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G Series - Software UpdatesNOTE: All you need is the latest version. PC - MAC NOW SUPPORTED IN VERSION 164 AND UP
"Important Update"
DO NOT TRY TO OPEN G3 UPDATE FILE ON PC, MAC OR ANYTHING ELSE THIS UPDATE IS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR G3 ONLY
G3 SOFTWARE - December 1, 2011 - UPDATE 185 - Click Here
NOTE: For GPS interface you must have software Version UPDATE: 185 in G3
The range of MANIFOLD
PRESSURE has increased from ~ 35 inches of mercury to a
maximum of ~ 70 inches of mercury.
Headings in the log
file have changed from X-AXIS, Y-AXIS, and Z-AXIS to
LATERAL-AXIS, VERTICAL-AXIS, and TAKEOFF-AXIS.
Carburetor Temperature
has been added to the main display, it will measure as
low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Probe resistance
measurements for OIL, TIT and CARB temperatures have
been added to the probe diagnostic screen and to the log
file.
Display Flicker has
been resolved.
Behavior of the top
and bottom knob rotation has been stabilized.
The G3 now transmits
fuel flow information through the serial interface. A
GPS connected to COM3 of the G3 and configured to use
using the Shadin Fuel Z format will
display fuel flow rate.
Added a boosted item to
the “Engine Turbo” line in the “Engine Configuration”
screen. User now selects zero, one, two, one boosted, or
two boosted.
Numerous cosmetic and
behind-the-scenes improvements
Instructions for
installation of G3 software
Power off G3
and remove SD card Right click file
and select copy
The new update to version
1.85
Our latest update offers many benefits to G3
customers.
Please take time to download and update, you’ll
be glad you did.
DISPLAY FLICKER
The first thing you will notice is the display is
flicker free under all conditions. We changed display
manufacturers to improve viewing angle and other display
specs but it caused this problem. It has taken enormous
effort to remedy, but now it’s done.
LEAN BOXES
We have suppressed the lean boxes below 2000 RPM
so you won’t encounter them during run up. Some users
found this confusing or inconvenient. Now you won’t see
them until you need them.
KNOB SENSITIVITY
The knob sensitivity problem has been solved. You
will notice a vast improvement in both knobs. You will
also notice we add another feature to further aid
control in turbulence. When you reverse direction the
instrument will require two clicks instead of one. We
have found this to be a very effective feature.
HORSEPOWER
The horsepower display has been improved and
requires explanation. First the HP display depends on
three configuration parameters and these need to be set
correctly.
The (1) Max RPM,
(2) Engine HP and
(3) turbo configuration
are set to match your engine.
(1)
Typically max RPM is 2700.
(2)
For turbo’d engines we have a new configuration
identifier - a digit followed by “B”. You may choose 0,
1, 2, 1B, 2B. The B means boosted.
When absent it implies turbo-normalized. If your
engine manifold pressure can exceed 30 inches then
choose boosted.
(3)
The HP calculator has takeoff and cruise modes. Any RPM
within 125 of max is considered takeoff. Anything below
that is cruise mode. As we have said before this is
theoretical HP not real HP. It will not identify engine
faults. Without a torque sensor on the engine there is
no such thing as a real HP reading.
If the Engine HP parameter is set incorrectly it
will distort the percentage HP calculations.
The HP algorithms do the best they can to predict
engine power even though some essential information is
missing. The display now shows power in either yellow or
white. When the incoming information is favorable and
will yield a good result it will display the value in
white.
So what are the favorable conditions?
The instrument needs fuel flow, RPM, peak EGT and
all the configuration data set correctly. If it doesn’t
have peak EGT because you haven’t leaned yet, like
during take off and climb, then it assumes you are
leaning correctly on the way up. Once you reach a good
peak EGT the HP calculations will work well. Peak in
this case means you have all the lean boxes displayed
above the columns. Once you reach this point, leaning
past peak or going back to the rich side of peak will
still produce good HP indications. The value will
display in white. If you operate outside of normal
parameters the HP will be less accurate even though the
display may still be white. When you change manifold
pressure the fuel air ratio will be approximately the
same but to the extent that is not the HP accuracy will
compromised. The HP calculations work best during leaned
for cruise operation, where they are most useful.
GPS FUEL FLOW
The G3 will now send fuel flow information to
your Garmin GPS.
If your GPS is configured to use the Shadin Fuel Z
format it will display fuel flow rate.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARMIN 400/500 SERIES SOFTWARE SET UP:
1) To start set up mode.
Press and hold “ENT” button and apply power.
Hold “ENT” until the display lights up.
Release “ENT” button, wait until display says OK
Press “ENT” button once.
2) Turn inner rotary knob until
“Main RS-232 Config” appears.
3) Use cursor and “ENT” button to select.
INPUT
Channel 1
Shadin - fadc
5) Turn power off.
G3 SOFTWARE - August, 19, 2011
Software Update #178 gives you:
Improved accuracy of fuel totalizing screen
Numerous cosmetic improvements
Vibration analysis screen added
G3 displays the vibration sensor software version number Software update process improved
G3 SOFTWARE - June, 6, 2011
Software Update #170 gives you: Added support for 4 cylinder
engines
Minor cosmetic improvements “Customers with software version
1.55, 1.58 or 1.59
on their G3 at the moment, please call Insight for
instructions” G3 SOFTWARE - April, 25, 2011
Update 169 gives you:
Maximum fuel on board now has a range up to 240 gallons
No longer limited to 120 gallons
G3 now supports Return type fuel systems, ( two fuel
flow transducers required )
Ex pressurized carburetor with return line Minor cosmetic improvements
Update 164 gives you:
After loading Update 164, Mac users as well as PC
users will now able to download the software upgrades
G3 now handles RPM up to 3400 RPM
NEW configuration screen enables the user to select any
“K” factor in the range of 10,000 to 99,990 pulses per
gallon Insight G3 replacement SD Card with the latest code - Price $50.00 each To order please call 905-871-0733 and ask for sales.
To view and graph your G3 logged vibration data this Excel file will help.
Click on Excel file and follow instructions.
TECH NOTE:
G3 K-Factor Adjustment Instructions -
Update 159 gives you adjusted threshold for buss voltage alarm and various bug fixes with flash.
Software Dates: Version-178 - Aug,19, 2011 Version-170 - June, 6, 2011 Version-169 - Apr, 25, 2011 Version-168 - Apr, 7, 2011 Version-164 - Mar, 25, 2011 Version-159 - Jan, 24, 2011 Version-158 - Jan, 20, 2011 Version-155 - Dec, 22, 2010
DO NOT TRY TO OPEN G3 UPDATE FILE ON PC, MAC OR ANYTHING ELSE THIS UPDATE IS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR G3 ONLY
Instructions for installation of G3 software
Power off G3
and remove SD card Right click file
and select copy Update screens on G3 1
2
3
G3 Tech Support: G3TechSupport@InsightAvionics.com
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