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4. SHORT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In the following text the operation of the instrument is described briefly. This chapter is
in no way meant to be a substitute for studying the complete manual but it essentially
describes the steps necessary to record a
free flight, without input of the
flight declaration
and
without the use of the navigational support
by the VOLKSLOGGER.
•
Connect the VOLKSLOGGER to the power supply cable and mount the instrument in
the aircraft (the VOLKSLOGGER does not have an On/Off – switch. Operation is
started by the connection to the power circuit).
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After connection to the power supply, the display of the VOLKSLOGGER shows a
countdown timer. During this time a connection to a PC can be made for the purpose
of data transfer. If no PC is connected, the instrument switches to normal operation
mode after 9 seconds.
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Wait until the VOLKSLOGGER goes through the information displays. It will show
the instrument serial number, the hardware version, the firmware version and the
condition of the electronic seal.
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After the information pages, the VOLKSLOGGER immediately commences
recording. For correct GPS-reception it is necessary to wait for the contact with
valid satellite signals. The number of received satellites is shown in the lower left of
the display. Only after 4 (preferably 6) satellites are received, a correct positional
fix is possible. Additionally, the status of the reception is shown. See chapter
5.3.3.
Navigation.
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When the memory is full, the VOLKSLOGGER stops recording.
Therefore,
sufficient
memory space has to be available
for a complete record of the flight. You either
have to erase the memory before the beginning of the flight (
ACT.MEMCLR
) or the
recording interval has to be increased (
CFG1.LOG.INTV)
until the available
recording time appears to be sufficient for the flight.
If the available residual recording capacity is less than 8 hours, a (visual and
acoustical) warning is unless it has been deactivated (Menu
CFIG1.SND.WRN
)
The available capacity of the memory (Flt-MEM) can be examined in Menu
INF.MEM
. The remaining recording time is depending upon the number and size of
the recordings of old flights still in memory as well as the selected recording
interval.
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After landing, transfer of the recorded flight from the logger is by means of a PC
(under supervision of an official observer if necessary) for storage it on a floppy
disk or other suitable recording device.
