The Electronics International Black Box Data Recorder (MUX-8A) is one of the most sophisticated data recorders available for general aviation aircraft. Although it was designed to be used with E.I.'s Ultimate Bar Graph Engine Analyzer model UBG-16, the MUX-8A is capable of recording data from up to seven of any E.I. instruments and one GPS instrument.

The MUX-8A has three Storage Time Interval settings (1, 3 and 6 minutes). Also, it can be put into the "BURST" mode at any time to record data every 5 seconds. This feature is exceptionally useful when you suspect an engine problem. When the MUX-8A is connected to the UBG-16 it will record up to 690 hours of data at a six-minute rate, 345 hours at a three-minute rate or 115 hours at a one-minute rate. Also, the MUX-8A has an Event Warning Line that can be used to record data the moment your engine exceeds a high or low limit.

Black Box (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
(Tie wrapped under the aircraft instrument panel)		Control Switch

When a new engine is installed in your aircraft or a repair is performed on your existing engine and something goes wrong, you may find yourself in an argument about who's at fault. The installer and engine rebuilder may claim it's your fault. They may believe the EGT's and/or CHT's were operated over temperature (possibly by leaning the engine during takeoff and climb with the cowl flap closed). You know better. But can you prove it? By recording your engine's and aircraft's operating parameters with the MUX-8A you have a permanent record to use as proof of how your engine has been operated. In addition, you can probably spot just when the problem showed up. In this type of situation, the MUX-8A could save you thousands of dollars.

Whether you're recording data to spot problems, check on how your engine is being operated by other pilots or just to keep a record on how your engine is doing, the MUX-8A provides a simple way to record and retrieve aircraft and engine data.

The MUX-8A comes complete with all the cables and software to download data to a P.C. This data then can be read, organized, graphed and manipulated by any data base or spreadsheet. These powerful data base and spreadsheet programs make interpretation of large amounts of data quick and easy. Also, Electronics International provides Professional Data Recording Software for those operators doing engine and aircraft modification or T.C. work. The UBG-16 comes ready to operate with the MUX-8A. Call to find out about adding an RS-232 port to other E.I. instruments.

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