JDC Instruments SKYWATCH PRO Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing this multifunction measuring instrument,
designed and manufactured in Switzerland. For accurate
measurements, please read the instructions and follow the
precautions for use.
This instrument is designed to help users who find themselves
outdoors, it informs you about the conditions in your environment
in real time. However, it does not make weather forecasts and
cannot replace the advice and warnings of the local weather station.
Weather conditions outside can sometimes change very quickly.
Sunny weather, for example, can turn into a thunderstorm in half an
hour or less. So, you should always observe basic safety rules when
undertaking any outdoor activity.
MAIN FEATURES
Sapphire
bearing
propeller
Battery
indicator
Beaufort
scale
Central ON/OFF
button
Left side
button
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SWITCHING ON
To switch on the instrument, briefly press the central button.
It displays the software version, then the last page read
before switching off (or the first page when using the
SKYWATCH® Pro for the first time). THE PAGES ARE
ORGANISED BY DEFAULT, BUT CAN BE CUSTOMISED.
FUNCTIONS OF THE CENTRAL BUTTON
The central button allows different actions to be taken on the
instrument depending on how long it is pressed.
Press briefly
Press for 1 second
Press for 2 seconds →
Press for 3 seconds →
Press for 4 seconds →
More than 4 seconds →
CUSTOMISE YOUR SKYWATCH EXPERIENCE
The SKYWATCH® Pro gives users the option of choosing the
functions they wish to display. They can choose between
different units for a type of measurement, as well as which
Temperature/
type of measurement they want to appear on which page, and
humidity
modify certain values.
sensor
Set a value
(Press the central button for 1 second)
When this function is selected from the central button, a
Page
cursor appears on the first modifiable value on the page. This
number
selection frame can be moved using the buttons to the left
indicator
and right of the central button.
Press the central button to select the function whose value
you want to change, then use the side buttons to increase or
decrease the value you want to set. If there is no adjustable
3 selectable
functions
value on this page, the "set value" function will be ignored.
Modifying the content of a setup page
(Press the central button for 2 seconds)
Right side
The user can modify each of the 3 areas of the screen. Each
button
value and each unit of measurement can be selected for each
section of the screen.
When the "setup" function is selected, a cursor appears on
the first section visible on the screen. The cursor can be
moved using the side buttons and the central button is used
to select the chosen value.
The right-hand button is used to change the unit of
measurement, while the left-hand button is used to change
the type of measurement.
Pressing the central button confirms the new setting.
Switch the instrument on and off
Modify a value
Modify page content
Deactivate automatic switch off
Shut down the instrument
Exit the menu
V 1.0 Mars 2024

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Summary of Contents for JDC Instruments SKYWATCH PRO

  • Page 1 SWITCHING ON INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE To switch on the instrument, briefly press the central button. It displays the software version, then the last page read GETTING STARTED before switching off (or the first page when using the Thank you for purchasing this multifunction measuring instrument, SKYWATCH®...
  • Page 2: Shut Down Mode

    SWITCHING OFF Key symbols Auto-off The SKYWATCH® Pro automatically switches off one minute after the last button has been pressed or after the last wind measurement has been taken. Heat index Temperature Windchill Manual switch-off Dew point felt To manually deactivate the SKYWATCH® Pro, simply press the central button briefly to turn off the device.
  • Page 3: Technical Details

    TECHNICAL DETAILS Measurement units Wind speed km/h – m/s – knots – mph – fps – Beaufort Temperature °C –°F Humidity Barometric pressure hPa – inch Hg – mmHg Altitude m – ft – Flight Level Variometer m/s – ft/s Measurement range Wind speed 0 to 185 km/h...
  • Page 4 DEFAULT PAGES CONTENT Home page : Page 1 : (default) JDC Instruments Latest logo Beaufort software Instant wind bargraph update speed Version of Average wind Speed Software the product speed max wind version Page 2 : (default) Page 3 : (default)
  • Page 5: Mode Settings

    NON-ADJUSTABLE MODES : List of non-adjustable values: Non-adjustable default pages for Set mode Value (modify values) : • Wind speed (instantaneous, average) • Temperature (average, felt) • Dew point • Variometer • Humidity • Local pressure LATERAL CONTROL BUTTONS : •...
  • Page 6: Clock Settings

    CLOCK SETTINGS 1. Go to page 8 of your SKYWATCH® Pro if the functions have not been moved. If you have already personalized the functions of your SKYWATCH® Pro, go to the location where you have placed the time, date and year functions. 2.
  • Page 7 COMPASS Calibration: The compass can be used in two ways: • Horizontal calibration: Use the compass as you would a conventional compass. • Vertical calibration: Position the propeller axis parallel to the ground. To calibrate the instrument, follow these steps: Switch on the instrument >...
  • Page 8: Battery Display

    BATTERY DISPLAY Flat battery When the battery of your SKYWATCH® Pro is empty, the following icon is displayed. You should recharge it as soon as possible. Battery on charge When your SKYWATCH® Pro is recharging, it displays the following icon. If it is not displayed, it is not correctly positioned on the charger.

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