ARES II - Rev. 1.30 Oct. 2022
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QUICK BUTTONS
Quick Buttons
are accessible from the Main Window and do not require ACCESS
Turn ON unit
Turn ON ARES II on the ground before use. The unit runs a self-test and calibrates to the current ground level
The ARES II will stay turned ON for 14 hours after the last jump or after last ACCESS performed
With the unit OFF, press and hold any button for 5 seconds
If ARES II is turned on during flight, the present altitude must be adjusted manually.
Altitude Offset
Use Altitude Offset to adjust for altitude difference between landing zone and take-off elevation
To ensure proper ground reference on landing zone:
Select a
positive
offset, if take-off elevation is
HIGHER
than the landing zone
Select a
negative
offset, if take-off elevation is
LOWER
than the landing zone
Press and hold
for 5 seconds
Press
to increase altitude
Press
to reduce altitude
Press
to confirm Altitude Offset setting
The Altitude Offset will now be displayed in the main window
(flashing when negative)
Altitude Offset must be confirmed within 15 seconds following an altitude change
Altitude Offset is cancelled if no button is pressed within 15 seconds
Note: If using Altitude Offset during flight either use the aircraft altimeter for reference
Daily Jump Counter
Display daily jump counter for individual dates
Press and hold
for 5 seconds
Press
to select later date(s)
Press
to select earlier date(s)
(Press to exit Daily Counter)
Daily Jump Counter will exit if no button is pressed within 15 seconds after ACCESS
Backlight
Indicates if backlight is ON or OFF
Enable/disable backlight:
Press and hold
for 5 seconds
Backlight will turn OFF automatically after 30 seconds, if ARES II is not in Flight Mode
Backlight will remain ON while ARES II is in Flight Mode
