Computer Technology In The Cockpit

The GEM Series of Graphic Engine Monitors is made possible through Advanced Digital Technology. The GEM provides comprehensive, second-by-second computation and display of important data about your engine's operation. Temperature values are read by strategically placed temperature probes and stored in computer's memory. This data is then processed, diagnosed, interpreted and displayed in a familiar vertical, easy-to-understand bar graph format. Models 610 and 1200 also capture the temperature data for later downloading and analysis.

Data Storage and Retrieval

You can not see it - but its there. An invisible infrared beam, from the GEM face to the Palm Top computer, that transfers stored critical information. It takes just a minute or so a month. But what an important minute.

With the power of a small computer in your hands and the GEMCOM Software you are able to view the uncompressed data that you have just downloaded from the GEM.

Temperatures are captured every six seconds during engine operation. This acquired data can easily be transferred to your PC and graphically displayed with off-the-shelf programs, such as Excel®, Lotus® 1-2-3, which makes generating graphs easy and fun. Once the graph is created to your satisfaction, it can be printed to a compatible printer (or stored for later reference). The finished product can be given to your mechanic, sent to engine manufacture for analysis or simply stored away.

In addition, with built-in standard features or add-on packages, this powerful computer is small enough to fit into your flight bag yet carry other important information such as schedules, phone numbers, flight planning and much more.

How to create GEM Icon on HP 200LX - Palmtop

To create Icon GEM on HP 200LX - Palmtop go to Icon desktop push F2

Name: &GEM

Path: C:\GEM\GEMCOM.EXE |

Tab down to Icon.

Then push F10

F7 to arrange icon ( put in upper left with directional keys )

Then push enter.

Data Logging

The advanced GEM 610 and GEMINI 1200 automatically record parameters during every flight. Each flight data is stored in an individual log file in permanent memory. By using Insight's proprietary compression algorithm, up to 50 hours of critical data may be retained. Upon request, the stored data is transferred via a wireless infra-red beam to a hand-held palm top computer.

The logging of engine temperature data on a routine basis permits the creation of a complete history; a detailed record for future reference.

Whether you've installed a new engine, verifying assumptions about engine performance or simply checking the operation by others, the GEM data logging feature is invaluable.

The RAMcard provides easy memory expansion and datafile storage for the HP computer. The lithium back-up battery should be replaced annually to prevent loss of data or programs.