Summary of Contents for Garrecht Avionik VOLKSLOGGER
- Page 1 VOLKSLOGGER User Manual Edition 1.7.2, English 05-07-2000 for Volkslogger Firmware 3.6, Subrelease 174 Hardware 3.4 © Garrecht Ingenieurgesellschaft Translation by ENTEC Technical Services, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.3. IGC-L .............................43 ICENSE ERTIFICATE IGC-APPROVAL FOR GNSS FLIGHT RECORDER GARRECHT VOLKSLOGGER MODEL VL1.0.......43 ISSUE 2 INCLUDING MOTOR GLIDER ENL FUNCTION ..................43 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL............................44 NOTES FOR OWNERS AND PILOTS -..........................45 PART OF IGC APPROVAL FOR GARRECHT VL1.0 GNSS FR...................45 NOTES FOR OFFICIAL OBSERVERS AND NACs -......................46... -
Page 3: Preface
• MS-DOS Programming and Analysis Software for IBM-PC / compatible Computer • Knurled Screw M5 for easy attchment of logger to standard Camera mounts In case your Volkslogger was not shipped with all of the parts listed above, please inform your dealer immediately. -
Page 4: Technical Data
2. Technical Data Power Supply max. 24 V DC min. 9.5 V DC integral polarity protection current consumption ca. 120 mA at 12V Operating Temperature -20°C ..+ 70°C (- 4°F ….+158°F) Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs) Altitude Recording GPS: max. -
Page 5: Important Directions
• The instrument case is internally connected to electrical mass (negative ground). Please ensure you take this into consideration during installation. • Should the Volkslogger be rigidly connected (screwed) to parts of the canopy frame , the cable should be lead through an easily separable intermediate connector. Ignoring... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation 3.3.1. Mechanical Installation Due to its small size the Volkslogger can conveniently be mounted on an existing camera bracket. This allows access to all keys and easy reading of the display during flight. For attachment, the underside of the instrument case contains three holes with M5 thread (metric, 5mm) (Camera thread (1/4”-20) does not fit!!) - Page 7 VOLKSLOGGER. The VOLKSLOGGER has no internal buffer against momentary power interruptions. This has the advantage that there is no part, which deteriorates and would have to be replaced every 2-3 years by the manufacturer.
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Page 8: Short Operating Instructions
VOLKSLOGGER. • Connect the VOLKSLOGGER to the power supply cable and mount the instrument in the aircraft (the VOLKSLOGGER does not have an On/Off – switch. Operation is started by the connection to the power circuit). -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
The keys have different functions depending on the display and the operating mode of the VOLKSLOGGER. For instance, in the menu-mode Key (1) has the function of an <escape>-key (exiting the menu-level to the next higher level). Key (2) has the <Next>-function. -
Page 10: Switching On
5.1. Switching On After connecting to the power supply the VOLKSLOGGER asks the user for a connection to a PC with the readout program running (Display: “waiting for PC”). Unless within 9 seconds a data connection with a PC is established or one of the keys is actuated, the instrument starts displaying a sequence of introduction screens (PC connection may also be established through the menu ACT.PC):... - Page 11 The instrument in question has to be returned to the manufacturer for re-sealing. Besides this, an instrument on which the seal is broken can no longer store setup data. All parameters are returned to the default values during each turn-on. After initialization has taken place and the introduction screens have been displayed, the logger goes into the operation mode and starts to do its work.
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Page 12: Fai-Logger Function
5.2. FAI-Logger Function In its capacity as an FAI-Logger, the VOLKSLOGGER continuously and uninterrupted (as long as there is sufficient memory available, see Chapter 6.1.1. Flight Data Memory) records all data relevant to the FAI/IGC: • Position • GPS-Altitude • Pressure Altitude •... -
Page 13: Navigation
5.3.1. Navigation The main navigation display screen offers all the relevant navigation- and status- information of the VOLKSLOGGER during the flight. It supports the pilot during the correct approach to the turn-points of the flight task and gives information about the actual condition of the GPS-reception. -
Page 14: Position Information
Key Functions in the Navigation Screen: Switches to display screen “POSITION INFORMATION” Selects the next way-point of the active navigation route Places a marker in the position record after confirmation of the safety question (is stored separately in the IGC-file as PEV-data-set with time and position). The existence of a marker function is increasingly becoming a requirement for the approval of flight data recorders (loggers) in competitions. -
Page 15: Menu
5.3.3. Menu Introduction The menu display screen is the actual user surface of the VOLKSLOGGER. The menu (choice) is structured hierarchically; the individual menu-points are sorted in order of importance. The menu display screen has the following structure:... - Page 16 The methods for input of values in the different menus (CFG1, CFG2, FAI) are covered in detail in chapter 5.7. Basics of Data Input.
- Page 17 Declaration Form Memory (See chapter 6.6.1. Flight Data Memory 6.1.3. Flight-Declaration Form Memory). BAT: Battery Voltage Shows the actual value of the Supply Voltage Shows the Volkslogger Introduction Screens (See Chapter 5.1. Switching On). RTE: Navigation Route Overview over the currently selected Route (See Chapter 5.5.4.2.
- Page 18 TASK: Copy Route from RTE-DB? (Y / N) Edit Task: NUMBER OF TPS: Number of Turn Points START-POINT: Start Point = First Scoring Input Point of a Route TURNPOINT 1..12: Turn Points between Start Point and Finish Point FINISH-POINT: Finish Point = Last Scoring Input Point DECLARE: Register Flight (“Photograph”...
- Page 19 Observation Zone Definition Defines values for the radii of the individual parts of the observation zone (“Photo Sector”, “Cylinder”) at a turn point or other navigation point. These values are used, wherever it makes sense, as the standard values for the observation zone.
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Page 20: Acoustical Signals
5.4. Acoustical Signals The VOLKSLOGGER is capable of communicating acoustical signals to the pilot at different system conditions and events. The following events and conditions lead to acoustical signals (beeps in different rhythms): •... -
Page 21: Navigation
The integrated navigation function serves only for the correct location of turn point coordinates and is not meant to be a primary navigation system. The information given out by the VOLKSLOGGER is meant as a support, but not as a substitute for a flight computer. - Page 22 • After arrival at the Observation Zone (also called Sector, Cylinder etc.) of the turn point presently defined as the navigation target, the recording interval is reduced to one second for a certain length of time (adjustable in CFG1.LOG.OZ). This assures good resolution of the local documentation for the flight in the vicinity of the turn point.
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Page 23: Navigation Operating Modes
5.5.3. Navigation Operating Modes A selection of various types of navigation targets is available to the user. These can be selected in the NAV menu. In principle, all different navigation modes can be divided into two classes: 1. Single Point: Memorization of the actual position as the new navigation target (NAV.POS) and is given the name “MEMORY”. -
Page 24: Useful Functions
generation. This is necessary to prevent a switching to the first turn point, when the home airport and the start point coincide, during the tow over the start point. Only by the selection of the start point (depress Key (2) in the navigation screen) the task is “started”... - Page 25 The VOLKSLOGGER, after the selection of the menu point, looks for the five nearest airports in the data base. Only locations with the attribute “landable” are taken into considerations, these will be called “airports” in the following discussion. After a time depending on the size of the database of approximately 1…6 seconds, the...
- Page 26 Key Function: Back to the Main Navigation Display Screen Display of the next Section Note: The shown navigation route comprises the following points: • In navigation operating mode NAV.DCL: • Home Airport • Start Point • All Turn- and Check-Points •...
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Page 27: Electronic Flight Declaration
(i.e. for decentralized DMST-flights) • The flight declaration is best completed after the VOLKSLOGGER is installed in the aircraft and a stable power connection has been established. -
Page 28: Input / Editing
In the following table, all fields and the type of permitted inputs are listed; the exact nomenclature for the fields can be looked up in chapter 5.3.3 Menu. Field Name Length Field Type Corresponding Data Set in the IGC-File Flight Information Pilot name(1) Character String HFPLT... - Page 29 5.6.2.2. Work on Fields After selection of a form field for further work, the name of the field appears in the upper line, in the lower line the choices for the possible methods of changing it are offered. TURNPOINT Field Name } } Edit Clear Search Possible Work Functions Key Function:...
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Page 30: The Coordinate Template
5.6.3. The Coordinate Template A template is built up out of simple fields, which can be selected and edited separately. Following is the description of the way-point template used in the VOLKSLOGGER in several places. It consists of two parts: 1. - Page 31 Turn point, which is shown as a navigation aid but is not included in the calculation of the vector angle, i.e. during the calculation of the photo sectors the program acts as if the check-point is not part of the route. L : Landable A : Airport Criterion for the emergency landing field search function...
- Page 32 The radii remain in metric units even though nautical miles are selected for distances. The proper input of values for the Turn-Point Sector is a mandatory prerequisite for the proper functioning of the following performance attributes of the VOLKSLOGGER: • Acoustic signaling for the positive “rounding” of the turn point •...
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Page 33: Basics Of Data Input
5.7. Basics of Data Input Introduction The operation of the VOLKSLOGGER requires in many places the input or editing of certain values or data. Examples for this are: • The change of basic settings such as Recording Parameters, Contrast etc. -
Page 34: Editing Of Fields
5.7.2. Editing of Fields Every input field can be edited in a manner corresponding to its field type. In the following these methods are described in detail. Simple Fields (Cursor blinks): Numeric Field: • Actually set value is displayed • Key (1): Leave editing mode, adopt displayed value •... -
Page 35: Background Information
6. Background Information 6.1. Memory Structure The internal system memory of the VOLKSLOGGER is divided into three areas. • Flight Data Memory • Database Memory • Flight Registration Form Memory Each area has special properties. The individual access to the particular memory areas is described in the following: 6.1.1. -
Page 36: Flight Declaration Form Memory
FAI.DECLARE), by filling out the flight declaration in the PC-program or through other instruments (flight computer), which support the access to the flight declaration form of the Volkslogger (in preparation: WinPilot, ILEC SN-10, CENFISS). The entries in the FDF are copied into the corresponding fields of the IGC-file either automatically by switching on the instrument, or manually through the menu FAI.DECLARE. -
Page 37: Addendum
(Selection by pressing key <B>, repeat until the desired Baud-rate is shown) • NOW you may connect the VOLKSLOGGER and press key <N> within ten seconds after connection of the instrument. The data connection between the PC and the Logger should then proceed to be established.After the correct data connection a... -
Page 38: Setup Of Nmea-Output
GPRTE Notes: • In the Volkslogger NMEA-Menu the 0 is chosen by "-", the 1 by "x". • The output of GPRMC- and GPVTG-Data Sets cannot be turned off. • The NMEA-Output can be turned off completely by setting all bits to 1. -
Page 39: Igc-License Certificate
7.3. IGC-License Certificate FÉDÉRATION AÉRONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE IGC-APPROVAL FOR GNSS FLIGHT RECORDER GARRECHT VOLKSLOGGER MODEL VL1.0 ISSUE 2 INCLUDING MOTOR GLIDER ENL FUNCTION This document supersedes the original issue dated 15 April 1998 and adds the Motor Glider Engine Noise level (ENL) function. It... -
Page 40: Conditions Of Approval
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Permitted Connections to the Main (FR) Module. The external connector for battery power and I/O signals consists of a circular metal 5-pin Binder-type female connector with a screw-in attachment, fitted to the end of the case, and, for the models VL1.0E and 1.0C, an external antenna plug. A "Y" shaped external cable connects the 5-pin plug to a 12 volt source and also to a 9-pin female RS232 socket for connecting to the COM port of a PC. -
Page 41: Notes For Owners And Pilots
of a copy of the VALI-GCS.EXE short program file. The VALI file must have originated from the FAI/IGC ftp site given earlier, or from the FR manufacturer. See Annex B for how to use. 6. Manufacturer's Changes. Notification of any intended change to hardware, firmware or software must be made by the manufacturer to the Chairman of GFAC so that a decision can be made on any further testing which may be required. -
Page 42: Notes For Official Observers And Nacs
Annex B to IGC Approval Dated 10 May 1999 NOTES FOR OFFICIAL OBSERVERS AND NACs - PART OF IGC APPROVAL FOR GARRECHT VL1.0 GNSS FR To be read together with the main terms of approval to which this is an Annex. It is recommended that a copy of this approval document is kept with the equipment concerned, for the use of pilots and Official Observers. - Page 43 B4. Means of Propulsion (MoP) Record - Motor Gliders. The MoP must either be sealed or inoperative, or the built-in microphone system used (Hardware versions 3.3 or later). The microphone and filtering system records an ENL value with each fix up to a maximum of 999. ENL values recorded on GFAC tests are given below, in the sequence of a flight.
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