Heading Sensor Pg-1000, C-2000 Setup - Furuno RD-30 Operator's Manual

1. OPERATION
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Heading Sensor PG-1000, C-2000 Setup

Set up the heading sensor PG1000, C-2000 on the HDG SETUP menu, with the
heading sensor connected to the AUX port. Note that no data is transmitted from
the IN/OUT port when the HDG SETUP menu is displayed.
Calibration
Calibrate the heading sensor against magnetic field distortion aboard the boat as
below. Do not turn off the power during the calibration.
1. Find a calm and clear area without current, wind, swell or waves.
2. Steer the boat clockwise or counterclockwise in a circular course. Take about
two minutes to complete the circle (at about 3 kt). While turning the boat, go
to step 3.
Notes: Speed higher than 3 kt may result in calibration error.
3. Press the [MENU] key once or twice to open the menu.
4. Choose HDG SETUP and then press the [MENU] key. (It may take several
seconds before the HDG SETUP menu appears.)
HDG SENSOR SETUP
CALIBRATION
OFFSET
DAMPING
* = DAMPING shown on C-2000.
5. Choose CALIBRATION and then press the [ENT] key.
1-30
2 minutes for a circle
(at about 3 kt)
Course to follow for calibration
°
: -14 352 M
: 1*
HDG SETUP menu
Offset output from PG-1000 or C-2000 and
current bearing (updated every second)
Damping factor set at C-2000