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Reference Document SI 912-020 R8 and SI 914-020 R8 - Running Modifications.
Section 79-00-00,
Page 3 of 6. Fig.1 - Pressure Sender Characteristic of P/N 456-180

The graph shows output current versus oil pressure (bar). The x axis on the graph is not a linear scale. As the graph is a straight line, the relationship is non-linear output to pressure input.

The start of the graph 0.75 bar to 2 bar (1.25 bar) is drawn at the same length as the 2 bar scaling between 2 - 8 bar.

A top end of the graph between 8 and 10.75 bar (2.75 bar) is also scaled the same as the 2 bar mid section of the graph.

Mathematical analysis shows the sender 456-180 (Keller) is non linear if this data is correct.
Compare this to the linear relationship for the Honeywell sender (obsolete).

The graph is therefore not compatible to the same information published for the Honeywell pressure sender.

The graph in SI 912-020 R8 just looks like a graphic error on the X axis which is causing confusion. Can someone please review and clarify the transfer graphs of the Keller pressure sender, thank you.
  • Re: Oil Pressure Sender - Rotax P/N 456-180

    by » 9 years ago


    Did some checking.

    Here is the answer. The Keller is a direct replacement for the Honeywell except for the thread size.

    "Given that the Honeywell is no longer available the Keller can be used in place of the Honeywell. There is one issue and this is spelled out in the running mod bulletin, the thread is different
    and you need to run a tap into the housing first. The Honeywell was an
    NPT thread and the Keller is straight metric thread. The difference is
    minor but needs to be addressed."

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell


  • Re: Oil Pressure Sender - Rotax P/N 456-180

    by » 9 years ago


    Hello Roger,

    Thanks for confirming the Honeywell and Keller sensors are exactly the same (electrically).
    Can you please confirm the electrical output is a) or b) for these 2 sensors.

    a) 4mA = 0 bar 20mA = 10 bar
    b) 4mA = 0.75 bar 20mA = 10.75 bar

    Some instruments like the Extreme have to be configured for the oil pressure value at 4mA and 20mA settings during commissioning setup and I would like to confirm the correct data to load.

    Thank you.

  • Re: Oil Pressure Sender - Rotax P/N 456-180

    by » 9 years ago


    Hi Ian,

    Sorry I don't know the answer to that one. Maybe Rob knows the values.

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell


  • Re: Oil Pressure Sender - Rotax P/N 456-180

    by » 9 years ago


    no, I dont. I'll ask around.

  • Re: Oil Pressure Sender - Rotax P/N 456-180

    by » 9 years ago


    You can figure this out for yourself. Put a mechanical gauge inline and then try one value and then the other. The one that matches is the correct one. You can use the extra port facing forward down by the pressure sender.

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell


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