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DNG R1 Instruction Manual

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Version 1.25

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  • Page 1 DNG R1 jigging machine Version 1.25...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Foreword ....................................1 Overview ....................................2 Features of the R1 jigging machine ........................2 Manual ....................................2 Connection Diagram ............................... 3 Installation .................................... 4 Securing the machine ..............................4 Electricity ..................................4 Switching the power on ............................4 High and low voltage ..............................
  • Page 3 Slow hauling ................................33 Troubleshooting ................................34 The reel hauls the line without any fish ......................34 The reel won’t move the drum and the voltage reads as 54V .............. 34 The reel detects the bottom before hitting the seafloor ................ 34 The reels pays out the line too slowly ......................

  • Page 4: Foreword

    We are thrilled to welcome you to the community of sailors who have chosen to incorporate the R1 jigging reel onto their boats. We want to provide you with some helpful tips and information to ensure you have the best experience possible.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Fish searching system. • Configurable to practically every situation. • Special settings for mackerel and squid fishing. • Manual This manual intends to help you set up and use the R1 jigging machine, whether you are a new or an experienced user.

  • Page 6: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram...

  • Page 7: Installation

    1.5 mm communication wires. The power wires are red (positive) and black (negative). The machine should be connected to a connection box from DNG or distributors. The connection box should include a two-pole circuit breaker for each machine and an overvoltage protection unit.

  • Page 8: Line And Sinker

    Line and sinker When the reel has been mounted and power applied, the line is fitted on the drum. The figure above shows a typical configuration when fitting the line on the drum. How to put the line on the drum: Remove the cap on the drum and fasten the line via the small hole near the drum's centre.

  • Page 9: The Main Parts Of The Reel

    The main parts of the reel...

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Control panel The parameters that control the reel are shown as icons on the display. The values of the parameters are shown below the icons. Only a part of all the parameters and other information can be shown on the display at any time.
  • Page 11 The DOWN button has three different functions. Navigating the page, decreasing a value, disabling parameters. Its primary function is navigating the current page, i.e., when an icon is blinking, the button can be pressed to select the icon below. It’s also used to decrease a parameter's value when a parameter has been selected.

  • Page 12: Display

    Display The top part of the screen is mainly used to display information such as depth, currently selected icon, current page number, current status of the reel, etc. Below are the icons for different statuses of the reel. Jigging Hauling Custom Stop Paying out...

  • Page 13: Pages, Icons, And Parameters

    Pages, icons, and parameters Page 1 Basic settings Fish sensitivity The fish sensitivity is used to select how much weight must be added to the line (the weight of fish on the hooks) for the reel to haul it in automatically. The higher the fish sensitivity, the more weight must be added to the line before the reel hauls it in.
  • Page 14 Jigging power The jigging action is performed at constant power. This means it is impossible to maintain the same jigging speed since the speed will depend on how much weight is on the line (how much fish is on the hooks). The more weight, the less speed. The higher the parameter value, the more power will be used when jigging upwards.

  • Page 15: Squid Settings

    Squid settings On page 5 – 1 is an icon to select the squid system. When active, pages 1 and 2 will change to show the special parameters used for squid fishing. Note: When the squid system is active, the reel will ignore the slack sensor, so threading the line through is unnecessary.
  • Page 16 Release waiting time When the reel has hauled the line in altogether, it stops for a period before it pays out the line again. Each step equals 1 second, and the default value is 2. This can be useful to ensure that the squid on the last hook has released the hooks before the line is released into the water again.

  • Page 17: Mackerel Settings

    70 hooks on the leader. When fishing for mackerel with the R1 and a stripper, the mackerel program is selected. The leader usually has 30 - 70 hooks approximately 30 – 40 cm from each other. The length of the leader (and consequently the number of hooks) depends on how long a line the pulleys can accommodate.

  • Page 18: Fishing Settings

    Page 2 – Fishing settings Bottom detecting interval If the reel uses a false bottom instead of the actual seafloor, it will periodically redetect the bottom depth to maintain the correct depth. This parameter controls the amount of time that passes between redetecting.
  • Page 19 Step number Sets the number of steps used in “step jigging”. The default setting is 5. Mud bottom If fishing is carried out on a very soft seafloor (mud or sand), the sinker may get buried, and the reel thus wants to interpret the resistance as fish if this parameter is not used. If enabled, the reel does not try to detect fish in the first few rounds of the drum, and hence, there is no chance that the reel will mistake the mud for fish.
  • Page 20 and hence is slowly moving away from the seafloor. A solution to this problem is to increase the value of this parameter. This has the drawback of delaying the bottom sensing when the sinker hits the seafloor. This delay can lead to loss of the sinker when fishing on a rocky seafloor, e.g., a volcanic rock field.

  • Page 21: Various Settings

    Page 3 – Various settings Slack sensor up and down These are the values of the slack sensor in its up and down position. The “up” value is the value of the slack sensor when there is no strain on the line, while the “down” value is the value when completely down.
  • Page 22 Maximum pay out speed This parameter controls the maximum speed when paying out. Each step equals 10 RPM, and the default value is 380 RPM. The value can be varied between 0 and 600. The best value of this parameter depends on circumstances and the type of line on the reel. If the sea is choppy, it may be necessary to decrease this parameter.

  • Page 23: Jig Settings

    On this page, you can change the jigging settings and even record your own jigging type. i.e., you can turn the drum, and the reel will record your movements so you can use them later. DNG jig The standard jigging action, going up and down, sensing fish when moving up.
  • Page 24 Tangle detection This parameter, if set to a value above zero, activates the tangling detection, i.e., the machine will detect if the line is tangled with the line/leader from the next jigging machine. If the reel cannot start a single downward jig (due to slack on the line) many times in a row, it is a sign that the depth is decreasing rapidly or, more likely, two reels on the same boat have their leaders tangled.

  • Page 25: Fishing Systems

    Page 5 – Fishing systems Fishing systems hold stored values for all parameters on page 1. They also include information on what type of jig should be used, and they always set the number of steps for “step jigging” to a value of five. The fishing systems also store information about the downward jig, i.e., the factory-made systems always disable speed controlled downward...
  • Page 26 Pollock fishing Pollack fishing uses rapid jigging and high fish sensitivity. Since it is not likely that the fish will get off the hook, a powerful hauling force is used for increased efficiency. Step jigging This system is similar to fishing with bait, but instead of going up and down, the reel jigs upwards a defined number of times (see step number), waiting slightly between each jig...
  • Page 27 Norwegian system A system used for deep water, using long jigs. Faroese System A system that stops for 10 seconds at the surface. Brake system This system is unique because it does not use the slack sensor. The motor will not pay out the line;...
  • Page 28 Mackerel belt system A mackerel system used with the DNG-FS1 mackerel fishing equipment. Total search In this search system, the search span is from the bottom to the surface. If a false bottom is set at some depth, it will search from that depth up to the surface.

  • Page 29: Infrequently Used Settings

    Page 6 – Infrequently used settings Language This switches the display language between Icelandic and English. Brightness Sets the brightness of the display. By default, the brightness is set to 10, but it can be lowered, e.g., when fishing in dark conditions. Buzzer If active, the reel will buzz when it detects fish and when the line is hauled to the surface.
  • Page 30 Pay out automatically If set above zero, the reel will wait for that number of seconds before automatically paying the line out again. If this is set to zero, the reel will not pay out the line until the MAIN button is pressed again.
  • Page 31 Note: You must remember the PIN code you selected. If the reel is locked with a forgotten PIN code, bypassing it is impossible. The reel must then be sent to DNG to reset it.

  • Page 32: Communication Overview

    Communication overview If the reel is connected to other reels via WiFi or Serial V2 communications, their status can be seen on this page. The reel with the communication ID 1 can also control the other reels by selecting them and using the MAIN button to send them commands. Communication settings On this page, you can change the communication method the reel uses.
  • Page 33 External buzzer If this reel is connected to an external buzzer and uses the Serial V1 communication method, this parameter changes the buzzer sound. This does not affect the internal buzzer (see Buzzer). If set to 0, this reel will not use the external buzzer. Always at least one jigging Due to a programming error, this setting does not work in version 1.25.

  • Page 34: Wifi Settings

    WiFi settings This page handles the WiFi communications. WiFi If this icon is visible, the reel is configured to connect to a WiFi network. If you select this icon and press the UP button, this icon will change to the WiFi AP icon. If the reel is connected to a WiFi network, the display will show “Connected to WIFI”...

  • Page 35: Keyboard

    Keyboard You will be prompted for the WiFi password when a network is selected. You can navigate the keyboard with the arrow buttons and select a letter with the ENTER button. You can select the “<--” icon to erase a letter. There are four different keyboard pages, which can be switched with the STAR button.

  • Page 36: Additional Properties

    Additional properties While the buttons have their primary functions, they also have some special functions. Set zero (zero depth) Pressing the DOWN button while no icon is blinking on page 1 and the reel is in the stop state will set the current point as the zero point. This may be necessary when a new line is put on the drum or when the line breaks and is, therefore, shorter.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    If this does happen to you, try disconnecting the reel from its power source for at least 10 seconds before reconnecting it. If that does not solve the problem, contact your local DNG distributor. The reel detects the bottom before hitting the seafloor The simplest cause for this problem is a false bottom is set.

  • Page 38: The Reel Seems To Have Difficulty Detecting The Bottom And Sometimes Tangles The Line

    The reel seems to have difficulty detecting the bottom and sometimes tangles the line A correctly configured slack sensor is key when the reel pays out the line and detects the bottom. Check the slack sensor up and down values. Bottom sensing time also plays an important role, but regardless of its value, the reel will always stop if the slack value reaches the “slack up”...

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