INSIGHT G SERIES Manual
G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
INSIGHT INSTRUMENT CORPORATION BOX 122, FORT ERIE, ONTARIO, L2A 5M6
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PILOT’S GUIDE
FOR INSIGHT G SERIES
SOFTWARE VERSION 308 & UP FOR G2 & G3
SOFTWARE VERSION 208 & UP FOR G4 SINGLE, G4 TWIN & 145 FOR G9
Instrument Corp.
G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
INSIGHT INSTRUMENT CORPORATION BOX 122, FORT ERIE, ONTARIO, L2A 5M6
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Table Of Contents 1
Cover ..........................................................................................................................................................1
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Warranty and Service ................................................................................................................................ 4
Technical Support ...................................................................................................................................... 4
G3-4 Pages & Functions ............................................................................................................................ 4
Guide To The G3-4 Screens ....................................................................................................................... 5
G Series Comparison Chart ...................................................................................................................... 6
G1 Color Graphic Engine Monitor ............................................................................................................. 7
G1 Screens in Order .................................................................................................................................. 8
G2 Color Graphic Engine Monitor ............................................................................................................. 7
G2 Screens in Order .................................................................................................................................. 9
G3 Color Graphic Engine Monitor ........................................................................................................... 10
G3 Series Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 11
G3 Screens in Order ................................................................................................................................ 12
G4 Series Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 13
G4 Twin Engine ...................................................................................................................................14-15
G4 Twin Engine Pages .......................................................................................................................16-17
First Flight With G3/G4 .......................................................................................................................18-19
Using G3-4 on the Ground .................................................................................................................. 19-20
Using G3-4 on Take-Off ............................................................................................................................ 21
Leaning for Take-Off ...............................................................................................................................21
A New Approach To Engine Management ............................................................................................... 21
Fundamentals Of EGT ............................................................................................................................. 21
Principles Of EGT Mearsurement ............................................................................................................ 21
Principles Of CHT .................................................................................................................................... 21
Configuration Screens ............................................................................................................................. 22
REGISTRATION CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 22
GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................22
ENGINE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 22
CLOCK / CALENDER ................................................................................................................. 22
K-FACTOR INITIALIZATION ....................................................................................................... 22
MISC CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 22
G3-4 Operating Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 23
Main Screen Description ........................................................................................................................ 23
G3-4 Lean Screens ................................................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Peak Detect Threshold .......................................................................................................... 25
Restarting the Leaning Process .............................................................................................................. 25
G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
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Leaning in Cruise ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Leaning Normally Aspirated Engines in Climb .......................................................................................... 26
Leaning the Engine in Cruise Leaning without Lean Mode ....................................................................... 26
Leaning by Turbine Inlet Temperature ...................................................................................................... 26
Leaning Restrictions ............................................................................................................................ 26-27
Importance of Measuring Turbine Inlet Temperature ................................................................................ 27
Special Considerations for Turbos ....................................................................................................... 27-28
Special Considerations for Twins .............................................................................................................. 28
G3-4 Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................ 29
G3 MONITORING - Bar-Graph Display Screen .......................................................................... 29
PROBE DIAGNOSTIC - Screen .................................................................................................. 30
PERIODIC TEMPERATURE - Variation Screen .......................................................................... 31
VIBRATION SPECTRUM - Engine Vibration Screen .............................................................. 31-32
TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE - Take-off Screen .......................................................................... 33
2-AXIS G-LOAD - Turbulence Screen ......................................................................................... 33
LIVE DYNAMIC G-Force Screen ................................................................................................ 34
THEORETICAL - Horsepower Screen ......................................................................................... 35
AUTO RANGE - Capability On The User Configuration Screen .......................................................... 36-37
Using the knobs to navigate the G3-4: .......................................................................................... 37
Setting up the G3-4 Temperature Bargraph Display: .................................................................... 37
Using the Auto Range function (Method 1): ................................................................................. 37
To save the results of auto ranging: ............................................................................................. 37
Setting up the G3-4 Temperature Bargraph display manually (Method 2): ................................... 37
AUTORANGE INFLECTION and EGT MAX TEMPERATURE explained: ............................. 37-38
EGT Smoothing: ............................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the bar heights from the main screen (Method 3): ....................................................... 38
FUEL FUNCTION - Screens ................................................................................................................ 39-40
ADJUST K-FACTOR - On G3-4 ................................................................................................... 40
SETUP GARMIN 400/500 For Fuel Display: ............................................................................... 40
CONFIGURING - Engine Fuel System ...................................................................................... 41
Using the knobs to navigate the G3-4: .......................................................................................... 41
Configuring the Fuel System Type: .............................................................................................. 42
DATA-LOGGING .................................................................................................................................. 43-44
MARK AN EVENT ........................................................................................................................ 43
Introduction to Data-Logging ........................................................................................................ 44
Flight File Open In Excel .............................................................................................................. 44
G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
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Warranty and Service
The Insight Instrument Corporation 610C Graphic Engine Monitor system (G3-4) is warranted against
defects in materials and workmanship for two years and 3 years for G4 from date of purchase.
Insight temperature probes are warranted for one year or 1000 hours which ever comes first.
Insight will at its option repair or replace without charge those products that it finds defective.
Insight will not be responsible for repairs required by improper installation, unauthorized maintenance
or abuse.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. Insight is not liable for consequential damages.
Technical Support
If you have difficulty installing or using a GSeries system, please
read the documentation.
Every GSeries system is shipped with complete instructions for
installation and use.
The answers to many technical questions can be found in this
booklet, or the GSeries Installation Manual.
Insight provides customer support free of charge for as long as
you own the instrument.
If you have any questions concerning GSeries operation do not
hesitate to call.
The Customer Service department accepts calls Monday through
Friday between 9 am and 5 pm EST. Be sure to have your in-
strument model number and serial number(s) ready when you
call.
Insight Start Splash Screen
G Series Pages & Functions
Turned On:
G1-2-3-4 YES Main Screen
G2-3-4 YES Lean of Peak Screen
G2-3-4 YES Rich of Peak Screen
G1 YES Lean Screen (Basic)
G1-2-3-4 YES Probe Diagnostic Screen
G3-4 YES Temperature Variation Screen
G3-4 YES Vibration Analysis Screen
G3-4 YES Take-Off G Force Screen
G3-4 YES Two Axis Turbulance Screen
G3-4 YES Live Dynamic G-Force Screen
G3-4 YES Last Triggered Snapshot Screen
G3-4 YES Theoretical Horsepower Screen
G3-4 YES TAS-1000 Air Data Screen
G2-3-4 YES User Configuration Screen
G2-3-4 YES Fuel Onboard Screen
Insight Start Splash Screen
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Guide To The G Series Screens
The instrument has two control knobs that operate combination rotary and push button switches.
The top knob in general controls screen selection while the bottom knob controls items within the given screen.
Each screen assigns its own functional needs to the controls that may change depending on context.
A screen may also label the controls with guidance information like “Push to exit”.
Some of the many revolutionary new features of the G3-4 system include:
Engine vibration measurement and analysis.
Specific functionality for safe Lean of Peak operation with no detonation
Oil Temperature and Pressure
Manifold Pressure, Fuel Flow and RPM
OAT
Carburetor and Alternator Temperature
Buss Voltage
Specialized analysis for propeller balance, turbulence and even landing shock.
Integrates and logs data from G3-4, TAS Air Data and GPS for the complete picture.
SD Card stores all engine, air, winds aloft and fuel data (No more lost data).
Entire aircraft life history directly on SD card in PC compatible form.
NOTE:
To check brightness use incandescent light source to shine on GSeries instrument face.
LED and fluorescent will not work because of the lack of infrared in beam.
G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
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G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
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G1 Color Graphic Engine Monitor
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G1 Screens In Order
1 - Main Screen
3 - Probe Diagnostic Screen
2 - Lean Screen
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G2 Color Graphic Engine Monitor
G SERIES PILOT’S GUIDE .
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G2 Screens In Order
1 - Main Screen
3 - Probe Diagnostic Screen
2 - Lean Screen
4 - User Configuration Screen
5 - Enter Total Fuel Screen
(Defaults to fuel function screen when total fuel is set)
6 - Fuel Function Screen
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