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Post by Rallynavigator on Apr 6, 2013 12:33:38 GMT
I am looking for a mobile trip meter preferably with GPS. I am looking for a unit that can be transferred from car to car with just a power source required hence the GPS requirement. Can anybody advise me on prices and models.
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Post by Rallynavigator on Apr 22, 2013 6:49:58 GMT
I found this one on a auction site. Could I have your views please
Rally Computer 6 measures distance, speed and time. The user can choose between distance counters such as TRIP and ODO or time counters such as TIMER and STOPWATCH. This makes it the most versatile tripmiter which can be used in most demanding rally events.
Rally computer 6 has been equipped with a 7-button keyboard allowing the user to show the main functions with a single key touch. Additional functions can be selected using the FUNCTION key.
Rally computer 6 allows the user to pick the function that he wants to be displayed in chosen window. The user can preset his own configuration before the rally or make any adjustments during the event changing each measuring function separately.
The tripmeter has been equipped with extremely bright red LED displays making it visible in toughest conditions.
Rally computer 6 is resistant to power cuts such as disconnecting vehicle’s power supply in case of an emergency. Once the power is restored, the measurements will resume to their last indications. The memory is immutable which always gives the user access to the information on travelled distance and time elapsed.
All Rally Computer range has been built using strong aluminium casing protecting it from external factors such as overflowing and water splashing.
Features:
Precise distance measurement using two independent counters - TRIP and ODO with a 10m accuracy. The tripmeter will deduct the distance when the vehicle moves backwards.
Precise time measurement using two independent counters. One works as STOPWATCH and the second works as TIMER.
Speed measurement with 1 km/h accuracy.
1-Car voltage measurement with 0,1V accuracy
2-Adjustable display brigthness and backlit keys.
3-Convenient measurement while travelling at night thanks to an illuminated keyboard
4-Memorise up to 10 CAL values corresponding to different tyre sizes.
5-Possiblilty to connect an external switch.
Possiblity to work as a repeating device with Rally Computer 3The tripmeter allows adjustments of the total ODO distance while operating. This can done in two ways, by adding or deducting 10m each time the user press the relevant key by inserting the total ODO value using the menu.This version is equipped with a built-in GPS module. The module calculates the true distance eliminating errors caused by skidding wheels. The GPS module is fully automatic.
Additional functions:
shows the current direction up to 1 degree accuracy.
easy auto calibration based on the GPS indications
works using GPS module only ! No need to connect speed pulses.
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Post by expat on Apr 22, 2013 17:13:04 GMT
I guess you need to decide exactly what you want the meter to do. This one seems to have some nice features but do you need them? How easy is it to use?
I often jump from car to car, and every one seems to have a different trip meter. The more different meters I see the more I want just a simple meter. So many seem too complicated. There never seems to be a manual available, but I think that isn't important because if you need a manual the meter is too complicated IMHO.
One thing I am not clear about with this meter is how you calibrate it to match the road book. A GPS-based meter calibrates itself so the readings are accurate, but that isn't actually what you need. You actually want the trip meter to read the same as the road book, no matter how inaccurate the road book happens to be. So how can you adjust the calibration to match an inaccurate road book?
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