Air TEc Expert CYPRES 2 User manual

1000/35 A 1500/35 A
1900/35 A 2500/35 A
1000/35 indicates that this unit is set to
activate at approximately 1000 ft above
the DZ if the vertical speed is faster than
approximately 35 meters / second
~ 78 mph)
1500/35 indicates that this unit is set to
activate at approximately 1500 ft above
the DZ if the vertical speed is faster than
approximately 35 meters / second
~ 78 mph)
1900/35 indicates that this unit is set to
activate at approximately 1900 ft above
the DZ if the vertical speed is faster than
approximately 35 meters / second
~ 78 mph)
2500/35 indicates that this unit is set to
activate at approximately 2500 ft above
the DZ if the vertical speed is faster than
approximately 35 meters / second
~ 78 mph)
The A indicates that all CYPRES work with absolute pressure
The military CYPRES is available in the following
standard models:
All models can be adapted with a one or two-pin
cutter.
The Military CYPRES
Quick Guide For Operators
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2500/29 A Changeable MODE
active BDZ Below DropZone)
Activation altitude down to MSL
2500/29 indicates that this unit is set to
activate at approximately 2500 ft above
the DZ if the vertical speed is faster than
approximately 29 meters / second
~ 65 mph)
Activation altitude
according to each Mode
Available for all military models
but on request only
This feature increases the chance of
unwanted activation's inside the airplane
The A indicates that all CYPRES work with absolute pressure
The military CYPRES is available in the following
standard models:
All models can be adapted with a one or two-pin
cutter.
The Military CYPRES
Quick Guide For Operators
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For further information's or questions please contact
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Training Mode
2 Application Modes
Operation Mode
The feature of the civilian
CYPRES properties were
adapted to the various military
models. The activation altitude
and speed criteria are based
on the military model. see
reference data in the user's
guide). While on the ground it
takes care of all meteorologic
pressure changes during the
next 14 hours.
Useful if you are doing training
jumps, when Take OFF and
landing Target DZ) will be at
the sa e location / elevation.
Flight counter available on
Training Mode flights only.
The unit can be set to every
DZ on this globe, whether it is
the Dead Sea or the Himalaya
or even to a higher virtual DZ
e.g. HAHO jump.
It is possible to do the
programming prior to Take-
OFF, during flight and even
inside an active pressurized
cabin.
Just enter the absolute air
pressure value hPa) of your
Target DZ into the control unit
display.
No flight counter available in
Operation Mode.
HAHO
HALO
Take OFF / Landing Take OFF
Landing
Training Mode Operation Mode
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Quick Guide
- General Guidance -
click the button (a short press and release)
hold the button (keep the button pressed)
release the button
LED flash
LED ON
LED OFF
Explanation of the symbols / icons in this
Quick Guide
next indication / action
indication sequence ends with
continues from „10“ to „0“
e.g. calculation examples in blue
How to use the quick guide
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Switch ON
Training Mode
ambient air-pressure at
actual / current location
SWITCH OFF
sa e procedure
self test calibration 10 → 0
self test OK
unit switched ON
**
Switch ON
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IMPORTANT: watch the complete „count down“ until you see 0▼
Additional information possible between “1” and “0▼“
displayed on page 15 + 16)
**
*
*

1) flight counter
2) serial number
3) next maintenance
4) revision number
5) mode setting
on changeable Mode only)
Unit Infor ation
switch ON
Unit Infor ation
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self test calibration 10 → 0
- right when 0▼ appears,
quickly press the button and keep it
pressed
- you will see a series of information
about your CYPRES see „Unit
information“)
- wait until the bar shows the actual
mode setting 10 / 15 / 19 / 25)
- let the button go and press again
quickly and keep it pressed
- CYPRES turns ON the LED
- when the LED is OFF immediately lift
your finger
- the setting will cycle through all possible
mode´s 10 / 15 / 19 / 25)
- click your new choice
then the CYPRES will switch itself OFF.
the change is not completed yet!
you have to repeat the entire procedure
once more to complete and fix the mode
change.
Changing the Mode
1000 / 1500 / 1900 / 2500
switch ON in
“Training Mode“
How to change the Mode
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10 15 19 25
10 15 19 25
immediately !
10 15 19 25

on the 4th click hold the button
switch ON
continued on next page
**
Switch ON
Operation Mode
“Entering hPa of Target DZ“ (Exa ple 893 hPa)
Additional information possible between “1” and “0”
displayed on the last 2 pages)
**
appears immediately
the first left digit 1 alternates
with 0
at the chosen number *
release the button
hold the button again
self test calibration 10 → 0
ambient air-pressure at
actual / current location
Switch ON Operation Mode
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hold the button again
the third digit counts 0 - 9
at the chosen number *
release the button
hold the button again
the fourth digit counts 0 - 9
at the chosen number *
release the button
unit switched ON
set hPa will stay visible
* if you missed the correct number, just
keep holding the button
until the number appears again.
x 4 seconds *** confir ation of setting
continued from previous page
Switch ON
Operation Mode
“Entering hPa of Target DZ“ (Exa ple 893 hPa)
the second digit counts 0-9
at the chosen number *
release the button
Switch ON Operation Mode cont.
*** during this 4 seconds it is possible
to restart setting procedure by
holding the button
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METHOD 1 --> if:
Operation Mode
Using The Military Calculator
If absolute air-pressure
(hPa) of Target DZ
is not available
- Target Dz and Take Off area are local
but at different elevations
- Take Off elevation is available
- Target DZ elevation is available
switch ON
enter a bient ground pressure
QFE) switch ON hPa value)
e.g.
press hPa
press + if target is higher)
press – if target is lower)
enter difference in feet meters)
between Take OFF location and
Target DZ. e.g.
press „feet“ meters)
display shows hPa of Target DZ
enter value into the
Military CYPRES
Military Calculator
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METHOD 2 --> if:
Operation Mode
Using The Military Calculator
- Target DZ and Take Off area
are at different locations
- elevation of Target DZ is available
switch ON
enter number feet / meter) of
altitude of Target DZ above MSL
e.g.
if below sea-level enter number
and add “-“)
press feet meter)
press hPa
display shows hPa of Target DZ
only an estimation as this pressure value does not accommodate
local weather variations)
enter value into the
Military CYPRES
If absolute air-pressure
(hPa) of Target DZ
is not available
Military Calculator
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METHOD 3 --> if:
Operation Mode
Using The Military Calculator
- Target DZ and Take Off area
are at different locations
- Target DZ pressure at Mean-Sea-Level
(QNH / Alti eter setting) is available
switch ON
enter number hPa of Target DZ
at MSL QNH / altimeter setting)
e.g.
press hPa
press “+” or “-“
enter elevation of Target DZ
above/below MSL
e.g.
press feet / meter
display shows hPa of Target DZ
enter value into the
Military CYPRES
If absolute air-pressure
(hPa) of Target DZ
is not available
Military Calculator
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I portant Notes
For Airplane Pilots !
If you use the Military CYPRE
in Training Mode (also see next page)
●Every Military CYPRES has to exceed an altitude of more
than 1500 ft above activation altitude to become fully armed.
●Never descend to an altitude below the Take OFF elevation
●If the aircraft can be pressurized, make sure that the cabin
remains open when the turbines are started up. Leave a
window, a door open slightly until after lift-off. Make sure that
the cabin pressure cannot build up above the air pressure on
the ground.
! the alti eter should never go below „0“)
Always: If you use the Military CYPRE
in Operation Mode and Training Mode
●Stay below the vertical activation speed inside the activation
window; 6900 ft/min 35 m/s) or 5700 ft/min 29 m/s) if you are
descending with the aircraft. Can also be simulated by
changing the cabin air pressure.
Notes for Pilots
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I portant Notes
For Users !
●
To make sure that a Military CYPRES device is armed when it is used
in Training Mode , you must fly at least 1500ft above the preset firing
altitude. The Military CYPRES device is always armed when in
Operational Mode .
●
A two canopy scenario can occur, if the main deploys too low and the
opening reaches into the activation window.
●
In case of Training ode only: After take-off please ascend at more
than 180 feet per minute 1 meter / second) for at least 30 seconds.
NO !
min.
1500 ft
activation
altitude
If the Military CYPRES is used in Operation Mode,
the above entioned li itations do not apply.
The drawing below shows what ust be adhered to
when using the Military CYPRES in Training Mode!
●
The CYPRES 2 is waterproof in fresh and salt water) for - 15 ft for up
to 15 minutes; - 8 ft for up to 24 hours
●
After contact with water, CYPRES must be switched OFF after exiting
the water. - replace filter before next use
●
After an activation, the cutter can be replaced by any rigger / packer.
After the change, perform a self test and the unit can be used again
immediately.
●
After 14 hours have passed, every CYPRES unit will switch off
automatically. No matter of the actual location.
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Notes for Users

Infor ation On Control Unit
Display
These notes will eventually appear during the
self test procedure between 1 and 0
starting 6 months prior to maintenance date 09/2021)
beginning of service time window
starting at maintenance due date
maintenance date over due 3 months
maintenance over due 6 months now)
end of service time window 09/2022)
starting 15,5 years after date of manufacture age)
end of service life time. Can
start appearing within the last month.
displayed for 2 seconds
displayed for 3 seconds
displayed for 5 seconds
displayed for 5 seconds
displayed for 5 seconds
These messages are not ERROR codes. Only helpful information's.
The service window frame is 3 months.
Example: date of manufacture 03/2017, the first maintenance is
possible 09/202 until 09/2022
The second maintenance is possible 09/2026 until 09/2027
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Display Infor ation's

Error Codes
On Control Unit Display
If there is an error detected during the self test then it shows
this code for about 2 seconds before it switches itself OFF.
Excessive pressure variations
during self test.
Possible reason: moving vehicle
or moving aircraft.
Action: Switch ON procedure can be repeated. If self test is OK
CYPRES can be used again
One or both cutters are not
electronically connected to
the unit.
Reasons: activated cutter,
damaged cable, plug not
completely connected.
Action: replace or reconnect
cutter. Switch ON procedure can
be repeated. If self test is OK CYPRES can be used again
Low battery condition.
Action: contact Airtec / SSK
before further use
Power Down
Action: contact Airtec / SSK
before further use
Checksum Error
Action: contact Airtec / SSK
before further use
Pressure Sensor Error
Action: contact Airtec / SSK
before further use
Error Codes
If unit does not switch OFF after 4 h, or another code is shown on
display, or if there is no red light, do not use the CYPRES and contact
Airtec [e-mail] or SSK [e-mail] before further use
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