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- Customer
Brenton C. from Tennessee
- Aircraft
Cessna 172M
- 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 & Manuals
Testimonials
Customer Testimonials
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- Aircraft
Cessna 182J Skylane
- EI Instrument
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- Aircraft
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- EI Instrument
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- Aircraft
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- EI Instrument
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- Customer
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- Aircraft
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- EI Instrument
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- Aircraft
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- EI Instrument
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- Aircraft
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- EI Instrument
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- Aircraft
Cessna 182 Skylane
- EI Instrument
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- Customer
Charles M. from South Dakota
- Aircraft
Cessna 150F
- EI Instrument