Compass beeper User Manual

User manual

Introduction

The Beeper is an extremely-sensitive, audio-only, solar-powered variometer. In Compass’ style, its audio profile is

fully customizable to your taste.

Its power source is a supercapacitor: even in complete darkness, it insures more than 30 minutes of continuous use
with virtually unlimited charge/discharge cycles. When the Beeper is under direct sunlight, the solar cell mounted
on the unit provides energy to the supercapacitor, allowing hours of uninterrupted flight.
The Beeper can store three different audio profiles. You can customize them by using the Compass C.S.S. utility on
your PC. You can for example create a profile for stronger days and one for weaker conditions, choosing which one
to use with a simple key press.

How to take care of your Beeper

Let us give you some advices to take advantage of the features of your Beeper and to keep it functional and in
order:

• The Beeper can be charged from any 5 V mini-USB charger, with a current output of at least 500 mA.

• Do not place other electronic equipment too close to the Beeper: they could disturb to or be disturbed by it.

• Do not expose the Beeper to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or lower than -20°C (-4°F) for long periods.

Do not leave the Beeper in your car during winter or during the hottest months.

• In the case of accidental drop in water, do not switch the Beeper on! In case of drop in salty water, rinse

thoroughly with fresh water. Wait till everything is perfectly dry before trying to switch the device on again.

Warning: damages due to contact with water are not covered by the warranty.
Disassembling the instrument will void the warranty. Please send it back to
Compass to have it checked. Tell us exactly what happened.

• Take care that the Beeper is positioned and held in place appropriately in your flight equipment. Use the

Velcro provided and the safety line. If the device falls down while flying it may cause severe damages to
persons and objects. It is your responsibility to insure that it is properly held in place.

• If you are using an external power source connected to the mini USB plug and it starts raining, please

unplug it.

How to use your Beeper

• On/Off slider. Switches on and off your unit. When you switch your Beeper on, you should hear a double

beep. If you don’t, please recharge the unit before use.

• USB connector. Allows recharging the supercapacitor extremely rapidly. Two-three minutes connected to

the USB port of a PC or to another 5-V mini-USB power supply are enough for a complete charge.

• Pushbutton. In normal use, it controls the volume, cycling through low-med-hi. A single beep signals that

the “low” level has been activated, a double beep stands for medium, and a triple beep corresponds to the
highest volume.
Holding the button pressed for two seconds allows accessing two different advanced operating modes,
announced by a triple beep:

• Audio profile choice

• USB connection to PC

Advanced operating modes

Press the pushbutton for two seconds to enable the advanced operating modes. This is signaled by the Beeper by a
triple beep, followed, after three seconds, by a beep-boop sound. During this time, the Beeper checks if a PC is
connected to its mini-USB port. If so, the Beeper enters the “USB programming” mode, allowing to modify the
audio profiles. Otherwise, it enters the “Audio profile choice” mode.

Choice of the audio profile

Each of the three audio profiles makes your Beeper respond to different vertical speeds with different combinations
of sound frequency, number of beeps per second and shorter/longer beeps, exactly as its bigger brother the
Compass’ C-Pilot PRO.
When entering the “Audio profile choice” mode, the currently selected audio profile is played, as if your vertical
speed were rising from 0 to 12 m/s (2300 ftm). Further short presses of the button will cycle through the three
different profiles. Each time a new profile is selected, it is played to allow you to choose your preferred one.
After approximately 10 seconds of inactivity, the normal “volume” mode is restored. The Beeper tells you this with
a boop-beep sound.
When powering off and on again the Beeper, the last selected profile will be used by default.

USB connection to PC

This operating mode allows you to modify the three stored audio profiles and customize them to your taste. To do
this, please install the Compass C.S.S. utility on your PC (compatible with Windows XP and Windows 7). Please
refer to its user manual for operating instructions. Disconnect the (optional) USB cable to restore the normal
operating mode.

Limitation of liability

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the devices or the devices specifications in this manual without prior
notice.
It is absolutely forbidden to use the device for different uses other than those for which it has been devised for, as
inferred to in this manual. When using the features in this device, obey all laws and respect privacy and legitimate
rights of others.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION
WITH SAID PRODUCT AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OTHER
THAN SUCH AS IS EXPRESSELY SET FORTH HEREIN.
All trademarks in this manual are property of their respective owners.
The information contained in this manual is for information purposes only, is subject to change without previous
notice and cannot be considered binding for the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any
errors or incoherence possibly contained in this manual.

Safety instructions

Please read the following safety instructions carefully. Not following them may be dangerous and/or illegal. Please
read carefully the user manual for further details.

• SWITCHING ON IN SAFE ENVIRONMENTS: do not switch the device on when prohibited or whenever

it could cause any interference or danger.

• ROAD SAFETY: do not operate the device while driving.

• INTERFERENCE: all wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect the

performance of other appliances (TV, radio, ...).

• SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS: follow any restrictions. Switch the device off in hospitals or near medical

equipment (hearing aid equipment, pacemaker …) the device could cause interference. Also keep a distance
of 20 cm between pacemaker and device.

• SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT: follow any restrictions. Wireless and digital devices can cause interference

with aircraft equipment.

• SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING: do not use the device at refuelling point. Switch off near petrol

stations or fuel depots and chemical plants. The device could interfere with the correct functioning of the
electronic equipment.

• SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING: follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in

progress.

• USE THE DEVICE SENSIBLY: do not use the device for any uses other than those it has been built for.

Keep to the instructions as explained in the product manual.

• QUALIFIED SERVICE: only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.

• ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES: use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not use incompatible

products. The use of nonstandard products can cause damage to the device and/or people.

• AVOID GETTING THE DEVICE WET: the device is not water-resistant, keep it dry. Contact with water or

any other liquid could cause serious damage to the device.

Manufacturer’s limited warranty

This warranty does not limit the user’s (statutory) rights under any applicable national laws relating to the sale of
consumer products.
During the warranty period, the Manufacturer or the Manufacturer authorized service company will in a reasonable
time remedy defects in materials, design and workmanship free of charge by repairing. The manufacturer will, in
accordance with this limited warranty (unless otherwise required by law), remedy defects by repair or, should the
Manufacturer in its discretion deem it necessary, replace the product.
This limited warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country where the user has purchased the product
provided that the same product has been intended for sale in that country by the manufacturer. However, if the user
has purchased the product in a member state of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland or Turkey and
such product was originally intended by the Manufacturer for sale in one of these countries, this limited warranty
service may apply because of country specific elements in the products.

Warranty period

The warranty period starts at the time of product’s original purchase by the first end-user. The product may consist
of several different parts and different parts may be covered by a different warranty period. The different warranty
periods are:

• 24 months for the device;

• 90 days for the media on which any software or the user manual is provided (es. CD ROM, DVD ...).

As far as national laws permit, the warranty period will not be extended or renewed or otherwise affected due to
subsequent resale, repair or replacement of the product authorised by the manufacturer.

How to get warranty service

In the event of a product (or accessories) defect, please return it to a service company authorised by the
manufacturer or to the manufacturer himself.
Any claim of the affected product (or accessory) is subject to notifying, either a service company authorised by the
manufacturer or the manufacturer, of the alleged defect within a reasonable time of it having come to attention and
in any event no later than before the expiry of the warranty period.
To make use of this warranty, in the event of the affected product (or accessory), it is necessary to return it to the
service centre authorised by the manufacturer or to the manufacturer, together with the original proof of purchase.

What the warranty does not cover

This limited warranty does not cover the user manuals or any third party software, setting, content, data or links,
whether included or downloaded in the product, whether included during instalment, assembly, shipping or at any
other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by the user. The manufacturer does not

warrant that any of its software: will work in combination, as to customer requirements, with any hardware or
software provided by a third party and that the operation of any software will be uninterrupted or error free or that
any defects in the software are correctable or will be corrected.
This limited warranty does not cover:

• normal wear and tear of the Product (including, without limitation, wear and tear of batteries or displays);

• defects caused by rough handling (including, without limitation, defects caused by sharp items, by bending,

compressing or dropping, dropping in water, etc.);

• defects or damage caused by misuse of the Product, including use that is contrary to the instructions

provided by the Manufacturer (e.g. as set out in the Product’s user guide);

• defects caused by other factors/acts beyond the reasonable control of the Manufacturer.

This Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damage caused to the Product by misuse with, or connection to,
any product, accessory, software and/or services not produced or supplied by the Manufacturer or by use of the
Product for any other use than for intended use of the Product.
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects caused by the fact that the battery has been short-circuited or by the
fact that the seals of the battery enclosure or the cells are broken or show evidence of tampering or by the fact that
the battery has been used in equipment other than those for which it has been specified.
This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other
than a service centre authorized by the Manufacturer, if it is repaired using unauthorised spare parts or, if the
Product’s serial number has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way and this shall be
determined in the sole discretion of the Manufacturer.
This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the Product has been exposed to moisture, to dampness or to extreme
thermal or environmental conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions, to corrosion, to oxidation, to spillage
of food or liquid or to influence from chemical products.

Other Important Notices

Please remember to make back-up copies or keep written records of all important content and data stored in your
Product, because content and data may be lost during repair or replacement of the Product.
All replaced parts of the Product or accessories shall automatically become the property of the Manufacturer.
If the Product is found to be not covered by the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, the Manufacturer
and its authorized service companies reserve the right to charge a handling fee for repairs/servicing. When
repairing or replacing the Product, the Manufacturer may use products or parts that are new, equivalent to new or
re-conditioned.
The Product may contain country specific elements/components/settings/software. If the Product has been re­exported from its original destination country to another country, the Product may contain specific
elements/components/settings/software that cannot be considered a defect under this Limited Warranty.
In the event of Product repair, the Manufacturer and/or authorized service companies will restore the country
specific settings where the Product was destined for sale and will in no way be liable for the loss of any changes of
such settings carried out by the use, which in the same way cannot be considered a defect under this limited
warranty.

Limitation of the manufacturer’s liability

This Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer and the Manufacturer’s sole
and exclusive liability in respect of defects in the Product. This Limited Warranty replaces all other warranties and
liabilities of the Manufacturer, whether oral, written, (non-mandatory) statutory, contractual, in tort or otherwise,
(including, without limitation, and where permitted by applicable law, any implied conditions, warranties or other
terms as to satisfactory quality or fitness for purpose).
However, this Limited Warranty shall neither exclude nor limit:

• any legal rights of the user under the applicable national laws;

• any rights against the seller of the Product.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Manufacturer does not assume any liability for loss of or damage to
or corruption of data, for any loss of profit, loss of use of Products or function, loss of business, loss of contracts,
loss of revenues or loss of anticipated savings, increased costs or expenses or for any indirect loss or damage,
consequential loss or damage or special loss or damage.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Manufacturer’s liability shall be limited to the purchase value of the
Product. The above limitations shall not apply in case of gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the
Manufacturer or in case of death or personal injury resulting from the Manufacturer‘s proven negligence.
NOTE! Your Product is a sophisticated electronic device. The Manufacturer strongly encourages the user to
carefully observe the user manual and instructions provided with and for the Product. Please also note that the
Product might contain high precision displays, which could get scratched or otherwise damaged, if not handled
carefully.

Specifications

Size 69.5 x 43.5 x 20.5 mm

Weight 33 g

Operating temperature From -20°C to 60°C

Operating altitude range From 0 to 8000 m

Connectivity USB: Profile: human interface device

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