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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 12:46 pm    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
I have standard z 16

I have a charge warning light and a dynon efis and ems
This morning the charge light stayed on for about 5 mins albeit glowing not lit.   Normally it goes out within 1 min.   The dynon said 13.8v and 6 amps from start up and my battery charging amps were normal also.
Does this mean anything apart from some kind of fault with the light?  For example do these symptoms mean that my regulator about to give up? 
Thanks
Will

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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 2:56 pm    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
 
Will,
This is the common failure of an older voltage regulator:
Most older tech regulator/rectifiers use a small incandescent lamp in the charge circuit warning.
If the regulator and battery are putting out the same voltage, the lamp is out (12 volts on either side of the lamp).
If the regulator or one of the rectifier diodes begins to die, the voltage difference begins to be different so the lamp glows faintly.
If the regulator or the rectifier dies completely the warning light does not illuminate as the warning light circuit depends on regulator output circuitry.  Your first indication is the battery low warning goes on or your volt meter starts to sag.
 
Note:  VRs are temperature sensitive.  Try to keep them below 50C (130F) and if saturated at 70C (150F) or better, let them cool.  This is a problem on a quick refuel and takeoff in the Florida summers with high amp needs on top of the temperature.  Heat is the killer of regulators.
 
Other Regulators to consider:
Nobody likes Ducati but they work if the amps are kept low and the temps are reasonable (mine lasted 10+ years).  Modest price at $150-170 USD.
In the US, Silent Hectic is harder to get except from a European partner/cohort.  Works well.  $250ish USD typically.
Since we have a dynamo like Deutz and Kubota tractors, some have used their regulators.  Cheap, $20-$50.  Hi amp users may find a high failure rate.  Problems are with temperature as these tend to be flimsy units but rugged for tractor use.
 
Note: Jabiru uses a Kubota.
 
B&C builds a very nice regulator for the Rotax.  Has LED output and a proper warning system separate from the regulator circuit.  Even overvoltage protection is built in.  Works well with GRT, Dynon and Garmin systems.  Van’s uses them on their RV12s and others are moving that way due to the high number of Dynon and Garmin users.  It puts out 14.5 volts and is adjustable as is the low voltage warning which really helps gel cell and Lithium Ion battery users unlike the cheaper options. It is a step above what we are used to.  The operational under hood heat max is in line with the others.  Cost is $300ish. 
 
I’ve attached a word doc I just researched last month when my Ducati VR went out on 12AY just prior to Sun ‘n Fun.
 
I’ve got my spare Ducati on now but will go to the B&C to check it out this summer after I consider a ducting change to my firewall.  I keep my TCU on the footwell and need to do some temperature checks under the hood to determine if I put my VR next to my TCU under the footwell cover.  This cover has a built in fan and ducting with a timer to keep the TCU cool.  I figure, why not cool the VR along with it.  I just have to see how hot the VR gets putting out power.  The TCU never gets warm from operation.
 
Best Regards,
Bud Yerly
 
 
 
 
 
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I have standard z 16
 

I have a charge warning light and a Dynon efis and ems

 

This morning the charge light stayed on for about 5 mins albeit glowing not lit.   Normally it goes out within 1 min.   The dynon said 13.8v and 6 amps from start up and my battery charging amps were normal also.

 

Does this mean anything apart from some kind of fault with the light?  For example do these symptoms mean that my regulator about to give up? 

 

Thanks

 

Will
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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 3:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Charge warning light Reply with quote
Hi Will

I'm not flying yet with my 914 but went with a B&C AVC1 for several reasons. Using an Earth-X battery and can set voltage setpoint and low voltage warning to be in tune with LiFe battery as Bud mentioned.
As far as your problem, if I wanted to keep the Ducati regulator (for a while anyway) check the fast on connectors. For a while Rotax was not supplying the best Fast-Ons. If you begin to get a bad connection a lot of heat will build up at that connection due to high resistance. You can buy a B&C AVC1 field kit that includes phosphor bronze fast ons.:
file:///C:/Users/PARIGO~2/AppData/Local/Temp/Replacement_Regulators_for_the_Rotax.pdf
Change at minimum the two yellow AC connections. Clean all blades on regulator, slight bend all fast ons to give a little more tension. I put on a dab of CRC 2-26 for good measures with a make up cotton applicator:
https://www.amazon.com/Pointed-Cotton-Double-Precision-Makeup/dp/B07Q4RW17G/ref=asc_df_B07Q4RW17G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385587032845&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11942724094879087823&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004516&hvtargid=pla-840098427530&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=77764998959&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385587032845&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11942724094879087823&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004516&hvtargid=pla-840098427530
BTW these work great for precision application of grease like on wing lift pins and sockets etc.
AFC-50 could be used.
Depending on your battery, you can increase voltage set-point. If you put a diode in series with the sense wire, it will raise voltage. For AGM 14.2 or so or with LiFe you could go a tad higher. Start with 1 diode in series, you could add two in series. I must mention I haven't tried it, but was planning on it if I used Ducati. A regular diode has a higher voltage drop compared with a shottky. If one wasn't enough and two in series was too much, I was planning on tying one regular and one schottky.

Chances are B&C AVC1 is a little more efficient compared to Ducati, but best as Bud mentioned keep either cool.

I have mine living in a box on top of the starboard footwell with ambient air being fed from the top of the 914 air cleaner NACA plenum. I have an electric fan to keep box reasonably cool after shut down or during taxi.
Good luck.
Ron P.

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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 3:34 am    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
On 2021-05-03, at 00:31, rparigoris <rparigor(at)hotmail.com> wrote:

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You can buy a B&C AVC1 field kit that includes phosphor bronze fast ons.:
file:///C:/Users/PARIGO~2/AppData/Local/Temp/Replacement_Regulators_for_the_Rotax.pdf


Ron - the link to your local hard drive does not work Smile

Here’s a link to the appropriate B&C website page:

https://bandc.com/product/avc1-advanced-voltage-controller-homebuilt/#installation-kit

Looks like a nice bit of kit. Don’t know if anyone in UK has tried to get it approved by LAA yet, but if my Schicke GR6 goes belly-up the B&C will be my first choice for a replacement as Schicke now seems to be made of unobtanium.

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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 3:46 am    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
So the bottom line is the symptoms suggest that my VR is failing?
Is the bandc unit a straight drop in?
Thanks
Will

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On Sun, May 2, 2021, 19:00 Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

Quote:

 
Will,
This is the common failure of an older voltage regulator:
Most older tech regulator/rectifiers use a small incandescent lamp in the charge circuit warning.
If the regulator and battery are putting out the same voltage, the lamp is out (12 volts on either side of the lamp).
If the regulator or one of the rectifier diodes begins to die, the voltage difference begins to be different so the lamp glows faintly.
If the regulator or the rectifier dies completely the warning light does not illuminate as the warning light circuit depends on regulator output circuitry.  Your first indication is the battery low warning goes on or your volt meter starts to sag.
 
Note:  VRs are temperature sensitive.  Try to keep them below 50C (130F) and if saturated at 70C (150F) or better, let them cool.  This is a problem on a quick refuel and takeoff in the Florida summers with high amp needs on top of the temperature.  Heat is the killer of regulators.
 
Other Regulators to consider:
Nobody likes Ducati but they work if the amps are kept low and the temps are reasonable (mine lasted 10+ years).  Modest price at $150-170 USD.
In the US, Silent Hectic is harder to get except from a European partner/cohort.  Works well.  $250ish USD typically.
Since we have a dynamo like Deutz and Kubota tractors, some have used their regulators.  Cheap, $20-$50.  Hi amp users may find a high failure rate.  Problems are with temperature as these tend to be flimsy units but rugged for tractor use.
 
Note: Jabiru uses a Kubota.
 
B&C builds a very nice regulator for the Rotax.  Has LED output and a proper warning system separate from the regulator circuit.  Even overvoltage protection is built in.  Works well with GRT, Dynon and Garmin systems.  Van’s uses them on their RV12s and others are moving that way due to the high number of Dynon and Garmin users.  It puts out 14.5 volts and is adjustable as is the low voltage warning which really helps gel cell and Lithium Ion battery users unlike the cheaper options. It is a step above what we are used to.  The operational under hood heat max is in line with the others.  Cost is $300ish. 
 
I’ve attached a word doc I just researched last month when my Ducati VR went out on 12AY just prior to Sun ‘n Fun.
 
I’ve got my spare Ducati on now but will go to the B&C to check it out this summer after I consider a ducting change to my firewall.  I keep my TCU on the footwell and need to do some temperature checks under the hood to determine if I put my VR next to my TCU under the footwell cover.  This cover has a built in fan and ducting with a timer to keep the TCU cool.  I figure, why not cool the VR along with it.  I just have to see how hot the VR gets putting out power.  The TCU never gets warm from operation.
 
Best Regards,
Bud Yerly
 
 
 
 
 
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Subject: Charge warning light

 
I have standard z 16
 

I have a charge warning light and a Dynon efis and ems

 

This morning the charge light stayed on for about 5 mins albeit glowing not lit.   Normally it goes out within 1 min.   The dynon said 13.8v and 6 amps from start up and my battery charging amps were normal also.

 

Does this mean anything apart from some kind of fault with the light?  For example do these symptoms mean that my regulator about to give up? 

 

Thanks

 

Will
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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 4:33 am    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
Will,

Yes.


B&C has dimensions on their website to check your particular aircraft bolt pattern.


Bud Yerly


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So the bottom line is the symptoms suggest that my VR is failing?


Is the bandc unit a straight drop in?


Thanks


Will

William Daniell
+1 786 878 0246

On Sun, May 2, 2021, 19:00 Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

Quote:


Will,
This is the common failure of an older voltage regulator:
Most older tech regulator/rectifiers use a small incandescent lamp in the charge circuit warning.
If the regulator and battery are putting out the same voltage, the lamp is out (12 volts on either side of the lamp).
If the regulator or one of the rectifier diodes begins to die, the voltage difference begins to be different so the lamp glows faintly.
If the regulator or the rectifier dies completely the warning light does not illuminate as the warning light circuit depends on regulator output circuitry. Your first indication is the battery low warning goes on or your volt meter starts to sag.

Note: VRs are temperature sensitive. Try to keep them below 50C (130F) and if saturated at 70C (150F) or better, let them cool. This is a problem on a quick refuel and takeoff in the Florida summers with high amp needs on top of the temperature. Heat is the killer of regulators.

Other Regulators to consider:
Nobody likes Ducati but they work if the amps are kept low and the temps are reasonable (mine lasted 10+ years). Modest price at $150-170 USD.
In the US, Silent Hectic is harder to get except from a European partner/cohort. Works well. $250ish USD typically.
Since we have a dynamo like Deutz and Kubota tractors, some have used their regulators. Cheap, $20-$50. Hi amp users may find a high failure rate. Problems are with temperature as these tend to be flimsy units but rugged for tractor use.

Note: Jabiru uses a Kubota.

B&C builds a very nice regulator for the Rotax.  Has LED output and a proper warning system separate from the regulator circuit. Even overvoltage protection is built in. Works well with GRT, Dynon and Garmin systems. Van’s uses them on their RV12s and others are moving that way due to the high number of Dynon and Garmin users. It puts out 14.5 volts and is adjustable as is the low voltage warning which really helps gel cell and Lithium Ion battery users unlike the cheaper options. It is a step above what we are used to. The operational under hood heat max is in line with the others. Cost is $300ish.

I’ve attached a word doc I just researched last month when my Ducati VR went out on 12AY just prior to Sun ‘n Fun.

I’ve got my spare Ducati on now but will go to the B&C to check it out this summer after I consider a ducting change to my firewall. I keep my TCU on the footwell and need to do some temperature checks under the hood to determine if I put my VR next to my TCU under the footwell cover. This cover has a built in fan and ducting with a timer to keep the TCU cool. I figure, why not cool the VR along with it. I just have to see how hot the VR gets putting out power. The TCU never gets warm from operation.

Best Regards,
Bud Yerly





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Subject: Charge warning light


I have standard z 16


I have a charge warning light and a Dynon efis and ems



This morning the charge light stayed on for about 5 mins albeit glowing not lit. Normally it goes out within 1 min. The dynon said 13.8v and 6 amps from start up and my battery charging amps were normal also.



Does this mean anything apart from some kind of fault with the light? For example do these symptoms mean that my regulator about to give up?



Thanks



Will
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PostPosted: Mon May 03, 2021 9:35 am    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
And this might also explain the simultaneous appearance of a slight feedback howl in my headset when i Tx?

William Daniell
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On Mon, May 3, 2021, 08:36 Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

Quote:
Will,

Yes.


B&C has dimensions on their website to check your particular aircraft bolt pattern.


Bud Yerly


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So the bottom line is the symptoms suggest that my VR is failing?


Is the bandc unit a straight drop in?


Thanks


Will

William Daniell
+1 786 878 0246

On Sun, May 2, 2021, 19:00 Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

Quote:

 
Will,
This is the common failure of an older voltage regulator:
Most older tech regulator/rectifiers use a small incandescent lamp in the charge circuit warning.
If the regulator and battery are putting out the same voltage, the lamp is out (12 volts on either side of the lamp).
If the regulator or one of the rectifier diodes begins to die, the voltage difference begins to be different so the lamp glows faintly.
If the regulator or the rectifier dies completely the warning light does not illuminate as the warning light circuit depends on regulator output circuitry.  Your first indication is the battery low warning goes on or your volt meter starts to sag.
 
Note:  VRs are temperature sensitive.  Try to keep them below 50C (130F) and if saturated at 70C (150F) or better, let them cool.  This is a problem on a quick refuel and takeoff in the Florida summers with high amp needs on top of the temperature.  Heat is the killer of regulators.
 
Other Regulators to consider:
Nobody likes Ducati but they work if the amps are kept low and the temps are reasonable (mine lasted 10+ years).  Modest price at $150-170 USD.
In the US, Silent Hectic is harder to get except from a European partner/cohort.  Works well.  $250ish USD typically.
Since we have a dynamo like Deutz and Kubota tractors, some have used their regulators.  Cheap, $20-$50.  Hi amp users may find a high failure rate.  Problems are with temperature as these tend to be flimsy units but rugged for tractor use.
 
Note: Jabiru uses a Kubota.
 
B&C builds a very nice regulator for the Rotax.  Has LED output and a proper warning system separate from the regulator circuit.  Even overvoltage protection is built in.  Works well with GRT, Dynon and Garmin systems.  Van’s uses them on their RV12s and others are moving that way due to the high number of Dynon and Garmin users.  It puts out 14.5 volts and is adjustable as is the low voltage warning which really helps gel cell and Lithium Ion battery users unlike the cheaper options. It is a step above what we are used to.  The operational under hood heat max is in line with the others.  Cost is $300ish. 
 
I’ve attached a word doc I just researched last month when my Ducati VR went out on 12AY just prior to Sun ‘n Fun.
 
I’ve got my spare Ducati on now but will go to the B&C to check it out this summer after I consider a ducting change to my firewall.  I keep my TCU on the footwell and need to do some temperature checks under the hood to determine if I put my VR next to my TCU under the footwell cover.  This cover has a built in fan and ducting with a timer to keep the TCU cool.  I figure, why not cool the VR along with it.  I just have to see how hot the VR gets putting out power.  The TCU never gets warm from operation.
 
Best Regards,
Bud Yerly
 
 
 
 
 
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Subject: Charge warning light

 
I have standard z 16
 

I have a charge warning light and a Dynon efis and ems

 

This morning the charge light stayed on for about 5 mins albeit glowing not lit.   Normally it goes out within 1 min.   The dynon said 13.8v and 6 amps from start up and my battery charging amps were normal also.

 

Does this mean anything apart from some kind of fault with the light?  For example do these symptoms mean that my regulator about to give up? 

 

Thanks

 

Will
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PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2021 8:51 am    Post subject: Charge warning light Reply with quote
OK so I went ahead and ordered a bandc regulator.  I spoke to them about it.  It has the same mounting holes and footprint as the ducati VR.
It has an internal OVP.  If the OVP trips then you cycle the generator.
This means I'm going to remove my current OVP which I hope should not be too much of an issue.
I also am going to take the opportunity to change my fusible link to a 25A fuze.
thanks
Will
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On Mon, May 3, 2021 at 5:36 AM Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

Quote:
Will,

Yes.


B&C has dimensions on their website to check your particular aircraft bolt pattern.


Bud Yerly


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Subject: Re: FW: Charge warning light  

So the bottom line is the symptoms suggest that my VR is failing?


Is the bandc unit a straight drop in?


Thanks


Will

William Daniell
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On Sun, May 2, 2021, 19:00 Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:

Quote:

 
Will,
This is the common failure of an older voltage regulator:
Most older tech regulator/rectifiers use a small incandescent lamp in the charge circuit warning.
If the regulator and battery are putting out the same voltage, the lamp is out (12 volts on either side of the lamp).
If the regulator or one of the rectifier diodes begins to die, the voltage difference begins to be different so the lamp glows faintly.
If the regulator or the rectifier dies completely the warning light does not illuminate as the warning light circuit depends on regulator output circuitry.  Your first indication is the battery low warning goes on or your volt meter starts to sag.
 
Note:  VRs are temperature sensitive.  Try to keep them below 50C (130F) and if saturated at 70C (150F) or better, let them cool.  This is a problem on a quick refuel and takeoff in the Florida summers with high amp needs on top of the temperature.  Heat is the killer of regulators.
 
Other Regulators to consider:
Nobody likes Ducati but they work if the amps are kept low and the temps are reasonable (mine lasted 10+ years).  Modest price at $150-170 USD.
In the US, Silent Hectic is harder to get except from a European partner/cohort.  Works well.  $250ish USD typically.
Since we have a dynamo like Deutz and Kubota tractors, some have used their regulators.  Cheap, $20-$50.  Hi amp users may find a high failure rate.  Problems are with temperature as these tend to be flimsy units but rugged for tractor use.
 
Note: Jabiru uses a Kubota.
 
B&C builds a very nice regulator for the Rotax.  Has LED output and a proper warning system separate from the regulator circuit.  Even overvoltage protection is built in.  Works well with GRT, Dynon and Garmin systems.  Van’s uses them on their RV12s and others are moving that way due to the high number of Dynon and Garmin users.  It puts out 14.5 volts and is adjustable as is the low voltage warning which really helps gel cell and Lithium Ion battery users unlike the cheaper options. It is a step above what we are used to.  The operational under hood heat max is in line with the others.  Cost is $300ish. 
 
I’ve attached a word doc I just researched last month when my Ducati VR went out on 12AY just prior to Sun ‘n Fun.
 
I’ve got my spare Ducati on now but will go to the B&C to check it out this summer after I consider a ducting change to my firewall.  I keep my TCU on the footwell and need to do some temperature checks under the hood to determine if I put my VR next to my TCU under the footwell cover.  This cover has a built in fan and ducting with a timer to keep the TCU cool.  I figure, why not cool the VR along with it.  I just have to see how hot the VR gets putting out power.  The TCU never gets warm from operation.
 
Best Regards,
Bud Yerly
 
 
 
 
 
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Subject: Charge warning light

 
I have standard z 16
 

I have a charge warning light and a Dynon efis and ems

 

This morning the charge light stayed on for about 5 mins albeit glowing not lit.   Normally it goes out within 1 min.   The dynon said 13.8v and 6 amps from start up and my battery charging amps were normal also.

 

Does this mean anything apart from some kind of fault with the light?  For example do these symptoms mean that my regulator about to give up? 

 

Thanks

 

Will
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PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2021 2:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Charge warning light Reply with quote
Hi William
A few notes on AVC1:
** It's Nickle plated and conductive
** There are 2 grounds on it, I suggest you use both
** If you are not certain that you have Phosphor Bronze Fastons, at minimum replace the two yellow AC wires with them
** If you by chance don't have a capacitor or the one you have is questionable, B&C sells them
** You can read the install manual on line, you may need to get some stuff like LED and or reset switch etc

Good luck
Ron P.

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