Vertex Standard Pilot VXA-210 User Manual

VXA-210 PILOT OPERATING MANUAL
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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE/ALTITUDE METERING
Correcting the Atmospheric Pressure Meter
(Barometer Offset)
r Press the
[
F
]
key, then press the DIAL selector
knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.
r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu
Item 15 “BARO.”
r Press the DIAL selector knob to enable adjust-
ment of this Menu item.
r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the differ-
ence (value: in hpa) between the VXA-210 dis-
play and the calibrated barometer display. For
example, if the VXA-210 display shows “1024
hPA” and calibrated barometer indicates “1029
hpa,” set the Barometer offset to “+005”.
r Press the DIAL selector knob to save the new
setting, and then press the PTT key exit to nor-
mal operation.
Correcting the Altimeter Setting
(Altimeter Offset)
r Press
[
F
]
à
[
5
(
ALT.SET
)]
to enable the Altim-
eter Set function.
r Enter the proper local barometric pressure value
(in “HG”) of the airport directry from the key-
pad. For example, if the current Barometric Pres-
sure at the airport is “30.05 HG,” press
[
3
]
à
[
0
]
à
[
0
]
à
[
5
]
on the keypad.
r Press the PTT key to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
When the Altimeter function is brought up (by press-
ing
[
F
]
à
[
6
(
SENSR
)]
), the VXA-210 will now
display your correct altitude (+/
–
tolerance of the SU-
1). Please remember that the Altitude function of the
VXA-210 is not intended to serve as your primary
altimeter instrument.
Once you have completed the above calibrations, you
can confirm the current Temperature, Barometric
Pressure, Altitude, or Density Altitude.

Vertex Standard Pilot VXA-210 Specifications

General

Brand	Vertex Standard
Model	Pilot VXA-210
Category	Transceiver
Language	English