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SETUP MENU
From the Main Menu select Setup. From there, use the menu navigation steps described above to
navigate, select, adjust and exit setup options:
Input
The Speed (and distance) Input setting can be set to GPS or Impeller. Please note that you will need a
wiring harness and impeller to use the Impeller mode.
HRM Setup*
Selecting this option will automatically attempt to pair the Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) Belt with the
unit. If more than one belt is found, you may need to change locations to isolate belt. The HRM will
automatically turn on when attached to your body. The belt works best with moisture, so if you are
not getting a reading, place some moisture on the rubber contacts of the belt before attaching to your
body. Once the belt has been paired with the unit, you will not need to pair in the future (unless you
select Forget HRM or change belts).
Speed/Distance Setup
Options are Speed mode or Split mode. Speed mode will display your speed in the top left window.
Split mode will display your pace expressed as a time to cover a distance (usually 500 meters). Units
allows you to change the units shown for speed and distance (options are: M, M/S, /500 M; KM, KMH,
/500M; or MI, MPH, /MI).
Auto Pause
If toggled ON, the unit will stop the timer if it does not detect a stroke within the last 6 seconds. If
toggled OFF, the unit will not stop the timer even if no strokes are being detected. If you would like to
stop the timer manually, please select the button to start and stop the timer manually. Please note:
the unit will not Auto Pause during the Rest sessions of a Workout.
NOTE:
Average Speed is always calculated as a function of the distance covered in the elapsed time shown.
Because the timer will continue to run while you are not rowing, turning Auto Pause “OFF” will impact the
calculation of your cumulative average speed.
Advanced
To access more advanced setup options, see below.
IMPELLER CALIBRATION
GPS FUNCTION AND ACCURACY
Your SpeedCoach GPS employs a high-precision 5-Hz GPS receiver. This means it receives GPS
position and speed data from the GPS satellites 5 times a second. This update rate, which is five
times that of any running watch on the market, is necessary to provide the data density for accurate
stroke-by-stroke rowing speed. Your GPS receiver’s performance is dependent upon having an
unobstructed view of the sky. After passing under a low or wide bridge, you are likely to notice
erratic speed data for a stroke or two. Your unit will return to accurate values as soon as it has re-
established good satellite signal. A higher setting for speed-smoothing strokes will dampen both
the initial error and the return to valid readings. Note that your total distance, elapsed time and av-
erage speed will not be affected by these few strokes of erratic speed readings. You may also notice
slightly degraded speed performance (less stable readings) on extremely overcast days.
Note that when using your SpeedCoach GPS in team boats at a seat other than stroke seat, the body
of the rower in front of you may interfere with the GPS signal, particularly if you are both long-
legged. If possible, move the SpeedCoach to the side of the footstretcher so that it is not directly
under the body of the rower in front.
The GPS receiver provides speed accuracy of +/- 0.1 m/s, which translates to +/- 3 seconds at a 2:00
/500M split pace. Distance accuracy is +/- 2.5M over any distance.
WARNING! LITHIUM-ION POLY BATTERY HAZARDS
Your SpeedCoach GPS contains a lithium-ion poly battery pack. Lithium-ion batteries
contain flammable liquid electrolyte that may vent, ignite and produce sparks when
subjected to high temperatures or when damaged or overcharged. If ignited, batteries
may burn rapidly with a flare effect and may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic
gases, including toxic hydrogen fluoride gas, which may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Contact with battery electrolyte may be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not ever subject to fire or temperatures above 140°F | 60°C. NOTE: A car in hot
sunlight may exceed these temperatures!
• Do not charge, use, transport or store above 115°F | 45°C.
• Do not charge below 32°F| 0°C.
• Do not charge in direct contact with flammable items.
• Do not puncture or open the unit.
• If the unit’s internal battery pack is damaged, avoid contact with battery
electrolyte, which may be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
• In case of battery fire, evacuate the area to avoid inhalation of fumes. If possible,
cover the battery with sand to extinguish the fire or use a dry ABC- type
extinguisher.
• Allow good air circulation around top and sides of unit while charging.
ADVANCED SETUP MENU
Impeller Calibration
To change your Calibration Value or run the calibration routine (see below).
GPS Spd Smoothing, Strokes
The Speed Smoothing feature will average the last number of strokes selected. If “2” is selected, for
example, the Speed/Split displayed will be an average of the last two strokes, updated every stroke.
Stroke Rate Setup
Options are Timer Start Acceleration, Noise Filtering and Axis.
Timer Start Acceleration
Governs the degree of acceleration that must be detected to start the stroke meter. The default value
is 4. If you increase this value, a more forceful stroke is needed to start the timer. If you decrease this
value, a less forceful stroke is needed to start the timer.
Noise Filtering
Governs the degree to which the accelerometer will register changes in acceleration as a stroke. The
default value is 3. If you increase this value, more acceleration is needed to register a stroke. If you
decrease this value, less acceleration is needed to register a stroke.
Axis
Allows you to select Front-Back (2) or Any (3). Front-Back (2) is generally recommended for rowing
assuming that the unit will be mounted perpendicular to the long axis of the boat. If mounting at a
non-perpendicular axis, the recommendation is to toggle to Any (3).
Time and Date
Used to change the format of the date and time displayed. Please note: only time shows on the display,
date will be shown on data recall screen. Please note in most U.S. locations daylight savings time is ON in
the summer and OFF in the winter.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics screen provides information about the performance of your unit’s GPS receiver, acceler-
ometer, HRM*, clock, and charging system. This information assists NK tech support in case your unit is
not functioning correctly.
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Calibration is only relevant if you are using your SpeedCoach GPS with a wiring harness and speed
impeller. The Calibration Value is an adjustment factor that compensates for any difference between your
impeller’s distance measurement and the “standard boat” upon which the SpeedCoach’s calculations
are based. Calibration applies only when in Impeller mode for speed and distance can average out any
impact of current or tide to improve the accuracy of the calibration results.
Entering Impeller Calibration
Select “Impeller Calibration” from the Advanced Setup Menu.
Entering a Calibration Value Manually
If you know your boat’s SpeedCoach Calibration Value from previous calibration (it is the same for any
SpeedCoach), you may enter it manually. From the Calibration Menu, press
to select the Calibration
Value, then press
to adjust the value, and
to accept the value.
Running the Calibration Routine
The SpeedCoach GPS does not need a measured course to be calibrated. Because the SpeedCoach
GPS knows both the GPS and Impeller distance measured, it can self-calibrate. Calibration simply
involves rowing the selected distance in two directions. Your distance options are 500 to 1000M.
Although a longer distance will somewhat improve the accuracy of your calibration, is important to
choose a calibration distance that you can row in a relatively straight line in both directions. Ideally, it
will also have relatively consistent current throughout. The Calibration Routine requires that you row
your course in both directions so the unit can average out any impact of current and tide to improve
the accuracy of the calibration result through more comparison data.
If you wish to change your calibration distance from 500M, press
to move to the distance line,
to select, then to
adjust and
to accept.
To run the calibration routine, press
to highlight Run on the Calibration Menu, then
to select. From the calibration screen, press
to start each calibration leg and follow the screen
prompts. On each leg, the land distance and water distance will count up until the selected distance
is reached in the land distance window (bottom left). Note that there will be a three- or four-stroke
delay at the start of each leg while the GPS and impeller readings are synchronized. At the end of the
routine, the newly calculated Calibration Value will be displayed. Press
to accept the new value
and exit the routine, or press
to exit the routine without changing your Calibration Value.
At any time while running the calibration routine, you can press
to exit the routine without
changing your calibration value.
Memory Storage
When the memory is full, the unit will stop recording data. When
nearing or at full data, delete all session data to continue recording
(see below). The amount of memory used can be found on the
bottom of the Recall Menu. An alert message will appear when
memory log is nearly full.
Data Recall
Select Data Recall from the Main Menu to review stored data.
Recall memory will be formatted in sessions according to date and
time. Just Row sessions will have the JustGo prefix whereas a Work-
out session will just show the pieces run*.
Please note: a session is not complete until: a) In Just Row, you reset
the counter b) In Workout, the workout is completed or cancelled.
Delete All Session Data
This selection will delete ALL memory if chosen. Sessions cannot be
deleted individually.
Viewing Sessions
Selecting a session will bring up the Session Overview (Figure 1).
The overview provides the overall distance, time, avg split, and avg
stroke rate during that session. Selecting the Session Overview
will bring up the Session Details (Figure 2). This page will show the
session breakdown by specified period (time or distance). Select
MORE to view additional measurement values not currently shown
on the screen.
Data LiNK™
Select this to connect your unit to your PC for Firmware update.
Please go to www.nkhome.com/support/rowing-and-sports-sup-
port/manuals-and-downloads/ to download SpeedCoach Connect
and follow instructions.
Please note: Bluegiga Bluetooth Smart dongle required
RECALL MENU
SELECT
EXIT
Mar 10 06:15a
Delete All Session Data?
Mar 10 06:00a
Mar 09 06:27a
JustGo-3050M
4x5:00/2:00
5x5:00/10:00
Mar 06 03:24a
Mar 01 06:17p
2(6:00,3:00,1000M
8x1000M/3:00
JustGo-3050M
SELECT
EXIT
3050M
15:36.0
01:57.0
28.7
DIST
TIME
SPLIT
RATE
Fig1:Session Overview
JustGo-3050M
MORE
EXIT
100M
00:32
28.7
96
200M
1:06
28.5
92
300M
1:40
28.3
97
400M
2:11
27.7
95
500M
2:45
27.5
98
DIST
TIME
RATE
HR
Fig2:Session Details
MEMORY
The total memory that the unit can store is approximately 25 hours.
Every stroke is stored in memory and the memory can be reviewed
by every 100 meter increment. The speed input (GPS or Impeller)
and system of units used will be stored as was rowed.
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Control unit and bumper: 5.2oz.(150 gm)
SIZE
Measures 3.6X2.6X1.2 in (92x67x31mm) with bumper.
BOUYANCY
Does not float.
WATER RESISTANT
Waterproof (IP-67)
MEMORY
25 hours of memory. Stores every stroke.
BATTERY CAPACITY
One rechargeable lithium-poly battery provides up to 8 hours of
battery life.
BATTERY LIFE EXPECTANCY
After 300 full charge and discharge cycles, expected capacity is
80% of original.
COMPLIANCE
The SpeedCoach GPS conforms with Council Directive 2004/108/
EC (december 15, 2004) on electromagnetic compatibility and is
CE-marked accordingly.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The SpeedCoach GPS is RoHS (reduction of hazardous
substances) compliant and marked in accordance with the WEEE
(Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) directive. Please do
not dispose of the unit or battery in your household trash. Return
to NK, an NK dealer or a designated recycling center for proper
recycling and disposal.