Summary of Prostart
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Firmware version v1.6 revision date march 23, 2016.
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Contents introduction 3 f eatures 4 installation 5 batteries 6 u se r echargeable b atteries 6 k now w hen to r echarge or r eplace y our b atteries 6 buttons 7 modes 8 s tart m ode 9 t imer 9 d istance - to - line 9 d istance - to - line b ar g raph 9 r ace m ode 10 s peed 10 h eading 10 l ift /h e...
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Understanding distance to start line 13 s etting e nds 13 a nimated d emonstration 13 operation 14 a cquire a gps s ignal 14 s how o ff y our m aximum s peeds 15 k eep y our h and on the t iller 15 s et the s tart l ine 16 u se the t imer 17 h ow to s et c ompass d eclination and b ow o ffset 18 fir...
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Introduction 3 introduction when we started brainstorming about the prostart, we asked sailors which functions they actually use on the sc1, the predecessor to the prostart. What was surprising to us was that no one used vmg function and everybody used the distance-to-line function. A light bulb wen...
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Introduction 4 features only essential features actually used by professional sailors are included in the product. speed, compass, and distance to line updated twice a second count down start timer header/lift indicator updated twice a second maximum and best 10 second average speed recall ...
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Installation 5 installation the prostart can be installed anywhere on the boat with a view of the sky. The prostart comes with a cradle that interlocks with it. Install the cradle permanently on your boat. Press the tab on the cradle to unlock the prostart from it. Several mounting options are avail...
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Batteries 6 batteries the prostart requires 3 aa batteries to operate. The battery compartment can be reached by opening the back of the case. The batteries are not included with the prostart. Use rechargeable batteries we recommend using rechargeable nimh aa batteries over standard alkaline disposa...
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Buttons 7 buttons there are a total of 8 buttons on the prostart as illustrated above. The buttons will be referred to in capitalized blue text throughout this document as follows, pwr , mode , max , reset , +1 , pin , rc and gun . Pin sets current location as pin end of start line mode max speed on...
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Modes 8 modes the prostart function is separated into two modes each providing you with the essential information at different stages of the race, before and after the gun. The mode indicator can be found at the upper left hand corner of the lcd screen. Start mode: timer & distance race mode: speed ...
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Modes 9 start mode the start mode combines a timer and distance to line display to provide the information necessary for a perfect start at the gun. The semi-circles next to the pin and rc buttons indicate if the respective ends are set. When both ends are set a line appears between them to illustra...
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Modes 10 race mode the race mode displays information crucial during the race, speed, heading and header/lift to the sailor. Speed speed is calculated by the gps unit by measuring the doppler shift in gps signals. It is displayed in knots. Heading heading (course over ground) is calculated by the gp...
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Modes 11 magnetic compass is that it will give you accurate heading information, regardless of the orientation in which it is mounted on your boat. Lift/header bar graph the prostart automatically detects when a sailor is trimmed to a heading then provides the header/lift wind shift relative to the ...
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Configuration 12 configuration compass declination is the only user configurable setting on the prostart. Bow offset has been removed from this version. Instructions for configure the compass declination are on page 18. Descriptions of this setting follow. Compass declination when defined to the loc...
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Understanding distance to start line 13 understanding distance to start line the above illustration provides a graphical definition of distance to start line and how you can set it. Setting ends the start line ends can be set anywhere along the start line. We recommend sighting both the pin and the ...
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Operation 14 operation acquire a gps signal the operation of the prostart relies on low-power radio signals from gps satellites that orbit the earth at an altitude of approximately 20,000 km. As a result, the prostart must be outdoors with a clear view of the sky to function properly. Stay away from...
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Operation 15 show off your maximum speeds display both your instantaneous and 10 second average maximum speed by holding max . To reset the maximum speeds, press reset while holding max . Keep your hand on the tiller modes switch automatically to minimize the need for your input. The mode switches f...
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Operation 16 set the start line race committee set pin set race committee end set set the pin end by pressing pin . The set end is indicated by a semi-circle next to rc in the illustration. When an end is set, an indicator will flash for 3 seconds at the bottom of the lcd at the respective ends. No ...
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Operation 17 use the timer +1 min +1 min sync timer timer expired timer counting down add one minute to the timer without stopping the timer by pressing +1 . Reset timer by pressing reset . Sync timer by pressing gun . The timer will round down to the nearest minutes, 4:00 in this case. Reset timer ...
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Operation 18 how to set compass declination compass declination is set by pressing and holding reset for 3 seconds. Press gun to confirm the setting and exit setup menu as illustrated below. + 1 - 1 hold to enter declination menu press to exit set declination and exit setup menu declination menu ent...
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Software 19 firmware update firmware is the software that runs on the prostart. Periodically firmware updates will be available with bug fixes and enhanced features. To update the firmware you must download either velocitek control center (for windows) or velocitool (for mac) and connect your device...
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Maintenance 20 maintenance to ensure your prostart's enclosure remains watertight and the electronics are not destroyed by corrosion, please take the following precautions: dry case with a towel before opening. wipe away sand or debris on the gasket before closing the back case. once the case ...
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Contact 21 contact mail: velocitek, llc 271 b kahiko st. Paia, hi 96779 usa fax: +1-650-618-2679 phone: calls will be answered 9am ~ 6pm, hawaiian standard time (gmt-10) us and canada: +1-866-498-6737 international: +1-650-592-4519 email: support@velocitek.Com website: http://www.Velocitek.Com forum...
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Compliance 22 compliance fcc compliance statement this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may c...
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Index 23 index a acquire a gps signal, 14 animated demonstration, 13 b batteries, 6 bow offset, 12 bow offset calculation, 13 buttons, 7 c compass declination, 12 compliance, 22 configuration, 12 contact, 21 control center, 19 customize your experience, 18 d distance, 9 f firmware update, 19 g gps d...