Specifications
Nexus MINI:
Dimensions LWH: 50 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: ±100 grams.
Nexus PRO:
Dimensions LWH: 100 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: ±190 grams.
Dimensions & Weight PowerBox (PRO)
PowerBox:
Dimensions LWH: 50 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: ±100 grams.
PowerBox PRO:
Dimensions LWH: 100 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: ±190 grams.
Dimensions & Weight Fusion
(LITE, FLARM,
DUO, DUO LITE, DUO FLARM)
Fusion (LITE):
Dimensions LWH: 50 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: 100 grams.
Fusion FLARM:
Dimensions LWH: 100 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: 130 grams.
Fusion DUO (LITE, FLARM):
Dimensions LWH: 100 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: 190-195 grams.
Dimensions & Weight CanopyFlasher
Dimensions LWH: 90 x 64 x 23mm (±10%, length and/or height varies per glider type).
Weight: ±100 grams with 50cm cable.
Dimensions & Weight FuselageFlasher
Dimensions LWH: 110 x 15 x 11mm (including mounting-foam tape).
Weight: 15 grams without cable.
Weight: 95 grams with 4m cable.
Materials used
Fusion & Nexus: Aluminium + 3D printed ABS based polymer.
CanopyFlasher: Aluminium PCB, heatsinks and 3D printed ABS based polymers.
FuselageFlasher: Aluminium PCB + UV-resistant super clear epoxy.
Number of LEDs
CanopyFlasher: 6 CREE LEDs, red or white.
FuselageFlasher: 16 CREE LEDs, red or white.
Luminous Flux
CanopyFlasher: ±4000 (red) – ±4500 (white).
FuselageFlasher: ±7500 (red) – ±8500 (white).
Effective visibility
CanopyFlasher:
White LEDs: >4000m.
Red LEDs: >3500m.
FuselageFlasher:
White LEDs: >3500m.
Red LEDs: >3000m.
Operating modes
ON-mode: Always flashing – additional Flarm input enhances flashing sequence.
AUTO-mode: Only flashing when Flarm traffic is nearby (<3km, or causes a traffic warning).
HAZARD-mode: Temporarily maximum light-output for a 5 minutes for the most dangerous situations and awesome low-passes.
Standby-mode: Only active on ground as a temperature protection logic.
Flashing sequence
ON-mode: 3 flashes per second continuously.
Flarm traffic received (no alarm, <3km, AUTO-mode): 3 flashes per second.
Flarm warning level 1 (impact in 13 – 18 seconds): 4 flashes per second.
Flarm warning level 2 (impact in 9 – 12 seconds): 5 flashes per second.
Flarm warning level 3 (impact in 0 – 8 seconds): 6 flashes per second.
Voltage input
Nexus PRO + CanopyFlasher: 10 – 18V DC.
Nexus MINI + CanopyFlasher: 10 – 18V DC.
PowerBox (PRO): 10 – 18V DC.
Fusion + FuselageFlasher – red LEDs: 11 – 20V DC.
Fusion + FuselageFlasher – white LEDs: 12 – 20V DC (we recommend powerful NMC batteries).
Power consumption
| System situation & setup | Standby current
(not flashing) |
AUTO-mode, average consumption per hour with moderate traffic*. | ON-mode,
per hour. |
| Nexus only | 30mA | ± 60 – 100mAh | 130mAh |
| Nexus + Fusion | 30mA | ± 100 – 300mAh | 405mAh |
| Nexus + Fusion DUO | 30mA | ± 150 – 450mAh | 680mAh |
| Fusion FLARM | 20mA | ± 100 – 250mAh | 285mAh |
| Fusion DUO FLARM | 20mA | ± 200 – 400mAh | 560mAh |
| Fusion LITE | N/A, OFF | N/A – no AUTO mode for LITE | 285mAh |
| Fusion DUO LITE | N/A, OFF | N/A – no AUTO mode for LITE | 560mAh |
*These are theoretical values only and strongly depend on actual traffic conditions; quantity and height/direction of traffic (when the FuselageFlasher does not need to be activated it drains no power). Moderate traffic implies flashing activations lasting several minutes, multiple (5 – 10) times per hour, with various Flarm warnings.
“Nexus” implies: one Nexus device and one CanopyFlasher.
“Fusion” implies: one Fusion device and one FuselageFlasher.
“DUO” implies: one Fusion DUO device and Two FuselageFlashers.
PowerBox (PRO) systems:
Due to the efficient technology and smart synchronised flash-sequencing we incorporated in PowerBox (PRO) and all AeroFlash products, power consumption is very reasonable and should not be an obstacle to installing AeroFLASH systems. Typical power consumption will result in an average power consumption of only 210-720mAh (milliamps per hour).
| System situation & setup | Power usage per hour |
| CanopyFlasher LITE
(PowerBox + CanopyFlasher. 3-Flashes per 1250 milliseconds). |
±210mAh |
| AeroFlash BASIC
(PowerBox PRO + CanopyFlasher + FuselageFlasher. 2 x 3-Synchronised flashes per 1250 milliseconds). |
±720mAh |
Temperature protection
CanopyFlasher: yes, built in temperature sensor and heatsinks built-in.
Nexus: yes, temperature sensor built-in the LED driver.
PowerBox (PRO): yes, temperature sensor built-in the LED driver.
FuselageFlasher: limited temperature protection with logic, airflow cooled.
Fusion: yes, temperature sensor built-in the LED drivers.
Environmental limitations
Operating temperatures: -30 – 60ºC.
Humidty: 0 – 95%. FuselageFlasher is waterproof. Please refer to the specific installation instructions in the manual more details.
Installation outlay
CanopyFlasher system: 45 – 120 minutes.
FuselageFlasher system: 45 – 90 minutes.
Glider suitability
Flarm compatible
Yes, all available Flarms are compatible. Automatic baud rate detection – 9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600bps.
Flarm input
Nexus MINI + PRO:
1x RJ12 IGC compatible port (3-way splitter included).
Fusion (DUO) FLARM:
1x RJ12 IGC compatible port (3-way splitter included).
PowerBox (PRO):
No.
USB
Yes, update and configure Nexus settings via the Windows tool.