Hummingbird HMSS1000BB Installation instructions

High quality GPS speedometer
for automotive applications
Hummingbird's GPS Speedometers provide a
quick to install, vehicle independent speed
readout in vehicles that are not fitted with
conventional speedometers.
Using data received from the Global
Positioning Satellite network, the GPS
Speedometer calculates three dimensional
ground speed and displays it on a clear to
read, digital display.
This high technology solution eradicates the
dependency on vehicle specific parameters,
thereby reducing installation time and
eradicating the need for periodic calibration.
USE OF PRODUCTS
Products are not authorised for use in critical safety
or other applications where a failure may
reasonably be expected to result in personal injury,
loss of life, or catastrophic property damage. If a
customer uses or sells the products for use in any
such applications, the customer acknowledges that
such use or sale is at customer’s sole risk. The
customer will indemnify, defend or hold Redarc
Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird
Electronics) and their electronic component
suppliers/assemblers harmless from any and all
liabilities and costs arising out of or in connection
with use of product or sale.
GPS Speedometer – accurate, easy to read, simple to
install supplement to conventional speedometers
Digital GPS
Speedometer
Tel: [phone]
www.hmbe.com.au
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WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This
manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS for the Digital GPS
Speedometer (HMSS1000B).
DO NOT OPERATE THE GPS
SPEEDOMETER UNLESS YOU HAVE READ
AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND
THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED AS PER THESE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Disclaimer
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as
Hummingbird Electronics) has designed the
product for use in a broad range of
applications. It is however solely the
customer’s responsibility to evaluate the
device and determine it’s suitability in their
end application.
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as
Hummingbird Electronics) does not suggest
or make any recommendation as to the
suitability of parameters that determine angle,
height, impact, speed, force, accident, harsh
braking, roll over or rate of turn events,
input or output voltage or current. Parameter
values stated or implied in this document are
for explanation only and should not be taken
as typical or representative of a real world
situation.
SAL.FOR.Instruction Manual.HMSS100B – Version 2 2

! CAUTION !
1. The Digital GPS Speedometer
(HMSS1000B) should not be used by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the Battery Voltage Monitor.
2. The Digital GPS Speedometer should only
be installed by an appropriately trained
person.
3. Do NOT alter or disassemble the GPS
Speedometer under any circumstances. All
faulty units must be returned to Redarc
Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird
Electronics) for repair. Incorrect handling or
reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire and may void the unit
warranty.
4. You must ensure that installation of your
mounting cup does not create a head
impact hazard if an accident were to occur.
! NOTICE !
1. It is the installers responsibility to ensure their
installation complies with any applicable legal
and regulatory requirements. Within Australia,
installers may wish to consult AS/NZS 3001 as
one potentially relevant standard.
2. Ensure the Speedometer face is cleaned only
using soapy water and a soft cloth
3. Hummingbird Speedometer are not suitable for
installation into marine environments
4. You must ensure that installation of your
mounting cup does not impede your driving
field of view.
5. It's important to ensure that your installation
meets any regulations regarding Field of View
and Head Impact requirements.
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speedometer for
automotive applications
Digital GPS
Speedometer
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Technical Specifications and Ordering Information
Part number HMSS1000BM HMSS1000BB HMSS1000BI
Antenna type Magnetic Mount Bulkhead Mount Internal Antenna
Input voltage minimum 9V; maximum 36V
Power consumption (W) maximum 2.5W (200mA @ 12V) – all segments lit at full brightness
Dimensions – display module (mm) 86mm(width), 66mm(height), 25mm(depth); digit height 1 inch
Relay output 36V max, 1A max
Acquisition time, loss of lock less than 2s (90% of the time)
Acquisition time, temp loss of power less than 10s (50% of the time), less than 13s (90% of the time)
Acquisition time, power up less than 38s (50% of the time), less than 42s (90% of the time)
Speed range minimum 2km/h; maximum 299km/h (or 299mi/h)
Precision, velocity – preliminary less than 0.06m/sec or 0.22km/h; resolution 1 unit (km/h or mi/h)
Update rate 10 times per second (10Hz)
RF interface SMA connector supplied on magnetic and bulkhead antenna versions
Antenna dimensions (mm) 51(l), 42(w), 12(h); cable length minimum 3m
Operating temperature
General 20 channel tracking receiver, battery backup 12 days
Part number for optional suction cup
40
o
C to 85
o
C; 5% to 95% relative humidity
HMSS suction

Table of Contents Page
Warning and Safety Instructions 01
Product Specifications 02
1 Product Function 03
2 Installation 04
1. Mechanical 04
2. Electrical 04
3 DIP Switch Settings 04
4 Warranty 05
1 Product Function
Powerful Performance
Designed for harsh automotive environments,
the module features 1 inch high, high
brightness red LED digits. Automatic contrast
adjustment ensures that the driver is able to
read the display in daylight, and is not blinded
at night.
The ability to track 20 satellites
simultaneously, enhanced receiver sensitivity
and active antenna result in fast time to first
velocity calculation as well as the ability to
operate in the harshest RF environments such
as canyons and cities. Speed errors will
occur in RF blackout zones such as tunnels;
this is indicated to the driver through a
flashing display.
Three dimensional velocity calculations are
accurate to 0.2km/h and the speed is updated
10 times per second.
Hummingbird's GPS Speedometer can be
user configured to work in kilometers per
hour, miles per hour, knots or meters per
minute.
A relay can be set to close when the speed
exceeds a user specified set point. Typical
applications for the speed switch would be
driver over speed warning or motion
detection. Activation speed is set via a dip
switch internal to the device and can not be
changed by the operator.
The maximum speed can be set to be between 0
and 999 or between 0 and 99.9. The more precise
setting is suitable for slow vehicles like tractors.
Rugged Hardware
Hummingbird's GPS Speedometer is supplied in a
rugged ABS plastic enclosure with a lexan fascia.
A fully adjustable dashboard mount stand allows for
correct driver orientation.
Antenna connection for the active antenna is
provided through a gold plated threaded SMA
connector. The active antenna is available in two
options:
●magnetic mount, suitable for mounting in the
interior of the vehicle, for example under the
dashboard or rear window sill.
●
bulkhead mount, suitable for exterior mount, for
example on the roof of the cab.
An internal antenna version is also available.
Power to the unit and switch outputs are provided
through four colour coded wires.
For optimum performance, the antenna should be
mounted horizontally and upright; and should have
a clear view of the sky.
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speedometer for
automotive applications
Digital GPS
Speedometer
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Wiring Diagram: See next page for detailed
description

High quality GPS
speedometer for
automotive applications
Bulkhead mount antenna
Magnetic mount antenna
Optional suction mount
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Digital GPS
Speedometer
SW8 SW9
km/h OFF OFF
mi/h OFF ON
knot ON OFF
m/min ON ON
3 Dip Switch Settings
SW1 7: over speed set point = 64*SW1+32*SW2+16*SW3+8*SW4+4*SW5+2*SW6+SW7
SW8 9: speed unit (as per table below)
SW10: if ON, decimal place enabled
Example: speed 35km h
SW8, SW9 = OFF for km h
SW2 = ON (32), SW6 = ON (2), SW7 = ON (1)
32+2+1 = 35
Note: If GPS lock is lost, the unit will
default to zero speed.
2 Installation
2.1 Mechanical Installation
Installing the Digital GPS Speedometer
The Digital GPS Speedometers is supplied in
a fully adjustable dashboard mount stand. Fix
the mount stand in a for the driver well
apparent position. Use two M3x20 bolts to
attach the device to the dashboard.
We recommend to use a suction mount to clip
the Speedometer to the vehicles windscreen.
The suction mount is not included.
Installing the Antenna
We are offering the Digital GPS Speedometer
in three different versions differing in their
antenna type:
HMSS1000 BM: Magnetic Mount. The
antenna is suitable for mounting in the
interior of the vehicle, for example under the
dashboard or rear window sill.
HMSS1000BB: Bulkhead mount. Suitable for
exterior mount, for example on the roof of the cab.
HMSS1000BI: Internal antenna. As the antenna is
inside the device you do not need to worry about
installing it.
You must ensure that installation of your
mounting cup does not impede your driving
field of view.
It's important to ensure that your installation
meets any regulations regarding Field of View
and Head Impact requirements.
2.2 Electrical Installation/ Wiring
The has three wires. The cable colours and there
function are outlined below:
Red: Power (9 36V)
Black: Ground
Yellow/Green: Relay contacts (normally open)

DISCLAIMER
USE OF THE PRODUCTS
You agree, represent, warrant and undertake to Redarc Electronics PTY
(trading as Hummingbird Electronics) that prior to ordering the product
supplied by Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird
Electronics) pursuant to this agreement, you obtained all relevant
in ormation relating to the product ordered; ensured that in ormation was
current; assessed the product, and ensured it is it or the purpose or
which it is intended to be used.
Products are not authorised for use in critical safety or other
applications where a failure may reasonably be e pected to result
in personal injury, loss of life, or catastrophic property damage.
If a customer uses or sells the products for use in any such
applications, the customer acknowledges that such use or sale is
at the customer's sole risk. The customer will indemnify, defend or
hold Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics)
and their electronic component suppliers/assemblers harmless
from and against any and all liabilities and costs arising out of or in
connection with use of the product or sale.
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics) does not
suggest or make any recommendation as to the suitability o parameters
that determine angle, height, impact, speed, orce, accident, harsh
braking, roll-over or rate-o -turn events, input or output voltage or
current. Parameter values stated or implied in any documentation are or
explanation only and should not be taken as typical or representative o
a real world situation.
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics)' products
and in ormation brochures change rom time to time in response to
product development and customer demand, to ensure products are up
to the highest and most recent standards and technological
developments. Please ensure that a product ordered rom Redarc
Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics) is the latest
version o that particular product prior to placing an order, by contacting
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics).
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics)
WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE FAILURE OF OTHERS:
a)Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics) will
attempt to ensure you receive satellite, GPS, communication with third-
party tracking devices/systems, Internet, and/or other related services i
required, however these services are not controlled by Redarc
Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics).
b) Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics) is not
liable or any loss, damage or liability associated with the loss,
interruption or lack o satellite, GPS, Internet, connectivity to a third-
parties tracking system or devices and/or other related services.
FORCE MAJEURE:
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics) is not
liable or any loss, damage or liability associated with:
(a) the acts o Government;
(b) atmospheric and heliospheric events;
(c) military actions, including war and terrorism;
(d) loods, storms, earthquakes or other natural occurrences; or,
(e) errors or ailures with the GPS network
( ) late deliveries due to the courier / postal networks
(g) events beyond Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird
Electronics) control
WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS
POLICY & PROCEDURES
Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics) warrants
the goods against defects in factory workmanship and materials within
the warranty period.
The warranty period for automoti e, commercial and marine products
shall be 12 months from the date of in oice. The warranty period for
repaired items shall be 90 days from the date of in oice.
The customer must notify the point of purchase / distributor of any defect
coming within the pro isions of this warranty, within 30 days of the fault
occurring.
A copy of the rele ant in oice or the rele ant in oice number as proof of
the date of purchase must be pro ided with returned goods.
Hummingbird Electronics is not liable for any loss or damage you suffer
or liability you incur arising out of the use of any Redarc Electronics PTY
(trading as Hummingbird Electronics) products.
Hummingbird Electronics liability is limited to:
(a) repair of a defecti e product; or
(b) if a product supplied by Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as
Hummingbird Electronics) cannot be repaired, Redarc Electronics PTY
(trading as Hummingbird Electronics) will replace a defecti e product
with the same product.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or re und
or a major ailure and or compensation or any other reasonably
oreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced i the goods ail to be o acceptable quality and the
ailure does not amount to a major ailure.
To and where Australian Law permits, products / goods determined
by Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as Hummingbird Electronics)
to have been abused, misused, altered, neglected, lost, or
damaged in shipment are not covered by the warranty.
Subject to Australian Consumer Legislation taking precedence, the
warranty will be null and void in the following circumstances and
all e penses incurred are the responsibility of the purchaser:
●
The goods / products have been opened by a third party.
●
The goods / products have been contaminated by oil, water,
grease, acid, subject to impact or where the vehicle has been in an
accident, fitted in e cessive vibration or corrosive environments or
improperly connected.
●
The goods / products have been tampered with or an attempt to
repair it has been made by any company or individual before
notification of a claim to Redarc Electronics PTY (trading as
Hummingbird Electronics)
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