Sandia Aerospace STX 165 User Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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Counter Up
The Counter Up (CNT UP) allows the pilot to time various auxiliary functions. It can be activated and reset at
any time. To use the CNT Up function:
1. Rotate the Data Knob until CNT UP is displayed. It will initialize on 0:00 if has not been used
since system start up.
2. To start the CNT UP, press the Power/Mode control pushbutton.
3. Press the Power/Mode control pushbutton again and the timer will discontinue counting, and
hold the elapsed time.
3. To start a new timer function press, the Power/Mode control. The CNT UP will reset to zero and
begin counting up.
4. Pressing and holding the Enter pushbutton for three second will reset and hold the CNT UP at
0:00.
Counter Up
Counter Down
The counter down (CNT DOWN) allows the pilot to enter a specific time and then be alerted when that time
has expired. This timer is especially useful for timed approaches. When activated, the down timer will count
down to zero and then begin counting up. During the counting up phase, the time will be preceded by a plus
symbol (+).
1. Rotate the Data Knob until the CNT DOWN legend is displayed. You will note that the CNT
DOWN time default is one minute and zero seconds.
2. To program a new time, press and hold the Data knob for three seconds. The seconds will begin
to blink.
3. Turn the Data knob to enter the new time. Note that you can program seconds and minutes from
the seconds position as the time rolls over whenever you reach 60 seconds. You can also rotate
the Select knob to the minutes position if desired.
Counter Down