.. include:: variables.rst .. figure:: /images/banner.georgian.bay.png :align: center :width: 100 % .. **Georgian Bay** |br| .. _calibration_procedure: Setting Calibration =================== The calibration process is necessary to remove any inaccuracies in the installation, differences in manufacturing of the electronic components, etc to provide an accurate and repeatable level state for your RV. The calibration normally only needs to be done once, however the process can be repeated at any time. Ensure that the installation and setup is complete before starting the procedure. You are free to rerun the calibration process any time you wish in the future. Before you can begin the calibration process |MODULENAME| will require two measurements and for these measurements you will need the following tools: .. figure:: /images/spirit.level.png :align: right :scale: 40 % * measuring tape (25 to 50 ft) * spirit level * pen/pencil and paper (or you mobile device) .. _trailer_measurements: Trailer Measurements -------------------- The |MODULENAME| module requires two measurements to accurately determine the side to side tilt and front to back pitch of your RV. You will need to measure your RV for side to side (s2s) and front to back (f2b). Each of the measurements are explained in more detail below. Trailer Width +++++++++++++ The trailer width (side to side - s2s) measurement is taken from the outside of the drivers side tire on your RV to the outside of the passenger side of the RV. If your RV has multiple axles choose the axle that is easiest to measure. .. figure:: /images/calibrations2s.png :align: center Trailer Length ++++++++++++++ The trailer length (front to back - f2b) measurement is from the center of the axle to the trailer tongue jack or in the case of a fifth wheel the center of the axle to the font jacks. If you have a double axle trailer measure from the rear most axle to the pin. Should your trailer have three rear axles measure from the center of the middle axle to the the pin. Double Axle Trailer +++++++++++++++++++ .. figure:: /images/calibrationdoubleaxle f2b.png :align: center Double Axle Towable Travel Trailer Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ .. figure:: /images/calibrationfifthwheelf2b.png :align: center Double Axle Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer Class A,B,C or Truck Camper +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ .. figure:: /images/calibrationclasscf2b.png :align: center Class A,B,C or Truck Camper Single Axle Trailer +++++++++++++++++++ .. figure:: /images/calibrationsingleaxlef2b.png :align: center Single Axle Towable Travel Trailer .. _level_for_calibration: Getting Started --------------- Before starting on the actual level calibration it is important to setup the trailer like you would on a campsite. If your trailer has slides make sure they are fully deployed. As with all other slide deployments ensure that you have sufficient clearance. Ensure that doors in the RV don't swing open or closed and close properly. Use the spirit level to ensure that the trailer is level front to back and side to side. Once the trailer is level retract the slides to the closed position, but leave the RV jacks down. Now you are ready to begin the level set progress. Running Calibration +++++++++++++++++++ Once you have completed the process of levelling your trailer with the level, download the |APPNAME| mobile aplication. You can find more information in the :ref:`install the application` section of the |MODULENAME| manual. Once installed Go to :blue:`Settings | Trailer Configuration` and press the Set Level button. (depending on your mobile device you may need to swipe up to get the Set Level button to appear (its at the bottom of the screen)). The |APPNAME| application will start to collect data from the |MODULENAME| module to complete the level reference. The process should take about a two minutes to complete. Setup Wizard +++++++++++++ The setup wizard appear in the |APPNAME| everytime a new RV/Trailer is detected. If you would prefer to setup the trailer settings manually, just tap on the skip button on the top left of the screen. |APPNAME| will ask if you wish to return the setup wizard the next time you connect to the device. The |MODULENAME| configuration wizard takes you through: * **General** - Trailer Name and License Plate * **Units** -Distance Units (metric or imperial) * **Orientation** - installation orientation of device * **Resolution** - measurement resolution * **RV Configuration** - RV Type, Trailer/RV Length, and Trailer/RV Width * **Real Time Clock** - enable RTC |MODULENAME| Pro only * **EMS Configuration** - enable EMS Monitoring |MODULENAME| Pro only * **Battery Configuration** - enable Battery Monitoring |MODULENAME| Pro only .. include:: mobile.application.wizard.rst .. _manual calibration: Manual Calibration ++++++++++++++++++ To set the level reference manually you will need to check the following three settings. All of these settings can be found under :blue:`Settings | Trailer Configuration`. * Orientation of |MODULENAME| Module - for more information on module orientation click here. * Trailer Width (side to side) - for more information on determining the trailer width click here. * Trailer Length (front to back) - for more information on determining the trailer length click here. Optionally you may want to set or update the units (inches, mm, cm) and measurement resolution. These settings are found in the |MODULENAME| mobile application by going to :blue:`Settings | Units`. .. admonition:: Note Changing the unit type or the measurement resolution does not affect the calibration. Changing the trailer width, and trailer length settings will require the calibration process to be repeated. Saving the Calibration ++++++++++++++++++++++ |MODULENAME| will automatically save the results to the |MODULENAME| module. Calibration Results +++++++++++++++++++ The level set results are stored on the |MODULENAME| module itself, not on the mobile device. This allows you to connect from more than one device (although only one device can be connected at any given time) without having to rerun the procedure or go through some cumbersome sharing of trailer settings. .. _confirming calibration: Confirming The Results ++++++++++++++++++++++ .. figure:: /images/rv.all.slides.out.png :align: right :scale: 30% Once you completed the process you can confirm the settings. We would recommend going through your hitching procedue and connect the RV to your tow vehicle. Once connected to the tow vehicle move the trailer forward or backward as room permits and then go through your unhitching procedure and use the |MODULENAME| to assist with setting the tongue jack and/or the stablizers for a fifth wheel. Lower all the additional stablizers and extend the slides. Ensure that the |MODULENAME| mobile application is still showing level. Go into the trailer and check to ensure that doors and drawers close properly and don't swing on their own. Confirm with a spirit level that the trailer is in fact level in both front to back and side to side. If you find the trailer is off level when using |MODULENAME| vs checking it with a spirit level, we would recommend running the level set process again. Alternatively if you find the results are close but the |MODULENAME| is showing just slightly off as you walk around the inside of the RV you could consider decreasing the :ref:`resolution` to give the |MODULENAME| module more leeway.