Charging Volts/Amps fluctuations
in 912 / 914 Technical Questions
8 years ago
I suspect I have a voltage regulation (Ducati) problem, but I have not ruled out an indication problem.
At a fast idle, the Dynon reports both fluctuating volts and amps. Volts sit around 12 and move around between upper 11's and lower twelves, while the amperage dances up and down the range, mostly -3 or -1, but sometimes perhaps -13 or +25 - the amp bar basically never stops moving. Battery is new.
Heard that was normal, but I don't believe it - the volts are too low and the charging amps should settle in and perhaps fluctuate in much gentler cycles. I don't believe it should ever show a significant discharge rate. The problem has persisted long enough to know the battery is getting a charge.
I'd hope to confirm the Rotax/Ducati charging systems should not be at that "active".
At a fast idle, the Dynon reports both fluctuating volts and amps. Volts sit around 12 and move around between upper 11's and lower twelves, while the amperage dances up and down the range, mostly -3 or -1, but sometimes perhaps -13 or +25 - the amp bar basically never stops moving. Battery is new.
Heard that was normal, but I don't believe it - the volts are too low and the charging amps should settle in and perhaps fluctuate in much gentler cycles. I don't believe it should ever show a significant discharge rate. The problem has persisted long enough to know the battery is getting a charge.
I'd hope to confirm the Rotax/Ducati charging systems should not be at that "active".
