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  • Page 1 Manual Version 1.0 PowerFLARM Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Audio ......................10 Communications Antennas ..............10 GPS-System ................... 11 Operation with an internal Antenna ..........11 Operation with an external Antenna ..........11 FLARM®-COMMUNICATIONS ............12 Transponder and ADS-B Reception ..........12 Audio ....................... 13 Micro SD-Card..................13 Insertion and Removal ..............13 Power Supply ..................14 Power Supply using the Aircraft's own Electrical Power System .......................14...
  • Page 3 Essential Settings Prior to First Flight ........26 Selection of Aircraft Type ..............26 ICAO Address ..................26 Transponder ...................26 Legal Notes ............... 27 Product Guarantee ................27 Limitations .................... 27 Legal Liability ..................28 Conformity Declaration ..............28 PowerFLARM Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Mode-S transponders. The PowerFLARM unit compares the signals received with its own projected flight path. An optional future additional feature will be for PowerFLARM to compare its own projected flight path with the positions of known fixed obstacles (e.g. cables, aerials, cable railways, avalanche detonation sites) held in the unit's data base.
  • Page 5 Technical data may be changed at any time and without prior warning. Some named functions are not provided in all versions of PowerFLARM, but may be provided at extra cost or for a fee.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation must comply with official requirements. PowerFLARM must be so secured that the pilot can see the displays, hear the acoustic warnings, and operate the turning- button. PowerFLARM must not obstruct the pilot in his operation of the aircraft (including emergencies);...
  • Page 7 The PowerFLARM serial number must be known for software updates. It is advisable that the PowerFLARM is so fitted to the aircraft that the turn-button cannot be inadvertently pressed during entry to or egress from the aircraft. Should the PowerFLARM or...

  • Page 8: Housing

    PowerFLARM may be easily secured using two M4 screws (max. 10 mm long). The thread matches those of most standard fixtures. The PowerFLARM must be fitted to a flat surface and the housing not subjected to any mechanical stress.

  • Page 9: Connections

    8-pin twisted-pair patch cable with RJ45 may be used. Suitable cables are obtainable from retailers. 1: +8 to +27V DC 2: +8 to +27V DC 3: PowerFLARM supplies + 3V DC 4: GND 5: TX (RS232): only 1 user! 6: RX (RS232): only 1 user!

  • Page 10: Audio

    Communications Antennas The primary communications antenna for the FLARM protocol is preinstalled and locked to the FLARM A socket. Do not try to remove this antenna as this may cause damage to the device. For proper operation the included ADS-B antenna must be carefully and tightly screwed to the SMA socket marked with ADS-B.

  • Page 11: Gps-System

    The installation must be within a Zone 2A or 3 as defined by DO-160/F Section 23. GPS-System The GPS system in PowerFLARM is subject to the limitations found in typical GPS applications. The system is not certified for aviation use.

  • Page 12: Flarm®-Communications

    This means that the band is also used by a number of other applications. FLARM has no exclusive rights to use the frequency band, so there is no guarantee that FLARM reception will be free from interference by other users.

  • Page 13: Audio

    Hold the card with the metal contacts on the right and insert carefully into the slot; then, gently press with the fingertip until the card is retained with a slight 'click'. To remove the card, press the card gently into the FLARM slot until a slight click PowerFLARM Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    Possible reasons might be a suspected fault in other on-board systems, the presence of smoke, the smell of smoke, or flying over a country where the operation of FLARM is forbidden. In spite of the integral electrical polarity guard, it is important not to confuse the power supply with the data cable.

  • Page 15: Battery Insertion

    Battery Insertion PowerFLARM has a battery compartment on the lower face, and holds six AA batteries. The batteries are inserted by removing the compartment lid. It is essential to ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity, with no excessive application of force on the battery compartment lid.

  • Page 16: Technical Data

    Technical Data Antennas: Dimensions: Length: 94mm 868MHz FLARM antenna (preinstalled and locked) Width: 96mm ADS-B antenna (on housing, Height: 46mm rpSMA-socket) Integral GPS antenna Operation: External GPS-antenna, Integral turn/push button optional connection (MCX- socket) Audio: Built-in warning beeper Memory: SD card slot (Micro-SD)

  • Page 17: Operation

    Compatibility FLARM warnings of the presence of other moving aircraft can only be given if the latter is also equipped either with FLARM or other compatible unit, or a compatible SSR-reply system (Transponder Mode-C/S). FLARM does not communicate actively with Mode A/C/S transponders, and is thus not detected by ACAS/TCAS/PCAS or terrestrial air traffic control.

  • Page 18: Position Determination

    FLARM signals between two aircraft are only possible in a line of sight; there can be no signal between two aircraft on opposite sides of the same mountain. Position Determination To operate correctly FLARM must be constantly aware of its own current position, for which reason it will only operate if there is good, three-dimensional GPS reception.

  • Page 19: Data Protection

    FLARM transmits a unique identification code relating to the aircraft or pilot. Limitations The use of FLARM is strictly limited to non-commercial flights in daylight under VFR (Visual Flight Rules). FLARM may not be used for navigation or in aerobatics.

  • Page 20: Fault Reporting And Other Information

    Fault Reporting and other Information During normal operation the PowerFLARM display advises the user on operational conditions. In addition, PowerFLARM has a self-test function. Should it detect a fault, the unit will display a fault report. Several types of reports might be displayed: Serious Fault: Operation may not continue.

  • Page 21: Normal Operation

    Normal Operation In normal operation the PowerFLARM shows signals received from other FLARM®- or ADS-B targets on a radar-like display. The user can select different zoom levels by turning the button. In normal operation, other aircraft are displayed in green.

  • Page 22: Collision Warnings

    Collision Warnings Warning Presentation If a dangerous situation is recognised during normal operation, PowerFLARM gives an appropriate warning. The target image displayed is adjusted in accordance with the nature of the threat. In dangerous situations, aircraft posing a threat are presented in orange or red, depending on the urgency of the threat.

  • Page 23: Information About Warnings

    On the basis of calculation FLARM indicates the direction taken by the most dangerous object, and its current location. FLARM does not indicate where the closest proximity may occur, nor what avoiding action is required.
  • Page 24 The intensity of the warning indicates the threat level (calculated collision time) but not the geometric distance. FLARM only issues a warning if it calculates and predicts a considerable threat of collision. It is thus possible that although a signal is received, that no report is issued about the presence of another aircraft.

  • Page 25: Settings Menu

    At the upper end of each menu, a push returns to the previous level. At any level, the user may quit the menu by a long press of the button. Menu Diagram The following diagram shows the PowerFLARM menu sequence. Volume Warning bleeper volume Settings...

  • Page 26: Essential Settings Prior To First Flight

    Switches unit off Essential Settings Prior to First Flight There are a number of FLARM settings that must be configured prior to the use of PowerFLARM. These are aircraft-specific settings, that can be found under 'Settings > 'Aircraft'. The values chosen depend upon the aircraft and must be altered before the unit is used in another aircraft.

  • Page 27: Legal Notes

    PowerFLARM can only warn of the presence of other aircraft that are equipped with PowerFLARM or compatible equipment, and of obstacles that are recorded in the internal data bank.

  • Page 28: Legal Liability

    Legal Liability FLARM Technology GmbH, also its agents, designers, component suppliers, manufacturers and data suppliers accept no legal liability or responsibility for damage or legal claims. Conformity Declaration FLARM Technology GmbH, Haldenstrasse 1, CH-6340 Baar, Switzerland, declares that the product PowerFLARM Collision Warning Unit...

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