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NovaSail NS100 Operating Manual Download Page 5

NS100

O

perating

M

anual

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Buttons & display

The

NS100

has several modes of operation, each mode is based on

information that is displayed on the upper and the lower line. The selection
of the different mode functions is made according to the screen mode

and the man overboard

buttons. The

button allows the

modification of data displayed in the selected operation mode.

Screen

mode

Backlight

Battery

Screen mode

selection

Controls and display description

Start/stop the

NS100

Backlight

ON/OFF

Data

Clear

Man Overboard

selection

Upper

line

Lower

line

Data

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Summary of Contents for NS100

Page 1: ...Operating Manual v1 0 ...

Page 2: ... modes 6 Operations 7 Switching power on and off 7 Switching backlight on and off 8 Main screen 8 Timer mode 8 GPS coordinates 9 Maximum speed and total distance 9 Waypoint mode 10 MOB Man Over Board 11 Advanced Operations 13 SET mode 13 Waypoint mode 16 Limited Warranty 18 Disclaimer 19 Contents ...

Page 3: ...st and readability and features a new waypoint management Compact 125 mm x 80 mm x 26 mm and intuitive the NS100 is a light portable device which is completely waterproof ultra robust and made of bombproof polycarbonate and anodized aluminium Powered by only one AA battery the NS100 gives sailors accurate information for over 36 hours It can be installed in minutes and there is no need to drill a ...

Page 4: ...ou mount the NS100 it shouldn t be flush to any thick surface such as the hull so that the sensitivity of the embedded GPS receiver is not affected Also a direct mount on a metal surface will reduce the receiver sensitivity Installation ...

Page 5: ...ection of the different mode functions is made according to the screen mode and the man overboard buttons The button allows the modification of data displayed in the selected operation mode Screen mode Backlight Battery Screen mode selection Controls and display description Start stop the NS100 Backlight ON OFF Data Clear Man Overboard selection Upper line Lower line Data ...

Page 6: ... TRP total TRiP distance GPS coordinates mode LON current LONgitude LAT current LATitude Waypoint Distance and heading Wxx Direction and distance to the waypoint SPE COG Speed and direction to the waypoint Coordinates distance heading to the memorized GPS location MOB Man Over Board MOB DIS COG Distance Course Over Ground to the MOB COG Course Over Ground GPS heading GPS coordinates memorized LON ...

Page 7: ...the NS100 is not ready to use For all the modes requiring the GPS data the screen will display until it is ready If the number of satellites is low the display will blink Note Alkaline batteries should be used in order to result in a maximum lifespan of 36 hours When using a disposable battery it is also recommended to remove it if the device is not used for a prolonged period of time in order to ...

Page 8: ...speed and heading of the vessel SPE Upper Line The speed over ground is displayed with a resolution of 0 1 knots KT The minimum speed is 1 knot the maximum speed is 99 9 knots The value displayed can be averaged see Speed sensitivity SPE page 14 COG lower line The course over ground heading in degrees as measured by the GPS receiver is displayed The value displayed can be averaged see GPS Heading ...

Page 9: ...sh must be applied on when the timer is stopped Note In downcounting mode the timer will emit a beep every minute every 10 seconds below 1 minute every second below 10 seconds COG lower line The course over ground as measured by the GPS receiver is displayed The value displayed can be averaged see GPS Heading sensitivity COG page 14 GPS coordinates This mode provides the current GPS coordinates as...

Page 10: ...lected the direction and distance needed to reach it are displayed sequentially To use a waypoint By default W00 is displayed on the mode line Press and hold to select the required waypoint from W00 to W19 The name of the waypoint is displayed with 3 characters The direction and distance are displayed sequentially To Memorize a waypoint while sailing Press and hold to select the waypoint from W00 ...

Page 11: ... Board This line displays sequentially the distance in meters DIS and the heading COG to track back to the memorized GPS location COG lower line Course Over Ground The course over ground as measured by the GPS receiver is displayed To display the GPS coordinates memorized When the MOB screen mode is engaged the memorized GPS coordinates can be displayed by pushing again The device will display the...

Page 12: ...NS100 Operating Manual 12 Note While using the MOB screen mode you can still switch on off the backlight or turn off the NS100 Operations ...

Page 13: ...meter is displayed on the lower line line or column The required value is adjusted by the button The parameter is memorized when is pushed The SET mode is exited automatically at the end of the sequence or by switching off the device Name Display Description Speed sensitivity SPE Hi High sensitivity Md Medium sensitivity Lo Low sensitivity GPS heading sensitivity COG Hi High sensitivity Md Medium ...

Page 14: ...ng with big waves upwind or downwind Lo Low sensitivity This sub mode provides an average speed of the boat over a longer period of time This is particularly useful in rough conditions with lots of speed changes GPS Heading sensitivity COG Hi High sensitivity When sailing with light winds and flat seas high sensitivity allows you to appreciate very small wind variations Md Medium sensitivity Mediu...

Page 15: ...st adjustment LCD CON The LCD contrast level can be set from 1 to 7 the level 5 default value is applied when the SET mode is entered Firmware version VER The firmware version of the NS100 is displayed for example 1 0 Advanced Operations ...

Page 16: ...ff the NS100 long press until OFF is displayed How to input the name and coordinates of a waypoint The and buttons allow the value from 0 to 9 for numbers and from a to z for letters to be changed The button switches to the next character Memorization of a waypoint First select the waypoint number W00 to W19 Enter a name 3 characters Select NOR North if the longitude is in the northern hemisphere ...

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Page 18: ... holder The product has to be registered using the online service available on the Novasail web site www nova sail com Please submit the proof of purchase Invoice when requesting service The actual cost of repair may be charged to the customer or the performance of warranty service may be rendered impossible even within the warranty period under the following circumstances Product failure caused b...

Page 19: ...SS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE USE AND OR SALE OF NOVASAIL LTD PRODUCTS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION UNLESS EXPRESSLY APPROVED IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED NOVASAIL LTD REPRESENTATIVE NOVASAIL LTD PRODUCTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZED OR WARRANTED FOR USE ...

Page 20: ... 2011 NOVASAIL All rights reserved www nova sail com ...

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