miniQAR MKII

In 1999, Avionica introduced the miniQAR quick access recorder, the industry’s first ever miniature quick access recorder. Its solid-state reliability, 400 – hour recording capacity, and ease of installation changed the quick-access recording marketplace, and perhaps FOQA/FDM, forever.

Today, the next-generation miniQAR Mk II quick access recorder leads the industry in worldwide installations, and stores the data of many of the world’s most prestigious airlines, numerous branches of the military, and multinational corporations. It’s been imitated, but never duplicated. Here are some of the reason’s your fleet should be flying the miniQAR Mk II:

Cost Effective. Lowest cost of ownership, based on initial cost, ease of installation, and low maintenance.

Reliable Performance. Solid-state architecture has achieved a field proven MTBF of over 100,000 flight hours, saving valuable maintenance dollars. The miniQAR series of quick access recorders has been flying on commercial, military, and corporate aircraft worldwide since 1999 with over 3000 installed.

Flexible Recording. A variety of interface options are currently available. Record ARINC 717 (Harvard Biphase or Bipolar RZ), ARINC 717 with dual ARINC 429 channels, MIL-STD 1553 (dual redundant channels), or even IEEE RS-232!

Advanced Download Formats. A broad range of download options, including USB 2.0 (on the RSU-II or COTS Laptop/Desktop), onboard Ethernet, or Wireless (via SecureLINK) enables operators to customize download methods to best fit FOQA/FDM programs and schedules.

Easy to Install. Installs on most aircraft with minimal or no alterations. Many STC’s are available

High Capacity. Our 2 GB models record up to 3,000 flight hours of ARINC 717 data at 128 Words per Second!

Lightweight. All this capability still weighs only 6.5 oz / 185 g

Physical

Weight: 6.5 ounces (185 grams)
Dimensions: 2.6” long X 2.2” wide X 1.8” tall
Power: 28 VDC/100mA. or 115 VAC/25mA


Specifications

 

Storage Capacities: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
miniQAR Mk II Part Numbers
Description 512MB P/N 1GB P/N
Boeing Standard 115V 804-0001 804-0101
Boeing (MD) 804-0007 804-0107
Avionica Std, 115V/28V 804-0005 804-0105
MIL STD 1553, 28V 804-0009 804-0109
Teledyne FDAU, Bipolar 804-0011 804-0111
Dual ARINC 429/717 804-0005-03 804-0105-03

Real Time Clock (RTC)
Time/ Date tagged automatically on all but MIL 1553 & RS232 models

Download
Method Rate Power Requirement
RSU II (USB 2.0) 150 Mbytes/Min No Power Required
Ethernet (10base T) 60 Mbytes/Min Requires Aircraft Power
RSU I 10 Mbytes/Min No Power Required
Compatibility
ARINC 717 Biphase ARINC 573
ARINC 717 Bipolar (Bus speeds of 64, 128, 256, and 512 WPS)
MIL STD 1553 ARINC 429 RS-232

Connectors
Rear: MS83723/76R1415N or MS83723/76R1624N or equivalent.
Front: DB-9F

Environmental
DO160 Categories - C1XXXB[SCL]XXXXXXZZAZB[UUU]H[XXXX]XXA

Software
DO178, Level D

Current Installations:
Airbus A310, A320, A330
ATR ATR-42, ATR-72
Boeing 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, F-18 Hornet
Bombardier Dash-8 Q300, Q400, CRJ-200, Challenger 300 and 605
Cessna Citation Bravo, Citation Excel
Embraer 120, 135, 145, 179, 190
Falcon 50, 900, 2000
Fokker F100
Gulfstream GIV, GV
Lockheed C-140
SAAB 2000

 


Installation Examples

 

Boeing 757 Installation EMB145 Installation Rack Mount Installation
Boeing 757
Embraer 145
Rack Adapter Mount

 


 

Application Examples

miniQAR Mk II Standalone Installation. Support with RSU II

Standalone Example

miniQAR MkII Wired via Ethernet to secureLINK

Wired Example