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  • Page 1 CYPRES 2 User’s Guide CYPRES 2 - english version - Reliability made in Germany User‘s Guide...
  • Page 2 Subject to change without notice. Congratulations on your choice of CYPRES, the CYPRES 2 User Guide as revised 01 /2019 Art.No. 991002. safest and most accurate AAD currently available. *If your CYPRES does not have the latest upgrades / updates...

  • 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

    CYPRES to somebody it is your responsibility High vertical speed at a low altitude causes to inform him about the above circumstances. CYPRES to take action. (For Expert model 35 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 3...
  • Page 5 The CYPRES 2 combines tried and true quality ners and edges, and in addition it is waterproof extended maintenance window: +/- 6 months and reliability with achievements, technology and from month of manufacture, no down-time discoveries made during all the years of continued during the busy part of the year regardless of 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 Works

    CYPRES takes care of itself. This very accurate cali- by the founder of Airtec, Helmut Cloth, in 1987. bration is the basis for CYPRES to recognize exactly The CYPRES‘ activation system has these advan- the activation altitude and speed.
  • Page 8 Functional diagram: being non-hazardous. stainless reserve steel body closing Due to its high reliability and other properties, the loop CYPRES release unit is currently being used in aerospace applications (satellites). plastic guide blade - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 7...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    (DOM) to the end of service life. no scheduling If CYPRES 2 should cease to function contact no shipping costs Airtec or SSK. No CYPRES 2 user has ever spent any money on no battery costs battery since 2003. no installation costs no repack costs don’t worry, go skydiving...

  • Page 10: Operational Safety

    CYPRES. controlling process that monitors the working - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 9...

  • 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 chapter 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

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

  • Page 15: Changeable Mode Cypres

    A0 (see chapter 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 The mode will only change when the procedure 1 - all signs on the display. 7 is identically done two times in a row. Otherwise the unit will remain in its current mode. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 15...

  • Page 17: Wing Suit Cypres (Wsc)

    Feel free to contact us. at approx. 750 feet (225 meters) and down to ap- prox. 130 feet (40 meters) above ground level if the vertical speed is higher than approx. 78 mph page 16 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 18: The Wsc Audio

    When removing the paper the battery. clip, the sound is played again. When performing a gear check, also check your The WSC Audio is not waterproof. Do not submerge it in water or similar. audio. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 17...

  • Page 19: The Wsc Functionality

    Canopy Status. the situation. The Status change is done by the WSC. We investigated CR2450 batteries. For preferred To avoid any uncertainty or confusion for yourself manufacturers see downloads.cypres.aero/wsc page 18 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 20 90‘s or more below 1500 feet. If you have programmed a user selectable activation choice is shown within the unit information altitude then you have to increase the 1500 feet by the sequence. programmed distance. Land safely. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 19...
  • Page 21 Additional remarks: In the unexpected case, that absolutely no signal The Wing Suit Status activation speed is 45 mph appears, then just don`t fly aggressive but smooth page 20 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 22 3500 feet/min vertical below *** If you have programed a user-selectable activation 2000 feet. altitude, then you have to increase the 1500 feet by the programed value. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 21...

  • Page 23: Installation

    The resulting installation instructions, in all it´s Retrofit: Comply with the specific retrofit instructions of variations, originated from the different construc- the harness/container manufacturers. page 22 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 24 - thin cable on top of thicker cable Inappropriate installation can result in inappropriate - cable is bent container opening performance. That can cause injury or death. Never install a CYPRES by trial and error. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 23...

  • Page 25: How To Operate Cypres 2

    Wing Suit CYPRES: choosing canopy sta- You should familiarize yourself with switching tus Expert or Speed CYPRES 2 on and off (see chapter 4.2) and chang- • Wing Suit CYPRES: choosing time dura- ing the dropzone offset (see chapter 4.4.1) and all tion for status change other handling prior to use.

  • Page 26: Switching Cypres On

    This routine is designed to avoid to avoid accidental switch-on. accidental switch-off. light light light appears appears appears click self-test and calibration unit wait! wait! wait! click click click switched on - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 25...

  • 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’s Guide are based on the standard 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

    Guide 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 chapter 4.4.2 and following, switch the unit ON and verify the settings within the unit information sequence (see chapter 4.5) Wrong settings can cause injury or death. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 35...

  • Page 37: Cypres 2 And Water Jumps

    4.6 CYPRES 2 and Water jumps CYPRES 2 allows water jumps without removal of the unit. CYPRES 2 is waterproof for a duration of up to 24 hours down to a water depth of 8 feet (2.5 meters). This is achieved through a water-resistant casing, sealed plug connections, a sealed cutter, a sealed control unit, and a special filter.

  • Page 38: Changing The Filter

    Remove the old filter from the filter changer by pushing with your finger Do not use other tools! or with the eraser end of a pencil. Discard it. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 37...

  • Page 39: Error Display

    Possible reasons could be that an attempt to switch code and contact Airtec or SSK before further use! CYPRES on has been made in a car driving uphill or downhill, in an elevator or in a flying aircraft.

  • Page 40: Changing The Release Unit(S)

    Do not twist or bend! It is easy to change a 1-pin CYPRES to a 2-pin CYPRES or vice-versa, by swapping cutter types. 1-pin Cutter 2-pin Cutter - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 39...
  • Page 41 1. CYPRES 1 field replaceable cutters (no alumi- the table top, store the CYPRES with the open num grip) can be used with CYPRES 2 They end of the socket hanging downward for another will function properly, however this combination 24 hours in a dry area, to allow the socket to dry is not water-resistant.

  • Page 42: Technical Service

    (e.g. new disciplines), (maintenance). We offer a maintenance for 4 which Airtec is always researching and taking primary reasons: into consideration. 1. Deviations between nominal and actual values 4.
  • Page 43 For maintenance cycle schedule see chapter 14.1 then it did before. The earliest possible date for the CYPRES 2 Three month after the proposed date it will show maintenance is 6 months early, the latest 6 months month and year for an even longer time.
  • Page 44 Lebanon, OH 45036 - USA schedule see chapter 14.1 Tel: ++ 1 513 934 3201 During the service life of a CYPRES 2 unit, the Fax: ++ 1 513 934 3208 parachutist should not have any operation costs email: info@SSKinc.com other than the 2 maintenance fees (except for any www.SSKinc.com...

  • Page 45: Important Notes

    Our measurements indicate the intended dropzone elevation. that extraordinary rates of descent are achieved in turbine aircraft, as the pilot is concentrating on page 44 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...
  • Page 46 Wing Suit Status of their units is not active on 1500 ft that one jump. The NO ! units behave like an Expert or like a Speed CYPRES, depending on the - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 45...

  • Page 47: Important Notes For Users

    Extreme concerted efforts have been • Don‘t forget: After water contact shut your taken to protect CYPRES 2 from „radio pol- CYPRES 2 off immediately and change the filter. lution“. Although the extraordinary shielding •...

  • Page 48: Repacking Of Reserves

    CYPRES loop silicone on the upper maximum 4 cm (1 1/2 inch) but well away from the knot. The reserve container closing loop must be under The loops provided by Airtec are pre-treated with tension, caused by the pilot chute spring, of at least silicone already.
  • Page 49 CYPRES AAD Installation and rigging specifica- For specific instructions, please contact your h/c tions. manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Repack: Please follow your country‘s requirements concerning repack cycles and authorizations for reserve pack jobs. page 48 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 50: The Cypres Loop And Disc System

    Our intention is to make skydiving safer, so we knotted. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 49...
  • Page 51 The three holes have no sharp edges. It is a very 1992, approx. 1,010,000 discs and well above extensive procedure to manufacture this disc, but 4,000,000 loops have been manufactured by Airtec and given to rig manufacturers, riggers, and pack- loop tearing has reduced to almost zero by using this product.

  • Page 52: Abbreviated User's Guide

    General recommendation: If in doubt, reset CYPRES by switching it off and on again. - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 51...

  • Page 53: Regarding Air Travel

    The card shows an X-ray of a complete rig with CYPRES 2. Depending on type and design of the rig the X-ray on the security’s screen may vary.

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    ** If maintenances have been performed within the scheduled time frames. *** According to the present knowledge base - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 53...
  • Page 55 ......(approx. 300 / 225 - 40 meter) In the event of a cutaway, activation Activation speed: ..approx. > 29 mph (13 m/s) will not occur until CYPRES has verified all necessary para meters. page 54 - CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -...

  • Page 56: Versioning

    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

    Neither 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

    In designing and manufacturing CYPRES, the aim this User‘s Guide. of Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems, is that If used in the United States, the use of CYPRES the device should not accidentally sever the loop but shall be in accordance with USPA BSRs.

  • 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

    18. Packing List Trade Marks CYPRES is a trade mark of Airtec GmbH & Co. In addition to the CYPRES 2 unit and the user’s KG Safety Systems. All rights reserved. No part guide, the following items will be delivered:...
  • 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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