Quantum Carburetor

The Quantum Carburetor on a VX unit is the component that performs any cross mixing or Yalgeth transforms on your particle streams, where they exit the stream source (generally  Hans-Rodenheim Particle Jets or in the case of the VX1 or the VX2 Electro-catalytic pulse chambers). It is a very important part of the VX module, and is critical to standard VX operation.

## Tuning

To tune the quantum carburetor of any VX unit prior to the VX3 (see VX Module Versions), you will need to have a Rodenheim Standard compliant QLT. If it is a QLT manufactured after 1987, you may need a VanTIX to coaxial cable adapter, and if it is manufactured after 2012, you will need the VanTIX to USB OR the coax to USB adapter. Plugging a USB QLT into a coax adapter then into a VanTIX port will not work, because the USB QLTs expect a Borgson digital interface not included on VX units until the late 1990s.

**IMPORTANT:** In all VX6 and later modules, the Quantum Carburetor is *self tuning!* Making manual adjustments to a self tuning QC is *highly discouraged* but if you MUST do it, the only way is to open the QC access panel (requires an H420074 Torx screw driver), remove the zircon / lead plate particle shielding and directly access the particle qUals where they enter the QC. You will find that all 17 (24 on the VX 7) qUals are strung through a device that looks similar to a Yalgeth Indexer, equipped with a series of motorized manipulators. This is the self tuning mechanism, and it's VERY easy to damage accidentally. IF you are getting anomalous readings on your HR spectrum index or the diagnostic panel is displaying E4X000045 "Carburetor Calibration Error" the most likely cause is a short or other fault with the onboard logic controller on the self tuning mechanism or some problem with the internal sensor in your p-jets. Both of these are relatively inexpensive parts that are easy and safe to replace while your unit is powered down. You should consider replacing both before attempting any kind of manual QC tuning

## Tuning the QC on a VX 1-2

Because the VX 1 and 2 use the Electro-catalytic pulse chamber, which contracts an excited xenon or argon / xenon plasma in a rotating magnetic field to produce particle flow, the particle flow is highly diverse or "dirty." A main function of the QC in a VX 1-2 is to provide stabilization and quantum filtration to the particle stream.

Due to their age, VX 1s and 2s have very little in the way of automation or intelligence applied to this process. Your QLT will read voltage and frequency spikes in each of the induction channels in the Quantum Carburetor, and will show you the intersection angles at which the QC is merging your particle flows at various velocities. If you have the original manual set for the VX unit in question, figure 114-JJ-3 in appendix 7 shows both the optimum and maximum safe levels for various common operations. You can adjust these with the appropriate knobs on the main control board. What your QLT *will not* be able to read is the diversity (or "dirtiness factor") of the streams. This information has to be inferred via Mornington Corrections during VX operation. Remember, it's more of an art than a science. Please read the safety warnings in volume 6, chapter 24 of your VX manual.

## Tuning the QC on a VX 3, 4 or 5

After the introduction of p-Jets (Hans-Rodenheim Particle Jets), diversity correction of the particle flow takes place prior to the flows entry into the Quantum Carburetor. Therefor, while your QLT will read the expected voltage and frequency spikes on each channel and you can adjust them with the controls on the main control board, you don't have to perform manual Mornington Corrections. You should calibrate using a standard Yalgeth operation. Once calibrated, your QC should work as expected for at least 18 months before requiring another calibration. If you experience increased dirtiness factor or other problems, it may be a sign that you need to repace your QC.