• A power and PC plug of RJ type
• A mini ‘B’ USB port to communicate with a PC which also powers the unit while the port is in use.
• A SD card slot makes possible to exchange data without using pf PC.
• A suitable mounting bracket for easy installation in the glider.
1.3 Colibri - Physical Details
At the present time, the Colibri is the smallest IGC approved flight recorder available on the market, and is easily
installed. It can also be installed on the instrument panel where it can be used as an in flight GPS navigation
aid.
Dimensions……………………………….52x100x32mm
Weight……………………………………220 g
A suitable mounting bracket is supplied to facilitate installation in the glider so that it is easily removable when
required.
1.4 Power requirements
The unit will accept DC power from 8V DC up to 24 V DC via the 6 pole RJ type connector. Power
consumption is about 100 mA at 12V. When the USB is used, the microprocessor is powered directly from the
PC and the GPS receiver is automatically switched off to conserve power.
1.5 The Colibri keyboard and display
The unit is operated via a membrane keyboard with 9 buttons arranged in three rows of three. A two line, eight
character dot matrix is positioned above the keyboard. While the display is temperature compensated, it is
recommended to keep it out of direct sunshine when the temperature could easily exceed 70 ْ C causing the
display to darken. The phenomenon is reversible and will not cause permanent damage.
1.5.1 The Keyboard and its functionality
• Two horizontal arrows (◄ ►), these buttons are used to change the mode of operation and therefore
they have the highest priority. During the editing procedure, they can be used to retrace the cursor to
correct mistakes.
• Two vertical arrows (▲▼) are used to scroll vertically in a specific mode such as selecting turn
points.
• Enter is used either as a confirmation key, or is used to start an input or selection.
• ESC is a multifunction key:
- It will call the navigation pages in the TP, TSK and APT menus
- It will confirm the whole row when in edit mode (the edit mode is indicated by a blinking
cursor), replacing multiple pressing of the enter button
- It closes the edit procedure
• EVENT/PC is a multifunction button; during flight it will activate the event marker function, while on
the ground it will connect the unit to a PC.
• DECL is a single function button which will go directly to the task declaration screen.
• PILOT/GLIDER A single press will enable pilot selection or the adding of a new pilot. A double
press allows glider type selection or the adding of a new glider type. This feature simplifies the
programming of units used in a Club environment as the Colibri is able to store up to 100 pilot names
and 30 glider types.
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