Traffic awareness is everyone's concern, but so has been the cost of
traffic systems, until now. PCAS XRX is the first ever portable, passive,
stand-alone collision avoidance system for general aviation to offer direction
from within the cockpit.
PCAS™, or Portable Collision Avoidance
System, is Zaon's solution for providing high-quality, low cost traffic
information to the general aviation pilot. XRX is our flagship model, providing
a complete picture in a simple, easy-to-use device.
PCAS represents
our third generation of proven traffic detection technology. XRX is truly a
"Plug and Go" device with its built-in antenna system and built-in display.
Features At A Glance
“3-D” view Quadrant Direction, 45° increments
Instant traffic updates with no delays
Tiny, unobtrusive size (3.9” x 3.6” x 2.7”)
Completely portable and self-contained
Digital range, scalable from 6NM to 1NM
Audio voice alerts for threats and advisories are included, with both
Headset-Direct™ hookup and in-cabin output
Relative altitude, scalable from ±2500 ft to ±500 ft,
with ascending/descending indicator
Designed for metal, composite or fabric-covered airframes, high- or
low-wing
Displays top three intruders
A built-in altimeter, a built-in compass, and built-in turn/bank and
internal thermal sensing provide the highest, real-time accuracy available
Built-in directional antenna
Menu-driven interface, with selectable aircraft profiles and advanced
calibration options
Displays the local squawk code, pressure altitude, bank angle,
bearing and temperature
Integrates with third-party moving map and EFIS systems, including
Garmin, Blue Mountain, and others.
So, what can XRX do for you?
The one that gives direction
An industry first, XRX detects threat aircraft direction from
within your cockpit using a cutting-edge, proprietary, self-contained antenna
design. With direction, locating and identifying traffic is simple and easy,
and traffic information is "three-dimensional", which means it can be displayed
on third-party systems, such as moving map GPS devices. Read more about this
below.
Don't let the tiny size fool you
XRX was designed to be placed on the glareshield. Yet despite
its incredibly small and self-contained, XRX sacrifices none of the accuracy
found in much more expensive, installed systems. The unit is only 3.9”
(100mm) wide, 3.6” (93mm) deep, and 2.7” (69mm) tall. The majority
of the height is for the enclosed antenna array.
In most cases, the
unit sits below the visual line of the propeller, out of the pilot's
line-of-sight and presents useful traffic information in plain sight in front
of the pilot. If a different configuration is desired, several options exist.
XRX has a 45° mode which allows the unit to be placed on the right side of
the glareshield and rotated so that the screen is pointed at the pilot. Another
option is a suction-cup mount. See our complete line of PCAS accessories for
more information.
"Traffic, front-right, 0.9 miles, 500 feet below and
decending"
XRX delivers the three "dimensions" of traffic information that
pinpoints where traffic is located: direction, range and relative altitude.
Armed with this information, you'll know just where the threats lie. XRX
detects and tracks all aircraft in the detection window you specify and
displays the information on a built-in, easy-to-read LCD display. The top three
threats are displayed using simple visual cues.
For the primary
threat, direction is displayed in a compass rose around the range and relative
altitude information. The second and third threats are displayed, along with
the local heading and relative altitude information. XRX also displays your
local squawk code. Advanced features are included such as visual and
audible voice alerts and advisories, an easy-to-use menu interface, and local
information. XRX displays “3-D View” quadrant bearing information,
as well as relative altitude and range, all from inside the cockpit and without
the need for external antenna arrays.
Operational Simplicity
The easy-to-read LCD display boasts large numerals and EL
backlighting for night operation.All parameters are controlled by an
easy-to-use menu system: range and altitude settings, type of aircraft, screen
options, and more. Flying a pressurized aircraft? XRX includes a pressurized
mode for use in a pressurized cockpit with no external static line connections
needed. The unit also monitors aircraft bus voltage and host transponder
operations and is powered through aircraft power (12-40 V compatible).
Flexible detection window and intelligent alerts
XRX sets up a "bubble of awareness" around you and reports any
traffic in this window. The size of this window is easily defined using a
simple menu that sets the range and altitude maximums. The detection window has
a maximum range of 6 NM and altitude of ±2500 feet. PCAS utilizes both
visual and audible alerts if the traffic gets close enough to become a threat.
The most important job of any collision avoidance system is to
tell you what is a threat, and quietly provide information on traffic that is
not a threat. An important distinction with PCAS is the difference between
traffic detection and traffic alerts. XRX will detect any aircraft in the
detection window you specify, but will alert you to traffic that has become a
threat based on the aircraft's relative altitude, range, track over time, and
ascent/descent status.
Reliable accuracy
Following in the footsteps of previous models, the traffic
information accuracy is the best in the industry. Traffic accuracy is 0.2 NM on
average for range, ±200 ft for altitude (defined by TSO standards set
for transponder encoders), and ±22° for direction. XRX also displays
your local squawk code and pressure altitude for monitoring your transponder
encoder output, as well as bearing. XRX includes many built-in sensors for
razor-sharp accuracy, including a pressure altimeter for relative altitude
accuracy, a solid-state 16-point compass for bearing accuracy, a solid-state
attitude and bank sensor for bearing accuracy, thermal monitors and overtemp
protection for accuracy in any environment.
Plays well with others
Get XRX traffic on your GPS or EFIS system, including Garmin,
Blue Mountain, Grand Rapids, AnywhereMap, Hangar B-17, PCAvionics, and many
more. Introducing a simple way to get traffic on your moving map display. A
simple hookup to your PCAS™ XRX™ directly to your system and
you’re off and running. Traffic alerts, popups, voice alerts, the
reliability and accuracy of XRX overlayed right onto the screen of an old
friend. Get the precision and all-over coverage that only XRX can provide,
directly on the screen you’re already looking at.
Everything you need is included!
The PCAS XRX traffic system is a complete package and comes
with everything you need to simply "Plug and Go", including:
Dash-mount unit with integrated antenna
Cigarette-lighter adaptor
Headset-Direct™Audio cable
Velcro mounting dots
Silicone "gripper" feet
75-page Owner's Manual
Quick Guide
Hard carrying case
A complete line of accessories is also available. [
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