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way, 8-way, or 4-way. This group name will be written to the log of that particular
jump, whether alarms are enabled or not.
Freefall alarms will sound only if freefall speeds are reached at the preset altitudes.
If, for example, your Group 1 alarms are set at 4500’, 3000’, and 1500’, the third
alarm will only go off if you are still in freefall at 1500’.
The first two alarms will sound for 3 seconds and then stop, however the third (flat-
line) alarm is designed to activate if you exceed a preset vertical velocity below the
third alarm altitude. So, if you perform a radical canopy maneuver below your third
alarm altitude you should expect to hear the flat-line warning. (Note: Activating a
swoop alarm will prevent the “flat-line” sounding when under canopy).
Canopy Alarms
Version 2.2.0 (and later versions) incorporates a new ‘Swoop Mode’ with canopy
alarms in addition to the standard freefall alarms.
CAUTION
With canopy alarms enabled, the Neptune will not go back into Freefall Mode after it
has transitioned to Canopy Mode. This means that you will not hear the third flat-
line freefall alarm when performing aggressive canopy maneuvers, or if you
cutaway from a slow-speed malfunction.
Swoop alarms are three programmable ‘chirps’ that operate similar to the freefall
alarms, but can be set in 10’ increments, instead of 100’. These chirps are in
addition to your regular freefall alarms.
To activate swoop alarms, select “Swoop 1”.
WARNING
PARACHUTING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
An altimeter is a device subject to malfunction, even when properly designed, built, assembled, maintained and used. Do not
rely upon an altimeter for your safety. Your altimeter must only be considered as an aid when checking your altitude.
A visual cross reference with the ground should be used in combination with any altimeter.