B&G Network Compass, Manual

Page 1: ...EXCELLENCE IN MARINE ELECTRONICS BROOKES AND GATEHOUSE LTD Premier Way Abbey Park Romsey Hampshire SO51 9AQ England Tel 44 01794 518448 Fax 44 01794 518077 NETWORK COMPASS MANUAL 618 HB 0787 01...

Page 2: ...2 ENABLING DISABLING THE TIMER BEEPS 12 ENABLING THE OFF COURSE ALARM 13 SETTING THE COMPASS DAMPING 13 SETTING THE COMPASS OFFSET 14 SETTING THE VARIATION 14 SETTING THE DISPLAY FOR TRUE OR MAGNETIC...

Page 3: ...twork with units processing their own data or acting as repeaters for data from other units This Network providing a comprehensive navigational system Screened cables combined with the latest technolo...

Page 4: ...lso operate as a repeater of course data received via the Network These connections plug directly into the rear of the display The Network COMPASS includes two adjustable alarms Off course alarm Head...

Page 5: ...ust be set to repeater mode Refer to SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE for details The MODE key then cycles the display through Off Course Cross Track Error XTE Rudder and Head Lift displays if enabled COMPA...

Page 6: ...ng order L 0 OFF L 3 High L 2 Medium L 1 Low EXAMPLE SYSTEMS USING NETWORK COMPASS contd SETTING THE DISPLAY BACK LIGHTING MODE TIMER LOCK SETUP LIGHTS ENTER Network COMPASS MODE TIMER LOCK SETUP LIGH...

Page 7: ...el is heading starboard of the setting in course 2 memory the display shows the current bearing The Off Course scale is visible below the bar graph which points to port the legends STEER and PORT indi...

Page 8: ...vert to normal four seconds after the last key is pressed Alternatively the displayed course memory can be reset by sailing on a heading then depressing the LOCK key for one second The current course...

Page 9: ...anned course The display shows the current bearing and the XTE scale is visible above the bar graph which points to port the legends STEER and PORT indicate the direction required to steer to correct...

Page 10: ...vessel is turning to starboard the display shows the current heading and the rudder scale is visible beneath the bar graph which points to port the direction to turn the wheel to straighten the rudder...

Page 11: ...e switched manually by two short presses of the LOCK key or the remote button The HEAD LIFT values are displayed in the analogue bar graph as degrees If the Off Course alarm is enabled the unit will s...

Page 12: ...own in the table below Beeps begin at Beeps end at Number of beeps Frequency 60 hours 1 hour 5 every hour 1 hour 10 minutes 4 every 10 minutes 10 minutes 1 minute 3 every minute 1 minute 10 seconds 2...

Page 13: ...isplay 1 Press TIMER to enter timer mode 2 Press SETUP to give the display h xx xx represents a two digit number the h will be flashing 3 Press SETUP to give the O FF display colon flashing 4 Press en...

Page 14: ...ode Compass damping is used to smooth out compass readings 1 Press SETUP until dxx is displayed The d will flash 2 Press ENTER the numbers will flash 3 Press the or keys until the desired value is sho...

Page 15: ...esired mode Compass Offset at 3 Compass Offset at 7 1 Press SETUP until Uxx is displayed xx represents a number and the U is flashing 2 Press ENTER the numbers will flash 3 Press the or keys until the...

Page 16: ...HEAD LIFT is flashing and either ON or OFF is displayed 2 Press ENTER ON or OFF will flash 3 Press the or keys to switch the setting between on and off 4 Press ENTER to accept the setting and return t...

Page 17: ...layed 2 Press ENTER to begin calibration swing The display shows a degree count 3 Sail the vessel through a full circle the display will count up to 360 4 On completion the compass will display a P fo...

Page 18: ...e pilot accepting data from the COMPASS unit Only one fluxgate is necessary for the Network but if a backup fluxgate is added and fitted into the COMPASS unit then it will override the PILOT s interna...

Page 19: ...lled too close to onboard metallic object Calibration manoeuvre attempted near to large metallic vessel or equipment e g loading crane Display shows E followed by Error message Switch off and restart...

Page 20: ...cket The template allows 4mm 5 32 between adjacent units for the suncover increase this distance if required to maximum of 60mm 2 3 8 between units or 180mm 3 1 8 between centres For greater distances...

Page 21: ...ith the connector downwards Secure the unit in the selected site using the self tapping screws provided Route the cable to the Network COMPASS display or the Network PILOT computer unit avoiding other...

Page 22: ...ound the mounting bracket Rubber Gasket Gasket Display Unit Sun cover Self tapping screws Mounting bracket 70 0mm hole 25 0mm 65 0mm 110 0mm 110 0mm Network COMPASS LIGHTS ENTER SETUP TIMER MODE LOCK...

Page 23: ...age Temp 25 to 70 C 25 to 70 C 95 RH Sealing Fully sealed front suitable for bulkhead cockpit mounting ELECTRICAL Power Supply 12V DC nominal 10V to 16V Operating Current 40 mA to 100 mA Protection Co...

Page 24: ...sion wear and tear or improper installation 3 Accident misuse or neglect 4 Malfunctioning of the product due to externally generated magnetic electrical or acoustic interference D Brookes Gatehouse Lt...

Page 25: ...G WARRANTY CERTIFICATE SERIAL Nos DISPLAY TRANSDUCER DISTRIBUTORS NAME ADDRESS DEALERS NAME ADDRESS OWNERS NAME ADDRESS DATE OF PURCHASE VESSEL NAME IMPORTANT PLEASE RETAIN THIS DOCUMENT IN A SAFE PL...