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Eric_Kallio

Joined: 29 Jan 2006
Posts: 149
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:25 pm Post subject: Fuel quantity calibration problem

I am trying to calibrate the fuel quantity levels on the GRT EIS 6000. I have the standard Vans floats in the tank. Before O call GRT in the morning I wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue...



During calibration, following the sheet from GRT, I got AuxSF/Auxoff setting of 52/151 for the left tank and 79/225 for the right. These numbers seem a little higher than others have posted, but there may be more resistance in my circuit. During calibration of the tanks I had noticeable movement in the values on the EIS and on the EFIS. However, with the tanks full and the settings entered into the calibration menu, my tanks both read 2 gallons on the EIS. I have rechecked my numbers as well as my settings. I am set to integers and have actually had to set the sensors to reverse sensing because they were counting down when adding fuel. 



Any thoughts, or similar experiences out there?



Eric Kallio

3 days until DAR...if I can get my fuel level calibrated.

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rv10flyer

Joined: 25 Aug 2009
Posts: 364

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:53 am Post subject: Re: Fuel quantity calibration problem

Check to ensure you have a good ground with star lockwasher under terminal at one of the six sender attachment screws. I'll be installing EIS this summer so keep us posted.

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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:11 am Post subject: Fuel quantity calibration problem

Your right tank readings are a bit higher than mine but if they work they work. I did my EIS twice before I got it and even after I did the math I had to adjust the right tank numbers to get it to read the correct amount. the numbers quit climbing at 24 and25 gals so I used that as my full reading. I have the Cheltons and have yet to get them working right. One tank will read full and the other empty after calibration. Double check your math and see if you missed something. 

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I am trying to calibrate the fuel quantity levels on the GRT EIS 6000. I have the standard Vans floats in the tank. Before O call GRT in the morning I wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue...

During calibration, following the sheet from GRT, I got AuxSF/Auxoff setting of 52/151 for the left tank and 79/225 for the right. These numbers seem a little higher than others have posted, but there may be more resistance in my  circuit. During calibration of the tanks I had noticeable movement in the values on the EIS and on the EFIS. However, with the tanks full and the settings entered into the calibration menu, my tanks both read 2 gallons on the EIS. I have rechecked my numbers as well as my settings. I am set to integers and have actually had to set the sensors to reverse sensing because they were counting down when adding fuel. 

Any thoughts, or similar experiences out there?

Eric Kallio

3 days until DAR...if I can get my fuel level calibrated.

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Eric_Kallio

Joined: 29 Jan 2006
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Fuel quantity calibration problem

I have tried a couple times. Same numbers and no indications. Can anyone out there smart on this system give me a call. There must be something obvious I have overlooked. 225-802-4827. GRT appears to be snowed in today.



Eric Kallio

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Eric_Kallio

Joined: 29 Jan 2006
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel quantity calibration problem

Finally got in touch with GRT. After a bit with Carlos, it looks like the settings are working now.

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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:41 am Post subject: Fuel quantity calibration problem

I experienced the same problem years ago when I built my RV8.  I converted to Capacitant sensors  in the fuel tanks.  Easy installation, superior accuarcy and no problems.

 Dick Martin

 RV8 N233M

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I am trying to calibrate the fuel quantity levels on the GRT EIS 6000. I have the standard Vans floats in the tank. Before O call GRT in the morning I wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue...



During calibration, following the sheet from GRT, I got AuxSF/Auxoff setting of 52/151 for the left tank and 79/225 for the right. These numbers seem a little higher than others have posted, but there may be more resistance in my circuit. During calibration of the tanks I had noticeable movement in the values on the EIS and on the EFIS. However, with the tanks full and the settings entered into the calibration menu, my tanks both read 2 gallons on the EIS. I have rechecked my numbers as well as my settings. I am set to integers and have actually had to set the sensors to reverse sensing because they were counting down when adding fuel.

 

Any thoughts, or similar experiences out there?



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