Highgear Axis User Manual

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ALTIWARE SERIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ALTIMETER

Because the ALTIMETER system in the Axis relies on barometric pressure for its measurements, it is
critical that you regularly calibrate the unit to a known altitude. For maximum accuracy, daily calibration
is a must. If you are using the unit during times of changeable weather, the unit may need to be
calibrated more often. Generally, the small pressure changes experienced during a day of use will have
only a minor effect on the accuracy of the unit, however, the arrival or departure of a weather front can
change the current weather display by several hundred feet or more.
The ALTIMETER has one display screen. When you enter the altimeter the TOP LINE will scroll,
showing you your MAXIMUM AND ACCUMULATED altitude since the last time they were reset.
After the scroll has completed, the TOP LINE shows you a graphic indication of altitude changes over
time. The CENTER LINE of the display shows your current elevation and the BOTTOM LINE shows
the TIME OF DAY.

SET ALTIMETER

(continued)

5. Set the CURRENT ALTITUDE and advance to the ALTITUDE

MEMORY displays using the

key.

6. There are two altitude memory displays showing the Maximum

Altitude and Accumulated Ascent since the last time the memory
was cleared. Clear each memory using the

key and

advance from the MAXIMUM to the ACCUMULATED memories
using the

key.

7. Exit

the

ALTIMETER CALIBRATION sequence using a

QUICK

PRESS

of the

key.

SET ALTIMETER

1. Start in ALTIMETER mode.
2.

PRESS

HOLD

the

key to enter the setting sequence.

3. The CURRENT ALTITUDE will appear flashing in the center line of

the display.

4. Adjust the CURRENT ALTITUDE up and down using the

and

keys.