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Tacktick Limited micronet mn100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 mn100 Analog Display uu040 rev. 8...
  • Page 2 mn100 Analog Display EMC Conformance All Tacktick equipment is designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Tacktick equipment conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards. Correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information Introduction Specifications Power Management and Battery Life Safety and Disposal Operation Instrument Display Information Switching the System On and Off Backlighting Audible Signals and Alarms Chapter and Page Operation Chapter and Page Description Setup and Calibration Entering Setup and Calibration Mode Chapter and Page Setup and Calibration Editing Values Setup Page Description...

  • Page 4: Information

    mn100 Analog Display 1 - Information Introduction Your Micronet instrument is powered for life by the environment. Although feature packed and highly visible in all conditions, current demand is so low, and the supply so efficient, that the solar-powered display is self sufficient. Combined with other instruments in the Micronet range this display becomes part of a complete navigational system.
  • Page 5 Operation Battery charged being topped up by the sun. * Bright Sunny Battery is low and being charged by the sun. Battery is charged and requires no further charging. Overcast Day Battery is low but maintaining it’s level. Battery charged charging.

  • Page 6: Safety And Disposal

    mn100 Analog Display If there is no boat speed or change in heading registered on the system for a period of 12 hours your Micronet instrument will switch off to conserve power. A “POWER SAVE” alarm will sound before the instrument system is switched off.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation 2 – Operation Important: Ensure that the “Auto Network” procedure described on the yellow instruction sheet and full Setup and Calibration has been performed correctly before attempting to use your Micronet instruments for navigation purposes. Instrument Display Information...

  • Page 8: Switching The System On And Off

    mn100 Analog Display Switching the System On and Off switch your Micronet system select any instrument and press the button for 2 seconds. switch your Micronet system select any instrument and press and hold the button for 2 seconds. Backlighting At any stage of the instrument’s operation press and hold for 2 seconds...

  • Page 9: Audible Signals And Alarms

    Operation Audible Signals and Alarms At stages during its operation your Micronet instrument will beep to indicate alarms or moments of importance. Power-up Once operating as part of a network the instrument will issue a single beep as it is switched on by pressing the button for 2 second.

  • Page 10: Chapter And

    mn100 Analog Display Chapter and Page Operation Instrument information is displayed in a “Chapter and Page” format using the button to scroll through the Chapters and the and buttons to move between Pages. The diagram below shows the information format. Default Chapter Selection...
  • Page 11 Operation Pressing the button at any time will move on to the next Chapter and on scrolling through the Chapters the Page last selected in that Chapter will be displayed. Both Chapter and Page selection will scroll back to the first Page once a cycle has been completed. Page Selection For a full description of each page refer to items 1 to 8 on the following pages.

  • Page 12: Chapter And Page Description

    mn100 Analog Display Chapter and Page Description Wind Chapter Apparent Wind Angle The Actual Wind Angle with respect to the vessel as measured by the Wind Transmitter. Apparent Wind Speed The Actual Wind Speed with respect to the vessel as measured by the Wind Transmitter.
  • Page 13 Operation VMG Chapter True Wind Angle (see above) Velocity Made good to Windward The vessels calculated speed directly upwind. This value is calculated by the instrument from the Boat Speed and Apparent Wind Angle. Beaufort Chapter Beaufort Wind Speed The actual wind speed over the water displayed using the Beaufort scale, calculated by the instrument taking into account the vessels speed through the water and compass heading.

  • Page 14: Setup And Calibration

    mn100 Analog Display 3 - Setup and Calibration Entering Setup and Calibration Mode To enter the Setup and Calibration menu press and hold for 2 seconds button. Chapter and Page Setup and Calibration Instrument Setup Calibration is displayed in a “Chapter Page”...

  • Page 15: Editing Values

    Setup and Calibration Editing Values To adjust any settings press the button. The setting will start to flash and the buttons will change the value.

  • Page 16: Setup

    mn100 Analog Display Setup Page Description Units Chapter Press the button quickly to edit, press the change units and press the button quickly to select the chosen units. Default values are shown in bold. (s1) Sets the units in which ALL Wind Speed related information is displayed.
  • Page 17 Setup and Calibration (s6) LITE Tells the instrument to control the system Backlighting or just its own Backlighting. nEt/LOC. (s7) SHOW Allows the instrument to display information when NOT installed as part of a Micronet system for demonstration purposes only. Off/On. (s8) Adjusts the viewing angle and contrast of the LCD display to improve visibility under varied mounting possibilities.

  • Page 18: Seatrial And Calibration

    mn100 Analog Display 4 - Seatrial and Calibration Once the Micronet Instrument system has been installed on the vessel and Autonetworking has been completed it is necessary to carry out calibration. It is not safe to use the instruments for navigational purposes until calibration has been carried out correctly.
  • Page 19 Setup and Calibration 4.1.2 Wind Speed Correction Note: Wind Speed reading is factory calibrated to display correctly and should not be altered unless external factors are thought to be causing incorrect readings. Correction should only be carried out if a known correct windspeed is available. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter Setup Press the...

  • Page 20: Installation

    mn100 Analog Display Installation Tools Required and Parts List 2mm or 5mm Drill Bit (7mm Mounting Template if power connection required) Display Bracket Power Drill Mounting Screws (3) Cross Head Screwdriver Mounting Bolts (3) M4 Studs & Thumbnuts (3) Double Sided Tape Precautions and Positioning Advice Ensure mounting surface is flat.

  • Page 21: Bracket Mounting

    Installation Bracket Mounting (Preferred Method) This method allows for the easy removal of an instrument as and when required, for either security reasons or to prevent damage or discomfort whilst not in use. Using the three supplied M4 bolts attach the back plate to the rear of the instrument (Fig.1).

  • Page 22: Surface Mounting

    mn100 Analog Display Surface Mounting 5.4.1 Where there is no access to the rear of the mounting surface Easy installation but will allow removal without gaining access to the boat. Position the supplied Template carefully before starting. Drill three 2mm holes marked “SURFACE” on the Template Carefully snap the facia of the instrument off the main body taking care not to drop the button pads.

  • Page 23: External Power Connections

    Installation 5.4.3 Where access is available to the rear of the mounting surface This method allows for maximum security of a permanently mounted instrument. Position the supplied Template carefully before starting. Drill three 5mm holes marked “B” on the Template. Screw the four M4 brass studs into the rear of the instrument.

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Fault Finding

    mn100 Analog Display Maintenance and Fault Finding 6.1 Care and Maintenance All Micronet products are totally sealed against water and are not serviceable. Any attempt to take a Micronet product apart will invalidate the warranty. To clean, use only a damp, soft cloth. No detergents, solvents or abrasives should be used.
  • Page 25 Maintenance and Calibration 6.2.3 A single instrument flashes the battery symbol and then switches off. The battery level is low on the particular instrument affected. Connect to a 9 to 24V power source or leave in bright sunlight for 12 hours minimum to fully recharge the instrument’s internal battery.

  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    Analog Display Warranty Information Tacktick Limited or its authorized Distributors will repair or replace a Tacktick product free of charge where a manufacturing fault becomes apparent within two years of the purchase date provided: No unauthorized attempt has been made to repair the product.

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