Microsport X-SPEED User manual

GPS Speedometer and Tracker for Skiing
by
Instruction Manual

Content
1. Introduction
2. Components of the -SPEED Speedometer
3. microSD Card
4. Computer-Software
4.1. Installation of the Computer Software
4.2. Running the Computer-Software
5. -SPEED – Mounting the Baseplate
6. -SPEED - Handling
6.1. On/Off
6.2. Display
6.2.1. Actual speed less than 20km/h (12 M/h)
6.2.2. Actual speed more than 20 km/h (12 M/h)
6.3. Functions
6.4. Setup
6.4.1. Language
6.4.2. Units
6.4.3. Time diffenrence
6.4.4. Contrast of the Display
6.4.5. Displaytime per function
6.4.6. Record GPS data on the SD card
6.5. Charging the -SPEED module
6.5.1. Replacing the rechargeable battery
7. Accessories
8. Warranty

1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing Microsports -SPEED
Speedometer and Tracker.
The -SPEED is the first GPS-Speedometer worldwide
which has been developed especially for skiining and
mounting on the ski.
The data from the GPS satelites is analysed and displayed
by the -SPEED module.
This allows you the check data about your position, your
speed, altitude and other info relevant for your security in
your field of view. At the same time all GPS data can be
stored on the integrated microSD card for later evaluation.
The computer software on the included microSD card allows
you to transfer your tour data to your computer for
analysation and visualisation of your tour. Additionally you
can view your tour in Google Earth™, generate speed and
altitude profiles and import your digital photos.
MICROSPORT wishes you memorable skiing days with your
new -SPEED.
ATTENTION! Please mount the baseplate of the -SPEED
at least 24 hours before you go skiing the first time. This
guarantees the stronges glueing force for the baseplate.
Don’t let the -SPEED mislead you to fast and reckless
skiing. Protect yourself and other skiers by respectfull skiing.
SAFETY FIRST!

2. Components of the -SPEED Speedometer
Please check the completeness of your -SPEED
Speedometer box.
Original contents:
•-SPEED modul
•Silicon skin (pre-installed
•Baseplate for mounting on the ski
•Cleaning tissue for preparing the ski prior to
glueing the baseplate.
•ACDC powersupply with microUSB connector
•MicroSD memory card with -SPEED computer
software and SD adapter
•2 strips of double sided tape
•Instruction Manual
If you find your -SPEED system is incomplete please
contact the seller of the -SPEED for getting a full system.
3. microSD Card
Pre installed on the microSD card is the -SPEED
Computer-Software, a PDF of this instruction manual and a
lot of free memory for storing your tour data with the -
SPEED.
ATTENTION! You can only use Microsport microSD cards.
The usage of unauthorized microSD cards can cause the
loss of tour data.

Without mounted microSD card the -SPEED module can
not work. It can’t be switches On/Off without the microSD
card inserted in the slot on the module.
To mount the microSD card remove the silicon skin first and
then insert the microSD card like shown in the picture below.

ATTENTION! The microSD can must be mounted with the
printing on the bottom. The gold contacts are visible on the
top when mounting.
Push in the microSD card all way to the catch. The microSD
card will lock itself into the -SPEED then.
When you can switch on the -SPEED after mouning and
the display is activated the microSD card is installed
correctly.
4. Computer Software
The inclueded Computer software is pre installed on the
microSD card of the -SPEED.
ATTENTION! The software is working under the Windows
operating systems Windows P, Windows VISTA und
Windows 7 only. Versions for newer versions of Windows
operating systems can be downloaed from the interne.
Please visit our website www.microsport.eu for download
and possible updates.
4.1. Installation of the Computer Software
Insert the microSD card into the
bigger SD card adapter. Now
insert the adapter into the card
reader slot of your computer or
laptop.
The SD card is normally
automatically recognized by your
computer.

Open the window with the content of the microSD card.
In order to install the computer software please double-click
the correct setup file in your preferred language.
The installer with then start automatically and guide you in a
few easy steps through the installation.
To be able to install the program on your computer you must
accept the “end user licence agreement”

Please choose the folder to which the program files should
be copied.

Now choose the name under which the software should be
installed.
Decide, if a desktop icon shall be generated.

Now you can start the installation by clicking on the “Nest”
button.

Confirm the successful installation of the necessary drivers
by clicking “OK”
Finally you can select whether the -SPEED program shall
start automatically after finishing the installation. To exit the
installation process on your computer click on the “Finish”
button.
You have successfully installed the -SPEED software on
your computer and can use it any time.

4.2. Running the Computer software
Open the program folder in which the -SPEED software is
installed or double click the -SPEED program icon.
When you have made a desktop icon for your -SPEED
software you can start the application by double clicking on
this shortcut.
The -SPEED software now opens on your computer.
Detailed information about the features and the handling of
the -SPEED computer software can be found in the
interactive helpfile of the software.
To activate the helpfile click on the Help Topics function in
the “Help” menu.

5. -SPEED – Mounting the Baseplate
The baseplate should be mounted directly below the ski tip
(picture. 1) . If your ski has a strong 3D surface in this area
you can also glue the baseplate into the tip area of your ski
(picture. 2).
picture 1 picture 2
Under the baseplate there a 2 strips of 3M double sides
tape with very strong glue. This can cause damage to the
baseplate when you try to remove it from the ski. Please be
extra careful to choose the correct location when glueing the
baseplate. It is very difficult to change this afterwards
without using a new baseplate.
In order to guarantee the best glueing result of the
baseplate on your ski you have to clean the ski in the region
of glueing careful with the included cleaning tissue.

After cleaning the glueing area of your ski you can remove
the protection strips of the double sided tape and glue the
baseplate to the ski.
Press against the ski firmly for 20 seconds.
If your ski has a strong 3D structure in the tip area of your
ski you can use the 2 additional 3M double sided tape strips
included in the package in order to maximise the contact
area between baseplate and ski. The blue marks in the
pictures below show possible areas to use the extra strips of
double sided tape.
Please also make sure that you clean the areas of glueing
on the ski and the baseplate for these extra strips with the
cleaning tissue as well.
ATTENTION! Glueing MUST be done at a moderate indoor
temperature. The glue must rest for 24 hours to achieve its
highest firmness.

6. -SPEED – Handling
Insert the -SPEED module from the tip of your ski into the
baseplate until it locks in and can’t be easily pushed out
again.
5.1. On/Off
In order to operate your -SPEED Speedometer and
Tracker correctly the microSD card must be inserted (see
3.1.).
Push the On/Off button – you can do this through the silicon
skin as well – until the display comes to life.

ATTENTION! If you cant switch on the -SPEED module
even if the microSD card is inserted correctly, the
rechargeable battery might be empty. See Chapter 6.4. how
to recharge the battery and retry again after charging.
For switching off the -SPEED module press the On/OFF
button again until the display shows:
SD – Karte kann entnommen werden
SD – card can be removed
SD – card può essere rimossa
All the GPS data of your trip is now stored on the microSD
card. You can now remove the SD card from the module
and use the computer software for visualisation.
ATTENTION! When the microSD card is removed from the
-SPEED without having pushed the Off button before.
Some data might be lost from your trip.

6.2. Display
To guarantee the best visibility during skiing the -SPEED
automatically switches between 2 different display modes
depending on the skiing speed.
6.2.1. Actual speed less than 20 km/h (12 M/h)
At these slow speeds all functions will be shown on the -
SPEED display. This enables you i.e. in a skiing lift or when
you take a rest to view all functions when you can
concentrate on the display information without problem.
In the upper row you can see the battery status, the actual
time and the number of GPS satellites in reach (SAT:x).
ATTENTION! To get accurate measurements of the speed
and altitude you must receive data from at least 4 satellites.
The time between switching on the -SPEED and the
reception of 4 satellites may vary due to the weather and
your position. It can take a few minutes for the -SPEED to
be fully operational.

In the central, middle row the value of the actual function isr
displayed i.e. “max. speed“.
The displayed function changes automatically every three
seconds without having to do anything. Therefore you will
get an overview over all functions and their values of the
tour in a very short time.
The lower row displays the name of the function i.e. „max.
speed“ and the unit in which the function is expressed i.e.
km/h or M/h in this example.
6.2.2. Actual speed more than 20 km/h (12 M/h)
At higher speeds it is necessary that the user concentrates
on skiing and is not disturbed by the -SPEED display.
In order to guarantee a good visibility of the display at higher
speeds the display will only show the actual speed in the
biggest possible letters. There is no unit shown, but the
actual speed will be displayed in the unit you have selected
in chapter 6.4.

6.3. Functions
The -SPEED Speedometer + Tracker shows the following
functions in the display:
•Actual Speed
•Maximum Speed, over all runs
•Maximum Speed, last run
•Actual altitude
•Maximum altitude
•Distance downhill
•Trip Time
The display switches automatically all 3 seconds between
the different functions as long as the actual speed is less
than 20 km/h or 12 M/h.
6.4. Setup
In the Setup you can select which units should be used for
the functions, which language is displayed and how the real
time is calculated fro the time difference to the GPS time.
On the microSD card you can find the initialisation file
xspeed.ini.
Double click on the file for opening and editing it in the
Windows text editor.
The xspeed.ini file has the following structure:

# X-SPEED.ini
# Language, Sprache, Lingua
# lang=de german, deutsch, tedesco
# lang=en english, englisch, inglese
# lang=it italian, italienisch,
# italiano
lang=de
# Units, Einheiten, Unità
# metric, metrisch, metrica
# imperial, imperial, imperiale
# units=metrisch
# units=imperial
units=metrisch
# Time di erence, Zeitverschiebung,
# Spostamento di uso orario
# max: TZ=12
# min: TZ=-12
# i.e., z.B., p.e.
# TZ=2
# TZ=-1
TZ=2
# Contrast o the display
# Displaykontrast
# Contrasto del display
# Values, Werte, quantità: 0-63