Eagle Tree Systems Seagull Glide manual Intended Uses, Packing List, Steps to Follow

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User Manual for the Seagull Glide Wireless Dashboard Telemetry System and Recorder

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Please read this manual before using your new system.

Thank you for your purchase! This instruction manual will guide you through the installation and operation of your Seagull Glide Wireless Dashboard Telemetry System.

The Glide System is the first instrument designed for models that supports electronic Total Energy Compensation (derived from airspeed), and that lets you change key variometer parameters while your model is in flight! Many other features are provided with the Glide System, making it an incredibly versatile all-in-one instrument.

Please read the entire manual carefully before proceeding. If, after you read the manual (including the Troubleshooting sections!) you have further questions or problems, please visit our web support page for additional support options, at http://www.eagletreesystems.com/Support/support.html. Note that the latest version of this manual is available in PDF form from the Support page of our website.

Intended Uses

The Seagull Glide System is designed to be used to transmit data in Radio Controlled model Gliders, or on other models where high resolution altitude and airspeed measurement and variometer features are needed.

Packing List

Your Seagull Glide System includes the Wireless Telemetry Data Dashboard Receiver, the Wireless Telemetry transmitter, Flight Data Recorder, approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of Pitot Tube hose, plastic Pitot Tube, battery Y-connector, USB cable, plastic clip for mounting dashboard to radio antenna, and Windows CD.

If you purchased the Glide Recorder only (GDR-KIT-STD), the Wireless Telemetry Transmitter and Wireless Telemetry Data Dashboard Receiver are NOT included.

Optional expanders for measuring Temperature, RPM, Servo movements, G-Force, Exhaust Gas Temperature, Electric Motor Current/Voltage, and other parameters are available from Eagle Tree Systems. An External Hookup Kit is also available if you want to download data from your model without removing the wing.

Steps to Follow

This manual is divided into two sections, Basic and Advanced. The Basic section describes minimal installation and setup of the Glide unit. These steps do not require a computer. The Advanced section describes other features and options available, and does require a computer.

NOTE: It is recommended that the basic installation be attempted first to verify system operation, before connecting the device to a computer in the advanced section.

Installation and use of your Seagull Glide system will be quite easy and enjoyable if you follow these few steps:

1.Read through the manual to understand the warnings, determine the installation and setup sequence, etc.

2.Install the system as described in the Basic setup instructions below.

Copyright © 2004 Eagle Tree Systems, LLC

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Contents Intended Uses Please read this manual before using your new systemPacking List Steps to FollowConnecting the Airspeed Pitot Tube Install your Data Acquisition Module RecorderImportant Warnings Altitude Measurement Installing the Seagull Transmitter in your Model Powering the Glide RecorderConnecting the Seagull Transmitter to your Data Recorder Using the Seagull Wireless DashboardPage Ready for Action Adjusting the VariometerInstalling the RPM Sensor Installing Temperature SensorsPage Removing the Recorder from your Plane Setting up the Recorder with the ApplicationTelling the Recorder what to Log Setting the Joystick Configuration ModeSeagull Configuration Wizard Setting Metric or English UnitsSeagull Dashboard Data Setup Utility Instructions Page Configuring Variometer Alarms Using your Seagull in Laptop Live ModeServo Display on the Dashboard Recorder’s LED Using the Recorder/Data LoggerAfter You’ve Flown Recorder’s PushbuttonGraphing/Spreadsheet Compatibility Saving Flight FilesTroubleshooting Recorder FCC Information FCC InformationTransmitters SpecificationsETSI, CE Limited WarrantyProduct Warranty Registration