B&G H2000 Pilot *DISCONTINUED* - Manual (Page 13)

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plotters and radars, etc. from different manufacturers. For example your
GPS Plus may be at the chart table, but you require its information to steer
by on deck. Your Hydra displays can show that information if interfaced to
your GPS Plus. The Hydra System can also provide information to your
autopilot.
NMEA is the National Marine Electronics Association, who have produced a
number of standard specifications for the interconnection of marine
electronic instruments. These standards specify the electrical signals and
the format of the data to be transferred.
Part 2 - Operating Information describes in detail the use of the FFD
keyboard to control the Hydra 2000.
Part 4 - Installation Information shows NMEA in/out specifications.
1.4.2
Standard FFD
The Standard FFD is functionally identical and similar in appearance to the
NMEA FFD. The only difference is that the Standard FFD is not fitted with a
NMEA interface.
1.4.3
20/20 Display
The Hydra 2000 20/20 is a lightweight, large digit, liquid crystal display - it
can be configured from any FFD or a remote button to display any system
function.
The 20/20's operation is fully explained in Part 5 - Options.
1.4.4
40/40 Display
The Hercules 2000 40/40 is a lightweight, large digit, liquid crystal display
which can be configured from any FFD or a remote button to display any
system function.
The 40/40’s operation is described in Part 5 - Options.
1.4.5
Analogue Indicators
There is a wide range of analogue indicators available. Refer to Part 5 -
Options for full details.