B&G Vulcan R, Installation Manual

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1 GPS Bow Offset
- enter the distance from bow to GPS
(always a positive value)
2 GPS Centerline Offset
- enter the distance from vessel
centerline to GPS (negative to port)
3
Vessel LOA (Length Over All)
4
GPS
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Note:
Ensure the bow offset includes any projections forward of
the hull, such as a bowsprit.
Rotating mast compensation
If the vessel is fitted with a rotating mast it will impact any sensors or
radar mounted to it. Provided the mast is also fitted with a sensor to
measure rotation, the effect can be compensated for. Open the
Advanced Settings
page to access the following;
Radar
Enable
Use mast rotation
to ensure the radar image alignment
stay correct relative to the vessel.
Wind
Enable
Use mast rotation
to ensure the apparent and calculated
wind heading stays correct relative to the vessel.
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Note:
If using H5000 with a rotating mast,
Use Mast Rotation
for
Wind
needs to be disabled as the H5000 CPU will
automatically correct the wind information relative to the
vessel.
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