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Manual external FLARM™ / PowerFLARM™  Display V3+Mm 

External FLARM™/ PowrFLARM™ 

Display V3+Mm        

with Software-version 3.7

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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6

 

Installation 

 
General 
 

The display should be installed in the airplane in a manner that the pilot can read the indicators and operate 
the Mode button. The illuminated LED’s enable optimal readings of the indicators when direct sunlight falls 
onto the display. 
 
There is a small opening on the lower edge for the sound source – it is forbidden to close the opening with 
glue or other foreign objects. In order to ensure a full volume signal, a distance of minimum 10mm is required 
from other objects/instruments. 
 
In order to avoid possible influences on the magnetic compass the display should be installed at least 25cm 
away.  
 

Plug opening 
 

In order to fit the external display onto the instrument panel an appropriate opening for the plug is necessary. 
(front view dimensional drawings of the display) 
 

 

 

with square opening 16 x 16 mm 

 

 

with round opening Ø 20 mm 

 

Adhesive attachment 
 

For installation of the display an adhesive attachment proves to be the most practical method. For this 
purpose two pre-cut double-sided mounting adhesives are included. 
 
For clean smooth surfaces the thinner adhesive should be used; for rougher surfaces the foam adhesive is 
the preferred choice. 
 

Attention: 

in order to guarantee optimal adhesion, the surface must be absolutely clean and free from oil 

when applying the adhesive. The adhesion strengthens further within 24h after application. 
 

Tip: 

to remove the sticker from display, manual force should be avoided. Also not recommended is raising 

the sticker from one side with a metal object (e.g. screwdriver) – these actions can result in mechanical 
pressure being applied directly to the electronic display panel which can lead to cracks and damage of the 
unit. 
 
It is recommended instead to use a knife, cut all around under the display until it can be lifted away from 
adhesive sticker with minimal force. Afterwards the adhesive sticker can be easily removed by hand – do not 
use any solvents on the display to avoid penetration and possible damage to display.  
 
Adhesive sticker sets for new installations are available from the distributor. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for FLARM V3+Mm

Page 1: ...Manual external FLARMTM Display V3 Mm Fly with far sightedness www swiss bat ch External FLARMTM PowerFLARM Display V3 Mm for Powered aircraft Manual V3 Mm Software Version 3 7 22th May 2015 a ...

Page 2: ...nce of another moving aircraft if the aircraft is equipped either with FLARM compatible systems ADS B OUT 1090ES on 1090MHz or an interrogated transponder Mode C or S As FLARMTM main device neither interrogates nor operates as a transponder the displayV3 as well cannot be detected by TCAS or air traffic control Warranty The period of the warranty ceases immediately in all of the following cases th...

Page 3: ... display Wiring to FLARMTM Wiring to PowerFLARMTM PORTABLE Wiring to PowerFLARMTM CORE Two seater version Other variations Configuration Start up Status indicators Mode Button Operation modes Nearest Mode Warning Mode Traffic Functions Airplane warning Forecasting Traffic Transponder object indication Fixed obstacles warning Indicator Mute mode Maintenance Software updates Technical data Frequentl...

Page 4: ...Status LED s 4 status LED s green situated vertically indicate operating status of FLARMTM Direction and height indicators 12 circular placed LED s for the direction and 4 LED s for the traffic height indication The indication appears as relative direction indication which means from the point of pilot flight direction and detects an approaching threat rapidly Using the 2 colour display the object...

Page 5: ...e of the display for an acoustic warning In the case of an approaching threat the acoustic alarm sounds in addition to the red indicator The volume can be adjusted into 4 levels The signal can be muted for a 5 minute period in order to consciously eliminate acoustic noise while thermal circling with other glider aircraft For more detailed instructions refer to the chapter Operation ...

Page 6: ...ment For installation of the display an adhesive attachment proves to be the most practical method For this purpose two pre cut double sided mounting adhesives are included For clean smooth surfaces the thinner adhesive should be used for rougher surfaces the foam adhesive is the preferred choice Attention in order to guarantee optimal adhesion the surface must be absolutely clean and free from oi...

Page 7: ...ruments have a non stabilized battery supply available on their interface This enables the peripheral device s power supply through simple wiring Non stabilized means the FLARM device supply is connected without voltage control and without internal fuse protection to the interface Strictly adhere to the manufacturer s references regarding the connection and fuse protection of the mainframe The dis...

Page 8: ...werFLARMTM The CORE has another independent data interface at the DSUB 9 jack this allows a possible connection to the display Two seater version Using the Y adapter RJ12 6 pole two external displays can be operated on FLARMTM or PowerFLARMTM In order to avoid data collisions while operating both displays one of the displays must be configured as PAX refer to operation manual All FLARM and display...

Page 9: ...han 3 s or FLARM including the display must be restarted cut power supply and power up again Parameter No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parameter brightness indicator parallel operation FLARMTM mainframe interface unit of measurement compatibility mode Status LED RX TX GPS Power RX TX TX GPS Value 1 15 strongly dimmed display PIC LED on signal on 4800 Baud KM indication OFF direction 1 LED Value 2 45 dimmed display...

Page 10: ...hind the display has its own built in signal hence the signal of the FLARMTM can then be switched off Parameter 4 Interface Transmission Rate o Values 1 6 according to the table The extension interface of FLARMTM operates normally with 4800 Baud If the display is operated on data interface alignment of the baud rate of the display is possible As no high quality cables with protective shielding are...

Page 11: ...s in groups 5 On the distance indicator a control symbol appears briefly for the adjusted measuring unit The distance depends on the adjusted configuration and is indicated in KM or NM afterwards the measuring unit is no longer visible Please ensure The distance indicator is given in KM There is no conversion of the given value symbol refers to European metric system The distance indicator is give...

Page 12: ... constantly during operation The Power LED blinks when voltage is below 8 VDC as FLARM will not function with low voltage Communication failure If data communication is interrupted with the mainframe no data received for more than 3 seconds the status LED s will show as follows Power LED is constantly on RX TX and GPS LED s all flash together Check wiring to mainframe Is FLARM mainframe in operati...

Page 13: ...Mode The selection of this mode is shown after a button press 2 s with a downwards symbol indicated on the display Warning Mode In Warning Mode the signal occurs only after an evaluation confirms an approaching threat Warnings are always shown with red flashing and are accompanied by an acoustic signal Depending on the threat 3 threat levels the flashing and buzzing frequencies will change The sel...

Page 14: ...hreat less than approximately 14 18 s until possible collision red LED buzzer interval middle 4 Hz Immediate threat less than approximately 6 8 s until possible collision red LED buzzer interval rapid 6 Hz Indicator examples V3 Display Mode FLARM Compatibility Mode Moderate threat from approximately 3 o clock flashing buzzing slow 2 Hz Severe threat from approximately 1 o clock flashing buzzing mi...

Page 15: ... Indication The new FLARMTM devices or compatible external receivers e g TRX 1090 from GARRECHT are additionally capable of receiving and evaluating signals from transponders Signals from a transponder featuring ADS B OUT include the GPS coordinates of the sending aircraft therefore FLARMTM can evaluate the received signals calculate and recognize a possible collision threat The indication on the ...

Page 16: ...rn as follows simultaneous flashing of two LED s flashing and buzzing rate depends on threat same as Aircraft Warning Comment A fixed obstacle is always in the moving direction there is no specific direction indication There is no vertical position indication There is a warning given when the aircraft flies underneath power transmission lines and cable car wiring The indicator updates every second...

Page 17: ...ns on current data communication or adjustments to the operating indication of different warning levels the display software can be updated Only in exceptional cases is the update of the display consequent to a FLARMTM update mandatory As a rule FLARMTM updates are compatible with current peripheral devices but can include new functions and operations Further information regarding updates is locat...

Page 18: ...ays set on loud This function operates intentionally for safety reasons at the beginning of each flight day FLARMTM must be adequately audible The buzzer can be intentionally adjusted afterwards to a lower volume level or even disabled completely After a change over from older V2 display to the new V3 M display the display is not illuminated The first display generation the V2 operates with a 3 3V...

Page 19: ...Manual external FLARM PowerFLARM Display V3 Mm External FLARM PowrFLARM Display V3 Mm with Software version 3 7 Page 19 Notes ...

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