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PROTRACK II™ MANUAL

 PROTRACK II Manual
Every technical device can fail. So everything
imaginable can happen with the PROTRACK II,
including, 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 please don’t use
PROTRACK II.
 WARNING!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND REQUIRED PROCEDURES MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH.

Always ensure your PROTRACK II is adjusted to the selected DZ elevation prior to

jumping to account for any changes in barometric pressure.
Audible altimeters may give erroneous warnings if you are tumbling or the altimeter
is in a burble (wake), such as when sit flying.
If you are in doubt about how this limitation affects your skydiving, consult a
licensed instructor.

PROTRACK II is a trademark of LB ALTIMETERS, Denmark. DO NOT use this equipment unless you are currently participating in, or have
successfully passed, an approved skydiving course.
LB ALTIMETERS operates a policy of continuous development.
Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of the The PROTRACK II is intended to be a backup device and must not be relied upon as
products described in this guide without prior notice. your primary means of maintaining altitude awareness.
 The device poses a risk for hearing damage due to high sound CONTENTS
pressure (approximately 117dB) near the ears. Exposure to high-
energy impulse noise can cause sudden loss of hearing. Exposure 1 - Introduction......................................................................................................................... 12
to noise is also associated with other hearing disorders such as tinnitus 2 - Features............................................................................................................................... 14
(perception of sound in the absence of an external source). Avoid using a higher 3 - Description........................................................................................................................... 16
volume setting than necessary. 3.1 Front.............................................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Display (Warnings section)............................................................................................... 17

Due to outside wind noise in freefall, the alarm sounds will not be perceived to 3.3 Display (Logbook section)................................................................................................. 19
be as loud as when testing the PROTRACK II on the ground. 3.4 Rear............................................................................................................................... 21
3.5 USB Connection............................................................................................................... 22
If the PROTRACK II is not mounted correctly, you may not hear the alarm sounds. 4 – Quick Guide and Road Map...................................................................................................... 23
Make sure the PROTRACK II is mounted correctly before you jump. 5 - Power ON.............................................................................................................................. 24
The PROTRACK II must be active (powered ON) prior to entering the airplane. 6 - Ground Mode......................................................................................................................... 26

7 - Flight Mode........................................................................................................................... 27

Do not perform ACCESS less than 1 minute prior to exit. 8 - Main Windows....................................................................................................................... 28

9- Performing ACCESS................................................................................................................ 29

Use the PROTRACK II at your own risk. 10 - Altitude Offset.................................................................................................................... 31

11 - Warning Windows (common for all)........................................................................................ 36 14 - Low Speed Warnings............................................................................................................. 54

11.1 Warning Memory Bank Description.................................................................................... 37 14.1 Description.................................................................................................................... 55

11.2 Change between Memory Banks........................................................................................ 38 14.2 Setting Warnings............................................................................................................ 55

11.3 Setting the Warning Altitudes.......................................................................................... 39 14.3 Guide Tones................................................................................................................... 56

11.4 Four Warning Alarms....................................................................................................... 39 14.4 To disable Guide Tones..................................................................................................... 57

11.5 Three Warning Alarms..................................................................................................... 43 15 - LogBook............................................................................................................................. 58

11.6 Two Warning Alarms........................................................................................................ 43 15.1 Logbook Screen #1. (Main information)............................................................................. 58

11.7 One Warning Alarm......................................................................................................... 43 15.2 Logbook Screen #2. (Date, time and dive type)................................................................... 61

11.8 Sequence of Warning Alarm Altitudes................................................................................ 44 15.3 Logbook screen #3. (Playback, Jump profile)..................................................................... 62
11.9 Sound Volume................................................................................................................ 45 15.4 Delete last jump............................................................................................................. 63

11.10 Sound Pitch.................................................................................................................. 46 15.5 Remaining Logbook Storage............................................................................................. 64

11.11 Test Warning Sounds...................................................................................................... 47 16- Logbook Totals..................................................................................................................... 65

12 - Climb to Altitude Warnings.................................................................................................... 48 16.1 Set accumulated number of jumps..................................................................................... 66

12.1 Description.................................................................................................................... 49 16.2 Set accumulated number of hours..................................................................................... 67

12.2 Setting Warnings............................................................................................................ 50 16.3 Set accumulated number of minutes................................................................................. 68

13 - High Speed Warnings............................................................................................................ 51 16.4 Set accumulated number of seconds.................................................................................. 69

13.1 Description.................................................................................................................... 52 16.5 Delete complete logbook................................................................................................. 70

13.2 Setting Warnings............................................................................................................ 53 16.6 Remaining Logbook Storage............................................................................................. 71

17 - Clock.................................................................................................................................. 72 18.5 TAS / SAS....................................................................................................................... 89

17.1 Set Year......................................................................................................................... 73 18.6 Feet / Meters................................................................................................................. 90

17.2 Set Month...................................................................................................................... 74 18.7 MPH / KMH.................................................................................................................... 91

17.3 Set Day.......................................................................................................................... 75 18.8 Celsius / Fahrenheit........................................................................................................ 92

17.4 Set 12 / 24 Hour Format................................................................................................... 76 18.9 Factory Default.............................................................................................................. 93

17.5 Set Hours....................................................................................................................... 77 19 - Manual Zeroing.................................................................................................................... 95

17.6 Set Minutes.................................................................................................................... 78 20 - Landing Zone elevation differs from that of the airport............................................................. 96

18 - Setup................................................................................................................................. 79 21 - Prior to Jumping.................................................................................................................. 97

18.1 Power OFF...................................................................................................................... 81 22 - Battery Status..................................................................................................................... 98

18.2 AUT / ECO...................................................................................................................... 83 23 - Mounting the PROTRACK II..................................................................................................... 99
18.2.1 Description............................................................................................................ 83 24 - Resetting the PROTRACK II..................................................................................................... 100
18.2.2 Automatic (AUT)..................................................................................................... 83 25 - Battery Replacement............................................................................................................ 101
18.2.3 Economy (ECO)....................................................................................................... 84 26 - Air Filter............................................................................................................................. 102
18.3 Beep ON / OFF................................................................................................................ 85 27 - Trouble-shooting................................................................................................................. 103

18.4 Dive Type....................................................................................................................... 86 28 - Firmware Version / Serial Number.......................................................................................... 104

18.4.1 Dive Type, 3-SEC...................................................................................................... 87 29 - USB Mode........................................................................................................................... 106

18.4.2 Dive Type, SLO (Slow).............................................................................................. 87 30 - TAS / SAS Definitions............................................................................................................ 108

18.4.3 Dive Type, S-SLO (Super Slow).................................................................................. 87 30.1 TAS............................................................................................................................... 108

 30.2 SAS.............................................................................................................................. 109 33 - Waiver of Liability................................................................................................................ 119

30.3 Conclusion.................................................................................................................... 109

31 - Specifications..................................................................................................................... 111

31.1 Climb to Altitude Alarm Sounds........................................................................................ 111

31.2 High-Speed Alarm Sounds................................................................................................ 112

31.3 Low Speed Alarm Sounds................................................................................................. 113

31.4 Alarm Output Volume...................................................................................................... 114

31.5 Alarm Output Pitch......................................................................................................... 114

31.6 Altitude Selection Interval............................................................................................... 114

31.7 Setup Defaults............................................................................................................... 114

31.8 Logbook........................................................................................................................ 115

31.9 Tolerances..................................................................................................................... 116

31.10 Clock........................................................................................................................... 116

31.11 Operating Altitude........................................................................................................ 116

31.12 Operating Temperature Range......................................................................................... 116

31.13 Storage........................................................................................................................ 117

31.14 USB Connector.............................................................................................................. 117

32 - Warranty............................................................................................................................ 118
 1 - Introduction Please visit www.LBAltimeters.com for applications that support PROTRACK II.

Congratulations on purchasing your new PROTRACK II! Please practice accessing the PROTRACK II and setting the warning values on the
ground prior to your first jump with it.
• The PROTRACK II design is based upon the latest findings in microcomputer technol-
ogy and introduces a new class of warnings for use by skydivers. We hope you will enjoy jumping with your new PROTRACK II.

• The PROTRACK II is our most advanced instrument to date and provides added flex- If you have any questions please visit www.LBAltimeters.com for contact info.
ibility in configuring frequently used warning alarms.
LB ALTIMETERS
• The PROTRACK II includes a powerful electronic logbook loaded with advanced fea-
tures for immediate access on the large LCD display.

• The PROTRACK II is ideally suited for all types of skydives.

• The PROTRACK II includes a micro USB connector and is a Mass Storage Class (MSC)
device.

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 2 - Features  icro USB port for connection to different types of applications.
•M
Visit www.LBAltimeters.com for applications that support PROTRACK II.
• 4 Climb to Altitude warnings with settings up to 29,900 feet.
• Large LCD screen for easy and intuitive operation and information review.
• 4 High Speed warnings with settings up to 29,900 feet.
Can be used for Big Way formations, wing suit setup or other events where four • All functions fully operational at sub-zero temperatures.
high speed warnings are helpful.
• Always ON. (Option: User selectable power modes).
• 4 Canopy Descent and Low Speed warnings with settings up to 29,900 feet.
The Canopy Descent alerts are essentially low speed alerts, which can also be • F ully automatic. It continually records the ambient air pressure and temperature
used by wingsuit flyers to keep track of altitude in preparation for separation and and adjusts the electronic circuitry to the local elevation.
canopy deployment.
• T hin and ergonomic design ensures a perfect and comfortable fit to your ear when
• Powerful electronic logbook packed with advanced features. placed in a helmet.
Continuously stores detailed information about the last 200-300 jumps depending
on the type of dive.

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 3 - Description 3.2 Display (Warnings section)
3.1 Front
Display

1 2 Battery and lock area

1 3 7

4
Warning area
5

8 9
Warning bank area

1. LCD Display (see Display section)

2. Up Button
3. Mode Button
2 3 4
4. Down Button The display has the following characteristics by default (normal usage) when
showing warnings:

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 Battery and lock area Warning Bank area:
1) Battery Power Level icon – indicates the remaining battery capacity 9) I ndicates active warning bank

2) Padlock icon displays when locked and flashes to control entrance to ACCESS mode 3.3 Display (Logbook section)

Warning area:
3) 1st warning altitude 10 Battery and lock area
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4) 2nd warning altitude
5) 3rd warning altitude 12

6) 4th warning altitude 13

7) Feet/Meters status 14
Logbook area
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Warning Type area:
8) I ndicates either: 17 16
Climb to Altitude Warnings (CL)
High Speed Warnings (HI)
Low Speed Warnings (LO)

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 The display has the following characteristics by default (normal usage) when show- 3.4 Rear
ing logbook information:
18) Battery compartment
Battery and lock area: To replace the battery, see
10) Battery Power Level icon “Battery replacement” section
Indicates the remaining battery capacity
11) Padlock icon 19) Reset button
Displays when locked, and flashes while activating ACCESS mode To perform reset, see
“Resetting the PROTRACK II” section
Logbook area:
12) Jump number 20) Air Filter.
13) Exit altitude either in feet or meters See ”Air Filter” section
14) Deployment altitude in feet or meters
15) Freefall time 19
16) Speed information in MPH or KMH
17) Lists if speed is AVG or MAX 18 20

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 3.5 USB Connection 4 - Quick Guide and Road Map

21) Connector
 for data communication It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the PROTRACK II QUICK GUIDE
Type Micro-B USB and ROAD MAP, which are very helpful tools when using the PROTRACK II.

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 5 - Power ON
Device Info

Battery capacity in mVolt

Barometric pressure in mbar (hPa)

Temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit)

Free logbook storage in %

Firmware Version

The PROTRACK II has been powered OFF prior to shipping from our factory. To turn After power up, the PROTRACK II enters Ground Mode.
the power ON, press and hold any key until the unit beeps, then release the key. In Ground Mode, the screen display will switch OFF after 60 seconds to save battery
The PROTRACK II runs a self-test and sounds two beeps as it flashes the screen two power. However, the unit is still ready to jump.
times. It then displays a “Device Info” screen.
The PROTRACK II uses very little power and does not need to be switched OFF.
However, we recommend that you switch OFF the PROTRACK II when traveling on
commercial flights, when driving in mountainous areas and when the jump season is
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 6 - Ground Mode 7 - Flight Mode

After Power ON and shortly after landing from a jump the PROTRACK II enters
Ground Mode.

In Ground Mode the PROTRACK II continually records the ambient air pressure and
temperature and within 30 minutes calibrates itself to the local elevation. MM-DD

In Ground Mode the screen display will switch OFF after 60 seconds to save battery HH-MM
power. However, the unit is still ready to jump.

When in Ground Mode, press any key to enter the main window.
Shortly after take-off the Flight Mode window turns ON, indicating that the unit has
switched to Flight Mode. This window will show current altitude, date, and time.

At the lowest “Climb to Altitude” warning the PROTRACK II sounds a sequence of

beeps. See chapter 12 ”Climb to Altitude Warnings” for further explanation.

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 8 - Main Windows 9 - Performing ACCESS

By pressing or the PROTRACK II scrolls through the main windows. Note: Do not perform ACCESS less than 1 minute prior to exit.

Following windows are available: To avoid any unintentional changes in settings, all settings are “locked” behind an
ACCESS procedure.
- Flight Mode
- Climb to Altitude Warnings (CL-xx) ACCESS procedure is required to change any settings in the PROTRACK II.
- High Speed Warnings (HI-xx)
- Low Speed Warnings (LO-xx) 1. Press and quickly release – the padlock icon turns off (disappears)
- Logbook
- Logbook Totals 2. When the padlock icon reappears, immediately press and keep it pressed – the
- Clock padlock icon will disappear again
- Setup
- Firmware / Serial Number 3. When the padlock icon appears again, immediately release

By repeatedly pressing the PROTRACK II scrolls through the menu functions in the
selected window.
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 To leave a menu function, wait until the display times out, or press and hold for 10 - Altitude Offset
5 sec.

NOTE: The PROTRACK II goes out of ACCESS and back to the Main
Display if no button has been pressed within 30 sec.
All functions (except Power ON) can be performed ONLY when the PROTRACK II is
in ACCESS mode. MM-DD

HH-MM

Explanation:
If the Landing Zone (LZ) elevation is different from that of the aircraft takeoff, use the
altitude offset capability to set the difference prior to entering the airplane, or set the
altitude offset to zero when climbing through the LZ elevation.

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 Perform ACCESS from the flight mode screen:
The altitude (normally 0) next to the FT or MT indicator will begin to flash.

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 Press or to set an altitude offset to match the altitude of the aircraft takeoff WARNING
relative to the Landing Zone. Be cautious when operating the Altitude Offset.
If programmed to an altitude different from the present altitude, the pre-selected
Examples: warning alarms will sound relative to the new programmed altitude.
1) If the aircraft takeoff is 2000 ft. lower than the Landing Zone, the altitude offset must
be set to “-2000 ft.” NOTE: DO NOT PROGRAM ALTITUDE OFFSET LESS THAN 1 MINUTE PRIOR TO EXIT.

If the aircraft takeoff is 1500 ft. higher than the Landing Zone, the altitude offset NOTE: When performing manual altitude offset the PROTRACK II enters
must be set to “1500 ft.” Flight Mode and stays in Flight Mode for 14 hours, if no jump is made.
After 14 hours the PROTRACK II recalibrates to the field elevation where it is currently
2) If the PROTRACK II is switched OFF during climb to altitude. Switch the PROTRACK II ON located and enters Ground Mode. The altitude offset is not retained when the PROTRACK
and adjust the altitude to the same altitude as shown on the airplane altimeter (AGL). II is powered OFF.

3) When doing a B.A.S.E. Jump (> 6 sec. freefall)

At the exit point enter the present altitude above the landing area.

4) When climbing to exit altitude in an airplane with a pressurized cabin activated.

When cabin pressure has been released, program the unit to the present altitude or
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 11 - Warning Windows (common for all) - Set volume
- Set pitch
- Hear selected warnings, volume and pitch

11.1 Warning Memory Bank Description

The PROTRACK II makes it possible to store warning altitudes in four custom ”Warning
Memory Banks”. This is a useful option when performing various types of jumps, e.g.,
Freefly, AFF, Tandem, Camera, etc.
In the Warning Bank area, a number indicates which Warning Memory Bank the
warning altitudes are stored in.

The following options are available after performing ACCESS in “Climb to Altitude NOTE: The PROTRACK II will sound at the selected altitudes that were displayed
(CL)”, “High Speed (HI)” or “Low Speed (LO)” windows. last on the LCD.

- Select Warning Memory Bank

- Set or disable warnings
- Enable / Disable Guide Tones (only for Low Speed warnings)
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 11.2 Change between warning Memory Banks 11.3 Setting the Warning Altitudes
The setting of altitudes in each warning bank can be performed either on the ground
or in the airplane during climb to jump altitude.

11.4 Four Warning Alarms

Press until 1st warning altitude flashes

When the warning bank value is flashing, press or to select warning bank -01
to -04.

Press or to change the 1st warning altitude

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 Press again and the 2nd warning altitude flashes Press again and the 3rd warning altitude flashes

Press or to change the 2nd warning altitude Press or to change the 3rd warning altitude

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 Press again and the 4th warning altitude flashes 11.5 Three Warning Alarms
You can choose to only have three warning alarms. The procedure is the same as
above, but set one of the warnings to ----- (Zero)

NOTE: (The PROTRACK II then sounds only the 2nd, 3rd and 4th warning alarms).

11.6 Two Warning Alarms

You can choose to only have two warning alarms. The procedure is the same as above,
but set two of the warnings to ----- (Zero)

NOTE: (The PROTRACK II then sounds only the 3rd and 4th warning alarms).

Press or to change the 4th warning altitude 11.7 One Warning Alarm
If you want only one warning alarm, set three of the warnings to ----- (Zero)

NOTE: (The PROTRACK II then sounds only the 4th warning alarm).

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 11.8 Sequence of Warning Alarm Altitudes 11.9 Sound Volume
Please note that when setting the warning altitudes, it is possible to set the 1st Press again to set sound volume.
warning alarm altitude lower than the 2nd, or even the 4th, warning altitudes. The
2nd warning altitude could be set to a higher value than the 1st warning altitude, or
a lower value than the 3rd warning altitude, and so on. This is not a problem; when
the PROTRACK II exits ACCESS mode it will automatically sort and store the warning
alarms, such that the highest warning altitude becomes the 1st warning alarm, the
next highest warning altitude becomes the 2nd warning alarm, and the lowest warning
altitude becomes the 4th warning alarm.

Output volume for all four warnings will begin to flash

Press or to change volume
”1” is very low volume (112 dB), ”9” is very high volume (117 dB)

NOTE: In case of low battery capacity the volume will automatically switch to ”1”
and it cannot be changed until the batteries have been replaced.
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 11.10 Sound Pitch 11.11 Test Warning Sounds
Press again to set sound pitch. Press again to test warning sounds.

Output pitch for all four warnings will begin to flash

Press or to change pitch. “Test” will begin to flash.
”1” is very low pitch,”9” is very high pitch. Press or .
This causes the PROTRACK II to sound the preset alarm sequence at the selected pitch
NOTE: When selecting a pitch on either side of 7 (3,800 Hz), the output volume will and volume. To stop the Test Warning Sounds, press , or .
decrease about 5 dB because the speaker is no longer at its optimum resonance frequency.
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 12 - Climb to Altitude Warnings 12.1 Description
The PROTRACK II includes 4 “Climb to Altitude Warnings” memory banks (CL-01 to
CL-04).

The window shows: Up to 4 different altitudes during climb may be set in each bank.
· Warning1
· Warning2 In Flight Mode, when passing through the lowest preset climb altitude (factory preset
· Warning3 to 1,000 feet), the PROTRACK II sounds a sequence of beeps. These beeps have two
· Warning4 functions:
· Active memory bank
1. The beeps indicate that the PROTRACK II has calibrated itself correctly to the local
ground elevation and is ready to jump.

2. The number of beeps indicates the altitude at which the highest warning alarm
NOTE: Factory preset values for Climb to Altitude Warnings: is set. Example: If set to 4,500 feet, the signal will sound: beep-beep-beep-beep
--- ft., --- ft., --- ft. and 1000 ft (pause) beep.
The number of rapid-sequence beeps indicates the ”high speed” warning altitude
in thousands of feet. The beep after a pause (if any), signifies a 500-foot altitude
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 increment. 13 - High Speed Warnings
Should the battery voltage show low capacity, the sequence will be followed by an
additional 5 short beeps.
The window shows:
Note: At the same time the output volume setting is automatically changed to · Warning1
low volume “1” and it cannot be changed until the batteries have been replaced. · Warning2
· Warning3
· Warning4
12.2 Setting Warnings ·A ctive Memory Bank
The setting of warning altitudes can be performed either on the ground or in the
airplane during climb to jump altitude.

For settings, please read “Warning Windows (common for all)”.

NOTE: Factory preset values for High Speed Warnings:
--- ft., 4500 ft., 3000 ft., 1500 ft.

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 13.1 Description 4th warning:
The PROTRACK II includes 4 “High Speed Warnings” memory banks (HI-01 to HI-04). Siren alarm as long as vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at or below the preset
altitude.
Up to 4 different warning altitudes may be set in each memory bank. After deployment the trigger speed switches to 35 m/sec.
Sound sequence: High pitch continuous siren.
1st warning:
One 1.5 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at preset 13.2 Setting Warnings
altitude. Sound sequence: Pulsating, low repetition. The setting of warning altitudes can be performed either on the ground or in the
airplane during climb to jump altitude.
2nd warning:
One 3 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at preset altitude. For settings, please read “Warning Windows (common for all)”.
Sound sequence: Pulsating, low repetition.
Minimum selectable altitude is 0 ft (0 meters)
3rd warning:
One 4 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at preset altitude.
Sound sequence: Pulsating, high repetition.

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 14 - Low Speed Warnings 14.1 Description
The PROTRACK II includes 4 “Low Speed Warnings” memory banks (LO-01 to LO-04).

The window shows: Up to 4 different warning altitudes may be set in each memory bank.
· Warning 1
· Warning 2 Short beeps sound when passing through one, two, three or four altitudes.
· Warning 3
· Warning 4 1st warning: One 0.2 second beep
· Active bank 2st warning: One 0.2 second beep
· A small G icon is ON, if Guide Tones are 3nd warning: Two 0.2 second beep
activated. 4th warning: One 1.3 second beep

14.2 Setting Warnings

NOTE: Factory preset values for Low Speed Warnings: The setting of warning altitudes can be performed either on the ground or in the
--- ft., 1200 ft., 900 ft., 600 ft. and Guide = OFF. airplane during climb to jump altitude.

For settings, please read “Warning Windows (common for all)”.

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 14.3 Guide Tones
Press again to select Guide Tones The diagram shows an example where the 3rd warning is set to 900 ft and the 4th
warning to 300 ft. A long beep sounds when passing through the 4th selected altitude.
Feet The steeper a glide angle the shorter time between beeps.

Press to set the GUIDE ON.

fp
s
fps When Guide Tones are enabled, the G icon will be displayed in the Low Speed
Warning window next to warning 3.
Time

fps

fps 14.4 To disable Guide Tones

Press to set the GUIDE OFF.

When Guide Tones are activated, a unique series of beeps sound between the 3rd and
4th Low Speed Warnings.

The first beep sounds when passing through the 3rd warning altitude, the next beep
30% into the glide corridor, then after 55% and so on as depicted in the diagram.
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 15 - LogBook 1. Max speed
2. Average speed
15.1 Logbook Screen #1. (Main information) 3. Average speed during the first half of the freefall
The window shows: 4. Average speed during the second half of the freefall
· Jump number
· Exit altitude All speeds are calculated from 15 sec after exit to 7 sec before deployment.
· Deployment altitude
· Freefall time If the freefall lasted between 20 and 30 sec. the display only shows:
· Speeds (scrolls automatically through AVG, MAX, 1st - Average speed
and 2nd half) - Max speed

If the freefall lasted more than 30 sec. the display shows:

Minimum freefall time for logbook generation in normal mode is around 8 seconds. - Average speed
Minimum freefall time for logbook generation in Dive Type = “3-Sec mode” is around - Max. speed
3 seconds. - Avg. 1st half
- Avg. 2nd half
The PROTRACK II can display terminal speed information four different ways in mph
and km/h: NOTE: If the freefall lasted less than 20 sec. the display shows no speed information.
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 Perform ACCESS to scroll through the previous jumps. 15.2 Logbook Screen #2. (Date, time and dive type)
Press to view Logbook Screen # 2.

 The window shows:

· Jump number
· Year
· Month and date
· Hours and minutes
· Dive Type

After performing ACCESS, press or to scroll through any previous jump Press or to scroll through any previous jump.

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 15.3 Logbook screen #3. (Playback, Jump profile) 15.4 Delete last jump
Press to view Logbook Screen #3. Press to view “Delete last Jump” window.
The Profile area features playback of altitude/speed profile for the jump.

Note: Speed information is available in playback mode when freefall has lasted > 6 sec.

The windows shows:

- Jump number
- Altitude at time
- F reefall or canopy
indicator
- T ime after exit in Press or to increase / decrease the flash counter to 10. At “10” press 
 seconds 2 beeps will sound when the unit has deleted the last jump.
- Speed at time At the same time the accumulated number of jumps and freefall time are updated.
Press and hold to scroll up in jump profile
Press and hold to scroll down in jump profile Caution: When the last jump has been erased, there is no way to restore the original
information.
NOTE: For safety reasons, playback is disabled when in Flight Mode
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 15.5 Remaining Logbook Storage 16- Logbook Totals
Press to view the “Remaining Logbook Storage” window.

The options in this window are:
- Set accumulated number of jumps
- Set accumulated hours
- Set accumulated minutes
- Set accumulated seconds
- Delete logbook
- Remaining logbook storage

Free logbook storage in %

It is recommended that you update the PROTRACK II logbook (accumulated number of
The PROTRACK II flash memory can store 2 MB of data (approximately 200 jumps with jumps and freefall time) before making the first jump with the unit.
two minute profiles or 26 jumps with 15 minute profiles).
NOTE: Factory preset values for Logbook Totals:
When the storage is full (0% free), the PROTRACK II will overwrite the lowest jump 0 jumps, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 0 seconds.
number in memory.
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 16.1 Set accumulated number of jumps 16.2 Set accumulated number of hours
Perform ACCESS to change settings. Press and accumulated hours of freefall flashes.


Press or to set the accumulated number of jumps. Press or to set the accumulated hours of freefall.

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 16.3 Set accumulated number of minutes 16.4 Set accumulated number of seconds
Press and accumulated minutes flashes. Press and accumulated seconds flashes.

Press or to set the accumulated minutes of freefall. Press or to set the accumulated seconds of freefall.

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 16.5 Delete complete logbook 16.6 Remaining Logbook Storage
Press and counter flashes.  Press to view the “Remaining Logbook Storage” window.

Press or to increase or decrease the flashing counter to 123. Free logbook storage in %
When flashing counter shows 123, press .
The PROTRACK II flash memory can store 2 MB of data (approximately 200 jumps with
2 beeps will sound when the unit has deleted the logbook. two minute profiles or 26 jumps with 15 minute profiles).
At the same time the accumulated number of jumps and freefall time are set to 0.
When the storage is full (0% free), the PROTRACK II will overwrite the lowest jump
Caution: Once the PROTRACK II has beeped there is no way to restore the information. number in memory.
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 17 - Clock 17.1 Set Year
Perform ACCESS to change settings.
Year will flash.
The options in this window are:
Set year
Set month
Set day
Set 12 / 24 hour format
Set hours
Set minutes

NOTE: Factory preset values for Clock: Press or to set year.

Date: 2013-01-01. Time: 12-00-00. 24 hour format.

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 17.2 Set Month 17.3 Set Day
Press and month flashes. Press and day flashes.

Press or to set month. Press or to set day.

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 17.4 Set 12 / 24 Hour Format 17.5 Set Hours
Press and 24 or 12 hour format flashes. Press and hours flashes.

Press or to select 24 hour or 12 hour Format. Press or to set hours.

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 17.6 Set Minutes 18 - Setup
Press and minutes flashes.
The PROTRACK II can be customized to your personal settings. Your settings will be
stored and recalled also after replacing batteries. When you first get the PROTRACK II,
we recommend you to go through the SETUP Selector to customize the PROTRACK II
settings.

Press or to set minutes.

NOTE: Clock setting is not kept in memory when replacing batteries.


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 In the Setup area the following options can be selected: 18.1 Power OFF
• Power OFF The PROTRACK II can be manually powered OFF to further extend the battery life time
• AUT / ECO (Default ECO) when not in use.
• Beep ON / OFF (Default ON)
• Dive Type (Default None) Press again and counter flashes.
• TAS / SAS (Default TAS)
• Feet / Meters (Default Feet)
• MPH / KM/H (Default MPH / KM/H)
• Celsius / Fahrenheit (Default Celsius / Fahrenheit)
• Reset to Factory Default

Perform ACCESS to change settings.

Press or to increase / decrease the flash counter to 10. At 10 press .

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 The PROTRACK II switches OFF. 18.2 AUT / ECO
We recommend that you switch OFF the PROTRACK II when traveling on commercial Press again and AUT/ECO flashes.
flights, when driving in mountainous areas, and when the jump season is over.

NOTE: Customer settings (except altitude offset) are stored in nonvolatile memory when
the PROTRACK II is powered OFF.

When powered OFF, the PROTRACK II cannot be used for jumping. Press or to toggle between AUT/ECO.

To power the PROTRACK II ON, press any key until the unit beeps, then release the key.
The unit calibrates itself to the local elevation.

18.2.1 Description
The PROTRACK II can be operated in two power modes:
Automatic and Economy.

18.2.2 Automatic (AUT)

In AUT mode the unit is active all the time and continually records the ambient air
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 pressure and temperature. 18.3 Beep ON / OFF
Use this mode when jumping frequently. In AUT the battery life time is around 2 years Press again and BEEP ON/OFF flashes.
or 300 jumps.

18.2.3 Economy (ECO)

When set to ECO the PROTRACK II operates in a semi-automatic mode.
It continuously records the ambient air pressure and temperature, but switches OFF 14
hours after the last jump or 14 hours after the last pressing of any button, whichever
comes last.
This is a battery saving mode and is used when jumping is mostly done in the week-
ends.

NOTE: The PROTRACK II does not switch OFF while in Flight Mode (see section Flight Press or to toggle between BEEP ON/OFF.
Mode).
This only affects the beeps when pressing buttons, and will not turn off
warning beeps.

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 18.4 Dive Type Changing Dive Type from ”----“ (Normal) to any other mode will change the PROTRACK
The Dive Type mode can be used to change the parameters when the PROTRACK II II sensitivity.
detects freefall exit and canopy deployment.
18.4.1 Dive Type, 3-SEC
Press again and Dive Type flashes. In 3-SEC mode the descent rate parameters are more sensitive, allowing detection of
short freefalls (around 3 sec. freefall) for logbook exit altitude generation.
See note 1 and 2.

18.4.2 Dive Type, SLO (Slow)

In SLO mode the deployment calculation parameters are more sensitive.
Supports slow falling types of dives, like normal wing suits dives etc.
See note 1 and 2.

18.4.3 Dive Type, S-SLO (Super Slow)

In S-SLO the exit and deployment calculation parameters are more sensitive.
Press or to select Dive Type. This mode is for very slow wing suit dives, fast canopy descents, Extreme Relative
Work (XRW) etc.
All high speed warnings are enabled regardless of the vertical airspeed at the preset altitudes.
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 See note 1. 18.5 TAS / SAS
Press again and TAS/SAS flashes.
NOTE 1:
Freefall detection is very sensitive in this mode and may log a jump if the airplane
descends.
Exit and deployment altitudes may be incorrect.
Freefall time may be incorrect.

NOTE 2:
High speed warnings 1, 2 and 3 sound when vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at the
preset altitude. Press or to switch between TAS and SAS.
High Speed warning 4 sounds when vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at or below the
preset altitude. Definitions:
After deployment, warning 4 trigger speed switches to 35 m/sec. True Airspeed (TAS) and Skydiver’s Airspeed (SAS) are two methods of calculating
the airspeed of a falling object.

See section 30 “TAS / SAS Definitions” for more information about TAS and SAS.
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 18.6 Feet / Meters 18.7 MPH / KM/H
Press again and FT or MT flashes. Press again and MPH/KMH flashes.

Press or to switch between feet (FT) or meters (MT). Press or to switch between miles per hour (MPH) or kilometer per hour (KM/H).

NOTE: Jump data is continuously stored in both feet and meters. At any time stored NOTE: Jump data is continuously stored in both MPH and KM/H. At any time stored
information may be displayed in either unit of measurement by selecting the respective information may be displayed in either unit of measurement by selecting the
mode. respective mode.

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 18.8 Celsius / Fahrenheit 18.9 Factory Default
Press again and CEL/FAHr flashes. Press again and Counter flashes.

Press or to increase / decrease the flash counter to 123.

Press or to switch between Celsius(CEL) and Fahrenheit(FAHr).
At 123 press .

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 19 - Manual Zeroing
The PROTRACK II does the following:
- Deletes all information in the logbook When arriving at the Drop Zone the PROTRACK II may be in Flight Mode. (see section
- Accumulated number of jumps and freefall time is reset to 0 Flight Mode).
- All warnings are reset to factory preset values In this case it is necessary to manually zero the unit before jumping, as follows:
- Clock is reset to default Switch OFF the PROTRACK II and turn it ON again.
The PROTRACK II will calibrate itself to the local elevation.
Caution: There is no way to restore the information.

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 20 - Landing Zone elevation differs from that of the airport 21 - Prior to Jumping

1: Perform Manual Zeroing in the airplane at Landing Zone elevation, When powered ON, the PROTRACK II continually adjusts to the local elevation.
or Prior to jumping the PROTRACK II should be in Ground Mode.
2: Compensate by adjusting the warning altitudes accordingly,
or If the PROTRACK II is in Flight Mode and does not show the correct altitude (or your
3: Program new altitude Offset. selected altitude offset) it must be manually zeroed, as follows:
Switch OFF the PROTRACK II and turn it ON again.
See section 10 The PROTRACK II will calibrate itself to the local elevation.

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 22 - Battery Status 23 - Mounting the PROTRACK II

Full capacity: Symbol shows two black bars inside the battery icon. NOTE: Make sure that there is no material between the PROTRACK II loudspeaker
hole and your ear.
Half capacity: Symbol shows one black bar inside the battery icon.

Low
 capacity: Symbol shows no black bars, just an “empty” battery icon.
Batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
As a reminder, 5 short beeps sound when climbing through the lowest preset
climb altitude.

Empty battery: The battery icon flashes. Replace batteries immediately.

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 24 - Resetting the PROTRACK II 25 - Battery Replacement

Carefully remove screws from battery cover and

remove batteries.
Install new batteries and note polarity.
Use only Renata CR-2325.
Do not over-torque the screws

Press a paperclip into the tiny hole on the left side of the battery cover and release.
The unit restarts. NOTE: Reset the PROTRACK II after replacing batteries.
Customer settings are kept in non-volatile memory when removing batteries.
NOTE: Reset the unit after battery replacement or when troubleshooting. However, the built-in clock must be set to the correct time.
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 26 - Air Filter 27 - Troubleshooting

The PROTRACK II is water resistant against minor splashes of water.

The air filter is the white circular part mounted on the back of the unit below the
battery cover. If it becomes wet, let the PROTRACK II dry in a warm place for 48 hours.

NOTE: The air filter must be replaced if jumping is resumed quickly or if the
PROTRACK II has been submerged into water.

When the PROTRACK II detects a fault, an error (“Error”) sign, number and code are displayed.

All faults indicate that the PROTRACK II is defective.

Remedy: Replace batteries or press reset.

If the unit does not function correctly even after replacing batteries and pressing
reset, please contact your local dealer or LB ALTIMETERS.

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 28 - Firmware Version / Serial Number The PROTRACK II will display the firmware version on line 1 and the serial number on
the following lines.

It is recommended that you write down the serial number for later reference in case
you need to contact LB ALTIMETERS, your dealer or your insurance company.

Serial number:

Purchased at:
Each PROTRACK II is programmed with a unique serial number.
Date:
Display example:
Firmware version: 1.00
Serial number: 2017-06-15-13-21-54-00

To read the number:

While in the Setup window, press and keep pressed for minimum 5 seconds.

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 29 - USB Mode The PROTRACK II flash memory can store 2 MB of data (approximate. 200 jumps with
two minute profiles or 26 jumps with 15 minute profiles).

When the storage is full (0% free), the PROTRACK II will overwrite the lowest jump
number in memory.

Please visit www.LBAltimeters.com for applications that support PROTRACK II.

NOTE: Do not leave the PROTRACK II connected to the PC / Mac unless accessing the
unit. Otherwise the PROTRACK II batteries will lose power very fast.

Free logbook storage in %

The PROTRACK II is a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device.

If a USB host device is connected to the PROTRACK II USB port, the PROTRACK II will
act as a USB slave and show USB on the LCD display.

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 30 - TAS / SAS Definitions difficult to compare the fall rates when measured using TAS.

True Airspeed (TAS) and Skydiver’s Airspeed (SAS) are two methods of calculating 30.2 SAS
the airspeed of a moving/flying/falling object. SAS is a concept developed by LB The SAS formula calculates airspeed (using the same metrics used with TAS) from
ALTIMETERS: measurements of air pressure and temperature and converted to a fixed air pressure
(875.3 mb) and a fixed temperature (+7.080C) which corresponds to 4,000 feet MSL.
TAS is: The speed of an object relative to the surrounding air regardless of the 4,000 feet is chosen as the reference altitude by LB ALTIMETERS since this is the
altitude, a term used in aviation. average altitude at which the working time of a skydive is normally ended.
SAS is:  The speed of a skydiver calculated as if the complete skydive had been
performed at 4,000 feet MSL. 30.3 Conclusion
Using SAS, skydivers in any body position can express their vertical speed by a number
30.1 TAS (SAS). This number remains virtually constant regardless of altitude with little or no
A skydiver’s TAS changes as a function of the altitude (air pressure) and temperature, variance due to temperature differences and can be compared with the
which makes it difficult to compare fall rates. airspeeds of other skydivers.
This means that regardless of the elevation of the DZ you are jumping at, SAS will be
Example: A skydiver (in a fixed freefall position) who has a terminal fall rate of 62 the same for the same body position.
meters/sec at 10,000 feet will have a terminal fall rate of 50 meters/sec at 3,000
feet. It will be seen that the difference in altitude (and thereby air pressure) makes it SAS is very useful when doing big formation skydiving. If using TAS, it will seem like
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 the base is slowing down the fall rate during the entire skydive. 31 - Specifications

NOTE: Jump data is continuously stored in both TAS and SAS. Stored information Dimensions: 64 x 44 x 13 mm (2.52 x 1.73 x 0.51 inches)
may be displayed in either unit of measurement by selecting the respective mode. LCD Display area: 29 x 31 mm (1.14 x 1.22 inches)
Weight: 37 grams (1.3 oz.)
Battery type: 2 x Renata CR-2325
Battery Life Time: Around 2 years or 300 jumps

31.1 Climb to Altitude Alarm Sounds

Calibration range: 0 to 29,900 feet (0 to 9,100 meters)

1st warning: Two 0.2 second beeps. Factory preset: ---- (disabled)
2nd warning: Two 0.2 second beeps. Factory preset: ---- (disabled)
3rd warning: Two 0.2 second beeps. Factory preset: ---- (disabled)
4th warning: Two 0.2 second beeps. Factory preset: 1000 ft.

Volume: Factory preset: 7

Pitch: Factory preset: 7
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 31.2 High Speed Alarm Sounds High pitch continuous siren. Factory preset: 1500 ft.
Calibration range: 0 to 29,900 feet (0 to 9,100 meters)
Volume: Factory preset: 7
1st warning: Pitch: Factory preset: 7
One 1.5 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/ sec at preset
altitude. Sound sequence: Pulsating, low repetition. Factory preset: ---- (disabled)
31.3 Low Speed Alarm Sounds
2nd warning: Calibration range: 0 to 29,900 feet (0 to 9,100 meters)
One 3 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/ sec at preset altitude.
Sound sequence: Pulsating, low repetition. Factory preset: 4500 ft. 1st warning: One 0.2 second beep. Factory preset: ---- (disabled)
2nd warning: One 0.2 second beep. Factory preset: 1200 ft.
3rd warning: 3rd warning: Two 0.2 second beep. Factory preset: 900 ft.
One 4 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at preset altitude. 4th warning: One 1.3 second beep. Factory preset: 600 ft.
Sound sequence: Pulsating, high repetition. Factory preset: 3000 ft.
Guide: Factory preset: OFF
4th warning: Volume: Factory preset: 3
Siren alarm as long as vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at or below the preset Pitch: Factory preset: 7
altitude. After deployment the trigger speed switches to 35 m/sec. Sound sequence:
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31.4 Alarm Output Volume Celsius / Fahrenheit: Celsius
112 +/- 2dB at minimum volume “1” measured at 1 inch (2.54 cm) MPH / KM/H: MPH
117 +/- 2dB at maximum volume “9” measured at 1 inch (2.54 cm)
31.8 Logbook
31.5 Alarm Output Pitch Minimum freefall time for logbook generation in normal mode:
3000 Hz at minimum pitch “1” Around 8 seconds.
4000 Hz at maximum pitch “9” Minimum freefall time for logbook generation in “3-Sec mode”:
Around 3 seconds.
31.6 Altitude Selection Interval
10 feet (10 meters) Approximately 200 jumps with two minute profiles
Approximately 26 jumps with 15 minute profiles
31.7 Setup Defaults
Altitude Offset: None Accumulated number of jumps: 29,999
AUT / ECO: ECO Max. exit altitude: 30,000 feet (9,140 m)
Beep ON / OFF: ON When Divetype set to SLO: Max exit altitude: 39,999 feet (12,191 m)
Set Dive Type: None Max accumulated freefall time: 999 hours
TAS / SAS: TAS
Feet / Meters: Feet
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31.9 Tolerances 31.13 Storage
Exit altitude: +/- 1.2% 2 MB flash memory
Deployment altitude: +/- 1.2% USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device
Freefall time: +/- 1 sec
Speed (TAS/SAS): +/- 3 mph (+/- 5 km/h) 31.14 USB Connector
Micro USB Type B
31.10 Clock
Accuracy: +/- 4 min/month
Factory preset values: Meets or exceeds EEC/89/336
Date: 2017-01-01.
Time: 12-00-00. L&B part no.: 213802.
12-24 Format: 24.
NATO Stock no.: NSN 6675-22-624-9459.
31.11 Operating Altitude
0 to 40,000 feet

31.12 Operating Temperature Range

-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
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 32 - Warranty 33 - Waiver of Liability

The following conditions apply to the PROTRACK II™ warranty: The buyer and user of the PROTRACK II indemnify the manufacturer and vendor
from any liability for damage incurred before, during and after skydiving with the
If within 12 months of the purchase of PROTRACK II™ a defect or damage is identified instrument.
by faulty manufacture, LB ALTIMETERS will repair the unit at no cost to the end user.

To make a claim under this warranty, send the unit to an authorized dealer or directly
to LB ALTIMETERS together with the dated purchase invoice or receipt.

The warranty becomes void if damage is caused by external circumstances or if the

unit has been serviced or repaired by third parties unauthorized by our national
agents or LB ALTIMETERS.
All further claims, especially for defects after skydiving accidents, are excluded.

LB ALTIMETERS has no obligation to honor any extension of warranty granted by any

national agent.

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