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1. express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of non infringement merchantability complete ness accuracy and fitness for a particular purpose of Supplier s data used in the Argus 7 TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights Aviacom may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA 8 ADDITIONAL SOFWARE SERVICES this EULA applies to updates supplements or add on components that Aviacom may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software unless they are accom panied by separate terms 9 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES The Limited Warranty that appears above is the only express warranty made to you and is provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations if any created by any advertising documenta tion packaging or other communications Except for the Limited Warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Aviacom and its suppliers pro vide the Argus and support services if any AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS and hereby disclaim all other warranties and conditions whether express implied or statutory including but not limited to any if any implied warranties duties or conditions of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose of reliability or ba ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 saa 29 availability of accuracy or completenes2. acom This EULA applies to pre installed software and hardware the Argus with its processing unit the control unit and the cutter The use of the Argus is subject to this EULA induding the Limited Warranty terms as set forth below F YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS EULA OR IF YOU DO NOT UNDER STAND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNIT PROVIDED T HAS NOT BEEN USED TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED IT F YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE UNIT AVIACOM OR ITS AUTHORIZED DIS TRIBUTOR FROM WHOM YOU OBTAINED THE ARGUS WILL REFUND YOU THE PUR CHASE PRICE PROVIDED YOU PROVIDE AVIACOM FORTHWITH WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PAYMENT AND RETURN THE UNUSED ITEMS BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THE PACKAGING OR BY USING THE SOFTWARE AND OR THE HARDWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA AS WELL AS THE APPLICABLE GENERAL SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AND THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS EULA AND THAT YOU HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF MAJ ORITY F NOT YOU MAY NOT USE THE SOFTWARE AND OR THE HARDWARE The EULA is subject to Laws of Belgium and the District Court of Nivelles is the only competent court for disputes related to this EULA or the use of the Argus The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods is hereby excluded from application to this EULA 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants a license License that permit
3. age says 78mph 1 3 2 NOVICE Mode The Argus releases at 1 000 Ft 300 meters and below if a speed is reached equal or higher than 45 mph 20 ml sec 1 3 3 TANDEM Mode The Argus releases at 2200 Ft 660 meters and below if a speed is reached equal or higher than 78 mph 35 ml sec 1 3 4 SWOOP Mode The Argus releases at 820 Ft 250 meters and below if a speed is reached equal or higher than 78 mph 35 m sec The Argus stops monitoring and goes to stand by after it detects an opened parachute Please be aware that this mode is not suitable for wingsuit flyers If the plane has to land with skydivers on board and the Argus is pro grammed in Novice mode switch it off above 1500 ft 450 meters AGL 9 arciy p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 10 JUMP PILOTS If the Argus cannot be switched off in Novice mode the descent rate of the plane must not exceed 1500 ft min below 1500 Ft AGL Please have in flight doors dosed The Argus has an opening accuracy of 65 Ft 20meters in all modes 1 4 Start Up Sequence The Argus switches on after pushing the control unit button the Argus eye four times in the right sequence These very short pushes clicks must be done immediately after each flash of the backlight The Argus will switch on by the following procedure gt Push the control unit button the Argus eye After this first push the HELLO message is displayed If no message appe
4. an be found here INFO is subdivided into JUMP last freefall time max freefall speed total number of jumps temperature air pressure etc ADMIN Serial number Software version To enter Info please follow the same steps as above or see the quick menu NOTE Due to the location of Argus packed in the reserve container the recorded freefall speed can only be considered correct when the entire freefall was performed in a belly to earth body position Different body positions such as tracking or freeflying may cause the Argus to record inac curate freefall speeds 1 7 3 CONFIG Here certain values can be configured CONFIG can be subdivided into Alt Unit Meters or Feet setting for Altitude Adjustments Sys Unit Metric or Imperial setting Time g Date and Clock setting Log Mode Normal and Trace To enter Config and make any changes please follow the same steps as above or see the quick menu The menu structure All arrows push button to get to next element select or confirm 15 ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 16 2 0 Components The Argus is delivered in an aluminum instrument case The Argus uses off the shelf lithium batteries and the processing unit is sealed in an unbreak able box The Argus is water resistant however after a water landing switch off the unit and remove it from the container as soon as possible Dry all the external par
5. and new Argus will show some jumps as a result of this testing While Aviacom has done extensive research and development of this produd along with a documented quality control program and complete testing of the end product Aviacom cannot warrant that the Software and Hardware operates error free under all condi tions See the End users License Agreement EULA in the package The Argus is to be used as a last resort safety device only It was never intended to and is not to be used as a parachute s pri mary opening system To ensure that the Argus functions properly the procedures written in this manual must be followed Safety is largely a matter of pro cedures A skydiver should always adhere to the rules and regula tions set by the skydiving federation of their own country Every 4 years your Argus must have a functional check up and a software upgrade at a local Authorized Service Center Check with Aviacom for a list of these centers Aviacom warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years or less from the date that it was first purchased by you See the EULA Es 24 Be p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 sas 25 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual natural person a single legal entity or partnership the End User and Aviacom SA Colfontaine Belgium Avi
6. anding zone altitudes Mode Sel Mode selection STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM SWOOP KT J13 arciy manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 14 Alt Adjust It adjusts different landing zone altitudes Push the button immediately when Alt Adjust appears gt Set activation altitude same as above by moving up and downward by clicking the button when the up 7 or down 8 sign appears You can adjust the altitude in steps of 50 meters or 100 Feet gt Push the button immediately when Validate appears gt Push the button immediately when Confirm appears The display will indicate the correction by using an abbreviation of three let ters of the set mode plus the set altitude Please check also if the Argus is programmed in meters or feet Altitude correction will remain in memory until adjusted Example the swoop mode with an altitude correction of 100 meters will appear on the display as SWP 100m Mode abbreviations STD Standard TDM Tandem SWP Swoop NOV Novice Mode Sel Mode Selection gt Push the button immediately when Mode Sel appears Push the button when the desired mode STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM or SWOOP appears gt Push the button immediately when Confirm appears The new mode is now set a _ ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 15 1 7 2 INFO Information about the Argus c
7. ars please push the button again gt HELLO is immediately followed by the display of the Argus logo eye Push the button once after the Argus logo flashes gt Push the button once after ARG flashes gt Push the button once after ARGUS flashes The Argus will then automatically start its self test sequence fan ARGUS Sos 4 o _ ARG T manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 11 1 5 Self test Sequence After the start up sequence is completed the system will execute the self test calibration and then finish by displaying the selected jump mode The Argus automatically goes through this complete sequence each time you switch it on in order to verify the BATTERY the CUTTER and the electronic SYSTEM circuits The start up checks are Operation Description Battery Check Will check if the battery will to be able to handle at least 14 more hours of operation If not an error message will be displayed and or the Argus will switch off Zu ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 12 Operation Description Cutter Check If the cutter is defect the Argus will display an error message and switch off Electronic Check Will check for the correct functioning of the electronics If an error is detected an error message will be displayed and or the Argus will switch off The Argus is ready for use when this sequence is completed and one of
8. data carrier computer or hardware device 5 CONFIDENTIALITY You acknowledge and agree that the Software and the Hardware were developed at considerable time and expense by Aviacom and are confidential to and a trade secret of Aviacom and or third parties You agree to maintain the Software and the Hardware in strict confidence and not to disclose or provide access thereto to any person If you would nevertheless grant another person unauthorized access to the Software and or the Hardware you guaran tee that such person accepts the terms and conditions of this EULA and you will indemnify Aviacom and its authorized distributors against any claim of such per son 6 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a You may only use the Argus after having read the instructions supplied with it before you use it and you have to comply with the instructions If you have any difficulty using the Argus consult the instructions to check you are using it cor 2e ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 Ce 27 rectly If necessary contact your local distributor or Aviacom b The use of the Software in an Automatic Activation Device AAD means that calculation errors can occur for instance caused by local environmental conditions and or incomplete data Aviacom cannot warrant that the Software and Hardware operates error free under all conditions d Aviacom warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects
9. esi re to contact Aviacom for any rea son please visit Aviacom on the World Wide Web at http www argus aad com 29 arciy manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 Ce 20 30 Table of Contents r MEI 5 Th TRO ANGUS sists u An k n mu awa a qaa n N sana 6 i liej n a TA N ma manaqapis manan ry 6 Kg ARG T 132 NOVICE MOOG sone n m Xuya ri raa n may nan 1 3 3 Tandem Mode 1 34 SWOOP Meesebuerger EE 1 4 Start Up EE 1 5 Start up Test Genen NEEN 11 1 6 Shut Down Segen 12 Da Meetinger as TT 13 3 2 DOS TT Te Tr Ba 15 3 13 CONG oo dea daray bayan an ir kanya 15 COMPONEN Sa yaxa anlat Mana yan arhan Aa Ne dae piy n 16 Eder 16 SEET 17 Warnings 3 1 General 3 2 Disclaimer manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 yates 31 Gg V 31 arciy manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 e gina 32 AVIACOM sa Leemveldstraat 42 3090 Overijse Belgium www argus aad com
10. g please switch the Argus off and back on again When returning to the takeoff zone by any means other than under canopy eg by vehicle switch your Argus off and on again When leaving the dropzone after jumping it is best to switch your Argus off Never jump with a blank screen Skydivers who may exceed the vertical speed of 78mph 35 meters second near or below the activation altitude of 800ft 250 meters or during their final approach must use the SWOOP mode Do not submerge your Argus in water for more than 30 minutes or any deeper than 1 meter 3 Feet If this should occur send it to an approved Argus distributor for inspection prior to further use Operating temperature for the Argus is from 22 F 30 C to158 F 70 C Do not keep the unit in your vehicle for storage Always follow your country requirements concerning installation repack cycles and authorizations for reserve packing 23 arciy p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gains 24 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Aviacom SA continuously improves its products Therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice 3 2 Disclaimer To assure their reliability Aviacom intensively tests all Argus devices before shipping to the customer Every Argus has passed all docu mented technical and quality control inspections Your br
11. h invalidity or unen forceability shall not invalidate or render unenforceable the entire Limited Warranty but rather the Limited Warranty shall be construed as if not containing the particular invalid or unenforceable provision or provisions and the rights and obligations of each party shall be construed and enforced accordingly e Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoev _ 27 arciy p manual ok 2a 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 28 er including without limitation all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else the entire liability of Aviacom and any of its suppliers under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder except for any remedy of repair or replacement elected by Aviacom with respect to any breach of the Limited Warranty shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the Argus It does not cover other expenses loss of rev enue legal expenses etc f Although suppliers Suppliers are not a party to this EULA and shall have no obligations hereunder any such supplier is a third party beneficiary of the End User s rights under this EULA Suppliers shall not to the extent permitted by appli cable law in any way be liable for any damages or loss of any kind whether spe dal direct indirect incidental or consequential arising from the use of the Argus Suppliers do not warrant whether
12. hese brands to work the best The battery has to be replaced after one year or when the Argus displays Bat Low which ever comes first This is done as follows gt Remove the closing screw from battery cover and remove the cover Remove old batteries Check compartment for dirt moisture or foreign objects and dean if necessary Install new batteries ensuring the correct polarity or Replace cover by inserting the cover tab into the slot in the bottom of the box then push the cover dosed Insert the screw and tighten enough to compress the sealing ring As soon as you close the cover the display will show the Argus logo for a couple of seconds p Gg v 17 arciy manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 18 Note After each battery replacement the internal clock Hour minute day month and year has to be reset You will be prompted to do this at the next startup You can move up and downward in value by clicking the button when the up p or down q sign appears Each value Hour minute etc has to be confirmed by clicking when OK appears ARTUS 3 5 Start up the system in order to verify the correct functioning of the Argus 2 3 Cutter The Argus uses a Nobel Metron pyrotechnic cutter with a cylindrical knife designed solely for use with the Argus The cutter is field replaceable Cutter replacement is free upon presentation of the completed life saving report form To replace the cutter fi
13. in work manship and materials for a period that is the shorter of a two 2 years from he date that the Hardware was first purchased by you and b the period ending upon your breach of any term of the EULA Warranty Period During the Warranty Period the Argus will be repaired or replaced at Aviacom s option Limited Warranty without charge to you for either parts or labor This Limited Warranty covers the prompt replacement of the Argus only If the Argus is repaired after expiry or the end of the Warranty Period the Warranty Period for he repair will expire six 6 months from the date of repair The End user has to return the unit at his expenses to the local Argus distributor This Limited Warranty does not cover shipping or rigging charges This Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear if the Hardware is opened or repaired by someone not authorized by Aviacom and does not cover repair or replacement of any Hardware or part thereof damaged by misuse water moisture liquids dust sand mud proximity or exposure to heat cold and accident abuse non compliance with the instructions supplied with the Argus neglect or misapplication The Limited Warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the unit You cannot transfer this Limited Warranty to any other person d Some countries may not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages If this Limited Warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable suc
14. l go to stand by until the next jump as soon as a parachute open ing is detected 6 T ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 7 Jump modes are Jump M ode Trigger Altitude Trigger Speed Monitors jump until landing Standard 250 m 820 Ft 35 m s 115 Fi s Yes Swoop 250 m 820 Ft 35 m s 115 Ft s No Novice 300 m 984 Ft 20 m s 66 Ft s Yes Tandem 660 m 2 165 Ft 35 m s 115 Ft s Yes For any particular jump mode when the altitude and vertical speed condi tions are met the reserve parachi ute will be activated The user MUST ensure that he she will stay well away from the activation conditions to prevent the possibility of the reserve container opening simul taneously with the main parachute deployment In order to stay on the safe side Always open well above 1500 feet 450 meters for Tandems 3000 feet 900 meters e If altitude reference has been adjusted NEVER fly below the intended Drop Zone elevation OS 7 arciy manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 8 JUMP PILOTS Never fly below the airfield takeoff elevation zan a T ARG T manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 9 1 3 Modes The Argus has four modes STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM or SWOOP The selection is made while in the MENU mode 1 3 1 STANDARD Mode The Argus releases at 820 Ft 250 meters and below if a speed is reached equal or higher than 78 mph 35 ml sec the first p
15. lter and a toothpick Filter replacement can be done by the owner or rigger packer if your local regulations do not allow you to do so After water contact the rig and the reserve must be dried according to the manufacturers instructions After that the rig and Argus with the new filter can be repacked and used again Filter Replacement If there is water in the inside of the battery cover dry it with a cloth Remove the old filter from cover by gently peeling the Gore tex membrane away with the supplied toothpick or with the point of a pencil Do not use this filter again Check that the 5 holes are clear by holding it against a light Make sure the cover is dry before applying the new filter Place the new filter with the sticky side toward the 5 holes in the battery cover and apply a gentle pressure on all parts of the filter to seal Insert the batteries and close the cover then reconfigure the dock and check measuring units 2 5 Control Unit The control unit has a back light alphanumeric display DO NOT remove the control unit connector Do not press any sharp object against the glass surface of the display Doing so may cause the display to break 20 p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 21 2 6 Specifications OOO Cable length Remote Control approx 600 mm Cable length cutter approx 500 mm Weight approx 170 grams Activation altitude approx 800 feet 250 m cha
16. manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 e gina 1 Ke ARG Safety amp Information Systems of Skydivers USERS MANUAL V 2 0 1 manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 Ce 3 ARGUES Safety amp Information Systems of Skydivers USERS MANUAL V 2 0 1 manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 4 4 T ARG T manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 Ce 5 Congratulations Dear Skydiver We re pleased that you have purchased our Argus Safety and Information System The Argus uses advanced technologies to give you the best reliabili ty and accuracy Its unique multi sensor concept is the result of 13 years of intense Research amp Development Standard user replaceable batteries and local testing reduce the total cost of ownership dramatically and the back light display shows you the necessary information at all time We have gone through great pains to design and test this product No less than 3 independent laboratories have been freezing frying shaking and drowning the Argus Top notch skydivers have been helping us with the field testing For your convenience the Argus offers four modes STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM and SWOOP Some extreme canopy pilots have developed the skills to exceed a vertical speed of 78 mph 35 meters per second under open canopy Therefore the Argus can also be programmed in Swoop mode And the Gore tex filter allows for safe pond swooping We sincerely hope that you never need to use it However if you do send us you
17. nges with different modes Lx W x H Processing unit approx 86 x 39 x 20 mm Lx W x H Remote control unit approx 65 x 20 x 8 mm Length x diameter cutter approx 44 x 9 mm Storage temperature 40 to 80 Celsius Working temperature inside reserve container 30 to 70 Celsius Maximum allowable humidity up to 99 9 rel humidity Water resistant IP67 up to 30 minutes at 3Ft Altitude adjustment limits 1500 feet or 500 m in 100ft or 50m increments Operating range below above sea level 1500 feet to 26 000 feet 500 m to 8000 m Functioning period 14 hours after switch on Power supply Standard Lithium Batteries CR123A Battery replacement each year Functional test each 4 years Total lifetime over 12 years WD 2 arciy manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 22 3 Warnings 3 1 General WARNING SKYDIVING CAN KILL YOU Parachuting equipment does not always work the way it is intended to and this piece of equipment could be no exception Each time you use this parachute system no matter how careful you may be you risk serious injury or death You can substantially REDUCE but not elim inate this risk in four ways First assure that each component of your parachute system is assem bled packed and maintained in strict compliance with the equipment manufacturer s instructions Second assure you have been instructed in the use of this system Third use the complete system as intended by the manufac
18. r completed life saving report and we ll replace the cutter for free www argus aad com saves Safe swoops Karel Goorts Managing director T arch p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 6 1 0 The Argus The Argus is a 3rd generation electronic and pyrotechnic safety device with superior electromagnetic interference shielding The unit also works as a data logger as it memorizes most jump parameters The Argus includes four jump modes which allows for different user requirements 1 1 Installation The Argus has been designed to be backward compatible with most sport rigs on the market today If necessary an Argus pocket can be supplied and installed in your container by a master rigger or foreign equivalent All reserve closing loops currently on the market that are equivalent to the Cypres loop are acceptable for use in the installation of the Argus These loops must be impregnated with acid free silicon oil on the surface near the loop that is in contact with the grommets of the reserve container approx 1 inch or 2 5cm The Argus cutter must be positioned as specified by the container manufacturer s instructions Never pull lift or handle Argus by the cables Please comply with any country specific regulations concerning a retrofit 1 2 Jump Modes The jump modes describe the conditions required for the Argus activation All modes except Swoop will monitor the jump until the landing The Swoop mode wil
19. rst switch off the Argus Unscrew the M8 1 4 con nector counter clock wise and remove the old cutter To replace with the new cutter place the 3 pin female connector onto the three pin male connector on the box and push it gently until it stops Then tighten the connector screw clockwise Do not use excessive force s G arciy p ia ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 19 x gt Before installing a new cutter always check the connector for dirt or moisture If there is anything abnormal please contact your rigger Argus distributor or the manufacturer Argus Authorized Riggers can disconnect the cutter to attach a test probe which can be purchased from Aviacom 2 4 Filter The design of the Argus allows water jumps without removal of the unit It is water resistant up to a water depth of 3 feet 1 meter for duration up to 30 minutes This is achieved through a sealed cutter a sealed control unit sealed connectors and a special filter The filter allows precise measurement of the air pressure and at the same time prevents water from entering the unit As long as there is no contact with water the filter never needs to be replaced by the user If water does contact the filter it must be removed and a new filter installed WARNING THE FILTERS ARE FOR ONE TIME USE ONLY ONLY USE ARGUS FILTERS THAT COME FROM A SEALED BAG 19 arciy p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 sine 20 The Argus comes with one spare fi
20. s of responses of results of workmanlike effort of lack of viruses and of lack of negligence all with regard to the Argus and the provision of or failure to provide support or other services information software and related content through the Argus or otherwise arising out of the use of the Software and or the Hardware Also there is no warranty or condition of title quiet enjoyment quiet possession correspondence to description or non infringement with regard to the Software and or the Hardware 15 E TIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA including any addendum or amendment to this EULA which is included with the accompanying package of the Hardware the Software and or is downloaded through the Service is the entire agreen and or or contemporaneous oral or written commun tions wi the Service and the support services th respect to the Software or any o EULA To the extent the terms of any Aviaco Services conflict with the terms of this EULA If any provision of this EULA is held to be voi ent between you and Aviacom relati ng to the Hardware the Software if any and they supersede all prior ications proposals and representa her subject matter covered by this m policies or programs for support he terms of this EULA shall control d invalid unenforceable or illegal the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect Should you have any questions concerning this EULA or if you d
21. s you to use the Aviacom Software and Hardware if and as rightfully obtained data includ ed in the accompanying package acquired with this EULA KT Va 25 arciy p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 sas 26 2 FIRMWARE This License is exclusive and non transferable This License does not imply any rights to future upgrades or updates of the Software The use of any upgrades or updates of the Software is governed by this EULA and its amend ments and may be subject to additional payments and conditions This License does not imply any rights to future delivery of free or paid Service or any other services 3 COPYRIGHT The copyrights and other intellectual industrial and or propri etary rights are owned by Aviacom or its suppliers You may not copy the product manual s or written materials accompanying the Software except for own use You only become the owner of the material data carrier the Argus and you do not acquire the ownership of the Software 4 OTHER RESTRICTIONS You or anyone else whether or not in your assign ment are not permitted to partly or fully modify the Software and or the Hardware to analyze it by means of reverse engineering to decompile or disas semble the Software and or the Hardware or to make products derived from it You are explicitly prohibited from downloading the programs contained in the Software or from transferring these to any other software and or hardware including another
22. the four modes STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM or SWOOP is dis played 1 6 Shut Down Sequence The Argus will automatically shut off after 14 hours or you can do it your self by the following procedure gt Push the button twice gt Push the button immediately while SYS OFF is displayed The Argus will start its switch off procedure after pushing the button three more times in the right sequence Remember those very short pushes must be done immediately after each flash of the display gt Push the button after the Logo and ARGUS flashes gt Push the push button after the Logo and ARG flashes gt Push the push again after the Logo flashes The Argus will now automatically be switched off 2 ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 13 1 7 Menu You can enter the menu only when the test sequence is completed and one of the four modes STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM or SWOOP is dis played To enter the menu gt Push the button twice Push the button immediately while MENU is displayed Inside a menu the display will be scrolling stopping momentarily at each element There are 3 elements MODES INFO e CONFIG To select an element the user has to push the button immediately when the choice is displayed A long push on the button will exit the menu 1 7 1 MODES The Argus can be programmed in Alt Adjust It adjusts different l
23. ts loosen the screw to remove the battery compartment cover opposite end to the cables and allow the inside to dry if neces sary Replace the auto adhesive Gore Tex filter carefully Do use the sup plied toothpick to remove the old filter After a landing in salt water quickly rinse the Argus under the tap and dry the body and the connec tors thoroughly Check for damage 2 1 Processing unit The Argus is protected against electromagnetic waves produced by Radio transmitters and Transponders Mobile telephones Radar The processing unit is equipped with two M8 instrument connectors at one end of the aluminum body The other end has a battery cover and stainless steel closing screw with a Gore tex membrane to protect the electronics against the intrusion of dust and water The electronics prints are robot SMD assembled Quality control is by opti cal and electronic control Each Argus is completely tested in an environ e T ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 On 17 mental chamber in order to verify the proper functioning of the system Never open the processing unit the end with cables Doing so will void the warranty and is an infringement of the EULA 2 2 Batteries The batteries are standard off the shelf CR123A We recommend the use of Sanyo Energizer Duracell Panasonic or Sony batteries The remaining shelf life must be at least six years Other brands can be used too but we have found t
24. turers and as explained in the owner s manuals Fourth The use of an AAD will reduce these risks The Argus is an advanced electronic device that needs to be used according to the rec ommendations written in this user manual Read this manual carefully and follow all recommendations and warnings Switch on your Argus each day before putting on your gear for the first time It must be switched on at the takeoff zone only Before each jump check your display to ensure that is set in the right mode STANDARD NOVICE TANDEM or SWOOP e If your takeoff zone is at a different elevation than your landing zone you must set the altitude adjustment to the dosest 100ft 2 _ ARG T p manual ok 05 05 2006 10 47 gain 23 50m before your jump This altitude correction will remain in memory until adjusted Any altitude adjustment and the measuring units meters or feet must also show on the display The mode names are shortened to give room for the altitude adjustment and the measuring units examples STD 100ft NOV 300ft TDM 50m or SWP 200m Once an altitude adjustment has been made don t switch from one measuring standard to the other meters or feet The Argus automatically adjusts for changing ambient air pressures while it is switched on however if the pressure should change sud denly by a rapidly advancing weather front indicated by a large change in your altimeter from the previous jump settin
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