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Lightweight Data Recorder (LDR)

Acron Aviation’s Lightweight Data Recorder provides small aircraft and helicopter operators with crash-protected recording of audio, image and flight data in a small, lightweight package.

An Acron Aviation Lightweight Data Recorder
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Product overview

When an aircraft is smaller, lightweight takes on a whole new meaning because of payload and performance limitations. The Lightweight Data Recorder (LDR) from Acron Aviation provides a lightweight package for crash-protected recording of audio, image and flight data for general aviation and helicopter operators.

Outside of regulatory-mandated installations that call for specific recording parameters, operators may opt to install any or all subset(s) of these functions on their particular aircraft. While some installations may make use of only the audio and image recording capability, others may want to exploit the full audio, image, data (ARINC 717 or ARINC 429) and GPS recording. The built-in webserver allows operators to retrieve recorded data with just a laptop and web browser.

  • Certified – ED-155 and FAA
  • Features a Crash-Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) to protect valuable flight information
  • Contains provisions for an analog camera as a video source

Key features

Retrieve data easily

A built-in webserver in the Lightweight Data Recorder makes it easy for data retrieval and configuration with just a laptop and web browser. No expensive software or complicated cabling is required for on-aircraft downloads.

Use it all or adapt elements for other purposes

The capabilities of the LDR can be customized to meet the needs of individual operators and aircraft, unless they are being utilized for regulatory mandates with specific parameters. While some installations may make use of only the audio and image recording capability, others may want to exploit the full audio, image, data (ARINC 717 or ARINC 429) and GPS recording.

Specifications

Physical and power

  • Height: 4.9 in. (12.45 cm)
  • Width: 3.9 in. (9.9 cm)
  • Depth: 8.0 in. (20.3 cm)
  • Weight: < 5 lb. (2.27 kg)
  • Reliability: 10,000 hours MTBF
  • Requirements: 28 VDC
  • Consumption: < 5 W (without external microphone and camera)

Connectors

  • Coaxial BNC: NTSC analog video (on certain LDR models)
  • Coaxial TNC: GPS RF antenna (on certain LDR models)
  • D-Sub 50-Pin: Analog audio, control inputs, status outputs, ARINC 717 serial data, ARINC 429 serial data on certain LDR models, external GPS serial data
  • RJ-45: 100 Base-T Ethernet

Environmental

  • Temperature, operating -55 °C to +70 °C
  • Temperature, non-operating -55 °C to +85 °C
  • Altitude: 0 ft. to 55,000 ft. (operating)
  • Vibration: DO-160F Cat. S, curve M
  • Penetration: 250 lbs. @ 10.25 feet probe
  • Static Crush: 5,000 lbs
  • Fire Protection: 1100 °C for 15 min. and 260 °C for 5 hrs
  • Impact Shock: 1,000 G over 6-axis

Options

  • Microphone, panel-mount (LDR-MIC-0200)
  • Microphone, surface-mount (LDR-MIC-0100)
  • Video: NTSC Input for optional camera (PAL available)
  • GPS: External GPS antenna (L1 Active) with TNC connector P/N 009-E5557-00
  • Compliance: ED-155 (full details available upon request) FAA TSO-C197

Company certification

  • ED-155 (full details available upon request) FAA TSO-C197

Customer support

Aircraft on ground: Immediate support

We have a global network of support centers to support customers with aircraft on the ground issues.

Technical pubs, repairs and spares

For the latest technical publications and contact details for our repairs and spares depots.

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