B&G Hydra 2000, User Manual

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Hydra 2000 User Manual
Part 5 - Options
HB-0844-02
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5.8.1 The Keys
The Halcyon Display is provided with the following five keys:
Power/Lights Key
Page Key
Scroll Up Key
Scroll Down Key
Enter Key
5.8.2 Power/Lights Key
The Power/Lights Key is operated in an identical manner to the
Power/Lights Keys provided on the FFDs,
see Part 2 - Operating
Information.
5.8.3 Page Key
Successive pressing of the Page Key will access the following
four functions in a fixed order:
Off Course Stored Course
Head Lift Trend Turn Rate
5.8.4 Off Course Function
The Off Course function provides the helmsman with accurate Off
Course information to assist in steering a steady and accurate
course.
Off Course is calculated by comparing the yacht’s current heading
with a previously set reference heading
. The deviation is shown by
the bar graph and numerically as degrees port or starboard.
The bar graph scale shows one segment for every 2
°
off course
up to 10
°
, then one segment for every 5
°
up 20
°
. If the current
heading is the same as the desired heading then only the central
segment will be shown
. The numeric display will show 00 .
The Off Course function may be reset by pressing the Enter Key,
operation of a Remote Push-button if fitted or from any FFD .
Pressing the Enter Key or Remote Push-button will select the
current heading as the reference heading .
Any deviation from this new course will be shown on the bar graph
and the numerical display. To reset the off course function from