releases the card, which can then be gently withdrawn. Do not
use force.
Power Supply
PowerFLARM can be operated using the aircraft's own electrical
power system, internal or external rechargeable batteries.
Power Supply using the Aircraft's own Electrical Power
System
If the unit draws its electrical power through the Power/Data
socket, there must be a direct galvanic link between the FLARM
and aircraft battery via a 500 mA circuit breaker. This power
supply must be separate from any other instruments that are
essential for the safe conduct of the flight. In flight the pilot must
be able to isolate the FLARM unit from the aircraft's electrical
power system without interrupting the power supply to any
other important systems. Possible reasons might be a suspected
fault in other on-board systems, the presence of smoke, the smell
of smoke, or flying over a country where the operation of FLARM
is forbidden.
In spite of the integral electrical polarity guard, it is important
not to confuse the power supply with the data cable.
Power Supply Using Batteries or Rechargeable
Batteries
PowerFLARM can be operated using different types of batteries
or rechargeable batteries. The unit requires six AA cells or
compatible products:
- Alkaline Batteries (Alkaline Manganese Cells)
- Nickel Metal hydride (NiMh) rechargeable batteries
The unit should not be operated in conjunction
with any other types of battery; other types may
damage PowerFLARM.
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