i COMPUTERIZED FUEL SYSTEMS Computerized Fuel Management Systems | ° GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION systems, herein referred to as CFS, fue! system monitoring and 'y and displ ay technology CFS—1000A/1001A - sincte encine The CFS systens consist of @ pane! mounted Instrument and fuel flow transducers which are designed for Installation in the aircraft fuel liness soe, AIRCRAFT TYPE TRANSDUCERS. CFS-1000N/1001A Slagle Engine one. CFS-2000K/20018 Twin Engine Two ‘These systems are designed for use In al! single and twin engine aircraft having no more than 60 GAL/HR cont invous consumption or 78 GAL/HA Intermittent consumption (take off power). 1 PANEL MOUNTED INSTRUMENT The panel mounted instrunont contains al! system electronics, operating ond programing controls, and the digital reodout displ ay- The digital readout ut!!1z0s Incandescent, sever-segnent displays and the function or mode legends incorporate amps: All digital readouts and legend displays are ful ly sunlight readable end feature outomatic dinning for night ond low light level flight conditions electronics are completly packaged In the ircult boards. y, solld state ‘The system computers are designed to precisely count the number of pulses fron the fuol flow trensducer(s) and convert ‘the count to gal ions A crystal controled clock reference Is aShe 2 used to compute the rate of fuel flow and the "TIMER" vunctions+ The computer also routinely calculates all other displ ayed functions- the basic program Is permanently “burned-in* to the While varteble data and Intermediate computation values are stored by tho computer In a separate wenory bank. The aircraft's total useble fuel 1s progranned into this separate monory circuit by the computer In response to the instatier's original Instructions. microprocessor chip, The pane! mounted Instrument and the flow transducer(s) are digital dev therefore, there Is no need for adjustment or calibration. The instal ler progranmed "FILLUP" number, or In the computer manory even during Electrical poxer for this function is provided by three small batteries mounted In the rear of the Instrument cose. A low battery warning Indicator 1s located on the front ano! and wil! appear on the CFS-10001/2000A as 9 minus sign In ‘the upper display and on the CFS-10011/2001A, a low battery legend viI1 IIluntnate when the batter les becare weak or need to be repleced. The batteries il! typically last between | to 11/2 yoars and annvel repl acenent 1s recommended. FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER The flow transducer(s) are mounted directly usually In the engine comparimor ‘ow of hydro-carbon fuel such as gasoline or kerosene. The transducer(s) are rated for a continuous operation to 60 gel lons per hour and for intermittent flows in excess of 60 gallons per how. In eddition, the trensducer(s) ere precisely eccurete dawn to 0-6 gol lons per hour+ In the fuel tine, The tronsducer¢s) The trensdicer(s) supply the CFS computer with @ pulse signal fron 9 self contained optorelectronic pickup: A neutral ly buoyant rotor spins with the liquid between V-Jewe! bearings: The rotor movement Is sensed when notches In the rotor Interrupt an Infre-red light bean between @ Tight aaltting Giode and 2 photo-transistor 2.0 2, Tho transducer(s) are designed totally fall safe and complete blockage cannot Interrupt fuel flow. The transducert fe expectancy Is 1,000 hours OPERATING PROCEDURES The system operating procedures may be divided Into tv segeents or condItions, Prefl ight and Infl ight. The Preflight, or progres condition, 1s sutonoticel ly cal ted up by the computer when the aircraft's master switch Is. ly turnod on. It Is during the Prefl [ght condition that the pilot updates or prograns the computer to the current fuel syston status. jon satisfied with current system status, the pilot verifies the accuracy of the data belng entored Into the Is action updates or Jy sultches the system to The words Prefl ight and Inflight condition do not appear in legend form on the face of the Instrument. Hoover, the legends of the Prefl ight condition appear on the right of the Instrument and are a red color as a siotle reminder of the Preflight or progras condition. The Inflight condition legends are located fon the left side of the Instrument and are amber In color. FUNCTIONAL CONTROLS The CFS systens are controlied through al! nodes of operation by the use of three push buttons. Two are for the primory nodes, and one is for the test mode. The principal cperating button Is In the center of the instrunent displ ay ond Ts labeled "FUNCT" for function. The mode of operation or function Is stepped autonatical ly through a sequence by pressing the function button, In either the Preflight or the Inflight condition- ‘The push button located In the lower left portion of the display Instrument is not labeled by silk screen as are the "FUNGT" and "TEST" push buttons+ However, this push button Is. accompanied by @ Lighted legend system that eutometical ly Indicates the correct mode of operation end Is controlled by the 3LNPORTANT NOTE: * push button. fang "RESET". ‘The three modes of operation are, "ENTER", "ENTER" -- Push to enter data Into canputers "SET" =~ Set fuel anounts less than total ussbles *RESET" -- Reset button Is used to zero or reset gallons used, pounds used or timer, a! lowing moasuronent of fuel and time for specific trips, holding pattern legs, or approaches: The fest push button Is located on the lover right of the Instrunent i rest button Is depressed, al! legends and minste for approximately three seconds, checking all legend lamps, the digital displ ays, and approximately 80% of the microconputer- When the test button is depressed, luninate as etghts except ste as zero (8860). The microprocessor Is progranned to eutonetical ly turn off the TEST Circult after three (3) seconds to assure no unnecessary heat build up. The Intensity of legends are automatic: Insure rel lability in The pustrbuttor tal displays and the to ease Hahted workload In all conditions of cockpit and alr turbulence. The "Low Fuel" warning legend, located In the center of the instrument display, Is designed to cone on vhen, at current power setting, the time remaining to fly Is less than one hours When the time drops below 30 minutes, the legend blinks to further notity the pllot of @ Low Fuel Status PREFLIGHT OPERATION It Is absolutely essential program the computer to equsl the atount of usable fuel in th Bireratt's tenks before each fl Ight. The computer moasures fuel flow, and precisely courts down the remaining usable fue! ‘the programed value provided during the Prefl ight conditions As In ell computers, the accuracy of the resultant Information that the pilot “ Is 9 direct result of the accuracy of the Information that was originally provided to tho computer. Therefore, complete supervision of the fueling procedure Is a must- We further reconnend @ thorough visual inspection of tanks. The fuel tanks should elso be filled to the sae reference each tine they are topped off. Federal Air Regul ations state that prudent ond safe operating procedures be observed at all timos- PREFLIGHT PROGRAMMING PREFLIGHT MoDES MODE [PROGRAMMING SITUATION USED. Fir fi Fuel Tanks Topped AL eM 2 We Fusl Added 100 cAL #5 Tonks tot Topped veRiFy Nertty correct Information Situation #1: Fuel Tanks Topped Turn on the aircraft's master sw he The Legend "GAL REM" MILL oppear on the right section of the instrument, as will the legend "ENTER" on the lover portions Simulteneously, the top section of the instrument will displ ay the actual usable gal tons. of fuel renaining fran the prevics ht. Press the "FUNCT button. The OFS systems will display the aircraft's total useble fuel (as programmed by the Installing agency) and the legend ILLUP" WIT appear in red on the right section of the Instrument display. The legend "ENTER" wil! appear on the lover center. section. the tanks being topped off, press 1 legend button, thus programming computer. This completes the Preflight programming for a tank situation. The computer will automatically switch to the Inflight condition, displaying the "GAL REM" legend In amber on the left of the Instrument and the usable gol lons renaining across the top section. On starting the engine (or engines), fuel wil! =o‘begin. flowing and the CFS systems wII1 digitally display the Gallons” per hour fuel flow on the loner section of the Instrument. In addition, the legend "GAL/HR™ wiL1 appear on the lover section of the Instrument displays The Instrument Is now progranmed ond ready for fl ight Situation #2: No Fuel Added nstrusont actual usable gal lons I remaining fron the previous flight» If the anount displayed Is suffictent to satisty your planned fl lght needs, Gepcess the “ENTER button. This completes the Frefl ight programming for @ "No Fuel Added" situation. The computer wilt now eutenatical ly sxltch to the Inflight condition displ eying the "GAL REM" legend In amber Con the lett ‘of the Instrunent) and the usable gal lons remaining ecross the top section of the display. On starting the engine (or fuel IIL begin floving and the CFS Instrument jons per hour fuel flow on the lover section o ‘the Instrument. Procedure #2, explained sbove, prograns the OFS Instrument with the "GAL REM" quantity trom the previous or last fig The CFS 1s now programmed vith "GAL REM" from the last ht. When the engine(s) Is started the "GAL REM" displ ey court downward to zero (0) Situation #3: Fuel Added ~ Less Than Topped Turn on the aircraft's master switche The top section of the Instrument will display the actual usable gallons of fuel remaining. If the amount displayod Ie Insufficlent to satlsty your planned flIght needs, but you do not desire to teke on a full load (due to altitude or velght restrictions) press the INCT™ button. The CFS | dleplay the alrcraft's total usable tuo! (as progrannod by the Instal ling agency? and strunent ‘tho legend "FILLUP! appeer In red on the right section of ‘the Instrument. Press the "FUNCTY button. The legend MADD GAL pear In red on the right of the Instrument, end the legend "SET will appoar on the lover center. Simultaneously, -e the digital readout on the top section of the Instrument w rosé all zeros. You are now realy to sot values Into the computer equal ing the anount of fuel you have added to the tanks Cless then full). Note, the zero on the far left Is blinking, enabling you to observe the digit you are currently setting. Pras the "SET" button until the blinking digit 1s Increnented Cone digtt step por button push) fo the desired value of the + Then press the "FUNCT" button to shift tho bl Ink SET" button os 'FUNCT™ button; the Milt app are sot, press stop and the legend " brinking Fight of the Instrument, and "ENTER" will appear on the lover centers ron the If the amount of fue! displayed does not agree with your fuel tHcket, press the "FUNCT" button three (5) times to return Yo tho “ADD GAL" mode. If the anount agrees with your fuel ticket, press the "ENTER" button. The display amount will now equal the renenbered "GAL REM" plus the amount Just entered into the CFS computer, or total usable fuel aboard. On pressing the "ENTER" button, the computer automatically switches to the Inflight condition. If you note an error made during the "ADD GAL" sequence and wish to revise the value on the display, press the "FUNCT" button unt! legend again eppears ond repest the setting now programed end ready for flight. NOTE: If an error wes made and the wrong ancunt of fue! entered Into the Inflight mode, the following sequence aust be used to return the computer to epproximately zero so the correct amount of fuel may be entered. |. Turn master switch off, then on, to reset the computer to , Preflight conditions - Observe the incorrect "GAL. REM" number + To obtain the correction number subtract the Incorrect "GAL REM" number from 1001 for tvin engine aircraft and 100 for single engine alrcratt.2. EXAMPLE FOR TWIN: 1001 overflow Anount “178 Incorrect, "GAL RE" 25 Correction Naber + Press the function button twice to enter the "ADD GAL" modes Enter the correction number as previously explained In Situation #5. This will return the "CAL REM" number to approximately Turn mastor switch OFF, then ON, and step to the "ADD GAL" mode by depressing the function buttons The correct "GAL REM" nunber may now be entered as previcusly explained in situation #3 This compl etes the correction sequences INFLIGHT OPERATION cated In tho Preflight or programming portion of ‘the OFS systens Incorporate three preflight Progrenming capablITHes: When entering any one of these possible program situations, the computer automaticel ly svitches Yo the Inflight condition. Fue! flow Is displayed only efter ‘the engines have been started. The fuel flow window(s) on the lower section of the Instrunent wi ronan blank. un Is below 2. 2 fual low Is estebI shed. gol lons per hour, the conputer window seconds to indicate tor approximately ten no flow stetuse The fuel flow windox Is updated on every 1024Th pulses This method provides the pllot with a very stable fuel flow indication a the cruise pover settings. A typical displ ay updete rate, of 2 fuel flow of 20 gallons per hour, would be every 2.178 seconds- + Each mode 1s selected in The folloxing chert indicates the mode sequence and the legend key. LeseND “WDE, GAL REM Gal fons Remaining 1B REX Pounds Remaining TIME REM Time Remaining GA. US'D. Gol lons Used 1B. US'D Pounds Used TIMER Timer Colapsed time) During the automatic switching fron the Frefl ight to the Inflight mode, the computer calls up the tn mode GAL REM". Fron this Initlal mode the pilot may change modes (in the above soquonce) by pressing the During the transfer fron the Pr: condition, the OFS computer goes through an adjusting or routine and may add or subtract, fron the "GAL REN" unber, two tenths (2/10) for @ single engine aircraft or up to fone (1) gallon for 9 twine This automatic adjustment conponsates for the "K" factor setting of the instrument and doss not affect the accur ecy+ round! ‘As noted In the Functional Controls Section the first three Inflight modes, "GAL REM", "LBS REN", end "TIME ROM" ore nonresettable In the Inflight conditions This protects the Jot fram sccldental changes during flight» The second three Inflight modes can only be reset by depressing the "RESET" button while in each modes However, the "SAL US'D" and mps us WIIT be reset together because the "LBS US'O" quantity Is computed fron the "GAL REM" number. The conversion fector for this computation Is 5+82 pounds per gal lon- In the first mode, "GAL REM", the upper displ ay Indicates fuol romaining in gallons, and the lovor display Indicates fuel flow In gallons por hour. The lover display also Includes a legend that autonatical ly Indicates GAL/MR In all gallon modes fend LB/HR in ol pound modess The upper displey Includes @ legend that autonaticel ly indicates "mR: depending on which ‘appr ope tateThe second mode In sequence Is the "LB REMY modes When Sperating ‘the systen In this mods, Indicate pounds of fuel remaining Indicate fuel flow In pounds per hour « 1 uppor display wi ‘the lower displ ay wi The third mode Is "TIME REN" mode. When operating the mode, the upper display will Indicate tine ‘at the current poner setting, and the’ lover Indicate fuel flow In gallons per hour Our ing operation In the "TIME REM" mode the time renalning display will very as the power settings are Increased or decreased. Tho "LOW FUEL" yarning legend loceted In the center of the Instrument Is designed to cone on when the current power sotting results In a "TIME REM" of less 1 > how, "TIME REM" drops below thirty (5 to further notity the pilot of @ Low Fuel Status. The fourth mode Is the "GA USto" systen In this mode, the upper used ond the lowor display will Indicate fuel flow in gal lons. Per hour. This mode may be reset to zero by prossing tho "RESET" buttons however this wIII also reset the LBS US'D". operating the cate gal ions, The fifth mode Is the "LB US'D" modes When operating the system In thls mode, the upper display will Indicete pounds used fend the lover display will Indicate fuel flow In pounds por how. This mode may be reset to zoro by pressing the "RESET button; however this wII1 also reset the "GAL US!D". ‘The sixth mode 1s the "TIMER" rode. While operating the systen »» Olapsed tine Is Indicated. The "TIMER" mode Indicates minutes and seconds up to nine minutes and Fifty-nine seconds and hours and minutes beyond thet point. The epsed tine Is” Indleated In the upper displ ey and the lover spl ey Indicates fuel flow In gallons per hour. then the elected the elapsed time may be reset by During aircraft shutdown the "GAL REM", ond "LBS REX" quantities will be retained by the computers Internal monary. All other Inflight functions are reset to zero (0) when the 10- + On the CFS-1000A/2000A, remove the on: aireaft power Is turned off 3.0 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, The Fil lup number Is normal ly held for a period of one year by the three smell Eveready MS-76 batteries in the rear of the instrunent. These batteries should be replaced once each year+ During Installation and after replacing the batteries, the Jp nunber Calrcratt total usable fuel) my need to be Feprogrammd. The following procedure will explain the steps necessary to change or reprogran the FIl lup nunber« PROGRAMMING THE FILLUP NUMBER The CFS-1000A/1001A cannot be programmed for 9 "FILLUP number greater than 99-9 gallons unless switch #3 1s turned to ‘the ON positions FILLUP programming may be performed on the bench with a 14V oF 28 0G power source or In the aircraft with sircraft power. screw attaching the Instrument battery cover. The seven mini~switches will now be exposed. On the CFS-10014/2001A the battery cover need not be removed. The battery compartment will be directly below on the CFS-10008/2000A only. Locate the far left switch marked #1 and push fo the ON or GLOSED position. All other switches ere pre-set at the factory+ Do not change their position. In the event thelr position Is changed, refer to the Ovitch Table to reposition them. 1. Turn the aircraft master switch CN Note al! the digits on the, top display have gene to zero and the far left zero Is blinking. The minus sign on the right hand side of the display Is the low battery Indicator In the CFS~1000K/20004 only «Press the "SET" button to advence the blinking digit to a number ‘equaling the first number In the aircraft's usable fue ‘the "FUNCT" button once and observe that tho second blinking. Press the "SET" button to advance the b' to the desired second number of the aircraft's usable fual- Press oe© and’ tina! digit to bi fréss_ the "FUNCT" button agains This vill cause the third ie a5 did the first tho digits: Press the SET" button, edvoncing the third digit to the desiree. tine! figure in the aircratt’s usible fuel. Press the *FUNGT™ button and note the legend "VERIFY". Prose the *ENTER" button if. this number corresponds to tho sircraftts ussble foals The programed runber nay change or Slenk cuts This te -nersele cont Inve. programming with step De - Locate the mini~switch marked #1 and push to the CFF or OPEN position. (CFS-10008/2000A Only: batteries and the bettery cover. Reinstall the three small + Turn the power switch off- + Turn the aircraft master switch on and press the "FUNCT! buttons The "FILLUP™ legend wII1 be Illuminated and the number displayed should agree with tho aircraft usable fuel or the number Just programmed. If the umber agrees, push the "ENTER" button. If the number does not egree, repeat stops A, B, C, D, Ear. "GAL REM" should équat the alrcraft usable fuel ‘the "TEST" button to. assur Hluntnate properly. 10 OFS-10008/2000R or ly cycle out of the test mode to avold overheat in I Turn off the power switch» This completes the programming of the FiNup number “2 3.2 SWITCH TRUTH TABLE The progranning sul tches In the rear of the CFS Instruments are normaly preset at the factory. In the event their position Is changed refer 40 the table below to reposition then. If 9 GFS-1000A or GFS-1001A I's to be programmed for over 100 gallons, switch #3 should be turned to the ON pos!tlon. Switch #4 wIL1 change the Pounds. conversion factor fron 5-82 ppg to 6-7 PPG. This switch Is used only If the alrcraft Is burning Kerosene fuel. This switch changes the Pounds Readings Only! SWITCH TRUTH TABLE FOR "A" MODELS switon # FL FILLUP PROGRAMMING SWITCH R OFF == Not Wed #5 Lose Then 100 Gal GFF =-~ MORE THAN 100 G21 OW Oi tor gas ~--- OFF for kerosens ® FF =~ Not Used TRANSDUCER CALIBRATION SWITCHES Low 'K' oo. igi? 6 on on oF n on oF on is4.0 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS “A" MODEL CFS SYSTEM SPEOIF ICATIONS INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE INPUT CURRENT MAXIMUM FROGRAMUELE FUEL, OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE ALTITUDE visraTion shock CRASH SAFETY wuuiDiTy TRANSDUCER COUR ACY WEIGHT: INSTRUMENT CFS-1 000 Fs-2000 ‘TRANSDUCER. BATTERIES: 14 11-32 outs oe 1.5: AMeS MaxIMUM 790 GALLONS 30°C To #85¢ “1000 To 40,000 FT 5 ots 106s 1s@ts W To 958 @ 455% 2018 0.6 TO 60 ced + 28 @H15%0 25 028. 25 ozs. 502s EA SEA EVEREADY MS-76 ‘ lhoskins 15771 Redhill Avenue Tustin, CA 92680INSTRUMENT TECH CORP.) 3 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE FOR CFS1000A & CFS1001A CFS2000A & CFS2001A, 1) Remove battery cover from rear of instrument 2) Set switch #1 to “ON” 3) With batteries removed, tum master switch to “ON” 4) When display comes up “GAL REM” mode, press the “FUNCT” button twice ‘The top left display is blinking 5) Press the “SET” button to advance the blinking display to the first number of ‘he aircraft's usable fuel. Press the “FUNCT” button once to advance to the next display. Observe the second display is now blinking. Program the second display by pressing the “SET” bution to advance the blinking display to the correct digit as you did for the frst display. Now follow the same instructions to set the third display 6) Once you have completed programming the third display, press the “FUNCT” button once and notice the legend “VERIFY”. If the number being displayed corresponds to the aircraft's usable fuel that you just programmed in on Step 5, press the “ENTER” button once. * Note: The programmed number may change or blank out. This is normal 7) Set #1 switch back to “OFF” 8) Reinstall batteries and cover 9) Turn master switch to “OFF” 10) Turn master switch to “ON”. Unit should display “GAL REM” number. Press “FUNCT” button once and “FILL UP” number should be displayed. If so, press “ENTER” 15060 Beltwood Parkway East * Addison, Texas 75001—P.O. Box 1027 * Addison, Texas 75001 972-458-8785 * FAX 972-458-8789