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NovaSail NS 360 Pro Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 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, 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 Novasail Wireless Manager PC software.

  • Page 5: Controls And Display Description

    Controls and display description Pin reference (SLD) Port angle reference Timer Comittee Boat reference (SLD) PC mode entry Starboard angle reference GPS record status Units Sub-mode display Timer ON indicator Mode Upper line mode display selection Upper line Backlight ON/OFF screen Light sensor Header/lift...

  • Page 6: Operations

    Operations Low: Low sensitivity • MAX: Maximum speed • TRiP: Total distance • Magnetic Heading: High: High sensitivity • Med: Medium sensitivity • Low: Low sensitivity • GPS: GPS heading (course over ground) • ROLL: Roll angle indicator (angle of heel) •...
  • Page 7 Operations Upon switching on, the remaining memory time for the GPS data logger is displayed for 5 seconds. This ’GPS LOG’ time is given in hours as shown below. Note: If the device does not turn on, you need to check that the battery is fully charged, that the battery compartment is clean, dry and the polarity is correct.

  • Page 8: Switching Backlight On And Off

    Operations rechargeable batteries lose their stored energy quickly even when they are not being used), and will last for 30 hours or more. Recommended batteries are SANYO ENELOOP, GP RECYKO+, UNIROSS HYBRIO (2000mA or more typical capacity). Switching backlight on and off After the power of the is turned on, the backlight is •...

  • Page 9: Gps Record Status

    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 Novasail • Wireless Manager PC software for the...

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

    Operations Max: Speed MAXimum • The maximum speed that the boat has reached since the last reset. trip: trip distance • The trip mode displays the total distance made by the vessel since the last reset. To reset the maximum speed or trip distance: Select the maximum speed or the trip distance in the sub-mode •...

  • Page 11: Magnetic Heading Compass Mode

    Operations independent, therefore the sensitivity can be different on the upper and lower line). Note The lift and header icons will be shown according to the memorized port and starboard reference directions. They will be displayed only after these 2 angles are memorized. Wind Direction actual wasted...

  • Page 12: Sub-Modes Of The Magnetic Heading Compass

    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 Novasail Wireless Manager PC software. GPS: GPS based compass •...
  • Page 13 Operations When counting down, a short beep sounds: each minute until the last minute • each ten seconds until the last 10 seconds • each second until the start time • At the start time: a long beep sounds • the timer starts counting the race duration in minutes and hours •...

  • Page 14: Start Line Distance

    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 Novasail Wireless Manager PC software. Start Line Distance: SLD Knowing the exact distance in meters to the start line gives a huge advantage in helping you start ahead of the fleet and even win the race.

  • Page 15: Waypoint Mode: Wxx

    Note: The distance from the front of the boat to the can be defined in the parameter tab of the Novasail 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 Novasail Wireless Manager PC software.
  • Page 16 Operations To use a waypoint By default, W00 is displayed on the mode line. • Use the to select the required waypoint, from W00 to W99. • The direction, speed, distance and heading difference are displayed • sequentially. To Memorize a waypoint while sailing First select the ‘WAY’...

  • Page 17: Route Mode: Rxx

    When getting within 50 to 500 meters of a waypoint (settable thanks to the Novasail Wireless Manager PC software), the route will switch to the next waypoint automatically. To use a route By default, R01 is displayed.

  • Page 18: Current Gps Coordinates

    The display timings of the direction, speed, distance and heading difference are defined by the parameters Waypoint Heading, Waypoint Speed, Waypoint Distance and Waypoint diff.heading in the Novasail Wireless Manager PC software. Please refer to the online documentation for more details.

  • Page 19: Central Bar Graph

    3 degrees starboard compared to the average reference heading, with a 1 degree value for each segment (the value for each segment can be adjusted in the Novasail Wireless Manager PC software, please refer to the online documentation for more details)
  • Page 20 Operations Example of lift and headers on port with a 250 degrees angle reference memorized: 3 - Heading 235 degrees Wind Header icon to show Wind Wind 2 - Heading 260 degrees Lift icon to show 1 - Port reference angle captured: 250 degrees Note: The lift and header icons won’t be displayed until the port and starboard...

  • Page 21: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations WAY Setup Mode The WAY setup mode allows waypoints in your to be memorized with a name (4 characters) and the geographical coordinates without the need to use any PC connectivity. To enter the WAY setup mode: With the product switched off, press the lower then the lower •...

  • Page 22: Pc Mode

    Please refer to the Novasail Wireles Manager documentation for more details; the online manual can be open with a right click on the Novasail Wireless Manager main window. To enter in PC connectivity mode...
  • Page 23 Advanced Operations Screen capture example, Windows 10 Bluetooth settings. Once the is paired and in an active connection 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 24: User Calibration Of The Magnetic Compass

    Advanced Operations User Calibration of the magnetic compass: CAL When enabled in the parameter tab of the Novasail Wireless Manager PC software, the enters automatically a set of sub-menus to allow a self calibration of the magnetic compass/accelerometers/gyroscopes at power ON.
  • Page 25 Advanced Operations Step 1: ’1’ is displayed on the lower screen. The must be • oriented as follows: Push the lower 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 1.
  • Page 26 Advanced Operations Step 3: ’3’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must • be oriented as follows: Push the lower 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 3.
  • Page 27 Advanced Operations Step 5: ’5’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must • be oriented as follows: Push the lower 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 5.
  • Page 28 Advanced Operations Step 7: ’7’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must • be oriented as follows: Push the lower 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 7.
  • Page 29 Advanced Operations Step 9: ’9’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The must • be oriented as follows: Push the lower 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 9.
  • Page 30 Advanced Operations will store the new values and switch off automatically.

  • Page 33: Document History

    Document history Version 1.0: First version...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 © 2017 NOVASAIL - All rights reserved www.nova-sail.com...

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