B&G HS2000 User Manual

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HS 2000 User Manual
Part 2 - Operating Information

HB-0846-03

2-20

2.10.9

Heading
Menu Heading:

NAVIGATE

Function Text:

HEADING

Update Rate:

Twice per second

Units:

Degrees magnetic

Notes
1. Adjustable damping, 0-99 sec.
2. Sector alarm available.
3. Sensor alignment calibration.
This is the compass heading, derived directly from the electronic
Fluxgate Compass; a basic input for the system that allows
calculation of dead reckoning and other course related navigation
functions.
The Halcyon 2000 Compass automatically corrects for deviation due
to the magnetic fields of the boat.

2.10.10 Local Time of Day

Menu Heading:

TIME

Function Text:

LOC TIME HR

Update Rate:

Provided by position fixer

Units:

Hours, minutes, seconds

Notes
1. Requires NMEA 0183 interfaced position fixing system.

transmitting the ZLZ sentence.

2. Check that the Local Time Offset is entered on the position fixer

correctly.

This function normally shows the Local Time of Day in hours and
minutes as given by the position fixer. To view minutes and seconds
press the Enter Key once. A further press of the Enter Key returns
the display to hours and minutes.

2.10.11 Next Waypoint Distance

Menu Heading:

WAYPOINT

Function Text:

NEXT WPT NM

Update Rate:

Provided by position fixer

Units:

Nautical miles

Note
Requires NMEA 0183 interfaced position fixing system. WDC
sentence. This is the distance in nautical miles from the current
selected waypoint on your position fixer to the next waypoint on
route.

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