How do I download data from the d10 to racegeek analytics?
How do I download data from the d10 to racegeek analytics?
Before uploading
For automatic and manual download make sure:
You have set up an account on racegeek.io and you are logged on
The d10 has been registered to the owners account on racegeek.io
The d10 has been updated with latest version of the firmware
That the a10 phone app is at least v1.4.3
Automatic upload
In the app:
go to Settings.
On the a10 tab, make sure that “Background download” is enabled.
Connect your phone to the d10s wifi.
The app will now check the d10 for data approximately every 5 minutes.
If it finds data and you are not in the middle of a race, it will offload it to the phone.
When the phone next gets mobile coverage or you connect it to a wifi access point with the internet the data will be automatically sent to the racegeek analytics cloud.
The uploaded races will now appear in the account the d10 is registered too.
Manual download
Open the side menu and go to Race Data.
Select the Data tab at the bottom of the screen.
This screen shows you the status of the data offload and lets you manually download data from the d10 to the phone, and upload data from the phone to the racegeek analytics cloud.
First, connect to the d10.
The bar at the top will show if there is data on the d10 to be downloaded.
Now click Manual download. It can take up to 15 minutes to download all the data from a d10.
Once the data has been downloaded to the phone, connect the phone to the internet. Depending on the capabilities of the phone this may require you to disconnect from the d10s wifi.
The uploaded races will now appear in the account the d10 is registered too.
When does the d10 record data?
The d10 starts recording when you press the gun button to countdown the start. It stops recording when you reset the timer.
Each of these chunks of data represents a single race in racegeek analytics, so it’s good practice to reset the timer as you finish.
If there’s a general recall you’ll see each start individually in racegeek analytic.
If you just want to record a training event just run the timer on the prestart page.
What does the “Analog” mean under the “WiFi & Connectivity” header in the specs?
Most speed transducers have an “analog/analogue” pulse signal for speed. The pulse comes directly from the hall sensor in the device and only requires minimal processing to turn into speed with minimal lag.
The pulse signal from a transducer can be connected directly to the d10.
What communication protocols does the d10 support?
Communication protocols supported
NMEA 0183
NMEA 2000 via a gateway
Signal K delta
How do I check if my d10 is receiving NMEA?
There are 2 ways to check the NMEA coming into the d10
Recognised sentences
You can check for the arrival of recognised NMEA sentences by connecting to the d10 WiFi, opening a browser and entering the following URI:
Using a terminal application like TeraTerm or a phone APP live TCP Client connect to port 10002 at ip address 192.168.20.1
You will see a stream of NMEA sentences from the internal GPS, heading and boatspeed plus any NMEA0183 or AIS data received by the wired connections.
What connections does the d10 have?
The d10 has a single 8 pin M12 wired connector. Power (anything from 9 to 18v) is provided to the d10 via this connection. A cable is included.
There are the following options for connecting sensors to the d10.
Wired connections:
1: The pulse signal from a paddlewheel such as the Airmar ST300 or Signet 2526 can be connected directly to the d10.
2: 2x NMEA0183 devices can be connected at 38,400 and 4,800 BAUD. Typically this is used for the speed and depth from a triducer and a mast head unit such as the B&G310
A separate converter cable can be used to connect the d10 to NMEA2000.
Wireless connections:
IN: The d10 can connect to a WiFi Access Point and receive NMEA0183. We recommend the Digital Yacht iNAVconnect
OUT: The d10 can act as a WiFi Access Point for other devices sending NMEA0183 or Signal K v1 delta JSON. The d10 sends all the NMEA it receives and sentences for the internal GPS, compass and an analogue paddlewheel.
Which speed transducer should I use?
The basic choice is between an analogue paddlewheel which provides a signal directly from the hall sensor in the device and the Airmar DST800 Smart Sensor that provides speed updates via NMEA0183. There is no perfect answer as each option involves a compromise.
The best performance is achieved using an analogue paddlewheel. The d10 calculates the speed from an analogue paddlewheel 10 times a second giving a smoother and more immediate response to changes in speed. The Airmar DST800 Smart Sensor provides a speed update once a second.
*** note: All the major manufacturers use and rebrand Airmars transducers so we’ve stuck to Airmar’s product names below ***
Analogue paddle wheels
The most commonly available option for an analogue paddle is the Airmar ST300/ST800. We’ve done a lot of d10 testing using an ST300 and it’s a great combination. The ST800 (Raymarine) and ST850 (Furuno/Garmin) are essentially the same devices with different size bodies.
The Signet “Blue Cap” paddle wheel can be difficult to source but it offers better performance. The key difference between Signet and other transducers is that the Signet emits more pulses per revolution meaning the d10 can calculate speed with less lag. Combine a d10 and Signet and the lag on the speed reading is just half a second, compared to 1.1 seconds for the ST300.
The Gramin GST43 is also a solid option as a paddlewheel with performance similar to the Signet.
Beware:
The hole required for a Signet paddle wheel is significantly smaller than the hole for an Airmar transducer.
There are NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 versions of the ST800/ST850. If you are going to connect an ST800/850 directly to the d10 then purchase the analogue version.
The ST300, ST800, ST850 and Signet are all speed only sensors. If you want depth as well then a second hole will be required in the hull or you’ll need an in-hull depth transducer such as DST800 Smart Sensor/Triducer Multi-Sensor
The current Airmar DST800 sends depth, speed and water temperature over NMEA0183 or NMEA2000. The big advantage is that you don’t need a separate hole for a depth sensor. The disadvantages are that the DST800 only provides one update a second and the paddlewheel is set off centre
What sensors work with the d10?
Sensors verified as of Q2 2019
The following sensors have been tested with the d10 by racegeek.
Speed paddle wheels
Signet 2536 paddle wheel
Airmar ST300 paddle wheel
Airmar ST800 paddle wheel
Airmar DST800 triducer (NMEA0183 version)
Garmin GST43 paddle wheel
Wind masthead units
LCJ Capteurs CV7 Ultrasonic
B&G WS310
Digital Yacht WND100
via NMEA2000 interface
Garmin gWind
B&G 508/608
B&G WS320
Interfaces
NMEA2000
Wireless
Yacht Devices YDWG-2
Actisense W2K-1
Wired
Actisense NGW-1 ISO
NMEA0183 buffer
Actisense NBF-3
Raymarine ST
Digital Yacht ST-NMEA
Can I connect a d10 to a Nexus NX2 system?
Yes, the d10 can be connected directly to the NMEA Output of a NX2 Server.
Can I connect a d10 to Expedition?
Expedition can be connected to the d10 by connecting to the d10s wifi and then setting up a network in Expedition with the following setting:
Can I connect a d10 to a B&G Zeus3 or Vulcan?
Yes, the d10 can be wired to the NMEA Out on the Zeus3.
We are told that the Zeus3 and Vulcan can be configured to output NMEA over wifi but we have been unable to confirm this and it is not documented in the material.
Can I connect a d10 to a B&G H2000 system?
You can connect the d10 directly to the NMEA OUT of the Performance Processor of an H2000 system.
Can I connect a d10 to an old Raymarine ST60/70 system?
Yes, Digital Yacht does a SeaTalk to NMEA device that is perfect for connecting a d10 to SeaTalk.
Can I connect the d10 to an NKE system?
The d10 can be connected to the NMEA Out on the NKE Regatta Processor or NKE WIFI Box.
Can I connect a d10 to a Raymarine Tacktick wireless system?
Yes, you can connect to the d10 to the NMEA OUT on a T122 Wireless NMEA interface but you will need an NMEA Buffer such as the Actisense NBF-3 to give the signal a boost.
What kind of connector is on the back?
A single ip67 male 8 pin Type A Micro M12 socket.
The same connection commonly used for marine installation of Ethernet.
What cables come with the d10?
Sensor and Power Cable: A 3m cable with a right-angle 8-pin plug for the d10 on one end and tinned wires on the other end.
How do you remote control the display?
You can control the d10 Via the a10 app for iOS or Andriod.
The a10 app will let you:
Remote control the d10
Manage all device settings
Manage/update waypoints and waypoint libraries
Act as a repeater showing any data from the d10 visually
Use context specific remotes for starts, wind tracking, navigation
What does the d10 show as boatspeed?
The d10 automatically based on the following priority:
1: If speed through the water is provided by an external system then that is used
2: If there is no speed through the water provided by an external system and a paddle wheel is connected then the paddle wheel speed is used
3: If there is no speed through the water then speed over the ground is shown. If there is speed over the ground from an external system then that is given priority over SOG from the internal system
Install kit: d10 with a DST800 depth and speed triducer
Included with the d10:
racegeek d10
3m drop cable with right angle 8 pin female Type A M12 plug
Cradle
Sensor:
Airmar DST800 Smart Sensor 0183 version (Airmar ref 44-072-2-01)
Other parts:
Scanstrut deck gland (Scanstrut ref DS-H6 or DS21B-P)
Actisense T-connector (Actisense ref A2K-T-MFF)
Actisense Male field fit x2 (Actisense ref A2K-FFC-SM)
Actisense Female field fit (Actisense ref A2K-FFC-SF)
Battery (if required):
Milwaukee M12 Charger and Portable Power Source (Milwaukee ref 48-59-1201)
Connect your phone to the d10s wifi.
