B&G H2000 Pilot *DISCONTINUED* User Manual
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h2000 Autopilot User Manual
Part 3 - Commissioning and Calibration
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(4)
With the speed below 5 knots, turn the boat
through 360
o
up to a maximum of 720
q at a rate of turn
not greater than 2
o
per second. The display will show the
amount of turn completed so far in degrees.
(5)
Keep turning until PAS (PASS) or FAIL is
displayed.
PAS will alternately be displayed with a number that indicates the
correction coefficient applied. The number is for reference only.
If FAIL shows the swing was unsuccessful, the display will return
to 000
o
and the procedure will have to be repeated.
3.4.7
Setting the Heading Offset Value (H OFF)
The heading offset was originally set while the boat was alongside.
It is advisable that the offset value is checked after the Compass
Swing has been completed. Refer to Setting the Heading Offset to
review the procedure in full.
(1) Select
H OFF from the menu.
(2)
Calculate the correct value for the offset.
(3) Press
Enter to store the value.
3.4.8
Calibration of Speed Input (S CAL)
The ACP Computer Unit can take a direct speed input from a
Paddle Wheel with a hall-effect output. Normally the autopilot uses
boat speed supplied via the Fastnet cable from the Instrument
System, this facility is only used when the installation does not
include an H-range Instrument System.