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.
Note:
For more information about MARPA and radar/chart overlay,
please refer to your Pathfinder Plus owner’s handbook.
The GyroPlus 2 unit can also be used separately to provide rate of turn
information for Raymarine course computers (see the Appendix).
This handbook contains the following chapters:
At the end of this handbook we have included product specifications and
warranty certificate.
Note:
This handbook contains important information about installing,
using and maintaining your new Raymarine product. To get the best from
the product, please read this handbook thoroughly.
Important Information
Before using this product, please read the following information about:
•
Warranty
•
Safety notices
•
EMC conformance
Chapter
Contents
Page
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduces the Smart Heading System, its
components, its features and its use.
page 1
Chapter 2: Installation
Explains how to install the Smart Heading System
and make the system connections.
page 3
Chapter 3: Calibration
Explains how to calibrate the Smart Heading
System after installation.
page 19
Chapter 4: Fault-finding &
Maintenance
Provides general maintenance procedures and
information.
page 25
Appendix: Connecting to
Autopilots
Explains how to use the GyroPlus 2 unit with
Raymarine autopilots.
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