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Data sharing
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:00 am
by ScottH
Hi, I’m installing the extreme EFIS and EMS with RADEC. how much information is shared between these units via the CAN bus? Specifically will I need install 2 gps antennas and 2 OAT probes in order to have OAT and gps on both displays? Is there a gps out that I can send to my ELT?
Thanks
Re: Data sharing
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:14 pm
by adamoconnor
The EFIS and EMS don't directly communicate with each other - they exist as stand-alone devices in a way. Rainier may have a way to avoid this, but from my own anecdotal findings you will in fact need two OAT probes, but not two GPS antennas only because the EMS does not have a GPS receiver built in, or any GPS navigation functions.
Although I have never personally tested it, in theory you should be able to use one of the RS-232 outputs on EFIS to the input on EMS in NMEA mode so that you can get your range calculations if you are using fuel flow.
Re: Data sharing
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:00 pm
by Bartmccoy
How do you know where to hook up one of the OAT probes?
I’m not sure where to hook it up at.