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Raymarine Heading Sensor Owner's Handbook Manual

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    Heading sensor owner’s handbook document number: 8112 4 _3 date: 1st may 2001 124_3cov.P65 09/05/01, 11:29 1.

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    Copyright © raymarine limited 2001 124_3cov.P65 09/05/01, 11:29 2.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    I preface important information warning although your heading sensor is designed to give accurate and reliable performance, it should serve only as an aid to navigation and should never lead to the erosion of good seamanship. Always maintain a permanent watch and be aware of situations as they devel...

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    Ii heading sensor owner’s handbook 124_3pre.P65 09/05/01, 11:29 2.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Iii preface contents important information .......................................................... I warning ......................................................................... I emc conformance ............................................................. I handbook information ..............

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    Iv heading sensor owner’s handbook chapter 4: calibration ......................................................... 11 4.1 introduction ............................................................... 11 emc conformance ................................................... 11 4.2 continuous deviation c...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1 chapter 1: introduction chapter 1: introduction thank you for purchasing a raymarine product. We are sure your heading sensor will give you many years of trouble-free operation. This heading sensor is designed to provide reliable performance, even under the most demanding conditions. D5505-1 1.1 h...

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    2 heading sensor owner’s handbook 124_3c01.P65 09/05/01, 11:29 2.

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    3 chapter 2: maintenance & fault finding chapter 2: maintenance & fault finding 2.1 servicing and safety • raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There a...

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    4 heading sensor owner’s handbook 2.3 fault finding all raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes, prior to packing and shipping. However, if your heading sensor should develop a fault , please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cau...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Installation

    5 chapter 3: installation chapter 3: installation this chapter describes how to install the heading sensor, using everyday hand tools. 3.1 before you begin before you begin, make sure that you have the all the required components and tools (listed below) to hand. Note: before attempting any installa...

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    6 heading sensor owner’s handbook although every effort has been taken to ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand what factors could affect the operation of the product. The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum emc performance, but it is...

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    7 chapter 3: installation d3548-2 connections to other equipment if your raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by raymarine, a suppression ferrite must always be attached to the cable near the raymarine unit. 3.2 siting the heading sensor the heading se...

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    8 heading sensor owner’s handbook x 0.3l to 0.5l 0.3l to 0.5l l l d194-2 the compass is normally bulkhead mounted below decks. However, it can be mounted above deck on steel vessels. Although it is weatherproof, performance may be impaired due to the increased motion if it is mounted above deck. 3.3...

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    9 chapter 3: installation 5. Assemble the heading sensor (1) to the heading sensor mounting bracket (4). The shaft protruding from the base of the unit must click positively into the slot in the base of the mounting bracket. Note: the boat symbol embossed on the top of the active compass should be f...

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    10 heading sensor owner’s handbook equipment, using a suitable connector block, as shown in the diagram below. A 16.25ft (5m) nmea accessory cable is available for more distant connection if required. D5508-1 nmea power ground -- nmea data + nmea data red black yellow check the handbook supplied wit...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Calibration

    11 chapter 4: calibration chapter 4: calibration 4.1 introduction the raymarine heading sensor must be calibrated to ensure that the transmitted compass heading information is accurate. This procedure should be carried out before the unit is used as a navigational aid. The calibration consists of tw...

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    12 heading sensor owner’s handbook to ensure that the compass has received accurate data, perform the following procedure: 1. Choose a calm day, and select an area of open water. Ideally, the current and tide effects should be at a minimum. 2. Calculate the size of circle you need to make in order t...

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    13 chapter 4: calibration 2. If the heading sensor’s readings are less than the actual readings, rotate the sensor slightly clockwise. If the heading sensor’s readings are greater than the actual readings, rotate the sensor slightly anti-clockwise. 3. Check the headings again, and repeat step 2 if r...

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    14 heading sensor owner’s handbook 124_3c04.P65 09/05/01, 11:30 14.

  • Page 21: Heading Sensor Specification

    15 specification heading sensor specification dimensions: 90mm x 100mm x 130mm (3.5in x 3.9 in x 5.1in) power supply: 10 to 16v dc power consumption: 40ma operating temperature: -10°c to +70°c (14°f to 158°f) weight: 450g (1 lb) compatability: nmea 0183 compatible equipment accuracy: +/- 0.5° gimbal...

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    16 heading sensor installation manual 124_3spe.P65 09/05/01, 11:30 16.

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    Document number: 84064-8 april 2001 limited warranty certificate raymarine warrants each new light marine/dealer distributor product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 ye...

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    Factory service centers united states of america uk, europe, middle east, far east raymarine inc 22 cotton road, unit d nashua, nh 03063-4219, usa raymarine ltd anchorage park, portsmouth po3 5td, england telephone: +1 603 881 5200 fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.Raymarine.Com telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 361...