Aithre Turbo 2-Place Oxygen Maker - Installed, Digital Version (12v)
The Aithre Turbo Oxygen Maker is the World's first oxygen generator optimized specifically for light aircraft and general aviation. With enough oxygen supply to circumnavigate the World many times, the Aithre Turbo Oxygen Maker will unlock your aircraft potential and support your mission, no matter where it takes you.
HOW IT WORKS
The Turbo concentrates oxygen real-time while you fly, anytime, anywhere, using a fraction of the capacity of most general aviation electrical alternators. Based on proven pressure swing adsorption technology (PSA), and optimized for general aviation application, the Aithre Turbo packs a punch with continuous >93% pure oxygen at 1.1 - 1.4 LPM using just 6 amps or 80 watts.
A high-performance compressor pump is used to pressurize intake air and feed it through zeolite sieve beds. The sieve beds retain the nitrogen in the air and pass oxygen through the adsorption technique (PSA). PSA is a proven method of oxygen generation in the medical field, but the Turbo is different in that it operates above 10k MSL where the air is thinner.
NO BATTERY TO CHARGE
Unlike medical portable oxygen concentrators, the Turbo does not use a Lithium battery. Instead, the Turbo relies exclusively on ship power 12-14V or 24-28V, using the aircraft battery or engine-driven electrical alternator. At just 80W or approximately 6 amps at 14V supply, the Turbo will fit within virtually any alternator capacity and this results in reduced maintenance, a longer service life, and increased flight safety.
SMALL FOOTPRINT AND WEIGHT
With a small footprint of 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 15 cm and a weight of just 6.8 lbs., the Aithre Turbo will free up space and expand useful load as compared to traditional legacy bottle systems.
INSTALLED
The Aithre Turbo system features panel-mounted cannula plugs, remote push-button activation, and hidden built-in plumbing.
A unique hook mount system is provided for removably securing the Turbo to a wall, floor, or supporting member. While the Turbo requires intake access to fresh air through its side ports, with centre of gravity impact minimized, there are many options for mounting: tail-cone, nose-cone (for pusher or twin-engine aircraft), or the baggage compartment.
A complete plumbing kit is provided with tubing, elbows, branches, panel cannula plugs, and placards. Installation is straightforward: the provided plumbing is routed and secured from the Turbo to each of the stations and the backlit O2 button is electrically routed to the panel.
A standard DSUB HD15 connector on the Turbo consolidates all the power, data, button, and fault wiring into one compact and secure connection. The DSUB connector kit is included with the system, including the shell, male connector, and a set of male HD crimp pins.
AUTOMATIC DIGITAL FLOW CONTROL OF CONCENTRATED OXYGEN
The Turbo system features automatic digital flow control of concentrated oxygen. Medical concentrators often require user control of an analog flow meter to adjust and set the flow rate and the oxygen concentration. With the Turbo, the flow is set and managed automatically to help support flight safety with predictable and optimized oxygen generation. Simply push the oxygen button and the oxygen is provided to 1.1 - 1.4 LPM at altitudes up to 18k MSL and >93% concentration.
HEALTHVIEW, AITHRE CONNECT iOS, AND AHV AVIONICS SUPPORT
Aithre has pioneered the integration of health biometrics into the avionics of the aircraft, and the Turbo is no exception: the Turbo constantly monitors total flow, onboard temperature, pressure altitude, and faults. Data is output via BLE to the Aithre Connect iOS app, and optionally to the HealthView and AHV. For supporting avionics, a discrete fault output 0-12V may be connected to throw a display message in response to a fault condition.
ILLYRIAN OXIMETERS
The Turbo system includes two Illyrian II oximeters for pilot and co-pilot. The Illyrian wearable oximeter provides continuous real-time SPO2 and heart rate information to the HealthView and to the Aithre Connect iOS app. Advanced features include cabin altitude monitoring with haptic vibration feedback.
AITHRE BOOM CANNULAS
While the Turbo system includes two silicone cannulas, the system additionally includes two Aithre Boom Cannulas to make oxygen delivery safer and more comfortable. The Boom Cannula features a low profile aluminium anodized swivel adapter and an articulating boom arm, making oxygen delivery as easy and convenient as talking on the microphone. When not in use, the Boom Arm can be pushed or swivelled up and out of the way and can be easily recharged with a new nasal arm after extended periods of use.
AITHRE SHIELD CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
No oxygen system is complete without the a carbon monoxide detector, so the Turbo system includes the Shield carbon monoxide detector. The Shield CO detectors offer superior 10 year no recalibration service with sensitivity below 10 ppm and responsiveness of under 60 seconds.
CONCENTRATION MONITORING
The oxygen concentration produced by the Aithre Turbo is >93% when new and expected to last for 2000 hours or 2 years or when oxygen concentration is <80%, whichever comes first. There is a decrease of approximately 5-10% per year in concentration output under normal conditions with factors such as infrequent use, dusty environments, and high humidity levels accelerating the decline. There are two primary methods to verify the concentration and ensure that the Turbo is operating correctly, using the Aithre Illyrian II wearable oximeter and using a portable oxygen concentration tester.
Continuously measured blood oxygen provides a direct indication of the sufficiency of breathing oxygen during flight. The Aithre Illyrian II is the only haptic wearable that provides a continuous readout of blood oxygen to modern avionics, the Aithre HealthView, the Aithre Connect iOS app, and via the native haptic vibratory alerts. It is the best way to monitor your blood oxygen and the verify the flow, concentration, and operation of the Turbo.
Additionally, a portable oxygen concentration tester can be used on the ground prior to flight to test the flow and purity of oxygen generated using the Turbo. The test is simple and takes just seconds to perform using an Aithre provided oxygen concentration tester.
The portable oxygen concentration tester is not included and must be purchased separately.
MAINTENANCE
Nothing is airborne for free, but operation of the Turbo is very cost-effective as compared to FBO transfilling costs. With the Aithre Turbo, there is a sieve bed replacement that will need to occur every 2 years or 2000 hours of usage or when concentration is <80% to ensure high purity oxygen generation. There are two options for the maintenance, including either a mail-in service or a factory refurbished exchange with zero down time. Information on the same is accessible from our website main menu or via the separate maintenance product listings.
SAFETY
There are a number of significant safety benefits of the Turbo.
Notably, the Aithre Turbo does not itself store any pure oxygen so the risks associated with carrying, transporting, and filling pressurized oxygen vessels can be reduced or eliminated.
Additionally, the Aithre Turbo does not include any Lithium battery. While portable oxygen concentrators designed for medical purposes rely upon a Lithium battery, this is unacceptable for aviation environments due to the combination of heat and battery fire risk. The Turbo relies instead on clean continuous power directly from the aircraft alternator, ship battery, and any available backup ship battery.
Other safety features include high temperature Tefzel internal wiring, three high speed cooling fans, over temperature monitoring with over temperature shutdown, and capacitive electrical noise reduction.
BACKUP CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE OXYGEN BOTTLE
For casual use of the Aithre Turbo Oxygen Maker up to and around 12.5k MSL, the serious risks of hypoxia and oxygen deprivation are relatively low and failure of any part of the Turbo or electrical system can be dealt with by descending. However, if you plan on using the Turbo for oxygen above 12.5k MSL, a simple Aithre fixed flow 47L oxygen bottle is provided with the kit for emergency backup. This lightweight carbon fiber composite bottle provides for 2 hours of continuous flow at approximately 0.5 LPM for an added layer of safety.