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- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide -

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processing unit

control unit

release unit

(cutter)

1.2 Components

CYPRES consists of a control unit, a processing

unit and one release unit (cutter) for 1-pin reserve

container or two release units (cutters) for 2-pin

reserve container.

Do not pull, lift, carry or throw CYPRES by the cables

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Expert CYPRES 2

Page 1: ...User Guide CYPRES 2 User s Guide english version CYPRES 2 Reliability made in Germany...

Page 2: ...ll know that you have not left your safety to chance Airtec GmbH Co KG Safety Systems CYPRES 2 Reliability made in Germany Dieses Handbuch ist in Deutsch erh ltlich Ce manuel est disponible en fran ai...

Page 3: ...2 User selectable activation altitude 30 4 4 3 User selectable activation altitude setting procedure 32 4 4 4 User selectable activation altitude dropzone offset feature combined 33 4 4 5 Changing the...

Page 4: ...may nevertheless require special considerations or CYPRES2 settings Freefall or any vertical speed thatis greaterthan theactivationspeed atthedefined activation altitude with an Expert CYPRES2 this i...

Page 5: ...user There is no need to observe a replacement date record the number of jumps made monitor the voltage during self test purchase a battery or have a rigger open or repack the reserve for this reason...

Page 6: ...unit cutter 1 2 Components CYPRES consists of a control unit a processing unit and one release unit cutter for 1 pin reserve container or two release units cutters for 2 pin reserve container Do not...

Page 7: ...e jumper is in a dangerous situation i e still in freefall at low altitude the processing unit instructs the release unit to initiate the reserve container opening sequence The release unit cutter for...

Page 8: ...r Materialpr fung Berlin tested a total of 99 release units Following this investigation BAM and the U S DOT classified the CYPRES 2 as being non hazardous Thanks to its high degree of reliability and...

Page 9: ...do not need to worry about CYPRES 2 s power supply in any way The unit should function from the date of manufacture DOM until the end of its service life If CYPRES2 ceases to function or displays an e...

Page 10: ...he unit has been switched on a primary operational process and an independent con trol process that continuously monitors the operationalprocess Shouldanerroroccurwhile the operational process is acti...

Page 11: ...in a 1 pin reserve container and the use in a 2 pin reserve container All CYPRES can be used in both container types With the plug and socket cutter connection a swap from 1 pin cutter to 2 pin cutte...

Page 12: ...e release unit when it detects a rate of descent higher than approx 78 mph 35 m s at an altitude of approx 750 feet approx 225 meters above ground level AGL In the event of a cutaway CYPRES will opera...

Page 13: ...ximately 800 meters and approximately 300 meters the vertical speed is between approximately 7 mph and approximately 30 mph approximately 3 m s and approximately 13m s for more than 10 seconds then th...

Page 14: ...er of skydivers try and manage to exceed that speed using low turns and small canopies The capability of skydivers to enlarge their vertical speed under their canopy is further expanding With the deve...

Page 15: ...these models When the unit is on the current mode is indicated by a digit below the appropriate engraved mode Note Default delivery setting of new changeable MODE units is Type Expert scale feet user...

Page 16: ...7 of the procedure identically twice in a row Otherwise the unit will remain in its current mode Note Changing the mode will automatically reset the chosen mode to the standard settings for the rel e...

Page 17: ...round level the WSC descends with less than approx 19 mph 8 5 m s but more than 5 6 mph 2 5 m s for more than 10 seconds then the WSC should change to Canopy Status with different activation criteria...

Page 18: ...nt states providing two different sets of activation criteria for one jump For the first part of your descent the WSC uses the Wing Suit Status For your canopy flight it uses the Canopy Status The Sta...

Page 19: ...r changing from 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...

Page 20: ...avoid high vertical speed below 1500 feet Do not fly aggressive but smooth below 1500 feet Do not do sharp 90 s or more below 1500 feet Fly and land without rapid steering maneuvers If you have progr...

Page 21: ...en When removing the paper clip the sound is played again 2 6 3 2 WSC Audio error code If the Audio s voltage decreases below a defined value then the melodic sound that you hear will be played for ap...

Page 22: ...out again right away because the new battery could be inserted upside down or the new battery could be empty Correct the situation Our investigations found the Duracell CR2450 batteries showed the bes...

Page 23: ...rer 3 Installation When the CYPRES AAD was introduced it was necessary to establish a testing and evaluation procedure for the installation of this new AAD into existing harness container systems as n...

Page 24: ...be sure to place the thicker cable so that it lies on top of the thinner one Cables should be placed in a circle in order to avoid twists Always avoid pulling bending twisting or kinking the cables CY...

Page 25: ...the user has to control CYPRES 2 s functions The user only needs to perform the following actions Switch on Switch off Increase dropzone offset Decrease dropzone offset View the flight counter View t...

Page 26: ...prevent the unit from being switched on ac cidentally Once the switch on procedure has been completed the unit will run through its self test Initially the display will show the number and then a cou...

Page 27: ...journey to the dropzone the ground elevation changes similarly The unit is taken away from the airfield drop zone by vehicle or on foot and later brought back again If the total time for a flight or a...

Page 28: ...ressed firmly on the button when you press it for the fourth time during switch on CYPRES will continue with its DZ 360 feet above airfield self test and once it has finished it will display 30 feet o...

Page 29: ...y At the WSC the drop zone offset is limited to 1050 feet 350 meters The dropzone offset that you select will remain indicated on the display and CYPRES will adjust automatically for this change durin...

Page 30: ...her dropzone offset adjustment If the landing elevation is higher than set the unit will not change to zero display right away In such a case CYPRES must be recalibrated to the correct Ground Zero by...

Page 31: ...tivation altitude etc If selected the thru is displayed during the self test countdown between the 10 and the 0 For example if A 1 is selected the self test countdown will be 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 A 1 0...

Page 32: ...eater the possibility of your reserve not being fully inflated at a sufficient altitude Both secenarios can cause injury or death Making a decision The decision to increase the activation altitude and...

Page 33: ...ill shut down Next for safety purposes to make certain that this setting is never changed accidentally you have to repeat this same procedure once more confirming the new setting During the confirmati...

Page 34: ...meters and you want feet or vice versa you must enter the unit information area by pressing the button down immediately when the has appeared at the end of the self test and then keep it pressed down...

Page 35: ...ical details concerning all aspects of Wing Suiting and the Wing Suit CYPRES and all consequences of any actions The reason to have this value selectable is to al low for upcoming developments in the...

Page 36: ...ial number 4 display of the scale feet meter 7 Wing Suit CYPRES time duration for status change 6 Wing Suit CYPRES canopy status Expert or Speed Verify settings After changing settings as described in...

Page 37: ...ve the CYPRES Filter in a wet condition over a long pe riod of time After a water jump dry the CYPRES unit separately from the wet parachute and replace the filter in a timely manner The CYPRES 2 filt...

Page 38: ...of a pencil Discard it Filter installation Place the new filter with the labeled side facing and into the slotted end of the filter changer up to the stop flush position Do not tilt Hold the filter ch...

Page 39: ...nk willappearwithinthelastmonthoftheunit s service lifetime and the unit will continue to display this through the future It will appear for approx 5 seconds before continuing to low battery Please co...

Page 40: ...etely seated 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 6 Changing the release unit s After an acti...

Page 41: ...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 When completely dry insert the plug of the n...

Page 42: ...statistical trends and predict potential problems at a very early stage This means that it is often possible to prevent situations by making modifications during the maintenance process rather than ha...

Page 43: ...ate this appears for 5 seconds 6 months after the maintenance date the end of the maintenance window appears for 5 seconds If the first maintenance has been performed on your CYPRES 2 then your unit w...

Page 44: ...n when a unit requires ex tensive individual attention Due to the significantly greater technical and or ganizational demands for individual unit process ing a service outside the prescribed maintenan...

Page 45: ...board manufac tured or maintained after October 2021 never exceed 65 000 feet above sea level A simple rule Never descend below the elevation of the takeoff airfield or the intended DZ When using an a...

Page 46: ...jumpmaster has switched them off prior to descent in ANY aircraft Note in the case of WSC on board Once you have overflown 2000 feet and thereafter descent with less than approx 8 5 m s but more than...

Page 47: ...ion Users are still recommended to avoid strong radio transmitters Please contact Airtec if you have any questions A release unit that has activated builds up a high level of internal pressure and wil...

Page 48: ...oop material 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 The use of CYPRES acces s...

Page 49: ...te de France rigs are an original PdF spare part and can be purchased only from PdF dealers Non adjustable loops that are attached to a CYPRES disc and mounted in containers with an internal pilot chu...

Page 50: ...eft hole The loop then gets threaded through the right hole and knotted The three holes have no sharp edges It is a very 10 The CYPRES loop and disk system Previous reserve closing loops were made fro...

Page 51: ...ers riggers and packers around the world to improve safety These days you are unlikely to find a rig worldwide with a reserve container that is not closed using the CYPRES reserve closing loop system...

Page 52: ...iated User guide Switch CYPRES on only when you are at the dropzone on the ground When airfield and dropzone are at the same place always switch CYPRES off and back on again when CYPRES arrives at the...

Page 53: ...materials that are approved by U S DOT and other competent agencies worldwide and are not subject to any transport regulations Given the size of a rig we recommend that it be checked in as normal lugg...

Page 54: ...mum altitude 2140 feet to 26 000 feet MSL 650 m to 8 000 m Allowed minimum and maximum altitude for units produced or maintained after October 2021 2140 feet to 65 000 feet MSL 650 m to 20 000 m Funct...

Page 55: ...tude approx 1000 750 130 feet approx 300 225 40 meter Activation speed approx 29 mph 13 m s Standard settings for SPEED CYPRES Cable length of control unit approx 650 mm Volume approx 139 cm Weight ap...

Page 56: ...hen descending less than approx 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 14 1...

Page 57: ...ong standing CYPRES practice since 1991 The manufacturer reserves the right to decide whether the unit will be repaired or replaced Nei ther repair nor replacement will affect the original warranty Wh...

Page 58: ...ensuring that each component has been installed in strict compliance with the manufac turer s instructions by obtaining proper instruction in the use of this system and by operating each component of...

Page 59: ...ner manufacturer 22 23 31 47 48 Control unit 5 11 14 23 24 36 53 Converting models 10 Cutaway 55 Cutter 5 7 10 36 38 40 51 53 Delivered items 60 Disc 47 49 60 Disclaimer 57 Display 9 25 35 38 Display...

Page 60: ...rial number 24 34 35 Service center 9 10 43 Service life 53 Settings 27 34 35 46 Setup 23 47 Silicone 47 49 Speed CYPRES 13 44 46 53 54 Standard settings 54 Status change WSC 55 Student CYPRES 12 44 4...

Page 61: ...compiling this User Guide Airtec GmbH Co KG Safety Systems and all persons and institutions involved in the translation and preparation of this publication accept no liability for mistakes omis sions...

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 AAD Model Serial Number Date of M...

Page 63: ...Guide Main Canopy 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 Manufac...

Page 64: ...CYPRES 2 User s Guide page 63 Personal Info...

Page 65: ...In case someone from the security personnel has concerns...

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Page 68: ...herheitssystem f r Fallschirmspringer CYPRES komplettiert mit den Bestandteilen Elektronische Seilkappvorrichtung ESKV11 Electrical Rope Cutter ESKV 11 KEIN Gefahrgut im Sinne der Transportvorschrifte...

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Page 71: ...aged and asked to return to the ticket counter so they can be present for inspection Depending on the size of the airport and passenger volume it is likely that the checked rig will be screened within...

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Page 74: ...YPRES 2 User s Guide english version CYPRES 2 Reliability made in Germany Airtec GmbH Co KG Safety Systems Mittelstrasse 69 33181 Bad W nnenberg Germany Tel 49 2953 98990 Fax 49 2953 1293 www cypres c...

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