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November 2018
3-Event Mechanical
V 9.2s
Information or assistance:
PerfectPass Control Systems Inc.
14 Trider Crescent
Burnside Industrial Park
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
CANADA B3B 1R6
By phone:
(902) 468-2150
By fax:
(902) 468-8837
By email:
techsupport@perfectpass.com
4/9/2019

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  • Page 1 November 2018 3-Event Mechanical V 9.2s Information or assistance: PerfectPass Control Systems Inc. 14 Trider Crescent Burnside Industrial Park Dartmouth, Nova Scotia CANADA B3B 1R6 By phone: (902) 468-2150 By fax: (902) 468-8837 By email: techsupport@perfectpass.com 4/9/2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number Section 1 - Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Familiar with PerfectPass Changing Modes Section 2 - Slalom Mode Selecting Slalom Modes Calibrating Slalom Speeds GPS Based Slalom Section 3 - Course Mapping - Timing Section 4...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    INITIAL SETUP - The display will guide you through this set up. Read slowly and carefully. Your new PerfectPass system must now complete a short set up procedure to familiarize itself with your particular boat and engine. (This may have been performed by your dealer if dealer installed) Step (1) INITIAL HRS 000 You can enter the number of hours on your boat using the UP Key if you wish to use the PerfectPass hour meter.
  • Page 4 CHANGING SCREENS / MODES (Ex. Slalom to Trick) To change to a different mode, simply press the Menu Button until the Menu Arrow Icon in the upper right hand corner is highlighted. When the Menu Arrow in upper right corner is dark, press the UP Key.

  • Page 5: Slalom Mode

    Section 2. SLALOM MODE SELECTING SLALOM MODE There are several slalom modes to choose from: AUTOCAL – Slalom RPM Baselines MUST be calibrated for accuracy in this mode before skiing GPS Slalom (Official Slalom Speeds) Practice Slalom (Same as above but in between speeds available) Classic Slalom (Same as 2007 version, RPM Control only) Simple Slalom (A new simple to use GPS Slalom Mode for up to 28 off).
  • Page 6 2. After “Mapping” is complete, switch to GPS Slalom Mode (O – No Skier Setting) and run a few timing passes to ensure timing is active, control is smooth and times are near perfect. (See course mapping video under “Support” at www.perfectpass.com). 3. Before skiing, enter a skier size letter (F, L, N, X).
  • Page 7 GPS SLALOM MODE GPS Slalom Mode or Practice Mode are the most commonly used. Set Speed Skier Size (N=Normal) Course Time Actual Speed Step.1 Select GPS SLALOM. Step.2 Select Speed (Use Menu Key to highlight set point). Step.3 Set Skier Size (ex: N) (Use Menu Key to highlight skier size). Step 4 Tow Skier.
  • Page 8 USING CLASSIC MODE - RPM Based (Non GPS Enhanced) 2. Name/Mode/Crew 1. RPM Adjust 3. Menu Arrow 8. KX (Pull) 4. Speed/SETPOINT 7. PX (Rope) 6. Skier Weight Tachometer 5. Course Times Step.1 Select speed and enter weight of crew. (Highlight slalom heading & press DOWN key). Step.2 Enter the Skiers Weight on screen.

  • Page 9: Course Mapping - Timing

    Section 3. COURSE MAPPING – NO MAGNET TIMING Watch this on video under “Support” at www.perfectpass.com Step. 1 Locate “Map Courses” on your screen, highlight and press UP Key. Highlight “Map Courses” and press Up to Enter. Step. 2 You will see where you have the ability to Map Three (3) Courses. To enter the coordinates for the first course highlight line 1.
  • Page 10 MENU Arrow To leave this screen, use MENU Key to highlight MENU arrow and press UP Key. If you wish to Map another course, highlight course #2 and press UP. Repeat procedure. To clear any course you have mapped, select the course # (ie. Course 1) and press the OFF KEY to clear the screen or simply “re-map”...

  • Page 11: Jump Mode

    For details on running the system for competitive style Jumping, see Manuals under “Support” at www.perfectpass.com WARNING – Jump Skiing is inherently dangerous. If you are going to use PerfectPass for Jumping you will need to ensure the following: A. The course is accurate and is Mapped so Timing works properly.

  • Page 12: Trick Mode

    Using Trick mode is relatively easy. Turn control ON, select the desired speed and drive smoothly to the SETPOINT so PerfectPass can seamlessly take over. If you accelerate aggressively past the SETPOINT, it will take the system several seconds to lock in the speed.
  • Page 13 If the skier falls, pull back on the throttle to disengage system. Slowly return to skier and pull them back up again. System will take over automatically once SETPOINT is reached. Speed changes can be made “on the fly”. When you are finished with the speed control, go to neutral and press the ON/OFF key. TRICK SETTINGS Trick Setting (KD) is accessed by pressing the Down Key when the word “TRICK”...

  • Page 14: Rpm Mode

    Section 6. RPM MODE USING RPM MODE In this mode, the screen will appear as follows: 2. Menu Arrow 1. SETPOINT Mode Indicator Speed Tachometer Operating in this mode is very similar to using the Wakeboard or Trick modes, except the system is now controlling to an RPM SETPOINT.

  • Page 15: Wakeboard Mode

    Section 7. WAKEBOARD MODE USING WAKEBOARD MODE This is a speed-based mode using the GPS Data to control similar to the TRICK mode. The Main Wakeboard Screen will appear as follows: 2. Name/Mode 3. Menu Arrow 1. SETPOINT Mode Indicator Speed Tachometer SETPOINT...
  • Page 16 Select the desired SETPOINT by pressing the UP or DOWN keys. Pull the rider up normally and accelerate smoothly up to or slightly beyond the target speed. Once PerfectPass sees the actual speed reach the SETPOINT it will automatically take control and will notify you of this with an audible beep.
  • Page 17 QUICK LIST -NAME LIST This version of PerfectPass allows you to store up to four names and their preferred speed. The Name List can be accessed by pressing the UP key when the NAME/MODE section is highlighted or by going into the SUBMENU and selecting the Name List. Once in the Name List press the MENU key to move through the list.

  • Page 18: Additional Features/Background Settings

    System Info – Battery Voltage, System Hours, Software/ Hardware Version Engine Set Up – To switch from V8 <>V6, Invert RPM Signal (Consult with PerfectPass Tech Support) Diagnostics – For Servo Motor Testing, Rope Switch Test/GPS Testing, etc. (See Trouble shooting for Servo Testing) LCD Settings –...

  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting/General Information

    See Support, “Trouble shooting”. You can learn a lot from just turning on key and watching system start up. Every time PerfectPass is powered you will see the back light in display turn on followed by a beep as the screen becomes active.
  • Page 20 System accelerates past set point – If the system accelerates past the set point and is very slow to work back to the set speed, the engine throttle return spring may be weak. PerfectPass can open the throttle, but depends on the engine return spring to bring it back towards neutral. A...
  • Page 21 Use up or down key to adjust time for your area. Press Menu Key when done. Time zone will now be stored in memory. For more Trouble Shooting details, go to: www.perfectpass.com . Click on “Support” and then go to “Trouble Shooting”. Once there you can choose your boat details and bring up the appropriate...
  • Page 22 You should see 7.13 at ball 3 and a full course time of about 16.95 seconds +/-. If the times are not real close then either baselines not right or linkage issue. Contact PerfectPass. 6. If all of the tests above look good, back in GPS Slalom Mode (Skier letter N) without a skier in tow make two passes and note the times you are experiencing at ball one, ball three and full course.
  • Page 23 (Should not move more than 10 rpm) If during this test your PerfectPass digital tachometer does not settle well, or you see spikes (particularly on the high side of 3400) you may wish to try the “standard” setting and perform this same test.
  • Page 24 Background Adjustable Settings (ON/OFF & UP Keys together While most users will never need to make adjustments, PerfectPass has made some internal settings accessible in the event your boat’s performance could benefit from a setting change. (Note: Before any adjustments are ever made you should confirm in GPS Slalom (Skier Size 0) and no skier in tow that your times are accurate.
  • Page 25 The idea here is that you can get the chart settings on your boat to align and feel like and match those newer boats you ski behind. This may be required if you have a 1:1 transmission or a smaller prop. Discuss with PerfectPass Tech Support if you feel a change is required.

  • Page 26: Appendix 2

    After each pass, the PerfectPass system briefly displays the Full Course Time. If the score was less than six, then the All Ball Times can be seen by highlighting the “Times” and press the Down Key.
  • Page 27 10/32 locking nut is in place on Morse control / Teleflex throttle cable. Screw threaded brass hex connector on PerfectPass cable onto the end of the Morse control throttle cable. (Do not over tighten hex nut). Install L shaped brass throttle adapter to throttle control lever using identical hole as original ball joint.
  • Page 28 If you have re-installed a decorative engine cover, with key “OFF” push the throttle down to full open and back to neutral. At no point should the PerfectPass cable “hook” or “jam”. (Never tie wrap on restrict the PerfectPass cable from free movement).
  • Page 29 (-) post marked (GND). 2. On boats with Medallion gauges with no posts, attach the PerfectPass purple power wire to the purple wire leading to the ignition terminal. The black wire can be securely grounded to the grounding bar or other suitable ground location.
  • Page 30 (If there is not a post, connect to the solid gray wire coming from the tachometer). (2) 2002 - 2005 MasterCraft – The custom wiring harness supplied by PerfectPass allows for plug & play for RPM and Power.
  • Page 31 LT-R / LT-1 - On this engine the Gray wire lead on the PerfectPass RPM Sensor cable is not used and can be taped off. The separate Black wire end must be connected to the Gray wire located in the main wiring harness leading into the Borg Warner MDC Control box.

  • Page 32: Gps Receiver

    Section 10. GPS RECEIVER - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation: The GPS Receiver can be installed on the dash board looking up through the wind screen. As long as the receiver has a clear unobstructed view of the sky, it will work properly, even if sitting at an angle to the sky.
  • Page 33 LIMITED WARRANTY During the first 12 months from date of original retail purchase, any PerfectPass component that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the option of PerfectPass at no charge. All warranty claims must be authorized in advance and a Return Authorization (R/A #) issued. All packages, correspondence, documents and packing slips must reference this R/A #.

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