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MCD100 Mode C Monitor
The MCD100 Mode C monitor combines several important functions into a single instrument. This is a digital display of altitude based on the Mode C output of the plane’s blind encoder. This allows the pilot to see the altitude that is transmitted to ATC at all times. In addition, the instrument allows the pilot to input the local barometer setting thus providing the correction to actual altitude that takes place at the ATC facility. This feature will instantly let the pilot know if there is any problem with the blind encoder and how its reading compares with the plane’s altimeter reading. In addition, the pilot can use the instrument to provide an altitude alert so that if the plane varies from desired altitude by more than 200 feet, it will flash the displayed altitude or optionally sound an audible alarm to warn the pilot that the plane’s altitude has varied too far from the desired altitude. Knowing in advance when the controller asks you to 'say altitude' that your altimeter and blind encoder are providing the same information will give you much more peace-of-mind when you respond with your altitude. MCE100 Mode C Encoder/Digital Altimeter
The MCE100 Mode C encoder/digital altimeter is similar to the Mode C decoder, but it has the advantage of having the encoder built into it. It provides accurate easy-to-read altitudes up to 30,000 feet. Unlike traditional encoders that require several minutes of warm up time before they can transmit their code, this one is ready instantly due to its internal temperature compensation. Sometimes gauges benefit from having an analog display, but the altimeter is not one of them. A digital altitude is so much easier to interpret that you'll find yourself referring to this display more often than the old mechanical altimeter. It can be set either with a barometric pressure reading or field elevation to give you an altitude with a 10 foot resolution. Like the Mode-C decoder, the pilot can use the MCE100 to provide an altitude alert so that once it's set, if the plane varies from desired altitude by more than 200 feet, it will flash the displayed altitude or optionally sound an audible alarm to warn the pilot that the plane’s altitude has varied too far from the desired altitude. This makes it easy to avoid venturing away from your assigned altitude or up into Class B airspace while navigating around busy airspace. ESM100 Electrical System Monitor
The ESM100 electrical system monitor provides accurate, simultaneous readings of the current draw and voltage of the electrical system. It has the ability to monitor two separate current readings, so that both the battery current and alternator current can be monitored simultaneously. Most ammeters monitor only a single current, which makes it possible to overlook an electrical system problem that may occur in the branch that isn’t being monitored. A good example is a failure of the alternator charging circuit which often goes unnoticed until the battery voltage drops to a point where problems start to get a pilot's attention. That is usually too late, especially if you have an electronic ignition. You may feel that there's no need to monitor your electrical system if you have an all-in-one monitor. However many all-in-one monitors will shut off when the battery voltage drops slightly below 12 volts. If that happens and you have no backup for the electrical system monitor, you may unknowingly be losing your battery capacity, which could result in a forced landing. The ESM100 will continue to operate down to 8 volts and thus let you know why other electrical instruments are no longer working. Since it will alert you immediately to a charging problem, you'll save precious minutes to find an airport while operating from battery power alone. OSM100 Oil System Monitor
The OSM100 electrical system monitor provides accurate, simultaneous readings of the oil temperature and pressure. The oil is your plane's lifeblood, and a system that monitors it continuously and alerts you immediately to any pressure drops or temperature rises beyond normal is a great way to give you peace of mind. Oil is an easy parameter to overlook, especially as your attention is focused outside looking for traffic. You don't want to find out that you had an oil leak that started 5 minutes ago, as your engine seizes to a halt. By keeping tabs on both the oil's pressure and temperature and notifying you within seconds of a problem, you can focus more of your attention on flying the airplane knowing that the gauge is monitoring itself and ready to alert you to any anomalies. ETM100 Engine Temperature Monitor
The ETM100 engine temperature monitor shows both cylinder head temperature and exhaust gas temperature with an accuracy that you have never experienced with mechanical gauges. It gives you confidence when you can watch the temperature go from ambient up to normal operating temperatures without having to see some small needle, barely capable of showing a temperature within 50 degrees. Just like the rest of the products, the ETM100 will allow the user to set optional alarms for conditions that would indicate an engine problem so that you don't spend all your time staring at numbers. It will also allow you to properly lean your engine to a degree you may never have been able to do with the analog temperature gauges. Future ProductsAt Adaptive Interfaces we are always working on new products for monitoring aircraft and engine parameters. Please visit us again for future product announcements. You may also send us an email at
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