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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 CONNECTIONS
The dual purpose mini USB socket allows the Digifly AIR to be recharged via the supplied Digifly 5v charger and
additionally connection to a personal computer or to a MAC for configuring & managing flight data.
Micro SD card slot.
Bluetooth connection (AIR-BT only).
2.2 BATTERY
The main power is supplied by an internal rechargeable high capacity lithium battery, that has no memory effect,
so it can be partially recharged, without affecting the battery’s life. It also has a very low self-discharge rate
(more than one year) and works very well at low temperatures. A fully charged battery will power the instrument
for over 30 hours.
When the battery’s icon starts to blink there are roughly 4 hours of battery life remaining.
2.2.1 BATTERY RECHARGE
To recharge the instrument insert the charger plug or other mini USB accessory
The required time for a full charge is about 8 hours.
There are no problems if you leave the vario charging for more than 8 hours, as the vario automatically switches
to a “maintain mode” which prevents the battery from being overcharged.
The Digifly AIR’s lithium battery has no “memory effect”, so it can be also partially charged.
2.2.2 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
The mini USB socket can be used to power the instrument and simultaneously charge the internal battery..
An external stabilized 5VDC power supply (e.g. a solar panel) with a minimum of 150mA is necessary to turn on
the instrument. Any excess power will be used to charge the internal lithium battery. Proper solar panels are
suitable to power the instrument.
2.3 KEYBOARD - NORMAL OR LONG KEY PRESS
The time length you keep the keys pressed on your Digifly instrument selects the available functions.
For a Normal key press : press the button for less than a second
For a long key press : keep the button pressed down for at least 2 seconds
When not specified, the key press has to be considered as a normal key press (less than a second).
mini USB connector
micro SD slot
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