An EMS (engine monitoring system) is a popular and important part of your homebuilt's avionics panel. Many builders are opting for
electronic displays
rather than the steam gauge analog variety.
When it comes to
engine monitoring
, picking the right product has a lot to do with the
challenging wiring process
of connecting engine sensors to the display.
Every engine installation uses a slightly different combination of sensors
.
Have you thought about the process required to wire each sensor to the EMS display? It is the
method of connecting these sensors
that can be unique to each brand of EMS.
If you are planning on installing an EMS
in your homebuilt aircraft,
understand the effort and components
that are required for the specific display that you have chosen. This video explains
one such difference in wiring methods between two popular brands of EMS displays!
