Momentum VS-3 abc watch Operating Instructions

VS-3 ‘abc’ watch

Altimeter • Barometer • Chronograph

Operating Instructions & Warranty Information

momentum® by st. moritz watch corp., vancouver canada

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Thank you for your purchase. If your watch should arrive to you in ‘sleep mode’, to
activate, press & hold all four buttons simultaneously to ‘wake up’ the watch. This

watch represents the state-of-the-art in recreational sensor watches. The VS-3 unit
features an alarm & hourly chime, altimeter with memory log, barometer, chronograph,
compass, countdown timer, and world time. Please keep in mind, your watch is a sensitive
technical instrument. With proper care and maintenance, it will last for many years.
However, improper care and handling can cause the various sensors to be damaged and
to stop functioning. Please read all sections of this manual carefully and become fully
familiar with the operation of the watch before using it in the eld.

CAUTION: The watch is not designed to be worn during watersport activities or designed
to be submerged in water as this can damage the sensors. Special care should be taken

not to press any pushbuttons should the unit get wet by accident as this can force moisture
past the pushbutton-seals and signicantly damage the unit.

CAUTION: Exposure to strong magnetic elds will cause the compass unit to malfunction
and may even permanently damage the compass sensor. Keep the unit away from magnetic
sources (TV, large metal objects, etc.).

WARNING: This product is NOT designed to be used as a PRIMARY altitude instrument
for flying, skydiving, hang gliding or other sports where significant changes in altitude
may occur suddenly, or when there is a need for industrial precision.

Your VS-3 should be protected from shocks, extreme heat and extended exposure to direct
sunlight. We recommend that all servicing procedures be carried out by an authorized
Momentum® Service Center. NEVER attempt to disassemble or otherwise service your
watch, as this may void your warranty. Store your watch in a clean, dry area at room
temperature.
Normal battery life is approximately 12-18 months.
NOTE: Heavy usage of the Altimeter, Compass or Backlight system may reduce battery
life.
NOTE: A blank display or inaccurate altimeter or compass readings are indications that
the battery is getting weak and should be replaced.

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Questions?

Toll free 1-800-663-1881 (Weekdays, 9am-5pm Pacic time)

Email: [e-mail] • www.momentumwatch.com

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Introduction, Summary of Features
Overview of Basic Operation of buttons
Selecting Measurement unit (Metric, Imperial)
Setting Time & date, turning Keytone on/off
Setting/Using Barometer
Setting/Using Altimeter
Compass Calibration/ Declination
Using the Chronograph (stopwatch)
Setting the Alarm(s) & Hourly Chime
Turning the Alarms & Hourly Chime on/off
Setting/Using the Countdown Timer
Setting World Time
Warranty & Service Information
Battery replacement Information

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INTRODUCTION

The VS-3 unit features an alarm & hourly chime, altimeter with memory log, barometer,
chronograph, compass, countdown timer, and world time.

Features:
Altimeter

- 1 meter (or 3 foot) resolution and with working range from -500 meters (-1640 feet) to
9000 meters (29520 feet).

- Graphical display of altitude changes.

- Units in meters or feet (user selectable)

- 50 logbook data memories

Barometer

- 1 mbar/hPa resolution and with working range from 300 mbar/hPa to 1100 mbar/hPa.

- Graphical display of pressure changes.

- Sea level pressure setting

- Temperature displayed in °F or °C (user selectable)

- Temperature range -10°C to -60°C (14°F to 140°F)

- Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)

Compass

- Bearing in degrees (1 ° resolution)

- Declination setting and tracking

- North-South arrow

- North indicator

Time

- Current time, shows day of the week, date, hours, minutes and seconds (dd/mm user
selectable)

- 12-hour (AM-PM), or 24-hour format (user selectable).

- Auto-calendar from 2010 to 2059.

World Time

- 24 time zones (48 cities)

- Sunrise, sunset (48 cities)

Chronograph

- 1/100 second resolution

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Countdown Timer

-Range 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds

Alarm

- Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3 (select from daily, mon-fri, mon-sat, )

- Alarm sounds time: 20 seconds

- Hourly chime (user selectable on/off).

Electro-luminescent backlight

- EL backlight with 3 second delay.

Other

- Button lock on/off (user selectable)

- Keytone on/off (user selectable)

- Sleeping mode (user selectable)

- Battery hatch (Use only battery ref# CR2032)

WARNING: This product is NOT designed to be used as a PRIMARY altitude
instrument for ying, skydiving, hang gliding or any other sports where signicant

changes in altitude may occur suddenly, or when there is a need for industrial
precision.

CAUTION: The watch is not designed to be worn during watersport activities or
designed to be submerged in water as this can damage the sensors. Special care

should be taken not to press any pushbuttons should the unit get wet by accident
as this can force moisture past the pushbutton- seals and signicantly damage the
unit.

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OVERVIEW OF BASIC OPERATION OF BUTTONS

The VS-3 unit features an alarm & hourly chime, altimeter with memory log, barometer,
chronograph, compass, countdown timer, and world time.

[MODE] [ALTI]

[COMP]

[BARO][LIGHT]

Barometric sensor →

To scroll through the various MODES, press & hold button B. Then press button C & button
D to scroll up & down through the different modes available (press A at any time to return to

regular time mode). Press E to select the desired mode. Once you have entered in to a desired
mode, to return to the regular time mode, press button A twice.

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To utilize the EL Backlight, press button A. The backlight will illuminate for approximately
3 seconds.

To activate BUTTON LOCK, while in Time mode, press & hold button A. If locked, a small
padlock symbol will appear. If unlocked, the padlock symbol will not appear.

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For quick display of YEAR and SUNRISE/ SUNSET time, while in Time mode, press button
B. It will automatically return to the time mode (counting seconds) display if no buttons

are pressed within 3 seconds.

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SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT (METRIC OR IMPERIAL)

SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT (METRIC OR IMPERIAL)

• In Time mode, press & hold button B to enter the setting menu.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the SETTINGS, press E to enter this function.

• Then using buttons C & D, select UNIT, press E to enter this function.

• Select between time format, date format, temperature, pressure, and altitude

• Use buttons C & D to select the desired unit for each format.

• Press button B to exit the setting function after all the variables are programmed.

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SETTING THE TIME & DATE and turning the KEYTONE on/off

SETTING THE TIME & DATE and turning the KEYTONE on/off

• In Time mode, press & hold button B to enter the setting menu.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the SETTINGS, press E to enter this function.

• Then using buttons C & D, select TIME & DATE to proceed with the setting.

• Press E to move to the next value (select between city, DST on/off, hours, minutes, year,
month, date, keytone on/off).

• Use buttons C & D to increase the value, decrease the value.

• Press button B to exit the setting function after all the variables are programmed.

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SETTING THE BAROMETER

← Barometer mode

SETTING THE BAROMETER

• In Time mode, press & hold button B to enter the setting menu.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the SETTINGS, press E to enter this function.

• Then using buttons C & D, select ALTI-BARO to proceed with the setting.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the features listed under the ALTI-BARO settings, press E
to enter this feature (select between sea level, weather, and altitude)

• Use buttons C & D to increase the value, decrease the value.

• Pressing button B will exit the setting mode and take you back to the regular time
mode.

USING THE BAROMETER

In Time mode, press button D to enter BAROMETER MODE. After a few seconds the
weather, pressure graph, current temperature, pressure (hPa), and the current time will
display as shown in the image ‘Barometer display’ on the previous page.

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SETTING THE ALTIMETER

Altimeter mode

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SETTING THE ALTIMETER

Note: This procedure is the same as setting the barometer.

• In Time mode, press & hold button B to enter the setting menu.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the SETTINGS, press E to enter this function.

• Then using buttons C & D, select ALTI-BARO to proceed with the setting.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the features listed under the ALTI-BARO settings, press E
to enter this feature (select between sea level, weather, and altitude)

• Use buttons C & D to increase the value, decrease the value.

• Pressing button B will exit the setting mode and take you back to the regular time
mode.

USING THE ALTIMETER

In Time mode, press button C to enter ALTIMETER MODE. After a few seconds the altitude
graph, altitude differential, current altitude, and the current time will display as shown in
the image on the previous page.

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COMPASS CALIBRATION

COMPASS CALIBRATION

Note: To ensure correct readings, calibration is necessary as local magnetic elds will
affect the performance of the compass function. Calibration is recommend after each
battery replacement.

• In Time mode, press & hold button B to enter the setting menu.

• Use buttons C & D to scroll to the SETTINGS, press E to enter this function.

• Then using buttons C & D, select COMPASS (press E) to proceed with the setting.

• press E to select CALIBRATE

• Hold the watch level and rotate around twice taking approximately 15 seconds per
rotation.

NOTE: If COMPASS is not reading correctly
after calibration, please RESET as follows:

1) PRESS & HOLD ABCD buttons until
screen “blinks”, then release;

2) PRESS & HOLD (E) COMP button for
5 seconds then release: watch will restart
and display 12:00

3) Recalibrate the compass as shown
above and reset time, date, etc...

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COMPASS - Adjusting the declination. You should consult your local organization for information

on declination. The table below is for reference only.

CITY DECLINATION ANGLE CITY DECLINATION ANGLE CITY DECLINATION ANGLE

ANCHORAGE, AK 22° E LONDON 4° W RIO DE JANEIRO 21° W

ATLANTA, GA 4° W LITTLE ROCK, AR 3° E SAN FRzANCISCO, CA 15° E

BOMBAY 1° W LIVINGSTON, MT 14° E SEATTLE, WA 19° E

BOSTON, MA 16° W MUNICH 1° E SHANGHAI 5° W

CALGARY, AB 18° W NEW YORK CITY, NY 14° W TORONTO, ON 11° W

CHICAGO, IL 3° W ORLANDO 5° W VANCOUVER, BC 20° W

DENVER, CO 10° E OSLO 2° W WASHINGTON DC 10° W

JERUSALEM 3° E PARIS 2° W WATERBURY, CT 14° W