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1. ae Ge Ga USER MANU A 9 FRONT ABS CASE GRAPHIC DISPLAY NAVIGATION SWITCH BACK MOUNTING HOLES BATTERY COVER PYAR AISI EIA JN 45 an 9 9 0 2 y Q 0 0 5 PC INTERFACE PORT Skytronic GFX Skydiving Computer 15 our most advanced instruments to date It is designed to more effectively improve safety to more easily keep track of skydiving activity and the GFX contains features that will satisfy the most demanding technical skydiver It offers new functions but tt has been designed for ease of use with its intuitive Graphic User Interface and the unique Navigation Switch which operates very much like a familiar joystick A wide graphic display combined with menu icons and tooltips allows to set up and use within a few minutes even without referencing the manual We re sure you will enjoy all the features of the Skytronic GFX and we invite you to read the information contained in this manual as well the on line information available on our website www parasport it The Navigation Switch The Navigation Switch controls the Skytronic GFX functions It can be moved in 4 directions up down left and right very much like a familiar joystick and depressed like a normal pushbutton ENTER function It also has an auto repeat functionality so you can held the switch in2. Installing on the wrist mount optional Available by separate purchase the wrist mount allows the use of the Skytronic GFX as a digital altimeter Low speed warnings are also audible and can be used to set a landing pattern guided by sounds The unit can be installed on the wrist mount sliding it from the back of the holder The assembly can be secured to the left or right wrist with the Velcro strap provided How to install an audible on helmets with IAS setup 1 Open the back of the holder on the inside of the helmet Pull horizontally first to unlock it and then rotate to open 2 Insert the audible into the rubber holder Depending on the instrument installed it could be necessary to use the spacer supplied with the helmet This will allow the audible not to move when the holder is closed 3 Close the holder assuring that the back is well locked Mounting with screws 7 2 Four mounting holes can be found on the back of the Skytronic GFX Standard metric M2 screws can be used to fix the skydiving computer length of the screws depends on the thickness of the material the unit should be installed on keeping in mind that about 5 mm 1 5 of inch will go into the case to secure Drill four holes corresponding to the four screws If the Skytronic GFX is used as audible altimeter a larger hole corresponding to the speaker must also be drilled to let the sou
3. them with ENTER DAY MONTH YEAR When you re done 25 04 2005 move the switch right to confirm the settings HOURS MI AU TES 17 2 Choose the unit of measure Configure units Several units can be customized to your preferences Go to UTILS CONFIG UNITS and choose the units you prefer for altitudes temperatures speeds time and date display G 24H C GMA KMH 25 04 05 4 3 Choose the sound level Configure sound The unit can be configured for different sound levels Sound can also be turned off when using the Skytronic as a visual altimeter only Note Confirmation signals are always at low volume Choose the volume you prefer from UTILS CONFIG SOUND Note volume for canopy warnings is set separately see the ALARMS section below 4 Configure display Display resolution When displaying the altitude in freefall the Skytronic GFX will update the display at fixed altitude intervals At higher freefall speeds may be convenient to choose a higher resolution value to have a more stable reading of the freefall altitude Choose your preferred setting UTILS CONFIG DISPLAY RESOLUTION The available choices will be shown in the measurement units set Rotate the display The altitude display in freefall can be rotated 180 degrees choose this option in UTILS CONFIG DISPLAY ROTATION Note the display rotation will affect only the freefall altitude display Change contrast It may be usefu
4. YES 25 04 00 4 6 Set your total freefall time The unit accumulates freefall time starting from the time you will set You can set your total freefall time Go to TOTALS and move the switch left to reset the totals Once you have set your total freefall time you can confirm the action selecting YES using the Navigation Switch RESET TOTALS TOTAL TIME 12 YES 25 04 00 4 7 Alarms The Skytronic GFX has 7 different alarms that are easy to recognize and program and can be categorized as follows Freefall alarms prepare to breakoff altitude prepare to deploy altitude danger altitude countdown timer Low speed alarms up to three altitudes can be set for personal purposes Freefall alarms Breakoff alarm will go off at any vertical speed while the other two altitude warnings and the countdown timer will go off only if still in freefall A freefall altitude warning can be disabled setting at the same altitude as another one The countdown timer that signals the last 5 seconds of the preset time after the exit can be disabled setting the time to 0 Freefall alarms settings can be grouped profiles so that 20 different altitude settings for different type of jumps can be recalled easily Profiles can be associated with a name of jump and this name Is stored together with the jump in your logbook If the warning altitudes haven t been recalled from a profile the
5. distinct and easily recognizable Warning altitude set with 30 feet 10 meters increments 40 Countdown timer 5 to 150 seconds from exit can be disabled e User profiles up to 9 customized preset values of warnings can be stored and recalled Self calibration manual reset allowed self test no power on low consumption Easily programmable on the ground or while climbing to altitude Jumps log up to 200 jumps date time exit altitude deployment altitude freefall time average and maximum freefall speeds Statistics number of jumps total freefall time highest exit altitude lowest deployment altitude maximum freefall speed PC link to download information to a computer external interface optional e Battery 1 x CR2450 Size 64 x 43 14mm 41 Skytronic GFX functions map MAIN MENU PROFILES PROGRAM PROFILE SWOOP WARNINGS RESET TOTALS 1 Active in INFLIGHT mode only 2 Active in GROUND mode only 42 DATE UNITS DISPLAY RESOLUTION ROTATION CONTRAST ALTIMETER MODE Warranty and limits of liability If this product should fail due to defects manufacturing Parasport Italia will repair or replace the units or parts of it free of charge for three 3 years from the date of purchase This warranty applies to the original purchaser and covers only failures due to defects materials and workmanship that may
6. ening 650 feet 200 meters below the pull altitude The simulation will use all your settings for display volume etc It will not simulate the countdown timer MODE The simulation can be CONFIG interrupted by holding COUND TEST the Navigation Switch to DELETE JMP the right JUMP TEST 25 04 05 17 20 Ground reset The Skytronic GFX has been programmed to be auto adaptive corrects automatically when the air pressure changes on the ground so it s always current In some situations may be 33 necessary to manually reset the ground reference This can be done in two different ways depending on what we see on the screen If the unit shows the in flight screen though on the ground go to the utilities functions and select the ground set item Choose YES to reset the new ground reference DO NOT use this function while climbing to altitude If the unit shows the altimeter view suggesting you are under the open canopy though on the ground press the Navigation Switch until you hear the unit beep the Skytronic GFX will show the ground screen RESET GROUND confirming that the new ground reference has TUR been set YES 25 04 05 4 OC Delete last jump It is possible to delete from the logbook the last jump recorded The totals will be changed subtracting one jump from the jumps totalled and the freefall time of this jump DELETE THIS 1306 17 01 04 17 17 YES 25 04 05 17 20
7. further backup the Skytronic GFX will emit sounds while climbing to altitude at your preset pull and breakoff altitudes 2890 MT CLIMB RATE Utilities The utilities menu will read differently during the climb to altitude PC mode and jump test functions are disabled during this time and the GROUND SET function 15 only available during this time PC MODE CONF IG GROUND mode SOUND TEST DELETE JMP JUMP TEST 25 04 05 1r INFLIGHT mode 25 04 05 17 20 PC mode The Skytronic GFX may be connected to a PC through a dedicated interface not supplied with the instrument that is plugged into the back of the unit after removing the rubber plug The data transfer must be activated from the utilities menu from this screen move the Navigation Switch to the right to close the communication link and return to ground mode Refer to the PC interface manual for further details LINE 5224 1 25 04 05 4 0 Sound test For diagnostics the sound test will go through the different signals available to the Skytronic GFX at the sound level chosen The sequence can be interrupted by holding the Navigation Switch to the right MODE CONF IG SOUND TEST DELETE JMP JUMP TEST 25 04 05 17 20 06 Jump test Verifying the settings of the Skytronic GFX Is very easy By selecting the JUMP TEST the GFX will simulate a jump beginning at 1 600 feet 500 meters above the breakoff altitude and op
8. l to change the contrast of the display to match different lighting situations Set the contrast in UTILS CONFIG DISPLAY CONTRAST Altimeter view When climbing to altitude the Skytronic GFX can show detailed information or the regular digital altimeter view Choose the way you prefer from UTILS CONFIG DISPLAY ALTIMETER Altimeter view changes according to unit of measure setting and the altitude The unit will show in ground mode simple information when altimeter view Is selected and a complete configuration summary otherwise MT CLIME RATE 28 MN Detailed view Metric When unit of measure 15 metric the display will show hundreds of meters with larger digits and meters with smaller digits When you go below 1000 meters all of the digits will be large Altimeter view Feet When unit of measure Is feet altitudes higher that 10 000 feet will be shown as thousands of feet in larger digits with tens of feet smaller digits Below 10 000 feet the tens of feet digits will become larger and below 1 000 feet the display will show the complete altitude as large digits FT FT 5 Set your number of jumps Your Skytronic GFX logs your jumps and numbers them starting from the number you will set Go to LOGBOOK and move the switch left to reset the logbook Once you have set your number of Jumps you can confirm the action selecting YES using the Navigation Switch RESET LOG NEXT JUMP 1317
9. nd reach the ear 38 Water resistance The Skytronic GFX provides water protection when swooping into ponds or in case of an unintentional water jump If the unit gets wet immediately put it a dry controlled environment away from sunlight remove the battery and let all parts dry out before reassembling Unit care Operate on the unit only as described this manual Do not try to perform any other service to the Skytronic GFX or attempt to open the case Protect your unit from shocks extreme heat and cold and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight If not in use your Skytronic GFX should be stored a clean dry environment at room temperature The Skytronic GFX can be cleaned with a clean cloth lightly moistened with warm water do not use soap or detergents Do not attempt to take the Skytronic GFX apart or service it by yourself 39 Technical specifications Microprocessor based Skydiving Computer e Wide size graphic LCD Intuitive graphical user interface Ergonomic Navigation Switch Real time altitude indicator Altitude range 0 21 500 ft 0 9 000 meters Water resistant Up to three separate freefall altitude warnings 1 000 to 9 000 feet 300 to 3 000 meters First altitude warning always goes off at preset altitude the others only at vertical speed exceeding 100 ft s 30 m s Up to three separate low speed altitude warnings 100 to 6 000 feet 30 to 2 000 meters Powerful audible signals
10. occur during normal operations while in the period of the warranty It doesn t cover damage or failures resulting in accident misuse neglect mishandling alteration or modifications of the product or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of Its specifications or any cause not covered by this warranty 43 TRIXDESIGN lt gt PHRASPORT Ss KY EBEY Ga E O UII P PARASPORT ITALIA Via Vigone 25 a 10061 CAVOUR TO Italy Tel 39 0121 69692 Fax 39 0121 6207 www parasport it info parasport it
11. onic GFX tracks statistics DEPL 800 MT like your total freefall time in 197 TIME 2 01 addition to your total jumps amp When you first set up your unit you may enter your current freefall time and the Skytronic GFX will continue calculating your freefall time from that point To set your freefall time pull up the totals page from the main menu go to its reset page by moving the switch up or down and pressing ENTER to move through the number fields Once you have input the current total freefall time select YES by RESET TOTALS moving the switch right and TOTAL TIME confirm the reset of the totals by WHOS 12 s pressing the switch YES 25 04 05 17 24 27 Alarms Alarms can be changed directly without selecting a user profile Select ALARMS from the main menu change the altitudes and time using the Navigation Switch and move to the right to save the new settings BREAKOFF DANGER 900 OY s00 TIMER 25 04 05 24 0 6 Inflight view During the climb to altitude the Skytronic GFX can show a simple altimeter view or more detailed information see UTILS CONFIG DISPLAY ALTIMETER The screen with more detailed information shows the current altitude the estimated climb rate and the estimated time in minutes to target altitude i e the next 1000 meters or the next 3000 feet The warning altitudes you have set are also visible And as
12. place to have the last action repeated Throughout the different function selections the depressing action confirms the up and down movement changes values and the left and right movement browses the main menu and changes programs or resets functions The Navigation Switch 15 also used to wake the unit when the display is turned off standby mode 5 The Main Menu The main menu will be displayed by moving the Navigation Switch in any of the five directions A row of Icons will show at the top of the screen and you may browse them with the switch Select the desired function by depressing the Navigation Switch d Warning Icons Some icons may appear on the Skytronic GFX display to provide extra information These icons won t appear while in freefall to keep the display clean for altitude display only amp CANOPY SIGNALS ON SOUND OFF LOW BATTERY 6 Installing the battery The Skytronic GFX is never turned off so it is shipped with the single CR2450 3V Lithium battery not installed Expected battery life is about 18 months but it really depends on the number of jumps time connected to a computer and time spent not stand by mode If you re planning not to use the unit for some time like during Wintertime for example we suggest to remove the battery to save battery life Replace the battery when the low battery indicator turns on please note that extreme cold weather may falsely activate thi
13. s indicator If the low battery signal turns on at temperatures above 50 F 10 C the battery needs immediate replacement To install or replace the battery follow these steps 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by rotating it counter clockwise with a coin Be careful not to lose the rubber ring at the top of the battery compartment it must be installed for all jumps 7 2 Discard the old battery if present and install the new battery with the sign on top 3 Close the battery compartment cover with the help of a coin rotating it clockwise until it stops making sure that the rubber ring Is In place Note battery installation should be made with extra care The rubber ring 15 critical for proper performance The operator 15 responsible for installing the battery and rubber ring properly behind the battery compartment cover All of the information stored in the GFX 15 kept when replacing the battery Configuring the Skytronic GFX The Skytronic GFX 15 highly adaptable to your own personal habits Your settings will be stored and recalled also when your replace the battery When you first get the unit and install the battery we recommend to go through the following steps 1 Set date and time Date set The unit immediately goes to this function when you install the battery Time and date can also be set going to menu UTILS CONFIG DATE Simply move the switch up and down to set the values confirming each of DATE
14. skydive like acceleration freefall and opening by the changes air pressure and tracks that information in its electronic logbook The logbook can store up to 200 jumps and can be reset at any time Jumps can be reviewed by moving the switch up or down 1049 OF LOE 1302 19 10 05 17 26 1303 25 10 03 17 40 1504 26 10 03 17 01 04 17 01 04 25 04 05 17 24 To see details press the switch to select the jump Details are shown on two separate pages than can be switched back and forth by pressing ENTER Jumps can also be reviewed from the jump details page by moving the switch up and down 1502 19 10 2005 17 OFF 4017 DEPLOY 5 TIME 2 25 04 05 4 Note the average 1302 19 10 2003 17 freefall speed is AFF calculated by AVERAGE 183 removing the 2011 acceleration portion of the jump 25 04 05 4 The jump counter can also be personalized to match your current number of jumps When you first set up your unit pull up the logbook from the main menu go to its reset page by moving the switch to the left and then post your next jump number by moving the switch up or down and pressing ENTER to move through the number fields Once you have input your next jump number select YES by moving the switch right and confirm the reset of the log by pressing the switch RESET LOG NEXT JUMP 1317 YES 25 04 00 4 Totals While logging jump information your Skytr
15. type of the jump won t be stored the logbook entry To configure a profile go to PROFILES scroll to the desired number moving the switch up or down 1 to 9 are available and then move the switch left to program it Each profile can be associated with a jump name names are preset and can t be changed Once you re ROFILE 2FREEFLY done programming the 1400 profile move the switch DEPLOY right to confirm the DANGER settings LIMER To select a profile go to PROFILES scroll to the desired number moving the switch up or down and select depressing the switch PROF BRESKOFF 12007 DANGER 900 DEPL OY 500 TIMER SEC 25 04 05 4 Low speed alarms Up to three separate low speed alarms can be set like setting a landing pattern for swooping or all may be disabled These alarms can be set using the special profile 10 Different from the other profiles the low speed alarms can be enabled by selecting CPY ON or CPY OFF depending on your desire to have the want canopy warnings on or off Also these warnings have a separate volume settings but are disabled if volume 15 turned off in the sound configuration Low speed alarms be programmed just like the other profiles PROFILE ie re ALTI 1 251 MT ALTI 2 121 ALTI 3 50 MT WOL UME ME D d 6 25 04 05 17 2 Logbook The Skytronic GFX senses the different phases of your
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