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81198_1.book Page ii Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook.
81198_1.book Page iii Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Preface iii Contents About this Handbook .............................................................................................v Important Information .................................................................. v Warranty ...................................................................................... vi Safety notices ............................................................................... vi EMC conformance .............
81198_1.book Page iv Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM iv Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook Chapter 4: Fault-finding & Maintenance ......................................................25 Regular checks ............................................................................ 25 Fault-finding ............................................................................... 25 Servicing .....................................................................................
81198_1.book Page v Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Preface v About this Handbook Welcome to the handbook for the Pathfinder Smart Heading System, consisting of the GyroPlus 2 unit and the fluxgate compass. This product is primarily designed to provide a fast heading output on NMEA (10 Hz at 0.1° resolution) for MARPA and radar/chart overlay features on Raymarine Pathfinder Plus displays.
81198_1.book Page vi Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM vi Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits.
81198_1.book Page 1 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Introduction The Pathfinder Smart Heading System is designed to provide a fast, accurate heading output that is suitable for the MARPA and radar/chart overlay features on Pathfinder Plus radars and chartplotters. It is designed to operate as part of an integrated Raymarine system, and can be calibrated using a Raymarine Pathfinder Plus display or a Raymarine autopilot control unit.
1198_1.book Page 2 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 2 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook 1 Introduction 1.2 System components Fluxgate compass The fluxgate compass is the direction sensor for the Smart Heading System. It provides the GyroPlus 2 unit with information about the boat’s current heading.
81198_1.book Page 3 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 3 Chapter 2: Installation The sections in this chapter explain how to install the Smart Heading System and connect it to Pathfinder Plus units. Section Page Planning the installation page 4 Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit page 8 Installing the fluxgate compass page 12 Connecting to Pathfinder Plus page 16 Note: Refer to the Appendix first if you are connecting the GyroPlus 2 unit to a Raymarine autopilot.
81198_1.book Page 4 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 4 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook 2.1 Planning the installation Before you start installing the Smart Heading System, read through the information in this chapter.
81198_1.book Page 5 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 5 Connecting to a single Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Pathfinder Plus Radar Fluxgate Compass GyroPlus 2 Unit NMEA out Power 12/24V D5921-2 Connecting to Pathfinder Plus and SeaTalk instruments If you connect the Smart Heading System to both a Pathfinder Plus unit and an existing SeaTalk system, you can provide power either through SeaTalk (as shown below) or direct from the distribution panel.
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81198_1.book Page 7 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 7 EMC installation guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
81198_1.book Page 8 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 8 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook 2.2 Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit 2 Installation 130 mm (5.1 in ) GyroPlus 2 unit - dimensions 150 mm (5.9 in) 39 mm (1.5 in) D5915-1 GyroPlus 2 unit - inputs/outputs GyroPlus 2 unit - inputs/outputs Fluxgate compass in NMEA 0183 in Not used NMEA 0183 out Heading at 10 Hz, ±2˚ accuracy, 0.1˚ resolution SeaTalk in/out including Heading at 2 Hz, ±2˚ accuracy, 0.
81198_1.book Page 9 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 9 Site requirements CAUTION: The GyroPlus 2 unit is not waterproof, so it MUST be installed in a dry location away from water splash or spray from bilges, hatches, etc. Mount the GyroPlus 2 unit below deck, in a dry location that is: • • • Orientation As the GyroPlus 2 unit measures the boat’s rate of turn, it is important to mount it on a vertical surface (as shown).
81198_1.book Page 10 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 10 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook Mounting the GyroPlus 2 unit Fit the GyroPlus 2 unit to the vertical surface as follows: 1. Remove the outer cover (as shown below). 2 Installation b a D5918-2 2. Temporarily hold the GyroPlus 2 unit in the required position so you can mark the centers of the two fixing holes. 3. Use a 3 mm (1/8 in) drill bit to make two pilot holes. 4.
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81198_1.book Page 12 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 12 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook 2.3 Installing the fluxgate compass Fluxgate compass - description and dimensions The fluxgate compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables the compass to provide accurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35°.
81198_1.book Page 13 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 13 Note: Because the compass is electronically aligned after installation (see Chapter 3: Calibration), you can mount it so it faces in any direction. 0.3L to 0.5L L 2 Installation 0.3L to 0.
81198_1.book Page 14 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 14 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook The following diagram shows recommended mounting positions for steel-hulled boats. Note: The higher above the waterline you mount the compass, the more the boat’s pitch and roll will affect compass performance. 2 Installation 1.8 m (6 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.
81198_1.book Page 15 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 15 Ver t ica l D5384-1 Figure 2-4: Fluxgate compass - orientation Note: Stick the supplied warning label near to the fluxgate compass, where it is clearly visible. 1. The fluxgate compass is supplied with 8 m (26 ft) of cable. Route the cable to the GyroPlus 2 unit, taking into account the EMC installation guidelines (see page 7).
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81198_1.book Page 17 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 2: Installation 17 Connecting to more than one Pathfinder Plus unit You can use the NMEA out terminals on the GyroPlus 2 unit to supply fast heading information to up to ten Pathfinder Plus units (depending on the length of NMEA cable run). To use MARPA and radar/chart overlay on all units you will need to connect each Pathfinder Plus unit directly to the NMEA out terminals on the GyroPlus 2 unit, so they receive fast heading data.
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81198_1.book Page 19 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 3: Calibration 19 Chapter 3: Calibration CAUTION: If you fail to complete calibration, the performance of the Smart Heading System will be impaired on some compass headings. This chapter explains how to calibrate the Smart Heading System using a Pathfinder Plus display. This chapter contains the following sections: Section Page Section 3.1, Compass calibration overview page 19 Section 3.
81198_1.book Page 20 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 20 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook 3.2 Calibrating with a Pathfinder Plus display Step 1: Enter Compass Setup mode 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. You will then see the SYSTEM SET UP MENU. 3.
81198_1.book Page 21 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 3: Calibration 21 Step 2: Linearise the compass LINEARISE COMPASS ALIGN HEADING LINEARISE COMPASS LINEARISE COMPASS D5953-1 1. Press the LINEARISE COMPASS soft key to start the linearising process. Note: If you see a WARNING - COMPASS NOT CONNECTED message, check your Smart Heading System connections. 2. You will then see the LINEARISING COMPASS box.
81198_1.book Page 22 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 22 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook 4. When compass linearisation is complete, the Pathfinder Plus unit will beep and briefly display the following pop-up message. LINEARISATION COMPLETE. ALIGN HEADING TO KNOWN REFERENCE D5956-1 5. You will then see the ALIGNING HEADING box, showing the corrected deviation. Note: If the deviation figure exceeds 15°, the fluxgate compass is being affected by ferrous objects on your boat.
81198_1.book Page 23 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 3: Calibration • 23 press the ALIGN TO COG soft key: the HEADING value will then be aligned to the COG (course over ground) heading received from the GPS and you will see the following pop-up message HEADING ALIGNED TO COG.
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81198_1.book Page 25 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Chapter 4: Fault-finding & Maintenance 25 Chapter 4: Fault-finding & Maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. Regular checks CAUTION: The GyroPlus 2 unit and fluxgate compass do NOT contain userserviceable parts. They should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians.
81198_1.book Page 26 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM 26 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner’s Handbook Servicing EMC, servicing and safety guidelines • • • • • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.
81198_1.book Page 27 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots Appendix: 27 Connecting to Autopilots A.
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81198_1.book Page 29 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots 29 Installation instructions for T150/T400 Leave the compass connected to course computer FLUXGATE inputs. Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit Follow the installation instructions for the GyroPlus 2 unit in Chapter 2.
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81198_1.book Page 1 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below. Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer.
81198_1.book Page 2 Monday, February 11, 2002 8:36 AM Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Raymarine Ltd Anchorage Park, Portsmouth PO3 5TD, England Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0)23 9269 4642 www.raymarine.com Sales & Order Services Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or +1 603 881 5200 Ext.
