Temp sensor error?
05-26-2008 | 11:17 AM
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Temp sensor error?
Yesterday I ran my Titan. It ran great in flight but after the last couple of flights I noticed something funny when I plugged the GSU in to keep an eye on the temps as I used a leaf blower to assist cool down.
Instead of the temp just dropping, the temp display on the GSU started to indicate the temp and an -E- message (alternating). The first time it did it the temp continued to drop and the -E- went away. After the final run it would not go below 109 degrees and kept showing the error message. Now when I turn it on the GSU still display 109 -E-. It will not initiate the start up procedure.
I'm guessing this is a temp sensor problem? Do I need to send the motor in or is there a way of fixing it in the field?
Andrew
Instead of the temp just dropping, the temp display on the GSU started to indicate the temp and an -E- message (alternating). The first time it did it the temp continued to drop and the -E- went away. After the final run it would not go below 109 degrees and kept showing the error message. Now when I turn it on the GSU still display 109 -E-. It will not initiate the start up procedure.
I'm guessing this is a temp sensor problem? Do I need to send the motor in or is there a way of fixing it in the field?
Andrew
05-26-2008 | 12:27 PM
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RE: Temp sensor error?
Andrew, sounds like the temp probe is bad. The good news you can fix it with out sending it in. You can give Jet cat a call and get one sent to you or If you need it yesterday I have several on hand and Im only an hour ride from you. PM me if I can be of help to you.
Don
Don
05-26-2008 | 02:12 PM
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Thanks Don. I'll give them a call tomorrow (guess they'll be closed for the holiday today) and get one sent. If it looks like it's not going to get here before the weekend, I'll get in touch. Wouldn't want to miss out on any weekend flying!
05-26-2008 | 02:56 PM
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Same thing happened to me . I opened up the senser and I could see the thin very thin wire connected to circut board is broken. ****ty design for sure. It needs to have a better way to stop it from twisting. I was wondering If I could try to soder it myself? Ill give it a try.
05-26-2008 | 03:21 PM
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Just took it apart and see exactly what you mean. The probe has come detached from the circuit board - presumably if this failed in flight it could cause a shut down, so I think I'll not trust my soldering skills that much and order a new part!
05-28-2008 | 01:22 AM
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RE: Temp sensor error?
Sorry you are having trouble. It is not a difficult change. Be aware however that there are safeguards that do not shut the turbine down once it is started even if the temp sensor dies. The motor runs in an open loop mode so you can continue to fly.
Regards,
Regards,
05-28-2008 | 05:43 PM
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Sounds like a good feature - I'm glad it kept running and let me know about the problem this way!
The motor has had a decent amount of running, so I'm not unhappy. The part to replace it is reasonably cheap and easy to replace. Hopefully the new one will be here in the next day or so.
The motor has had a decent amount of running, so I'm not unhappy. The part to replace it is reasonably cheap and easy to replace. Hopefully the new one will be here in the next day or so.
