Dayton DCX-A Alti-compass watch User Manual Climber DC X E
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Contents
- 1. User Manual 1
- 2. User Manual 2
User Manual 2
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4.3.2.2 PEER settings (CALIB and SET ZONE)
The FOOT PEER is calibrated in this mode. Please read the
separate instructions PEER SETTINGS on this.
The training zones of the FOOT PEER and the HEART PEER are
set in this mode. Please read the separate instructions PEER
SETTINGS on this.
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4.4 DATA LOG (RETRIEVING STORED DATA)
To operate this function please also note the short instructions!
With each Log that was stored in the SPORT function via the stopwatch or the
VERTIC-LOG numerous other data has also been stored. These LOGS can be read-
out in the DATA LOG and if necessary either individual or all LOGS can be deleted.
The memory capacity is 10 LOGs with up to 99 LAPs each.
Press until DATA LOG appears in the display.
For approx. 1 second a number from 00 to 10 will appear above the
DATA LOG. This demonstrates how many LOGs are in the memory.
(You can, at any time, use the same button to move to the next function
unless you are in the delete function.)
The first to appear on the display is following information (“LOG DISPLAY”):
Date of the storing of LOG x
Time of the storing of LOG x
LOG ready to be read-out
select LOG number with the S/R button
There are two ways to do this
LOG delete function (individual or all) – see page 29
Further to read-out LOG data – see page 30
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►LOG delete (ERASE)
As described on the previous page you reach the LOG delete function with the EL2
button. The deleting is important to remove old data and make room for new data. If
you have 5 logs for example, they are numbered in numerical order 1-5. If you delete
No. 3, 4 and 5 will move one down.
Before deletion, however, you will be asked whether you want to load the data onto
the PC. This function is only available in the version if the PC PEER is available. The
PC PEER is an additional option that you can purchase separately. More details on
this can be found in the instructions supplied with the PC PEER.
If you do not have a PC PEER, please simply press the following key when the above
screen appears:
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On the operation screen the LOG No. ready to be deleted will appear along with the
question ERASE? (= delete?).
If yes: Select the corresponding LOG No. using the S/L and S/R buttons. By then
pressing the button EL2 again, the selected LOG will be removed from the memory.
The remaining number of LOGs will be displayed (remaining = REMAIN). After 2
seconds you will be returned to the LOG display.
If no: You can use the M button to move to the question ALL ERASE?
If yes: Confirm again with EL2. The remaining number of LOGs will be displayed,
zero (= 00 DATALOG). With the M button you can move to the next function –
4.5 ALTIMETER
If no: Return to the LOG display with the Mbutton
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►READING-OUT THE LOG DATA
As described in the beginning of this chapter you can reach the data read-out of the
LOG selected in LOG DISPLAY using the EL button.
LOG ready for read-out
(here, as an example, “01”)
Select LOG number with S/R button
LOG xx (select xx with S/R)
There is a lot of data available. In order to easily and understandably move around
through the data, imagine there are drawers filled with data contents that have to be
opened and closed. The operation buttons have certain logic for this purpose:
Accept suggested selection and open a “Data-Drawer”
Within the Data-Drawer to the next information
Close the drawer and return to the last selection (press repeatedly
to move to the initial point, the “LOG DISPLAY”).
All data, stored either by the stopwatch or the VERTIC-LOG function after every
100 m climb, are ready for the LOGs. The only exceptions are the LAP +1000 which
are only available for the VERTIC-LOG recordings.
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Possible choices of “Data Drawers” (from LOG DISPLAY with EL):
SUMMARY button S/R LAP INFO
– With EL from SUMMARY: total time of selected LOG, this means all LAPs (select
TOTAL TIME, altimeter data ALTI UP, DOWN, MAX and MIN with S/R)
Please note:
If the HEART and/or FOOT PEER are available, there are also data for this in the
SUMMARY ! The procedure is then as follows:
TOTAL TIME - RUN DIST – MAX/AVG PACE – MAX/AVG HR - ALTI UP –ALTI
DOWN, ALTI MAX - ALTI MIN – RUN LO – RUN IN – RUN HI – HR LO – HR IN2 –
HR IN3 – HR IN4 – HR-HI, here too always move to the next step with S/R).
More details on this can be found in the instructions PEER SETTINGS
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– With EL from LAP INFO: total time (ACC.TIME) of individual LAPs in hh:mm:ss.
Select the desired LAP in ACC.TIME via the S/R button.
– With EL from ACC.TIME: data from individual LAPs (LAP TIME in mm:ss and
1/100 secs, select altimeter data ALTI UP,ALTI DOWN with S/R)
Please note:
If the HEART and/or FOOT PEER are available, there are also data for this in the
SUMMARY! The procedure is then as follows:
LAP TIME - LAP DIST – AVG PACE – MAX/AVG HR - ALTI UP –ALTI DOWN, here
too always move to the next step with S/R)
More details on this can be found in the instructions PEER SETTINGS
If this LOG has VERTIC-LOG data and at least 10 complete LAPs:
with EL from LAP TIME: LAP +1000 *
* A summary is stored (LAP +1000, LAP +2000 etc.) in the VERTIC-LOG after each
10 x 100 m (10 LAPs). If such a data record is available in a LOG, the data can be
retrieved from the LAP TIME / ALTI UP/DOWN display with the EL button. If there are
more than one data record the S/R button can be used to scroll.
When reading-out the data, you can use this button to move to the
next function – 4.5 ALTIMETER at any time.
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4.5 ALTIMETER (ALTIMETER, THERMOMETER)
The altimeter (ALTIMETER) functions by measuring the air pressure. The air
pressure is generally determined by two factors:
– the weather
– the height of your location above sea level
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Press until ALTIMETER appears on the display.
(You can, at any time, use the same button to move to the next
function, unless you are in a setting mode.)
The first display on the screen is:
limbing speed in m/h or min/100 m
Current measuring of the altimeter
Temperature measurement on the watch
Rate of climb: displayed in m/h. Up to 120 m/h. Then the display switches to
min/100m.
The m/h refers to the last hour. You are, so to speak, pulling a string of the last hour
along behind you and the climb is displayed for this string.
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►Display options
In the temperature field of the display following information can
be shown with this button (in the sequence of the display):
– time (the main time of the watch, meaning T1 or T2 as in chapter 4.1)
- Tp = Thermo Peer, the temperature measured at the Thermo Peer
(only if the Thermo Peer is available and the SEND mode is
activated!). If no value is received for 2 minutes, lines will appear in this
display.
Important: The Thermo Peer must be in SEND mode for this display! Please note the
Thermo Peer instructions on this in Chapter 9 (THERMO PEER)
- positive altitude travelled *)
- negative altitude travelled *)
* These two recordings are only conducted when the stopwatch is running. As soon
as the stopwatch is set back to zero these two values will also be set back to zero.
This ensures that the time frame for which you want to monitor your climb is clearly
defined.
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►Settings (calibration, reference heights, altitude alarm)
With this button you can move to the set mode with the menus
SET ALTI - ALTI RECALL - ALTI ALARM
With these buttons you can scroll back and forth between the
three upper setting menus
With this button you move from one of the three menus to the
respective setting in the selected menu
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1) SET ALTI
The current measured altitude is blinking and can be adjusted (calibrated) up/down
with the S/R and S/L buttons.
Confirm with M. On the next display, which can be selected with S/L and S/R, you
have following options:
Curr
–
rEF-1
–
rEF-2
–
rEF-3
–
ABORT.
This determines whether the set altitude should only be taken over as current altitude
(Curr) or at the same time stored as one of the reference altitudes (rEF 1-3).
(ABORT = abort setting).
As soon as the corresponding option is on the display, confirm with M and then return
to the menu SET ALTI.
2) ALTI RECALL
This enables you to retrieve one of the 3 reference altitudes. Selectable with S/L and
S/R:
rEF-1
–
rEF-2
–
rEF-3
–
ABORT (Set reference altitudes in “SET ALTI”).
When the retrieved reference altitude appears press and release M to confirm and
return to the menu ALTI RECALL. Beforehand the selected reference altitude will
appear with the text “APPLY ALTI” for 1 second.
For ABORT the retrieval of the reference altitude will be stopped and you will move
directly to the menu ALTI RECALL.
3) ALTI ALARM
Programming an altitude alarm. The ON or OFF blinks and can be changed with S/L
or S/R. Then confirm with M.
For OFF: Return to menu ALTI ALARM
or ON: Continue to set the altitude at which an acoustic alarm should sound (setting
with S/L and S/R). If this altitude is exceeded and endless alarm will sound.
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4.6 BAROMETER (AIR PRESSURE, WEATHER, MEASURING UNITS)
In the BAROMETER function in general the atmospheric pressure is measured and
displayed in mbar (hPa).
For this purpose following display options are available
A) Display of locally measured effective air pressure (LOCAL) and the temperature
measured in the watch, along with a chart of the pressure course of the last 24 hours
(horizontal in ½ hour steps, vertical in 1 mbar resolution). The current value is found
here on the right side of the bar diagram and in the vertical middle of it.
B) Pressure display compensated on sea level (according to the setting of the local
altitude or the “SEA LEVEL” value) together with the current temperature of the watch
and the current time.
C) Day’s MAX value of SEA LEVEL pressure and also the temperature of the watch
D) Day’s MIN value of SEA LEVEL pressure and also the temperature of the watch
E) Weather forecast/trend with 5 symbols and the current temperature of the watch.
The weather forecast only applies for the next day and has a probability of approx.
70%. If the watch is worn at greater heights the forecast probability can decrease.
Display example A–E see next page.
The measuring units can also be set in the BAROMETER function.
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►Display Options
Press until ALTIMETER appears on the display.
(You can, at any time, use the same button to move to the next function,
unless you are conducting a setting.)
The first display on the screen is:
Display A
With tahis display you can scroll through the display options
(A to E and back to A)
Display B C D E
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Display option F (THERMO LOG)
If a Thermo Peer is available (icon active on display) the THERMO-LOG
function can be used.
Important: The Thermo Peer must be in download mode for the GET
DATA function! Please note the procedure for this in Chapter 9
(Thermo Peer)
If S/R is pressed after the display E (weather forecast), the following displays appear:
After one second
(if no data yet in
LOG)
In this display, the measurement data of the last 24 hours
are loaded by the Thermo Peer and done so in measurement steps of 30 minutes, i.e.
giving a maximum total of 48 values.
The number at the top begins at 0 and, once the loading process has been
successful, counts upwards until it reaches the last available measurement value.
This measurement value can be less than 48.
--► The process can be interrupted with this key and you then
immediately reach display A
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If data have already been loaded once, the following type of display appears:
----> Date of the measurement value Rxx
----> Time of the measurement value Rxx
----> Rxx: Recording number. The latest recording with the
highest available entry number appears. Behind that, the
corresponding measurement value.
--> With the S/L key, the previous measurement values can be
displayed sequentially in 30-minute steps (e.g. R48 --> R47 –>
R46 -- > R45 --> R44
etc.)
--► In the Thermo-Log function, a new data loading process can be
started with this key.
--► The display ‘xx GET DATA’ then appears.
--► If no data are available in the Thermo Peer or if no connection is
possible, ‘Error GET DATA’ appears.
--► With this key, you can enter the next step (i.e. depending on the
display back to display Aor ‘GET DATA’)
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►Settings
In the display for the measuring values there are several measuring units to choose
from. They can be defined in the BAROMETER function.
With this button you can move to the set mode for the measuring units
DEGREE °C <--> DEGREE °F
mbar / hPa <--> inHg
METRIC (m) <--> IMPERIAL (ft)
Calibration of the pressure gauge (on SEA LEVEL) *
Calibration of temperature gauge *
Enter the current weather (one of the 5 symbols) *
With these buttons you can switch back and forth between the
above units
This button brings you to the next setting. After the last setting return
to BAROMETER display
* Attention
When conducting settings, we recommend only changing the values if there is a
clearly defined reference available.
For the pressure entry the altitude shown by the altimeter is also modified.
For the thermometer all further measurements will be corrected accordingly.
For weather the adjustments in extreme weather situations are easiest and most
effective.
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4.7 COMPASS
The compass is based on a sensitive, magnetic measuring element. The white
triangle in the inner ring of the watch shows the direction of the watch.
In the COMPASS function in the middle of the display the current time is shown in
large numbers. Above this there is a display of the directions in degrees (0–359°),
below this the direction of the watch, abbreviated in the 4 directions (N, S, W, E), as
well as the 4 in between directions.
It is important that for the exact fixing of a position the watch is held horizontal and
that you fix your position with the triangle position fixing. If you look directly to the
north, 0° and NW-N-NE will appear on the watch.
On the edge of the LCD you will also find 1, respectively 3 dots that will align
accordingly with the positioning (1 dot: North / 3 dots: South)
East (E)
N
As an example here, if north is shifted
by 90°degrees to the 9 o’clock position.
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Press until COMPASS appears on the display.
(You can, at any time, use the same button to move to the next function,
the TIME function, unless you are in a setting mode.)
First a display, as described on the previous pages, will appear with the current
bearings.
After approx. 30 seconds the bearing is switched off, to conserve the battery.
With the EL button the bearing in the COMPASS mode can be switched
on again for 30 seconds.
Attention: It may occur that at the first start-up of the compass function the
iClimber requests a calibration. In this case please read the directions on the
following pages in “Settings”.
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►Settings
Calibration is recommended or necessary if you detect apparent discrepancies in the
position fixing. Also for devices where the compass has never or only seldom been
used it is recommended to conduct a calibration.
The input of a declination angle, the variance between geographic and magnetic
north direction requires that you know this at the site of compass use. If this is not
possible leave the declination angle at 0°.
In the Internet you can find a multitude of information about this (e.g. Wikipedia) and
also links on pages on how to calculate the declination using the coordinates.
(e.g. http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomagmodels/Declination.jsp)
The iClimber setting range is from –90° to +90°. Following applies
Declination angle east (E) = positive number
Declination angle west (W) = negative number
With this button you can move to the calibration mode (CAL)
There are two options available
– Calibration
– Setting the declination angle
With this button you can move to the calibration mode (thereafter to
the setting of the declination angle)
or…
With this button you move directly to the setting of the declination
angle
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►Calibration
In the calibration mode following display appears:
Hold the watch as level as possible to the ground and rotate it slowly, 2 x, clockwise
(one rotation approx. 15 seconds).
With this button you end the calibration (CAL DONE).
After approx. 2 seconds you will be prompted to enter the declination
angle.
►Declination
In the declination mode following display will appear:
With these buttons you can modify the declination angle from
–90° to +90° (instructions on how to do this can be found in the
beginning of this chapter)
After completing, return to compass bearinging
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5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Battery replacement display
Depending on use of the device the battery lasts from a couple of months up to one
year (please note chapter 2 “Putting into operation”). To avoid a sudden and
unpleasant interruption of operation a battery symbol will appear, above the date
symbol, as soon as the battery becomes too weak and needs to be replaced.
To replace the batteries please follow the instructions in chapter 3.7 (Battery
compartment).
If the battery is replaced in one minute’s time, certain information will remain stored:
– Alarm setting
– Compass calibration
– Data Logs
– Display units
The other settings are lost and must be re-set.
Please remember that used batteries do not belong in normal household trashcans,
they should be collected and disposed of at the appropriate collection sites. The
environment appreciates it!
6. MAINTENANCE
– Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
– Avoid bumps or shocks of any kind to the device.
– For cleaning use a dry, soft cloth moistened with water and a mild cleaning agent.
You must never use volatile substances such as benzene, thinner, cleaning
agents in spray cans etc.
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– If the device is not being used store it in a dry place and out of the reach of small
children.
In such cases it is important to remove the battery!
– If a function is activated in extremely cold temperatures it may occur that the
display is illegible and does not or only slowly change. This is normal because the
battery may be too weak or the liquid crystals in the display are so to say frozen.
As soon as the device is returned to a warmer environment it will function
properly again.
– Store the operating instructions and other documents included in the delivery
in order to be able to read them at a later time.
– Important: For all Irox devices all disposal fees are completely compensated,
in Switzerland (vRG) as well as in the European Union (WEEE).
7. SUPPORT
This device is a new development of Irox Development Technology. All information
was given in accordance with a functioning device and checked for correctness.
Prototypes were successfully tested during expeditions before production began. It
may still occur that adjustments and improvements which, due to print technical
procedures, were conducted on the device but were not able to be included in these
instructions. If you notice variances that make operating and handling the device
difficult, you can download the updated version of the instructions from www.irox.com
at any time, free of charge onto your PC (please note the version number). We are
also thankful for any information concerning such discrepancies.
© IROX Development Technology
® IROX, iClimber and VERTIC-LOG are registered trademarks and may only
be used by Irox.
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8. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Important: All information with nominal battery charging!
Operating temperature –10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Temperature measurement
Measuring range: –40°C to +90.0°C (–40°F to 194°F)
Resolution: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Measuring accuracy: +/– 1°C ranging from 0°C to +40°C
+/– 2°C for the rest
Pressure measurement (Barometer/Altimeter)
Measuring range: 300–1100 hPa (mBar) (8.86–32.48 inHg)
(equals approx. –380 m to +9000 m)
Resolution: 0.1 hPa (0.01 inHg)
1 m (3.3 ft)
rel. measuring accuracy: +/– 0.5 hPa at specific pressure
abs. measuring accuracy: +/– 1 hPa over 500–1100 hPa
Measuring frequency of every 30 seconds
the Altimeter: With stopwatch running: Every 2–4 seconds
Compass
Measuring range: 0 to 359°
Resolution: 1°
Measuring accuracy: +/– 3°
Quartz watch mov. variance: +/– 1 second/month
Power supply: 1 CR2032 3.0V battery
Dimensions: 67 g (including battery); visible display Ø 30 mm
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9. VERTIC-LOG – HOW TO USE
Mischu Wirth is an internationally renowned mountain guide IVBV, trainer, leader of
exhibitions throughout the world and owner of the Mountain Sports School
“MWGuiding” in Bern/Switzerland (www.mwguiding.ch).
Mischu and his team specified the functions of the VERTIC-LOGs.
VERTIC-LOG has basically two user groups:
– The interested outdoor athlete and hiker who has fun with the watch and also
wants to monitor his/her performance
– The mountain climber who wants to conduct his/her tours and behaviour on the
mountain in a professional manner.
For the mountain climber Mischu explains on the following pages how to
professionally use this function.
VERTIC
-
LOG
–
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VERTIC-LOG – successfully to the peak!
Mountain sports are great – and demanding. Beside a good physical condition,
mental readiness and resilience and technical skills the active participation in this
sport also requires a clear thought-out strategy with a realistic and coordinated time
management.
Let your theoretic knowledge and your practical experience flow into the planning.
Visualise your tour from the beginning, over the ascent, the stay on the peak, to the
descent and through to the desired time of return.
Consider the fact that conditions in the mountains can change very fast. Organise
your time so that you can return early enough, without the risk of getting caught in a
storm.
As soon as you start your tour, begin recording your ascent with the VERTIC-LOG.
The VERTIC-LOG independently divides your ascent into segments of 100 m
effective altitude increase, and while your are still climbing you can monitor the most
important data and that way adjust your progress to your time plan. This also allows
you to make safety relevant decisions.
After finishing your tour, be this at home or in a bivouac, you can evaluate the
VERTIC-LOG data stored in the iClimber and compare it to the plan gaining valuable
conclusions. This helps set-up and strengthen tactical intelligence. And that improves
your safety on the mountain in the future.
Mischu Wirth, autumn 2008
www.irox.com
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10. THERMO PEER
The THERMO PEER has a quartz clock and a thermometer integrated in it. The clock
can display time in the 12-hour or 24-hour format and the temperature as °C or °F.
With its Velcro strap, the Thermo Peer can be easily attached to your sports device or
placed in a room to monitor temperature.
If you want to know the ambient temperature while you are doing your sports, you can
then fix the Thermo Peer to your equipment in such a way that your body heat does
not distort the measurement (e.g. on a rucksack as far as possible away from the
body and not exposed to direct sunlight)
The THERMO PEER is weatherproof (rain, splash-water), but not suitable for being
immersed in water or other liquids.
The Thermo Peer shows the temperature measured on the integrated display and
transfers this to the iClimber DC-X when the mode is switched on and if it is logged in
on the watch.
The transfer distance depends on the environment (disruptive influences, screening,
etc.) and on the battery voltage of the Thermo Peer and the iClimber DC-X. Please
note that cold temperatures have a negative influence on the battery output!
In free, undisrupted environments, a distance of 10 km and more is possible. In a real
environment such as the one we live in today, considerable restrictions in the
distance are possible.
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10.1 PUTTING THE THERMO PEER INTO OPERATION
1. The Thermo Peer is supplied with a battery already inserted and is in a battery-
saving slumber mode. The display is switched off, i.e. ‘empty’ in this state.
2. The Thermo Peer is activated by pressing any key for at least 5 seconds.
3. The peer can now be operated as described below.
Important note:
The Thermo Peer is a high-quality measurement device with many functions that you
can influence. A few functions that run in the background (e.g. the clock), however,
cannot be influenced. Please be aware that the active use of each additional function
uses electricity and thus the battery. If you have activated the active transfer
permanently, the battery output will also be used by this and this has a direct
influence on the life of the battery.
If you are going on an expedition where you will make intensive use of the Thermo
Peer and you and your equipment will be exposed to very cold temperatures, we
strongly recommend that you take replacement batteries (type CR2032) with you.
The Thermo Peer as a simple watch has a life of up to one year. The repeated use of
many functions can reduce the battery life to just a few weeks!
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10.2 OPERATING ELEMENTS THERMO PEER
10.2.1 LCD DISPLAY AND KEYS
All functions are depicted on the liquid crystal display (LCD) and they are operated
via the 2 keys at the side.
Full-segment display with the two key descriptions
If displays with data are used in these instructions, the data contained in them may
deviate from those on your watch. These printed displays serve solely to aid
understanding.
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10.2.2 OPERATING LOGICS OF THE KEYS
The functions of the keys are described in detail below. If key symbols are
used, please note the following logics:
--►Press key briefly
--►Hold key pressed for 2 seconds
Good to know
Please note: The Thermo Peer is a highly sensitive device. If you hold the
device in your hands during operation, this will result in it warming up and
thus in the display of an increased temperature.
--►you can thus move from mode to mode
(TIME --> TEMP --> SYNC --> UPLOAD --> TIME etc.)
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10.2.3 MEANING OF THE LCD ICONS
--► Time mode
--► Transmitter switched on
--► SYNC mode (transfer of the current measurement value) active
--► UPLOAD mode (transfer of the measurement recordings) active
--► Battery low (see ‘Change of battery’)
--► Thermometer active (the measurement is deactivated in every other
mode!)
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10.2.4 SETTING OF THE TIME
--> You thus enter the setting mode
--> The flashing element can thus be changed incrementally
--> Continue to next setting element
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10.2.5 SETTING OF THE TEMPERATURE UNIT
10.2.6 ACTIVATE SYNC MODE
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10.2.7 ACTIVATE UPLOAD MODE
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10.2.8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Important: All information with nominal battery charging!
Operating temperature –10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Temperature measurement
Measuring range: –30°C to +90.0°C (-22°F to 194°F)
Resolution: 0.5°C (0.9°F)
Measuring accuracy: +/– 1°C ranging from 0°C to +40°C
+/– 2°C for the rest
Quartz watch mov. variance: +/– 1 second/day
Power supply: 1 CR2032 3.0V battery
Dimensions: 20 g (including battery)
