Appendix E: Connecting A Raymarine Heading Sensor; G-Series Course Computer - Raymarine hsb2 PLUS Series Owner's Handbook Manual

Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor

Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine
The performance of MARPA and radar/chart overlay on the
dependent on the quality of your heading sensor and such data must be
provided on NMEA.
The following sections provide configuration and connection details for four
typical Raymarine systems:
1. A 150G or 400G course computer with integral rate gyro compensation.
2. A course computer (software version 11 or above) on SeaTalk with an
ST80 active compass (which could be part of an ST80 system).
3. An ST4000 or 5000 autopilot and an ST80 active compass.
4. An ST80 system including an active compass, without a course computer.
Raymarine recommend that, for optimum MARPA and radar/chart overlay
operation, you use a G-series course computer as your source of heading data.
If you have an ST80 active (fluxgate) compass as part of an existing system on
SeaTalk, you should do the following when connecting it to your display:
• Rewire the compass to provide heading data on NMEA.
• Calibrate the compass manually; it is not possible to calibrate the compass
via the autopilot or ST80 system.
Note: If you are using a suitable third party, NMEA heading sensor refer to its
documentation for installation and calibration details. Connect such a com-
pass in a similar manner to the ST80 active compass, giving due consideration
to the power requirements.
If you require further assistance please contact your authorized Raymarine
dealer.

G-Series Course Computer

Note: A 150 or 400 course computer coupled to the optional GyroPlus unit
will provide heading data of equal quality to the 150G or 400G course com-
puter. The method of connecting to your
If you have a Raymarine 150G or 400G course computer we recommend that
you configure your system as follows and illustrated below:
• Connect the course computer NMEA1 output to the NMEA input on one
of your displays.
• In the System Set Up Menu set Bridge NMEA Heading OFF (see Bridge
NMEA Heading on page 7-9).
Heading Sensor
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