AADs
AAD Blog Articles, Reviews and Expert Advice from the skydiving crew at ChutingStar Skydiving Gear SuperStore! Everything and anything you need to know on AADs, also know as Automatic Activation Devices or Automatic Openers used in skydiving rigs as a backup safety device.
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CYPRES2: Display Info
The jump counter, serial number and date of next maintenance can be accessed when turning the unit on. Press the button to start the LED flashes and press the button at each LED flash. Keep your finger over the button (but not pressing it) as you watch the countdown. As soon as the display shows 0, press and hold the button. Continue reading -
Overview of CYPRES2 Operations
The unit includes a Processing Unit, Release Unit and Control Unit. The CYPRES2 is waterproof for upto 24 hours down to 5 feet. It has a replaceable water filter. Continue readingThe CYPRES2 is an AAD manufactured by Airtec in Germany. The company has manufactured AADs since 1991 and has more than 1000 documented saves. CYPRES is an acronym for CYbernetic Parachute RElease System. -
Longer Battery Life for Vigil
Skydivers who own an original Vigil automatic opener have been given an extra 6 years on the mandatory battery change per the manufacturer. The owner's manual for the original Vigil states a lifespan of 4 years or 700 jumps for the Vigil. But an e-mail to Vigil dealers from Advanced Aerospace Designs last week stated that field experience has shown the lifespan can be extended to "1500 jumps or 10 years as long as the message 'Bat Low' or 'Bat Rpl' doesn't appear on the screen." Continue reading -
Vigil II: Battery Replacement
Note: Vigil Manufacturer, AAD, no longer supplies batteries for replacement by the user or riggers. Vigil owners must now send their units into Vigil America or AAD to have the battery replaced (see here). These instructions below were made when the batteries were available separately. The Vigil II battery is designed to last a minimum of 2000 jumps. The manufacturer recommends replacement at 5 years and mandates replacement at 10 years.Continue reading
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Vigil AAD Menu Item: Config
To enter the Config menu, press the button after the self-test section immediately on startup when the menu item "Config" is displayed. In the Configuration menu, you can change the type of measurements, the character orientation on the display and the contrast of the display. Continue reading -
Replacing Vigil II Cutter/Display
The Cutter and Display are replaceable by your local rigger. The Display must be of the correct version for your unit, so check with the manufacturer. All Vigil II displays are interchangeable.
Unscrew both Phillips head closing screws and separate the main box casing. Gently lift-up and remove the cutter or display, keeping the rubber seal in place. Insert the new cutter or display through the rubber seal without damage. Seat the rubber seal in the appropriate grooves.
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Vigil AAD Menu Item: Info
The unit will then display the following informational items in order: Software Version, LCD Version, Serial Number, DOM, total jumps, totall free fall time, last free fall time, saves, temperature and atmospheric pressure. Continue readingTo enter the Info menu, press the button after the self-test section immediately on startup when the menu item "Info" is displayed. -
Vigil AAD I.R. Download Box
Install the software per the instructions. Attached the I.R. Download Box to your computer. Open the VigilGraph program. Continue readingThe optional download package includes an I.R. Download Box, Vigil II software and USB cable. -
Vigil AAD Operations Overview
The Vigil Cuatro (and past units I, II & II+) is manufactured by Advanced Aersospace Designs out of Belgium. It has three parts: Main Box, Cutter and Control Unit. The Vigil II turns on with 4 button pushes. The first wakes it up, which is followed by a Hello and the Vigil II. As the red LED flashes on the side of the unit, press the button.
After the 4th button push, the unit will perform a series of self tests on the battery, cutter and control units. This is followed by three different menu items (Setup, Info and Config) that flash on the screen. The screen will then show Enjoy followed by the mode the unit is currently set in: Pro, Student or Tandem. If you press the button while the unit shows Enjoy, you can re-enter the menu items of Setup, Info and Config.
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Vigil AAD Menu Item: Setup
In setup, you can make an altitude correction for landing at a different elevation than your takeoff elevation. This menu item is also where you can set or change the mode. Continue readingTo enter the Setup menu, press the button after the self-test section immediately on startup when the menu item "Setup" is displayed.
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