Sail Master User Guide
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1. 6 0 feet 9 b Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 ie Page 11 L1 Responsiveness of the speed display You may adjust the speed of response of the display between slow 1 medium 2 and fast 3 If the responsiveness is too high you may find that the speed readout never settles down when in a heavy sea however if it is too low the display may be slow to respond to real changes in boat speed Increase or decrease by pressing the up or down arrow keys Adjustment range 1 slowest 2 and 3 fastest The factory setting is 2 medium L2 Speed calibration On some installations the speed may over or under read You can apply a correction factor either 1 by adjusting the displayed speed until it matches an accurate speed reference e g a GPS 2 by adjusting the correction factor itself or 3 you can sail up and down a measured mile and Sail Master will auto calibrate for you The L2 speed calibration page starts at method 1 to access method 2 you must press the set key and to access method 3 you must press the set key twice Method 1 adjusting the displayed speed until it matches an accurate reference Using a GPS or other reference directly adjust Each key press adjusts the displayed speed the displayed speed using the up and by 1 down keys Press the mode key to exit speed calibration Press the set key once You can now view the Adjustment range 0 2 to 2 5 if in doubt2. and down arrow keys register a tack angle of 60 to 120 Keep the delay between tacks short to minimise the chance of a wind shift Sail Master displays the tacking angle e g 90t for a 90 tacking angle After 7 seconds Sail Master auto matically starts to display wind shifts Mean Wind Direction and Tacking Angle are now stored in the Sail Master memory and wind shifts will be displayed alternating with heading on the upper display You may start the procedure on starboard tack but bear in mind that you will not have right of way when you subsequently tack onto port so plan ahead accordingly 6 Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 sate Page 8 6 4 During the race Sailing upwind tack to sail in the lifts Sailing downwind gybe to sail in the headers Reading the upper display The heading is shown in the upper half of the display alternating with the windshift information The rate at which the displays alternate can be adjusted refer to the calibration section below Upwind Windshifts are indicated by L or H with the degree of lift or header eg L23 Downwind Windshifts are indicated by or 4 and show how far the boat is from the mean downwind direction eg 45 indicates 45 to starboard L indicates to port Permanent wind shifts Permanent wind shifts can be recognised by constant headers on one tack and corresponding lifts on the other tack In this s
3. set Method 2 adjusting the correction factor directl to 1 00 The factory setting is 1 00 correction factor and adjust it by pressing the up or down arrow keys Press the mode key to exit speed calibration Method 3 auto calibration by travelling a known distance You need to locate two fixed marks or transits which are a known distance apart Often in coastal waters a measured mile can be accurately located from transits ashore Determine the distance between the marks before you start the procedure You need to make a double run to cancel the effect of tide and ensure that any tidal current is running mainly from one mark to the other cross current will reduce the accuracy of the auto calibration procedure It is always best to calibrate during slack water The flashing number indicates the distance Press the set key twice Use the up and down between the two marks in nautical miles arrow keys to enter the distance between the two marks in nautical miles Sail directly towards the second mark and as you pass the first mark press the set key The lower display will change to show 0 00 then it will count up in hundredths of a nautical mile The calibration value will automatically be Wheayou reach the second mark press the Turn the boat around then sail directly towards the first mark As you pass the second mark press the set key Continue towards to the first mark Press the
4. 26 1 01 sate Page 9 If Sail Master is not in wind mode then press the mode key 1 Sail upwind for several minutes to determine your average close hauled heading on each tack 2 Ensure the Sail Master is in wind mode Press and hold down the set key until the rotating lines are shown 4 The rotating lines will circle for 30 seconds while you power the boat up on the first close hauled tack Sail Master will register the average heading of the last 10 seconds as your normal close hauled heading for this tack This is indicated by the rotating lines freezing Sail Master now tells you to tack indicated by tAC on the display and beeping 6 You now have 15 seconds to tack and steady her on the new course The rotating lines o a appear again 7 After 20 seconds Sail Master registers the average of the last 10 seconds of headings and beeps again Sail Master displays the tacking angle e g 90t for a 90 tacking angle 8 You can adjust the tacking angle by using the up and down arrow keys After 7 seconds Sail Master auto matically starts to display wind shifts Mean Wind Direction and Tacking Angle are now stored in the Sail Master memory and wind shifts will be displayed on the bar graph You may start the procedure on starboard tack but bear in mind that you will not have right of way when you subsequently tack onto port so will have to plan ahead accordingl
5. the compass is designed to display 000 when the compass faces North If for example your bracket is slightly skewed an offset will be required This allows the compass deviation to be automatically compensated Any previously detected magnetic interference is shown eg d12 means 12 deviation previously detected 1 Fix Sail Master in its normal place and choose open water and a calm day Do not put up the sails as you need to be able to control the boat in a very slow gentle circle 2 Press the set key rotating indicators will appear in the bottom of the display Alternatively you can calibrate ashore on a trailer Fix Sail Master in its normal position ensuring that the metal of the trailer is at least 4 feet from the compass site SLOWLY circle the boat to port or starboard a quarter of a turn should take AT LEAST ONE MINUTE On completion of a full turn the Sail Master will beep and the new deviation will be displayed to the bottom right of the display Press the mode key to move to the next page If the rotating indicator speeds up and the Sail Master beeps rapidly then reduce your rate of turn or start again If the deviation exceeds 20 the Sail Master should be resited U1 Adjusts changeover time for the wind shift display When you have set up for wind shifts see the section on racing above the compass display will alternate with the wind shift display You may adjust
6. variation and thus show a true heading refer to the Calibration section below Sail Master can be automatically compensated for the effects of deviation magnetic disturbances from metal within your boat refer to the calibration section below There is no need to correct for southern northern hemisphere effects Lower display The lower display on the main page normally shows the boat s speed in knots When the water depth is below 2m 6ft the speed display is replaced with the depth display which flashes to indicate shallow water The 2m 6ft shallow indicator depth can be user defined as can the units meters or feet refer to the calibration section below Bar graph The bar graph shows the water depth in meters When the depth exceeds the maximum sounding range or when the depth signal is lost the bar graph will flash the last known depth Note that the units cannot be changed since the bar graph range of 20m 60ft is appropriate for coastal navigation and racing Audible alarm This sounds when the water depth is shallow From the factory the alarm is switched off however you may change this by adjusting the shallow water audible alarm setting in the appropriate calibration page refer to the calibration section below 5 3 Log trip log and top speed pages To access the log page press and hold the mode key The log page will time out after 7 seconds or can be cleared by pressing the mode key The log is in units of
7. Sail Master rattles when shaken Speed reads low or reads zero No action required this is normal First remove the paddle wheel and fit the bung Check for weed and clean if required If the reading is still low refer to the calibration section page 9 and follow the procedure for speed calibration The bar graph goes blank Check the transducer wiring and when the Sail Master connections cannot detect a transducer connection No depth echo detected within 40m range Depth bar graph is blank Depth bar graph flashes This is normal when in deep water or when passing over the aerated wake of a power boat In calibration the audible Go to the appropriate calibration page and depth alarm is set to OFF _ set the activation depth as you required This is normal operation In order to save battery power and to avoid the distraction of a continuous alarm when sailing in shallows to avoid the tide the alarm only sounds for 10 seconds after first entering shallow water Go to the appropriate calibration section page 10 and increase the speed response to 3 fast Depth alarm does not sound Depth alarm only sounds for 10 seconds Speed responds Speed response needs If you still experience problems contact your local Tacktick dealer Note If your Sail Master appears to malfunction leave on a window ledge facing the sun for 2 days to fully recharge the batteries Remove from
8. TRANSDUCER BLACK When joining the wires use the connectors supplied there are two spares The connectors are loaded with silicon grease to prevent water ingress DO NOT STRIP THE COLOURED SHEATH it will be displaced automatically when the connector is closed and ensures ALL the strands are taken into the connector Close the connector with pliers AFTER PUSHING THE WIRES ALL THE WAY home into the connector You should inspect each connector from the rear after closing looking to see that both the coloured wires have been pushed fully home Where a depth transducer is not installed ensure that the blue and black wires are properly insulated The depth signals are high power and will permanently damage your speed transducer if they short across 10 Maintenance The Sail Master is totally sealed against water and is not serviceable Any attempt to take the Sail Master apart will invalidate the warranty To clean use only a damp soft cloth No detergents solvents or abrasives should be used To avoid damaging the Sail Master we recommend storing in the Sail Master soft pack T042 When sailing in bright sunlight it should not be necessary to recharge your Sail Master after use If the battery level falls below 100 hours recharge by leaving on a windowsill facing outside towards the sun until the battery level is recharged to 199 hours Approximate recharging times Bright sun 2 days It is not possible to recharge bat
9. a SR 7 Advanced operation T 7 1 Setting the wind shifts by going head to wind 7 7 2 Setting the wind shifts single handed 7 7 3 Setting the wind shifts before you set sail 8 8 Adjusting the Calibration 2 9 I RESET NERV cic ERE rete e a e a an 12 9 1 Below decks 12 9 2 Above decks 13 9 3 CAIO 2 q caps a 14 10 Maintenance eee ereta 14 11 Problem Solving n 15 12 Sail Master Specification 16 13 Warranty and After Sales Service ee 16 UU025 Rev3A 1 o Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 sate Page 3 1 Registering your Sail Master To register for your international warranty complete and return the warranty card to Tacktick Limited PO Box 27 Emsworth P010 8YU England Retain your proof of purchase as you will need it in the event of a warranty claim We also recommend that you keep a record of your purchase Date of purchase Place of purchase Serial number 2 Package Contents Supplied as standard Sail Master Mounting Cradle 4 M5 nuts bolts and washers for the mounting cradle Connectors seven Cap to protect connector on cradle when the unit is removed Two spare Caps Deck Gland User guide Warranty card Supplied dependant on packaging option check outside of box Order No Speed transducer through hull T900 Depth transducer standard T901 Accessories may be purchased separately Single mast bracket T041 Double mast bracket T043 Deck
10. an Wind Direction and Tacking Angle are now stored in the Sail Master memory and wind shifts will be displayed on the bar graph 8 Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 10 8 Adjusting the Calibration Your Sail Master is designed to operate correctly from the factory and there should be no need to alter the calibration This section is included only for customers with unusual boat types or other special requirements 1 To enter calibration press and hold the mode and set keys simultaneously for 2 seconds The upper display will show CAL To move through each of the following calibration pages press the mode key 3 To exit calibration and save the new inputs press the mode key repeatedly until you return to your normal display Any changes you have made will then be stored even if you power down The calibration pages are grouped as follows d depth settings L log settings C compass settings U user interface settings d1 Units for displaying water depth m or ft Note that this only affects the numerical displays the bar graph is always calibrated in meters The maximum depth displayed on the bar graph is 20m 60 ft Switch the units by pressing the up and down The two settings are M for meters and arrow keys ft for feet The factory setting is M Press the mode key to move to the next page d2 Adjusts for the keel depth If you want to display water depth below the keel y
11. bracket T050 Depth transducer V hull T902 3 Features and Benefits Simple installation powered for life with Tacktick s unique solar system Portable yet rugged with the Tacktick snap in cradle Boat speed display Precision heading display Log and trip log displays Water depth display and shallow alarm Top speed memory Wind shift display in graphic and numerical formats Easy to use countdown timer with resynchronisation function Graphic water depth indicator Back light with automatic shut off in daylight patent pending Waterproof submersible to 10m No need to adjust for southern hemisphere effects Twin displays which are easy to read even when hiking patent pending Full calibration Automatic power down Low battery indicator Tacktick s unique solar system and twin display has patents pending in the UK Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 ira Page 4 4 Introduction 4 1 What can Sail Master do for me Sail Master gives you precise clear numerical and graphical readouts of your speed heading and the water depth Sail Master can quickly and easily be set up to display wind shifts and countdown to the start of a race so that during a race you will get an instant visual display of Boat speed Heading Water depth Wind shifts Countdown to the start or elapsed time since the start Sail Master is simple to operate and straightforward to install With Tacktick s unique solar system connect
12. ded iii Offer the bracket assembly to the mast dropping the assembly over the key way then tightening the bolts with a posidrive screwdriver through the holes in the cradle iv Fit the two velcro straps for additional rigidity if required Cradle Mast Bracket v Now clip your Sail Master to the cradle each time you race 2 Bulkhead mounting with the mounting cradle i Fit the cradle to the bulkhead using M5 countersunk bolts supplied and a sealant to ensure the cradle is sealed to the surface WARNING take care to avoid damage to existing wiring ii Now clip your Sail Master to the cradle each time you race 13 e Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 15 9 3 Cabling Cable gland Use the cable gland provided and pass the single cable from the mast down through the gland Tighten the gland to obtain a watertight seal Cable lengths For the T900 speed transducer you may cut or extend the cable to any length For the T901 and T902 depth transducers the Tacktick circuit has been engineered to allow cable lengths of between 2m 6ft to 8m 24ft Joining the cables Simply join the transducer cables colour to colour with the cable from the cradle Both the unshielded drain wires from the two transducers must be twisted together then joined with the single drain wire from the cradle cable MA RED CABLE TO SPEED TRANSDUCER There is an unused Blue Black pair CABLE TO CRADLE CABLE TO DEPTH
13. e exceeding 15 the T902 V hull depth transducer should be fitted Alternatively the T901 can be mounted skew to ensure the transducer points directly at or within 15 of the seabed Installing your T901 depth transducer through the hull Follow the instructions supplied with the transducer Installing your T901 depth transducer from inside the hull Check that the hull is made from a dense material fibreglass is sufficiently dense but a foam core is not Where the hull is constructed with foam or other such materials you must core out a diameter sufficient to take the transducer removing material from the inside and stopping at the outer skin Note that you may wish to file or saw away the outer flange of the T901 in order to reduce the diameter of the core Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 14 Use epoxy resin to bond the T901 directly to the hull from the inside note that a RTV silicon bond will absorb too much sound energy for the transducer to perform properly Ensure that the mixing process does not introduce air bubbles into the liquid or that the air bubbles have settled out before setting down the transducer When considering the optimum siting arrangement the following background information may be helpful Depth transducers send and then receive an ultra sonic sound wave which reflects off density boundaries normally between the sea and the seabed Their operation can be impaired where other den
14. ions are reduced to the minimum giving you the ultimate reliability For sounder only installations the lower display can be configured to show water depth rather than boat speed refer to the calibration section shallow water 4 2 Sail Master layout Solar panel Upper display Bar graph Sail Master s twin displays show identical information at all times This gives the instrument an exceptionally wide viewing angle allowing the whole crew to see critical race information With its twin duplicated keypads crews can control the Sail Master easily even when the boat is heeling Mode key Set key Down arrow key Up arrow key Lower display 5 Using your Sail Master 5 1 Switching ON OFF To switch ON Press and hold down the mode key until the display appears To switch OFF Press and hold down the mode key until the display clears this will take 5 seconds If Sail Master detects no boat speed for 60 minutes it will power down this cannot happen at sea e Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 sate Page 5 5 2 Reading the displays on the main page When you first power up the Sail Master the battery level is displayed briefly indicating the number of hours of charge remaining in the internal cells a full charge is 199 hours After showing the battery level the main page is displayed automatically Upper display The upper display on the main page shows the boat s heading If you wish to correct for
15. ironment or operated in a manner which is incompatible with the written instructions supplied on purchase Proof of purchase date is required for the warranty to be valid Failure within the Warranty Period Simply return your Sail Master to your nearest authorised Tacktick Distributor together with proof of purchase date Failure outside the Warranty Period Simply return your Sail Master to the nearest authorised Tacktick Distributor and an estimation for repair will be provided Authorised Tacktick Distributor details can be found on http Avww tacktick com the back of Tacktick brochures or contact Tacktick Limited in England 44 0 1243 379331 for your nearest dealer 16 Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 18 UU025
16. ituation the Mean Wind Direction can be manually adjusted Ensure Sail Master shows the main page then e f on starboard tack press the up arrow key e f on port tack press the down arrow key Sail Master automatically adjusts BOTH your close hauled headings the tack angle is assumed to be unchanged Elapsed time Elapsed time can be accessed during the race by pressing the mode key 7 Advanced operation 7 1 Setting the wind shifts by going head to wind Assuming you have already set up the tack angle either by the set up method described in before the race above or by direct entry as described below you can set the mean wind direction by sailing head to wind 1 Take the boat head to wind If Sail Master is not in wind mode then press the mode key 2 Ensure the Sail Master shows the Main Page 3 Press and hold down the set key until the rotating lines are shown 4 Press set Sail Master stores the wind direction 5 To fine tune your direction press set again Sail Master stores the wind direction 6 Press the mode key to complete the operation The main page is displayed 7 2 Setting the wind shifts single handed Unlike the standard set up method you press and hold the set key just once and Sail Master then guides you through the sequence without the need to press any more keys Sail Master will average each close hauled heading for 10 seconds b Sail Master User Guide
17. nautical miles and rolls over to zero after 1999nm The log is set to zero from the factory but accumulates each time you sail and does not reset on power down To access the trip log page first go to the log page then press the mode key The trip log is in units of hundredths of a nautical mile and does reset on power down To access the top speed page first go to the trip log page then press the mode key The top speed is displayed in knots and is the maximum speed experienced since power up 5 4 Controlling the Backlighting To turn the backlighting on If the battery power is not sufficient to 1 Press and hold the up arrow key until the power the backlighting bAt will appear display shows L1 on the display screen 2 Adjust the light intensity with the up and down arrow keys with a range from L1 L2 To turn the backlighting off Daylight Detection If daylight is sensed As above and press the down arrow key to for over 4 minutes the backlighting will adjust the level to LOFF automatically switch off Note Backlighting will use stored battery power turn off when not needed and recharge during the day after use 4 e Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 sate Page 6 5 5 Battery status display The battery status is shown for 5 seconds after the Sail Master is switched on The bar graph shows the charge level a full bar graph indicates a full charge of 199 hours The charge level is also displayed
18. ng Angle has been set up for the prevailing conditions Mean wind direction 6 2 Racing and wind shifts Like most things in sailing the wind does not remain constant in either strength or direction The crew tend to react naturally to gusts but find wind shifts more difficult to detect The wind does however tend to shift in regular patterns oscillating between a back and a veer Wind er S These oscillations give the sailor a chance to gain an advantage by sailing a shorter distance to the upwind mark In the diagram the boat on the right sails a shorter course by tacking when headed and thereby sailing mostly in lifts without A acetic with A acetic 4 Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 sate Page 7 6 3 Before the race Before the race you will need to set up the mean wind direction the tack angle and the countdown timer To alternate between the Main Page and Timer Page in the lower display press the mode key In the Timer Page the units of m for minutes or s for seconds are displayed to the bottom right Setting the Countdown Timer 1 2 3 Check you are looking at the Timer page Adjust the timer by pressing the up and down arrow keys Press the set key to start the countdown Audible beeps will count you down to the start If the initial gun was not timed accurately press the set key at any subsequent gun to automatically resynchronise the timer to the nearest full min
19. nstalling your T900 speed transducer flush to the hull Some qualified boat builders mount speed transducers flush to the bottom of the hull This involves modifying the transducer to remove the flange drilling the hull then bonding the transducer from the inside of the hull This operation requires SPECIALIST SKILLS since failure to achieve a good bond may result in the transducer becoming dislodged resulting in the possible sinking of the vessel If you require your speed transducer to be flush mounted you must employ a qualified boat builder who ALREADY HAS EXPERIENCE with this operation Choosing your depth transducer and its installation For most installations the T901 standard depth transducer is the most suitable The T901 can be mounted either THROUGH HULL or IN HULL The advantage of an in hull installation where the transducer is bonded to the inside of the hull is that no hole is required in the hull Note that for foam sandwich boats the inner skin and foam core must be removed since depth signal cannot travel through foam The advantage of a through hull installation where the transducer is in direct contact with the water is that the operation of the sounder is not dependent upon the installation i e the construction of the hull If you need to core out the foam or in any way alter your hull you must employ a qualified boat builder who ALREADY HAS EXPERIENCE with this operation For deep V hulls i e hulls with dead ris
20. numerically in hours remaining assuming the backlighting will not be turned on If the backlighting is turned on see the table below Effect of backlighting on battery level assuming a full charge initially The backlighting uses battery power heavily If using backlighting ensure that the Sail Master Backlighting level 1 30 hours remaining is recharged before using again by leaving on Backlighting level 2 15 hours remaining a windowsill facing out towards the sun until the battery charge shows 199 hours Backlighting off 199 hours remaining See maintenance section for recharging times If the battery level falls below 50 hours then the battery status will appear on the display screen for 2 seconds every 4 minutes and the backlighting will automatically be turned off 6 Using your Sail Master for racing 6 1 Definitions and terminology True Wind Direction The instantaneous magnetic bearing of the true wind Mean Wind Direction the average true wind direction during the race Tacking Angle the angle through which the yacht turns when changing from one tack to the next typically around 90 When Sail Master displays lifts and headers it assumes that your boat is close hauled and that your Tacking Angle is constant Sail Master calculates your True Wind Direction by adding or subtracting half of your Tacking Angle to your heading The True Wind Direction is only accurate if you are sailing close hauled and your Tacki
21. ou need to apply a negative offset equal to the distance between the transducer siting point and the bottom of the keel typically about 1 2m 3 6ft If you prefer to display actual water depth then you will need to dial in a positive offset equal to the distance from the water surface to the transducer typically about 0 4m 1 3ft Increase or decrease by pressing the up or The units are as defined above meters or down arrow keys feet The factory setting is 1 2 meters or Press the mode key to move to the next page 3 6 feet d3 Shallow water audible alarm You may adjust the depth at which the audible alarm starts to sound Increase or decrease by pressing the up or The units are as defined above meters or down arrow keys feet The factory setting is OFF Press the mode key to move to the next page d4 Shallow water flashing numeric display The lower display normally shows boat speed however when in shallow water the lower speed display changes to a flashing numeric depth display You may adjust the depth at which the lower display switches from speed to depth For sounder only installations you should set this to the maximum value 40m then the lower display will always show depth Increase or decrease by pressing the up or The units are as defined above meters or down arrow keys feet The factory setting is 2 0 meters or Press the mode key to move to the next page
22. ser Guide 26 1 01 10 59 am Page 1 A tecutick Sail Master User Guide Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 sate Page 2 Sail Master user guide Congratulations on the purchase of your Sail Master Tacktick have combined technological innovation with feedback from top sailors around the world to bring you the ultimate sailboat instrument All Tacktick equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment Their design and manufacture is in compliance with CE Mark requirements this includes electromagnetic compatibility Please read this User Guide carefully before using your Sail Master and keep it for future reference Contents Page 1 Registering your Sail Master 2 2 Package Contents 2 3 Features and Benefits eritema 2 4 Introduction 3 4 1 What can Sail Master do for me amie 13 4 2 Sail Master TAY l garderne reagerer delen RER 3 5 Using your Sail Master siisccccscacencounmacucsaaissdencsemncmmaemctoee 8 5 1 Switching ON OFF 3 5 2 Reading the displays on the main page 4 5 3 Log trip log and top speed pages 4 5 4 Controlling the Backlighting 4 5 5 Battery Status GIS play ss sosse aaa e OD 6 Using your Sail Master for racing 5 6 1 Definitions and Terminology 5 6 2 Racing and wind shifts 5 6 3 Before the race 6 6 4 DUFING ANE ACE ca saias leiga ON Un ANNAN
23. set key when you reach the first mark The calibration is now complete Press the mode key to move to the next calibration page 10 calculated and displayed This time you will be moving in the opposite direction The display will count up in hundredths of a nautical mile The display will show the averaged calibration value based on both runs If the run was unsuccessful you must start again exit calibration and re enter Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 ie Page 12 C1 Adjusts the responsiveness of the heading display You may adjust the responsiveness of the display If the responsiveness is too high you may find that the heading readout never settles down when in a heavy sea however if it is too low the display may be slow to respond to real changes in heading The automatic setting compensates for the sea state Adjust the response speed by pressing the up and down arrow keys Press the mode key to move to the next page C2 Adjusts the compass offset Adjustment range automatic A 1 slow 2 medium 3 fast The factory setting is A automatic Should the unit be mounted away from the fore aft alignment of the boat a correction will be needed for the compass heading Adjust the heading offset by using the up and down arrow keys Press the mode key to move to the next page C3 Compensates for Compass deviation From the factory
24. sity boundaries occur for example air bubbles in the prop wash of a passing vessel In the case of an in hull installation porosity or air pockets in the fibreglass laminate or in the epoxy used to bond the transducer to the hull will significantly impair performance Consult an experienced boat builder if you are in doubt about your installation Installing your T902 V hull depth transducer from inside the hull Follow the instructions supplied with the transducer Working with other transducers for example transducers already in your boat Tacktick Limited can only guarantee operation when using a transducer supplied by Tacktick however e Speed transducers are generally compatible so long as they are based on the three wire system Look for the Airmar logo on the transducer cable if this is present then the transducer will almost certainly be compatible e Depth transducers are generally compatible so long as they operate at 200kHz 9 2 Above decks Mount the Sail Master within 20 of the vertical to ensure the compass is able to operate accurately Mounting at a more extreme angle will cause deviation errors There are 2 options for installation 1 Mast mounting with the T041 mast bracket and the mounting cradle i Drop the slug into the mast groove Use the centre bolt to secure the slug at the correct height Loosely fit the two outer bolts ii Fit the cradle to the bracket using the four nuts washers bolts provi
25. sunlight when the battery charge reaches 199 hours 15 e Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 17 10 Sail Master Specification Character Height 30mm on upper display 20mm on lower display Depth range Backlighting Yes True Wind Direction Calculated from heading and tack angle Calibration Fully adjustable Mounting plane Vertical or fore aft tilt of less than 15 Waterproofing Submersible to 10m 40m 120ft the bar graph displays to a maximum of 20m 60ft Depth resolution 0 18m 0 5ft Speed range 0 5 to 25 knots Speed resolution 0 01 knots Speed accuracy You must calibrate your log to ensure good accuracy Heading Resolution 4 Heel amp pitch angle 30 Timer 1 second resolution 1 to 40 minutes Countdown alarms Audible tones indicate time to start Size 165 x 120 x55mm Weight 430g 150z plus 300g 1102 per transducer Battery Charging Solar power Battery Life 199 hours 20 with backlighting automatic solar recharging 11 Warranty and After Sales Service Tacktick Limited or its authorised Distributors will repair or replace a Tacktick product free of charge where a manufacturing fault becomes apparent within two years of the purchase date provided e No unauthorized attempt has been made to repair the product e The product has not been misused operated outside of its intended env
26. teries with Cloudy days 5 days electric lighting sunlight must be used Dull days 10 days Ensure the mounting bracket is secure and check that the security bolts are tight before each race 14 4 9 Problem Solving Problem Possible cause Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 16 Action required Sail Master turns itself off Sail Master has no speed input and the depth is not changing Low battery power Turn Sail Master on again Sail Master will automatically power down in a completely static environment after 60 minutes Check battery status screen battery status section If battery is close to zero recharge batteries maintenance section Backlighting turns itself off or will not turn on Daylight detected Battery power is not sufficient for backlighting No action required Sail Master is designed to turn the backlighting off when light is detected to save battery power Check battery status battery status section If charge level is below 50 hours recharge batteries maintenance section Compass deviates from the expected heading Sail Master is not mounted correctly Magnetic objects are within 70cm 2ft of the Sail Master Ensure the mounting angle is within 20 of the vertical Remove magnetic objects or adjust compass correction refer to the calibration section page 9 3 The sound is the internal liquid damping system Weed or calibration error
27. the dwell time for each display or select a permanent wind shift display Adjust the dwell time in seconds by pressing the up and down arrow keys Adjustment range OFF permanent wind shifts 1 2 3 4 5 HdG permanent heading The factory setting is 2 To exit calibration and save the new inputs press the mode key 11 Sail Master User Guide 26 1 01 c Page 13 9 Installation Warnings 1 The notes below are for guidance only Before installing your transducers read the installation instructions which are enclosed separately in the packaging 2 The depth wires blue and black carry a high power signal 400V which will damage the speed transducer if a connection is accidentally made DO NOT PUT YOUR Sail Master INTO ITS CRADLE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED AND CHECKED THE INSTALLATION 3 Plastic transducer housings are not suitable for wooden hulled vessels since the wood can swell causing the housing to crack leading to the possible sinking of the vessel For wooden boats consult your Tacktick dealer and ask for bronze transducer fittings 9 1 Below decks Installing your T900 speed transducer standard installation The standard installation does not require specialist skills or tools Please follow the instructions included with the transducer The T900 is a low profile fitting which will have no significant effect on sailboat performance even in the most competitive race fleets I
28. ute The main page is automatically displayed once the countdown period has elapsed and the race begins The timer will now count race time elapsed and is displayed in timer mode press mode key You should see an s or m annunciator at the bottom right of the display if not press the mode key The up and down arrow keys can be used at any time whilst in timer mode to reset the start time The countdown timer can be set up to 40 minutes Between 20 and 40 minutes the display will alternate between seconds and minutes remaining For rolling starts count the number of fleets ahead of your start and multiply the start time accordingly This procedure ensures you have an automatic transition to the main page at the start Setting up the wind shift displays You must estimate and directly input your average close hauled headings 1 Sail upwind for several minutes to determine your average close hauled heading on each tack Steer your average port close hauled heading Ensure the Sail Master is showing the Main Page f not then press the mode key Press the set key you will hear a double beep and Sail Master displays t if it does not the bar graph will flash once Tack through the wind Steer your average starboard close hauled heading Press the set key you will hear multiple beeps and the bar graph will flash twice You can adjust the tack angle by using the up
29. y 7 3 Setting the wind shifts before you set sail You must input the Mean Wind Direction and Tacking Angle Wind direction information can be gained from a variety of sources pre race e Weather Forecast e Race committee boat e The bearing to the windward mark The Tacking Angle will be stored in the Sail Master from your previous race however if you feel that it has changed you can enter it directly To enter the Mean Wind Direction 1 Ensure the Sail Master shows the Main Page If Sail Master is not in Wind mode 2 Press the set key and hold it for 4 seconds ignore the rotating lines just keep holding the set key down The lower display will show the previously stored Mean Wind Direction 180 from factory then press the mode key Holding down the up and down arrows keys will scroll the display when adjusting settings 3 To adjust the setting press the up or down arrow keys 4 When you have finished press the mode key to return to the Main Page To enter the Tacking Angle 1 Ensure the Sail Master shows the Main Page 2 Press the set key and hold it for 6 seconds ignore the rotating lines and the true wind direction display just keep holding the set key down The lower display will show the previously stored Tacking Angle 90t from factory 3 To adjust the setting press the up or down arrow keys 4 When you have finished press the mode key to return to the Main Page Me
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