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Handbook/Installation instructions
Canopy flash
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CREE® LEDs (either white or red) in combination with LED lenses, generating a bundled and strong light
beam. An integrated LED on the backside of the canopy flash housing informs the pilot about the
proper functioning of the system (see item 3). The heart of each canopy flash is the energy saving LED-
control unit with an integrated temperature and error control unit, to prevent system overheat or
internal damage. If a temperature of about 70°C is exceeded, the canopy flash automatically switches
off, however 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 canopy flash housing informs the pilot about the proper
functioning of the system. Possible indications can be:
Steady green
, active system inflight mode, flashing with energy saving frequency.
Flashing green/red
, collision threat recognized, flashing with striking frequency (alarm-mode).
Steady red
, automatically switched off to prevent system overheat. Wait until green light
appears.
7.2
connectBOX
The connectBOX connects the canopy flash with FLARM® and makes an automatic operation possible.
This results in 3 different modes:
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Mode 1: Canopy flash off on ground without movement. (waiting for take-off)