The BOWMONK MARK 3 is a compact, portable electronic instrument for measuring and recording the maximum deceleration possible on a airport runway or road surface. The BOWMONK AFM2 is the modern day equivalent of a mechanical decelerometer such as the Bowmonk Brakemeter or Tapley Brake Meter.
SBOW 009 Bowmonk AFM2 MK3 with all the standard features listed below
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Authorization to Proceed with Calibration Form [pdf]
The Bowmonk Mark 3 is the modern day equivalent of a mechanical decelerometer such as the Bowmonk Brakemeter or Tapley Brake Meter.
It contains a solid state accelerometer and an accurate crystal controlled clock. During a friction test, the accelerometer measures the deceleration (g-force) experienced by the transporting vehicle, 400 times per second with an accuracy of better than 2%. The output is read by a microprocessor and stored in the 128k memory for automatic analysis at the end of the test.
In use the Bowmonk Mark 3 is simply positioned on the passenger seat or in the footwell of the vehicle- usually a good condition pick-up with balanced springing and good tires.
Control and setting of the Bowmonk Mark 3 is via a seven button keypad which provides for airport , runway, and operator identification.
The Bowmonk Mark 3 is fitted with a two line alphanumeric liquid crystal display. This is used to prompt the user for command entry via the keypad, to indicate results and to give any error messages. Night time operation is facilitated by back-lighting of the display panel.
The Bowmonk Mark 3 contains a miniature dot matrix impact printer capable of printing text in 40 columns and graphics of 240 dots per line. Printout of results is obtained by pressing the (P) in the memory and the printout will show individual friction readings, averages for each one third of the runway, and a total average of all friction readings taken. The printout will not fade and duplicate copies can be taken automatically.
The Bowmonk Mark 3 is powered by an internal rechargeable battery. When fully charged this will power the instrument for at least 12 hours testing and printing. The battery voltage and charge can be shown on the display.
The battery cannot be overcharged. However, if allowed to run down too far it can be difficult to recharge. We recommend, therefore, that after use the battery always be left on recharge.
* Records true vehicle deceleration
* Provides hard copy printouts of up to 99 friction tests together with calculated total runway average or thirds.
* Compensates for peaking due to initial vehicle pitching.
* Indicates friction values 10% below average and disregards tests cancelled by operator or considered faulty.
* Permits selection of airport, runway and operator through keypad or barcodes.
* No mounting kit or connections to the vehicle are required.
Place the Bowmonk Mark 3 on the front seat (within reach of the driver) with the leather carrying handle towards the rear of the vehicle. Follow the operative procedure detailed in the Quick reference guide supplied with the instrument.
Note: Although the velcro strips on the back of the AFM2 will hold it firmly in place, we recommend that as an added precaution the spare seat belt is passed round the front of the instrument.
The Bowmonk Mark 3 friction readings correlate with those produced by other approved runway friction devices as can be seen from the following side by side comparison tests.
| Test |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Bowmonk AFM2 |
39.5 |
34.4 |
37.5 |
36.3 |
| Tapley Brake Metere |
40 |
34 |
39 |
35 |
| Bowmonk Brake Meter |
39 |
35 |
37 |
37 |
Note: Braking action information should be provided for each third of a runway, the thirds being called A, B, and C.
Braking action tests are made along two lines parallel to the runway, i.e. along a line on each side of the centre line approximately 3m or that distance from the centre line at which most operations take place.
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