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PowerFLARM Core
Installation Manual
Version 150 (International)
January 19, 2016
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PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International

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  • Page 1 PowerFLARM Core Installation Manual Version 150 (International) January 19, 2016 PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview ....................... 11 RJ45: Power and Data Connections ..........11 D-Sub DE9: Power, Data and Audio Connections ...... 12 FLARM antennas (SMA connector, RED marking) ....16 PCAS/ADS-B antenna (SMA connector, BLUE marking) ..16 USB ........................ 17 GPS antenna (MCX connector) ............16 Status LED indications ................
  • Page 3 Mandatory firmware update .............. 25 Butterfly (BF) software/FlarmNET update ........25 Technical specifications..........27 Product Warranty ................... 28 Notes ................28 Replacing ‘Classic’ FLARM by PowerFLARM ....... 28 Limitations ....................28 FLARM® Radio Communication............29 Legal Liability ................... 30 Conformity Declaration ................ 31 Maximum Antenna Gain ...............

  • Page 4: Parts List

    • See the Installation section for considerations when using external antennas. PowerFLARM Core does not have an integrated display, but con- nects to a wide range of display interfaces, PDA’s, on-board flight computers, moving map applications and MFD. The typical installation connects to a Remote PowerFLARM Display.

  • Page 5: Ads-B Alerts

    FLARM-warnings are issued in accordance with the time remaining to a possible collision, not the geometric distance between the air- craft. The first warning is typically issued between 19 and 25 sec- onds in advance to the calculated possible collision with aircraft or obstacle (time to impact);...

  • Page 6: General Advice On Installation

    ADS-B data to compute alerts for glider targets. Instead, it will ex- clusively rely on the target's much more precise FLARM data. This requires that all gliders which are equipped with FLARM and ADS-B transponders to correctly configure their ADS-B out emitter category to glider.

  • Page 7: Cabling

    (radio) or magnetic (e.g. compass) system, and this fact must be recorded in the aircraft documents. In addition, the aircraft docu- ments must bear a record of the PowerFLARM Core serial number and Software Version Number. The Means of Compliance must be recorded in the aircraft documentation and an AFM Supplement is to be carried on board the aircraft.

  • Page 8: External Antennas

    The PowerFLARM CB must be separate from other CBs of essential avionics. • In flight the pilot must be able to isolate PowerFLARM Core from the aircraft's electrical power system without inter- • rupting the power supply to other essential avionics.

  • Page 9: Ads-B

    ANTCEFLAB); available from your FLARM dealer. • The primary antenna (FLARM A) should have good view in- to the direction of flight. FLARM B (if used) should be • placed to complement the field of view of FLARM A. Suitable antennas: RAMI AV-74 Transponder/DME antenna ADS-B or similar;...

  • Page 10: Housing

    Should the unit be suddenly cooled this may result in the formation of condensation. PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Overview Core has the following connectors: USB 2.0: Flight log readout, device update and configuration FLARM antennas A and B: When using a single antenna, connect • to FLARM A. Antenna connector has a RED marking. Use of •...

  • Page 12: D-Sub De9: Power, Data And Audio Connections

    Pin 5 transmits NMEA-0183 Version 2.0 data at a configured data rate (default is 19.2kBaud). Further FLARM-specific data is availa- ble for periphery devices (e.g. remote display). Do not connect more than one external application to the port. Maximum current on pin 3: 200mA @ 3VDC.
  • Page 13 The below color assignments are only valid for specific D-Sub cables which have been shipped with devices from 2016. D-Sub cables shipped with PowerFLARM Core devices from 2016 are color coded according to the following table. These D-Sub cables are marked with “Art.-Nr 1420531”. DO NOT use the color coding if the cable is not marked accordingly.
  • Page 14 200 Ohm and 10 kOhm. The audio panel or amplifier should allow volume adjustment. Do not connect a passive headset or speaker directly to Audio OUT. If you are unsure about how to connect Audio OUT, con- tact your dealer. PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...
  • Page 15 The difference between US/Australia and European devices is due will void warranty. to regulatory requirements. Both FLARM and the ADS-B antennas must be mounted vertically (i.e., one tip facing up, the other one down). PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 16: Flarm Antennas (Sma Connector, Red Marking)

    FLARM antennas (SMA connector, RED marking) FLARM B. FLARM A is used to receive and transmit and must always be connected to an antenna. FLARM B is only used to re- ceive; an optional antenna may be used for better reception per- formance.

  • Page 17: Usb

    ‘Feature licences’ for details. Maximum size is limited by FAT system (32GB). The USB stick must not be connected during flight except for special purposes as advised by FLARM Technology or its agents. USB stick transactions take place: Whenever PowerFLARM is switched ON with a USB stick con- nected.

  • Page 18: Status Led Indications

    Sort IGC files by date on your PC. The last file in the list then corresponds to the most recent flight. • If multiple firmware update files are on the USB stick, Power- FLARM will chose the most recent one. • Do not keep multiple obstacle database updates on your USB stick.
  • Page 19 One long GREEN flash: USB stick detected One short GREEN flash for each command executed suc- • cessfully • One short RED flash for each command causing an error (verify FLARMCFG.TXT in that case) • PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 20: Configuration

    Prior to first use, PowerFLARM Core must be configured correctly. Configuration Failure to configure or a false configuration may lead to failure To configure your Core: to alert, operate or cause nuisance alarms! Use the online Configurator tool to generate a file FLARM- CFG.TXT:...

  • Page 21: Essential Settings Prior To First Flight

    Select ‘Send PCAS targets to LED displays’ under ‘Data Out- put’ (only relevant for non-Pure devices). • Ensure that the Display and PowerFLARM Core use the same Baud rate. • There are a number of device settings that must be configured prior Essential Settings Prior to First Flight to the use of the device.

  • Page 22: Data Output

    Warning: Due to protocol limitations, traffic information using Garmin TIS may be too coarse for quick visual identification. A FLARM compatible device should be used as the primary FLARM display. We recommend ranges useful for collision avoidance, e.g. 600m for Range Settings vertical and 5km for horizontal ranges.

  • Page 23: Feature Licenses

    These features are: AUD: Audio output connection (available from Hardware version 1.1) • ENL: Engine noise level sensor IGC: IGC approval • TIS: Garmin TIS interface • RFB: Second FLARM antenna connector • • PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 24: Device Identification

    ‘grandfather’ licenses for the features they were sold with (e.g., devices sold in the US prior to 2013 have IGC, TIS and RFB). Licenses can be obtained directly from FLARM or, in some cases, from your dealer. Each license requires a device-specific license key. Keys are stored in files named xxx.LIC and are installed via the USB port, see ‘Device...

  • Page 25: Software, License And/Or Obstacle Database Update

    Installation and update of PowerFLARM software, licenses and the Device update obstacle database is via USB. The software of some FLARM displays (currently supported: Butterfly) can also be updated via the Core. Please use FAT formatted USB 2.0 sticks; see the USB section for details.
  • Page 26 Note: This procedure is only supported for displays directly con- nected to PowerFLARM, i.e. not via a 3 party repeater or Y adapter. For Y adapters and repeaters, please consult the display and respec- tive 3 party documentation. PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    928 MHz ISM band (North America, Austral- Radio (PCAS/ADS-B) 1090 MHz None Connector for USB 2.0 sticks; FAT formatted, 32 GB max. Operating temperature -40 to 85 °C Detection range 5-8km typ., depending on antenna and installa- tion PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 28: Product Warranty

    PowerFLARM does not provide any resolution advisory (recom- mended evasive action). Under no circumstances does Power- FLARM facilitate a change in flight tactics or pilot conduct. Even though you have installed PowerFLARM, you remain responsible PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 29: Flarm® Radio Communication

    A display attached to PowerFLARM can only alert of the presence of other moving aircraft if the other aircraft is equipped either with a FLARM-compatible system, an ADS-B OUT (1090ES) on 1090MHz or an interrogated transponder Mode C or S. PowerFLARM does neither interrogate transponders nor operate as a transponder, and is thus neither detected by TCAS nor air traffic control.

  • Page 30: Legal Liability

    FLARM® is an international- ly registered trademark and may not be used by third parties with- out a license.

  • Page 31: Conformity Declaration

    This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. IC ID Number: 10154A-FLAPFC10 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est con- forme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 32: Maximum Antenna Gain

    Actuellement, le gain d'antenne maximal d'antennes externes est limité à 2.0dBi pour un fonctionnement en 902MHz à 928MHz par points à bandes. L'antenne gain doit pas être supérieure à maximum EIRP limites fixées par la FCC/Industrie Canada. PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 33: Industry Canada Notice And Marking

    : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est sus- ceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 34: Core

    Appendix A: Mechanical Drawings Core PowerFLARM Core Manual v.150 International...

  • Page 35: Flarm And Pcas/Ads-B Antenna

    Please see below for an indicative drawing of the FLARM and ADS-B FLARM and PCAS/ADS-B antenna antennas. The dimensions are approximate for the European FLARM antenna. North American/Australian FLARM antennas and ADS-B are slightly shorter. Appendix B: Antennas For metal and carbon fiber aircraft, it is strongly recommended to install external FLARM antennas (AV-75).

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