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The specifications below describe the PowerFLARM system currently being developed for the US market. There will also be a “Brick” version  without an internal display or control knob for mounting behind the panel.  a remote display with control knob is  included.  Images will be posted when available.

Specifications are for the portable, integrated version:

Size and enclosure:

  • length: 94mm
  • width: 96mm
  • height: 46mm

Controls:

  • integrated rotary knob with push button
  • special positive detents for tactile feedback

Audio:

  • integrated warning buzzer (up to 86 dBA)
  • output for headset audio (optional)
  • adjustable volume
  • voice-warnings (optional from Q2/2011)

Communication:

  • integrated RS232 enhanced NMEA data output for Moving-Map or external displays, and input for task declaration and settings
  • integrated power supply for 3rd-party devices

Sensors and GPS:

  • latest technology pressure sensor
  • integrated 50-Channel GPS receiver
  • optional ENL Engine Noise-Level sensor for motor-gliders

FLARM radio:

  • FLARM transceiver with extended range
  • supports dual antenna operation

ADS-B 1090:

  • 1090 MHz receiver for Mode-C/S and ADS-B
  • very high range (>100 NM)
  • data output on ground possible (e.g. to optional PC-Software)

Antenna:

  • FLARM antenna
  • second FLARM antenna (optional)
  • ADS-B antenna
  • integrated GPS antenna (support for optional external GPS antenna)

Memory:

  • SD-Card slot (Micro-SD)
  • more than 4GB possible
  • operating software updates through micro SD-card

Flight Recorder:

  • IGC-approved* Flight Recorder for Flights up to and including Diamonds

Display:

  • sunlight readable active matrix TFT display
  • resolution 132 x 176 pixels
  • 2″ screen size
  • 180° viewing angle
  • day and night mode
  • [[PowerFlarmDisplays View the screens here]]

Power and batteries:

  • 6 interchangeable AA-batteries (all types)
  • adaptive battery loading circuit with temperature monitoring (NiCd and NiMh batteries)
  • usable without batteries (10 to 30V DC aircraft power)
  • lasts up to 8h on one charge (depends on traffic volume)
  • Note: display-less version for blind mounting has no internal batteries.

In the box:

  • PowerFLARM
  • ADS-B Antenna
  • FLARM Antenna
  • Documentation

Installation:

  • 2 threaded holes (M4) at the bottom
  • adaptor-plates and mounts (optional)
  • mountable with DualLock®
  • fully autonomous – can be used everywhere in the aircraft

*North American Edition only