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POWERFLARM FUSION

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Date: 2020-11-10

Version: 1.0

Page: 1 of 38

FLARM Technology Ltd

Hinterbergstrasse 15

CH-6330 Cham

Document Number:

FTD-077

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Page 1: ...Page 1 of 38 FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH 6330 Cham Document Number FTD 077 Document Status Published status Confidentiality status Draft Released Canceled Internal NDA Public Version...

Page 2: ...11 2 1 General Requirements and Advice on Installation 11 2 1 1 Minor Change and Standard Change 12 2 2 Housing 12 2 3 Displays 13 2 4 Connections and Cabling 14 2 4 1 Overview 14 2 4 2 General Advice...

Page 3: ...Codes 27 4 2 Warranty Information and Terms of Use 27 4 3 Replacing PowerFLARM Core with PowerFLARM Fusion 27 4 4 Replacing Classic FLARM with PowerFLARM Fusion 27 4 5 Conformity Declarations 28 4 6 M...

Page 4: ...an identification number is encoded before being broadcast over an encrypted radio channel twice per second Flight models are available for most aircraft types including piston engine airplanes jets h...

Page 5: ...ists of a remotely installed FLARM device a panel mounted FLARM Compatible display one or two externally mounted FLARM antennas and internally mounted GNSS and ADS B SSR antennas There are also portab...

Page 6: ...for short contains the collision computer radio circuitry and peripheral communication subsystems It is powered from the aircraft electrical system and connects to the following equipment and parts O...

Page 7: ...eaning Explanation ADS B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast AFMS Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement AML Approved Model List AMP Aircraft Maintenance Program CAA Civil Aviation Authority CDTI Co...

Page 8: ...and error conditions are correctly annunciated to the pilots Fusion should be connected to at least one FLARM Compatible display A list of displays certified as FLARM Compatible as well as alternativ...

Page 9: ...detect inappropriate antennas including antennas for the wrong frequency band PowerFLARM Fusion can use two antennas concurrently for better coverage antenna diversity Normally one antenna is placed...

Page 10: ...following link https flarm com support manuals documents The EASA Minor Change Approval MCA and documents for a Standard Change installation can be acquired under the following link https flarm com pr...

Page 11: ...nstallation must not obstruct the pilots in their operation of the aircraft including emergencies in particular it must not obstruct outside view or emergency egress Only one single FLARM device may b...

Page 12: ...ote A Standard Change installation is normally more limiting than an MCA e g limited to day VFR 2 2 Housing Mount PowerFLARM Fusion to a suitable mounting location The orientation of the device is dis...

Page 13: ...turer See the Installation Instructions for the relevant display for specific instructions Many FLARM displays on the market have not been certified as FLARM Compatible Certified displays carry the FL...

Page 14: ...nections and Cabling 2 4 1 Overview PowerFLARM Fusion has the following connectors USB 2 0 Accepts USB flash drive for flight log readout device update1 and configuration FLARM antennas A and B When u...

Page 15: ...he power supply pins Connecting power to an incorrect pin will damage the circuit board make the device unusable and void any warranty Cables must not be cracked excessively bent or installed under te...

Page 16: ...to power according to Section 2 4 3 2 4 6 RJ45 Power and Data Connections Connecting power to an incorrect pin will burn the circuit board make the device unusable and void any warranty The 8 pin RJ4...

Page 17: ...n is shown On the right side the male plug on the cable is shown Socket device Plug cable 1 Audio OUT referenced to GND 2 TX Fusion sends RS 232 3 RX Fusion receives RS 232 4 Do not connect 5 GND 6 Do...

Page 18: ...usion supplies 3 V DC for display Note There is no wire for Pin 6 Note Pin 7 of the D sub connector and Pins 7 and 8 of the RJ45 connector are internally connected So are the GND pins 5 D sub and 1 2...

Page 19: ...t a headset or speaker directly to Audio Out 2 4 9 FLARM and 1090 MHz Antenna Connectors FLARM A and B ports are reverse polarity female SMA connectors RP SMA with a pin as center conductor The 1090 p...

Page 20: ...nted inside the vertical stabilizer External antennas for FLARM A and FLARM B are strongly recommended for all aircraft for the best performance range For GPS and 1090 internal antennas are usually su...

Page 21: ...ly since the radio waves are vertically polarized this is unrelated to the radiation pattern Up to 15 tilt is normally acceptable If using other than the AV 75 antennas the antennas must be insulated...

Page 22: ...behind such windshields In addition the following requirements are applicable for the specific antenna installations 2 5 2 1 FLARM A B Note The internal FLARM antennas shipped with the device have a R...

Page 23: ...rd view It should be placed at least 30 cm away from other antennas Where installation options are limited the FLARM antennas have priority over the 1090 antenna for optimal placement The 1090 antenna...

Page 24: ...typically contain algorithm and protocol improvements and new features In addition each PowerFLARM firmware also has a fixed expiry date to avoid that devices that have not been updated are broadcast...

Page 25: ...e installation including configuration verify that the device starts up normally without any errors See the User and Maintenance Manual for details In addition a range analysis should be conducted aft...

Page 26: ...and RJ45 RS 232 connection NMEA ICD 4 8 230 kBaud Wireless Data FLARM ICD Wi Fi TCP WebSocket and Bluetooth GDL 90 Wi Fi Audio Out AC 1 7 V peak to peak 1 k GPS SMC connector External 50 active 4 7 V...

Page 27: ...rFLARM Core but differ from the E version On Fusion FLARM A B are Reversed Polarity SMA RP SMA and the 1090 connector is SMA In addition the GPS antenna connector is SMC on PowerFLARM Fusion compared...

Page 28: ...the product PowerFLARM Fusion in Hardware Version FLAFUS and typical configuration meets the requirements of the CE mark The communications conformity meets the requirements of EN 300 220 power class...

Page 29: ...more than that necessary for successful communication Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf...

Page 30: ...POWERFLARM FUSION INSTALLATION MANUAL Date 2020 11 10 Version 1 0 Page 30 of 38 FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH 6330 Cham Document Number FTD 077 Appendix A Mechanical Drawings...

Page 31: ...onmental aspects insulation or installation Damaged antennas e g missing cap or FLARM antennas with insufficient insulation can damage devices and may not be used Internal antennas GPS Antenna FLARM T...

Page 32: ...etc If the primary display has not been certified as FLARM Compatible it can continue to be used if the deviations are understood and the resulting risks are acceptable or mitigated This should be don...

Page 33: ...d and any consecutive firmware software versions Manufacturer Model Part No Limitations ABOBA Elektronik V3 Mm V3 Mm Approved for displays manufactured before 2016 01 01 only ABOBA Elektronik V4 M V4...

Page 34: ...n See Section 2 1 1 for details 3 One operating device per aircraft Verify that only one FLARM system device is installed in the aircraft E g if PowerFLARM Fusion is connected to a navigation system t...

Page 35: ...firmware if applicable has been installed 8 Firmware version Ensure that the latest PowerFLARM firmware version has been installed See Section 2 7 for details 9 Configuration Ensure that PowerFLARM F...

Page 36: ...indicated if other transmitting FLARM equipped aircraft are within range Verify that connected displays are showing normal indications See the User and Maintenance Manual and the display manual for de...

Page 37: ...ilable for any reason 2 6 The most recent Operating Manual must be read understood and followed at all times 2 7 The firmware must be replaced once per year every 12 months The firmware must also be r...

Page 38: ...tional Law and of international treaties in particular the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods dated April 11 1980 7 2 Severability If any term or provision of this Agreement is decla...

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