User Manual XC Tracer V1.0
Rev 01 22.2.2016
Quick Start Guide
XC Tracer is a proven and reliable flight instrument for paraglider pilots, using data multiple
sensors (9 DOF IMU, pressure sensor, GPS to compute the real time climb rate and altitude,
avoiding the undesired time lag that conventional variometers suffer from due to data
filtering. The GPS also provides real time flight speed and direction. All the relevant data is
then sent in a custom data string to an iOS or Android tablet or phone via Bluetooth Low
Energy. Of course the variometer still indicates the lift / sink rate with beeping tones!
Use the velcro to attach XC Tracer to the shoulder strap of your harness, or to your cockpit,
or onto your thigh.
(NB. Do not attach it to your helmet or hang it round your neck using a
cord!)
Switch on XC Tracer by pressing and holding the red button until you hear beep-beep. The
GPS will then search for a fix. The vario will make some beeping sounds once the GPS has
a fix, and the orange LED will start blinking every 2-3 seconds.
Don’t worry if you forget to
switch on XC Tracer before taking off, you can switch it on whilst flying.
The vario won’t beep on the ground, but as soon as you’re flying XC Tracer will indicate the
lift / sink rate with beeping tones. XC Tracer has four volume settings: mute, gentle, medium
and loud. You can change the volume setting with a short push of the red button, always
cycling from mute
– gentle - medium – loud – mute – gentle etc.
Once you’ve landed, turn off XC Tracer by pressing and holding the red button until you hear
beep-beep (after approximately 3 seconds). XC Tracer will then switch off and the LED will
stop blinking.
