Optotronix FireFly LCU EVO2

Product description and features

The new FireFly LCU EVO2 now offers even more faithful flash sequences (24) and beacon all-round lights (4) with a doubled output power of 5A per output. New on board are the soft-start dimming effect (optionally slow dimming of the output, instead of hard switching on) and the fully randomly generated afterburner simulation (10 different flame effects).

Even more light power

3 outputs with an output power of up to 5A continuous current for even more light power.

lightweight

With unbeaten 16x48mm and 5g (!) Weight, the FireFly LCU EVO2 provides concentrated light output in the smallest of spaces.

Easy to use

An easy-to-use button and 5 status LEDs allow easy, fast and direct operation and programming at any time. No complicated programming via the PC.

Flexible and intelligent

Activation point and function can be taught-in for each output - and it's child's play at the push of a button. No annoying programming of activation points in the transmitter as in competitive products, the FireFly LCU EVO2 adapts completely to the transmitter used. As a result, the activation of the lighting functions can be easily learned by setting landing flaps or extending the landing gear.

The intelligent firmware of the FireFly LCU EVO2 allows you to easily program the RC lighting!

Extensive lighting functions

There are numerous flash sequences and dimming effects available, whereby the desired time of the flash can also be selected.

4 different beacon dimming functions mimic so-called rotating beracons very realistically.

Also new and especially chic among the "old ladies" among the model airplanes: the soft-start dimming function! Each output with permanent light can either be turned on hard or slowly dimmed if desired.

8 different flash sequences, each with 3 different times selectable

4 Beacon Effeke (to simulate rotation lights)

Soft-Start dimming function for each output separately and arbitrarily selectable (example: Landing lights dimming up slowly, no hard activation)

The original afterburner simulation ever

afterburner2Also, the control of LEDs and Nachbrennerringen with 10 (!) Different, true to the original, fully randomly generated Nachbrennereffekten possible, as you know it from any competitor product ago: No second afterburner simulation is the other. Different starting modes (ignition behavior) can be selected, which are based on the originals to 100%. As a result, any jet, whether a small fun model or a large-scale model, can be upgraded with the appropriate afterburner effect. This is how your model flight lighting looks like the big original:

9 different afterburner effects for impeller and turbine models

1 Proportional afterburner effect: The afterburner effect diminishes proportionally from 0% gas to the freely programmable "ignition point" of the afterburner

fully random flicker behavior

different starting modes: annealing, misfire, multiple misfires, 2-phase annealing ...

Glowing effect at deactivation

Control of individual LEDs, afterburner rings, ...

FailSafe emergency lighting

A very important and useful feature is the indication of signal interference during the flight, live in the sky. If the flight model is in FailSafe mode due to signal interference, the FireFly LCU EVO2 will enter the emergency lighting mode. All outputs - including landing lights and position lights - flash very fast.

Operation up to 13V

The FireFly LCU EVO2 is directly powered by the receiver or the BEC, but can now also be operated with up to 13V (3s LiPo).

Stand alone

At the touch of a button, you can jump to standalone mode - the selected outputs remain active even without a receiver signal. Ideal for exhibitions and construction reviews.

battery monitoring

At the push of a button, the battery charge status can be queried in six stages. If the battery voltage is critical, a warning is issued and the LCU stops operating. If the battery is not disconnected from the electronics, it automatically stops operation.

easy installation

As an accessory, the Light Plug 6 is available, a header with gold-plated contacts that simplifies and accelerates the soldering of the model lighting.

Technical specifications

Number of outputs: 3

Max. Current / outputs: 5A

Operating voltage: 3.1 - 13V volts (1s / 2s / 3s Lipo, 2s / 3s LiFePO, BEC)

Operating current: max. 30mA

Quiescent current: 50μA (<440mAh / year) in sleep mode

Receiver current: 8mA

Flash sequences: 24

Beacon effects: 4

Afterburner Effects: 10

Soft-Start dimming function: YES, freely selectable on each output

Flash time window: scale 1.7s

Updatable: YES

Stand-alone operation: YES

Servo Pulse Amplifier: YES

Galvanic isolation: NO, BEC supply

Battery protection function: YES

Battery status indicator: YES

Wake up via receiver: YES

FailSafe emergency lighting: YES

Dimensions: 48x16mm

Weight: 5 grams