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FixPoint
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Connects directly to your chartplotter or NMEA2000
GPS coordinates correction
Mode 360 and Mode Aft
Sleep mode
Various ways of installation
Calibration on boat and in hands
Control via Wi-Fi
Firmware updates
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firmware version 2.61

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  • Page 1 Connects directly to your chartplotter or NMEA2000 GPS coordinates correction Mode 360 and Mode Aft Sleep mode Various ways of installation Calibration on boat and in hands...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 Content Purpose ............................2 Installation........................... 2 2.1. Installation location searching by magnetic compass ............... 3 2.2. Installation location searching using FixPoint ................4 2.2.1. Checking the readings during rotation ................4 2.2.2. Checking the readings during movement ................5 2.3.

  • Page 3: Purpose

    Regularly new firmware versions are released and functionality is updated. 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.

  • Page 4: Installation Location Searching By Magnetic Compass

    A deviation of up to 20 degrees is acceptable. Please note that there should be no magnetic interference (metal objects, underground utilities, etc.) aside of the vessel. It is preferable to use FixPoint itself to find the installation location more precisely (see 2.2). www.FixPoint.pro e-mail: info@FixPoint.pro...

  • Page 5: Installation Location Searching Using Fixpoint

    Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 2.2. Installation location searching using FixPoint Power up FixPoint, connect to it from your mobile device via Wi-Fi, open the compass control interface in the browser (see 6). Go to the last tab – Compass.

  • Page 6: Checking The Readings During Movement

    The next step is to check that the magnetic field does not change when the compass is moved up and aside from the vessel. 1. Hold FixPoint in your hands at the point of intended installation (as close to it as possible, above it). Direct the compass with the arrow forward along the vessel's axis.
  • Page 7 FixPoint Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 If the resulting deviation:  up to 20 – the location is suitable for installation;  up to 40 – the location is not ideal, but calibration on the vessel may help (see 11.1);...

  • Page 8: Installation Ways

    FixPoint Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 2.3. Installation ways Once the location has been found, the compass can be mounted on the vessel. Option 1: Set the compass horizontally. The arrow on the compass should point forward along the axis of the vessel.

  • Page 9: Connecting Directly To A Chartplotter

    FixPoint Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 3. Connecting directly to a chartplotter The compass connects directly to the chartplotter via NMEA2000 connector. You also need to connect the compass power cable to a 12V power source. Install a 1A fuse in the power circuit.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Compass In A Chartplotter

    To setup the compass on a chartplotter of another brand – refer to the corresponding chartplotter documentation. GPS coordinates correction, Mode 360 and Mode Aft work in FixPoint 360 when it’s connected to a Lowrance chartplotter. For Garmin, Humminbird, Raymarine and etc. this functionality is available in...

  • Page 11: Fixpoint Control Interface

    For Lowrance chartplotters you can activate the Wi-Fi point just from the chartplotter, with no need to turn off and supply power to the compass again. Go to Settings – Network – Device List – FixPoint. Click Configure button on the right.
  • Page 12 Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 In FixPoint control interface, the model of the connected device (FixPoint 360 or FixPoint GPS) is displayed at the top, and the installed firmware version is in the upper right corner. To switch between tabs (Main, Calibration, Settings, Compass), there is a fixed panel at the bottom.

  • Page 13: Correction Of Gps Coordinates

    3. Specify which device is installed at this location. 4. Click Save. For example, for a FixPoint 360 model and a single chartplotter, the settings would look like this. Note that for the model 360, you should measure and specify the distance from where the chartplotter (GPS source) is mounted, not from the compass itself.
  • Page 14 FixPoint Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 For a FixPoint GPS model and a single chartplotter, the settings would look like this. www.FixPoint.pro e-mail: info@FixPoint.pro telegram: FixPointPro Page 13 of 28...

  • Page 15: Gps Source Selection

    If, for some reason, you want to disable the compass from sending GPS coordinates, select Disable GPS. FixPoint will remain in the list of devices in the chartplotter, will work in “No GPS fix” mode, and will continue working as a compass (see 5).

  • Page 16: Checking The Correction

    GPS source - typically 10 times per second (10 Hz). Thus, FixPoint automatically applies the right correction and sends GPS coordinates that coincide with the location of the echo sounder transducer, i.e. the boat icon is displayed on the map exactly at the point where the transducer is installed.

  • Page 17: Mode 360

    If you are at anchor, the course line jumps as it is not possible to determine the direction by GPS. Mode 360 links the course line to the compass line. The course line does not jump, and even if the map orientation is set to Course up, the map is not being rotated.

  • Page 18: Improving The Side Scan Imaging At Low Speeds

    When Mode 360 is active, the course line reacts faster to the vessel's deviations and the picture is improved. To keep Mode 360 active at low speeds, increase the Up to speed parameter – set it from 2 to 10 km/h. You can also increase the Course Line rotation speed.

  • Page 19: Mode Aft

    Mode Aft is useful when you are anchoring and fishing from the aft. It is functionally similar to Mode 360, but the course line is reversed. This helps you navigate better and make more accurate casts when fishing from the aft.

  • Page 20: Checking The Compass Readings

    In this way, watch the 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.

  • Page 21: Compass Calibration

    For Lowrance chartplotters you can run calibration just from the chartplotter. Go to Settings – Network – Device List – FixPoint. Click Calibrate button on the right. Then click Calibrate to run calibration.

  • Page 22: Calibration In Hands

    Move the compass to another point following the installation recommendations (see 2). 11.2. 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 11.1).

  • Page 23: Compass Rotation

    (see 11.1), it is possible to set the angle of the compass “rotation”. 1. In FixPoint control interface, 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.

  • Page 24: Pitch And Roll Correction

    Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 11.4. Pitch and Roll correction By default, FixPoint transmits pitch and roll values to the NMEA2000 network based on its own position. If the compass is mounted on a horizontal surface with the compass arrow pointing forward, the pitch and roll of the compass and the vessel will match and no correction is necessary.

  • Page 25: Additional Settings

    FixPoint Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 Additional settings In FixPoint control interface, additional settings are available on Settings tab. 12.1. Interface language On Language pane you can change the language of FixPoint control interface. By default, the language is set according to your browser settings.

  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    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.

  • Page 27: Serial Number And Reboot

    If you set a password for the Wi-Fi access point (see 12.3) and forgot it, the device will continue to work correctly. But it will be impossible to connect to the Wi-Fi network and open FixPoint control interface. To reset Wi-Fi access point settings, supply power to the compass for 3 - 7 seconds and turn it off.

  • Page 28: Technical Characteristics

    Technical characteristics Power supply voltage: DC 9 - 16 V. Power consumption (amperage, at 12 V supply voltage):  FixPoint 360 model: 20 mA.  FixPoint GPS model: 31 mA.  Both models in sleep mode: 3 mA. Additional consumption: ...

  • Page 29: Sizes

    FixPoint Multifunctional electronic compass – firmware version 2.61 Sizes FixPoint body has the following sizes: Mounting screws 2 pcs (included): 3.5 x 38 mm, DIN 7981, stainless steel A4. www.FixPoint.pro e-mail: info@FixPoint.pro telegram: FixPointPro Page 28 of 28...

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