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vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:03 am Post subject: Zeftronics G1200N

Hi Guys,  

   

I am presently trouble shooting a newly installed regulator on an O-200.  

   

I have measured all the resistances and all seem OK.  

   

When I connect everything up and turn on the Bat and Fld switches (engine off) I get the three lights, GO, VR, and CL all on but the CL light is red not green. Is this a problem?  

   

Presently the Gen Out Light doesn’t seem to go out until around 1800 rpm. I assume from the zeftronics documents that this should go out at between 1100 rpm and 1400 rpm.  

   

Any advice would be good.  

   

Cheers  

   

Peter  

Wonthaggi Australia  

   

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:04 am Post subject: Zeftronics G1200N

Good Morning Peter,

  

 A couple of years ago I was having trouble getting a Zeftronics unit to  operate the way I thought it should. Just as you have done, I measured the  resistance of various components and all checked out fine. When I called  Zeftronics, they told me to check the actual voltage while the system was  operating. I attached appropriate wiring to the points they suggested so that I  could get the data they wanted with the engine running. In fact, I checked it in  flight. 

  

 I found that even though several components checked out OK with my Ohmmeter  when static, there were inappropriate voltage drops when in operation. I changed  a circuit breaker and a field switch in the circuit and all my problems went  away. That may have nothing to do with your problem, but it taught me that the  system needs to be checked when it is under load.

  

 For What It Is Worth, I have installed Zeftronics Alternator Control Units  in three airplanes thus far and have been very pleased with them all. The folks  at the factory have answered my questions patiently and fully.

  

 Happy Skies,

  

 Old Bob

  

  In a message dated 4/18/2010 4:04:44 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au writes:

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Hi Guys,   

    

I am presently trouble shooting a newly    installed regulator on an O-200.   

    

I have measured all the resistance and all    seem OK.   

    

When I connect everything up and turn on    the Bat and Fld switches (engine off) I get the three lights, GO, VR, and CL    all on but the CL light is red not green. Is this a    problem?   

    

Presently the Gen Out Light doesn’t seem    to go out until around 1800 rpm. I assume from the zeftronics documents that    this should go out at between 1100 rpm and 1400 rpm.   

    

Any advice would be    good.   

    

Cheers   

    

Peter   

Wonthaggi Australia   

 

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vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:26 am Post subject: Zeftronics G1200N

Bob,  

   

Thanks, did you ever get a copy of the fault light codes?  

   

Looks like I’ll have to do a little more testing.  

   

Cheers  

   

Peter  

   

       

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Good Morning Peter,  

    

   

    

A couple of years ago I was having trouble getting a Zeftronics unit to operate the way I thought it should. Just as you have done, I measured the resistance of various components and all checked out fine. When I called Zeftronics, they told me to check the actual voltage while the system was operating. I attached appropriate wiring to the points they suggested so that I could get the data they wanted with the engine running. In fact, I checked it in flight.   

    

   

    

I found that even though several components checked out OK with my Ohmmeter when static, there were inappropriate voltage drops when in operation. I changed a circuit breaker and a field switch in the circuit and all my problems went away. That may have nothing to do with your problem, but it taught me that the system needs to be checked when it is under load.  

    

   

    

For What It Is Worth, I have installed Zeftronics Alternator Control Units in three airplanes thus far and have been very pleased with them all. The folks at the factory have answered my questions patiently and fully.  

    

   

    

Happy Skies,  

    

   

    

Old Bob  

    

   

      

In a message dated 4/18/2010 4:04:44 A.M. Central Daylight Time, vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au writes:  

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Hi Guys,  

   

I am presently trouble shooting a newly installed regulator on an O-200.  

   

I have measured all the resistance and all seem OK.  

   

When I connect everything up and turn on the Bat and Fld switches (engine off) I get the three lights, GO, VR, and CL all on but the CL light is red not green. Is this a problem?  

   

Presently the Gen Out Light doesn’t seem to go out until around 1800 rpm. I assume from the zeftronics documents that this should go out at between 1100 rpm and 1400 rpm.  

   

Any advice would be good.  

   

Cheers  

   

Peter  

Wonthaggi Australia  

   

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:23 am Post subject: Zeftronics G1200N

Good Afternoon Peter,

  

 To tell you the truth, I don't remember. I kinda think they were mentioned,  but have no recollection of the manner.

  

 Happy Skies,

  

 Old Forgetful Bob

  

  In a message dated 4/18/2010 9:27:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au writes:

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Bob,   

    

Thanks,    did you ever get a copy of the fault light codes?   

    

Looks    like I’ll have to do a little more testing.   

    

Cheers   

    

Peter 	


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