PERFECTPASS DigitalPro 6.5NG User manual

Official Speed Control of USA WaterSki & U.S. National’s
DigitalPro
By PerfectPass
Version 6.5NG
Mechanical
April 2007
Information or assistance:
PerfectPass Control Systems Inc.
14 Trider Crescent
Burnside Industrial Park
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
CANADA B3B 1R6
By phone [phone]
By fax [phone]
By email [e-mail]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number
Section 1 - Getting Started 1
Initial Setup
Getting Familiar with PerfectPass
Changing Modes
Section 2 - Slalom Mode 3
Using Slalom Mode
RPM Based Slalom
Speed Based Slalom
Tournament Mode 5
Setting Baselines 6
Additional Information & Settings 7
Section 3 - Jump Mode 9
Using Jump Mode
Jump Driving
Additional Information & Settings
Tournament Mode 14
Section 4 - Trick Mode 15
Using Trick Mode
Trick Settings
Section 5 - RPM Mode 17
Section 6 - Wakeboard Mode 18
Using Wakeboard Mode
Wakeboard Settings
Section 7 - Calibrating PerfectPass Speedometer (Trick /Wakeboard) 20
Section 8 - Integrated Timing 21
Using integrated Timing
Placing Smart Timers
Placing Magnets
Section 9 - Magnet Test Mode / Device Test 23
Screen Contrast
Testing Magnets
Servo Motor Tests
Section 10 - Additional Features 24
Screen Contrast
Name List
System Info
Device Test 25
Section 11 - Installation Instructions 26
Section 12 - Trouble Shooting/General Information 30
System Reset 31
APPENDIX
All Ball Timing Information
Warning: PerfectPass highly recommends you become familiar with the operation of your new boat prior to using the speed
control. (Leave in OFF position). Once you are familiar and comfortable with the operation and handling of your boat, try

the speed control in the different modes without a skier to familiarize yourself with its operation. If you feel it is not working
properly or have questions, leave in the OFF position and contact PerfectPass or your dealer immediately.

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USER’S GUIDE
Section 1. GETTING STARTED
INITIAL SETUP - The display will guide you through this set up. Read slowly and carefully.
Your new PerfectPass system must now complete a short set up procedure to familiarize itself with your particular
boat and engine. (This may have been performed by your dealer if factory installed)
Step (1) Engine Selection. On some systems you will be asked to select the engine in your boat. It will appear as [5.7 /
MPI ^ = Yes]. This means if you have standard engine, press UP. For optional big block 6L or 8.1L, press
DOWN.
Step (2) The display will now show [read in MPH ^ = Yes]. It is asking you if you would like the display to operate in
mph. If you do; confirm by pressing the UP key. If you want kph press the DOWN key. (We have selected mph
for illustration purposes)
Step (3) [WAKEBOARDPRO ^=Y] The display will now ask if waqnt the system to be a WakeboardPro or a 3-Event
DigitalPro. Press UP Kay for WakeboardPro and press DOWN for DigitalPro.
Step (4) The display will now move into the Slalom mode, described in the next section.
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH PERFECTPASS
Turning System ON and OFF – All system functions require the PerfectPass control system to be powered up (ignition in
ON or Accessory position). The ON/OFF key turns the PerfectPass control ON or OFF. The system requires the boat to be
in neutral before turning the system ON or OFF. After pressing the ON/OFF key [IN NEUTRAL ^ =Yes] may appear to
remind the driver, and confirm the boat has been returned to neutral. When PerfectPass is OFF it will not engage. Any time
you operate your boat the system will be powered up, although it can be in the OFF mode. Every time you power up
PerfectPass it will return to the last event and speed that was used.
System ON System OFF
Engaging System – With PerfectPass ON, the system will automatically engage once the SETPOINT is reached.
PerfectPass requires the driver to bring the boat up to and slightly past the SETPOINT before it will engage. When the
system engages it will sound an audible beep and the top line will become highlighted. In Slalom mode the screen appears
as follows:
Disengaging System – The PerfectPass system is unable to increase throttle position past the physical position of the
throttle handle. This important feature gives the driver the power to over ride the system at any point by simply pulling ba ck
on the throttle. If the throttle handle is moved back past a point slower then where the system needs to be to control it will
disengage and boat will be under manual control.

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Moving Around The Screen– The MENU key allows you to move around the screen to the various features. Any time yo u
scroll to the Menu Arrow Icon the system is prompting you to press either the UP or DOWN keys to select or confirm an
option. Pressing the DOWN key on the brings you into a calibration screen. The calibration screen varies depending on
the mode; the specifics of these screens will be covered within each mode description. Pressing the UP key on the brings
you into the Mode Select Screen.
MODE SELECT SCREEN
To change modes press the MENU key until the desired mode is highlighted. Press the UP key to go into the highlighted
mode. Press DOWN to go into the Mode’s background Setting Screens.
DOWN key for Mode settings UP key to Select Highlighted Mode (Trick)
SUBMENU SCREEN
To enter the SUBMENU press the MENU and UP keys together, on any of the main mode screens.
Contrast – To adjust the darkness of the lettering on the screen you can change the contrast. This value can be adjusted
from 0-5 and is saved in the memory. The smaller the number, the brighter the screen will be in bright sun.
If you turn your boat on but cannot see the screen, press MENU & UP Keys together and adjust contrast Up or Down.
Name List – You can pull or enter a name from the name list here. The full description of the Name List is in Section 10 of
the manual
System Info – General system information can be found here. The software version, engine selection, system voltage,
system hours, and water temperature (not equipped on all boats) can be found here. See Section 10. ADDITIONAL
FEATURES for more information on this feature.
Device Test – This test allow you to test for proper control of the rope switches, servo motor (Mechanical only), or throttle
feedback (DBW only). See Section 10.
Tip: Screen Contrast can be adjusted by pressing MENU and UP Keys together. Range is 0 – 5, 3 is
normal.

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Section 2. SLALOM MODE
USING SLALOM MODE
The Slalom mode is designed to give a skier an optimum and consistent pull through a Slalom course while producing
perfect timing passes. This section covers the various Slalom Modes within the PerfectPass system.
The main RPM based Slalom (36 mph – 24.9 mph) screen appears as follows:
As you press the MENU key you will move around the circle following the numbers above.
1. RPM Adjust
This value directly adjusts the RPM/Speed value the system is trying to hold. If a time is fast or slow, you can
enter an RPM value for the next pass. Example: A time was a little fast and PerfectPass suggested “-20 RPM”.
Enter –20 on RPM Adjust. You may also use this in a headwind/tailwind situation.
2. Name/Mode/Crew Weight
This section of the screen displays either the Mode, Slalom or a Skier’s Name pulled from the Name List.
Press UP key to access the Name List:
Name List is discussed in Section 10.
Press DOWN key to access the Crew Weight
Enter the Crew Weight in pounds using the
UP and DOWN keys. Press the MENU
key to confirm and continue.
3. Menu Arrow
Press UP key to change modes or mode settings:
Change between modes using Menu Key.
1. RPM Adjust
2. Name/Mode/Crew
3. Menu Arrow
4. Speed/SETPOINT
5. Course Times
6. Skier Weight
8. KX (Pull)
7. PX (Rope)
Tachometer

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Press DOWN key to Calibrate system:
The calibration screen is described
below in this section on Page 6.
4. Speed/SETPOINT
The speed readout will turn into the SETPOINT when the engine is below 1500 RPM or the Speed/SETPOINT is
highlighted. When this is highlighted the metric conversion will appear in this area of the screen.
Press UP or DOWN keys to select desired SETPOINT:
5. Course Times
This section of the screen displays the timing information from the last pass. As well as the suggested RPM
adjustment based on the times. These screens will scroll automatically at the end of each pass. The result of this
check is shown to the right of the times as shown below.
With the times highlighted on the screen you can press the DOWN key to view the All Buoy Timing information.
ABT
All buoy times are displayed on one
screen with full course error and full
course time at the top. Press any key to
return to main screen.
Full Course Error and Time
Full Course Error
1st and 2nd Segment Times
1st and 2nd Segment Errors
Suggested RPM
Adjust
Tolerance Indicator
= Good Times
= Slow Times
= Fast Times

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6. Skier Wight
To enter or adjust skier weight simply highlight this section of the screen and press the UP or DOWN keys to make
adjustments. The skier weight is entered in pounds, i.e. the above example shows a skier with a weight of 135
pounds. The skier weight is required so the PerfectPass system can apply the correct amount of RPM to
compensate for their pull. ( 1 pound = 1 RPM).
7. PX (Rope Switch Setting)
Factory setting is 0, which is the off position (typical values range from 5 – 10). If the optional Slalom Switch is
used, this is the percentage of skier weight which is applied during each pull (i.e. A value of 10 would apply 20 rpm
to a 200 pound skier). A value of 0 means no pull from the switch.
8. KX (Throttle Response)
The KX value represents the throttle control response of the system. Under the current rules, a skier is encouraged
to use the factory settings or normal (represented by an “n” on the screen), but has the option for a higher more
immediate throttle response setting (+ or ++). As well they have the option for a lower KX (-).
Tips:
1. Crew Calculator – When on Crew Weight, press UP and DOWN together to access Crew Calculator. See
Page 13.
2. Skier Weight (Shortcut) – To make a change between skier’s you can hold MENU Key for a few seconds
and weight will become highlighted.
Tournament Mode – Slalom
If you press the Up & Down Keys together while in slalom mode, the new Tournament Mode will appear. The only
difference in this mode is the screen layout, particularly the size of the timing data.
Baselines should be set and established in standard slalom mode.
RPM Adjust
Skier Weight
Set Speed
Times