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Heading Sensor
Heading Sensor
The Cortex Hub includes an internal heading sensor to display an accurately
orientated AIS icon of your vessel on another vessels AIS system. The heading
sensor also determines the direction to the bow for Anchor Watch.
The heading sensor requires calibration that is performed from the Onboard App or
a handset.
The Cortex Onboard App
1. Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and device ON
Switch the vessel’s batteries ON to power the Cortex Hub
2. Connect the device to the Cortex Hub via WiFi
See Connecting to an Cortex Hub section
3. Open the app and program as follows;
> Select the Main Menu icon ( ) to open the Settings Menu.
> Device Settings...
> Sensors...
> Heading...
With a handset
1. Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and handset ON
Switch the vessel’s batteries ON to power the Cortex Hub
2. Connect the handset to the Cortex Hub via WiFi
See Connecting to an Cortex Hub section
3. Select the handset Main Menu and program as follows;
> Main Menu. ( ) Select the wrench icon (
) to open the Configuration
Menu.
> Sensors
> Heading
To update Cortex Hub firmware
Firmware updates for the Cortex Hub and H1/H1P handsets are bundled with
Cortex Onboard App releases.
Check the Apple IOS App Store or Google Play Store for updates to Cortex Onboard,
select UPDATE as required.
Once downloaded to your mobile device, connect it to the Cortex Hub WiFi on the
vessel. The Cortex Hub will automatically recognize updated firmware.The Onboard
App will ask if you would like to perform the firmware update. Select Yes to update.
