Altair Glide Computer and Navigation System Manuel du propriétaire

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1 INTRODUCTION1.4 System descriptionThe various subsystems of Altair and their relation to external devices are described below:• Computer The compute

1 INTRODUCTION- Other For example, an electronic compass, aircraft radiotransceiver or mobile telephone.• Altair Recorder Unit The PRO version contain

1 INTRODUCTION1.5 Instrument panel interfaceThe button and knob layout is arranged to suit operation with the left hand which is preferred.The instrum

1 INTRODUCTIONOn the front of the display is a slot for USB memory sticks for file transfer.Altair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR-EN 6

2 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS2 System functionsThis section describes how to use the various hardware features of Altair. Describing the softwareuser interface a

2 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS2.3 Brightness adjustmentThe brightness of the LCD screen is adjustable via a backlight, and can be software controlled fromthe menu

2 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS• Device A Device Vega• Device A Port COM1• Device A Speed 38400• Device B Device Generic• Device B Port COM1• Device B Speed 384002

2 SYSTEM FUNCTIONSThe backup battery is designed to allow the pilot to make a final glide to a safe landing field if themain battery in the glider fails

3 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE3 Installation and maintenanceThis section describes the installation process including some of the various options, and

3 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE• Ensure there is space behind the instrument for the connectors and cables.Given the fairly small size of modern glider

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3 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE3.5 Power supplyA voltage supply with a current limiting safety device must be secured, to cut the powerin the event of

3 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEMinimal installationFully optioned installation3.8 Initial software setupThe XCSoar software needs to be configured after

3 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE• Configure the uploaded files on the site page.• Setting your home waypoint.• Configure external equipment such as the Veg

3 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEAltair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR-EN 16

A FEATURE SUMMARYA Feature summaryNotes: Feature available only in PRO versionDesign overview• Large, sunlight readable display with ambient light co

A FEATURE SUMMARYDisplay symbols and annunciators• Wind speed and direction.• Bearing and optimal cruise track to next waypoint• Estimated glider head

A FEATURE SUMMARYTask planning and management• Waypoints sorted by name or distance and direction• Full support for Assigned Area Tasks, FAI tasks and

B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSB Technical specificationsMechanical• Dimensions 147 x 117 x 24 mm• Weight 480g (Altair Standard), 500g + 220g (Altair PRO +

B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSEnvironmental• Temperature range -30 to +65 °C• Humidity 10-90% non-condensing21 Altair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR-EN

C PANEL MOUNTC Panel mountExterior dimensions: 147 x 117 x 24 mm.C.1 Dimensions (front)Altair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR-EN 22

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C PANEL MOUNTC.2 Dimensions (rear)23 Altair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR-EN

C PANEL MOUNTC.3 Mounting bracket configurationsAltair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR-EN 24

D ELECTRICAL CONNECTORSD Electrical connectorsD.1 Main connectorsD.1.1 Power and data portD.1.2 Connector X1Type: D-Sub 15pin high density male6,11: 1

D ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS2: Supply ground3: Switched 12V out to supply external devices (such as Vega orFLARM)4: Supply ground (used as external supply

D ELECTRICAL CONNECTORSD.2.4 Connector X5: Secondary data portConnector numbered according to IGC specifications (RX/TX normal).Description: Secondary

D ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS• Keine Not recommended.Reassembly the Kapton-Tabe after modifying the solder bridge!D.2.6 SchemeAltair Owner’s Manual • ALTAIR

E MAINTENANCE AND DEBUG OPTIONSE Maintenance and debug optionsThis dialog can be opened over the Altair maintenance tool (see Altair Maintenance manua

E MAINTENANCE AND DEBUG OPTIONSFields:• TimeZone Time zone where the device is in use• Screen Shape Display mode:• Landscape• PortraitAltair was desig

F LIMITED WARRANTYF Limited Warrantytriadis engineering GmbH (triadis) guarantees you as the initial buyer that the product is free frommanufacturing

General InformationDocument identification / revision statusThis manual applies to the following Altair part numbers:• P/N T254-000-XXX (Altair Standar

Legal notices• This manual, the instrument software and firmware, and user interface design are Copy-right 2006-2009 by triadis engineering GmbH .• Any

CONTENTSContents1 Introduction 11.1 Pilot familiarisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 Standard and Pro versio

CONTENTSD.1 Main connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25D.1.1 Power and data port . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 INTRODUCTION1 IntroductionAltair is an advanced glide computer, featuring a large, bright display. The design offers unprece-dented capabilities whi

1 INTRODUCTION• 1 Wiring Hardness (Altair-WH-A)• 4 mounting brackets, two left-handed and two right-handed• 1 Patch cable 1m gray• 1 USB Stick drive c