Airborne 3ATI Electronic Clock

NVG-compatible APE 5900

The most important thing we build is trust

THE PERFECT CLOCK

FOR MISSIONS AT NIGHT

3 ATI for excellent reading comfort

GPS synchronization for highest precision
ARINC 429 output for degraded flight mode
Remote controls chronometer
Proven record of high reliability level
Automatic dimmable backlight
NVG compatible

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Airborne 3ATI Electronic Clock

NVG-compatible APE 5900

Product Features
The Cobham APE 5900 Airborne NVG-compatible Electronic Clock meets the highest
demands offering all expected functionalities. It is an integral part of your avionics
installation giving you the accuracy delivered by its GPS synchronisation and security
to your flight in degraded mode through its ARINC 429 output. This electronic clock
of 3ATI size, with wide-viewing angle and day/night automatic dimmable backlight,
provides you with an excellent reading comfort and an intuitive interface. It is fully
compatible with the use of Night Vision Goggles, allowing military and governmental
agencies operators to operate at night with no restrictions.

Technical Specifications
Normal bus: 18 VDC to 31 VDC : < 0.100 A @ 28 VDC
Hot battery bus: 16 VDC to 40 VDC / <0.03 A @ 28 VDC
Integral lighting: 5 VAC 400 Hz < 20 mA

In degraded flight mode when GPS is not available, the APE 5900 clock is designed to
supply accurate time reference for use by the avionics system.
The APE 5900 has a quartz driven internal time base and the operation is controlled
by microcontroller. High-contrast, transflective LCDs white segments on black
background are used to display the following functions:
6-digit display for Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) reading,
4-digit display for Elapsed Time (ET) reading,

ARINC 429 output (LS): UTC, Date and identifier able to drive 20 loads

4-digit display for Chronometer (CHR) function reading.

ARINC 429 input (LS or HS) : clock synchronization on GPS signal

Discrete: Chronometer remote control

Controls are being performed using the following commands:

3-position selector for GPS, INT (LT Local Time) and SET functions,

Dimensions/Weight (approx.): without connector

3-position selector for RUN, STP and RST functions of the ET,

3.26 H x 3.00 D x 3.26 W (83 mm H x 76 mm D x 83 mm W)

Turn and push button for updating of data (DATA/SET),

Panel Cut-Out: According to ARINC 408A

2 push buttons for control of the chronometer (CHR, RST).

Weight: 1.21 lbs. (550 g)

Front Face Color:

A chronometer remote control is available.

Bezel: Gray per ASNA 3687 5316

Dial: Black per FED STD 595, color n37038
Lighting: Blue White per ABD 0100.1.12 Section 3.8
Compliance:
ED14F / RTCA D0160C
ED12B / DO-178B (level D)
NVIS Green A and Green B

About Cobham Aerospace Communications

Cobham has more than 60 years of experience in airborne clocks, and is a
global supplier of avionics, slip-ring and microwave solutions for civil and
military applications.

For further information, please contact Cobham Aerospace Communications:

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Prescott, AZ 86301, USA
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September 2015 - V1.3

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