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After a long pandemic time, the Autumn welcomed us with a lot of industry events- trade fairs, symposia, and conferences. Some of them, like IAA or INNOTRANS returned to the world arena after four years. All the more, we took part in these events with great interest.

A long break resulted in numerous news and premieres. This was also the case with Continental. During the IAA, our partner presented a number of new products, which we present in this issue. These novelties will certainly interest both tachograph users and tachograph service workshops.

We took part in the MSPO trade fair in Kielce for the 13th time. This year's event was unique - 30th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition. Thus, we were very pleased to celebrate this round jubilee together.

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We begin cooperation with

In the spring, we first contacted the Canadian company, Loop Energy – an industry-leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen fuel cell systems for vehicle OEMs and power generation system manufacturers.

Our first meeting took place in Slovakia during the premiere of the electric-hydrogen mini-bus of our common partner –Mobility&Innovation. As a result, we have concluded that together we can move even further towards zero-emission solutions for public and commercial mobility.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Loop is centrally located in the fuel cell design capital of the world. Over the years, the company has expanded its operation with locations in Asia and Europe, and soon Poland will join them through us. With the mission to be the driving force of zero-emissions, Loop Energy is committed to delivering a high-performing and economical solution for its customers to accelerate the adoption of fuel cell technology. Vehicles such as buses, delivery trucks and special vehicles utilize Loop Energy's proprietary eFlow™ technology as a zero-emissions power solution. Vehicle OEMs, powertrain manufacturers and system integrators use eFlow™ solutions to delivery affordable, high-efficiency, zero-emission alternatives to diesel for fleet operators around the world.

Loop Energy's eFlow™ fuel cell architecture delivers new levels of fuel efficiency, peak power and durability. At the core of this innovation is its signature trapezoid plate design that ensures uniform current density across the entire active area and increases gas velocity throughout the plate to deliver superior performance and water management.

Fuel cell solutions from Loop Energy can effectively replace diesel fuel, enabling companies to achieve lower total cost of ownership for their vehicle fleets

By combining fuel cell innovation with the needs of commercial vehicle operators, Loop Energy is fulfilling its mission to accelerate the hydrogen revolution and power a cleaner future.

In recent years, our R&D team had many opportunities to participate successfully in the implementation of vehicle applications based on hydrogen technologies.

At the same time, as we expand our product portfolio to include Loop Energy products, we utilize our invaluable experience and extend our competence to be a reliable partner for our customers

For more information on our joint activities, see the next issue of Drabpol News

30th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce

6 - 9 September 2022

RECORD-BREAKING JUBILEE

The first edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce took place 30 years ago. At present, the trade fair is undoubtedly the largest military event in this part of Europe, which attracts increasing numbers of exhibitors and visitors everyyear.OurcompanywaspresentasanexhibitoratMSPOforthe13thtime.

During this jubilee edition, we presented the latest products, services and solutions dedicated to the aviation and landbased sectors. Our offer for military land vehicles involved Curtiss-Wright joysticks, Enersys and Denchi Group batteries, multifunctional displays and a wide range ofindicatorsandsensors.

We also brought military vehicle manufacturers closer to the services of our Research &Development Department in the field of software, integration, and visualisation of all the battlefield essentialinformation.

This year's trade fair gathered 613 exhibitors from thirty-three countries. More than 25,000 guests from all over the world visited the trade fair stands.

BATTERIESINCOMBAT VEHICLES

We were happy to notice that many vehicles presented at our customers' stands were equipped with our systems Noteworthy are two tactical robots presented at the stand of ŁUKASIEWICZ – PIAP Institute – the largest in Poland and one of the world's largest suppliers of mobile robots. These robots use the BB2590 SMBus Denchi lithium-ion batteries to power the electronic devices of an individual soldier or to power the self-propelledrobotsforvariousmilitaryandpolicepurposes.

The first of them is PIAP PATROL – a medium EOD tracked robot designed for the identification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats and for detection and neutralization of improvised explosive devices. Thanks to its dimensions and applied powertrain system, the robot can operate both indoors and in difficult terrain. PIAP Patrol can also support the activities of the armed forces, police, or fire brigade.

The second PIAP solution with BB2590 battery is the Portable Patrol Robot (RPP) – Engineering Robot 1806 model for the removal of hazardous materials. Engineering units use the robot for detecting, removing, picking up or neutralising mines, unexploded ordnance and IEDs, within the scope of combatandpeacekeepingoperationsabroad.

Previously, we had the opportunity to see the BB2590 SMBus batteries, among others, in the BALSA – Light Reconnaissance Robot(LRR)presentedbyPIAPatMSPO,fouryearsago.

These Denchi batteries also found application in the Ground Control Station (GCS) of the short-range tactical unmanned aerial system (TKZ) of PGZ-19RA (ORLIK) type. Apart from batteries, in the station one can also find other DENCHI products,suchaschargersandcables.

During this year's MSPO, visitors could also see vehicles with batteries of our second partner - Enersys. At the stand of ROSOMAK (from Siemianowice Śląskie), which is a part of the Polish Armaments Group (pl. abbrev. PGZ), guests could see SIGINT radio reconnaissance vehicle with Enersys lead-acid batteries.Themodelappliedinthevehiclewas12FV120.

Another product, the 12FV75-C model powered 1D (BWR-1D) reconnaissance vehicle (pl Bojowy Wóz Rozpoznawczy) Visitors could see the vehicle at the exposition of Military Automotive Works (pl. WZM or Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne; part of PGZ S.A.). The vehicle is intended to perform battlefield reconnaissance. Additionally, it can locate heat sources and search for people, as well as observe the area at night,indifficultweatherconditions.

Both types of the above batteries use AGM, TPPL and VRLA technology. These batteries meet NATO standards and are utilizedbyarmiesallovertheworld.

DENCHI BATTERIES AT MSPO – APPLICATION

PIAP PATROL mobile robot – DENCHI BB2590 SMBus lithiumionbatteries.

Portable Patrol Robot(RPP)- Engineering Robot1806 modelDENCHIBB2590SMBuslithium-ionbatteries.

The Ground Control Station (GCS) of the short-range tactical unmanned aerial system (TKZ), PGZ-19RA (ORLIK) type –BB2590lithium-ionbattery,chargers,andcables.

ENERSYS BATTERIES AT MSPO – APPLICATION

MilitaryvehicleswithContinentalsolutions

Among other vehicles equipped with our solutions and presented at this year's MSPO, the noteworthy was a vehicle

presented at the stand of Huta Stalowa Wola for the first time. The tactical multi-purpose WARAN vehicle is available in

different variants, among others, as a commandvehicleorasaplatformforsearch and strike drones. This is a new project of PGZ (pl

Autosan will manufacture the Waranbranded vehicle The vehicle had our indicators, temperature and pressure sensors,pump,andcoolantreservoir.

The light armoured reconnaissance vehicle – ŁOTR, manufacturedby AMZ-KUTNO S A also gained recognition at Targi Kielce. In the vehicle one could see our KIBES 32 on-board electronics system, with MOKI3 board as a cockpit, MUX multiplexersandZR32computer.Weareeven more pleased that the vehicle won the prestigious DEFENDER award at Targi Kielce.Congratulations!

AMZ traditionally presented Hipopotam and Bóbr vehicles with our pressure and temperaturesensors.

SIGINT reconnaissance vehicle by ROSOMAK S.A. – 12FV120 batteriesbyEnerSys.

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1D (BWR-1D) reconnaissance vehicle by Wojskowe Zakłady MotoryzacyjneS.A.–12FV75-CbatteriesbyEnerSys.

Our other customer, AUTOBOX from Starachowice, presented its all-terrainvehicle,AH20.44. The vehicle had FlexCluster dashboard that our engineers had programmed and configured in accordance with manufacturer's wishes andneeds.ThevehiclealsohadKonvektaairconditioner.

Flex Cluster dashboard was also present in other vehicles shown at the AUTOBOX stand, such as Honker and STAR. All threevehicleshadsensorsfromouroffer.

The last vehicle equipped with our solutions was the one manufactured by Jelcz It had our sensors, Can Cokpit indicators (temperature and pressure), coolant pump and reservoir. Trade fair visitors could admire the vehicle at the stand of HutaStalowaWolaS.A.(PGZ).

We deliver products, materials, and services in accordance with the applicable norms and standards, using the adequate procedures and in compliance with company's authorisations and certificates. These include: PN-EN ISO 9001:2001 Quality Management System, Internal Control System Certificate (pl. abbrev. WSK), Concession of Ministry of the Interior and Administration (pl. abbrev. MSWiA) allowing foreign trade in goods, technologies and services of strategic importance, AQAP 2110:2006 Certificate, TRACE Certificate and NATO NCAGE0733HCertificate.

We would like to thank all our guests for visiting our stand, and at the same time, to thank all our customers for inviting us at their stands.

NEWS AT KICK-OFF

Afterafour-year-break,theIndependentAftermarketatContinentalhasorganizedaoneday kick-off for its dealers. As the break from such meetings was quite long, the event in ContinentalheadquartersinSchwalbach,nearFrankfurt, gatheredanumberofdealersof theGermanmanufacturerfromallovertheworld-includingJapan,SouthKorea,Australia, NewZealand,BrazilandNigeria.Wecouldnotmissthismeeting.

WearesentimentalaboutournumerousvisitsinSchwalbachin the past. Then, VDO – at its headquarters of those times - was deciding about the shape of the global automotive market. Now, it is Continental that shapes the market – something we allcouldseeduringthemeeting.

The kick-off was an excellent opportunity to get to know a number of new Continental products. The participants got familiar with the new line of Continental branded radios offering – which is crucial – a multimedia system for the panel in the centre of the dashboard, with Apple CarPlay and Google connectivity.

A Touchscreen display familiar from passenger cars and the rear view camera connectivity provide working machines and specialvehicleswiththe21stcenturysolution.

Next novelties were Continental lamps, developed in cooperation with the world's leading brand -OSRAM. The lamps are intended for the vehicles that are allowed to use on public roads(trucks,commercialvehicles,coachesandpublicbuses), as well as for off-highway vehicles, such as all types of working machinery. During the meeting, the participants could see the bestpossiblepresentationoflampsandtheircomparisonwith

European competitors. Suffice to say that Continental lamps with 2100 lumens shine wider and stronger than 4000 lumens ofcompetingbrands.

Finally, a discussion also involved the solutions that have appeared on the market relatively recently, but have already gained popularity – also in various vehicles on the streets of Polish cities. These include ProViu 360 2nd Generation Surround View System and Wüllhorst WUE AAS-4.0 turning assistant, a system developed by our new partner – Wüllhorst, withtheuseofContinentalradars.

During the meeting, our German partner asked two of its dealers to talk about their successful actions on the market. One of these dealers was our company (alongside Turkish Intermobil) represented by the Vice President Automotive, Mr. Krzysztof Drabczyński. We were proud to present completedprojectsandvariousapplicationsofContinentalsystemsat ournumerouspartners.

Considering Continental's unprecedented openness to manufacturing new solutions, we can soon expect a rash novelties, which will meet the needs of both the on-highway and offhighwaymarkets.

International Railway Fair in Berlin

20-23 September

Our visit at INNOTRANS

After a four-year break caused by the pandemic, InnoTrans Berlin - one of the largest trade fairs in the world - returned to the trade shows arena. We have been taking part in this eventforyears.Thus,wewerepleasedtoreturntoBerlinaftersuchalongbreak.

This year, we visited the stand of our German partner, Konvekta. Together we promoted air conditioners/heat pumps intended for railway vehicles. The heat pump-usingtheCO2refrigerant(R744)is the most efficient heating technology for railwaytransport

To achieve 100% efficiency, the CO2 heat pump needs, depending on the ambient temperature, only one-fourth of the electrical energy. The heat pump extracts

the remaining required energy in a thermodynamic cycle, free of charge, from the environment. In this way, in comparison with the electric heating, savings amount up to three quarters of the energy normally required In the case of an air-conditioning system (R744 refrigerant) with a heat pump function for trams, one can save up to 28,000 kW/h/yearpereachpassengercompartmentair-conditioning

system,inclimatezoneII

In Berlin, visitors could see UL500EMCO2HP heat pump fitted on the articulated hydrogen-fuelledSolarisbus.VisitorscouldseethebusattheoutdoorBusDisplayareain the Sommergarten as a part of the InnoTrans Berlin trade fairs. The launch of Solaris hydrogen bus was undoubtedly one of the most notable events at this year's InnoTrans. WeareevenmorepleasedthatinthebusthereisaCO2heatpumpthatwepromote.

In addition to CO2 systems, the offer for the railway market still involves the HVAC series that meets the necessary strict standards for the railway applications. Newag fitted this type of air conditioners on its multi-system Dragon 2 locomotive, presented in Berlin. The locomotive had Konvekta HVAC 3405 air conditioning systemwithHZ422heating.

At this year's InnoTrans, we also visited the stand of our other partner - Molpir. The company offers a wide range of products for railway vehicles - starting from headrest-mounted multimedia systems to charging ports in USB and USB-C standard, in the form of a plug-in charger or a modular power port. There are also various montage options covering handrails, headrests, vehicle walls, and locomotive dashboard These solutions are fully certified in accordance with restrictive requirements of the railwaymarket.

We would like to thank our partners for the constructive meetings during Berlin event and for the opportunity to exchangemarketexperience.

Konvekta's UL500EMCO2HP heat pump fitted on the articulated hydrogen-fuelled bus bySolaris.

Molpir presented a comprehensive range of products for rail vehicles

Newag'sDragon2MultisystemlocomotivewithHVACairconditioning.

Our visit at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover 20-25

September

PREMIERES ON IAA Transportation 2022

AswiththeInnoTranstradefairinBerlin,thecoronaviruspandemichasalsoputthebrakes ontheIAAtradefairinHannoverforfouryears.Thisyear,theHannovereventdedicatedto the automotive sector made its debut under the new name - IAA Transportation and, as with previous editions, it did not disappoint all those who came. Also, representatives of ourcompanyappearedinHannoverwithgreatenthusiasm.

Like previous years, our partner – Continental, for which the IAA trade fair is always the venue for launching new products, presented its novelties on a grand scale. This year, there was no shortage of innovative solutions, either Continental focused on two novelties that may be of particular interest to thePolishmarket.

The first of them was driver's workplace consisting of two 12”-

displays, in the fashion of what we can find in BMW vehicles today.

The second novelty presented during the trade fair was VDO Link, a solution that will revolutionise the market for both tachographsandtelematics.

VDOLinkisacontinuationofVDOSmartLinkthatlaunchedthe downloading of tachograph data via smartphone to the TISWeb system. The system had its constraints, which the manufacturer has just fixed in the latest version of VDO Link. And, quite by the way the system put ahead everything else availableonthetelematicsmarketforinternationaltransport. The use of the new tachograph overlay (perfectly integrated, not disturbing while driving or while operating the device) provides the downloading of *.ddd files, vehicle tracking, reading D8 data files, and complying with tolling requirements -bothPolishandfortherestofEUcountries.

Formoreinformation,seepage13-14.

One of the innovations presented by Continental was driver's workplacemadeoftwo12”displays.

This year's IAA was a great occasion to visit stands of our customers, with whom we have the pleasure to cooperate. The stand of Karsan - one of the biggest at the trade fairs –drew particular attention. The Turkish manufacturer of commercial vehicles presented, among others, three articulated buses. Our Research & Development Department contributed tothedevelopmentofthesebuses.

Visitors could see the solutions from our offer in the Polish hydrogen bus by NesoBus, which had its foreign debuted at IAA.

In addition to the buses, Quantron AG's hydrogen truck, for which we supplied the head-up display in the driver's workplace,alsohaditspremiereinHannover.

We are proud to say that at the key stands presenting public transport buses, one could see solutions prepared and deliveredbyourAutomotiveandR&DDepartments.

Meeting of European partners of MiX Telematics in Barcelona 27-28 September

MiX Kick-off

In the Autumn this year, after a break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a meeting of European partners of MiX Telematics took place. This time, organizers chose Barcelona, which was a welcome change from rainy Birmingham, where all previous convents took place.

Thanks to the efforts of all European MiX partners, and due to the largest year-on-year growth in sales provided by our company, Europe became the second, after Africa (as MiX Telematics continent of origin is Africa), largest and most importanttelematicsmarketintheworld.Theseactivitiestook acoupleofyears;thus,weareevenprouder.

The Management Board of MiX appreciated this fact, as evidenced by the presence of Mr. Charles Tasker (COO) and Ms.CatherineLewis(ExecutiveVP)atthisyear'sconference.

The meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences but most of all to present new products that will soonappearonthemarket.

Karsan, a Turkish commercial vehicles manufacturer presented, among others,threearticulatedbuses,onwhichwehavecooperated.

At this year's IAA, NesoBus the Polish hydrogen bus, which features the solutionsweoffer,haditspremiere.

We can expect a new solution from the MiX 300 range already in the first half of the next year. This device will be the first that does not require manual configuration and will have a simple OBDIIconnection.

AlsoMiXVisionrangeofproductswillbewiderandwillinclude

four additional outdoor cameras, which will allow for even greatercontrolandimprovedsecurity.

We therefore look forward to the new solution, which will evenmoreenrichthetelematicsoffer.

NEW!

Plug-and-Play Concept by Continental

Digital Tachographs with the Cloud

PREMIEREOF IAATRANSPORTATION 2022!

At this year's IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hannover, our partner, Continental presented Plug-and-Play Concept –anewsolutionlinkingDigitalTachographswiththeCloudbasedonVDOLink.

The Plug-and-play solution is the first of its kind, allowing tachograph data such as driving times and rest periods to be retrieved and processed in real-time from a distance – without the need for permanently installed telematics modules in the vehicle.

VDO Link, which is a successor of VDO SmartLink, makes tachograph and vehicle data available remotely and in real time,therebysimplifyingcompliancetasks,especiallyforsmall fleets. The talking tachograph feature helps drivers comply withlegalrequirements.

The VDO Link concept closes the gap between digital tachographsandonlineplatformsforfleetmanagement.

“In particular, smaller fleets haven't been able to make the most of their tachograph data because their vehicles often didn't have the necessary telematics infrastructure,” explains

A clear view on the state of the fleet. With VDO Link, Continental will providefleetmanagerswithreal-timedatafromthetachograph.

Marcello Lucarelli, Head of the Connected Commercial Vehicle Solutions business segment at Continental. VDO Link is an easy-to-usesolutionthatclosesthisgap.”

Thanks to the open interface concept, more usage scenarios and services based on tachograph data can and will be developed in the future. VDO Link is yet another contribution by Continental to the digitalization of haulages and supply chains.

“The technological advancement of the tachograph – that will reach a new level by mid-2023 with the release of the second version – means not only new tasks for companies in road transportation. Data from the tachograph nowadays give the opportunitytoautomateprocesses,simplifytasksandevento achieveproductivitygains,”saysMarcelloLucarelli.

Plug-and-play

After plug-and-play installation and successful registration on the VDO Fleet Website, VDO Link sends the collected vehicle and driver data in real time to Continental's Secure Cloud Backend using a secure mobile connection. The advantage for fleets is that installation will be carried out without the need foraworkshopvisit.“Plug-and-playisalwaysagoodsolutionif youwanttomakeanewserviceavailableasquicklyaspossible to many customers with different vehicle generations,” says Timo Ketterer, Head of Service Product Management in the Connected Commercial Vehicle Solutions business segment at Continental. Thanks to the real-time connection to the Cloud, fleet managers could use Continental services in the field of data analysis, which gives them an up-to-date overview of the fleet'sstatusandthecurrentlocationsofindividualvehicles.In addition, the mandatory download of the tachograph mass memoryeveryninetydayswillalsoworkremotelyviaVDOLink inthefuture.

The tachograph communicates directly with the driver

One example for the added value coming from the combination of a plug-and-play telematics unit, a cloud backend and a digital service is the talking tachograph. Continental brought Augsburg-based start-up, ZeKju, on board as a partner in the development of this service. ZeKju had developed a platform to help drivers comply with their legal obligations, supported by real-time tachograph data, available in the cloud via VDO Link. When a driver has registered with the tachograph using his driver card, he can use his smartphone to register for the talkingtachographviaaQRcode.

The driver will then receive a message on his preferred smartphone messenger when a situation arises where compliance is essential. For example, after crossing a border, a message can remind him to change the country code in the tachograph. Even the playback of short training videos is possible. “Almost all drivers have a smartphone, but they usually don't want to

download yet another app,” says Thorsten Stuke, co-founder of ZeKju. “We believe that the talking tachograph messages delivered to them on their preferred messenger channel will make their day-to-day lives much easier.” This is a considerable advantage for fleets with many international drivers because the talking tachograph can send messages in nineteenlanguages.

Newservicesthroughpartnerintegration

The collaboration with ZeKju is just one example of how Continental intends to continue expanding its portfolio of solutions for compliance in the transportation industry. By providingreal-time data from the digital tachograph,VDO Link will offer many more possibilities to facilitate and optimize everyday fleet operations. For example, fleet managers could use the data on a vehicle's current location, cargo space and weight to accept additional freight orders, increasing the fleet's capacity utilization. The integration of toll services will also be possible in the future. Therefore, Continental has deliberatelyopenedupitstechnologyandcloudinfrastructure for more partnerships. “Together with our development partners, clients and start-ups, we aim to unlock the full potential of the tachograph, constantly expanding the service landscapeforfleets,”saysMarcelloLucarelli.

Benefits for drivers and fleet managers: VDO Link supports the transmissionofreal-timedatafromthetachograph.

Comprehensive inspection and calibration

Another solution in our offer is the new VDO WorkshopTab 2, which is dedicated to truck workshopsofferingtachographmaintenance.Thenewtabletfacilitatessimpleandreliable planningofserviceintruckworkshops,ensuringcontinuityininspectionandcalibration.

Workshop Tablet, an essential tool in thousands of European truck workshops, has now come out in a version with a bigger and brighter display, improved handling, and updated software.

The VDO WorkshopTab 2 features numerous improvements in details, but two essential elements remain unchanged. First, the wizard will continue to guide users step by step through the inspection process to ensure that everything has been filled out correctly. Second, the wide range of services for the WorkshopTab 2 will remain available. WorkshopTab 2 offers comprehensive inspection and legally compliant calibration in accordance with Section 57b of the German Road Traffic LicensingRegulations(StVZO).

“This new generation will continue the success story of the WorkshopTab as an indispensable aid for efficient and reliable testing in accordance with the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations,” says Marcello Lucarelli, Head of Connected Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Continental. “It will make inspections simpler, more reliable and easier to plan. In short, ourcustomerswillbereadyforthefuture.”

Brighter display and anti-reflective coating for outdoor work

The new VDO WorkshopTab 2 immediately catches the eye withits11.6-inchdisplay,whichis20percentlargerthanthatof its predecessor. Moreover, the display is much brighter, with a luminanceof 800 nits (predecessor: 350 nits). For comparison, the luminance of a typical computer monitor is 200 to 300 nits. The display also has a textured coating for glare prevention and better colour rendering. These improvements are very helpful for outdoor work, for example calibration of the satellite signal to determine the exact location of a vehicle and measurementofthevehiclecharacteristic(wfactor).

A hard rubber edge for protection and a deeper card slot

A hard rubber edge running all the way around the tablet protectsitagainstimpactsandprovidesagoodnon-slipgrip.A new touch sensor in the device increases the responsiveness and sensitivity of the touchscreen, making work easier for workerswithdirtyhands.ThecardreaderoftheWorkshopTab 2 is also new. Workshop cards can now be inserted deeper into the slot. The cards can still be pulled out with no trouble, but theydonotprotrudeasmuchwhenthetabletisbeingused.If, however,thecardslothappenstobedamaged,replacementis simplebecauseitisnowaseparatecomponent.

Many years of use: no problem thanks to Windows 10 and better computer components

TheWorkshopTab2offersbetterperformancethankstoanew operating system: Windows Embedded 10 Enterprise with a long-term service warranty from Microsoft. It also has a faster ® Intel Pentium microprocessor and increased battery capacity. The battery capacity of 5,900 milliampere hours (mAh) extends its operating time by almost 40 percent. Even when working at full load, the tablet can be used as long as 5.5 hours

Ready for the future – the new VDO WorkshopTab 2 for comprehensive inspectionandlegallycompliantcalibrationofdigitaltachographs.

without need for recharging. The user interface and menu navigation remain unchanged since they were continuously updated in the first-generation tablet. “The WorkshopTab 2 ensurescontinuityininspectionwork,andatthesametimeit's ready for the future,” says Jan Engesser, product manager for the WorkshopTab. “It can be better integrated into IT architectures and has the capacity to meet future requirementsfordigitaltachographs.”

Easyreplacement

Replacing a WorkshopTab with a WorkshopTab 2 is very simple. Licenses and stored data can easily be transferred to the new device. As for other hardware, all accessories of the WorkshopTab can be used with its successor, with the exception of the docking station. Service contracts between licensed workshops and their partner dealers can also be transferred. “With this change in generations we've also put a strong emphasis on continuity in our customers' processes,” says Jan Engesser. “Workshop customers and fleet customers

The Smart Tachographs Are Coming!

can carry out the important Section 57b test without trouble. What is more, the WorkshopTab 2 is more advanced, faster, andeasiertouse.”

What Workshops Should Know about Testing?

In the coming months many workshops will encounter smart tachographs in practice. Therefore, they will, for the first time, have to perform the §57b inspection as extended accordingtoAnnex1C.

The inspection is more complicated than the previous routine. In the summer of 2019 already, vehicle workshops began applying the extended test procedure for the new generation of smart tachographs, as required by EU Regulations 165/2014 and 2018/502. The DTCO tachograph was calibrated accordingly in new vehicles. However, the first vehicles with smart tachographs that are due for mandatory two-year inspection and maintenance will start coming to workshops only now. This will open up new opportunities for them, and with the help of digital equipment they will be able to limit the greater complexity and manage the test procedure successfully. We would like to draw the attention of commercial vehicle workshops to changes in the testing of smart tachographs as compared to devices of earlier generations At the same time, it is reminding them of the coming extension of mandatory testing to new vehicle classes and the phased introduction of the next DTCO generation, including mandatoryretrofitting,startingin2023.

The smart tachographs will have new interfaces, and

What is changing in tachograph testing

The new VDO WorkshopTab 2 reliably guides the user through all of the inspectionandmaintenanceroutinesfordigitaltachographs. Smart tachographs will be coming to workshops for their first inspections– whatisthebestwayforworkshopstoprepareforthis?

workshops will have to be able to test them. Besides performing familiar tasks like checking the integrity of the KITASsealandtestingthetachographmemoryfunctions,they will now have to test the DSRC interface and satellite reception. The test personnel will have to demonstrate that they have the technical prerequisites for activating, testing, installing and later inspecting smart tachographs. In addition, workshopsthatperformthesetestswillneedaworkshopcard ofthesecondgeneration. Ourcompanyadvisesworkshopsto update their knowledge and make sure that their inspectors are trained and certified for the new generation of tachographs. Although it remains to be seen how the authorities will handle the issuance of new workshop cards in practice, it is possible that they will insist on documentary evidence of proficiency. Intelligent tachographs will soon be brought in for maintenance for the first time – what is the best wayforworkshopstoprepareforthis?

One-stop solution: The VDO Workshop Tablet makes it possibletocarryoutmanyteststepsrightfromthecockpit.

workshopBfortachographtesting,”heexplains.

Securing current business and planning for future opportunities.

It must also be considered that a large number of tachographs requiring new calibration can soon be expected The EU Mobility Package I stipulates that all vehicles with a gross weight of 3.5 metric tons and over must be retrofitted for the coming second generation of smart tachographs no later than autumn of 2025 – if they are to be used for cross-border journeys. In less than a year after that, digital tachographs will also be required for light commercial vehicles weighing 2.5 tons and over – again if they are used for cross-border transport. In view of this market potential, workshops should not ask themselves whether or not to offer §57b inspections in the future, but rather how to make the inspection process as fastandreliableaspossible.

From now on, workshops must verify the correct operation of theDSRCantenna.

One-stop solution: The VDO Workshop Tablet makes it possible to carry outmanyteststepsrightfromthecockpit.

Aquestionofeconomicefficiency

Workshops know about this, but many are still not prepared for the new tachographs. “We're in constant contact with our workshop partners in order to provide maximum transparency,” says Continental's tachograph expert in our company MarcinKosmala.

Marcin Kosmala is not at all surprised by the hesitancy of these businesses “After all, many are asking themselves whether it's worth the effort and expense to invest in DSRC and GNSS test equipment, plus additional peripheral devices.” When confronted with such misgivings, he reminds the workshops that tachograph checks are linked with other service appointments. If they no longer offer §57b inspections as part of their service portfolio, they run the risk of losing regular customers, because the advantages of “one-stop shopping” for inspection and tachograph testing are much appreciated. “Transport companies will hardly accept the unnecessary downtimes that come from making an appointment in workshop A for inspection and a separate appointment in

Preparation pays off: Workshops can use the VDO Workshop Tablet to speed up inspection processes and increase their profits.

Preparation pays off: Workshops can use the VDO Workshop Tablet to speedupinspectionprocessesandincreasetheirprofits.

From now on, workshops must verify the correct operation of the DSRC antenna.

PREMIUM Features & Extensions

® At the beginning of last year, ProViu 360 2nd Generation Surround View System entered the market. Certainly, all users will be glad to know that the system now gained new PremiumFeatures&Extensions.

Let us just remind that ProViu®360 is a fully digital vehicle surround view system that uses four 1,3 Megapixel HDR Cameras. The image is delivered in genuine real time on the 10. 1”HDTouch-Display.

This intelligent camera system effectively eliminates the problem of blind spots by offering a number of benefits that are useful in everyday situations. Image quality especially underlowlightconditionshasbeenenhanced.

The second generation of the ProViu is already popular among vehicle manufacturers and their customers. On the Polish market, this system is successfully used, among others, in buses,includingarticulatedones,andinmunicipalvehicles.

In autumn, the ProViu 360 II gained new functions and thus newopportunities.

One of these is Autocalibration, which means that the system calibrates the cameras itself without human intervention to provide an optimal image of the vehicle view. This solution savestime,sincenoworkerhastotakeoverthisprocessstep.

Premium package offers so called Transparent View. This technology allows mapping of areas that are inaccessible for thevehicleoperator.

See Through or Transparent Views are enabled by the Continental patented Historic Ground Plane and Transparent Chassis approaches. They are very useful to maneuver close to curb stones or narrow junctions or navigate over uneven ground. They also enable precise stopping for implement dockingorunloading.

The new ProViu 2nd Generation also has a VODCA system (Vulnerable Object Detection Camera Algorithm) that enables detection of dynamic and static objects in the range up to 200m and 120 degrees horizontal Field of View. Objects are classifiedaspassengercars,trucks,motorbikes,andbicycles.

Another new feature is the Sensor Fusion. The new Surround View System enables radar integration and other sensors communicating via CAN (distance sensors, object detection, lanedeparturewarning,trafficdetectionandmore).

Surround View System supplies a seamless overview, and a radar system extends the driver's view wherever he cannot

see well, and what should be stressed, it works in any light and weather. You can add as many radars as you need for perfect detectionofobjectsorpersonsaroundthevehicle.

The warning indication on the display enables the driver to takequickactionwhenanemergencyarises.

The last important feature is the Analogue Video Converter. It allows the system to be extended with, for example, a recorderforimagerecording.

We hope that the new features will further meet our customers' expectations of a complete view around the vehicle.

PRO VIU II – Innovative Features

! Autocalibration

! TransparentView.

! VODCA –ObjectDetection.

! Sensor Fusion

! AnalogueVideoConverter

SeeThroughorTransparentViews.

SensorFusion

Radarintegration

PEX-POOL power generators with REED CONTACT LEVEL sensors

Last year, our offer extended to include Reed Contact Level Sensor, thus joining a large family of VDO sensors. We are pleased to inform that this sensor was used in power

Let us recall that, thanks to the use of properly selected plastics and stainless steel, the sensor ensures long-term operationandgoodresults.

Reed Contact offers operating voltage from 6 to 48V, with a minimum current consumption of 125mA maximum. The sensorcanhandleoperatingtemperaturefrom–40°Cto +85°C.

It can be used both in already existing installations as a spare part and in new fuel tanks.

A Ø 54mm diameter flange with standard mounting screw spacing, and a Ø 40mm installation diameter ensure compliance on a mechanical level with any typical mountinghole.

This product meets the diesel resistance standardsdescribedinDINEN590(201404) and DIN EN 14214-FAME (2014-06)

specifications, and the fuel resistance standard in DIN EN 228 (2014-10) specification. It is also vibration-resistant according toDINEN60068-2-64standard.

Reed Contact fuel level sensors are available in different lengths from 150 ± 2 mm to 800 ± 2 mm in a fixed step every 50 mm (length is measured from the bottom of the flangetotheendofthesensor).

Manufacturing accuracy, used materials, and the well-thought-out design of the sensor make it applicable in machinery and equipment operating in harsh field conditions.

Therefore, the sensor proved perfect in power generators from PEXPOOL PLUS, even in those with military applications.

We would like to emphasise that generators from our customer are first-class devices with high stability of parameters and high reliability.

PEX -POOL offer also contains motor pumps, welding power sources, and lighting equipment Throughout 26 years of its operation, the Polish manufacturer from Dębica has gained great recognition among Polish and foreigncustomers.

We would like to thank PEX-POL for the ongoing fruitful cooperation and for choosing our solutions for their generators.

generatorsfromPEX-POOL–amanufactureranddistributorof,amongothers,generators forciviluseandforworkinspecialconditions.

Power generators from PEX-POOL have been fitted with Reed ContactLevelSensors.

Special purpose joystick controllers

In recent months, a growing number of our customers is searching for joystick controllers designed for very demanding and complicated installations found, among others, within operatorcabs,platforms,andmachinery.Ourofferinthisfieldisverywide,howeverwetry to adjust the device as closely as possible to provide smooth and precise control of critical functionsattheoperator'sworkplace.

In autumn, many of our sensors found use in the aerial work platforms offered by our customers. In these particular cases, two types of joysticks were used - the JC120 and the JC6000 fromPenny&Giles.

The first of them, the JC120 is a single-axis, is a low-power, fingertip joystick. It was developed for applications where ergonomicsandsystemintegrityareparamount.TheJC120isa minimum width, low profile joystick that provides smooth, precise fingertip control in one axis with a choice of two lever lengths.

The JC120 is sealed to IP66 to enable it to operate in extreme environments.Standingonly54mmor64mmhigh,theJC120is less susceptible to unintentional operation An optional neoprene boot is available for the short-handle version, allowing operation in environments where aggressive materialsarepresent,protectingfromdustanddirtingress.

With all of the components contained within the paddle, it is ideal for mounting in low-profile panels and arm rests. Installation time has been reduced through the use of a standard 7pinMolexelectronicconnector.

JC120-features

! Widthonly26.5mm.

! Low-profileergonomicdesign

! Choiceofleverheights.

! Center-returnspringmechanism

! Sealed to IP67 with optional neoprene boot for aggressive particleprotection.

! Choiceoftrackresistancevaluesandoutputranges

! StandardMolexautomotiveconnector

The JC120 has been designed for maintenance-free operation throughout on operating life of greater than five million operations.Typicalapplicationsinclude remote-controlchest

packs and the control of construction, agricultural or material handligequipment.Inthecaseofourcustomers,theassembly ofJC120tookplaceinaerialworkplatforms.

The second joystick controller that is dedicated to this group is a multi-axle JC6000.The JC6000 rugged, CANbus joystick controller was designed for demanding operator control applicationsinoff-highwayvehiclesandotherhuman-machine interfaces (HMI), where strength, reliability and grip functionalityareimportant.

JC6000–features

! Ruggeddesignwithsuperiorleverstrength.

! Single-ordual-axiscontrol

! Rangeofergonomichandledesigns.

! Hall-effectorpotentiometricsensing.

! AnalogueorCANoutputs

! SealedabovepaneltoIP66

! Safetyfeatures-switch/logicfunctions.

! Superbproportionalcontrol.

! EasilyinstalledandinterchangeablewithmodelJC600

The JC6000 is available with single- or dual-axis configurations and can be supplied with non-contact, Hall-effect sensors, or long-life joystick potentiometer.

The compactsize, high lever strengthand superb proportional control are ideal for applications which include operator controls on a wide range of off-highway vehicles, including cranes, loaders, excavators, access platforms, tractors, and harvesters.

Benefits

! Longlifeandmaintenance-freeoperation.

! Suitedtoarangeofoperatorcontrolfunctions

! Ruggedandsmoothlevermovement

! Operationinhostileenvironments.

! Enablesuserconfigurationforsystemsafety.

! Additionaloperatorcontrolfunctions.

! Simpleinstallation.

! Improvedperformancewithinthesamefootprint

We would like to thank our Customers for choosing CW sensors.Wehopethattheywillperfectlyfulfiltheirroleinthe day-to-dayharshworkingconditionsofthemachinesinwhich theyareused.

LATEST NEWS - 3rd Quarter 2022

> PKM in Czechowice – Dziedzice (PKM public transit company) has bought two Solaris buses. Each of them has been equipped with a tire pressure and temperature monitoring system (CPC), seven USB ports and Konvekta airconditioner.

> Twenty AUTOSAN buses, 18 m LNG for MZA in Warszawa (Warszawa public transit company) have been equipped with FAP driver's workplaces and sixty USB chargers (3 itemspervehicle).

TRAININGS - 3rd Quarter 2022

6-8July

We carried out a basic training called “Workshop Technician” inourWarsawoffice.

> Three telematics systems from MiX Telematics have been installed in KARSAN JEST electric buses (6-metre), which supportedthefleetofGAiTGdańsk.

> MZK in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski received six hybrid 12m Solarisbuses,fittedwithUSBports.

> Two CPC systems, four USB chargers and Konvekta air conditioning/heat pump have been constructed on two 12m electric buses From Solaris intended for MZK in Wejherowo(Wejherowopublictransitcompany).

21-23September

We carried out a basic training called “Workshop Technician” inourWarsawoffice.

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L/OP turrets for aircraft

L3Harris

Ladies and Gentlemen !

As in the land branch, also in the aviation world there were important events with our participation.

Undoubtedly, the most important of them was the presentation of our solutions at MSPO in Kielce, where we promoted i.a. L3 Harris aerial observation systems. These solutions are successfully used in Turkish drones Bayraktar TB2, presented at this year's MSPO. These unmanned aerial vehicles have aroused great interest since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Therefore, we decided to take a closer look at these solutions – the complete article is presented on pages 7-8.

We also encourage all aircraft users and operators to familiarize with the possibility of upgrading the Garmin G1000 system to the G1000 NXi. Such modernizations are provided by our Part 145 team at the Aviation Service Center in Modlin.

Enjoy reading!

Celebration of the 21st Tactical Air Base in Świdwin

July 1

Celebrating together

At the beginning of summer, it was with great pleasure that we took part in the celebration of the 21st Tactical Air Base Day. The celebration has already entered our calendarforgood.

Despite the unfavorable, rainy weather, the friends of the aviation world did not disappoint, the more so as the Meeting of Aviation Generations was also held on the occasion of the celebration. For many people who devoted themselves to work in aviation, it was a unique opportunity to meet friends fromtheaviationenvironmentandrecalltheoldtimes.

This meeting was once again organized by the Association of Friends of the Świdwin Military Air Base. We are proud that we havebeenabletosupportthe21stTacticalAirBasecelebration formanyyears.

The celebrations are also accompanied by an air picnic, which each year attracts a large group of aviation enthusiasts. Unfortunately,this year, for reasons beyond the control of the organizer, it has been canceled. We believe that this is only a temporary situation and in a year everything will be back on track.

30th International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO

September 6-9

Our proposals for military aviation

Atthisyear's,thirtietheditionofthemilitaryindustryexhibition,inadditiontotheofferfor thelandforces,wealsopresentedourproposalsforthemilitaryaviationsector.

Among them, the L3 Harris observation systems for helicopters, combat aircraft and UAVs played the main role. The visitors could see a mock-up of the MX-10 turret at our stand. We promoted advanced aerial observation systems together with manufacturer's representatives, who once again appeared at MSPO as exhibitors. This year, the President of L3 Harris, Mr. Cameron McKenzietookpartatMSPO.

The Harris L3 EO/IR systems have been used for many years in a variety of combat, police and rescue aircraft. This year, it was impossible not to notice drones at the MSPO, equipped with the EO/IRsystemsoftheCanadianmanufacturer.

At this year's MSPO, the Bayraktar TB 2 tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, equipped with the CMX-15D L3 Harris el/op turret, enjoyed great interest.

More about the aforementioned UAVs, equipped with L3 Harris systems, can be foundonthepageno.7-8.

In addition to the EO/IR systems, we also presented the BendixKing AeroVue Touch display, which conquered the global avionics market. We promoted it at MSPO together with the manufacturer's representatives. AeroVue Touch is a 10.1 inch PFD / MFDtouchscreen,approvedforinstallationinseveralhundredtypesofaircraft.

Ithasbeendesignedinordertoprovidethepilotwiththeeasiestpossibleoperationvia the touchscreen or with the use of knobs. It can be configured for single, double orlargescreendisplayformats.

In addition, we also promoted our services at MSPO, such as proprietary solutions of the PART 21 Design Organization and the R&D Department, training for operators and level O maintenance personnel of MX-8 EO/IR system and repairs and overhauls ofmilitaryandcivilaircraftenginesincooperationwithBetShemeshEnginesLtd.

The smaller MX-8 turret was used in the Polish PGZ-19RA Orlik reconnaissance unmannedaerialvehiclemanufacturedbyPolishWZLNo.2,whichhaditspremierein Kielce.

The Polish PGZ-19RA Orlik reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle with the MX-8 L3Harris el/op turrethaditspremiereatthestandofWZLNo.2.

Among our numerous proposals for aviation branch, there was also the BendixKing AeroVue Touchdisplay.

The one example is the tactical unmanned aircraft Bayraktar TB2 for Polish Air Force, which was equipped with the L3 HarrisCMX-15Dturret.

AEA Europe Connect

As a permanent member of the AEA Association, we traditionally participated in this year's European convention of this organization, which thisyeartookplaceinMunich.

The conference, as every year, was organized in the form of trainings, both those concerning the provisions of PART 145, PART 66 and the Human Factor. Therefore, it gave all participants a large dose of knowledge about updatingaviationregulationsorthelatestregulations.

During two intensive days, product sessions were also held, during which new products for the General and Business Aviation market were presented. This year, companies such as Aspen Avionics, Avidyne, Bendix / King, Garmin, Genesys, Astronics and Trig showed their latest offer, and thus many of our partners with whom we work onadailybasis.

The convention is also an opportunity to organize numerous technical trainings. We participated in the training on new NAV / COM systems which is obligatory for Garmin dealers. During the training, the most common installation and configuration errors for the new G100NXi, GI 275 systems or the GFC 500/600 autopilot, which can occur during the modernizationofavionicsonaircraft,werepresented.

Participants were also able to present their problems encountered while operating Garmin systems. As every year, the conference ended

with the fair, where avionics producers presented their new products. These gave the opportunity for constructive talks and exchange of experiencesinthefieldofavionicsmaintenance.

The AEA Convention was traditionally accompanied by fairs, where avionics manufacturers presented their new products.

A secret of Bayraktar's success

The war in Ukraine, which has been ongoing since February 24, differs from previous conflicts with the massive use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various classes and types. They are used in a whole range of tasks - from reconnaissance of the territory occupied by the enemy at a large distances from the own positions, to strike missions on targetslocatedintheenemy'sterritory.

One of the stars shining brightly since the first days of this war istheTurkishBSLTB2Bayraktar.Therefore,itisworthknowing the reasons for its undoubted success. For this purpose, it is necessarytogobackadozenorsoyears.TheTurkishcompany Baykar Makina, taking advantage of the start of the multidirectional development program of the armaments industry in Turkey, which began at the end of the last century, began to work on a family of unmanned reconnaissance aircraft of various categories. One of them was a technology demonstrator called Bayraktar TB1, the program of which beganin2007andtheflighttesttookplacefouryearslater.

This plane caught the attention of the Ministry of Defense DepartmentoftheDefenseIndustry,whichcommissionedthe company to develop a larger reconnaissance aircraft that could also attack "lighter", i.e. lightly armored vehicles such as

Armored Personnel Carriers, artillery positions, etc., as well as important point targets, like command posts. The aircraft, designated Bayraktar Block 2, and later TB2, has maiden flight inAugust2014.

The Bayraktar TB2 is a tactical unmanned aircraft of the MALE class (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance), i.e. operating at an average altitude (the ceiling is 7600 m, and the typical flight altitude is 5500 m). The maximum endurance of the mission is about 27 hours. The Bayraktar TB is a quite large (for a tactical unmannedaerialvehicle)machinewithawingspanof12mand the fuselage length of 6.5 m. The maximum take-off weight is 700kg,andtheweightofthemissionequipmentandweapons reaches 150 kg. It is powered by the Austrian Rotax 912iS engine with a maximum power of 102 HP, well known from light aviation. The maximum flight speed is 220 km / h, and the cruisingspeedis130km/h.

Afterthemaidenflight,andafewminor modifications, serial production began, andtheplanewasacceptedintoservice withtheTurkishArmedForcesandsoon took part in several local armed conflicts: in Libya, where one of the sides is actively supported by Turkey, Syria, which has been the scene of civil war since 2011, as well as in the AzerbaijaniArmenian conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, the new version of which flared up in the fall of 2020. It was there that Bayraktars flying in Azerbaijani colors and destroying Armenian armored vehicles and artillery appeared in the massmedia.

In 2020, twelve systems (four airplanes each) were ordered by the Ukrainian Navy. A year later, deliveries began, and serial productioninUkrainewasalsoplanned.

Since February 24, these UAVs have been constantly used in combat. Their main task is day and night ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance); they also attack important point Russian targets, such as moving anti-aircraft missile systems or command vehicles. The TB2 Bayraktars also contributed to the recapture of the famous Snake Island in May by conducting reconnaissance, pinpointing targets for its own cannon and missile artillery, and sinking several Russian Raptor high-speed boats. There were also missions several dozen kilometers deep into the territory of Russia, where industrial infrastructure facilities (refineries, power stations, fuelstoragefacilities)wereattacked.

These successes would be impossible without a set of task equipment. Its main component is the L3 Harris Wescam CMX15Dstabilizedelectro-opticalimagingsystems.

This system has been in development for over a dozen years, it was used by the US and allies in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Based on operational experience, the manufacturercontinuestoimproveitsparameterssothatitisstillat the top of this class. The CMX-15D enables effective day and

The CMX-15D turret is also equipped with a laser target designator,soitcandesignatetargetsforlaser-guidedbombs, missiles or artillery projectiles (of course, those that comply with the relevant NATO and US standards). The entire system weighs about 51 kg, has a diameter of 419 and a height of 475 mm. The ISR / combat mission is carried out and supervised from the ground control station, where the crew carrying out the mission (pilot, reconnaissance systems operator and weaponsoperator/missioncommander)work.

The armament of the TB2 consists of light bombs (MAM-C and MAM-L) and laser-guided missiles (L-UMTAS, Cirit) on four stationsunderthewings.

In 2021, TB2 Bayraktars were also ordered by the Polish Armed Forces.Intotal,thePolishArmedForcesistobeequippedwith 24 airplanes and 12 ground control stations. The first system (six aircraft and three ground stations) was handed over on October 28, 2022. The Polish TB2 will operate from the 12th UAVBaseinMirosławiec.

As already mentioned, this year's edition of the International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce also brought the premiere of the final version of the Polish PGZ-19RA Orlik reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle. This aircraft is much smaller than the TB2 (the take-off weight is about 150 kg), and

night ISR at distances of up to tens of kilometers (such values are shown in the films disclosed by the Ukrainian side), and its advanced cameras (including daytime, low-light cameras equipped with zoom lenses and thermal camera) in combination with advanced optics and image processing methods allow for accurate target identification. Another category of turret payload are laser devices: rangefinder, target illuminator,andalaserspottrackingsystem.

its basic reconnaissance equipment is the L3 Harris Wescam MX-8 EO/IR turret, used for the ISR tasks, provided by our company. It is a small compact system that can perform basically all tasks performed by larger MX-10/15/20 systems, and the main difference is the reduced range of the image sensors. The MX-8 is a system specially adapted to small shortrange UAVs. Deliveries of eight Orlik systems will begin next year,withanoptionforfourmore.

The mission equipment of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle includes the CMX-15D L3Harris - a stabilized electro-optical observation turret withtheabilitytodesignatetargets.

Many benefits when you upgrade ® from G1000 to G1000 NXi

We already completed the first successful update of the Garmin G1000 system to the G1000NXi.ThisupgradewasmadeinModlinAirportbyourPart145team.

Back in 2003, G1000 was announced and quickly became the mostpopularintegratedflightdeckintheindustry.Sincethen, more than 16,000 aircraft equipped with G1000 have entered service. Today, with our new and improved G1000 NXi series, the story gets even better. This robust flight deck upgrade combines brighter, smoother high-resolution displays with faster graphics rendering, split-screen capability¹, HSI mapping, wireless connectivity features¹ and added processing powerthatyieldssignificantperformanceenhancementsoverall.

Better still, if you’re already flying with the original G1000 system, we make it easy and affordable to upgrade your flight deck to the new G1000 NXi configuration. It’s a virtual “plugand-play” swapout for your current displays. Downtime is minimal. And the benefits are significant. Backed by our No. 1rankedproductsupportteam,theG1000NXiupgradeprovides a clear path for bringing next-generation technology to the glasscockpitsuiteyoualreadyknowandlove.

ConnextCockpitConnectivity

UsingConnextwireless connectivity via the availableFlight Stream 510wireless gateway, you can stream information in real time between your avionics system and compatible mobile device running theGarmin Pilot™ app¹. This combination turns your tablet or smartphone into a true cockpit interface — enabling Database Concierge wireless database transfer plus flight plan transfer and continual streaming of weather, traffic, attitude information and more to your

compatiblemobiledisplay(wheninstalledwithanappropriate weather and/or trafficsource). Flight plan transfer and ADS-B data display options are also available via Connext on select Garmin portables and compatible mobile devices running the GarminPilot,FltPlanGoorForeFlightMobileapps.

PutMoreApproachesonAutopilot

Your aircraft’s super-smooth GFC™ 700 digital automatic flight control system (AFCS) gets even more proficient with the G1000 NXi update, adding visual approach capability with a 3degree autopilot-coupled vertical flight path down to pilotselectable minimums¹. You can also select vectors or straightin for the final approach intercept — and fly a stable, precise flightpaththroughoutyourGPS-guidedapproachandlanding.

HSI Mapping Adds Geographical Detail

To provide even more situational awareness, G1000 NXi includes HSI mapping capabilities that put an MFD-like perspective map view within the HSI portion of your primary flight display (PFD). This detailed graphical landscape on the PFD helps focus your instrument scan, enabling you to better visualize nearby weather, traffic, terrarin and en route navigation information – especially when things get extra busy in the cockpit.

SurfaceWatch Runway Monitoring

Adding to the array of Garmin Terminal Safety Solutions that ® include SafeTaxi diagrams and TerminalTraffic™ surveillance within the airport environment, the G1000 NXi upgrade is also available with our latest SurfaceWatch runway identification/alertingtechnology¹.

SurfaceWatch monitoring enhan-ces situational awareness by providing alerts, indications and visual cues that can help you avoid runway incursions or operational miscues such as takeoffs or landings on the wrong runway – or on a taxiway or runwaythatistooshortforsafedepartureorarrival.

Split-screenCapabilityonMFD

On your aircraft’s MFD, a pilot-selectable split-screen capability allows for 2 or more separate page views to be displayed simultaneously¹. So, you can access more valuable decisionmaking information at a glance without having to flip through multiplepagesinsequence.

For example, your approach plate and your moving map can both be displayed together. Or you can add your active flight plantothemix.Thesplitviewscanbeverticalorhorizontal–or a combination of both – to give you even more flexibility in managingyourscan-configurableresources.

Terrain Alerting, Electronic Charts and More

Using information from its terrain and U.S. obstacles databases,yourG1000NXiofferscolor-codedterraincontouringto graphically alert you when proximity conflicts loom ahead. Three-color terrain shading – an enhancement with G1000 NXi – incorporates green, yellow and red contouring to depict whenyouraircraftis2,000',1,000'and100'abovegroundlevel (AGL), respectively. Additionally, if you prefer, you can opt to ® load both FliteCharts and ChartView™ plates on the NXi system, and then alternate between them at any time during yourflight.

For en route navigation, your choice of georeferenced VFR sectional or IFR en route mapping data is also offered – along with previews of standard departures and arrivals on the MFD prior to loading and activating the procedures. High-speed processingwithG1000NXimakesformoreresponsivepanning andzoomingonallchartsanddynamicmapping.

Growth-oriented Display Technology

With excellent dimming performance enabled by modern LED backlighting,theG1000NXidisplaysarebright,crispandhighly adaptable for future growth. Powerful graphics rendering offers high-speed zooming, panning and map depiction. Plus, the displays initialize within seconds after startup, so you can quickly access your avionics and save valuable preflight time in thecockpit.

ExpectMoreFromG1000NXi

Other key features and safety-focused technologies provided bytheG1000NXiupgradesuiteincludethefollowing:

! Comm frequency identification format displays the station IDaswellasfrequencytype.

! NEXRAD weather radar imagery can be overlaid on the MFD moving map as well as on the HSI mapping inset; the MFD weatherdisplaycanbeanimated.

! Vertical situation display (VSD) incorporates a terrain profile viewontheMFD,withsituationalcuesreferencingtheactive flightplan,altitudeconstraintsandwindsaloft.

! European visual reporting points (VRPs) are included with the standard G1000 NXi navigation database, enabling pilots to overlay these reporting points on their moving map displays.

It’s Technology That Inspires Confidence

With its extensive features and advanced technology, it’s easy to see why G1000 NXi is the ideal next step for upgrading your aircraft. You can count on these growth-oriented displays to keep pace with evolving technology and airspace requirements. Plus, you’ll also gain the peace of mind provided by an industry-leading 2-year warranty on your new system components — all backed by our top-ranked Garmin product support team.

Fast, Affordable Update for Aircraft Equipped with the Original G1000

! G1000 NXi brings new state-of-the-art features and performance enhancements to your cockpit with minimal downtimeandinvestment.

! Split-screen capability lets pilots configure multiple view formats on the multifunction display¹ (MFD) to make an array of valuable decision-making information accessible at thesametime.

! Access thousands of airports with GPS-based visual approach capability for autopilot-coupled glidepaths to pilotselectableminimums¹.

® ! Connext connectivity adds database and flight plan transferringwithcompatibletabletorsmartphone¹.

! Powered by faster dual-core processors, G1000 NXi offers brighter high-resolution displays with wireless connectivity features¹, HSI mapping, SurfaceWatch™runway monitorings¹andmuchmore.

¹ Capability may be optional or not available on all aircraft

After arming the ThrustSense system on the standby instrument, the go-around button on the left power lever triggers its operation, and the AT button on the right lever disengages it.

Story by – Scott M. Spangler

Source: Avionics News, SEPTEMBER 2022

AUTOTHROTTLE

GENERAL AVIATION TRICKLEDOWN TECHNOLOGY

The Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck is head and heart of the Collier Trophy-winning Autoland system, which brings full-time autothrottle capabilities to the aircraft it serves.

Courtesy of IS&S

THIS SYSTEM IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON AIRLINERS,

BUT WHY NOT PISTON PLANES?

Advances in avionics technology traditionally trickles down to general aviation from commercial/military aviation and then corporate operators who have the resources and operational opportunities to get a return on the investment through improvedefficiencyandsafety.

Such has been the path of communication, navigation, and surveillance radios and the primary, multifunction, and auxiliary displays that connect pilots to these systems.

And then there is the outlier in trickle-down technology: autothrottle, also known as autothrust.

Autothrottle reduces pilot workload and increases efficiency and safety by setting, within engine limitations, power to provide optimum performance for the current phase of flight. In rudimentary form, autothrottle first flew in the later days of World War II in the Messer-schmitt Me 262 jet fighter.

In the 1950s, Safe Flight introduced AutoPower on the DC-3 and Beech 18, the ubiquitous airline and business aircraft of the day, before continuing its pioneering effortswithturbines.

Today, autothrottle is standard equipment on airliners, most business jets, and some turboprops, but why not pistonplanes?

Bill Stone, Garmin’s senior manager of business development, answers this question with another: “When you think oftechnology,firstand foremost, what problem are you trying to solve?”

Generally speaking, turbine-powered aircraft “have an excess of performance,” meaning pilots have to throttle back to maintain specificspeeds.Howdowefly withpistonengines?

MOST BUSINESS JETS, AND SOME TURBOPROPS.

IS&S designed small, light servos and connecting rods that fit snugly in the King Air’s lower throttle quadrant.

“Occasionally, you’ll throttle back for best economy to stretch your range, but for the most part, you fly with wideopenthrottle,”Stonesaid.

“Youpullbackto15inches(ofmanifoldpressure)forapproach to landing, drop the gear and flaps, and you’re at approach speed,sowhatkindofproblemarewetryingtosolve?

Turbines, with excess performance, they have problems to solve.” A system that adjusts the power to maintain a specific speed reduces pilot workload by providing the desired power within the engines specific temperature and torque/power limits,whichpreclu-desexpensiveoverstresses.

The technology interface is the next consideration, because most piston general aviation aircraft have engines initially

designed in the 1940s. “You have three levers,” Stone said, “throttle, prop, and mixture, and they are all interactive; you have to manage all three.” In a turbine-powered aircraft, the autothrottle system works with one control input, the power lever that, in most aircraft, is connected to the turbine’s fully automatic digital engine control, which is programmed to prevent overstresses. Likewise, autothrottle systems communicatedirectlywithFADEC.

The average Lycoming or Continental piston powerplant does not have FADEC, and overcoming the technical challenges of automating the coordination of the throttle, prop and mixture are not insurmountable, Stone said. “But meeting these challenges comes at a cost and complexity, and if someone spendsthemoney,whatdotheygetforit?”

IS&SThrustSenseautothrottlesystemisdesignedtoworkwithProLine21andProLineFusionavionics.

Themechanicalengineeringchallengesstartwiththreeservos per engine and dealing with throttle friction or vernier control linkages, according to Stone. If OEMs ever realize the promise of piston FADEC, “it would manage the engine so you don’t get it over-square and things like that.” Newer products, like the Cirrus with its single lever that controls the throttle and prop mitigates some of the piston autothrottle challenges, “butyoustillhavetomanagemixture.”

Autothrottle is an integral capability in Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, which is certified on the turboproppowered Piper M600 and a pair of TBMs as well as the turbofan Cirrus SF50 (with more airplanes to come), Stone noted. Using it for speed control was secondary to its necessary contribution to the Autloland safety net that includes automated flaps, landinggear,andbrakeoperation.

While Autoland is a “use only in case of emergency” system, pilots can employ its autot hrottle capability on every flight. “The autopilot mode control panel has a selection for manual for FMS,” Stone explained. “In manual, you can bug your speed, and autothrottle will maintain that speed, or you can putintheFMS,whereeachflightplanlegcanhaveanassigned speed.” To activate autothrottle, “once you establish a climb, you click the autopilot button, and autothrottle” syncs with and maintains the bugged or FMS speed, and FADEC keeps the engine within its limits, and it uses pitch to address an underspeed. Autoland leverages the existing aircraft sensors and adds a few more. “To close the loop in the control system, we also instrument the power levers so we know their position.”

Garmin’s G3000 integrated flight deck is the “brain” needed forAutoland.“Technically,retrofittingthissystemispossible,” Stone said, adding that Garmin did exactly that when it installed the system on company aircraft for testing and certification. “The economics of such an effort is another question.” Daher, Piper and Cirrus adopted Autoland as a forward-fitinstallationintheirproductionlines.

Reducing workload and increasing safety

Adding autothrottle to engines with FADEC is easier because it prevents engine exceedances, according to Tom Grunbeck, director of autothrottle products for Innovative Solutions & Support. In aircraft not equipped with FADEC powerplants,

“managing torque and temperatures is a big part of pilot workload.”

To reduce that workload, IS&S developed its ThrustSense autothrottle system that provides FADEC functionality. Now standard equipment on new Textron/Beechcraft King Air 260/360,ThrustSenseisanSTCretrofitfortheKingAir200/300 series and PC12 as well as the turbofan Citation CJ2, CJ3, CJ4 andM2.ItalsoprovidesLifeGuardVMCaprotection,mitigating thelow-and-slowchallengesfacingengine-outoperation.

The retrofit challenges of installing autothrottle in general aviation aircraft “are price, weight and getting it in the airplane,” he continued. An acceptable price depends on the market. The current kit for a King Air with Pro Line avionics “is $69,000, and installed it is around $80,000. That’s the first thing that made it acceptable” to this market segment, Grunbecksaid.

Weight and getting the autothrottle system in the airplane are co-dependent challenges. Installed, ThrustSense adds less than5poundstoaKingAir’sgrossweight.First,IS&Sdesigned and patented small actuators that weigh about 1.5 pounds each and fit just below the power levers. While the servos move the go levers, pilots can override them at any time bysimply adjusting their position with minimal additional force.

IS&S saved even more weight by not adding an autothrottle computer to the airplane. It replaced the Pro Line standby instrumentwithonewiththeexactsameformandfitthatadds the autothrottle computer to its originally certified standby responsibilities. The autopilot computer is programmed for a specific aircraft and its limitations, which enables the computer to automatically adjust the power from takeoff to landing.

Pilotshavetwomodesofoperation,powerortorque,andthey can choose either in any phase of flight. The power mode delivers max power for takeoff and climb within the engine’s torque and temperature limits adjusted for ambient conditions,contributedbytheairplane’sairdatasystem.Pilots arm the system through the standby instrument and trigger it with the go-around button on the left power lever. The disconnectbuttonisontherightpowerlever.

In cruise, the speed mode lets the pilot pick one. “If it is set too high,ThrustSensewon’tgetitthereifitviolatesthetorqueand temperature limits,” Grunbeck said. When cruising in power mode, it will set the max speed for the engine limits. The FMS

can also provide the autothrottle speed, including instrument approaches. It also provides envelope control. “If you get down to 1.3VS, the throttles advance to power out of the stall situation.

They also come back when approaching an overspeed.” The system also adjusts power when the pilots change the prop settings. IS&S will soon introduce ThrustSense’s Guard mode. “If manually flying the airplane and the pilot approaches an exceedance,” Grunbeck said, “ThrustSense will deliver a hapticwarningthroughthepowerlevers,sothepilotknowsto backoff.”Theautothrottlecomputergetsallofitsinformation directly from the engine and other aircraft sensors, which mitigates any latency issues. ThrustSense “instantly reads tempandtorqueassoonastheenginesensorsensesit.”

This instant and intimate connection is the heart of

ThrustSense’s VMCa system. Should an engine fail, the computer determines rudder effectiveness for that phase of flight and adjusts the power on the operating engine so the pilot can maintain control. “As you gain control of the airplane it will speed up, but it will keep power at a limit of directional control,”Grunbecksaid.

“This system reacts quickly. If you lose an engine on takeoff, it will come right back and manage power. All the pilot has to do is focus on flying the airplane.” And isn’t that the underlying goal of advancing aeronautical technology? Except, it seems, for pilots flying legacy pistonpowered airplanes. While they can avail themselves of every other form of trickle-down technology, managingtheir throttle, prop and mixture will still bepartoftheirin-flightworkload.

Autothrottlecontrols,suchasgo-aroundanddisengagement,areimmediatelyat-handonthethrottlequadrantofthisCirrusSF50VisionJet.