SOTECC Canopy Flash

With its six red LEDs, the SOTECC canopy flasher is the ideal combination of visibility and efficiency.

…because every second counts in a glider, especially at high approach speeds under dark cloud streets.

Already installed in more than 1700 gliders

SOTECC canopy flashers: a proven, reliable system for more safety in gliding and easy to retrofit.

Optionally with reflective inner surface

Start the new season safely with outstanding visibility and automatic mode.

With its five red LEDs, the SOTECC canopy flasher is the ideal combination of visibility and efficiency.

…because every second counts in a glider, especially at high approach speeds under dark cloud streets. SOTECC canopy flasher: a proven and reliable system.

Canopy Flash Connect from 598 €

Canopy Flash Standalone from 399 €

Canopy Flash Lite from 249 € as kit

Haubenblitzer Connect ab 598 €

Haubenblitzer Standalone ab 399 €

Canopy Flash Lite from €249 as a kit

ab 598 €

Automatik Modus	✅	🛠️*	❌
Alarmmodus	✅	🛠️*	❌
Programmierbar	✅	🛠️*	❌
Plug and Play	✅	✅	❌
Mit Strobe erweiterbar	✅	✅	❌
Hochwertiger 3D-Druck	✅	✅	❌
Profi Lieferumfang	✅	✅	❌
High Power CREE® LEDs	✅	✅	✅
Effiziente LED-Steuerung	✅	✅	✅

*retrofittable

Canopy Flash DUO*

For all those who don’t want to decide!

Alternative – for the individual touch:

Multicolour canopy flash with innovative LED optics for maximum light output.
Individual combination of LED colours possible. e.g.: Red/white or red/green
High-power LEDs in 4 + 2 configuration

Interested? Write to us at info@sotecc.de or use the contact form.

*Image differs from final product. Total power/visibility lower than single-colour version.

Functions

(with connectBOX only)

Automatic activation

Power-saving continuous flash

Warning mode for imminent collision

Automatic shutdown

Automatic activation

In the modern glider cockpit there are now countless buttons, switches and displays. That’s why our SOTECC canopy flasher works fully automatically in conjunction with connectBOX. The philosophy behind this is: support instead of extra effort.

When the aircraft is stationary on the ground, the flasher remains switched off. As soon as the aircraft starts moving, this is detected and the flasher automatically starts flashing with a power-saving flash frequency. This means that the pilot does not have to operate the control switch in auto-mode.

Power-saving continuous flash

ULs, paragliders and many other aircraft completely without anti-collision systems such as FLARM® participate in air traffic. Our philosophy, on the other hand, is: The canopy flash ALWAYS flashes as soon as in the air.

Warning mode for imminent collision

In addition, FLARM® data is evaluated and in the event of an imminent collision, the system switches to alarm mode (change in flash frequency and longer and thus more perceptible warning flashes). By the way, if the FLARM® should fail, this is detected by the intelligent control of the canopy flasher and the warning continues with the normal flash frequency.

specifications

Further extensive details on the SOTECC canopy flasher can be found in the manual.

Handbuch

	connectBOX: 50mm x 50mm x25mm Haubenblitzer: (80mm-105mm) x 60mm x 25mm (variiert, je nach Flugzeugtyp)
Gewicht	connectBOX: 65g Haubenblitzer: 70g
Material	connectBOX: Aluminiumgehäuse Haubenblitzer: 3D-gedruckter, kratzfester PA12 Kunststoff
Anzahl LEDs	5 hochwertige CREE LEDs
Stromverbrauch	connectBOX: ~ 20mA @13V Haubenblitzer: ~100mA @13V (mit voreingestellter Blitzfrequenz, ohne Warnungen)
Spannung	9-17V
Sichtbarkeit	mehr als 3500m
Temperaturmanagement / Überhitzungsschutz	Ja
Betriebstemperatur	−30 °C bis + 70 °C
Automatik Modus (Beginnt beim Losfliegen automatisch zu blitzen)	Ja
Alarmmodus(FLARM-Warnung)	Ja
Programmierbar	Ja
Einbauaufwand	2-3 Stunden
Farbauswahl	Mattschwarz oder Nextel

Aircraft types

The SOTECC canopy flasher fits in almost every glider

Schempp-Hirth

Arcus, Duo Discus XL, Duo Discus
Ventus 3 Sport/Performance
Discus b, Discus 2a, Discus 2b, Discus 2c
Ventus 2a, Ventus 2b, Ventus 2c
Ventus 1, Ventus C
Std. Cirrus
Nimbus4 (D) (DL) (DXL)
Quintus
Mini-Nimbus

HpH

Shark
Twin Shark
304 CZ

Schleicher

Rolladen-Schneider (LS)

Jonker Sailplanes

JS3 Rapture

Binder

EB 29 (D)

Grob

Grob G 102 Astir
G 103 Twin Astir

Glasflügel

Glasflügel 303 Mosquito
Glasflügel 304
Glasflügel 401 Kestrel

SZD

Mounting made easy

Easy installation due to cable lengths adapted to the aircraft

No soldering necessary.

Switch and fuse included in kit.

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FAQ

I want to install the canopy flash in my glider, but I have concerns about power consumption?

The power consumption is as low as possible and has never been lower ever before due to a new and intelligent control unit and the modern LED technique. The average power consumption of about 100 mA is comparable to a 57mm colour display.

I am not technically skilled. Is it difficult to install the canopy flash or especially the canopy contact?

We supply a very detailed installation instruction, cotaining several pictures and step by step instructions for a fast and easy mounting. Two templates help to install the canopy flash and canopy contact on spot and nothing can go wrong.

How long does it take to install the canopy flash?

Depending on your type of glider, two, up to three hours overall.

Are there any reflections on the canopy or canopy frame?

No, there are no reflections at all.

I there any other LED colour available?

Yes, white LEDs are also available. But we strongly recommend red LED, as the red colour stands out much better than white. Red is a true eye-catcher in all weather conditions.

I have a glider, which is not on the comparable type list.

Definitely please let us know, if you are interested, even though your glider is not listed. We steadily work on expanding the list.

Do i have to configurate the canopy flash manually?

No, as delivered, the canopy flasher functions fully automatically, sensibly tuned as the ideal combination of visibility and power consumption. These factory settings do not need to be changed.

However, the canopy strobe can be programmed for special requirements with our supplied tool (SOTECC configurator), for example to individually configure the strobe frequency or the alarm level.

What is happening when my FLARM turns off or gets no GPS inflight?

The intelligent control of the connectBOX detects a failure of the Flarm data stream and continues to warn with the normal flash frequency.

SOTECC Canopy Flash

Canopy Flash DUO*

Alternative – for the individual touch:

Functions

Automatic activation

Power-saving continuous flash

Warning mode for imminent collision

specifications

Aircraft types

Mounting made easy

Other anti collision systems by SOTECC

FAQ

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