Avionics News August 2023 - 24

NEW PRODUCTS
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" We anticipate several iterations of the NEXSYS
LYNK, but the first launch is an integrated signal
processor with a straightforward goal. The goal is to
simplify the design and interface of some of the most
complex aircraft signal processing applications in the
smallest form factor possible. But we're doing this
without sacrificing the durability and pedigree for
aircraft certification. "
Connectivity built into the DCU120 includes an
ARINC 429 transceiver (two buses in/one bus out), an
RS232 transceiver, discrete inputs and outputs, analog
inputs and an internal health monitor output. The
number of discrete inputs and outputs varies by form
factor and configuration specifics.
For more information, visit appliedavionics.com.
Archangel Systems
" We're a new member this year, " Dan Reida, director
of sales for Archangel Systems, told attendees at the
2023 AEA Convention, " so I thought it'd be a good
idea to tell you a little bit about the company. We've
been around about 30 years, headquartered in Auburn
(Alabama), AS9100-approved; we have production inhouse
- we populate our boards and have the equipment
necessary to completely build the product. We have
about 2,500 units in the field.
" We're very much focused on AHARS, attitude and
heading reference systems, both with and without air
data capability. We have our ADAHRS, the AHR150A
... Our AHR75 is the AHRS just minus the air-data
capability. We also do some data converters, the ASI
product line.
AFC001
" The issue I want to talk about today is one that
many of you are aware of - we have a lot of legacy,
analog, gyros and even some early-generation AHRS
out there. Operating costs are rising, repairs are rising,
the availability of parts is declining, so
lower MTBFs, lower dispatch
reliability for the aircraft. "
Archangel has a solution
for that, the AFC001, which
incorporates analog-to-digital
conversion capability and
" bridges the gap between an
ADAHRS and existing equipment
to enable automatic flight control, "
the company said. Features of the
AFC001 include certification aboard
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Part 23, 25, 27 and 29 aircraft, roll and pitch limits
of 450 degrees/second, plus a 250-degree/second yaw
rate limit, and an air data limit of 55,000 feet and 850
indicated knots. Mil Spec 38999 filtered connectors and
a footprint that matches a standard flux gate simplify
the installation.
For more information, visit archangel.com.
Aspen Avionics
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aspen Avionics
specializes in bringing advanced display and sensor
technology from the commercial and business aviation
markets into general aviation cockpits and budgets.
At the AEA Convention, the company announced FAA
approval of its latest operating system software, which
was updated to ensure compatibility with some of the
industry's latest digital autopilots.
The new software, version 2.12, enables enhanced
integration of Garmin's GFC 600 digital autopilot with
Aspen's EFD1000 Pro MAX Primary Flight Display. It
also adds selected-altitude support for autopilots from
Trio Avionics and the BendixKing AeroCruze 100, plus
extended runway centerlines on the MFD500/1000
MAX multifunction displays. Additionally, with the
new software release, the Evolution E5 Dual Electronic
Flight Instrument is now a TSO'd electronic flight
instrument system.
" Aspen's Pro MAX PFD coupled with the Garmin
GFC 600 autopilot enhances and expands the basic
autopilot function and streamlines the controls,
reducing workload and removes the need for some
external adapters. When combined with all the features
and benefits of Aspen's glass-panel technology, flying
becomes easier and safer, especially for single-pilot
IFR missions, " Mark Ferrari,
Aspen's vice president of
sales and customer support,
remarked on announcing the
software update. " We have
been working diligently to
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Aspen Avionics received FAA
approval of its latest operating
system software, version 2.12,
which allows compatibility with
some of the industry's latest
digital autopilots.
http://www.archangel.com http://www.appliedavionics.com
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