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  • Page 1 CYPRES 2 User’s Guide CYPRES 2 - english version - Reliability made in Germany User Guide...
  • Page 2 This User Guide is the original version of this document. CYPRES 2 This revision applies only to the CYPRES 2 models mentioned here and replaces and supersedes all previous applicable revisions*. Please see https://dl.cypres.aero/ Reliability made in Germany userguide/991002_cypres_2_user_guide_en.pdf to check/ download the latest revision.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........34 1.4 Power supply ..........8 4.5 Access to unit information ...... 34 1.5 Operational safety ........9 4.6 CYPRES 2 and Water jumps ....36 2. Product overview........10 4.7 Changing the filter ........37 2.1 Expert CYPRES ........11 5.

  • Page 4: Function

    Do not use CYPRES 2 if you do not accept these risks. majority of skydivers, without interfering with You must ensure that the reserve closing loop passes routine parachuting operations.
  • Page 5 • The CYPRES 2 combines tried and tested qual- The maintenance due date can be accessed ity and reliability with a wealth of expertise and from the display. technological progress following many years of • The unit will remind you when it is approach- continuous research and development since 1991.

  • Page 6: Components

    (cutter) for 1-pin reserve container or two release units (cutters) for 2-pin reserve container. control unit SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not pull, lift, carry or throw CYPRES by the cables processing unit release unit (cutter) - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 5...

  • Page 7: How Cypres 2 Works

    While you might need to reset your al- cutting the reserve closing loop is a method that was timeter before a jump, CYPRES 2 takes care of itself. invented and patented by Airtec’s founder Helmut This precise calibration should allow CYPRES 2 to Cloth in 1987.
  • Page 8 The release unit (cutter) is completely self- (cutter) with contained and has been specifically developed for elastic keeper CYPRES 2. In the event of an activation, nothing escapes or is expelled. An 18-month investigation by BAM (Bunde- sanstalt für Materialprüfung), Berlin, tested a total of 99 release units.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Airtec or SSK. no battery costs No CYPRES 2 user has ever had to pay for a no installation costs battery since 2003, provided that the mainte- nance intervals have been adhered to.

  • Page 10: Operational Safety

    5) the user will be unable to reactivate the A successful self-test gives you the best pos- unit. In these cases, CYPRES 2 must be sent sible assurance that your unit will provide to the manufacturer or to your service center trouble-free operation for up to 14 hours.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Every new CYPRES can either display altitude in Converting models feet or meters. If your CYPRES does not meet your A conversion between the four CYPRES 2 models personal preference, see Section 4.4.5 for changing Expert - Student - Tandem - Speed is possible.

  • Page 12: Expert Cypres

    78mph (35 m/s) at an altitude below 1000 feet 70% of freefall speed. (300 meters) under your main canopy, then your Expert CYPRES is designed to cut the reserve closing loop. That can cause injury or death. Never do that. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 11...

  • Page 13: Student Cypres

    Student CYPRES off above 1500 ft (450 meters) (approximately 800 meters and approximately 300 above ground, or descend less than 1500 ft/min below meters), the vertical speed is between approximately 1500 feet above ground level. Close open doors. page 12 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 14: Speed Cypres

    Expert CYPRES to activate had not the activation altitude. In case you exceed this vertical speed, then have your Speed CYPRES switched off. been reached under canopy for decades, an increas- - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 13...

  • Page 15: Changeable Mode Cypres

    A0 (see Section 4.4.2) Always use the unit in the appropriate mode. Never, under any circumstances and for any reason, use the device in an inappropriate mode. page 14 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 16 3. Indicate that you want to change the mode at all times. briefly releasing and then pressing + holding the button 4. CYPRES 2 will confirm by flashing the LED for 1 second 5. When the LED turns off A malfunction can cause a false activation/failure to...

  • Page 17: Wing Suit Cypres (Wsc)

    Canopy Status with different activation criteria. (This duration can be altered, * If you have programed a user-selectable activation see Section 4.4.6) altitude, then you have to increase the 1500 feet by the programed value. page 16 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 18: The Wsc Functionality

    Expert (see Section 2.5) is the WSC default setting. The Status change is done by the WSC and indi- cated by the WSC Audio. * Patent granted To avoid any uncertainty or confusion for yourself - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 17...

  • Page 19: Jumping The Wsc

    Wing Suit Status to Canopy Status. Right after your WSC has changed from the Wing Suit Status to the Canopy Status, the WSC Audio informs you of the transition by playing a melodic sound for 10 seconds. page 18 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 20 Fly and land without rapid steering maneuvers. **If you have programmed a user selectable activation altitude (see 4.4.2) then you have to increase the 1500 feet by the programmed distance. Land safely. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 19...

  • Page 21: The Wsc Audio

    1 minute instead of being The WSC Audio is not waterproof. Do played for the typical 10 seconds. Please change not submerge it in water or similar. the battery. page 20 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 22: Wsc Maintenance / Repair / Service

    Correct the situation. Our investigations found the Duracell CR2450 * The SIM card opener of your mobile might do batteries showed the best performance for power as well. supply and temperature stability. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 21...

  • Page 23: Installation

    The installation had turer in collaboration with the AAD manufacturer. to be tested and ap- If you want to install a CYPRES 2 into a container proved. This test- that has not been set up for CYPRES 2 you should...
  • Page 24 Cables should be placed in a circle in order to avoid twists. Always avoid pulling, bending, twisting, or kinking the cables. Wrong CYPRES 2 can easily be removed by the owner. Do - Cables not flat on not pull on the cables - instead, push the processing bottom unit, cutter and control unit from their keepers.

  • Page 25: How To Operate Cypres 2

    Decrease dropzone offset Please familiarize yourself with switching • View the flight counter CYPRES 2 on and off (see Section 4.2) and View the serial number changing the dropzone offset (see Section 4.4.1 View the next possible maintenance date prior to use.

  • Page 26: Switching Cypres 2 On

    If you do not act promptly after seeing the LED 2 seconds. The meaning of these error codes is light, or if you push the button too soon, CYPRES 2 explained in Section 5. will ignore the switch-on attempt.

  • Page 27: When To Switch On Or Reset

    • The unit is taken away from the airfield/drop- be reset before jumping again. zone by vehicle or on foot and later brought back again. page 26 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 28: Changing Settings

    In order to make the dropzone offset adjustment, simply leave your finger pressed firmly on the button when you press it for the fourth time DZ 360 feet below airfield during switch-on. CYPRES will continue with its - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 27...
  • Page 29 (without adjust- ment). Simply repeat the procedure as necessary. If you need to make changes, you have to start page 28 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 30 CYPRES switches itself off or is you have used on your last jump to another eleva- switched off by you. tion: your CYPRES 2 makes it easy for you. It On landing, CYPRES will accept the new ground automatically offers you this value immediately level as its actual „Ground Zero“...

  • Page 31: User-Selectable Activation Altitude

    4.4.2 User-selectable activation altitude CYPRES 2 offers (since 01 2013) users the option Note: of increasing the activation altitude up to 9 steps • All activation altitude references in this of approximately 100 feet (30 meters) each. The User guide are based on the standard setting steps are named “A 1”...
  • Page 32 If you or your friends or family are not willing to accept these uncertainties and risks, then you must not use CYPRES. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 31...

  • Page 33: User-Selectable Activation Altitude Setting Procedure

    Section 4.5). Once a User-Selectable Activation Altitude has • After your CYPRES 2 has shown the flight been set on your CYPRES, it remains in effect until counter, the serial number, the next possible another setting is selected. During the self-test your...

  • Page 34: User Selectable Activation Altitude & Dropzone Offset Feature Combined

    4.4.4 User selectable activation altitude 4.4.5 Changing the scale & dropzone offset feature combined If your CYPRES 2 Dropzone Offset scale is set in The User-Selectable Activation Altitude feature meters and you want feet or vice-versa, you must (Sections 4.4.2 & 4.4.3 and the Dropzone Offset enter the unit information area by pressing the feature (Section 4.4.1) can be used independently...

  • Page 35: Wsc: Changing The Setting For Status Change

    4.5 Access to unit information 4.4.6 WSC: Changing the setting for status change CYPRES 2 provides an easy way to view / select 1. the flight counter, The WSC changes from WS Status to Canopy 2. the unit’s serial number, status if the vertical speed at an altitude between 3.
  • Page 36 Verify settings: After changing settings as described in Section 4.4.2 and following, switch the unit ON and verify the settings within the unit information sequence (see Section 4.5) Wrong settings can cause injury or death. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 35...

  • Page 37: Cypres 2 And Water Jumps

    After water contact, the rig and the reserve must be dried according to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. After that the rig and CYPRES 2 with the CYPRES 2 allows water jumps without removal of new filter can be used again.

  • Page 38: Changing The Filter

    The unit must be switched off before changing the filter. Filter removal: Hold the CYPRES 2 filter changer by the non-slotted end and push it straight (without tilting) onto the filter up to the stop position. Hold the filter changer by the non-slotted end and...

  • Page 39: Error Display

    If an error condition is detected during the self-test low battery. Please contact Airtec or SSK countdown, CYPRES 2 will show an error code prior to next use. on the display. After one of the following three error codes appears, One or both of the attached re- the unit switches OFF and cannot be switched on again.

  • Page 40: Changing The Release Unit(S)

    Hold the plug and socket by their aluminium grips and pull them apart using a smooth straight motion. Do not twist or bend! It is easy to change a 1-pin CYPRES 2 to a 2-pin CYPRES 2 or vice-versa, by swapping cutter types. 1-pin Cutter 2-pin Cutter - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 41 Keep tapping the socket until no more water comes out, then store the CYPRES 2 with the open end of the socket facing down for another 24 hours in a dry area to allow the socket to fully dry out.

  • Page 42: Technical Servicing/Maintenance

    7. Technical servicing/maintenance CYPRES 2’s extremely reliable functioning is 3. Experience has shown that during the period of a maintenance cycle (4 or 5 years), changes and attributable to four factors: the exclusive use of improvements do happen. Applicable updates carefully pretreated and approved parts, strict and are performed during maintenance.

  • Page 43: Maintenance Reminder

    If the first maintenance has been performed on window your CYPRES 2 will start to show you your CYPRES 2, then your unit will notify you of that maintenance is available and the unit will the second (and last) maintenance as it approaches display the proposed month and year (e.g.,...

  • Page 44: Timing Of Maintenance

    CYPRES 2 owner who decides to have their unit maintained to stay within the maintenance windows. Please do not be late, because this will result in higher costs and longer turnaround times. Due to the significantly greater technical and or-...

  • Page 45: Important Notes

    • When you have a CYPRES on board, never exceed ing with skydivers. Our measurements indicate 26,000 feet above sea level. that extraordinary rates of descent are achieved page 44 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 46 Once you have overflown 2000 feet and thereafter descent with less than approx. 8,5 m/s but 1500 ft more than 2.5 m/s for more than 10 seconds (may vary on user’s set- tings) in the 1500 ft NO ! - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 45...

  • Page 47: Important Notes For Users

    Never attempt to open it by force. or paragliding/-sailing. • The reserve closing loop must be under tension, • CYPRES 2 cannot be used for base jumps (jumps caused by the pilot chute spring, of no less than from fixed objects), and must be switched off 10 pounds (5 kg approximately).

  • Page 48: Repacking Of Reserves

    There are so many risks increasing so rapidly that it is not at all worthwhile to accept these risks. pull-ups, and discs when a CYPRES 2 is installed in the container. Even if you do not have an AAD in your container, a CYPRES loop will markedly improve your safety.
  • Page 49 Tips for riggers (packers): not performed any compatibility tests. The ‘Packer’s Kit’ is available from CYPRES 2 LOR loops for Parachute de France rigs are an dealers. It contains lots of things to make life original PdF spare part and can be purchased easier, including: only from PdF dealers.

  • Page 50: The Cypres Loop And Disk System

    In one case, an aircraft hole. The loop then gets threaded through the right actually crashed because of a premature reserve hole and knotted. opening. The three holes have no sharp edges. It is a very - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 49...
  • Page 51 4,000,000 loops have been manufactured There is no doubt that both the loop and washer by Airtec and given to rig manufacturers, riggers and packers around the world to improve safety. working together as a system have certainly made...

  • Page 52: Abbreviated User Guide

    (1-pin or • CYPRES arrives at the dropzone by any 2-pin). It is not necessary to send the CYPRES 2 means other than under an open canopy (e.g., to the manufacturer. The required cutter can be by car, or by walking back from landing purchased from your CYPRES dealer.

  • Page 53: Air Travel

    It shows an x- ray of a complete rig fitted with CYPRES 2. The x-ray imagery may vary depending on the type and design of the rig.

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    These limits are therefore not relevant until the processing unit itself has reached the temperatures in question. In reality, these limits will rarely be reached due to the fact that CYPRES 2 must be located inside the reserve container, and due to the insulating properties of the processing unit pouch and parachute canopy.
  • Page 55 ......(approx. 300 / 225 - 40 meter) In the event of a cutaway, activation will not occur until CYPRES has Activation speed: ..approx. > 29 mph (13 m/s) verified all necessary para meters. page 54 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 56: Versions

    19 mph (8.5 m/s), but more than approx. 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s) for 6-20 seconds depending on where this status change time is programmed. Default status change time ....10 seconds - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 55...

  • Page 57: Warranty

    Nei- ther repair nor replacement will affect the original warranty. When a CYPRES 2 unit is returned to the manu- facturer or service center, it must be packed in the original box or an equivalent shipping package...

  • Page 58: Disclaimer

    CYPRES 2 is strictly a backup device and is not in- the use of non-original Airtec parts and accessories. tended to replace proper training or timely execution The use of CYPRES 2 is voluntary and does not of appropriate emergency procedures.

  • Page 59: Index

    Functioning period ........ 53 Control unit ....5,11-14,23-24,36,53 Hand luggage ........52 Converting models ........ 10 Humidity ..........53 Cutaway ..........55 Installation ........22,23 Cutter ..... 5-7,10,36,38-40,51-53 Jump pilots ..........44 page 58 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 60 Wing Suit CYPRES (WSC) ..... 16,55 Service center ........ 9,10,43 Wing Suit Flight ........18 Service life ..........53 Wing Suit Status ..... 16,19,20,55 Settings ........27,34,35,46 WSC Audio ........16,19 Setup ..........23,47 X-ray ............. 52 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 59...

  • Page 61: Packing List

    Trademarks 18. Packing list In addition to the CYPRES 2 unit and the User CYPRES is a trademark of Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Guide, the following items will be delivered: Safety Systems. All rights reserved. No part of this...
  • Page 62 If your rig is lost or stolen it maybe helpful to have this data: Container Manufacturer + Model: Size / Color: Options: Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Purchased from: Date: Model: Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Purchased from: Date: - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 61...
  • Page 63 Manufacturer + Model: Size / Options: Color / Pattern: Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Purchased from: Date: Reserve Canopy Manufacturer + Model: Size: Color / Pattern: Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Purchased from: Date: page 62 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 64 Personal Info - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 63...
  • Page 65 In case someone from the security personnel has concerns:...
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  • Page 74 CYPRES 2 User’s Guide CYPRES 2 - english version - Reliability made in Germany Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems Mittelstrasse 69 33181 Bad Wünnenberg - Germany Tel: +49 2953 98990 Fax: +49 2953 1293 www.cypres.cc...

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