VP-50 rebooting on startup

[rvator51]

On my new O-360 engine with a Sky-tec Hi Torque starter 149-NL, my Vertical Power VP-50 unit reboots now everytime I start the engine. I put in a new Odyssey battery and new starter cable but it didnt make any difference. Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the VP-50 from rebooting on startup?

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by rvator51

On my new O-360 engine with a Sky-tec Hi Torque starter 149-NL, my Vertical Power VP-50 unit reboots now everytime I start the engine. I put in a new Odyssey battery and new starter cable but it didnt make any difference. Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the VP-50 from rebooting on startup?

Does it reboot the instant you turn the starter switch?

Do you have any method to see what the voltage and/or amperage is going into the VP-50?

What else is powered on at this point?

Sounds like a great opportunity for Chad Jensen in his new role as Customer Support. You can search the memberlist for his contact info.

[rvator51]

Originally Posted by rleffler

Does it reboot the instant you turn the starter switch? I think so.

Do you have any method to see what the voltage and/or amperage is going into the VP-50? It is on the VP but it reboots so cant see it. The reboot of the VP-50 causes the Skyview to reboot also.

What else is powered on at this point? Boost Pump and Skyview only. Avionics Switch is turned off.

Sounds like a great opportunity for Chad Jensen in his new role as Customer Support. You can search the memberlist for his contact info.

Good idea. Thanks!

[cjensen]

Thomas,

Shoot me an email at support@verticalpower.com with the info and we'll get this figured out.



Need to find out why you are getting such a large voltage drop.

[cjensen]

What is the switch panel display showing when the reboot occurs?

Have you checked your connections, specifically the main power lug?

[rvator51]

Originally Posted by cjensen

What is the switch panel display showing when the reboot occurs?
?

Hi Chad, I will take a video of it rebooting today or tomorrow.

Originally Posted by cjensen

Have you checked your connections, specifically the main power lug
?

Yes, all connections and starter/master solenoids were replaced as part of the firewall forward for the new engine. I did reuse the ground strap from the firewall to the engine. I am ordering a new grounding strap from B&C to replace it just in case.

I also ordered a backup battery for the Skyview so it shouldnt reboot with the VP-50 from now on which will help.

[cjensen]

Thanks Tom, looking forward to the video.