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NovaSail NS SUNTRACK Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 High performance solar powered navigation compass Operating Manual v1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction......... .3 •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    It can be installed in minutes without the need to drill a hole in the hull or use a wired connection. We hope you enjoy sailing with the and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly to learn about the features of your new NOVASAIL product. Specifications 9 axis gyro-gimbaled compensated magnetic compass with NOVASAIL ...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation can be easily installed with the NOVASAIL cradle on the mast. The Velcro dual lock or the metal rail provided can be used to secure it. Note : the mast bracket is an optional part purchased separately. Device installation example fig.1...

  • Page 5: Operations

    Operations Buttons and display Heading or timer display Backlight Upper Timer line Solar charge Lower indicator line Battery level Angle Angle shift reference, indicator with timer or bar graph heading Switching power on and off Should you need to replace the rechargeable battery (a low self discharge ...

  • Page 6: Battery Recharge

    Operations Press and hold for more than 4 seconds until the screen displays  OFF and the sequence “3”, “2”, “1” is finished. A beep will be emitted when the device turns off. The device will turn off automatically when it remains in the horizontal position for more than 3 minutes.

  • Page 7: Switching Backlight On And Off

    Operations Switching backlight on and off Press and hold for more than 1 second until the icon  displayed on the screen. If the OFF sequence starts, simply release the button before the sequence “3”, “2”, “1” is finished. To turn off the backlight, press and hold for more than 1 second ...

  • Page 8: Heading Mode

    Operations Heading mode The magnetic compass heading is displayed on the upper line (the sensitivity can be adjusted in the SET mode, see “Compass heading sensitivity : MAg”, page 16). The lower line displays the angle shift variation. By pushing the lower line will alternatively display the angle reference captured on port/starboard or the current timer value.

  • Page 9: Manual Capture Of Port & Starboard Reference Angles

    Operations Manual capture of port and starboard reference angles Push to capture the port reference angle. Push to capture the starboard reference angle. Example: Capturing the port reference angle (with 3 degree resolution bar graph) 1.Heading 165 degrees 2.Heading 171 degrees 3.Heading 162 degrees Wind Wind...
  • Page 10 Operations Example: Capturing the starboard reference angle (3 degree resolution bar graph) 1.Heading 243 degrees 2.Heading 236 degrees 3.Heading 256 degrees Wind Wind Wind 1.Push to capture the starboard reference angle (243 degrees). 2.The shift indicator will show a 7 degree difference “Lift” above the reference angle.

  • Page 11: Automatic Capture Of The Reference Angles

    Operations Note: The lower line secondary display can alternatively show the timer or the current reference angle value by pushing Automatic capture of the port and starboard reference angles When enabled in the SET mode (see “Angle reference computation: automatic or manual”, page 17), the capture of the port and starboard reference angles can be computed automatically by the After a tack or a jibe, the average heading calculation is automatically launched;...

  • Page 12: Timer Mode

    Operations Timer mode The timer mode offers a 5 minute countdown timer, which can be synchronized to 5, 4 and 1 minutes. When counting down, a short beep sounds: each minute until the last minute  each ten seconds until the final 10 seconds ...
  • Page 13 Operations Note: When the countdown reaches ’0:00’, the upper line will show automatically the heading and the lower line will show the time elapsed in hours (the icon will be displayed). The time elapsed will be reset as soon as the timer is restarted.

  • Page 14: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations SET mode The SET mode allows for the adjustment of your parameters sequentially as follows: Bar graph resolution  Screen contrast  Display refresh rate  Heading sensitivity  Installation offset  Angle reference auto/manual recording  Embedded firmware version ...

  • Page 15: Bar Graph Resolution

    Advanced operations Display refresh Set the display rate for the heading and rate angle shift information: 1, 2 or 4 times per second (1/2/4 t) Heading Hi: High sensitivity  sensitivity Mid: Medium sensitivity  Lo: Low sensitivity  Device Installation offset angle between the boat installation offset and the...

  • Page 16: Lcd Contrast Adjustment

    Advanced operations LCD contrast adjustment: Con The LCD contrast level can be set from 1 to 7. Display refresh rate: dIS Set the display rate for the heading and the shift angle, 1, 2 or 4 times per second. Compass heading sensitivity : MAg Hi: High sensitivity ...

  • Page 17: Angle Reference Computation

    Advanced operations Angle reference computation: automatic or manual can be set to automatically compute the reference angle used for the shift variation (Aut) or the user has to capture manually the port/ starboard reference angles (MAn). Firmware version: VER The firmware version is displayed (for example: 1.02). Compass calibration: CaL Set to ‘FAC’...

  • Page 18: Pc Mode

    Advanced operations PC Mode The PC mode is activated to exchange data between the and the dongle connected to the computer. To enter in PC mode: With the product switched off, press first then  simultaneously. “PC” is displayed on the data line of the upper screen (blinking).

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Advanced operations Troubleshooting: Switch off the product.  Unplug the dongle from the USB port of the computer.  NS-SUNTACK Close the ” wireless manager” window.  NS-SUNTACK Re-open the ” wireless manager” window.  Plug-in the dongle USB connector into the computer USB port. The ...

  • Page 20: User Calibration Of The Magnetic Compass

    Advanced operations User Calibration of the magnetic compass: CAL When enabled in the setup mode 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 21 Advanced operations Push 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. Step 2: ’2’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The ...
  • Page 22 Advanced operations Push 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. Step 4: ’4’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The ...
  • Page 23 Advanced operations Push 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. Step 6: ’6’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The ...
  • Page 24 Advanced operations Push 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. Step 8: ’8’ is now displayed on the lower screen. The ...
  • Page 25 Advanced operations Push 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. Step 10: ’10’ is displayed on the lower screen. The  must be oriented as follows: Push when ready.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 © 2016 NOVASAIL - All rights reserved www.nova-sail.com...

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