The CiES Brand

A WORKING STATEMENT FOR OUR BRAND

From the beginning, CiES has been driven by innovation. Our first invention was the world-renowned magneto resistive fuel level sensor this same sensor that is used today on the most popular aircraft in the world.

Since our breakthrough in fuel level that begins in 2003, we’ve accelerated our strong culture and track record of innovative technologies that solve real-world challenges for our customers.  

More recently, we pioneered automated fuel tank selection system for a global aviation company,  developed a wireless propane vehicle fuel level sensor, & a marine fuel level sensor that addressed whether the boat is on open water or in the harbour. 

By accurately monitoring fuel level and providing an updated range capability, operators avoid breakdowns, protects valuable high pressure fuel systems, reduce environmental impact, and save money at the pump. 

Today, CiES delivers customer-driven innovation to a diverse spectrum of industries and applications– from automotive to industrial production, to off-road/heavy-duty equipment, marine to agriculture, aerospace and oil level sensing solutions that protect and perform.

Aviation Consumer - July Issue

CIES Fuel Level System in the News

" Gone are the mechanical fuel quantity gauges that used to live next to the fuel selector between the two seats. 

Instead, new fuel-level senders with electronic fuel quantity data is displayed on-screen, providing far more precision than most mechanical fuel gauges. 

The system helps keep fuel balanced between the left and right tank, periodically reminding the pilot to switch tanks with onscreen CAS alert messaging and warnings"                            


Aviation Consumer July 2013 

We like the reference to far more precision - that's the CiES byword

Universal Fuel Level

Universal Fuel Sender

When we started out to re-define fuel level in aviation we looked at every aspect of what was causing present sender systems to fail.

We then broke that down into three basic concepts that needed to be addressed:

1. The sending unit had to accurately report the position of the float in the fuel tank.
• We used our Patented AMR Sensor Solution
• Exceptional Accuracy
• High Reliability
• Non Contact  - Fuel or liquid intolerant 
2. The sending unit had to be built to aviation standards.
• We utilized aerospace materials and tight tolerance machined parts
• Aerospace Coatings
• TSO Designation - built and tested to an Aerospace Performance standard
3. The communication to the cockpit of the fuel level had to be fool proof
• We used a digital frequency output
• Easy communication, no connection or wiring issues
• Similar communication to fuel flow
• Easy to diagnose 

We created a phenomenal solution for aviation - In 1 1/2 years of delivering this product - we have yet to have an unscheduled removal from an aircraft - 

Over 2500 units in the field and not one failure.  

We produce this unit for the highest production single engine aircraft.

We measure Avgas, Jet A and Alcohol De-Ice fluid with the same unit.

We addressed the aviation aftermarket with a display partner Aerospace Logic to produce an  fuel level display unit that would accept our frequency input.    Aerospace Logic has approvals for their display in all types of GA Aircraft.

We addressed and solved a perplexing problem in aviation

 Accurate and Reliable Fuel Level

In creating news in the aviation field  we have generated a lot of  interest in our product. 

Fuel Sending Units are Universal 

Applicable to all fuel tanks

in any industry or vehicle 

same SAE Bolt pattern 

We are expanding our market 

The new sending unit design needs to have optional outputs:

1. Digital Frequency - proven in the field - exceptional clarity
2. Ratiometric Voltage - a  0 to 5 Volt solution
3. Current Output - simulating a variable resistance  

With this configuration we can accommodate all cockpit or instrument interfaces  - we even left a pigtail to accommodate existing connectors 

Talk to us about any fuel level sending issue 

CiES Inc Update

If we reflect on the past year we have accomplished quite a bit

• Secured a OEM contract on the most produced General Aviation Aircraft  - Cirrus SR20 & SR22.

• Obtained a TSO for producing this fuel level sender applicable to all aircraft.

• Received retrofit approval to install our TSO sender on all legacy Cirrus Aircraft. 

• Designed an LPG (propane) level sensor with iPhone/iPad interface

• Initiated OEM installation on the Gippsland GA-10 Turboprop, Discovery 201 & Vulcanair P68 Aircraft series.
  
  

• Achieved aircraft industry recognition for our accomplishments

What is now happening behind the scenes is truly impressive 

• Engaged in engineering design with several manufacturers for installation of our fuel level sensors on their aircraft platforms.

• Working three new aircraft platforms 

• Involved in several STC retrofit applications 

• Finalizing the boat level sensor to display at a major customer

• Engineering new aircraft systems and interfaces using our technology

• Planning for exposure in non aviation markets 

So we have been quite busy and very active - and look forward to next opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities

Digital Output - Fuel Level Sensors

Digital Fuel Level 

When you enter the term above in Google you get a variety of responses most of them showing a display indicating fuel as a digit value on a screen.

What this is a numerical  manipulation of the the analog signal that most fuel level senders provide as an output:

Simple electronic analog values are the tradition for fuel level measurment.

• Resistance
• Capacitance
• In the case of Reed Switches  - Current or No Current.

But what we have is just another way of showing what analog sensors are providing digital is display only.

Digital output at the Sender is Unique - there are several aftermarket Capacitive Sensors in the Marine industry or Telematics that use a conditioned digital output.  There are conversion processes for these senders - temperature compensation signal conditioning maybe a de- bounce (smoothing) function.

Capacitive senders take an analog signal give it a binary component and communicate the signal.

What if the native language of the sensor were digital in that each fuel level was represented by a binary stream - natively   No conversion - no compensation - and if non contact

 No issues with Fuel quality or Fuel type  - NONE .

 In fact no compatibility issues with the measured liquid in question whatsoever

When Fuel is Important or Critical to Operation
Fuel level is important but what if knowing how much remained meant the difference between an inconvenience or something more significant.

The manner in which we handle the digital output signal is proven in aviation applications -

Signal integrity is paramount - in an environment where static charge and exposure to radiated fields would bring most fuel level systems to their knees.  If you couple the requirements for vibration shock and the extremes in temperature - it is surprising that any fuel level sender works at all in aviation.

So why Digital 

• The level output is provided continually -
• The Fuel Level is reported over and over again to the gauge or display
• The signal does not suffer from signal loss or interference
• Either the complete signal is transmitted or nothing at all 
• Not effected by voltage variation
• Many more data points to map the fuel tank
• 3,800 distinct points for 80 degrees of travel possible 
• No Temperature Effects 
• No compensation
• The device will output fluid temperature if required
• Failure is hard and the results predictable
• False signaling of tank volume due to wear is virtually eliminated.

Imagine a level sender that thrives in the critical  aviation environment and think what it could do for your application.

Local Recognition - Cascade Business News

Cascade Business News 

Pamela Hulse Andrews

If the recent Made in Redmond Tour organized by Redmond Economic Development Inc., (REDI) is any indication, Redmond is on a fresh path to promoting its economic opportunities. In addition, its new City Manager Keith Witcosky and interim Airport Manager Bob Noble bring innovative perspectives to expanding Redmond’s economic potential.

Last month REDI invited community members, business owners, educators and government leaders to tour several unique businesses. Four companies were showcased that manufacture unique products in Redmond including Key Technology, CIES, McConnell Labs/Light Elegance and Central Oregon Truck Co.

Jon Stark, manager of REDI, says the companies selected are successful examples of the progress that has been made in economic development. REDI and Economic Development of Central Oregon (EDCO) have collaborated extensively with city, county and state leaders in cultivating a fertile climate for business to be successful in Central Oregon.

While acknowledging the success of current Redmond companies, REDI is looking at soon-to-be newly zoned 465 acres of industrial land, some private and some airport owned, that will include parcels from 30-50 acres for attracting larger scale industrial and manufacturing companies.

Redmond may not be as sexy as Bend with its appealing high end retail and boutique shopping, numerous restaurants and cultural events, but companies wanting to move to our region will find Redmond a very favorable place for reasonably priced site and development costs, a competent workforce, affordable labor costs for their business and transportation access including a world class airport.

Redmond gets high marks, too, for paving the way for development, resolving zoning issues and mitigating important site or expansion matters.

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Another Redmond company,  CiES Inc provides reliable fuel sensors for aviation. CEO Scott Philiben says, “CiES employs mechanical and electrical engineers and high quality skilled workers. We make about 3,000 devices a year and have recently added six jobs to the Redmond economy. We will grow at 50 percent per year for the next several years.”

CIES has improved on a patented fuel sensor technology and produces systems that are designed to provide exceptional fuel level accuracy in the harshest conditions imaginable. The company is successful in the world aviation market and is leading the technology for additional liquid fuel markets in the U.S. and Europe.

These companies, along with the entire Central Oregon region, depend on the Redmond Airport, some for shipping products, all for business travel. With a steady increase over the years in passenger flights and upgrades and expansion of facilities the Redmond Airport has positioned itself to be the central hub for transportation in Central Oregon.

Redmond’s new city manager lured Nobel, an experienced airport manager, to help him guide the direction of this significant ecnomic asset. Nobel has more than 18 years of experience in numerous public aviation leadership roles across Oregon.

Given the importance of the airport to the region’s growing economy and transportation needs, Nobel has been charged with working on long term airport goals including assessing the current airport environment, identifying critical issues and developing the processes for implementing changes.

Witcosky is looking ahead and says he wants the Redmond Airport to become known as the best airport of its size in the nation. “That means it will be the preferred choice for commercial air carriers and general aviation clients based on the best services, infrastructure and facilities of any airport of similar size in the country. Clients will recognize this value by investing through leases and other contracts which allow the airport to be a self-sustaining and continually improving community asset.”

Redmond has a vision and summarized by its new city manager: “Our vision is that aviation, aerospace and other traded sector industries continue to invest and cluster around the airport. Partners such as Redmond Economic Development Inc. (REDI) and Economic Development for Central Oregon are working with us to create jobs and attract private sector investment.”