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Handbook/Installation instructions
Canopy flash
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3 Operation without connectBOX
After switching on (by switch/fuse) the canopy flash starts flashing with a frequency of 0,6Hz, e.g. a
flash every 1,5sec. This frequency is a compromise between visibility and power consumption and
cannot be modified or adapted via the SOTECC-configurator. As there is no connection to FLARM®,
evaluation of collision data or similar is not possible and it results in a steady flash frequency as long
as the system is switched on.
4 Operation with connectBOX
4.1 Automatic mode
Switching on the power supply (and if exist, closing the canopy-power interface), activates systems
function test. This test includes flashing for 5sec with the „normal flight flash frequency“ to detect
internal errors and to make sure that the system works properly.
Connection between canopy flash and FLARM® is made possible by the connectBOX. As soon as the
FLARM® recognizes a takeoff (depending on a preset velocity), it thereupon sends this information via
the connectBOX to the canopy flash. The canopy flash then starts flashing with 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 automatically. Information
regarding adjustment of the „normal flight flash frequency“ (battery saving frequency), programming
and updating of the connectBOX under the item 10 „SOTECC-Configurator“ .
4.1.1 Alarm mode
A collision threat detected by FLARM® changes the flash frequency and its flash pattern instantly. The
„flashes“ are getting longer with a higher flash frequency and thus even more striking. Triggering alarm
mode depends on several parameters:
- Approach angle of conflicting traffic - 45 degrees and only oncoming traffic
- Collision warning by FLARM®. The alarm-threshold can be changed with help of the SOTECC-
configurator, default setting is „important alarm“. Selectable modes are „low alarm“
(moderate danger with approach time between 19 – 25 s), „important alarm“ (medium danger
with approach time between 14 – 18 s) and „urgent alarm“ (immediate danger with approach
time between 6 - 8 s). These data is analog to FLARM ® „warning level“. Further information in
the handbook of FLARM® or info@sotecc.de .
After being clear of conflict and passing the oncoming traffic safely, the canopy flash automatically
switches back to the „normal flight flash frequency“.