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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Airmar solid-state sensor. The compact housing is 
waterproof with a single removable cable. The H2183 is actually three sensors in 
a single unit—a three-axis magnetic compass, a three-axis accelerometer, and a 
three-axis rate gyro. Data is simultaneously output in digital NMEA 0183 and 
NMEA 2000

®

 formats.

1. Only available if magnetic variation is available from an external device such as a GPS.

Features

• Fast response time
• Stable and accurate data in dynamic conditions
• Can be programmed to compensate for an installation that is not aligned to the 

front of the vehicle/bow of the boat and/or level

• Can be calibrated to compensate for magnetic deviation caused by ferrous 

metals and other electro-magnetic fields

• Waterproof housing
• Waterproof cable system
• Bracket or flush mount

Functions & Outputs

H2183

Magnetic compass heading

Heading relative to true north 

1

Rate of Turn

Angle of pitch and roll

Rate of pitch & roll

NMEA 0183: RS-422

Optional

NMEA 0183: RS-232

Optional

NMEA 20000; CAN

IMPORTANT: Please read the Owner’s 

Guide completely before proceeding.

Содержание H2183

Страница 1: ...d on the underside of the sensor Serial No ____________ Date of Purchase_______________ Smart Sensor Heading Sensor Model H2183 Owner s Guide Installation Instructions Patent http www airmar com patent html 17 472 01 rev 07 07 19 18 ...

Страница 2: ...ectronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Airmar reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content withou...

Страница 3: ...ocation 7 Installing 8 Mounting on a Vertical Surface 8 Flush Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 11 Cable Routing Connecting 12 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display 12 Connecting to an NMEA 2000 Network 14 Calibrating the Compass 15 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 16 Firmware Revisions 16 NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number 16 Trademarks 16 ...

Страница 4: ...st response time Stable and accurate data in dynamic conditions Can be programmed to compensate for an installation that is not aligned to the front of the vehicle bow of the boat and or level Can be calibrated to compensate for magnetic deviation caused by ferrous metals and other electro magnetic fields Waterproof housing Waterproof cable system Bracket or flush mount Functions Outputs H2183 Mag...

Страница 5: ... and anything that can create a magnetic field to prevent interference to the magnetic compass WARNING Electrical Safety The power supply must be OFF before making electrical connections WARNING Voltage The power supply voltage must be 9 40 VDC WARNING Fuse or Circuit Breaker A safe installation requires a 0 5 amp fast blow fuse or circuit breaker WARNING Battery Make power connections to a power ...

Страница 6: ...ction Torpedo level Pencil Electric drill Drill bits and hole saws Pilot hole 3mm or 1 8 Bracket screw holes 4mm 23 or 9 64 Flush mount stud holes 6mm or 1 4 Flush mount cable hole 38mm or 1 1 2 Phillips screwdrivers Marine sealant aluminum hull Loctite 242 or other removable thread locker Flush Mount installation Deck gland some installations Grommets some installations Cutting pliers some instal...

Страница 7: ...adings Avoid the areas near the front bow and the rear stern To prevent interference to the internal magnetic compass mount the sensor A minimum of 0 3m 1 from other standard and steering compasses Away from any structures or equipment that contains ferrous metals Away from anything that may create a magnetic field such as magnetized materials electric motors electronic equipment engines generator...

Страница 8: ...in the CENTER of the slots This will allow you to adjust the bracket up and down 4 Using a 4mm 23 or 9 64 bit drill the two mounting holes Fiberglass Minimize surface cracking by running the drill in reverse until the gelcoat is penetrated 5 Lightly fasten the bracket to the mounting surface with two of the stainless steel screws supplied Place the torpedo level on the top of the bracket Adjust th...

Страница 9: ...stallation is complete 3 Remove the protective cap from the sensor connector on the cable Save the cap to protect the connector when the sensor is removed 4 Pass the instrument connector end of the cable through the center of the gasket 5 Plug the sensor connector firmly into the sensor It fits one way only 6 Push the gasket part B against the sensor and onto the studs if applicable Be sure to ori...

Страница 10: ...n the bracket being sure the screw holes in both the sensor and the gasket are aligned From the underside of the bracket fasten the sensor with the two flat washers lock washers and brass machine screws supplied 3 Be sure the word FORWARD on the sensor is pointing forward and parallel to the centerline of the vehicle boat To prevent the sensor from rotating after it is aligned in the bracket faste...

Страница 11: ...etrated 6 Pass the instrument connector end of the cable through the center of the gasket and down through the center mounting hole in the vehicle boat 7 Plug the sensor connector firmly into the sensor s socket 8 Orient the gasket with the arrow facing in the same direction as the word FORWARD on the sensor Push the gasket onto the studs and slide it over the connector NOTE The gasket fits one wa...

Страница 12: ...nded CAUTION Be careful not to tear the cable jackets when passing them through compartments bulkheads or walls Use a deck gland to prevent water seepage into a boat Use grommets to prevent chaffing CAUTION Use a multimeter to check the polarity and the connections to the power supply before applying power to the sensor CAUTION Coil any excess cable s and secure with cable ties to prevent damage C...

Страница 13: ... cable or it may be wired separately 1 Allowing an extra 25 cm 10 for wiring ease cut the cable to length 2 Strip 60mm 2 1 2 of the outer jacket and foil shielding from the cut end of the cable Figure 5 3 Strip 10 mm 3 8 of conductor insulation from the end of each colored wire 4 Protect the cable s foil shielding from causing a short by using heat shrink tubing around the jacket where the wires e...

Страница 14: ...able and secure with cable ties to prevent damage NOTE Sensor cables longer than 6m 20 have a termination resistor built into the sensor connector Figure 7 10 sensor NMEA 2000 network connector connector locator Figure 6 NMEA 2000 Sensor Cable 6m 20 shown Copyright 2008 2011 Airmar Technology Corp 10 Figure 7 NMEA 2000 Sensor Cable 10m 33 shown Copyright 2009 2011 Airmar Technology Corp 10 sensor ...

Страница 15: ...of two ways Calibrate the compass using the WeatherCaster software and a PC Follow the AutoCalibration Procedure below AutoCalibration Procedure IMPORTANT Calibration requires the vehicle boat to complete 2 to 3 circles IMPORTANT In the event of a calibration failure repeat the procedure 1 At the site where the pretest was performed select the display page on the NMEA Instrument that shows Heading...

Страница 16: ... be calibrated Is there interference from ferrous metals electronic equipment electric motors batteries or cables that are creating a magnetic field Is the sensor mounted near the vehicle boat s center of gravity Problems with the Rate Gyro or Accelerometer Is the sensor installed reasonably level with the waterline Is the sensor mounted near the center of the vehicle boat s fore aft axis Firmware...

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