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Old September 24th 07, 04:02 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Darrel Toepfer
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Default Voltage variation

Jay Honeck wrote:

I still haven't had time to work with my A&P to remove my (newly)
flakey JPI EDM-700 unit. (As you may recall, some of the LED segments
that make up the number display are going in and out.)

Someone here suggested that it might be due to low voltage, possibly
indicating an alternator problem. I've started watching the voltage,
and have noticed something odd:

The JPI has its own built-in voltage indicator. It will usually read
13.4 or 13.5 volts. We also have a stand-alone, panel-mounted digital
voltage/amperage meter, mounted a few inches below the JPI. It
usually reads a few tenths of a volt different than the JPI. (I can't
remember if it's up or down...)


Your Lowrance 2000C has a voltage indicator that can be configured on a
screen, it will replace one of your other displayed options...