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n616tb(at)btsapps.com
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:30 am Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

Hi all,



I have a VM1000 in my RV-6 but do not have any OAT or CAT.  I would like to

add at least the OAT to my plane.  Is there a simple probe/ gauge system I

can get anybody knows of?  I thought I could add a probe to my VM1000 but

don't see anything on the web site.  It is included in the newer VM1000C but

looks like a separate gauge on the earlier one like mine.



Thanks

Tim

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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:41 am Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

In a message dated 1/1/2007 8:32:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  n616tb(at)btsapps.com writes:

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		  I have a    VM1000 in my RV-6 but do not have any OAT or CAT.  I would like to

add    at least the OAT to my plane.  Is there a simple probe/ gauge system    I

can get anybody knows of?  I thought I could add a probe to my    VM1000 but

don't see anything on the web site.  It is included in the    newer VM1000C but

looks like a separate gauge on the earlier one like    mine. 	


 

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 Vision Microsystems has a separate OAT/CAT gauge package for use with the  legacy VM1000 system that is quite easy to retrofit.  It is what I  have.  The model number info is not currently accessible to me, but  call VM tomorrow and I'm certain that they can tell you what you'll need to  order.

  

 There are many other standalone OAT/CAT gauges available, if you should  choose to go that way.    

 GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 830hrs, Silicon Valley,  CA) 



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wdleonard(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:24 pm Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

I used a simple thermistor type probe that came with my RMI encoder.  I simply drilled an appropriate sized hole in the skin and mounter the sensor flush with the outside.  Then I used RTV to keep the sensor in place.  Works great. 

 

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 On 1/1/07, Tim Bryan <n616tb(at)btsapps.com (n616tb(at)btsapps.com)> wrote:  	  Quote: 	
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Hi all,



I have a VM1000 in my RV-6 but do not have any OAT or CAT.  I would like to

add at least the OAT to my plane.  Is there a simple probe/ gauge system I

can get anybody knows of?  I thought I could add a probe to my VM1000 but 



	




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dan.beadle(at)inclinesoft
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

The new VM1000C is just getting ready to ship.  It has a ton of new

features.  And it is field upgradable.



You might consider an upgrade - the VM1000C fits in the same hole. 



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recapen(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:45 am Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

The VM1000C may fit in the same hole - but....

If you have mounted something above your standard VM1000, the 'C' may not fit because of space requirements above and behind (forward) the panel.



This is one of the questions that I have been trying to get answered as I was considering a re-fit to get some of the new features.



Unfortunately, I first asked my question of them right before they became part of JPI.  They still haven't answered me.



And I'm not sure I wanna give JPI any of my money anyway



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n616tb(at)btsapps.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

The VM1000C uses different sensors, etc as they wire directly to the dash

display.  The previous VM1000 wires to a DPU with a ribbon cable to the

dash.  This may make the upgrade cost prohibitive.  Interestingly, the DPU

has inputs spots on the connectors for OAT and CAT.  I fail to understand

why if there is no provision in the display for them.



VMS has told me they do not have any stock for the separate gauges which

match my VM1000.  They will not have any for quite some time and cannot say

when they will.  I sent them a fairly direct e-mail requesting information

on what may happen with VMS as I have invested in their product.  If I can't

buy more products and I can't get stuffed fixed or replaced, they are

becoming a non vendor.  I can't help but notice if you do a search on Chief

Aircraft of Spruce you will no longer find Vision Microsystems product.



Tim



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dan.beadle(at)inclinesoft
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject: Outside Air Temp add on

The VM1000c is a major upgrade to the VM1000.  Some of the improvements are:

- Color LCD

- Self Contained (No DPU)

- higher quality sensors - Thermocouples throughout vs RTD's.

- Expansion capabilities through EC100, voice, 90 MIPS CPU.  



The current unit is about the same size as the prior VM1000 display - about

2.5" deep and fits the same hole. 



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