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- Page 1 Micro Compass UU030 rev5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Their design and manufacture is in compliance with CE Mark requirements, this includes electromagnetic compatibility. Please read this User Guide carefully before using your Micro Compass and keep it for future reference. Contents Page 1. -
Page 3: Registering Your Micro Compass
1 - Registering your Micro Compass To register for your international warranty, complete online at www.tacktick.com or complete and return the warranty card to Tacktick Ltd PO Box 27, Emsworth PO10 8YU England. Retain your proof of purchase as you will need it in the event of a warranty claim. We also recommend that... -
Page 4: Definitions And Terminology
Micro Compass 3 - Definitions and Terminology True Wind Direction: The instantaneous magnetic bearing of the true wind. Mean Wind Direction: The average true wind direction during the race. Tacking Angle: The angle through which the boat turns when changing from one tack to the next. -
Page 5: What Can Micro Compass Do For Me
(just like reading from offset lubber lines), so that you can read the same number on either tack. Micro Compass adds half the tack angle to the starboard display, and subtracts half the tack angle from the port display, so that you are always looking at the same number, whichever tack you are on. -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
Note that indoor light may not be sufficient to make your unit switch on. To switch OFF First put your Micro Compass into its softpack so that stray light cannot turn the unit back on again. Now press and hold... - Page 7 5. When the countdown reaches zero, Micro Compass returns to the mode it was in, before the countdown timer was set. For rolling starts, count the number of fleets ahead of your start, and multiply the start time accordingly.
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Page 8: During The Race
Reading wind shifts whilst beating upwind Make sure the Micro Compass is in Tactical mode. On port tack look at the port display, and on starboard tack look at the starboard display. If the wind shifts, then you will see the displayed number change accordingly. -
Page 9: Installation
Micro Compass 6 - Installation Mount the Micro Compass within 20˚of the vertical to ensure the compass is able to operate accurately. Mounting at a more extreme angle will cause deviation errors. Mount the cradle to a bulkhead or a bracket supplied by Tacktick. Now simply clip your Micro Compass to its cradle each time you sail. -
Page 10: Problem Solving
Unit is not being Store Micro Compass in its loses power stored in its soft pack, otherwise it will when stored softpack. switch on when the light level increases. If you still experience problems contact your local Tacktick dealer. www.tacktick.com... -
Page 11: Micro Compass Specification
200 hours, automatic solar recharging 10 - Warranty and After Sales Service Tacktick Limited or its authorised 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: ●...
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