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FLARM F6 series User Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
FLARM COLLISION WARNING UNIT
Status
Software version 4.06 (March 28, 2009)
This manual only covers hardware version 3 resp.
units with serial numbers F6•••• / F7•••• / F8••••.
For legacy units with serial numbers F4•••• / F5••••
Please also consult the legacy manual as well.
This is a translation of the German manual.
© 2003-2009 FLARM Technology GmbH
Hausen am Albis-Switzerland
www.flarm.com
info@flarm.com
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FLARM F6 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFLARM
ModelF6 series
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operating Modes

Nearest Mode

Unit reports aircraft in vicinity, even if not a threat. Signals threat intensity.

Collision Mode

Unit signals immediate threat with visual and audible warnings; threat level shown by LEDs.

Warning Suppression

Pilot can suppress visual and acoustic warnings for five minutes.

Using the microSD Card

Insertion and Removal

Instructions for inserting and removing microSD cards for firmware and data updates.

Updating Firmware

Guide to updating the unit's firmware via microSD card, including file requirements.

Updating Obstacle Database

Steps to update the obstacle database using a microSD card and PC software.

Start-Up and Configuration

Configuring the Device

How device configuration is processed via flarmcfg.txt file on microSD card.

System Start-Up Procedure

Details on the sequence of events and LED indications during unit power-on.

Fault Finding and Status

Fault Finding

Troubleshooting guide for faults indicated by flashing LEDs during start-up or operation.

Status Display LEDs

Explanation of the green Status Display LEDs: Receive, Send, GPS, and Power.

Push Button Functions

Volume Control

Changing the audio volume level via brief button presses.

Mode Selection

Switching between Nearest and Collision modes with a longer button press.

Receiver Self-Test

Activating a receiver self-test to check detection of other FLARM units.

Warning Suppression

Temporarily suppressing optical and acoustic warnings with a double push.

Re-boot and Factory Reset

Performing a system re-boot or resetting to factory settings via long button presses.

Aircraft Collision Warnings

Horizontal Indication

How the 12 bicolour LEDs on the compass rose indicate threat bearing and level.

Vertical Indication

How the four red LEDs indicate vertical bearing relative to the horizontal plane.

Traffic Indication (Nearest-Mode)

How closest aircraft are shown in green in Nearest-mode without warning.

Obstacle Warnings

Operating Limitations

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