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Airmar H2183 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Manual is about: Heading Sensor with Rate Gyro and Accelerometer

Summary of H2183

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    1 record the serial number found on the underside of the sensor. Serial no.____________ date of purchase______________ 17-472-01 rev.02 03/10/09 heading sensor with rate gyro and accelerometer model h2183 owner’s guide & installation instructions.

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    2 copyright © 2008, 2009 airmar technology corp. All rights reserved..

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    3 table of contents introduction.............................................................................. 4 safety instructions.................................................................... 5 hardware, tools & materials................................................... 6 choosing the mou...

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    4 introduction thank you for purchasing the airmar’s solid-state heading sensor. This exciting product is actually three sensors in a single unit—a three-axis magnetic compass, a three-axis accelerometer, and a three-axis rate gyro. The compact housing is waterproof with a single removable cable. Da...

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    5 warning: correct installation important the heading sensor must be installed and operated according to the instructions in this owner’s guide. Failure to do so may result in poor product performance, damage to the boat, and/or personal injury. Warning: compass safe distance the compass safe distan...

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    6 cables & converting/connecting hardware the heading sensor can be connected in several ways. You must have the correct cable(s) and any needed junction box before beginning the installation. Cables note: additional cable lengths are available. • nmea 0183 cable 10m part no. 33- 862-02 • nmea 2000®...

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    7 choosing the mounting location warning: do not install the heading sensor h2183 in a steel vessel (magnetic hull). For a steel vessel, use airmar’s model gh2183, combination gps and compass that can be mounted above the deck. For accurate readings, selecting the best location for the sensor is ver...

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    8 installing warning: always wear safety goggles and a dust mask to avoid personal injury. Caution: the word “forward” on the sensor must be facing forward and parallel to the centerline of the boat for accurate compass readings. Caution: mount the sensor near the center of gravity of the boat and r...

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    9 preparing the sensor 1. Remove the label from over the sensor’s socket (part a) (see figure 2). 2. There are two ways to attach the sensor to the bracket. Choose either a or b. Warning: do not use the studs if there is any danger that a person may be injured by the protruding metal. A. Studs—it is...

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    10 attaching the sensor to the bracket 1. Feed the cable through the mounting bracket (see figure 3). 2. Align the word “forward” pointing forward and parallel to the centerline of the boat while holding the gasket firmly against the sensor. A. Studs—push the studs through the mounting bracket. Fast...

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    11 flush mounting on a horizontal surface 1. Remove the label from over the sensor’s socket (part a) (see figure 4). 2. Apply removable thread locker to the two studs supplied. Screw the studs into the underside of the sensor. 3. Using a torpedo level, check that the mounting surface is reasonably l...

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    12 cable routing & connecting guidelines warning: always wear safety goggles and a dust mask to avoid personal injury. Caution: to reduce electrical interference from other electrical wiring and any on- board equipment with strong magnetic fields such as radar equipment, radio transmitters, boat eng...

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    13 note 1: the sensor must be supplied with 12 vdc (±3 vdc) at 0.5 amp. Note 2: if your display does not have nmea 0183 output connections, the yellow and orange wires are not needed and their ends should be taped separately. (alternatively, yellow and orange wires can be connected to an external se...

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    14 connecting to an nmea 2000 ® network caution: only two termination resistors are required on an nmea 2000 network. More than two will degrade the bus performance. Important: when using a cable that is longer than 6m (20'), remove the termination resistor at the last node/tee on the nmea 2000 netw...

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    15 calibrating the compass warning: the internal compass must be calibrated on the water after the sensor is installed . Failure to do so may result in inaccurate compass readings, possibly contributing to damage to the boat and/or personal injury. Caution: compass calibration needs to be done in ca...

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    16 maintenance & updates firmware revisions airmar may release updated versions of the firmware. The latest revision will be available for download through an email to you, from airmar’s website, www.Airmar.Com, or a cd can be mailed by airmar’s technical support personnel. Troubleshooting • is ther...