PeteP
Well Known Member
I have a internally regulated Plane Power 60 amp alternator on my O320 RV9A. My questions is for others with the same or similar alternator.
1. Did you install a switch to turn the field current on/off?
2. If so do you shut off the alternator before shutting down? If I leave mine on during shutdown the Skyview sometimes sees a wicked but bogus current spike. I say bogus because it indicates a current spike that exceeds the 60 amp current limiter but the limiter has not opened nor has the #26 fuseable links blown. I have the shunt installed in series with the alternator so that I monitor the alternator load not the aircraft load.
1. Did you install a switch to turn the field current on/off?
2. If so do you shut off the alternator before shutting down? If I leave mine on during shutdown the Skyview sometimes sees a wicked but bogus current spike. I say bogus because it indicates a current spike that exceeds the 60 amp current limiter but the limiter has not opened nor has the #26 fuseable links blown. I have the shunt installed in series with the alternator so that I monitor the alternator load not the aircraft load.
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