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AUTOHELM Navcenter 300 - User Manual

AUTOHELM Navcenter 300
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Chapter 1: Installation

Surface Mounting

Details the process for mounting the Navcenter 300 using a clip-in bracket.

Permanent Mounting

Explains permanent installation using the clip-in bracket and fixing studs.

Trunnion Mounting

Describes mounting the Navcenter 300 overhead or to a chart top using kits.

Rail or Stanchion Mounting

Details mounting the Navcenter 300 to a rail or stanchion using a remote station kit.

Power Supply Options

Covers powering the Navcenter 300 directly or from the SeaTalk bus.

Position Transducer Interfacing

Explains connecting GPS/Loran transducers via NMEA or SeaTalk.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Switching On;Off

Explains how the Navcenter 300 powers up and the initial caution display.

Key Functions Overview

Describes the purpose of each key on the Navcenter 300 unit.

Chart Coverage and Detail

Explains how chart detail varies based on cartridge coverage and boundaries.

Audible Confirmation Signals

Details the beep confirmations for key presses and errors.

Screen Brightness and Contrast Adjustment

Guides on adjusting LCD brightness and contrast settings.

Understanding the Screen Display

Explains the chart area and symbols used on the Navcenter display.

Cursor Movement and Panning

Describes how to move the cursor and pan the chart display.

Chart Zooming Functionality

Explains how to adjust the chart scale using the V and keys.

Customizing Chart Display Settings

Details how to customize chart display options like depths, names, and features.

SeaTalk Data Display

Explains how the Navcenter displays SeaTalk data pages and databoxes.

Chapter 3: Setting Up

Navcenter SETUP Menu Guide

Guides on accessing and navigating the SETUP menu for customization.

SeaTalk GPS Transducer Setup

Guides on setting up the Autohelm SeaTalk GPS position transducer.

Waypoint Arrival Alarm Configuration

Explains setting an alarm distance for waypoint arrival.

Magnetic Variation Settings

Explains how to enter local magnetic variation for accurate bearings.

Heading Display Settings

Describes how to set the displayed heading to magnetic or true.

Unit of Measure Configuration

Details how to customize displayed units for speed, depth, distance, etc.

Exiting the SETUP Menu

How to exit the SETUP menu and return to the chart display.

Accessing the INSTALLATION Menu

Describes accessing the INSTALLATION menu from the OPTIONS menu.

Chapter 4: Routes

Route Navigation Introduction

Explains navigating using pre-planned routes and storing up to 10 routes.

Creating and Constructing Routes

Details creating routes by entering waypoints and connecting them.

Managing Stored Routes

Covers storing, retrieving, erasing, and reversing routes.

Route Tracking and Navigation

Guides on starting and stopping track control for route navigation.

Waypoint and Track Management

Explains advancing waypoints, selecting targets, and track history.

Event Marks and Conversion

Covers placing, deleting, and converting event marks on the chart.

Adding Stored Waypoints to Routes

How to include previously saved waypoints in a new route.

Chapter 5: SeaTalk Integration and Information

Route Information via Navdata

View route details like ETA, bearing, and distance.

SeaTalk Instrument Connectivity

Explains Navcenter's compatibility with SeaTalk instruments for data display.

Live SeaTalk Data Pages

Information received via SeaTalk bus displayed as "Live" data pages.

Databoxes and Live Data Displays

Describes databoxes and pages displaying navigation data.

Modifying SeaTalk Data

How to modify or update data within SeaTalk pages.

Enabling and Configuring Databoxes

Guides on enabling and displaying databoxes on the chart.

SeaTalk Data Time History Logging

Displays recorded SeaTalk data graphically for up to 24 hours.

Computed Navigation Functions

Details computed functions like True Wind, VMG, and VMG-GND.

Chapter 6: Operation with an Autopilot

SeaTalk Autopilot Integration

How the Navcenter interacts with SeaTalk autopilots for navigation.

Non-SeaTalk Autopilot Interface

Interfacing the Navcenter with non-SeaTalk autopilots via NMEA 0183.

Chapter 7: Man Overboard

Activating Man Overboard Alert

How to create an emergency waypoint when a crew member goes overboard.

Deactivating Man Overboard Alert

Procedure to deactivate the Man Overboard facility.

Chapter 8: Ruler

Ruler Measurement Operation

How to measure distance and bearing between points on the chart.

Chapter 9: CodeLock

CodeLock Anti-Theft Modes

Explains the three modes (OFF, AUTO, KEYPAD) for the anti-theft feature.

Setting Up CodeLock Security

Guides on programming the anti-theft pin number and setting modes.

Turning Off CodeLock Security

Procedures to disable the CodeLock anti-theft feature.

Chapter 10: Using the Navcenter 300 at Home

Connecting to Mains Power

How to connect the Navcenter to a mains supply for home use.

Chapter 11: Using the Navcenter with a Printer

Printer Connection Procedure

Details connecting a serial printer to the Navcenter's NMEA output port.

Setting Output Type for Printing

How to configure the Navcenter's output to "PRINTER" for printing.

Chapter 12: Fault Finding

Common Faults and Troubleshooting Steps

Identifies common issues and their probable causes and cures.

Chapter 13: Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications of the Navcenter 300 unit.

AUTOHELM Navcenter 300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAUTOHELM
ModelNavcenter 300
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish