1. OPERATION

1.17Heading Sensor PG-1000, C-2000 Setup

Set up the heading sensor PG1000, C-2000 on the HDG SETUP menu, with the heading sensor connected to the AUX port. Note that no data is transmitted from the IN/OUT port when the HDG SETUP menu is displayed.

Calibration

Calibrate the heading sensor against magnetic field distortion aboard the boat as below. Do not turn off the power during the calibration.

1.Find a calm and clear area without current, wind, swell or waves.

2.Steer the boat clockwise or counterclockwise in a circular course. Take about two minutes to complete the circle (at about 3 kt). While turning the boat, go to step 3.

2 minutes for a circle (at about 3 kt)

Course to follow for calibration

Notes: Speed higher than 3 kt may result in calibration error.

3.Press the [MENU] key once or twice to open the menu.

4.Choose HDG SETUP and then press the [MENU] key. (It may take several seconds before the HDG SETUP menu appears.)

HDG SENSOR SETUP

CALIBRATION

OFFSET : -14 352￿M

DAMPING : 1*

Offset output from PG-1000 or C-2000 and current bearing (updated every second)

Damping factor set at C-2000

* = DAMPING shown on C-2000.

HDG SETUP menu

5. Choose CALIBRATION and then press the [ENT] key.

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Furuno RD-30 manual Heading Sensor PG-1000, C-2000 Setup, Calibration, HDG Sensor Setup, Course to follow for calibration

RD-30 specifications

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