LB ALTIMETERS ALTISET II Tactical Altimeter User Guide

LB ALTIMETERS ALTISET II Tactical Altimeter

INTRODUCTION

The ALTISET II remote control is an optional accessory developed by LB Altimeters, compatible with Military AltiTrack, ALFA and ECHO altimeters. It can be used to change settings on a single or multiple compatible units, accurately and efficiently by a single operator. The ALTISET II remote control must be in line of sight within 30 cm/10 inch of the IrDA transceiver.

Features

• IrDA communication
• OLED menu screen
• Water proof and shock resistant aluminum casing with reinforced glass
• Intuitive menu system for ease of use

Functions

• User selection of Basic Settings for all compatible units:
  • mBar Offset
  • Backlight Settings
•  User selection of Settings for ALFA:
  • Feet / meter and mph / kmh
  • Date / Time
  •  Jump Counter
  • RESET / Turn OFF
•  User selection of Settings for ECHO:
  • Feet / meter
  • Pre-set Modes:
  • Tandem
  •  Student
  • Expert
  •  Warnings
  • RESET / Turn OFF

DESCRIPTION

1. Back / Value Down
2. Scroll Menu / Confirm Value
3. Forward / Value Up
4. OLED Display
5. IrDA port
6. IR indicator – LINKED
7. Battery indicator – BATT
8. Battery compartment
9. Reset button

TURN UNIT ON / OFF

Turn unit ON
With the unit OFF, press any button to turn unit ON and enter main window

Turn unit OFF
The ALTISET II automatically returns to the main window if no button has been pressed within 1 minute, and IR transmit is not active The ALTISET II automatically switches OFF if no button has been pressed within 2 minutes, and IR transmit is not active.

DISPLAY

Startup: When turning ON ALTISET II, the unit will display the main window

Main window

The main window is the default window after the unit is turned ON, and starting point for any actions

1. Headline / Current Window
2. Menu Item 1
3. Menu Item 2
4. Menu Item 2
5. Menu Forward / Value

Value window

The value window appears when selecting a numeric value for any Settings

1. Headline / Current Setting
2. Value of Setting

Battery Indicator
The battery indicator BATT will flash when the battery level is low. The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible

MENU OVERVIEW

NAVIGATING MENUS / INPUT VALUES

• Use center button to scroll through menu
• Use right button to move forward to a menu or select a value
• Use left button to return to a previous menu
• Press and hold left button to decrease value
• Press and hold right button to increase value
• Press center button to confirm value

ALL SETTINGS

ALL Settings are used to setup the basic Settings for all compatible LB altimeters

Basic Settings

Date / Time

ALFA Setup

Turn OFF ALFA

Selecting this option will turn ALFA OFF

• Press to scroll to select OFF
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ALFA set in IrDA transceiver mode

Return ALFA to Factory Default settings

Selecting this option will return ALFA to Factory Default settings

• Press to scroll to select FACTORY D.
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ALFA set in IrDA transceiver mode

Reset ALFA

Selecting this option will reset ALFA, with IrDA active

• Press to scroll to select RESET WITH IR
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ALFA set in IrDA transceiver mode

ECHO SETTINGS

ECHO Settings are used to setup the ECHO digital Altimeter

Turn on ALTISET II or use to return to main window

• Press to scroll to select ALFA
• press to move forward to ALFA Settings

Memory Bank Selection

• Press to scroll to select WARNINGS
• Press to move forward to WARNINGS

The following menus can be selected:

• STUDENT: Enter Warning altitudes for Student Memory Bank
• TANDEM: Enter Warning altitudes for Tandem Memory Bank
• EXPERT: Enter Warning altitudes for Expert Memory Bank

After making changes, Memory Banks can be transmitted individually from inside their respectivemenu, or all at once by moving back to the Memory Bank Selection

Warning Altitude Selection

ECHO Setup

Test ECHO

Selecting this option will test the ECHO Warnings

• Press to scroll to select TEST
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ECHO set in IrDA transceiver mode

Turn OFF ECHO
Selecting this option will turn ECHO OFF

• Press to scroll to select OFF
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ALFA set in IrDA transceiver mode

Return ECHO to Factory Default settings
Selecting this option will return ECHO to Factory Default settings

• Press to scroll to select FACTORY D.
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ECHO set in IrDA transceiver mode

Reset ECHO
Selecting this option will reset ECHO, with IrDA active

• Press to scroll to select RESET WITH IR
• Press to start IrDA transmission, and point towards any ECHO set in IrDA transceiver mode

FUNCTIONALITY

IR Mode Activation – ALFA and ECHO

Activate/Deactivate IR Mode on ALFA and ECHO digital altimeters, for communication with ALTISET II remote control Press and hold for 5 seconds IR will flash on LCD, and IR mode is active for 2 minutes

IR Mode Activation – MIL AltiTrack

Activate/Deactivate IR Mode on MIL AltiTrack digital altimeter, for communication with ALTISET II remote control Press and hold left front button for 5 seconds OLED displays ‘IR ACTIVE’ and IR mode is active for 2 minutes

MAINTENANCE

Reset ALTISET II

A reset may be necessary for troubleshooting and firmware verification

Locate the button on the backside of the battery compartment Use a paper clip or similar to press and release button Battery system calibrates The firmware version and battery voltage will be displayed after reset

Battery Change

Only use SANYO 2CR-1/3N batteries, or equivalent (2 ea.)

Remove the 6 screws and back cover Remove both batteries by pushing down the battery holder to release Install 2 new batteries into battery holders Place battery holders into print from the front, with attention to polarity Install back cover, and ensure rubber seal is in correct placement Place and tighten 6 screws, using a torque screwdriver set 0.4 Nm

WARNING: The battery cover and seal must be installed correctly, using correct screws and torque.

Trouble Shooting

If the ALTISET II detects an issue, an error symbol is shown (ERR) with a number on the OLED screen Always restart ALTISET II to attempt to remedy a single ERR code If the ERR code persists, then also perform battery change If the ALTISET II is still faulty after reset and battery change , it must be serviced by an LB Altimeters Service Center

SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical

• Casing: Rugged, precision machined aircraft aluminum
• Screen glass: Scratch proof lens made of high impact etched glass
• Dimensions: 120mm x 50mm x 18mm
• Weight: 136g
  • OLED viewing area: 4.2 cm2
• MIL AltiTrack IrDa compatible: yes
• ALFA IrDa compatible: yes
• ECHO IrDa compatible: yes

Other

• IrDa transmission range: Maximum 30 cm/ 10 inches
• Operating altitude: 0 to 40,000 ft. (0 to 12,200 m)
• Storing Temperature: – 20C to +70C
• Operating Temperature Range: 35C to +80C continuous operation
• Storing Pressure: 200 to 1075 mbar
• Maximum allowable humidity: Up to 99,9% relative humidity
• Waterproof: No
• Water resistant: yes
• Battery type: 2 x SANYO 2CR-1/3N batteries, or equivalent
• L &B part no: 801000
• NATO Stock no: 5820-22-616-5040

WARRANTY

The following conditions apply to the ALTISET II warranty: If within 12 months of the purchase of ALTISET II a defect or damage is identified by faulty manufacture, LB ALTIMETERS 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 directly to LB ALTIMETERS 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 LB ALTIMETERS. All further claims, especially for defects after skydiving accidents, are excluded. LB ALTIMETERS has no obligation to honor any extension of warranty granted by any national agent

WAIVER OF LIABILITY
The buyer and user of the ALTISET II indemnify the manufacturer and vendor from any liability for damage incurred before, during and after skydiving with the instrument

References

• LB Altimeters webstore

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