ALTIX Est.1987 Digital Altimeter Wrist Mount Watch User Manual

ALTIX Est.1987 Digital Altimeter Wrist Mount Watch

Product Information

The product is an Altimeter device that is used by skydivers to measure altitude during a jump. It has various features such as Simulation mode, Ground mode, Average speed calculation, Ground reset, and Unit information. The device is shipped without a battery installed and requires manual installation. The device also comes with a user manual in Italian and can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.

Product Usage Instructions

Simulation Mode: This mode is used to practice altimeter reading. To enter the simulation mode, press the button. The LCD will show the pull altitude set and then the exit altitude. The function simulates a jump and canopy ride to the ground. You can adjust the exit and pull altitudes by using the respective functions below. To start the simulation, click the button. Please note that the altimeter function is disabled while the simulation is running, and you should not load the aircraft.
Unit Information: This feature allows you to check manufacturing information and battery voltage. To browse through this information, click the button. Press and hold the button to return to ground mode after checking unit information. The information available includes software version, serial number, battery status, jumps counter, hours setting, and minutes setting.
Ground Mode: This mode shows that the unit is calibrated to ground reference and displays zero unless an offset is set. If an offset is set for the drop zone, it will show the offset set for the drop zone with an arrow indicating if the drop zone is above or below the current altitude by the displayed value. The device will also show regular ground mode, no jump data recorded, jumps made in the current day, exit altitude in meters and feet, pull altitude in meters and feet, and freefall time in seconds.
Average Speed: This feature calculates the average freefall speed of the last jump and takes into account the acceleration phase. It is shown in the statistics after freefall time, in meters per second or feet per second according to the units chosen.
Ground Reset: This feature is used to reset the ground reference manually. If the altimeter does not show zero on the ground, you can set a new ground reference by entering the configuration mode and going to the reset ground screen. Click the button several times until you see the ground mode on display. If for any reason the unit does not show the ground mode after returning to the ground, set the new ground reference by clicking the button several times until you see the ground mode on display. Reset ground when at an altitude of 340 meters (display flashes).
Battery Installation: The device is shipped without a battery installed. Please follow the pictures provided to correctly insert the battery. Don’t forget to push the button and set the clock every time the battery is replaced.

AltiX is a digital altimeter designed to be easy to use and clear to read. Only basic altimeter functions are available, with the addition of a simulation mode, helping training students to recognize the altitude during ground training. It also records exit and pull altitudes, as well as freefall time and average freefall speed, of last jump.

• CONFIGURATION – From ground mode (click the button in case the LCD shows the time), press and hold the button until the offset setting screen will show. You can then browse thru the different settings by pressing and holding the button until the next screen shows. Once in a function, you can change the setting by clicking on the button. Once set, pressing and holding the button will save the setting and exit the function. If the setting is not confirmed by pressing and holding the button, the unit will return to ground mode without saving after about 10 seconds without touching the button. Use the quick reference for easier setup.

• OFFSET – Click the button to change the offset of the drop zone com- pared to the take off place. On each click the altitude difference will switch from “higher” to “lower” and then increase the amount of the difference. Offset can be set up to #1500 meters with 10 meters increments, or =5000 feet, with 25 feet increments. Offset is reset after next jump or entering again into the offset setting function. Press and hold to confirm the offset setting.

• UNITS – Click the button to switch between meters and feet, the selected setting will fla- sh. Press and hold to confirm.

• ALTITUDE FORMAT – It is possible to decide the level of detail of altitude information displayed while in freefall. See examples below showing how an altitude of 3650 meters and 13250 feet are displayed according to the different settings. Click to switch among the different modes, press and hold to confirm. The first setting (the one with the up arrow is a simplified display mode, using as many large digits as possible at the center of the display. Under the open canopy the altimeter will always show the highest possible detail.

• SIMULATION – Useful to practice altimeter reading, the function simulates a jump and canopy ride to the ground. Can be interrupted by clicking the button. Exit and pull altitudes can be adjusted (see the respective functions below). Entering the simulation mode, the LCD will briefly show the pull alti- tude set, and then the exit altitude. Press the button to start the simulation.
  WARNING – SIMULATION MODE DISABLES ALTIMETER FUNCTION. DO NOT LOAD THE AIRCRAFT WHILE THE SIMULATION IS RUNNING.

• UNIT INFORMATION – Allows checking manufacturing information and battery voltage. You can browse in sequence this information by clicking the button. Press and hold to return to ground mode after checking unit information.

SETTING SIMULATION EXIT ALTITUDE

It is possible to change the simulation exit altitude. Entering the function the unit will show the current setting. Click the button to change the value, increasing the default preset of 3000 meters (9500 feet) by 100 me- ters (or 500 feet), up to 4500 meters (15000 feet). Save by pressing and holding the button. The value is preserved when replacing the battery.

SETTING SIMULATION PULL ALTITUDE

It is pos- sible to change the simulation pull altitude. Entering the function the unit will show the current setting. Click the button to change the value, increasing the default preset of 1500 meters (4500 feet) by 100 me- ters (or 500 feet), up to 500 meters (1500 feet) below the current setting of the simulation exit altitude. Save by pressing and holding the button. The value is preserved when replacing the battery.

CLOCK FUNCTION

The AltiX integrates a clock so you can use it as a watch! When vou activate the unit for example after a battery change) you will be able to set the current time. When in standby mode, the unit will show the clock.
You can also adjust the time by holding the button depressed when the time is shown. Once in clock setting mode you can increase hours first by clicking the button (the up arrow is shown to indicate you’re adjusting the hours). Hold key depressed to set minutes (the down arrow is now shown to indicate you’re adjusting the minutes). Click to increase minutes, hold key depressed to save the clock setting. Hours are shown in 24 hours format only.

GROUND MODE

Shows that the unit is calibrated to ground reference. It shows zero unless an offset is set. In this case, it will show the offset set for the drop zone (the offset indicator will flash), with an arrow indicating if the drop zone is above (up arrow] or below (down arrow) the current altitude, by the displayed value.

In order to save battery, the unit will go to battery saving mode showing the time. You can show the ground mode by pressing the button. At take off, the unit will automatically switch to altimeter from both clock and ground modes.

ALTIMETER MODE

After take off, the unit will start automatically to show the current altitude. Time required to switch to this mode depends on several factors. After landing the unit will return to ground mode, and then clock mode.

LAST JUMP INFO

The altimeter records the number of jumps made in the current day, together with exit and pull altitudes, freefall time, and average freefall speed for the last jump. To review the data, click on the button from ground mode. Click to browse the values recorded, press and hold to return to ground mode. Speed is shown in meters per second or feet per second, according to units chosen in the configuration.

AVERAGE SPEED

The calculation of the average freefall speed of the last jump is not just the math of the average speed (distance divided by time), but takes into account the acceleration phase. It is shown in the statistics, after freefall time, in meters per second or feet per second, according to the units chosen.

GROUND RESET

It may happen (for example when driving to the drop zone involves crossing hills or mountains) that the altimeter will not show zero on the ground. In this case it’s possible to manually reset the ground reference. To set the new ground reference enter the configuration mode and go to the reset ground screen.

Then click the button several times until you’ll see the ground mode on display. If for any reason the unit does not show the ground mode after returning to the ground (ju- mping or landing with the aircraft), set the new ground reference by clicking the button several times until you’ll see the ground mode on display.

WARNING! THIS MUST BE DONE ONLY WHILE ON THE GROUND! REPLACING THE BATTERY – Remove the bottom of the altimeter turning counterclockwise and expose the battery compartment. In- sert a CR2450 coin cell (positive contact up). The unit will run an LCD check turning on all the segments, and then turns itself off to save battery.

PUSH THE BUTTON AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY TO ACTIVATE THE ALTIMETER! Pushing the button after changing the battery will briefly show the battery voltage and then the clock setting. Close the bottom of the altimeter tightening gently. if your unit has the new battery holder, please follow the pictures to correctly insert the battery!

WARNING! AltiX is shipped with the battery not installed: install it according to the manual. DON’T FORGET TO PUSH THE BUTTON AND SET THE CLOCK EVERY TIME THE BATTERY IS REPLACED!

FEATURES

• Digital altimeter with large digits display.
• No power on, no calibration required, manual reset allowed.
• Altitude range: 0-10.000 meters (0-33,000 feet)
• Temperature range: -25.. +70 °C (-13.. +70 °F)
• Information about last jump: exit altitude, pull altitude, freefall time and average freefall speed.
• Display of number of digits in freefall can be configured.
• Counter of jumps made in the current day and total jumps of the unit.
• Meters or feet.
• Freefall simulation with user setting of exit and pull altitudes.
• Configuration information is preserved when changing the battery.
• Drop zone offset can be set up to 1500 meters (5000 feet) above or below the airport.

CONFIGURATION

ALTIMETER SHUT OFF

ALTIMETER SHUT OFF – The AltiX can be turned off for extended battery life, for example during the week or when traveling on a commercial flight. From GROUND mode (click the button if the altimeter is showing the time) press and hold the button to browse the different configuration functions until the firmware version will show, (see below). At this point click the button to show the serial number, and then press and hold the button until a countdown will show. At the end of the countdown the altimeter will turn off (the display will go blank). Clicking the button will interrupt the countdown and avoid the unit from turning off. When the unit is turned off the the clock will remain active, and the altimeter can be turned back on by clicking the button. TURN THE ALTIMETER ON ONLY ON THE GROUND

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References

• Parasport Skydiving Equipment

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