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Release date 24/11/2010
Illuminator: Mark 3
About your purchase
We are delighted that you have chosen the MicroAvionics Illuminator Mark 3 and hope you agree with our opinion
that this product brings fresh options to the Ultralight Equipment Marketplace. The Xenon strobe is proven, reliable,
lightweight and inherently yields a near point-source intense bright light, as preferred by even the most modern
commercial Aircraft. These are ideal characteristics for Anti-Collision systems but until now, older systems have
struggled to deliver on those capabilities or suffered other drawbacks.
MicroAvionics now combine high-speed Embedded Microprocessors and Patented concepts to update and reposition
Xenon as an Effective supplement to your Aircraft Safety Systems. Our investment includes a thorough technical
analysis and the best that modern, Industrial grade Electronics can offer. Because of this, You can expect High
Brightness and Efficiency, Long service-life, Low Noise, Adaptability and full Support for 1,2 or 3 head systems
from one product.
Set-up is straightforward and a choice of programmable flash patterns and dynamic rate control bring flexibility
without performance sacrifices. Add or remove a strobe head and your Illuminator Mark 3 adjusts flash thresholds
automatically. There is no need to measure flash rates or set function switches. Calculated rate-scaling and built in
Power-draw analysis means you can run to the regulated limits with just one control, whatever pattern you choose.
About this Manual
Extreme strobe Intensity means high visibility, which enhances Safety for you and your Passengers whether you are
in-flight or on the ground. The Illuminator MK3 drives multiple Xenon beacon heads solidly and reliably, using
High Voltages and components that charge and release very large internal Energy reservoirs quickly– So whilst
fitting is not difficult, attention to detail is called for during installation and use. Please read instructions from start to
finish before fitting begins and keep this manual for future reference.
MicroAvionics is committed to ongoing product design using leading edge technology, build quality, testing and
after-sales service. We will always value your comment and opinion. As for all Aircraft Equipment, inspection and
maintenance of the system and interaction with other Aircraft Equipment should form part of your Test and
Maintenance Schedule. This Manual
Illuminator MK3, installed with Firmware 8KN-V2.0 If you are unclear on any part of this document or if any
questions arise, your Authorised supplier will be pleased to help you.
describes installation and operating instructions for the MicroAvionics
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© MicroAvionics 2010
Order code: MM038
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Summary of Contents for MicroAvionics Illuminator Mark 3
- Page 1 Order code: MM038 About your purchase We are delighted that you have chosen the MicroAvionics Illuminator Mark 3 and hope you agree with our opinion that this product brings fresh options to the Ultralight Equipment Marketplace. The Xenon strobe is proven, reliable, lightweight and inherently yields a near point-source intense bright light, as preferred by even the most modern commercial Aircraft.
- Page 2 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Inlet and Controls (Left Hand Seen from Top) Strobe Connections (Right Hand Side Seen from Top) Power Inlet : Switch : LED Indicators : Rate Adjust Channels 1, 2 and 3 WARNING: High Voltages and Stored Energy The Illuminator MK3 uses high voltages and stores Energy with large internal reservoirs to deliver excellent Strobe brightness.
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Page 3: Installation
Connect each correct type of Strobe Head to one terminal block header as shown below. Push this terminal block header firmly into the appropriate socket as shown in Table 1. Use only compatible Xenon remote trigger heads, for example MicroAvionics type MM034 or MM035. Red:... - Page 4 Table 1 Strobe Head Connections Number of Strobe Heads Allowable Channel Numbers Use Any: 1,2 or 3. Insulate All Unused Channels Use 1 and 3. Insulate and cover Channel 2 outlet Tail to Channel 2. Wings to channels 1 and 3 * Incorrectly connecting the centre channel (channel 2) for a two-strobe system will not cause damage but will cause an Error to halt the system until this is corrected and the power is turned off and then restored.
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Page 5: Before First Use
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Emissions and Susceptibility The Illuminator MK3 employs a combination of filters and design tactics to limit Emissions and help protect against stray Electric and Magnetic fields. However, all High Efficiency switching circuits produce and respond to unwanted noise to some extent. -
Page 6: Normal Operation
NORMAL OPERATION 1. Power on Switch on the 12 Volt power to the Illuminator MK3. Provided that no faults are found during the start-up sequence below, no user action is needed and normal operation will commence. 2. Automatic Self-test The system will always run a short test lasting less than 15 Seconds, before starting normal operation. The BLUE Led is on at this time. - Page 7 CHOOSING THE FLASH PATTERN (Mode Selection) Your Illuminator 3 supports a wide array of flash patterns. You may wish to choose a particular pattern to help discriminate between other flyers in a group, upon the basis of visibility requirements or to control operating power. The flash pattern is stored and recalled automatically at power-up.
- Page 8 Table 2 Flash Pattern Selection Guide Pattern channel codes: L = Left Channel, R = Right Channel, T = Tail Channel, A = Any Channel Minimum Flash rate: 40FPM nominal set-point for all modes Maximum flash rate: Dependant on Mode selection and number of Heads (See below) LED On: LED Off: (HP) = High Power Modes (LP) = Low Power Modes...
- Page 9 SYSTEM FAULTS / TROUBLESHOOTING Several built-in hardware and software features work together to enhance fault tolerance for high reliability in flight. If a recoverable fault occurs during operation this condition will be described in Table 3. In this case, the system will automatically restart in the quickest possible manner.
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Page 10: Recorded Data
Table 4: NON - RECOVERABLE FAULTS Faults in this category will either produce a full shutdown or blow the fuse to protect internal components from damage. Such faults cannot be corrected in-flight. ROOT CAUSE System Behaviour Indicator lamps ACTION Behaviour after during fault clearing the fault Reverse Polarity... - Page 11 Aircraft should be tested during installation. *(3) Specifications and functionality are entirely subject to revision without notice. For current information, • please contact MicroAvionics or your Authorised distributor, quoting the original ordering information if possible.
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Page 12: Copyright And Intellectual Property Rights
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS This entire document and the system to which it refers is copyright © MicroAvionics and describes concepts which are subject to International Intellectual Property Law. No part of this document may be reproduced or published in whole or in part without the written authorisation of a MicroAvionics Director.
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