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Airmar H2183 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Heading sensor with rate gyro and accelerometer
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Owner's Guide & Installation Instructions
Heading Sensor
with Rate Gyro and Accelerometer
Model
H2183
Record the serial number found on the underside of the sensor.
Serial No.____________ Date of Purchase______________
17-472-01 rev.02
03/10/09
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions Heading Sensor with Rate Gyro and Accelerometer Model H2183 Record the serial number found on the underside of the sensor. Serial No.____________ Date of Purchase______________ 17-472-01 rev.02 03/10/09...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2008, 2009 Airmar Technology Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction................4 Safety Instructions..............5 Hardware, Tools & Materials........... 6 Choosing the Mounting Location..........7 Installing................... 8 Mounting on a Vertical Surface..........8 Flush Mounting on a Horizontal Surface........11 Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines........12 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display........12 Connecting to an NMEA 2000®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5 Failure to do so may result in poor product performance, damage to the boat, and/or personal injury. Do not install in a steel vessel (magnetic hull). Use Airmar’s model GH2183, a combination GPS and compass that can be mounted above the deck.
  • Page 6 Where to Purchase Parts Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or marine dealer. Lost, broken, or worn parts should be replaced immediately. Gemeco Tel: 843.210.7000 (USA) Fax: 843.210.7170 Email: sales@gemeco.com Airmar EMEA Tel: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.48 (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Fax: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.49 Email: sales@airmar-emea.com...

  • Page 7: Choosing The Mounting Location

    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 very important.

  • Page 8: Installing

    6mm or 1/4" bit to drill the holes. 7. Fasten the remaining two stainless steel screws in the center holes to lock the bracket in place. level bracket vertical slot (2) stainless steel screw (4) Figure 1. Mounting the bracket Copyright © 2008, 2009 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 9 (points forward) Figure 2. Preparing the sensor Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. 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.
  • Page 10 (2) brass machine screw (2) Figure 3. Installing the sensor in the mounting bracket Copyright © 2008, 2009 Airmar Technology Corp. Attaching the Sensor to the Bracket 1. Feed the cable through the mounting bracket (see Figure 3).

  • Page 11: Flush Mounting On A Horizontal Surface

    Hand-tighten only. Do not over tighten. sensor (part A) alignment tab M5 stud (2) serial number sensor connector socket gasket (part B) arrow mounting surface flat washer (2) lock washer (2) thumb nut (2) Figure 4. Flush mount Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp.

  • Page 12: Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines

    1m (3'). CAUTION: Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the instructions supplied. Removing the waterproof connector or cutting the cable, except when using a water-tight junction box, will void the sensor warranty.
  • Page 13 6. Fasten all cable in place. 7. Your installation is complete. To begin receiving data, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your display. sensor connector NMEA 0183 display BARE Figure 5. NMEA 0183 cable Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 14 (raised dot) Figure 6. Inserting the male-to-male pin in the sensor connector Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. Route the sensor cable to the NMEA 2000 network. Plug the NMEA 2000 connector into the network node (see Figure 7). Coil any excess cable and secure with cable ties to prevent damage.

  • Page 15: Calibrating The Compass

    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 calm seas in a 0.8 km (0.5 mile) open area away from other boats or ferrous objects (structures or aids to navigation).

  • Page 16: Maintenance & Updates

    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.

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