WARNING! LITHIUM-ION POLY BATTERY HAZARDS
Your SpeedCoach OC 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.
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:
BATTERY USE AND CHARGING
A fully charged battery will provide approximately 6-8 hours of operation, depending on backlight
use. Each bar on the battery indicator represents 20% of battery life, or approximately 1.2 to 1.6
hours.
To charge your unit, press it firmly into the charging dock of your SpeedCoach OC charger until
it clicks and you see “Charging ...” on the screen. The battery indicator will flash and the bars will
indicate the charge status achieved. The battery indicator will show full and stop flashing after 90%
charge is achieved, and the display will turn off when the unit is fully charged.
The SpeedCoach OC can only be charged with the supplied charging dock. The SpeedCoach OC is
compatible with any USB charging source, including your computer an automotive USB or a cell-
phone standby power source. A SpeedCoach® XL charger will not charge a SpeedCoach OC.
Your SpeedCoach is equipped with a safety feature that will shut down charging if the
battery is too hot or too cold. Do not charge below 32°F | 0°C or above 115°F | 45°C. If
you receive a battery warning on the screen while the unit is within these temperature
limits, immediately remove the unit from the charging dock and contact NK for
service. Further attempts to charge may result in fire or permanent damage.
WORKOUTS
(Training Pack Feature)
Run Last Workout: Runs the last workout. This is a quick way to repeat single distance or single time
workouts without setting up intervals.
NOTE : Press
to ready the workout. Workout will start when first stroke is detected. Press
to pause a workout. Hold
to cancel a workout.
Single Distance: Select this option to run a single distance-based workout at the distance shown.
Press
, followed by
and
to adjust the distance. Then press
2x to run the workout.
Single Time:Select this option to run a single time-based workout for the time shown. Press
,
followed by
and
to adjust the time. Then press
2x to run the workout.
Intervals…
Select this option to create a multi-interval based workout (e.g. time,
distance, and/or rest periods). You can select from the pre-loaded
workouts or customize to create your own. Up to 6 custom workouts
can be programmed. The SPC is loaded with 6 default workouts,
which are editable. Please note: Interval workout names are
automatically generated based on the type of intervals performed.
Creating an Interval Workout
First select a pre-existing workout to edit. Use
and
to
select a field. Press the
, followed by the
and
to
modify the middle column. Press
again, followed by
and
to adjust the right column value. Press
return to field
selection. Please note: pressing the
will automatically SAVE
and exit the workout when finished.
Countdown: When toggled ON, a countdown timer will start
when the first stroke is detected. When the countdown reaches
zero, the workout will begin. Tip: The countdown allows the user
to build to “race pace” before starting their workout. If countdown
is toggled OFF, the workout will start immediately when the first
stroke is detected.
Intervals: Determines the number of intervals in the workout.
If you select Equal, all work intervals will be equal in type and
value and all rest intervals will be equal in type and value.
If you select Variable, you can create a multi-faceted workout
of work and rest intervals that can each vary by type and
duration.
Work: Defines the first work interval of the workout. Work can
be time based or distance based. If more than one interval is
being performed, a number will be added to this entry (i.e., Work1,
Work2, Work3, etc).
Rest: Defines the amount of rest in between work intervals.
Rest can be time based or distance based. The number shown
to the right is the rest value per the unit shown. Similarly if more
than one rest period is entered in a variable workout, it will be
followed by a number.
Number of Sets: Select the number of sets of the proceeding interval workout to run. For
example if you have a workout with a work and rest interval, setting this to 2 will run this work
and rest interval workout twice.
Rest Between Sets: Only appears if Number of Sets is greater than 1. Defines the rest period
between a repeated group of intervals.
WORKOUTS
SELECT
EXIT
Single Distance
Run Last Workout
Single Time
Intervals...
2000M
00:30:00
NEW INTERVAL WORKOUT
SELECT
EXIT
Countdown
OFF
Run Workout?
Intervals
Equal
Work
Dist
10S
1
100M
Rest
Time
Repeat?
00:02:00
1
Profile
Adjust the units (lbs/in or kg/cm) then set your height, weight and age for accurate calorie burn
information.
Display Setup
Allows you to set the top two windows to display any of the measurements available.
Accessory Setup
Select this option to pair your Heart Rate belt (TP Version only).
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. Units allows you to change
the units shown for speed and distance (options are: M, M/S, /500M, /1000M; KM, KMH, /500M,
/1000M; or MI, MPH, /MI).
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.
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.
Auto Shutdown
When Auto Shutdown is set to 10min, the unit will automatically shut off after 10 minutes of not
detecting a stroke rate. If the Auto Shutdown is set to OFF, the unit will only turn off when the user
manually shuts the unit down.
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 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.
IMPELLER CALIBRATION
Calibration is only relevant if you are using your SpeedCoach OC 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 OC does not need a measured course to be calibrated. Because the SpeedCoach
OC 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Control unit and bumper: 5.2oz.(150 gm)
SIZE
Measures 3.6X2.6X1.2 in (92x67x31mm) with bumper.
BUOYANCY
Does not float. Use NK foam 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
OC
conforms with Council Directive 2004/108/EC (december 15,
2004) on electromagnetic compatibility and is CE-marked accordingly.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The SpeedCoach
OC
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.
ACCURACY
Speed: +/- 0.1 m/s; Distance: +/- 2.5 m over any distance.
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