MUX-8A Upgrade to BC-5R

MUX-8A Upgrade to BC-5R

Upgrade from the MUX-8A to the BC-5R

  1. Record data from newer EI instruments, including CGRs and MVPs.
  2. Configure to interface with 7 E.I. and 1 GPS instruments.
  3. Consolidate data into a single, time-stamped view of engine performance.
  4. Download & monitor large amounts of data effortlessly via a USB memory stick.
  5. Analyze data easily in a simple CSV spreadsheet format.
  6. Export information into graphs to see & analyze trends.
  7. Enjoy greater flexibility with fully customizable options.
  8. Access a comprehensive overview of your engine’s health.
  9. Easily identify & prevent problems to save money on costly repairs.
  10. 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.

BC-5R VSI Indicator

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

USB flash drive

Step Two:

Download data from USB memory stick to spreadsheet

Nov 10 Lance Data Record

Step Three:

Export data into easy-to-read graphs to see trends & potential issues

Nov 10 Lance Graph

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

EI-MUX to BC-5R Conversion Harness Shadow

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.
BC-5R SPECS

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Documents

Documents & Manuals

Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

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Russ B. from Georgia
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Brett U. from Idaho
Piper PA-28 S-180 Cherokee

While the installation is not quite done yet, I have seen the unit in my aircraft with the engine running and the monitor producing numbers. It looks very good and I cannot wait to go flying with it!

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Cessna 170N

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I have never had an issue with any EI products… it looks fantastic on the panel.

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Good support when we called with particular questions with the initial setup. We liked the functions and the price.

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Cessna 172S

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