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  • Page 1 Dual Maxi Display User Guide...
  • Page 2 Dismantling the product Any attempt to take a Micronet product apart will invalidate the warranty. The battery may only be replaced by a person trained and approved for this purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Data Chapters and Pages - 4.2 Audible Signals and Alarms - 4.3 Page Hiding - 4.4 Operating the Dual Maxi Display using the control button - Setup and Calibration 5.1 Setup and Calibration Organisation - 5.2 Setup and calibration Operation - 5.3 Editing Setup Data -...

  • Page 4: Key Features

    Key Features Simple to Install Solar Powered: your Dual Maxi Display is powered for life by the Sun. The innovative technology uses so little current and the power supply is so efficient, that the display is independent from your boat's batteries.

  • Page 5: System Overview

    A further press of the button will cause the lower pane of the Dual Maxi to flash, indicating that this pane is now selected for remote control. Note: If a Remote Display is not available, the single control button provides a limited control capability, see page 16 for details.

  • Page 6: Switching The System On And Off

    Dual Maxi Display control button) Chapter and Page operation Data is shown on the panes of the Dual Maxi Display in Chapters, each containing several pages of related data. The diagram on page 13 shows the full set of chapters and data pages available.

  • Page 7: Backlighting

    Backlighting to level 1 or 2. To save power, it is recommended that backlighting Level 3 is used only in dusk conditions. The Dual Maxi Display can be configured to use either red or amber backlighting (see page 23). Tacktick recommend that red backlighting is used whenever possible as this uses less battery power.

  • Page 8: Sleep Mode

    If there is no boat speed or change in heading registered on the system for a period of 12 hours your Dual Maxi display will switch off to conserve power. A "POWER SAVE" alarm will sound before the system switches off.

  • Page 9: Performance Functions

    You probably want different pages shown on your Dual Maxi Display for each leg of the course. The Dual Maxi display makes this easy by providing a special page: the AUTO LEG page. Using this feature, you can programme your Dual Maxi to show exactly the information you require for each leg of the course without the need to manually change pages at each mark rounding.
  • Page 10 Dual Maxi Display Optimising your start The Dual Maxi display has three functions to help you get a great start: The Depart page shows your distance from the start line and how much faster (or slower) you must sail to hit the line at the start signal.
  • Page 11 The diagram shows how this works in practice. Your Dual Maxi Display can calculate and display the Line Bias angle and the favoured end of the line. To initialise the line bias display...

  • Page 12: During The Race

    Sail your boat for dual Maximum speed and use the Dual Maxi Display to identify the headers and lifts to help you decide when to tack or gybe.
  • Page 13 Ground (COG) and Speed Over the Ground (SOG) may differ considerably from the heading of the boat and the speed through the water shown by the speed sensor. The Dual Maxi Display provides the following functions to make your tidal navigation easier. Turn...
  • Page 14 Tactically this is important when assessing when to tack or gybe to round a mark or clear an obstruction or headland. Your Dual Maxi Display automatically calculates this information using information from your GPS, boat speed and compass.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Operation Data Chapters and Pages www.tacktick.com...

  • Page 16: Audible Signals And Alarms

    Dual Maxi Display Audible Signals and Alarms At stages during its operation your Dual Maxi Display will beep to indicate alarms or moments of importance. Power-up The display will beep once as it switches on. Button Press The display will beep once each time a button is pressed.

  • Page 17: Page Hiding

    You may hide additional pages, or unhide those already hidden to set up your Dual Maxi Display for your individual requirements. The diagram on page 13 shows the pages that are hidden by default.

  • Page 18: Operating The Dual Maxi Display Using The Control Button

    Operating the Dual Maxi Display using the control button The Dual Maxi Display is designed to be operated and configured using a Tacktick Remote Display; however for emergency use, there is a limited control function available via the single control button.
  • Page 19 1 unless it is already set to a higher level. The lighting will be auto dimmed in daylight. Note: it is not possible to configure the Dual Maxi Display using its control button. This must be carried out using a Tacktick Remote Display.

  • Page 20: Setup And Calibration

    Setup is organised into Chapters, each comprising a number of Pages. Setup pages use both panes of the display. The Dual Maxi Display is designed for remote control; the built in setup mode only provides settings for functions that are local to the Dual Maxi Display.

  • Page 21: Setup And Calibration Operation

    Setup and Calibration Setup and Calibration Operation Setup can be entered from either pane. To enter Setup Note: It is not possible to enter setup mode while the Race Timer page is currently visible. Scroll to a different page in order to enter setup Press and hold , the first chapter title page is displayed.

  • Page 22: Setup

    Configures the Auto Leg pages for the upper pane Note: the values set for Autoleg Mode, Leg 1-2 Angle and Leg 2-3 Angle apply to all Maxi and Dual Maxi displays on the network. Changes to these settings made on any display affect all the displays.
  • Page 23 Setup and Calibration Leg 1-2 Angle The angle at which the auto leg page switches from the Leg1 page to the Leg 2 page. The default is 60 degrees. Leg 2 Sets the autoleg page to be displayed while the apparent wind angle is between the leg 1-2 changeover angle and the leg 2-3 changeover angle.
  • Page 24 Dual Maxi Display Maximum Depth Resets the Dual Maximum Depth memory; resets to the current depth. Maximum Speed Clears the Maximum Speed memory; resets to the current speed. Average Speed Clears the Average Speed memory; resets to the current speed.
  • Page 25 Setup and Calibration Depart (Line Distance Units) Sets the units to be used for showing the distance to the start line, the options are Feet, Metres, Yards or Boat Lengths (see Boat Length parameter above) Options Chapter Page Hiding Enables the user to hide pages. See page 15 for the page hiding process.
  • Page 26 Dual Maxi Display Demonstration Mode Allows the display to show information when NOT installed as part of a Micronet system for demonstration purposes only. Displays will return to default OFF on power down. Factory Reset Returns all the calibration settings to the factory default values.

  • Page 27: Seatrial And Calibration

    Seatrial and Calibration Seatrial and Calibration Once a Tacktick Micronet system has been installed on the vessel and Auto Networking has been completed it is necessary to carry out Calibration. Warning: It is not safe to use the displays for navigational purposes until Calibration has been carried out correctly.

  • Page 28: Installation

    Dual Maxi Display Installation Your Dual Maxi Display may be mounted on a Tacktick Mast Bracket or directly onto a bulkhead. External Power In cases where displays are mounted permanently below decks it will be necessary to apply an external power source to prevent complete discharge of the built in battery.
  • Page 29 Installation Where there is no access to the rear of the mounting surface Warning: only use the screws provided with the display and take care not to over tighten the screws. Incorrect or overtightened screws may cause the moulding to crack; this will invalidate your warranty. Position the supplied Template carefully before starting.
  • Page 30 Dual Maxi Display External Power Connections To connect an external 9 to 30V DC power supply to the display head from either a portable battery or the vessel's existing power system. 1. Drill two 7mm holes marked "P" on the mounting template and smooth them together with a sharp knife or small file.

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Fault Finding

    9 to 30V DC power supply for 24 hrs prior to storage. Fault Finding and Technical Support My Dual Maxi Display does not start when I switch on the system Check that you have correctly carried out auto-networking to connect your Dual Maxi Display to the network.
  • Page 32 Dual Maxi Display Power Save Alarm sounds There has been no significant data activity on the network. The alarm sounds to indicate that the display system will turn itself off. To continue using the system press any button to cancel the alarm.
  • Page 33 Maintenance and Fault Finding Boat Speed reads 0 Information being transmitted from the Hull Transmitter is being received with a zero value. Check the paddle wheel for fouling, clean it and make sure it turns easily. Wind Speed reads 0 Information being transmitted from the Wind Transmitter is being received with a zero value.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Dual Maxi Display Specifications Height of main digits: 35 mm (2") Backlighting: 3 levels (optional red or amber) with daylight shutoff System-wide or local control Power: Solar Powered 300 hrs autonomy by day, 7 nights at brightest backlighting, 20 nights at...

  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Warranty Information General All Tacktick products are designed and built to standards suitable for use in a harsh marine environment. If the products are installed correctly and operated as described in the user guides they will provide long and reliable service.
  • Page 36 Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tacktick Ltd hereby declare that the Micronet Dual Maxi Display is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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