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davehead
01-14-2011, 11:22 PM
I am installing an Aircraft Extras FPS-Plus flaps controller. It powers a POS-12 potentiometer with 5 VDC and uses it to monitor and control flaps position. The FPS-Plus controller also outputs a flaps position signal that it derives from the POS-12, and that output can be set to a max 0-6 VDC range. It appears that the AF4500 which I plan to install, is looking for a 0-10 VDC flaps position input signal. I understand that the AF4500 uses an A-to-D converter for the flaps position input signal, and that I set the min and max digital values during installation setup. Question: Will a 0-6 VDC input range provide sufficient resolution for the AF4500, or should I investigate making a modification to the flaps controller to produce a 0-10 volt output range?

Trevor Conroy
01-17-2011, 08:13 AM
Yes a 0-6 VDC range will work.