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Navman G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual

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G - P I L O T 3 1 0 0
A U T O P I L O T
Operation Manual
English.............. 3
Español........... 34
Português....... 64
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  • Page 1 G - P I L O T 3 1 0 0 A U T O P I L O T Operation Manual English....3 Español... 34 Português..64 NAV MAN...
  • Page 3 Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4-5 Auto tacking in compass mode ..............18 5 GPS steering mode ................19 5-1 GPS navigation data ................19 5-2 Engaging and disengaging the G-PILOT 3100 in GPS mode....20 5-3 Dodging in GPS mode ................21 6 Wind steering mode .................22 6-1 Wind steering data ...................

  • Page 5: English

    If in doubt, consult a qualifi ed boat builder. Using the G-PILOT 3100: The G-PILOT 3100 is intended as an aid to save a helmsman from having to steer for long periods of time, not as the main means of steering the boat.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction The G-PILOT 3100 autopilot has three steer- The G-PILOT 3100 is part of the Navman family ing modes: of instruments for boats, which includes instru- Compass: The boat sails at a set com- ments for speed, depth, wind and repeaters.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    2-3 Using the G-PILOT 3100 2-3-1 Starting the G-PILOT 3100 2-3-2 Using the G-PILOT 3100 Turn the G-PILOT 3100 on (see section 2-1). Manually steer the boat to open waters If the G-PILOT 3100 is connected to speed, before using the G-PILOT to steer the wind or GPS instruments, turn these on too.

  • Page 8: Action In An Emergency

    For a power boat choose compass mode. For a boat without GPS, or for a boat To use the G-PILOT 3100 with a GPS to with GPS when you do not want to navi- navigate to a waypoint or along a route, gate to a waypoint, choose compass choose GPS mode.

  • Page 9: Stby (Standby), Auto And Hand Steer

    G-PILOT will display NAV ERROR. If the boat is too 2-5 STBY (standby), AUTO and HAND STEER The G-PILOT 3100 can operate in STBY (standby), AUTO or HAND STEER: Hold AUTO + MENU Power on...

  • Page 10: Jog Steer

    2-6 Jog steer When the G-PILOT 3100 is in STBY (standby, see section 2-5) the helmsman must steer the boat manually. However the G-Pilot 3100 can turn the rudder; this is called jog steering: hold down < to turn the rudder to port hold down >...

  • Page 11: Operation

    MAIN menu (see section 3-7). The options are RUD (rudder angle) or CE (course error). If so the display shows 30° to port the G-PILOT 3100 system has more than one display unit, then the bar data display can be selected differently in each display unit.

  • Page 12: Alarms

    ESC to cancel the alarm message. (see next page), press < + >. Press ENT to store the changed data, or The G-PILOT 3100 has two kinds of alarm, press ESC to ignore the change. internal alarms and user defi ned alarms: Press ESC one or more times to exit the To turn user defi...
  • Page 13 4-4, 5-3 or 6-4). Main control unit version number TACK ANG The angle of course change in a Display unit version number tack (50° to 160° or AUTO, default = AUTO) Reset NVM (see sections 4-5, 6-5). NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...
  • Page 14 TURN RATE Set the maximum boat turn rate BKL GROUP NavBus group number (0, 1, allowed, in degrees per sec (3 to 20, default = 2, 3 or 4, default = 1) (see G-PILOT 3100 10 degrees per sec). Installation Manual).

  • Page 15: Key Reference

    (see section 4-5 or 6-4) AUTO Keylock Countdown, then tack or gybe to star- > To turn keylock on or off: board (press ESC to cancel tack) (see section 4-5 or 6-4) Hold down AUTO + MENU. Press ENT. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...

  • Page 16: Compass Steering Mode

    4 Compass steering mode The G-PILOT 3100 has three ways of steering the boat, compass, GPS and wind. To select an appropriate mode, see section 2-4. In Compass mode, the G-PILOT steers the boat to a set course, called CTS (Course to steer).

  • Page 17: Changing Course In Compass Mode

    (if vessel type is SAIL). Waves or wind can push the boat’s heading off Wind or currents can push the boat to one course, The G-PILOT 3100 will steer the boat side of the course, for example: back on course, for example: CTS = 45°...

  • Page 18: Dodging In Compass Mode

    Note To tack to a fi xed wind angle, use the G-PILOT 3100 in Wind mode (see section 6). To view or change the tack angle or the tack delay, go to TACK ANG or TACK DELY in the OPTIONS menu (see section 3-7).

  • Page 19: Gps Steering Mode

    5 GPS steering mode The G-PILOT 3100 has three ways of steering the boat, compass, GPS and wind. To select an appropriate mode, see section 2-4. In GPS mode, the G-PILOT uses data from a GPS to steer the boat along a route or to a waypoint.

  • Page 20: Engaging And Disengaging The G-Pilot 3100 In Gps Mode

    5-2 Engaging and disengaging the G-PILOT 3100 in GPS mode Manually steer the boat to open waters. Start the GPS navigating to a waypoint, either a waypoint on a route or a single waypoint. BRG (direction of GPS course) Boat...

  • Page 21: Dodging In Gps Mode

    Hold AUTO to change to Compass mode. Current: Wind or currents can push the boat off the GPS course. The G-PILOT 3100 will steer the boat back on course: If the GPS is following a route and the boat When the boat reaches the fi nal waypoint, the...

  • Page 22: Wind Steering Mode

    6 Wind steering mode The G-PILOT 3100 has three ways of steering the boat, compass, GPS and wind. To select an appropriate mode, see section 2-4. In wind mode, the G-PILOT steers the boat to a set angle to the wind, called SWA (set wind angle).
  • Page 23 Apparent wind wind speed 15 kts True speed Apparent wind 20 kts wind speed speed True wind 15 kts 20 kts Apparent direction Boat wind 135º speed direction 10 kts 107º Boat speed 10 kts NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...

  • Page 24: Engaging The G-Pilot 3100 In Wind Mode

    Wind APP = P40° The G-PILOT 3100 sets CTS (course to steer) to the current heading, in this example 45°, sets SWA (set wind angle) to the current wind angle and starts steering at this wind angle.

  • Page 25: Changing Swa (Set Wind Angle) In Wind Mode

    When the G-PILOT 3100 is engaged Hold AUTO to change to Compass mode. Wind or waves can push Wind or currents can push If the wind direction changes, the the boat so that the wind the boat to one side of a...

  • Page 26: Dodging In Wind Mode

    AUTO). The boat turns. To cancel the tack at any time, press ESC The boat sails straight while the G-PILOT 3100 counts down the tack delay. The unit gives a long beep at 60 and 30 seconds to...
  • Page 27 TAK ERROR is displayed if you attempt other tacks or if the tack will end with the boat in irons. Note To view or change the tack angle, gybe angle or tack delay, go to TACK ANG, GYBE ANG or TACK DELY in the OPTIONS menu (see section 3-7). NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...

  • Page 28: Optimizing Steering Performance

    To change, go to WIND GAIN in the OPTIONS menu (see section 3-7). The range is 1 to 10. Optimum steering Ideally, in AUTO or HANDSTEER the G-PILOT 3100 should steer the boat to the course without the rudder moving too often. Optimum performance...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Steering Parameters

    Decrease counter rudder gain. Decrease trim gain. Problem: oscillations from side to side build up Decrease ratio. Problem: after a large course change, boat overshoots and oscillates before settling to new course Increase counter rudder gain NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...
  • Page 30 1 minute Boat takes much less than one minute to trim Sideways force starts Decrease trim gain 1 minute Problem: drifts off GPS course Increase GPS gain. Problem: boat oscillated around GPS course Decrease GPS gain. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Appendix A - Specifi Cations

    Other optional instruments: refer to the instrument’s operation manual. Terminal Signal Interfaces Light duty power positive, 10.5 to NavBus connection to other Navman 16.5 V DC, 80 mA maximum instruments. Light duty power supply common NMEA 0183 outputs: HDG, HDT, RSA;...
  • Page 32 Alarm sounds the internal and external (optional) beepers; press any key to mute alarm, then press ESC to cacel the alarm message The G-PILOT 3100 changes to Compass mode The G-PILOT 3100 mode does ot change The G-PILOT 3100 changes to STBY...

  • Page 33: Appendix C - Troubleshooting

    The word SIMULATE fl ashes on the dis- The boat should drift from side to side play, values displayed are unexpected: of the course when the G-PILOT 3100 Unit is in simulate mode (See steering is optimized. G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual).

  • Page 34: Appendix D - How To Contact Us

    Fax: +52 33 3283 1034 admins@thongelectronics.com web: www.plastimo.nl AUSTRALIA web: www.equinautic.com.br web: www.thongelectronics.com United Kingdom Navman Australia Pty. Limited Vietnam ASIA Navimo UK Unit 2 / 5-13 Parsons St. China Hamilton Business Park Rozelle, NSW 2039, Australia. Haidang Co. Ltd.
  • Page 36 Made in New Zealand MN0000213E NAVMAN Lat 36° 48.404'S...

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