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After take-off (max 32 sec. above 90 ft) the Vigil® Cuatro will go in to fast measuring mode (Airborn
You can notice this when the LCD pixels invert. (see image on § 5.6)
For 2 minutes after each landing, your jump information will be displayed (Last FF time & s
Vigil® Cuatro is developed, produced & tested in our factory, that is ISO 9001 certified. inverted. This same jump information is accessible at any time (displayed for 30 sec.) by pushing t
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NATO Stock Number (NSN) 1377-13-121-8661 YOU
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TERMS OF THE DISCLAIMER AND LIMITED WARRANTY PRIOR
A quick press of the push button after each LED flash (4 times) will shut down the Vigil® Cuatro. TO
Vigil® Cuatro “Dual-pin Cutter Unit” USING
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For Example:
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MAKING A PARACHUTE JUMP IS CONCLUSIVE PROOF THAT YOU
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AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS DISCLAIMER AND LIMITED
2. Push Short flash
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3. Push Short flash ➯ (4) « Sys OFF»
4. Push «Goodbye» followed by «Vigil» are displayed before the AAD shuts down.
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Table of contents Paragraph Page
Paragraph Page 4 Flight Restriction for the Pilot - Airborne ............................................................... 24
4.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................ 26
Warning + Disclaimer and limited warranty (see page 39-41).......................................... 4
VigilVIGIL
5 Vigil ® Cuatro Components .................................................................................. 26
1 Welcome to the Vigil ® Cuatro World! .............................................................................. 5
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5.1 Main Box ............................................................................................................... 27
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2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7
Cuatro
5.2 Dual Battery Pack ................................................................................................. 27
3 Function ............................................................................................................................ 8
Cuatro
5.3 Pulses Plus Element ............................................................................................. 28
3.1 General Working Principle ................................................................................................ 8 28
5.4 Electronic Unit .......................................................................................................
3.2 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 10 5.5 Cutter Unit ............................................................................................................. 29
3.3 The Four Activation Modes ............................................................................................... 10 5.6 Control Unit ........................................................................................................... 30
3.3.1 “P
PRO” Mode ...................................................................................................................... 10 6 Waterproof - IP68 .................................................................................................. 31
3.3.2 “S
STUDENT” Mode ............................................................................................................. 10 7 Replacement of Parts of the Vigil ® Cuatro........................................................... 32
22 3.3.3 “TTANDEM” Mode .............................................................................................................. 10 33
7.1 Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................................................... 32
3.3.4 “XTREME” Mode ............................................................................................................... 11 7.2 Replacing the Cutter or Control Unit .................................................................... 32
3.4 Information regarding the Activation Altitude .................................................................... 12 7.3 Spare Part Card .................................................................................................... 34
3.5 Start Up and Shut Down Procedures ................................................................................ 14 7.4 RMA (return merchandise authorization) ............................................................... 34
3.5.1 Start Up – Display ............................................................................................................. 14 8 Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 36
3.5.2 Starting Up the Vigil ® Cuatro............................................................................................. 15 8.1 Glossary ................................................................................................................ 36
3.5.3 Self Tests .......................................................................................................................... 15 8.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 37
3.5.4 «INFO» Menu (Information) .............................................................................................. 17 8.3 Operating Description ............................................................................................ 37
3.5.5 «SETUP» Menu (Parameters) - Altitude correction .......................................................... 18 8.4 Units and conversion factors ................................................................................. 37
3.5.6 Using a positive altitude correction to raise the activation altitude..................................... 19 9 Communication Port – IR Download Box .............................................................. 38
3.5.7 «CONFIG» Menu (Configuration) ..................................................................................... 21 10 Service life limit of Vigil ® Cuatro units .................................................................. 39
3.5.8 Choice confirmation .......................................................................................................... 22 11 Disclaimer and limited warranty ............................................................................. 39
3.5.9 Shut Down ........................................................................................................................ 23 12 Road Map / Grafcet (Parameter Sequence Flow Chart) .................................... 43
WARNING 1. Welcome to the Vigil® Cuatro World!
SKYDIVING IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND YOU RISK MINOR OR SERIOUS PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH EACH We congratulate you on your purchase of today’s most sophisticated and modern, multimode Automatic Activation
TIME YOU SKYDIVE. THE CORRECT USE OF THE VIGIL® AAD MAY REDUCE THIS RISK, HOWEVER, THERE ARE Device. It is a revolutionary safety device, with no imposed maintenance schedule. The Vigil® Cuatro will automa-
SITUATIONS IN WHICH A VIGIL® AAD MAY NOT REDUCE AND MAY ACTUALLY INCREASE THE RISK. THE VIGIL® IS tically check all of its functional features each time it is switched on. The Vigil® Cuatro will detect any anomalies
Vigil® Cuatro
A BACKUP DEVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT SAVE YOUR LIFE AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO NEVER RELY ON THE
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by itself. Should an abnormality be found, the controller will display an error message (see § 3.5.3.), and the Vigil®
VIGIL® AS A LIFESAVING DEVICE. PRIOR TO USING THE VIGIL®, IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THE VIGIL® Cuatro Cuatro unit will not switch on. In this case, the Vigil® Cuatro needs to be analyzed by an authorized dealer, or sent
USER’S MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY. ALWAYS OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS, AND FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER’S back to the factory for analysis.
INSTRUCTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES. ALWAYS FOLLOW CORRECT OPENING PRO-
CEDURES AND, IF NECESSARY, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. NEVER SKYDIVE UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY TRAINED The Vigil® Cuatro is designed for a life expectancy of maximum 20 years from the date of manufacture. The above
AND COMPETENT IN THE USE OF ALL OF YOUR EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING VIGIL®. life The Vigil
expectancy
® Cuatro is now ready for use and is in a stand-by status. While in stand-by status, the unit r
is based on the fact that the cutter, the Pulses Plus element and the electronic components have been
designed 2 for
minutes. After
a functional take-off
lifespan of 20the Vigil® Cuatro will become armed once 1000.ft above “ground zero” refere
years.
The Vigil® Cuatro is equipped with an integrated Piezo resistive barometric pressure sensor. Do not expose The Vigil a
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altitude It can is
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“STUDENT”, “TANDEM” or “X TREME”. The Vigil® Cuatro, an ALL-IN-ONE Automatic Activation Device
4 The battery pack isAfter
2 minutes. designed to operate
take-off within® aCuatro
the Vigil temperature range fromarmed
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1000.ft to +70°C.
above “ground zero” reference is (AAD)
reached,isbecome
designed armed 1000 ft above the preset negative altitude correction (see § 3.1.)
if no orto work in U.S. or Metric standards units. ® ®
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a positive altitude correction is implemented. When a negative altitude correction is implemented, the Vigil When After take-off (max 32 sec. above 90 ft) the Vigil Cuatro will go in to fast measuring
traveling on any commercial flight with your the Vigil Cuatro, this manual as well as the Vigil X-Ray Card
® Cuatro willyou. It contains explanations that will be useful to the airport security staff.
® mode (Airborne sta
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITED WARRANTY see § 10 & 11. should accompany
You can notice this when the LCD pixels invert. (see image on § 5.6)
become armed 1000 ft above the preset negative altitude correction (see § 3.1.) The most recent manual is available on the Vigil website at www.vigil.aero on the download page.
► You must switch ON your Vigil® Cuatro ONLY at the take-off zone® (reference altitude or ground zero)
After take-off (max 32 sec. above 90 ft) the Vigil Cuatro will go in to fast measuring mode (Airborne status). ForThe2 Vigil
minutes
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primary opening 30 sec.) by pushing the L
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ON at the new before take-off. The procedures written in this manual must be followed to ensure that the Vigil® Cuatro functions prop-
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2 jump
minutes after each
it is essential landing,
to visually your
check your LCDjump
screen information will be its
to ensure its functionality, displayed (Last FF time & speed). LCD pixels remain
activation mode erly.
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on the functioning
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of theprior take off, your Vigil® Cuatro is Airborn
inverted. This same jump information is accessible at any time (displayed for 30 sec.) by pushing the LCD button once. reading the correct® Ground Zero reference. In this case, you country’s
(“PRO”, “STUDENT”, “TANDEM” or “XTREME”) and its pre-selected parameters A skydiver should always adhere to all rules and regulations set by his/her skydiving federa-
must switch off and restart your Vig
(altitude correction in feet or in meters) are correctly set. tion. The use of a Vigil Cuatro AAD does not exempt the parachutist from performing proper emer-
correct
gency Ground Zero reference.
procedures.
If the LCD pixels are inverted on the ground and prior to take off, your Vigil® Cuatro is Airborne and thereforeALTHOUGH
not
NEVER JUMP WITH A BLANK SCREEN!!!
reading the correct Ground Zero reference. In this case, you must switch off and restart your Vigil® Cuatro, to get
3.5.9. Shutthedown.
LIFE,
VIGIL®s HAVE SAVED MANY LIVES, NEVER RELY ON THE VIGIL® TO SAVE YOUR
IT MAY(The
NOTshut down
DO SO procedure
IN SOME is similar to the start up procedure)
SITUATIONS.
correct Ground Zero reference.
A quick press of the push button after each LED flash (4 times) will shut down the Vigil Cuatro.
®
3.5.9. Shut down. (The shut down procedure is similar to the start up procedure) On the first press the « Sys OFF» message is displayed. Press the button a second and third time
as the red LED23flashes.
2. Introduction
Your Vigil® Cuatro was designed and developed by a professional team of engineers and skydivers.
Its function is to cut the reserve closing loop in the event that you reach a freefall speed at an unsafe altitude.
Vigil® Cuatro
The flat metal alloy mainbox is exceptionally strong; its ergonomic design fits easily into most current rigs.
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VIGIL Cuatro
A Vigil® Cuatro installation kit (pouch, controller window and cutter retainer) can be supplied to rig manufacturers, on
demand. The Vigil® Cuatro can be used for four types of skydiving by pushing just one button.
These user programmable modes are: «PRO», «STUDENT», «TANDEM» or «XTREME».
The Vigil® Cuatro also has a data recorder function (black box). The unit memorizes the last 16 minutes of freefall
time (with a maximum of 16 graphs, whichever is reached first), total time in freefall and total number of jumps.
This data can be viewed directly from the control unit’s LCD display, or it can be downloaded to a PC through an
infrared communication port.
66 The infrared reader and the associated software are available as an option ( § 9). 7
The Kevlar reinforced cables are especially developed for the Vigil® Cuatro and deliver a unique combination of
strength and flexibility.
The gold plated contacts and the locking system with a specific locking clip to keep the connectors in place to ensure
optimal connection reliability in all circumstances.
The control unit: - is equipped with a 32 x 96 dots LCD display which allows interactive and clear
communication with the parachutist.
- is protected by a special anti-scratch coating and a stainless steel protection cover.
The electromagnetic shielding protects the Vigil® Cuatro from electromagnetic interferences, such as those found
in airports as in airplanes (see § 5.1).
3. Function In freefall, the Vigil® Cuatro continuously calculates the altitude.
3.1. General Working Principle Each mode «PRO», «STUDENT», «TANDEM» or «XTREME» has its own factory-set activation altitude and speed.
Choice of mode can be done in the “SETUP” menu (see § 3.3). During your aircraftascent, the Vigil® Cuatro’s red
The Vigil® Cuatro must only be turned on at ground level; it will recalibrate itself every 2 minutes progressively to the
Vigil® Cuatro
LED will briefly flash three times when it passes through its pre-set activation altitude.
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current ground elevation pressure. This is the “GROUND ZERO” reference.
Once your Vigil® Cuatro is on, at each take-off it will become armed once 1000 ft or 304 m above “ground zero” The Vigil® Cuatro will automatically remain ON for 14 hours; it may of course be switched off manually before that
reference is reached, if a positive altitude correction is or not implimented. time. The selected activation mode «PRO», «STUDENT», «TANDEM» or «XTREME» will remain visible on the LCD
display until the Vigil® Cuatro is switched off or turns off automatically after 14 hours.
When a negative altitude correction is set, the Vigil® Cuatro will become armed 1000 ft or 304 m above the preset
The Vigil ® Cuatro is now ready for use and is in a stand-by status. While in stand-by status, the unit re-calibrates itself every
negative altitude correction, so if the negative altitude correction is over 1000 ft or 304 m, the Vigil® Cuatro will beco- When the activation altitude (or lower) is reached by the jumper at a speed equal to or higher than the factory-set
me armed maximum 32 sec. after youthe
2 minutes. After take-off haveVigil
® Cuatro will become armed once 1000.ft above “ground zero” reference is reached,
reached 90 ft or 27,5m above or under the “GROUND ZERO” reference parameters,if the
no cutter
or of the Vigil® Cuatro will instantly fire and cut the closing loop of your emergency parachute
(take offalocation).
positive altitude correction is implemented. When a negative altitude correction is implemented, the Vigil (in +/- Cuatro
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0,002 sec).
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(Between + 90ft and – 90ft or +27,5 m and -27,5 m). An “altitude correction” allows you to implement a positive or negative altitude difference between the departure and
After take-off (max 32 sec. above 90 ft) the Vigil® Cuatro will go in to fast measuring mode (Airborne status). landing levels (from +6000 ft to -6000 ft or from +2000 m to -2000 m) in steps of 150 ft or 50 m.
To avoidYouan “airborne condition” (See page 25 forpixels
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can notice this when the LCD invert. image Vigil® Cuatro takes this altitude correction into account to calculate the new activation altitude.This principle also
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that is equivalent to 90ft or more (positive or negative altitude) compared to the “ground zero” reference (pressure), allows you to modify the activation altitude permanently if the airport where you take off and the landing zone are at
youmustFor 2 minutes
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Vigil® Cuatro information
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inverted. This same jump information is accessible at any time (displayed for 30 sec.) by pushing the LCD button once.
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reading the correct Ground Zero reference. In this
your Vigil® Cuatro, to get the correct Ground Zero reference.. case, you must switch off and restart your Vigil® Cuatro, to get the
correct Ground Zero reference.
3.5.9. Shut down. (The shut down procedure is similar to the start up procedure)
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A quick press of the push button after each LED flash (4 times) will shut down the Vigil® Cuatro.
On the first press the « Sys OFF» message is displayed. Press the button a second and third time; do this as soon
2 minutes. After take-off the Vigil® Cuatro will become armed once 1000.ft above “ground zero” refere
a positive altitude correction is implemented. When a negative altitude correction is implemented
become armed 1000 ft above the preset negative altitude correction (see § 3.1.)
3.2. Installation 3.3.4.
“XTREME”
After Mode(max 32 sec. above 90 ft) the Vigil® Cuatro will go in to fast measuring mode (Airborne st
take-off
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It can be easily sewn into any harness/container system designed for an electronic AAD.
speeds exceeds 115 ft/sec or 35 m/sec. (“PRO” mode). In “Xtreme” mode, the Vigil ®
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3.4. Information regarding
3.4. Information regarding thetheActivation Altitude
Activation Altitude Conclusion:
Please be aware that the Vigil® Cuatro functions are based on measured air pressure. This parameter permits the
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For information: Vigil® Cuatro is able to register pressure differences of 0,1 hPa which is equivalent to an altitude It is well accepted that this minimum activation level must be guaranteed whatever the position of the skydiver.
For information
difference of only ± 2,6: ftThe Vigilm!
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® Cuatro is able to register pressure differences of 0,1 hPa which is equivalent
to an altitude difference of only ± 2,6 ft (or 0,8 meter)! If the skydiver is falling in a back to earth position, the reading will reflect the correct pressure, since the sensor is not
Important note: The registered pressure by the sensor will vary, according to the body position of the skydiver influenced by a depression (burble), but if the skydiver is falling face to earth, then the sensor located in the depres-
(face Important
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skydiver (face to earth or back to earth) up to 10 hPa (=mbar) which is equivalent to +-260 ft (+-79 m)!
and will, in this case, activate later, or ±260 ft or ±79 m lower, i.e. at an actual altitude of 580 ft or 177 m above the
Example: Let’s consider two skydivers in free fall, at exactly the same altitude but one is falling back to earth and the ground level, which would be too low.
12 Example: Let’s consider two skydivers in free fall, at exactly the same altitude but one is falling back to earth
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AAD reading is as follows: software. For example in “PRO” mode, a programmed activation altitude of 1100 ft or 335 m has been set to ensure
that, notwithstanding the skydiver’s body position, activation will always be at a minimum altitude of 840 ft or 256 m
(I) back to earth (II) Face to earth (actual altitude) above the ground level.
Depression zone (burble) AAD or pressure sensor
No influence located in depression zone
Both at the same altitude Y (burble) Remarks:
Pressure sensor location • In a test chamber, the activation in “PRO” mode will be at 1100 ft (840 ft + 260 ft) or 335 m (256 m + 79 m) as there
Pressure = X hPa – 10
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2 minutes. After take-off the Vigil Cuatro will become armed once 1000.ft above “ground zero” reference is reached, if no or
After take-off (max 32 sec. above 90 ft) the Vigil® Cuatro will go in to fast measuring mode (Airborne status).
a positive altitude correction is implemented. When a negative altitude correction is implemented, the Vigil® Cuatro will
You can notice this when the LCD pixels invert. (see image on § 5.6)
become armed 1000 ft above the preset negative altitude correction (see § 3.1.)
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3.5. Start Up and Shut Down
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3.5.2.once.
Starting Up the Vigil® Cuatro
inverted. This same jump information is accessible at any time
You can notice this when the LCD pixels invert. (see image on § 5.6) (displayed for 30 sec.) by pushing the LCD button
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button once. the «Cuatro» message is shown. If no message appears, please repeat the previous operation.
ZERO”Zero reference. to get the
Vigil® Cuatro
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(This becomes “GROUND reference altitude)..
«Cuatro» is immediately followed by «Vigil» on the LCD.
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correct ®Ground Zero reference. «Cuatro» is immediately followed by «Vigil» on the LCD.
Press the push button immediately after the red LED first flashes.
If the
If the VigilLCD pixels
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air pressure duringand prioruptoprocedure,
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the push button immediately after the second flash of the red LED.
the start up procedure, and will show a alternating blinking “GROUND ZERO WARNING” on the con- Presstothe push button
3.5.9. Shut reading the correct Ground Zero reference. In this case, you must switch off and restart your Vigil® Cuatro, theget thebuttonimmediately after the the
second
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Press push immediately after LED.
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The the
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Cuatro 23 will then automatically start its self-test sequence.
The correct
Vigilof the Ground
Cuatro Zero reference.
push is nowafter ready forLEDuseflash and (4istimes)
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A quick press button each will shut down Cuatro. The Vigil ® Cuatro will then automatically start its self-test sequence.
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minutes. take-off
calibrate the Vigil
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the atmospheric become
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On theShut
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right side of the will show «Goodbye» followed by 15 15
Press the button as soon as the red LED flashes a fourth and last time. The display 1. Push «Cuatro» followed by «Vigil» appears + flash ➯ (2) « VIGIL»
On
display. the
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up procedure. Flash ➯ (3) « VIGIL»
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flashes a fourth and last time. The(Last
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«View»
For 2 minutes after each landing, your jump information will be displayed remain « BAT OK »
«Vigil»
Action for a few seconds. Finally,
inverted. This same jump the
Result green LED flashes very briefly and then the Vigil® Cuatro shuts down.
information is accessible at any time (displayed for 30 sec.) by pushing the LCD button once.
The startup and shut down procedures listed in this manual have been established to reduce the risk of an
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andupshut downdown
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® and prior to take off, your Vigil Cuatro is Airborne and accidentally
If the LCD pixels are inverted on the ground ® unwanted start up or shut down sequence and to ensure that the Vigil® Cuatro cannot be turned on or off by
therefore pressing
not the push button.
ActionNever
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switch off and accidentally pressing the push button.
to get the
1.
3. Push correct Ground Zero reference. « Sys
(4) « Sys OFF»
Short flash ➯ (2) OFF» 3.5.3. Self
3.5.3. Self Tests
Tests
® The Vigil Cuatro automatically goes through a complete test sequence each time it is switched on.
2. Push Short (3) is«by The Vigilthat
Cuatro automatically
pack, the goes
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Shut down. (The shut«Goodbye» followed
procedure
➯ Sys
similar toOFF»
«Vigil» are
the displayed before the AAD shuts down.
start up procedure) It verifies the battery and the electronic circuits (main functions) order.
It verifies that the battery pack, the cutter and the electronic circuits (main functions) are in proper working order..
23
A 3. Push
quick Short
press of the push button afterflash LED(4)flash« (4Sys
each ➯ times)OFF»
will shut down the Vigil® Cuatro.
On4. Push
the first press the « Sys message
OFF» followed
«Goodbye» is displayed.
by «Vigil» Pressbefore
are displayed the the
button
AADashuts
second
down.and third time; do this as soon
as the red LED flashes.This first test procedure is followed by 3 different menus: «INFO», «SETUP», and «CONFIG» (see § 3).
The following messages are shown: This first test procedure is followed by 3 different menus: «INFO», «SETUP», and «CONFIG» (see § 3).
Recommendation: If the Vigil® Cuatro is not yet configured to your standard measurement units, go first
• «Bat OK» The battery pack is functioning properly.
Recommendation:
to the “CONFIG” menuIf(see the Vigil ®
Cuatro
§ 3.5.7.) is not
to set the yet configured
required units (U.S.tooryour standard
metric) measurement
before other settings. units, go first
• «Cut OK» The cutter resistance is tested O.K.
to the “CONFIG” menu (see § 3.5.7.) to set the required units (U.S. or metric) before other settings.
• «Ctrl OK» The electronic circuits are functioning properly.
3.5.4. «INFO» Menu (Information)
Vigil® Cuatro
3.5.4. «INFO» Menu (Information)
• This menu allows you to display your Vigil® Cuatro’s
English
reference parameters (version, date of manufacture and
English
If an error is detected the following messages may be shown: This menu allows you to display your Vigil® Cuatro’s reference parameters (version, date of manufacture and
• «Bat Low» Low Battery, the Vigil® Cuatro is still operational, but the dual battery pack must be replaced as serial number), data of previous jumps, as well as temperature
serial number), data of previous jumps, as well as temperature and atmospheric pressure.
and atmospheric pressure.
soon as possible. * (see § 7.1) To enter
• To enter the
the«INFO»
«INFO»menu,
menu,press
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push button
push as soon
button as theasdisplay
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the display «INFO»«INFO»
and the and
red light flashes.
the red light flashes.
• «Bat Rpl» The dual battery pack must be replaced, the Vigil® Cuatro will not switch on.* (see § 7.1)
• «Cut Err» Cutter resistance is outside tolerance, the Vigil® Cuatro will not switch on. These parametersare
These parameters areininclear
clear language
language in function
in function of chosen
of the the chosen
units units
and asand as follows
follows (*see (*see § 3.5.7.):
§ 3.5.7.):
• «Ctrl Err» A discrepancy in one of the electronic circuits is observed, unit will not switch on.
If one of these messages is displayed (except for «Bat Low»), the startup procedure will end Display Note: the number 8 is used for illustration (all segments used in a number)
The ®Vigil Cuatro is now ready for use and is in a stand-by status. While in stand-by status, the unit re-calibrates itself every
®
and the Vigil Cuatro will switch itself off. Ver :88.88 Software Version 17 17
16
2 minutes.
If the «Bat Low»message Afterappears,
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If the «Bat Rpl» message
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altitude the battery
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altitude 7.1) is implemented, the Vigil ® Cuatro will
#88888 Electronic Unit Serial Number
If the «Cut Err» message appears, the cutter unit must be replaced prior to the next jump (see § 7.2). Production week and year
become
A new cutter will bearmed 1000
supplied freeftofabove
charge the preset negative
if a completed altitude
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is posted and § 3.1.)
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take-off (max 32 sec.onabove the download page).
90 ft) the Vigil Cuatro will go in to fast measuring mode (Airborne status).
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You can notice
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rigger or by a Vigil® approved expert. 88m88s hours, followed by minutes and seconds
For 2 minutes
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countries landing,
require your
a certified jump
rigger to doinformation will be
such replacements. Thedisplayed (Last
user may not have FF time & speed). LCD LFFpixels
:188sremain Last Free Fall - Duration displayed in seconds
inverted. This same jump information is accessible at any time (displayed for 30 sec.) by pushing the LCD button
authorization to replace the cutter or controller unit. In such situations, you must adhere to your country’s rules. 888once.
km/h and maximum speed of the last freefall displayed in mph or km/h
Saves 8 Number of activations on your Vigil® Cuatro
If the «CtrlLCD
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Cuatro back to your dealer or to the factory for a complete checkup, before the next jump. (see § 7.4).
reading the correct Ground Zero reference. In this case,
If the «Ctrl Err» message appears DO NOT try to restart the Vigil Cuatro again.
® you must switch off and restart your Vigil® Cuatro, to getor the
88.88inHg 8888hPa Atmospheric Pressure in inches of mercury (inHg) or hectopascal (hPa)
correct Ground Zero reference.
3.5.9. Shut down. (The shut down procedure is similar to the start up procedure)
233.5.5. «SETUP» Menu (Parameters) Altitude correction 3.5.6. Using a positive altitude correction to raise the activation altitude
The «SETUP» menu enables you to implement a positive or negative altitude correction (in feet or meters) between As stated on § 3.3, in «PRO» settings a Vigil® Cuatro activates at a measured altitude of 1100.ft or 335 m (real
the departure and arrival ground levels, as well as select the desired mode («PRO», «STUDENT», «TANDEM» or activation altitude will be between 840 & 1100 ft or 256 m & 335 m, depending on body position).
«XTREME») (see example page 20). To increase safety margins, an altitude correction can be performed (see § 3.5.5.)
Vigil® Cuatro
It The to
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the «SETUP» is now ready
menu at theforend
use andself
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importanteverypoints to remember:
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2 minutes. After take-off the Vigil Cuatro will become armed once 1000.ft above “ground zero” reference is reached, if no orcorrection is applied, this will stay in the Vigil® Cuatro’s memory, until you manually remove it in
To do this, press the push button as soon as the ®display shows «SETUP» and the red LED flashes. - Once an altitude
It is possible to implement
a positive an altitude
altitude correction
correction is from +6000 ft to -6000
implemented. When ft orafrom +2000 maltitude
negative to -2000correction
m. is implemented, the Vigilthe ® «SETUP»
Cuatro will menu.
To enter or modify a positive or negative altitude correction, press the push button while «Alti Cor» appears. - When you raise the activation altitude, always allow enough time to have a fully open main canopy approximately
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main The Vigil ® Cuatro is now readytofor
altitude value.
2After The correction
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Press the push button until the desired positive or negative altitude correction is achieved. - A®Vigil2 ®minutes.
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For example: +100®m for higher landing zone compared to the take-off zone and -100 m. for a lower landing zone.
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a positive
remain
become armed 1000 ft above the preset negative altitude correction (see § 3.1.)
2Afterminutes. After ortake-off sec.the Vigil ® Cuatro will become armed once 1000.ft above “ground zero” reference is reached, if no or
added altitude correction till 150 ft or 50 m (300 ft or 100 m in «Xtreme» setting) above the “start ground zero
«STUDENT», «TANDEM»
take-off
inverted. This (max
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32jump will appear
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thescreen.
Vigil® Cuatro
accessible at any willtime
go (displayed
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