LXNAV PowerMouse, Manual

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Rev #17
Version 1.18 November 2019
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3 Basics
3.1 LXNAV PowerMouse at a Glance
PowerMouse is standalone PowerFlarm
®
with external GPS antenna, USB socket and internal
Bluetooth module.
It’s a collision avoidance device, designed for gliders as well as for other participants in the air.
FLARM ® is in widespread use and features include:
• Display of nearby Flarm traffic with warning visually and acoustically of approaching other
aircraft or fixed obstacles (where database has been installed)
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intelligent motion prediction which minimizes nuisance alarms and supports situational
awareness
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integration with over 50 compatible products by other manufacturers (e.g. PDA moving maps)
through open serial port protocol
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USB socket for easy uploads and downloads, IGC-format flight recording and OLC-approval
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based on award-winning original FLARM
®
design, endorsed by FAI, IGC/OSTIV and EASA
(AMC Part 21, Part M)
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optional diamond-level IGC-approval with/without engine noise sensor (ENL)
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a typical radio range that can be verified with online radio range analyser
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powerful 72-channel high-precision uBlox NEO8-GPS module
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full compatibility with wide range of Flarm-licensed products
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operation on a license-free radio band, not based on transponder technology
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small size and simple installation
PowerMouse is available in 5 variants:
• PowerMouse with Flight recorder (Not approved by IGC), with enabled SAR (search and
rescue) function
• PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds) and SAR function
• PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds), Engine noise sensor and
SAR function
• RFB – second Flarm antenna (dual antenna diversity) -available for all versions (Non IGC,
IGC and IGC ENL)
• ADS-B module as an option
3.1.1 LXNAV PowerMouse Features
• USB stick socket for configuration of Flarm, firmware update or storing IGC flights
• IGC flight recorder (Up to Diamond level)
• Optionally preloaded obstacles (where databases are available) – Obstacles are not any freer
of charge.
• Expandable to all standard Flarm displays
• Designed for FlarmView
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Low current consumption
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Second Flarm antenna
3.1.2 Interfaces
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Two Standard Flarm/IGC port on RJ45 with serial RS232 interface
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USB Port (up to 2.0)
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Bluetooth (Not available in US version)