The Universal Engine Control Unit (UECU) 500 Mark II is a self-contained throttle lever and signal conditioning system that interfaces with all engine throttle types. It is simple to use and easy to configure. The UECU 500 Mk II can be installed as a stand alone unit or integrated with a data acquisition and control system such as proDAS.

Switching between different engines is as simple as a menu selection or it can be programmed for automatic recognition by external input. The throttle system automatically adapts the full motion of the throttle lever to the corresponding range of the engine fuel control system.

The UECU 500 Mk II throttle system allows for fully automated test sequences controlled to any engine parameter. It is excellent for endurance or cyclic testing, repeatability, and known test profiles, resulting in reduced manpower requirements and fuel savings.

Key features include:

• Single or dual lever systems
• Menu driven and/or automatic configuration of engine
• Linear lever operation using a robust mechanism
• Push buttons and controls required for operator interface (i.e., trip to idle, trip to cut-off, ground idle/flight idle select)
• Automatic throttle control to Power Lever Angle or any performance parameter
• Accurate position and velocity control of engine fuel valve
• Simple, menu driven rigging and calibration
• Analogue and discrete communication with DAS and Facility Controls or even Ethernet based driver integration
• Ethernet, analogue, and discrete I/O communication with FCS and DAS
• Modular construction for cost effective and easy to add capabilities
• Integrated manual override safety feature for mechanical actuator systems
• Simulated single or dual isolated output as required for FADEC engines, with various combinations of resolver, RVDT or analogue outputs as required by the customer application

For full details please contact marketing@mdsaero.ca .

UECU500 Mk II Modular Assemblies: Top, L-R: Resolver Control Chassis, Main Controller Chassis, Actuator Control Chassis; Centre: Actuator Assembly; Bottom: Throttle Lever Quadrant Assembly

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