3 – How to charge the battery ................................................................................................................................6
5.1 – Menu .........................................................................................................................................................9
5.1.1. – Sport .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.2. – Set Units ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.1.3 - Lap Management ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.1.3.1 – Set GPS lap ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.3.2 – Set lap by distance ............................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.4 – Set Pages ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.1.5.3 – Select Work Range .............................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1.6 - Set Time zone ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.1.7. – System Info ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.1 - How to start memorization. ........................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.2. – How to fix a “Lap” ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.3 – Pages Sport Description ......................................................................................................................... 27
5.4 – Service .................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.5 - Data Recall .............................................................................................................................................. 32
6 – MyTach and the PC ......................................................................................................................................... 34
10.1– Cleaning and care .................................................................................................................................. 38
Dear Customer,
Greatly experienced in developing technology for motorsports, AIM now introduces MyTach, the
new sport training GPS tool, which samples and shows the essential information to constantly
monitor the key variables during sport activities. MyTach has been designed for all sports that
need a displacement along a route like running, cycling, canoe, horse riding, skiing etc.
The main parameters it shows are:
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• instant and average speed
• run distance from the start line
• lap times
• length, frequency and number of steps
• altimetric data (height, slope)
• and more depending on different types of sports
Thanks to its innovative FCHS (Fast Connection High Sensitivity) technology, MyTach will
detect satellite signals a few seconds after start up and works perfectly in those out of range open
area., for example under trees, in canyons, on river rapids.
We suggest to periodically check on www.aim-sportline.com
new releases to update MyTach.
/MyTach software and/or firmware
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1 – Checklist
Make sure the package contains the following items
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1 – MyTach
2 – Docking station
3 – Plug-adapter
4 – USB cable
5 – Rubber bracket
6 – User manual
NOTE : Sports Agenda software is available on line at www.aim sportline.com/mytach
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2 – Buttons
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Note: buttons may have different functions depending on the page displayed and on how
long they are pressed.
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MyTach uses a Lithium battery pack.
1 – Snap MyTach into the docking station
2 – Plug the cable to the adapter and in the docking station as
follows:
•Mini USB connector in the docking station
USB connector in the adapter or in the PC (switched on).
3 – When MyTach is charging, the message “Charging” and the
percentage of battery status appears on the display.
4 – Disconnect MyTach once charging is complete (100%)
By default MyTach starts GPS initialization.
When charging is completed the battery indicator has 8 marks and
the duration with GPS switched on is of approximately 9 hours.
After 20 minutes of inactivity or if GPS is disabled (keep “GPS on-off”
pressed for 2”) MyTach switches to power save mode and runs only
as a watch.
The duration of the battery in power save mode is about.100 hours.
To exit power save mode keep “GPS on-off” pressed for 2”
NOTE : To start recording battery charge status must have at least 2 marks.
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4 – Acquiring Satellite Signals
Press “On/Off” button to switch MyTach on.
If MyTach battery is flat or if MyTach is switched on for the first time during the day, satellites
signal detection may take 2 minutes, otherwise MyTach starts immediately satellites signal
acquisition.
Press ”Mode” button to enter Service mode.
Press “Arrow” buttons to select Satellites page.
The black bars represent the strength of each satellite signal received (the number of the satellite
appears below each bar) - Figure below on the left.
The signal quality changes following the number of acquired satellites. The signal status range is
from 8 (very good quality) to 1 (bad quality signal) marks – Figure above on the right.
The table below shows the correspondence between number of satellites and signal status:
Number of satellitesSignal status Signal quality
0-2 0 marks bad
3 1 marks bad
4 2 marks weak
5 3 marks weak
6 4 marks good
7 5 marks good
8 6 marks excellent
9 7 marks excellent
Over 10 8 marks excellent
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5 – MyTach operating Modes
MyTach has 4 different modes.
It is possible to switch between the modes with “Mode” button.
Menu Set parameters.
Activity Shows instantaneous data.
Service Shows position and satellites status.
Data Recall Shows recorded data.
The following diagram shows MyTach menu structure.
ModeFunction
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5.1 – Menu
Menu mode allows to select MyTach setting parameters.
• Press “Mode” to enter.
• Scroll up and down the menu using
“Arrow” buttons to select the options.
Below all the setting parameters are listed:
- Sport
- Set Units
- Lap Management
- Set Pages
- Set Alarms
- Set Time Zone
- System Info
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5.1.1. – Sport
This page allows to select the desired sport.
Select “Sport” using “Arrow” buttons.
• Press “START/stop”.
• Scroll the options using “Arrow” buttons,
Note: 4 pages with standard measure units are set by default for each sport.
To change the settings refer to “Set Units” and “Select Pages”.
5.1.2. – Set Units
This page allows to change distance and speed measure units.
then press “START/stop” to confirm the
selection.
•Select “Set Units” and press “START/stop”. Select the option (Dist or Speed unit) with
“Arrow” buttons.
•Press “START/Stop” to confirm the
selection.
•Press again “START/Stop” to select unit of
measure.
To quit press “GPS On/Off”.
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In the table below is a detailed description of various options to measure speed and distance.
Measure Unit of measure Description
Dst Km – m – Miles Kilometres –Meters–Miles
MyTach can record a lap time whenever it reaches a set point or when a certain distance is
covered.
• Select “Lap Management” with arrow buttons
• Press “START/stop” to confirm the selection
There are different possible settings:
• None
• GPS
allows to fix starting point and thereby lap time.
•Distance
automatically marks a lap each time MyTach
covers a certain distance (for example each 10
km).
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To fix the GPS lap marker:
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•Select GPS using “Arrow” buttons and press
START/stop.
Select “set GPS lap” with arrow buttons and
press “START/stop”.
•Press “START/stop” to fix the point where to set
GPS lap marker.
One of the following messages appears:
Note: If “FIX FAILED” message appears, it is necessary to try again in a more open area.
5.1.3.2 – Set lap by distance
“LAP FIXED” = operation successfully completed.
“FIX FAILED” = satellites are not detected.
To quit press “GPS On/off“.
To set lap by distance:
• Select “dist”
• Press “START/stop”
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•Increase or decrease the digits using “Arrow”
buttons.
•To set measure unit press “START/Stop”
5.1.4 – Set Pages
MyTach allows to set visualization pages for each sport. It permits in fact to enable and disable
the pages set by default (see Select Pages paragraph) and configure eight custom pages with
personalized layout and measures shown in activity mode (see “Custom pages” paragraph).
Select Set Pages pressing “Arrow” buttons.
•Press “START/stop” to access Set Pages menu.
To select the options use “Arrows” buttons.
•Press “START/stop” to enter.
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•Choose “Select Pages”
Enable/disable the selected pages using
“START/STOP”.
Y=Yes Allows to visualize the correspondent “Activity”
page
Note: each option corresponds to the related page (shown according with selected sport)
5.1.4.2. – Custom Pages
To Set custom pages select which page to see in Activity mode.
N=No Hides the correspondent “Activity” page
in Activity Mode.
Select “Custom Pages”
•Select the number of the desired page. To do
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Select: “Custom Pag Nr.”
•press” START/stop”, until the desired number
appears.
When the correct number of page to customize set the
measures to visualize in” Activity” mode.
Now it’s possible to set which measure to see in “Activity” page.
•Select “Set Custom Pag”,then press
“START /stop“ to enter
Select the measure using the arrow buttons
•Press “START/Stop” to confirm the selection
Note: to set measure units refer to “Set Unit” paragraph.
Select the measure to visualize using “Arrow “
buttons
•Press “START/stop”
Note: it is now necessary to enable the created page from “Select Pages”.
(Refer to “Select Pages” paragraph)
• press “GPS On/Off” to quit
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The table below shows the channel name (AVG, DST...), its description and the available
measure unit of that channel with its description.
Abbr Measure Description Unit of measure Description
Avg Avg Spd Average speed
Dst Distance Distance Km –m –mil Kilometers/meters/miles
Spd Speed Instan t speed
DH DHeight High Difference M Meters
Alt Altitude Altitude M Meters
Slp Slope Slope % Percentage
Rtime RunTime Elapsed Time H –min –sec Hours/minutes/seconds
SpUp SpeedUp Variometer
Filt Spd Filt Spd
Max Spd Max Spd Max Speed
RTimL RTimeLap
SpL SpeedLap Lap time average Kmh –Mph – Kilometers/hours,Miles/ho
Set alarms page allows to configure speed, average speed , distance and elapsed time training
alarms.
To do so: set a threshold value (Target) and (for speed only) a percentage range of tolerance.
When this percentage is overcome, the alarm beeps.
•Select Set Alarms option with
“Arrow” buttons
•Press “START/stop” to confirm the
selection
5.1.5.1 – Select Alarm Measure
To set alarm measure :
• Select “Measure”
• Select Measure with “Arrow” button
• Press “START/Stop” to confirm the
selection
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5.1.5.2 – Select Target
To set Target:
• Select “Target”
• Press “START/stop”
• Set threshold alert value using
“Arrow” buttons to increase/ decrease
digit value.
•Select Unit pressing “START/stop”
5.1.5.3 – Select Work Range
To set Work Range :
• Press “GPS on-off” to quit
• Select “Work Range”
• Press “START/stop”
• Press “Arrow” buttons to increase or
decrease digits.
•Press “GPS on-off” to quit
For example:
Fixed target: 10,2 Km/h
Range:12%
Alarm beeps when < 8,9 Km/h
Alarm beeps when > 11,4 Km/h
Alarm beeps when the gap goes 12% over the selected target.
Note: range can be positive or negative and work range function is available only for
speed measure.
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5.1.6 - Set Time zone
This function allows to set the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and to enable/disable Legal Time.
• Select GMT Offset
• Press “START/stop” to confirm the
selection
•Increase or decrease the number
pressing “Arrow” buttons
• Select Legal Time
• Press “START/Stop” to
enable/disable Legal Time
Here below is GMT map:
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5.1.7. – System Info
This page allows to visualize MyTach serial
number (Ex. S.N. 5555) and MyTach firmware
version ( FW v.41.09.03).
Note: to exit press “GPS on-off”
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Warning: AIM products are constantly updated, please check periodically new firmware
or software at: www.aim-sportline.com/mytach.
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5.2 – Activity Pages
MyTach shows by default the first activity page for the selected sport. If MyTach shows other modes press “Mode” until when “Activity” page appears.
• Press “Mode” to enter.
• Press “Arrows” buttons to scroll pages.
A maximum of twelve pages are available: four of them are pre-defined in accordance with the
sport requirements and eight of them are user defined (Custom Pages are in common for all
sports).
The figure below shows the Activity mode graphic layout.
According to the custom configuration it is possible to see different information. The table here
below shows the channel name shown by the display (AVG, DST...), its description and the
available measure unit of that channel.
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Abbr Measure Description Unit of measure Description
Avg Avg Spd Average speed
Dst Distance Distance Km –m –mil
Spd Speed
DH DHeight High Difference M Meters
Alt Altitude Altitude M Meters
Slp Slope Slope % Percentage
Rtime RunTime Elapsed Time H –min –sec Hours/minutes/seconds
hours,
meters/minutes,meters/
seconds,
minutes/kilometres
Kilometers/meters/mile
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5.2.1 - How to start memorization.
Before starting data recording, MyTach GPS signal receiver requires connection to at least 4
Satellites (2 marks on display).
Note: MyTach has a round memory; when memory is full, older data are automatically
Note: when MyTach is recording it is not possible to enter the Menu “Mode”;
it is then suggested to set all the parameters before the training session.
overwritten.
Press “START/stop” to start/stop data recording
(when MyTach is recording, disk icon appears on
the screen).
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5.2.2 – Memory recording duration
Memory recording durations before overwriting (for each sport) are listed below.
Duration depends on the different sampling frequency for the acquired measures.
Duration Memory 1MB
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Bike
SPORT
Running
MotorS
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around 1h45
around 8 h
around 7h30
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5.2.2. – How to fix a “Lap”
LAP can be manually set in Activity mode pages.
This setting is labelled “LAP” and appears bottom left in figure below.
LAP is lap timer function. It allows to see the elapsed time between two clicks.
•Press “GPS On/Off” button to start the
lap timer.
•Press again “GPS on-off” to visualize
elapsed time.
Note: Gps LAP is independent from Lap management options
Once downloaded data SportsAgenda considers and manages manual lap like lap times
acquired using “lap management” options.
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5.3 – Pages Sport Description
“Activity” mode shows the information summary for the current activity.
Specific measures are available for each sport in addition to the standard measures. Please refer
to the following paragraphs for further information: Generic (includes, hang gliding, trekking, horse
riding, kayaking), Bike, Running and MotorS and refer again to “Select sport” paragraph to set the
preferred sport.
5.3.1.Generic option
Generic option guarantees the maximum accuracy in data acquisition, thanks to the sampling
frequency of GPS data (4 HZ) and of the accelerometers (10 HZ). Recording duration before
overwriting is about 1h45.
FSdDst Page
SpdDstAvgAlt Page
It shows distance (Dst), and the
average speed calculated in the last
2 seconds. (FSpd);
It shows distance (Dst), Average
speed (Avg), instant speed (Spd),
Altimeter (Alt).
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5.3.2 – Running option
Running option is highly precise in data acquisition as sampling frequency of GPS, step average
time and step average distance is 1 HZ. Recording duration before overwriting is about 7h 30.
The default running pages are shown here below:
It shows distance (Dst), and the
SpdDst Page
average speed calculated in the last
2 seconds..
RTiAvg Page
SpLRTiDsL Page
StpStpStp Page
It shows elapsed time (RTim), and
Average speed (Avg), .
It shows for each lap the average
speed (Spd), elapsed time (RTim)
and distance (Dst);
It shows pace duration (StT), pace
length (StL) and the number of steps
taken (St#).
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5.3.3 – Bike option
Bike option is highly precise in data acquisition as sampling frequency of GPS and
accelerometers is 1 HZ. Recording duration before overwriting is about 8h.
The default bike pages are shown here below:
SpdDst Page
SpdDstAlt Page
SpdSlp Page
DH Page
It shows distance (Dst), and instant
speed (Spd).
It shows distance (Dst), altitude (Alt),
and instant speed (Spd).
It shows slope (Slp) percentage and
instant speed (Spd).
It shows distance, (Dst), average
speed (Avg), height difference (DH)
and elapsed time (RTime).
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5.3.4 – MotorS option
MotorS option guarantees the maximum accuracy in data acquisition, thanks to the sampling
frequency of GPS ( 4 HZ) and accelerometers (10 HZ). Recording duration before overwriting is
about 2h.
The default running pages are shown below:
Spd Page
SpdDst Page
RTiAvg Page
It shows instant speed (Spd).
It shows distance (Dst) and instant speed
(Spd).
It shows average speed (Avg) and
elapsed time (RTime).
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5.4 – Service
Service mode is made up of 2 pages. Press ”Mode” to enter and “Arrows” buttons to scroll pages.
It shows user position (Longitude, Latitude, Height).
Moreover it allows to fix GPS lap marker pressing
“START/Stop” (see GPS Lap Paragraph).
It displays which GPS signals MyTach is currently
receiving.
The black bars represent the strength of each received
satellite signal (the satellite number appears below each
bar)
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5.5 - Data Recall
“Data recall “ mode allows to recall acquired data; workouts are listed from the most recent to the
oldest.
• Press ”Mode” until Stored Data page appears then enter
• Press “Arrows” buttons to scroll the tests.
• Select the workout pressing “START/stop”
• The following screen appears
It shows the recalled data workout.
•Top on the screen are displayed workout
hour, date and the laps number.
•central in the screen are shown recorded
measures common to all sport.
•Pressing “START/stop “ it’s possible view the
second data recall page that shows specific
measure for each sport.
Pressing again “START/stop “data recall”
page of the selected workout laps appears.
•The first page shows the first four best laps
made for the selected workout.
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The second one shows the specific data of
each lap of the selected workout.
• The displayed measures are:
• Elapsed time, distance, maximum speed,
average speed.
• Press “Arrow” to scroll laps.
• Pressing again “START/stop” it’s possible to scroll “data recall” pages
Note: MyTach creates a test each time memorization is started.
5.5.1 – Clear MyTach memory
To erase data from MyTach memory
•Press “GPS on-off”
WARNING: pressing “GPS on/off” all workouts will be cleared. It is not possible to clear
just some of them.
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6 – MyTach and the PC
It is possible to download and analyze MyTach recorded workouts using Sports Agenda
software (freely downloadable with its user manual from www.aim-sportline.com/mytach
With SportsAgenda software it will be possible to analyze training session and constantly keep
under control the training flow.
It is also possible to download data with RaceStudio2 software(free of charge), developed for
many motorsport applications.
RaceStudio2 user manual can be downloaded from the official AIM website: www.aimsportline.com, download/software area.
Note: before downloading data with RaceStudo2 it is necessary to install AIM USB drivers
that can be found at: www. Aim-sportline.com/MyTach, download area/software.
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7 – Firmware upgrading (Firmup)
AIM is always developing new functionalities for all its loggers. It is suggested to periodically
check on www.aim-sportline.com/mytach
To upgrade MyTach firmware:
• connect to www.aim-sportline.com/mytach;
• enter download area;
• snap MyTach into the docking station and connect it to the PC;
• select the firmup file and run it.
if new firmware/software versions have been released.
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8 – Analyse and export data
SportsAgenda software allows to export acquired data in different formats which are compatible
with the most popular analysis software:
KML format – it allows to export files to Google Earth®
GPX format – it allows to export file to many analysis software
CSV format – it allows to export file to Training Peaks™ software
For further information about file export in the various formats please refer to SportsAgenda user
manual (freely downloadable from : www.aim-sportline.com/mytach
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9 – Mounting the Rubber Bracket
Put rubber bracket on a cylindrical
support (i.e. the bike handlebar).
Place MyTach on the rubber bracket.
Tie MyTach strap.
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10 – Appendix
10.1– Cleaning and care
Clean MyTach using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.
Do not store MyTach where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may occur, as
permanent damage may result.
10.2– Disclaimers
USER RESPONSABILITY
MyTach is intended for recreational use only.
MyTach must not be used to obtain measurements that require professional or industrial
precision.
CE
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89/336/EEC and
99/5/EEC.
FCC CONFORMITY
MyTach emits radio waves.
If not correctly installed or used (according with the instructions), MyTach could cause radio
communications interferences. It is suggested to switch it off during air travels.
AIM does not supply any guarantee of interference absence in specific cases.
If the device causes negative interferences with other instruments, it’s possible to solve the
problem moving MyTach.
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10.3 – Specifications
GPS sampling frequency up to 4Hz
Other channels sampling frequency up to 10Hz
Accelerometer Tri-axial
Internal battery 660mAh
Charger power via USB from the PC or from the socket (all
Battery duration up to 8 hours recording and up to 10 hours in
Battery working temperature -20°C/+60°C
Display working temperature -20°C/+70°C
Display dimensions 68*64 pixels