FA2200 & FA2300 (MADRAS) | Modular Airborne Data Recorder

Product overview

Knowing that not all aircraft operate with the same guidelines, monitoring requirements and data-tracking needs, Acron Aviation developed the flexible Modular Airborne Data Recorder/Acquisition System (MADRAS) to support this targeted need. The MADRAS is a highly reliable, single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that is custom-configured for data acquisition as a recording solution for helicopters, business aircraft, unique-mission and military aircraft.

Offers data acquisition and data input/output tailored to each aircraft
Proven field experience MTBF >20,000 hours (dependent upon operational environment)
Control units, microphones, accelerometers and installation accessories are available
Common ground support equipment with the FA2100 CVR and FDR

Key features

Designed for focused audiences

The Acron Aviation FA2200/2300 models have been successful in meeting the data acquisition needs because they have the ability to record a minimum of 25 hours of flight data at 256/512 words per second (wps). The FA2300 also has the capability to record four channels of high-quality audio for up to two hours. This modular design, custom-configured recording solutions and common support equipment have proven their success in multiple aircraft and helicopter types.

Additionally, control units, microphones, accelerometers and installation accessories are also available for aircraft in need of tailored recording solutions.

Speed of download

The MADRAS family provides operators with the ability to quickly download and analyze flight data for safety and preventative maintenance investigations. The units share the same common ground support equipment as the FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) using the ARINC 747 flight data output for connection to a Quick Access Recorder (QAR). This data helps accident investigators as well as provides numerous parameters of data for Flight Data Monitoring (FDM)/Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) supporting airlines Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Specifications

Physical and power	Size: ½ ATR short Height: 7.6 in. (19.30 cm) Width: 5.0 in. (12.70 cm) Depth: 12.5 in. (31.75 cm); 13.1 in. including hold down hooks (33.27 cm) Weight: 15 lb. (6.8 kg) maximum; 13 lb. optional Requirements: 28 VDC 40 Watts, max
Recording	Time: 25 hrs. of flight data storage (minimum) and 120 min. high-quality 4-channel recording Channels: Audio Input (4)
Environmental	Temperature: Operating -55 °C to +70 °C / Non-operating -55 °C to +85 °C Altitude: Operating -1,000 ft to 55,000 ft. Vibration: Dependent on application Penetration: ED-55 / ED-56A: 500 lb./10 ft./1/4-in. probe Static Crush: ED-55 / ED-56A: 5,000 lb. Fire Protection: ED-56A: 50,000 BTU/sq. ft./hr. for 60 min. at 1100 °C; 10 hrs. at 260 °C Impact: ED-56A: 3,400 G, 6.5 ms, half sine shock wave
Additional features	Underwater Acoustic Beacon: Six-year battery and bracket supplied with unit Discrete: Up to 96 shunt or series Analog: Up to 32* single-ended or 16* differential or mix types ARINC: 429 8, high- or low-speed Synchro: Up to 6 Frequency: Up to 6 Strain Gauge: Up to 16* Thermocouple: 2, K-type* Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) (1): 1* Regulatory Specification: ARINC 404A, 747, EUROCAE MOPS ED-56A, ED-55, ED-112, RTCA/DO-160E, RTCA/DO-178B *These channels share configurable inputs
Certifications	Product: FAA TSO-C124a, C123a, C124b and C123b Company: ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Certified

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FA2200 & FA2300 Modular Airborne Data Recording / Acquisition System (MADRAS)