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QUICK START GUIDE
Update Version 3.0 May 2022
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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE BODY Update Version 3.0 May 2022 PIRED PIRED UNTOLD UNTOLD SHARE YOUR STORY. SAIL WITH US MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 SAILMON MAX. FROM NOW ON YOU’RE PART OF THE WORLDWIDE GROWING SAILMON COMMUNITY. ARE YOU READY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SAILING EXPERIENCE? COMPLETE THE STEPS IN THIS QUICK START GUIDE AND SEE YOU ON THE WATER! SAILMON MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7. DIAGNOSTIC AND PERFORMANCE 8. CHARGING MAX FIND OUT MORE | Do you have questions after reading the Quick Start Guide? Go to sailmon.com/ max/support for more information, video tutorials and troubleshooting. Our customer service agents are happy to assist you - from Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (CET).
  • Page 4 MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    INDUCTIVE CHARGER AND CABLE STANDARD MAX MOUNT CARRYING CASE FIND OUT MORE | Looking for more? Go to our shop - shop.sailmon.com - to find (class-specific) (mast) brackets and addons like different loadcells, the windsensor and the NMEA interfaces. MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 6 MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 7: First Steps Of Installation

    2. FIRST STEPS OF INSTALLATION We understand you want to hit the water with MAX as soon as possible, but it’s important to follow the next instructions to get the most out of the device. CONNECT MAX TO THE SAILMON APP...
  • Page 8: Connect To The Sailmon App

    MAX to your Sailmon App account. 1. Your MAX is connected to your personal Sailmon App account and the internet (for example, your home network, the WiFi of the sailing club or connection with your phone).
  • Page 9 STEP 1A: DOWNLOAD THE SAILMON APP Let’s make the connection happen! First things first. Download the Sailmon App in App Store or Google Play. STEP 1B: CREATE AN ACCOUNT Setup your personal account by following the on-screen instructions. Do you already have an account? Simply log-in.
  • Page 10 STEP 1C: TURN ON MAX MAX has five buttons: each on one side and three on top. The functionality of a button can be different from screen to screen, but it’s described or shown clearly on-screen. First, hold the top middle button to turn on (and turn off) MAX.
  • Page 11 3. Are you done with the full password? Connect to the network (click on the top middle button). The MAX will tell you if the password is correct and the connection is successful. If you want to leave this password setup earlier, make sure to delete all characters first before pressing exit.
  • Page 12 Android phone: Go to Settings > Connected devices > Enable Bluetooth and leave the screen open Sailmon MAX: Go to Menu > System > Disable ‘Enable WiFi’ Sailmon MAX: Go to Menu > System > Connections > Bluetooth Internet (MAX is now discoverable on your phone) Android phone: Select Pair new device >...
  • Page 13 Is it not LIVE? Probably your unit isn’t connected to the internet (more information in step 1D). However, as explained, your data will be saved on your MAX (more information in step 1) until it is able to transfer via the internet to your connected account.
  • Page 14: Customize Your Max

    5. When you’re finished selecting all the values, press the top left button to go back. Your page is automatically saved. DATA EXPLAINED MAX has a lot of data to show. - Distance in meters (m) - Speed in kilometers (km)
  • Page 15 Compass bearing magnetic relative to max Course Angle Course Angle Angle relative to the set course Course over Ground Course of Max relative to Earth Depth** Depth The depth is measured with the depth sensor that the boat is equipped with. HEADER/LIFT...
  • Page 16: Calibrate The Data

    CALLIBRATE YOUR MAX Two steps down, another really important one to go! Now that you’ve customized your MAX to your personal needs, it’s time to get the sailing data accurate by calibration. Make sure to calibrate your MAX every time you go sailing.
  • Page 17 : wait a moment until you see another message. FULL : all set! You’re ready to go sailing. Sailing data accurate? Check. Let’s mount the MAX to your boat and do what we’ve all been waiting for: SAIL! MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 18: Mount Max

    Compass Offset to keep your sailing data accurate. Fill in a value in degrees between -180 and 180 here. FIND OUT MORE | Do you want to know what’s the best place to mount your MAX? Check out sailmon.com/mount-max for boat examples or contact support.
  • Page 19: Go Sailing

    STEP 5 SAILING MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 20: Improve Your Sailing

    3. IMPROVE YOUR SAILING It’s time to have some fun! Keep an eye on MAX and see on the next MAX and the Sailmon App is made to improve your sailing. With the data pages how you can stay on top of the competition gathered during and after sailing (with the app - see next pages), you can start to sail better, faster and higher.
  • Page 21: Sail Faster

    (press the top middle button) during sailing to show data that can help you to go faster. Do you want to know the MAX speed, Ten Second Average and Top 10 Second Average at the end of your trip? Check out how to set up a page with these data with the Page Builder (page 14).
  • Page 22: Sail Higher

    MAX to the internet first (explained on page 11), so all data can be sent to the app. You can turn off MAX now (hold top middle button or go to Menu > Turn Off). Please notice your data is always saved on your MAX so you can switch it off anytime - even if there are still files to transfer.
  • Page 23: Sailmon App

    We will explain some basic functionalities. CHECK YOUR PERSONAL BESTS The Sailmon App generates all the insights you need after a day of sailing with MAX. Check your personal bests once you’re off the water, like top speed, best upwind performance and fastest 500M.
  • Page 24 See how you rank on the leaderboard with your best result ever. Every leaderboard is clearly categorized by highlight, class or period. FIND OUT MORE | With the Sailmon Gold subscription, we take the app to the next level. Do you want to know more? Download the app or go to sailmon.com/gold...
  • Page 25: Install Add-Ons

    5. INSTALL ADD-ONS Due to the Bluetooth connection in MAX, you have the possibility to connect wireless add-ons. These add-ons will provide you with more data during sailing (on MAX) and afterwards (in the Sailmon App): - Ultrasonic Wind Sensor (TWA, TWD, TWS, AWA, AWS)
  • Page 26 MAX to be in a fixed position and mounted/calibrated exactly in the forward direction of the boat. It also requires the compass of MAX to be calibrated perfectly and away from any ferrous metals.
  • Page 27: Loadcell

    Sailmon App. Go to Menu > System > Sensors > Loadcell 2. Place the Loadcell very close to your MAX. Make sure it is in ‘high power mode’. The MAX will automatically detect the Loadcell. 3. Does your MAX show ‘Found Device’? Connect (click on right top button) 4.
  • Page 28: Extra Functionalities

    Go to Menu > System > Advanced > enable E4 Slave Mode b. MAX will restart in repeater mode (this takes some time) c. Wait until the MAX shows ‘Connecting to E4’ (make sure WiFi is on) 2. Take your Sailmon E4 processor a.
  • Page 29: Non-Gps Mode

    NON-GPS MODE In MAX you can turn off GPS. This function is ideal for classes in which GPS is not allowed. 1. Go to Menu > System > Sensors > enable/disable No GPS mode 2. MAX will show no GPS signal in the bottom bar.
  • Page 30: Diagnostic And Performance

    FACTORY RESET Remove all current settings of your MAX and set it back to the original settings. MENU > SYSTEM > CHECK FOR UPDATES Check out if your MAX is running the latest software update.
  • Page 31: Charging Max

    Nobody likes low battery levels, so make sure to charge the battery before your next use. Plug the Sailmon charger into the power plug and place MAX on top of the Sailmon logo until the blue light slowly flashes. The MAX will show if it’s removed from the charger.
  • Page 32 ENJOY YOUR MAX AND SHARE YOUR STORY. USE #SAILWITHUS AND TAG @SAILMON INSTRUMENTS TO GET FEATURED ON OUR SOCIALS. MAX QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 33 Caution: any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. MAX is not meant for a safety device. Disclaimer: This guide is based on a preproduction device and app in development.
  • Page 34 HELLINGWEG 9-B 2583 DZ DEN HAAG THE NETHERLANDS INFO@SAILMON.COM +31 (0)70 20 075 33 WWW.SAILMON.COM INSP INSP BY U BY U MAX QUICK START GUIDE...

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