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Page 40 MOD User Manual | January 2012 | © 2012 Recon Instruments Inc | All rights reserved | www.reconinstruments.com
MOD DATA
MODTroubleshoongFAQ
Why does the
speedometer show
“--”insteadof
numbers?
WhileMODiswaingforaGPSsignal,thedashboardspeedometer
displays“--”unlitcancalculateavalidspeedfromGPSdata.
Steps to take:
1. Changelocaon.Movetoanopenlocaon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oandonagain.
4. Iftheproblemconnues,contactwww.reconinstruments.com/
support for support
Why is the
altudewrong?
MODcalculatesaltudeusingacombinaonofairpressure
and GPS data.
When MOD is not moving, data from the air pressure sensor is
changedtomatchtheGPSreading.Stormsaectairpressure,causing
thealtudetodecrease.Inclearweather,altudedatawillincrease.
Steps to take:
1. Ifyouhavebeensingorstandinginanopenareaformorethan
ahalfhour,turnMODoandon.
2. Waittenminutes,andturnMODbackon.