Did I buy the wrong Zulu?

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Well, I purchased a Zulu lightspeed head set. I got the one with a coiled cord. When it came in, I discovered that it required batteries (portable unit). I am thinking I should have purchased the one described as (installed). I'm not sure what connector it uses and if it will fit a 182T. Any comments, should I exchange it for the (installed) version? Any reason to keep the battery powered version?
 
All models of the Zulu require batteries or power to work.

There are 5 types of them.

Zulu: straight cord, battery powered, dual GA plugs
Zulu P: straight cord, installed panel powered, single LEMO plug (same plug a Bose headset uses)
Zulu C: coil cord, battery powered, single U-174 plug
Zulu CP: coil cord, panel powered, single LEMO plug (same plug a Bose headset uses)
Zulu CD: coil cord, battery powered, dual GA plugs


I see that there are three with coil cords.


In the 182 you do not want the Zulu C, that U174 plug is for helicopters.


The Zulu CP is if you have the panel set up to provide power to the unit. This is an extra box that would be needed to be installed. If your plane is a rental I doubt you have this type of box and connector unit.



The Zulu CD has the coil cord and the two plugs that most GA aircraft have. It also has the ANR unit that is attached to the cords and requires batteries.



Which model do you actually have?
 
I actually ordered and received the Zulu CD. I ordered it for the coiled cord and dual GA plugs. I did not catch that it was battery powered. It was listed as portable or installed and didn't understand the difference. My fault on that, as I was in a hurry to get it done...

So, I am wondering if that is the best choice for the 182t. I don't think it has a lemo connector interface in the 182t but I am not sure.
 
Unless you already have the powered LEMO plug installed I'd keep the battery powered version. I love mine, and the batteries have lasted pretty good so far. The nice thing about it being battery powered is that you can use them in any plane with the dual GA plugs.
 
In short, if you're renting airplanes or might fly more than one then you got the right unit.

If you own the plane, then you can check your paperwork to see if you have the panel-powered LEMO, but I suspect that you would know it, because you would have specially ordered it or it would have been noted as a feature by whomever you purchased the plane from.

Edit: I note from another thread that you've recently purchased a 2004 T182T with G1000, and that you don't have current physical access to it. The Bose (LEMO) connector isn't standard equipment, and I don't even know if it's available as a factory option.
 
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I'd keep the battery version. The batteries last a long time. I don't think I've ever even seen an airplane with the Zulu power connectors.
 
smigaldi said:
They are the same as Bose connectors. I have only seen those once on a new Cirrus.
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Got 'em in my plane, but I never use them. I prefer that DC w/the battery pack. Bose is overrated.... :rolleyes:
 
wsuffa said:
Got 'em in my plane, but I never use them. I prefer that DC w/the battery pack. Bose is overrated.... :rolleyes:
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Agreed about the Bose. I too use the DC with the batter packs. BTW is the Bose/Zulu panel mount different than the DC panel mount?

Just for the record I also own a pair of the Zulus and seldom use them any more. I went back to my DCs and prefer the fit and ANR with them over the Zulus. YMMV
 
skidoo said:
Well, I purchased a Zulu lightspeed head set. I got the one with a coiled cord. When it came in, I discovered that it required batteries (portable unit). I am thinking I should have purchased the one described as (installed). I'm not sure what connector it uses and if it will fit a 182T. Any comments, should I exchange it for the (installed) version? Any reason to keep the battery powered version?
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Clearly you have the wrong unit! Immediately send them to me and you won't have to worry about it anymore.:D

Think nothing of it, I'm always glad to help out a fellow aviator.

(yes, I've been staring at squiggly lines all morning - yesterday it was math humor and today it's twisted "glad to help" humor - the only good news is that I'm done staring at squiggly lines for awhile)
 
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