Raymarine Pathfinder GyroPlus 2 Owner's Handbook Manual

Preface iiiContentsAbout this Handbook .............................................................................................vImportant Information .................................................................. vWarranty ...................................................................................... viSafety notices ............................................................................... viEMC conformance ...................................................................... viChapter 1: Introduction .....................................................................................11.1 System overview .......................................................................... 11.2 System components ...................................................................... 2Fluxgate compass ......................................................................... 2GyroPlus 2 unit ............................................................................. 21.3 Using the Smart Heading System ................................................. 2Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................32.1 Planning the installation ............................................................... 4Typical integrated systems ............................................................ 4Tools required ............................................................................... 6Parts required ................................................................................ 6Cabling guidelines ........................................................................ 6EMC installation guidelines ......................................................... 72.2 Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit ....................................................... 8GyroPlus 2 unit - dimensions ........................................................ 8GyroPlus 2 unit - inputs/outputs ................................................... 8Site requirements .......................................................................... 9Mounting the GyroPlus 2 unit ..................................................... 102.3 Installing the fluxgate compass ................................................... 12Fluxgate compass - description and dimensions ......................... 12Select the location ....................................................................... 12Mount the fluxgate compass ....................................................... 14Connect the fluxgate compass to the GyroPlus 2 unit ................ 152.4 Connecting to Pathfinder Plus .................................................... 16SeaTalk connections ................................................................... 16NMEA connections .................................................................... 16Chapter 3: Calibration ......................................................................................193.1 Compass calibration overview ................................................... 193.2 Calibrating with a Pathfinder Plus display .................................. 20Step 1: Enter Compass Setup mode ............................................ 20Step 2: Linearise the compass ..................................................... 21Step 3: Align the heading ............................................................ 22