Alakai Technologies

Engine Trend Monitoring Systems

Digital Flight Data Systems

Systems Engineering

  • Avionics/aerospace design
  • Safety/reliability analyses
  • EMI/Lightning compatibility
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ETMS Specifications

The ETMS unit is housed in an aluminum chassis qualified to DO-160-F requirements. The system has received FAA STC approval for installation in Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft. OTHER AIRCRAFT APPROVALS PENDING. 

Input and Output Features:
  • 16 discrete opto-isolated inputs (28V/Gnd).etms unit
  • 3 RS-232 serial interfaces, 1500 V isolation.
  • 8 discrete opto-isolated 28V/2A outputs, 4000 V isolation.
  • Dual 10/100 Ethernet ports
  • Dual USB 2.0 ports
  • 3 ARINC 429 channels (high and low speed, optional)
  • Embedded AHRS unit (option)
Environmental:
  • Operating temperature/altitude effects
    - DO-160E Section 4 Cat B1 and Section 5 Cat B
  • Humidity: DO-160E Section 6 Cat A
  • Shock: DO-160E Section 7 Cat A
  • Vibration: DO-160E Section 8 Cat S, Zone 1 or 2
  • EMI
    - Emissions : DO-160E Section 21 Cat L
    - Susceptibility: DO-160E Section 18 Cat B
    - Induced effects: DO-160E Section 19 Cat ZC
    - RF susceptibility: DO-160E Section 20 Cat RA
  • Power input: DO-160E Section 16 Cat B
    with 10 mS power interrupt
  • Voltage spike per Section 17 Cat B
Physical Characteristics:
  • Weight: 2.9 pounds
  • Power Consumption: Less than 8 watts
  • MTBF > 20,000 hours
  • Temperature: -40C to +85C operating