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Summary of Contents for Stratus II

Page 1: ...2nd Generation PILOT S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...rued as a commitment by the manufacturer Appareo Systems LLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the information content contained in this guide The Appareo Sporty s and ForeFlight logos are all trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners MITRE is a registered trademark of the MITRE Corporation iPad iPhone and iPod touch are r...

Page 3: ...Connect your iPhone iPad or iPod touch to the Stratus WiFi network from the device s Settings menu 6 Open ForeFlight Mobile and confirm connection to Stratus NOTE As ADS B signals are broadcast by ground towers Stratus will not receive weather and traffic information while it is on the ground PACKAGE CONTENTS Stratus module Snap in mount with gel base Wall charger and charging cable Stratus Pilot ...

Page 4: ...and is a source of accurate GPS WAAS position Stratus receives Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast ADS B weather information FIS B traffic information TIS B and other related data and broadcasts it to ForeFlight Mobile via a WiFi network Stratus is also an attitude heading reference system AHRS and flight data recorder See page 13 for more information about these features ...

Page 5: ...one year after your device is shipped from the retailer and is non transferable OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Visit www sportys com stratus or www appareo com stratus for a list of compatible Stratus accessories including mounts external antennas and chargers TURNING STRATUS ON OR OFF Press the power button for a few seconds to turn on Stratus All LED indicators will briefly illuminate red and then green a...

Page 6: ...th the battery symbol 3 Plug the wall charger into an electric wall outlet When connected to an external power source the Stratus Power LED will flash on and off once Refer to the LED Indicator table on page 10 to determine when the battery is fully charged NOTE You may check the battery s current charge level from the Stratus Status page See page 14 for more information WARNING Use of non approve...

Page 7: ...ed This setting may be changed by dragging the Turn on When Powered switch in the ForeFlight Mobile Stratus Status to ON For more information about the Stratus Status Page see page 14 NOTE If Stratus is set to automatically power on and external power is removed it will power off within two minutes if the aircraft is traveling under 5 knots If the aircraft is traveling faster than 5 knots Stratus ...

Page 8: ...snap in mount so that it is leaning against the longer arm of the mount s cradle The LEDs and Stratus logo should face the back of the aircraft If Stratus is facing the wrong direction AHRS data will be incorrect and the chance of overheating will be significantly increased NOTE Refer to the graphic on the bottom of Stratus for the correct mounting alignment with the aircraft 4 Press on the top of...

Page 9: ...n it is not in use If the gel base that surrounds the snap mount loses its adhesiveness over time remove the gel base from the mount and wash with water and a gentle soap Allow it to air dry before placing back on the glare shield NOTE Remember to disconnect all cables from Stratus before removing it from the mount Improper disconnection of cables from Stratus can damage connectors and or ports ...

Page 10: ... for Stratus PLACING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS IN AIRCRAFT Place the external ADS B antenna in a location of your aircraft that provides an unobstructed view of the ground ADS B towers Place the external GPS antenna in a location of your aircraft that provides an unobstructed view of the sky GPS satellites When mounting either external antenna type ensure the connecting cable is long enough to route from ...

Page 11: ...a insert the external antenna cable connector into the respective Stratus port and use the suction cups included with the external antenna to place the antenna in its mounting location SIDE VIEW WARNING Ensure you are connecting the antenna to the correct port Inserting the antenna into an incorrect port may result in permanent damage to the port and or the antenna ...

Page 12: ...al power battery is charging If not connected to external power battery is at 5 to 19 charge Red continuous No external power is being received battery is at 1 to 4 charge Red flashing Connected to an incompatible charger or charger is unable to provide sufficient power Red flashing for five seconds Stratus does not have sufficient battery power to power on or stay on Off No external power is bein...

Page 13: ...ng firmware update Green for two seconds Firmware update complete Off for five seconds then flashing green Power button is being continuously pressed After 30 seconds factory reset process will begin Green to yellow to green Factory reset process is complete If Stratus battery is above 45 C 113 F and Stratus is connected to external power it will continue to draw power from the external source but...

Page 14: ...d the WiFi switch should reveal ON Tap the Stratus wireless network displayed under Choose a Network to connect Stratus s wireless network name will be displayed as Stratus2XXXXX where the X s represent your Stratus s unique five digit serial number Once your iOS device is connected to the Stratus wireless network a checkmark will appear next to the network name 4 Confirm that Stratus is connected...

Page 15: ...NG Stratus has a flight data recording feature that if enabled will record position speed attitude and altitude data during each flight Approximately 20 hours of data can be stored in Stratus s built in memory After your flight you can export your Track Log data and display the flight in a supported app or share on many social media platforms STRATUS REPLAY To extend your battery life you may turn...

Page 16: ... such as its current battery charge serial number and firmware version The Stratus Status page in ForeFlight Mobile also displays the number of ADS B towers Stratus is receiving data from and allows you to adjust the LED brightness and turn on power saving mode Please refer to the pilot s guides for ForeFlight Mobile and Stratus Horizon for more information about the Stratus Status page and intera...

Page 17: ... 15 minutes Local Radar Update 250 NM 2 5 minutes updated every 5 minutes AIRMETs 100 NM airport surface 500 NM en route terminal 5 minutes SIGMETs and Convective SIGMETs 100 NM airport surface 500 NM en route terminal 5 minutes METARs 100 NM airport surface 500 NM en route terminal 5 minutes NOTAM D and FDC NOTAM including TFR 100 NM 10 minutes PIREPs 500 NM en route terminal 10 minutes Special U...

Page 18: ... if they are ADS B Out equipped and within range of Stratus Air traffic that is not equipped with a Mode ES or UAT ADS B Out transmitter will not be detected by Stratus air to air Rebroadcast Traffic Using its network of ADS B ground stations the FAA can rebroadcast a custom traffic report to ADS B Out equipped aircraft that are within a 15 nautical mile radius and 3500 feet in altitude of the tra...

Page 19: ...t the use of Stratus does not preclude pilots from having to perform see and avoid procedures Stratus is not an active traffic interrogation system nor is it an ADS B Out device NOTE Your Stratus will likely not receive weather or rebroadcast traffic information on the ground as ADS B information is broadcast by ground towers The altitude Stratus begins to receive weather and rebroadcast traffic i...

Page 20: ...will contain firmware updates for Stratus Once you have updated ForeFlight Mobile you may apply the Stratus firmware update if one is available from the Stratus Status page If a firmware update is available the firmware version on Stratus Status page will be followed by the text Tap to Update To apply the update tap the firmware version number in the Stratus Status page and follow the on screen in...

Page 21: ... as your primary navigation source AHRS data provided by Stratus should be used for supplemental purposes only and should not be used for IFR flying Weather ADS B weather information is provided within the United States only Weather information provided by Stratus is delayed and may not always be available Do not rely solely on the information provided by Stratus to make tactical decisions Traffic...

Page 22: ...ated on the front of the device and exhausts warm air through vents located on the back For this reason it is important to position the front of Stratus as close to the pilot as possible so that it can draw cool air from the cabin To prevent permanent damage to the device Stratus will automatically power off if the battery reaches a temperature at which it is unsafe to operate Stratus contains a l...

Page 23: ...tus is not field serviceable If you believe your Stratus unit requires repair or maintenance please contact the retailer you purchased your Stratus from for further instruction Contact information for Stratus retailers may be found on the back cover of this Pilot s Guide Repairs made outside of a Stratus approved repair center could void the warranty and may result in further damage to the device ...

Page 24: ...tratus Appareo Systems support appareo com www appareo com stratus ForeFlight team foreflight com www foreflight com stratus FAQs Answers to your frequently asked questions and a map of current national ADS B coverage may be found on any of our websites SUPPORT ...

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