© Flytec USA, 2003
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Introduction
While it is possible to turn on the 5030, and go flying straight away, we recommend that you study these operating
instructions, and make yourself familiar with the various functions. We have kept the operating instructions as brief
as possible. For people who would like to freshen up on the basics, or those who want to learn more about the
individual functions and their uses, we have included in-depth explanations in the appendix (Sections E1 through
E10). These appendices are referred to in the basic instructions.
The firmware program of the 5030 is stored in ‘flash’ memory. Upgrading your unit’s firmware to the most recent
version can be done with the help of a PC, and does not necessitate sending the unit to us for service. The cable
required to connect the unit to your PC is included. To update your 5030 all you need to do is download the update
from our web site, and transfer it to your 5030 with the supplied installation software.
Please look first at the pictures of the 5030 display and keypad (Figure 1), and then study the descriptions so that
after scanning the index briefly, you will have an overview of the 5030’s functions. Note that starting with firmware
version 2.14 there are two possible configurations for the analog (upper) section of the display. The vertical bar
display is shown in figure 1 and the dial display can be seen in picture on the cover page of this manual.
We have included two ‘soft’ keys on the 5030. These are the
F1
and
F2
keys and their function context dependant.
For example, in the
Route
mode,
F1
means
“
previous waypoint
”
and
F2
“next waypoint”. However, when creating a
route,
F1
stands for
“
Insert WP
”
and
F2
“
Delete WP
”
. In each case the meaning of the keys is shown on the display
just above the key.
The 5030 has a
simulation mode
that helps you better understand the numerous possibilities that the 5030 offers as
well as the theory of gliding flight. With this feature you can simulate almost any situation encountered during flight.
The user can change many settings, from descent and ascent, to airspeed or groundspeed as well as the flight
direction. He/She can also observe the effects of these on best glide speed, the McCready Indicator, arrival altitude
at destination, and distance from the destination, etc. The sounds are simulated, as well.
As with any electrical unit, you should protect your 5030 from excessive heat, hard impacts, dirt and moisture. To
ensure the best possible performance, try and keep the instrument as far away as possible from your radio antenna.
Turning the Unit On and Off
To switch the 5030 on, press and hold the
ESC
key for one second. The unit will then display “really switch on??
Press ENTER to confirm.” Confirm by pressing the
Enter
key. To switch off the 5030, press and hold the
ESC
key for
three seconds. The unit will then display “really switch off?? Press ENTER to confirm.” Confirm by pressing the
Enter
key. After a long flight with short recording intervals the calculation of the
digital signature
can take up to one or two
minutes. Please wait until this process is finished. Press the
ESC
key again to turn off the unit.
Setup Menu
You may configure the 5030 to your preferences using Basic Settings in the Setup Menu. Press and hold the Menu
key until the Main Setup Menu appears. Basic Settings will be highlighted, press the Enter key to enter the Basic
Settings menu. There are multiple pages of menu items. Use the
arrow keys to highlight the desired selection.
The
and
arrow keys can be used to page through the Basic Settings Menu.
Information Display and Next Function Key
The
Information Display
is the region between the two soft-key identifiers in the lower portion of the normal operation
page that can show up to two lines of situation dependant text. For example, when you first turn on the instrument
the
Information Display
will show “Mod Alt1
↑↓
” to prompt you to set altimeter with the
keys before you fly.
When the instrument is on the main operation page the F1 functions as the next function key (Next Func.). In the
course of a flight there will be occasions where you may need to quickly change a parameter such as alter the
headwind component for final glide or change to a later start gate on a competition task. Press the F1 key to scroll the
desired function. The
Information Display
will display the function and the action required to make the adjustment.
The parameters that can be set with the F1 key: Altimeter 1 (only before the flight begins), Altimeter 2, Head/Tailwind,
previous/next waypoint and start time (only when the
Competition Route
is active).
