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SAILBRAIN GPS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Versione 1.0 per Firmware 2.6 New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) Tel.
What is not covered by the warranty? …………………………………….. Features SailBrain "PLOT" model ……………………………………………. Warranty repair ………………………………………………………………………….. Features SailBrain " PLOT PLUS REMOTE GPRS " model ………. Repairs outside the warranty period …………………………………………. Know your SailBrain functions ……………………………………………….. Units outside warranty no longer repairable ……………………………..
Please note that there is not sand or dirty also very fine especially on SailBrain is a mobil GPS tool, marker of data and performance and should screen before cleaning; screen may be damaged and/or scratched.
• Remote controller-similar keys are located on the outside of the tool; lifetime of the battery. you can always set your SailBrain on your favorite functions using the A device with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work regardless of the buttons on the tool.
Software update Every time that are added to the SailBrain new features or software upgrades, you can update your device using the software for the PC SailBrain update to update the firmware. New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) New Wind di Roberto Spata &...
• Gprs Modem for sharing infos. Features SailBrain "PLOT" model: In addition to above in the “GPS” model, the "PLOT" version will have the following additional features: • Remote control to change functions without having to go to the mast!!!!!! •...
“View” menù): DATA DISPLAYED: KNOW YOUR SAILBRAIN FUNCTIONS In addition to above in the "GPS" model, the "PLOT " model will have the following additional features: SAILBRAIN MODEL "COMPASS" FOR DINGHIES (2 data viewed) DATA DISPLAYED: DURING THE START: •...
SAILBRAIN MODEL “PLOT PLUS REMOTE GPRS” (data viewed from 1 to 8 digits according to your choice previously set in “View” menù) DATA DISPLAYED: In addition to above in the "PLOT" model, the “PLOT PLUS REMOTE GPRS” model will have the following additional features: •...
Shutdown of the device To disable SAILBRAIN you must press the same key is used to power up until the display will turn off (about 3 seconds). New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) New Wind di Roberto Spata &...
USE OF EACH MENU’ • START MENU’ – “SETUP”: When you startup your SailBrain will appear the main menu and, according to the plan shown below, will appear the page with Before to use the tool during navigation, we recommend that you enter functions Setup - Race - Navigation.
Pre race Digi view: This function allows you to set the individual the marks of the race. In GPS model this function will be set on OFF screens of your interest, by clicking ON to them, with respect to the by default.
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New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) Tel. / Fax +39 031 563954, cell. +39 335 6645553 – e-mail: info@nwind.it Tel. / Fax +39 031 563954, cell. +39 335 6645553 – e-mail: info@nwind.it http:// www.nwind.it - http:// www.sailbrain.it http:// www.nwind.it - http:// www.sailbrain.it...
This menu allows you to set the extremes of the starting line. transmission of boat speed: it’s usually a good parameter when set With SailBrain you can easily do it because when you approach, at to 3 or 4; constant Time Zone Offset Hour: sets the current time zone;...
Dwnmark Pos: it allows, clicking on, entered the downwind mark while passes alongside. Please note that SailBrain is already able to detect automatically the marks so this function should not be required;...
SETUP → VIEW; a mode (Race mode) that will expose data you deem appropriate in 4. Set if you want that SailBrain will indicate the starting line compass accordance with the previously chosen settings. If you want to change degrees from the right estreme to left or contrary as soon as the following settings you just press the "ESC"...
APPENDIX TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE This document is intended to guide the reader through the process of SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC: installing SailBrain device tools software and the COM port driver for the Microsoft Windows operating system. SailBrain Download and Upgrade Tools Software The SailBrain device is equipped with a dedicated port (Pic.
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New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) Tel. / Fax +39 031 563954, cell. +39 335 6645553 – e-mail: info@nwind.it Tel. / Fax +39 031 563954, cell. +39 335 6645553 – e-mail: info@nwind.it http:// www.nwind.it - http:// www.sailbrain.it http:// www.nwind.it - http:// www.sailbrain.it...
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Insert the USB cable in the pc or the specific COM port previously Tools software installed as shown in the picture 3.3, the COM port will start to be scanned to search the one where SailBrain is connected; • Copy...
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Pic. 3.4 • If the TestCom is ok click on “Next” The menu status shows: • Link connection with the SailBrain device (green box the link is ok and the SailBrain device is working properly) • CPU Type: microcontroller model •...
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Log file browsing Browse SailBrain Logs in KML format If you decide to save Log files downloaded from SailBrain device in KML Browse SailBrain Logs in NMEA format format, readable from Google Earth that you can get from URL: If you decide to save Log files downloaded from SailBrain device in NMEA http://earth.google.com/intl/en-uk/download-earth.html...
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New Wind di Roberto Spata & C. – Via V. Veneto, 2 – 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) Tel. / Fax +39 031 563954, cell. +39 335 6645553 – e-mail: info@nwind.it Tel. / Fax +39 031 563954, cell. +39 335 6645553 – e-mail: info@nwind.it http:// www.nwind.it - http:// www.sailbrain.it http:// www.nwind.it - http:// www.sailbrain.it...