AutoHoot Mk3 Electronic Control Unit
AutoHoot Mk3
Quick Start Guide
OVERVIEW
AutoHoot is an electronic control unit. It has been designed for simple operation when a particular sound signal sequence is required with reliable timing.
For full user instructions and technical specification please download the AutoHoot User Manual from our website.
In practice when starting a race all that is required is to rotate the Auto switch in a clockwise direction at the start of the starting sequence. The Hoot button can be pressed at any time for other race signals like recalls, shorten course or finish signals.
Display showing the time or
countdown timer
Auto Switch Turn switch to start sequence ON: OFF:
Hoot Button Press at any time to `HOOT’ does not interrupt active Auto sequence
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AutoHoot Mk3
Quick Start Guide
INSTALLATION Horn / Sounder: A 12V horn or sounder needs to be connected to produce a high decibel output.
Power Supply: 12V DC power is supplied via terminals 2 (-ve) and 4 (+ve) on the green connector blocks. The power supply needs to be capable of supplying sufficient current to the particular horn/sounder that is connected.
4
2
C-type USB connector for editing sequences and changing settings
3 1
CR2032 battery for time backup.
12V DC power connection: Terminal 2: –
Terminal 4: +
Horn / sounder connection: Terminal 1: Terminal 3: +
For instructions on the following features, please refer to the full AutoHoot User Manual: · Connection to PC/smart device using a C-type USB Cable · Output to PC/smart device of list & details of programmed sequences · Programming of custom sequences via PC/smart device.
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AutoHoot Mk3
Quick Start Guide
CHANGING THE TIME AND SELECTING THE SEQUENCE 1.1 Indication of Active Sequence On power up the display will show momentarily software version followed by the current the active sequence:
AutoHoot | )) Sequence 1
1.2 Time Display When the Auto switch is in the off position AutoHoot displays time in 24 hours format with the hours in a smaller character size.
AutoHoot | ))
15: 02:34
1.3 Countdown Timer Display During a sequence a countdown/count up timer can be displayed. It is always displayed with a minus sign when in count down mode or a plus sign when in count up mode.
5, 4, 1, START
-04:59
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1.4 Adjusting the time
AutoHoot Mk3
Quick Start Guide
With power off and the Auto switch in the off position hold the Hoot button pressed. Switch on the power keeping the Hoot button pressed for about 4 seconds until the display shows:
Current AutoHoot time
Adjust Time
hh:mm:ss ss->
Next action prompt (adjust seconds)
Rotate Auto Switch to the ON position to adjust the seconds
Next action prompt (adjust minutes)
Zero seconds
hh:mm:ss <-mm
Seconds flashing
Press the Hoot button to zero the seconds
Rotate Auto Switch to the OFF position to adjust the minutes
Minutes flashing
Adjust minutes
hh:mm:ss hh->
Next action prompt (adjust hours)
Press the Hoot button to increment the minutes
Rotate Auto Switch to the ON position to adjust the hours
Next action prompt (save new time)
Adjust hours
hh:mm:ss enter
Hours flashing
Press the Hoot button to increment the hours
Rotate Auto Switch to the OFF position operation.
to enter the new time and resume normal AutoHoot
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AutoHoot Mk3
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1.5 Selecting the Active Sequence
With power off and the Auto switch in the off position hold the Hoot button pressed. Switch on the power keeping the Hoot button pressed for about 15 seconds until the display shows Adjust Sequence with the current sequence in large digits:
10s digit flashing
Adjust Sequence
0 1
Press the Hoot button to increment 10s digit
Rotate Auto Switch to the ON position to adjust the units digit
Next action prompt (save new sequence)
Adjust Sequence
0 1 enter
1s digit flashing
Press the Hoot button to increment units digit
Rotate Auto Switch to the OFF position AutoHoot operation.
to enter the new active sequence and resume normal
Note: If the sequence selected does not exist, the active sequence will remain unchanged. Note: If the selection process is not completed, the unit will time out 15 seconds after the last action. The active sequence will remain unchanged.
SEQUENCES
AutoHoot is pre-programmed with the following sequences. The default active sequence is no 1.
No Name
Description
1 Rule 26 1.5s rep no delay RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 1.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, multiple starts at 5 min intervals, no delay before first signal
2 Rule 26 1.5s no delay
RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 1.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, one start only, no delay before first signal
3 Rule 26 1.5s rep 10s delay RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 1.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, multiple starts at 5 min intervals, 10 sec delay before first signal
4 Rule 26 1.5s 10s delay
RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 1.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, one start only, 10 sec delay before first signal
5 Rule 26 2.5s rep no delay RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 2.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, multiple starts at 5 min intervals, no delay before first signal
6 Rule 26 2.5s no delay
RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 2.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, one start only, no delay before first signal
7 Rule 26 2.5s rep 10s delay RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 2.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, multiple starts at 5 min intervals, 10 sec delay before first signal
8 Rule 26 2.5s 10s delay
RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 2.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, one start only, 10 sec delay before first signal
9 Rule 26 2.5s 10min rep no RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 2.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, multiple
delay
starts at 10 min intervals, no delay before first signal
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AutoHoot Mk3
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No Name 10 Rule 26 2.5s 10min rep 10s
delay 11 3,2,1(long),0 rep no delay
12 3,2,1(long),0 no delay
Description RRS Rule 26 (5,4,1,start) 2.5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go, multiple starts at 10 min intervals, 10 sec delay before first signal 3,2,1,start with long hoot at 1 min multiple starts at 3 min intervals, no delay before first signal 3,2,1,start with long hoot at 1 min one start only, no delay before first signal
13 3,2,1(long),0 rep 10s delay 14 3,2,1(long),0 10s delay
3,2,1,start with long hoot at 1 min multiple starts at 3 min intervals, 10 sec delay before first signal 3,2,1,start with long hoot at 1 min one start only, 10 sec delay before first signal
15 5 min hoots
1 signal every 5 min
16 4 min hoots
1 signal every 4 min
17 3 min hoots
1 signal every 3 min
18 2 min hoots
1 signal every 2 min
19 1 min hoots
1 signal every 1 min
20 5 min count-down
5 min count-down to start 5 long hoots at 5 min, 4 at 4 min, 3 at 3 min, 2 at 2 min, 1 long & 3 short at 1 min 30 sec, 1 long at 1 min, 3 short at 30 sec, 2 short at
20, 1 short at 10 & 5,4,3,2 & 1 sec & 1 long at start, one start only
22 3 min count-down (Appx S)
US Sailing RRS Appendix S Sound-Signal Starting System (includes 3 long hoots at 3 min, 2 at 2 min, 1 long & 3 short at 1 min 30 sec, 1 long at 1 min, 3 short at 30 sec, 2 short at 20, 1 short at 10 & 5,4,3,2,1 sec & 1 long at start, one start only)
23
24 1 min count-down
1 min count-down to start 1 long hoot at 1 min, 3 short at 30 sec, 2 short at 20, 1 short at 10 & 5,4,3,2 & 1 sec & 1 long at start, one start only
26 3 min team race
Team Racing Start 3 long hoots at 3 min, 2 at 2 min, 1 at 1 min, 3 short at 30 sec, 2 short at 20, 1 short at 10 & 5,4,3,2,1 sec & 1 long at start, one start only
27 3 min team race rep.
As per No.26 but with multiple starts at 3min 30s intervals
28 3 min team race rep 4min
As per No.26 but with multiple starts at 4 min intervals
29 3 min team race rep 5min
As per No.26 but with multiple starts at 5 min intervals
30 3 min team race rep 6min
As per No.26 but with multiple starts at 6 min intervals
31 7min match race 5 min rep
RRS Appendix C 3.1 Match Racing Starting Signals with `Attention signal’ at 7 min before first start, start signal is the warning for next flight (i.e. starts at 5 min
intervals)
32 Olympic start sequence
2024 Olympic SI 12.4.1
33 Olympic medal race sequence 2024 Olympic SI 12.4.2
34 App B3 reaching starts
RRS Appx B3 Windsurfing reaching starts. 3min no sound, 2min warning, 1min
preparatory, 30sec no sound, start
36 fog horn powered underway ColRegs – Signals in Restricted Visibility – Power-Driven Vessels Underway 1
prolonged blast every 1 min
37 Fog horn sailing
ColRegs – Signals in Restricted Visibility – Sailing Vessels Underway 1 prolonged
blast followed by two short blasts every 1 min
38 Radio Sailing E3.4(a) rep 2min RRS Appx E3.4(a) Multiple starts at 2 min intervals
39 Radio Sailing E3.4(a) rep 3min RRS Appx E3.4(a) Multiple starts at 3 min intervals
40 Alarm Clock 7am
One hoot at 7am
As new sequences are requested or developed this list is subject to change. AutoHoot Mk3 is fully programmable, and the user can add or amend sequences as required.
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