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- Page 1 Manual Installation instructions canopy flash connectBOX & canopy-power interface Version Editor SOTECC GmbH, Armbruststr. 75, 73230 Kirchheim unter Teck Contact info@sotecc.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation instructions ......................... 11 General ..............................11 List of needed tools and materials ...................... 11 Installation of the canopy flash with template ..................12 Installation of the canopy-power interface ..................13 Canopy-power interface counterpart attachment with template ............14 Installation of the counterpart to the instrument panel cover ............14 connectBOX ............................ - Page 3 Handbook/Installation instructions Canopy flash Safety notes ..........................20 Attachments ..........................21 11.1 Electrical schematic canopy flash with connectBOX ................21 11.2 Electrical schematic canopy flash ......................22 Spare parts..........................23 contact ............................23 © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved...
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Page 4: Important Information
Canopy flash 1 Important information Installation and usage of the canopy flash is at your own risk and responsibility. It requires approval by an aircraft inspector authorized for such work and a complete documentation and is only allowed to be operated on board of gliders under VFR-daylight flight rules. Improper installation may lead to failure of the aircraft avionic system. -
Page 5: Operation Without Connectbox
Canopy flash 3 Operation without connectBOX After switching on (by switch/fuse) the canopy flash starts flashing with a frequency of 0,6Hz, e.g. a flash every 1,5sec. This frequency is a compromise between visibility and power consumption and cannot be modified or adapted via the SOTECC-configurator. As there is no connection to FLARM®, evaluation of collision data or similar is not possible and it results in a steady flash frequency as long as the system is switched on. -
Page 6: Serial Number
6.2 connectBOX 50mA at 13V Power consumption Ø Operating voltage 9-15 V DC Weight 120g Operating temperature −30 °C to + 85 °C Dimensions 50mm x 50mm x25mm Material Aluminium housing © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 7: Beam Angle
7 Components overview 7.1 Canopy flash The housing of the canopy flash is made of resistant PA12 plastic. Cooling fins on the bottom side ensures heat dissipation and minimizes overheat risk, especially in strong sunlight. Five high quality © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved... -
Page 8: Led Function Indicator
An integrated LED on the backside of the canopy flash housing informs the pilot about the proper functioning of the system (see item 3). The heart of each canopy flash is the energy saving LED- control unit with an integrated temperature and error control unit, to prevent system overheat or internal damage. -
Page 9: Quick Separation Point
Mode 3: If an imminent collision is detected by FLARM®, the flash frequency and flash pattern • changes instantly. 7.3 Quick separation point A mini XLR plug without locking guarantees a safe canopy jettison and connects canopy flash and connectBOX. (For gliders like LS8, ASG29, V3M) © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 10: Canopy-Power Interface (Optional)
The canopy-power interface is required for canopies opening to the right (like the most Schempp-Hirth canopies) and guarantees a safe canopy jettison and a permanent power supply. 7.5 Extension Board (optional) © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 11: Installation Instructions
8 Installation instructions 8.1 General The canopy flash falls within the category standard parts, according to EASA AMC 21.A.303(c), and so installation in gliders is only allowed under certain conditions. Der installation must comply with the EASA Standard Change CS-SC036a „INSTALLATION OF VISUAL AWARENESS LIGHTS“. It is necessary to ensure the following items: The Pilot shall not be blinded by the canopy flash system under no circumstances. -
Page 12: Installation Of The Canopy Flash With Template
Handbook/Installation instructions Canopy flash 8.3 Installation of the canopy flash with template Define the middle of the canopy with a thin string or tape, then affix the template from outside. (Be careful: the small string may be positioned eccentrically!) Prior installing the canopy flash, clean the canopy with appropriate cleaning agent. -
Page 13: Installation Of The Canopy-Power Interface
Aircraft with forward opening canopies without canopy contact go to 8.9 "Wiring". Lay the cable from the canopy flash into the canopy frame and if necessary, fix it. Make sure to place the power interface as close as possible to the frame. -
Page 14: Canopy-Power Interface Counterpart Attachment With Template
(already used for the template). Caution: Red/plus must be to the front inflight direction. Or take heed of the white dot, they have to lie on top of each other. © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 15: Connectbox
Install the connectBOX if possible close to the quick separation point or to the counterpart to have access to the ports and fix it either with screws or with Velcro. 8.8 Video A detailed video about the installation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTdoDFpJMLg&feature=emb_title © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 16: Wiring
Plug the 4-pin connector cable of the counterpart (in the panel cover, see step 5, lower picture) into the ACL-port of the connectBOX. Similar way for canopy flash systems with quick separation point (like V3M, LS8) Connect the connectBOX to the on-board power supply with the 2-pin cable and install a 3-5 A fuse. -
Page 17: Option Extension Board
FLARM® upstream with the connectBOX and then “Bluebox” downstream. 8.10 Option Extension Board If the connectBOX is difficult to access or if it is installed in combination with a SOTECC-strobe, the extension board is used, to enable easy plugging in and unplugging when removing the instrument panel cover. -
Page 18: Sotecc-Configurator
Handbook/Installation instructions Canopy flash 9 SOTECC-Configurator With the supplied SOTECC configurator, it is possible to configure the canopy flash via the connectBOX individually. You can find the program attached on the supplied USB-stick. The following values can be changed: Flash frequency... -
Page 19: Programming
By pressing “test mode“, the canopy flash begins a 15 seconds test-mode and shows the programmed flash frequency allowing the pilot to check the functionality of the canopy flash system. Please do not interfere during this mode. (No programming during test mode). -
Page 20: Safety Notes
Canopy flash 10 Safety notes The canopy flash is a system to improve visibility by other air traffic participants in the airspace. It serves only as a support and under no circumstances replaces an active airspace observation by the pilot in command. The installation of the system should not lead to any changes in the responsibilities of the pilot in command. -
Page 21: Attachments
Handbook/Installation instructions Canopy flash 11 Attachments 11.1 Electrical schematic canopy flash with connectBOX © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 22: Electrical Schematic Canopy Flash
Handbook/Installation instructions Canopy flash 11.2 Electrical schematic canopy flash © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3... -
Page 23: Spare Parts
Please specify serial number and type of aircraft. 13 contact SOTECC GmbH Armbruststrasse 75 73230 Kirchheim unter Teck E-Mail: info@sotecc.de Tel. Nr. +49 7021 9560232 © 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3...
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