KVH Industries Sailcomp 103AC User Manual

Contents
I. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Parts List and Tool Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3. Checking Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4. Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5. Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6. Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
7. Auto-Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Accessing Compensation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Alignment Error Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Disabling Auto-Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
II. SAILCOMP 103AC FEATURES
1. Sailcomp Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2. Damping Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
III. SAILCOMP 103AC MODES
1. Trend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2. Off-Course Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3. Nav Repeater Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4. Head/Lift Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5. Starting Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
6. Switching Between Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
IV. RACING WITH THE SAILCOMP
1. Shooting the Wind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
2. The Starting Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3. The Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4. The First Upwind Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5. The Downwind Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6. The Second Upwind Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
V. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
1. True North Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2. Warning Messages:
“Er1” & “Lo” “bAt” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
“snr” & “oor” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
VI. APPENDIX
1. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3. Wiring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4. NMEA 0183 Interface Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
5. Nav Repeater NMEA 0183 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6. Compass Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7. Warranty & Protection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8. Remote Display Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
9. Remote Keypad Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CONTENTS

KVH Industries Sailcomp 103AC Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Accuracy	±1°
Resolution	0.1°
Power Supply	12V DC
Output	NMEA 0183
Type	Fluxgate Compass

Summary

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Tools

Lists the components and tools required for the Sailcomp 103AC installation.

Choosing a Location

Guidance on selecting optimal locations for the compass sensor and other components.

Fluxgate Sensor Location

Details on ideal placement for the fluxgate sensor to minimize magnetic interference.

Avoided Sensor Locations

Lists specific areas on a boat that should be avoided when installing the compass sensor.

Sensor Unit Mounting

Instructions on how to correctly align and mount the sensor unit.

Sensor Unit Mounting Details

Making the Connections

Instructions for connecting the sensor, display, and keypad to the junction box.

Power and NMEA 0183 Wiring

How to connect the system to power and interface with NMEA 0183 devices.

NMEA 0183 Interface Details

System Testing

Initial steps to test the Sailcomp 103AC after installation.

Auto-Compensation Procedure

Explains the auto-compensation feature and its importance for accuracy.

Compensating the Sailcomp 103AC

Step-by-step guide for performing the auto-compensation procedure on the boat.

Accessing Compensation Display

Interpreting Compensation Data

Alignment Error Adjustment

How to electronically adjust the sensor alignment for accurate heading.

Disabling/Enabling Auto-Compensation

SAILCOMP 103AC FEATURES

SAILCOMP 103AC MODES

Off-Course Mode

Off-Course Mode Usage

Nav Repeater Mode

Head/Lift Mode

Starting Timer Mode

RACING WITH THE SAILCOMP

The Starting Line

The Start

The First Upwind Leg

The Second Upwind Leg

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Warning Messages

Explains common warning messages like "Er1", "Lo", "bAt", "snr", and "oor".

APPENDIX

Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions, including backlight and segment issues.

Troubleshooting Auto-Compensation

Solutions for issues encountered during or after auto-compensation.

Troubleshooting Nav and Heading Issues

Solutions for problems related to the Nav button and inaccurate headings.

Troubleshooting Keypad and Power

Solutions for issues with keypad buttons and power/light/damping switches.

Wiring Data

NMEA 0183 Interface Output

Nav Repeater NMEA 0183 Input