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sotecc canopy flash User'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download Page 2

© 2021 SOTECC GmbH. All rights reserved Rev. 1.3

Handbook/Installation instructions

Canopy flash

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Table of content

Table of content ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1  Important information .................................................................................................................... 4
2  Emergency operation ...................................................................................................................... 4
3  Operation without connectBOX ...................................................................................................... 5
4  Operation with connectBOX ............................................................................................................ 5

Automatic mode .................................................................................................................................... 5

Alarm mode ..................................................................................................................... 5

5 Serial number .................................................................................................................................. 6
6 Technical data.................................................................................................................................. 6

Canopy flash .......................................................................................................................................... 6

connectBOX ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Beam angle ............................................................................................................................................ 7

7 Components overview..................................................................................................................... 7

Canopy flash .......................................................................................................................................... 7

LED function indicator ..................................................................................................... 8

connectBOX ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Quick separation point .......................................................................................................................... 9

Canopy-power interface (optional) ..................................................................................................... 10

Extension Board (optional) .................................................................................................................. 10

8 Installation instructions ................................................................................................................. 11

General ................................................................................................................................................ 11

List of needed tools and materials ...................................................................................................... 11

Installation of the canopy flash with template .................................................................................... 12

Installation of the canopy-power interface ......................................................................................... 13

Canopy-power interface counterpart attachment with template ...................................................... 14

Installation of the counterpart to the instrument panel cover ........................................................... 14

connectBOX ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Video .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Wiring .................................................................................................................................................. 16

Option Extension Board ....................................................................................................................... 17

9 SOTECC-Configurator..................................................................................................................... 18

Establish connection ............................................................................................................................ 18

Programming ....................................................................................................................................... 19

Programmable Parameters ........................................................................................... 19

Test mode ...................................................................................................................... 19

Finish programming ....................................................................................................... 19

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Summary of Contents for canopy flash

Page 1: ...Manual Installation instructions canopy flash connectBOX canopy power interface Version 1 3 Editor SOTECC GmbH Armbruststr 75 73230 Kirchheim unter Teck Contact info sotecc de...

Page 2: ...OX 8 7 3 Quick separation point 9 7 4 Canopy power interface optional 10 7 5 Extension Board optional 10 8 Installation instructions 11 8 1 General 11 8 2 List of needed tools and materials 11 8 3 Ins...

Page 3: ...erved Rev 1 3 Handbook Installation instructions Canopy flash 3 10 Safety notes 20 11 Attachments 21 11 1 Electrical schematic canopy flash with connectBOX 21 11 2 Electrical schematic canopy flash 22...

Page 4: ...sts airspace observation by the PILOT IN COMMAND and must not replace it at any time SOTECC will not cover failures due to unauthorized installation alterations repairs abuse misuse or accidents SOTEC...

Page 5: ...th a battery saving frequency of 0 6Hz e g a flash every 1 5sec or set individually via the SOTECC Configurator After landing and coming to a complete stop the canopy flash stops flashing automaticall...

Page 6: ...irmware example FW 1 4 6 Technical data 6 1 Canopy flash Luminous flux 2200 lm white LEDs red similar Beam angle 18 concentrated light beam 60 70 visible Beam current 25000 mW white LEDs red similar P...

Page 7: ...ding on the prevailing conditions Area 2 Peripheral area 60 70 degrees wide but slightly weaker Visibility can differ significantly depending on outside conditions 7 Components overview 7 1 Canopy fla...

Page 8: ...wever this temperature cannot be reached in normal operation only if the system has a malfunction or in extreme sunlight on ground 7 1 1 LED function indicator An integrated LED on the backside of the...

Page 9: ...flash automatically starts flashing with the normal flight flash frequency Mode 3 If an imminent collision is detected by FLARM the flash frequency and flash pattern changes instantly 7 3 Quick separa...

Page 10: ...nstructions Canopy flash 10 7 4 Canopy power interface optional The canopy power interface is required for canopies opening to the right like the most Schempp Hirth canopies and guarantees a safe cano...

Page 11: ...ch in the event of a malfunction at any time It is alternatively allowed to use a switch rated circuit breaker the general flight characteristics are maintained The canopy jettison must not be affecte...

Page 12: ...y Prior installing the canopy flash clean the canopy with appropriate cleaning agent Then carefully remove the protective foil on the 3M adhesive strip with a cutter or something similar Be careful Do...

Page 13: ...thout canopy contact go to 8 9 Wiring Lay the cable from the canopy flash into the canopy frame and if necessary fix it Make sure to place the power interface as close as possible to the frame However...

Page 14: ...plate does not get out of place 8 6 Installation of the counterpart to the instrument panel cover Remove the panel cover for this step Fix the template by drilling two 2 5mm holes and screw it tight N...

Page 15: ...terface Loosen the two screws and relocate the contact on the bracket Larger deviations can only be solved by relocating the whole canopy power interface on the canopy If this is unavoidable please no...

Page 16: ...tion point like V3M LS8 Connect the connectBOX to the on board power supply with the 2 pin cable and install a 3 5 A fuse If necessary shorten the power cable and then plug it into the power port of t...

Page 17: ...re internally connected and can be used as a splitter loop through It is possible to use 8 pin RJ45 or 6 pin RJ12 plugs TRX 1090 Bluebox can not be connected to the connectBOX If necessary connect FLA...

Page 18: ...cable to its designated port on the box ensure power e g aircrafts on board power supply start the SOTECC configurator select the COM port press connect and wait for connection 2 5 sec If there is no...

Page 19: ...might be especially multi function systems that require a higher baud rate You can change the value by pressing Baud rate Normally it is not necessary to change it Please check the documentation of yo...

Page 20: ...f the pilot in command The rules for aircraft of the respective country in whose airspace the aircraft is located apply For a safe operation with connectBOX GPS Global Positioning System with sufficie...

Page 21: ...2021 SOTECC GmbH All rights reserved Rev 1 3 Handbook Installation instructions Canopy flash 21 11 Attachments 11 1 Electrical schematic canopy flash with connectBOX...

Page 22: ...2021 SOTECC GmbH All rights reserved Rev 1 3 Handbook Installation instructions Canopy flash 22 11 2 Electrical schematic canopy flash...

Page 23: ...anopy flash 23 12 Spare parts Spare parts can be ordered via ersatzteile sotecc de or in our shop https shop sotecc de Please specify serial number and type of aircraft 13 contact SOTECC GmbH Armbrust...

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