Maximum Load

Load Display
Analog Bar

Zero indication

Units display

Rotary knob

Operation Instructions

Information Screen
The C-40 Indicator powers on when aircraft or avionics power is applied; the indicator
does not have an integral on/off switch. On startup, the Information screen is briefly
displayed as the indicator goes through a self-diagnostic routine. The Information screen
displays-
• Cargo hook hours
• Software version
• Indicator serial number

Figure 3.1 Information Screen

Cargo Hook Hours

Software Version

Indicator Serial Number

Load Screen
After the startup is complete, the Load screen is displayed and the Indicator is ready to
use.

After setup of the Indicator is complete, pre-flight use of the Indicator includes Zeroing
and Un-zeroing the display, setting the Maximum Load and then observing the displayed
load during external load operations, all of which are accessible from the Load screen.

Figure 3.2 Load Screen

User Interface
All user inputs are made to the Indicator through the rotary knob. This single knob is
operated in multiple ways –

• Rotate clockwise or right

• Rotate counterclockwise or left
• Press
• Press and hold

Figure 3.3 User Input – Rotary Knob

Rotary Knob
Zero and Un-zero Functions
To Zero (tare) the indicator, press the knob once (indicated by ZERO •). The display will
indicate “0” and the Ø symbol will be displayed in the lower left corner indicating that the
display has been zeroed. Note that the analog output function (see section 3.8) is not
affected by zero and un-zero as it always outputs a voltage proportional to the load on
the cargo hook.

Figure 3.4 Zeroed Display

It is good practice to zero only small amounts of weight, such as the weight of rigging, a
long line / remote hook, or an empty fire bucket.

Pressing the knob again un-zeroes the load (UN-ZERO ••) and displays the actual
weight being measured by the load cell. The Ø symbol will no longer appear.

Maximum Load

The Maximum Load feature is intended to provide the pilot with the ability to select a safe
maximum load for each external load operation based on the weight and balance
limitations of the aircraft at that time, considering current gross weight, density altitude,
fuel level, temperature, etc.

To change the Maximum Load, press and hold the knob until the screen changes to that
as shown in Figure 3.5. Now, rotate the knob to change the Max Load value to the
desired value. Press the knob again to enter the value. The screen will return to the Load
screen, the new Maximum Load value will be displayed and the analog bar is rescaled
automatically.

Figure 3.5 Max Load Screen

As load is applied, the color of the analog bar changes from green to amber when the
load reaches 90% of the Maximum Load. The color change alerts the pilot that the
Maximum Load is being approached. See Figure 3.6.

Figure 3.6 Analog Bar

Below 90% of selected max load Above 90% of selected max load

Turning Off the Display

If the C-40 Indicator is not going to be used on a particular flight, the display can be
turned off, though the indicator itself remains on. Rotate the knob and the C-40 Settings
screen will appear. The message ‘Hold to Sleep’ is shown. Press and hold the knob for a
few seconds until the display turns off. To wake the display, press the knob.

Figure 3.7 Turning the Display Off

Settings
The Settings menu contains all the setup and configuration parameters within the Indicator
which are accessible to the user and are summarized below-

• Information. Displays software version, Indicator serial number and hook hours.

• Max Load. Another location to set the maximum load for a specific external load
operation.

• Units. Choose between pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg).

• Cal Code. Enter or update the calibration code of the specific load cell being used.

To enter the C-40 Settings menu, from the Load screen rotate the knob and the Settings
introduction screen will appear.

Figure 4.1 C-40 Settings Screen

Press the knob again to enter the Settings menu. To scroll through the Settings menu, rotate
the knob right to advance to the desired setting and press the knob to view or change that
setting.

Press and hold the knob to exit the Settings menu.

Figure 4.2 Settings Menu

The following sections describe how to view or change each item in the Settings menu.

Information
The information screen displays the cumulative hours on the hook since last reset, the
version of software that is installed, and the unique serial number of the Indicator.

Figure 4.3 Information Screen

Max Load
To change the Maximum Load setting, rotate the knob to the left to decrease the value or
to the right to increase the value. If changing the value by a large amount (e.g. –
changing from 6000 lbs to 1500 lbs), spinning the knob rapidly will increase the rate of
change. When the desired maximum load is achieved press the knob to select it.

Figure 4.4 Max Load Setting Screen

A confirmation screen will appear. Press the knob to confirm the Max Load value and the
screen will return to the Settings menu.
 Figure 4.5 Max Load Confirmation Screen

The Maximum Load setting is most easily changed from the Load screen as described
above.

Units
To change the unit of measurement, rotate the knob to the left or right to toggle between
pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg). When the desired unit is displayed, press the knob to
select it. All other unit-specific entries previously set are updated automatically.

Figure 4.6 Units Screen

When changing from lb. to kg, the Maximum

Load is updated automatically.