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Summary of Contents for Flytec Windwatch PRO
- Page 1 Windwatch PRO Pocket Weather Station Operating Manual Flytec AG Switzerland Ebenaustrasse 18 6048 Horw 26.01.2008...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Overview Overview .............................3 Summary of Functions ......................4 Operating Philosophy ........................4 Change Main function:........................4 Change Sub function: ......................... 4 Backlight .............................. 4 Set-Mode for the Main Display Screen ....................5 Set-Mode for Secondary Functions ....................5 Select Measuring Units ........................5 Start - Stop - Reset .......................... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Normal atmosphere Table ..........Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. Altimeter Screens..........................20 Absolute and relative altimeter display ................20 Cumulative ascent and descent display ................20 AutoSet display ......................... 20 Altimeter Settings..........................21 Setting altimeter/ QNH pressure..................21 Setting the air column factor....................21 Setting the reference altimeter (ALT 2) ................ -
Page 4: Summary Of Functions
Windwatch PRO This operation manual provides detailed information about the operating mode of the Windwatch PRO instrument. By using your new, multi function instrument which is equipped with four high precision sensors, you are able to measure wind, air pressure, altitude, temperature and relative air humidity. -
Page 5: Set-Mode For The Main Display Screen
Introduction Set-Mode for the Main Display Screen A long press (4 seconds) of the MENU key brings up the set-mode for the current main function shown on the upper line of the display. With the WWP in set-mode, the value to be set will be flashing and can be adjusted with the UP and DOWN keys. -
Page 6: Chart Of Functions
Introduction Chart of Functions Barometer / Time Time / Date/ Alarm Stopwatch 9:13:25 14:23.2 1013.2 9:23.4 02:38:27 2008 4:15.5 • Barograph • Time of day • Stopwatch • Current air pressure • Date • Interval (lap) time • Time • Year •... - Page 7 Introduction Temperature Altimeter Wind Speed Moisture 2649 24.5 °C Alti 10.9 °C • Current wind speed • Absolute alt. (MSL) • Temperature • Average • Relative alt. (AGL) • Relative humidity • Peak • Rate of ascent/descent • Dew point Wind Chill Alt.
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Page 8: Barometer
Barometer Barometer By tracking air pressure trends at a given location it is possible to make predictions about approaching weather conditions. The barograph on the WWP Barometer main screen represents the air pressure progression over the past 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours (user selectable where each bar represents 1/12 of the period selected). -
Page 9: Barometer Screens
Barometer Barometer Screens Barometer display with time of day This display shows the barometric pressure trend, current 1013 pressure and time of day. The pressure can be changed to hPa or inHg with a short press of the keys. 38:27 Barometer display with temperature This display shows the barometric pressure trend, current 1013... -
Page 10: Barometer Set-Mode
Barometer Barometer Set-Mode Setting the Barometer altitude A long press (4 seconds) of the MENU key gives access to the Barometer set-mode and will cause the barometer reference altitude to blink. Use the keys to set the altitude for your current location. This setting is necessary to obtain a precise QNH indication (see barometer general information 1013 above). -
Page 11: Time And Alarm Clock
Time and Alarm Clock Time and Alarm Clock Time and Alarm Clock Screens This menu provides the time in 24h or 12h format, with an alarm clock as well as the time in a secondary time zone. The alarm clock can be set to a predetermined time of day, and to reoccur daily, week-days only, week-ends only, or on a specific date. -
Page 12: Time And Alarm Clock Settings
Time and Alarm Clock Time and Alarm Clock Settings Setting time of day A long press of the MENU key allows the current time to be set. First the hour field will flash; adjust with the keys, then short-press the MENU or SUB key to accept the hour setting and advance to the minutes field. -
Page 13: Setting The Alarm Time
Time and Alarm Clock Setting the alarm time The WWP must be in the Alarm sub-screen (alarm clock symbol in lower left corner of display). Press the MENU key for 4 seconds; the hour field will blink and can be set with the 07:05 keys. -
Page 14: Stopwatch And Timer
Stop Watch and Timer Stopwatch and Timer Stopwatch and Timer Screens The WWP features a full-function stopwatch with 1/10th second accuracy, a countdown timer and a sailing/race timer. Both timers feature a pre-alarm warning that can be user set. The pre- alarm for the racing timer was designed for regatta starts in sailing. -
Page 15: Race/Sail Timer For Regatta Start
Stop Watch and Timer 1:00:00 Race/Sail timer for regatta start 56:18 The race timer is differentiated from the normal countdown 10:00 timer by a sailboat icon in the top of the display. When the race timer is selected, the WWP will beep once per second during the last 5 seconds of the countdown period, followed by a longer beep when the countdown reaches 0. -
Page 16: Wind Speed/Wind Chill
Wind Speed Wind Speed/Wind Chill Measuring Wind Speed The Windwatch PRO is designed to precisely measure the wind speed regardless of the prevailing air density. In order to obtain optimal results, the instrument should be held vertically into the MENU wind with an outstretched arm. -
Page 17: Wind Speed Settings
Wind Speed Wind Speed Settings Setting the wind speed averager With the WWP in the Wind Speed screen (propeller icon shown in the top of the display) press the SUB key for 4 seconds to bring up the wind speed averaging period. Set the period between 5 and 30 seconds (in 1-second increments) using the 10 SEC ▼... -
Page 18: Altimeter
In practice, these conditions are more likely to be an exception! The WWP incorporates a Flytec innovation that significantly improves the altitude accuracy by correcting for air column temperatures. -
Page 19: Altimetry For The Ambitious User
16°C warmer compared to the standard atmosphere, a standard altimeter will display 2 x 4 x 16 = 128m lower than actual. Note about correcting air column temperature: While the Windwatch PRO makes it possible to increase altimeter accuracy by compensating for air column temperatures that deviate from standard, total compensation is not always possible due to the layered structure of the atmosphere. -
Page 20: Altimeter Screens
Altimeter Altimeter Screens Absolute and relative altimeter display The top line shows the current altitude (elevation). The middle line shows the altitude difference since the last reset of ALT2. 1625 This relative altimeter can quickly be zeroed with a long press of the RES key so that a vertical ascent/descent can be easily ALT2 measured. -
Page 21: Altimeter Settings
Altimeter Altimeter Settings Setting altimeter/ QNH pressure With the WWP in the Altimeter screen (mountain icon shown in the top of the display) press the MENU key for 4 seconds and the altitude and QNH will blink. Set your current altitude or QNH with ▼... -
Page 22: Autoset
Altimeter AutoSet This Flytec exclusive function allows the WWP to automatically rectify, every day at a pre- determined time, altitude discrepancies that are due to changes in weather conditions. For example, the AutoSet feature can be programmed so that the altimeter will be set every morning at 05:00h to a predetermined altitude such as your home, base camp, airport, ski lodge, hang glider/paraglider launch, etc. -
Page 23: Temperature And Humidity
You will achieve the most accurate and conclusive readings by allowing air to flow freely though the sensor openings. This is accomplished by holding the Windwatch PRO in the same way as when taking wind measurements (i.e., WWP held vertically, upwind, and with an outstretched arm). -
Page 24: Temperature And Humidity Screens
Temperature and Humidity Temperature and Humidity Screens Temperature and humidity display The top line shows the current temperature, the middle line shows the current relative humidity, and the bottom line shows 24.1 the current dew point (based on the temperature and humidity °C readings). -
Page 25: Temperature And Humidity Screen Settings
General information Battery The Windwatch PRO is supplied with a CR2032 3-Volt lithium battery installed. Because the Windwatch PRO uses state-of-the-art technology, the battery should last through approximately 18 months of normal use. When the battery becomes weak, a low battery message “Lo Po” will flash on the display and the battery should be replaced. -
Page 26: Malfunction
In rare cases, it may happen that the WWP provides incorrect data or does not provide any data at all. FLYTEC is not responsible for any damages or injury due to the incorrect functioning of the instrument. When engaging in weather-dependent activities, the... -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Barometer Format: 0.00 inHg or 0 hPa Range: 6.49 inHg to 37.80 inHg or 220 hPa to 1280 hPa Resolution: 0.03 inHg or 1 hPa Barograph Resolution: 1 hPa in Min/Max sub-screen, 2 hPa in Time & Temp sub-screens Interval: 0h15, 0h30, 1h00, 2h00 Time scale:... - Page 28 Specifications Clock Format Time: hh:mm:ss or h:mm:ss (pm) Date: DD MM YYYY or MM DD YYYY Resolution: 1 sec Accuracy: Approx. 32 sec/yr Alarm Format Time: hh:mm resp. h:mm PM Date: DD MM or MM-DD or Interval: Every day: 1-7 Week days only: 1-5 Week-ends only: 6-7 Recurring day of the week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...
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