VERTECH II SPECIFICATIONS
ALTIMETER / BAROMETER DETAILS
VERTECH II WARRANTY
Dimensions.
1.6" wide x 2.05" high x .6" thick
Weight.
.9 oz without band; 1.3 oz with ski band
Display.
Triple; upper .2" high, middle .1" high, lower .15" high
Operational Temperature Range.
0
°
F to +122
°
F
Water Resistance.
Water resistant to 10 feet. Detergents will permanently
damage the altimeter sensor
Patents.
U.S. Patents #5,058,427 and #5,295,085. Licensed US patent #4,694,694
Country of Manufacture.
Made in USA
Altitude
Current Altitude: -4,000 to over 30,000 feet in 5 foot increments
Maximum Altitude: -4,000 to over 30,000 feet in 5 foot increments
Vertical Sports
Daily Vertical Feet: To 299,995 feet in 5 foot increments
(resettable; accumulates only when turned on)
Total Vertical Feet: To 299,995 feet in 5 foot increments
(resettable; accumulates only when turned on)
Vertical Sports (Ski mode)
Current Vertical Rate: 0 to 7,600 ft. per min. in 50 foot per min. increments
Maximum Vertical Rate: 0 to 7,600 feet per minute in 50 foot per minute
increments; resettable
Average Vertical Rate: From 0 to 7,600 feet per minute in 1 foot per minute
increments over a period up to 18 hours; resettable
Runs: To 199 then stops; run counter is tripped by a 150 foot descent
Vertical Sports (Hike mode)
Current Vertical Rate: 0 to 28,000 ft. per hour in 100 foot per hour increments
Maximum Vertical Rate: 0 to 28,000 feet per hour in 100 foot per hour
increments; resettable
Average Vertical Rate: From 0 to 28,000 feet per hour in 1 foot per hour
increments over a period up to 18 hours
Weather
Sea Level Barometer: 28.84 to 31.00 inches of mercury with .01 resolution
Barometric Trend: -9.99 to +9.99 inches of mercury with .01 resolution
Temperature: 0
°
F to 122
°
F in 1
°
increments
Clock
Time of Day: 12 or 24 hour format; to 1 second
Alarm: To one minute
Countdown Timer: To 23:59:00
Stopwatch
Splits: Resolution .05 second to 29:59.95, 1 second 30:00 to 23:59:59
Laps: Resolution .05 second to 29:59.95, 1 second 30:00 to 23:59:59
Memory: Up to 32 splits
Accessories
Vertech Alpin and Ski wrist bands are available separately. Lanyards and
bicycle stem mounts are also available.
Battery
CR2032 Lithium; approximately 3 year life
P.O. Box 180, Palo Alto, CA 94302 USA
HOW THE ALTIMETER WORKS.
The Avocet Vertech II
measures altitude by detecting differences in air pressure and
displaying this information as altitude above sea level. The Vertech
works the same way an aircraft altimeter does.
EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHANGES.
A change in atmospheric pressure will make the displayed altitude
different from the known altitude of a landmark. The Vertech can
be adjusted so that it displays the same altitude as the landmark.
Minor atmospheric pressure changes may cause the displayed
altitude to vary from the actual altitude by 50 feet. With the arrival
or departure of a weather front, displayed altitude can change 100
to 200 feet, and a storm can cause a change of more than 200 feet.
Wind, rain, snow, and humidity do not affect altimeter readings.
Atmospheric pressure changes during a day's activity can affect
the accumulated vertical feet very little–usually less than 1%.
DISPLAY UPDATES.
The Vertech disregards small vertical
irregularities, and accumulation of vertical feet does not begin
until there has been a 30 foot change in altitude. Altitude, vertical
feet, and rate displays update frequently if there has been a change
in altitude or a button has been pressed recently. During periods
of inactivity, updates are less frequent.
ADJUSTING BAROMETER OFFSET.
Barometer offset
(the relation between altitude and sea level barometer) is set at
the factory. To ensure barometer accuracy you can check it after
a year or two and correct minor drift if necessary. To adjust offset
first set the correct altitude in the barometer adjust display. Then
call a local airport to get the current sea level barometer. If the
reported and displayed barometers agree, no adjustment is
necessary. If there is a discrepancy, note whether your barometer
reads high or low and by how much. Press and hold the Adjust
Button for 10 seconds. The upper digits blink. Adjust them up if
your barometer reads low or down if it reads high. Adjust with
the Option Button by the amount of the discrepancy previously
noted. If necessary, you can adjust thermometer offset by press-
ing the Function Button. Press the Adjust Button to exit. Now set
the correct altitude again in the barometer adjust display.
Additional information can be found at www.avocet.com.
800193-01
Avocet One-Year Limited Warranty
This Avocet Vertech II is warranted against defects in material and workman-
ship for one year after date of purchase. This warranty expires two years
after the date of manufacture stamped on the back of the unit, regardless of
the date of purchase. Defective products will be repaired or replaced. The
warranty will not cover the battery, normal wear, damage, or loss and is void
if the Vertech II is disassembled by anyone other than an authorized Avocet
Service Center.
Battery Replacement
The battery should be replaced only by an authorized Avocet Service Center.
The Service Center will replace the battery, inspect and service the unit and
ship it back to you.
Processing Information
Before sending your Vertech for warranty service or battery replacement,
contact Avocet at www.avocet.com/service or call Avocet at 510.476.1525
for current warranty and service information, including battery replacement
and other service fees.
Warranty claims are to be sent to the Service Center by the owner, not by
the retail store where the Vertech II was purchased. Include a description of
the problem. Only the original, dated cash register or charge card receipt will be
accepted for proof of purchase date (no exceptions). If there is no proof of purchase,
warranty will run one year from the date of manufacture stamped on the back of
the unit.
Send your Vertech freight prepaid to the Service Center at the address listed
below. A traceable method of shipment is recommended in the event that
your shipment to Avocet is lost in transit.
Avocet Service Center
170A University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Customer service information is available at
www.avocet.com or by calling 650-470-0478 ext 218
Product information is available at
www.avocet.com/vertech.html or by calling 650.470.0478
