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Contents

  1. Introduction Page 
    1. The ALTOSTRATUS Probe Page 
  2. Set Up Page 
    1. Install and Connect Page 
    2. Mount the Device Page 
    3. Zero the Probe Page 
  3. Reset & Update Page 
    1. Reset the ALTOSTRATUS Page 
    2. Update the ALTOSTRATUS Page 
  4. Important Safety Information Page 


Introduction


The ALTOSTRATUS Probe


Altostratus power button

Set Up


Install & Connect


To use your ALTOSTRATUS sensor with the CIRRUS system:

  1. Turn on the sensor by pressing the power button once. The LED should blink green and blue.
  2. Start the NIMBUS app in the data logger. The NIMBUS app will come pre-installed.
  3. On the start up screen, go to Setup

  4. Nimbus setup screen

  5. Expand the Sensors section.

  6. Nimbus connections screen

  7. Select Connections

  8. Nimbus cannections screen

  9. To connect the ALTOSTRATUS, press SL Scan
  10. After devices appear, select AERO_5 and press Connect


    Nimbus SL scan screen

  11. The sensor should now show as TRACKING


Mount the Device


  1. Please mount the ALTOSTRATUS probe to the bike so that the head of the probe is inside of the green zone, as shown in the drawing below.
  2. Altostratus probe mounting position
  3. Ensure that the probe head is parallel to the ground. Aim for +/- 1 degree but a variation of 2-3 degrees will not cause a significant error.

  4. Altostratus mounting angle

  5. Use the manual regulator to adjust the angle.


  6. Altostratus regulator

  7. Now tighten the screw on the Go Pro mount.

  8. Altostratus mount screw

For assistance with custom mounts please send a message to support@streamlines.aero




Reset & Update


Reset the ALTOSTRATUS

If the ALTOSTRATUS device becomes unresponsive you can manually reset it by inserting a pin into the hole above the charging port and pressing it down for 3 seconds. This reset only cuts off the power and will not erase any stored data.

ALTOSTRATUS reset button

Update the ALTOSTRATUS

Please periodically check if your ALTOSTRATUS sensor is running the latest software version by downloading the Streamlines Firmware Updater App (available at the iOS App Store and Google Play Store) and updating it when appropriate.

How to use the Firmware Updater App:

  1. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on phone
  2. Open the Streamlines Firmware Updater App
  3. Select 'ALTOSTRATUS' on the top tabs
  4. Press 'Load from server' button
  5. Then, press the ALTOSTRATUS device's power button 10+ times; the LED should blink red & green
  6. Next, press 'Start update' button on the app
  7. On the ALTOSTRATUS, the LED will flash blue while updating, & blue once the update is complete


Important Safety Information


WARNINGS:




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