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- Page 1 AerobTec Altis v4 User Manual...
- Page 2 USB connection.....................6 5.Altis v4 screens.......................7 Initialization screen......................8 F5J screen........................8 User defined screen.......................8 Do not disconnect screen....................8 USB mode screen......................8 6.Work with Altis v4 in the Altis Flight Manager..............9 Altis v4 window.......................9 Downloading data......................9 Settings...........................9 Firmware update......................12 Firmware types......................13 Backup firmware......................13 7.Warning..........................13...
- Page 3 The device and the software also provide some other complementary functions such as temperature, throttle or voltage measurement and recording. The Altis v4 uses a modern, fast, digital pressure sensor which allows it to sense very low pressure AerobTec Altis v4 User Manual...
- Page 4 (0.1s). After the Altis v4 is connected to a power supply, it will initialize in the first 3s. During initialization, the reference altitude and a zero throttle level are measured. Note: It is necessary to keep the throttle on your R/C transmitter turned off during this phase.
- Page 5 Avoid mounting your Altis v4 on parts of the plane that might become hot during operation. If the Altis v4 device is used purely as a logging device, connect the device to any free receiver channel as shown in Fig 2. The signal polarity must be observed as shown in Table 1.
- Page 6 Some radio systems provide telemetry functions. These functions allow wireless transmission of certain data from the aircraft during the flight and display it on your Tx or monitor screen. The Altis v4 has COM A and COM B connectors reserved for this purpose. Use a Molex/JR telemetry cable (sold separately) to connect your Altis v4 to the telemetry input of your receiver.
- Page 7 Fig 6: USB cable connection The Altis v4 is equipped with an OLED display with great visibility in sunlight. There are several screens displayed when you use the device. These screens are shown in Fig 7. Fig 7: Various screens: a) Initialization screen b) F5J screen c) User defined screen d) Do not...
- Page 8 12 for more information. When logging data, there are times when it is dangerous for the device to be disconnected. If the Altis v4 is disconnected at these times there is a danger of losing all your data in the device. This is indicated by the “Do not disconnect screen”.
- Page 9 In order to connect to the device click Tools -> Device or Device icon on the toolbar. A window will appear. See Fig 8. Choose Altis v4. AFM then automatically connects to your Altis v4. If there is more than one Altis v4 connected to your computer, you will be asked to choose which one you wish to connect.
- Page 10 F5J height and it is recorded so it can be shown on the flight graph. Sometimes during training it is not practical to reset your Altis v4 to start a new flight each time you land AerobTec Altis v4 User Manual...
- Page 11 In this case there is the option: Allow Competition Restart. It makes the device behave as if it has just been initialized (only for the competition settings) when your plane’s altitude drops below 8m. Fig 10: Competition Settings Fig 11: Screen settings AerobTec Altis v4 User Manual...
- Page 12 Refer to the Firmware types chapter for more information. Screen (Fig 11) – Your Altis v4 has an OLED display. There are several screens that can be shown on the display. They are described in the Altis v4 screens chapter. (See page 7). The Screens tab allows you to choose the between the F5J screen or User defined screen.
- Page 13 Do not mount the Altis v4 device on aircraft components which might be hot in operation (ESC, batteries)! Do not touch the Altis v4 device to a metal surface, as this might lead to shorting of the power supply and RC system may fail.
- Page 14 Do not disconnect the Altis v4 when the, “Do not disconnect” screen (See Fig 7) is shown on the display. It is not recommended to write any of your own files or directories to the Altis v4 when it shows as a removable drive in your computer.
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