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Suunto Traverse Alpha
To set the alti-baro profile:
1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [LIGHT] and enter with [NEXT] .
3. Scroll to Profile with [START] and enter with [NEXT] .
4. Change the profile with [START] or [LIGHT] and confirm your selection with [NEXT] .
5. Keep [NEXT] pressed to exit.
Incorrect readings
If the altimeter profile is on for an extended period of time with the device in a fixed location
while the local weather changes, the device will give incorrect altitude readings.
If you use the altimeter profile and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude
or go down in altitude, the device will give you incorrect readings.
If you use the barometer profile for an extended period of time as you climb in altitude or go
down in altitude, the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in
altitude as changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you incorrect sea level air
pressure readings.
3.2.3. Using altimeter profile
The altimeter profile calculates altitude based on reference values. The reference value can
either be sea level air pressure or altitude. When the altimeter profile is activated, the
altimeter icon is shown at the top of the alti-baro display.
Altimeter
1472
m
26
°C
3.2.4. Using barometer profile
The barometer profile shows the current sea level air pressure. This is based on the reference
values and the constantly measured absolute air pressure.
When the barometer profile is activated, the barometer icon is shown on the display.
Barometer
1018
hPa
26
°C
3.2.5. Using automatic profile
The automatic profile switches between the altimeter and barometer profiles according to
your movement.
It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the same time, as both cause a
change in the surrounding air pressure. Suunto Traverse Alpha senses vertical movement and
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