Flytec Balloon 4:TemperatureSettings
Temperature settings
The Flytec Balloon 4 indicates envelope temperature, as received by the Flytec Balloon TT34 temperature transmitter. This section explains how to configure temperature reception.
Accessing temperature settings
Long press
, then use
to select Temperature, press
Note: As a shortcut, simply long press 
to quickly get to the temperature settings.
TT34 status
Determines whether the vario tries to receive temperature data from a TT34 or not. In the Temperature menu, select TT34 status and press 
to get here. Use 
to adjust the value. Select one with or cancel with 
.
- active: Temperature reception is active
- inactive: Temperature reception is turned off
Note: Refer to the status bar to quickly determine whether temperature reception is active or not.
Pairing a TT34
In order to receive data from a TT34, its ID (which is its serial number) must be set on the Flytec Balloon 4. There are three ways to accomplish this:
- Search for all transmitting TT34 (30s), pick one from a list
- Use first TT34 received
- Manually enter the TT34 ID
TT34 search
Runs a 30-second search for all TT34 in the vicinity, then presents you with a list, from which you select the correct TT34.
- In the Temperature menu, select Search TT34 and press
- After the search is complete, use
- Confirm with
.
Use first TT34 received
- In the Temperature menu, select TT34 ID and press
- Press
and
simultaneously to reset the ID to 0
- Confirm with
With the ID being set to 0, the Flytec Balloon 4 will set the TT34 ID to the first ID it receives.
Manual TT34 ID entry
- In the Temperature menu, select TT34 ID and press
- Enter your TT34 ID:
- Press
- Press
- Press
- Confirm with
Alert
The Flytec Balloon can alert you if the envelope temperature exceeds a certain limit. Inside the Temperature menu, select Alert and press to get here.
Active
Determines whether the pilot temperature alert is active or not. The manufacturer temperature alert will sound regardless of this setting when its threshold temperature is exceeded. In the Alert menu, select Active and press to get here. Use to adjust the value. Select one with or cancel with .
- yes: The pilot temperature alert is active
- no: The pilot temperature alert is not active
Threshold
Defines the minimum envelope temperature required to trigger the pilot temperature alert. In the Alert menu, select Threshold and press to get here. Use to adjust the value. Select one with or cancel with .
Select a value between 40°C (104°F) and 130°C (266°F) (or the manufacturer temperature alert threshold, whichever is lower). Default is 120°C (248°F).