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version 1.0.00
Last modified 7/17/2017
© 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

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  • Page 1 Manual for Element Alto version 1.0.00 Last modified 7/17/2017 © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Element Alto Table of Contents Foreword Part I Introduction 1 In the Box ........................... 2 Part II General 1 Getting started ........................... 4 Keypad functions ................................4 Sw itching Elem ent Alto on and off ................................5 Batteries ................................5 Setting a language ................................
  • Page 3 Contents Units of m easurem ent ................................25 Key tone ................................25 Display contrast ................................25 Battery type ................................25 Further custom isation ................................25 2 Vario profiles ........................... 26 Profile types ................................26 Profile custom isation ................................26 Profile reset ................................
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  • Page 5: Part I Introduction

    Element Alto is robust and reliable vario. For this reason it has a big screen, excellent vario and a great battery autonomy, which offers more than 30 hours of flying. You can literally take your Element Alto out of the box and just use it! Naviter is a Slovenian based company.
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  • Page 7: Part Ii General

    Getting started This topic wants to cover some of the basic things you need to know about how to use your Element Alto. If this is the first time you are using Element Alto please take a few moments to read about the basics...

  • Page 8: Sw Itching Elem Ent Alto On And Off

    Press and hold to switch on or off. 2.1.3 Batteries The Element Alto comes with two standard AA batteries, which are inserted on the back of the instrument. The instrument warns you, when the charge level drops below 30 %. See the Technical notes for information on re-chargeable batteries.

  • Page 9: Setting A Language

    2.2.2 Maintenance The Element Alto is a sensitive instrument–handle it gently. Always store it in its cloth bag when not in use, and only wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth. Never expose the Element Alto to extreme temperatures, water, or mechanical force.

  • Page 10: Reboot

    Element Alto 2.2.3 Reboot In the event your Element Alto locks up, you may perform a hard reboot by removing the batteries for 5 minutes before replacing them and restarting the device. 2.2.4 If exposed to water The Element Alto is not water resistant! Exposure to water or any other liquid will cause serious damage.
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  • Page 12: Part Iii Flight Preparation

    Mounting : See how to mount your Element Alto in various ways Vario profiles : Element Alto offers 5 profiles for weak, regular, and strong thermals, for ridge/ coastal soaring, and for balloon flights. Altimeters and altitude adjustment : Altimeters and their adjustments before your take-off...

  • Page 13: Cockpit Mount

    Flight preparation 3.1.1 Cockpit mount Cockpit mount. © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

  • Page 14: Harness Mount

    Element Alto 3.1.2 Harness mount Harness mount. © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

  • Page 15: Leg Mount

    Flight preparation 3.1.3 Leg mount Leg mount. © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

  • Page 16: Hang Glider Mount

    3.2.1 Altimeters As any pilot knows, there are many different altitudes in aviation. The Element Alto determines altitude using both GPS and barometric pressure, and its altitude display is customisable. You can select among © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

  • Page 17: Absolute Altitude

    ALT1 is your altitude above Mean Sea Level (MSL). Toggle between displaying ALT1 and ALT2 by pressing A1 / 2. ALT1 is automatically set to your GPS altitude as soon as the Element Alto acquires a GPS signal. This altitude calibration means, of course, that the QNH pressure setting is also automatically adjusted.

  • Page 18: Alternative Altitude Display

    Element Alto Setting ALT1 to GPS or FL: 1. Press and hold SET 2. In the sub-menu you have entered, press and hold MENU. 3. Use the arrow keys to switch between GPS or flight level. 3.2.3 Alternative altitude display Toggle between displaying ALT1 and ALT2 by pressing A1 / 2.

  • Page 19: Relative Altitude

    Clear ALT3 (CLR) key. It has two main uses: When your Element Alto detects take-off, it automatically sets ALT3 to zero. In this way, ALT3 will indicate your height above (or below) the launch.
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  • Page 21: Part Iv Flight Mode

    Flight mode Flight mode Your flight screen and flight information on the Element Alto: Overview List of indicators Audio volume Summary page upon landing Overview Here we show you what you see on your screen during flight. In order to configure any of these...

  • Page 22: List Of Indicators

    The integrated vario gives your vertical speed averaged over the last five seconds. Wind direction is shown once you have flown a few 360s. Your Element Alto will automatically calculate the wind direction from your drift and show it as a large wind arrow in the compass rose.

  • Page 23: Summary Page Upon Landing

    Summary page upon landing Note that upon landing, your Element Alto will need a few seconds to determine for sure that you've stopped moving. Once it has, it will display a summary of your flight. While the flight summary is displayed, press the on/off button to switch off your Element Alto.
  • Page 24 Element Alto Flight summary page. © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.
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  • Page 26: Part V Flight Analysis

    Flight analysis The Element Alto stores 20 flights in its internal memory. Once the 20 are full, each new flight replaces the oldest one in the memory. Every flight is shown as a summary page as shown below and can be accessed as follows: 1.
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  • Page 28: Part Vi Configuration

    6.1.1 Time zone (UTC) Your Element Alto time and date are automatically set by GPS, however you must input your time zone in the form of an offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). To look up your UTC setting, use www.

  • Page 29: Vario Profiles

    In order to edit and profile, it must first be selected as described above. Like most all varios, the Element Alto beeps when you climb and sounds a low tone when you sink. But the vario acoustics are slightly more sophisticated than that. In addition to the familiar climb and sink tones, your Element Alto also features a near-thermal Tone to help you find weak thermals and it can sound a sink tone if you are sinking rapidly.
  • Page 30 Element Alto The various tones for the Element vario. 1. Press and hold Menu © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.

  • Page 31: Profile Reset

    S ink tone : The settings here are the same as for the near-thermal tone. Last therm al threshold : The Element Alto records thermals using readings of its numeric vario. You can adjust the threshold of the last thermal value from between 0.1 to 3.0 m/s (or 0.2 to 6 ft/min x 100).

  • Page 32: Vario Integration

    Always or In flight. When in the default mode of Always, the Element Alto will emit vario tones whenever it is switched on (and you have the audio volume level above "mute"). It can be inconvenient to hear tones when preparing your gear for flight or if you want to use your Element Alto to record hike-and-fly adventures, for instance, because you won't want to hear vario tones while you walk through nature.
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  • Page 34: Part Vii Menu Tree

    Element Alto Menu tree Overview of the Element Alto menu, accessible by long press of the Menu key. The Element Alto menu tree. © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.
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  • Page 36: Part Viii Technical Specification

    Element Alto Technical specification Device Loudspeaker Yes, buzzer Buttons Battery 2x standard AA battery Battery indicator Battery autonomy 250h Size 138x74x21 mm Weight 182 g Vario Yes, high sensitivity Pressure altitude Yes, high precision Flight storage Yes, statistics for 20 flights Operating Temp.
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  • Page 38: Part Ix Troubleshooting

    Element Alto Troubleshooting If you have any question or problems feel free to support@naviter.com © 2003 - 2017 ... Naviter d.o.o.
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  • Page 40: Part X Notice Of Non-Liability

    Element Alto Notice of non-liability This is a personal navigation assistance device only. It is not a replacement for any legally required device, method or service. Before it is put to use it is the responsibility of any user who will use this device to become familiar with operation and safety aspects of this device.
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  • Page 42: Part Xi Limited Warranty

    The warranty is non-transferable. Should any part of the Element Alto become defective within the warranty period return the Element Alto with a description of what/why it is not functioning and we will repair or replace it, at our discretion, free of charge (you pay only...

  • Page 43: Index

    Index FAI Triangle Assistant Index Filter Final glide Finish first time - < - Flarm flash < Prev and Next > flashing Flight properties - A - Flight trace Free FAI Airspace - G - Airspace warning Alt. Colors Altitude Getting Started 4, 7 Altitude Colors...
  • Page 44 Element Alto - N - - T - Navboxes 4, 9 4, 26 Navigation Tap and hold Near Airport Task 4, 9 Next Terminal NMEA Terrain North 4, 13 Terrain collision North arrow Thermal North Up Thermal Assistant Today screen...

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