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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    Operating Manual v1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction........... . 3 Installation .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the A complete racing system derived from the legacy, the includes a GPS speedo, 9 axis gyro-compensated magnetic compass, race timer, distance to the start line and all other essential and advanced race functions. The new features a Bluetooth communication transceiver offering a wide range of functions and applications: Record up to 1248 hours of racing (1 point / 30 seconds) •...

  • Page 4: Installation

    GPS receiver is not affected. Note: If your isn’t facing the same direction as the boat, you can compensate this difference in the parameter tab of the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software.

  • Page 5: Controls And Display Description

    Controls and display description Sub-mode GPS record status Battery level Backlight Timer Upper line Upper line mode screen selection Sub-mode selec- tion both lines Lower line screen Lower line mode selection Boat Mode Active line Safety leash to pass through this hole Modes and sub-modes Timer:...

  • Page 6: Operations

    Operations Switching power on and off Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity and has enough • remaining power (positive pole inserted first). Press the lower to start the device. • Press and hold the lower for more than 4 seconds until the screen •...

  • Page 7: Switching Backlight On And Off

    Operations damage. The 2 springs for +/- contacts in the battery compartment can be removed/cleaned with rubbing alcohol or similar and then put back in place. Note: If the battery is almost discharged, the GPS functions are automatically deactivated (’OFF’ is displayed) in order to save power. Only the functions linked to the magnetic compass are activated and the battery indicator will blink.

  • Page 8: Activate A Line, Switching Modes And Sub-Modes

    : GPS trace record disabled, GPS trace record always ON and GPS trace record starts at the end of timer countdown. For more information please refer to the online manual of the "NS360 • Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software.

  • Page 9: Speed Mode

    Operations Speed mode: SPE This mode provides the speed over ground of the boat as measured by the GPS receiver. The sub-modes provide several speed resolutions, the trip distance and the maximum speed. The boat speed is displayed in knots (kts) with an accuracy of 0.1 knots.

  • Page 10: To Reset The Maximum Speed And The Trip Distance

    Operations To reset the maximum speed or trip distance: Select the maximum speed or the trip distance in the sub-mode • Tilt the device 90 degrees to the right or left for more than 3 seconds • The selected sub-mode is reset •...

  • Page 11: Timer Mode

    Under low sensitivity more subtle variations due to big waves and sudden gusts are filtered. Note: The magnetic variation of your geographical location can be compensated in the parameter tab of the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software. GPS: GPS based compass •...

  • Page 12: Start Line Distance

    (the timer will re-start from this value) Note: With the GPS logger synchronized to the upcounting of the timer (see in the parameter tab of the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software), the GPS logger stops when the timer is stopped or restarted. Note: The timer is displayed until it reaches 0:00, unless you press and hold to stop the timer.
  • Page 13 Note: The distance from the front of the boat to the can be defined in the parameter tab of the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software. Note: When the down counter reaches 0:00, the timer and the Start Line Distance will switch automatically to the modes selected in the parameter tab of the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager"...

  • Page 14: Waypoint Mode

    The display timings of the directions, speed and distance are defined by the parameters Waypoint Heading, Waypoint Speed and Waypoint Distance in the Novasail Wireles Manager PC software. Please refer to the installed online documentation for more details. To use a waypoint By default, W00 is displayed on the mode line.

  • Page 15: Route Mode

    R01 to R20. Each time a route is selected, the direction, speed and distance needed to reach its wayoints are displayed sequentially. When getting within 50 to 500 meters (settable thanks to the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software) to a waypoint, the route will switch to the next waypoint automatically.
  • Page 16 It is necessary to upload the routes into the Note: The display timings of the direction, speed and distance are defined by the parameters Waypoint Heading, Waypoint Speed and Waypoint Distance in the Novasail Wireles Manager PC software. Please refer to the online documentation for more details.

  • Page 17: Current Gps Coordinates

    Operations Current GPS coordinates This mode allows the latitude and longitude of the current position to display (in degrees and decimal minutes). To activate this mode, you need to press the arrows simultaneously. The latitude is displayed on the upper line and the longitude on the lower line.

  • Page 18: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations WAY Mode The WAY mode allows waypoints in your to be memorized with a name (3 characters) and the geographical coordinates. To enter the WAY mode: With the product switched off, press the arrow then the lower • simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Pc Mode

    The PC mode is activated to exchange data between the Bluetooth wireless transceiver and the computer. The "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" software allows you to check the communication status, upgrade the embedded firmware, store routes and waypoints, setup the device. Please refer to the Novasail Wireles Manager documentation for more details;...
  • Page 20 Advanced Operations Screen capture example, Windows 10 Bluetooth settings. Once the is paired AND in an active connection (otherwise it will show as paired only) the device appears as followed: In the Bluetooth options (Windows 10 screen capture), additional information should be displayed as followed (the COM port numbers may be different):...

  • Page 21: User Calibration Of The Magnetic Compass

    Advanced Operations User Calibration of the magnetic compass: CAL When enabled in the parameter tab of the "NS360 Pocket V2 Wireless Manager" PC software, the enters automatically a set of sub- menus to allow a self calibration of the magnetic compass at power ON. There are 10 sub-menus that have to be followed in the sequence described below.
  • Page 22 Advanced Operations Step 1: ’1’ is displayed on the lower screen. The • must be oriented as follows: Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. Step 2: ’2’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must be oriented as follows: Push the select key when ready.
  • Page 23 Advanced Operations Step 3: ’3’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The • must be oriented as follows: Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. Step 4: ’4’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The •...
  • Page 24 Advanced Operations Step 5: ’5’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The • must be oriented as follows: Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. Step 6: ’6’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The •...
  • Page 25 Advanced Operations Step 7: ’7’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The • must be oriented as follows: Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. Step 8: ’8’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The •...
  • Page 26 Advanced Operations Step 9: ’9’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The • must be oriented as follows: Push the select key when ready. The will enter the calibration along the axis. Step 10: ’10’ is displayed on the lower screen. The •...
  • Page 27 Advanced Operations will store the new values and switch off automatically.
  • Page 28 Document history Version 1.0: First version...

  • 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 © 2017 NOVASAIL - All rights reserved www.nova-sail.com...

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