Altimaster neptune 2 manual

I mainly used it as an audible and a logbook. I loved it so much that a year ago I ordered a neptune2. It worked fine, at first, but then it started shutting off when tapped. So I had some freefalls with just my neptune in my helmet. Turns out the battery went bad, fast -- in like a month. So I replaced it with the extra battery that came with it. It too went bad pretty fast.

So replaced it again with a battery from Square 3. It went bad in about a month too. So now I went to radioshack and bought a generic bettery, maybe it will work better? When I talked to alti-2 they said the normal battery life is 3 months. So I have one good neptune and one not-so-good neptune2. I don't know what they did in-between, but I prefer the older one. Still works great. The only thing I have noticed since purchasing this thing is that the battery life is half way gone!!

I bought my Neptune around jump number when I bought my rig. I WAS very happy with all of its features. I started flying a wingsuit. Extended freefall time is enjoyed with the wingsuit BUT.. The Neptune often fails to register exit altitude until I reach higher speeds.

Often I am robbed of several thousand feet and many precious freefall seconds. My first attempt to get some help from alti via telephone resulted in a promise of an email which never happened. Months latter a second call I was told that the techs would be asked and I would be called back.

I did receive the return call at which point I was informed that that's just the way it is. I wish now I had done more research before giving bucks for a device that doesn't accommodate my favorite skydiving discipline. If your gonna fly a wingsuit you may wanna get something else :. I love my Neptune. I disagree with everyone that said the batteries go quick. I jump all the time. At least 4 days a week during the season and only replace batteries once. You have to make should you don't have it in back light mode.

Other then that I love it and recommend it to everyone. Very detailed logging, Highly visible, good battery life. If I had to say anything at all, it would be the price. I bought my Neptune about 2 years ago. From day 1, it was simple to use, kept very detailed info and it worked great. Battery life was a bit interesting though. I bought it with the 2. This occurred between jumps. I just kept using it until it died, I wanted to see how long it would last.

Turned out it must have been a small software issue, it wasn't reading the voltage correctly or something. Nonetheless, the battery lasted almost 2 full seasons and jumps. I am only a weekend jumper. Now, introduce software v3. It is now easier to use, menus contain more info, logbook logs differently, with a few extra features, and the battery seems to read great now.

It's worth every penny. Lots of items on display. Batteries last one weekend, maybe 2. I bought this overpriced toy, enjoyed it for a short while, then learned how to land without an altimeter, because it would die on the way up! Buy something else!!! Jump logging. I exited a cessna on a two-way with a friend, both of us left the strut unlinked. I immediatly noticed that I had left my helmet Fairwind unbuckled and just that quick it was gone. According to the Neptune I pulled at the same altitude that I exited from; it read 55mph for ', and 51mph for the remaining.

I assume then that it hit the ground at 51mph. I thought it was a total loss, however, two days later someone called the DZ saying they had found a helmet in their backyard.

It was mine and everthing was okay! Sometimes tells you your altitude. Have done several hundred jumps on the Neptune and lost count of the number of times it fails to work. Batteries last as little as 1 jump and never double figures.

Inadequate warning that the battery needs replacing. Have sent it back twice and applied many software updates but still no luck. Don't buy until problems are fixed. Big display, easy to use. Battery life, malfunctions. I've had the Neptune for a couple seasons now. I have to replace the battery every four months.

I constantly get ridiculous information like mph just out the door. Sometimes the screen will black out for no reason even with a fresh battery. For the money, I should have purchased something else. Good idea. Too many malfunctions. You would think this company would do a little more research before selling their crappy product. Batteries are costing me a fortune i seem to change them every jumps. The screen blacks out often and then i get error codes constantly.

If its cold forget about it. Only good thing is since using this is realising how great and reliable my pro-track is!!

Functionality continues to expand. I've used a Neptune for 3 seasons now. It was clear that the Neptune by Alti-2 was easier to run than the other brand. Coupling that fact with the reputation of Alti-2's other products, buying a Neptune was an easy decision to make. After 3 seasons what can I say about the Neptune? It's reliable, it does what they say it will do and it keeps improving. Most products you buy come with a standard set of features and that's it, nothing ever gets added.

Not the Neptune. Alti-2 continues to improve the product and add functionality by releasing firmware upgrades which you can do yourself or get one of their many Field Representatives do, all for no cost.

No cost for the firmware upgrade and no cost for the service provided applying the upgrade to your Neptune. Do I like my Neptune? In regards to Alti-2 Inc altimeters: To speed repair and reduce costs return directly to manufacturer see warranty card for details or call Order a Catalog.

Order a Para Gear Catalog. Skydiving Specials. New Products. Camera Accessories. Military Altimeters. Audible Altimeters. SureFire Lights. LED Lights. Rescue Equipment. Wind Meters. Student Training. I bought a new one Late cause I like them. No issues with it so far. Finally decided to send the old one to Alti for repair. Tried for a month to get in touch. No reply to my e mails or calls. Finally got someone after a month of trying. Got my RMA and sent it in.

Didn't hear a word for over a month. Started calling, E-mailing, etc. Said it would be sent in about 6 weeks. Over the next 6 weeks I got e mails making further excuses and some of the e mails were basically stating the same thing but sent by different people. Finally got notice it was on the way.

Got it today. Installed the new battery provided by Alti It wouldn't turn on. Yes it was installed correctly according to the manual. If you are in the market for an altimeter I recommend you avoid Alti 2 products. Sure it works well but if you need service you will be VERY disappointed. Background Color. Primary Color. Secondary Color.