ARES II - Rev. 1.30 Oct. 2022
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INTRODUCTION
The ARES II is the most high-end, accurate, and reliable visual digital altimeter to be developed by LB Altimeters to
date. The ARES II software includes second-to-none error correction to ensure correct live altitude readings in any
application
Features
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Large high contrast, non-flicker, LCD display
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Electroluminescent backlight for night jumping
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Waterproof and shock resistant aluminum casing with hardened glass
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Quick buttons for access to primary functions
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Jump profile playback
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Basic logbook and daily jump counter
Functions
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Calibration to the local elevation
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User selection of feet / meter and mph / kmh
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Stores up to 10 min of data from last jump
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Log book stores up to 200 jumps including:
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Date / time
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Exit / opening altitudes
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Free fall time
o
Max / average speed
DESCRIPTION
1
Altitude Offset / Up
2
Main
3
Back light / Down
4
Display
5
Battery cover
6
Reset button
DISPLAY
Startup
When turning ON ARES, the unit will display the following during the startup self-test
Full display
Air pressure reading (mbar)
Firmware version
Temperature (Celsius)
Battery voltage (V)
Self-test control number
Main window
The main window is the default window after the unit is turned ON, and starting point for any further actions
1
Time/date indicator
2
Time/date display
3
Altitude display (flashing when negative)
4
Battery indicator
5
Backlight indicator
6
Feet / meter indicator
1
2
6
5
4
3