Nielsen-Kellerman SpeedCoach GPS User manual

HEARTBEAT
(HRM only)
SPEED INPUT
SPEED/PACE
MOUNTING
DOCK FEET
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE PORT
BATTERY CONTACTS
IMPELLER CONTACTS
STROKE RATE
FLEX WINDOW: SHOWS EITHER
DISTANCE, DISTANCE PER STROKE,
AVERAGE SPEED/PACE, STROKE
COUNT, HEART RATE, ELAPSED TIME
BATTERY LIFE
INDICATOR
PROTECTIVE
RUBBER BUMPER
INSTALLATION
Strap Mounting
Use the provided strap mount to attach your Speed-
Coach GPS to a rigger, foot stretcher or any other
convenient location in any boat you row. The mount
base rotates to allow you to install the strap vertically.
or horizontally.
SpeedCoach Harness Dock Mounting
If your boat is equipped with a SpeedCoach harness,
you can mount your unit on the dock. Your Speed-
Coach GPS will always use its internal accelerometer
to calculate stroke rate so a seat switch and magnet
are not necessary. If an impeller is present, you have
the option to select “Impeller” for speed and distance
input. Otherwise, the harness dock will serve as a
secure holder and your unit will use its internal GPS
receiver to calculate speed and distance.
Speed Coach Heart Rate Monitor
The heart rate monitor belt connects to your unit via
Bluetooth technology. Adjust the straps to t your
body snuggly. Attach belt across the lower portion
of your chest, as shown in the gure to the right. To
pair your strap to your unit, please see Setup Menu
option.
BASIC OPERATION - JUST ROW!
Turn On - Hold for 2 seconds.
Start -Press once. A checkered
READY bar will appear on the screen.
The READY bar will disappear and the
stroke rate, speed/split, timer and ex
windows will all start to run when the
unit detects a stroke.
Stop - Press once.
Reset Timers - Hold for 2 seconds
until the RESET bar appears, then
release. Press again to Start.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS
NAVIGATING THE MENUS
Main Menu
Press once to access the Main Menu. From there,
you can Recall Data, Erase Data, enter the Setup
Menu or view the About screen for rmware
version number.
Move/Adjust
Use the up and down buttons to navigate within
a menu OR to adjust a selected value.
MAINMENU
Setup…
EraseData…
RecallData…
About…
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS (CON’T)
USING THE MEMORY
The SpeedCoach GPS memory stores 200 memory points at a xed interval of 100 meters.
It will also store a snapshot of your data each time you start and stop your timer during
your row. At each memory point, the SpeedCoach GPS stores the distance and elapsed time
as well as the instantaneous stroke rate, speed/split and distance per stroke from the last
complete stroke prior to the memory point. The cumulative average speed to that point is
also stored.
Recall Data
Select Recall Data from the Main Menu. The display will return to the normal
window arrangement with a RECALL bar displayed. The Interval count is displayed
in the top right corner.
Step through Data
The screen will advance to the next point with each press.
Change the Flex Fields
At any data point, you may change the ex elds to see the other stored values.
Erase Data
When your SpeedCoach’s memory is full, it will cease storing data. To clear the
memory, select Erase Data from the Main Menu. Note – data is erased immediately.
Press to cancel if you do not wish to erase.
SETUP MENU
From the Main Menu, use the and select Setup. From
there, use the menu navigation steps described above to
navigate, select, adjust and exit setup options:
Input
The Speed (and distance) Input setting can be set to GPS
or Impeller. Please note that you will need a wiring harness and impeller to use the
Impeller mode.
HRM Setup
Clicking this option will automatically attempt to pair the Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
belt with the SpeedCoach unit. The HRM will turn on automatically when attached to
your body. If your HRM belt is not found, place two ngers on the metal strap buckles to
activate.
Speed/Distance Setup
Options are Speed Mode (where you can select Speed, which is your distance for a time, o
Split, which is predicted for your selected interval) and Units (change to select which units
of measure you wish to be displayed).
Auto Pause
Your auto pause selection will govern whether the timer will stop rowing automatically
after you stop rowing, or continue running, allowing you to time rest intervals even if you
stop rowing. If Auto Pause is “ON,” the timer and other windows will all stop six seconds
after that last stroke is detected. If the Auto Pause is “OFF,” the timer will keep running
whether or not you are rowing. To stop the timer when Auto Pause is o, press once.
To resume rowing, press to bring up the READY bar. The timer will restart as soon as a
stroke is detected.
NOTE: Average Speed is always calculated as a function of the distance covered in the elapsed
time shown. Because the timer will continue to run while you are not rowing, turning Auto
Pause “OFF” will impact the calculation of your cumulative average speed.
Advanced
To access more advanced setup options, see below.
ADVANCED SETUP MENU
Impeller Calibration
To change your Calibration Value or run the calibration routine (see the reverse side).
GPS Spd Smoothing, Strokes
The Speed Smoothing feature will average the last number of strokes selected. If “2” is
selected, for example, the Speed/Split displayed will be an average of the last two strokes,
updated every stroke.
Stroke Rate Setup
Options are Timer Start Acceleration, Noise Filtering and Axis. Timer Start Acceleration
governs the degree of acceleration that must be detected by the accelerometer to start the
stroke meter. Noise Filtering governs the degreee to which the accelerometer will register
changes in acceleration as a stroke. The default value of 3 is generally the best for all types
of rowing. A lower value will increase the variability of the stroke rate. The Axis option allows
you to select Front-Back (2) or Any (3). Front-Back (2) is the recommended setting for rowing.
Time and Date
Used to change the format of the date and time displayed. Please note: only time shows
currently, date will be shown on recall screen (not currently implemented).
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics screen provides information about the performance of your unit’s GPS
receiver, accelerometer, HRM, clock, and charging system. This information assists NK tech
support in case your unit is not functioning correctly.
Turn O - Hold for 3 seconds until TURN OFF bar appears (after STOP and
RESET), then release. Your SpeedCoach GPS will turn o automatically after
8 minutes of not sensing accelerometer movement. To preserve your battery,
be sure to turn your unit o before carrying it in your workout bag.
Change Flex Field Measurement -Press up to change the bottom left ex
window and press down to change the lower right ex window.
DISTANCE - Accrued distance since reset in your selected units of measure.
AVERAGE - Average Split or Speed since reset calculated as a function of the
distance traveled over the elapsed time.
COUNT - Count of strokes detected since reset.
DIST/STROKE - Distance per stroke calculated on a stroke-by-stroke basis.
HEART RATE – Displays current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) .
ELAPSED TIME - Amount of time passed.
Select
On any menu, select the highlighted option to enter
the submenu or adjust the value.
Go Back/Exit
Press to exit from any screen or menu to the previous screen.
SPM
CHRONO HRS:0 AVERAGE
GPS
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/500M
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BUTTONS:
ON/OFF/BACK UP DOWN SELECT
LANYARD ATTACHMENT
SPM
AVERAGE
GPS
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/500M
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CHRONO HRS:0
OFF
OFF
TURN OFF TURN OFF
SERIAL NUMBER
USE YOUR LANYARD – To prevent loss of your SpeedCoach GPS with Heart Rate,
make sure to loop your lanyard around any secure part of your boat. There
are a lot of electronics packed into the unit and IT DOES NOT FLOAT. NK is not
responsible in the event that your unit sinks.

IMPELLER CALIBRATION
Calibration is only relevant if you are using your SpeedCoach GPS with a wiring harness and
speed impeller at times. The Calibration Value is an adjustment factor that compensates
for any dierence between your impeller’s distance measurement and the “standard boat”
upon which the SpeedCoach’s calculations are based. The Calibration Factor applies only
when in Impeller mode for speed and distance.
Entering Impeller Calibration
Select “Impeller Calibration” from the Advanced Setup Menu.
Entering a Calibration Value Manually
If you know your boat’s SpeedCoach calibration value from previous
calibration (it is the same for any SpeedCoach), you may enter it manually.
From the Calibration Menu, press to select the Calibration Value, then
press to adjust the value, and to accept the value.
WARNING! LITHIUM-ION POLY
BATTERY HAZARDS
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
NK warrants your SpeedCoach GPS and accessories to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for two years. NK will repair or replace your SpeedCoach GPS when notied
within the warranty period, and will return the product via domestic ground shipping or
NK’s choice of method of international shipping at no charge. The following issues do not
result from a manufacturing defect and are not covered under this warranty:
• Damage due to improper use or neglect (including corrosion).
• Damage resulting from severe impact, crushing or mechanical harm.
• Modications, alterations or attempted repairs by someone other than an authorized
NK repair agent.
• Water damage resulting from exposure to water after product enclosure has been
visibly damaged and/or failure to return product for service promptly after product
enclosure has been compromised.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Reduction in capacity of rechargeable battery normal for its age and/or number of
charge/discharge cycles.
• Damage resulting from corrosion or leakage of batteries due to improper storage or
charging.
Except for the warranties set forth herein, NK disclaims all other warranties, expressed,
implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchant-
ability or tness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed
by applicable law are limited to the term of this warranty. In no event shall NK be liable
for any incidental, special or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss
of business, loss of prots, loss of data or use, whether in an action in contract or tort
or based on a warranty, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance
of an NK product, even if NK has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
You agree that repair, and (upon availability) replacement, as applicable, is your sole and
exclusive remedy with respect to any breach of the NK Limited Warranty set forth herein. All
product liability and warranty options are governed exclusively by the laws of the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania.
IMPORTANT: If you become aware that your product is no longer waterproof – either due
to a severe impact or a visible product defect that has developed – stop using it IMMEDI-
ATELY and return it to NK for repair. In many instances, we can repair the product if returned
promptly. However, exposure to moisture for any length of time will cause permanent and
irreparable damage to electronic components and void your warranty.
Register your SpeedCoach GPS!
Your warranty period will be measured from the date of your purchase if it can be proven,
or from the date of manufacture if it cannot be. The best way for you to ensure full warranty
coverage is to REGISTER your product promptly under the support section of NK’s website.
We keep your registration information in strict condence and do not sell it, share it or use it
for anything but product-related information bulletins (which you may decline receiving).
BATTERY USE AND CHARGING
A fully charged battery will provide approximately 6-8 hours of operation, depending on
backlight use. Each bar on the battery indicator represents 20% of battery life, or approxi-
mately 1.2 to 1.6 hours.
To charge your unit, press it rmly into the charging dock of your SpeedCoach GPS charger
until it clicks and you see “Charging ...” on the screen. The battery indicator will ash and the
bars will indicate the charge status achieved. The battery indicator will show full and stop
ashing after 90% charge is achieved, and the display will turn o when the unit is fully
charged.
The SpeedCoach GPS can only be charged with the supplied charging dock. The Speed-
Coach GPS is compatible with any USB charging source, including your computer or a
cell-phone standby power source. A SpeedCoach® XL charger will not charge a
SpeedCoach GPS.
Your SpeedCoach GPS contains a lithium-ion poly battery pack. Lithium-ion batteries
contain ammable liquid electrolyte that may vent, ignite and produce sparks when
subjected to high temperatures or when damaged or overcharged. If ignited,
batteries may burn rapidly with a are eect and may produce irritating, corrosive
and/or toxic gases, including toxic hydrogen uoride gas, which may cause
dizziness or suocation. Contact with battery electrolyte may be irritating to skin,
eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not ever subject to re or temperatures above 140°F | 60°C. NOTE: A car in
hot sunlight may exceed these temperatures!
• Do not charge, use, transport or store above 115°F | 45°C.
• Do not charge below 32°F| 0°C.
• Do not puncture or open the unit.
• If the unit’s internal battery pack is damaged, avoid contact with battery
electrolyte, which may be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
• In case of battery re, evacuate the area to avoid inhalation of fumes. If
possible, cover the battery with sand to extinguish the re or use a dry ABC-
type extinguisher.
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Running the Calibration Routine
The SpeedCoach GPS does not need a measured course to be calibrated.
Because the SpeedCoach GPS knows both the GPS and Impeller distance
measured, it can self-calibrate. Calibration simply involves rowing the selected
distance in two directions. Your distance options are 500 to 1000M. Although
a longer distance will somewhat improve the accuracy of your calibration,
is important to choose a calibration distance that you can row in a relatively
straight line in both directions. Ideally, it will also have relatively consistent
current throughout. The Calibration Routine requires that you row your course
in both directions so the unit can average out any impact of current, tide or
wind, and to improve the accuracy of the calibration result through more
comparison data.
If you wish to change your calibration distance from 500M, press to
move to the distance line, to select, then to adjust and
to accept.
To run the calibration routine, press to highlight Run on the
Calibration Menu, then to select. From the calibration screen, press
to start each calibration leg and follow the screen prompts. On each leg, the
land distance and water distance will count up until the selected distance is
reached in the land distance window (bottom left). Note that there will be a
three- or four-stroke delay at the start of each leg while the GPS and impeller
readings are synchronized. At the end of the routine, the newly calculated
value will be displayed. Press to accept the new value and exit the
routine, or press to exit the routine without changing your calibra-
tion value. At any time while running the calibration routine, you can press
to exit the routine without changing your calibration value.
SPECIFICATIONS
GPS FUNCTION AND ACCURACY
Your SpeedCoach GPS employs a high-precision 5-Hz GPS receiver. This means it receives
GPS position and speed data from the GPS satellites 5 times a second. This update rate,
which is ve times that of any running watch on the market, is necessary to provide the
data density for accurate stroke-by-stroke rowing speed. Your GPS receiver’s perfor-
mance is dependent upon having an unobstructed view of the sky. After passing under
a low or wide bridge, you are likely to notice erratic speed data for a stroke or two. Your
unit will return to accurate values as soon as it has re-established good satellite signal.
A higher setting for speed-smoothing strokes will dampen both the initial error and the
return to valid readings. Note that your total distance, elapsed time and average speed
will not be aected by these few strokes of erratic speed readings. You may also notice
slightly degraded speed performance (less stable readings) on extremely overcast days.
Note that when using your SpeedCoach GPS in team boats at a seat other than stroke
seat, the body of the rower in front of you may interfere with the GPS signal, particularly
if you are both long-legged. If possible, move the SpeedCoach to the side of the foot-
stretcher so that it is not directly under the body of the rower in front.
The GPS receiver provides speed accuracy of +/- 0.1 m/s, which translates to +/- 3 sec-
onds at a 2:00 /500M split pace. Distance accuracy is +/- 2.5M over any distance.
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WEIGHT Control unit and bumper: 5.2oz.(150 gm)
SIZE Display unit measure 3.6X2.6X1.2 in (92x67x31mm) with bumper
BOUYANCY Does not oat
WATER RESISTANT Waterproof (IP-67)
MEMORY 200 data point memory-store and review multiple pieces. Fixed
100-meter interval.
BATTERY CAPACITY One rechargeable lithium-poly battery provides up to 8 hours of
battery life.
BATTERY LIFE EXPECTANCY Battery can be expected to last 300 full charge/discharge cycles.
The expected cycles increase greatly for partial charge/discharge.
After 300 cycles, expected capacity is 80% of original.
COMPLIANCE The SpeedCoach GPS conforms with Council Directive 2004/108/
EC (december 15, 2004) on electromagnetic compatibility and is
CE-marked accordingly.
ENVIRONMENTAL The SpeedCoach GPS is RoHS (reduction of hazardous
substances) compliant and marked in accordance with the WEEE
(Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) directive. Please do
not dispose of the unit or battery in your household trash. Return
to NK, an NK dealer or a designated recycling center for proper
recycling and disposal.