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Official Speed Control of USA WaterSki & U.S. National's
DigitalPro
By PerfectPass
Version 6.5NG
Mechanical
April 2007
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

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  • Page 1 Official Speed Control of USA WaterSki & U.S. National’s DigitalPro By PerfectPass Version 6.5NG Mechanical April 2007 Information or assistance: PerfectPass Control Systems Inc. 14 Trider Crescent Burnside Industrial Park Dartmouth, Nova Scotia CANADA B3B 1R6 By phone (902) 468-2150...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All Ball Timing Information Warning: PerfectPass highly recommends you become familiar with the operation of your new boat prior to using the speed control. (Leave in OFF position). Once you are familiar and comfortable with the operation and handling of your boat, try...
  • Page 3 If you feel it is not working properly or have questions, leave in the OFF position and contact PerfectPass or your dealer immediately.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    ON or OFF. After pressing the ON/OFF key [IN NEUTRAL ^ =Yes] may appear to remind the driver, and confirm the boat has been returned to neutral. When PerfectPass is OFF it will not engage. Any time you operate your boat the system will be powered up, although it can be in the OFF mode.
  • Page 5 Moving Around The Screen– The MENU key allows you to move around the screen to the various features. Any time yo u the system is prompting you to press either the UP or DOWN keys to select or confirm an scroll to the Menu Arrow Icon option.

  • Page 7: Slalom Mode

    This value directly adjusts the RPM/Speed value the system is trying to hold. If a time is fast or slow, you can enter an RPM value for the next pass. Example: A time was a little fast and PerfectPass suggested “ -20 RPM”.
  • Page 8 Press DOWN key to Calibrate system: The calibration screen is described below in this section on Page 6. Speed/SETPOINT The speed readout will turn into the SETPOINT when the engine is below 1500 RPM or the Speed/SETPOINT is highlighted. When this is highlighted the metric conversion will appear in this area of the screen. Press UP or DOWN keys to select desired SETPOINT: Course Times This section of the screen displays the timing information from the last pass.

  • Page 10: Tournament Mode

    The skier weight is entered in pounds, i.e. the above example shows a skier with a weight of 135 pounds. The skier weight is required so the PerfectPass system can apply the correct amount of RPM to compensate for their pull. ( 1 pound = 1 RPM).
  • Page 12 (without a skier) you must complete a timed slalom pass at each official speed you intend to use . This must be done in a course using magnets and Mag Sensor or a PerfectPass Hand Timer. Once calibrated, these new settings will be maintained in the system memory.
  • Page 13 ADDITIONAL SLALOM SETTINGS Additional Slalom Settings are accessed by pressing the UP key on the Main Slalom Screen with the highlighted. Then press the DOWN key when SLALOM is highlighted on the Mode Select Screen. The first two options can be accessed from the Main Slalom Screen as described above as well as here in the Slalom Settings Screen.

  • Page 14: Setting Baselines

    Optional Slalom Switch - If you have a Slalom Switch, refer to detailed instructions sent with switch. The switch is beneficial to “short line skiers”. For full details, please contact PerfectPass, or log on to www.perfectpass.com. Tournament Mode – Slalom If you press the UP and Down Keys together while in slalom mode, the new Tournament Mode will appear.

  • Page 15: Jump Mode

    WARNING: (Timing must be used in Jump mode and a proper two segment jump course is required for system to work properly. Do not use PerfectPass in Jump mode without a proper course, integrated timing and experienced operator. Because the counter cut pull and cut to the ramp are different, you must have timing activated and running as the boat heads towards the ramp.
  • Page 16 Enter the Crew Weight in pounds using the UP and DOWN keys. Press the MENU key to confirm and continue. Menu Arrow Press UP key to change modes or mode settings: This allows you to change modes and mode settings. The Additional Jump Settings will be discussed below.
  • Page 17 Jump Letter The Jump Letter is a combination of Jumper Weight, Jumper Distance and ability. . This Jump Letter represents how much throttle will be applied once the Rope Switch is closed as the skier pulls. The higher the Jump Letter selected the more aggressive the pull will be.

  • Page 18: Jump Driving

    Calibrating RPM Baselines - You can set RPM Baseline values for all of the official jump speeds (28, 29.8, 31.7, 33.6, and 35.4) or just the ones you use regularly. Let us assume you wish to set up 33.6 mph (54 kph). Enter the SETPOINT of 33.6 mph by pressing the MENU key until the ‘Speed/SETPOINT’...

  • Page 19: Additional Information & Settings

    Typical values 2005 Promo Boats 5.7L 6.0L ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Jump Switch - For details on the optional Jump Switch (Slalom Switch) contact PerfectPass or log on to www.perfectpass.com Jump Settings New Times (Faster Second Segment) Examples for when towing jumpers over 120 Feet.
  • Page 20 Jump Settings S2 RTB Ski Nautique Faster 40 Faster 0 MasterCraft Faster 40 Faster 0 Malibu Faster 40 Slower 0 Others Faster 40 Slower 0...

  • Page 21: Tournament Mode

    Tournament Mode – Jump If you press the Up & Down Keys together while in jump mode, the new Tournament Mode will appear. The only difference in this mode is the screen layout, particularly the size of the timing data. Baselines should be set and established in standard jump mode.

  • Page 23: Trick Mode

    Section 4. TRICK MODE USING TRICK MODE The trick mode is controlled via the speed signal from the paddle wheel. (You simply select the desired speed and go. RPM values are not used and no other settings are required) The main Trick screen will appear as: 2.

  • Page 24: Trick Settings

    DOWN key when TRICK is highlighted on the Mode Select Screen. Calibrate – Used to calibrate the PerfectPass digital speedometer readout. The procedure for adjusting this can be found in the Digital Speedometer Calibrate Section 7, Page 19. The calibration screen can also be acce ssed from the Main Trick Screen by pressing the DOWN key with the highlighted.

  • Page 26: Rpm Mode

    Section 5. 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 28: Wakeboard Mode

    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...

  • Page 29: Wakeboard Settings

    While in engaged the WakeboardPro should hold a smooth steady speed in a straight course down the lake. The driver should keep their hand on the throttle for safety, and to prevent it from pulling back on its own which will cause PerfectPass to disengage.

  • Page 30: Calibrating Perfectpass Speedometer

    Example: If you are set and engaged at 20 mph, but the analog speedometer or GPS is reading 22 mph, go into th e Speedo Cal screen and press the DOWN key several times until the boat speed drops to 20 mph so the PerfectPass Digital Speedometer matches the GPS or boat’s speedometer.
  • Page 32 USING INTERGRATED TIMING An integrated timing system is another unique feature of PerfectPass. This timing system is set up for both the Slalom and Jump modes. For tournament skiing and in Jump mode timing must be used and be interfaced into the Master Module for PerfectPass to work properly.
  • Page 33 Jump Magnets: It is very important that no other magnets are present in the course other than the official jump course magnets. For example, if the jump course runs next to the slalom course any slalom course ma gnets that could trigger the jump timer should be removed. For quality magnets contact PerfectPass at (902) 468-2150.
  • Page 35 Section 9. MAGNET TEST MODE / DEVICE TEST TESTING MAGNETS This mode allows you to test the timing magnets in the slalom and jump course for field strength and polarity. This mode uses a set RPM value (approximately 3080 rpm) to control. If you are running “All Ball Timing” or are in the jump mode, you should check that both of the Smart Timers are detecting properly, to do this you may need to drive the boat beside the course to test each sensor alone.
  • Page 37 Additional PerfectPass features are accessed by pressing the MENU & UP keys together from any main screen. The features available vary depending on the make and model of your boat. If a feature is not present on your PerfectPass then it is not available on your system.
  • Page 38 NOTE - System Hours and Water Temperature are only available on limited boats)
  • Page 39 Servo Motor Voltage Supply– This test will check the 12 V supply attached to the PerfectPass Servo Motor (via Master Module). Voltage level ranges will be slightly lower if the boat engine is not running.
  • Page 40 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 41 (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, Power & Paddle Wheel.
  • Page 42 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 43 Step 8. Your manual throttle should act and feel just the same as before PerfectPass was installed. If it does not feel normal, inspect throttle and linkage connection, particularly the brass hex nut adjustment. For assistance call (902) 468-2150.
  • Page 44 Installation and Setup Instructions for PerfectPass Paddlewheel System – ST300 Paddlewheel Tools and Material Required 2 inch hole saw, Sealant eg. GE silicone sealer Installation The 2 inch hole is placed approximately 6-7 inches (16 - 18 cm) perpendicular to the centerline of an inboard ski boat, beside the drain plug under the engine.
  • Page 45 Section 12. TROUBLE SHOOTING / GENERAL INFORMATION You can learn a lot from just turning on key and watching system start up. Every time PerfectPass is powered y ou will see the back light in Display glow green followed by a beep as the screen becomes active. When the Master Module sees a solid 12 volts +, the Intel processor starts which puts the data on screen and the servo motor will perform its “auto tighten ”...
  • Page 46 Run your boat in RPM Mode at about 2800 and when boat is controlling smoothly, look at digital speed reading on PerfectPass. It should be steady as well or there is a speed signal problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, it could possibly be a defective paddle wheel.
  • Page 47 With this approach, only one segment time is required. After each pass, the PerfectPass system briefly displays the Full Course Time and then the two separate segments as in this 34.2 mph example. [ 0.0 16.95 OK ] then [ 7.13 9.82 OK ] If the score was less than six, then the ABT sub-menu is entered via the Down Key.
  • Page 48 PerfectPass Speed Control device, and whether caused by any persons negligence or otherwise.
  • Page 49 (Must be signed to affect valid purchase and activate warranty agreement, detach and mail immediately to PerfectPass Control Systems Inc., 14 Trider Crescent Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1R6, Canada).
  • Page 50 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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