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1. of the travelled distance This is necessary to accurately measure the distance if GPS explona receiver is not present or GPS signal is insufficient Calibration should be performed after installation and after each change of tyres The device is supplied not calibrated which is show by blinking Cal Err on display The calibration constant K should be in range 400 65535 If units of measurement are changed SI gt GB the device needs to be calibrated again 3 1 1 Automatic calibration with GPS explona receiver Performing the calibration requires a section of a road of more then 1 km or 1 mi length The section must provide good quality of GPS signal It shouldn t have obstacles covering the sky tunnels trees bridges etc Calibration procedure 1 enter the configuration mode cp 3 and wait approximately 1 minute for GPS receiver to acquire current position 2 select Cal menu 3 press F key the calibration screen appears the bottom display shows GPScal the left display shows remaining distance and right one shows number of impulses counted so far 4 drive after 1 km or 1 mi the calibration will end automatically 6 select Accept menu and press enter key The device leaves GPS calibration mode if signal level was too low The left display blanks and Cal shows on the bottom display In this case the calibration should be retried press F key to abort calibration and press F again to begin 3 1 2 Ca2. calibration should be performed after installation of the device o 5 Troubleshooting explona has a blank The display is turned off press and hold the up key it should display become brighter The power is not connected check the device wiring Cal Err blinks on the The device is not calibrated The measurements has no meaning Do the display calibration cp 3 1 Connected repeaters Leave the configuration mode data is not sent are WOremE Check the wiring PC communication using Enter configuration mode and select Connect menu Communication garmin protocol doesn t with PC is possible only in this setting work Does explona work Ingress protection IP65 informs that device is protected from water jets under water but it doesn t mean the device can be placed under water for a prolonged time explona dakar f1 00 User manual version WEOUNOGy www explona com Blue rear to gearbox rear sensor speed pulses connection Ignition switch 4321 Gray repeater explona GPS PC connector Schematic of explona set l connections External reset explona repeater mini White reset change of display Gray connection to master unit Green speed pulses explona je Yellow power supply explona dakar f1 00 User manual version WeUNSGY www explona com 6 Tec
3. You should calibrate the device cp 3 1 after installation and each change of tyres Imprecise measurements can occur otherwise The device is supplied not calibrated which is shown by blinking Cal Err on display 1 Features of explona dakar Two independent distance counters partial trip and total odo Both values decrease when reversing Maximum values are 999 9 and 9999 km or miles respectively After that a roll over to 0 is made Quick recall of both partial trip and total odo distance Adjustable odo distance Speed measurement with 1km h mph resolution Two units of measurement SI metric km km h and GB imperial mile miles per hour When connected to external GPS explona receiver additional features are o automatic choice of the best source of information o automatic clock setting based upon chosen time zone o compass present direction of motion course o logging of the track o garmin protocol support o automatic calibration Battery backed 24h clock Stop watch of 1 second resolution It counts independently of the voltage supply Maximum reading is 23 59 59 after which roll over to 0 00 00 occurs counting is not stopped Battery voltage measure Resolution of 0 1 Data transmission to explona repeater Stop function freezes distance measurement Other features Wired remote controller for basic operations Any number of external reset switches Non vola
4. explona WeoONoaGy www explona com explona dakar User manual Ea THN Ue AA maine explona explona dakar is an intuitive to use advanced tripmeter Its name is not a coincidence as it was designed with Dakar rally in mind Together with explona repeater mini it allows to build a measurement system suited to the needs of users The main tripmeter can supply basic data to several independently controlled repeaters In case of main unit malfunction the repeater switches automatically to autonomous mode preserving integrity of measurements Its aluminum enclosure is waterproof and protects against various environment conditions In every light condition the readings are clear thanks to big LED display with brightness regulation The display can be turned off if needed The device has a quick recall of the distance reading from every other display mode It is fully configurable according to the needs of user Apart from time and stop watch reading all other readings can be shown on any of three displays Adjustable odo distance aids in navigation during professional rallies Basic modes of operation are possible from the wired remote controller unit There can be any number of external reset switches connected With an external GPS explona receiver all measurements are based on GPS However if data from GPS are unreliable it will revert to classic measurement mode Furthermore with GPS the track is recorded MeUNDGY www explona com
5. hnical data External dimensions mm enclosure 160x82x32 with fastenings 195x97x40 Enclosure aluminum black Ingress protection IP65 dust tight protected from water jets Display 3 red LED display with 7 brightness steps can be turned off anti reflex coating Weight 710g Operating voltage 10 40V DC Power consumption max 5W Temperature range 20 70 C Partial distance resolution 10m Total distance resolution 100m Garmin interface RS232 8N1 9600 Track record from last 14 hours of driving 7 Rating plate LPO AINA IH MNT NE FI Y explona 2 No user serviceable components inside Made in EU Poland www explona com We reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice CE iMi The disposed device mustn t be DC 10 40V placed as an unsorted municipal MAX 5W waste it must be collected separately lw 6 All trademarks are the property of the respective owners and are used for information purpose only Copyright by explona Devel Team explona dakar f1 00 User manual version 1
6. ightness of the display Decreasing the brightness below the minimum level turns off the display It is indicated by showing only dots on the display All measures are continued but the keyboard is inactive to prevent accidental changes The up key turns the display on 2 9 Information about a GPS explona receiver Pressing and holding both up and down keys in basic mode without blinking displays invokes information screen about the GPS explona receiver The left display shows status of the antenna e GO all ok e Shrt antenna is shorted explona dakar f1 00 User manual version UMeOUNDGY www explona com e Open no antenna eg disconnected torn away The right display shows work mode no 2d 3d and number of satellites used for navigation purposes If the receiver is not connected or is damaged the right display will show dead 2 10 Data transmission to explona repeater Except for the configuration mode the device constantly transmits data to explona repeater Current values of short distance trip speed SoG and if GPS explona receiver is connected course CoG are sent 2 11 Downloading the track In order to download the track with garmin protocol 1 turn off the device disconnect GPS explona receiver and replace it with connection cable turn the device on and enter the configuration mode cp 3 select Connect menu the garmin protocol is enabled now download the t
7. ile of idle If explona is in odo adjustment mode the change of display configuration won t be possible 2 6 The stop watch The device is equipped with 24h stop watch It can count time even without a power supply Stop watch can be operated only when it is shown on the bottom display In order to show stop watch press F key bottom display will start blinking and set description Stoper using key up or down Stop watch operation e from the keyboard press F key to make the bottom display blink As long as the bottom display blinks it can be operated with enter key e from the remote controller using black key Stop watch works in the usual manner pressing the keys shortly starts and stops counting of the time Longer press zeroes the stop watch Change of the time while a stop watch is running will change stop watch readings If change of 1 the time is necessary the stop watch should be stopped then time changed and finally stop watch restarted Stop watch is not affected by change of the time zone it is recommended to i implement daylight saving time using time zones 2 7 The stop function The stop function allows to freeze distance measurements It is indicated by showing Stop on the distance readings The stop function is enabled and disabled by e yellow button on the remote controller e simultaneous pressing F and ADJ 2 8 Change of the brightness Keys up and down change br
8. libration without GPS explona receiver Performing the calibration requires a reference section of road The length of the section should be Ikm or Imile depending on the choice of units The more precise section will result in more precise tripmeter measurements The selected section of road can be e reference section of measuring authorities e distance between road markers e measured by correctly calibrated other tripmeter e measuring tape although lot of patience is required explona dakar f1 00 User manual version MeOUNSGY www explona com Calibration procedure l 2 3 4 press F key and wait 2 seconds the device checks if GPS explona signal is not ah enter the configuration mode cp 3 select Cal menu position your car at the beginning of the section available drive entire section stop exactly at the end press and hold enter key until Cal menu appears select Accept menu and press enter key 3 1 3 Manual correction of the calibration If calibration constant K is known e g it was determined previously for give set of wheels and car it can be set manually using up and down keys This manual mode is helpful also to make small adjustments if previous value gives constant over understated results Calibration procedure l enter the configuration mode cp 3 select Cal menu 2 3 press ADJ or Enter key to enter mode of changing value the right display will b
9. link 4 5 6 use up and down keys to set appropriate value of K press ADJ or Enter key to confirm the change select Accept menu and press Enter key 4 Installation The device must be installed in a safe way It should not endanger health of driver and passenger during both regular work and accident In particular it mustn t obstruct the airbags The installation can be performed in an authorized garage Current list of authorized garages is available on the website www explona com explona dakar f1 00 User manual version UeONDGY www explona com 4 1 Contents of the set The set contains of explona dakar remote controller remote controller wiring TX10 driver to adjust the fastenings e plona 1 2 3 4 user manual and warranty card 5 6 set of stickers 7 box 4 2 Mechanical installation The device should be permanently attached It shouldn t restrict the field of view The enclosure is equipped with four fastenings The TX10 driver included should be used if the fastenings need to be adjusted or repositioned Be careful not to unscrew both fastenings from one side simultaneously It may compromise the leak proof All fastenings should be tighten after mount explona is specifically sealed to be leak proof e Opening of the device breaks the seal and voids warranty 4 3 Electrical installation Power supply should be protected with a 3A to 5A fuse The wiring sho
10. rack Dy ee ee oS turn the device off track is being recorded only when GPS explona receiver is connected and operating correctly 3 Configuration mode Entering the configuration mode e turn off and turn on the explona dakar e hold enter key while the serial number is displayed e the configuration menu will appear Blinking display shows an item which can be changed with up and down keys ADJ or Enter key switch between changing of the reading left display blinks and changing of the value right display blinks Configuration mode allows to set the following parameters e Cal calibration constant K cp 3 1 e Hour time e rear rear gear indication level positive Hi or negative Lo Additionally the current state of the gear is shown F when forward and r when reverse e zone time zone from GMT 12 to GMT 12 in most of the Europe summer time is GMT 2 and winter time is GMT 1 explona dakar f1 00 User manual version Me0NDGY www explona com e unit units of measurement o SI metric km and km h o GB imperial miles and miles per hour e Connect this menu position enables communication with a PC using the garmin protocol It allows to download a track e Accept pressing Enter key stores the settings and leaves the configuration mode 3 1 Calibration Calibration is the process of determining the number of pulses per 1 km or 1 mile
11. tile memory Easily distinguishable readings Fully configurable displays Three big LED displays 7 steps of brightness ability to turn the display off Anti reflex coating ingress protection IP 65 Easy mount thanks to universal fasting explona dakar f1 00 User manual version MeUNDGY www explona com 2 Operation of the explona dakar 2 1 Readings On each of the three LED displays the following readings can be shown e trip short partial distance e odo long total distance e SoG speed speed over ground e Accu battery voltage e CoG course if external GPS explona receiver is connected and operational Additionally readings which can be shown on the bottom display e Hour present time e Stoper stop watch In order to identify quickly the readings the following distinction was made e distance value with a dot e speed value without dot e voltage u at the end e course three digits with a degree sign e time hour and minute with blinking dot between without seconds e stop watch readings with seconds explona dakar f1 00 User manual version UsONDGY www explona com 2 2 Operation All functions of explona dakar are accessible from keyboard or wired remote controller Remote controller allows to use most frequent functions reset freeze measurement and stop watch Remote controller wiring allows to install connector in an
12. uld be connected according to the drawing on the last page Wire connections e black GND ground e red 12V power supply after ignition dedicated switch explona doesn t have its own switch e green SPEED speed impulses e blue REAR rear gear connection e grey data connection to explona repeater mini Two pin connector is used for remote controller Additional external reset switches can be connected parallel to the remote controller see the schematics Four pin connector is used for external GPS explona receiver or PC communication cable neither is in the set explona dakar f1 00 User manual version Me0UNSGY www explona com 4 3 1 Connection of the speed signal explona dakar can be directly connected to vehicles equipped with electrical speedometer or reed switch sensor If vehicle has an electrical speedometer vehicle speed signal VSS from car s wiring should be found It can be accomplished with the use of voltmeter When the ignition switch is turned on and car is moving the voltage on speed signal should vary periodically e g 0 i 12V or 0 i 5V If reed switch sensor is used one of its contacts should be connected to the SPEED wire and the other to the ground If the car is equipped with mechanical speedometer or has no speedometer at all it is necessary to use additional connection module That module can accept signal from turn converter or sensor mounted near wheels The
13. y place Any number of external reset switches can be connected 2 3 Zeroing the distance explona dakar has two distance counters e short trip reset by short press e long odo reset by long press Resetting is done by pressing e red button enter on the keyboard if short distance wasn t shown it will be recalled on the left display untouched second press will reset e red button on the remote e external reset switch if connected 2 4 The odo adjustment Sometimes it happens that tripmeter readings differ from a roadbook eq after a mistake turn Odo adjustment is necessary to change value so it is correct again To adjust the long distance press ADJ If the long distance wasn t shown on display it will be recalled on the left field The last digit of a value will blink Pressing up or down change value The corrected value can be accepted in two ways e pressing ADJ again new value is entered e pressing enter new value of a long distance is entered and short distance trip is simultaneously reset explona dakar f1 00 User manual version MeOUNDGY www explona com 2 5 Change of the displayed value The F key changes the display configuration Pressing this key allows to change value on bottom left right display The description of selected value will blink if being changed Keys up and down change the value The value is accepted by pressing F or after a wh
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