SteFly Canopy Flasher Manual Version 1.2 4
2 Safety
2.1
Safety Precautions
Duty to inform
Each person involved in the installation or operation of the canopy flasher system
must read and observe the safety-related parts of these operating instructions.
Make absolutely sure that nobody is looking directly into the canopy flasher or into
the reflected beam in nearer vicinity, when the LEDs of the canopy flasher are
emitting light! This could possibly damage the retina temporarily or even
permanently. The Control Box has the function to start the flash mode shortly after
take off and stop it after landing, when the on / off- switch in the instrument panel is
in the “on” position. But always be aware of malfunctions, e.g. misleading FLARM
signals. Especially take care, when the ACL switch in the instrument panel is flipped
“on”, because SteFly Canopy Flasher signals that it is working properly by two short,
reduced-brightness flashes.
2.2
Proper Use
SteFly Canopy Flasher was designed to improve the visual awareness of your glider by sending out
light flashes from high-intensity LEDs.
The LED flasher shall be installed in the inside of the forward part of the canopy and therefore has a
limited field of coverage in the forward sector of the aircraft.
SteFly Canopy Flasher is an additional feature of helping pilots to avoid mid-air collisions in day VFR
conditions. Security decisions and airspace observation must be made regardless of having installed a
visual awareness light system.
The Control Box features a USB-A charging port, which can supply mobile devices with power during
flight.
2.3
Improper Use
Improper use will cause all claims for liability and guarantees to be forfeited. Improper use is deemed
to be all use for purposes deviating from those mentioned above, especially:
• This product is not certified as anti-collision light and therefore must not be installed if an
anti-collision light is required due to operational regulations.
• Operating it outside the operation conditions defined in technical data section, e.g. input
voltage, temperature and humidity.
3 Product Description
3.1
Scope of Delivery
Everything you need for a standard installation is included in the scope of delivery:
• SteFly Canopy Flasher with green LEDs and black aluminum / SLS-printed housing
• Control Box for automatic flash activation in flight and increase of flash intensity according to
FLARM® collision warning data; with integrated USB charger 5 V / 2 A for mobile devices,
Bluetooth® (can send FLARM® and position data to a mobile device) and WLAN (for baud rate
/ updates)
• On/off switch with integrated 4 A fuse and labeling panel
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