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RPM sensor

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:16 pm
by jackprock
I current have a Westach 720-14R Hall Effect sensor for the second RPM connected to a standard Slick mag. I did a test with a multi-meter, and it seems
that the sensor only varies between 0 and 0.5 volts when I slowly turn the prop.
In the EIS setup, I set the second RPM input to sensitive , but it still does not detect the RPM.

Two questions, is there some other settings in the EIS to get this to work?

If not, is there a recommendation for an easy installation to get RPM into the second RPM port.

Just for info, the primary RPM is connected to an electronic ignition, and that works fine.

Re: RPM sensor

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:25 pm
by Bobturner
If ignition #2 is a mag why not run a wire, thru a resistor, to the mag switch, per the instructions?

Re: RPM sensor

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:34 am
by jackprock
I inherited the Westach sensor from the previous owner of the engine. I wanted to try and get it working
first. The fall back is always the resister method.