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FEATURES
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The instrument is centered on a custom LCD display. It incorporates
two sections: a 270 deg. bar graph sweep display for visual
representation of current climb rate, plus a 2.5 digit seven segment
screen for current/average display (0-19.9). See fig 1.
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All functions are simply implemented by two front panel buttons.
Normal operation consists of depressing the “PWR” switch for 1sec
to select on/off. Audio volume is set by t or -.
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As all control functions are implemented with a microcomputer. A
simple mode selection procedure can change a number of operating
functions such as response speed and displayed values to suit the
user.
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A communications port is provided for connection to a “slave” display
for two seat aircraft and a flight computer.
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The sensing is via a temperature compensated pressure transducer
which, for glider applications, would normally be connected to a TE.
probe. NOTE: no flask is required.
The instrument is in a standard aircraft pattern 2 1\4 inch circular face
mount enclosure.
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Power is from an external 9-16V DC source and consumption is
minimal (approx. 20mA depending on audio volume). Connections
are made through rear panel modular or telephone type sockets via
the cables supplied.
FIG 1