Falcon 360-P User Manual - page 6
FALCON 360-P USER MANUAL
Version 1.2
Release Date: 29 Sep 2014
© 2014 Apex Flight Operations
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Button/Indicator
Bluetooth pairing initiation and status
Button/Indicator Power indicator and Quiet Mode button
These indicators are also illuminated during the startup diagnostic process – refer to the section on
Diagnostics for more information on the various indications and their meanings. During normal
operation, the indicators function as follows:
Alert Button/Indicator
The Falcon 360 features an Alert mode function which is triggered by pressing this indicator and
holding the button for 2 seconds. The indicator is usually off, show normal operation mode – when
triggered however, the indicator will flash red to show that the system is in Alert mode. In order to
cancel the Alert, the button should be pressed and held for 2 seconds again. See the section on Alert
Mode for more information.
Off
Normal tracking operation
Flashing Red
Alert Mode
Antenna Indicator
This indicator shows the antenna status – it shows the following conditions:
White
External antenna is connected
Flashing
White
External antenna is connected – transmit or receive in
progress
Green
Internal antenna
Flashing
Green
Internal antenna connected – transmit or receive in
progress
Flashing Red
Antenna failure
Flashing
Amber
Unit is in house-keeping mode during shutdown, and there
are still messages awaiting transmission
When in normal operation, the indicator will also flash 3 times each time the unit transmits or
receives a message via the satellite.
Press and hold the Antenna button for 2 seconds to alternate between using an internal or external
antenna.
Satellite Signal Indicator
This indicator shows the satellite signal strength, GPS acquisition state, and Inmarsat
communication lock – the various states are indicated as follows:
Green
Good satellite visibility, GPS acquisition, Inmarsat lock
Green/Blue
Flashing
Good satellite visibility, GPS acquisition, no Inmarsat lock