CYPRES 2 User’s Guide

CYPRES 2
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Reliability made in Germany

User Guide
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CYPRES 2
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CYPRES 2 User Guide as revised 06/2023 Art.No. 991002. Congratulations on choosing ­CYPRES 2, without
* If your CYPRES does not have the latest upgrades/updates
installed, it may not offer all of the options that are included in doubt the safest and most accurate AAD ever
the latest User Guide. produced.
Like most skydiver, you probably assume that
you will always have time to deploy your reserve
canopy yourself and that situations requiring the
use of an automatic activation device will always
happen to others. We do hope you can avoid such
trouble and that your ­CYPRES 2 will never have
CYPRES 2 to take action to save your life. Nevertheless, situ-
ations requiring the activation of C­ YPRES 2 can
User Guide happen to any skydiver, no matter how careful and
- English version - experienced. Should C ­ YPRES 2 ever decide to
initiate your reserve opening, you will know that
Dieses Handbuch ist in Deutsch erhältlich. you have not left your safety to chance.
Ce manuel est disponible en français.
Este manual está disponible en español. Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems
Questo manuale è disponibile in italiano.
Эта инструкция имеется на русском языке.
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 Contents
4.4.4 User selectable activation altitude
1. Function............................................................3 & dropzone offset feature combined........33
1.1 Design philosophy ..........................................3 4.4.5 Changing the scale ..................................33
1.2 Components ....................................................5 4.4.6 WSC: Changing the setting for status
1.3 How ­CYPRES 2 works ...................................6 change......................................................34
1.4 Power supply ...................................................8 4.5 Access to unit information ............................34
1.5 Operational safety ...........................................9 4.6 CYPRES 2 and Water jumps .........................36
2. Product overview...........................................10 4.7 Changing the filter ........................................37
2.1 Expert CYPRES ............................................ 11 5. Error display ................................................38
2.2 Tandem CYPRES .......................................... 11 6. Changing the release unit(s) ........................39
2.3 Student CYPRES ..........................................12 7. Technical servicing/maintenance ................41
2.4 Speed CYPRES .............................................13 7.1 Maintenance reminder .................................42
2.5 changeable MODE CYPRES ........................14 7.2 Timing of maintenance..................................43
2.6 Wing Suit CYPRES (WSC) ..........................16 8. Important Notes.............................................44
2.6.1 The WSC functionality .............................17 8.1 Important notes for jump pilots .....................44
2.6.2 Jumping the WSC ....................................18 8.2 Important notes for users ..............................46
2.6.3 The WSC Audio .....................................20 9. Repacking of reserves ..................................47
2.6.4 WSC Maintenance / Repair / Service ......21 10. The CYPRES loop and disk system .........49
3. Installation ....................................................22 11. Abbreviated User guide...............................51
4. How to operate CYPRES 2 ...........................24 12. Switching rigs .............................................51
4.1 Handling the control unit ..............................24 13. Air travel .....................................................52
4.2 Switching ­CYPRES 2 on .............................25 14. Technical Data..............................................53
4.3 When to switch on or reset ............................26 14.1 Versions .......................................................55
4.4 Changing settings ..........................................27 15. Warranty.......................................................56
4.4.1 Dropzone Offset ......................................27 16. Disclaimer.....................................................56
4.4.2 User-selectable activation altitude ..........30 16.1 Limitation of use..........................................57
4.4.3 User-selectable activation altitude setting 17. Index..............................................................58
procedure..................................................32 18. Packing list....................................................60
Trademarks .....................................................60
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 1. Function
may nevertheless require special considerations or
1.1 Design philosophy
­CYPRES 2 settings. Freefall or any vertical speed
­ YPRES 2 (which stands for “CYbernetic Para-
C that is greater than the activation speed at the de-
chute RElease System”) is an automatic activa- fined activation altitude will cause ­CYPRES 2 to
tion device that meets all of the needs of today‘s activate. With an Expert C­ YPRES 2 this is set to 35
skydivers. meters per second/78 mph (applies at sea level). The
The device is simple to operate: Switch it on prior CYPRES family of AADs is exceptionally reliable.
to the first jump of the day when your DZ and CYPRES units have saved the lives of well over
airfield are at the same location and height. You do 5,100 skydivers to date and no unit has ever failed to
not need to switch it off because ­CYPRES 2 will do activate when the appropriate conditions have been
this automatically. met. C­ YPRES 2 is truly the most reliable piece of
CYPRES 2 will check the weather conditions parachuting equipment ever produced.
continuously during the day by measuring the air
pressure twice a minute. This means that the unit
should always be precisely calibrated to the ambient ­ YPRES 2 cannot open your reserve - it is only
C
air pressure at ground level. intended to cut your reserve closing loop. ­CYPRES 2
is strictly a backup device and is not a substitute for
The parameters of the various C ­ YPRES 2 models proper training and the timely execution of emergency
have been chosen to meet the needs of the vast procedures. It may show a faulty display or fail at any
time for any reason, potentially causing injury or death.
majority of skydivers, without interfering with Do not use ­CYPRES 2 if you do not accept these risks.
routine parachuting operations. Millions of jumps You must ensure that the reserve closing loop passes
with CYPRES since 1991 have proven the sound- through the cutter hole. If you loan, rent or sell your
­CYPRES 2 to somebody else it is your responsibility to
ness of these parameters. Certain specific activities communicate this warning to them.

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The ­CYPRES 2 combines tried and tested qual- display.
ity and reliability with a wealth of expertise and • The maintenance due date can be accessed
technological progress following many years of from the display.
continuous research and development since 1991.
• The unit will remind you when it is approach-
­CYPRES 2 offers numerous features and attributes
ing its next maintenance date.
including the following:
• The unit is small and lightweight.
• The unit is waterproof for up to 15 minutes • The unit has a robust, rigger-friendly case with
down to a depth of 15 feet (5 meters) in both rounded corners and edges.
freshwater and saltwater. At a depth of 8 feet
(2.5 meters) or less the unit is waterproof for • The unit has an extended maintenance
up to 24 hours. window of +/- 6 months from the month of
manufacture. This allows the user to avoid
• The unit’s power supply is maintenance-free downtime during the busy part of the year
for the user. There is no need to observe a regardless of the month of manufacture.
replacement date, record the number of jumps
made, monitor the voltage during self-test • The unit completes its self-test in 10 seconds.
(except error codes), purchase a battery, or
have a rigger open or repack the reserve for
this reason.
• The serial number can be accessed from the

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 1.2 Components
CYPRES consists of a control unit, a processing
unit and one release unit (cutter) for 1-pin reserve
container or two release units (cutters) for 2-pin
reserve container.
control unit

Do not pull, lift, carry or throw CYPRES by the cables

processing unit

release unit
(cutter)

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 1.3 How ­CYPRES 2 works
Each time C ­ YPRES 2 is switched on it repeatedly The release unit (cutter) for the reserve container is
measures the ambient air pressure over a short period completely independent of the primary reserve para-
of time and takes the average value as the value for chute activation system (the reserve ripcord). Rather
ground level, thereby “zeroing” itself. This is per- than withdrawing the ripcord pin from the reserve
formed during the integrated self-test. closing loop, the release unit cuts the reserve closing
While in use, C ­ YPRES 2 continuously checks the loop inside the reserve container in order to initiate
air pressure while on the ground and adjusts to any the opening sequence. Please note that the closing
fluctuations in air pressure due to changing weather loop must pass through the cutter hole.
conditions. While you might need to reset your al- Initiating a reserve container’s opening sequence by
timeter before a jump, ­CYPRES 2 takes care of itself. cutting the reserve closing loop is a method that was
This precise calibration should allow C ­ YPRES 2 to invented and patented by Airtec’s founder Helmut
recognize the exact activation altitude and speed. Cloth in 1987.
The processing unit contains a factory-programmed The ­CYPRES 2 activation system offers numerous
microprocessor that can calculate the jumper’s advantages:
altitude and rate of descent in real time based on • The reserve container opening sequence can be
barometric pressure. By continuously monitoring initiated either by the jumper pulling the reserve
this data, C
­ YPRES 2 can make calculations regard- handle or by ­CYPRES 2 cutting the reserve clos-
ing the jumper’s altitude and rate of descent. Should ing loop.
­CYPRES 2 decide that the jumper is in a dangerous • The only mechanical component is a single mov-
able piston in the release unit.
situation (i.e., still in freefall at low altitude), the
• The activation system is located inside the reserve
processing unit instructs the release unit to initiate
container where it is not exposed to excessive
the reserve container opening sequence.
shocks or other adverse influences.
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• The system is unobtrusive and can be installed In the event of an activation the piston moves a
so that it is undetectable from the outside. distance of approx. 5 mm.

Release unit The release unit (cutter) is completely self-

(cutter) with contained and has been specifically developed for
elastic keeper ­CYPRES 2. In the event of an activation, nothing
escapes or is expelled.

An 18-month investigation by BAM (Bunde-

sanstalt für Materialprüfung), Berlin, tested a total
of 99 release units. Following this investigation,
Functional diagram: BAM and the U.S. DOT classified the ­CYPRES 2
as being non-hazardous.
Reserve Stainless
closing steel body Thanks to its high degree of reliability and other
loop properties, the C
­ YPRES 2 release unit is currently
being used in aerospace applications (satellites).

Blade Plastic guide

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 1.4 Power supply
You do not need to worry about ­CYPRES 2’s actually
power supply in any way. The unit should
function from the date of manufacture (DOM)
until the end of its service life. no scheduling
If ­CYPRES 2 ceases to function or displays an
error code during the self-test please contact no shipping costs
Airtec or SSK. no battery costs
No ­CYPRES 2 user has ever had to pay for a
battery since 2003, provided that the mainte- no installation costs
nance intervals have been adhered to.
no repack costs
don’t worry, go skydiving
no downtime

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 1.5 Operational safety
There are two important points to remember re- o­ perational process. Should an error occur while
garding the operational safety of your ­CYPRES 2: the operational process is active, the backup
control process should switch the unit off.
1. ­CYPRES 2 self-tests automatically every Depending on the type of error and its potential
time it is switched on. After every switch-on impact, ­CYPRES 2 can either be switched on
procedure, ­CYPRES 2 executes a self-test again or it will remain permanently in shut-
routine that checks all key internal functions. down mode. With certain error codes (see Sec-
A successful self-test gives you the best pos- tion 5) the user will be unable to reactivate the
sible assurance that your unit will provide unit. In these cases, ­CYPRES 2 must be sent
trouble-free operation for up to 14 hours. to the manufacturer or to your service center
When the display unit shows , the self- for inspection and adjustment.
test has been successfully completed. If the
self-test has detected an error or discrepancy,
­CYPRES 2 will not enter normal operating
mode but instead will switch itself off after dis-
A malfunction can cause a false activation/failure
playing an error code indicating why the self- to activate: Any technical device can fail. Every fault
test process has been aborted (see Section 5). imaginable can happen with the ­CYPRES 2 including,
2. ­CYPRES 2 has a fail-safe error detection sys- but not limited to: displaying a faulty status, failing to
function, or functioning at the wrong moment or in the
tem. Two processes are activated in C­ YPRES 2 wrong circumstances. Such a failure could easily injure
once the unit has been switched on: a primary or kill you or others. If you or your friends or relatives
are unwilling to accept these uncertainties and risks you
operational process and an independent con- must not use ­CYPRES 2.
trol process that continuously monitors the

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 2. Product overview
CYPRES 2 is available in six models: Use in a 1-pin reserve container and
Expert CYPRES 2 the use in a 2-pin reserve container
All CYPRES can be used in both container types.
Student CYPRES 2
With the plug-and-socket cutter connection a swap
Tandem CYPRES 2 from 1-pin cutter to 2-pin cutter or vice versa can
Speed CYPRES 2 be simply done by unplugging and plugging-in
changeable MODE CYPRES 2 without opening the unit and without the use of
Wing Suit CYPRES 2 any tools. (See Section 6)

Feet / Meter version

Converting models Every new CYPRES can either display altitude in
A conversion between the four CYPRES 2 models feet or meters. If your CYPRES does not meet your
Expert - Student - Tandem - Speed is possible. personal preference, see Section 4.4.5 for changing
This procedure has to be performed by the manu- the scale of the dropzone offset from feet to meter
facturer or the service center. This includes new or vice versa. Once you have set it, leave it as long
settings, a new color corresponding button, a new as the unit is in your use.
label, and a complete functional test. (If your CYPRES does not show or
After a model change, the settings of the chosen on the display when changing the dropzone offset,
model will be reset to the standard settings (see then it is an older version that is not capable of
Section 14). switching the scales.)

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 2.1 Expert CYPRES 2.2 Tandem CYPRES

The Expert CYPRES can be recognized by the red The Tandem CYPRES can be recognized by the
button on the control unit. blue button with the imprint “Tandem” on the
It activates the release unit when it detects a rate control unit.
of descent higher than approx. 78 mph (35 m/s) It activates the release unit when it detects a rate of
at an altitude of approx. 750 feet (approx. 225 descent higher than approx. 78 mph (35 m/s) at an
meters) above ground level (AGL). In the event of altitude of approx. 1900 feet (approx. 580 meters)
a cutaway CYPRES will operate down to approx. above ground level.
130 feet above ground level. Below approx. 130 Like the Expert CYPRES, the Tandem CYPRES
feet (approx. 40 meters) above ground level open- ceases operation below approx. 130 feet (approx.
ing is no longer useful. For this reason, CYPRES 40 meters) above ground level.
ceases operation below approximately 130 feet
above ground level.

High speed at low altitude: If you exceed the vertical For your information: 35 m/s is approximately
speed of 78mph (35 m/s) at an altitude below 1000 feet
(300 meters) under your main canopy, then your Expert
70% of freefall speed.
CYPRES is designed to cut the reserve closing loop.
That can cause injury or death. Never do that.

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 2.3 Student CYPRES 7 mph and approximately 30 mph (approximately
3 m/s and approximately 13m/s) for more than 10
seconds, then the unit switches activation speed
from approx. 30 mph to approx. 45 mph (13 m/s to
20 m/s). This should reduce a possible activation
The Student CYPRES can be recognized by the under open canopy. The Student CYPRES ceases
yellow button with the imprint “Student” on the operation below approx. 130 feet (approx. 40 me-
control unit. ters) above ground level.
It activates the release unit when it detects a rate Unlike the Expert and Tandem CYPRES models, we
of descent higher than approx. 29 mph (13 m/s). recommend that the Student CYPRES be switched
The activation altitude is split. In the case of rate of off in the aircraft prior to descent if the jump is
descent being approx. that of free fall, the opening aborted and the student will land with the plane,
altitude is at approx. 750 feet (the same as with Ex- because the aircrafts vertical speed will exceed the
pert CYPRES). However, should the rate of descent unit’s activation speed.
be lower than that of freefall but still above the limit
of 29 mph (e.g. with partially opened canopy, or
after a cutaway), then Student CYPRES activates Vertical Speed: It is possible to exceed a vertical
the release unit when the altitude falls below approx. speed of 29 mph (13 m/s) under a fully inflated canopy!
Avoid it. It can cause injury or death.
1000 feet (approx. 300 meters) above ground level.
The student will then have more time to prepare
for landing. If under an open canopy, between
approximately 2700 ft and approximately 1000 ft Activation on board: If a jump plane descends, switch
the Student CYPRES off above 1500 ft (450 meters)
(approximately 800 meters and approximately 300 above ground, or descend less than 1500 ft/min below
meters), the vertical speed is between approximately 1500 feet above ground level. Close open doors.

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 2.4 Speed CYPRES
ing number of skydivers try and manage to exceed
that speed using low turns and small canopies. The
capability of skydivers to enlarge their vertical speed
under their canopy is further expanding. With the
The Speed CYPRES can be recognized by the development, it can not be excluded that a vertical
red button with the white imprint “Speed” on the speed under canopy may even reach the values to
control unit. activate a Speed CYPRES. If you aim for such ex-
It will activate the release unit when it detects a rate treme vertical speed, then have your unit switched
of descent higher than approx. 102 mph (approx. 46 off. For your interest: A typical freefall speed is
m/s) at an altitude below approx. 750 feet (approx. approx. 50 m/s. The number of fatalities involving
225 meters) above ground level. Unlike the Expert fully open parachutes show that these actions truly
CYPRES, the Speed CYPRES ceases operation enhance the risk of skydiving dramatically. Please
below approx. 330 feet (approx. 100 meters) above take all these facts into consideration and use com-
ground level. mon sense before making a choice.
The Speed CYPRES is designed to allow extreme
canopy piloting. The high activation speed plus the
feature that the unit ceases operation below 330 feet For some activities, the Speed CYPRES may not be
are tailored for this discipline. suitable. For instance, already the Expert CYPRES
The Speed CYPRES is designed to activate reliably might not activate during a wing suit jump because the
vertical speed can be too low, and there is even less
in all “regular” free fall situations (without special
chance that a Speed CYPRES will activate. Speed
equipment or pilot chute) when no canopy is out. CYPRES should activate under an open main if the
Although the 35 m/s (78 mph) vertical speed re- vertical speed is pushed above 46 m/s near or below
quired for an Expert CYPRES to activate had not the activation altitude. In case you exceed this vertical
been reached under canopy for decades, an increas- speed, then have your Speed CYPRES switched off.

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 2.5 changeable MODE CYPRES

The changeable MODE CYPRES can be recog-

nized by the magenta button with the white imprint
“changeable MODE” on the control unit. digit indicating
The user can switch this unit between the modes Exp the mode
- Stu - Tan - Spe on his own. The device parameters
are identical with the ones from the C
­ YPRES models unit set in Tandem mode
Expert - Student - Tandem - Speed. All handling is
fully identical to these models.
When the unit is on, the current mode is indicated
by a digit below the appropriate engraved mode.

Note: Inappropriate mode can result in false activation /

Default delivery setting of new changeable MODE no activation.
units is: Type Expert, scale feet, user-selectable ac- Using an inappropriate mode is most likely to injure or
tivation altitude adjustment A0 (see Section 4.4.2) kill you or others.
Always use the unit in the appropriate mode.
Never, under any circumstances and for any reason,
use the device in an inappropriate mode.

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To change the mode: Note:
1. Switch on the unit. When appears Changing the mode will automatically reset the
immediately press + hold the button chosen mode to the standard settings for the rel-
evant model (see Section 14).
2. Various information will be displayed (serial
number, etc). Wait until you see the bar that You must always keep your control unit pocket
shows the current mode setting (or window) clean and clear in order to ensure that
you can recognize all of the signs on the display
3. Indicate that you want to change the mode at all times.
by
briefly releasing and then pressing + holding
the button
4. C
­ YPRES 2 will confirm by flashing the LED
for 1 second
5. When the LED turns off
A malfunction can cause a false activation/failure to
immediately release the button activate:
6. The bar will cycle through each of the modes Any technical device can fail. Every fault imaginable
can happen with the ­ CYPRES 2 including, but not
Click to select your new choice limited to: displaying a faulty status, failing to function,
or functioning at the wrong moment or in the wrong
7. To confirm the setting circumstances.
repeat the procedure once more Such a failure could easily injure or kill you or others.
The mode will only change when you complete If you or your friends or relatives are unwilling to
accept these uncertainties and risks you must not use
steps 1-7 of the procedure identically twice in a CYPRES .
row. Otherwise, the unit will remain in its current
mode.
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 2.6 Wing Suit CYPRES (WSC)

The WSC can be recognized by the red button with Thereafter it will activate the release unit accord-
the white Wing Suit Logo imprint on the control unit. ingly to the set Mode Expert or Speed (see Section
As long as the WSC works in Wing Suit Status, it 14). Default Mode is Expert.
activates the release unit at a vertical speed higher The WSC System consists of the WSC unit and
than approx. 45 mph (20 m/s) at an altitude of approx the WSC Audio. WSC unit and Audio are paired,
750 feet (approx 225 meters) above ground level and only these two will function together. Both items
down to approx. 130 feet (40 meters). That criteria carry the same serial number.
should arrange that in case you are unconscious
and fly with your wing suit towards the ground the
WSC initiates your reserve parachute.
If between the altitude of approx. 6500 feet (2000
meters) and approx. 1500 feet (450 meters)* above The WSC Audio is vital for providing the proper
AAD safety for any jump with the WSC.
ground level the WSC descends with less than Using the WSC without the WSC Audio can lead to
approx 19 mph (8.5 m/s) but more than 5.6 mph dangerous two-canopy-out-scenarios.
(2.5 m/s) for more than 10 seconds, then the WSC
should change to Canopy Status with different
activation criteria. (This duration can be altered,
see Section 4.4.6) * If you have programed a user-selectable activation
altitude, then you have to increase the 1500 feet by the
programed value.
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 2.6.1 The WSC functionality
During a Wing Suit Flight you probably fly at a To avoid any uncertainty or confusion for yourself
low vertical speed. Possibly too low for a usual it is mandatory that you always know in which
AAD to function. To just lower the activation Status the WSC is working.
speed of the device to the needs of the Wing Suit While the WSC is designed to eliminate a part of
Flight is not a suitable solution because you might the risk arising from the Wing Suit flight itself,
exceed that low vertical speed while being under it should not create limitations on your canopy
your main canopy and thereby trigger a reserve flight manoeuvres. To cover this, the WSC allows
opening. That is dangerous. You possibly would you to choose from two different modes for the
generate a deadly entanglement or at least a two Canopy Status.
canopy out scenario, which bears a significant risk.
unit set in Expert mode
In addition you must consult a rigger, pay for a
cutter and pay for a repack.
The WSC wants to provide a solution for these new
requirements, which are challenges caused by the digit indicating
use of modern Wing Suits. the mode
The WSC attempt to this problem is: two different
states providing two different sets of activation You can either use the Expert CYPRES mode or
criteria for one jump.* For the first part of your alternatively use the Speed CYPRES mode. The
descent the WSC uses the Wing Suit Status. For choice should be determined by your personal
your canopy flight it uses the Canopy Status. habits. The Expert mode is preferable, if you are
The Status change is done by the WSC and indi- a normal or a bit faster canopy pilot - therefore the
cated by the WSC Audio. Expert (see Section 2.5) is the WSC default setting.
* Patent pending
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 2.6.2 Jumping the WSC
If you are an aggressive canopy pilot, the Speed
mode should be used.
You can make your choice via the WSC’s push Not respecting the status of the WSC can lead to a
button. To set the mode follow the steps accord- two-canopy-out scenario
ingly Section 2.5, but enter the procedure when the 1. Always use the WSC unit together with the paired
WSC Audio, regardless what discipline you execute.
choice is shown within the unit information Wear the helmet with the Audio installed whenever
sequence. you jump with your WSC.
2. Always prepare to recognize the melody indicating
the WSC status.
3. Always adjust your skydive to the WSC status.
Inappropriate mode can result in false activation /
no activation. With the WSC you can execute all disciplines.
Using an inappropriate mode is most likely to injure or After main deployment you probably will fly with a
kill you or others. low vertical speed for a while. During that time you
Always use the unit in the appropriate mode.
Never, under any circumstances and for any reason, open your zippers and collapse your slider before
use the device in an inappropriate mode. you grab your toggles and fly your canopy. This
phase at set brakes is likely long enough and slow
enough to fulfill the WSC criteria for changing
from Wing Suit Status to Canopy Status.
Right after your WSC has changed from the
Wing Suit Status to the Canopy Status, the
WSC Audio informs you of the transition
by playing a melodic sound for 10 seconds.

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If your flight scenario during that phase has not met It is rare but possible for a WSC to switch over
the needed conditions (you hear no melody) then to the Canopy Status before your exit. That hap-
reduce your vertical speed by flying half brakes pens when the aircraft’s flight scenario simulates
until you hear the melodic sound. the switch over criteria from Wing Suit Status to
Canopy Status.
Then the difference to the “normal” situation is,
Only after the melodic sound the WSC switches to
that your WSC functions as a usual Expert or Speed
Canopy Status, allowing you to perform your usual CYPRES (depending on your choice) throughout
canopy flight without restrictions. If you don’t hear only this one jump.
the melodic sound: The risk of a two-canopy-out
scenario is increased dramatically.: Have you heard about Sky Surfing?
Two canopies out can easily hurt or kill you and / or
others. After opening of your main be prepared to hear Jumps with a Surf Board create similar physical
the sound of your Audio. conditions as jumps with a Wing Suit. The WSC
In case you don’t, then fly at half breaks until you hear
it. If you still do not hear it, then avoid high vertical
can also handle the Sky Surf discipline.
speed below 1500 feet**.
Do not fly aggressive but smooth below 1500 feet**. Do
not do sharp 90‘s or more below 1500 feet**.
Fly and land without rapid steering maneuvers.
**If you have programmed a user selectable activation
altitude (see 4.4.2) then you have to increase the 1500
feet by the programmed distance. Land safely.

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 2.6.3 The WSC Audio 2.6.3.1 WSC Audio functionality check
The Audio should notify you with a melodic sound When performing a gear check, also check your
about the WSC change from WSC Audio audio. There are materials which possibly may
Wing Suit Status to Canopy impede or prevent radio waves. Please ensure that
Status. (see 2.6.2) Being your helmet is not made out of those. Feel free to
aware of the Status is vital contact us.
for performing a safe flight 1. Have the Audio within a 3 foot range to your
scenario. WSC unit.
Without the audible infor- 2. Switch on your WSC.
mation you have no confir- 3. Observe the self-test.
mation that your WSC has changed status. 4. When the display shows , gently
Place the Audio into your helmet like an acoustic insert a straightened paper clip* into the hole
altimeter. It does not need handling, the function BAT Test of the Audio and keep it there.
is fully automatic. 5. When the display shows you should
hear the melodic sound. If that happens, then
the functionality is given. When removing the
paper clip, the sound is played again.
2.6.3.2 WSC Audio error code:
If the Audio’s voltage decreases below a defined
value, then the melodic sound that you hear will
be played for approx. 1 minute instead of being
The WSC Audio is not waterproof. Do
not submerge it in water or similar. played for the typical 10 seconds. Please change
the battery.
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 2.6.3.3 WSC Audio battery change 2.6.3.4 WSC Audio battery check
1. open the slide Only on the ground: Gently insert a straightened
2. gently insert a straightened paper clip* into paper clip* into the “Bat Test”
hole A on the opposite side hole as shown .When you pull
3. and slide the battery out. it out you will hear the me-
4. Insert the new battery (one CR2450). lodic sound confirming that
Respect ± as shown on the slide. the battery is o.k.
Please insert the new battery (+ pole up) with-
in half a minute after the old one is slid out.
2 2.6.3.5 Air travel with WSC Audio
Air traveling might cause the battery to drain.
Please do a battery check after an air travel. If the
check fails: Take out the battery and slide it in again
1 within 10 seconds. Repeat the battery check. If the
4 3 check fails, change the battery. Either way: Check
5. Then execute a battery check. the Audio´s functionality afterwards
If you hear no sound, then slide the new battery out
again right away because the new battery could be 2.6.4 WSC Maintenance / Repair / Service
inserted upside down or the new battery could be The Audio and the cutter should be sent in together
empty. Correct the situation. with the WSC unit.
Our investigations found the Duracell CR2450
batteries showed the best performance for power * The SIM card opener of your mobile might do
supply and temperature stability. as well.
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 3. Installation ous harness/container systems. It was vital not to
When the C ­ YPRES AAD was introduced it was impede the CYPRES unit’s primary function,
necessary to establish a testing and evaluation which is to cut the reserve closing loop. It was also
procedure for the installation of this new AAD important to ensure that the initiation of the reserve
into existing harness/container systems, as no such opening (by cutting the reserve closing loop) did
AAD concept ex- not hinder the reserve deployment in any way.
isted on the market. All C
­ YPRES 2 installations should be performed
The installation had and approved by the harness/container manufac-
to be tested and ap- turer in collaboration with the AAD manufacturer.
proved. This test- If you want to install a ­CYPRES 2 into a container
ing was exclusively that has not been set up for ­CYPRES 2 you should
performed at Airtec contact the harness/container manufacturer for
GmbH & Co. KG in advice. ­CYPRES 2 can be integrated into rigs
Germany until 2012. with existing setups. If in doubt, please contact
Airtec GmbH & Co. the harness/container manufacturer.
KG took on this task “Each parachute manufacturer
in preference to the approves the installation of the AAD
on their equipment.” 12/04/13 AC No:105-2E Page 4 part 2.b.
harness/container of Advisory Circular of U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
manufacturers in or- Aviation Administration
der to establish the optimal installation for each
system.
The variation in the resulting installation instruc- Retrofit: Comply with the specific retrofit instructions of
tions was due to the different designs of the vari- the harness/container manufacturers.

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The processing unit must be placed into the pouch
in such a way that the cables lie flat on the bottom
of the pouch. No tension must be placed on the
control unit cable and cutter cable(s). right
Any excess cable is stowed in the flat part of the
pocket underneath the velcro-adjustable flap. If
you are stowing both the thinner cutter cable and
the thicker control unit cable, be sure to place the
thicker cable so that it lies on top of the thinner
one. Cables should be placed in a circle in order
to avoid twists. Always avoid pulling, bending,
twisting, or kinking the cables. Wrong
­CYPRES 2 can easily be removed by the owner. Do - Cables not flat on
not pull on the cables - instead, push the processing bottom
unit, cutter and control unit from their keepers. - Unit is inserted
upside down
- Thin cable on top
of thicker cable
- Cable is bent
Poor installation can impede the proper opening of
the container.
This may cause injury or death. Never install a
­CYPRES 2 by trial and error.

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 4. How to operate CYPRES 2 The push button is the only means the user has
to control ­CYPRES 2’s functions. The user only
4.1 Handling the control unit needs to perform the following actions:
The button on the control unit should be pressed • Switch on
with the fingertip; please do not use a fingernail • Switch off
or any other object. Use a short click action in the • Increase dropzone offset
centre of the button.
Please familiarize yourself with switching • Decrease dropzone offset
­­CYPRES 2 on and off (see Section 4.2) and • View the flight counter
changing the dropzone offset (see Section 4.4.1 View the serial number
prior to use. View the next possible maintenance date
Click the button • Adjust the activation altitude
(briefly press and release)
• Change the scale, feet / meter
Press and hold down the • Wing Suit CYPRES: Choose canopy status
button Expert or Speed
LED flash (keep the button pressed) • Wing Suit CYPRES: Choose time duration
LED ON for status change
Release the button
LED OFF The following sections will describe these proce-
dures in detail.

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 4.2 Switching C
­ YPRES 2 on
Once the switch-on procedure has been completed,
­ YPRES 2 is switched on by briefly clicking the
C the unit will run through its self-test. Initially, the
push button four times. Start the switch-on cycle display will show the number , and then a
by clicking the button once. After approx. one countdown ending with . When
second, the red LED light will flash. You must with a down arrow appears, the unit is functional
acknowledge the red light immediately by clicking for the next 14 hours. After 14 hours have passed,
the button again. This sequence - a click as soon as the unit will switch itself off automatically. The unit
the red light appears - will be repeated two more can be switched off manually at any time using the
times. After a total of four clicks, ­CYPRES 2 will push button. If the self-test is unsuccessful, an error
enter self-test mode. code is shown on the display for approximately
If you do not act promptly after seeing the LED 2 seconds. The meaning of these error codes is
light, or if you push the button too soon, ­CYPRES 2 explained in Section 5.
will ignore the switch-on attempt. The manual switch-off sequence is identical to the
This four-click switch-on cycle has been designed switch-on procedure (click, light, click, light, click,
to prevent the unit from being switched on ac- light, click). This procedure is designed to prevent
cidentally. the unit from being switched off accidentally.

Switch on

Click... Self-test and

Unit on
calibration

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 4.3 When to switch on or reset
• If the total time for a flight or a flight with
As a rule, C ­ YPRES has to be switched on at the jump (takeoff to landing) exceeds one and a
takeoff site on the ground. Just prior to donning half hours, ­­CYPRES will function normally,
your rig is an ideal time. It should never be switched but must be reset after landing as the weather
on inside an aircraft, helicopter, balloon, etc. could have changed the ambient air pressure
To reset ­CYPRES, switch off and then on again. significantly in the meantime.
The unit will then re-calibrate and “zero” itself to General recommendation: If in doubt, reset
this elevation. ­CYPRES.
When the takeoff airfield and intended dropzone When the takeoff airfield and intended dropzone
are in the same location, and all jumping activity are in different locations, ­C YPRES must be
is restricted to that place, an initial switch-on at switched on at the departure airfield. Prior to each
the dropzone will suffice for any number of jumps, jump, on return to the airfield from the dropzone,
provided they all take place within 14 hours. Should it must be reset again before takeoff.
any of the following situations occur, CYPRES
­­
must be reset before the next jump: When the takeoff airfield and intended dropzone
are at different elevations, ­CYPRES must be
• The dropzone is missed and the landing takes
switched on at the departure airfield and adjusted
place in an area with an elevation greater than
to the elevation of the dropzone (see Section
30 feet (10 m) above or below the dropzone
4.4.1).This is extremely important when making
level. Or, on the return journey to the dropzone
demonstration/display jumps. Prior to each jump,
the ground elevation changes similarly.
on return to the airfield from the dropzone, it must
• The unit is taken away from the airfield/drop-
be reset before jumping again.
zone by vehicle or on foot and later brought
back again.
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 4.4 Changing settings
self-test, and once it has finished, it will display 30
feet (or 10 meters) with an arrow pointing
Settings: Make sure all settings are correct before up (). If you are going to jump to an elevation
use. Wrong settings can cause injury or death.
After changing settings as described in Section 4.4.2 and
which is 30 feet higher than your take off, then
following, switch the unit ON and verify the settings within the release the button.
unit information sequence (see Section 4.5) If you keep it pressed, then CYPRES displays 30
Any adjustment solely on the user‘s risk.
feet (10 meters) with an arrow pointing
down (). If you are going to jump to a 30 feet
4.4.1 Dropzone Offset lower elevation, then release the button.
You must set the dropzone offset whenever the
airfield and the dropzone where you intend to land
are at different elevations.
CYPRES allows for adjustments of up to ± 3000
feet, or ± 1000 meters. ( ± 1050 feet or ± 350 meters
for WSC). If an adjustment has been made, either DZ 360 feet above airfield
“meter” or “ft” is shown on the display. If “meter”
is shown, the displayed value is in meters. If “ft”
is shown, the value is in feet.
Switch on CYPRES only at the takeoff site on
the ground. In order to make the dropzone offset
adjustment, simply leave your finger pressed firmly
on the button when you press it for the fourth time
DZ 360 feet below airfield
during switch-on. CYPRES will continue with its
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If you keep pressed, then CYPRES displays 60
feet (20 meters) with an arrow pointing up
(). If you are going to jump to a 60 feet higher
elevation, then release the button.
If you keep pressed, then CYPRES displays...
This carries on until 3000 feet (1000 meters). So
you have the possibility to adjust to a higher or
lower landing elevation of up to 3000 feet (1000
meters) in a real simple way. At the WSC the drop-
zone offset is limited to ± 1050 feet (± 350 meters).
The dropzone offset that you select will remain
indicated on the display, and CYPRES will adjust
automatically for this change during the next
jump (only).
Even the shortest release of the button during the
self-test cycle causes an interruption in the pro-
cess and CYPRES will ignore further attempts to
change the dropzone offset. In such cases the unit
will run through its self-test and end with
on the display, ready for operation (without adjust-
ment). Simply repeat the procedure as necessary.
If you need to make changes, you have to start
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over again by switching off then back on. to the next jump. Do this on the airfield where the
Once you have made a dropzone offset adjust- aircraft will take off.
ment, it will be displayed until the jump has been In case you want the same dropzone setting, that
made, or until CYPRES switches itself off or is you have used on your last jump to another eleva-
switched off by you. tion: your CYPRES 2 makes it easy for you. It
On landing, CYPRES will accept the new ground automatically offers you this value immediately
level as its actual “Ground Zero” reference, after the end of the self-test and before it starts to
when the preset altitude has been hit precisely offer the regular steps. You can choose this setting
or if the landing elevation is lower than the one again by just releasing the button while you see
set. This action can be observed by noticing that its value on the display.
­immediately after the landing (within a maximum
of 30 seconds), the preset dropzone offset is au- Note:
tomatically replaced by .
After a model change, the settings of the chosen
It would then be possible to take off from and land
model will be reset to the standard settings (see
at this location again under canopy without doing
Section 14).
any further adjustment.
But, if you take off at this location and jump into
a dropzone with a different elevation you have to
do another dropzone offset adjustment.
Dropzone Offset: It is necessary to do a dropzone
If the landing elevation is higher than set, the unit offset adjustment before each individual jump,
will not change to zero display right away. In such whenever the airfield and the dropzone where you
a case, CYPRES must be recalibrated to the correct intend to land are at different elevations.
Not doing so can cause injury or death.
Ground Zero by switching it off and on again prior
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 4.4.2 User-selectable activation altitude
CYPRES 2 offers (since 01 2013) users the option Note:
of increasing the activation altitude up to 9 steps • All activation altitude references in this
of approximately 100 feet (30 meters) each. The User guide are based on the standard setting
steps are named “A 1” thru “A 9” (“A” for altitude). with no user-selectable activation altitude
“A 1” indicates approximately a 100 ft. (30 me- selection.
ters) increase to the standard CYPRES activation • The CYPRES 2 disarm altitudes of approx.
altitude, “A 2” indicates approximately a 200 ft. 130 ft (40 meters), [approx. 330 ft (100 me-
(60 meters) increase to the standard activation ters) on a Speed CYPRES 2], do not change
altitude, etc. with user-selectable modification.
If selected, the thru is displayed • Default delivery setting of new units is A0.
during the self-test countdown between the “10” • After a model change, the settings of the
and the “0”. (For example, if “A 1” is selected, the
chosen model will be reset to the standard
self-test countdown will be: 10; 9; 8; 7; 6; 5;
4; 3; 2; A 1; 0 ) settings (see Section 14).
Also, after the self-test is complete, the selected
number (1-9) will blink on the far left location
of the display. At altitude the selected number is
visible permanently.
indicating 100 ft (30 m) increase to indicating 100 ft (30 m) increase to activation
activation altitude ­during self-test altitude after self-test (­operating mode display)

left digit blinks

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Higher / lower activation altitude: The higher the
Opening altitude: Always plan your main container CYPRES activation altitude, the more likely that a two-
opening altitude and skydive to have your main canopy canopy out scenario will occur if your main canopy
functionally open (fully open, flying, controllable, even is deployed low. The lower the CYPRES activation
landable) a minimum of 1000 ft. above your CYPRES altitude, the greater the possibility of your reserve not
activation altitude. For example, if your CYPRES being fully inflated at a sufficient altitude.
activation altitude is 750 ft above ground level then your Both secenarios can cause injury or death.
minimum functionally open altitude is 1,750 ft. above
ground level; if your CYPRES activation altitude is 850
ft. above ground level then your minimum functionally
open altitude is 1,850 ft. above ground level, etc.
Take into consideration your altitude loss during main An inappropriate activation altitude is likely to
canopy deployment (opening characteristics of main injure or kill you or others.
canopy, main container opening characteristics, type of Always use this unit set at the appropriate activation
skydive, reaction time, etc.) altitude. Never, under any circumstances and for any
reason at an inappropriate activation altitude.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Making a decision: The decision to increase the Malfunction: A malfunction can easily injure or kill
activation altitude, and by how much, is the user’s you or others.
choice and decision, and may be taken in consultation Every technical device can fail. So everything
with the reserve & main canopy and harness/container imaginable can happen with the CYPRES, including,
manufacturers. but not limited to: displaying a status which is not true,
failing to function, or functioning at a wrong moment or
at a wrong occasion.
If you or your friends or family are not willing to accept
these uncertainties and risks, then you must not use
CYPRES.

- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 31

 4.4.3 User-selectable activation altitude Next for safety purposes (to make certain that this
setting procedure setting is never changed accidentally), you have to
If you decide to select a different CYPRES activa- repeat this same procedure once more, confirming
tion altitude, you must enter the unit information the new setting.
area by pressing the button down immediately During the confirmation, if you do anything else
when the zero has appeared at the end of the self- other than the identical procedure, your attempt
test, and then keep it pressed down (see User guide is invalid and you will have to start over again
Section 4.5). (performing the procedure two times).
• After your CYPRES 2 has shown the flight Once a User-Selectable Activation Altitude has
counter, the serial number, the next possible been set on your CYPRES, it remains in effect until
maintenance date, it shows the feet or meter another setting is selected. During the self-test your
setting*. The next information you will see CYPRES will indicate this setting by displaying
is the current Activation Altitude Setting ( it ( to ) at the appropriate time
, etc.). during the self-test countdown. After the self-test
• After ½ second release the button and imme- is complete, the selected number (1-9) will blink
diately press it again. on the very left location of the display as long as
• The LED (red indicator light) will turn on. your CYPRES is on.
• When the LED turns off, immediately release The procedure takes 80 seconds and can not be
the button. unintentionally executed.
• Then you see the sequence A 0; A 1; A 2; A 3;
A 4; A 5; A 6; A 7; A 8; A 9; (repeated) on the
Because of the variables involved, it is the user alone
display. who bears all responsibility and consequences of the
• Click once on your choice of number and activation altitude setting. Airtec GmbH & Co. KG, the
manufacturer of the CYPRES device, does not take
­CYPRES will shut down. any responsibilities thereof.
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 4.4.4 User selectable activation altitude 4.4.5 Changing the scale
& dropzone offset feature combined If your CYPRES 2 Dropzone Offset scale is set in
The User-Selectable Activation Altitude feature meters and you want feet or vice-versa, you must
(Sections 4.4.2 & 4.4.3 and the Dropzone Offset enter the unit information area by pressing the
feature (Section 4.4.1) can be used independently button down immediately when the has
or in combination. When used in combination, appeared at the end of the self-test, and then keep
the selected Activation Altitude Setting number it pressed down (see User guide Section 4.5). After
blinks on the very left location of the display, and your CYPRES 2 has shown the flight counter, the
the Dropzone Offset (up to ±3000 ft. or ±1000 serial number, the next possible maintenance date,
meters; up to ± 1050 ft. or ± 350 meters for WSC it shows the feet or meter setting*.
) is shown on the right side of the display when • Just release the button ½ second after the cur-
CYPRES is on. rent feet or meter setting is displayed,
• immediately press it again,
• release it when the LED turns off,
100 ft. activation altitude increase (left digit blinks) • then click on your choice of feet or meter and
­CYPRES will shut down.
This procedure only needs to be done one time.
(Note: For units produced or updated after 01/2013
this procedure replaces the one described in the
last paragraph of User guide Section 4.4 edition
dropzone offset 120 ft. up 1/2012 and earlier.)
*Feet or meter selection option not available on
CYPRES 2 manufactured prior to August 2005.
- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 33
 4.4.6 WSC: Changing the setting for status 4.5 Access to unit information
change CYPRES 2 provides an easy way to view / select
The WSC changes from WS Status to Canopy 1. the flight counter,
status if the vertical speed at an altitude between 2. the unit’s serial number,
6500 feet (2000 meters) and 1500 feet (450 meters) 3. the next possible maintenance date*
ranges between 2.5 m/s and 8,5 m/s for a dura- 4. the scale meter or feet
tion of 10 seconds. This duration can be altered 5. the user selected activation altitude
by the user. 6. Wing Suit CYPRES canopy status Expert
It is selectable from 6 seconds to 20 seconds. The or Speed
needed procedure is the same as with seting a user 7. Wing Suit CYPRES time duration for
selectable activation altitude. (see Section 4.4.3)
The default setting 10 seconds seems to be the status change
appropriate setting. Please do not alter this unless
there is a very valid reason and you have 100% When appears at the end of the switch-on
understood and are fully aware about every techni- procedure press the button immediately and hold
cal circumstances and physical details concerning it down.
all aspects of Wing Suiting and the Wing Suit Each value is displayed for 5 seconds, then the
CYPRES and all consequences of any actions. next value will appear.
The reason to have this value selectable is to al-
low for upcoming developments in the discipline. You can stop the information sequence at any time
It should only be used very, very carefully and by simply releasing the button.
solely very wise.
* After the last maintenance has been performed,
the words ‘maint. no’ and the final date of the unit’s
Any adjustment solely on the user‘s risk. Inappropriate
settings can cause injury or death. service life (end of life) are displayed.
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1. display of the flight counter 5. user selected activation altitude setting

2. display of the serial number 6. Wing Suit CYPRES canopy status Expert
or Speed

3. next possible maintenance in 08 / 2023 7. Wing Suit CYPRES time duration for
status change

4. display of the scale feet (meter)

Verify settings: After changing settings as described in

Section 4.4.2 and following, switch the unit ON and verify the
settings within the unit information sequence (see Section 4.5)
Wrong settings can cause injury or death.

- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 35

 4.6 CYPRES 2 and Water jumps
meters). This is achieved through a water-resistant
casing, sealed plug connections, a sealed cutter, a
sealed control unit, and a special filter. The filter al-
lows precise measurement of the air pressure and at
the same time keeps water away from the inside of
the unit. As long as there is no contact with water,
the filter never needs to be replaced by the user.
After water contact, the unit must be switched
off immediately after exiting the water. The filter
must be replaced before next use. Do not leave the
­CYPRES / Filter in a wet condition over a long pe-
riod of time. After a water jump, dry the CYPRES
unit separately from the wet parachute and replace
the filter in a timely manner.
The CYPRES 2 filter changer tool is made from
stainless steel, specifically for the purpose of filter
removal and replacement. Filter replacement (see
Section 4.7) can be done by your rigger (packer).
After water contact, the rig and the reserve must
be dried according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
CYPRES 2 allows water jumps without removal of tions. After that the rig and CYPRES 2 with the
the unit. CYPRES 2 is waterproof for a duration of new filter can be used again.
up to 24 hours down to a water depth of 8 feet (2.5
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 4.7 Changing the filter
Filter installation: Place the new filter with the
labeled side facing, and into, the slotted end of
the filter changer up to the stop (flush) position.
Do not tilt.

The unit must be switched off

before changing the filter.

Filter removal: Hold the ­CYPRES 2 filter changer

by the non-slotted end and push it straight (without
tilting) onto the filter up to the stop position. Hold the filter changer by the non-slotted end and
Tightly grip the filter gently slide the filter fitting into the unit while
changer, twist it off by holding it straight (without tilting it). Turn the
turning it counterclock- filter changer clockwise - initially there will be
wise and remove the fil- little resistance. Continue turning the filter changer
ter. If there is water in until it slips on the filter (the filter stops turning but
the casing (behind the the changer continues to turn). Remove the filter
filter), dry it with a cloth. changer from the filter by pulling it straight back.
Remove the old filter from the filter changer by
pushing it with your finger or with the eraser end Do not use other tools!
of a pencil. Discard it.
- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 37
 5. Error display this through the future. It will appear for approx. 5
seconds before continuing to
If an error condition is detected during the self-test low battery. Please contact Airtec or SSK
countdown, CYPRES 2 will show an error code
prior to next use.
on the display.
After one of the following three error codes appears,
or One or both of the attached re-
the unit switches OFF and cannot be switched on again.
lease units are not correctly electrically connected
Please discontinue use and send the unit in for service.
to the unit. This could be due to a cable break, the
Power down
cutter plug could be disconnected, or the release
Checksum error
unit(s) may have activated. Check/replace the
release unit(s). Pressure sensor error
Excessive variations in ambient air pres- If other error codes appear, if the unit switches itself
sure have been measured during the self-test off and cannot be switched on again, if the unit
period. The unit is unable to obtain consistent does not switch off after 14 hours, if there is no red
values for the ambient air pressure at ground light when the button is pressed, or if anything else
level. Possible reasons could be that the user has unusual occurs please record the error code and
attempted to switch CYPRES
­­ 2 on while driving contact Airtec or SSK before further use.
uphill or downhill in a car, or while in an elevator
or in an aircraft in flight.
The switch-on procedure can be repeated several A malfunction can cause a false activation/failure
times after a error has appeared. If to activate: Any technical device can fail. Every fault
imaginable can happen with the ­CYPRES 2 including,
appears, the unit’s self-test has been successful. but not limited to: displaying a faulty status, failing to
Codes 1-3 are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then function, or functioning at the wrong moment or in the
the unit switches itself OFF (display goes blank). wrong circumstances. Such a failure could easily injure
or kill you or others. If you or your friends or relatives
will appear within the last month of the unit’s are unwilling to accept these uncertainties and risks you
service lifetime and the unit will continue to display must not use C ­ YPRES 2.

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 6. Changing the release unit(s)
After an activation the release unit can be changed Connecting the release unit(s):
by any rigger (packer) via the plug-and-socket Hold the plug and socket by their aluminium grips.
connection. Place the plug directly in front of the socket and
connect them by pushing together with a smooth
Disconnecting the release unit: straight motion until the plug is completely seated.
Hold the plug and socket by their aluminium grips Do not twist or bend!
and pull them apart using a smooth straight motion.
Do not twist or bend!

It is easy to change a 1-pin CYPRES 2 to a 2-pin

CYPRES 2 or vice-versa, by swapping cutter types.

1-pin Cutter 2-pin Cutter

- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 39

 Notes:
1. Release units (cutters) have a serial number
on heat shrink tubing attached to the cable.
This number identifies the cutter and can be
Do not use release units (cutters) after the end of the
used to determine the end of service life. The cutter service life (16.5 years after DOM) Used release
number can be used to query the respective units (cutters) that are/were attached to a CYPRES unit
assigned end of service life date at www. are also subject to technical servicing/maintenance.
See Section 14.1. New release units (cutters) that have
cypres.aero. never been attached to a CYPRES unit and were in
storage (according to the manufacturer’s instructions)
2. It is possible that the cutter plug may separate do NOT need to be sent in for maintenance within the
from the socket after a ­CYPRES 2 activation. service time frame.
In the unlikely event of this occurring in
combination with a water landing, the socket
must be dried out before further use. To do
this, tap the open end of the socket onto a flat
surface such as a table top. Keep tapping the
socket until no more water comes out, then
store the ­CYPRES 2 with the open end of the
socket facing down for another 24 hours in a
dry area to allow the socket to fully dry out.
When completely dry, insert the plug of the
new cutter. Never insert an object (such as a
Q-tip) to dry out the plug.
3. Use a one-pin cutter in a one-pin container
and a two-pin cutter in a two-pin container.
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 7. Technical servicing/maintenance  
­CYPRES 2’s extremely reliable functioning is 3. Experience has shown that during the period of
attributable to four factors: the exclusive use of a maintenance cycle (4 or 5 years), changes and
carefully pretreated and approved parts, strict and improvements do happen. Applicable updates
detailed manufacturing procedures, continuous are performed during maintenance. Such up-
quality control and monitoring throughout the dates may arise from technical improvements
manufacturing process, and regular periodic techni- or enhanced knowledge or may result from
cal servicing (maintenance). We offer maintenance environmental changes or changes in the sport
for four main reasons: (e.g., new disciplines), which Airtec is always
researching and taking into consideration.
1. Deviations between nominal and actual values
are corrected to ideal values. Every detail is 4. The most important maintenance element is
observed. Signs of wear and tear are often the individual pre-adjustment of each unit for
corrected and sometimes even ‘cosmetic’ treat- the next cycle. A unit will not be returned until
ment is performed. a high level of confidence is reached in terms
of predicting the unit’s correct function for the
2. The technical condition of each unit is ana- next cycle.
lyzed. The fact that a very high percentage of
units are returned for periodic maintenance ­ YPRES 2 offers two scheduled maintenance
C
allows us to see statistical trends and predict events within the unit’s service life.
potential problems at a very early stage. This
means that it is often possible to prevent
situations by making modifications during the
maintenance process, rather than having to fix
problems that result in downtime later.
- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 41
 7.1 Maintenance reminder
Approaching the beginning of the first maintenance If the first maintenance has been performed on
window your ­­CYPRES 2 will start to show you your CYPRES
­­ 2, then your unit will notify you of
that maintenance is available and the unit will the second (and last) maintenance as it approaches
display the proposed month and year (e.g., the beginning of the second maintenance window.
for unit DOM 11/2020). This will happen after the This will happen regardless of when the first main-
unit is switched on during the self-test between the tenance was performed. The reminders are only
unit showing and . From the day deactivated during maintenance.
when this appears you have 13 months to send in After the second maintenance, your C ­ YPRES 2
the unit and be within the maintenance window. should be usable until the end of its service life. For
After these reminders the unit will continue and the service life schedule see Section 14.1.
switch to . During the service life of a ­CYPRES 2 unit, the
Display skydiver should not incur any costs of operation
Starting time/display duration (DOM 11/2020) other than the two maintenance fees (except for
6 months prior to the mainte- any replacement cutters or waterproof filters that
nance date, the beginning of the
maintenance window appears for may be required).
2 seconds. Please contact your local C
­ YPRES 2 dealer regard-
At the maintenance date, this ap- ing maintenance. See https://www.cypres.aero/
pears for 3 seconds. dealers/ or contact Airtec or SSK if you do not
3 months after the maintenance know who your local dealer is.
date, this appears for 5 seconds.
6 months after the maintenance
date, the end of the maintenance
window appears for 5 seconds.

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 7.2 Timing of maintenance
The CYPRES Service Center for the USA, Canada, If we receive your unit at our facilities for mainte-
South America and other countries in the Western nance from exactly 6 months before the proposed
Hemisphere is: date until 6 months after the proposed date (in
other words, within the 13-month maintenance
SSK Military Industries, Inc., window), our maintenance procedures will be per-
1008 Monroe Road formed using our highly standardized process. This
Lebanon, OH 45036 - USA maintenance will be charged at the flat ­CYPRES
Tel: ++ 1 513 934 3201 maintenance rate, even when a unit requires ex-
Fax: ++ 1 513 934 3208 tensive individual attention.
email: [email protected]
We strongly encourage every
www.SSK.us CYPRES 2 owner who decides to
­
have their unit maintained to stay within the maintenance
windows. Please do not be late, because this will result
in higher costs and longer turnaround times.

Due to the significantly greater technical and or-

ganizational demands for individual unit process-
Reliability: As nothing lasts forever, the longer you ing, a service outside the prescribed maintenance
use a device without having it thoroughly checked the windows may take considerably longer and incur
greater the chance that it does not work properly every
time you need it. If you choose not to have maintenance
significantly higher costs.
performed on your device you are assuming the risk
that it will be less reliable (see Section 12.1 for the
­CYPRES 2 maintenance/utilization cycle).

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 8. Important Notes When you have a CYPRES on board manufac-
tured or maintained after October 2021 never
8.1 Important notes for jump pilots exceed 65,000 feet above sea level.
A simple rule: Never descend below the elevation
• A Student, Expert, Speed or Wing Suit ­CYPRES of the takeoff airfield or the intended DZ!
will not work if the aircraft is exited before it • When using an aircraft capable of pressurization,
reaches 1500 feet (450m) above the airfield make sure that the cabin remains open when the
takeoff elevation and 1500 feet (450m) above the turbines are started up. Leave a window, a door,
intended dropzone elevation. In the case of a Tan- or the ramp open a bit until after lift-off. It has to
dem ­CYPRES 3000 feet (900m) has to be reached. be ensured that the cabin pressure cannot build
• After take off please ascend at more than 180 up above the air pressure on the ground. (Hint,
feet per minute (1 meter per second) for at least skydivers altimeters should never go below “0”.)
30 seconds. It is the skydiver‘s responsibility to make sure that
• Never descend to an altitude below the airfield jump pilots are informed of these circumstances
takeoff elevation. that will interfere with the proper function of
• If CYPRES has been adjusted to a dropzone ­CYPRES. Should a jump pilot be unable to comply
elevation above airfield takeoff elevation and the with these requirements, or should you discover
aircraft has climbed above the intended dropzone ­after a jump that the requirements have not been
elevation, it must not descend below the intended met, you have to switch ­CYPRES off and on
dropzone elevation again. again prior to the next jump. Note that the above
• If CYPRES has been adjusted to a drop zone eleva- conditions will only lead to a low, or no activa-
tion altitude below the airfield takeoff elevation, tion - therefore there is no risk of a high activation.
the aircraft must not descend below the intended Take care to not exceed the activation velocity near
dropzone elevation. or below the activation altitude(s) when descend-
• When you have a CYPRES on board, never exceed ing with skydivers. Our measurements indicate
26,000 feet above sea level. that extraordinary rates of descent are achieved
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in turbine aircraft, as the pilot is concentrating on range of between approx. 6500 feet and approx.
max airspeed, and typical aircraft VSI instruments 1500 feet above the ground and have WSC users
are heavily damped and “peg” at 3,000 ft./minute. on board you might trigger their units to change
from Wing Suit Status to Canopy Status. That does
Flight limitations:
not apply for the first 500 feet which you descend.
• Never fly below the airfield takeoff elevation
• Always go above 1500 feet (450 meters), for
Tandems 3000 feet ( 900 meters)
• If dropzone offset has been adjusted, never fly Inappropriate descend rate can result in unintended
below the intended DZ elevation reserve activation, causing serious damages or
Failure to observe these limitations can cause injury or death. even plane crash. When descending with WSC users
on board, do not exceed 3500 feet/min vertical below
Note: in the case of Student CYPRES, always 2000 feet.
make sure the jumpmaster has switched them off
prior to descent in ANY aircraft.
Note: in the case of WSC on board:
Once you have overflown 2000 feet and thereafter
descent with less than approx. 8,5 m/s but 1500 ft
more than 2.5 m/s for more than 10
seconds (may vary on user’s set-
tings) in the 1500 ft
NO !

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Only if you descend more than 500 feet, then it may • CYPRES is shielded against radio transmitter
apply. In case it happens the additional Wing Suit signals. We have gone to considerable lengths
Status of their units is not active on that one jump. to protect C­ YPRES 2 from “radio pollution”.
The units behave like an Expert or like a Speed Although C ­ YPRES 2’s exceptional shielding
CYPRES, depending on the choice of their users. system has been investigated thoroughly, it is
Please avoid that. impossible to provide 100% protection. Users
are still recommended to avoid strong radio
transmitters. Please contact Airtec if you have
any questions.
8.2 Important notes for users • A release unit that has activated builds up a
• C­ YPRES 2 must not be used for parascending high level of internal pressure and will remain
or paragliding/-sailing. pressurized. Never attempt to open it by force.
• ­CYPRES 2 cannot be used for base jumps (jumps • The reserve closing loop must be under tension,
from fixed objects), and must be switched off caused by the pilot chute spring, of no less than
prior to making a base jump. 10 pounds (5 kg approximately).
• A Student, Expert, Speed or Wing Suit CYPRES • A good reserve pilot chute is an important safety
will not activate if the aircraft is exited before it factor. On systems with an internally-mounted
reaches 1500 feet (450m) above the airfield and pilot chute, we recommend that owners equip
intended DZ. In case of a Tandem CYPRES 3000 their rigs with one that has been tested and
feet (900m) must be reached. subsequently qualified by both Airtec and the
• A two-canopy scenario can be caused by a rig manufacturer. Typically the rig manufacturer
­CYPRES activation if the main is deployed delivers these pilot chutes with the rig. If in
too low. doubt, please contact Airtec.
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 9. Repacking of reserves
• Don‘t forget: After water contact shut your The following tips are only brief suggestions.
­CYPRES 2 off immediately and change the filter. Please contact the harness/container manufac-
• Make sure that the reserve closing loop passes turer for advice and detailed packing instruc-
through the cutter’s passing hole. tions for riggers (packers or equivalent) in
• The maximum allowed altitude for a civilian relation to the CYPRES AAD installation and
CYPRES is 26,000 feet above sea level. rigging specifications.
For civilian CYPRES manufactured or main-
tained after October 2021 the maximum allowed General:
altitude is 65,000 feet above sea level.
If you need to exceed these hights just give us The reserve closing loop must be under tension,
a call at Airtec +49 2953 98990 caused by the pilot chute spring, of no less than
10 pounds (5 kg approximately).
Please check the grommets closely during each
From your skydiving friends at Airtec
repack.
Although the maximum allowed altitude for a CYPRES Grommets with rough edges will ultimately destroy
is 26,000 feet or even higher we recommend strongly
to not jump from higher than 15,000 feet. any loop. Replace damaged grommets immedi-
There are so many risks increasing so rapidly that it is ately. Use original CYPRES loops/loop material,
not at all worthwhile to accept these risks.
pull-ups, and discs when a ­CYPRES 2 is installed
in the container. Even if you do not have an AAD
in your container, a CYPRES loop will markedly
Verify settings: After changing settings as described in improve your safety. The use of CYPRES acces-
Section 4.4.2 and following, switch the unit ON and verify the
settings within the unit information sequence (see Section 4.5) sories (loops, discs, setups) in combination with
Wrong settings can cause injury or death. AADs from other brands is prohibited as we have
- CYPRES 2 User’s Guide - page 47
not performed any compatibility tests. Tips for riggers (packers):
LOR loops for Parachute de France rigs are an The ‘Packer’s Kit’ is available from C­ YPRES 2
original PdF spare part and can be purchased dealers. It contains lots of things to make life
only from PdF dealers. Non-adjustable loops that easier, including:
are attached to a CYPRES disc and mounted in
1 spool of CYPRES loop material, 1 fingertrapping
containers with an internal pilot chute should be
needle, 1 container of silicone gel, 1 container
replaced at each repack. Following attachment to
with siliconized cloth, 2 temporary pins, 5 discs,
the disc, CYPRES loops should be treated with
1 filter changer, 3 filters, 1 CYPRES User Guide,
CYPRES loop silicone on no more than the upper
CYPRES Rigging Tips.
4 cm (1 1/2 inch), but well away from the knot.
The loops provided by Airtec have already been For specific instructions please contact your h/c
pre-treated with silicone. manufacturer.
1-Pin pop top:
Please check the loop carefully and replace if nec-
essary. Silicone should not be used on all adjustable
loops. The adjustment will not remain fixed.
2-Pin pop top:
Please contact the harness/container manufacturer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
for advice and detailed packing instructions for rig- Repack: Please follow your country’s requirements
gers (packers or equivalent) regarding ­­CYPRES 2 with respect to repack cycles and authorizations for
reserve pack jobs.
AAD installation and rigging specifications.
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10. The CYPRES loop and disk system
Our intention is to make parachuting safer, so we
Previous reserve closing loops were made from addressed this issue. In 1991 and 1992 we designed
old parachute suspension lines or similar material a loop and disc solution to reduce these risks as
made of Kevlar, Dacron, Spectra, etc. They were much as possible.
often thick and rough and became stiff while un- The CYPRES loop is woven like a tube so it can be
der tension in a packed container for a prolonged inserted into itself to create the closing loop’s eye.
period of time. As a result, these loops could delay At the same time it is only 11/16 inch in diameter
the reserve container opening or even prevent it (1.8 mm), is extremely flexible and has an extra
after the ripcord was pulled because they became smooth surface to make it extremely slippery. In
trapped between the grommets. addition, CYPRES loops are treated with a special
A number of skydivers died because the reserve silicone on the top 1.5 inches (4 centimeters) to
flaps did not open in time. maximize the smoothness of its surface, thereby
Riggers and packers used normal metal w ­ ashers further reducing the friction.
to fasten the reserve closing loops at the bottom of Although the loop is very narrow, its breaking
the container. Sometimes these washers had sharp strength is in excess of 410 lbs (185 kg).
edges. A loop that was under a lot of tension in the The CYPRES disk washer (often called a smiley
container could be damaged and cut accidentally by due to its appearance) is a round aluminum disk
those sharp edges, particularly when coupled with with no sharp edges on its outer contour. It has
vibration in a car or in an aircraft. three holes. The finger-trapped loop is threaded
Skydivers were killed by premature reserve open- through the middle hole and then through the left
ings caused by fraying loops. In one case, an aircraft hole. The loop then gets threaded through the right
actually crashed because of a premature reserve hole and knotted.
opening. The three holes have no sharp edges. It is a very
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complex procedure to manufacture this disc, but Since the system was introduced to the parachuting
loop-tearing has reduced to almost zero by using scene in 1992, approximately 1,010,000 disks and
this product. around 4,000,000 loops have been manufactured
There is no doubt that both the loop and washer by Airtec and given to rig manufacturers, riggers
working together as a system have certainly made and packers around the world to improve safety.
parachuting much safer, quite apart from CYPRES These days you are unlikely to find a rig worldwide
itself. with a reserve container that is not closed using the
CYPRES reserve closing loop system.
CYPRES loop CYPRES disc In addition to achieving its technical purpose inside
the reserve container, this CYPRES closing loop
system has another advantage: It reduces the neces-
sary pull force on the reserve ripcord handle by up
to 50%. This is a huge help for all those skydivers
who, for one reason or another, have difficulties
with the pull force.
“Smiley”

- no sharp edges
- minimal loop tearing
- Extremely flexible
- Extremely slippery
- Breaking strength: 408 lbs
- Diameter: 11/16 inch
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 11. Abbreviated User guide 12. Switching rigs
S w i t c h i n g y o u r ­C Y P R E S 2 t o a n o t h e r
Switch CYPRES on only when you are
­CYPRES 2-ready rig will require only a few mo-
at the dropzone on the ground ! ments of work for your rigger.
When airfield and dropzone are at the same If the container swap requires a change in the
place, always switch CYPRES off and back on number of release units (cutters), this can be done
again when: quickly on-site by unplugging the old cutter and
swapping it with the required cutter type (1-pin or
• CYPRES arrives at the dropzone by any
2-pin). It is not necessary to send the ­CYPRES 2
means other than under an open canopy (e.g.,
to the manufacturer. The required cutter can be
by car, or by walking back from landing
away from the dropzone.) purchased from your CYPRES dealer.
• total flight time (leaving the ground until back
to the ground) was longer than 1.5 hours.

If airfield and dropzone are at different locations:

• Before every jump, switch CYPRES off
and then back on at the airfield where your
aircraft takes off from, and change the drop-
zone offset as appropriate.

General recommendation: If in doubt, reset CYPRES

by switching it off and on again.

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 13. Air travel
for the latest documents and recommendations.
A ­CYPRES 2-equipped rig may be transported If you are traveling with the WSC unit, please read
in freight and passenger aircraft without restric- chapter 2.6.1
tions. All of its components (e.g., measuring
systems, electronics, power supply, loop cutter,

4
control unit, plugs, cables, and casing) as well as

1
5
the entire system, contain parts and materials that

b
are approved by U.S. DOT and other competent

original card located in the back cover

agencies worldwide, and are not subject to any

5
The red numbered objects show the CYPRES elements
(1. central unit, 2. cutter, 3. cutter cabel, 4. control unit
transport regulations.
Given the size of a rig we recommend that it be

4
checked in as normal luggage and not taken on

2
3
board as hand luggage. Should your rig prompt
any queries or objections from security personnel,
please use the card shown on the right which you’ll

1
find in the back cover of this book. It shows an x-
ray of a complete rig fitted with ­CYPRES 2. The

cable, 5. control unit )

x-ray imagery may vary depending on the type and
design of the rig.
The Parachute Industry Association and the USPA
have worked with the Transportation Security

a
Agency in relation to traveling with parachutes.
If you’ve lost the card, you can get a new one
Please refer to USPA’s website (www.USPA.org) from Airtec or SSK.
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 14. Technical Data
Data common to Expert, Tandem, Student, Speed, changeable Mode and WSC models:
Length, width, height of the processing unit:...................................................approx. 85 x 43 x 32 mm
Length, width, height of the control unit:........................................................approx. 65 x 18 x 6,5 mm
Length, diameter of the release unit:...........................................................................approx. 43 x 8 mm
Cable length of the release unit (including release unit):...............................................approx. 500 mm
Storage temperature:................................................................................................ +71° to -25° Celsius
Storage pressure:..................................................................... 200 to 1094 hPa ( 5.906 to 32.306 In.Hg)
Working temperature:.......................................................................................... +63° to -20° Celsius *
Maximum allowable humidity:....................................................................... up to 99,9 % rel. humidity
Waterproof:.......................................................... up to 24 hours down to a depth of 8 feet (2.5 meters)
Dropzone offset adjustment limits:..................... ±3000 feet or ±1000 m (WSC ±1050 feet or ±350 m)
Allowed minimum and maximum altitude ........-2140 feet to +26,000 feet MSL (-650 m to +8,000 m)
Allowed minimum and maximum altitude for units produced or maintained after October 2021
......................................................................... -2140 feet to +65,000 feet MSL (-650 m to +20,000 m)
Functioning period:............................................................................................14 hours from switch-on
Power supply:...................................................................................................... service life warranty**
Maintenance:............................................................................................................. see Section 14.1***
Warranty period:................................................................................................................ see Section 15
Service life:............................................................................................................... see Section 14.1***
* These temperature limits do not refer to outside (ambient) temperatures but rather to temperatures inside the
processing unit. These limits are therefore not relevant until the processing unit itself has reached the temperatures
in question. In reality, these limits will rarely be reached due to the fact that ­CYPRES 2 must be located inside
the reserve container, and due to the insulating properties of the processing unit pouch and parachute canopy.
** If maintenance has been performed.
*** Based on currently available information
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Standard settings for EXPERT CYPRES: Standard settings for SPEED CYPRES:
Cable length of control unit:...... approx. 650 mm Cable length of control unit:...... approx. 650 mm
Volume:...................................... approx. 139 cm³ Volume:...................................... approx. 139 cm³
Weight:....................................approx. 198 grams Weight:....................................approx. 198 grams
Activation altitude:............ approx. 750 - 130 feet Activation altitude:............ approx. 750 - 330 feet
...................................... (approx. 225 - 40 meter) .................................... (approx. 225 - 100 meter)
Activation speed:......approx. > 78 mph (35 m/s) Activation speed:....approx. > 102 mph (46 m/s)

Standard settings for TANDEM CYPRES: Standard settings for changeable MODE CYPRES:
Cable length of control unit:...... approx. 650 mm Cable length of control unit:...... approx. 650 mm
Volume:...................................... approx. 139 cm³ Volume:...................................... approx. 139 cm³
Weight:....................................approx. 198 grams Weight:....................................approx. 198 grams
Activation altitude:.......... approx. 1900 - 130 feet Activation altitude:..........according to set MODE
...................................... (approx. 580 - 40 meter) Activation speed:............according to set MODE
Activation speed:......approx. > 78 mph (35 m/s)

Standard settings for STUDENT CYPRES: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cable length of control unit:..... approx. 1000mm
Activation altitude: All activation altitude references in
Volume:...................................... approx. 144 cm³ this User guide are based on the standard setting with
Weight:....................................approx. 214 grams no User-selectable activation altitude selection.
Activation altitude: .approx. 1000 / 750 - 130 feet
............................. (approx. 300 / 225 - 40 meter) In the event of a cutaway, activation
Activation speed:.......approx. > 29 mph (13 m/s) will not occur until CYPRES has
verified all necessary para­meters.

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Standard settings for Wing Suit CYPRES (WSC): 14.1 Versions
Cable length of control unit:...... approx. 650 mm For units with a DOM of 12/15 and earlier,
Volume:...................................... approx. 139 cm³ maintenance is mandatory 4 and 8 years after the
Weight:....................................approx. 198 grams original DOM. The service life of these units is
Dropzone offset adjustment limits:............................. 12.5 years.***
.................................................±1050 feet or ±350 m For units manufactured in 2016, maintenance can
Wing Suit Status: be performed on a voluntary basis 4 and 8 years
Activation altitude:............ approx. 750 - 130 feet after the original DOM. The service life of these
Activation speed:......approx. > 45 mph (20 m/s) units is 12.5 years.***
For units with a DOM of 01/17 and later the main-
Canopy Status:
tenance can be performed on a voluntary basis 5
Activation altitude:..........according to set MODE
and 10 years after the original DOM. The service
Activation speed:............according to set MODE
life of these units is 15.5 years.***
Status change:
• between approx. 6500 feet (2000 meters) and
approx. 1500 feet (450 meters) above ground,
• when descending
less than approx. 19 mph (8.5 m/s), but more
than approx. 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s)
for 6-20 seconds depending on where this
status change time is programmed.
Default status change time ................. 10 seconds

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 15. Warranty 16. Disclaimer
Airtec GmbH & Co. KG grants the legally prescribed In designing and manufacturing C ­ YPRES 2, the aim
warranty of two years. Provided it is technically pos- of Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems is that the
sible and economically justifiable, we intend to carry device should not accidentally sever the reserve closing
out repairs free of charge on a voluntary basis for loop, but that the device should attempt to sever the re-
a further three years for all non-intentional or non- serve closing loop when the activation criteria are met.
negligent damage. All investigations and experiments performed during
Provided it is technically feasible and economically the product’s development and all laboratory and field
justifiable, and the affected device has been regularly tests accompanying the device’s trial and production
maintained on schedule, Airtec will thereafter, at its phases have indicated that C ­ YPRES 2 meets both of
sole discretion, consider repair or replacement free these goals.
of charge for all non-intentional or non-negligent However, as an electromechanical device the possibil-
damage. This has been a long-standing Airtec practice ity of ­CYPRES 2 malfunctioning cannot be excluded.
since 1991. Such a malfunction may cause injury or death. We ac-
The manufacturer reserves the right to decide whether cept no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting
the unit will be repaired or replaced. Neither repair nor from any malfunction.
replacement will affect the original warranty. Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems also accepts
When a CYPRES 2 unit is returned to the manufac- no responsibility for any damage or problems caused
turer or service center, it must be packed in the original by the use of non-original Airtec parts and accessories.
box or an equivalent shipping package including a In conjunction with persons parachutes, all spare parts
fully completed service form/proper documentation and components of the device are to be used exclusively
for billing purposes, return shipping information, with a CYPRES AAD. They are not permitted to be
contact information, and any other relevant notes. used with any non-CYPRES device.
No claims will be accepted if the unit has been dam- The use of ­CYPRES 2 is voluntary and does not auto-
aged or opened by an unauthorized individual or if an matically prevent injury or death. Risk can be reduced
attempt has been made to open the processing unit, by ensuring that each component has been installed in
release unit (cutter) or control unit. strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
by obtaining proper instruction in the use of this sys-
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 16.1 Limitation of use
tem, and by operating each component of the system regarding the CYPRES Cutter(s):
in strict compliance with this User Guide. If used in Cutter 1-pin standard length – (Part Nr. 913100);
the USA, ­CYPRES 2 shall be used in accordance with Cutter 2-pin standard length – (Part Nr. 913200);
USPA BSRs. Cutter 3-pin standard length – (Part Nr. 913300);
Automatic activation devices (AADs) sometimes dis- and each other non-standard CYPRES Cutter.
play an incorrect status, fail to operate or fail to operate The customer agrees to the following limitation of use
properly, and activate when they should not, even when and its consequences.
properly installed and operated. The user therefore risks
serious injury or even death to themselves and others LIMITATION OF USE
during each use. The customer acknowledges and agrees that the
By using or allowing others to use C ­ YPRES 2, you Cutter(s) will be exclusively used with CYPRES AAD
acknowledge that you accept responsibility for the devices in accordance to the CYPRES user guide.
proper use of this device, as well as accepting the Additionally, Customer shall not reverse engineer,
consequences of any and all use of this device. decompile, or disassemble the CYPRES Cutter(s).
The sole and complete responsibility of Airtec GmbH Any usage of the Cutter(s) without a CYPRES AAD
& Co. KG Safety Systems, its dealers, service centers is generally prohibited.
and agents is limited to the repair or replacement of Exceptions to this prohibition must be requested and
any defective device. approved in writing by Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety
­CYPRES 2 is strictly a backup device and is not in- Systems. Approval is at the sole discretion of Airtec
tended to replace proper training or timely execution of GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems.
appropriate emergency procedures. If you, your friends
or family do not agree to these disclaimers please do Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems is not liable
not use ­CYPRES 2. nor prosecutable for misuse and/or unauthorized use
of the Cutter(s) and reserves the right to take legal ac-
tion if misuse and/or unauthorized use of its products
becomes known.
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 17. Index Delivered items...................................... 60
Disc.............................................. 47,49,60
AAD......................................................... 1 Disclaimer.............................................. 56
Abbreviated User guide......................... 51 Display...................................... 9,25,35,38
Accessories............................................ 47 Display of maintenance date.................. 35
Activation altitude............................. 54,55 Display of serial number........................ 35
Activation speed................................ 54,55 Dropzone Offset................. 27-29,33,51,53
Air Travel.......................................... 17,52 Error code............................................... 38
Base jump............................................... 46 Error display........................................... 38
Cable length................................. 53,54,55 Expert CYPRES................. 11,44,46,53,54
Canopy piloting...................................... 13 Fail-safe error detection........................... 9
Canopy Status.................... 16,19,20,21,55 Field replaceable cutter..................... 39,40
Changeable Mode CYPRES........................ Filter.................................................. 36,37
14-15,16-17,53,54,55 Filter changer.................................... 36,37
Changing the container.......................... 51 Flight counter......................................... 34
Changing the scale....................... 10,33,34 Flight scenario........................................ 20
Components........................................ 5,52 Functioning period................................. 53
Container manufacturer.... 22-23,31,47-48 Hand luggage......................................... 52
Control unit................ 5,11-14,23-24,36,53 Humidity................................................ 53
Converting models................................. 10 Installation......................................... 22,23
Cutaway................................................. 55 Jump pilots............................................. 44
Cutter...................... 5-7,10,36,38-40,51-53 Limitation of use................................... 57
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Loop.................................................. 49,50 Speed CYPRES.................. 13,44-46,53,54
Loop material.................................... 47,49 Standard settings.................................... 54
Maintenance............................. 4,8,41-43,56 Status change (WSC)............................. 55
Maintenance date................................... 42 Student CYPRES............... 12,44-46,53,54
Operating range...................................... 53 Tandem CYPRES............... 11,44-46,53,54
Parascending / paragliding..................... 46 Temperature........................................... 53
Patent........................................................ 6 Unit information sequence..................... 27
Power supply....................................... 8,53 User-selectable activation altitude. 30,32-34
Pressurization......................................... 44 Volume.............................................. 54,55
Processing unit............................ 5,6,23,53 Water contact.......................................... 36
Release unitsee Cutter Water depth............................................ 36
Removal................................................. 23 Water jumps........................................... 36
Reserves................................................. 47 Waterproof..................................... 4,36,53
Rigger................................. 36,39,47,48,51 Weather change..................................... 3,6
Scale of dropzone offset......................... 10 Weight............................................... 54,55
Self-test............................................... 9,25 Wing Suit CYPRES (WSC).............. 16,55
Serial number............................... 24,34,35 Wing Suit Flight..................................... 18
Service center................................. 9,10,43 Wing Suit Status...................... 16,19,20,55
Service life............................................. 53 WSC Audio....................................... 16,19
Settings.................................... 27,34,35,46 X-ray...................................................... 52
Setup................................................. 23,47
Silicone............................................. 47-49
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 18. Packing list Trademarks
In addition to the CYPRES 2 unit and the User CYPRES is a trademark of Airtec GmbH & Co. KG
Guide, the following items will be delivered: Safety Systems. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced or transmitted in
For 1-pin CYPRES 2: any form or by any means, electronic or mechani-
2 1-pin Loops cal, including photocopying, microfilm, recording,
1 pull up or by any information storage and retrieval system,
1 disc without the written permission of Airtec GmbH &
Co. KG Safety Systems. No patent liability will be
accepted with regard to the use of information con-
tained in this User Guide. Due care has been taken
in compiling this User Guide. Airtec GmbH & Co.
For 2-pin CYPRES 2: KG Safety Systems and all persons and institutions
1 2-pin Loop involved in the translation and preparation of this
2 pull ups publication accept no liability for mistakes, omis-
2 soft bodkins sions or any damage or loss resulting from its use.
2 discs CYPRES is the abbreviation of CYbernetic Parachute
RElease System.
Cybernetic is an historic Greek word which means
“self regulating”.
Copyright © 2003 - 2022 AIRTEC GmbH & Co.
KG Safety Systems, Mittelstraße 69,
33181 Bad Wünnenberg, Germany.
tel: +49 2953 98990 fax: +49 2953 1293
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If your rig is lost or stolen it maybe helpful to have this data:

Container
Manufacturer + Model:
Size / Color:
Options:
Serial Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Purchased from:
Date:

AAD
Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Purchased from:
Date:

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 Main Canopy
Manufacturer + Model:
Size / Options:
Color / Pattern:
Serial Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Purchased from:
Date:

Reserve Canopy
Manufacturer + Model:
Size:
Color / Pattern:
Serial Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Purchased from:
Date:
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Personal Info

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In case someone from the security personnel has concerns:
 Das Luftfahrt-Bundesamt
Sachgebiet Gefahrgut informiert

Sicherheitssystem für Fallschirmspringer

Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass der pyrotechnische Gegenstand im Sicherheitssystem

für Fallschirmspringer „CYPRES“ komplettiert mit den Bestandteilen:

Elektronische Seilkappvorrichtung ESKV11

(Electrical Rope Cutter ESKV 11)

KEIN Gefahrgut im Sinne der Transportvorschriften ist.

Auf den folgenden Seiten finden Sie die Bescheinigungen der / des:

- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Deutschland

- U.S. Department of Transportation, USA

- Civil Aviation Authority, United Kingdom

- Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Australia

- Civil Aviation Authority, New Zealand

- Direction générale de l'aviation civile, France

Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, Außenstelle Raunheim, Sachgebiet Gefahrgut, Kelsterbacher Str. 23, 65479

Raunheim, Tel.: 06142 / 94 61 - 0, Fax: 06142 / 94 61 – 59
Erstellt am: 3.11.2010
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Parachuting
Skydiving rigs with and without Automatic Activation Devices (AAD) are permitted as a carry-on or
as checked luggage.
Typically, a rig will move through the checked luggage or carry-on security screening process without
need for physical inspection. However, TSA screeners have a duty to thoroughly inspect any item that
raises suspicion. If screeners determine that it is necessary to open a rig for complete inspection, then
the owner of the rig must be present and will be allowed to assist. For this reason, skydivers are
advised to add at least 30 minutes to the airline's recommended arrival window when traveling
with their parachute.
The following recommendations are provided to assist skydivers traveling with parachutes:
Checking the Parachute as Luggage
ƒ Pack the rig separately without any other items in the bag. Additional items, if suspicious,
could trigger an inspection of the entire bag.
ƒ Screeners will not unpack a parachute without the owner present to provide assistance. This
means that the passenger will be paged and asked to return to the ticket counter, so they can
be present for inspection. Depending on the size of the airport and passenger volume, it is
likely that the checked rig will be screened within 30 minutes. Remain in the area of the air
carrier ticket counter and pay close attention to airport announcements for up to 30 minutes
after checking in.
ƒ If TSA cannot locate the parachute owner, the uncleared parachute will not be transported on
the flight.
ƒ Parachute owners may assist TSA screeners to unpack and repack the rig.
Carry the Parachute on the Aircraft
ƒ Pack the rig separately without any other items in the bag. Additional items, if suspicious,
could trigger an inspection of the entire bag.
ƒ If a further search is required, all efforts will be made to search the item without out opening
the chute(s).
ƒ If a chute is opened, the owner can assist. The search may be done in a location away from
the checkpoint to provide adequate space for the search, and space for the owner to repack
the rig.
Parachutists should thoroughly inspect their parachutes at their destination to ensure that it has not
been tampered with or damaged in a manner that renders it unsafe.
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CYPRES 2
- english version -

Reliability made in Germany

Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems

Mittelstrasse 69
33181 Bad Wünnenberg - Germany
Tel: +49 2953 98990 Fax: +49 2953 1293
www.cypres.aero