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Garmin GHC 50 User Manual

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GHC
50
Owner’s Manual

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Garmin GHC 50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeColor LCD
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
Power Supply10-35 Vdc
Water ResistanceIPX7
Garmin Marine Network ports2
Display Size5"
Weight0.68 kg
Operating Temperature-15 to 70 °C
Compatible NetworksNMEA 2000

Summary

Introduction

Basic Autopilot Operation

Heading Screen

Displays status of the autopilot, including heading, speed, and mode.

Standby Mode

Autopilot is inactive; user is responsible for helm control.

Engaging the Autopilot

Takes control of the helm to maintain heading; indicators turn green.

Disengaging the Autopilot

Stops autopilot control; requires manual steering; indicators turn gray.

Heading Hold

Maintains current heading without manual steering of helm or rudder.

Heading Adjustment

Adjusts the desired heading using helm control or Shadow Drive technology.

Powerboat Autopilot Operation

Steering Patterns

Autopilot steers in preset patterns for fishing and maneuvers like U-turns.

Following the U-Turn Pattern

Turns the boat 180 degrees and maintains the new heading.

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern

Steers boat in a continuous circle at specified direction and time.

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern

Steers boat port to starboard and back over specified time and angle.

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern

Steers boat to run alongside initiation location, useful for man overboard.

Following an Orbit Pattern

Steers boat in a continuous circle around an active waypoint.

Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern

Steers boat to repeatedly pass over an active waypoint in a cloverleaf pattern.

Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern

Steers boat in increasingly larger circles outward from waypoint, forming a spiral.

Cancelling a Steering Pattern

Physically steer boat or select Standby to cancel a steering pattern.

Sailboat Autopilot Operation

Wind Hold

Maintains specific bearing relative to apparent or true wind angle.

Engaging Wind Hold

Engages wind hold after connecting a compatible NMEA 2000 wind sensor.

Changing the Wind Hold Type

Switches wind hold type between apparent and true wind.

Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold

Transitions from heading hold to apparent or true wind hold.

Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle

Adjusts the wind hold angle in 1° or 10° increments.

Tack and Gybe

Sets autopilot to perform tack or gybe maneuvers while in heading or wind hold.

Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold

Performs tack/gybe maneuvers when the autopilot is in heading hold.

Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold

Performs tack/gybe maneuvers when the autopilot is in wind hold.

Setting a Tack Delay

Allows delaying steering a tack after initiating the maneuver.

Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor

Prevents the autopilot from performing a gybe maneuver.

Adjusting the Heading Tack Angle

Adjusts the default angle for tack maneuvers.

Autopilot Settings and Configuration

Adjusting the Autopilot Response

Adjusts autopilot responsiveness for varying sea and wind conditions.

Autopilot Configuration

System setup requires a qualified installer; configuration via chartplotter.

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment

Adjusts the increment size for step steering turns.

Selecting the Preferred Heading Source

Selects the preferred source for heading data, e.g., internal compass or GPS.

Disabling the Shadow Drive Feature

Disables feature that allows manual helm movement to disengage autopilot.

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Shadow Drive Feature

Adjusts sensitivity for manual helm activity to disengage autopilot.

Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control

Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control

Wirelessly connects a compatible remote control to the chartplotter for autopilot control.

Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys

Customizes patterns or actions assigned to the remote control's buttons.

Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch

Allows control of the Garmin autopilot via a compatible Garmin watch.

Device Settings and Preferences

System Settings

Adjusts display/audio settings, GPS info, system info, power options, and simulator.

Sounds and Display Settings

Configures beeper, backlight, color mode, and startup image.

Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions

Sets up to three autopilot actions for a Garmin watch.

Viewing Autopilot Diagnostics

Views autopilot system diagnostics report for configuration and troubleshooting.

GPS Settings

Configures GPS, GLONASS, WAAS/EGNOS, Galileo, speed filter, and data source.

Viewing System Software Information

Displays software version and unit ID for updates or troubleshooting.

Viewing the Event Log

Shows a list of system events for monitoring and diagnostics.

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

Accesses electronic label for regulatory and compliance identification numbers.

Preferences Settings

Sets units of measure, language, filters, and keyboard layout.

Communications Settings

NMEA 2000 Settings

Configures NMEA 2000 network devices, labels, and sensor naming.

Wi-Fi Network

Sets up, connects to, and changes channel for the device's Wi-Fi network.

Garmin Marine Network

Shares data with compatible Garmin peripheral devices and chartplotters.

Setting Alarms

System Alarms

Sets audible alarms for unit voltage and GPS accuracy.

NMEA 2000 Alarms

Enables/disables alerts for the NMEA 2000 network and connected devices.

Software Update

Instructions for updating device software using a memory card or chartplotter.

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