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Originally Posted by Canadian_JOY
Rob/Jenny - one comment, if I may... The integration provided by the Advanced Control Module is terrific. In looking at it I see one area of concern, the lack of expansion capability for additional electrical loads. As an example, where do I plug in a fuse for my electrically-heated seats? How about when I want to install a USB charging station while retaining my cigarette lighter power port? How about power for the cabin lighting circuit so we can see what we're doing when loading up the airplane and pre-flighting?
There do not appear to be any spare slots available in the fuse panel if one has an IFR-capable airplane. What is the contingency plan to deal with this?
Also, for those who have an existing panel in a flying airplane, what's the plan for selling the Advanced Control Module, switching panels and harnesses for the retrofit market? I've seen SO many homebuilt airplanes with an absolute rats nest of wiring behind the panel. I'd like nothing better than to be able to recommend the Advanced Control Module as a means of cleaning up some of those wiring disasters.
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Where do I plug in a fuse for my electrically-heated seats?
I would use a separate fuse block for the heated seats. This can easily be done in parallel with the ACM module.
How about when I want to install a USB charging station while retaining my cigarette lighter power port?
We have been paralleling the USB charging port with the cigarette lighter port using the same fuse.
There do not appear to be any spare slots available in the fuse panel if one has an IFR-capable airplane. What is the contingency plan to deal with this?
What is it missing for IFR? It has power for 3 EFIS screens, two coms, two navs, audio panel and a GPS.
Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems Inc. - A Dynon Avionics Company