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Electronics International Inc. |
JP Instruments |
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Features/Functions |
E.I.
FP-5L/FP-5 |
JPI's
FS-450 Fuel Scan |
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Maximum and Minimum Operating Temperatures |
-40°F to +221°F
(Please note our LCD display can operate at higher temperatures than JPI's
LED, DESPITE JPI's claim that their LED's "will not turn black in hot
weather, as LCD's." |
-22°F to +194°F
(According to the specifications published by JPI's LED manufacturer.)
*See note below |
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Other Display Information |
EI holds TSO certification for many of its instruments, all of which have
LCD displays. |
JPI falsely states that LCDs cannot be TSO'd.
*See note below |
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Easy to Understand and
Operate |
Yes.
Intuitive design makes it easy to operate and understand. |
Debatable. A limited
number of switch positions forces an awkward series of button pushes and
button taps to navigate gauge functions and programming. |
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Installation |
Easy installation. Also, EI's flow transducer is installed in the
same place as JPI's, DESPITE JPI's statement claming otherwise. |
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Horsepower Readout |
Yes. Can be
programmed to display in Percentage or Raw Horsepower. The FP-5(L) may be
calibrated to your specific engine. |
No |
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Horsepower Reading
Corrected when Leaning |
Yes.
With the Aux. Channel setup to monitor EGT, the FP-5(L) will compensate
Horsepower readings when leaning. |
No. |
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Direct Sunlight
Viewable |
Yes. Our LCD
display cannot be washed out by any amount of sunlight. The instrument is
backlit for low light operations and night flying. |
Not always. Their LED Display will wash out in
many direct sunlight situations. |
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Recurring Fuel Used
Alarm |
Yes.
Handy alarm to help in fuel management. Easily programmable to provide
alerts at desired ‘Fuel Used’ intervals. |
No |
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Other Functions
Available:
Fuel Pressure
Oil Pressure
Other Pressure
Gyro Vacuum
Volts
Amps
Manifold Pressure
EGT
CHT
OAT
Other Temp |
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
Yes, with programmable upper and lower alarms
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No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Dedicated Warning
Light |
Yes.
If there is a Low Fuel situation or the Auxiliary channel alarm is
triggered, the Dedicated Red Warning Light over the display will blink, no
matter which mode the instrument has been set to display. |
No.
Flashes mode indicator light to depict limit violation. |
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Displays Fuel Used
Since Fill Up and Fuel Used for Current Trip |
Yes.
Easily Displays “Fuel Used Since Last Fill Up” and “Fuel Used For Current
Trip”, toggled by pressing one button. |
No.
Can be programmed to display one or the other. |
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Fuel Flow Displayed in
Gallons, British Gallons, Pounds or Liters |
Yes.
Can be programmed to display in Gallons, British Gallons, Pounds or Liters.
LCD designation changes to reflect current mode. |
No.
Cannot be programmed to display British Gallons and instrument is
silk-screened “Flow Per Hr.” with no mode designation. |
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Nautical and Statute
Miles Per Gallon Display |
Yes.
Can switch between Nautical Miles per Gallon and Statute Miles per Gallon
(FP-5L only). |
No.
Only displays Nautical Miles per Gallon. |
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Two Fuel Remaining
Alarm |
Yes.
Two programmable Low Fuel alarms. |
No.
Only one programmable Low Fuel alarm. |
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Scan Mode |
Yes.
Enters in Scan Mode on request and stops on request. |
Yes.
Gauge will enter scan mode whether you ask for it or not. |
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Displays Time to Empty |
Yes |
Yes |
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Time to Empty Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
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Automatic & Manual
K-Factor Adjustment |
Yes |
Yes |
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2 Default Full Fuel
Levels |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fuel Remaining |
Yes.
Displays Fuel Remaining, stored in non-volatile memory. |
Yes |
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Fuel Required to Reach
Waypoint |
Yes (FP-5L only) |
Yes |
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Fuel Reserve Once
Waypoint is Reached |
Yes (FP-5L only) |
Yes |
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Low Fuel Reserve
Warning |
Yes (FP-5L only) |
No |
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Input/Output |
Yes.
Can input/output to most panel mount and handheld GPSs (FP-5L only) |
Yes |
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Will work with
Carbureted Engine |
Yes |
Yes |
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Case Size |
Case: 3.65” (3.85”
including bendable wires at back of case) |
Case: 1.5" (over 3.5" including unbendable rigid
connector at back of case) |
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Price |
$748 Retail price for
FP-5
$778 Retail price for FP-5L |
$895 Retail Price. |
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Conclusion |
The FP-5 & FP-5L are
richer in features, easier to use and more viewable in direct sunlight. |
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