Page 1 MOD User Manual MOD User Manual | January 2012 | © 2012 Recon Instruments Inc | All rights reserved | www.reconinstruments.
What’s in the box MOD is shipped with the following: Page 2 • Micro-optic display and battery pack. This snaps into your goggles. • AC Adapters. Two types of adapters (North American and European) are available for charging the battery on the micro-optic display. • Micro USB cable. This lets you connect MOD to an AC adapter or to your computer for charging. • Bluetooth remote control. Use this to control displays. • Goggle strap. This attaches the remote control to your goggle. • Wrist strap.
Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines: ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST. To avoid distraction, turn off MOD before you drive. Never use the remote controller while driving: keep your hands free. SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS AND AROUND MEDICAL DEVICES. Wireless devices can cause interference with medical equipment. Keep MOD turned off around medical equipment. Follow any restrictions posted in hospitals and health centers. If you wear a pacemaker, check with the manufacturer on SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT.
Vision Tips Page 4 • If you experience nausea or eye strain when using MOD, take a break for several minutes. • Avoid wearing eyeglasses under your goggles. MOD User Manual | January 2012 | © 2012 Recon Instruments Inc | All rights reserved | www.reconinstruments.
Snap MOD into goggles Follow these steps to snap MOD into your goggles. Note: only use goggles that are ReconReady®. Our 2011 Recon Ready™ partners include Uvex®, Briko®, Zeal®, and Alpina®. To learn more about Recon-Ready goggles, go to: www.ReconReady.com 1. Remove the lens from the goggle frame. See instructions provided by the goggle manufacturer. 2. On the frame of your goggles, remove the protective badge from the left side of the frame. This will reveal slots for MOD to be inserted. 3.
Charge up MOD To ensure that MOD is fully charged, follow these steps using the MOD AC adapter and micro USB cable. The MOD power button (beside the USB port) must be turned off while recharging. To charge MOD using an AC adapter: 1. Assemble the AC adapter by inserting the North American or European plug. Insert the large plug of the USB cable into the adapter port. 2. Remove the clear plastic cap that covers the MOD USB port. 3. Insert the smaller plug into MOD’s USB port.
Charge up MOD To charge MOD using your PC or Mac computer: 1. Turn on your PC or Mac. Make sure the computer is NOT in standby mode. 2. Plug the micro USB cable’s smaller end into MOD’s micro USB port. 3. Plug the USB cable’s larger end into the USB port in your PC or Mac. As soon as MOD begins charging, a red light appears directly above the USB port. 4. After the red light disappears, navigate to “safely remove or eject the hardware” using your PC or Mac before you disconnect the USB cable from MOD.
Check the remote controller MOD is factory-paired (synchronized) with the remote controller shipped in the box. To perform a “pair” check, follow these steps: 1. On MOD, press down the power button for 3 seconds. 2. On the remote controller, press any button and wait for a blue light to flash. This confirms the remote is connected to MOD. You can also check for connectivity by holding the goggles to your eyes and checking the status bar that appears on the dashboard.
Attach a strap To attach the wrist strap: 1. Slip either end of the Velcro strap (rough side facing out) into the remote’s handle. Tip: insert the strap at a diagonal, and either pull or push it through the handle. 2. Align the “V” of the Velcro strap with the edge of the controller. Push down until you hear a click. 3. Stretch the strap and insert the other end of the Velcro strap repeating steps 1 and 2. 4. Attach Velcro around the cuff of your glove or jacket and pull it for a snug fit.
Attach a strap To attach the goggle strap: 1. Slip either end of the Velcro strap (rough side facing out) into the remote’s handle. Tip: insert the strap at a diagonal, and either pull or push it through the handle. 2. Align the strap with the edge of the controller. Push down until you hear a click. 3. Stretch the strap aand insert the other end of the Velcro strap repeating steps 1 and 2.
Create an HQ account Follow these steps to create a free account on HQ Online. HQ Online is Recon Instruments’ online community where you can upload your stats, runs and highlights as well as compete for prizes. 1. Go to the HQ Online website at http://hqonline.reconinstruments.com 2. Click on the sign-up hyperlink. In the SIGN UP FORM, enter the following and click SUBMIT. • Your name. Enter your first name, an alias or a nickname. • Your email address. Enter a valid, unique email address.
Download Recon HQ Recon HQ is a free application for your PC or Mac that allows you to download statistics and information collected on MOD directly to your computer. This application needs to be installed on your computer to allow you to download data from MOD. What You Need • An Internet connection • A PC or Mac PC Requirements • Intel Pentium 4 or higher processor • 1GB of RAM • Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater • USB 2.
MOD Quick reference When this screen appears, press any button on the remote to launch MOD.
MOD Quick reference MOD Icons Use icons to access functions. To navigate, press To choose a function, press . To exit, press or STATS HISTORY. Access accumulated statistics. JUMPS. View airtime, distance, height and drop. CHRONO HISTORY. View stopwatch-timed activity records. PREFERENCES. Change brightness level, time, language, and units of measure. Clear data from the display. Status bar 1 1. GPS Indicator 3 2. Time 3. Remote connection indicator 2 4 Page 14 4.
MOD Quick reference Status Indicators (RED BLINKING) Searching signal (RED BLINKING) Searching for remote (GREEN BLINKING) Partial coverage (SOLID BLUE) Connected remote (GREEN SOLID) Full GPS signal More options hidden (RED SOLID) No remote found Currently selected feature DISPLAY OFF Display off mode Display off mode saves the battery when the display is not needed. MOD will continue to record your data and statistics while in display off mode.
MOD Quick reference Performance notifications These popups are automatically displayed for a few seconds: MAX km/h MAX: Appears each time you top your maximum speed for the day. 3912 m ALT m ALT: Appears whenever your maximum altitude increases by 500 m or 1500 ft. 3500 3912 m VRT m 1200 VRT: Appears whenever you reach a vertical drop of 500 m or 1500 ft. 3912 m AIR: Appears each time you jump for more than .6 seconds. AIR s 3.
MOD Quick reference System notifications These popups are automatically displayed for a few seconds: Battery Critical/Graceful Shutdown: The battery has almost zero charge. Recharge MOD as soon as possible. MOD shuts down to ensure your data is saved. Memory Full: As soon as possible, perform a download and then select DELETE AFTER DOWNLOAD. Refer to the section, Downloading MOD Data to your Computer. Auto shutdown MOD automatically shuts down after a half-hour of no movement.
MOD Features and functions RECO MOD® offers comprehensive performance-monitoring and condition-monitoring that incorporates GPS technology and sensor integration to provide a powerful workout and training tool for alpine activities. Overview STATS HISTORY. View four dashboards showing metrics including your speed, distance. JUMPS. View airtime, distance, height and drop. CHRONO HISTORY. View stopwatch-timed activity records to track your progress in training and timed events. PREFERENCES.
MOD Features and functions Dashboard Keep track of the most important metrics including your speed and distance as well as geo conditions important to backcountry activities. Choose from four dashboard styles: SPEED. MOD displays your speed as a dial and as digits. The dial turns red at high speeds to warn you to slow down. 2473 m ALT. MOD displays the distance above sea-level calculated automatically using GPS data. NOTE: This value requires a strong GPS signal. 3912 m VRT.
MOD Features and functions Stopwatch Use the stopwatch for clocking any timed activity. • To start the timer. Press colour from grey to yellow. • To stop the timer. Press CHRONO HISTORY. • To clear timed data and reset the counter to zero. Press . This resets the displayed counter to zero. 8539 m Page 20 in any dashboard. Digits change . This time is saved in a record in MOD User Manual | January 2012 | © 2012 Recon Instruments Inc | All rights reserved | www.reconinstruments.
MOD Features and functions Test the dashboard Follow these steps to get familiar navigating and using the remote controller. Clock a timed activity (jog, cycle, ski or board) 2473 m 1. Start moving in an open area unobstructed by trees, poles or cliffs. 2. Watch dial bars light up and change colour as you increase speed. Clock a timed activity (jog, cycle, ski or board) 8539 m 1. Press to start the stopwatch. 2. Press to stop. Check chrono data in yellow. Track airtime. Toss your goggles.
Chrono Use this function to review stopwatch data. All stopwatch records are saved here. Access CHRONO HISTORY from the icon menu to view and manage timed activity data. This view shows no data. Until you start using the stopwatch, no history will appear here. Records appear in chrono order. Each record shows a unique number for easy reference. To find and select CHRONO HISTORY: CHRONO HISTORY LAST RECORD 0:06:34.72 • Press Press until the stopwatch icon is highlighted. to select CHRONO HISTORY.
Stats history Choose STATS HISTORY to see four pages of statistics including performance stats (maximums, minimums, averages, and totals), distances, elevations, and mountain conditions. To find and select STATS HISTORY: Press Press until STATS HISTORY is displayed. Press to select it. and to navigate between these four displays. STATS HISTORY show these highlights: STATS HISTORY #7 LAST RUN Max Speed 107 736 m Vertical 2105 m Distance Page 23 • LAST RUN: MOD identifies your current (latest) run.
Stats history PERFORMANCE STATS show milestones for speeds, activity length, and airtime: Max Speed Avg Speed Long Short Last Air Max Air 87 Km/h 34 Km/h 2:46.53 4:18.20 1.33 s 1.52 s Page 24 • Max Speed: MOD displays the top speed for the day or since you last reset your stats. • Avg Speed: MOD displays the average speed recorded for the day or since you last reset your stats.
Stats history ELEVATION STATS show your altitude, downward distances and total distances. Current Max Total Total • Current Altitude: MOD displays the current altitude. This is updated every 30 seconds. • Maximum Altitude: MOD displays the highest altitude for the day or since you last reset your stats. • Total Vertical Distance Travelled: MOD displays the total vertical distance accumulated during the day or since you last reset your stats.
Stats history MOUNTAIN STATS show GPS coordinates and temperature stats. N W Current Max Min 32 18.385 122 36.875 -2 C 5 C -11 C Page 26 • Current Latitude/Longitude: MOD displays your current coordinates (latitudinal and longitudinal) using GPS data. • Current Temperature: MOD displays an updated temperature every 30 seconds. • Maximum Temperature: MOD displays the highest temperature for the day or since you last reset your stats.
Jump stats JUMP STATS tracks your air time, vertical and horizontal distances and drops using inertial sensors (GPS, Altimeter, and Accelerometer). MOD automatically keeps track of jumps, slides, drops or moves where you are in the air for at least 0.6 seconds whether you are on skis, on a board, kite, blades, or on a bike. • Press • Press stats. to navigate to JUMP STATS. Press to select it.
Preferences PREFERENCES Day 8 Begin 10.26 AM FW version 2.0 MOD displays four preferences menu options to choose from: Brightness, Set Time, Reset Stats, and Set Units. Press to navigate between them. How to access PREFERENCES: Page 28 • Press to access the icon bar. Press until PREFERENCES is displayed. repeatedly • Press to select PREFERENCES. Press to navigate between Brightness, Set Time, Reset Stats, and Set Units.
Preferences Set Brightness Brightness Set Time Set Units Set Language MOD has three brightness settings: 3 for direct sunlight, 2 for overcast conditions, and 1 for dark areas or night skiing. By default, MOD is set to maximum brightness (3). The red triangle shows the current setting. How to set brightness: 1. Press Medium Brightness Page 29 to select Brightness. 2. Press to navigate to the setting you want. 3. Press to confirm your selection. Press to exit.
Preferences Set time Brightness Set Time Set Units Set Language • Use this function to set the clock for the time zone you are in. Although MOD sets the clock to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as soon as it locks on a signal; the clock is NOT adjusted for time zones. • You can also switch between 12-hour or 24-hour time modes. To set time: 1. Press select it. 2. Press 12HR 3. Press Press to navigate to Set Time. Press to to navigate to the hour or to the minutes. and to save.
Preferences Set units To switch from metric to Imperial units (or vice versa): Metric US / Imperial Page 31 1. Press to navigate to Set Units. 2. Press to select Set Units. 3. Press and 4. Press to select. Press to toggle between US/Imperial and Metric. to exit. MOD User Manual | January 2012 | © 2012 Recon Instruments Inc | All rights reserved | www.reconinstruments.
Preferences Brightness Set Time Set Units Set Language Page 32 Set Language To switch from English to French: 1. Press to navigate to Set Language. Press 2. Press and 3. Press to select. Press to select it. to toggle between French and English. to exit. MOD User Manual | January 2012 | © 2012 Recon Instruments Inc | All rights reserved | www.reconinstruments.
Preferences Reset Stats Reset Stats Resetting clears displayed stats including Last Run, Performance, Elevation, Mountain stats and Jumps and Chrono records. Note that a reset does not wipe the data stored in MOD. NOTE: Whenever MOD is turned off for six or more hours, it performs an automatic reset. To reset your stats: 1. Press Save and reset stats? 2. Press Press Page 33 to navigate to Reset Stats. Press and to select it. to select YES. to select NO. Press to exit.
Downloading MOD data to your computer Perform a download to Recon HQ software to share MOD stats and highlights on HQ Online. To clear space on MOD, download data after every five days of use. TIP: If your battery has been draining quickly, perform a download to ensure no data is lost. To download data from MOD: 1. Turn MOD off by holding down the power button for 2 seconds. 2. Attach the USB cable shipped with MOD Live to your computer and to MOD.
MOD data Viewing MOD Data Recon HQ overlays run data collected from MOD onto Google map images so you can play back, store, and re-live your MOD activity. Use Recon HQ to log all activity throughout the course of the season so you can identify performance highlights, remember your favourite tracks, trails and runs. Sharing MOD Data After you download your MOD data, you can upload the best moments to HQ Online as well as Facebook and Twitter.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DISPLAY You can quickly find solutions by following steps and advice in this section. This happens when you leave your goggles stored in a very cold location (outdoors overnight, in the trunk of a vehicle). Steps to take: 1. Warm up MOD (with the power turned off) for at least ten minutes. Move indoors. Why is my display blank? 2. If the display doesn’t appear when you turn the power on, charge up the MOD battery for an hour using the Recon AC adapter. 3.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DISPLAY Why is the display hard to read? Why can’t I see the edge of the display? MOD’s default brightness setting isn’t for indoor use, night skiing or dark environments. Use the Preferences menu to change the brightness setting. MOD will continue recording even when the display is turned off. You need to adjust the head of the micro-optic display in the lower right-hand corner of the goggle frame. Tilt or rotate it. Or tighten the strap of your goggle.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DISPLAY A red icon means there is no connection between MOD and the remote controller. Whenever the remote controller is more than ten feet away from MOD, the connection is lost. If you are using MOD with a different remote controller, a red icon means that MOD isn’t paired with the remote. Why does my display show a red icon? Steps to take: 1. Bring MOD into close proximity to the remote controller. Press any button on the remote controller and wait for the icon to turn blue.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DATA IMPORTANT NOTE: MOD can lose data or lose its connection to the remote controller due to electromagnetic interference. Sources of interference include transmission towers, two-way radios, wireless devices, industrial devices operating on RF frequency as well as motion sensors, remote controls, and microwave ovens. steps and advice in this section. MOD uses GPS technology to determine speed. When you turn on MOD, you need to wait ten minutes for it to acquire satellite data.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DATA While MOD is waiting for a GPS signal, the dashboard speedometer displays “--”until it can calculate a valid speed from GPS data. Steps to take: Why does the speedometer show “--” instead of numbers? 1. Change location. Move to an open location with a clear view of the sky. If you are in a valley or gulley, move to higher ground. 2. Wait a few minutes for the GPS indicator icon to show two or three green signals. 3. Restart MOD by turning the power off and on again. 4.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DATA MOD uses GPS technology to determine statistics. Your location affects the GPS coverage, for example, being in a valley, beside a tree, building or rock face. Steps to take: Why are my statistics wrong? 1. Change location. Move to an open location with a clear view of the sky. If you are in a valley or gulley, move to higher ground. 2. Wait for the GPS indicator icon to show two or three green signals. 3.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD DATA MOD’s temperature sensor takes some time to adjust to the ambient air temperature. The thermometer is located inside the wireless remote. If you are wearing MOD inside a pocket or jacket, the temperature will be higher than your surroundings. Why is the temperature wrong? Steps to take: 1. Wear the remote on your wrist, goggle outside your jacket instead of keeping in an inside pocket. 2. Wait a few minutes for MOD’s temperature sensor to adjust.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD BATTERY Steps to take: Why can’t I get a full charge? • Check that you are using the Recon AC adapter and USB cable included in the MOD box. Check that the AC cable says Recon Instruments. • Turn MOD off before you recharge. • Turn on your PC or Mac; make sure it is not in standby mode. Check that the port on your PC or Mac is a USB 2.0 port (not a keyboard port). • During recharging, check that the red light above the USB port appears.
MOD Troubleshooting FAQ MOD BATTERY Steps to take: Why won’t my PC or Mac recognize MOD when I try to charge it or transfer data? 1. Check the port you are using on your PC or Mac. You must use the USB 2.0 port (not a keyboard port). 2. Check that the USB cable connection is tight. Unplug it and then plug it back in. 3. Unplug MOD from your PC or Mac, turn the power off, wait a few seconds, and then turn the power on. Then try plugging the USB cable in again.
MOD Care Handle MOD with the same care as a smartphone, iPod, or MP3 player. STORAGE AND TRAVELLING TIPS CLEANING TIPS Page 45 • Make sure that MOD is powered off. • Pack MOD in a separate compartment away from sharp or hard objects. Do not place items directly on top of MOD. • Avoid leaving MOD in direct sunlight. • Avoid leaving MOD in subzero temperatures. • Keep MOD out of water. • Store MOD and its accessories away from the reach of small children.
Battery Battery care Recharging the battery Your battery is designed to last up to three years. Follow these tips on battery care: • Never recharge the battery in temperatures below 0°C or above 40° C. • Allow enough time for MOD to warm up and reach ambient room temperature before you recharge. • Never use a different AC adapter and USB cable than what was shipped with MOD. • Use DISPLAY OFF mode when you aren’t checking looking at the dashboard or stats.
Battery To charge using a PC or Mac: To charge using a power outlet: 1. Make sure your computer is turned on, and not in stand-by mode. 1. Connect the USB cable shipped with MOD. Plug the micro USB cable’s smaller end into the micro USB port located under the protective cover on the right side of the goggles 2. Make sure MOD is turned off. If MOD is on, hold down the MOD power button for 2 seconds.Connect the USB cable shipped with MOD.
Remote Replacing the remote battery The remote controller uses a single 3-volt CR2032 battery. Replace it every 3 years. To replace the battery: 1. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver, turn counter clockwise until you reach the unlock symbol. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Insert a replacement battery. 4. Replace the back cover. 5. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver, turn the cover clockwise until the arrow aligns with the closed lock symbol.
Remote Checking which remote is paired Press the left or right button on the remote. Check MOD’s display to see if it responds. Note that the remote controller status indicator should be blue. Unpairing a remote controller Follow these steps when you intend to use your remote controller with a different RECON product or you are returning the MOD unit or the remote. To unpair the remote: 1. Hold down the MOD power button for 3 seconds. 2.
Remote Pairing a remote controller Follow these steps when you unpaired a remote controller by mistake, performed a factory reset, bought or borrowed a replacement MOD or MOD Live unit. To pair the remote controller with MOD: 1. Look on the back of the remote controller for the serial number printed on a white label. Note the ID number. 2. If MOD is turned on, turn off the power button, wait for a few seconds, and then turn the power button back on.Wait for the prompt to press the MOD power button.
Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Technical Specifications Processing Ports and Connectivity • • Micro-USB 2.
Technical Specifications Environment / Mechanical • Weight of the unit ~65 Grams (~2.3oz) • Storage Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • Operating Temperature range -20°C to 30°C (-4°F to 86°F) • Vibration resistance 4.4 g rms 5 Hz to 2000 Hz • Shock / drop resistance 40 g, 15-23 ms, ½ sine (1 m vertical drop) • Enclosure Water Resistant enclosure, IP65 Power requirements • Primary supply voltage 3.
Warranty information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RECON PRODUCTS These terms and conditions apply to Your purchase of the GPS-enabled module (the “Product”) marketed by Recon Instruments Inc. (“Recon”). Any reference below to the term “You” refers to the original buyer of any Product. 1. Statutory Warranties. This Limited Warranty sets out Recon’s responsibilities as to the Product.
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