked this thread and before buying a new battery I thought I try this.
However having the pack made and the old BMS soldered back on, I was told by the technician that the BMS is faulty. Does anyone have any idea what BMS to get.
It looked like Dynon used all stock parts, so I am sure that BMS is 'out there somewhere..' but I haven't been able to find it.
Just to add a data point...I just replaced mine after 8 years of operation (so probably 9 years, if you add the time from purchase to first flight, or thereabouts).
180 bucks every 8-10 years makes this one of the cheapest annual expense items on the entire airframe.
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