Raymarine hsb2 PLUS Series - Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor; G-Series Course Computer

Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor E-1
G-Series Course
Computer
Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine
Heading Sensor
The performanceof MARPA on the displaysis dependent on the quality of
yourheading sensor.
Raymarine recommend that, for optimum MARPA operation, you use the
Pathfinder Smart HeadingSystem (which includes the Gyro Plus 2 unit) or a
G-seriescourse computer, connected via NMEA, as your source of heading
data.The G-seriescourse computeruses rate gyro compensation.
This Appendixprovides connection details for a Raymarine 150G or 400G
course computer. For information on the Pathfinder Smart Heading System
referto the handbook supplied with the compass.Figure 8-14 on page 25
shows a typicalPathfinder system with a Rate Gyro Compass system.
If you have a different headingsensor, or require furtherassistance, please
contact your authorized Raymarine dealeror Raymarine TechnicalSupport.
G-Series Course Computer
Note: A 150 or 400 course computer coupled to the optional GyroPlus unit
will provide heading data of equal quality to the 150G or 400G course com-
puter. The method of connecting to your display is the same.
If you have a Raymarine150G or 400G course computer we recommend that
you configure your systemas follows andillustratedbelow:
• Connectthe course computer NMEA1 output to the NMEA input.
• For each display, in the System Set Up Menu set BridgeNMEA Heading
OFF (see Bridge NMEA Heading on page 7-9).
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