FALCON 360-P USER MANUAL
Version 1.2
Release Date: 29 Sep 2014
© 2014 Apex Flight Operations
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Amber
Non-optimal satellite strength – delays in transmission, GPS
acquisition, Inmarsat lock
Amber/Blue
Flashing
Non-optimal satellite strength, GPS acquisition, no Inmarsat
lock
Red
Low signal strength – receive only, GPS acquisition,
Inmarsat lock
Red/Blue
Flashing
Low signal strength, GPS acquisition, no Inmarsat lock
Flashing Red
Low signal strength, no GPS acquisition, no Inmarsat lock
The satellite signal indication is refreshed every 2 seconds when not connected with the satellite,
and every 10 seconds once connected – this indication can be used to determine the best position
for the unit in the aircraft for satellite visibility.
Bluetooth Button/Indicator
This button is used to initiate the pairing process with a Bluetooth device (such as an iPad, Tablet or
laptop), as well as to show the connectivity status once paired. The following are used to display the
various states:
Off
No Bluetooth connection
Flashing Blue
Bluetooth pairing in process
Blue
Bluetooth device paired
Flashing
White/Blue
Message received but not yet acknowledged by Bluetooth
device
Flashing
White
Message received but Bluetooth device not paired
The button is pressed and held for 3 seconds to initiate the Bluetooth pairing process, and pressed
and held again for 2 seconds to cancel any pairing in progress and/or close the current Bluetooth
connection. Please refer to the section on Bluetooth for more information.
Power Button/Indicator
This indicator shows the power status – it shows the following conditions:
White
External power is connected and available
Green
Internal battery in use – good condition
Amber
Internal battery in use – less than 50% available
Red
Internal battery in use – less than 15% battery available
Flashing Red
Internal battery in use – too low for transmission
The button can be used to put the Falcon into a Quiet Mode – press and hold for 3 sec to enter this
mode, and press any button to exit. In Quiet Mode, all indicator lights are extinguished, with the
exception of the Bluetooth message waiting indication.
