Usb Connector - FLARM POWERFLARM FUSION Installation Manual

FLARM Technology Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
The antennas must be mounted vertically since the radio waves are vertically
polarized (this is unrelated to the radiation pattern). Up to 15° tilt is normally
acceptable.
The antennas must be insulated to protect against electrostatic discharges, e.g.
from the human body. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
When utilizing antenna diversity, ensure that the antennas complement each other
in terms of the radiation pattern (fuselage shielding).
Connecting more than one antenna to one RF Port (e.g. via a
passive splitter) is not permitted. This will most likely result
in signals
degraded range.
2.5.2.2 SSR/ADS-B 1090ES
Note: The internal 1090 antenna shipped with the device has a BLUE marking.
Install the 1090 antenna on or around the glareshield with a forward view. It
should be placed at least 30 cm away from other antennas. Where installation
options are limited, the FLARM antennas have priority over the 1090 antenna for
optimal placement.
The 1090 antenna must be mounted vertically since the radio waves are vertically
polarized. Up to 15° tilt is normally acceptable.
2.5.2.3 GPS
The GPS antenna should be mounted in a horizontal position such that it has an
unhindered view of the sky, including when the aircraft is in a bank. There should
be no electrically conducting surfaces (e.g. metal, carbon fiber) over or next to the
antenna. Ideally, the antenna should sit atop the instrument panel. Conducting
surfaces under the antenna may have a positive effect upon antenna function.
If more than one GPS antenna is present in the aircraft, it is recommended that
they are at least 30 cm apart; the same holds for separation from all other
antennas connected to Fusion.
2.6

USB Connector

PowerFLARM Fusion has a built-in USB A 2.0 connector for a USB flash drive. It
can be used for PowerFLARM firmware updates, configuration, and readout of
device information and flight recordings. The maximum supported size is 128 GB.
POWERFLARM FUSION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
cancelling themselves
Date: 2020-11-10
Version: 1.0
Page: 23 of 38
Document Number:
FTD-077
out and/or severely