ComNav G2 Installation & Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display Installation & Operation Manual PN 29010081...
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Page 3: Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of ComNav Marine’s Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display! At ComNav, we are proud of our prominence as a leader in the design and manufacture of marine autopilot systems. Our dedication to performance and reliability will ensure your satisfaction with the Navigator G2. -
Page 4: Document History
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Welcome Document History Revision Date Description 7-3-2008 Initial release from eMotion 7-3-2008 First release 31-3-2008 The system only works on 12 VDC system Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 2 -... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome ...............................1 Document History .............................2 Table of Contents ............................3 List of Figures ..............................5 List of Tables..............................5 Overview of the Navigator G2 ........................9 Vector Series GPS Compass __________________________________________________________________10 Display Head_______________________________________________________________________________10 Distribution Unit_____________________________________________________________________________11 About this Manual............................12... - Page 6 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Table of Contents Appendix 2 ..............................48 Wiring Reference for ComNav Standard Cables___________________________________________________ 48 Appendix 3 ..............................51 Wiring Termination in the Distribution Unit _______________________________________________________ 51 Appendix 4 ..............................53 General Specifications_______________________________________________________________________ 53 Warranty Information ..........................57 User Notes..............................62 Document PN 29010081 V1.1...
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Page 7: List Of Figures
Figure 7 - Terminal Connection - Step 2 ........................17 Figure 8 - Terminal Connection Silk Screen Labels .....................18 Figure 9 – Vector G2 Power Connection - Always On or Switched................20 Figure 10 - Ship Power Connection ..........................23 Figure 11 – Introductory Screen..........................27 Figure 12 - Color Control Head Backlight and Day/Night Adjust ..................28... - Page 8 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 6 -...
- Page 9 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Introduction Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 7 -...
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Page 11: Overview Of The Navigator G2
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Introduction Overview of the Navigator G2 The Navigator G2 is designed to work with ComNav’s Vector GPS compasses, and other NMEA devices. Features included in the Navigator G2: • Backlit graphical grey-scale LCD display shows navigation information •... -
Page 12: Vector Series Gps Compass
Display Head The Navigator G2 Display Head provides graphical and text information about the vessel position and attitude (speed, heading, turn rate). Two (2) G2 Display Heads can be driven from a single Distribution Unit. Figure 3 - Navigator G2 Display Head Document PN 29010081 V1.1... -
Page 13: Distribution Unit
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Introduction Distribution Unit The G2 Distribution Unit provides a convenient location to terminate and distribute signals from the Vector Series GPS Compass. Using microprocessor based signal processing, the Distribution Unit receives NMEA data from the Vector Series GPS... -
Page 14: About This Manual
This manual provides essential information for the safe and reliable operation of the ComNav Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display. You are urged to read this manual in its entirety before you use your Navigator G2 the first time, and to keep it handy until you become thoroughly familiar with the operation. - Page 15 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 13 -...
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Page 17: Installation
Power Supply For reliable operation of your Navigator G2, your vessel’s power supply system must have an adequately-breakered, or fused, DC (direct current) power supply at a nominal voltage of either 12 volts. If the circuits are fused, a switch should also be provided. Ensure that adequate wire sizes are used to handle the expected maximum currents. -
Page 18: Electrical Connections
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Electrical Connections The G2 Distribution Unit contains five (5) terminal blocks to connect signals from: • Ship Power, • Vector G2, • Display Heads, and • external NMEA devices. Figure 5 shows the location of each block in a distribution unit. -
Page 19: Figure 6 - Terminal Connection - Step 1
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Figure 6 - Terminal Connection - Step 1 Figure 7 - Terminal Connection - Step 2 Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 17 -... -
Page 20: Terminal Strip Labels
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Terminal Strip Labels The Distribution Unit uses two-tier, spring loaded terminal strips. The silk screen labels on the Printed Circuit board (PCB) identify terminal functions. Figure 8 below shows how the labels on the PCB map to the terminals on the connector blocks. -
Page 21: Vector G2 Terminals
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Vector G2 Terminals Table 1 below lists the different signals and wire codes in the cable coming from a Vector G2 GPS Compass. Table 1 – Vector G2 Wiring and Connections Silkscreen Color Codes... -
Page 22: Figure 9 - Vector G2 Power Connection - Always On Or Switched
Switched Power – Switched Power is turned On and Off by the Control Head Power button. If the Display Head is On, the Vector G2 will be powered as well. If the Display Head is Off, the Vector G2 will not be powered or transmitting data. -
Page 23: Display Head Terminals (#1 And #2)
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Display Head Terminals (#1 and #2) Table 2 below lists the different signals in the Display Head cable which goes out to each Display Head. Table 2 – Display Head Wiring and Connection... -
Page 24: Nmea Output Terminal
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation NMEA Output Terminal Table 3 below lists all of the NMEA and status signals located on the NMEA Terminal Strip. All external device connections must me made on this terminal strip. Table 3 – External NMEA, 1-pps, and Alarm Wiring... -
Page 25: Ship Power Bus Terminal
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Installation Ship Power Bus Terminal Ship Power into the Distribution Unit must connect to the Power Bus block. The Distribution Unit protects the Vector and Display Head power from Ship Power over voltage and reverse voltage faults. - Page 26 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 24 -...
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Page 29: Basic Operation
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation Basic Operation This section describes the basic modes of operation of the G2 Display Head. Power On/Off To turn on … • Press Control Head On/Off Switch . • Verify that the Distribution Unit Switched Power LED is ON. -
Page 30: Display Controls
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation Display Controls Color Display Backlight and Day/Night Adjustment The Color Display Head is able to change both the backlight level, and active color scheme. Colors can switch between: • Day (Black on Blue background), and •... -
Page 31: Monochrome Display Contrast And Backlight Adjustment
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation Monochrome Display Contrast and Backlight Adjustment The Monochrome Display Head is able to change both the LCD contrast, and the backlight for the buttons. Contrast and backlight must be adjusted separately. See figure 13. -
Page 32: Normal Usage
(speed, heading, turn rate). Two (2) Display Heads can be driven from a single Distribution Unit. The G2 display provides three different levels of display pages. The first level pages (DISP mode) shows information typically used during vessel operation including graphical and text displays of vessel operation. -
Page 33: Display Pages
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation • Position – GGA or RMC • Heading – HDT, HDM, or HDG • Speed and Course – VTG or RMC • Rate of Turn - ROT • Satellite Information – GSA or GSV Display Pages There are three pages which can be selected by toggling the DISP button –... -
Page 34: Figure 16 - Text Navigation Page Description
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation True (HDT) or Heading Magnetic (HDM) (degrees) Heading Status - Course Dilution of Over Precision Ground and Time (degrees) Turn Speed Turn Rate Over Direction (degrees/ Ground (Port or minute) (knots) Stbd) Figure 16 - Text Navigation Page Description... -
Page 35: Information Pages
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation Table 4 – Navigation Page Fields Descriptions Field Description NMEA Message Source Heading Heading in units of degrees. True (HDT) or Magnetic (HDM) HDT, HDM, HDG depending on the NMEA sentences being received. -
Page 36: Figure 18 - Heading Information Page Description
Gyro Aid Status of whether the Gyro Aid filter is Active Property sentence (YES) in the G2 Series Compass. Gyro Aid allows the compass to improve the sensed accuracy above what is possible with only GPS signals. Document PN 29010081 V1.1... -
Page 37: Figure 19 - Gps Status Information Page Description
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation The GPS Status page displays detailed GPS information including: • Dilution of Precision Values • Number of Satellites in the solution and in view • Type of Solution Fix • Differential GPS Station and Age •... -
Page 38: Figure 20 - Gps Satellite Information Page Description
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation The GPS Satellite page displays satellite position information for up to eight (8) satellites with strong signal levels. Satellites are displayed in ascending order using the Satellite ID number. Information includes: • Satellite elevation above the horizon •... -
Page 39: Parameter Setup Pages
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation Parameter Setup Pages The SETUP pages allow you to change parameters within the G2 Vector GPS Compass. Parameters which can be changed include: • Message Rates • Smoothing Filter Time Constants • Sensor Bias values •... -
Page 40: Figure 22 - Nmea Message Rate Page
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation You can only select a message rate permitted by the G2 Series compass for message you have selected. • All messages can be sent at 1.0 Hz or one (1) message per second. -
Page 41: Figure 24 - Smoothing Filters And Aids Page
Figure 24 shows an example of the Filter and Aids page. Figure 24 - Smoothing Filters and Aids Page The Pitch/Roll page allows specific performance of the G2 Vector Pitch/Roll sensor to be configured. It also displays Firmware information about the Control Head and the Distribution Unit. - Page 42 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 40 -...
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Page 45: Care & Maintenance
Care & Maintenance Care & Maintenance The Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display has been designed to provide many years of reliable service. The following periodic care and maintenance tips will help to ensure the longevity of your GPS Compass Display. - Page 46 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Operation Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 44 -...
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Page 49: Appendix 1
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Appendix 1 Troubleshooting This section lists many of the common problems which you may encounter while installing and operating your Vector Series Navigator system. It also identifies potential causes and how to use the diagnostic indicators to narrow down the source of the problem. -
Page 50: Appendix 2
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Appendix 2 Wiring Reference for ComNav Standard Cables The drawing in the next page is a wiring reference with color code for ComNav standard cables for Vector and Display Head Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 48 -... - Page 52 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 50 -...
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Page 53: Appendix 3
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Appendix 3 Wiring Termination in the Distribution Unit This section describes the best practices to terminate and connect the wiring harnesses into the Navigator Distribution Unit Two-Tier Terminal Strips. You may choose to do this if you shorten a wire harness to the length required on your vessel. -
Page 54: Figure 27 - Cable Shield Removal
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Figure 27 - Cable Shield Removal Figure 28 - Wire Insulation Removal Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 52 -... -
Page 55: Appendix 4
ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Appendix 4 General Specifications Table 7 – Display Head General Specification Parameter Specification 155 x 113 x 29 mm, without knob (6.1 x 4.4 x 1.1”) Dimensions Color Gray Operating Temperature -30º to +80º C (-20º to 175º F) - Page 56 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation Appendices Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 54 -...
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Page 59: Warranty Information
Improper or inadequate ancillary or connected equipment. OTHER LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1. ComNav does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions, heading, or other GPS-based navigation data obtained when using the Equipment. The potential accuracy of the Equipment, as stated in the Manual, associated ComNav literature and/or... - Page 60 The Limited Warranty will not apply with respect to any defective Equipment unless written notice of such defect is given to ComNav, by mail to the address for ComNav set forth below, or by facsimile to ComNav at 604-207-8008, and unless that written notice is received by ComNav within ten (10) days of the date upon which the defect first became known to the Purchaser.
- Page 61 Equipment, the place of purchase, the name and address of the installer, and the Purchaser’s name, address and telephone number, all to be sent, along with proof of purchase, to ComNav at the address set out below, and within the time limits set out above for Notice of Defect.
- Page 62 ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation WARNING The Equipment is an aid to navigation only. It is not intended or designed to replace the person on watch. A qualified person should always be in a position to monitor the vessel’s heading, and to watch...
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Page 63: User Notes
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Page 64: User Notes
User Notes ComNav Navigator G2 Installation & Operation User Notes Table 9 – User Notes Document PN 29010081 V1.1 - 62 -...
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