sds cpi-2 progress
I am close to flying my 20 year old RV6 with newly installed CPI-2. I removed an original LS for the SDS.
Some of the issues I ran into were, first, the plan was to purchase the dual system, using only one side of the system and keeping one mag until I was confident in the system. Ross and Barry thought this would work fine. It didn't. The CPI-2 is a smart system, and gave me the red fault light with 3 faults when I first powered up the system. Because the controller is a dual board, the primary board that I wanted to use wanted to communicate with the second board which I had not powered up yet. Also, the system was looking for the back up battery because it was a dual system. So, I ordered more circuit breakers, switches, backup battery and holder, and installed them. Red fault light gone with no faults showing on the controller. Barry figured this one out for me and I am sure he is amending the installation instructions.
Next, the diagram that I received showing the "mag cut" wire hook up wasn't correct. Again, Barry to the rescue. New wiring instructions were sent to me.
I wasn't aware of the recent You Tube videos by Ross, showing a lot more of the system than is shown in the instructions. Also, be sure and download the latest instructions, don't rely on what is sent to you as there might have been changes. This created a few problems for me until I watched the videos. There is a LOT of good info in the videos
I ran my engine again this morning and checked everything. All is good except my Dynon is not showing RPM from SDS. I'm still working on this issue. So, I am close. Through all of this, Barry and Ross have been EXCEPTIONAL in quick responses and fixes to the various issues. I can't say enough about the support from them.
When you go through the set up instructions is when you can really appreciate what a GREAT system the CPI-2 is. Thanks Barry and Ross
Bruce Estes