CYCLOPS MARINE Launch with smarttune User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- CYCLOPS MARINE
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CYCLOPS MARINE Launch with smart tune User Guide
For load display, see ‘App Instructions’, ‘Gateway Install Guide’ and ‘Gateway Instructions’ before sensor installation.
Product Description
smart tune is an innovative solution for accurate, live measurement of rigging
load. Simple to retro-fit at the dock, smart tune makes repeatable standing
rigging load data available through precision-designed, wireless technology.
Designed to replace existing double acting turn screws, it allows you to
record and repeat your fast rig settings, creating the optimum sail shape and
the best racing performance, in all conditions.
How it works…
Simply unthread the existing turn screw and screw on smart tune. Easily
connect the sensor to your phone via the latest smartphone app or to marine
electronics via optional smart fittings Gateway for immediate load data.
Installation
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If installing smart tune with a gateway, follow ‘Gateway install guide’ before installing smart tune.
Release backstay & mainsheet completely, remove any mast shims and de-jack mast (if applicable). -
Secure a halyard to a hardpoint near the chain-plate. Tension halyard until stay sag visible.
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Secure halyard and attach another halyard near chain plate as a safety.
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Remove split pins/Velcro from turnscrew studs.
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Measure a reference stay length using ruler or verniers. e.g. distance between stud ends inside the turnscrew.
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Use rope to secure stay to a hardpoint.
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Unscrew existing turnscrew using the spanners. Ensure that stay is secure before completely disconnecting turnscrew.
Once the turnscrew is free from the upper and the lower threads stay will hang. -
Apply anti-corrosion paste to threads.
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Locate smarttune turnscrew and correctly orientate to chain-plate. The model/serial numbers should be the right way up when correctly oriented.
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Looking down, rotate smarttune anti-clockwise onto stay stud. Take 3 complete turns onto stud.
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Offer smarttune turnscrew up to chainplate stud and continue winding anti-clockwise to thread. Use one spanner to hold stay stud still, and the other to rotate turnscrew.
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Thread turnscrew on until reference measurement taken in step 5 is reached.
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Reinstall any split pins/Velcro.
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Remove rope securing the stay and halyards.
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Return rig to dock tune as desired. Go sailing!
Changing Batteries
It is highly recommended that the batteries are changed in a dry, enclosed location e.g. below decks where possible. Cyclops recommends removal of the battery from the device and storage of the sensor in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight during extended periods of time where it is not expected to be used.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE BATTERY COVER SEAL WILL RESULT IN WATER INGRESS & PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
UNSCREWING/REMOVING FASTENERS OTHER THAN THE ONES NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
The sensor will show 0.00 as the load (even when under load) when the batteries need to be replaced.
Please dispose of used batteries responsibly.
5/16” Only
smartpower button
To maximise battery life, the sensor will be powered on for different lengths of time depending on how many times the power button is pressed. A single firm button press will result in a single light flash.
If the sensor is on, press the button once to power it down after 30 seconds.
Removing battery & cover
Use a coin that fills the battery cover slot and twist until the cover pops
out and comes completely free. If necessary, free the battery with a gentle
tap to the opposite face of the sensor.
Replace the CR2032 battery with equivalent. Do not use non-standard batteries or other sizes, as this can cause damage.
Cyclops recommends Renata CR2032 batteries for maximum battery life and performance.
Replacing battery & cover
To reinstall the battery & cover, install battery +ve side up, insert cover, line up the arrow on the cover with the diagonal dash on the housing. Press firmly so the cover is flush with the housing. Use a coin to twist the cover until the arrows in the cover are aligned, and the battery cover is flush with the housing.
7/16” and above
Carefully remove each of the battery covers on the side of the sensor by
unscrewing 2x Phillips head screws with a small Phillips screwdriver.
Lift off the plastic battery cover and place down without disturbing the seal on the body.
Check the ‘O’ ring seal (shown in blue) is seated properly and re-lubricate if dry.
Remove the old batteries and replace with 2x new AAA.
Replace the plastic battery cover and carefully locate the 2 screws, tightening until the battery cover and screws are flush. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
Safety
Please read all instructions before using smarttune to measure loads. Always
perform a safety evaluation before use to ensure that use of the sensor is not
dangerous to nearby people or property.
Overload
The Maximum Working Load (MWL) of a smarttune must not be exceeded, as this
may cause damage to the internal instrumentation and will invalidate the
warranty.
OVERLOADING TO 150% OF CALIBRATED LOAD COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR THAT WILL REQUIRE RECALIBRATION.
Calibration
If smarttune has been under load for a significant length of time, the sensor
may take 1-2 minutes to return to zero when the load is removed. This is to be
expected.
Operation of sensor
Please note that smarttune is designed to work in tension only, with the load
applied by studs threaded into the turnscrew.
Any loads applied to the plastic body (e.g. squeezing due to sails furled tightly around the sensor), may result in unexpected or incorrect reported loads, including negative loads. This is to be expected, and provided the sails do not cause physical damage to the plastic body, the sensor will continue to report the loads correctly when the squeezing is removed (i.e. when the sail is unfurled).
Technical Data
smarttunes are not warranted to be accurate for the purposes of buying/selling products by weight.
Displaying Load Data
For both seeing live loads and logging load data from a sailing session, either a mobile phone or a Cyclops Marine Gateway should be used. Scan the applicable QR code below for instructions.
Mobile app instruction:
Cyclops Gateway installation guide:
smarttune guide issue