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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions ™ Smart Sensor Solid-State Compass with GPS Receiver GH2183 Model Patent http://www.airmar.com/patent.html Record the serial number found on the underside of the sensor. Serial No._______________ Date of Purchase_____________ 17-489-01 rev.10 04/26/22...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2008 - 2018 Airmar Technology Corp. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without prior written consent of Airmar. Airmar hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction................4 Safety Instructions..............5 Hardware, Tools & Materials..........6 Choosing the Mounting Location........... 7 Installing................. 8 Pole or Rail Mount..............8 Flush Mounting on a Horizontal Surface......10 Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines......11 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display........ 11 Connecting to an NMEA 2000 Network...... -
Page 4: Introduction
IMPORTANT: Please read the Owner’s Guide completely before proceeding. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Airmar’s solid-state Compass with GPS Receiver. This exciting product is actually four sensors in a single unit—a three-axis magnetic compass, a three-axis accelerometer, a three-axis rate gyro, and a GPS receiver. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
WARNING Navigation Aid Only: The sensor is only an aid to navigation and should never be solely relied upon. It is not a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques. Only official government charts contain all the information needed for safe navigation. Follow the safety precautions below to reduce the risk of poor product performance, property damage, personal injury, and/or death. -
Page 6: Hardware, Tools & Materials
Cables & Connecting/Converting Hardware The Compass with GPS Receiver (sensor) can be connected in several ways. You must have the correct cable and any needed hardware before beginning the installation. Length Part No. Sensor Cables 862-02 • NMEA 0183 Cable •... -
Page 7: Choosing The Mounting Location
• Be sure the cable(s) can be routed to reduce electrical interference from other electrical wiring and any on-board equipment with a strong magnetic field such as radar equipment, radio transmitters, engines, generators, etc. Separate the cables by at least 1 m (3'). GH2183 Min. Min. 2m 1.5m Min. -
Page 8: Installing
Installing CAUTION: The alignment tab on the sensor must be facing forward and parallel to the centerline of the boat/vehicle for accurate compass readings. CAUTION: Be sure to use the correct parts for your installation. Do not use the flush mount parts (gasket, part B) to mount the receiver on a pole. Using the wrong parts may allow water to leak into the unit. - Page 9 2. Decide if you want the cable to exit through the center or along the side of the pole/rail bracket. Slide the nut assembly onto the end of the cable at the sensor connector. Do not connect the sensor at this time. a.
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Page 10: Flush Mounting On A Horizontal Surface
Flush Mount 1. Remove the label from over the sensor unit’s socket (Figure 3). Apply removable thread locker to the two studs supplied. Screw the studs into the underside of the sensor unit (part A). 2. Using the gasket (part B) as a template, position it at the selected mounting location upside down with the arrow facing forward and parallel to the centerline of the vehicle/boat. -
Page 11: Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines
Cable Routing & Connecting Depending on the equipment you will be using, route the sensor cable to an Airmar Data Converter, Combiner, an NMEA 0183 display, an NMEA 2000 network, a laptop, or other device. After reading the cautions below, go to the appropriate instructions. - Page 12 No Connector on Display End: Wiring If your sensor cable does not have a connector on the display end, it must be hard wired. Referring to the owner’s manual that came with your display, connect the colored wires as shown in Figure 4. CAUTION: Your sensor has either an RS-422 or RS-232 standard.
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Page 13: Connecting To An Nmea 2000 Network
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. Route the sensor cable to the NMEA 2000 network. Plug the NMEA 2000 connector into the network node (Figure 5). -
Page 14: Calibrating The Compass
Calibrating the Compass WARNING: The internal compass may need to be calibrated after the sensor is installed for maximum accuracy. Perform the pretest below to determine if calibration is necessary. CAUTION: Boat—The Pretest and AutoCalibration Procedure must be done in calm seas in a 0.8 km (0.5 mile) open area away from other boats and ferrous objects such as structures and aids to navigation. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance CAUTION: Do not disassemble the sensor. Removing the screws from the sensor unit (part A) will damage the waterproof seal, thus voiding the warranty. CAUTION: Do not immerse in water or pressure wash. Doing so may allow water to infiltrate the sensor, voiding the warranty. Since the sensor has no moving parts, it requires minimal maintenance. -
Page 16: Trademarks
® NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Assoc. ® Smart Sensor is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. ™ WeatherCaster is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. ™ 35 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, New Hampshire 03055-4613, USA...
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