Vertical Power
$2,795.00
Electronic Circuit Breaker System
The Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System gives you an unprecedented level of detail and control of your electrical system, while at the same time greatly simplifying wiring. With flap, trim and other functions built right into the VP-X, you just wire directly from the VP-X to each electrical device. You no longer have to install circuit breakers, bus bars, relays, trim and flap modules, shunts, e-bus diodes, or other complex wiring on the back side of the instrument panel.
VP-X Advantages
- Wire from the VP-X directly to each electrical device
- Detect short circuits, over-current faults, open circuits (no current draw)
- User-configurable circuit breaker values for each circuit
- Backup circuit capability for critical avionics
- Solid-state design – no arcing, no moving parts
EFIS Integration
- Visually monitor the health of your electrical system
- View and control the status of individual circuits
- Immediate notification of circuit faults with the ability to quickly respond
- Displays for individual and total current draw, main battery voltage, aux battery voltage (if installed), trim position, flap position, and starter engagement
Flap Control
- Built-in solid-state flap motor control
- Intermediate flap stops or momentary control
- Flap over-speed warnings
- Flap motor run-on protections
- Disable the flap down switch above a specified airspeed
- Backup flap controls on the EFIS
- Flap position display on EFIS
Trim Control
- Built-in solid-state trim motor control
- Runaway trim protection
- Variable-speed pitch trim based on airspeed
- Backup trim controls on the EFIS
- Trim position display on EFIS
Switch Inputs
- Each switch is configurable to control one or more electrical devices
- Flexibility to use any style of panel-mounted switch
Wig-wag Control
- Built-in landing light wig-wag control
- Adjustable warm-up period
- Landing lights, when turned on, are steady on the ground then automatically pulse when the aircraft is in the air
Alternator Protection
- Alternator over-voltage protection
- Single or dual alternator support
Starter Protection
- Starter disable when engine running
- Starter engaged annunciator on EFIS
Interfaces
The VP-X requires an EFIS for alarm and status display. The currently supported systems include:
• Advanced Flight Systems 3400s, 3500s, 4500s, 5500s, 5600s
• Grand Rapids Technologies HX and Sport SX
• MGL Avionics Voyager/Odyssey Gen II/MGL Avionics Xtreme
• Garmin G3X
• Dynon Skyview
Software Updates and Setup
Software updating and system configuration are performed using a PC application that runs on Windows and connects to the VP-X via an Ethernet cable.
Weight Analysis
The VP-X weighs 1.9 pounds. Depending on the aircraft and the way it is outfitted, the VP-X comes in about net-neutral or a few pounds of weight savings.
NOTE: All Vertical Power orders are subject to a 2-week factory lead time
| VPX Model | VPX Pro, VPX Sport |
|---|---|
| Specs | Power: 6-32 volts DC, 70A max continuous |
| Brand | Astronics |
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The Full-Featured VP-X Pro
The best choice for larger aircraft or those who enjoy enhancing their aircraft with the latest advances in avionics in the future.
The VP-X Pro is our most full-featured Electronic Circuit Breaker System. It includes 32 switched power circuits and the ability to handle both 14V and 28V systems, so it is ideal for the widest range of aircraft. It also features a dual-bank design with dual processors and power supplies for an added level of redundancy and safety. The extra circuits can also provide ample growing room for the future.
The Efficient VP-X Sport
The best choice for medium size and under experimental aircraft. It’s also ideal for light-sport aircraft.
The VP-X Sport has just what you need for a wide-variety of aircraft from basic flyers up to the most popular kits being built today. It features 24 switched power circuits on a 14V bus. With the VP-X Sport, a builder gets all the benefits of the Vertical Power Electronic Circuit Breaker System – easier wiring, quicker installation, increased information and control, and more – for about the same as you would pay for a traditional thermal breaker system.
Features at a Glance
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | 2 | 1 |
| Power supplies | 2 | 1 |
| Volts | 14V or 28V | 14V |
| Total switched power circuits | 32 | 24 |
| 15A circuits* | 3 | 3 |
| 10A circuits* | 6 | 5 |
| 5A circuits* | 15 | 8 |
| 3A circuits* | 1 | 1 |
| 2A circuits* | 2 | 2 |
| Starter contactor circuit | √ | √ |
| Starter annunciator | √ | √ |
| Pitch trim motor controller | √ | √ |
| Roll trim motor controller | √ | √ |
| Reversible flap motor control with braking | √ | √ |
| Flap and trim position sensor inputs | √ | √ |
| Switch inputs: Panel/Flap & trim | 10/6 | 10/6 |
| Aux battery voltage measurement | √ | – |
| Main power input from PPS or battery contactor | √ | √ |
| RS-232 interface to EFIS | √ | √ |
| Ethernet interface to PC | √ | √ |
| *Circuit breaker value can be set anywhere between 1 amp and the maximum value shown. | ||
Electrical System
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic circuit breakers used throughout | √ | √ |
| Panel switch inputs to turn devices on/off (6 more for trim and flaps) |
10 | 10 |
| Solid-state short circuit protection | √ | √ |
| Over-current protection for each circuit (fully configurable) |
√ | √ |
| User re-settable circuit protection | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Open-circuit detection (detects burned out landing light, inop boost pump, etc.) | √ | √ |
| Status (on, off, fault) of each electrical device | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Display of real-time current draw per circuit | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Display of overall aircraft current draw | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Low-voltage alarm | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Over-voltage alert | √ | √ |
| Over-voltage protection and automatic alternator shut-off |
√ | √ |
| Single alternator support | √ | √ |
| Dual alternator support | √ | √ |
| Supports internally-regulated alternators | √ | √ |
| Supports externally-regulated alternators (voltage regulator must be used) |
√ | √ |
| Supports B&C and Plane Power alternators | √ | √ |
| Supports single battery electrical system configuration | √ | √ |
| Graphical display of electrical system and status of components | √ | √ |
| Backups for critical avionics | √ | √ |
| Switched power circuits (2A to 15A capacity) | 32 | 24 |
| Dual internal electrical banks per power distribution unit | √ | – |
| Aux battery voltage display | √ | – |
System
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Configure system using: | PC | PC |
| Works with 14 volt electrical systems | √ | √ |
| Works with 28 volt electrical systems | √ | – |
Trim Control
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Solid-state trim control system | √ | √ |
| Trim circuits (motor and position feedback) | 2 | 2 |
| Runaway trim protection | √ | √ |
| Backup pitch trim control | √ | √ |
| Trim position indicators | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| 14v regulated trim motor output (no need to buy DC-DC converter for 28v systems) | √ | √ |
| Automatic variable speed trim motor to reduce trim sensitivity at higher speeds | √ | √ |
| Power-on trim switch fault detection | √ | √ |
Flap Control
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Solid-state flap control system | √ | √ |
| Flap circuits (motor and position feedback) | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic motor braking | √ | √ |
| Flap position display | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Flap over-speed warning (user configurable) | √ | √ |
| Disable flap down switch above specified airspeed | √ | √ |
| Momentary flap operation (moves when switch pressed) | √ | √ |
| Position based flaps (moves to next configurable position) | √ | √ |
| Flap motor run-on protection | √ | √ |
| Power-on flap switch fault detection | √ | √ |
Wig-Wag (landing light pulsing)
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Wig-wag automatic when above specified speed | √ | √ |
| Light warm-up period (configurable) | √ | √ |
Starter
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Disable starter while engine running | √ | √ |
| Starter engaged annunciator | √ | √ |
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