AeroFlash PLUS (VERTICAL CANOPY)

AeroFlash PLUS

One CanopyFlasher. One FuselageFlasher. One Nexus PRO.

An all-in-one, cost-effective Flarm-connectable AeroFlash kit.

CanopyFlasher

Stand-alone, canopy mounted forward-facing flasher

Six extremely bright red CREE™ LEDs built into an elegant, low profile Space Grey (Nextel like) enclosure, mounted in the front of the canopy. CanopyFlasher is made from a high strength, UV resistant ABS based polymer. Out of sight for you, but not for others:

Extremely bright

The heart of the CanopyFlasher is the array of 6 extremely bright CREE LED’s emitting approximately 4000-4500 lumens, with powerful, oval lenses; two beams orientated vertically, and 4 beams orientated horizontally. This makes the Flasher well visible at distances of even up to 3500m, ±30 degrees above and below- and up to ±45 degrees left and right of the nose.

Safe to install

The CanopyFlasher system incorporated many safety features, like heat sinks, a temperature sensor to prevent overheat conditions and two status LED’s for indication of the operating mode and warnings.

Suitability

The AeroFlash PLUS system is suitable for almost every glider, with canopies opening vertically.

Nexus PRO

Nexus PRO is super smart and complete. It powers the CanopyFlasher, one FuselageFlasher and provides synchronised flashing sequencing logic. Nexus PRO is connectable to Flarm and features AUTO- and Hazard-mode logic.

Brilliantly smart and versatile operating modes

AUTO MODE: Connect Nexus to your Flarm to have fully automatic flash activation. When Nexus receives Flarm data, in AUTO-mode it acts as a power-saving mode and constantly calculates if, when and how to flash; of course traffic behind you cannot see the forward CanopyFlasher. Read more about the Flarm and AUTO-logic in the FAQ.

ON MODE: You control when the AeroFlash system is active with “ON-mode”. Potentially dangerous situation, or the whole flight? Switch it ON! Nexus is able to operate as a manually activated device: (always) ON-mode, with added logic to trigger more intensive flashing modes upon receiving Flarm traffic. You can easily change this AUTO/ON-mode with a switch on the instrument panel. No Flarm installed? No problem, Nexus can operate in ON-mode without Flarm, as a stand-alone device.

HAZARD MODE: When extremely hazardous conditions exist where (temporarily) maximum visibility is demanded, Nexus can quickly be entered in a continuous rapid-flashing operation. This generates the maximum available light output and increases the chances of being seen. It basically simulates a continuous Flarm level 3 (highest) warning, for a period of 5 minutes. Plus, you look very cool when you’re doing a low-pass!

Temperature protection

Nexus continuously monitors the temperature of the CanopyFlasher system. If an overheat situation is present, it automatically shuts down the system to prevent damage to the system and to your expensive canopy. After a short cooling the system will restart automatically if conditions permit. Don’t worry, the system generally doesn’t get very warm in flight, but in summer conditions on ground without air flow your glider is well protected.

Compact

Nexus PRO is compact and lightweight: it measures 100 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges) and weighs only 190 grams.

Power Consumption

Due to Nexus PRO’s synchronised flashing logic, power consumption is very reasonable and should not be an obstacle to installing an AeroFlash system.

Easy Connection

Nexus PRO features an IGC-compatible RJ12 port for connection with a Flarm. Nexus PRO can also easily be updated using a mini-USB port and our AeroFlash software. A DB9 connector is installed for easy connection with our CanopyFlasher system.
On the other side, a neat removable screw-terminal system allows a quick connection of the power wires and FuselageFlasher, and easy removal when needed. No need for soldering; everything is plug-and-fly.

Red or white LEDs? Your choice…

Let’s explain the pros and cons:

Red:

+ Better visibility of a white glider against a grey/white background. This is the most dangerous situation. Red clearly stands out.

+ Red means danger.

– Slightly less brightness than white LEDs.

White:

+ Slightly better brightness compared to red LEDs.

+ Better visibility against a brown/green background.

– Reduced visibility of a white glider against a grey/white background (in clouds, haziness, snowy terrain, etc).

Conclusion:

We recommend RED. This gives the best result in the most dangerous situations, where it would be very difficult to be seen otherwise.

Scope of Delivery

Complete as you’d expect.

1x Nexus PRO device.
1x FuselageFlasher (Red or White LEDs) with 4m cable.
1x CanopyFlasher with 3M double sided adhesive foam tape pre-applied and 100cm cable set.
1x Nexus PRO cable set with OFF/AUTO/ON switch with marking/label.
1x RJ12 splitter.
1x RJ12 – RJ12 cable 10cm.
1x RJ12 – RJ12 cable 50cm.
1x RJ12 – RJ45 cable 50cm.
1x 3M Dual Lock adhesive tape for mounting of PowerBox.
1x Vinyl template for aligning the CanopyFlasher during installation.

Simply connect it to your power supply.

Plug-and-Fly.

Complete.

Vertical opening – universal

Vertically opening canopies need an easy to attach, but most importantly, easy to DETACH connector. When jettisoning the canopy in case of an emergency, our connectors are designed to easily separate.

The AeroFLASH installation consists of commonly seen male and female DB9 (D SUB 9) type connectors for the data cables (status LEDs and temperature sensor), and for the power supply of the CanopyFlasher. It is sturdy, easy to attach, separate (locking screws removed), and highly suited for the currents.

The Flasher cable length is optimized for every installation. If required, an extension cable is included.