PERFECTPASS StarGAZER WAKE edition User manual

6/7/2016
StarGazer - Wake Edition
Mechanical
January 2016

6/7/2016
Table of Contents
Page No.
Section 1 Using StarGazer Wake Edition 1
Wakeboard Speed Mode 1
Setting KDW 2
Section 2 Using RPM Mode 3
Section 3 Using Slalom Mode 4
Course Timing (No Mag Timing) 4
Section 4 Using Name List 6
Section 5 Other Display Features 7
Screen Contrast 7
Quick Reference Guide on Moving Through Menu 7
GPS Info –Setting Clock 7
Switch to MPH<>KPH (User Settings) 7
RPM Tach Reading Not Correct (User Settings) 7
Section 6 Driving Tips 8
Section 7 Trouble Shooting 9
System Reset 11
Linkage Test 11
Servo Motor Test 11
Section 8 Installation 12
GPS Receiver 15
Tip: To adjust contrast on LCD Screen, Press MENU and UP Keys together.
See Page 7.

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Section 1 Initial System Start Up
The very first time your PerfectPass is turned on, it may ask you two questions:
1. “Initial Hours 000”. If this hour meter feature is present, use the UP Key to enter
the number of hours on your boat. PerfectPass will start counting from that
position. Press MENU Key to continue.
2. [ Read in MPH ^ = Yes ] If you want your system to display in MPH, press the
Up Key. For metric, press the Down Key.
3. [ WAKE EDITION ^ = YES ] Press UP Key to confirm Wake Edition software.
USING STARGAZER WAKE EDITION
There are three operating modes to choose from: (1) Wakeboard Mode is speed based
and controls from the GPS Sensor; (2) RPM Mode allows the user to set an RPM value;
and (3) Slalom Mode allows slalom skiers to enter a speed for open water skiing and
course skiing.
The ON/OFF key is pressed to turn control ON or OFF. System should always be in OFF
mode when not in use. Turning system ON or OFF is always done at neutral or at idle for
safety. You may be asked to confirm you are in neutral as follows [ IN NEUTRAL ^ =
Yes ]. Press UP Key to confirm.
Typically, wakeboarders prefer the pull characteristics of the speed based Wakeboard
Mode. This mode is designed for 9 –30 mph.
Wakeboard Mode (Speed Based)
Menu Arrow
Name/Mode
SETPOINT
Speed Base
Speed
Tachometer
Mode Indicator

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When system is ON, the screen will appear as above with set point speed at left. By using
Menu Key you can move around the screen and highlight set point to make speed
changes.
Once desired speed has been set, you can simply pull up the rider and when set point has
been reached or exceeded the system will engage and take over automatically. (You will
hear an audile beep and “WAKEBD” heading will become highlighted to confirm
engagement.
To disengage system, pull back on the throttle.
The key to good driving is to smoothly drive to engagement speed so PerfectPass can
seamlessly take control. If you have a heavily laden boat and need full throttle from start,
slowly pull back on handle as speed increases to help PerfectPass engage smoothly.
If the rider falls, pull throttle back and system will disengage. Return slowly to rider and
pull them back up. PerfectPass will once again engage when set speed is reached.
Menu Arrow –To move to another mode, use menu key to highlight Menu arrow in
upper right corner and press up key to confirm. The following screen will appear with
other operating modes you can select.
KDW Adjustable Pull Parameter –This background setting allows you to tailor the
pull characteristics. To access, highlight Menu Key , and press the DOWN Key to
access this KDW screen:
KDW (Throttle Pull Rate) –KDW can be changed using up or down keys. The higher
the value, the more aggressive the control. Factory setting is about 80. Normal range is
40 –120. (If this value is set too high, the control may become a little erratic and
engagement may not be as smooth). Some boats may need a lower value if control is not
smooth.
DRIVING TIP: Some boats have an overly strong return spring that causes the handle
to pull back on its own. (This will result in PerfectPass disengaging). In this case you
will need to keep your hand on the lever or talk to your dealer about a way to make the
cable less fluid. Teleflex makes a cable break for this, Part # 044386.
Down Key for
access to KDW
Use MENU Key to
highlight desired Mode
and press UP Key
UP Key to
select Mode

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Section 2 RPM Mode
USING RPM MODE
In this mode, the screen will appear as follows:
Operating in this mode is very similar to using the Wakeboard mode, except the system is
now controlling to an RPM SETPOINT.
RPM DRIVING
Prior to towing the rider / skier, select the RPM SETPOINT by using the UP or DOWN
keys with the SETPOINT highlighted on the screen. Pull the rider up smoothly and
continue to accelerate up to or beyond the RPM SETPOINT so the system can engage
and take control. The digital tachometer should match the RPM set point.
Changes can be made to the RPM SETPOINT while the system in engaged (“on the fly”)
to fine-tune the RPM you desire.
2. Menu Arrow
1. SETPOINT
Speed Base
Speed
Tachometer
Mode Indicator