Appareo STRATUS 2nd Generation Pilot's Manual

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Page 1 ENERATION PILOT’S GUIDE ForeFlight...
Page 2 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Stratus Second Generation Pilot’s Guide, © 2012 - 2013 Appareo Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All content within is copyrighted by Appareo Systems, LLC and may not be reprinted without permission. The content of this guide is furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer.
Page 3: Quick Start Instructions
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS 1. Charge Stratus battery to 100% using wall adapter. 2. Place snap-in mount on glare shield or install suction cup mount. 3. Place Stratus in mount. 4. Power on Stratus by pressing the power button. ® ® ®...
Page 4 ABOUT STRATUS Stratus is a portable, battery-operated receiver that works in conjunction with ForeFlight Mobile. It provides pilots with free in-ﬂ ight weather and trafﬁ c and is a source of accurate GPS WAAS position. Stratus receives Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) weather information (FIS-B), trafﬁ...
Page 5: Product Registration
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Visit www.sportys.com/stratus or www.appareo.com/stratus for a list of compatible Stratus accessories, including mounts and external antennas. TURNING STRATUS ON OR OFF To turn Stratus on, press the power button. All LED indicators will brieﬂ y...
Page 6: Charging The Battery
WARNING: Use of non-approved battery chargers may result in decreased battery performance, permanent damage to the USB port, and/ or inoperability of Stratus and voids the warranty. Go to www.appareo.com/stratus for a list of compatible chargers. Stratus requires a 2.1 amp charger.
Page 7: Using Battery Power
USING BATTERY POWER If Stratus is not connected to an external power adapter, such as a wall charger or vehicle power adapter, it will automatically draw power from its internal battery. POWER OPTION SETTINGS You may select how Stratus is powered on: automatically whenever the device receives power, or only when the power button is pushed.
Page 8 PLACING STRATUS IN AIRCRAFT The snap-in mount secures Stratus in place during ﬂ ight. To place the mount in the aircraft: 1. Remove the protector sheet from the gel base of the snap-in mount. 2. Place the gel base of the snap-in mount onto the aircraft’s glare shield. Stratus should be mounted perpendicular to the back of the aircraft to ensure accurate AHRS data.
Page 9 To remove Stratus from the mount: 1. Gently bend the longer arm of the mount’s cradle away from Stratus. 2. Remove Stratus from the snap-in mount. Store Stratus in its travel pouch to protect it when it is not in use. If the gel base that surrounds the snap-mount loses its adhesiveness over time, remove the gel base from the mount and wash with water and a gentle soap.
Page 10: About External Antennas
ABOUT EXTERNAL ANTENNAS Stratus contains internal GPS and ADS-B antennas; however, external GPS and ADS-B antennas are also available from your Stratus retailer. These antennas may improve Stratus’s reception quality and provide more mounting options of Stratus. PLACING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS IN AIRCRAFT Place the external ADS-B antenna in a location of your aircraft that provides an unobstructed view of the ground (ADS-B towers).
Page 11: Connecting An External Antenna
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA To connect an external ADS-B or GPS antenna to Stratus, insert the antenna’s cable into the respective antenna port. These ports are called out in the graphic below. SIDE VIEW WARNING: Ensure you are connecting the antenna to the correct port. Inserting the antenna into an incorrect port may result in permanent damage to the ports or the antenna.
Page 12: Led Indicator Status
LED INDICATOR STATUS Label Color Condition Indicated If connected to external power, battery is 100% charge Green If not connected to external power, battery is at 20% to 100% charge If connected to external power, battery is charging Yellow If not connected to external power, battery is at 5% to 19% charge Power Red,...
Page 13 Label Color Condition Indicated Green 3-D lock Yellow 2-D lock GPS signal Yellow ﬂ ashing No lock, searching for signal Stratus is powered off Brieﬂ y red and then Stratus is powering on green Red ﬂ ashing Built-in-Test failure. Contact support for assistance Yellow ﬂ...
Page 14 CONNECTING TO AN AVIATION APP Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch must be connected to the Stratus wireless network for Stratus to communicate with ForeFlight Mobile or Stratus Horizon. All iOS devices in the cockpit may be connected to Stratus simultaneously. 1.
Page 15 ABOUT STRATUS HORIZON (AHRS) Stratus Horizon™ is an app that works in conjunction with Stratus and ForeFlight Mobile. Stratus Horizon shows the real-time AHRS (attitude, heading, and reference system) data of your aircraft, as measured by your Stratus device. Stratus Horizon may be downloaded for free from the App Store .
Page 16 STRATUS STATUS PAGE Once Stratus is connected to ForeFlight Mobile or Stratus Horizon, you may view information about your device and adjust settings via the Stratus Status page. To access the Stratus Status page in ForeFlight Mobile, tap Devices while in the More view. Then tap the “Stratus, Connected” box. To access the Stratus Status page in Stratus Horizon, tap the information button.
Page 17 ABOUT ADS-B WEATHER Stratus receives ADS-B weather data and relays this information to ForeFlight Mobile. The table below lists the weather information that is available from ADS-B broadcasts. See the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 7.1.11 for more information. Product Range Update intervals NEXRAD composite...
Page 18 ABOUT ADS-B TRAFFIC Stratus receives UAT and 1090 ES trafﬁ c information from ADS-B ground towers and ADS-B transmitter-equipped (ADS-B “Out”) aircraft and relays it to ForeFlight Mobile. If air trafﬁ c is detected by Stratus, it will display in ForeFlight Mobile relative to your aircraft.
Page 19 The FAA can rebroadcast trafﬁ c information about aircraft equipped with the following transponder types: Mode C, Mode S, Mode ES, and UAT. Mode A transponders and primary radar targets detected by the FAA are not included in rebroadcasted trafﬁ c reports. Since not all aircraft are ADS-B Out equipped and not all trafﬁ...
Page 20: Updating Firmware
UPDATING FIRMWARE Occasionally, Stratus ﬁ rmware updates will be released. These updates may activate new capabilities or address known issues. If a ﬁ rmware update is available, it will be sent to your iOS device as an update to ForeFlight Mobile in the App Store. You may be notiﬁ ed of an update to ForeFlight Mobile via an update badge, push notiﬁ...
Page 21 WARNINGS Data • Stratus is an ADS-B In only product and does not satisfy the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B Out requirement. • Use of personal electronic devices while in-ﬂ ight may pose a safety hazard. Use of Stratus on an operating aircraft is subject to approval by the Pilot in Command.
Page 22 Battery • Do not store Stratus in environments where temperatures exceed 45°C (113°F) or are lower than -20°C (-4°F). Do not operate Stratus in environments where temperatures exceed 35°C (95°F) or are lower than 0°C (32°F) Battery performance will be negatively affected if these temperature thresholds are exceeded.
Page 23 Repairs made outside of a Stratus-approved repair center could void the warranty and may result in further damage to the device. WARRANTY The Stratus Limited Warranty is valid one year after Stratus is shipped from the retailer. To view the full warranty, go to www.appareo.com/stratus...
Page 24 SUPPORT Sporty’s 513-735-9000 stratus@sportys.com www.sportys.com/stratus Appareo Systems 701-356-2200 support@appareo.com www.appareo.com/stratus ForeFlight team@foreﬂ ight.com www.foreﬂ ight.com/stratus FAQs Answers to your frequently asked questions and a map of current national ADS-B coverage may be found on any of our websites. ForeFlight...