About Rig-Sense

Rig-Sense by Spinlock is a new Rig tension device for measuring the loads in wire and
rope standing rigging used on boats.
Rig-Sense is a simple to use device, measuring the tension directly in kilogrammes to
eliminate any conversions. Rig-Sense also benefits from being able to operated one
handed and can support itself on the rig whilst being used. It uses quality parts for long
term performance and consistent, accurate readings over time.
Introduction
The Rig-Sense App is a simple mobile application for logging rig settings on any boat. By using this App you can store
multiple settings, for multiple boats and share with the crew, training partners, classes, coaches or the rest of the world.
The intuitive and easy-to-use interface of the App makes it easy for anyone to use and understand. You can log many
types of information including shroud settings, type of spinnaker using the wind range you choose.
The App allows you to customise any aspect of your Tuning Guide and save it as a ‘Template’ and from there you can
create any number of ‘Data’ for any different boats.
All the information is stored on your Phone or Tablet, so you can assess the data offshore.
If you are sailing a boat for the first time you can go to the class or sailmakers website and download the settings directly
to a Dropbox account and then upload the data file to the Spinlock Rig-Sense App. You will always have the information
at your fingertips so you can focus sailing the boat!
Operating Instructions
Rig-Sense uses 2 main functions; DATA and TEMPLATES.
'DATA' holds the information for your individual boat settings (i.e. Shrouds 230kg).
'TEMPLATES' changes the layouts for your settings (i.e. Wind range, Control settings)
Please follow these instructions to get started:
1. Depending on your device, either use the Play Store for Android products or the App Store for Apple products
(tablets and phones) where you can download the FREE Spinlock Rig-Sense App.
2. Once downloaded, click on the Rig-Sense icon on your phone to open the App. A new Data File will be displayed.
3. True wind speed in knots is displayed along the top of the table (TWS KTS). Your control settings are displayed
down the left hand side (e.g. Shrouds, Lowers, Uppers, Outhaul, etc.). You can scroll down and across for more
wind or more settings.
4. To edit the information, unlock the Data File by tapping the ‘EDIT’ button on the menu at the bottom of the
screen.
5. To change the title of the Data File, tap on the title at the top of the screen. You can use any name, however we
recommend using the boat name or type (e.g. Laser, 420, J70, etc.)
6. Now you can edit the info in the cells to match your control settings, using your own units (e.g. 250kg, 3, mk3,
Tight, Medium, etc).
7. To add a Note to the Data File (i.e. Good setup for flat water), click on the button next to the time/date stamp at
the top of the screen.
8. Once complete, tap the ‘SAVE’ button to lock and save your Data File.
9. To create new Data File use the ‘NEW LOG’ button. The new Data file will be created using the current default
TEMPLATE.
10. All your Data Files can be found using the ‘MY DATA’ button.
11. To take an image or photo of the setting, tap on the ‘My Data’ button, and then tap on the camera icon beside
the title. You can save up to 3 images/photos per file.
12. In ‘MY DATA’, tap on one of the Data files, you will then get a number of options:

VIEW DATA – View the current FILE.

EMAIL DATA – Share the FILE with someone via email.
DELETE DATA – Delete the FILE.
CANCEL – Return back to the previous screen.
13. To edit the titles of your control settings or change the wind range, you need to edit the TEMPLATE. Tap on the
‘MY DATA’ button, then tap on the ‘TEMPLATES’ tab at the top of the screen.
14. Tap on one of the TEMPLATES that best suits your type of boat and ability and you will get a number of
options:

SPINLOCK BLANK – A blank TEMPLATE to fully customise your settings.

SPINLOCK BASIC – A starting point for beginners or single handers.
SPINLOCK STANDARD – A template for double handers or Keelboats.
SPINLOCK PRO – A TEMPLATE for Champions.
15. Once selected, you will see a number of options:

MAKE DEFAULT - Uses current template when a new log is created.

USE TEMPLATE – Uses current template and creates a new ‘Data’.
EDIT TEMPLATE – Edit the current template to customise your settings.
EMAIL TEMPLATE – Share the ‘TEMPLATE’ via email.
DELETE TEMPLATE – Delete current ‘TEMPLATE’
CANCEL – Return to the previous screen.
16. Tap ‘EDIT TEMPLATE’, now you can edit the titles of your Data Files and/or the Wind range.
17. Start by changing the TEMPLATE title by tapping on the title at the top of the screen. We recommend using the
type of boat (e.g. Yacht, Dinghy, Keelboat, etc.).
18. Now click on any control title or wind setting to edit the name.
19. To delete a row, tap and hold over the title (e.g. Uppers).
20. To Add a row, tap on the ‘+’ sign at the bottom of the rows.
21. To delete a column, or set the column as your BASE setting. Tap and hold on the wind setting (e.g. 6-10).
22. To add a column, tap on the ‘+’ sign at the end of the wind range.
23. Once complete, tap the ‘Save' button at the bottom Menu bar, you will be asked to SAVE TEMPLATE AS.
NOTE – Previous copies of the TEMPLATE will still be available in My Data.
Importing a Data File

To import other settings from Class associations, World Champions, Sail makers, Coaches, etc. You need to create a free
Dropbox account. Please go to www.dropbox.com for more information.

Once you have a Dropbox account, follow these simple instructions:

1. Tap on ‘My Data’.

2. Tap on ‘Import’ at the top of the list.

3. Input your Dropbox account details.

4. When you are prompted to allow Spinlock RIG to access your Dropbox, click ‘Allow’.

5. If successful, click ‘Continue’ in the bottom left hand corner. If not, check your Dropbox login details.

6. Currently, you will see no files in your list.

7. Open Dropbox on a computer, tablet or phone and import the ‘Data File' from your class association, world
champion, sail maker or coach.

8. The ‘Data File' needs to go in your ‘Spinlock RIG’ file, which is located in your ‘App’ file in your ‘Files’ in your
Dropbox account.

9. Once your ‘Data File' is imported into Dropbox, open your Rig-Sense app and you should be able to see your Rig
‘Data File' in the import list. Tap on the required ‘Data File' and tap OK.

10. Now you can view and edit the data.

TOP TIPS

• Use the PINK highlighted column as your BASE settings.

• Edit your TEMPLATE before you edit the FILE. Once you start your FILE, the TEMPLATE cannot be edited.
• Try logging all aspects of your boat including sail selection, water ballast, heel angle or foil angle.
• Go to www.spinlock.co.uk and use the video link to find more help

DISCLAIMER
Please refer to your boat manufacture, class association or professional riggers for advice for your rig settings. Getting the
right setting for your rig will affect your performance, safety and longevity of your rig and boat.
Spinlock Ltd accepts no liability for the accuracy of the information provided. The sole responsibility lies with the Skipper
of the boat to make sure that their boat is properly maintained and is fit for sea.
Please go to www.spinlock.co.uk and use the Video link for more help using the App and RigSense.
We hope you enjoy using the Spinlock RIG app, please contact us at prosupport@spinlock.co.uk if you have any issues.

For conversion charts from Lbs to Kg and the Loos Gauge, visit: www.spinlock.co.uk/en/hardware/sense-range-support
Loos Gauge conversion chart (kg)

Wire Dia. 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm

Loos Gauge Model A PT1 Model A PT1 Model A PT1 Model B PT2

5 30
6
7
8 45
9 50
10 50 55 110
11 60 100
12 65 110
13 70 120
14 75 140
15 70 85 55 70 140 150
16 90 75 170
17 100 80 180
18 110 90 175 200
19 120 100 225
20 90 130 70 110 200 240
21 140 120 70 250
22 100 80 130 80 225 275
23 140 90 300
24 120 90 150 100 250 350
25 160 110 375
26 130 100 170 120 300 400
27 180 130 450
28 140 110 190 140 350 500
29 200 150 550
30 150 120 225 160 400 625
31 250 170
32 180 140 275 90 180 500
33 200
34 160 110 210 650
35 225
36 180 130 240
37 250
38 200 140 275
39 325
40 250 150 375
41
42 325 200
43
44 250
45 275
46 325
47 375
48 450
KG to LBS conversion chart

KG LBS KG LBS KG LBS KG LBS

35 77 205 452 315 694 485 1069

40 88 210 463 320 705 490 1080
45 99 215 474 325 717 495 1091
50 110 220 485 330 728 500 1102
55 121 225 496 335 739 505 1113
60 132 230 507 340 750 510 1124
65 143 235 518 345 761 515 1135
70 154 240 529 350 772 520 1146
75 165 245 540 355 783 525 1157
80 176 250 551 360 794 530 1168
85 187 255 562 365 805 535 1179
90 198 260 573 370 816 540 1190
95 209 265 584 375 827 545 1202
100 220 270 595 380 838 550 1213
105 231 275 606 385 849 555 1224
110 243 280 617 390 860 560 1235
115 254 285 628 395 871 565 1246
120 265 290 639 400 882 570 1257
125 276 295 650 405 893 575 1268
130 287 300 661 410 904 580 1279
135 298 305 672 415 915 585 1290
140 309 310 683 420 926 590 1301
145 320 315 694 425 937 595 1312
150 331 320 705 430 948 600 1323
155 342 325 717 435 959 605 1334
160 353 330 728 440 970 610 1345
165 364 335 739 445 981 615 1356
170 375 340 750 450 992 620 1367
175 386 345 761 455 1003 625 1378
180 397 350 772 460 1014 630 1389
185 408 355 783 465 1025 635 1400
190 419 360 794 470 1036 640 1411
195 430 365 805 475 1047 645 1422
200 441 370 816 480 1058 650 1433