User manual

Garrecht Avionik GmbH TRX-1500 ADS-B Traffic Monitor User Manual
Revision: 1.0a 10 31 JAN 2012
1.3. Data output (collision warnings und position indication)
As the TRX-1500 does not come with a system display, all traffic information are provided in a data
stream to supply external displays (CDTIs). The manner of indicating traffic and providing warnings is
always under the responsibility of the display manufacturer. Garrecht Avionik GmbH has no influence to
display indication on 3
rd
party systems. Please consult the manufacturer of your CDTI for additional
information.
Traffic information will be provided either in FLARM- oder GARMIN TIS compatible format.
1.4. Audible traffic warnings
To reduce pilot’s workload and minimize head down time in dangerous situations, the TRX-1500
provides audible warnings via an audio interface.
Depending on the level of threat, acoustik signals are repeated in different intervals. Increasing threat is
indicated is indicated by reduced interval of beeps.
Interval [sec.} Meaning
3 sec. Calculated time to collision: 30 sec.
2 sec. Calculated time to collision: 20 sec..
1 sec. Calculated time to collision: 10 sec., significant threat
< 1 sec. Calculated time to collision: <10 sec, highest threat
Additionally, the elevation of the target related to the own elevation is coded in the audio signal.
Audio signal (two beeps) Meaning
Same frequency Target elevation in appr. Same elevation (+-200ft)
Low - high
Target elevation lower than own elevation (lower -200ft)
High - low
Target elevation higher than own elevation (higher +200ft)