Stratomaster Blaze ...

The Stratomaster Blaze range consists of sixteenAHRS-2 Pic 3 1/8" color display based instruments. 

Using a high resolution IPS color graphics display, these instruments provide excellent daylight readability, even in direct sunlight. In addition they all have built in backlighting making them easy to read at night time.

It includes a rotary control plus 2 independent keys for easy menu navigation and to access specific instrument features.

The Blaze range also has a wide supply voltage range of 8 to 30V DC with with built in reverse and over voltage protection.

All engine monitoring Blaze instruments have the ability to interface to a MGL Avionics RDAC unit.

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AHRS-2
Artificial Horizon and Magnetic Compass Indicator  		 AHRS-2 Pic
AHRS-4
Self Contained Artificial Horizon and Magnetic Compass Indicator  		 ALT-6 Pic 
ALT-6
Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) 		 ALT-6 Pic 
ALT-7
Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) with a transponder compatible RS232 & parallel Gillham code output  		 ASI-5 Pic 
ASI-5
Airspeed Indicator 
  ASV-2
ASV-2
Altimeter, Airspeed (ASI) and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)		 EMS-2 Pic
EMS-2
Universal Engine Monitor 		 FF-4 Pic
FF-5
Fuel Computer		 FLIGHT-3 Pic
Flight-3
Primary Flight
Instrument
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 INFO-2
 Information Display (G-Force meter, UTC and Local Time, Slip Indicator, Outside Air Temperature (OAT), Battery Voltage, Current and charge display, Flight Timer & Flight Log, Stopwatch, Coutdown Timer and Alarm)  
MAG-2 Pic
MAG-2
Magnetic Compass Indicator  		 MAP-3 Pic
MAP-4
Manifold Pressure and RPM Indicator with OAT  		 RPM-2 Pic
RPM-2
Dual Channel Universal Engine / Rotor RPM Indicator  		  TC-4 Pic
TC-5
4 Channel Thermocouple (EGT/CHT) Indicator 		 TC-4 Pic
TC-6
12 Channel Thermocouple (EGT/CHT) Indicator  
TP-3 Pic
TP-4
4 Channel Universal Analog Input (Pressure / Temperature / Current / Volts) Indicator) 		 LOG-1 Pic
LOG-1
Blaze / Vega Serial Datalogger
CNV-ALT
Serial altitude to parallel Gillham code
converter for mode C transponders		    

AHRS-2 Artificial horizon and magnetic compass indicator

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AHRS-2 Manual AHRS-2 / AHRS-4 / MAG-2 Manual

The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable color display instrument providing a display for an artificial horizon reference system (AHRS), an advanced digital compass, or both depending on which sensor packages is connected.

The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 can be setup to display the following:

Features

ALT-6 Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)

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ALT-6 Manual ALT-6 Manual

The ALT-6 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable encoding altimeter and a wide range vertical speed indicator.

The altimeter contains an internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor which calculates altitude from -1000 ft up to a maximum of 35000 ft. The ALT-5 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc. The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters and local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury

The VSI indicator can be displayed in either feet/minute (ft/min) or meters/second (m/s). The VSI can be calibrated by the user once the instrument has been installed in the aircraft.

The ALT-6 also features a user settable altitude bug and an encoder test function. Please see the Blaze ALT-7 if you require a parallel Gillham code interface. Alternatively the ALT-6 provides a parallel Gillham code interface when used in conjunction with the MGL Avionics CNV-ALT.

Features

ALT-7 Altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) with a transponder compatible serial RS232 & parallel Gillham code output

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ALT-7 Manual ALT-7 Manual

The ALT-7 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable encoding altimeter and a wide range vertical speed indicator.

The altimeter contains an internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor which calculates altitude from -1000 ft up to a maximum of 35000 ft. The ALT-5 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc. The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters and local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury

The VSI indicator can be displayed in either feet/minute (ft/min) or meters/second (m/s). The VSI can be calibrated by the user once the instrument has been installed in the aircraft.

The ALT-7 also provides a transponder compatible Serial RS232 and parallel Gillham code output and also features a user settable altitude bug and an encoder test function.

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ASI-5 Airspeed Indicator (ASI)

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ASI-5 Manual ASI-5 Manual

The ASI-5 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable instrument that provides a wide range airspeed indication in both digital and analog tape formats. Airspeed is based on the pressure generated by a pitot tube system and a static port is provided as well for use by high speed aircraft. In addition, the ASI-5 provides a flight timer since takeoff and records the maximum airspeed reached.

Airspeed can be indicated in statute miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour (km/h) or nautical miles per hour (kts). The analog airspeed tape can be scaled according to the aircraft’s flying speed range and ranges for Vs0, Vs1, Vfe, Vno and Vne can be set. The ASI-5 also provides a programmable Vs and Vne airspeed alarm output. ASI sensitivity can be calibrated by the user to cater for errors caused by pitot tube placement.

The ASI-5 instrument measures airspeed from 16mph to 250mph and is well suited to slower aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds.

Features

ASV-2 Altimeter, Airspeed (ASI) and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)

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ASV-2 Manual ASV-2 Manual

The ASV-2 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable encoding altimeter, airspeed and wide range vertical speed indicator.

The altimeter contains an internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor which calculates altitude from -1000 ft up to a maximum of 35000 ft. The ASV-1 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc. The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters and local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury

The VSI indicator can be displayed in either feet/minute (ft/min) or meters/second (m/s). The VSI can be calibrated by the user once the instrument has been installed in the aircraft.

Airspeed is based on the pressure generated by a pitot tube system and a static port is provided as well for use by high speed aircraft. The ASV-1 instrument measures airspeed from 16mph to 250mph and is well suited to slower aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds. Airspeed can be indicated in statute miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour (km/h) or nautical miles per hour (kts). The ASV-1 also provides a programmable Vs and Vne airspeed alarm output. ASI sensitivity can be calibrated by the user to cater for errors caused by pitot tube placement.

In addition, the ASV-2 provides an encoder test function, flight timer since takeoff and records the maximum airspeed reached. The ASV-2 provides a parallel Gillham code interface when used in conjunction with the MGL Avionics CNV-ALT.

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EMS-2 Universal Engine Monitor

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EMS-2 Manual EMS-2 Manual

The Blaze EMS-2 is a 3 1/8” (80mm) universal engine monitor color display instrument. The EMS-2 contains all the necessary functionality to replace several engine monitoring instruments.

All information is displayed in an easy to read format on a high resolution wide viewing angle 2.6” 600cd/m2 sunlight readable color display.

The EMS-2 light weight, small size and high level of functionality makes it an excellent choice for all types of engines.

The EMS-2 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an optional external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

Features

EGT/CHT

RPM

Analog Inputs

Manifold Pressure

Timers

Volts

Current (RDAC connection)

FF-5 Fuel Computer

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FF-5 manual FF-5 Manual

The FF-5 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable color display instrument intended for efficient monitoring of fuel related information for single or dual fuel tanks. The FF-5 has many display configurations based on single/dual flow senders, single/dual level senders and a fuel pressure sender.

Full functionality is available with a fuel flow and level sender or only with a fuel flow sender using calculated fuel levels based on fuel usage. Differential fuel flow calculations are also supported for fuel return systems. Fuel injector systems are also supported. Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used, even with odd shaped tanks due to a comprehensive, multi-point calibration system. Most fuel flow senders can be used as the K-factor of the sender can be entered into the system for simple calibration.

MGL Avionics supplies a lightweight dual range fuel flow sender that is ideally suited for the FF-5. Fuel flow senders from other manufactures are equally suitable.

In addition, the FF-5 can use the actual ground speed from a RS232 NMEA enabled GPS receiver to determine fuel range.

The FF-5 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

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FLIGHT-3 Primary Flight Instrument

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FF-5 manual FLIGHT-3 Manual

The Blaze FLIGHT-3 is a compact, multifunction complete primary flight system intended as a main flight instrument on smaller aircraft or as a backup / secondary flight instrument in larger aircraft. This 3 1/8” (80mm) instrument provides many functions from an altimeter, airspeed indicator, VSI indicator, fuel level, fuel flow, RPM, volts, current display and many more. The FLIGHT-3's light weight, small size and high level of functionality makes it an excellent choice for many applications.

The FLIGHT-3 makes an ideal companion to the Blaze EMS-2 universal engine monitor for a compact, low cost yet highly functional and complete cockpit solution.

The FLIGHT-3 has the following features:

Altimeter

The altimeter contains an internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor which calculates altitude from -1500 ft up to a maximum of +35000 ft. The FLIGHT-3 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc. The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters and local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury. The FLIGHT-3 also provides a parallel Gillham code interface when used in conjunction with the MGL Avionics CNV-ALT.

ASI (Airspeed Indicator)

Airspeed can be indicated in statute miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour (km/h) or nautical miles per hour (kts). The FLIGHT-3 also provides a programmable Vs and Vne airspeed alarm output. ASI sensitivity can be calibrated by the user to cater for errors caused by pitot tube placement.

The FLIGHT-3 can measure airspeed from 20mph to 250mph and the FLIGHT-3HS (High Speed version) can measure airspeed from 20mph to 320mph. Both are well suited to slower aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds.

VSI (Vertical speed indicator)

The VSI indicator can be displayed in either feet/minute (ft/min) or meters/second (m/s). The VSI can be calibrated by the user once the instrument has been installed in the aircraft.

RPM Display

The FLIGHT-3 can measure engine and/or rotor RPM.

Fuel Computer

Full functionality is available with a fuel flow and level sender or only with a fuel flow sender using calculated fuel levels based on fuel usage. Fuel injector systems are also supported. Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used, even with odd shaped tanks due to a comprehensive, multi-point calibration system. Most fuel flow senders can be used as the K-factor of the sender can be entered into the system for simple calibration. Fuel flow can be displayed in l/Hr or in G/hr.

MGL Avionics supplies a lightweight dual range fuel flow sender that is ideally suited for the FLIGHT-3. Fuel flow senders from other manufactures are equally suitable.

In addition, the FLIGHT-3 can use the actual ground speed from a RS232 NMEA enabled GPS receiver to determine fuel range.

Local Time display

The FLIGHT-3 is capable of displaying time to facilitate ordinary ATC time reporting. Time is maintained by an internal lithium battery which can be replaced by the user.

Battery Voltage, *Current and Charge display

The FLIGHT-3 can be used to monitor your aircraft’s battery power supply. The FLIGHT-3 is very useful in determining your battery’s health, charging status, as well as the current load consumption of your aircraft. The FLIGHT-3 can be used in both 12V and 24V aircraft and can measure voltages up to 30V DC.

The FLIGHT-3 uses the MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor to measure the aircrafts current load. The FLIGHT-3 contains a programmable low/high voltage alarm to automatically detect bad batteries and alternator failures.

OAT display

OAT can be shown in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. The FLIGHT-3 also contains a programmable low/high OAT alarm.

Flight Timer & Flight log

The FLIGHT-3 provides a 50 entry flight log that stores the start time and duration of each of the last 50 flights. The flight timer can either be started using the front push button or automatically from RPM and airspeed.

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INFO-2 Information Display

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INFO-2 Manual  INFO-2 Manual

The INFO-2 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable multifunction color display instrument. The INFO-1 has the following features:

G-force meter

The INFO-2 is capable of measuring g-forces exerted in an aircraft up to +-10g. The INFO-1 also has the facility to record the maximum positive and negative g-forces encountered (typically during a flight) in permanent memory, with a password protected reset facility. It also features two independent cycle counters to capture the amount of times a preset force has been exceeded. The INFO-2 is able to measure g-forces even if the instrument is not mounted exactly on the vertical axis of the aircraft.

UTC and Local Time display

The INFO-2 is capable of displaying both UTC (as known as Zulu time) and local time to facilitate ordinary ATC time reporting. Time is maintained by an internal lithium battery which can be replaced by the user.

Slip indicator

The INFO-2 can display a slip indicator. The slip indicator can be disabled in the menu system.

Battery Voltage, *Current and Charge display

The INFO-2 can be used to monitor your aircraft’s battery power supply. The INFO-1 is very useful in determining your battery’s health, charging status, as well as the current load consumption of your aircraft. The INFO-2 can be used in both 12V and 24V aircraft and can measure voltages up to 30V DC.

The INFO-2 uses the MGL Avionics magnetic field or active current shunt to measure the aircrafts current load. The INFO-2 contains a programmable low/high voltage alarm to automatically detect bad batteries and alternator failures. The maximum and minimum voltage reached is also recorded in permanent memory.

OAT display

OAT can be shown in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. The INFO-1 also contains a programmable low/high OAT alarm. The maximum and minimum OAT reached is also recorded in permanent memory.

Flight Timer & Flight log

The INFO-2 provides a 50 entry flight log that stores the start time and duration of each of the last 50 flights. The flight timer can either be started using a front push button or from a remote input.

Stopwatch, Countdown Timer & Alarm

Stopwatch and timers can be operated simultaneously to a programmable alarm, making the INFO-2 particularly suitable for sport flying competitions.

Features

* Requires the MGL Avionics Magnetic Current or Active Current Shunt

MAG-2 Magnetic Compass Indicator 

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MAG-2 PIC AHRS-2 / MAG-2 Manual

The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable color display instrument providing a display for an artificial horizon reference system (AHRS), an advanced digital compass, or both depending on which sensor packages is connected.

The AHRS-2 / MAG-2 can be setup to display the following:

Features

MAP-4 Manifold Pressure and RPM Indicator

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MAP-4 Manual MAP-4 Manual

The MAP-4 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable Manifold pressure indicator which can simultaneously display RPM and temperature from a universal RPM and temperature input.

The manifold pressure display is also available in the form of a scalable analog bar graph, if the RPM input is not displayed.

The MAP-4 also has a Hobbs meter (can be set to the current engine time) which is password protected, an engine running timer / flight timer and a programmable maintenance timer to schedule routine engine maintenance.

The MAP-4 also features a programmable low/high alarm for manifold pressure, RPM and temperature. A handy magneto check function is also available to easy diagnose magneto problems. The MAP-4 also records the maximum manifold pressure, RPM and temperature reached in permanent memory.

The MAP-4 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

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RPM-2 Universal Engine / Rotor RPM Indicator

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RPM-2 Manual RPM-2 Manual

The RPM-2 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable color display instrument providing two universal RPM inputs that is primarily intended to measure engine and/or rotor RPM.

The display can be configured to display single or dual RPM or it can be configured to display engine and rotor RPM as used in helicopters and gyroplanes.

The RPM-2 also has a maximum values display screen as well as a handy magneto check function to easy diagnose magneto problems.

The RPM-2 includes a number of timers such as a Hobbs meter which can be set to the current engine time and is also password protected, an engine running and flight timer as well as a programmable maintenance timer to schedule routine engine maintenance.

The RPM-2 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

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TC-5 4 Channel Thermocouple (EGT/CHT) Indicator 

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TC-5 Manual TC-5 Manual

The TC-5 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable 4 channel thermocouple color display instrument.

The instrument can be configured for 5 different temperature display screens. The display can be configured to group EGTs and CHTs to common settings or each thermocouple channel can be independently displayed with individual programmable high alarm and probe type. The TC-5 also has a trend graph and maximum values display screen.

The TC-5’s high accuracy is due to its built in thermocouple linearization curves and cold junction compensation techniques. Temperature probes can be common J, K or E type thermocouple probes as used in CHT and EGT senders. Temperatures can be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit from -100ºC to 1200ºC (-148ºF to 2192ºF).

The TC-5 also features a built in engine leaning facility which allows the pilot to optimize the fuel mixture according to peak EGT temperatures as well as a cruise mode facility to provide instant identification of changing EGT/CHT trends.

The TC-5 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

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TC-6 12 Channel Thermocouple (EGT/CHT) Indicator 

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TC-6 Manual TC-6 Manual

The TC-6 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable 12 channel thermocouple color display instrument that contains all the features necessary to monitor EGT’s and CHT’s. The TC-6 can be configured to display up to 12 thermocouples in an easy to read bargraph format.

In addition the TC-6 has an individual programmable EGT and CHT alarm with an external output that can switch an external visual alarm indicator such as a lamp. The TC-6 also has a EGT and CHT trend graph and maximum values display screen.

The TC-6’s high accuracy is due to its built in thermocouple linearization curves and cold junction compensation techniques. Temperature probes can be common J, K or E type thermocouple probes as used in CHT and EGT senders. Temperatures can be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit from -100ºC to 1200ºC (-148ºF to 2192ºF).

The TC-6 also features a built in engine leaning facility which allows the pilot to optimize the fuel mixture according to peak EGT temperatures as well as a cruise mode facility to provide instant identification of changing EGT/CHT trends.

The TC-6 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

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TP-4 4 Channel Universal Analog Input (Pressure/Temperature/Current/Volts) Indicator

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TP-4 Manual TP-4 Manual

The TP-4 is a 3 1/8” sunlight readable 4 channel universal analog input color display instrument. Each channel can be individually programmed to display either pressure, temperature, current or volts from a universal analog input that can interface to many sensors such as oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, manifold pressure, boost pressure and many more.

The TP-4 can display any combination of 1 to 4 analog channels in a horizontal / vertical bargraph or a numeric display format.

Pressure can be measured using standard automotive resistive senders (e.g. VDO 2, 5 and 10 Bar), Rotax 4-20mA senders as well as voltage output pressure senders (e.g. UMA). Temperature can be measured using standard automotive resistive senders (e.g. VDO, Westach) as well as the MGL Avionics precision LM335 semiconductor sensor. In addition the temperature, pressure and current inputs can be programmed to a user defined curve for custom senders.

All analog channels have a programmable low and high alarm. This results in a contact closure that is typically used to switch a warning lamp on. The TP-4 also records the minimum and maximum values reached for each channel in permanent memory.

The TP-4 can also be interfaced via the CAN bus to an external RDAC unit (Remote Data Acquisition Computer). This allows for easier installation as the RDAC unit is normally mounted in the engine compartment.

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LOG-1 Blaze / Vega Serial Data logger

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LOG-1 Manual LOG-1 Manual

Zip Icon Blaze / Vega Serial Data logger PC program

The LOG-1 is a datalogger for the Blaze and Vega range of instruments. Serial Information is received via the RS232 port and recorded to the SD card.

The data on the SD card is stored in a Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file that can easily be opened in a spreadsheet or text viewer type program or alternatively the data can be viewed using the free Blaze / Vega Data Viewer PC program.

The LOG-1 is housed in a space saving aluminum enclosure and is very easy to install. 

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