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GPS Speedometer Speed Sensor
Make any speedometer into a GPS speedometer




September 1, 2011
Sky Drive® Wins New Product of the Year Award!
Sky Drive® has been awarded the coveted New Product of the Year award by the National Street Rod Association for 2011.

State-of-the art GPS technology allows the Sky Drive® GPS speed sensor to drive any electronic speedometer quickly and easily.  Using our unique calibration feature, the Sky Drive® can be calibrated to match the requirements of your speedometer in seconds, and it can be done in the comfort of your own driveway or garage.

With the Sky Drive® GPS speed sensor, there is no need to know the tire size, gear ratio, or teeth on the transmission speed output of the vehicle.  Everything is derived from incredibly accurate GPS satellite information.

Features:
  • Accurate calibration in less than a minute.
  • Can be calibrated for mph, kph, or knots.
  • Odometers accurately tally miles, kilometers, or nautical miles.
  • Works on all pulsed electric speedometers.
  • Easy installation.  Uses as few as 3 wires to operate.
  • No switches to set or pots to turn.
  • Stylish, compact enclosure; easy to mount.
  • Dimensions: 3.1"L x 2.1"W x 1"H.
  • Bi-color LED for operational feedback.

Optional Features:
  • Multi-function output can provide one of two optional features, which include:
    • a complimentary speed signal output, perfect for driving a tachograph or a second speedometer.
    • a alternative ignition power source, providing automatically switched battery voltage based on the motion of the vehicle.  Good for vehicles that don't have an easily accessible ignition power wire.
  • Calibratable over-speed warning output provides switched battery voltage in the event of overspeeding. Great for driving a warning lamp or switching a relay.  Speed limit calibration utilizes the same easy to use calibration routine as when calibrating the Sky Drive® to your speedometer.
  • Both the alternative ignition and over-speed warning wires are capable of driving a load up to 1.2 amps.

Sky Drive® Calibration Procedure:

  • Ensure the Sky Drive® is connected to the speedometer it is being calibrated for, and is powered on.
  • Press and hold the calibration button until the speedometer pointer begins to rise (about 5 seconds).
  • Continue holding the calibration button until the pointer begins approaching 50mph (80kph).
  • Release the calibration button and begin tapping it for fine adjustment.
  • Once the pointer reads as close as possible to 50mph (80kph), release the calibration button for 5 seconds. The pointer will return to zero. The Sky Drive® has now been calibrated.
  • If you pass the target speed, simply allow the pointer to return to zero and try again. There is no limit to the number of times the Sky Drive® can be calibrated.
June 1, 2011

Canadian Automotive Instruments is pleased to announce the selection of Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan, USA as the exclusive distributor for the Sky Drive® to the hot rod, specialty vehicle, and pleasure craft markets.
Classic Instruments
1299 M-75 South

Boyne City, MI, 49712, USA
Toll Free: 1-800-575-0461
Tech: 231-582-0461
info@classicinstruments.com

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