LX avionics Ltd
(Flight Alarm)
Flarm consists of a very low power RF transmitter (868.2
MHz) with a range of 2- 3 Km that continuously broadcasts its position
and velocity vector derived from its integrated GPS receiver. It uses
a combination of a barometric altitude sensor and GPS derived altitude
for determining proximity and flight path. In parallel it receives any
signals from nearby Flarm equipped aircraft and processes these by motion
prediction algorithms to provide an audio alarm (by integral audio or
via intercom by use of an additional unit) and a visual alert to the pilot.
No warning is given if an aircraft does not pose an immediate threat.
Flarm also warns of fixed obstacles such as wires strung across Alpine
valleys, power cables, TV masts, etc, depending on the database installed.
All Swiss Flarm systems sold by LX avionics Ltd contain a flight recorder
(not IGC approved when supplied - but see the next paragraph)
Stop Press - Swiss Flarm has secured Diamond Level IGC approval as a Flight Recorder and all units sold by LX avionics Ltd (all have the SD card feature) will be upgradeable. Prices are set out at the end of this Swiss Flarm section.
Red Box Flarm - see important note below (click
here)
There is a free mandatory Firmware update to all Flarm devices from March 08, using SD card or cable, as appropriate, but the system will keep operating until the end of March before this has to be done. Colibri cables can be used in some cases for connection to a PC but Colibri Flarm units are now supplied with an update cable and existing customers with such units should contact LX avionics Ltd for a free update cable. Bespoke update (power/data) for Swiss Flarm can be purchased from LX avionics Ltd for £17.00 plus VAT ( £19.97 incl VAT) but note that this can be done by SD card.
Prices correct as at May 2008.
It was the high incidence of glider v glider collisions in the Alps, of which about half were fatal and some involved personal friends, that prompted the inventors of Flarm to develop their system. Unlike other systems currently being proposed, Flarm is here and now and uses well established non-approved GPS engines that most aviators now use in one form or another; it works! After its launch in 2004 the system has seen near exponential growth in usage in Europe and is currently used in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and France as well as in South Africa, Australia & New Zealand. In total there are over 10,500 units in use worldwide (Jan 08) and this number is likely to grow substantially as pilots discover its potential to aid their lookout. Many units are in now use in the UK.
Flarm is also built under licence in Australia where it is known as OzFlarm (what else!) and in Europe by LX navigation. Of course, there is a need for a "critical mass" of Flarm units in every flying region and best results will be obtained when the majority of aircraft in the vicinity are Flarm equipped.
Remember; Flarm is not a substitute for good lookout but an aid to better lookout.
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Swiss Flarm
Swiss Flarm comes in an integrated package and all in one box and merely requires connection to a power supply (12 - 28 v DC) to get it working. Principal features:
Click here for Swiss Flarm Update Procedure Price £424.68 excluding VAT £499.00 including VAT Quantity discounts: These discounts are off the euro price for Swiss Flarm at the spot rate prevailing at the time of invoicing. Quantity units must be in one single order to secure discounts Option: Separate dipole antenna, 1.0m or 2.5m cable (specify)
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LX Navigation - licensed producer of the Flarm airborne proximity alert system
Flarm can be supplied as an integrated unit with the LX 7007
Flarm screen display(left). Dual colour LED. Picture
shown is approx 1.8 times larger than real size - actual size is 50 x
24 mm and about 4mm thick.
Flarm Graphical Display (right) actual size 55 x 40 x 15mm.
Red Box and Mini Box Flarm v 4 Update Problem
After executing version 4 to some Red Box and Mini box the units cease
correct operation and a work around solution and final solution is being
developed. The reason for this problem is that LX have started using a
much better GPS receiver than previously, but the device is unfortunately
not 100 % compatible with the old version of the GPS receiver . Whilst
there were no problems with Flarm versions up to 3.11 the new Version
4 has revealed an incompatibility.
Please click on the link below to find the solutions. It will also be
published on www.lxnavigation.si.
LX avionics Ltd and LX Navigation d.o.o apologise for this situation and
assure its customers that the matter will be fully resolved fully.
Latest from the LXnavigation web site: - LX
Flarm Problems now fixed by Firmware Update 4.2 - please open this link
for instructions (11th May 2008, extended instructions)
ALERT - all Red Box users are requested to load version 4.04 from www.flarm.com if flight download by SD card is intended. (The reason for this is given on the Flarm website).
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LX Flarm "red box" - stand alone system
The system is supplied with a GPS antenna and a dipole antenna that can be positioned where required. System offers the same as Swiss Flarm but in a different configuration. The LX voice module can be added and the GPS in the Flarm can be used to provide a feed to other instruments by use of the appropriate splitter. The logger (currently non-IGC) is an option. Three models available: Red Box Basic (no SD card, no logger) Red Box Basic (no SD card, no logger, but Graphic Display) Red Box Standard (with SD card and logger) Red Box-G (with SD card and logger, but with Graphic Display).
OPTIONS at time of order (most of these also apply to other LX Flarm systems)
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Overview Features
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A high tech solution for your safety. Actual size is 55 x 40 x 15mm
Features
Technical Specifications
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Flarm / LX 7007 Integrated System
The configuration possibilities are as follows:
Click here for Flarm update procedure for LX 7007 Prices as follows: (More details in the Vario section and also the LX Variometer Upgrades section of this web site) |
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LX Flarm 57
Price: £195.00 excl VAT; £229.12 incl VAT
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Colibri–F Flight Recorder
Colibri with Flarm The smallest Flight Recorder with a display with high level IGC approval (pending) Now with both SD card and Flarm Overview Colibri is small in size but big in functionality. When used as a stand-alone unit it can be used for real time navigation, wind calculation and logging engine status; when connected to another system it can be used to supply a GPS signal. This latest upgrade of Colibri by the addition of Flarm makes the unit potentially an even more popular flight recorder to add to the 1000s already in use worldwide. A 100% Flarm compatible electronic system has been built into the already diminutive Colibri housing. The Flarm antenna connector is positioned on the top of the unit and permits either a ¼ wave antenna or an extended antenna to be connected. The standard Flarm external display is also part of the delivery and is connected via a USB form of connector. All existing IGC and navigation functions remain unchanged and, in addition, the built in Flarm flight recorder (not IGC approved) provides a back up. Please note that the mini usb port of the Colibri Flarm is used solely for the Flarm display and update function and not for routine flight downloads etc. All you need to claim badges, records or competition flights; and now with Flarm Features:
PRICE £897.02 excl VAT; £1054.00 including VAT Colibri F-G (with graphic display) At time of order please specify whether you want short rod antenna, as illustrated, or a LX Dipole. Price will be same at time of order. If, however, you later wish to change the antenna type there may be a charge. |
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LX Flarm Accessories
Flarm external display dual colour LED (including 60cm cable
free on request) LX Flarm external display for rear cockpit with long cable LX Flarm Graphic Display LX Flarm Graphic Display Update Cable Voice module (see vario accessories) AC Power supply with 232 port for Flarm update LX Flarm Splitter (for 2 displays, 60cm and 2.5m cable) LX Flarm Splitting Unit (2 x external display output and 2 x
PDA output, 60cm and 2.5m cable)
Flarm lamda/4 antenna (portable with base reflector, 60 cm cable)
LX Flarm dipole antenna £20.00 excl VAT; £23.50 incl VAT
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£44.00 excl VAT; £51.70 incl VAT |
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Swiss Flarm Update Cables for power/data
Price £17.00 excl VAT; £19.97 incl VAT
Prices do not include delivery