Eagle Tree Vector - Manual (Page 56)

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5.14.4.2 Altitude, Speed and Distance Readouts
Barometric Altitude: This displays the present barometric altitude of the model from the built in pressure
sensor, which is zero referenced (set to zero) when the Vector is powered up.
GPS Altitude: This displays the present GPS provided altitude, assuming there is a 3D GPS fix. This is also set
to zero at power up.
Both the GPS and barometric altitudes are zeroed when you select the “Reset Home Position” option
from the main menu, and for multirotors, each time you arm.
GPS Groundspeed: This displays the horizontal speed the model is moving over ground, as reported by the
GPS. Note that this speed is not the actual airspeed of your model, if there is any wind.
Pitot Airspeed: If you have the optional pitot airspeed sensor, this displays the airspeed.
Numeric Climbrate: This displays the model’s climb or descend rate.
Distance To Pilot: This displays the horizontal distance between the home point and the model, as reported by
the GPS.
Initially, this readout is in the units selected for distances in the English/Metric Units Setup menu described
above. But, when the distance exceeds 1km (for metric system units) the display switches to kilometers. Or, if
English system units are chosen, if the distance exceeds 1 mile the display switches to miles.
Cumulative Distance: This displays the total distance you have traveled during the flight. This readout is
either in miles or kilometers, depending on your system units.
5.14.4.3 Additional Basic Numeric Readouts
Home Arrow: The home arrow points straight up if you are presently flying toward home. If you are using
the magnetic compass, the compass is used to determine the home direction. If you are not using the compass,
the GPS course is used.
If the compasss is not being used, and the model is moving very slowly or not at all relative to the
ground, the home arrow will not be accurate, and may display a “?”.
Sensor Temperature: This readout displays the temperature of the optional loop or micro temperature
sensor, described in the Advanced Features section.
Callsign: This readout lets you program your amateur radio call sign, to be displayed for 15 seconds every 10
minutes. The call sign is programmed using the stick menu: left and right select the position to be changed,
and up and down changes the character for that position.
Flight Time remaining: This readout shows the approximate flight time remaining, based on your pack mAH
setting, and the present amp draw on the battery. This readout is only meaningful if you are flying with a
relatively constant amp draw.
Receiver RSSI: This is the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) percentage, derived from the Vector’s RSSI
input pin described earlier. Note: if the RSSI input was not correctly connected during the Receiver Analysis
Wizard, the RSSI indicator will show a “?”.
GPS Position (Lat/Lon): The “Force Lat/Lon display when?” setting determines when the GPS position will be
displayed on the screen.
The settings are as follows: