Barry Broskowitz posted:FYI...
1. Page 67 (2nd edition) has a basic explanation re placing a fuse between power and TIU, but doesn't provide much detail regarding types, sources, methods of connection, etc. (The illustration shows a typical old-school automotive fuse.)
Other than discussing where to place a fuse and why to do so, which is discussed (on pages 69, 70, 90, and other pages) of The DCS Companion 3rd Edition and (on pages 35, 36, 179 and other pages) of The DCS WiFi Companion 2nd Edition, what else do you need to know?
2. I could find no mention of TVS usage in the book. IMO, an explanation would be useful, even if it ends with "don't bother".
Page 159 of The DCS Companion 3rd Edition and page 179 of The DCS WiFi Companion 2nd Edition have state that "All TIUs have Transient Voltage Protectors (TVSs) on each channel to protect modern electronic engines against voltage spikes. "
3. Related to the previous point, an alphabetical index of terms along with page number references at the back of the book would be useful. (Since I can't look up "TVS" in an index, I don't know for sure that it isn't mentioned somewhere.)
Both The DCS Companion 3rd Edition and The DCS WiFi Companion 2nd Edition have an Index at the back of the book.
If you have an earlier edition of either book, both of the latest editions are readily available for purchase. If you already have the latest editions, I suggest that you review them more closely.
Further, if you have an eBook (pdf) version of either book, they are completely searchable for any word or phrase.
Really don't appreciate the "what else do you need to know" snark. I understand that it can be tiresome to answer some of these questions, but since when is it appropriate to insult a newbie on the topic when there has been an earnest effort to review the material? And it's inappropriate to chide a reader (and CUSTOMER!) because he hasn't purchased the newest edition. Really leaves a bad taste in my mouth re your book.
My post clearly stated that I have the 2nd edition. I parsed through the index for "fuse" and "TVS", and found only the references I mentioned.
I'm fully aware that a PDF is searchable for a word/phrase, and if I wanted to access it in that manner I'd buy it. You bothered to make the book available in print rather than just an ebook for folks who prefer hard copy; IMO, the hard copy should be complete - I offered constructive criticism and a suggestion, and was met with snark.
