A solid-state fatigue meter from AMETEK weighs about 0.9 kg and features a micro-machined accelerometer. The unit's serial port allows ground personnel to upload aircraft configuration information before installing the meter to download event and usage information for more than 300 flights using supplied Windows-based software. Flight mission data is entered via a selectable input, and warning lights indicate various alarmed conditions, including low battery and 95% full memory. The meter operates from aircraft power during flight and consumes less than 10 W at 28 V dc. An internal switch activates battery power when ground crews access the unit.
A solid-state fatigue meter from AMETEK weighs about 0.9 kg and features a micro-machined accelerometer. The unit's serial port allows ground personnel to upload aircraft configuration information before installing the meter to download event and usage information for more than 300 flights using supplied Windows-based software. Flight mission data is entered via a selectable input, and warning lights indicate various alarmed conditions, including low battery and 95% full memory. The meter operates from aircraft power during flight and consumes less than 10 W at 28 V dc. An internal switch activates battery power when ground crews access the unit.