Rev #35 March 2024
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4 Basics
4.1 LXNAV PowerMouse and PowerMouse+ at a Glance
PowerMouse (both versions) is a standalone PowerFlarm
®
with external GPS antenna, USB socket,
internal Bluetooth module and Wi-Fi module which is available inPowerMouse+.
It’s a collision avoidance device, designed for gliders as well as for other participants in the air.
FLARM
®
is in widespread use and features include:
• Display of nearby Flarm traffic with warning visually and acoustically of approaching other
aircraft or fixed obstacles (where database has been installed)
• intelligent motion prediction which minimizes nuisance alarms and supports situational
awareness
• integration with over 50 compatible products by other manufacturers (e.g. PDA moving
maps) through open serial port protocol
• USB socket for easy uploads and downloads, IGC-format flight recording and OLC-approval
• based on award-winning original FLARM
®
design, endorsed by FAI, IGC/OSTIV and EASA
(AMC Part 21, Part M)
• optional diamond-level IGC-approval with/without engine noise sensor (ENL)
• a typical radio range that can be verified with online radio range analyzer
• powerful 72-channel high-precision uBlox NEO8-GPS module
• full compatibility with wide range of Flarm-licensed products
• operation on a license-free radio band, not based on transponder technology
• small size and simple installation
PowerMouse is available in 5 variants:
• PowerMouse with Flight recorder (Not approved by IGC), with enabled SAR (search and
rescue) function
• PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds) and SAR function
• PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds), Engine noise sensor and
SAR function
• RFB – second Flarm antenna (dual antenna diversity) -available for all versions (Non IGC,
IGC and IGC ENL)
• ADS-B module as an option