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  • Page 1 Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disclaimer ........... . 31 NS360...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction NS360 For the first time, with the , you can find a speedo and a magnetic compass in one product, along with the all-essential race functions : wind shift indicator, VMG, direction, speed and distance to the waypoints, start line distance and race timer.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation The mounting location should be as far as possible from any magnetic objects to avoid any interference with the compass sensor. NS360 should be mounted as close as possible to the vertical and horizontal planes. Note : NS360 Wherever you mount the , it shouldn’t be flush to any thick...

  • Page 5: Controls And Display Description

    Controls and display description Backlight Battery Secondary display Switch modes Primary NS360 Start/stop the display Start/stop the backlight Memorize wind direction Memorize the tack lines Start/stop the timer Memorize start line To switch the sub-modes points Mode Data Select the tack lines...

  • Page 6: Operations

    If the device does not turn on, you need to check if the battery is fully charged, that the battery compartment is dry, and the polarity is correct. Note : NS360 Until enough satellites are locked, the is not ready to use. For the sub-modes SPI, SPA and TRP and the modes VMG, SLD and WP, the screen displays : ”---”.

  • Page 7: Switching Backlight On And Off

    • You are free to choose another mode/sub-mode on the primary display. Note : Any sub-mode selection on the primary display will affect automatically the secondary display when both displays are in the same mode. NS360 Operating Manual...

  • Page 8: Speed Mode

    To reset the maximum speed : • Display SPM sub-mode in the lower screen using the arrows • Press • TRP : TRiP distance The TRP mode displays the total distance made by the vessel since the last reset. NS360 Operating Manual...

  • Page 9: To Reset The Trip Distance

    Display TRP sub-mode in the lower screen using the arrows • Press Magnetic Heading compass mode NS360 To win races you need to react to even small wind shifts. The digital compass delivers precise and reliable heading information to help you to tack and jibe at the most suitable times.

  • Page 10: Vmg Mode

    WIN mode. (See WIN mode, page 11) Note : When you memorize a wind direction in VMG mode, the tack lines in WIN mode are updated, assuming that the boat makes the same upwind angle on startboard and port. NS360 Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Wind Shift Indicator Mode

    VMG DIAGRAM  WINd shift indicator mode NS360 Used in Wind Shift Indicator (WIN) mode, the displays numerical values of the wind shifts allowing an immediate and effortless interpretation. To use this mode, you need to memorize the tack lines on startboard and port.
  • Page 12 The first tack line memorized is by default considered to be the starboard line. However, if this was the port tack line, the product will understand it automatically. fig.1 WIN mode diagram when sailing on starboard   Wind direction HEADER  LIFT Starboard tack line Port tack line NS360 Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Timer Mode

    After the start, the timer will switch automatically to the mode defined in the SET mode. Please refer to the Advanced Operations “Exit Timer mode”, page 21 for more details. (The default value of the Exit Timer mode parameter is “SP” mode). NS360 Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: Start Line Distance

    Operations Start Line Distance Knowing the exact distance in meters to the start line gives a huge advantage in NS360 helping you start ahead of the fleet and even win the race. The start line distance function is the most advanced on the market as it combines a 1 meter accuracy and a dynamic boat offset compensation calculated with the real boat magnetic heading to the start line.

  • Page 15: Waypoint Mode

    It can be done by pressing the arrows to select the desired reference point and to memorize it by pressing Note : NS360 The distance from the front of the boat to the is called the Boat OFfset (BOF).
  • Page 16 The sign ’+’ means that you are approaching the waypoint and ’-’ that you are going in the opposite direction. WayPoint Speed DIAGRAM Waypoint position memorized Speed WP speed NS360 NS360 Operating Manual...

  • Page 17: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations SET mode NS360 The SET mode allows the adjustment of your parameters sequentially as follows : • Compass offset • Boat offset • Exit mode of the Timer • Exit mode of the Start Line • GPS module activation : on/off •...
  • Page 18 This allows to compensate the Compass OFfset magnetic deviation. The default value is 0 This is the length between the front NS360 Boat OFfset of the boat and the - default value 0, can be adjusted in 0.1 meter increments.

  • Page 19: Compass Offset (Angle Of Magnetic Variation/Declination)

    Compass offset (angle of magnetic variation/declination) Because the angle of variation varies with respect to the geographic position, the NS360 must be adjusted according to the specific location to achieve the maximum accuracy and synchronization between the GPS unit and the magnetic compass.

  • Page 20: Boat Offset

    Boat offset The boat offset corresponds to the distance from the front of the boat to the NS360 . The remaining distance to the start line is calculated taking the boat offset and the current magnetic heading into account. The default value is 0, the maximum value is 99.9 meters and the increment is 0.1 meter.

  • Page 21: Exit Timer Mode

    Advanced Operations • Use the arrows to enter the length between the front of the boat to NS360 your • Press to store the value, ETI (Exit mode of the Timer) is now displayed. • Go through all the parameters to exit the SET mode or press and hold more than 4 seconds until the device turns off.

  • Page 22: Exit Mode Of The Start Line

    Advanced Operations Exit mode of the Start Line : ESL After the start, the Start Line Distance (SLD) mode is not needed anymore, for NS360 this reason the will switch automatically to the desired exit mode by simply setting the parameter ESL (Exit mode of the Start Line) as follows : NS360 •...

  • Page 23: Enable Or Disable The Race Functions

    GPS and/or the race functions, then ’OFF’ will be displayed on the screen. RESet to factory compass calibration values : RES When set to ON and when the select key is pushed, the default factory calibration NS360 values of the compass are restored and the is powered off automatically. NS360...

  • Page 24: User Calibration Of The Magnetic Compass

    Calibration User CALibration of the magnetic compass : CAL NS360 When set to ON and when the select key is pushed, the enters a set of sub-menus to allow a user calibration of the magnetic compass. There are 10 sub-menus for which the user has to follow the sequence described below.
  • Page 25 Calibration NS360 • Step 2 : ’2’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must be oriented as follows : NS360 Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. After a few seconds, 3 beeps will be emitted to notify the end of step 2.
  • Page 26 Calibration NS360 • Step 4 : ’4’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must be oriented as follows : NS360 Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. After a few seconds, 3 beeps will be emitted to notify the end of step 4.
  • Page 27 Calibration NS360 • Step 6 : ’6’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must be oriented as follows : NS360 Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. After a few seconds, 3 beeps will be emitted to notify the end of step 6.
  • Page 28 Calibration NS360 • Step 8 : ’8’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must be oriented as follows : NS360 Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. After a few seconds, 3 beeps will be emitted to notify the end of step 8.
  • Page 29 Calibration NS360 • Step 10 : ’10’ is displayed on the lower screen. The must be oriented as follows : NS360 Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. After a few seconds, 3 beeps will be emitted to notify the end of step 10.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty This product meets or exceeds all of Novasail’s rigorous quality controls and inspection standards. Complete services will be provided in accordance with the statement of warranty set forth below if any manufacturing defect or natural failure occurs within the warranty period.

  • Page 31: Disclaimer

    All NOVASAIL LTD products are sold pursuant to NOVASAIL LTD’s terms and conditions of sale. Purchasers are solely responsible for the choice, selection and use of the NOVASAIL LTD products described herein, and NOVASAIL LTD assumes no liability whatsoever relating to the choice, selection or use of the NOVASAIL LTD products described herein.
  • Page 32 © 2008 NOVASAIL - All rights reserved www.nova-sail.com...

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