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1. 3D GPS reception is available The GPS height is indicated on the DEVICE STATUS sreen Note that if logging is switched on the height can no longer be manually adjusted If a height is indicated in the ELEVATION list using an appropriate HGT file Skytraxx then knows the height of the entire area and will also use this height information when no 3D GPS reception is available The hgt File contains the topography data Points to remember The Main Screen is the default screen setting after start up After reciept of a 3D GPS signal and whilst viewing the Main Screen logging can be toggled on and off by holding down the OK key Confirm each time by again pressing OK or exit by pressing Menu Logging starts the flight time chronometer Page 12 SKYTRAXX 2 0 N 05 57 GPS 840 m E 08 11 14 Day and date 3 GPS Height 2 GPS Coordinates 4 Satellites of current location Page 13 SKYTRAXX 2 0 April May El June Use the middle keys to select a period and press OK to accept To delete a period Select the period using the middle keys Press and hold the OK key until the delete symbol appears Press OK to delete or exit by pressing Menu Page 14 Menu choice TRAXX All flight recordings are filed by year month and day similar to a flight log Selecting a day brings up a list of all flights logged on that day To view the details of a particular flight Sele2. The SKYTRAXX 2 0 has practically no flight recording limits It is calpable of logging thousands of flights each with a track interval of one second and can handle 60 000 waypoints together with masses of airspace data In addition the capacity to calculate and analyse maximum values and profiles for all recordings in real time is nothing short of amazing Some SKYTRAXX 2 0 features include A preinstalled worldwide database of all launch sites and landing fields Preinstalled airspace information for 31 countries All tracklogs are stored as IGC files and are signed with a G Record Compatible for use with Windows MAC and Linux without additional software or driver requirements Airspace information can be copied in OpenAir format directly to the SKYTRAXX Waypoints are copied simply as text files Page 3 External Features A Mini USB port allows data exchange and battery charging A reset button located near the USB port can be actuated by inserting a thin pencil or a paper clip and gently pressing On the back cover there is an internal M4 thread The maximum depth is 6 mm If an accessory is attached the included adhesive pad must also be used For in flight security a safety line can be attached using the two holes at the base of the unit Page 4 Input Keys SKYTRAXX 2 0 The Menu key toggles to and from the Main Menu The Minus Plus keys decrease and increase values respectively as well as
3. facilitating movement up and down within the Menu in the direction indicated by the arrows on the keys Pressing OK facilitates paging through the various views as well as confirming an input or making a selection Turning the Unit ON and OFF Connect the Skytraxx to the charger supplied and fully charge the unit To turn the unit ON press and hold the Menu key for 3 seconds and then press OK To switch OFF press and hold the Menu key for 3 seconds and then press OK In either case if confirmation by pressing OK is omitted no changes will occur Note that when the device is connected to a PC it will not switch off The Main Screen is the default view when the unit is turned on Page 5 Navigating the Menu After the turning on the device press the Menu key SKYTRAXX 2 0 SKYTRAXX 2 0 gt DEVICE STATUS gt SIMULATOR TRAXX PILOT DATA USB USER FIELDS PARAMETER PLAY MUSIC AIRSPACE FIRMWARE UPDATE WAYPOINT FACTORY DEFAULT GOTO Use the Minus Plus keys to move the indicator up and down the list 2 pages Press the Menu key anytime to return to the main screen Press OK to open an indicated screen Menu Options DEVICE STATUS Date amp Time GPS coord amp height Satelites TRAXX Stored flight info and analyses USB To connect to PC PARAMETER Device settings AIRSPACE Airspace options WAYPOINT Waypoint management GOTO To select a waypoint to navigate to TASK Competition task management SIMULATOR Simul
4. keys Create the task by pressing Menu Once a task exists waypoints can be added to it Edit task Any existing task can be edited Press OK select the task to be edited and OK again to begin the edit and select an operation from the options shown Add waypoint to the bottom of the list Edit waypoint to edit the highlighted waypoint Insert waypoint above the highlighted waypoint Delete waypoint which is highlighted Set cylinder radius using the middle keys Activate task Select task to be activated using OK Deactivate using Menu Cylinder radius automatic switch to next waypoint i Flightroute Example of a task When a cylinder is reached an additional track log point is automatically recorded Page 23 Menu choice SIMULATOR To view the range of possible announcements and functions select the simulator mode GPS reception is simulated In flight the simulator must be switched off Menu choice PILOT DATA Setting up of IGC file information is carried out by selecting this from the menu See First steps on page 7 Page 24 Menu choice USER FIELDS Three user definable fields see pg 8 can be set to any of the parameters in the list below To change the parameters in these fields select USER FIELDS from the menu by pressing OK Select the field to be changed and then select the desired parameter from the list The following choices are available gt Time actual time gt Flight tim
5. Manual er a W ee Skytraxx GmbH Im Bildst ckle 5 79822 Titisee Neustadt C info skytraxx eu www skytraxx eu TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction External features Input keys turning the unit ON and OFF Navigating the MENU First steps Main screen Map view Manually setting the altitude DEVICE STATUS Menu Viewing files TRAXX Menu USB Menu PARAMETER Menu AIRSPACE Menu WAYPOINT Menu GOTO Menu Final Leg TASK Menu SIMULATOR Menu PILOT DATA Menu USER FIELDS Menu PLAY MUSIC Menu FIRMWARE UPDATE Menu Displaying thermal and wind information Battery Technical data Water landings Disposal Safety information Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SKYTRAXX 2 0 and for placing your trust in us The SKKYTRAXX 2 0 uses the most up to date componentry available and has been specifically designed for paragliding and hang gliding The new technology has enabled us to produce a much more efficient unit and to offer many new features which we are certain you will appreciate Skytraxx GmbH reserves all rights to the content of this manual and the right to alter product details without notice SKYTRAXX 2 0 is the result of a major product upgrade which includes many new features and functions The new high performance 32bit Risc processor has huge processing power and together with its 4GB of internal memory offers new features never before thought possible
6. ates GPSreception amp hypothetical flight PILOT DATA To enter pilot data for exporting to IGC files USER FIELDS Set the 3 user definable fields in main view PLAY MUSIC To play music FIRMWARE UPDATE Update device firmware FACORY DEFAULT Return all settings to facory default Press the Menu key from any screen to return to Menu list Page 6 First steps 1 Setting up Pilot details From the Main Menu select PILOT DATA Press OK to begin editing and use the keys next to the symbols which appear on the screen to navigate Example Your name is Max Mustermann IGC ID MaMu 4 characters Pilot Max Mustermann max 22 characters Glider Advance alpha3 max 22 characters Class Paraglider sport max 22 characters To insert or delete characters hold down the OK key in edit mode until the following symbols appear on the screen Press the adjacent Minus Plus key to effect the desired operation Delete Insert ins The following characters are available by using the Minus Plus keys in the edit mode holding down for rapid scanning abcdefghijkImnopgrstuvwxyz 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ To insert a space use the full stop character When finished in one field press Menu Move fields with the Minus Plus keys then press OK to edit the next field and so on Save your entered details by pressing the MENU key then OK to confirm This information becomes the header of your IGC File 2 Select the cou
7. centre of the compass ring the thermal has been reached Page 27 Battery The SKYTRAXX IL is powered by the latest in high quality lithium ion batteries The battery is not affected by the so called memory effect common to some other types of batteries Use only the battery charger provided or the PC connection When the unit is charging an indicator shows on the main screen Once fully charged this indicator disappears Should the unit not be used for an extended period it is highly recommended that the battery be charged to at least 30 before use WARNING DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY BURNING Page 28 Technical data Power supply Lithium Ion accumulator 3 7 V 2600 mAh Operating time on one charge 30 40 hours Memory size 2 gigabytes extendable Dimensions 120 x 98 x 27 mm Weight 185 grams Supplied with Delivery includes 220 V battery charger and USB cable 24 month guarantee from date of purchase Page 29 Water landings In case water has penetrated the device Turn the device off Dry the unit e g with a hair dryer Send the device to us at Blankform for inspection The guarantee is invalidated through improper use e g landing in water or by opening the device Guarantee and disclaimer of liability In the rare case that the device is faulty or if for any other reason the unit provides inaccurate or incorrect information Blankform cannot be held liable for any losses thereby incu
8. ct the highlighted flight by pressing OK Pressing OK scrolls the lists of logged flight data the last view being a graphic of the type shown below which includes the tracklog and height profile Using the Minus and Plus keys the track can be navigated SKYTRAXX 2 0 Page 15 Menu choice USB Turn on the unit and from the Menu list select the USB option Connect Skytraxx to a PC using the USB cable After few seconds a window opens on the PC displaying the contents of the Skytraxx In Windows XP it looks like this Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras Zur ck 7 I Suchen Key Ordner AIRSPACES Datei und Ordneraufgaben ELEVATION FIRMWARE J Neuen Ordner erstellen FLIGHTS Ordner im Web ver ffentlichen E3 Ordner freigeben WAYPOINTS Andere Orte 4 Arbeitsplatz Eigene Dateien Q Gemeinsame Dokumente Netzwerkumgebung Details 7 Eigener Computer AIRSPACES Airspace data ELEVATION Height data FIRMWARE Firmware versions FLIGHTS All Tracks SETUP Settings SOUNDS Music files TASKS gt Competition data WAYPOINTS Waypoint data Important Do not attempt to make any changes to either the file system or any data in the files Corrupted data will lead to false readings and the system will lock up Page 16 Menu choice PARAMETER Parameter settings can changed by scrolling to the parameter to be changed using the middle keys selecting t
9. d file by pressing OK and then following the on screen prompts OptionT Only the selected file will be loaded for use over riding any existing files Option2 The selected file will be added to any existing files in use Warning distance horizontal Warning distance vertical Using the middle keys the distances for the sounding of a proximity warning when approaching an airspace can be set Press OK to confirm the new value Horizontal and vertical proximity values can be independently set Page 19 Menu choice WAYPOINTS New Waypoint A new waypoint at the current position can be created by pressing OK A number is offered as the default name of the new waypoint To label the waypoint differently press the Minus key and enter the prefered label using the middle keys When finished press the Menu key twice and then select from Save Cancel or Delete using the middle keys confirming with OK Edit Waypoint Select the waypoint to be edited from the list by pressing OK and go into edit mode by pressing OK Edit using the middle keys When finished with a field press Menu to exit the edit mode Use the middle keys to shift fields and edit by pressing OK and so on When finished press Menu and select from the options using OK to confirm the choice Select Waypoint File Select a file from the list offered by pressing OK Two options are available for entering waypoint data to be accessed and shown on the map Option By press
10. e time since start of logging AGL height above ground only if the suitable HGT file exists in the ELEVATION folder gt AGL feet height above ground in feet only if the suitable HGT file exists in the ELEVATION folder gt Altitude GPS height AMSL gt Altitude feet GPS height AMSL in feet gt Relative altitude height relative to take off gt Altitude gain cumulative height gained during whole flight gt Flight level gt Pressure QNH in hPA gt Course over Ground track being travelled gt Distance to Waypoint distance to next selected waypoint gt Distance to Airspace distance from nearest airspace gt Distance to Airspace vertical gt Distance to take off distance from point of take off gt Distance from track distance from intended path gt Battery level gt Empty Field leaves field blank gt Barogram Cross sectional picture of height vs time track gt Glide ratio gt Race start time set on race start timer gt Alt of arival gt G force if sensor is installed Page 25 Menu choice PLAY MUSIC If desired audio files can be loaded into the unit and played The files must be entered using a special format This function is to enable testing of the units sound quality For anyone interested in trying this out the programme Switch Sound File Converter can be used to convert files for use The following settings must be used Out
11. hat parameter by pressing OK and then altering its setting using the middle keys again Sink threshold Climb threshold Time zone UTC offset Track interval Volume Display contrast Units Coordinates format Language Expert settings Integralvario Sink rate at which the vario begins sounding Climb rate at which the vario begins sounding Local time difference from UTC Track Log recording interval 1 60 sec Vario sounding volume 0 8 Display screen contrast setting 0 24 Choice between C metres and F feet Format for displaying GPS coordinates in the DEVICE STATUS view German English French Dutch Polish Spanish Italian Romain Slovakian Integral value of the digital vario 1 60 sec Page 17 Menu choice PARAMETER contd Expert settings contd Tone pitch rise Tone gain Beep pitch Tone gap sink Max audio frequency Vario sensibility Auto silent Thermal lane Rescue alert Temperature offset Voice output Airspace audio output Bluetooth Maximal G force GoogleEarth Karte Map Choice between Course up and North up Altitude limit Page 18 Menu choice AIRSPACE Show Airspace Press OK then choose from the options on the screen to display airspace in the vicinity Press OK to toggle between activating and deactivating any airspace for displaying on the screen Select File To load airspace data for use files can be saved in one of two ways First select a highlighte
12. height position or speed configurations arising from dangerous flying situations Visual attention to the instrument during flight should only be undertaken if the situation allows It is recommended that the audio information be used wherever possible We wish you many nice flights with your new Vario Page 32
13. ing the Plus key next to the symbol without the only the selected waypoint file will be entered all previously entered waypoint data will no longer be available Option2 By pressing OK next to the symbol with the the selected waypoint file will be added to any existing data Page 20 Menu choice GOTO Selecting GOTO presents a list of the waypoint data which has been loaded for viewing For how to load waypoint data see Menu choice WAYPOINTS on page 20 When a waypoint is selected a screen is created with all the information necessary to navigate to the chosen waypoint The navigation details shown on the GOTO screen are described on the following page To view the screen scroll to it using OK To select a new target hold down OK whilst viewing the GOTO screen and select from the waypoint list shown To exit from GOTO simply go to the list either via the menu or by holding down OK in the GOTO view and press Menu Page 21 SKYTRAXX 2 0 Kandel S d 805 m T 104 m GZ 5 1 GZT 7 2 1h 12 min Direction of target 3 14 2 km 10 35 02 Waypoint name 5 Glide ratio needed to reach target Current GPS Height 6 Time to target 3 Height relative to target 7 Distance to target 4 Current Glide ratio 8 Lapsed Time Whilst using route Minus Plus keys switch to adjacent waypoints Page 22 Menu choice TASK New task Select New task with OK and give it a title using the middle
14. ly if the thermal database is loaded thermal points can be viewed from the second scale setting upwards Adding thermal points After connecting the Skytraxx to a PC use the following link to download the thermal database and then copy it into the WAYPOINTS folder Then in the Skytraxx select WAYPOINTS from the menu list and then select Select waypoint file Choose New File or Add File New File Add File Ir tt Page 10 Manual Altitude Setting SKYTRAXX 2 0 adjust height manually Altitude 354m QNH 1012 0 hPa To manually set the altitude press one of the middle keys whilst viewing the Main Screen Adjust the values using the middle keys Confirm by pressing OK For more details on height calibration see next page Page 11 More about Height Calibration A false GPS height indication will blink on and off Once a signal is established the value ceases to blink The height is then calibrated The GPS height values are correct to within 30 metres With poor GPS reception the inacuracy may be even greater Where this is the case the height may be manually adjusted as follows In the main screen pressing either one of the Minus Plus keys will open a new screen see previous page Use these middle keys again to adjust the height in the direction indicated by the arrows on the buttons Note that 3D GPS reception overrides any manually entered height values which will automatically be corrected whenever
15. ntry being flown from the AIRSPACE menu Germany is the default setting 3 Using the PARAMETERS menu it is possible to set personal parameter preferences See Parameters for more detail Page 7 SKYTRAXX 2 5 H he Meter 1078 Vario m s 1 50 Dist to Airspace 14 2 km Time G WindSpd 10 35 02 36 60D D GPS Height AMSL Wind direction Digital vario Position of last Thermal User definable field Track User definable field GPS strength User definable field Battery level Groundspeed Analog vario Windspeed Vario over 30 Seconds Temperature Page 8 SKYTRAXX 2 0 Tafelb hl 19 8 km Kandel Airspace within warning distance 7 Waypoints Airspace warning distance 8 Groundspeed Wind 9 Track Scale AO GPS Height AMSL Distance to next airspace 41 Current position Track log 42 Thermal source A short press on the Minus Plus keys changes the scale Holding either one down displays Airspace information Further pressing scrolls through the information Press Menu to exit back to Map See next page for more details Page 9 Using the Map Screen In the Map view the scale can be changed by short pressing the centre keys Minus Plus Provided airspace maps have been loaded and there is GPS reception holding down either of the centre keys will show airspace info Whilst viewing the airspace info the centre keys scroll through airspace data files Additonal
16. put format raw eencoder Options Format 8 bits signed Sample rate 22050 Channels Mono The converted files can then be copied to the SOUNDS folder using a PC Menu choice FIRMWARE UPDATE Displays the current Firmware version and whether any updates have been downloaded and ready for installation If new versions exist and are waiting to be installed press OK to start the installation A restart is necessary so when installed the unit will shut down automatically Page 26 Thermal and wind indication The unit indicates the position of the last encountered thermal which is in effect the last position with the highest rate of climb The wind direction is indicated as soon as a change of course is flown The best indication of wind direction is gained by flying a full circle Last thermal NE of present position Wind from SW The position of the arrow in the compass ring indicates the direction to the last thermal The distance the arrow is from the centre indicates how far the thermal is away the further away the thermal the further the arrow will be from the centre An arrow in the centre indicates the thermal is very close The length of the arrow gives an indication of the strength of the thermal a longer arrow indicates a stronger thermal The last thermal is approached by flying until the arrow is positioned at the top of the compass ring and then flying straight ahead When the arrow is in the
17. rred Responsibly for the proper execution of any flight must be born exclusively by the pilot Our product is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of purchase against material and production faults Mechanical damage such as case breakage or a broken display screen is not covered by the guarantee Page 30 Disposal The end user has a legal obligation to dispose of the battery and the unit in an appropriate manner and in accordance with local by laws Disposal in domestic waste is prohibited Pollutant containing batteries and accumulators are marked with the symbol below indicating prohibition of disposal in domestic waste The chemical symbols for heavy metals are as follows Cd cadmium Hg mercury Pb lead Products containing such substances can be disposed of free of charge at collection sites provided by municipalities or where such products are sold Help fullfil your environmental and legal obligations by sending the device at the end of its life back to the manufacturer Expert disposal is thereby guaranteed and a credit of 25 may be claimed WEEE Reg Nr DE 76592335 Page 31 Safety information Skytraxx Varios are used exclusively at the owner s risk No liability will be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage or overwriting of files which may occur through the use of the provided PC software The manufacturer expressly assumes no liability for any possible death or injury in relation to
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