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Traffic Monitor
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New Product - TM250 Traffic Monitor
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Prices correct 1st January 2010
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TM250 Traffic Monitor
The built-in receiver decodes ADS-B transmissions from other aircraft. Their relative position is shown on the display together with their horizontal and vertical direction of movement. This allows an instantaneous capture of the traffic situation.
ADS B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast) means that aircraft with a Mode-S Transponder coupled to a GPS receiver emit their position data on the frequency 1,090 MHz. This data can be received by all airspace users up to a range of approx. 150 nm. These ADS-B transmissions from other aircraft are decoded by the built-in Mode-S receiver in the TM250 with the display indicating their relative position as well as changes in the vertical plane. This allows the TM 250 to provide a very quick assessment of the traffic situation. Today, the majority of Air Transport aeroplanes are equipped with ADS-B capable systems. Because GA still has a relatively low degree of ADS-B equipage, the TM 250 is designed also to detect aircraft with transponders that are not sending out ADS-B signals. This is achieved through evaluation of the field strength of the Mode-S signals and, in this case, the proximity of such aircraft is signalled by the TM250 both graphically and acoustically. However, a representation of direction, altitude or position of these aircraft is not possible in this case. It should be further noted that Mode A/C signals are not detected (this is in planning for a next SW-Version with a release date of early 2010). The TM250 includes a built-in GPS receiver and transmits its position data via an additional serial interface to an ADS-B capable Mode-S transponder (such as the TRT800A/H). This connection then produces a complete ADS-B system which can receive and transmit position data that will play a major role in minimising in-flight traffic conflicts. FLARM® The are some 14,000 FLARM® systems in use in gliders for collision avoidance,with the majority being in Europe. By the simple connection of a serial interface an external FLARM® receiver can be connected to the TM250 which then allows it to indicate the position and movement direction of these aircraft on the display of the TM250 in the same way as for ADS-B transmitting aircraft. If the aircraft does not carry such a FLARM® receiver connected to the TM250, other gliders nearby that have a FLARM® transmitter will still be detected and indicated on the TM250 both graphically and acoustically. This is achieved through a non-directed, raw detection of the signal strength of a nearby FLARM® transmitter by the TM250. In this case however, it is not possible to indicate the direction, distance, altitude, or position of such targets. Also, no transmission to other gliders occurs. Software updates can be installed easily via the built-in USB interface using a PC. In summary, the TM250 offers:
Future planned developments include:
Introductory Price: £899.00 excl VAT, £1,056.00 incl VAT Installation and Operation Manual (Initial issue – to be corrected for English) |
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The
traffic display TM250 by Funkwerk Avionics GmbH is aimed at supporting
air space surveillance for GA. It integrates Mode-S, ADS B, and
FLARM ® detection in one single device for cockpit installation.
The TM-250 features an internal GPS receiver and can output its
data via another serial line to both Funkwerk-avionic and other
compatible transponders.Prices do not include delivery