Flytec 6020 * - Manual (Page 18)

Operating Manual Flytec 6020
negative value, if it is at the West. Time zones with 0.5h UTC Offset are also adjustable.
These settings are effected in Main Setup Menu
⇒
Instr. Settings.
⇒
Time zone
Notice: all internal calculations of the instrument are made in UTC (Coordinated Universal
Time). The local time is just used as „Time“ display and calculates simply the UTC plus or
minus the UTC Offset.
The local time is also binding for the take-off time at Competition Routes.
2.5 Temperature
The instrument Flytec 6020-GPS needs a temperature sensor for the temperature
compensation of sensors, as well as for the automatic display contrast control.
Temperature reading is possible in degree Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
Main Setup Menu
⇒
Instr. Settings
⇒
Units.
Caution: the sensor measures the circuit board temperature. The inside temperature of the
casing may be higher or lower than the ambient air temperature, especially when the
instrument is exposed to direct sunlight.
2.6 Navigation
Navigation activities without operating GPS-Receivers is unthinkable these days.
Indeed a chain of satellites is orbiting the Globe. It provides the possibility to determine
worldwide one’s own position very precisely, if min. 4 satellites are received simultaneously.
The Flytec 6020-GPS computes various indicators via the positioning feature by GPS.
2.6.1 Assessment of reception quality
The 6020-GPS is fitted with a 16-channel GPS-Receiver which is featured with
lesser power consumption and also a significantly shorter satellite detection time.
Accuracy of position is between 7 to 40m. As an average one may assume approx. 20 m.
Normally the instrument recognises its position under unobstructed view conditons after
maximum 1 to 2 minutes. If the receiver is switched-off for a short time (less than 2 hrs.),
the time for new position finding is less than 10 seconds as a rule. Buildings, mountains or
thick forest affect reception quality of the receiver. Therefore, one should always look for the
best possible visibility around and the antenna in the casing should be pointed upwards if
applicable. In particular when mounted on the steering holder of the hangglider,
we recommend not to have the instrument fixed under the pilot’s head on the middle of
the basis, but indeed sideways. In this position the 6020-GPS should not have more than 45°
deviation from horizontal position so that the antenna points upwards.
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