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- Page 1 SteFly Canopy Flasher Installation Manual and Operating Instructions Version 2.0 Feb 2025 info@stefly.aero www.stefly.aero SteFly is a registered trademark used by CoTexx GmbH, 86565 Gachenbach, Germany SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
............................6 ONTROL 3.3.1 RJ45 Connectors ..........................6 3.3.2 Status LEDs of the Control Box ...................... 7 3.3.3 Connectors for Power and Canopy Flasher ................... 7 3.3.4 DIP Switches ..........................8 3.3.5 Web App ............................8 3.3.6 Firmware Update ........................10 INSTALLATION ............................ -
Page 3: Preliminary Remarks
1.2 Limited Warranty SteFly Canopy Flasher and Control Box as well as our accessories are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, CoTexx will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. -
Page 4: Safety
SteFly Canopy Flasher is an additional feature of helping pilots to avoid mid-air collisions in day VFR conditions. Security decisions and airspace observation must be made regardless of having installed a visual awareness light system. -
Page 5: Design And Function
4 A fuse integrated e.g. for XCSoar / SeeYou Navigator The canopy flasher is connected to the Control Box, which evaluates FLARM signals of aircrafts in the surrounding area. For safety reasons (dazzling) and energy saving, the canopy flasher only emits light flashes, when the aircraft is flying. -
Page 6: Control Box
LEDs. Therefore, the pilot can see live whether and at what rate the canopy flasher emits light. If necessary, the indicator light can be covered with tape. -
Page 7: Status Leds Of The Control Box
3.3.3 Connectors for Power and Canopy Flasher The Control Box has a four-pin socket for connecting the canopy flasher and a two-pin socket for the power connection to the 12 V on-board electric system via the supplied on/off switch with integrated fuse. -
Page 8: Dip Switches
/ tablet / computer without installing a program. The browser window can then be used to make settings, call up status messages or start test mode. To access the web app, proceed as follows: SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0... - Page 9 Flarm via cable maintained even though there window. and the Flarm has satellite is no online access (Yes). The user interface will then reception, the messages “Data: open. FLARM connected” and “GPS: 3D-fix on ground” appear. SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0...
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Page 10: Firmware Update
3.3.6 Notes on control boxes that were delivered before 01/2025 The latest firmware can be installed on all SteFly Control Boxes. The new firmware versions set WIFI automatically active for 3 minutes after the box is switched on. During this time the WebApp can be accessed. -
Page 11: Installation
SteFly Canopy Flasher is installed on the inside of the canopy facing forward. The best position for SteFly Canopy Flasher is as far forward as possible for minimal obstruction of the pilot´s field of view. Most gliders have installed a flap controlling the cockpit ventilation at the front of the canopy. Ensure that this flap has enough clearance and is not blocked by the canopy flasher. - Page 12 • Optional: attach the yaw string on the center line using the paper template • Optional: stick the adhesive template with the outline of the canopy flasher on the outside of the canopy. • Remove the protective film from the canopy flasher. Press the flasher housing very lightly against the canopy from the inside.
- Page 13 Therefore, you must not use zip ties to secure the plugged-in connectors and bind them together! Secure only the connector that comes from the control box, as this will remain connected to the aircraft, even during canopy jettison. SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0...
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Page 14: Side Opening Canopy Contact
Close the canopy: the flasher should flash twice with low intensity and then constantly with normal intensity Make absolutely sure that nobody is looking directly into the canopy flasher or into the reflected beam in nearer vicinity when the LEDs of the canopy flasher are emitting light! This could possibly damage the retina temporarily or even permanently. -
Page 15: Operation
Flasher, the latter will start flashing with normal intensity when FLARM indicates that the aircraft is flying. When your glider is in the air, the canopy flasher will flash constantly with a frequency according to the setting “low / medium / high” in the web app. -
Page 16: Switching The Canopy Flasher "Off
Shortly after landing, FLARM recognizes that the flight has stopped. At the same time, the Control Box sends a signal to the canopy flasher with the effect that it will stop emitting light flashes. This avoids unintended dazzling, saves energy and prevents the LEDs from overheating in hot environments. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
(pay especially attention to the direction of the printed arrow) SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0... -
Page 18: Technical Data
SLS printed polymer, painted matt black; heat sink black housing anodized aluminium; housing lined with mirror foil for maximum efficiency Interfaces Control Box 2 serial interfaces: 1x FLARM®-input and 1 x FLARM®-repeater (e.g. for AIR Traffic or FLARM®-Display), Bluetooth, WIFI SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0... - Page 19 SLS printed polymer, painted matt black; heat sink black housing anodized aluminium; housing lined with reflector foil for maximum efficiency Interfaces Control Box 2 serial interfaces: 1x FLARM®-input and 1 x FLARM®-repeater (e.g. for AIR Traffic or FLARM®-Display), Bluetooth, WIFI SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 2.0...
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