Garmin 02187 LOW POWER TRANSMITTER User Manual

Garmin International Inc LOW POWER TRANSMITTER

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GHC™ 20Owner’s ManualMarch 2013 190-01610-00_0A Printed in TaiwanDRAFT
All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products andto make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplementalinformation concerning the use of this product.Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. GHC™ and Shadow Drive™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.NMEA®, NMEA 2000, and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association.DRAFT
Introduction WARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box forproduct warnings and other important information.You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Theautopilot is a tool that will enhance your capability to operate your boat. It doesnot relieve you from the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoidnavigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water.Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such asdocks, pilings, and other boats.The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain aconstant heading. In addition to the basic heading-hold functionality, the systemallows manual steering and several modes of automatic-steering functions andpatterns.Operate the autopilot system using the helm control device. Using the helmcontrol, you engage and steer, set up, and customize the autopilot system.To install the autopilot system, including the helm control, refer to the installationinstructions for each device.Device OverviewÀStandby keyÁSoft keysÂPower keyTips and Shortcuts•Select STBY to place the autopilot in standby mode and return to the headingscreen.• Select Menu from any main screen to access additional settings about thatscreen.• Select to adjust the backlight.• Hold to turn the chartplotter off.Introduction 1DRAFT
Heading ScreenThe heading screen displays the status of the autopilot and the heading screen.Standby Mode CAUTIONThe autopilot does not steer the boat in standby mode. You are responsible forcontrolling the helm, when in standby mode.In standby mode, you can engage the autopilot, adjust settings, or specify thetransmission direction (page 2) of your boat (forward or reverse) by using thesoft keys."Standby" appears in yellow and a yellow icon displays in the upper-right cornerof the screen when the device is in standby mode.Powerboat Autopilot OperationHeading HoldYou can engage the autopilot heading hold function to maintain your currentheading without steering the helm.Engaging the AutopilotWhen you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of the helm and steersthe boat to maintain your heading.From the heading screen, select Engage."Heading Hold" appears in green at the top of the heading screen. A greenicon appears in the upper-right corner of the screen when the device is inheading hold. This icon helps you determine the status of the autopilot andcan be seen on every screen on the device. Your heading shows in thecenter of the heading screen.Heading AdjustmentWhen the autopilot is engaged, you can adjust the heading using the keys on thehelm control or using the helm if your autopilot is equipped with Shadow Drive™technology.Adjusting the Heading with the HelmNOTE: When you manually maintain a specific heading for a few seconds, theautopilot resumes control of the new heading.With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat.A yellow marker and the numerical display on the center of the headingscreen indicate the intended heading.Adjusting the Heading with the KeysYou can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of the helm control.With the autopilot engaged, select an option.• Select 1°> 10°>> or <<10° <1° to use rudder steering mode. Ruddersteering mode turns the boat in 1° increments, and steers the boat whenyou hold a key.• Hold 1°> 10°>> or <<10° <1° to use step steering mode. Step steeringmode turns the boat in 10° increments.Direction ControlWhen your boat is properly equipped, you can control the drive direction of theboat (forward or reverse) using the helm control.Enabling Direction Control1Select Menu > Setup > User Autopilot Setup > Direction Control.2Select Enabled.Using Direction ControlBefore you can use direction control, you must enable the direction controlfunctionality (page 2).When traveling in standby mode, select Direction.2 Heading ScreenDRAFT
Steering Patterns WARNINGYou are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not begin a patternuntil you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles.The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing, and it can alsoperform other specialty maneuvers such as U-turns and Williamson turns. Youcan use the autopilot to begin pattern steering.Pattern steering is not based on GPS, and it can be used without a GPS deviceconnected to the autopilot.Zigzag PatternThe zigzag pattern steers the boat from port to starboard and back, over aspecified time and angle, across your current heading.Setting Up the Zigzag PatternYou can modify the amplitude and period of the zigzag pattern. The defaultvalues are 30° and 1.5 minutes.1Select Menu > Pattern Steering > Zigzag > Setup > Zigzag Amplitude.2Select or to set the amplitude in increments of 5°.3Select Done.4Select Setup > Zigzag Period.5Select or to set the period.6Select Done.Following a Zigzag Pattern1Select Menu > Pattern Steering > Zigzag.2Select Engage.Circles PatternThe circles pattern steers the boat in a continuous circle, in a specified direction,and at a specified time interval.Setting Up the Circles Pattern1Select Menu > Pattern Steering > Circles > Time.2Select or to set the time.3Select Done.Following the Circles Pattern1Select Menu > Pattern Steering > Circles > Engage..2Select an option:• Select to begin a clockwise turn.• Select to begin a counter-clockwise turn.U-Turn PatternThe u-turn pattern turns the boat around 180° and maintains the new heading.There are no settings to adjust the u-turn pattern.Following the U-Turn Pattern1Select Menu > Pattern Steering > U-Turn > Engage.2Select an option:• Select to begin a starboard turn.• Select to begin a port turn.Williamson TurnThe Williamson turn pattern turns the boat around with the intent of runningalongside the location where the Williamson turn pattern was initiated. There areno settings to adjust the Williamson turn pattern.The Williamson turn pattern can be used in man overboard situations.Following the Williamson Turn Pattern WARNINGThe Williamson turn pattern is not determined by GPS and is affected by wind,current, and speed. Be ready to adjust the throttle and take the helm to avoidharm to a person in the water.Powerboat Autopilot Operation 3DRAFT
CAUTIONThe boat must be below planing speed when using this pattern.1Select Menu > Pattern Steering > Williamson Turn > Engage.2Select an option:•Select to begin a starboard turn.• Select to begin a port turn.Cancelling a Steering Pattern• Physically steer the boat.• Select <<10° <1° or 1°> 10°>>.• Select STBY.GPS Steering Patterns WARNINGYou are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not begin a GPSpattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles.The autopilot can steer the boat along a route defined by your GPS device or inpreset patterns based on a GPS location (waypoint). To use GPS steering, youmust have a compatible GPS device connected to the autopilot using NMEA2000® or NMEA® 0183. GPS steering patterns are based on a GPS waypoint towhich you are actively navigating using your optional GPS device. This waypointis called the active waypoint.Following a GPS Steering RouteThe autopilot can steer the boat according to a route defined on a compatibleGPS device.1Create and navigate a route on your GPS device.2Select Menu > GPS Steering > Follow Route.Cancelling a GPS Steering Pattern• Physically steer the boat.• Select <<10° <1° or 1°> 10°>>.• Select STBY.Route ToNOTE: The autopilot must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183compatible chartplotter to use Route To.When you use the Route To feature, the autopilot steers the boat according to aroute defined on your chartplotter.Following a Route To PatternBefore you can begin following a Route To pattern, you must define a route onyour chartplotter. Refer to the owner’s manual included with your chartplotter forinformation on how to define a route.Select Menu > GPS Steering > Route To.Orbit PatternThe orbit pattern steers the boat in a continuous circle around the activewaypoint. The size of the circle is defined by your distance from the activewaypoint when you begin the orbit pattern.Following an Orbit Pattern1Select Menu > GPS Steering > Orbit > Engage.2Select an option:• Select to begin a clockwise turn.• Select to begin a counter-clockwise turn.Cloverleaf PatternThe cloverleaf pattern steers the boat to repeatedly pass over an active waypoint.When you begin the cloverleaf pattern, the autopilot drives the boat toward theactive waypoint and begins the cloverleaf pattern.Setting Up the Cloverleaf PatternYou can adjust the distance from the waypoint at which the autopilot turns yourboat for another pass over the waypoint. The default setting turns the boat at arange of 1000 ft. (300 m) from the active waypoint.4 Powerboat Autopilot OperationDRAFT
1Select Menu > GPS Steering > Cloverleaf > Length.2Select or to set the range.3Select Done.Following the Cloverleaf Pattern1Select Menu > GPS Steering > Cloverleaf > Engage.2Select an option:• To begin a starboard turn, select .• To begin a port turn, select .Search PatternThe search pattern steers the boat in increasingly larger circles outward from theactive waypoint, forming a spiral pattern. When you begin the search pattern, theautopilot drives the boat to the active waypoint and begins the pattern.Setting Up the Search PatternYou can adjust the distance between each circle in the spiral. The defaultdistance between circles in 50 ft. (20 m).1Select Menu > GPS Steering > Search > Spacing.2Select or to set the distance.3Select Done.Following the Search Pattern1Select Menu > GPS Steering > Search > Engage .2Select an option:• To begin a starboard turn, select .• To begin a port turn, select .Sailboat Autopilot Operation CAUTIONWhen engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder. You and your crew remainresponsible for the sails while the autopilot is engaged.In addition to heading hold, you can use the autopilot to maintain a wind hold.You can also use the autopilot to control the rudder while tacking and gybing.Wind HoldYou can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative to the currentwind angle. Your device must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183compatible wind sensor to perform a wind hold or a wind-based tack or gybe.Engaging Wind HoldNOTE: You must have a wind sensor installed before you can engage windhold.When the autopilot is in standby mode, select Wind Hold.Engaging Wind Hold from Heading HoldNOTE: You must have a wind sensor installed before you can engage windhold.With heading hold engaged, select Menu > Wind Hold.Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the AutopilotYou can adjust the wind hold angle on the autopilot when wind hold is engaged.• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1°, select <<10° <1° or 1°>10°>>.• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 10°, hold <<10° <1° or 1°>10°>>.Sailboat Autopilot Operation 5DRAFT
Tack and GybeYou can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or windhold is engaged.Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold1Engage heading hold (page 2).2Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.3Select or to choose a direction.The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the "Tacking"displays on the heading screen until the maneuver is complete.Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold1NOTE: You must have a wind sensor installed before you can engage windhold.Engage wind hold (page 5).2Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.3Select Tack or Gybe.The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the wind holdscreen shows the compass and wind gauges with yellow highlights thatindicate the direction and progress of the tack or gybe.Route To in the Sailboat Autopilot CAUTIONGarmin recommends using route to only under motor power. Using route to whileunder sail can cause an unexpected gybe, risking damage to your sailboat.Unattended sails and rigging can be damaged or cause injury to any crew orpassengers during an unexpected gybe maneuver.Device ConfigurationUser Autopilot SettingsSelect Menu > Setup > User Autopilot Setup.Power Mode: Sets the device power mode to normal or economy mode.Economy power mode allows you to set the percentage of power used to runthe autopilot.Power Saver: Sets the percentage of power used to run the autopilot when thedevice is in economy power mode.Direction Control: Sets the transmission direction of your boat (forward orbackward).Configuring the Remote ControlYou can connect one optional remote control to a the helm control.Select Menu > Setup > Remote.Searching for a Remote Control1Select Menu > Setup > Remote.2Select Search for Remote.Assigning Remote Button Actions CAUTIONIf you assign a pattern to a button on the remote control, remember that you areresponsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not begin a pattern until youare certain the water is clear of obstacles.NOTE: If you assign Direction Control to a button on the remote, the autopilotmust be in standby mode to change the direction (forward or reverse).1Select Menu > Setup > Remote.2Select a remote button you want to assign an action to.6 Device ConfigurationDRAFT
3Select a button action.4If necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining buttons.Display SettingsSelect Menu > Setup > Displayto open the display settings.Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors.Configure Colors: Sets the color configuration for each color mode. For daycolor mode, you can select a full color or high contrast color configuration. Fornight color mode, you can select a full color, red and black, or green andblack color configuration.Backlight: Sets the backlight level.Network Sharing: Allows you to share color mode, color configuration, andbacklight settings with other devices across the NMEA 2000 network.System SettingsSelect Menu > Setup > System.Units: Sets the units of measure.Heading: Sets the reference used in calculating heading information.Variance: Adjusts the variance from true north. This setting is only availablewhen the heading is set to True.Beeper: Sets if and when audible sounds are used.Auto Power: Automatically turns on the autopilot when it is connected to aNMEA 2000 network.GHC Low Volt. Alarm: Sounds an alarm when the autopilot is receiving lowvoltage.Language: Sets the on-screen language.Operating Mode: Allows you to set the operating mode to normal or store demomode.System Information: Allows you to view software information.Factory Defaults: Resets the unit to factory defaults.Device Configuration 7DRAFT
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