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D-90360
Atlas User Manual
Rev B
April 12, 2017
Warning: PARACHUTING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH.
An altimeter is a device subject to malfunction, even when properly designed, built,
assembled, maintained, and used. Do not rely upon an altimeter for your safety.
Your altimeter must only be considered as an aid when checking your altitude. A
visual cross reference with the ground should be used in combination with any
altimeter.
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- Page 1 D-90360 Atlas User Manual Rev B April 12, 2017 Warning: PARACHUTING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. An altimeter is a device subject to malfunction, even when properly designed, built, assembled, maintained, and used. Do not rely upon an altimeter for your safety.
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Page 2: Overview
Overview Scope This manual describes the setup and operation of Atlas. For information on the companion software the Neptune Maintenance Utility, see D-90107 User Manual, NMU. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 1 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... - Page 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ....................... 1 Scope ...................... 1 Table of Contents ................... 2 About Atlas ....................4 Firmware Updates................... 4 Support ......................5 Altimaster Field Support ................5 Battery ......................6 Initial Charge ....................6 Charge Using Computer ................7 Navigating Menus ...................
- Page 4 Delete All Logs ..................... 52 Disable/Enable Logging ................. 53 Format NVRAM ..................... 54 Show Status ....................55 Software Reset ..................... 56 Saltwater Immersion..................57 Servicing ..................... 58 D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 3 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017...
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Page 5: About Atlas
The altitude can be displayed in feet or metres, the date can be displayed in US or International format, the temperature can be displayed in °C or °F, and the speed can be set mph or kmh. Atlas comes with all of the accessories needed for a variety of mounting options. -
Page 6: Support
We will do our best to help you get the most out of your Atlas. 386-943-9333 info@alti-2.com Our support forum is a great source of Alti-2 product information; we highly recommend joining us there: http://www.alti-2.com/forum.php Altimaster Field Support... -
Page 7: Battery
Battery Initial Charge Before using your new Atlas for the first time, charge it overnight. There are two ways to charge your Atlas: • Use an AC Wall Charger with the USB cord. • Plug the USB cord into your computer. -
Page 8: Charge Using Computer
Before using your computer to charge your Atlas, the USB Drivers should be installed. See Computer Setup on page 11. Using the USB cable supplied, connect Atlas to the computer. WARNING: DO NOT Remove O-ring from the cable, this may cause damage and will void your warranty. -
Page 9: Navigating Menus
• To select an item press the middle button and release • To go back to the previous screen press the middle button and hold it until the screen changes D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 8 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 10: Hand Mount, Wrist Mount
Hand Mount, Wrist Mount If you wish to use your Atlas as a visual altimeter, we suggest you use the hand mount provided. The finger webbing goes between the back plate and the Atlas in its mount. Then, use the screws provided to secure the back plate to the mount (note: do not over tighten). -
Page 11: Helmet Mount
Helmet Mount As an audible, Atlas is designed for mounting inside the helmet – most modern skydiving helmet designs have pockets in the liner on one or both sides specifically for this purpose. Rounded edges and corners incorporated into Atlas’ design are intended to keep it comfortably fitted near the ear. -
Page 12: Computer Setup
Computer Setup Atlas uses a micro USB cable to link to your computer. With the USB connection you can: • Load custom settings from Paralog ® -NMU • Download the log book to Paralog ® • Charge the Atlas battery •... - Page 13 Computer Setup – 2 Plug the USB cable into Atlas as shown. Plug the USB cable into your computer; it will detect that new hardware is present. The installation wizard will start. WARNING: DO NOT Remove O-ring from the cable, this may cause damage and will void your warranty.
- Page 14 If you see a warning message like this, please select Continue Anyway. Driver installation has finished. Paralog®-NMU will now be able to communicate with your Atlas. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 13 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc...
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Page 15: Setup
Press the middle button to scroll to and select to save the new time setting. If you don’t want to make this change, scroll to and select Cancel D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 14 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 16: Set Date
Press the middle button to scroll to and select save the new time setting. If you don’t want to make this change, scroll to and select Cancel D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 15 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 17: Set Next Jump Number
Your new will be displayed on the Next Jump Number Log Admin Screen. To go back to the Menu screen press and hold the middle button. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 16 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 18: Set Total Freefall Time
Set Total Freefall Time Menu > Log Admin > FFTime Atlas calculates and displays your accumulated freefall time. If you need to adjust this figure, use the steps below. On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin Scroll to and select... -
Page 19: Set Total Canopy Time
Press the middle button to move on to the minutes, and so forth. Select to save your settings, or scroll to and select to undo your changes. Cancel D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 18 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 20: Alarms
Alarms Overview Main Menu > Alarms Atlas has eight groups of programmable alarms, each with three individually selectable alarm altitudes. There are two types of alarms from which to choose: freefall and canopy. You may have one freefall alarm group and one canopy alarm group enabled at the same time. -
Page 21: Enable/Disable
This shows the alarm volume level set to the loudest setting. CAUTION: Don’t use this setting if your Atlas is in your helmet. This shows the alarm volume level set to normal. Use the middle button to toggle between these two settings. -
Page 22: Set Altitudes
Edit Alarms To change the altitudes of a group, select it from the list. Atlas comes with the alarm group names set to FF1, FF2, FF3, FF4, Swoop1, Swoop2, Swoop3, and Swoop4. If you set up different names with Paralog ®... -
Page 23: Freefall Alarm Altitude Spacing
The third freefall alarm is the “hard deck” alarm. It may not be set lower than 1000 feet / 300 metres. These rules affect the range of choices that Atlas gives you. For example, if the third alarm is set for 1500 feet, and the first alarm is set for 4500 feet, the second alarm is adjustable from 2000 to 4000 feet, in 100 foot increments. -
Page 24: Set Alarm Type
You will be asked to confirm your choice. Remember to scroll to and select Save Or, scroll to and select to prevent the Cancel change from taking effect. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 23 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 25: Logbook
Overview Menu -> Logbook Every time your Atlas logs a jump, it increments the Odometer and Total jump counts, and records a Summary of the jump that you can review right on the screen, as well as a Profile. You can download the Summaries and Profiles to a computer. -
Page 26: View Logbook
Or, hold the top button to go to the first Summary screen of the previous jump. Or, hold the bottom button to go to the first Summary screen of the next jump. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 25 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... - Page 27 Select to go to this jump. Or, scroll to and select to go back to the Cancel Logbook screen without changing the current jump number. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 26 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017...
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Page 28: Delete A Jump
Scroll to and select Select to delete this jump. Or, scroll to and select to avoid deleting Cancel this jump. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 27 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 29: Odometer Reset
Scroll to and select ODomtr To reset the Odometer to zero, select Or, scroll to and select if you have changed Cancel your mind about resetting the Odometer. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 28 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 30: Select Dz
-NMU allows you to list up to 32 drop zone names and load them into your Atlas. Once the drop zone names are loaded into your Atlas, you can select the drop zone for the next jump. Your logs will reflect the selected drop zone. -
Page 31: Select Ac
Paralog ® -NMU allows you to list up to 32 aircraft names and load them into Atlas. Once the aircraft names are loaded into your Atlas, you can select the aircraft for the next jump. Your logs will reflect the selected aircraft name. -
Page 32: Clocks And Timers
When you have the desired number of minutes displayed, press the middle button. Select to save the new timer setting. Or, scroll to and select to exit without saving Cancel your changes. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 31 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... - Page 33 Press the middle button to complete the time selection. Select and save the new alarm clock setting. Or, scroll to and select to exit without saving Cancel your changes. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 32 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017...
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Page 34: Sleep Timer
Sleep Timer Menu > Clk/Timers > Set Sleep Timer Setting the Sleep Timer allows you to turn your Atlas off for a specified period. This is handy for airline travel – while asleep, Atlas will conserve battery power until you arrive. Cancel the Sleep Timer when you arrive and before jumping. -
Page 35: Display Settings
Press and hold the middle button to decrease the contrast level. Scroll to and select to save the new contrast setting. Or, scroll to and select to exit without saving Cancel your changes. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 34 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 36: Backlight
Before a night jump, fully charge the battery to ensure that your Atlas will have the full power throughout your entire jump. Please be advised that the alarms and backlight cannot operate simultaneously. -
Page 37: Flip Display
Flip Display Menu > Display Opt > Flip LCD If you want to wear your Atlas on your opposite hand, flip the display so that the menu and buttons appear as desired. On the Menu screen, scroll to and select... -
Page 38: Time Format
The current setting appears. Press the middle button to change it. This screen shows that the time displays in 12hr format. This screen shows that the time displays in 24hr format. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 37 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 39: Usa/Intl. Date Format
USA/Int. Date Fmt The current setting appears. This screen shows that the date appears in the format. This screen shows that the date appears in the format. International D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 38 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 40: Altitude In Feet/Metres
Scroll to Disp Alt in ft/m The current setting appears. This screen shows that altitudes appear in Feet This screen shows that the altitudes appear in Metres D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 39 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... - Page 41 Disp Tmp in F/C The current setting appears. This screen shows that temperature appears in degrees Fahrenheit. This screen shows that temperature appears in degrees Celsius. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 40 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017...
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Page 42: Speed Mph/Kmh
Scroll to Log Spd in mph/kmh The current setting appears. This screen shows that the speed appears in This screen shows that the speed appears in D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 41 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 43: Demo Mode
Demo Mode also provides you with a set of screens designed to illustrate what you see when your Atlas starts up, as well as what you see during a jump. On the Menu screen, scroll to and select... -
Page 44: Show Screens
Menu > Demo Mode > Show Screens On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Demo Mode To see a demonstration of what your Atlas will look like during a normal jump, select Show Screens Pressing any key will advance you through all screens of the Demo Jump. -
Page 45: Training Mode
Training Mode Menu > Training When you select any of the Training simulations, your Atlas will display a screen that looks like Freefall Mode, starting at exit altitude. At deployment altitude, it will switch to a Canopy Mode screen, and descend according to the selected training speed. -
Page 46: Manual Mode
Manual Mode Menu > Manual Mode In Manual Mode your Atlas performs as a simple visual altimeter. The display will NOT time out after 30 minutes. Jumps will not be logged. Alarms will NOT sound. You cannot connect to Paralog -NMU while in Manual Mode. -
Page 47: Cancel Manual Mode
Cancel Manual Mode Menu > Cancel Manual Once you enter Manual Mode your Atlas remains in that mode until you cancel it. Automatic functions will resume; the display will again time out after 30 minutes. Press the bottom button to enter the... -
Page 48: Drop Zone Offset
Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Set DZ Offset If you take off from one place but jump into another place at a different elevation, you can use the DZ Offset function so that your Atlas shows the correct altitude during your skydive. - Page 49 This screen shows that the target DZ is 100 feet lower than takeoff. Once you confirm your Offset, the Ground Screen will show you the DZ Offset to the right of this symbol. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 48 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017...
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Page 50: Zero Dz Offset
On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC Setup Scroll to and select Zero DZ Offset The Ground Screen will appear and no DZ Offset will show on the screen. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 49 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 51: I'm On The Ground
I’m On the Ground Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Im on Gnd If your Atlas reports climbing when you are in fact on the ground, follow the steps below. Telling your Atlas that you are on the ground is useful if, for example, you drive up a hill and then get in the aircraft a short time later. - Page 52 I’m on a Jump Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Im on a Jmp Use the I’m on a Jump function to keep your Atlas in its regular skydive sequence. For example, if you climb very slowly to a low altitude, then hold for several minutes to wait for weather, your Atlas may think you are not in a skydiving aircraft, and reset to Ground Mode.
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Page 53: Delete All Logs
Del All Logs To confirm that you want to delete the logbook, select If you changed your mind, scroll to and select and your Atlas will return to the Log Admin Cancel menu. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 52 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc... -
Page 54: Disable/Enable Logging
Cancel logging to start. On the Ground Screen, you see this symbol if logging is enabled. Or, you see this symbol if logging is disabled. D-90360 Manual, Atlas Page 53 of 58 ©2015 Alti-2, Inc User Rev B.doc 10/9/2017... -
Page 55: Format Nvram
System Admin Select Format NVRAM Select to start the process. There will be a brief delay while your Atlas performs this action. Your Atlas returns to the menu. System Admin Or, select to abort the choice and return to Cancel menu. -
Page 56: Show Status
Show Status Menu > System Admin > Show Status If you happen to have a performance issue with your Atlas, during a call or email dialog with Alti-2 customer service we may ask you to read the numbers listed on the Show Status screen. -
Page 57: Software Reset
System Admin If for some reason you are unable to access the SW Reset function in your Atlas, there is a Reset button located on the end of the unit. Atlas with reset switch. Gently insert the end of a paper clip, or similar thin utensil, press and hold the reset button for five to eight seconds. -
Page 58: Saltwater Immersion
Use a can of compressed air to gently remove water from the USB connector. Do NOT touch the filter. Doing so may cause irreparable damage to your Atlas. The speaker cavity is sealed internally. If water comes out of that area, keep shaking until there appears to be no more water in the speaker cavity. -
Page 59: Servicing
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) may be obtained from our web site: http://www.alti-2.com/forms.php?do=form&fid=2 Disassembly Atlas cannot be disassembled by the user. Unless specifically described here, all maintenance on Atlas should be performed by Alti-2 Inc. General Cleaning Wipe Atlas with a damp cloth.
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