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SpeedPuck Manual
Firmware Version v1.51
Revision Date April 4, 2018

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  • Page 1 SpeedPuck Manual Firmware Version v1.51 Revision Date April 4, 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION EATURES BASICS ATTERIES ATTERY NSTALLATION ATTERY NDICATOR ATTERY YPES IGNAL CQUISITION NSTALLATION UIDE GPS D TORAGE OPERATION AILING PERATION PERATION OTOR PORTS PERATION OGGER PERATION ISPLAYS PEED EADING PEED EADER RAPH NDICATOR PEED RAPH NDICATOR CONFIGURATION EVICE ETTINGS EVICE PERATION OGGING...
  • Page 3 OMPASS ECLINATION IRMWARE PDATE SOFTWARE ELOCITEK ONTROL ENTER ELOCITOOL MAINTENANCE CONTACT COMPLIANCE FCC C OMPLIANCE TATEMENT ANADIAN OMPLIANCE TATEMENT UROPEAN OMMUNITY OMPLIANCE TATEMENT INDEX...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Features Introduction The SpeedPuck is a GPS device designed for sailing and motor sports. Features  Speed and compass updated twice a second  Header/Lift indicator updated twice a second  Maximum and best 10 second average speed recall ...

  • Page 5: Basics

    The SpeedPuck requires 3 AA batteries to operate. The battery compartment can be reached by opening the back case. Battery Indicator The battery indicator on the SpeedPuck is located on the bottom right of the LCD screen. Battery Types We recommend using rechargeable batteries over standard disposable AA batteries. Disposable batteries will provide approximately 10 hours of life while rechargeable batteries will last for 20 hours or longer.

  • Page 6: Signal Acquisition

    Install the cradle permanently on your boat. Press the tab on the cradle to release the SpeedPuck from it. Since the introduction of the SpeedPuck Cradle, the SpeedPuck no longer comes with the 3M Dual Lock on the back of the battery compartment lid.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Operation This section will be split by SpeedPuck utility. The SpeedPuck can be configured by editing the device operation option to suit a utility. The SpeedPuck has 4 operation options, sailing, racing, motor sports and data logger which can be configured by editing the device settings.

  • Page 8: Race Operation

    Operation Race Operation The race operation is for racing in one design classes where the rules ban the use of a speedometer. The SpeedPuck only works as a GPS compass in race operation to conform to one design rules.

  • Page 9: Motor Sports Operation

    Operation Motor Sports Operation The motor sports operation option is for the motor sports enthusiasts who want to know exactly how fast they are going. No heading information is displayed in this operation as speed is the focus. The bar graph acts as a secondary speedometer in speed mode so you know how fast you are going at a glance.

  • Page 10: Data Logger Operation

    Data Logger Operation The data logger operation option is available in case rules prevent you from using the features offered by the SpeedPuck. The data logger mode displays blank, but records your GPS data which can be replayed later for analysis.

  • Page 11: Displays

    To display magnetic heading the local magnetic declination must be defined in device settings. The SpeedPuck displays heading only when your speed is greater than 1 knot, otherwise it will show a heading of 0 degrees regardless of which direction you are actually moving.

  • Page 12: Speed Bar Graph Indicator

    Operation Speed Bar Graph Indicator The Speed Bar Graph Indicator displays a bar graph with each bar segment representing 5 knots.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration The SpeedPuck can be configured by editing the device settings by connecting it to a PC via USB cable. Device Settings The following device settings are available. Device Operation The device operation should be set depending on the SpeedPuck utility. The 4 operation options available are sailing, race, motor sports and data logger.

  • Page 14: Bar Graph Display

    Firmware Update Firmware is the software that runs on the SpeedPuck. The SpeedPuck firmware is stable and no features or performance will be added to your device through a firmware update. We only release new firmware versions when we are forced to do so by a minor hardware change.
  • Page 15 There are two software packages, Velocitek Control Center (Windows and Mac) available from Velocitek which allow you to perform GPS data download, customize device functionality and update firmware. Velocitek Control Center / Velocitool Velocitek Control Center and Velocitool are free software. To find out more and download the software, go to http://www.velocitek.com/support/software.
  • Page 16 Maintenance Maintenance To ensure your SpeedPuck's enclosure remains watertight and the electronics are not destroyed by corrosion, please take the following precautions:  Dry case with a towel before opening.  Wipe away sand or debris on the gasket before screwing the back case on.
  • Page 17 Contact Contact Mail: Velocitek, Inc. 126 N B Street San Mateo, CA 94401 Fax: +1-650-618-2679 Phone: Calls will be answered 9AM ~ 6PM, US Eastern Time (UTC-4 Summer, UTC-5 Winter) US and Canada: +1-866-498-6737 International: +1-650-529-4519 Email: support@velocitek.com Website: http://www.velocitek.com Support: http://www.velocitek.com/support...
  • Page 18 Compliance Compliance FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 19 Index Index Batteries, 2 Installation Guide, 3 Compliance, 15 Lift/Header Bar Graph Indicator, 8 Contact, 14 Control Center, 12 Maintenance, 13 Max Speed, 8 Device Setting Bar Graph Display Option, 11 Compass Declination, 11 Operation Option Device Operation, 10 Data Logger, 7 Logging Rate, 10 Operation Option Max Speed Display, 10...

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