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Humminbird AS GR50 User Manual

Humminbird AS GR50
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GPS Receiver and Heading Sensor
Installation Guide
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Humminbird AS GR50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHumminbird
ModelAS GR50
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

How GPS and Trackplotting Work

GPS Operation Principles

Explanation of GPS signal reception, triangulation, and accuracy.

Heading Sensor Operation

Magnetic Compass Functionality

How the magnetic compass provides heading data and its compensation.

Installation Preparation

Installation Overview

Choosing a Mounting Location

Key considerations for selecting an optimal sensor mounting spot.

Sensor Installation Methods

Stem Mount Installation

Instructions for mounting the sensor on a stem or antenna pole.

Deck Mount - Cable Down

Mounting the sensor on a deck with the cable routed through the surface.

Deck Mount - Cable Side

Mounting the sensor on a deck with the cable routed to the side.

Stem Mount Detailed Installation

Attaching Sensor to Stem

Securing the sensor base onto the stem pipe.

Stem Mount Cable Routing and Alignment

Aligning the Compass Sensor

Positioning the sensor for accurate compass readings, parallel to keel.

Deck Mount Installation (Cable Down)

Marking Mounting Holes

Positioning the sensor and marking pilot hole locations.

Securing Deck-Mounted Sensor (Cable Down)

Deck Mount Installation (Cable Side)

Aligning and Securing Sensor (Cable Side)

Connecting to the Control Head

HELIX Control Head Connection

Connecting the sensor to HELIX units via the COM port.

Control Head Connection Details

SOLIX Unit Connection

Connecting the sensor to SOLIX units using a splitter data cable.

Powering On and GPS Confirmation

HELIX Series GPS Status Check

Verifying GPS reception and status using the diagnostic view on HELIX.

GPS Confirmation for SOLIX Units

SOLIX Series GPS and Sensor Status

Checking GPS reception and sensor activity on SOLIX displays.

NMEA Output and Baud Rate Configuration

Enabling NMEA Output

Turning on NMEA output for data communication with other devices.

Setting Baud Rates

Configuring compatible baud rates between the control head and connected devices.

Confirming Heading Sensor Operation

HELIX Heading Accuracy Check

Verifying heading sensor accuracy by setting the North Reference to Magnetic.

Heading Sensor Accuracy Verification

Comparing Heading to Course Over Ground

Comparing digital heading readout with Course Over Ground (COG) for accuracy.

SOLIX Heading Sensor Verification

SOLIX Heading vs. COG Check

Checking heading accuracy by comparing with COG in the SOLIX Sonar View.

Chart View Orientation Options

Introduction to Navigation Features

Managing Waypoints

Editing and Displaying Waypoints

Waypoint Field Editing and Deletion

Navigating to Destinations

Navigating to Specific Waypoints and Routes

Waypoint Targets and Trolling Grids

Managing Current and Saved Tracks

Editing Saved Tracks

Modifying and Deleting Saved Tracks

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