Appareo STRATUS 2nd Generation, Pilot'S Manual

Page 1: ...2ND GENERATION PILOT S GUIDE ForeFlight ...

Page 2: ...rued as a commitment by the manufacturer Appareo Systems LLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the information content contained in this guide The Appareo Sporty s and ForeFlight logos are all trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners MITRE is a registered trademark of the MITRE Corporation iPad iPhone and iPod touch are r...

Page 3: ... your iPhone iPad or iPod touch to the Stratus WiFi network from the device s Settings menu 6 Open ForeFlight Mobile and confirm connection to Stratus NOTE As ADS B signals are broadcast by ground towers Stratus will not receive weather and traffic information while it is on the ground PACKAGE CONTENTS Stratus module Snap in mount with gel base Wall charger and charging cable Stratus Pilot s Guide...

Page 4: ...osition Stratus receives Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast ADS B weather information FIS B traffic information TIS B and other related data and broadcasts it to ForeFlight Mobile via a WiFi network created by Stratus Stratus is also an attitude heading reference system AHRS After downloading the free Stratus Horizon app to your iOS device you can view your aircraft s heading ground speed ...

Page 5: ... retailer at the time of purchase OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Visit www sportys com stratus or www appareo com stratus for a list of compatible Stratus accessories including mounts and external antennas TURNING STRATUS ON OR OFF To turn Stratus on press the power button All LED indicators will briefly illuminate red and then green as Stratus powers on ...

Page 6: ...port as shown in the graphic on page 5 NOTE The USB port of Stratus contains two parts Insert the charging cable into the larger left part of the port which is marked with the battery symbol 3 Plug the wall charger into an electric wall outlet Refer to the LED Indicator table on page 10 to determine when the battery is fully charged WARNING Use of non approved battery chargers may result in decrea...

Page 7: ...y when the power button is pushed This setting may be changed via the Stratus Status page in ForeFlight Mobile To have Stratus automatically power on whenever it receives power drag the Turn on When Powered switch to ON More information about the Stratus Status page is given later on page 14 NOTE If Stratus is set to automatically power on and external power is removed the device will power off wi...

Page 8: ...e snap in mount so that it is leaning against the longer arm of the mount s cradle as shown in the graphic on page 7 The LEDs and Stratus logo should face the back of the aircraft If Stratus is facing the wrong direction AHRS data will be incorrect and the chance of overheating will be significantly increased NOTE Refer to the graphic on the bottom of Stratus for the correct mounting alignment wit...

Page 9: ...n it is not in use If the gel base that surrounds the snap mount loses its adhesiveness over time remove the gel base from the mount and wash with water and a gentle soap Allow it to air dry before placing back on the glare shield NOTE Remember to disconnect all cables from Stratus before removing it from the mount Permanent damage may occur to connecting ports if cables are yanked from Stratus ...

Page 10: ...us PLACING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS IN AIRCRAFT Place the external ADS B antenna in a location of your aircraft that provides an unobstructed view of the ground ADS B towers The external GPS antenna requires a mounting location in the aircraft that allows for an unobstructed view of the sky GPS satellites When mounting either external antenna type ensure the connecting cable will be able to adequately re...

Page 11: ... insert the antenna s cable into the respective antenna port These ports are called out in the graphic below SIDE VIEW WARNING Ensure you are connecting the antenna to the correct port Inserting the antenna into an incorrect port may result in permanent damage to the ports or the antenna ...

Page 12: ... is at 5 to 19 charge Red continuous No external power is being received battery is at 1 to 4 charge Red flashing Connected to an incompatible charger or charger is unable to provide sufficient power Red flashing for five seconds Stratus attempted to power on but did not have sufficient battery power Off No external power is being received device is powered off ADS B signal Green ADS B signal has ...

Page 13: ...us is powering on Red flashing Built in Test failure Contact support for assistance Yellow flashing Installing firmware update Yellow Applying firmware update Green for two seconds Firmware update complete Off for five seconds then flashing green Power button is being continuously pressed After 30 seconds factory reset process will begin Green to yellow to green Factory reset process is complete ...

Page 14: ...d the WiFi switch should reveal ON Tap the Stratus wireless network displayed under Choose a Network to connect Stratus s wireless network name will be displayed as Stratus2XXXXX where the X s represent your Stratus s unique six digit serial number Once your iOS device is connected to the Stratus wireless network a checkmark will appear next to the network name 4 Confirm that Stratus is connected ...

Page 15: ...lel with the centerline of the aircraft and the logo and LEDs on the device should face the back Refer to the graphic on the bottom of Stratus for the correct mounting alignment with the aircraft Mounting Stratus as level as feasible will also help to achieve the most accurate AHRS results An error red X s over the applicable section will display if Stratus does not currently have GPS lock or is n...

Page 16: ... its current battery charge serial number and firmware version The Stratus Status page in ForeFlight Mobile also displays the number of ADS B towers Stratus is receiving data from allows you to adjust the LED brightness and turn on power savings mode Please refer to the pilot s guides for ForeFlight Mobile and Stratus Horizon for more information about the Stratus Status page and interacting with ...

Page 17: ...ctivity Contiguous US 250 NM 15 minutes 2 5 minutes AIRMETs 100 NM airport surface 500 NM en route terminal 5 minutes SIGMETs and Convective SIGMETs 100 NM airport surface 500 NM en route terminal 5 minutes METARs 100 NM airport surface 500 NM en route terminal 5 minutes NOTAM D and FDC NOTAM including TFR 100 NM 10 minutes PIREPs 500 NM en route terminal 10 minutes Special Use Airspace 500 NM en ...

Page 18: ...t if they are ADS B Out equipped and within range of Stratus Air traffic that is not equipped with a Mode ES or UAT ADS B Out transmitter will not be detected by Stratus air to air Rebroadcast Traffic Using its network of ADS B ground stations the FAA can rebroadcast a custom traffic report to ADS B Out equipped aircraft that are within a 15 nautical mile radius and 3500 feet in altitude of the tr...

Page 19: ...cast the use of Stratus does not preclude pilots from having to perform see and avoid procedures Stratus is not an active traffic interrogation system Stratus is not an ADS B Out device NOTE You will likely not receive weather or rebroadcast traffic information on the ground as ADS B information is broadcast by ground towers The altitude Stratus begins to receive weather and rebroadcast traffic in...

Page 20: ...will contain firmware updates for Stratus Once you have updated ForeFlight Mobile you may apply the Stratus firmware update if one is available from the Stratus Status page If a firmware update is available the firmware version on Stratus Status page will be followed by the text Tap to Update To apply the update tap the firmware version number in the Stratus Status page and follow the on screen in...

Page 21: ... as your primary navigation source AHRS data provided by Stratus would be used for supplemental purposes only and should not be used for IFR flying Weather ADS B weather information is provided within the United States only Weather information provided by Stratus is delayed and may not always be available Do not rely solely on the information provided by Stratus to make tactical decisions Traffic ...

Page 22: ...ated on the front of the device and exhausts warm air through vents located on the back For this reason it is important to position the front of Stratus as close to the pilot as possible so that it can draw cool air from the cabin To prevent permanent damage to the device Stratus will automatically power off if the battery reaches a temperature at which it is unsafe to operate Stratus contains a l...

Page 23: ...tus is not field serviceable If you believe your Stratus unit requires repair or maintenance please contact the retailer you purchased your Stratus from for further instruction Contact information for Stratus retailers may be found on the back cover of this Pilot s Guide Repairs made outside of a Stratus approved repair center could void the warranty and may result in further damage to the device ...

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