
2. Warning Messages
"Er1" Message
If the Sailcomp display flashes "
Er1
" alternately with normal compass information, this
indicates that the sensor is "magnetically overloaded". If this message is displayed
when installing your Sailcomp 103AC, the compass cannot perform auto-compensation
and must be moved to a better location where you do not get this message. If this
message suddenly appears long after you have installed and compensated your com-
pass, it is an indication that something has dramatically changed in the sensor's envi-
ronment. Check the area around the sensor. This message can be caused by a magnet-
ic field or large amounts of metal located near the sensor. Speakers, tool boxes,
anchors, and electric motors are items that could cause this message to appear.
"Lo" and "bAt" Message
If the display alternately flashes "
Lo
" and "
bAt
", the unit has insufficient voltage to
function reliably. All functions and auto-compensation will be prohibited until the
Sailcomp 103AC receives sufficient power/voltage to function. You should immediate-
ly remedy the situation when you see
"Lo" "bAt"
displayed.
"snr" Message
"
snr
" stands for "
signal to noise ratio
". If the "
snr
"
bit is set in the loran's or GPS' "
APA
" or "
XTE
"
NMEA 0183 sentences, the Sailcomp display will
indicate this by displaying "
snr
" as shown, right.
"Miles to Go" and "Bearing to Waypoint" will not
be displayed until this bit is cleared.
"oor" Message
"
oor
" stands for "
out of range
". The Sailcomp will
display "
oor
" if the loran's or GPS' distance field in
the "
BWC
" or the "
WDC
" NMEA 0183 sentence is a
null field or is greater than 999.9. "Miles to Go" will
not be displayed until the distance field is less than
1000. The Sailcomp display will alternate between
"Bearing to Way-point" and the "oor" message.
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS — WARNING MESSAGES