The Vertical Power System.

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In this video we take a look at the Vertical Power System and how it interacts with the Garmin Avionics Suite. We give our opinion of the advantages and disadvantages to the system and also show how it operates.
0:00 Intro.
0:08 What this video is about.
0:32 Benefits of the VPX.
2:00 Benefits of the VPX - Alternator field circuit and protection.
2:24 The VPX Pro and VPX Sport.
2:57 VPX Drawbacks
4:09 Does the VPX make the build easier?
4:52 Available wire kits.
5:36 VPX setup.
5:47 Downloading the necessary software
6:15 Connecting to the VPX
6:44 Laptop WIFI note.
7:15 Device Configuration
7:40 Setting amperage rating.
8:20 Switch input assignments or always on and off circuits
10:19 Current fault.
11:25 System Configuration.
12:25 Wig-Wag Configuration
13:13 Flap Configuration.
13:44 Device Status / Control.
14:31 System Status.
14:45 Checking switch inputs.
15:38 Simulated Data.
15:56 View Log.
16:10 Save and Restore System Configuration.
17:19 How the VPX interfaces with the G3X system.
20:21 Why we like the GAD 27 for Flaps, Trim and Wig-Wag.
24:00 Other GAD 27 Functions
24:20 Wrap up.

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@davidwoodward6112 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks for putting these out.

@JimDorn Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Great information. I look forward to more on the GAD 27

@RonaldEarp 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting these videos. Very useful for explaining VP, you folks are doing a great job. Looking forward to the G3X integration video.

@gordsh1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Thanks Steve

@CLEAREDDIRECT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I’m about to configure my VP-X plus all Garmin system in my RANS S-21 and it really helped that you walked us through the configurator.

@MidwestPanels Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We really like the PPS, the many features it has such as the resettable from the cabin Circuit Protection for both the alternator and the main power run are really nice. It comes at a price as compared to building your own setup but greatly simplifies the wiring. We also like the integration with the G3X. We will be making a video on that as well sometime soon.

@raulmemoirs Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Couldn’t get it to connect until I turned off the WIFI on my laptop.

@flysport_tedder Жыл бұрын

17:43 I've never seen what the screen actually looked like on the G3X. Great vid.

@bryanpearson911 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Curious what your thoughts are on the PPS system from Vertical Power?

@martinrenschler4046 Жыл бұрын

The VPX has a programmable feature called slow retract which mitigates the concern you have about the flaps retracting all the way with one click on go-arounds. BTW, the VPX does support planes with reflex position (RV-10), so "all the way up" is only to zero degrees flaps. In that regard, it is an advantage that you can be sure to only go to zero degrees with a single click on the VPX, while with the Garmin flap controller, you have to count your clicks to not accidentally go to reflex.

@MidwestPanels Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, yes we do know hat you can control the speed as a work around, we still personally like to control it myself. It is just the way we work and may not be for all.

@texan2560 2 ай бұрын

This looks like a slick device but I worry about the company going out of business and stuck with some 'old' device no longer supported and no changes could be made to it. Breakers and switches on the other hand will never go out of style.

@MidwestPanels 2 ай бұрын

They have been around for 18 years, and they have been rock solid, I don’t think you have to worry.

@justindwyer3430 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. I have watched it several times.But, I notice that in most of your panels there are still a few CBs? Are there some loads that are too big for the VPX? What breakers do you still need?

@MidwestPanels 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Our earlier Sling panels had the main breaker on the panel, we have since moved that off panel. On engines such as the Rotax 914 that has 2 electric pumps and no mechanical pump, we will run one on the VPX and one on a breaker. Some of the Vans panels may have breakers for their SDS or Fly EFII system that do not run through the VPX.

@justindwyer3430 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply. If I may, a follow up: what about for external alt? Fuse box? No need for CBs? @@MidwestPanels

@MidwestPanels 11 ай бұрын

@@justindwyer3430 we will run the alternator on the VPX since it has built in over voltage protection. This is for the field wire of course and you will need to protect the main feed wire outside of the VPX.

@brt10111 2 ай бұрын

Hi I bought a rv 10 with this system. But my vpx menu is not where you showed. Is there some where Els i can have a look.... My ignition power is dead.

@MidwestPanels 2 ай бұрын

The VPX is often on the second GDU so if you have 2 G3X screens look in the copilot screen for it.

@timothyrawson920 Жыл бұрын

Can you use that unit in a certified aircraft like a Piper arrow 2 ??

@MidwestPanels Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no, it is for Experimental and Light Sport

@pacman11385 Жыл бұрын

Cool Video. I assume when you are talking about wig was you are talking about lights that do not have the capability built in?

@MidwestPanels Жыл бұрын

Yes, but even with those lights many of the manufacturers recommend using the VPX or an item like the GAD 27.

@GaryRudolph 6 ай бұрын

Why not just use a simple switch for ALT like a Cessna vs. having VP-X control it? For VP-X to control it on the Rotax iS didn't you need to install a relay? Which one?

@MidwestPanels 6 ай бұрын

By using the VPX to control the alternator, you get over voltage protection, If the VPX senses over voltage it will shut down the field wire, to get this protection without a VPX you will need a crowbar. No relay needed unless you want to have one to break the main feed from the alternator for extra protection.

@GaryRudolph 6 ай бұрын

@@MidwestPanels got it, but the Rotax iS doesn't have an Alt field. I thought I heard you say you use a relay in the video?

@MidwestPanels 6 ай бұрын

@@GaryRudolph though the Rotax engine itself doesn’t have a field the external alternator that is often installed to supplement does, this is the field we are talking about.

@GaryRudolph 6 ай бұрын

What failure rate have your customer seen?

@MidwestPanels 6 ай бұрын

None, we have not had one fail to date.