Flytec SensBox User manual

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Bräuniger GmbH Dr. Karl Slevogt Str. 5 D-82362 Weilheim
www.brauniger.com

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1. Table of contents
2. Operating elements ...................................................................................................................... 3
3. General information..................................................................................................................... 4
4. Startup.................................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
5. Switching-on/and –off the SensBox ........................................................................................... 5
6. Firmware update .......................................................................................................................... 5
7. Selection and settings of display mode ..................................................................................... 6
8. Summary of operation levels...................................................................................................... 8
9. Description of single modes........................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Altimeter.................................................................................................................................. 9
7.2 Variometer............................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Air pressure display............................................................................................................. 10
7.4 Magnetic compass ................................................................................................................ 10
7.5 GPS - Speed over Ground. .................................................................................................. 11
7.6 Position by GPS..................................................................................................................... 11
7.7 Time of day............................................................................................................................ 12
7.8 Recording memory............................................................................................................... 12
7.9 G-Display............................................................................................................................... 13
7.10 Acoustic mode .................................................................................................................... 14
10. Data transfer via Bluetooth 4.0 LE ....................................................................................... 14
11. Evaluation of recorded flight- or trip data.......................................................................... 15
12. Technical data ......................................................................................................................... 16
13. Guarantee ................................................................................................................................ 16
14. Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 16

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2. Operating elements
The present quick start guide is based on Firmware version 1.00.06. All technical data
are subject to modifications. Please watch out on our website for new firmware
versions and adaptations of this manual.
On-/Off switch
Access for Micro USB,
jack and SD card
Status display
Menu display
Measured data
Control keys

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3. General information
The SensBox is a universally usable Sensor platform for leisure activities in a wide
and varied range. The measurements provided by this device serve as information
for the user and are intended to support him in his activity. The instrument
records his movements in 3D on a SD-card in the internationally common *.igc
format. The *.igc file is provided with a digital signature which will make visible
possible manipulations of the file.
The execution of all activities is however always carried out in one's own
responsibility. Bräuniger GmbH may never be held responsible for a possible
malfunction of the SensBox in no application whatsoever. The casing is
waterproof. Therefore the SensBox can be used for all outdoor activities.
4. Startup
The SensBox is supplied with the following components:
a. USB cable
b. USB plug-in power supply for 100 … 240 V~
c. 4 GB SD smart card ( inserted into the device )
d. carrying pouch
Before the first switch-on of the SensBox please check if all parts are present.
As the next step the built-in Lithium-accumulator should be charged once.
For this purpose please connect the USB cable with the SensBox and the plug-in
power supply. The charging process will be automatically stopped upon fully
charged battery and will last several hours according to battery status. Due to the
fact that it is a standardized USB interface, the SensBox can also be charged at
other USB charge ports.

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5. Switching on/and -off the SensBox
Please press the On/Off key, the display shows „ON“, then press the „OK“ key for
confirmation. The instrument will then automatically switch to operation mode
via display of the device's serial number and of the installed firmware version.
Switch-off: if the Switch-on/-off key is pressed for at least 3 sec., the display shows
„OFF“, which is then confirmed with „OK“. By this process all data are stored on
the SD card.
6. Firmware update
In general the SensBox is provided with the current firmware. However, because
time and again improvements, or the removal of bugs require an adaptation of the
firmware, it is recommended to watch for the currently valid firmware.
Upload of a new firmware: Switch-off the instrument. Insert the SD card with
the new firmware file into the device.
Press the key and simultaneously press a long time the Switch-on/-off key.
The device queries OK? -> Confirm by pressing the key.

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Reset: If the device does not perform as expected (crash of the firmware) one can
reset it by simultaneously pressing the keys and as well as the on-off
switch.
7. Selection and settings of diyplay mode
Handling of the SensBox is in principle self-explanatory and easy. After
switch-on the altimeter function is always displayed. The basic setting of the
altimeter is adjusted in the factory to the 1013 hPa standard. If display of the
current altitude value for the respective location is required, the SensBox must
be adjusted to the actual atmospheric pressure, such as any other barometric
altimeter. This is performed in menu item Air pressure, unless the actual altitude
value is known and can therefore be adjusted.
Each further pressing on the „OK“ key shifts to the next display mode.
In the current firmware 1.00.06 are available 9 ( 10 ) modes:
Altimeter
Variometer - optical and acoustical
Air pressure ( QNH )
Magnetic compass
GPS Speed over Ground
GPS Position
Time of day ( UTC )
Memory display
Acceleration ( momentarily not yet active )
Volume
According to the mode which is displayed, it may be necessary to execute
an adjustment of the display.
This procedure is in principle the same for most of the display
modes. Therefore it is exemplarily described and illustrated
here in detail only once.
At this point the correction of altitude display is described.
As the altitude display is changed according to atmospheric pressure,
it is necessary to perform a correction in order to have a correct barometric
altitude display during a flight.

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The example presents on the display the
altitude of 520 m, however, the actual altitude is 470 m.
For access into the Set Mode the key must be pressed for at
least 3 sec. Then the SensBox is shifted to Set Mode, the altitude
display is flashing.
By use of the arrow keys „up“ or „down“ the altitude display
can now be adjusted to the correct value –as far as known.
Either confirm the value with „OK“ , or wait for 30 sec. until the
flashing stops. The new value is automatically accepted.
If no altitude is known, but the daily updated air pressure, it is
possible to rectify this known value in mode "Air pressure".
The proceeding is identical. Afterwards the altitude display is
adjusted automatically.
Caution: all settings can also be performed by use of a small PC-Tool
SensboxConfig. The programme is available for Windows and MAC-
computers. The tool can be downloaded from our website free of charge,
or it is downloaded directly from the SD card on which it is stored, such
as this quick start guide. Please refer to Notes on page 16.

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8. Summary of operation levels
Function
Units ↑↓
Arrow keys
Set
Set Special
Alti,
99999
m, ft, FL
Altitude
Vario
+/-99.9
m/s, ft/min*100
Filtering
Pressure
1099.9
hPa, inHg
QNH
Offset
Compass or
Track
359° N
Only °
Compass or
Track
Calibration
Speed
999.9
km/h, mph, kt
Position
47°N ->
15.387’N ->
8°E ->
17.389’E
dd°mm.mmm‘
Time of day
23:59
Europe, America
UTC Offset
Flight time,
Recording time
9:59:59
Automatic,
Semi-automatic,
Manually,
Memory
0-99%
Level, free storage
space
Recording
interval
Pairing
5-3 (number
of partners –
partner-
number)
Flylink or
BlueTooth
Volume Buzzer
0 up to 4
Louder/Lower step
as number
Audio Settings
More Audio
Settings

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9. Description of single modes
7.1 Altimeter
The barometric altitude is displayed through an air pressure sensor.
The altitude value can be displayed in meter = m, or feet = ft.
Switching of measurement unit is performed by one of the arrow keys.
‹ Active functions
‹ Selected mode
‹ Measurement or default value,
presently altitude 446 m
7.2 Variometer
The Vario display is presented exclusively in digital form. In addition the
SensBox is equipped with an acoustical Vario for rise and sink rates. The
volume can be modified in Acoustic mode. For this reason the SensBox is
also ideally suited as Back-Up Vario for paraglider and hang-glider pilots.
‹ Vario display: 0.0 m/s

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7.3 Air pressure display
The current air pressure QNH can be displayed in hPa as well as in inHg.
The necessary adaptation is performed as described under point 7.
‹ Air pressure display 28,03 inHg
7.4 Magnetic compass
Display is executed digitally in degrees.
‹ The SensBox points in longitudinal axis to 178°

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7.5 GPS –Speed over Ground.
Through the GPS module Speed over Ground is displayed in case of
active satellite reception. Display can be made in km/h –mph –kt –m/s.
Selection is performed by use of the arrow keys.
‹ Speed: 0,0 km/h
7.6 Position by GPS
In case of active satellite reception the current position is displayed here
once in the northern „N“ or „ S“position, and by pressing the arrow key
the „E“ or „W“ position in format degrees, minutes, seconds.
‹ Position: 47° 44‘ 00‘‘ N and
12° 52‘ 47‘‘ E ( East )

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7.7 Time of day
At this item is displayed the UTC time which is synchronized via
satellite. The adaptation to local time in steps of ½ h is possible in
Setmode.
‹ Time display 7:23:01
7.8 Recording memory
At this item is displayed the storage space of the inserted SD card in
percent. In addition it is possible to adjuste here the recording interval and
the start conditions. The following modes are available, for which
respectively a scanrate of 1 –2 –3 –5 –10 –30 sec needs to be adjusted:
Mode O = Manual start and stop by use of the keys, recording termination
and saving on SD card must be confirmed with OK key.
Mode I = Recording begins immediately after switch-on with pre-selected
scanrate.
Mode A = Automatic if the following value changes are present:
10 km/h GPS speed or
1,5 m/s Vario deflection or
30 m change in altitude.
The recording rate is set in Set Mode for each mode.

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‹ Memory space 0 %
7.9 G-Display
This item displays the maximum acceleration up or down to which the
SensBox was exposed during a flight or trip. As from firmware FS 01.08 the
display will shift in Compass mode to ACC = acceleration by pressing the
arrow key. The feature G-Display is not yet activated on the actual
firmware.
‹acceleration 1.0 G = neutral position

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7.10 Acoustic mode
This item allows for adaptation of the Vario volume. Display is effected in
percent and is performed by the arrow keys only.
‹ set value 100%
The acoustic mode has even more filter settings in the extended Setmode.
However, these settings should be entered by PC in the SensBox Tool Programme.
10.Data transfer via Bluetooth 4.0 LE
The SensBox is fitted with the newBluetooth - Mode 4.0 LE (Low Energy).
This mode allows for a very energy-efficient data transfer within the near
field range, such as already standard on new smartphones and tablet –PC
devices, or is expected to become standard.
After switch-on the SensBox will try to connect with a device being present
within reach = pairing. This is visible by the flashing Bluetooth symbol.
Apples iPhone 4S as also iPad are already fitted with this standard.
Android based smartphones are to follow. For the Apple devices a very
efficient app of flight navigation programme called „freeflight“ is available
from Butterfly-Avionics. On purchase of the SensBox the access code for this
app is already included.

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As soon as an iPhone with this app is recognized by the SensBox, all
flight-related sensor data are transmitted live to the iPhone. In addition to a
map presenting all Restricted Areas are also illustrated besides Vario, altitude,
GPS-speed other extensive navigation aid information. There is the possibility
to manage and display flight plans, such as Routes, Waypoints etc.
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11. Evaluation of recorded flight- or trip data
The SensBox saves according to application a flight or trip as *.igc file.
All flights are automatically stored on the SD card. Due to this SD card
it is possible to read-out these data independently from the operation system
on any PC being equipped with SD card slot, or by use of the USB cable.
It is only necessary that the computer is fitted with a tool which allows for
read-out of *.igc data and to convert them if applicable into
Google Earth files.
For Windows equipped computers our programme Flychart is well suitable
for the presentation and evaluation of the flight files, as also for upload to
Google Earth.
There are also very simple tools available which only convert the *.igc file into
a Google *.kml file.

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12. Technical data
Altimeter: resolution 1m - up to 11000 m / ft
Digital Vario: +/- 99,9 m/s
Acoustical Vario: variable volume
Air pressure: up to 1099,9 hPa ( inHg )
Speed (GPS): 1 up to 1800,0 km/h, ( mph, kt, m/s ),
resolution 0,1m/s
IGC Logger: up to approx. 24 hours with 1 s recording rate in
internnal memory, unlimited on SD card
Auto / Semi-Auto / Manual. Max. 35 flights per
calendar day
Compass: 359° N
Position display: format: dd°mm’ss“
Time of day: 23:59 Europe and US with UTC Offset, also ½ h.
Dimensions: 62 x 121 x 17,5mm
Weight: 137 g
13. Guarantee
The guarantee period is 24 months. In case of failure please forward the device
to a Bräuniger dealer, or send it directly to Bräuniger. For more details please
contact directly Bräuniger GmbH.
14. Notes

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Screenshot of SensBoxConfig tool, menu Acoustic with diverse settings.
Screenshot of a very simple igc for kml converter programme: www.maddyhome.com
It is only required to select the igc or gpx file and to click the button „Generate KML“
This generates a Google Earth File which immediately starts the upload.