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Introduction
The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 is a 2 1/4" sunlight readable color display instrument providing a display for an artificial horizon
reference system (AHRS), an advanced digital compass, or both depending on which sensor packages is connected.
The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 can be setup to display the following:
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Compass with optional slip indicator (requires MGL Avionics SP-6 sensor package)
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Horizon with optional slip, turn indicator & G-Force (requires MGL Avionics SP-7/9 sensor package)
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Turn and bank indicator (requires MGL Avionics SP-7/9 sensor package)
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Combined compass and horizon display with bank indicator, optional slip indicator & G-Force (requires MGL
Avionics SP6 & SP-7/9 sensor packages)
1 Features
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Large 2.6" high resolution 320x240, IPS (fully viewable in all directions), sunlight readable color LCD
display
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Artificial horizon reference system (AHRS) display unit with slip indication, turn and bank and G-Force
indication
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Advanced magnetic compass with a course steering feature and slip indication
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Can be setup as an individual compass display, artificial horizon or both
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The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 is connected to the AHRS / Compass sensor packages by a simple CAN bus
interface. This allows for the optimum placement of the sensor packages in the aircraft
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More then one AHRS-2 / MAG-2 unit can be connected onto the CAN bus. This allows the compass,
artificial horizon and the turn and bank indicator to be displayed on different units
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G-Force indicator (MGL Avionics SP7 required)
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Standard 3 1/8" aircraft enclosure (can be front or rear mounted)
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The LED backlight can automatically adjust to the ambient light, or it can be manually adjusted in the
menu system
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Rotary control plus 2 independent buttons for easy menu navigation and user input
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An external output activates when a high alarm condition has been reached
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Wide input supply voltage range of 8 to 30V DC with built in voltage reversal and over voltage protection
for harsh electrical environments
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1 year limited warranty
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2
AHRS-2:
Artificial Horizon and Magnetic
Compass indicator
MAG-2:
Magnetic Compass Indicator
Operating Manual – English 1.00
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Summary of Contents for MGL Avionics Blaze AHRS-2
- Page 1 The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 can be setup to display the following: • Compass with optional slip indicator (requires MGL Avionics SP-6 sensor package) • Horizon with optional slip, turn indicator & G-Force (requires MGL Avionics SP-7/9 sensor package) • Turn and bank indicator (requires MGL Avionics SP-7/9 sensor package) •...
- Page 2 Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 2 2 Layout 2.1 AHRS-2 Layout Ambient light sensor 3 1/8” enclosure. Can be front or rear mounted Sunlight readable color graphic display: The backlight can automatically adjust to the ambient light or it can be manually...
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Page 3: Main Displays
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 3 3 Main Displays The AHRS-2 can be set up to show 3 different display screens. Turning the rotary control either clockwise or anti- clockwise allows you to select the operation of the AHRS-2 as an artificial horizon with mini compass and a mini turn and bank indicator, turn and bank indicator, and a digital compass. -
Page 4: Digital Compass
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 4 Fast level function Press the F2 key should the horizon display be toppled (i.e. indicating incorrectly by a large amount) due to excessive maneuvering or by exceeding the maximum bank, pitch or yaw rates. This will indicate to the instrument that you are flying straight and level and that gravity tracking may be accelerated to ensure rapid realignment of the horizon. - Page 5 Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 5 3.3.2 Using the course steering indicator To activate the course steering indicator, steer the required heading and then press the F1 key. The compass will display: The F1 key pressed at a heading of 176 degrees. Currently the heading equals the course to steer as shown below the heading tape.
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Page 6: Exiting The Menu System
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 6 4 Menu System Press the rotary control button during the normal display mode to enter the menu system. Use the rotary control to navigate through the menu system. 4.1 Exiting the menu system Press the F1/Up button to exit the menu system when the “EXIT”... - Page 7 Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 7 Compass: Select “ON” if you would like to see the compass box on the horizon display. Numeric: Select “ON” if you would like to see a numeric display of bank and pitch angles superimposed on the horizon display.
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Page 8: Compass Setup
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 8 4.3 Compass Setup Display: Select the style of the compass tape as in section display mode as described in section 3.3 above Heading: Select whether you would like the instrument to display magnetic or true heading. If you select true heading, you need to enter the correct magnetic variation for your location. - Page 9 Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 9 Calibrate This allows calibration of the magnetic sensor. In-Flight calibration Procedure Please see documentation supplied with the SP-6 for more information. Fly the aircraft in safe area where you can perform random banked turns. Do not exceed the safety limits of the aircraft during the calibration flight.
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Page 10: Security Setup
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 10 4.4 MISC Setup (Miscellaneous Setup) Backlight: Select manual or automatic backlight control. Use the rotary control in manual mode to adjust the backlight brightness. Allow 3 seconds for the display to adjust to the ambient lighting conditions when using the automatic backlight mode. -
Page 11: Default Settings
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 11 Default Settings: Select this menu option to reset all the settings to factory defaults. Model: This menu option is used to select which model of display you have. Select MAG-2 if you only want a compass display as then all menus pertaining to the AHRS-2 will be hidden. -
Page 12: Loading Factory Default Settings
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 12 7 Loading factory default settings Press and hold the F1/Up button and rotary control during power up to load the pre- programmed factory default settings. The following screen will be displayed: Factory default settings can also be loaded in the Miscellaneous setup menu. -
Page 13: Specifications
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 13 9 Specifications Operating Temperature Range -10ºC to 60ºC (14ºF to 140ºF) Storage Temperature Range -20ºC to 80ºC (-4ºF to 176ºF) Humidity <85% non-condensing 8 to 30Vdc SMPS (switch mode power supply) with built in 33V over... -
Page 14: Installation
Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 14 12 Installation Note: Please see corresponding SP-X sensor package manuals for more information about the installation and use of the artificial horizon and compass. 12.1 Cable connections Main connector (D15HD connector: Unit Female, Cable Male) -
Page 15: Warranty
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must make your own determination if the products sold by MGL Avionics are safe and effective for your intended applications. MGL Avionics makes no representations or warranties as to either the suitability of any of the products we sell as to your particular application or the compatibility of any of the products we sell with other products you may buy from us or anywhere else, and we disclaim any warranties or representations that may otherwise arise by law. - Page 16 Blaze AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Operating Manual Page 16 Other instruments in the Stratomaster Blaze series AHRS-2 Artificial Horizon and Magnetic Compass Indicator ALT-6 Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ALT-7 Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) with a transponder compatible RS232 &...
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