Easy install, good product. [I chose EI because of my] experience with [the] product.
- Customer
Dave S. from Missouri
- Aircraft
Beechcraft Bonanza Model 35
- EI Instrument
MUX-8A Upgrade to BC-5R
Upgrade from the MUX-8A to the BC-5R
- Record data from newer EI instruments, including CGRs and MVPs.
- Configure to interface with 7 E.I. and 1 GPS instruments.
- Consolidate data into a single, time-stamped view of engine performance.
- Download & monitor large amounts of data effortlessly via a USB memory stick.
- Analyze data easily in a simple CSV spreadsheet format.
- Export information into graphs to see & analyze trends.
- Enjoy greater flexibility with fully customizable options.
- Access a comprehensive overview of your engine’s health.
- Easily identify & prevent problems to save money on costly repairs.
- Fly safely and with confidence.
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Product Overview
BC-5R Overview
The BC-5R is a multifunction Data Recorder, designed to record data in five categories. The BC-5R is encased in a 3.80″ x 2.64″ x 1.6″ gold-plated enclosure. The BC-5R can be mounted under the instrument panel or in an equipment bay. It comes equipped with a USB cable and data stick for accessing stored data.
Time Stamps:
The BC-5R incorporates an internal clock that is used to Time Stamp each row of data as it is recorded.
Event Lines:
The BC-5R is capable of monitoring up to three Event Lines. These Event Lines are normally used to mark data for flight testing.
Bus Voltage:
The BC-5R monitors and records bus voltage to the instrument.
Engine and Aircraft Data Recording (Channels 1–7):
The first seven channels of the BC-5R are configured to interface with Electronics International’s (E.I.’s) engine/aircraft instruments.
GPS Information (Channel 8):
The eighth channel of the BC-5R can be used to monitor GPS data. This is normally Moving Map, Aviation or NMEA data. The data records are Next Waypoint Name, Latitude, Longitude, Ground Speed, Altitude and Track. If this channel is not used to monitor GPS, it can be configured to monitor an additional E.I. instrument.
Visual Status Indicator (VSI):
The Data Recorder is equipped with a multi-color LED designed to display the system’s operational status through various colors.
Data Recording Examples
Step One:
Download data onto USB memory stick
Step Two:
Download data from USB memory stick to spreadsheet
Step Three:
Export data into easy-to-read graphs to see trends & potential issues
Conclusion:
Prevent costly maintenance issues & invest in flight safety by using E.I.’s BC-5R’s powerful engine analysis capabilities.
Prices
Retail Prices
Packages include:
- 1 BC-5R Data Recorder Package
- 1 BC-5R & MUX 8A Replacement Harness
- BC-5R Upgrade from MUX-8A Installation Instructions
BC-5R Data Recorder
BC-5R MUX-8A Replacement Harness
BC-5R & MUX-8A Replacement Harness
Description
Package
Retail Price
BC-5R MUX-8A Replacement Package
BC-5R-MUX-8A-Replacement-Pkg
$648
Specifications
Specifications
Dimensions
3.88″ L x 2.65″ W x 1.80″ H
Weight
0.6 Lbs
Power Requirements
7.5 to 40 Volts
0.025 Amps at 24 Volts
Certifications
FAA-Approved
Input Lines 1–7
- Receives an RS-232 signal at baud rates of 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600
- RS232 or UART Format: 8 data bits, 1 start bit, no parity, can be either normal or inverted polarity
- Data must be terminated with a carriage return (oDh) line feed (OAh)
Input Line 8
- The eighth channel of the BC-5R can be used to monitor GPS data. This is normally Moving Map, Aviation or NMEA data. The data records are Next Waypoint Name, Latitude, Longitude, Ground Speed, Altitude and Track.
- If this channel is not used to monitor GPS, it can be configured to monitor an additional E.I. instrument.
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Documents
Documents & Manuals
Testimonials
Customer Testimonials
Great service for Electronics International. Very helpful with what it needed for my aircraft. My mechanic has installed several of these units and highly recommended this for my aircraft.
I have worked with your products before and I like them.
- Customer
David K. from New Mexico
- Aircraft
Cessna T20N Turbo Centurion II
- EI Instrument
Electronics International is an exceptional company with exceptional products… Oregon company, great products and great people.
We’ve worked with EI for years and love the product and support always received. Quality & dependability.
- Customer
Tammy B. from North Carolina
- Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-802
- EI Instrument
Working with EI representatives from the OSHKOSH show and sales representative has been a pleasant and positive experience. They have been very helpful, truthful and knowledgeable about EI’s products. I have yet to see the MVP-50P in action in our plane. Waiting for the Top Overhaul to be completed. We are glad we secured your product at the airshow. We had no idea, that a few weeks later, we would need to have a Top Overhaul. What great timing! Having your engine monitor installed in our plane will hopefully help us keep it out of the shop for further engine repairs.
- Customer
Phillip B. from Oklahoma
- Aircraft
Cessna 210N Centurion / Turbo Centurion
- EI Instrument
A clear capable replacement for a cluster gauge. Vivid colors used which make it easy to see engine status at a glance.
- Customer
Adam S. from New Zealand
- Aircraft
Cessna 172N Skyhawk
- EI Instrument
Your products always work great! Great customer service and a quality product that we have used for years.
- Customer
Brenton C. from Tennessee
- Aircraft
Cessna 172M
- EI Instrument
Have had EI instruments in my past plane and current plane and they always performed flawlessly.
- Customer
Gary M. from California
- Aircraft
Cessna 182Q Skylane
- EI Instrument
Great product. [I chose EI because] you have no competition.
Sharp-looking gauges. [I chose EI because of your] reputation.
- Customer
Garrett R. from Alaska
- Aircraft
Beechcraft King Air Model B100
- EI Instrument
[I chose EI because of its] Reputation and value.