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1. Logbook Screen 1 Main information JUMP NO FF TIME SPEED TAS 673 63 iib AVG MIN MAX EXIT ALTITUDE DPL ALTITUDE nanm I Fr 3096 290 TTT Example The information includes Jump number Freefall time Speeds scrolls automatically through AVG MAX and MIN Exit altitude Deployment altitude To scroll through the previous jumps press amp To scroll forward press BF To go to highest jump press and hold B for 3 seconds To go to lowest jump press and hold for 3 seconds The ALTITRACK will display three different terminal speed informations in mph and kmh 1 Average speed 2 Max speed 3 Min speed All speeds are calculated from 15 sec after exit to 7 sec before deployment If the freefall lasted between 20 and 30 sec the display only shows Min speed Max speed If the freefall lasted more then 30 sec the display shows Average speed Min speed Max speed NOTE If the freefall lasted less than 20 sec the display shows no speed information Speed information is available in scroll mode after freefall has lasted 6 sec Important Notice About Speed Recordings Experience has shown that when mounting the ALTITRACK on the hand or belly different air pressures induced by hand or body movements may result in incorrect recordings of speeds Press amp again Logbook Screen 2 Playback Jump Profile SPEED TAS Py nnn 1 iS MPH WERTET tt ALTITUDE r Im2. Ititi K Se Advanced Electronic and Mechanical Engineering CO I Tas GE LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD Mosevej 3 4070 Kirke Hyllinge Denmark Phone 45 4648 2480 Fax 45 4648 2490 E mail L and B L and B dk ALTITRACK is a trademark of Larsen amp Brusgaard Denmark 2006 Larsen amp Brusgaard ApS All rights reserved Larsen amp Brusgaard operates a policy of continuous development Therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice CE WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED PROCEDURES MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH Always ensure your altimeter is adjusted to zero prior to jumping to account for any changes in barometric pressure Altimeters may give erroneous readings if you are tumbling or the altimeter is in a burble wake such as when sit flying or sky surfing Chest mount altimeters are more vulnerable to this problem If you are in doubt about how this limitation af fects your skydiving consult a licensed instructor DO NOT use this equipment unless you are on or have passed an approved skydiving course Use the ALTITRACK at your own risk INDEX WintrOduction RREA EE E OAE E O 8 Analog Display with Digital ACUNA Y aesir R 8 FERLIES noiai E sSessedsdsvecasedsSiuceteasenieeeads 9 Software amp functions Pist iaio A A 11 ANALOGY EAE siririna eiaauncntiscsed
3. Feet Meter Selector Press B again to select FT MTR icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF FT Lg MTR Press amp to toggle between FT and MTR NOTE Jump data are continuously stored in both feet and meters At any time stored information may be displayed in either unit of measurement by selecting the respective mode TAS SAS Selector Press B again to select TAS SAS icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydiver s Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Definitions True Airspeed TAS and Skydiver s Airspeed SAS are two methods of calculating the airspeed of a moving flying falling object TAS is a term used in aviation It is the speed of an object relative to the surrounding air regardless of the altitude SAS is a new concept developed by LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD SAS is the speed of a skydiver calculated from measurements of air pressure and temperature and con
4. coun ter to Match Value Press to decrease Match Value At Match Value press amp to delete current jump If you press amp before you select the match value the delete jump action is cancelled NOTE At the same time the accumulated number of jumps and freefall time are updated if the deleted jump is the last jump logged Set Total Number of Jumps Press B again to select TOTAL Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Te ai JUMP NO 6 13 Example Press amp TOTAL flashes Press BF to increase the jump total Press to decrease the jump total Press amp to store the new to tal number of jumps and end NOTE Total number of jumps cannot be set to a value below the highest stored jump number Set Total Freefall Time Press B again to select TOTAL FF TIME Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF T
5. end Delete Logbook Press B again to select Delete Logbook icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF au m Counter Match Value po 9 p uU Press amp Delete Logbook icon flashes Press B to increase the counter to Match Value Press to decrease Match Value At Match Value press amp to delete logbook NOTE Caution The accumulated number of jumps and freefall time are also erased Warning Once Gis pressed at match value there is no way to restore the information MPH KMH Selector Press B again to select MPH KMH icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF MPH 4 KMH NOTE Jump data are continuously stored in mph and kmh At any time stored information may be displayed in either unit of measurement by selecting the respective mode Press amp to toggle between MPH and KMH
6. in 1 2 minute sectors meaning that a 20 sec profile will fill up minutes storage and a 61 second profile will fill up 1 minutes storage When the storage is full the ALTITRACK automatically erases the first jump s stored to make sure it always has 15 minutes of storage for the next jump OFF Match Value eg HH Counter Remaining Logbook nn Storage in minutes _ ung Resetting the ALTITRACK Reset 1 Unscrew and remove battery cover 2 Press a paperclip into the tiny hole next to the battery and release The unit restarts 3 Replace battery cover After resetting the battery system requires 2 minutes to calibrate itself before displaying the correct status While calibrating the battery icon toggles between full and low Note Reset the unit after battery replacement when troubleshooting and when verifying software version number Battery Replacement 1 Unscrew and remove battery cover 2 Remove old battery 3 Install new battery noting polarity 4 Perform reset 5 Replace battery cover Use SAFT Lithium LS 14250 3 6V or equivalent After battery replacement the battery system requires 2 minutes to calibrate itself before showing the correct status While calibrating the battery icon toggles between full and low Note Customer settings are not lost when removing battery However the built in clock may need to be reset to the current time Battery Cover The ALTITR
7. one pointers width of it the unit has not yet adjusted itself to the local elevation and Then move the pointer to 0 by using the Right Front Button or Left Front Button The unit is now zeroed and the LCD displays 0 altitude Note The ALTITRACK goes out of ACCESS if no button has been pressed within 5 sec it must be manually zeroed Note When performing zeroing the ALTITRACK enters Jump Mode see chapter Jump Mode page 43 and remains in Jump Mode for 5 hours if no jump is made To manually zero the Altitrack you must first perform ACCESS After 5 hours the ALTITRACK recalibrates to its current local elevation 1 Press the Left Front Button and release quickly 2 When the green ACCESS indicator light on the front of the ALTITRACK dial illuminates immediately press the Left Front Button again and keep it pressed ACCESS indicator light goes OFF 3 When the ACCESS indicator illuminates again release the button immediately Altitude Offset If the DZ landing elevation differs from that of the aircraft take off elevation offset the ALTITRACK prior to entering the aircraft as follows Perform Left Front Button ACCESS and move the pointer to the DZ landing elevation offset by using Right Front Button or Left Front Button The offset altitude is displayed on the LCD Notes When performing altitude offset the ALTITRACK enters Jump Mode and the altitude offset will be retained for 5 hours if no jump is made
8. the unit becomes wet see Battery Cover page 55 When the ALTITRACK detects a fault an error ERR symbol and trouble shooting numbers 2 to 5 and 100 are displayed in the upper part of the screen At the same time the unit beeps every minute The ERR trouble shooting codes are as follows ERR 2 transducer defective ERR 3 transducer out of range ERR 4 crystal defective ERR 5 comm error to flash ERR 100 flash defective Remedy perform reset If the unit still does not function correctly even after replacing the battery and performing reset then perform following Press and hold amp while resetting The ALTITRACK resets to factory settings and sounds three beeps If the unit is still faulty please contact your local dealer or LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD APPENDIX Removing and Mounting the ALTITRACK Rubber Support Rubber support ALTITRACK Description The ALTITRACK is delivered with a standard rubber support for mounting the unit at a slight angle on the hand The comfortable fit allows you to watch the altimeter face without rotating the wrist As optional accessories you may choose a high angle rubber support for mounting the ALTITRACK on the back of the hand or a flat rubber support for mounting the unit on a cushion Removing the Rubber Support No tools are necessary The rubber support is fastened on the altimeter by its elastic tension Carefully pull the flap on the part which covers t
9. ACK is water resistant and the battery cover functions as an air filter preventing water to get inside the unit In case the ALTITRACK becomes wet please check the air filter on the battery cover If it is wet dry it up using a hair dryer or replace the battery cover Battery Status qua Full capacity Symbol shows two black bars inside the battery icon MI Half capacity Symbol shows one black bar inside the battery icon i Low capacity Symbol shows no black bars just an empty battery icon Battery should be replaced as soon as possible The Low bat flashes once every 15 sec Caution Do not make night jumps at sub zero temperatures when bat shows low capacity q _ Empty battery The battery icon flashes Replace battery immediately Firmware Version Perform reset or turn the unit OFF and then ON The version number is displayed in the upper part of the screen The number displayed in the lower part of the screen is the scale type Sofe U c c3 Firmware Version MI cS ca i Scale Type AEE Upgrading the ALTITRACK Firmware The ALTITRACK has upgradeable firmware To upgrade the firmware and check for new versions please visit http www L and B dk Note Jump Track ver 3 0 and USB Track are required to upgrade the firmware Operational hints and trouble shooting If the pointer moves past 0 during climb the new scale indication will be the same as the fourth quadrant If
10. After 5 hours the ALTITRACK recalibrates to the field elevation where it is currently located The altitude offset is not retained when the ALTITRACK is powered OFF Enable Disable Backlighting Perform Right Front Button ACCESS Press Right Front Button to switch electroluminescent backlight ON OFF If the backlight is turned ON while the ALTITRACK is not in Jump Mode the backlight will automatically turn OFF after 2 hours if still not in Jump Mode If the backlight is turned ON while the ALTITRACK is in Jump Mode the backlight will remain ON until the unit goes out of Jump Mode Jump Mode Shortly after take off the airplane icon on the digital display starts to flash indicating that the unit has switched to Jump Mode MAIN Selector In the MAIN SELECTOR press amp repeatedly to scroll through the menu functions in The information includes this order Current time 24 hours format or current date yyyy mm dd logbook screen 1 Main information Current temperature inside instrument in Celsius or Fahrenheit logbook screen 2 Playback Jump Profile Current altitude logbook screen 3 Date Time and Dive Type Freefall and canopy log status Main Display Time date temperature and altitude Press or BF to toggle between current time and date Main Display view current time date temperature and altitude 8 eo So TME ALTITUDE a o mr Example Press
11. EN siacicccscceiscssssed denedeteasdacacascdesioscdsceedsessnec edesesssesocavasessccesoceasededssesvoceedevadbausscsetaeeze 55 Battery Matui ninien E 55 Upgrading the ALTITRACK Firmware ss sciseciseedoscevacsissteiedetel s E 56 Operational hints and trouble Shoowing siri 57 APPENDIX Removing and Mounting the ALTITRACK Rubber SUpport s sssssesrsssssssssssrsssssssissssosssrinssosisssrssssssrisis 58 TAS and SAS z cssscssssccssesascessoassascsscsssuassqeesesososcecsaesescesdeassadcoscaseuas seeedebosesdsdsaesascassbassanesscnssseesceee 68 S ioa sapeatigaacetldecsts Whsaisasdesslanteusaaeess 70 ACCESSONIOS iain araia EEE EE E E 73 DUM P Track si E E cotaseseastenan yt 73 Warranty ics ccscsascossacccacdesccaccasceavasessccesaceceascesdessssedesavedoaccescosdadecssagesasceoadscoaccesceaseasdensdocsaceesceees 75 Introduction Features Analog Display with Digital Accuracy Electronic altimeter with analog scale At first glance the ALTITRACK Looks like many of the more common analog altimeters First altimeter with ergonomic fit used throughout the world but look a little closer The ALTITRACK is the only sport First altimeter with 45 deg offset scale for easy line of sight viewing when altimeter with an analog face but utilizes the most high tech and durable digital mounted on the hand wrist components for accuracy that surpasses every other mechanical sport altimeter Electroluminescent backlight for night jumping Can remain O
12. EXT ALTITU EXIT ALTITUDE DPL ALTITUDE MFT e66oe L MTR F TT Th cd S 6666 6 Jump Number in logbook Shows year when displaying date Shows hours when displaying time Date Time icons Freefall and Canopy log indication Exit Altitude in logbook Freefall time in logbook Shows month when displaying date Shows minutes when displaying time Dive Type icon 10 T1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Jump Mode indicator Flashes when the ALTITRACK is in Jump Mode Deployment altitude in logbook Displays current altitude when in Altitude Screen Battery status Feet Meter status Average Minimum Maximum speed in logbook Speed in logbook Shows day when displaying date Shows seconds when displaying time MPH KPH status True Airspeed Skydiver s Airspeed status PC status ON when connected to a PC Delete logbook icon Clock icon Used when displaying current time and total freefall time Total icon Used when displaying total jumps and total freefall time Delete current jump icon OFF icon Used when turning the ALTITRACK OFF see page 22 Power ON The ALTITRACK has been powered OFF prior to shipping from our factory To turn the power ON press and hold any button until the unit beeps then release the button The ALTITRACK runs a self test and moves the pointer from 6 to zero The unit displays Logbook screen 1 Main informati
13. IMF tL CL 08 wie daar Example The information on the display includes Time after exit in seconds and seconds Speed at time Temperature inside instrument at exit and then updated every 30 sec Altitude at time Freefall and canopy status Press B to playback the jump profile at 14 speed Press amp again Press B twice to playback in real time Logbook Screen 3 Date Time and Dive Type Press B three times to playback at 2x speed Press B four times to playback at 5x speed Press to playback the jump profile in reverse at speed ea og Press twice to playback in reverse in real time or Press three times to playback in reverse at 2x speed ENE HH Press four times to playback in reverse at 5x speed SA a7 Example Press to stop playback The information on the display includes Press amp AND B to playback jump on analog face Jump Date Wait for pointer to go to EXIT point then press Jump Time Left Front Button to start playback Dive Type Press Right Front Button to stop playback To scroll through the previous jumps press Note For safety reasons playback is disabled when in Jump Mode To change direction press DF Remaining Logbook Storage Explanation The ALTITRACK flash memory can store 400 minutes of data e g 200 jumps with two minute profiles or 26 jumps with 15 minute profiles The ALTITRACK flash storage is organized
14. N for several hours currently available Smooth pointer movement no erratic movement no guessing Shock and water resistant Imagine a visual altimeter that records your jump information from exit to landing Automatic calibration to local elevation has the ability to download jump information to a computer has an ergonomic fit is Scratch proof antiglare lens made from high impact etched glass both shock and water resistant has upgradeable software and most of all is extremely LCD screen for easy and intuitive operation and information review easy to use You just found the answer you ve been looking for ALTITRACK Powerful electronic logbook packed with advanced features easy access by simply turning over the altimeter Operational at sub zero temperatures Always ON No need to be powered OFF Software amp functions Description Analog Face Storing up to 15 minutes of data of each jump with a total of 6 5 hours recording time e g 200 jumps with two minute profiles 4 2 Records and displays jump details from exit to landing date jump number exit altitude opening altitude freefall time and complete speed statistics for maximum and average speeds in TAS or SAS Choice of readings in feet or meters mph or kmh Accumulates the total number of jumps up to 19 999 jumps 1 Right Front Button Compatible with the new Jump Track 3 0 for download of jump data to a Enable Disable backlight
15. OTAL Press amp TOTAL flashes FF TIME Press B to increase total freefall time q q 3 j q Press to decrease total freefall time Press to store the new feefall time and end Set Current Date Press B again to select Clock and Date icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF oa 5 Ge D AMI e3 es NOTE Date format is YYYY MM DD Press amp Clock icon flashes Press B to increase date value Press to decrease date value Press to store the new date and end Set Current Time Press B again to select Clock and Time icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF oa 9 22 28 P gt mE NOTE Time format is 24 hours Press amp Clock icon flashes Press B to increase time value Press to decrease time value Press to store the new time and
16. after performing Right Front Button ACCESS PC via USB Jump Track 3 0 and USB Track sold separately see page 43 Upgradeable firmware requires Jump Track 3 0 and USB connection 2 Left Front Button Replay of any jump stored in the logbook with true pointer movement and Zeroing and Altitude Offset after performing Left Front Button ACCESS display of speeds altitudes etc great for student altitude awareness training see page 40 Long lasting 1 2 AA lithium battery 3 ACCESS indication Velcro straps for fast and easy mounting in a variety of locations Flashes every 15 seconds when unit is powered ON except when A selection of optional silicone rubber platforms are available for mounting on backlight is ON night jumping the hand wrist chest or leg strap 4 Low battery indicator see page 55 Digital Face 6 10 daly 12 Rubber support To change the rubber support see page 58 Battery compartment To replace the battery see page 54 LCD display see page 14 Left button Mode button Right button Reset button below battery cover To perform reset see page 53 PC Connection 5 Connector for PC data download and firmware upgrade under rubber cover Jump Track ver 3 0 and USB Track required Display wm B amp W PP a a eee id d8 68i dadb OFF i TOTAL oW JUMP NO FF TIME SPEED TASSAS 4 o 8868 868 888 o KMH DATE TME AVG MIN MAX T
17. ains water resistant oltitreack AANRDE IN DEN MARK LARSEN amp SRLUSGAARD Finally rotate the altimeter and press the rubber support in order to ensure that it follows the curvature of the unit TAS SAS Definitions True Airspeed TAS and Skydiver s Airspeed SAS are two methods of calculating the airspeed of a moving flying falling object TAS is a term used in aviation It is the speed of an object relative to the sur rounding air regardless of the altitude SAS is a new concept developed by LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD SAS is the speed of a skydiver calculated from measurements of air pressure and temperature and con verted to a fixed air pressure 875 3 mb and a fixed temperature 7 080C which corresponds to 4 000 feet ASL TAS A skydiver s True Airspeed TAS relative to the ground changes as a function of the altitude air pressure and temperature which makes it difficult to compare fall rates Example A skydiver in a fixed freefall position who has a terminal fallrate of 62 meters sec at 10 000 feet will have a terminal fallrate of 50 meters sec at 3 000 feet It will be seen that the difference in altitude air pressure makes it difficult to compare the fall rates when measured using TAS SAS The SAS formula calculates airspeed using the same metrics used with TAS as though the complete skydive had been performed at a fixed air pressure and a fixed temperature which corresponds to 4 000 feet ASL 4 000 feet is
18. can sort many types of skydives such as Tandem AFF freefly etc The JUMP TRACK ALTITRACK combination is an invaluable tool for all skydivers to study their performance in the air For more information please visit http www L and B dk jumptrack3 html Warranty The following conditions apply to the ALTITRACK warranty If within 12 months of the purchase of ALTITRACK a defect or damage is identified by faulty manufacture LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD will repair the unit at no cost to the end user To make a claim under this warranty send the unit to an authorized dealer or di rectly to LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD together with the dated purchase invoice or receipt The warranty becomes void if damage is caused by external circumstances or if the unit has been serviced or repaired by third parties unauthorized by our national agents or LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD All further claims especially for defects after skydiving accidents are excluded LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD has no obligation to honor any extension of warranty granted by any national agent Waiver of Liability The buyer and user of the ALTITRACK indemnify the manufacturer and vendor from any liability for damage incurred before during and after skydiving with the instrument
19. chosen as the refe rence altitude by LARSEN amp BRUSGAARD since this is the average altitude at which the working time of a skydive is normally ended Conclusion Using SAS skydivers in any body position can express their vertical speed by a number SAS This number remains virtually constant regardless of altitude with little or no variance due to temperature differences and can be compared with the airspeeds of other skydivers This means that regardless of the elevation of the DZ you are jumping at SKYDIVER S AIRSPEED SAS will be the same for the same body position SAS is very useful when doing big formation skydiving If using TAS it will seem like the base is slowing down the fall rate during the entire skydive To set TAS SAS see page 32 Specifications Mechanical Dimensions 81 x 69 x 23 mm 3 1 8 x 2 34 x 3 4 Weight 90 g 3 9 oz LCD area 9 5 cm2 1 5 inch Logbook Maximum display indication Profile storage 400 minutes Accumulated number of jumps 19 999 Exit altitude 39 999 feet 12 191 m Accumulated freefall time 999 hours Tolerances Exit altitude 1 2 Deployment altitude 1 2 Freefall time 1 sec Speed TAS SAS 3 mph 5 kmh Datalogger Continued storage of freefall profiles Last 400 minutes Maximum logging altitude 39 999 feet 12 191 m Maximum logging time 15 minutes per jump Sampling rate 4 sec Factory default settings Temperature Celsius Canopy Lo
20. daca secsesueetecesascavi sd oaetsaudseete dacdbiaresens 11 Digital Foi roi ease Genie eae 12 PC COMMCCHON css scsscssecissosdssscascesdbessescusdsessaseascesesassasesedeesceedbessascosabascaecabcosessssnersedeasssedbessasesy 13 Display wssscessscsecssvscctsetescteessccasvessseseased estes casesecasetestesss dcasssseteecsscesscesctecdecasesascdesssccebedsateecasess 14 Power iON c0sscssscaccoccessessescsseseesscsaccseecasscseseecescqesbestescacearesssuadcssssnssoessocesecgnssesussesteceesssessesesstiee 16 Road Hiius Hee endedin GaGa 17 Customising the ALTITRACK Settings SETUP SQLOCtOR oc sicsscctsciescieessccsnsasseeevascdssdoscenssecesstescdedssccsnesssovesasessesooctsscecaseeascdeuseccensassbeevabis 18 To enter the SETUP Selector sass csscscesessscteescessascsscsassaeeseessecascocesaseseteosseevascsscsassaedseesaessesbeesabess 19 To leave the SETUP Selector sssccscsesssesoccoscecscsessccessseusesossscssonesaseseccoscnesdecoscsasseedoecbeacessbeesasees 19 Maiti Setup Dis play siiin 20 Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Juniana a a 24 Set Total Number Of JUMPS essa chaedaa cesssasutiveiodsndeseteseadvancesesiacsiacanented 25 Set Total Freefall Time sesiiacesscssteccssecasceessescaccssctecsasecetescsesdnsssecascaraseseqscdoctiesasssoceaecdetsesssseasetees 26 Set Current Date Set Current TIME is scccscssisocssecsosassscecasssessssdeeceocttetescdeceoacsasdaescevasdsesbasceecesctvedssddocsoactesseesoeeasdeers 28 Delete loghOOkssvsece
21. e stored in memory when choosing freefall profile only ve Logging freefall profile wy S Logging freefall and canopy profiles N Press amp to enable disable canopy cand 8 profile log Dive Type Selector Press B again to select DIVE TYPE Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Description This mode can be used to 1 Store the Dive Type to be performed on the next jump The selected Dive Type is displayed in the Logbook Screen 3 and inserted into Jump Track if downloading jump data to a PC 2 Change freefall sensitivity Only when Dive Type is set to Stu or SLO See on next page Dive Types 0 factory default 1 1 User selectable in JUMP TRACK 2 2 User selectable in JUMP TRACK AFF Accelerated Free Fall TAn Tandem STu Student PHO Photo 4 4 way 8 8 way FrE Freestyle SLO Slow Dive Type Selector Dive M TYPE UW Press DIVE TYPE flashes Press BF to scroll forward through the Dive Type list Press to scroll backward through the Dive Type list Press amp to store your selection before moving to another menu Dive Type STu Studen
22. e Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Match Value 1 ms e3 ZI ______ Counter Remaining Logbook Storage 4 nn in minutes Press OFF flashes Press BF to increase the counter to Match Value Press to decrease Match Value At Match Value press The pointer will move to the 6 o clock position and the unit turns OFF We recommend that you switch OFF the ALTITRACK when traveling on commercial flights when driving in mountainous areas and when the jump season is over NOTE When switched OFF the ALTITRACK cannot be used for jumping Customer settings and clock are not lost when switched OFF To power the ALTITRACK ON see page 16 For information about Remaining Logbook Storage see page 52 Delete Jump Press B again to select Delete Jump Icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF yur EXIT ALTITUDE 1 j non tu tu JUMP NO FF TIME SPEED TAS i613 63 iib AVG DPL ALTITUDE 291g Press amp Delete Jump Icon flashes Press B to increase the
23. g Enabled Feet Meter Feet Mph Kmh Mph TAS SAS TAS Sound ON OFF ON Type of Dive 0 Date format 2006 01 01 year month date Time format 00 00 00 hours minutes seconds Other Accessories Present altitude 10 ft Operating altitude 0 to 40 000 ft 0 to 12 191 m Wrist Mount Clock 4 min month FLAT Platform Mount Operating Temperature Range 30C to 60C 22F to 140F Standard Platform Mount Battery type SAFT Lithium LS 14250 3 6V or equivalent XL Platform Mount Battery Life Time at normal use approximately 2 years Wrist Wrap L amp B part no 205330 Finger Loop NATO Stock no 6605 22 609 1691 Battery Battery Door amp Seal Jump Track The JUMP TRACK is an advanced PC logbook JUMP TRACK when combined with data captured by the ALTITRACK facilitates accurate record keeping of an individual s skydives in a user friendly Windows 98SE XP environment JUMP TRACK offers jump analysis the ability to synchronize freefall video time placing of pictures on a freefall curve and comparison tracking of skydives by integrating a graphical analysis tool with an easy to use highly detailed electronic logbook Detailed JUMP TRACK information includes freefall jump profile vertical speed profile exit altitude freefall time deployment altitude freefall speeds accumu lated number of jumps and freefall time and much more The logbook has advanced search and print options and
24. he Main Setup Display Set current date then press amp to exit Set current time Delete logbook NOTE If no button has been pressed within 5 minutes after choosing any SETUP win MPH KMH dow the ALTITRACK will return to the Main window showing Time Temperature inside Feet Meter instrument and Altitude True Airspeed TAS Skydiver s Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Main Setup Display Main Setup Display Explanation pangs OFF i TOTAL mW The Main setup display accesses to the following functions TAS Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date 8 E E p 7 g n MPH Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydiver s Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF r DIVE m FT u TYPE u AF m Shows factory default set up Displays all current settings Press BP to move forward in setup options Press amp to move backward in setup options To return to the Main Selector press or B repeatedly to return to this screen then press Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Press BF to select OFF Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter Tru
25. he PC connection and remove the rubber support from the altimeter Mounting the Rubber Support Carefully fit the closing plug into its oval guide at the bottom of the back end of the altimeter Do not yet press the closing plug into the PC connector opening Then guide the rubber support into the slot guide around the circumference of the altimeter bottom Press to fit the rubber support tightly into place The elastic tension of the rubber support will keep the altimeter in place Arrow points to the guide which must Arrow points to the inside of the PC Carefully align one end of the closing plug with the PC connector and ensure that fit into the PC connector connector where the larger rubber the larger rubber guide is pressed into the PC connector and the thinner part is into The thinner guide next to it fits into guide must be fitted into place position below the connector before continuing closing the plug position below the PC connector Press the plug firmly into place by working the rubber from one end to the other paying attention that the upper sealing see arrow is pressed completely into the opening A tight fit is important when pressing the closing plug into place To ensure that the closing plug is firmly in place it must be flush with the altimeter surface Note A tight fit of the closing plug into the PC connector is very important to ensure that this part of the altimeter rem
26. isecsciesceccdediesecstesctideieecseges aa 29 MPR KMESGl Ctotisssd ccsscsvasisevenite tert eeniiinae ds Rica wets edit Gaia e A 30 Foot y Moter Soitto seni a 31 TAS ASAS SOEI eiai a EA A E tedebsetacideveesenst 32 Canopy Lg Enable F Disable suini a 34 Dive Type Select ons ena a 35 Dive Type STu Student x Miye Type SLO SLOW sirasini niani EAEE EEEE AE E 37 Celsius 7 Fahrenheit Salai i baaedeaeesviaaueascassddetededediediastaseates 38 Bep ON 7 ORF arna adiacetisicstcsissen eG aI Bae GAeRn A 39 Zeroing and Altitude OSCE oi 40 Zeroing Altitude OFS Gt serisinin rinnen EAEE EEEE 42 Enable Disable Backlighting si haiesdoussueaccnnsgetanstesastealeedessnaatecsdeniad 43 DUN MOG n tesladadetsecaassstelecs Hos atin oes lode es ee Ge 43 MAIN Selecton ccessassescsesseesssesccssscasscesscccesctessasenscaceteesssesocsesssssbessacecscgedbsseoseaeededsssesscseseasees 44 Logbook Screen 1 Main information scsscsscsssssseseesscsseeseeseesecsseessesecsseseneeeseeseeseeneeeaseas 46 Logbook Screen 2 Playback Jump Profile ccsssssssesssesssessesseeeesseeseeseeeeseaeacseseeeeseessenees 49 Logbook Screen 3 Date Time and Dive Type csscssscesssessseeseseseeeseesseeseeeeseaeeceseeeeseesaeees 51 Remaining Logbook Storage serne cae scesasctadeasivnsaeicibaasccedidsestoaestibieedguddasestest 52 Resetting the ALTITRACK Battery Replacement seriinin reeniri rrian EE TAE A 54 Battery COV
27. on on the LCD JUMP NO FF TIME SPEED TAS MPH EXIT ALTITUDE DPL ALTITUDE A qa Example F No data stored The ALTITRACK uses very little battery power and does not need to be switched OFF However we recommend that you switch OFF the ALTITRACK when traveling on commercial flights when driving in mountanious areas and when the jump season is over To power OFF the ALTITRACK see page 22 NOTE If no button has been pressed within 5 minutes the ALTITRACK switches to the Main Display showing Time Temperature inside instrument and Altitude 8 20 50 TME ALTITUDE g g r M FT L u AF font Example Road Map It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the ALTITRACK ROAD MAP which is a very helpful tool when using the ALTITRACK for the first time Customising the ALTITRACK Settings The ALTITRACK can be customised to your personal settings Your settings will be stored and recalled also after replacing batteries When you first get the ALTITRACK we recommend you to go through the SETUP Selector to customise the ALTITRACK SETUP Selector In the SETUP Selector the following options can be selected To enter the SETUP Selector Main Setup display Press and hold amp for 3 seconds Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete jump To leave the SETUP Selector Set total number of jumps Wait until the display times out or Set total freefall time press amp or B repeatedly until returning to t
28. t In STU the descent rate parameters are changed to allow detection of short freefalls 2 sec Dive Type SLO Slow In SLO the exit fallrate and deployment calculation parameters are changed to fit very slow falling types of dives like wing suit dives etc Celsius Fahrenheit Selector Press B again to select C icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF ra Press amp to toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Press B again to select BEEP icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF BEEP Gn Press amp to toggle between BEEP ON OFF Zeroing and Altitude Offset Zeroing the ALTITRACK Explanation The ALTITRACK continuously adjusts itself to the local elevation and the pointer will set itself at the zero 0 position If the pointer on the ALTITRACK is not on the zero 0 position or within
29. verted to a fixed air pressure 875 3 mb and a fixed temperature 7 080C which corresponds to 4 000 feet ASL TAS A skydiver s True Airspeed TAS relative to the ground changes as a function of the altitude air pressure and temperature which makes it difficult to compare fall rates Example A skydiver in a fixed freefall position who has a terminal fallrate of 62 meters sec at 10 000 feet will have a terminal fallrate of 50 meters sec at 3 000 feet It will be seen that the difference in altitude air pressure makes it difficult to compare the fall rates when measured using TAS See separate section in the appendix for more information about TAS and SAS True Airspeed TAS Skydiver s Airspeed SAS Tassas T4 Press amp to toggle between TAS and SAS NOTE Jump data are continuously stored in both TAS and SAS Stored information maybe displayed in either unit of measurement by selecting the respective mode Canopy Log Enable Disable Press B again to select Freefall Canopy icon Main Setup Display Turn the ALTITRACK OFF Delete Jump Set total number of jumps Set total freefall time Set current date Set current time Delete logbook MPH KMH Feet Meter True Airspeed TAS Skydivers Airspeed SAS Canopy log Enable Disable Dive Type Celsius Fahrenheit Beep ON OFF Description Choice of storing freefall profile or freefall and canopy profiles More jumps can b
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