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1. MechniGal Petals ainsin okan ra E RAe 9 20 Data transfer onto aur Crass ont etait th phe alien 9 21 Documentation of FlightS ssssseeeeeeseenerrrerrereersrrnrrrrrrrereneser ee 10 22 Connections Gabler a he 11 23 Dimension Drawing ssssesessserseseesnresttntrrrtrtsrrsrtnntrrtrrnnnrnne atts 12 24A Technical Dataene cna te teal a Aa 12 Caution gt The Aerograf 2000 and its accessories are designed for gliding and balloon flying only They are not to be used as altimeters in flight navigation gt Only use rechargeable NiCa batteries The charging current mains adapter solar panel could cause non rechargeable batteries to explode or leak gt The device and its connecting cable should not interfere with the handling of the glider nor hinder the emergency release of the canopy When the instrument is switched off and the lid is closed the LCD indicates a 6 digit serial number e g 940503 As soon as the lid is opened the LCD changes to the actual calibration date e g CA 05 06 94 5th June 1994 1 Operation ae Fold the tip of the recording paper into a point place the roll of paper into the recess on the right ease the folded paper as far as possible into the slot of the spool and transport it p once or twice in the direction of the arrow Make sure that the cogs catch hold of the paper correctly Press the ON button to activa
2. pressing the OFF and then the ON button the battery needs to be recharged 12 Mounting in Glider Balloon Attach the holding devices for the Aerograf 2000 and the camera firmly inside the glider to ensure that the pilot cannot be injured by these instruments when increasing speed Owing to the electronic sealing the Aerograf 2000 can be attached to the cockpit in a way that the display as well as the recording can be observed throughout the flight It is advisable to attach the camera directly to the glider rather than to the canopy frame This way the connecting cable does not have to be placed over the centre of rotation of the canopy Pulling out of the cable can therefore be avoided Make sure that there is no traction force on the plugs The emergency release of the canopy may not be impeded by the cable Do not drill any holes into the glider without consulting the manufacturer When using a gas balloon make sure that the instrument is protected from sand 13 Recording Paper Use permanent markers to write onto the special wax paper Avoid using stickers they could hinder the paper transport To achieve good results when making photostat copies place a black sheet of paper behind 14 Flights in extreme Cold The Aerograf 2000 is designed for operating temperatures to 20 C If even lower temperatures are expected insulate the Aerograf 2000 with a cooling element camping accessory for cool boxes The freezing energy
3. actual altitude for a period corresponding to 10 minutes This line is concluded with a personal mark The LCD indicates a new control number after each closing of the lid This measure allows to detect a subsequent change of the daily task Furthermore the paper speed selected can be determined based on the length of the base line Establishing and interrupting the connection Aerograf 2000 camera is recorded in the memory as well as in the altitude record throughout the flight The controls of the camera cannot be manipulated once it is inserted into its holding device all buttons are covered Mechanical sealing of the Aerograf 2000 the data back camera or of the whole system is therefore obsolete Another security measure is that unauthorised removal of the back manipulation of the device causes the calibration date to be replace by dashes CA Every manipulation can be witnessed easily The calibration date can only be reset by the manufacturer 8 Indicator LCD The following readings are possible on the 8 digit LCD No Reading no battery voltage too low or too high the instrument has not been switched off Full Display when the instrument is switched on Serial Number device switched off lid closed or read back when instrument is switched on lid open Calibration Date CAlibration instrument switched off lid open or read back instrument switched on lid open
4. discharging with bAt di Once the battery is discharged the instrument changes automatically to charging procedure The LCD indicates the measured capacity of the battery e g bAt 2 1Ah This figure is also used to calculate the service life See capacity indicator The discharging procedure takes about 10 to 12 hours the subsequent charging 15 to 20 hours In all you have to calculate over 30 hours As mentioned above the charging procedure is completed when shows up continuously preserving mode When using new batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time several charging and discharging procedures are necessary for the batteries to reach their full capacity If the Aerograf 2000 is connected to the camera mounting support the battery is automatically buffered by the solar panel see connecting camera 5 Capacity Indicator The LCD indicates the remaining capacity with or Remaining capacity when the instrument is switched on continuous 40 hours blinking 30 hours continuous 20 hours blinking 10 hours no remaining capacity uncertain The calculation of the remaining service time is based on the last capacity reading with inserted batteries If the present battery has not been discharged or the charging was prematurely interrupted there is no capacity reading 6 Connection Aerograf 2000 Camera lt The Aerograf 2000 and the Halterung Kamera appropriate data b
5. of the water inside the element preserves a temperature of 0 C for a period of time 15 Maintenance The Aerograf 2000 does not need any maintenance apart from the occasional charging of the battery Do not open the instrument under any circumstances Opening of the back is indicated on the LCD with CA Calibration has then become invalid and the instrument has to be checked by the manufacturer 16 Storage Store the Aerograf 2000 and the time camera in a dry cool place High temperatures cause a rapid discharging of the built in battery At 40 C ca 50 in 14 days 17 Cleaning The Aerograf 2000 can be cleaned with a soft cloth and a little alcohol Do not use any detergents they could damage the surface 18 Calibration Delivery The Aerograf 2000 is delivered with a calibration certificate The date of calibration is indicated on the LCD when the switched on instrument is opened Calibration is valid for 1 year independent of product For most FAI flights apart from altitude records calibration can be effected after the flight see Code Sportive Please note that the Aerograf 2000 must be wrapped into ca 5 cm of soft packing material Postage is calculated according to weight and not according to volume For parcel post outside of Switzerland use the green customs sticker and indicate Barograph for calibration Value CHF 50 Registered Mail 19 Technical Details A micro computer controls
6. the control number on the LCD In case of a mobile control clock the following procedure can be used Inscribe recording paper insert paper switch on Aerograf 2000 and close lid Insert Aerograf 2000 and the camera into the holding device previously installed into the glider The two holding devices have to be connected Photograph the starting board together with the control clock from the glider The time will be recorded in the Aerograf 2000 Complete flight After the flight photograph the same control clock once more before removing the devices from the glider The two procedures can be combined 22 Connections Cable Connections holding device Aerograf holding device camera Kamera Weiss GND Schirm plug socket Binder 09 9747 70 03 Binder 09 9748 70 03 view of open housing from the side of the cable remote control camera close contact socket Binder 09 9748 70 03 connection Aerograf 2000 computer l RX Gr n NN NNO D SUB 25 Pol 11 23 Dimension drawing X AY E Sy I 146 mm 24 Technical Data altitude range resolution range of temperature paper speed mm min paper supply style of recording data memory display interface energy supply charging voltage charging current weight 500 to 6 000 12 000 m automatic change over at 6 000 m 1 M f
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8. Manipulation The back was removed by unauthorised person Time Clock when the instrument is switched on or to be selected in sleeping mode Altitude actual altitude in flight or when reading data from memory Minimum Altitude since last photograph when reading from memory Maximum Altitude since last photograph when reading from memory Altitude in Meters altitude is indicated and processed in meters Altitude in Feet altitude is indicated and processed in feet Pressure Setting pressure setting by which altitude is measured Chart Speed possible setting are 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 mm min Battery Power bAttery when charging after decharging or read back after instrument is switched on Battery Discharging display throughout discharging Control Number counting lid and random number when instrument in waiting mode or while reading from memory Photo Image No blinking time in flight or when reading from memory Take Off when reading from memory Landing when reading from memory 45 on Engine On when reading from memory alternatively En on E Engine Off when reading from memory alternatively En off Mounting Time Set time of connection Aerograf camera when reading from memory Dismounting SEPArate time of separation Aerograf camera when reading from memory End of Recordings 9 Chart S
9. Specifications Operating Instructions Ae rograk POV Precision Barograph for Gliding and Ballooning Paul R ber Electronic Instruments Malorain 24 CH 6024 Hildisrieden Phone 4141 461 00 81 Fax 82 Index Page 1 Operati g ieee een eer nen ce omen Ree ter ean nr cre eee ae 3 2 Motor Sensor Ae meeen nE EE e A ET EE EEEE 4 3 Data Memory seere aa a eraa A E RE A 5 4 Battery Charging Discharging Measuring Capacity 5 5 Capacity Indicator senses Sure teen ee Uo ae aetna cia eae 6 6 Connection Aerograf 2000 Camera cccccccecssseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeees 6 7 Electronic Sealing nec teces enn dsteinresusers cael Bch scanned rcaetuomiialune 6 8 Indicator LOD eeen en Tne Re ener ene eee ne eer eee 7 9 Chart Sped eronsa eya mized e tears ue e e E aiueeeeraalaie 8 0J SeN PMG eect r E ach e E E ERa 8 11 Disconnecting AUTOMALCAILY 2c0ccecccsaveexcncee wdc soon sieeeeagecenaeeecacuss aes 8 12 Mounting in Glider Balloon ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeees 8 he Recording Papel etaitie nie cuit ee tet saad ocala ih Oa he ene cid 8 14 Flights in extreme Colds cesses sees cecere ee wees ee eee ens 8 Os tMaimntenan Eae se t a i a e a ei 8 16 Storage tie a tele tA eae a a dual ht ot tes wld 8 T7 Cleaning aes 8 stece ce ice as wa date oa ween are yc a Ss aueees blacked uccdlae 9 18 Calibration DeNIVORYcstenerstt acters eh inieahaadanintn tt actci tect entaeass 9 19
10. ack camera are each equipped with a 5 pole socket The respective holding devices have been fi f oT Wa Ii f fitted out with plugs Therefore J the connection of the Aerograf Verbindungskabel Fernausl sung 2000 to the data back camera Halterung Aerograf c So is automatically established through a cable when the instruments are inserted into their holding devices The establishment or interruption of this connection is recorded in the memory when the instrument is switched on and throughout the flight it is noted on the altitude curve The 2 press buttons on the holding support of the camera are used to release a photograph photo mark or a personal mark The photograph photo mark can also be released by a remote control closed contact The solar panel of the camera support provides the power supply for the Aerograf 2000 This is indicated on the LCD with three small arrows in the left top corner Even when the sky is overcast there is enough energy to operate the Aerograf Surplus energy is stored in the accumulator and for this reason charging the Aerograf is hardly ever necessary The energy supplied by the solar panel is taken into account when calculating the remaining capacity 7 Electronic Sealing After closing the lid of the switched on Aerograf 2000 a vertical line on 500 meters is drawn as well as a horizontal line base line on the
11. and calculates all functions of the Aerograf 2000 The analogue signal of the atmospheric pressure sensor is enhanced in a signal processor then digitised 16 bit AD converter and transferred to the micro computer The calculation of the atmospheric pressure and altitude are based on this information Owing to the mathematical correction of linearity and temperature errors of the atmospheric pressure probe extreme accuracy is achieved difference of few meters over the whole temperature and altitude range As there are no trim potentiometers the Aerograf 2000 is equipped with a very good long term stability Later differences can be neutralised with correction factors by the manufacturer In order to preserve energy the micro computer switches automatically into energy saving mode in between calculations Only the LCD and other basic functions are continued Two small servo motors with gears control the paper transport and the adjusting of the recording stylus The recording stylus engraves from the back a continuous linear right angled record into the wax paper This allows immediate viewing of the flight in the control panel In order to avoid problems with oxidation all plugs switches and other contacts in the Aerograf 2000 have been gold plated Only the plug for the charging device is chrome plated 20 Data transfer onto a PC To transfer data from the Aerograf 2000 onto a PC you will need PC IBM PC or compatible with serial 9
12. e convenient set up we recommend that you create a batch file with the selected parameters Use a word processing program or the DOS command EDIT The extension for batch files is BAT E g FLIGHT BAT with the following details Aegf2000 hp or FILE BAT with the following details Aegf2000 nocom hp 21 Documentation of Flights The procedure for FAI flights corresponds with a conventional barograph Inscribe recording paper insert paper switch on Aerograf 2000 and close lid Fill in starting board and photograph when required Complete flight After the flight final photo landing board glider and request landing confirmation For flights with time valuation speed or record flights at competitions we recommend the following procedure with a firmly mounted control clock Inscribe recording paper insert paper switch on Aerograf 2000 and close lid Photograph the Aerograf 2000 with the LCD indicating the control number together with the starting board and the control clock Change to the actual time with the buttons on the left tt and photograph the Aerograf 2000 once more together with starting board and control clock Insert Aerograf 2000 and the camera into the holding device previously installed into the glider Complete flight After the flight photograph the landing board and the control clock together with the Aerograf 2000 Take the first photograph showing the time and the second one showing
13. or the display 0 1 hPa for gauging and calculating 20 C to 60 C 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 mm min according to selection standard setting 1 0 150 hours at 1 0 mm min right angled linear no maintenance for all important flight data even without power supply 8 digit LCD RS 232 data can be transferred onto a PC within seconds 1 NiCa cell 1 2 V 2 2 Ah over 150 hours operation time 7 to 15 V AC DC e g all mains set car battery approx 220 mA 560 g incl battery and paper 12
14. peed The Chart speed is reset to 1 0 mm min every time the instrument is switched on To select a different speed use the buttons on the left i to obtain the reading SPEEd The buttons on the right gt lt allow you to alter the setting 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 mm min Please take note that 0 5 mm min is not approved for certain FAI flights 10 Setting Time Use the buttons on the left g to activate the clock CL when the instrument is switched on and the lid is open The button at the bottom right lt activates the seconds Set the seconds to 00 with the button at the top right Change to the minutes with the button at the bottom right Increase the minutes accordingly be using the top right button Change to hours with the button at the bottom right Set the hours with they button at the top right gt Conclude the procedure with the button at the bottom right 11 Disconnecting Automatically If there is no change of altitude for 10 hours of more 200 meters while the instrument is switched on we assume that the instrument has not been switched off accidentally The Aerograf 2000 then disconnects itself automatically The LCD remains blank Only the time will be recorded The barograph can be reconnected by pressing first the OFF and then the ON button In the case of insufficient battery voltage the instrument disconnects itself automatically after a brief display of bAt Err Before going through the procedure of
15. pole port com 1 com 2 cable with 5 pole plug for Aerograf 2000 and 9 pole plug for PC software Aerograf 2000 on 3 1 2 disk The Aerograf 2000 software consists of Readme txt details as listed below FI last txt last recorded flight Aegf2000 exe selection program The following parameters can be added to the selection program COM2 activates COM2 instead of COM1 LINES additional lines after each entry when printing with standard line feed HP uses HP Laser Jet ESC sequence in order to generate additional separating lines with half a line feed EPSON uses Epson printer ESC sequence in order to generate additional separating lines with half a line feed NOCOM No data read via COM The editor is started with the last modified file FI last txt The file Fl last txt has to exist HELP list of possible arguments and their meaning 9 The parameters may be used randomly spelt with upper or lower cases Data Transfer Switch on Aerograf 2000 lid open or closed Connect Aerograf 2000 with PC at COM1 or 2 Insert disk Aerograf 2000 into PC Start program with Aegf2000 followed by the required parameters separated by a space e g Aegf2000 com2 hp Flight certificate is established Complement flight certificate with the required data The data from the Aerograf 2000 cannot be modified Print save flight certificate Instruction for an easier set up For a mor
16. r alternatively the time The Aerograf 2000 should be switched off after use This guarantees that the energy consumption is reduced to an absolute minimum The LCD changes to the calibration date and after the closing of the lid to the serial number If the Aerograf 2000 is left in waiting mode for more than 10 hours before or after a flight it turns itself off automatically The LCD does then not indicate any reading The instrument has to be restarted by pressing first the OFF and then the ON button The time will be adjusted 2 Motor Sensor The integrated sound sensor in the Aerograf 2000 establishes whether the engine of a power glider is switched on Additional installations on the glider or on the motor are not necessary The sensitivity of the sound sensor can be customised by the manufacturer 3 Data Memory The following events are automatically recorded in the data memory control number 3 digits for the number of times the lid has been closed and 4 digits for the random number setting of altitude meters or feet setting of atmospheric pressure selection of the QNH to measure altitude mounting demounting time connection Aerograf camera or interruption start landing time actual altitude e photograph number of photo time actual altitude minimal and maximal altitude since the last photograph starting stopping of motor time and altitude when starting stopping the engine of a power glider The
17. te the instrument After a brief display test 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 the LCD indicates the time in hours minutes and seconds e g CL 12 27 19 While the lid is open the two buttons on the left allow you to recall the following information on the display Time CL HH MM SS Altitude ALt in meters or feet QNH atmospheric pressure in hPa Chart speed SPEEd 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 mm Min Switching Alt meter feet Battery Capacity bAt in Ah Serial Number Calibration Date CA TT MM JJ The two buttons on the lt allow you to adjust the time the present altitude or the present atmospheric pressure the speed of the paper transport and whether the altitude should be indicated in meters or feet Changes in altitude cause a change in the display of the atmospheric pressure and vice versa Changes of altitude atmospheric pressure and paper speed are reset to standard values every time the instrument is switched on The altitude according to the atmospheric pressure of 1013 2 hPa the paper speed to 1 0 mm min When closing the lid while the instrument is on the recording needle moves to approx 500 meters initialising and then advances to the present altitude The paper is advanced by the distance of a 10 min interval e g at 1 0 mm min 10 mm A personal mark is drawn at the end of the 10 minute recording base line The LCD indicates a control number the 3 digits on the left display how many times
18. the lid has been closed since the instrument has been switched on to the right there is a 4 digit random number By pressing one of the buttons on the f the display can be alternated between control number and time The ON and OFF buttons are protected by Plexiglas and cannot be operated The Aerograf 2000 is now in waiting mode ready for an activity The interpretation of activity is taking a photograph with a connected camera running the engine of a motor glider or take off change of altitude of 10 meters If the atmospheric pressure changes by more than 10 m while the Aerograf is in waiting mode it will record another base line for 10 minutes which will be concluded with a personal mark With rapid changes in the atmospheric pressure several base lines can be recorded before take off The installation time connection Aerograf camera is recorded in the data memory After detection of an activity photograph running of engine change of altitude the recording stylus begins to draw If the stylus is activated by a photograph a photo mark will be recorded running of the engine will be recorded with a motor on mark All activities are recorded in the data memory The altitude display on the LCD is interrupted for 1 minute with the taking of each photograph while the time of the photo is displayed Throughout the flight the altitude is registered and the following events are recorded in the data memory OO0O0OC0COOOO0O00
19. time is recorded in hours minutes and seconds the altitude according to selection in meters or in feet In order to recall data press the two buttons on the left 7 simultaneously for about 2 seconds while the instrument is switched on and opened The LCD changes to the control number of the recorded flight The two buttons allow you to scroll through the recorded data from top to bottom The two buttons to the right gt can be used to obtain additional information altitude minimum or maximum altitude Another procedure is to connect the switched on Aerograf to a PC and to utilise the software delivered with the PC Aerograf Cable or to transfer the data onto a PC see page 9 The data memory is only erased when a new activity takes place This means when the instrument is switched on the lid is closed and an activity causes the instrument to start recording Up to this point you are free to recall the recorded data via the LCD or a PC The recorded data is not lost when the batteries are changed 4 Battery Charging Decharging Measuring Capacity The Aerograf 2000 takes its supply of energy from a single NiCa Cell baby size C It is located at the battery compartment at the back Only use rechargeable NiCa batteries suitable for current of 220 mA When this cell is changed an auxiliary battery takes over the power supply e g for the clock The life expectancy of this auxiliary battery is about 10 years providing the main batter
20. y is inserted otherwise it lasts about 5 years For this reason the main battery should be stored in charged condition inside the instrument The battery ought to be recharged every 4 6 months according to temperature or whenever the capacity indicator shows up minus blinking The charging socket is placed at the back next to the battery compartment It can be connected to any supply AC DC between 7 and 15 volts mains adapter car battery etc We recommend a connection with a 500 mA fuse The charging current is approx 220 mA The charging procedure lasts about 15 to 20 hours Once the battery is fully charged the loading mechanism changes to preserving mode Because of this the Aerograf 2000 can be connected to the charging device for an indefinite period of time However there may not be any interruptions as the charging is renewed with every interruption Throughout the charging the colon remains blinking in preserving mode the shows continuously If NiCa batteries are discharged too little they lose part of their capacity In order to counteract this and to measure the capacity at the same time the battery in the Aerograf 2000 can be discharged The discharging is started by pressing to two buttons on the right gt approx 2 seconds Throughout this procedure the instrument has to be switched off the lid is to remain open and a charging device has to be connected All conditions must be fulfilled The LCD indicates the

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