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- Page 1 . F i x P o i n t . p r o FixPoint e l e c t r o n i c c o m p a s s Connects directly to your chartplotter or NMEA2000 GPS coordinates correction Mode 360 Various ways of installation Calibration on boat and in hands Control via Wi‐Fi Firmware updates ... ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Purpose ............................ 2 2. Installation........................... 2 3. Connecting directly to a chartplotter .................... 4 4. Connecting to NMEA2000 network .................... 4 5. Setting up the compass in a chartplotter .................. 5 6. Launching FixPoint application ..................... 6 7. Correction of GPS coordinates...................... 7 8. Mode 360 ............................ 9 8.1. Construction of a structural map .................... 9 8.2. Setting a point on the side scan .................... 9 9. Checking the compass readings .................... 1 0 10. Compass calibration ........................ 1 1 ... -
Page 3: Purpose
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 1. Purpose This device is an electronic compass for a vessel (boat, cutter, yacht, etc.) in order to determine the direction of the vessel's axis (vessel orientation) in real time. Additionally, the device provides GPS coordinates correction function and 360 mode. The device connects directly to the chartplotter via NMEA2000 socket or to NMEA2000 network. FixPoint 360 model works as a compass, and can also receive and process GPS coordinates from any connected GPS source. FixPoint GPS model includes all the features of FixPoint 360, and also provides reliable and stable reception of GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO thanks to the built‐in GPS module. GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 are available if FixPoint 360 is connected to a Lowrance chartplotter. For Garmin and Humminbird this functionality is available with FixPoint GPS model or if FixPoint 360 is connected to NMEA2000 network that has multiple GPS sources. The both models work as a compass with chartplotters of any brand. 2. Installation The compass can be installed anywhere on the vessel. Select a location with minimal magnetic interference (at least 50 cm away from the motor, battery, and any metal objects). When mounting, use only stainless steel screws (included). Check the compass values at the point of its installation only on water! A boat trailer and underground utilities can greatly distort the magnetic field. ... - Page 4 FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 Option 1: Set the compass horizontally. The arrow on the compass should point forward along the axis of the vessel. Option 2. It is possible to install the compass with a rotation relative to the vessel axis. The angle should be specified in the settings (see 10.3) or you should calibrate the compass on the vessel (see 10.1). The compass can be installed on non‐horizontal surfaces. The compass will automatically detect the tilt and correct the values. Option 3. It is allowed to install the compass sideways or upside down. In this case, the arrow on the compass should point towards the horizon (you should not point the arrow up or down!). The compass will automatically determine its position and correct the values. After installation, perform calibration on the vessel (see 10.1). This option is not recommended for GPS model because reception of ...
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Page 5: Connecting Directly To A Chartplotter
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 3. Connecting directly to a chartplotter The compass connects directly to the chartplotter via NMEA2000 connector. You also need to connect the compass power cord to a 12V power source. Install a 1A fuse in the power circuit. 4. Connecting to NMEA2000 network The compass connects to NMEA2000 network instead of the female terminator. If the network power is supplied separately, the compass power cord does not need to be connected! The compass will be powered by the network. It is possible to power NMEA2000 network via a compass. To do this, connect the compass power cord to a 12V power source. Use a 1A fuse. ... -
Page 6: Setting Up The Compass In A Chartplotter
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 5. Setting up the compass in a chartplotter 1. Connect the compass to a chartplotter and supply power. Turn on the chartplotter. 2. Wait until communication with satellites is established (for Lowrance chartplotters: the vessel icon will be displayed on the map without symbol ? ). 3. Go to Settings – Network – Data sources... 4. Open Vessel – Heading and select FixPoint. To correct coordinates (see 7) and Mode 360 (see 8), you should select FixPoint as the source of GPS data. 5. Open GPS – All Data and check that FixPoint is automatically selected or select it manually. GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 work in FixPoint 360 when it’s connected to a Lowrance chartplotter. For Garmin and Humminbird, this functionality is available in FixPoint GPS model, or if FixPoint 360 is connected to NMEA2000 network that has multiple GPS sources ‐ for example, there are two chartplotters and the second chartplotter is selected as the compass GPS source (see 7). These settings should be performed once when connecting the compass for the first time. The chartplotter will save and restore them next time you turn it on. ... -
Page 7: Launching Fixpoint Application
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 FixPoint 6. Launching application When power is supplied, the compass boots up and within 10 seconds creates a Wi‐Fi access point named FixPoint360‐XXXXXXX or FixPointGPS‐XXXXXXX (depending on the model). 1. Connect to this Wi‐Fi point using any device (phone, tablet, laptop). 2. Open your browser and input f.com or 192.168.2.1 in the address bar. FixPoint application will launch. If the browser cannot open the page, reconnect to the Wi‐Fi point and confirm using the network without Internet access, or disable Mobile Internet / Mobile data transfer (depending on the Android version and device manufacturer). By default, the Wi‐Fi access point is active for 15 minutes (this parameter can be changed ‐ see 11.2). To reactivate the Wi‐Fi point and launch the application, you need to turn off and supply power to the compass again. ... -
Page 8: Correction Of Gps Coordinates
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 7. Correction of GPS coordinates For accurate vessel positioning in relation to underwater objects and chart building, GPS coordinates must coincide with the position of the echo sounder (transducer). Since the GPS receiver and transducer are always located at a distance from each other, accuracy is lost. FixPoint fixes this problem. 1. Launch FixPoint application (see 6) and select GPS Source on Main tab. For FixPoint GPS model GPS+GLONASS+GALILEO built‐in module is selected by default. In this case, to determine GPS coordinates and correct them FixPoint GPS uses its own GPS source. You also can select another GPS source (as for FixPoint 360 model ‐ see below). For FixPoint 360 model Auto is selected by default (auto‐detection of the best GPS source). If there’s one GPS source (chartplotter), leave the default selection ‐ Auto. If the compass is connected to NMEA2000 network that has several GPS sources (chartplotters) located close to each other, you can select a specific device, or leave Auto (since the coordinates of these devices are approximately equal). If the compass is connected to a NMEA2000 network that has multiple GPS sources that are ... - Page 9 FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 2. Measure the distance from the selected GPS source to the transducer. You should measure the distance from the GPS source, and not from the compass! The compass location can be any. Only for FixPoint GPS model, if the built‐in GPS module is selected as GPS source, you need to measure the distance from the compass itself. 3. In FixPoint application, on Main tab, Correct Position pane, specify in which direction and at what distance you want to correct the GPS coordinates (from the selected GPS source to the transducer). 4. Click Save. Now FixPoint sends GPS coordinates that coincide with the location of the transducer, i.e. the vessel icon is displayed on the map exactly at the point where the transducer is installed. The error in displaying underwater objects on the chartplotter screen, constructing structural and depth maps has been eliminated. ...
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Page 10: Mode 360
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 8. Mode 360 The Mode 360 is necessary to build a structural map around the vessel and accurately transfer points from the side scan to the map. To enable Mode 360: 1. In FixPoint application, on Main tab, Mode 360 pane, turn on Mode 360. 2. Set the speed at which the mode will be activated (default – 2 km/h, possible values – up to 6 km/h). When Mode 360 is enabled, it is automatically activated when the vessel speed is below the set speed, and deactivated when the vessel speed is above the set speed. When the mode is activated, the vessel course line tends to coincide with the vessel heading (compass) line. This provides the following benefits: 8.1. Construction of a structural map 1. In the chartplotter, enable the overlay of side scan on the map (construction of a structural map) in Live or recording mode (if you want to save the resulting structural map). 2. Slowly rotate FixPoint and the side scan sensor (transducer) at the same time. This can be done on an electric or gas engine, rotating the vessel at a point, or by installing the compass and transducer on a rod and rotating it. 3. Having completed a full rotation (360°) you can see a structural map built around the vessel with the radius of the side scan. By continuing to rotate, you can update the map in real time. As a result, the structural map is built around the vessel located at one point. 8.2. Setting a point on the side scan ... -
Page 11: Checking The Compass Readings
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 Mode 360 will also be useful when fishing from ice. The compass and side scan sensor can be mounted on a rod. Then you can put the sensor into the hole, and by rotating the rod, build a structural map in the chartplotter to see the bottom and fish at a great distance from the hole! 9. Checking the compass readings After installing, connecting and configuring the compass (see points 2 – 5), check its readings. There should be no strong wind or waves. On a river, find the place with the lowest current. Move the vessel at a speed of over 7 km/h in a straight line. Watch the red and blue lines (course and heading). Turn 90 degrees and continue moving straight ahead in the other direction. In this way, watch the red and blue lines when moving in all directions (conditionally ‐ north, south, west and east). If, when moving in all the directions, the lines diverge insignificantly (up to 5 degrees), FixPoint works correctly. No calibration needed. If the lines diverge at approximately the same angle in all the directions, the compass is not installed along the vessel axis. It is necessary to set a correction (see 10.3). If the lines diverge significantly and at different angles in the different directions, it is necessary to perform calibration on the vessel (see 10.1). If, for some reason, calibration on the vessel has not given the results, it is necessary to calibrate the compass in hands (see 10.2), and then, if necessary, repeat calibration on the vessel. www.FixPoint.pro e‐mail: info@FixPoint.pro telegram: FixPointPro Page 10 of 15 ... -
Page 12: Compass Calibration
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 Compass calibration The strength of the Earth's magnetic field varies in different regions. If you move the compass to a different geographic area, even a calibrated compass will not work accurately. Calibrate the compass in the new region. In most cases, it is sufficient to perform calibration on the vessel (see 10.1). You can also calibrate the compass in your hands (see 10.2). 10.1. Calibration on boat There should be no strong wind or waves. On a river, find the place with the lowest current. Performing calibration on a river with a strong current will result in a divergence. 1. In FixPoint application, on Calibration tab, Calibration on boat pane, click Start. 2. Move the vessel in a circle at a speed of 7 ‐ 15 km/h and a turning angle of 2 ‐ 3 degrees. 3. Continue until the calibration result appears in FixPoint application. 4. If the calibration has completed successfully, check the compass readings (see 9). If the calibration fails, refresh your browser and try again. After successful calibration, it will be turned on automatically. It will also be possible to disable calibration. Calibration on boat also corrects the error in setting the compass not along the axis (see 2). After successful calibration, the compass rotation setting (see 10.3) will be disabled. If necessary (for ... -
Page 13: Calibration In Hands
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 10.2. Calibration in hands FixPoint is pre‐calibrated for the Central European region. In most cases, there is no need to calibrate the compass in your hands. In case of incorrect values, it is sufficient to perform calibration on boat (see 10.1). Calibration on boat may not give results for various reasons ‐ being in another region where the Earth’s magnetic field is significantly different, strong magnetic interference on the vessel, short‐ term exposure of the compass to a powerful magnetic field, etc. In this case, calibrate the compass in your hands. Then, if necessary, repeat on‐boat calibration. Do not calibrate the compass indoors or near metal objects, avoid any magnetic interference. It is preferable to perform calibration in hands at the point (close above) where the compass is going to be installed. 1. Take the compass in your hands. 2. In FixPoint application, on Calibration tab, Calibration in hands pane, click Start. 3. Rotate the compass in all directions for 1 minute (just like calibrating a compass in a smartphone). 4. If the calibration has completed successfully, check the compass readings (see point 9). If calibration fails, refresh your browser and try again. After successful calibration, it will be turned on automatically. It will also be possible to disable calibration. ... -
Page 14: Rotate The Compass
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 10.3. Rotate the compass If the compass is not installed along the axis of the vessel (see 2), and calibration on boat is not performed or the compass was rotated after calibration (see 10.1), it is possible to set the angle of the compass “rotation”. 1. In FixPoint application, on Calibration tab, Compass Correction pane, input the angle that you want to change the compass readings ‐ clockwise with a plus sign, counterclockwise with a minus sign. 2. Click Save. 3. Enable correction. The correction can be disabled at any time. www.FixPoint.pro e‐mail: info@FixPoint.pro telegram: FixPointPro Page 13 of 15 ... -
Page 15: Additional Settings
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 Additional settings In FixPoint application, additional settings are available on Settings tab. 11.1. Interface language On Language pane you can change the interface language of FixPoint application. By default, the language is set according to your browser settings. If the browser language is not supported, English will be selected. If necessary, select a different language. The selection will be saved automatically. 11.2. Wi‐Fi access point 1. If necessary, change the access point name. 2. If necessary, set a password for the access point. 3. Change the amount of time the access point will be active. The default setting is 15 minutes. 4. Click Save. 5. If necessary, reboot the device to connect to the access point with a new name and password (see 11.4). ... -
Page 16: Firmware Update
FixPoint Electronic compass with GPS coordinates correction and Mode 360 11.3. Firmware update Firmware pane displays information about the current device software version. To update the firmware, download the file with the new firmware to your device from the website www.FixPoint.pro. Click Select file button, find the downloaded file on your device, select it, click Update. If the update procedure is successful, the compass will reboot automatically. The firmware file downloaded to a mobile device is saved in a specific folder (usually Download) depending on the device settings. If you can’t find the downloaded file, try downloading it through another application (another browser, Google disk, telegram, etc.), which will save the file in Download folder or your well‐ known folder (for example, Download/Telegram for telegram). 11.4. Serial number and reboot Device pane displays the name, serial number and batch date of the compass. By clicking Reboot button, you can reboot the compass without turning off / on the power. Resetting the access point and rolling back the firmware If you set a password for the Wi‐Fi access point (see 11.2) and forgot it, the device will continue to work correctly. But it will be impossible to connect to the Wi‐Fi network and launch FixPoint application. To reset Wi‐Fi access point settings, supply power to the compass for 3 ‐ 7 seconds and turn it off. Repeat the procedure 3 times. The 4th time you turn it on, the access point settings will be reset. If the reset is successful, your mobile device will detect a Wi‐Fi network named FixPoint360‐XXXXXXX or FixPointGPS‐XXXXXXX without a password. You can connect to the Wi‐Fi access point again and launch ...
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