Wednesday, March 24, 2010

FloScan Install

Completed FloScan installation. Fuel flow, estimated range, etc. now displays on the Garmin 5212's. FloScan dampers and sensors mounted just forward of the manual bilge pump under the galley sink storage area floor. Reconfigured fuel lines so the generators fuel supply line is now after Racor #2.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

FloScan and NMEA 2K

Installed new Balmar battery temperature sensor for ARS-5 regulator. Mounted FloScan control unit below Mariner charger and ran a pair of 3wire shielded cables to port side of engine to attach to the fuel flow sensors. Connected FloScan control unit to NEMA 2k and validated that new guages for Fuel Flow (gal/hr), Fuel Economy (nm/gal), Total Fuel available and Cruising Range appear on the Garmin 5212. (no data yet as the fuel flow sensors are not installed)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Extended NMEA2000 bus from pilothouse to engine room.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Name Decals

Installed decals with name and hailing port on transom. Supplier - Fine Design Signs, Naples, FL (oracal beige/satin gold - vinyl) Removed name and hailing port from aft section of saloon.

Friday, March 5, 2010

ARS-5

Installed new Balmar ARS-5 3-step voltage regulator. Set belt managment to B-0 and battery type to AGM (AGL). Replaced lug on yellow field wire to alternator with one that has shielding.