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NAVICOM GyroPilot Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 GyroPilot Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.3 NORMAL OPERATION 4.4 EMERGENCY GNSS MODE FEATURES ............................. 7 5.1 LED INDICATORS 5.2 POWER BUTTON PRESSES 5.3 USE WITH GYROPILOT PLUS 5.4 LEAVE-BEHIND ALARM HANDLING AND STORAGE ......................10 6.1 AFTER USE 6.2 DRY-POUCH CARRY BAG 6.3 LONG-TERM STORAGE 6.4 OPERATE UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURES...
  • Page 3 GyroPilot Operator’s Manual DISCLAIMER The GyroPilot unit and any supporting software are Aids to Navigation. They are very effective tools developed to support the person executes the pilotage. The equipment is intended to be used as part of an integrated strategy incorporating...

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    The GyroPilot also outputs its battery status for display by the navigation software. On loss of AIS input, the GyroPilot will switch to its internal GNSS sensor and output its position over the same wireless link. GyroPilot Plus is available as an optional add on module. It is a highly accurate, wireless and independent GNSS sensor for the GyroPilot.

  • Page 5: Usage

    USAGE 4.1 Switching On Do not switch on the GyroPilot until it has been placed on a flat surface in the required operating location. The base of the unit has a rubberised coating to help give it good adhesion to any flat surface.

  • Page 6: Normal Operation

    Port” by your laptop; this COM port can be selected in your chosen ECS. 4.3 Normal Operation As soon as it is switched on, the GyroPilot will search for the AIS data coming from the Pilot Plug, regardless of any errors in the wiring of the Pilot Plug.

  • Page 7: Emergency Gnss Mode

    4.4 Emergency GNSS Mode In the event that data is lost from the AIS Pilot Plug, the GyroPilot will automatically set itself to GNSS emergency mode and output standard global position and COG data.

  • Page 8: Features

    GyroPilot Operator’s Manual FEATURES 5.1 LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the front of the GyroPilot unit – these show the status of the battery, the status of the data link and the GNSS status. The Three LEDs are labelled as follows: ...

  • Page 9: Power Button Presses

    (GP+). Hold down until the GPS LED starts flashing red and blue. If a GP+ is in close proximity to the GyroPilot and it is in pairing mode, the GyroPilot and GP+ will pair. Once paired, the GPS information from the GP+ will be forwarded to the ECS via the GyroPilot.

  • Page 10: Leave-Behind Alarm

    IMPORTANT  When using the GyroPilot along with the GP+ unit, it is critical that the pilot pay close attention to the source from which you are acquiring the position data. The GNSS LED (refer to GNSS LED Indicator) should be periodically monitored to ensure that the GP+ unit is able to relay the GNSS information to the GyroPilot unit.

  • Page 11: Handling And Storage

    COG and SOG. HANDLING AND STORAGE 6.1 After Use When finished with the GyroPilot, switch it off, wipe the device if there is moisture, and store in a suitable dry place. Recharge as soon as possible.
  • Page 12 GyroPilot Operator’s Manual unit in a place where the temperature is above 0°C before taking the unit outside and setting up. In extreme temperatures (hot or cold) the battery life will be shorter than specified. GyroPilot Operator’s Manual Page 11...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    GyroPilot Operator’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Technical and Performance ROT Accuracy: < 0.5°/min Heading: Smoothed AIS heading to 0.1° Data Link: Wi-Fi or Class 1 Bluetooth (model dependant), or USB cable Battery Longevity (normal Bluetooth operation >36 hours operation): Wi-Fi operation >24 hours...

  • Page 14: Support

    Note: NZ Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of UTC. In summer months this is adjusted forwards by one hour. To confirm the actual time in New Zealand, please visit www.timeanddate.com 8.2 Warranty Information Your GyroPilot system was sold to you with the following warranty periods: GyroPilot 24 months Battery...
  • Page 15 GyroPilot Operator’s Manual Document Revisions Date Revision 8/12/2017 Initial Issue 5/02/2018 Changed error with led status. Added section on COG and SOG at low velocities. GyroPilot Operator’s Manual Page 14...

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