PowerFLARM Fly Safe Technology Specifications
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
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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
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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
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*North American Edition only