Specifications
Nexus:
Dimensions LWH: 100 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: ±200 grams with standard 50cm cable set.
Nexus MINI:
Dimensions LWH: 50 x 63 x 31mm (including mounting flanges).
Weight: ±120 grams with standard 50cm cable set.
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).
Standby-mode: Only active on ground as a temperature protection logic.
Flashing sequence
ON-mode: 2 flashes per second continuously.
Flarm traffic received (no alarm, <3km, AUTO-mode): 2 flashes per second.
Flarm warning level 1 (impact in 13 – 18 seconds): 2 flashes per second.
Flarm warning level 2 (impact in 9 – 12 seconds): 3 flashes per second.
Flarm warning level 3 (impact in 0 – 8 seconds): 4 flashes per second.
Voltage input
Nexus + CanopyFlasher: 10 – 20V DC.
Nexus MINI + CanopyFlasher: 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) |
Average measurable pulse current (100ms) | Average consumption over a 6 hour flight with moderate traffic
(AUTO-mode) |
ON-mode,
per hour ** |
| Nexus only | 40mA | 300mA | 300 – 1000mAh | ±200mAh |
| Nexus + Fusion | 40mA | 300 – 750mA* | 750 – 2000mAh | ±500mAh |
| Nexus + Fusion DUO | 40mA | 300 – 750mA* | 1000 – 3000mAh | ±750mAh |
| Fusion FLARM | 20mA | 750mA | 500 – 1500mAh | ±300mAh |
| Fusion DUO FLARM | 20mA | 750mA* | 1000 – 2000mAh | ±600mAh |
| Fusion LITE | 10mA | 750mA | N/A – no AUTO mode for LITE | ±300mAh |
| Fusion DUO LITE | 10mA | 750mA* | N/A – no AUTO mode for LITE | ±600mAh |
* The CanopyFlasher (Nexus) and FuselageFlasher(s) (Fusion, DUO) never flash at the same time. They each alternate every pulse, meaning only 1 flasher is draining power at the same time, resulting in lower peak currents.
** These are preliminary calculated values.
Temperature protection
CanopyFlasher: yes, built in temperature sensor and heatsinks built-in.
Nexus: 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
Nexus + CanopyFlasher: 45 – 120 minutes.
Fusion + FuselageFlasher: 45 – 90 minutes.
Glider suitability
Flarm compatible
Yes, all available Flarms are compatible. Automatic baud rate detection – 9600, 19200 or 38400bps.
Flarm input
Nexus:
3x RJ12 IGC compatible ports.
Nexus MINI:
3x RJ12 IGC compatible ports.
Fusion (DUO) FLARM:
1x RJ12 IGC compatible port.
Bluetooth
Yes (Nexus only), receive Flarm data on your PNA and configure Nexus settings via the smartphone app.
USB
Yes, update and configure Nexus settings via the Windows tool.