Installation; The Four Activation Modes; Pro" Mode; Student" Mode - AAD Vigil Cuatro User Manual

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3.2. Installation

The Vigil
Cuatro has been designed to be compatible with most sport harness/container systems on the market today.
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If a suitable installation kit for an electronic AAD is not yet installed by the rig manufacturer, a Vigil
and cutter retainer) can be supplied and installed in your container by the harness/container manufacturer, or by a propper certified authorized rigger.
It can be easily sewn into any harness/container system designed for an electronic AAD.
All reserve closing loops currently on the market that are similar to Vigil
Cord) are acceptable for use by the installation of the Vigil
container manufacturer's instructions for electronic AAD's.
WARNING: IF THE CLOSING LOOP IS NOT ROUTED THROUGH THE CUTTER, THE VIGIL

3.3. The Four Activation Modes

The Vigil
Cuatro has four activation modes that can be selected by the user. The choice can be made in the "SETUP" menu
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(see page 17 § 3.5.4.). Each mode has its own factory settings. The cutter activation data is defined by selecting an activation mode.

3.3.1. "PRO" Mode

The Vigil
Cuatro activates in "PRO" mode when it measures* 1100 ft (335 meters) (average altitude** between 840 ft and 1100 ft,
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depending on body position) and below, until 150 ft (46 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 115 ft/sec. (78 mph or 35 meters/sec).

3.3.2. "STUDENT" Mode

The Vigil
Cuatro activates in "STUDENT" Mode when it measures* 1300 ft (396 meters) (average altitude** between 1040 ft and 1300 ft,
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depending on body position) and below, until 150 ft (46 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 65 ft/sec. (45 mph or 20 meters/sec).

3.3.3. "TANDEM" Mode

The Vigil
Cuatro activates in "TANDEM" Mode when it measures* 2300 ft (701 meters) (average altitude** between 2040 ft and 2300 ft,
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depending on body position) and below, until 150 ft (46 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 115 ft/sec. (78 mph or 35 meters/sec).

3.3.4. "XTREME" Mode

The Vigil
Cuatro activates in "XTREME" Mode when it measures* 1100 ft (335 meters) (average altitude** between 840 ft and 1100 ft,
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depending on body position) and below, until 300 ft (91 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 141 ft/sec (96 mph or 43 meters/sec).
Dyneema or the Spectra CSR style #9512-300 or the Cypres™ loop (Spectra
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. The Vigil
Cuatro's cutter must be positioned and rigged as specified by the harness/
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Cuatro Installation Kit (pouch, controller window,
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Cuatro WILL NOT CUT THE LOOP !
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