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PRELIMINARY
Sept 13, 2013

Ice*Meister Model 9732-AERO

ICE INDICATOR SYSTEM
Technical Data Sheet

Figure 1-- Ice*Meister Model 9732-AERO ice indicator system monitors the optical characteristics of whatever substance
is in contact with the probe, either air (no ice) or H2O (ice alert).

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ICE*MEISTER MODEL 9732-AERO ICE INDICATOR is demonstrably the smallest, lightest,
most sensitive ice indicator aloft today. It adds lightness to any aircraft. It's entirely optical -- when ice
forms, it forms directly on the optical surfaces. There are no moving parts. See figure 1.
Because of 9732's slender cross-sectional area, ice forms on it earlier than on large-area airframe
members, including windshields, wing leading edges, tailplane leading edges, wheels, struts, etc
The complete Model 9732-AERO system consists of an ice sensor probe, an extension tube, a small
interface module, and two lengths of lightweight blue cable that connect the module to the probe on one
side, and to host system on the other. See figure 2a, 2b.

Figure 2a,b -- Ice*Meister Model 9732-AERO ice indicating system complete, module containing Model 9733 interface board

Most preferably, the ice sensing probe should be mounted beneath the wing, with the air gap facing aft.
This arrangement protects the optical elements in the air gap from abrasion by the oncoming air stream,
and from precipitating dirt while the host aircraft is parked on the tarmac. A convenient way to install
9732 is with a 5/16"-24 threaded nipple from the OAT gauge of a Bonanza A36. See figure 3.

Figure 3a,b -- Suggested installation with threaded nipple from Bonanza A36 OAT gauge.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
In non-icing conditions, the aircraft's ambient wind stream removes liquid H2O from the probe. Air is in
contact with the probe, the probe senses air and indicates no-ice.
In icing conditions, H2O molecules freeze together and accumulate on the probe. The solid
accumulation of H2O molecules resists removal by the ambient windstream. H2O molecules stick
together and accumulate on the probe. Ice is in contact with the probe, the probe senses ice, and
system indicates one or more of three icing conditions: ice alert, more ice, saturation. See fig 4 below.

Figure 4 -- Test program conducted in the Icing Research Tunnel at NASA Glenn demonstrates Ice*Meister Model 9732-AERO
conforms to defacto standard Minimum Operational Performance for In-flight Icing Detection Systems SAE AS 5498 5.2.1.1.1.
See also SAE AIR 4367 4.11. Note Pitot tube in left foreground.

CONNECTION TO INSTRUMENT PANEL

9732-AERO provides a rate-of-accumulation feature. Three discrete logic (TRUE/FALSE) outputs
cumulatively indicate ice alert, more ice and saturation ice. The pilot monitors the rate of icing
accumulation for advisory as to when to disengage autopilot, activate anti-icing systems, activate
engine anti-ice, climb, descend, turn around, etc. See figure 5 below.
ICING
ice alert
STATE
wht
no ice
000
0
ice alert 100
1
more ice 110
1
sat ice
111
1
0 = 0 volts

more ice
grn
0
0
1
1

sat ice
blk
0
0
0
1

1 = 3.3 volts

Figure 5a,b
9732 lightweight blue cable contains three cumulative outputs that
indicate the icing rate-of-accumulation

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CONNECTION TO PROBE

User supplies an airworthy 4-pin connector

assembly between the lightweight blue cable
and the probe.
See figures 6a,b,c.

Figure 6a,b,c-- User supplied connector between cable and probe

Figure 6a,b,c -- Lightweight blue cable specifications.

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OTHER APPLICATIONS
In-cockpit WX systems
Antennas

Jet engines

Altimeters

OAT gauges

Anti-icing systems

Pitot tubes

Autopilots

Stall warning indicators

Flight data recorders

UAVs

FEATURES, BENEFITS
Detects first 0.010" of ice or better.

Patent protected

Hermetically sealed

Radio silent; no MHz clock

Low energy consumption

Robust to 25G all six axes

-40 oC to +50oC

Simple, lightweight, low cost

No moving parts

316L marine grade stainless steel

NASA tested and documented

+ 12 VDC operation 200 mA drain

Adds lightness to host avionics products

TESTING I

ambient
temperature
ambient
lighting

mechanical

technique

STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS for testing in a laboratory

soak at ambient temp
25 deg C
>1 hour
(normal office temp)
fluorescent illumination
500 lux
(from ceiling)
(normal office lighting)
white LED illumination
no limit
sunlight
0.0
incandescent lamp
0.0
sensor air-gap orientation

vertical

mounting tube orientation

horizontal

proximity of foreign objects

other than supporting table
spray into air gap (fig 8)
for 10 seconds,
from a distance of 4 inches.

nothing within
12 inches
may take up to
30 seconds or more
to respond.

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Ice*Meister Model 9732-AERO can also be tested by using the optically-calibrated acrylic plastic test
chip provided with the unit. FIRST -- Connect the four pins of the 9732 probe to the four socketed wires
exiting from the probe side of the interface module. SECOND -- Connect the two power wires exiting
from the instrument panel side of the interface module to the instrument panel's + 12 VDC, and also
connect the three output wires to an appropriate user-defined annunciator panel. Icing status will initially
indicate no ice, then as chip penetrates the air gap, the annunciator panel will progress from no ice >>
ice alert >> more ice >> saturation ice. Then, slowly withdraw the chip and observe the status reverse
sequence, from saturation ice >> more ice >> ice alert >> no ice. This completes the test.

Figure 7a,b -- Model 9732-AERO is tested with the optically-calibrated acrylic plastic test chip. In case the provided chip is lost or
misplaced, a standard business card will suffice.

TESTING II
In addition to the optically-calibrated acrylic plastic test chip, Model 9732-AERO can also be tested for ice
sensitivity with a sprayed blast of Radio Shack tetrafluoroethane component cooler p/n 64-4321; leaves
no residue. Cold spray freezes moisture out of the ambient air, creates detectable surface frost in air gap.

Figure 8 a,b -- Testing with cold spray.

Figure 9 a,b -- Radio Shack component cooler. Be certain to use ONLY tetrafluoroethane component cooler to avoid damage to the
acrylic optical components in the air gap.

SPECIFICATIONS
SENSITIVITY TO ICE:
Better than 0.010" of ice
Conforms to SAE AS 5498 5.2.1.1.1
OPERATING / STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40 deg C to + 50 deg C.
Not warranted to detect ice above 0 deg C
or in non-icing conditions
ELECTRICAL INPUT:
+12 VDC, 200 mA max
red wire = + 12 volts DC
shield drain wire = instrumentation ground, - 12 volts DC
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
ice alert = white wire
more ice = green wire
saturation = black wire
0.0 volt = false / 3.3 volts = true

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CONNECTING CABLE
0.1 inch diam lightweight four-conductor shielded cable, stripped and tinned
Red, shield wires:
+ 12 VDC in
White, green, black wires:
data out
Length:
10 feet each side of Model 9733 interface module
Wire preparation:
Stripped and tinned on instrument panel end
Temporary wire sockets on probe end
WEIGHT:
6 ounces total, exclusive of user-supplied cable, connector, and mounting hardware.
DIMENSIONS of interface module with embedded 9733 interface board:
Height: 1 inch
Width: 2 inches
Depth: 1 inch

DIMENSIONS, 9732 ice sensor probe:

(A) transducer probe

0.264"
#12-56 THREADS

0.400"

1.100"

(B) transducer probe with mounting tube

5/16-24 THREAD

(D) IR LASER AND IR RECEIVER - one of each used

from probe

0.215"

(2 each)
ano de

c atho de K

0 .0 6 0 "
1.125"

0.350"

flat

0.050"

note: laser channel housing is white

receiver channel housing is black

DISCLAIMERS

1. Specifications and other contents are subject to change at any time without notice.
2. This document is not contractual. Nothing in it constitutes or implies a warranty or guaranty of any
kind, explicit or implicit. Warranty information is given only in separate "warranty" statement.
3. Plastic optical fiber connections between transducer probe and circuit board must be protected from
ambient light.
4. Plastic optical probe is made of Polymethylmethacrylate, also called PMMA, acrylic,
or Plexiglas. It should be protected from mechanical abuse, abrasion and harsh chemicals. Damage to
the probe optics voids the warranty. Flying in volcano ash or pumice voids the warranty
5. No warranty is given as to the suitability of this product for any particular application.

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6. Initial thermal shocking of the sensor may cause condensation to form on the optics and register as
"ice". For best results, allow unit to soak at ambient temperature before evaluating.
7. This unit is not a measuring instrument, and provides no specific calibration.

8. For best results, test under airborne icing conditions -- subdued sunlight, no incandescent lamps.
See STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS page 5.
9. Customer acknowledges there is no FAA TSO issued for in-flight ice detectors. This product does not
conform to any FAA TSO, and is not certified for installation in any FAA certified aircraft.

NOTES
1. Ice*Meister is a trademark of New Avionics Corporation.
2. Ice*Meister is protected under one or more US Patents.

PRELIMINARY Sept 13, 2013

supersedes all previous editions
Ice*Meister Model 9732-AERO
ICE INDICATOR SYSTEM

New Avionics Corporation

2501 East Commercial Blvd # 209
Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA
954-776-1900
OpticalSensors@aol.com

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