User Manual Automatic Activation Device MPAAD
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1. empty and when pressing on the button the OFF sign becomes displayed Prior to the next jump be it on the original or a new landing ground turn on the device again AAD MPAAD User Manual 10 8 User Menu To enter the User Menu press the right button gt and keep it pressed for about 4 seconds The display will show 01 Release the button and the display will show the height of opening If you keep on pressing the button you will start going through the menu Press the left button o to leave the menu After a while the menu will deactivate itself Menu beginning 01 8880 opening height during the last jump 02 888J total number of jumps 03 88 remaining battery capacity in percents 04 3 65v battery voltage in volts 05 888d battery age in days 06 41b8 device manufacturing number 07 01 00 controlling firmware version Menu end 9 Error statuses If Exxx error appears on the display during automatic control or at any time it is necessary to replace either the battery or the chopping mechanism or to restart the device If Fxx failure appears on the display the device must be sent to the manufacturer for inspection In this case the device becomes blocked and cannot be turned off E001 E010 Range error during calibration The scatter of pressure samples is too large E002 E020 Chopping mechanism error The pyro cartridge is faulty2. of activation means the highest admissible height when activation can take place The device can be started at any height between the activation height and the ground if a fall rate has been exceeded Activation at a lower height than the activation height is possible for instance after a low release A height lock indicates the height that has to be overcome in order to unlock the device If this height has not been reached but activation conditions have been met the device will not be activated EXPERT Activation takes place if the height above the ground is less than 270m and the fall rate is greater than 35 m s The height lock is 450m BEGINNER Activation takes place if the height above the ground is less than 270m and the fall rate is greater than 20 m s The height lock is 450m TANDEM Activation takes place if the height above the ground is less than 560m and the fall rate is greater than 35 m s The height lock is 900m 2 Additional functions The device has a built in real time clock that runs continuously if there is a battery in the device When starting the device the condition of the battery is indicated in percents of remaining capacity No other adjustment procedures apart from the device s start up have to be made prior to the first jump If a landing surface is situated lower or higher than a start point this difference can be set on the device 600 m A qualified person may change the adjustment of the device
3. of the entire device in a compact duralumin case without outer connecting cables principally excludes any possible mechanical damage and simultaneously markedly enhances resistance against electromagnetic interferences MPAAD is a modern electronic micro processor controlled securing device that does not require any special maintenance and that features several additional functions The device can be arbitrarily set as EXPERT BEGINNER or TANDEM 2 Designation The device is designed for all types of parachute jumps including the following RW CRW FREEFLY FREESTYLE SIT FLYING SKYSURFING jumps with a CAMERA PRECISION LANDING INDIVIDUAL ACROBATICS AFF TANDEMS and BEGINNERS CAUTION The device is not designed for jumps from firm structures BASE JUMPS The device is not designed for PARAGLIDING PARASCENDING or PARASAILING The device is not designed for the primary opening of the parachute The device is not designed for jumps into water Ecological disposal of this equipment is secured within the collective RETELA system AAD MPAAD User Manual 5 HEAD II Description 1 Function The primary function of this device is to activate a reserve parachute when a parachutist free falls at a dangerous height and thus to prevent the parachutist s direct fall on the ground The limit values of activation differ depending on the specific adjustment of the device i e EXPERT BEGINNER and TANDEM The height
4. the central part of the body After connecting the new battery all segments of LCD display will light up and notice PASS will appear after a while Make switch on device sequence OnLCD display will appear notice run Hold the right button until notice elr appears Make switch on device sequence The device is turned off By this way the counters of battery energy are set up on 100 Number of jumps and days from switch on is set up on 0 CAUTION If you make switch on device sequence at the moment when the notice run is on display the energy counters and other data will be kept they will not be deleted The indicator of battery score can show 100 0 The device is functional in this whole range If the battery lifetime is off you will see 0 on the display and the device is not able to be switched on Generally considered that if it is possible to switch on the device the battery capacity is sufficient The device is not able to recognize that the battery was really changed in a new one If you delete the energy counters but do not change the battery the device will be commonly functional but in case of need to shoot the pyro cartridge there might not be enough energy e Return a cap and tighten screws carefully to not damage the thread or the screw Again use the spanner no 2 and pull in its longer part into the screw head slot Shorter red colored part of the spanner is not det
5. AAD MPAAD User Manual User Manual Automatic Activation Device MPAAD F 4 UBLIC A 9 th issue In Jev ko in 01 2012 AAD MPAAD User Manual CONTENTS HEADI l Introduction ps Designation HEAD II Description l Function Additional functions 2 3 User menu 4 Main parts 5 Location of the device HEAD III Technical data HEAD IV Contents 1 Deactivated device 2 Device activation 3 Device deactivation 4 Calibration 5 Stand by mode 6 Jump mode T Adjustment during a jump outside an airport 8 Error statutes AAD MPAAD User Manual 2 3 4 5 HEAD V Assembly HEAD VI Maintenance l Special maintenance Proper function check Battery replacement Chopping mechanism replacement Device adjustment changes HEAD VII Service life and warranty conditions HEAD VIII Caution Placing the MPAAD automatic activation device into a container MPAAD Activation report AAD MPAAD User Manual 4 HEAD 1 Introduction MPAAD is a result of several years of development research and tests This device combines in itself the latest electronic technologies and components Its development prioritized higher reliability and resistance as well as the satisfaction of current parachuting requirements It also aimed at setting standards for the third generation of automatic activation devices The location
6. ction number Was the loop cut through yes no cross out the appropriate AAD MPAAD User Manual 21 5 Airplane details Airplane type With or without doors Did the airplane have a pressure cabin and was it used Did the airplane descend before ascending from the departure aerodrome Did the airplane ascend slowly after the start Maximal reached height before the respective parachutist s drop Jump height Pilot s name and telephone number 6 Activation details Date and time Airport country city Where was MPAAD activated Q On the ground During flight During main parachute opening O During free fall O In ascend O After main parachute opening O In airplane O In descend O During reserve parachute opening Parachutist s position in the airplane Estimated activation height Air temperature on the ground How much time did MPAAD need to activate How many jumps with MPAAD were completed before MPAAD was activated Was it switched on at theairport If not where was it turned on Has the MPAAD been outside the airport except for the time when it was in the airplane or under the canopy since the time of its activation The main parachute opened O Quickly O normally O slowly O very slowly Q No the main parachute did not open When the main parachute open the parachutist was Q In a stable position In start F
7. d conditions The anticipated service life of the device is 15 years Damage or shortcomings that have been demonstrably caused by the manufacturer will be repaired free of charge within a period of two years from the date of sale A warranty covered repair if any does not extend the time of the warranty period Warranty does not apply to damage caused by force majeur or other causes including but not limited to an accident impact improper use unauthorized modifications handling misuse etc CAUTION MPAAD is the automatic activation device It is not designed to be used as a primary means for parachute opening The different use of the MPAAD device than is described in the operation manual may lead to its wrong function Considering a certain risk level that is an integral part of sport parachuting no other requirements especially in particular those concerning breakdown after parachutist accidents cannot be accepted HEAD VIII Caution The proper function of the container is secured only by the reserve pilot chutes PV 038 or PV 055 The minimal buoyancy force of these pilot chutes are 180 N The upper diameter PV 038 of the firm part of the pilot chute is 70 mm while the lower diameter of the conical spring is 140 mm The upper diameter PV 055 of the firm part of the pilot chute is 120 mm while the lower diameter of the conical spring is 140 mm The application of other types of reserve pilot c
8. ermined to pull it in because of damage e Check the device by turning it on AAD MPAAD User Manual 14 4 Chopping mechanism replacement Its replacement can be carried out only by a duly informed parachute technician or by a technician trained by the manufacturer If activated a new spare pyrotechnic chopping mechanism will be provided free of charge only postage will be charged This will apply only if the manufacturer is then sent a report by fax e mail post giving details about the respective circumstances see the form MPAAD Activation Report Chopping mechanism replacement procedure e Carefully remove the pyro cartridge from the central part of the body and disconnect its connector e Gently press the connector of the new pyro cartridge into the counterpart piece placed in the upper left part of the device body E RN oy L kJ 1 Maso EA ry 03 3004 ww rper d cm AAD MPAAD User Manual 15 e Place the pyro cartridge into the central part of the device so that its whole height sinks in the groove e Lead the cable to the groove on the partition The surface under the conductor is provided with glued on elastic rubber to insulate the cable Leynreredansetetarns LA Lu e Once the pyro cartridge has been replaced check the operation of the device by turning it on AAD MPAAD User Manual 16 5 Device adjustment changes A qualified person may chan
9. es fluctuate badly during the measurement of pressure an error is shown on the display The device has to be deactivated If you land outside an airport and find yourself at a markedly lower or higher height on your way back 30 m 100 ft from landing ground turn out the device If you are in doubt proceed in the same way to be on the safe side The device turn on again when will you be on the landing ground AAD MPAAD User Manual 9 5 Stand by mode When in the stand by mode the device is on the ground Pressure and a possible airplane start are checked regularly This mode starts as soon as the calibration is completed The display shows a time countdown until the automatic turning off of the machine For instance the display shows time information 14 00 with a flickering second indicating colon in the middle This indicates the introduction of the device into the stand by mode for fourteen hours after which the device turns off automatically All the time the display will continue to show the time remaining to the turn off for instance 14 00 13 59 13 58 00 01 00 00 If the device is set to a different mode than EXPERT this is indicated on the display The TANDEM adjustment is indicated by letter t in the far right display field for instance 14 00t The BEGINNER adjustment is indicated by letter b for instance 14 00b When the EXPERT adjustment is used the far rig
10. ge the adjustment of the device to TANDEM EXPERT or BEGINNER and to set the time of the stand by mode from 1 to 19 hours HEAD VII Principles Always turn on the device only in the area of the landing ground i e not in the airplane Ifyou land outside an airport and find yourself at a markedly lower or higher height on your way back 30 m 100 ft from landing ground turn out the device For transport always turn out the device The cabin of the parachute airplane must be connected to the surrounding pressure After taking off the parachute airplane must not descend below the height of the landing ground If the positive re calibration of the landing ground is applied the airplane must not descend below the height of the landing ground if it has already overcome the same height When re calibration is used the height lock is used with regard to the height of the landing ground not of the start up ground Ifparachute jumps are interrupted it is necessary to observe a descent speed lower than an activation speed or to turn off the device while landing When replacing the batteries and activating the automatic activation device repeatedly it is always necessary to check the proper adjustment of the device i e Expert Beginner or Tandem If the respective adjustment does not correspond with a requirement it must be re selected AAD MPAAD User Manual 17 HEAD VII Service life and warranty terms an
11. ht display field is empty 6 Jump mode Just a while after an airplane s start the device automatically changes to a jump mode The display stops imaging time and shows a current reached height above the ground AGL After landing a calibration sequence takes place and the device automatically switches back to a standby mode Note Just a look at the display can check not only the mode in which the device is operating but also the time remaining to an automatic turn off as well as the proper function of the device T Adjustment during a jump outside an airport If the landing surface is located higher or lower than the starting place the device has to be adjusted to a correct value as follows If the device is on turn it off Activate the device by means of the activation sequence As soon as the display begins to read ON press the right button gt and keep it pressed until the display starts to show SEt By pressing the right button or keeping it pressed adjust the required height of the landing ground 600 m Confirm your selection by pressing the left button o Once the calibration has been completed the device switches to a stand by mode The display shows in turns a time countdown and a set height for instance 14 00 120 14 00 After planned landing on the landing ground outside an airport using the re calibration of the landing ground height the device turns off automatically The display is
12. hutes is subject to the approval of the manufacturer of the container AAD MPAAD User Manual The Reserve Pilot Chute PV 038 or PV 055 The size of the device is 100 x 62 x 20 mm 18 AAD MPAAD User Manual 19 Placing the MPAAD automatic activation device into a container The MPAAD automatic activation device can be stored only in a container designed for this purpose Leading the cord through the pad 1 Lead the cord through the pad center 1 2 Then lead the cord to the openings marked with numbers 2 3 4 5 3 Lead the cord running through the center to a sign that informs the packing staff about the precise length 4 Take the end of the cord pulled from the opening No 5 and needle it in between the cord running between the openings No 3 and 4 5 Letthe cord end stick out by ca 15 mm 6 The cord that has been led along its entire length as described above is fixed by friction which prevents its shifting 7 In the area between the openings 2 3 and 4 5 the cord creates the surface with which the pad aligns onto the body of the pyro cartridge Completing The device must be completed by an authorized person First insert the cord and the pad into the device The cord is inserted into the pad in a unique way and therefore it is not necessary to secure its ends with a knot Cord installation procedure picture 1 Put the device into the pocket sown onto the back
13. ing mechanism is placed as well MPAAD fills up the area that is naturally created in the between the blade part of the packing of the reserve parachute by pulling the closing loop through a padding plate AAD MPAAD User Manual Size mm Weight g Volume ccm Battery Battery service life Range of application m Activation height m Activation rate m s Height lock m Accuracy Temperature range C Stand by mode h Landing outside airport Device service life HEAD III Technical data 100 x 62 x 20 mm ca 250 g 124 ccm Special lithium batteries Up to 4 years or 300 flying hours 600 up to 10000 m above sea level AGL 270 m Expert 270 m Beginner 560 m Tandem gt 35 m s Expert gt 20 m s Beginner gt 35 m s Tandem 450 m Expert 450 m Beginner 900 m Tandem 7 20 C up to 60 C Can be set to 1 19 hours at hourly intervals Can be set to 600 m 15 years AAD MPAAD User Manual 8 HEAD IV Maintenance 1 Deactivated device The display is empty and whenever the left or right button is pressed intentionally or by accident the display indicates OFF 2 Device activation The device is started by pressing the buttons of the so called activation sequence several times First release both buttons Press the left button and keep it pressed o After three seconds the display will show number one 1 Press the right butt
14. lying headlong O On his back O On his side O Was rotating O Was not stable O Combination of all of the above Please describe the accident in your own words giving as many details as possible
15. on gt three times in a row and release it After each pressing the display will show a growing row of numbers 12 123 and 1234 Once numeral 4 has appeared on the display release the left control button o This activation sequence is then complete The whole sequence must not last longer than ten seconds If a mistake is made the whole procedure must be repeated The display shows ON briefly and then it images the remaining capacity of the battery ranging from 100 to 0 Subsequently automatic calibration takes place and CAL appears on the display Afterwards the machine switches to a stand by mode During the activation procedure MPAAD checks the battery chopping mechanism and electronics 3 Machine deactivation Turn off the device in the same way in which you activated it i e by means of the activation sequence The display shows OFF If you forget to turn the device off it turns off automatically once the time of the stand by mode has been fulfilled The device can be turned off during the stand by and jump modes 4 Calibration Calibration is carried out to set a zero height for the landing surface It is started when activating the device and then automatically after each jump When CAL appears on the display the device measures a current pressure and sets it as a height zero value Therefore you should always activate the device only in the area of the landing surface If the valu
16. or activated E004 E040 Battery error Battery voltage is low AAD MPAAD User Manual 11 HEAD V Assembly The structure of MPAAD is new and differs from the structure applied to the most frequently used devices Therefore it does not allow for the use of available assembly components built in a majority of currently used parachute sets However completed tests proved that minor adjustments make MPAAD suitable for mounting into most currently used parachute sets Note The presentation of the MPAAD device for the leading foreign manufacturer of parachute equipment has not yet taken place The manufacturer s agreement is required for the mounting of a MPAAD device into a parachute system HEAD VI Maintenance 1 Special maintenance The device does not require any special maintenance The device performs continual automatic checks battery internal circuits chopping cartridge 2 Proper function check The user can easily check the proper operation of the MPAAD device by looking at the display The real time clock must correctly count down the time stand by mode The height on the device display must correspond with the height at the altimeter jump down mode Note Even a more thorough device check is relatively simple However it requires a certain level of knowledge Therefore it can be completed only by a person trained by the manufacturer AAD MPAAD User Manual 12 3 Battery re
17. padded piece the display facing the translucent plastic plate Lead the cord through the opening in the pocket and then take it through the bushing pressed onto the bottom of the container of the reserve parachute Stabilise the device inside the pocket and the container is then ready for packing The reserve parachute can be packed only by a person with valid authorization Once the reserve parachute has been packed the function of the device has to be checked AAD MPAAD User Manual 20 MPAAD Activation Report 1 Date of making the Activation Report Person who recorded the report Telephone number 2 Details about the sportsman for whom the activation was completed Name Telephone number Height weight Number of jumps Parachuting practice in years Number of jumps in the last 12 months 3 Equipment details Container type Production date Container material Cross out the appropriate Cordura Parapack Uzaron Patrik Padnis Main parachute type and size number of jumps Production date Reserve parachute type and size Production date Applied system of main parachute opening O hand held parachute manual control O parachute lanyard O other 4 MPAAD Adjustment O Expert Beginner Tandem Production date Production number Date of installation in a bag Place of installation Installed by Pyro cartridge produ
18. placement trained by the manufacturer Battery replacement procedure Turn off the device Carefully disconnect the battery Battery assembly procedure T XY traseuaeetcrss Unscrew all four screws and uncover the cap Screw out four screws carefully to not damage the thread or the screw itself than remove the cap There are special screws for dismounting of the body cap which shell be screwed out by a spanner no 2 plug in its longer part into the slot of the screw head Shorter part of the spanner no 2 is colored in red purposely to beware before plug in to the screw head slot what can make damage of the screw Connect new battery see Battery assembly procedure e Gently press the battery contact among the contacts in the device LILLLLILLITTLITITIIS i The battery can be replaced only by a duly informed parachute technician or by a technician The disconnecting and connecting of connectors should be limited only to the necessary replacement of the battery Unnecessary repeated disconnecting may result in the deterioration of the electrical parameters of the connectors Push the both buttons and hold them about 15 sec it is to unload inside capacitors AAD MPAAD User Manual 13 e Turn the battery cells by 90 to insert the battery into the device body the inscriptions on the battery facing up Once the battery has been installed accommodate the cable in the through on the right in
19. to the TANDEM EXPERT or BEGINNER setting according to the user s requirements The qualified person can also set the time of the standby mode to 1 to 19 hours Detailed data from the previous jump are stored in the device memory The device operates as a black box Such details can be retrieved if needed by the qualified person The data are automatically rewritten after each jump AAD MPAAD User Manual 6 3 User Menu The user can access a simple menu where he can view the following data The height of opening during the previous jump Total number of jumps Remaining battery capacity in percents Battery voltage in volts Device manufacturing number Controlling firmware version 4 Main parts All of the device parts are contained in a flat metal case that is divided in three compartments The upper one contains a microprocessor a real time clock supporting electric circuits a barometric pressure sensor with a display and two buttons The lower compartment contains a battery The middle compartment contains a pyrotechnic chopping mechanism The battery and the chopping mechanism can be replaced 5 Location of the device The device is located under the lower part of the container of the reserve parachute Its control buttons and display can be accessed through a window on the rear side of the packing The closing loop of the reserve parachute runs through the opening in the central device part where the chopp
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