User Manuals | DBI3 Software | Frequent Questions & Answers
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Here are some of the most frequent quastions about our products. If you don't find answers to your queries here, check out our user manual or feel free to contact our support team.
How do I start my DBI3 for the first time?
In order to turn DBI3 on for the first time, turn the metal rotary switch on the right side by one click clockwise.
How do I start my DBI3 normally?
Push the ON button.
Why do the rotary switch have 4 modes?
First position is hard off, for i.e. travelling on aircrafts. Second and third positions are OP1 and OP2 which means you can change all valuaes on your instrument. Fourth position is LOCK which signifies settings being locked and unable to be changed by anyone.
How do I set my instrument or add i.e. new dbt temp sensors? SET
You push the Function (Fn) buttom and Button Setting (S). From there, you may scroll to different values.
How do I reach information - for example the MAX values of my flight? Information
You push the Function (Fn) button and Information (I) button. From there, you may scross to the different pages: System, Post, Dewpoint (you need a dew pointmeter, available in shop), MAX values from last flight (take a photo of it if you want to save it, it disappears) BLE which measures the signal from DBT topsensors and dewpoint, SENSOR and the last page GPS-
How do I put my instrument to QFE?
Push the Set (s) and Information (I) buttons at the same time and you will get altitude 0.
What more can I do with the Function (f) button?
Push the (Fn) for 4 seconds and you will get the wind log data.
Double click the Function (Fn) button and you will get feet if you fly in meters and also UTC time.
How to turn off my DBI3?
Push the Dunction (f) and OFF buttons and hold them in until you hear a "ping" signal.
Can I watch my flights on the computer?
Yes with the 2.0 and 2.2 software you can watch your flight in google earth with a windows computer.
How often should I calibrate my instrument?
Since this is a FAA/EASA approved instrument it should be calibrated every 2 years, different service packages are available in our shop. Upgrade to new software is included in all service packages.
Can I upgrade Firmware on my DBI3 by myself?
Yes, if you are familiar with computers, have windows software and follow our instructions as carefully as possible. With iOS this is not possible. If you are unable to get through this process yourself, we are happy to help - you may ship your DBI3 device to us for calibration or other services. See our special offer for Calibration, FW update, battery change in our online store.
Why does my DBI3 show "slow" in low speeds?
The minimum speed to give a direction is 1 knot. 1 knot is 1,852 km/h. We don't measure lower speeds because values below 1 knot are very unprecise.
We recommend to walk very slowly with your DBI3 for better understanding.

This is what shows at 2 km/h:
speed and direction.

This is what shows at 1 km/h:
speed, but no direction.
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