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Crescent VS 100 Series User Guide Part No. 875-0179-000 Rev. C2 ...

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ma...

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Notice to Customers Contact your local dealer for technical assistance. To find the authorized dealer near you, call or write us at: Hemisphere GPS 4110 9th Street S.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 3C4 Telephone number: Fax number: E-mail addres...

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Warranty Notice Covered Products This warranty covers all products manufactured by Hemisphere GPS (the "Products"). Hemisphere GPS Limited Warranty Hemisphere GPS hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products, subject to the ...

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No Other Warranties THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY STATUTE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN, SALE, INSTALLATION, SERVICE OR USE OF ANY PRODUC...

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VS100 Series User Guide v Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the VS100 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What’s Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ...

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vi Contents Appendices A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 B: FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 C: Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Chapter 1: Introducing the VS100 Overview What’s Included Parts List ...

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2 1: Introducing the VS100 Overview Precise applications demand the heading and positioning performance of the VS100 Series GPS Compass. The VS100 Series is designed to provide a highly-accurate GPS heading which takes into account the pitch, roll...

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VS100 Series User Guide 3 Figure 1-1. VS100 GPS Compass. Powered by Hemisphere GPS’ Crescent Receiver Technology, the VS100 Series GPS Compass boasts: • higher update rates • noise-reduced raw measurements • more memory • more processor ...

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4 1: Introducing the VS100 What’s Included Please look over the parts shipped with your system. If any part appears to have been damaged during shipping, please contact your freight carrier. If any parts are missing, please contact your dealer. ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 5 Parts List Note: The VS100 kit comes with two A20 antennas. The VS110 kit comes with one A20 antenna, one A30 antenna, and one A20 height adaptor. The basic mounting instructions apply to all antenna installations. Tabl...

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Chapter 2: Understanding the VS100 GPS Overview VS100 Series Overview ...

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8 2: Understanding the VS100 GPS Overview The VS100 Series automatically tracks and calculates position information regardless of whether you are using GPS or differential GPS (DGPS) corrections. When the VS100 Series is turned on for the first tim...

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VS100 Series User Guide 9 from the satellites to the GPS antennas in order to calculate a range to each satellite. GPS is essentially a timing system. Ranges are calculated by timing how long it takes for the GPS signal to reach the GPS antenna....

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10 2: Understanding the VS100 consistent tracking of SBAS signals when in an area where satellite signal blockage is possible. e-Dif - In extended differential (e-Dif), the receiver can perform with differential-like accuracy for extended periods w...

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VS100 Series User Guide 11 from the closest beacon station, or you can manually tune it to a specific signal. SBAS Satellite Signal Loss? No Problem. The exclusive Hemisphere GPS COAST™ software enables VS100 Series receivers to use old DGPS co...

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12 2: Understanding the VS100 VS100 Series Overview The VS100 Series provides accurate, reliable heading and position information at high update rates. It consists of a high performance GPS receiver and two multipath-resistant antennas for GPS sign...

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VS100 Series User Guide 13 Therefore, when the VS100 Series computes a position it is based on the center of the primary antenna. Using both L1 GPS C/A code and carrier phase data, the VS100 Series’ receiver can calculate the location of the s...

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14 2: Understanding the VS100 The tilt sensor is able to limit the search space to a horizontal ring on the surface of the sphere. By reducing the search area, startup and re acquisition times are decreased considerably. (See Figure 2-2 .) Figure 2...

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VS100 Series User Guide 15 sensor, the search area is reduced to a wedge-shaped range. (See Figure 2-3 .) Figure 2-3. VS100 Series’ gyro aiding. 2. It can provide an accurate substitute heading for a short period (depending on the roll and pitc...

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16 2: Understanding the VS100 incorrect measurements. If you are unsure if you need to adjust this value, it is best to leave it at the default value. Heading - The $HEHDT and $GPHDT messages provide the true heading measurements. The heading time ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 17 smoothing. Increasing the time constant will increase the level of speed measurement smoothing. ...

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Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Mounting the Antennas Mounting the Receiver Connecting the Cables Powering Up the System ...

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20 3: Installing the Hardware Mounting the Antennas Selecting the Antenna Orientation The VS100 Series GPS compass can be installed to provide heading and either pitch or roll. The relation of the antennas to the boat’s axis determine whether the ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 21 • away from other electronics and antennas • along the centerline of the vessel Warning! The primary antenna must be installed along the centerline of the vessel. There is no way to adjust the position readings if ...

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22 3: Installing the Hardware Figure 3-1. Mounting the Antennas ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 23 Figure 3-2. Heading and roll installation: top-down view of boat. Figure 3-3. Antenna Installation: Cross-section of boat. ...

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24 3: Installing the Hardware Mounting the Antennas The antennas may be mounted with a magnetic mount, pole mount or rail mount configuration. The antennas can be secured to a 5/8th treaded pole, or a 1-14-UNS-2B treaded mount using the mounting a...

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VS100 Series User Guide 25 3. 4. Clean and dry the mounting surface on the vessel. 5. Remove the backing from one side of the foam adhesive and press the metal plate onto the mounting surface on the vessel. 6. Remove the backing from the other sid...

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26 3: Installing the Hardware Warning!When threading the pole mounts, hand tighten only. Damage resulting from over-tightening is not covered by the warranty. Note: The pole shown in the photos is not included. 3. Mark and drill any mounting holes ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 27 Routing and Securing the Antenna Cable To route and secure the antenna cables, please review the following guidelines. The two enclosed antennas each require a 50 Ω impedance antenna extension cable such as RG-58U (up ...

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28 3: Installing the Hardware materials that have 50 Ω impedance. Cable loss cited below does not include any connector losses. Warning! When choosing a route for the antenna extension cable: • Avoid running cables in areas of excessive heat. �...

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VS100 Series User Guide 29 Mounting the Receiver When mounting the VS100 Series receiver, please keep the following guidelines in mind. • The receiver must be installed inside and away from the elements, and in a location that minimizes vibrati...

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30 3: Installing the Hardware 2. Place the bracket alongside the receiver and insert the screws so that they screw into the nuts. ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 31 3. Screw down the brackets in your desired location. ...

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32 3: Installing the Hardware Connecting the Cables This section contains instructions for connecting the cables for the power and serial ports. Please review the following warnings before connecting the cables. Warning! Do not run cables in areas ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 33 There are two serial ports on the back panel of the receiver. These port use a standard DB9 socket connection. Figure 3-4. Port connections on the VS100 Series. The available ports and associated default baud rates, NMEA...

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34 3: Installing the Hardware Ports A and B have the connections detailed below on the DB9 socket. If the NMEA data messages you desire are different from the default messages shown in Table 3-3, you will need to select those also. Select the your N...

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VS100 Series User Guide 35 Powering Up the System Turn the VS100 Series “ON” or “OFF” using the ON/OFF Power toggle switch on the rear panel. Figure 3-5. Turn the VS100 on at the Power toggle switch. ...

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Chapter 4: Getting Started Overview Configuring the System Disabling the Aiding Features Adjusting the Time Constants ...

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38 4: Getting Started Overview When you are configuring the VS100 Series, a Configuration Wizard on the receiver interface walks you through the setup options. The Configuration Wizard allows you to save up to five different config- uration setting...

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VS100 Series User Guide 39 Configuring the System The Configuration Wizard option appears in the display on the front panel of the VS100 Series. See Table 5-1 on page 48 for an overview of the VS100 Series’ display screen and selection buttons....

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40 4: Getting Started Figure 4-1. Configuration Wizard. Using the Configuration Wizard 1. Select the “Config Wizard” option from the main menu. 2. In the “Config Wizard” submenu, select “Proceed Wizard.” 3. Select “Create New” to cre...

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VS100 Series User Guide 41 4. Use the arrow buttons to select a letter and then press the enter button to save the letter. The cursor will move to the right. Enter a blank character at the end of your name until the “>” character appears ...

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42 4: Getting Started For details on configuring the time constants, see “Adjusting the Time Constants” on page 45. 12. If you did not install the antenna’s parallel to and along the boat’s centerline, you will need to enter a heading bi...

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VS100 Series User Guide 43 Disabling the Aiding Features While the default settings will work for most users, you can configure the aiding features to further reduce heading start up and re-acquisition times. Disabling the Tilt Aid The VS100 Ser...

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44 4: Getting Started Disabling the Gyro-aid The VS100 Series’ internal gyro-aid is enabled by default. The gyro: • shortens re-acquisition times when satellites are obstructed and heading is lost, by reducing the search volume required for the...

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VS100 Series User Guide 45 Adjusting the Time Constants The VS100 Series default settings are fine for most users. If desired, you can set the following time constants to further smooth heading, course- over-ground and speed measurements. Table 4-...

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46 4: Getting Started COGTAU (Course- Over- Ground) Adjusts the responsive- ness to the course-over- ground measurement. If vessel is small and dynamic, leave this value at 0.0 s to be conserva- tive. If the vessel is large and resistant to motio...

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Chapter 5: Operating Basics Overview Viewing GPS/DGPS Status ...

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48 5: Operating Basics Overview Operating the VS100 Series is simple. Turn it on and you are ready to go. Most users connect the VS100 Series to their existing navigation system during installation. These users will receive the VS100 Series’ posi...

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VS100 Series User Guide 49 Viewing GPS/DGPS Status Most users will receive position and heading information through their on-board navigation system. If you have not connected the VS100 Series to an existing navigation system, or are troubleshoot...

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50 5: Operating Basics Each bar represents a distinct channel and its associated signal quality. The higher the bar, the better the signal. Note: If using autonomous or external correction mode, the DGPS signal indicator will not appear in the dis...

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Appendices A: Troubleshooting B: FAQs C: Menu Map D: Specifications ...

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52 Appendices A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting a Signal Loss With the Hemisphere GPS COAST and e-Dif technologies, you should be able to continue working in the event of a GPS or DGPS signal loss. General Troubleshooting Checklist (GPS, DGPS, and...

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VS100 Series User Guide 53 1. Verify that the primary antenna faces the stern, and the secondary antenna faces the bow (The primary antenna determines heading). 2. Check the measurement of the antenna separation. The Measured Separation (MSEP) a...

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54 Appendices B: FAQs This section covers power, communication and external RTCM questions. For GPS and Heading troubleshooting, please see “Operating Basics” on page 47. Q: Can the COAST technology work with corrections from an external sourc...

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VS100 Series User Guide 55 Q: Am I able to configure the two serial ports with different baud rates? A: Yes, the ports are independent. For instance, you may have one port set to 4,800 and the other to 19,200 or vice versa. Q: Am I able to have t...

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56 Appendices 2. Verify that VS100 Series is locked to a valid DGPS signal (this can often be done on the receiving device or with PocketMAX). 3. Verify that VS100 Series is locked to GPS satellites (this can often be done on the receiving device o...

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VS100 Series User Guide 57 C: Menu Map There are five main menus available from the start-up screen of the VS100 Series: •Vector •GPS •SBAS • Configuration Wizard • System Setup ...

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58 Appendices Vector The Vector menu allows you to view and adjust Vector settings. Options vary depending on whether Pitch or Roll is selected, and include items such as aiding features, time constants, heading bias and antenna separation. Figur...

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VS100 Series User Guide 59 GPS The GPS menu allows you to view and edit your GPS settings. Settings include the data port outputs, specific positioning parameters, UTC time offset, and satellite visibility and positioning information. Figure 6-2...

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60 Appendices Please find your differential source, below, for available menu options. Differential sources available vary by model and the purchased configuration. Potential options include: •SBAS • Beacon • External RTCM • Autonomous From...

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VS100 Series User Guide 61 Figure 6-4. Beacon menu. Figure 6-5. External RTCM menu. Figure 6-6. Autonomous menu. Configuration Wizard The Configuration Wizard walks you through basic settings to get up and running. Please see Chapter 4, “Getting...

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62 Appendices System Setup The System Setup menu allows you quickly view and edit current system settings. General settings include such items as current applications, units, baud rates, logs, LED contrast, subscription code, display orientation (...

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VS100 Series User Guide 63 D: Specifications VS100 Series Receiver Specifications Notes: *Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, baseline length (for local services), and ionospheric activity **Depends...

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64 Appendices Table 6-2: Beacon Sensor Specifications (VS110) Channels 2-channel, parallel tracking Frequency range 283.5 to 325 kHz Operating modes Automatic (signal strength or range), manual and database Compliance IEC 61108-4 ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 65 A20 Antenna Specifications Power Consumption < 5 W Current Consumption < 360 mA @ 12 VDC Antenna Voltage Output 5 VDC Antenna Short Circuit Protection Yes Table 6-6: Mechanical Specifications Dimensions 189...

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66 Appendices A30 Antenna Specifications Table 6-8: Power Specifications Input Voltage 5-12 VDC Input Current 20-30 mA Table 6-9: Mechanical Specifications Enclosure Polycarbonate Dimensions 130 mm dia. X 55 mm high (5.1” dia. X 2.2” ...

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VS100 Series User Guide 67 Table 6-12: Mechanical Specifications EnclosurePolycarbonate Dimensions 130 mm dia. X 69 mm high (5.1” dia. X 2.7” high) Weight 590 g (1.31 lb.) Mounting Thread 5/8” Connector TNC female Storage Temperature -40...

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VS100 Series User Guide 69 Index A A20 antenna GPS sensor specifications 65 specifications 65 A30 antenna GPS sensor specifications 66 specifications 66 accelerometer See tilt aid antenna cable, routing and securing 27 centerline installation 21 moun...

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70 Index E e-Dif correction source 9 description of 10 EGNOS 9 environmental specifications 64 error, margin of, compensating for 8 external RTCM, when using 52 G GPS menu map 59 operation 8 range calculations 9 receiver performance 8 sensor specific...

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VS100 Series User Guide 71 runs on 38 use of 38 position 49 power A20 specifications 66 A30 specifications 66 connecting the source 32 powering up the system 35 specifications 65 R radiobeacon, correction source 9 receiver, mounting 29 roll 42 RTK 12...

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72 Index GPS sensor 65, 66 power 65 receiver 63 subscription, e-Dif and L-Dif 41 T tilt aid, disabling 43 tilt sensor 13 time constants 41, 45 adjusting 15, 45 course-over-ground 16 formulas for smoothing 15 heading 16 heading rate 16 speed 16 tracki...

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End User License Agreement ...

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74 End User License Agreement HEMISPHERE GPS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - This is an agreement (the "Agreement") between you, the end purchaser ("Licensee") and Hemisphere GPS Inc. ("Hemisphere") which permits...

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VS100 Series User Guide 75 e. sub-license, rent, lease, loan or distribute the Software; f. permit any third party to use the Software; g. use or operate Product for the benefit of any third party in any type of service outsourcing, application serv...

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76 End User License Agreement all material respects to the documentation provided with the Software and any media will be free of defects in materials and workmanship. For any Update, Hemisphere warrants, for 90 days from performance or delivery, o...

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VS100 Series User Guide 77 ANY KIND INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR THAT THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CON...

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78 End User License Agreement EXCLUSION APPLIES IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATION OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WILL SURV...

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VS100 Series User Guide 79 performance and quality, or (d) if none of the foregoing can be done on a commercially reasonable basis, terminate this license and Licensee shall stop using the Product and Hemisphere shall refund the price paid by Licen...

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80 End User License Agreement any media will be free of defects in materials and workmanship. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hemisphere does not warrant that the Software will meet Licensee's requirements or that its operation will be error fr...

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VS100 Series User Guide 81 ANTICIPATED SAVINGS EVEN IF HEMISPHERE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE. FURTHER, IN NO EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND,...

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82 End User License Agreement 26. FORUM FOR DISPUTES. The parties agree that the courts located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and the courts of appeal there from will have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between Licensee and Hemispher...

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