B&G Network Network System User Manual

NETWORK COMPASS USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO B&G NETWORK.........................................................2
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK COMPASS.................................................................3
COMPASS DISPLAY UNIT.............................................................................................4
EXAMPLE SYSTEMS USING NETWORK COMPASS...................................................4
INITIAL POWER-UP........................................................................................................5
SETTING THE DISPLAY BACK LIGHTING ...................................................................6
THE OFF COURSE DISPLAY.........................................................................................7
SETTING THE COURSE MEMORIES ............................................................................8
THE XTE DISPLAY .........................................................................................................9
THE RUDDER DISPLAY...............................................................................................10
THE HEAD/LIFT DISPLAY ...........................................................................................11
USING THE TIMER.......................................................................................................12
SETTING THE TIMER...................................................................................................13
ENABLING/DISABLING THE TIMER BEEPS..............................................................13
ENABLING THE OFF COURSE ALARM......................................................................14
SETTING THE COMPASS DAMPING ..........................................................................14
SETTING THE COMPASS OFFSET.............................................................................15
SETTING THE VARIATION ..........................................................................................15
SETTING THE DISPLAY FOR TRUE OR MAGNETIC READINGS .............................16
ENABLING THE HEAD/LIFT MODE.............................................................................16
SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE..............................................................................17
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS...................................................................................17
OPERATION WITH AUTOPILOTS ...............................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................19
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................20
SITING THE FLUXGATE ..............................................................................................21
INSTALLATION DATA..................................................................................................22
SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................23
1

B&G Network Network System Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperature	-10 to +55 °C
storage temperature	-25 to +70 °C
relative humidity	93%

Power

power supply	12V DC nominal
voltage range	10V to 16V
operating current	40 mA to 100 mA

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	110 x 110 x 26 mm
display barrel space	65 mm

Summary

Introduction to Network Compass

Compass Features and Alarms

Details the compass unit's display capabilities, alarms, and key functions.

Initial Power-Up

Automatic Phase Adjustment

Describes the automatic phase adjustment process for the fluxgate sensor on first power-up.

The Off Course Display

Display Mode Cycling

Explains how to cycle through Off Course, XTE, Rudder, and Head/Lift display modes.

Interpreting Off Course Data

Describes how the display shows difference between current heading and target heading.

Setting the Course Memories

Setting CRSE1 and CRSE2 Headings

Details how to set and adjust the two course memories (CRSE1, CRSE2).

The XTE Display

Cross Track Error (XTE) Explained

Describes the XTE display for indicating deviation from a waypoint track.

Understanding the XTE Scale

The Rudder Display

Rudder Angle Indication

Details the rudder display for showing current rudder angle, useful for wheel steering.

The Head/Lift Display

Enabling Head/Lift Display

Head/Lift Data and Alarms

Explains HEAD/LIFT values and the alarm condition for 'HEAD'.

Setting the Timer

Adjusting Timer Hours and Minutes

Step-by-step guide to setting the timer duration using the control keys.

Enabling/Disabling the Timer Beeps

Toggling Timer Beep Function

Instructions to enable or disable audible beeps for the timer.

Enabling the Off Course Alarm

Setting Off Course Alarm Threshold

How to enable the Off Course alarm and set the deviation threshold.

Setting the Compass Damping

Adjusting Damping for Smooth Readings

Setting the Compass Offset

Compensating for Fixed Errors

Setting the Variation

Entering Magnetic Variation

Calibrating the Compass

Compass Calibration Swing

Procedure for performing a calibration swing to measure deviation.

Interpreting Calibration Results

Operation with Autopilots

Network Integration with Autopilots

Fluxgate Sensor and Pilot Interaction

Troubleshooting

Display and Network Issues

Calibration and Error Messages

Installation

Display Unit Mounting

Instructions for physically mounting the compass display unit.

Siting the Display Unit

Mounting Bracket Details

Siting the Fluxgate

Fluxgate Placement Guidelines

Recommendations for siting the fluxgate sensor to avoid magnetic interference.

Mounting and Cable Routing