RNS electronics TripMaster GFX v2 Pro User manual
USER MANUAL
TripMaster GFX v2 Pro
Firmware v2.2
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................- 1 -
Cable Connections............................................................................- 2 -
Power Supply.....................................................................................- 3 -
Backup Battery...................................................................................- 3 -
Current Consumption.......................................................................- 4 -
Mounting Position.............................................................................- 5 -
GPS Antenna Reception ...................................................................- 6 -
Software Functions............................................................................- 7 -
Modes.................................................................................................- 8 -
Button Control Legend.....................................................................- 9 -
Mode Controls................................................................................. - 10 -
Settings.............................................................................................. - 11 -
Setting Options................................................................................ - 12 -
Setting Descriptions ........................................................................ - 13 -
CAP Assist Function .........................................................................- 17 -
Garmin Repeater Function ............................................................. - 18 -
FAQs .................................................................................................- 20 -
Software Revisions........................................................................... - 21 -
Technical Dimensions .....................................................................- 22 -
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Introduction
Welcome to the newest generation of navigation instruments
by RNS electronics: the TripMaster GFX v2 Pro.
Developed by rally pilots for rally pilots, the TripMaster GFX v2 Pro
offers many fresh and innovative features. Special attention was paid
to ensure the best possible readability and ease-of-use for the user
whilst offering as many functions as possible.
The new TripMaster GFX v2 Pro was designed implementing the
feedback from many riders, both professional and amateur, and
manufactured using materials and components of the highest
qualities.
We hope you enjoy many kilometres of pleasurable rally racing with
your new TripMaster GFX v2 Pro guiding you into the right direction.
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Cable Connections
The TripMaster GFX v2 Pro has 4 cables exiting from the rear to
allow for the connection of power and accessories including:
•Red female 3-pin connector: 12V power supply
•Grey male 3-pin connector: MultiSwitch remote
•Black male 3-pin connector: wheel sensor
•Black female 4-pin connector: external Garmin GPS
NOTE: All 4 cables should be connected to their designated
peripherals to allow for all the features of the instrument to be
used.
NOTE: For further information on connecting a Garmin device,
please refer to page 18.
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Power Supply
In order to correctly use the instrument, it must be connected
to a stable 12V DC supply on your vehicle. Ideally, the supply should
be automatically switched by the vehicle, e.g. through the lighting
system when the engine is started.
An inline fuse of no more than 1A is recommended.
Connect the BROWN wire of the included power lead to the
positive pole and the BLACK wire to the negative pole of your supply.
NOTE: Incorrect polarity will not damage the instrument, but
it will not function correctly.
Backup Battery
The instrument is equipped with an internal 320mAh capacity
Lithium-Polymer battery as a backup power source for when the 12V
supply is disconnected which is able to power the basic functions of
the device for many weeks.
Upon correct installation of the power supply, the battery will be
monitored and charged.
Neither the LED backlight nor the internal GPS receiver will run from
the internal battery. These features will always require the external
power supply to be connected!
NOTE: The internal Li-Po battery is NOT removable or
replaceable.
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Current Consumption
The external 12V supply will be used as the main source of
power when connected. After 10 minutes of inactivity or movement
the device will turn off automatically. Both the LED backlight and
internal GPS receiver will also turn off.
It is recommended to connect the instrument to a switched power
supply, however it may also be connected to a permanent supply
(not recommended).
To awaken the instrument, press any button on the device or the
connected MultiSwitch or turn the front wheel to trigger the wheel
sensor. The GFX v2 Pro will not wake up from GPS movement since
the GPS module is off when sleeping.
The current draw in the different states is as follows:
1) LCD On
+ GPS reception (cold start)
+ LED backlight on
+ empty backup battery
= ~100mA MAX
2) LCD Off
+ empty backup battery
= ~30mA
3) LCD off
+ fully charged backup battery
= <5mA
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Mounting Position
Correct mounting of the instrument is crucial to ensure a long
lifetime and reliable GPS reception.
A recommended mounting location of the device is on the top of a
navigation tower. Ideally, the top black face of the GFX v2 Pro should
not be covered by any materials, including metals, plastics and
carbon-fibre, ensuring an unobstructed clear view to the sky:
Make sure to install the instrument to the mounting plate with the
included rubber grommets, spacers and nuts in the correct order:
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GPS Antenna Reception
After external power has been connected to the GFX v2 Pro, it
will start to acquire its signal from satellites orbiting the earth. The
GPS icon on the LCD of the instrument will flash in any of the GPS
dependent modes:
Please allow for some time during the first use of the device in a new
location (up to 10 minutes). Once the antenna starts to acquire a
stable signal the icon will no longer flash and become static.
Should at any time the signal become too weak the icon will begin
to flash again.
It is also possible to monitor the status of the GPS signal. Please refer
to page 13 “GPS Information”.
If the external power supply is disconnected the following icon will
appear instead:
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Software Functions
Given the availability of both a wheel sensor and GPS, the GFX
v2 Pro is able to offer the rider lots of useful information. For
example, it is possible to show the trip distance recorded from the
rotation of the wheel or from the movement over ground via GPS.
Compass heading (CAP) and speed data from GPS are also available
as is an accurate atomic clock signal for the time.
In total, 13 modes are available that can be individually enabled or
disabled to suit the rider’s preferences:
1. GPS Trip
2. GPS Speed
3. GPS Trip + GPS Speed
a. Statistics for top and average speed
4. GPS Trip + CAP
5. CAP
6. Wheel Trip
7. Wheel Speed
a. Statistics for top and average speed
8. Wheel Trip + Wheel Speed
9. Wheel Trip + GPS Speed + CAP
10.Clock (24h)
11. Stage Timer (moving time)
12.CAP Assist
13.Repeater
NOTE: To make use of mode 13 (Repeater), a Garmin Device
must be connected externally! Please refer to page 18 for
detailed information
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Modes
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