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cavity for the next wire to be inserted . In addition to guiding the operator to the correct cavity location, Pin-Sight An operator inserts wires into a connector using Pin-Sight uses a force-sense gauge to verify proper contact retention (pull-back test) . Designed for low-volume harness assembly, Pin-Sight requires no mating connectors, allowing for fast and easy setup . To learn more, visit www .cirris .com or call 800-441-9910 . Cobham Comant Industries of Fullerton, Calif ., a division of Cobham, announced that the company has teamed with leading radio manufacturers such as Technisonic and Cobham Avionics—Wulfsberg to develop helicopter antennas that incorporate popular search and rescue frequencies into one radome . Combining the frequencies into one radome helps reduce the number of antennas installed . The new CI 295-200 antenna is the first na in a series of antennas Comant is develten 00 an oping and currently performing envi295-2 t’s CI ronmental testing on, according to Debra man Co Hoppe, Comant’s business development manager . Comant also announced its new C190 TSO WAAS GPS antenna designed in a “teardrop” shape and its new Iridium antenna, the CI 490-22 model, which holds FAA C144 TSO . In addition, the company introduced its C190 TSO WAAS GPS antenna that combines VHF communications capability within its ComDat product line . Comant continues to produce its ComDat WAAS GPS/VHF combination antennas specifically designed for use with Garmin WAAS GPS systems . To learn more, visit www .cobham .com/comant or call 714870-2420 . Dallas Avionics Dallas Avionics of Dallas, Texas, announced the launch of the new Flightcell DZM3, a single, panel-mounted, all-in-one satellite phone system . It offers global dial-up voice calling integrated into the aircraft audio system, aircraft tracking, twoway messaging and automated flight following . Manufactured by Flightcell of Nelson, New Zealand, the Flightcell DZM3 includes an integrated Iridium transceiver and operates on the Iridium satellite network . The DZM3 also offers the option of connecting a 3G modem for operation on 3G cellular networks . The system options include the external cellular modem and a two-wire/ POTS cabin phone connection . Interfaces
Flightcell DZM3

comprise of two RS232, one RS422 and one USB . There are also two digital and two analogue discrete inputs . The currently distributed DZM3 is designed for civilian applications such as police, search and rescue, medevac, corporate and passenger aircraft . To learn more, visit www .dallasavionics .com or www .flightcell .net or call 800-527-2581 . Digitran Digitran of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif ., announced it has extended the life capability of its momentary rotary spring return 56 Series miniature rotary switches . The new rotary switches, called the 56 Series Extended Life, are designed for use in all panel-mounted avionics applications where space behind the system operator panel is very limited, a common situation in aircraft cockpit panels as well as aircraft galleys and lavatories . The extended life capability is packaged in the same miniature 9/16-inch Digitran’s 56 Series Extended Life diameter as the standard 56 series and can serve as a drop-in replacement for highcycle switch applications where extended life or reduced lifecycle costs are required . Sample and production quantities are available with an eight-to-10-week lead-time . To learn more, visit www .digitran-switches .com or call 909581-0855 . DMA-Aero DMA-Aero of Danbury, Conn ., introduced its new MPS43 Ultra Compact Air Data Test Set for fast and reliable fully automatic calibration and leak testing of pitot-static instruments on the ramp for all modern commercial fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft . Designed for use in the cockpit, the portable test set connects to hoses fed through the cockpit window, minimizing damage to the pitot tubes . With RVSM-compliant accuracy, the instrument provides operation up to 55,000 feet altitude and 5-to-550 knots airspeed . In 2001, DMA’s test set weighed 75 pounds . In 2007, a more compact version included wheels for easier transportation and weighed about 44 pounds . This newest test set weighs 9 pounds, according to Knowles . It features rugged construction, a 12-month calibration cycle and 24-month warranty . Built-in protection to safeguard the test set and UUT includes isolation in the event of power loss . An internal battery backup allows continued operation when power is unavailable or inadvertently disconnected . The
DMA-Aero’s MPS43 Ultra Compact Air Data Test Set weighs 9 pounds.

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