Coxmate SRT-std User Manual

Coxmate SRT User Manual
Both SRT–std and SRT–mag versions
1.

Introduction

The Coxmate SRT provides audio, stroke rate display and stop watch for cox's. It is a
compact, low cost unit. It utilises the latest in digital electronics to increase battery life by
60%. The unit is available with adjustable magnetic mounting, or conventional mounting
plate. It is a part of the new 'T' (tough) range. These are made to be tough to withstand
the rigours of rowing. The SRT can be connected to an existing Coxmate or Nielsen
Kellerman® cable harness and speakers.
2.

Getting Started

Charging Unit: Plug the charger unit in. Charging will take up to approx 12 hours if batteries are completely flat.
The display will flash indicating charge status e.g. 'C56', indicates the charge level is 56%. When fully charged the
'Full' will be displayed. It is good for batteries, if they can be fully charged and discharged for first two cycles. The
batteries may not have been used for some time and this exercising helps restore their capacity. Note: Unit will not
operate while it is being charged.
Fixing Mounting Bracket into boat: Determine position for mounting the adjustable bracket in boat. The exact
location will depend on shape/construction of boat and preference of cox. Examples for mounting are shown; The
first is for a stern coxed boat. The second is a bow coxed boat with the SRT fitted externally on bow cover. The third
shows the unit fitted internally under bow cover. The base of the mounting plate can sit facing up as in external
mounting shown, or facing down as with internal mounting shown. The mounting plate can be attached with either the
double sided tape, or the stainless steel screw sets provided. If you use the tape, make sure the surface is clean and
dry. An alcohol swab is provided for cleaning surface. Once plate is stuck, avoid applying any force on bond, until
tape has had a chance to 'set'. The unit can still be used but care should be taken for ~24 hours
The mounting bracket can be simply folded out of the way at the end of a rowing session; either to assist cox getting
in and out of boat, or to avoid mounting bracket getting in the way when boat is racked. For the version with
magnetic electrical contacts, connect the 4 pin rubber connector which is attached to the mounting bracket into
harness – this is only done once, and does not need to be disconnected/ connected each time boat is used.
Getting into boat: Place unit onto Mounting Plate. Once the unit is close to mounting plate, the magnets will take
The Stopwatch: The stop watch button starts, stops and resets timer. To reset timer, the button must be held down
for one second. If the stop watch button is pressed the display will show time for two seconds and then revert back
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over. The picture below left, shows the SRT being presented to mounting plate.
Plug microphone into 'Mic' socket. Press
briefly display 'ON' and then charge level eg 'C56'. It will give a short beep
through speakers – this lets you know the speakers are connected. It will
then display stroke rating if seat sensor is activated, eg '25.8' means 25.8
strokes per minute. If there is no signal from seat sensor for 12 seconds
'- - -' will be displayed.
To adjust volume, use '+' and '-` buttons. When these are pressed the
volume will be displayed temporarily eg 'u67' (volume is 67%). Once set this
volume will be remembered, even if unit is turned Off/On. If you wish the
coach to talk to crew through speaker system, then connect output from radio
into 'Radio' input. This connection uses a standard 3.5mm jack plug.
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button to turn unit On. It will
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