Flytec Balloon 3040: Technical specifications

Altimeter

Altitude

absolute altitude in meter or feet, up to 8’100 m / 24’000 ft

QNH

atmospheric air pressure correction in hPa

setting range: 950 – 1060 hPa

Display

resolution 1 m / 5 ft, 5 digits

Variometer

Graphic

display range: ±10 m/s / ±2’000 fpm

resolution: 0.2 m/s / 40 fpm over the entire scale range

Numeric

display range: ±10 m/s / ±2’000 fpm

resolution 0.1 m/s / 200 fpm

2.5 digits

Acoustics

sink tone / sink alarm with adjustable actuation threshold between -0,2 m/s and -10 m/s.

sink tone with lower sound frequency

two audio volume settings, can be switched-on or off

Temperature measurement

units: Centigrade or Fahrenheit

Balloon envelope temperature

built-in receiver for wireless reception of envelope temperature data sent by Flytec Balloon TT34

adjustable temperature alarm

temperature range: 20°C to 155°C / 68°F to 311°F

automatic transmitter code recognition

manual input of transmitter code is possible

Ambient temperature

built-in temperature sensor

temperature range: -30°C up to 70°C / -22°F up to 158°F

Temperature alarm

Alarm 1: adjustable from 40°C / 104°F up to maximum temperature

Alarm can be turned-off for approx. 30 seconds

Alarm 2: maximum temperature (maximum envelope temperature as predetermined by the manufacturer in degree Centrigrade or corresponding values in Fahrenheit)

Ongoing alarm until temperature drops below maximum temperature

Timing

Real-time clock

time displayed in 24-hours mode

Timer

timer with start/stop/lap/reset functions, operable at any time by key stroke

Power supply

low power consumption

automatic switch-off if not in use

2x 9V battery type 6LR 61, or accumulators (switchable)

operating time: approx. 50 hours per battery

Connectivity

Radio receiver for temperature data from TT34 sender (US 418 MHz / ROW 433 MHz)

Display

Transflective LCD, black and white, with excellent sunlight-readability

Mounting

safety landyard

holder clip with velcro band (included)

Housing

ABS-housing, dark grey, robust, shock resistant, splash proof

dimensions: 170 x 90 x 50 mm

weight: 350g

Warranty

24 months