Electronic Fuel System Monitor

Ever wonder just how much fuel is in the fuel tank (s) on your aircraft while in flight? Ever forget to fill your tanks before the "next" flight?

Details 4 Scale is now currently in the final design phase for an "ALL NEW" fuel monitoring system for any type aircraft using any type model fuel. Even turbine fuel. The "Multi-Tank" system will be capable of monitoring  up to (4) fuel tanks. (with the purchase of extra sensor units). 

Here's how it works:

Using a specialized electronic float lever sensor system, the fuel level is constantly monitored using a microprocessor controlled measurement system. The system is fully adjustable by the user and can monitor the level of any type or style fuel tank (metal fuel tanks require additional hardware). 100% sealed and Gasoline or Kerosene safe, powered by the on board receiver battery, drawing only 7mA of power, the unit will operate while the receiver battery is on. If you ever forget to fuel the aircraft between flights, the unit has a programmable fail safe alert to remind you to re-fuel before the next flight. A fixed flange mountable fuel light tree will be standard with each unit. (An audible alarm will be available separately.)

Once installed and programmed, the unit will monitor and keep track of the fuel level during an entire flight. A simple high powered light warning system consisting of a 1 Watt  LED strobe will inform the pilot of the current fuel state once the fuel reaches a preset low fuel level (programmable). The pilot simply sets the minimum safe fuel level. Once the fuel reaches this preset level, the strobe will begin strobing slowly and increase in frequency until the strobe turns into a solid red light, informing the pilot that the tank is empty. The most common use for the unit will be to place the unit into one of the airframes saddle tanks or any tank before the hopper tank and monitor the tank's fuel level, allowing the pilot to know precisely how much fuel is remaining in the saddle or main tanks. If the strobe turns solid red, the saddles/main tanks are empty. The aircraft is now transferring to the hopper tank. The strobe frequency is fully adjustable to allow the pilot to become accustomed to the strobe intensity verses the fuel level.

The unit will also be available with a telemetry port to allow remote monitoring of the entire fuel tank level via serial communication thru a radio modem.

Unit requires a separate 3.6 volt mini-LiPo battery to power the strobe. The main processor and tank sensor unit are powered by the onboard RX battery. The unit draws only 7mA when on.

Each unit comes with:

Solid state sensor unit, o-ring sealed tank sending unit, MCU control unit with tank indicator lights and warning system. Strobe unit with switch harness and 1 watt "RED" high output strobe. Serial port for telemetry output.

Call about our Multi-Tank Unit...We'll customize the right system for you.

Pricing and availability: TBD