Broken line resistor

[JurgenRoeland]

I have a small question on wiring the optional Broken-Line detection for the autopilot disconnect switch on my G407 stick.

My appologies upfront for the stupid question, I'm not very skilled in electronics or electricity.
Although so far I have been lucky not to see any smoke.

The manual states the use of a 5K resistor to wire between the GND and switch wire..
I have visited out local electronics supplier and they only had 4K7 or 5K1 resistors.

I know I can put some additional resistors in series to get 5K but I want to avoid multiple resistors in line as this seems like a weak spot?
So my question is, will the broken line detection also work with 5K1 ?

This seems to be the closest to 5K and taking the 10% deviation of a resistor would be pretty close.
or would the 4K7 work better ?
or is it really required to get the exact value.

thanks in advance for some insight.
Jurgen

 

[John Bright]

Skyview System Installation Guide rev AT

• Paragraph on page 10-10 "Autopilot System Electrical Installation" in the Figure 142 schematic the resistor is shown as 5k but they mean as close as commercially available.
• Paragraph on page 10-13 "Disengage/CWS Button (Roll/Pitch Servos)" says "While not required, you may install a 4.7 - 5.3k ohm resistor across the AP Disengage/CWS button."
• Paragraph on page 10-23 "Enable Broken Line Detect" the resistor is called 5k but they mean as close as commercially available.

 

[JurgenRoeland]

ah super, I missed that paragraph in the enthusiasm and focusing on the schematic. I'll go for the closest 5.1K.

Many thanks