VP-X Pro Configuration Feedback Please

[larrynew]

Before I start cutting and crimping, could I ask for some feedback on my VP-X Pro configuration? Anything I've overlooked?

http://planner.verticalpower.com/printable/share/64

Thanks!

[jwyatt]

You'll want to think through your switch assignments -- you have many devices assigned to "always off." (This can of course always be changed later. For instance, I have my EFIS on the Avionics Master switch, and later decided I wanted it to come on with the master, for startup...took 2 minutes to reconfigure in the software.)

There's no real need to take up two power pins by splitting the NS90's and Suntail on separate circuits. What you may want to do, though, is to combine the Nav leads from all 3 AeroLED's into one power pin, and the Strobe leads from the 3 into another power pin, so you can switch them separately (to turn off the strobes on the ramp or in IMC).

Good call putting the taxi & landing lights on opposite busses.

It's a great system, easy to configure and update. I have the VP-X Pro, and the AeroLED's, and completely satisfied with both.

[larrynew]

Thanks Joshua,

I saw the installation instructions in Section 5.28 for wiring 2 or 3 lights into a single power pin. Then in Section 4.9 it says each light must be wired to a separate pin if you want to Wig-Wag them. That's what I was thinking when I put them on separate pins.

I like being able to turn the strobes off independent of the position lights.

Also wasn't sure about always on/off and need to read more about it.

[fatherson]

"Always On" and "Always Off" are really something closer to "initially on" and "initially off". You can still turn a device off via your EFIS even if it's set to "Always On", and likewise, an "Always Off" device can be turned on via the EFIS. Those two settings just mean the device is not assigned to one of the physical switch-inputs.

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Stephen

[Flyguytki]

The Landing lights and Wig Wag Function are all internal, mine are wired to one pin and with a few clicks in the software they wig wag. Also both nav lights are one one pin and all 3 strobes are on one pin. The system is simply amazing, it makes everything very easy and gives you a ton of versatility, I love it!

[jwyatt]

Sounds like you're on the right track with the nav/strobes -- wire all 3 nav leads to one pin, all 3 strobe to the other pin for separate control. The sync wires from the NS90's and Suntail just connect to each other (I put mine on a terminal block under the pilot seat). You won't want either of those involved in the wig-wag logic.

For the landing/taxi lights, I think you have two options -- you can use the wigwag function built into the SunRays (in which case, you could connect both to a single power pin), or wire them to separate pins as you have planned, and use the wig-wag in the VP-X (in which case, leave the wig-wag leads on the SunRays unterminated).
I'd lean toward using the wig-wag in the VP-X, since it is programmable, and automatically enables/disables based on your airspeed. I've developed the habit of flipping my landing/taxi lights on when I make my first traffic call approaching the airport -- I'm fast enough there that they wig-wag for recognition. Then when I slow down on final, they turn steady before I get to the runway, no switch-flipping required.

[skyking902001]

Larry, I am configuring my VPX-pro and have nearly identical radios etc as you. However, I am using only one D-1000 yet have a higher total current draw than your configuration. When I compare line by line, the difference seems to be that I included 2 Dynon servos controlled by the Skyview. I assume you are using the Dynon autopilot. My question is should the 2 servos be listed and power supplied thru the VPX?

[southtarnation]

Originally Posted by skyking902001

Larry, I am configuring my VPX-pro and have nearly identical radios etc as you. However, I am using only one D-1000 yet have a higher total current draw than your configuration. When I compare line by line, the difference seems to be that I included 2 Dynon servos controlled by the Skyview. I assume you are using the Dynon autopilot. My question is should the 2 servos be listed and power supplied thru the VPX?

Yes. Each servo gets its own power pin from the vpx.

[larrynew]

Originally Posted by skyking902001

My question is should the 2 servos be listed and power supplied thru the VPX?

Originally Posted by larrynew

Anything I've overlooked?

Yes, added. Thanks for the catch!

[larrynew]

Steve,

Does this look more like what you're seeing?

http://planner.verticalpower.com/printable/share/64

Originally Posted by skyking902001

However, I am using only one D-1000 yet have a higher total current draw than your configuration.

Thanks,