CYCLOPS MARINE Smartlinks Are Wireless Load Sensors User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- CYCLOPS MARINE
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smartlink Are Wireless Load Sensors
User Guide
Product Description
smartlinks are wireless load sensors, manufactured in titanium to be the lightest, strongest and smallest load sensors on the market. Designed in collaboration with leading race teams, smartlink will help you measure and repeat your fast settings every time.
How it works…
Simply add inline of any ‘soft’ stay or sheet. Easily connect the sensor to
your phone via the latest smartphone app or to marine electronics via optional
smartfittings gateway for immediate load data.
Correct loading with soft lines
smartlink is designed to be loaded inline with soft lines/rope/strops, for the
most accurate load measurement. If smartlink is loaded in a bridle
configuration the displayed load will be inaccurate. 
Figure 1
Incorrect and correct strop loading
Use of metal shackles/pins directly on smartlink is notadvised as it may mark
the titanium body and could causepermanent damage.
Strops
The strops used for final calibration are built using wound Dyneema cored
basket loops, to the below finished diameter. Cyclops Marine recommends using
strops built to this diameter to achieve the stated ±1% of maximum working
load (MWL) accuracy.
Contact us for pricing and availability of strops.
| Model | Nano | 2t | 5t | 10t | 20t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Diameter (mm) | 4.0 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 12.4 | 15.0 |
Safety
Please read all instructions before using smartlink 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.
smartlink is not intended to support personnel working aloft. Please follow
all standard working aloft safety procedures.
Overload
The MWL of a smartlink must not be exceeded, as this may cause damage to the
internal instrumentation and will invalidate the warranty.
SHOCK LOADING (i.e. strop failure) OR OVERLOADING TO 150% OF MWL WILL RESULT
IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR THAT WILL REQUIRE RECALIBRATION
Calibration
If smartlink 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.
A significant impact to the body of the sensor can affect the calibration.
This would require the device to be returned to Cyclops for inspection and re-
calibration.
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.
| Press button: | Light flashes | Powered on for: |
|---|---|---|
| Once | Once | 30 sec |
| Twice | Twice | 20 min |
| 3 times | 3 times | 2 hrs |
| 4 times | 4 times | 8 hrs |
| 5 times | 5 times | Continuous |
If the sensor is on, press the button once to power it down after 30 seconds.
Changing the CR2032 battery
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE BATTERY COVER SEAL WILL RESULT IN WATER INGRESS &
PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
Cyclops recommends Renata batteries for maximum battery life and performance.
The sensor will show 0.00 as the load (even when under load) when the
batteries need to be replaced.
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.
Please dispose of used batteries responsibly.
Removing battery & cover
Use a coin that fills the battery cover slot and twist the coin until the
battery 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.
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. 
Technical Data
| Model | MWL tonnes | Dimensionsmm | Massg | Accuracy range* kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nano | 0.6 | 64x55x17 | 80 | ±6 |
| 2t | 2 | 79x55x19 | 160 | ±20 |
| 5t | 5 | 83x66x22 | 210 | ±50 |
| 10t | 10 | 93x74x25 | 360 | ±100 |
| 20t | 20 | 107x88x39 | 770 | ±200 |
*Accuracy range achieved using Cyclops Marine supplied strops.
| Frequency | 1Hz (custom available on request) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±1% of MWL within 0-40ºC |
| Body Material | Al6082-T6 (600kg), Ti6Al4V (2, 5, 10, 20 tonne) |
| Housing Material | Acetal, IP67 rated |
| Battery | life 200 hours, 1x CR2032 |
smartlinks 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:
cyclopsmarine.com/instructions/appeng/
Cyclops Gateway installation guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0jg9MO8ygI
info@cyclopsmarine.com
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