NETWORK COMPASS USER MANUAL
OPERATION WITH AUTOPILOTS
REQUIRES A B&G NETWORK AUTOPILOT IN SYSTEM. If the unit is set up within a
system that includes a Network ACP1 or ACP2 autopilot and a Network Pilot Display unit
there are two options for the Network configuration:
PILOT
COMPASS
MODE TIMER LOCK SETUP LIGHTS
ENTER
Network COMPASS
30 20
10
30
20
10
OFFCOURSE
STBD
CRSE 1
STEER
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The COMPASS unit can display rudder and compass information generated by the
PILOT.
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The fluxgate sensor can be connected to the COMPASS unit giving an alternate
remote fluxgate option.
The Network is more efficient if the fluxgate is connected to the Network ACP Pilot and
the COMPASS is used as a data repeater. However, the system will operate normally
with the Pilot accepting data from the COMPASS unit.
Only one fluxgate is required per Network system. If a backup fluxgate is connected to
the COMPASS, it will override the PILOT's fluxgate if the COMPASS unit is set to
transducer mode. The PILOT will then act as a repeater for the COMPASS data. When
the backup fluxgate is not in use it is important that the COMPASS is specifically set up in
repeater mode. The fluxgate on the Network COMPASS may be enabled by changing
modes in the event of a PILOT fluxgate failure.
PILOT Off Course data is not fed into the COMPASS unit through the Network. If this
information is required the PILOT heading can be manually entered into one of the
COMPASS course memories.
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