Dual Maxi Display User Guide
Dual Maxi Display EMC Conformance All Tacktick equipment is designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Tacktick equipment conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards. Correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Contents 1 Key Features 2 2 System Overview 3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 3 4 5 Display Features Remote Control Switching the System On and Off Chapter and Page operation Power Management and Battery Life Backlighting Sleep Mode - Performance Functions 7 3.1 Automatic Pages 3.2 Optimising your start with the Maxi Display 3.3 During the Race - 7 8 10 Operation 13 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.
Dual Maxi Display 1 Key Features Simple to Install Solar Powered: your Dual Maxi Display is powered for life by the Sun. The innovative technology uses so little current and the power supply is so efficient, that the display is independent from your boat's batteries. Wireless: your Tactick displays communicate by wireless, they can be sited anywhere on your boat without disruption or cables.
System Overview 2 System Overview Important: Ensure that the "Auto Network" procedure described on the yellow instruction sheet and full Setup and Calibration has been performed correctly before attempting to use your Micronet system. 2.1 Display Features 2.2 Remote Control Your Dual Maxi Display is designed to be controlled and configured using a Tacktick Remote Display. See the user guide supplied with the Remote Display for details of using the Remote Display in remote control mode.
Dual Maxi Display 2.3 Switching the System On and Off To switch your Micronet system on or off select any display and press the button for 2 seconds. (See page 16 for use of the Dual Maxi Display control button) 2.4 Chapter and Page operation Data is shown on the panes of the Dual Maxi Display in Chapters, each containing several pages of related data. The diagram on page 13 shows the full set of chapters and data pages available.
System Overview If the displays are to be stored for a long period of time before next use (Over Winter) ensure that the batteries are fully charged before storage. If necessary connect to a 9 to 30V DC power supply for 24 hrs prior to storage, using the external power leads. Warning: Artificial light WILL NOT recharge the battery. Placing your Dual Maxi Display close to an artificial light will seriously damage the display. Only recharge in natural daylight. 2.
Dual Maxi Display 2.7 Sleep Mode If there is no boat speed or change in heading registered on the system for a period of 12 hours your Dual Maxi display will switch off to conserve power. A "POWER SAVE" alarm will sound before the system switches off. Pressing any button within 10 seconds of the alarm sounding will allow the system to remain switched on. 6 www.tacktick.
Performance Functions 3 Performance Functions 3.1 Automatic Pages You probably want different pages shown on your Dual Maxi Display for each leg of the course. The Dual Maxi display makes this easy by providing a special page: the AUTO LEG page. Using this feature, you can programme your Dual Maxi to show exactly the information you require for each leg of the course without the need to manually change pages at each mark rounding.
Dual Maxi Display 3.2 Optimising your start The Dual Maxi display has three functions to help you get a great start: The Depart page shows your distance from the start line and how much faster (or slower) you must sail to hit the line at the start signal. The Race Timer gives you a visual and audible count down. The Line Bias page helps you choose the best position on the line.
Performance Functions Note: The line for Depart calculations is between the positions you set. Set your points as close to the ends of the actual start line as possible. Modifying the start line points If it is necessary to modify one of the points, press while at the correct location; the popup will show that position 1 has been captured. Pressing or while the popup is visible will allow you to set the captured location to position 2. or to discard it (-).
Dual Maxi Display 3.3 During the Race Sailing upwind. VMG to Windward To get to the windward mark as quickly as possible it is necessary to balance pointing angle against boat speed to maximise the speed directly towards the wind (this speed is called the Velocity Made Good to Windward). The Dual Maxi Display automatically calculates your VMG to windward. Wind Shift Like most things in sailing, the wind does not remain constant in either strength or direction.
Performance Functions 1. Go to the Wind Shift page 2. Press , the mean wind direction is reset to the current True Wind Direction. 3. The new value is displayed; if required, it may be adjusted using and . Note: resetting the mean wind direction manually disables averaging until the system is switched off. Sailing Downwind Sailing downwind, it is rarely fastest to aim directly for the mark. Usually it is better to sail at a higher angle to increase boat speed and gybe as necessary to reach the mark.
Dual Maxi Display Course Used in similar circumstances to the Turn page, the Course page shows the course to steer to track directly to the waypoint. Drift and Set Because the boat is not always moving directly in the direction of its compass heading you need to know the direction (SET) and the speed (DRIFT) by which the boat is being pushed off course. Tactically this is important when assessing when to tack or gybe to round a mark or clear an obstruction or headland.
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Dual Maxi Display 4.2 Audible Signals and Alarms At stages during its operation your Dual Maxi Display will beep to indicate alarms or moments of importance. Power-up The display will beep once as it switches on. Button Press The display will beep once each time a button is pressed. A second beep is issued after a 2 second hold down of the button. Timer The display will beep once at each minute of the countdown. With 1 minute left to go a beep will sound every 10 seconds.
Operation Wind High Alarm The wind speed has increased beyond the preset alarm level. Cross Track Error Large Alarm A large cross track error has been alerted by the GPS. Waypoint Arrival Alarm A waypoint arrival signal has been received from the GPS. The waypoint name is shown on the top line of the display. 4.3 Page Hiding When shipped from the factory a number of the less commonly used pages are hidden by default; they do not appear when you scroll through the chapters and pages.
Dual Maxi Display To clear Page Hiding and return to all pages visible: Press and hold to enter set up Press to reach the OPTIONS chapter Press to reach the Pages Hidden page; the display shows the total number of pages hidden Press to return to all pages visible Press and hold to exit setup. Note: the factory reset function in setup will return page hiding to the default setting. 4.
Operation A further two second press of the button returns to the beginning of the cycle, i.e. Upper Pane Chapter Mode (the legend CHAP-TER is briefly displayed in the upper pane). To switch off the system press the button for four seconds Lighting any press of the button will set backlighting for the display to level 1 unless it is already set to a higher level. The lighting will be auto dimmed in daylight. Note: it is not possible to configure the Dual Maxi Display using its control button.
Dual Maxi Display 5 Setup and Calibration 5.1 Setup and Calibration Organisation Setup is organised into Chapters, each comprising a number of Pages. Setup pages use both panes of the display. The Dual Maxi Display is designed for remote control; the built in setup mode only provides settings for functions that are local to the Dual Maxi Display. These settings are configured by operating the setup function in remote contol mode using a Tacktick Remote Display.
Setup and Calibration 5.2 Setup and Calibration Operation Setup can be entered from either pane. To enter Setup Note: It is not possible to enter setup mode while the Race Timer page is currently visible. Scroll to a different page in order to enter setup Press and hold , the first chapter title page is displayed. To change the active chapter Press repeatedly until the desired chapter title page is displayed. At the end of the chapter cycle, the display returns to the first chapter title page.
Dual Maxi Display 5.4 Setup Page Descriptions Autoleg Chapter - Upper Pane Configures the Auto Leg pages for the upper pane Note: the values set for Autoleg Mode, Leg 1-2 Angle and Leg 2-3 Angle apply to all Maxi and Dual Maxi displays on the network. Changes to these settings made on any display affect all the displays. Autoleg Mode There are two modes available, SIMPL and ADVANCED.
Setup and Calibration Leg 1-2 Angle The angle at which the auto leg page switches from the Leg1 page to the Leg 2 page. The default is 60 degrees. Leg 2 Sets the autoleg page to be displayed while the apparent wind angle is between the leg 1-2 changeover angle and the leg 2-3 changeover angle. The default is True Wind Direction. Pages can be selected from any currently unhidden page. Leg 2-3 Angle The angle at which the auto leg page switches from the Leg2 page to the Leg 3 page.
Dual Maxi Display Maximum Depth Resets the Dual Maximum Depth memory; resets to the current depth. Maximum Speed Clears the Maximum Speed memory; resets to the current speed. Average Speed Clears the Average Speed memory; resets to the current speed. Maximum True Wind Speed Resets the Dual Maximum True Wind Speed memory; resets to the current true wind speed.
Setup and Calibration Depart (Line Distance Units) Sets the units to be used for showing the distance to the start line, the options are Feet, Metres, Yards or Boat Lengths (see Boat Length parameter above) Options Chapter Page Hiding Enables the user to hide pages. See page 15 for the page hiding process. Note: less commonly used pages are hidden by default; see page 13 for details of these pre-hidden pages.
Dual Maxi Display Demonstration Mode Allows the display to show information when NOT installed as part of a Micronet system for demonstration purposes only. Displays will return to default OFF on power down. Factory Reset Returns all the calibration settings to the factory default values. Health Chapter Software Version/Network Nodes Displays the software version, battery level and charge rate to assist in troubleshooting and fault finding.
Seatrial and Calibration 6 Seatrial and Calibration Once a Tacktick Micronet system has been installed on the vessel and Auto Networking has been completed it is necessary to carry out Calibration. Warning: It is not safe to use the displays for navigational purposes until Calibration has been carried out correctly. Warning: Accurate calibration is essential for successful use of the Dual Maxi Display’s advanced functions.
Dual Maxi Display 7 Installation Your Dual Maxi Display may be mounted on a Tacktick Mast Bracket or directly onto a bulkhead. External Power In cases where displays are mounted permanently below decks it will be necessary to apply an external power source to prevent complete discharge of the built in battery. Connections on the rear of the display allow a 9V to 30V DC power source to be connected. Connections can be made to the vessels DC system or to a 9V battery pack.
Installation Where there is no access to the rear of the mounting surface Warning: only use the screws provided with the display and take care not to over tighten the screws. Incorrect or overtightened screws may cause the moulding to crack; this will invalidate your warranty. Position the supplied Template carefully before starting. 1. Drill four 2.5mm holes as marked on the template. 2. Refer to the diagram below.
Dual Maxi Display External Power Connections To connect an external 9 to 30V DC power supply to the display head from either a portable battery or the vessel's existing power system. 1. Drill two 7mm holes marked "P" on the mounting template and smooth them together with a sharp knife or small file. 2. Pass the supply cable through the new hole and attach the supplied crimp spade receptacles. 3. Remove the blanking plug from the rear of the display to expose the terminals.
Maintenance and Fault Finding 8 Maintenance and Fault Finding 8.1 Care and Maintenance All Micronet products are totally sealed against water and are not serviceable. Any attempt to take a Micronet product apart will invalidate the warranty. To clean, use only a damp, soft cloth. No detergents, solvents or abrasives should be used. To avoid damaging a Micronet display unit we recommend storing in the supplied soft pack when not in use. If the displays are to be stored for a long period (e.g.
Dual Maxi Display Power Save Alarm sounds There has been no significant data activity on the network. The alarm sounds to indicate that the display system will turn itself off. To continue using the system press any button to cancel the alarm. Lost Network Alarm sounds This indicates that one or more displays have lost communication with the Master*. Either there is a problem with the Master* display or the displays in question have been moved out of effective range.
Maintenance and Fault Finding Boat Speed reads 0 Information being transmitted from the Hull Transmitter is being received with a zero value. Check the paddle wheel for fouling, clean it and make sure it turns easily. Wind Speed reads 0 Information being transmitted from the Wind Transmitter is being received with a zero value. If the anemometer cups at the top of the mast are turning and the wind speed reads zero then there is a problem with your Wind Transmitter.
Dual Maxi Display Specifications Height of main digits: 35 mm (2") Backlighting: 3 levels (optional red or amber) with daylight shutoff System-wide or local control 32 Power: Solar Powered 300 hrs autonomy by day, 7 nights at brightest backlighting, 20 nights at economy backlighting without charge Units of display: Boat Speed (knots, km per hour, statute miles per hour) Distance (nautical miles, statute miles, kilometres) Depth (metres, feet, fathoms) Wind Speed (knots, metres per second, Beaufort)
Warranty Information Warranty Information General All Tacktick products are designed and built to standards suitable for use in a harsh marine environment. If the products are installed correctly and operated as described in the user guides they will provide long and reliable service. For information and assistance Tacktick operates a network of international distributors. Limited Warranty The warranty covers repair or replacement of parts due to faulty manufacturing.
Dual Maxi Display Claims Procedure Product should be returned to the national distributor, or one of its appointed dealers, in the country where it was originally purchased. Valid claims will then be serviced and returned to the sender free of charge. Distributors reserve the right to charge for exceptional or express carriage if requested.
