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Copyright © 2004 Eagle Tree Systems, LLC 

 

 

 

 

User Manual for the Seagull Glide Wireless Dashboard Telemetry System and Recorder

 

Patent Pending 

 

Document Version 3.1 

 

Please read this manual before using your new system. 

 
Thank you for your purchase!   This instruction manual will guide you through the installation and operation of 
your Seagull Glide Wireless Dashboard Telemetry System.

    

 

The Glide System is the first instrument designed for models that supports electronic Total Energy Compensation 
(derived from airspeed), and that lets you change key variometer parameters while your model is in flight!    Many 
other features are provided with the Glide System, making it an incredibly versatile all-in-one instrument. 

 
Please read the entire manual carefully before proceeding.    

If, after you read the manual (including the 

Troubleshooting sections!) you have further questions or problems, please visit our web support page for additional 
support options, at 

http://www.eagletreesystems.com/Support/support.html

.    Note that the latest version of this 

manual is available in PDF form from the Support page of our website.    

Intended Uses  

 
The Seagull Glide System is designed to be used to transmit data in Radio Controlled model Gliders, or on other models where high 
resolution altitude and airspeed measurement and variometer features are needed. 

Packing List 

 
Your Seagull Glide System includes the Wireless Telemetry Data Dashboard Receiver, the Wireless Telemetry transmitter, Flight 
Data Recorder,  approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of Pitot Tube hose, plastic Pitot Tube, battery Y-connector, USB cable, plastic clip for 
mounting dashboard to radio antenna, and Windows CD. 
 
If you purchased  the Glide Recorder only (GDR-KIT-STD), the Wireless Telemetry Transmitter and Wireless Telemetry Data 
Dashboard Receiver are NOT included. 
 
Optional expanders for measuring Temperature, RPM, Servo movements, G-Force, Exhaust Gas Temperature, Electric Motor 
Current/Voltage, and other parameters are available from Eagle Tree Systems.    An External Hookup Kit is also available if you want 
to download data from your model without removing the wing. 
 

Steps to Follow 

 
This manual is divided into two sections, Basic and Advanced.   The Basic section describes minimal installation and setup of the 
Glide unit.  These steps do not require a computer.   The Advanced section describes other features and options available, and does 
require a computer.     
 
NOTE: It is recommended that the basic installation be attempted first to verify system operation, before connecting the device to a 
computer in the advanced section. 
 
Installation and use of your Seagull Glide system will be quite easy and enjoyable if you follow these few steps: 
 

1.

 

Read through the manual to understand the warnings, determine the installation and setup sequence, etc.  

2.

 

Install the system as described in the Basic setup instructions below.   

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Страница 1: ...ded Packing List Your Seagull Glide System includes the Wireless Telemetry Data Dashboard Receiver the Wireless Telemetry transmitter Flight Data Recorder approximately 3 feet 1 meter of Pitot Tube ho...

Страница 2: ...he model is in operation is strongly discouraged Use the programmable audible alarms or have a buddy look at the display as necessary The Seagull Transmitter and Dashboard Receiver antennas are very f...

Страница 3: ...e is mounted parallel to the direction of travel near the pitot tube as shown in the below figure Method C A static source can be obtained from the side of the fuselage with the rubber tube or a short...

Страница 4: ...protruding at right angles with your RX antenna to reduce the possibility of interference For example if you have a model plane with the receiver mounted horizontally along the plane s fuselage mount...

Страница 5: ...ding down this pushbutton for approximately two seconds zeros the Max parameters In Menu Mode this pushbutton takes you to the next menu item Pushbutton 4 Mute Power When the unit is in operation pres...

Страница 6: ...compensated and Receiver voltage Page two of the data displayed contains signal strength received packet percentage and raw climbrate non TE compensated If the Dashboard displays No Signal consult the...

Страница 7: ...reduced In fact if the magnet is mounted flush in another metal material it is quite possible that no shaft imbalance will occur if you only mount one of the magnets total To flush mount the magnets d...

Страница 8: ...sor to the recorder The power wire of the Y cable between the sensor and the recorder should be cut before connecting it to the recorder This is necessary to avoid connecting the power of the existing...

Страница 9: ...from Eagle Tree Systems which extends the USB pushbutton and LED to the outside of your plane This allows for easy downloading and control of the Recorder without removing the canopy or wing Installin...

Страница 10: ...receiver Note that it is normal to see a series of glitch notifications right after the recorder or the transmitter is powered up Receiver Battery Voltage Selecting this parameter causes the recorder...

Страница 11: ...from Eagle Tree Systems Also note that the display area is limited so not all parameters can be displayed at once Numeric parameters take up less space than instruments so more numeric parameters can...

Страница 12: ...running this utility Once the utility is successfully run the Finish button of the Wizard will ungray Seagull Dashboard Data Setup Utility Instructions This utility the Utility will appear the first t...

Страница 13: ...t the length of the silence between each of the beeps in the Length of silent pause between beeps window If you wish the beeps to repeatedly sound when the alarm condition occurs click on the Check he...

Страница 14: ...ude value uncheck this box Note that the altitude may jump around a bit if raw mode is chosen Servo Display on the Dashboard If you calibrated your servo movements with the App during Recorder setup t...

Страница 15: ...lue Alarm Low Alarm High Max Recorded Servo1 No Varies varies N A N A No Servo2 No Varies varies N A N A No Servo3 No Varies varies N A N A No Servo4 No Varies varies N A N A No RX Volts V Yes 4 4 7 5...

Страница 16: ...flash to indicate battery voltage as described above NOTE All data within the Recorder will be lost when the Recorder is reset in this manner After You ve Flown After flying with the Recorder you can...

Страница 17: ...ware and perhaps other spreadsheet brands Using Excel is useful for graphing the data output from the recorder To load in Excel save the data file from File Save Recorder File and in Excel choose File...

Страница 18: ...not using it requires PC connection Note that low power mode is the default Solution Try operating the Recorder Transmitter without any recorder cables connected to your radio RX This will require a s...

Страница 19: ...vehicle s power off WAIT 10 SECONDS turn your vehicle s power back on and then turn your Dashboard off and on Solution Make sure the Seagull ID is correctly set in both the Recorder and the Dashboard...

Страница 20: ...ations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter...

Страница 21: ...r average 60 milliamp Receiver RX Antenna Thin flexible stainless whip Temperature range 0 140 degrees F Battery Standard 9V or other 5V to 16V battery pack Display 16x2 character LCD Pushbuttons 4 US...

Страница 22: ...UENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILTY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE OUR LI...

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