Sailmon MAX MINI User manual
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Version 1.0 - December 2022
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WELCOME TO THE
#SAILMONSTER
COMMUNITY!
CONGRATS ON YOUR
MAX MINI!
ARE YOU READY TO
MAXIMIZE YOUR
SAILING EXPERIENCE?
COMPLETE THE
STEPS IN THIS QUICK
START GUIDE, GET
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MAX MINI QUICK START GUIDE 3
1. WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 4
2. UNDERSTAND YOUR DEVICE 5
Buttons 6
Symbols 6
3. FIRST STEPS OF INSTALLATION 7
1. Connect 8
2. Update 12
3. LIVE 13
4. Calibrate 14
5. Mount 15
6. Sail 16
4. SAILMON APP 17
5. CHARGING 18
6. SUPPORT 19
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1. WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
SAILMON MAX MINI
INDUCTIVE CHARGER AND CABLE
SOFT CARRYING BAG
Go to our shop (shop.sailmon.com) to find adapters for all
continents and the MAX mini bracket to mount your unit to
your boat.
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MAX mini has no display. It communicates via light symbols. You can
control the device with two buttons on the bottom. Before we explain
how to control your device in detail in the next chapters, we will first
show you basically what the buttons can do and what the icons and
dierent light signals mean.
BUTTONS
Hold the MAX mini in your hands with the symbols on top. There are
two buttons on the bottom of the device.
RIGHT BOTTOM BUTTON
On: Press and wait until all lights are on. Please note that some
icons will turn orange first (this means searching for connection).
LEFT BOTTOM BUTTON
This is the update button. Press to see if there are any updates. Go to the
next page to see what the colour of the update symbol means.
Hold both buttons at the same time to turn o your unit.
Two buttons
UPDATE
symbol
GENERAL
symbols
2. UNDERSTAND YOUR
DEVICE
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SYMBOLS
Hold the MAX mini in your hands with the symbols on top. There are four
dierent symbols (plus the side symbol in the left bottom corner) which
can be 2 or 3 colours with dierent meanings.
SIGNAL 1 SIGNAL 2 SIGNAL 3
ON/OFF
Green = on Red = charging Blue = connected
with server
GPS
Red = o
NETWORK
BLUETOOTH
Green = on Red = o
UPDATE Green = there is
an update available Blue = downloading White = installing
Orange = loading
Blue = connected
with LTE network
(your unit is LIVE)
Red = not
connected with
the LTE network
Orange = searching
for LTE network
Blue = on
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We understand you want to hit the water with MAX mini as soon as
possible, but it’s essential to follow the next instructions to get your
device ready.
Step 1: CONNECT
Step 2: LIVE
Step 3: UPDATE
Step 4: CALIBRATE
Step 5: MOUNT
Step 6: SAIL
2. FIRST STEPS
OF INSTALLATION
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STEP 1:
CONNECT MAX MINI TO THE
SAILMON APP
Before you setup a connection, we’d like to clarify how sailing data will be
transferred from your MAX mini to your Sailmon App account.
AFTERWARDS
1. Your MAX mini is connected to your personal Sailmon App account
and the internet (page 11).
2. You go sailing with your MAX mini turned on. No internet connection
is needed on the water because the data will be automatically saved
into the MAX mini.
3. Once you are back on land, your MAX mini will automatically find the
internet connection you set up earlier.
4. The MAX mini sends the data automatically to the Sailmon servers.
It needs some time (depending on the strength of the network) to
transfer the data into the app. The trip is then ready to be viewed!
LIVE
1. You’ve ordered the live functionality via the Sailmon App (page 12)
2. Your MAX mini is connected to your personal Sailmon App account
and the internet via the SIM card is active.
3. You go sailing with your MAX mini turned on. The data will be sent live
to the Sailmon App, ready to be viewed as the action takes place on
the water.
4. After you’ve finished your trip and turned o the MAX mini, your trip
will be saved in the Sailmon App for further analysis.
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STEP 1A:
DOWNLOAD
THE SAILMON APP
Let’s make the connection happen! First things first.
Download the Sailmon App in App Store or Google Play.
Set up your personal account by following the
on-screen instructions. Do you already have an
account? Then simply log in. Are you logged in?
Leave your account open on your phone and
go to the next step.
STEP 1B:
CREATE AN ACCOUNT
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STEP 1C:
TURN ON MAX MINI
Press the right button. The on/o symbol will turn green. MAX mini needs
some time to get all connections ready. Wait until all symbols shows a colour.
GENERAL
Symbols
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STEP 1D:
CONNECT MAX MINI
TO YOUR ACCOUNT
1. Open the Sailmon App
a. Tap on PROFILE (fourth icon in the bottom bar)
b. Tap on Boats & Devices
c. Tap on Add a boat
2. Fill in the information fields
a. Boat Name
b. Type of Boat (optional)
c. Country and Sail number
3. Tap on Connect a Device
4. Tap on MAX mini under Register a new device
5. Take your phone and scan the QR-code on the back of your MAX mini.
After a successful scan, your MAX mini will be shown.
You’re now connected! All your sailing data will automatically be transferred
to the Sailmon App due to the phone’s internet connection by Bluetooth.
However, we recommend you set up a WiFi connection! This will transfer
your data faster, and it enables MAX mini to receive updates.
1. Go to PROFILE and tap on Boats & Devices
2. Tap on unit that is Online under Your devices
3. Tap on Change Wi-Fi under Configuration
4. Select a Wi-Fi network and fill in the password. Wait until your unit shows
the online status. The data will now be transferred via the Wi-Fi network.
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STEP 2:
LIVE
MAX mini includes LTE-M internet connectivity due to the integrated SIM
card*. Therefore, your trip can be viewed live on the Sailmon App. The first
three months are free. After that, a one-year subscription is needed to use
the live functionality.
HOW TO GET A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION?
1. Open the Sailmon App
2. Tap on PROFILE
3. Tap on Boats and Devices
4. Tap on your device under Your Devices
5. Add a LIVE subscription
6. Tap on your desired method of payment and follow the instrunctions
7. Congrats! Your subscription will be activated directly. Once your order is
successfully completed, the network icon will turn blue. The network is
active 24/7 until the subscription ends. Is the network icon red? Then there
is no connection. You can’t influence the network status by yourself. Send
*Go to https://shop.sailmon.com/product/max-mini, open the tab LIVE and
check all conditions and restrictions of the LIVE functionality.
**Please note: once MAX mini is removed from the network, it cannot be
reactivated after three months of inactivity.
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STEP 3:
UPDATE
MAX mini improves over time through automatic over-the-air software
updates. Check on a regular basis if an update is available. It is important
that your MAX mini is connected to the internet via the integrated SIM
card or Bluetooth.
1. Press the left button
2. MAX mini will make a connection to the Sailmon servers
3. View the update light symbol
a. No light? There is no update available
b. Green light? There is an update available
4. Press the left button again
5. Wait until the symbol turns blue (downloading) and white (installing)
6. Your unit will turn o. Turn on your unit again. No lights anymore? Your
unit is up to date!
UPDATE
Symbol
Left button
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STEP 4:
CALIBRATE
It’s important to calibrate the MAX mini every time you hit the water.
This will ensure accurate data. Calibration needs to be done right before
you mount your unit to your boat.
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To get accurate compass data, you’ll need to mount MAX mini to a fixed
place on your boat with a special mount (order it via our webshop). It’s not
required to mount MAX mini. However, the compass won’t work if you wear
the unit, for example, in your pocket.
1. Mount the MAX mini bracket to your boat (screws not included). It is
important that you mount the bracket in a way that allows the MAX mini
to lay flat. The Sailmon logo needs to point exactly north so the device
can provide accurate data.
2. OPTIONAL: Make sure you lanyard the MAX so you won’t lose it in the
water! We advise attaching a 2mm line using the lanyard hole on the back.
3. Twist MAX mini into the mount
4. Done sailing? Twist MAX mini out of the bracket.
STEP 5:
MOUNT MAX MINI TO
YOUR BOAT
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STEP 6:
GO
SAILING
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5. SAILMON APP
ABBREVIATION FULL NAME DESCRIPTION
AWA Apparent Wind Angle Wind angle relative to boat
AWS Apparent Wind Speed Wind speed relative to boat
BSP Boatspeed Speed through water
COMPASS Compass Compass bearing magnetic relative
to max
Course Angle Course Angle Angle relative to the set course
COG Course over Ground Course of Max relative to Earth
HEADER/LIFT Header lift indicator Degrees lifted from optimal relative to
course axis
HEEL Heel Angle of boat side to side
PITCH Pitch Angle of boat bow to stern
SOG Speed over ground Speed of max relative to earth
VMG Velocity made Good Speed made relative to wind direction
VMC Velocity made course Speed made relative to course Axis
- Distance in meters (m)
- Speed in knots (kn)
- Load in kilogram (kg)
MAX mini is all about the connectivity to the Sailmon App. We kindly ask
you to download our Sailmon App manual (https://sailmon.com/
maxminimanual) to get the most out of your unit. Below you’ll find a short
explanation of the data.
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6. CHARGING
Nobody likes low battery levels, so make sure to charge the battery
before your next use.
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR MAX MINI
1. Connect the cable with the charging pad and an adapter
2. Place MAX mini with the Sailmon logo on top on the charging pad
3. Your unit will turn o while charging. The charging pad will turn blue
4. Do you want to know if your unit is charging and how full the battery is?
1. Open PROFILE
2. Tap on Boats & Devices
3. Tap on your unit under Your Devices
4. Check the Status
IS YOUR MAX MINI NOT CHARGING (ANYMORE)?
1. Use the original MAX mini charging set (charging pad, cable and USB
charger/power adapter). Are you using another USB charger/power
adapter? Make sure it has the same power output: 5V 2A
2. Use a standard (wall) socket. Do not use other devices (e.g., computers
and tablets). They will not give enough power output to charge the
MAX mini
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7. SUPPORT
Do you have questions after reading the Quick Start Guide?
1. Go to sailmon.com/max/support for more information, video tutorials
and troubleshooting.
2. No answers to your questions? Submit a ticket. Our customer service
agents are happy to assist you - from Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
(CET).
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