Compass calibration – B&G H1000 Compass User Manual

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compass calibration

compass calibration

Compass calibration sets sensor offset, damping, and allows a compass swing to correct for magnetic deviation.
If the compass has not been swung the compass cal menu will show swing required. When this item is selected the
display will switch to the start menu, and show the current heading. When selecting start

start

start

start the display shows the

current heading, a progress bar indicating how far around the complete turn the boat currently is, and an indication of
whether or not the turn rate is too fast.
When the turn is complete the compass calculates its deviation correction and the display shows passed or failed.
After a successful swing the compass cal menu will show swing passed in place of swing required.
At any point during the swing the user can select abort to end the swing and return control to the compass cal menu.

Note: passed is
shown under the
Swing title when a
successful compass
swing has been stored

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