D-90114

N3 User Manual

Rev G

May 18th, 2015

Warning: PARACHUTING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY

OR DEATH.

An altimeter is a device subject to malfunction, even when properly designed, built,

assembled, maintained, and used. Do not rely upon an altimeter for your safety.
Your altimeter must only be considered as an aid when checking your altitude. A
visual cross reference with the ground should be used in combination with any
altimeter.
 Overview

Scope

This manual describes the setup and operation of N3.

For information on the companion software the Neptune Maintenance Utility, see
D-90107 User Manual, NMU.

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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Overview ....................................................................................................... 1
Scope ...................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... 2
About N3 ....................................................................................................... 4
Firmware Updates........................................................................................... 4
Support ......................................................................................................... 5
Altimaster Field Support ................................................................................ 5
Battery .......................................................................................................... 6
Initial Charge ............................................................................................... 6
Charge Using Computer ................................................................................ 7
Navigating Menus ........................................................................................... 8
Hand Mount, Wrist Mount ................................................................................ 9
Helmet Mount .............................................................................................. 10
Computer Setup ........................................................................................... 11
Setup .......................................................................................................... 14
Set Time ................................................................................................... 14
Set Date ................................................................................................... 15
Set Next Jump Number ............................................................................... 16
Set Total Freefall Time ................................................................................ 17
Set Total Canopy Time ................................................................................ 18
Alarms ........................................................................................................ 19
Overview................................................................................................... 19
Enable/Disable ........................................................................................... 20
Canopy Alarm Volume Level ........................................................................ 20
Set Altitudes .............................................................................................. 21
Freefall Alarm Altitude Spacing .................................................................... 22
Canopy Alarm Altitude Spacing .................................................................... 22
Set Alarm Type .......................................................................................... 23
Logbook ...................................................................................................... 24
Overview................................................................................................... 24
View Logbook ............................................................................................ 25
Go To a Jump ............................................................................................ 26
Delete a Jump ........................................................................................... 27
Odometer Reset ......................................................................................... 28
Select DZ .................................................................................................. 29
Select AC .................................................................................................. 30
Clocks and Timers ........................................................................................ 31
Load Timer ................................................................................................ 31

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 Alarm Clock ............................................................................................... 32
Sleep Timer ............................................................................................... 33
Display Settings ........................................................................................... 34
Contrast .................................................................................................... 34
Backlight ................................................................................................... 35
Flip Display................................................................................................ 36
Time Format .............................................................................................. 37
USA/Intl. Date Format ................................................................................ 38
Altitude in Feet/Metres ................................................................................ 39
Temp in F/C .............................................................................................. 40
Speed mph/kmh ........................................................................................ 41
Demo Mode ................................................................................................. 42
Alarms ...................................................................................................... 42
Show Screens ............................................................................................ 43
Training Mode .............................................................................................. 44
Manual Mode................................................................................................ 45
Cancel Manual Mode ................................................................................... 46
Drop Zone Offset .......................................................................................... 47
Zero DZ Offset ........................................................................................... 49
I’m On the Ground........................................................................................ 50
I’m on a Jump .............................................................................................. 51
Delete All Logs ............................................................................................. 52
Disable/Enable Logging ................................................................................. 53
Format NVRAM ............................................................................................. 54
Show Status ................................................................................................ 55
Software Reset ............................................................................................. 56
Saltwater Immersion..................................................................................... 57
Servicing ..................................................................................................... 58

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 About N3

Altimaster N3 is the next generation of digital skydiving instruments. It is USB

rechargeable, has an anodized aluminum case, a toughened glass lens, flush
buttons, and is waterproof for up to six feet for one hour. N3 has eight selectable
alarm groups and alarms can be set as freefall or canopy alarms. Measurement
units can be set independently. The altitude can be displayed in feet or metres,
the date can be displayed in US or International format, the temperature can be
displayed in °C or °F, and the speed can be set mph or kmh. N3 comes with all
of the accessories needed for a variety of mounting options.

Altimaster N3 is manufactured exclusively by Alti-2, Incorporated.

This guide supports the most current version of N3 firmware ONLY.

To check your N3's current firmware version, go to Menu > Demo Mode > Show
Screens. The second screen will show both the serial and version numbers. Be
sure to exit the demo by pressing the middle key until you see a screen that says
Demo Finished. Press any key to continue.

The current version of N3 firmware is on our website.

Altimaster N3
Overall Dimensions 2.45” x 1.7” x .48”
Weight: 1.3 oz (without mount)
Temperature -20° C to +60° C
Max Depth (Waterproofing) 6 feet 1 hour
Body Material Anodized Aluminum
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Firmware Updates
Just as your personal computer programs are regularly updated, you should keep
your N3 up to date. Not only will you get the latest features, but also regular
system updates that will help keep your N3 running smoothly. Firmware updates
are always free.

Firmware updates are provided via the Neptune Maintenance Utility (NMU)
embedded in Paralog®. For N3 firmware updates, visit http://forum.altimaster.com
and download the latest version of Paralog®-NMU.

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 Support

N3 and the Neptune Maintenance Utility (NMU) have a considerable number of

options and facilities covering alarm settings, log book, manual mode, DZ and AC
names, contrast, flip, backlight, etc. There are hundreds of combinations of
settings, and it is impossible to cover each one in detail. We have attempted to
cover the basics of all functions, however, if you have ANY problems or questions,
please call or e-mail us. We will do our best to help you get the most out of your
N3.

386-943-9333
[email protected]

Our support forum is a great source of Alti-2 product information; we highly

recommend joining us there: http://www.alti-2.com/forum.php

Altimaster Field Support

Our global network of Altimaster Field Support Reps can assist you with many
things:
 Update your N3
 Help you set up your computer to do updates yourself
 Provide spare parts for any Altimaster altimeter
 Act as a direct link between you and us
 Troubleshoot problems you are having with any Altimaster product

You can find Altimaster Field Support members on drop zones around the world.
A complete list of our current Altimaster Field Support members is online:
http://www.alti-2.com/forumdisplay.php?23-Altimaster-Field-Support

If you are interested in becoming an AFS Rep, please visit our info page and send
us an e-mail telling us why!

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 Battery
Initial Charge

Before using your new N3 for the first time,

charge it overnight.

There are two ways to charge your N3:

 Use an AC Wall Charger with the USB cord.
 Plug the USB cord into your computer.

We recommend charging your N3 no more

than once a week, charging more frequently
will reduce longevity of battery life.

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 Charge Using Computer

Before using your computer to charge your N3, the

USB Drivers should be installed. See Computer
Setup on page 11.

Using the USB cable supplied, connect N3 to the

computer.

The charge is complete when the battery indicator

stops flashing.

Your N3 may “sleep” after the charge is complete, if

left unattended for 30 minutes or more. In that
case, the screen will go blank. Press any button to
wake it up.

When it wakes up, the battery indicator may at first

read empty. This is normal; the battery is being
tested. The indicator will begin to read properly in
about two seconds.

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 Navigating Menus

The basics…

 The top and bottom buttons – up and down,

increase and decrease

 The middle button – select and go back

The details…

 The menu scrolls and wraps. So, once you scroll

and reach the end of the menu items it wraps
and goes back to the first item in the menu

 Use the top and bottom buttons to go up and

down within a menu

 Use the top and bottom buttons to increase or

decrease a value

 Holding the top or bottom buttons causes their

action to repeat, except in the Jump Log

 In the Jump Log, press and hold the top button

to view a previous jump; press and hold the
bottom button to view the next jump

 To select an item press the middle button and

release

 To go back to the previous screen press the

middle button and hold it until the screen
changes

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 Hand Mount, Wrist Mount

If you wish to use your N3 as a visual

altimeter, we suggest you use the hand
mount provided.

The finger webbing goes between the

back plate and the N3 in its mount.
Then, use the screws provided to secure
the back plate to the mount (note: do
not over tighten). Finally, route the
strap through the opening of the finger
webbing as shown.

If you wish to wear your N3 on your

wrist like a watch, use the wrist mount
provided.

The strap goes between the back plate

and the N3 in its mount. Then, use the
screws provided to secure the back
plate to the mount (note: do not over
tighten).

Do not use the hand mount and wrist

mount together. Use one or the other.

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 Helmet Mount

Align the speaker hole in the mount with the hole in

the helmet. You may need to enlarge the hole in
the helmet to allow sound to pass.

Use the tie wraps to attach the mount to the

helmet, keeping the speaker hole in the mount
aligned with the open space in the helmet.

Your N3’s speaker hole must be aligned with the

speaker hole in the mount. Failure to do so may
result in inaudible alarms. Ensure that the pressure
sensor and speaker holes on the back of N3 are not
obstructed by items such as adhesive Velcro™.

Slide the N3 into the mount.

The mount fits in a recess as shown.

Using the Flip LCD function on the Display Opt menu,

your N3 can be oriented with the buttons in either
direction, on either side of your helmet.

From the main menu, use the top and bottom

buttons to scroll to Display Opt. Press the middle
button to select Display Opt, then use the top and
bottom buttons to scroll to Flip. Press the middle
button and the screen will flip upside down.

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 Computer Setup

N3 uses a mini USB cable to link to your computer.

With the USB connection you can:

 Load custom settings from Paralog®-NMU
 Download the log book to Paralog®
 Charge the N3 battery
 Update the N3 firmware

Paralog®-NMU provides some functions not available on N3’s menus:

 Speed Group setup
 Alarm Tone programming
 Name list setup for Drop Zones, Aircraft Types, and Alarm Group Names
 Canopy screen format toggle
 Student Mode controls

Download and install the USB drivers

and Paralog®-NMU. If you are using
older versions of Windows, write down
the file path for the location where the
drivers were installed. You will need it
later.

If you are installing on a Mac running

OS X v10.10 or later, please read the
one page insert packaged with N3.

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 Computer Setup - 2

Plug the USB cable into N3 as shown.

Plug the USB cable into your computer; it

will detect that new hardware is present.
The installation wizard will start.

Using older versions of Windows, if the

Found New Hardware Wizard starts, you
may be asked if you want to use
Windows Update to search for a driver.
Select No and click Next to continue.
You will then see the screen at left.

Select Install from a list or specific

location (Advanced) and supply
Windows with the location noted in an
earlier step.

If you see a warning message like this,

please select Continue Anyway.

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 Computer Setup - 3

(Older versions of Windows) The first

phase of driver installation finishes.

When you click on Finish, the second

phase begins.

As before, select to bypass checking

Windows Update by selecting No on this
screen.

If you see a warning message like this,

please select Continue Anyway.

Driver installation has finished. NMU,

Launcher and Paralog® will now be able
to communicate with your N3.

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 Setup
Set Time

Menu > Clk/Timers > Set Time

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select

Clk/Timers.

Scroll to and select Set Time.

The hours, minutes and seconds appear

highlighted.

Press the middle button to select the hours,

minutes, or seconds.

To change a value, use the top and bottom

buttons.

Press the middle button to scroll to and select OK

to save the new time setting.

If you don’t want to make this change, scroll to

and select Cancel.

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 Set Date

Menu > Clk/Timers > Set Date

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Clk/Timers.

Select Set Date.

The year, month, and day appear highlighted.

Press the middle button to select the year, month

or day.

To change a value, use the top and bottom buttons.

Press the middle button to scroll to and select OK to

save the new time setting.

If you don’t want to make this change, scroll to and

select Cancel.

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 Set Next Jump Number

Menu > Log Admin > Set Next Jump

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin.

Press the middle button to select.

The cursor automatically highlights the next jump

number.

Press the middle button to select the place value

you wish to change.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

value.

Once you have the desired jump number, use the

middle button to scroll to and select OK.

Your new Next Jump Number will be displayed on the

Log Admin Screen.

To go back to the Menu screen press and hold the

middle button.

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 Set Total Freefall Time

Menu > Log Admin > FFTime

N3 calculates and displays your accumulated freefall time. If you need to adjust
this figure, use the steps below.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin.

Scroll to and select FFTime.

Press the middle button to begin changing the

accumulated time.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

number of hours. Press the middle button to move
on to the minutes, and so forth.

Select OK to save your settings, or scroll to and

select Cancel to undo your changes.

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 Set Total Canopy Time

Menu > Log Admin > CPTime

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin.

Scroll to and select CPTime.

Press the middle button to begin changing the

accumulated time.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

number of hours. Press the middle button to move
on to the minutes, and so forth.

Select OK to save your settings, or scroll to and

select Cancel to undo your changes.

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 Alarms
Overview

Main Menu > Alarms

N3 has eight groups of programmable alarms, each with three individually

selectable alarm altitudes.

There are two types of alarms from which to choose: freefall and canopy. You
may have one freefall alarm group and one canopy alarm group enabled at the
same time.

On the Ground screen there is a symbol indicating what kinds of alarms are
enabled.

Freefall and Canopy Alarms On

On the Ground screen, the underlined alarm icon

(musical note) indicates that freefall and canopy
alarms are activated.

Freefall and Canopy Alarms Off

You should disable alarms if you are using your N3

as a visual altimeter. The alarm icon will change on
the Ground screen to show that the alarms have
been disabled.

Only Freefall Alarms On

The alarm icon without underline indicates that only

freefall alarms are activated.

Only Canopy Alarms On

The canopy alarm is indicated with the abbreviation

CNP.

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 Enable/Disable

Main Menu > Alarms

To navigate to the selections that control these options, scroll down the Alarms
menu past Edit Alarms.

To disable all alarms, select Disable All Alrms from this screen.

To Enable/Disable Freefall Alarms

Select Enable FF Alrm or Disable FF Alrm.

To Enable/Disable Canopy Alarms

Select Enable CP Alrm or Disable CP Alrm.

Canopy Alarm Volume Level

This shows the alarm volume level set to the

loudest setting.

CAUTION: Don’t use this setting if your N3 is in

your helmet.

This shows the alarm volume level set to normal.

Use the middle button to toggle between these two

settings.

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 Set Altitudes

Main Menu > Alarms

When you enter the Alarms menu, the currently

active FF and Canopy alarm groups and the pre-set
alarm altitudes will appear.

Scroll to and select Edit Alarms.

To change the altitudes of a group, select it from

the list.

N3 comes with the alarm group names set to FF1,

FF2, FF3, FF4, Swoop1, Swoop2, Swoop3, and
Swoop4. If you set up different names with
Paralog®-NMU, they will be shown here. If you use
Format NVRAM, this list will return to the factory
default.

Scroll to and select the altitude you want to change.

Press the middle button to start the process of

changing the altitude.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

alarm altitude. Once you have the correct altitude,
press the middle button to highlight OK.

Repeat the process for the other Alarm Altitudes

and once all values are set, scroll to and select
Save. The new alarm settings are now active.

Set Altitudes - 2

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 Freefall Alarm Altitude Spacing

Freefall alarms may be set no closer than 500 feet/150 metres.

The first freefall alarm may not be set at more the 20,000 feet/6095 metres.

Altitudes are adjustable in 100 foot/30 metre increments.

The third freefall alarm is the “hard deck” alarm. It may not be set lower than
1000 feet / 300 metres.

These rules affect the range of choices that N3 gives you. For example, if the
third alarm is set for 1500 feet, and the first alarm is set for 4500 feet, the
second alarm is adjustable from 2000 to 4000 feet, in 100 foot increments.

Canopy Alarm Altitude Spacing

Canopy alarms may be set no closer than 100 feet/30 metres.

The first canopy alarm may not be set at more the 20,000 feet/6095 metres.

Altitudes are adjustable in 10 foot/5 metre increments.

The third canopy alarm may not be set lower than 100 feet/30 metres.

For example, if the third alarm is set for 600 feet, and the first alarm is set for
4500 feet, the second alarm is adjustable from 700 to 1400 feet, in 10 foot
increments.

The canopy alarms start sounding 150 feet/50 metres before the altitude you
set. The tone finishes sounding just as your reach the set altitude.

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 Set Alarm Type

Menu -> Alarms -> Edit Alarms -> Selected Alarm -> Type

Each of the eight alarm groups can be set to either the Freefall or Canopy type.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Alarms.

Scroll to and select Edit Alarms.

To change the type of a group, select it from the

list.

Scroll to and select the line with Type:. Pressing

the middle button toggles the type back and
forth. You will be asked to confirm your choice.

Remember to scroll to and select Save.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to prevent the

change from taking effect.

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 Logbook
Overview

Menu -> Logbook

Every time your N3 logs a jump, it increments the Odometer and Total jump
counts, and records a Summary of the jump that you can review right on the
screen, as well as a Profile. You can download the Summaries and Profiles to a
computer. Up to 2500 Summaries can be stored, and 200 Profiles.

Each Summary shows the date and time of the jump, the total freefall and
canopy times, exit and deployment altitudes, the average speed, the speeds at
four altitudes, and more.

The speeds shown in each summary are calculated at four altitude ranges, called
Speed Bands. The altitudes of the bands are normally 12,000, 9,000, 6,000 and
3,000 feet, starting 500 feet before each altitude, but can be changed using
Paralog®-NMU.

While viewing the jump summaries:

 Hold the top button to get to the previous jump.
 Hold the bottom button to get to the next jump.

Each Profile is a detailed record of a jump. Profile data cannot be viewed directly
on N3, nor can you see Profile data directly using Paralog®-NMU. N3 stores the
200 most recent jump profiles. Paralog® uses profile data to make calculations,
and to create graphs and charts.

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 View Logbook

Menu -> Logbook -> View

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Logbook,

then select View to see the first Summary screen.

The first Summary screen shows Jump number,

Date, Time, Alarm Group settings and exit
altitude.

Press the bottom button to get to the second

View screen.

The second Summary screen shows deployment

altitude, freefall and canopy time, average speed,
and the first two speed band values.

Press the bottom button to get to the third View

screen.

The third Summary screen shows all four speed

band values, the drop zone, and the aircraft
used.

Hold the middle button to return to the Logbook

screen.

Press the top button to return to the second

Summary screen.

Or, hold the top button to go to the first

Summary screen of the previous jump.

Or, hold the bottom button to go to the first

Summary screen of the next jump.

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 Go To a Jump

Menu -> Logbook -> GoTo

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Logbook.

Scroll to and select GoTo.

Press the middle button to begin changing the

jump number.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

number, then use the middle button to advance
to the next place value.

Select OK to go to this jump.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to go back to the

Logbook screen without changing the current
jump number.

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 Delete a Jump

Menu -> Logbook -> Del

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Logbook.

If the jump number shown is not the jump you

want to delete, use the GoTo function (see
previous page) to navigate to the desired jump.

Scroll to and select Del.

Select OK to delete this jump.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to avoid deleting

this jump.

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 Odometer Reset

Menu > Log Admin > Odometer

Every time you log a jump, the Odometer increments.

You might want to reset it at the beginning of a weekend of jumping. Follow the
steps below to reset the Odometer.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin.

Scroll to and select ODomtr.

To reset the Odometer to zero, select OK.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel if you have changed

your mind about resetting the Odometer.

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 Select DZ

Menu > DZ / AC Setup > Select DZ

Paralog®-NMU allows you to list up to 32 drop zone names and load them into
your N3.

Once the drop zone names are loaded into your N3, you can select the drop zone
for the next jump. Your logs will reflect the selected drop zone.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC

Setup.

Scroll to and select Select DZ.

The currently selected DZ Name will appear. Press

any button. Your N3 moves to the next screen.

The default list or the list of DZ names that you

loaded from Paralog®-NMU will appear.

Scroll to and select the desired DZ name. The

selected DZ name will appear on all future logs.

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 Select AC

Menu > DZ / AC Setup > Select AC

Paralog®-NMU allows you to list up to 32 aircraft names and load them into N3.

Once the aircraft names are loaded into your N3, you can select the aircraft for
the next jump. Your logs will reflect the selected aircraft name.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC

Setup.

Scroll to and select Select AC.

The Current AC Name will appear. Press any

button. Your N3 moves to the next screen.

The default list or the list of AC names that you

loaded from Paralog®-NMU will appear.

Scroll to and select the desired AC name. The

selected AC name will appear on all future logs.

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 Clocks and Timers
Load Timer

Menu > Clk/Timers > Set Load Timer

Set an alarm to remind you that your next load is ready to go.

After you select Clk/Timers from the Menu screen,

scroll to and select Set Load Timer.

The minutes appear highlighted.

Press the middle button to select.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

number to the desired countdown time.

When you have the desired number of minutes

displayed, press the middle button.

Select OK to save the new timer setting.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to exit without saving

your changes.

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 Alarm Clock

Menu > Clk/Timers > Set Alarm Clock

After selecting Clk/Timers from the Menu screen,

scroll to and select Set Alarm Clk.

The hours and minutes appear highlighted. Press

the middle button to select hours.

Note: the time is always set in 24 hour format.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

hours.

Press the middle button to move on to minutes.

Use the top and bottom buttons to change the

minutes.

Press the middle button to complete the time

selection.

Select OK and save the new alarm clock setting.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to exit without saving

your changes.

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 Sleep Timer

Menu > Clk/Timers > Set Sleep Timer

Setting the Sleep Timer allows you to turn your N3 off for a specified number of
hours. This is handy for airline travel – while asleep, N3 will not sense altitude
which saves battery power until your arrival. Be sure to cancel the Sleep Timer
when you arrive and prepare your gear for jumping.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Clk/Timers.

Select Set Sleep Timer.

Press the middle button to start the process.

Use the top and bottom buttons to adjust the

number of hours.

Use the middle button to scroll to OK.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to abort setting the

sleep timer.

On the Ground Screen you will see the SLeep icon

displayed once your N3 is in Sleep Mode.
SLEEP
The screen will go blank after one minute.

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 Display Settings
Contrast

Menu > Display Opt > Chg. Contrast > Inc. / Dec.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

Scroll to and select Chg. Contrast.

Initially, the Inc. Contrast option is selected.

Press and hold the middle button to increase the

contrast level.

To decrease contrast, scroll to Dec. Contrast.

Press and hold the middle button to decrease the

contrast level.

Scroll to and select OK to save the new contrast

setting.

Or, scroll to and select Cancel to exit without saving

your changes.

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 Backlight

Menu > Display Opt > Backlight Off

An electroluminescent backlight is included for night jumps. The back light will
only illuminate continuously during freefall and under canopy. Since the backlight
is a heavy drain on the battery charge, we recommend that you leave it disabled
unless you are actually making a night jump. Before a night jump, fully charge
the battery to ensure that your N3 will have the full power throughout your entire
jump. Please be advised that the alarms and backlight cannot operate
simultaneously. Therefore, if on a night jump and using N3 as a visual
altimeter, the alarms must be disabled in order for the backlight to
remain on throughout the entire jump. If the alarms are not disabled,
the backlight will go out each time an alarm sounds (freefall and canopy
alarm groups).

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

The current state (if the backlight is On or Off) will

be displayed.

This screen shows that the backlight is Off.

This screen shows that the backlight is On.

On the Ground Screen, this symbol indicates the

backlight is on.

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 Flip Display

Menu > Display Opt > Flip LCD

If you want to wear your N3 on your opposite hand, flip the display so that the
menu and buttons appear as desired.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

Scroll to and select Flip LCD.

The display is now re-oriented.

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 Time Format

Menu > Display Opt > 12/24Hr Time Fmt

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

The current setting appears. Press the middle

button to change it.

This screen shows that the time displays in 12hr

format.

This screen shows that the time displays in 24hr

format.

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 USA/Intl. Date Format

Menu > Display Opt > USA Date Fmt / Intl Date Fmt

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

Scroll to USA/Int. Date Fmt.

The current setting appears.

This screen shows that the date appears in the USA

format.

This screen shows that the date appears in the

International format.

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 Altitude in Feet/Metres

Menu > Display Opt > Disp Alt in (ft/m)

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

Scroll to Disp Alt in ft/m.

The current setting appears.

This screen shows that altitudes appear in Feet.

This screen shows that the altitudes appear in

Metres.

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 Temp in °F/°C

Menu > Display Opt > Disp Tmp (F/C)

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

Scroll to Disp Tmp in F/C.

The current setting appears.

This screen shows that temperature appears in

degrees Fahrenheit.

This screen shows that temperature appears in

degrees Celsius.

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 Speed mph/kmh

Menu > Display Opt > Log Spd in mph/kmh

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Display Opt.

Scroll to Log Spd in mph/kmh.

The current setting appears.

This screen shows that the speed appears in mph.

This screen shows that the speed appears in kmh.

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 Demo Mode
Alarms

Menu > Demo Mode > Alarms

Demo Mode allows you to hear the alarm tone associated with each alarm
altitude.

If you have customized any of the alarm tones using Paralog®-NMU, you can hear
the custom tones using Demo Mode. The “Hard Deck” alarm, Alarm3, is always a
constant tone.

Demo Mode also provides you with a set of screens designed to illustrate what
you see when your N3 starts up, as well as what you see during a jump.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Demo Mode.

Scroll to and select the alarm tone you wish to

hear.

Alarm1 is the first alarm you hear in a jump

sequence.

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 Show Screens

Menu > Demo Mode > Show Screens

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Demo

Mode.

To see a demonstration of what your N3 will look

like during a normal jump, select Show Screens.

Pressing any key will advance you through all

screens of the Demo Jump.

You will see, in this order:

 Boot up logo
 Serial number & firmware version
 Ground screen
 Altitude
 Climb Mode
 Freefall
 Canopy

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 Training Mode

Menu > Training

When you select any of the Training simulations, your N3 will display a screen
that looks like Freefall Mode, starting at exit altitude. At deployment altitude, it
will switch to a Canopy Mode screen, and descend according to the selected
training speed.

Training Mode allows you to simulate three types of jumps: High Speed
Malfunction, Low Speed Malfunction & Normal Jump.

CAUTION: Use Training Mode for ground training only.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Training.

Scroll to the simulation you wish to run.

The simulation begins when you press the middle

button to select it.

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 Manual Mode

Menu > Manual Mode

In Manual Mode your N3 performs as a simple visual altimeter. The display will
NOT time out after 30 minutes. Jumps will not be logged. Alarms will NOT
sound. You cannot connect to Paralog®-NMU while in Manual Mode.

When you start Manual Mode you are asked to enter the current altitude.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Manual

Mode.

Press the middle button to select the place value

you wish to change. Use the top and bottom
buttons to change the value. Use the middle button
to select the next place value.

When you press the middle button while on the

rightmost number, the selected altitude is displayed
and OK appears highlighted.

Once you have set the desired altitude, use the

middle button to select OK.

Or, use the bottom button to scroll to Cancel and

return to the main menu.

In Manual Mode, your N3 displays the current

altitude and MAN appears in the bottom left corner
of the screen.

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 Cancel Manual Mode

Menu > Cancel Manual

Once you enter Manual Mode your N3 remains in that mode until you cancel it.

Automatic functions will resume; the display will again time out after 30 minutes.

Press the bottom button to enter the Menu.

On the Menu screen scroll to and select Manual Mode.

Select OK to cancel Manual Mode.

If you select Cancel, your N3 returns to the main

menu as shown.

In order to return to the altitude screen, press and

hold the middle button at this screen.

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 Drop Zone Offset

Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Set DZ Offset

If you take off from one place but jump into another place at a different
elevation, you can use the DZ Offset function so that your N3 shows the correct
altitude during your skydive.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC

Setup.

Select Set DZ Offset.

The altitude appears highlighted.

Press the middle button to select the thousands

place. Use the top and bottom buttons to change
the value displayed.

Press the middle button to select the hundred, then

the tens and ones places, adjusting the values as
desired.

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 Drop Zone Offset - 2

Once the target altitude is set, use the top and bottom
buttons to select if the target DZ is lower or higher.

Confirm your choice by pressing the middle button.

This screen shows that the target DZ is 100 feet lower

than takeoff.

Once you confirm your Offset, the Ground Screen will

show you the DZ Offset to the right of this symbol.

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 Zero DZ Offset

Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Zero DZ Offset

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC

Setup.

Scroll to and select Zero DZ Offset.

The Ground Screen will appear and no DZ Offset will

show on the screen.

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 I’m On the Ground

Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Im on Gnd

If your N3 reports climbing when you are in fact on the ground, follow the steps
below.

Telling your N3 that you are on the ground is useful if, for example, you drive up
a hill and then get in the aircraft a short time later. The unit may not have
updated the DZ altitude since climbing the hill. Selecting Im on Gnd causes the
unit to fix the DZ at the current altitude. It will then continue to update as
normal.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC

Setup.

Scroll to and select Im on Gnd. After selecting, you

will return to the Ground screen.

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 I’m on a Jump

Menu > DZ/AC Setup > Im on a Jmp

Use the I’m on a Jump function to keep your N3 in its regular skydive sequence.
For example, if you climb very slowly to a low altitude, then hold for several
minutes to wait for weather, your N3 may think you are not in a skydiving
aircraft, and reset to Ground Mode.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select DZ/AC

Setup.

Scroll to and select Im on a Jmp.

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 Delete All Logs

Menu > Log Admin > Del All Logs

To empty your logbook, follow the steps below.

The next jump number will be set to one, the Odometer will be reset, Drop Zones
and Aircraft Types marked Used will now be unmarked, and the accumulated
Freefall and Canopy times will be set to zero.

No other settings are affected. Your alarm setup remains the same.

If you want to clear ALL the settings while deleting the logbook, use the Format
NVRAM function on the System Admin menu.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin.

Scroll to and select Del All Logs.

To confirm that you want to delete the logbook,

select OK.

If you changed your mind, scroll to and select

Cancel and your N3 will return to the Log Admin
menu.

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 Disable/Enable Logging

Menu > Log Admin > Enable/Disable Logs

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select Log Admin.

If logging is enabled, Disable Logs will appear at the

bottom; otherwise, Enable Logs will appear.

To change the current setting, scroll to and select

Disable Logs or Enable Logs.

This picture shows the current setting of Enabled.

Selecting OK will cause logging to be disabled.

Scroll to and select Cancel if you want logging to

continue.

This picture shows the current setting of Disabled.

Selecting Enable Logs, and then OK on the next

screen, will cause logging to start with the next
jump.

Scroll to and select Cancel if you do not want

logging to start.

On the Ground Screen, you see this symbol if

logging is enabled.

Or, you see this symbol if logging is disabled.

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 Format NVRAM

Menu > System Admin > Format NVRAM

Formatting NVRAM:
1. Clears the jump log
2. Sets Next Jump Number to 1
3. Sets factory defaults for all settings
4. Validates the process for reading and writing the memory where the jump
logs and settings are kept.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select System

Admin.

Select Format NVRAM.

Select OK to start the process. There will be a brief

delay while your N3 performs this action. Your N3
returns to the System Admin menu.

Or, select Cancel to abort the choice and return to

the System Admin menu.

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 Show Status

Menu > System Admin > Show Status

If you happen to have a performance issue with your N3, during a call or email
dialog with Alti-2 customer service we may ask you to read the numbers listed on
the Show Status screen. This will assist us with diagnosing the problem.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select System

Admin.

Select Show Status.

This screen shows the battery status details that

help Alti-2 Customer Service evaluate the
performance of your N3.

Press and hold the middle button until your N3

returns to the System Admin menu.

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 Software Reset

Menu>System Admin>SW Reset

During a call or online dialog with Alti-2 customer service we may ask you to use
the SW Reset function. Selecting this causes the main program to restart.

On the Menu screen, scroll to and select System Admin.

Select SW Reset, and then select OK to restart the main

program. N3 will show you the Alti-2 greeting screen,
then the firmware version and unit serial number will
appear. After a few seconds N3 shows the Ground
Screen, and then the screen blanks. Press any button
to bring the screen back into view.

If you selected SW Reset and don’t want to restart the

main program at this time, scroll to and select Cancel to
return to the System Admin menu.

If for some reason you are unable to access the SW Reset function in your N3,
there is a Reset button located on the end of the unit.

Gently insert the end of a paper clip, or similar thin

utensil, press and hold the reset button for five to eight
seconds.

After releasing the button, it may take up to 20 seconds

for N3 to power back on.

You will then see the boot up logo screen.

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 Salt Water Immersion

CAUTION: Salt deposits must be removed from the filter after submersion in salt
water. Failure to remove salt deposits may lead to the filter becoming blocked
and serious lag may occur in freefall as a result.

To remove salt deposits submerge the altimeter in clean fresh water for
approximately 10 minutes. Agitate occasionally. Remove from water, shake off
excess, and allow to air dry.

Use a can of compressed air to gently remove water from the USB connector.

Do NOT touch the filter. Doing so may cause irreparable damage to your N3.

The speaker cavity is sealed internally. If water comes out of that area, keep
shaking until there appears to be no more water in the speaker cavity.

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 Servicing

If your N3 behaves abnormally or unusually, discontinue use IMMEDIATELY and

contact Alti-2.

Alti-2 Inc.
1200 Flightline Blvd.
Suite 5
DeLand, FL 32724

Tel: (386) 943-9333

Fax: (386) 845-9221
www.alti-2.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) may be obtained from our web site:

http://www.alti-2.com/forms.php?do=form&fid=2

Disassembly

N3 cannot be disassembled by the user. Unless specifically described here, all

maintenance on N3 should be performed by Alti-2 Inc.

General Cleaning

Wipe N3 with a damp cloth.

ALTIMASTER is a trademark of Alti-2 Incorporated

The Altimaster Dial Face design is a trademark of Alti-2 Incorporated
Paralog® is a registered trademark of Klaus Rheinwald.
VELCRO® is a registered trademark of Velcro Ind. B.V.

Warning: PARACHUTING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY

OR DEATH.

An altimeter is a device subject to malfunction, even when properly designed, built,

assembled, maintained, and used. Do not rely upon an altimeter for your safety.
Your altimeter must only be considered as an aid when checking your altitude. A
visual cross reference with the ground should be used in combination with any
altimeter.

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