Q
Is
Coxmate compatible with my current harness/speaker setup?
A
Coxmate is
compatible with the Nielsen Kellerman® Cox-Box™ and Cox-Vox™ cable harness,
stroke sensor and speakers.
Q
What is effect of leaving unit on
permanent charge?
A
None. Unit turns charge current off once batteries are fully charged,
and can be left permanently connected to charger without harm.
Q
How frequently should I grease
connectors?
A
This depends on the environment, frequency of use and how well looked
after the system is. If you are rowing on salt water, then it is important to
rinse off salt from electrical contact surfaces after rowing. The purpose of
the grease is twofold. Firstly it reduces friction on rubber surfaces to make
connecting/disconnecting easier, and secondly it coats the electrical contacts
and prevents corrosion. The Coxmate silicone grease is a special type designed
to perform both these functions. In a fresh water environment, where equipment
is well cared for, greasing would only be required a couple of times a season.
However prevention is better than cure and a monthly regime of inspecting and
greasing is recommended.
Q
If I need to replace battery,
can I do it myself?
A
Yes. You need a screwdriver to remove lid of enclosure. The battery can
then be removed. It is held in place by two straps, and has a lead which can
be unplugged – no soldering required.
Q
Should there be a hole in speaker
enclosure?
A
Yes. There is a tiny hole, approx 1mm diameter hole. This is covered
with a special membrane on the inside of the enclosure. This membrane allows
air, but not water to pass through. This enables the internal speaker pressure
to be equalized with ambient pressure, avoiding the speaker cone being forced
out of magnet when temperature rises and pressure increases.
Q
Why do you use four speakers in an
eight?
A
To make sound more even through boat. It is difficult to evenly
distribute sound through boat with 3. The affect of this is to reduce volume
required, making it easier for Cox to communicate with his/her own crew and
not the boat alongside.
