The red X "EMS FAIL" was an unexpected problem we had to work out (red X for transponder is ok as it was not configured yet). This has since been fixed, but not in the way we planned...This is the only disappointment with Dynon and Vertical Power since installation. Nowhere in either company's product documentation do they state that the SkyView EMS must be installed when using the VP-X. The assumption held by Dynon is simply that builders installing a SkyView with
VP-X will also be installing the Dynon EMS, despite the EMS being listed as optional equipment in a SkyView network. In lieu of the SkyView EMS, we chose a different engine monitoring configuration to save money, get a more reliable system, and to un-clutter the screens. In a non-VP-X installation, this would not generate a problem, since the EMS is optional equipment. The design is such that this is not true if you are using the VP-X. The problem was identified when the VP-X page was not found within the ENGINE page on SkyView. Dynon later confirmed via email that this page will not appear unless the EMS module is installed and configured. The module was offered to us at a $250 discount for our troubles, which is ok since it does work just as promised now. We simply do not have any probes connected to it.
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