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For many years, the superb reliability and quality of our precision instruments have made us the leading choice in flight instruments world wide. The Flytec development team has brought together these traits with start-of-the-art technology and created the 3040 Balloon instrument.

 

Flytec is proud to be able to improve the safety of ballooning with the wireless envelope temperature sensing functionally of the 3040. The 3040 has dominated balloon instrumentation in Europe, and with FCC certification, Flytec USA is pleased to make it available to balloonists throughout North America.

 

Some of the characteristics that have made the 3040 so popular are:

 

  • User-friendly interface
  • Unparalleled remote envelope temperature sensing
  • Real-time clock and stop watch
  • Accurate, rugged and reliable
  • Light, compact, aerodynamic and ergonomic

 

 

TT34

Included with 3040 Balloon Pilot:

 

  • TT34 wireless transmitter
  • Operation manual and TT34 installation sheet
  • Attachment clip and elastic Velcro
  • Padded nylon carrying bag
  • 3040 certificate of conformity
  • Two 9V alkaline

 

 

Altimeters

Altitude in feet
  • Absolute altitude up to 26,000 ft.
  • Zero adjustment within weather dependent tolerance (28.00 - 31.30 inHg)
Altitude in meters
  • Absolute altitude up to 8,100 m.
  • Zero adjustment within weather dependent tolerances. (950 - 1,060 hPa)
Barometric pressure correction
  • Barometric air pressure correction in inHg or hPa.
  • Setting range - 28.00 - 31.30 inHg (950 - 1,060 hPa)
Display 5 feet or 1 meter. LCD figure to 5 places

 

 

Variometer

Visual and acoustic vario display with adjustable sink alarm tone.

 

Analog
  • Range of display: 2000 ft/min (10 m/s) ascent or descent
  • Resolution: 40 ft/min (20 cm/s) over entire range
  • Display: fully automatic LCD pointer with easy to read display segmen
Digital
  • Range of display: 2000 ft/min (10 m/s) ascent or descent
  • Resolution: 20 ft/min (10 cm/s)
  • Display: 7 segment LCD figures to 3 places
Acoustics
  • Sink tone / sink alarm with adjustable response point between -40 ft/min and -2000 ft/min (-0.2 m/s and -10 m/s)
  • Sink tone decreases in pitch with rate of descent
  • Sink tone has two audio levels and can be disabled
 

 

Temperature Measurement

Built in receiver for wireless envelope temperature indication

 

Envelope temperature

Envelope temperature' with adjustable temperature alarm.

Display: 7 segment LCD figures to 4 places in Fahrenheit or Celsius 68°F to 311°F (20°C to 155°C)

Digitally coded receiver and transmitter to eliminate interference and erroneous readings

Automatic and manual recognition of transmission code for TT34 temperature transmission

Ambient temperature

Ambient temperature: internal temperature sensor.

Display: 7 segment LCD figures to 4 places in Fahrenheit or Celsius

Measurement range: -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)

Temperature alarms

Alarm 1: Adjustable between +104°F and envelope never-exceed temperature (or the corresponding values in Celsius). Alarm can be turned off for approximately 30 seconds.

Alarm 2: Factory set threshold based on envelope manufacturers specifications. Continuous alarm - can not be manually disabled and will reset after envelope temperature falls below threshold temperature

 


Real Time Clock and Stopwatch

Real time display in 24 hour format.
Stopwatch with start-stop-lap-reset function


Power Supply

Low power consumption.
Automatic power down when not in use.
One 9V primary battery and one backup 9V battery (selectable)
Battery life: approximately 50 hours (each battery) Remaining battery life display Remote low battery power display for TT34 temperature transmitter


Attachment

Custom stainless steel clip and elastic Velcro strap for rapid and easy attachment to upright


Operation

Extremely user-friendly with simple and clearly laid out keypad
All buttons have a perceptible tactile feel and can be used while wearing gloves.


Housing

Ergonomic and aerodynamic - exclusive design
Approximately 6-5/8" x 3-1/2" x 2" (170 x 90 x 50 mm)
Robust, shock-resistant ABS casing
Weather resistant


Weight

12 ounces (350 grams)


Additional Features

Variometer and altimeter are linearized and temperature compensated
Excellent HF shielding
Easy to read LCD display characters and segments

 

Warranty

1 year parts and labor
One day turnaround time on repair