Digifly Archimede User Manual

Software Version 61.2

CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for choosing Digifly!
You have purchased a high technology instrument designed expressly for free flight. The

multiple functions and flight data it provides, effectively make it an on board computer.
Learning to use this instrument will make your flying easier in terms of performance and safety.
It will enable you to improve your flying technique and make piloting decisions more quickly
thanks to the comprehensive flight information that is provided. Another benefit is the ability to
download and analyze your flight data afterwards. Our designers can foresee future software
developments, so the software at the heart of this instrument can be updated at any time via
the Internet using the optional Digifly PC cable.

DIGIFLY INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digifly product which has been designed and manufactured to the

highest quality standards. Digifly warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase.

The Digifly guarantee applies provided the product is handled properly for its intended use, in
accordance with its operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash
receipt, indicating the date of purchase, the dealer’s name, the model and the serial number of
the instrument. The customer is however, responsible for any transportation costs. The unit
must be securely packaged for return.

The Digifly guarantee may not apply if:

- The documents have been altered in any way or made illegible.

- Repairs or product modifications and alterations have been executed by unauthorized person
or service.

- Damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water or fire, misuse or
neglect.

Digifly assumes no responsibility for special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, or
loss of use. If your Digifly product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your
Digifly dealer. In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating
instructions carefully before contacting your dealer.

Digifly Europe s.r.l.
Via Stradelli Guelfi 53
40138 Bologna – Italia
Tel. [phone]
Internet: www.digifly.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Page 2

1 INDEX

1 INDEX .................................................................................................................3

2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES................................................................................. 5

2.1 BASIC DISPLAY SCREEN & KEY GUIDES ...................................................... 5

2.2 ADVANCED DISPLAY SCREEN & KEY GUIDES.................................. 5

3 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................6

3.1 GUIDE TO SOCKETS ...................................................................................6

3.2 BATTERIES.................................................................................................6

3.2.1 BATTERY TYPES ....................................................... 6

3.2.2 BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR ............................................ 6

3.3 LONG OR NORMAL KEY PRESS................................................................... 6

3.4 TURNING ON & OFF.................................................................................... 6

3.5 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT.............................................................. 7

3.6 MENU NAVIGATION ....................................................................................7

3.7 SETTING UP YOUR VARIO............................................................................7

3.8 MULTI LANGUAGE HELP .............................................................................7

3.9 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS .................................................................... 8

4 DISPLAY SCREENS ..............................................................................................8

4.1 GRAPHIC ALTIMETER..................................................................................8

4.2 ALTIMETER DISPLAY...................................................................................8

4.2.1 ADJUSTING ALTIMETERS A1, A2, A3 ................................ 9

4.3 VARIOMETER DISPLAY................................................................................ 9

4.3.1 SUPERFAST INTELLIVARIO ........................................... 9

4.3.2 VARIO REACTIVITY..................................................... 9

4.3.3 ANALOGUE VARIO ..................................................... 9

4.3.4 INTEGRATED (AVERAGED) VARIO...................................10

4.3.5 ACOUSTIC VARIO .....................................................10

4.3.6 VARIO SIMULATOR ...................................................10

Page 3

4.4 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY........................................................................... 10

4.5 PRESSURE DISPLAY .................................................................................11

4.6 AIR SPEED (WITH OPTIONAL AIR SPEED PROBE) .......................................11

4.6.1 STALL ALARM.........................................................11

4.6.2 AIR SPEED RECALIBRATION.........................................11

4.7 TIME/CHRONOGRAPH DISPLAY ................................................................12

4.8 PILOT NAME............................................................................................. 12

5 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................12

5.1 TOTAL ENERGY COMPENSATION............................................................... 12

6 FLIGHT RECORDER ...........................................................................................13

6.1 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT RECORDER................................................................ 13

6.2 LOG BOOK MANAGEMENT........................................................................ 13

7 PC CONNECTION AND INTERFACE...................................................................... 13

7.1 CONNECTING WITH THE DIGIFLY VLTOOLS SOFTWARE ..............................14

7.2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................... 14

7.2.1 UPGRADE PROCESS .................................................15

7.3 PROBLEMS CONNECTING TO YOUR PC .....................................................16

8 DIGIFLY ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................... 17

8.1 DIGIFLY ARCHIMEDE STANDARD ACCESSORIES........................................ 17

8.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.......................................................................... 17

9 APPENDIX ......................................................................................................... 18

9.1 DIGIFLY TECHNICAL FEATURES.................................................................18

9.2 STANDARD FUNCTIONS............................................................................ 18

9.3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................18

9.4 SETUP PARAMETERS................................................................................ 19

9.5 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS .................................................................. 19

DISPLAY SCREENS & KEY GUIDES .................................................................20

Page 4

2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES

2.1 BASIC DISPLAY SCREEN & KEY GUIDES

Analogue vario

Integrated Vario

Altimeter A1

Altimeter 2
Altimeter 3

Air speed (AirSPD)
Barometer (Press)
Thermo (Temperature)

Volume Flight rec Battery icon Menu

2.2 ADVANCED DISPLAY SCREEN & KEY GUIDES

Graphic altimeter

Analogue vario

Time :
Real Time Clock
Chrono :
Flight Chrono

Altimeter 2
Altimeter 3

Time/Chrono/Temp
Air Speed / Pressure

Power ON/ OFF (4 sec)

Time

To zero chrono (long press)

Chrono

Menu

AirSPD–Press-Thermo

Volume

Alti 2 - 3

To zero alti2-3 (long press)

Page 5

Pages

3 GETTING STARTED

3.1 GUIDE TO SOCKETS

3.2 BATTERIES

3.2.1 BATTERY TYPES

 The Digifly Archimede is supplied with a none rechargeable 1.5V AA battery.
 It also support a 1.2V AA Ni-MH rechargeable battery.

3.2.2 BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

 The battery life is up to 200 hours.
 The battery level is continuously monitored by an internal voltmeter that indicates the

remaining battery life.

 The battery icon starts to blink when there is less than 20 hours of battery life remaining.
 The battery life can be affected by use in extreme conditions such as cold and humidity.
 The battery icon only starts at 100% when using a standard alkaline AA 1.5V battery.

3.3 LONG OR NORMAL KEY PRESS
 The length of time a key is pressed on your Digifly Archimede influences the functions

available.

 For a long key press, you must keep the button pressed down for at least 2 seconds

(green functions).

 For a normal key press, you must press the button for less than a second.
 When not specified, the key press is to be considered as a normal key press.

3.4 TURNING ON & OFF

 To turn on your Digifly Archimede, press the

key at least for 2 seconds.

 To turn off your Digifly Archimede, press the

key at least for 2 seconds.

 After switching off your Digifly Archimede, you must wait at least 5 seconds before you

can turn it on again. This prevents unwanted operation e.g. during transit in your glider
bag.

 After turning your Digifly Archimede on, the first screen briefly shows the vario model,

pilot name (if set), vario serial number, software version, date, time and battery voltage.

Page 6