I wasn't sure if the serial data cable was compatable with the Fadec Eco ECU as used on Wren and lots of other engines. I had a flameout and Wren suggested I diagnose with the data cable. I bought it and it is brilliant. For £17 I can now download all the data for the last 51 minutes from the ECU. The software is the simplest in the world and worked first time.

A little bit of excel work is needed, but I now have graphs showing RPM, Temp, Throttle position and Pump demand. This is a great tool for finding out where faults lie. For instance, I can tell that during my flameout, I had full throttle demanded, the pump was running but the RPM and temp simultaneously died. I can also tell that at that time both the RPM and temp were well within limits and normal. That seriously reduces the number of places I have to look to find the problem.

I recommend this cable to anyone who used the FADEC ECU. I think it is invaluable.

Can it be used in this situation?

I put my airplane up about 10 days ago. On the last flight of the day, my engine died on final approach 10 feet short of the runway, stick was at idle when it happened. So it's the last "run" of the engine. But I had tried to start the engine a couple of times before I put the airplane away, can I get back at that information?

Thanks,

The ECU stores the last 51 minutes of info. It should be no problem to get this information back. My dead stick happened about a week ago. I have flown the model twice since then but still got the data I needed.

Edit:

If anyone is interested in looking at a graph that can be produced, PM me and I'll e-mail a copy of the Excel spreadsheet with the graph attached. I would post a pic but don't know if I can do it.

Can you either buy me one and I'll paypal.com you and have you ship it to me? Or show me how I can get one on my own?

Datacable,s are also availeble at www.digitech-turbines.com
or at www.nades.net
or any good FADEC dealer

prices differ however a bit

I just got one, thanks!

so did you found out why it flamed out?

Nah, I mean I just ordered one. It will be weeks before I get back to my engine and jets, I'm currently still in ICU with my Brother:

http://www.ryaninaustin.com

Sean

sorry to hear that

sometimes it is good to get you mind of things and do other stuff again..

Regards

Sandor

Sean,
I have the cables ...

LOL, didn't know buddy, I didn't get that in your latest sales pitch email

No worries. You wouldn't happen to have any spare grey matter down there [] My bro and even my sleep deprived noggin could use some

Sold out of Grey matter at the moment.... Wife was b i t c hin when I sent a customer some of mine in a pinch [:@]. Seems to be in short supply around here lately

Hang in there buddy!
Todd