Garmin STEADYCAST HEADING SENSOR User manual

Installation Instructions
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STEADYCAST™ HEADING
SENSOR
Installation Instructions
Important Safety Info r ma tion
,&CAUTION
AJways wear safety goggles, ear protection,
and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or
sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is
on the opposite side of the surface.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our
online registration today.
• Go to my .garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
Tools Needed
• Safety glasses
• Drill
• 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit (a larger pilot hole
drill bit may be required for hard or brittle
mounting surfaces)
• 25 mm (1 in.) drill bit for a cable-
passthrough hole ( optional)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Cable ties
• Portable or handheld compass (to test for
magnetic interference)
• Additional screws appropriate for the
mounting surface, if needed
Software Update
You should update the software on all of your
Garmin• devices when you install this device.
The software update requires a Garmin
NMEA 2000• Network Updater accessory or
a Garmin chartplotter connected over the
NMEA 2000 network (sold separately).
Garmin devices support up to a 32 GB
memory card, formatted to FAT32.
Loading the New Software on a Memory
Card
You must copy the software update to a
memory card using a computer that is
running Windows• software.
NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer
support to order a preloaded software update
card if you do not have a computer with
Windows software.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on
the computer.
2 Go to www.gannin.com/support
/software/marine.html.
3 Select GPSMAP Series with SD Card.
4 Select Download next to GPSMAP
Series with SD Card.
5 Read and agree to the terms.
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6 Select Download.
7 Choose a location, and select Save.
8 Double-click the downloaded file.
9 Select Next.
1O Select the drive associated with the
memory card, and select Next> Finish.
A Garmin folder containing the software
update is created on the memory card. The
software update can take several minutes to
load onto the memory card.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you
must obtain a software-update memory card
or load the latest software onto a memory
card.
1 Tum on the chartplotter.
2 After the home screen appears, insert the
memory card into the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update
instructions to appear, the device must
be fully booted before the card is
inserted.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Wait several minutes while the software
update process completes.
5 When prompted, leave the memory card
in place and restart the chartplotter
manually.
6 Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed
before the device restarts fully, the
software update is not complete.
Mou nti ng Considerations
,&CAUTION
Do not install or store the sensor near strong
magnets, including speakers. A strong
magnetic field can damage the sensor.
You can install the sensor with the cable
either routed through the side of the sensor
housing, or with the cable routed through the
mounting surface under the sensor.
For best performance, observe these
considerations when selecting a mounting
location.
• The sensor should not be mounted near
known ferrous metal objects such as a
toolbox or compass.
• The sensor is not a GPS device, and is
not required to have a clear view of the
sky.
• A handheld compass should be used to
test for magnetic interference in the area
where the sensor is to be mounted. Your
boat, motors, and devices must be on
during the test.
If the needle on the handheld compass
moves when you hold it where you intend
to mount the sensor, magnetic
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interference is present. You must choose
another location and test again .
• Mounting screws are provided with the
sensor .If you use mounting hardware
other than the provided screws, the
hardware must be made of quality
stainless steel or brass material to avoid
magnetic interference with the sensor.
NOTE: Test all mounting hardware with a
handheld compass to make sure no
magnetic fields are present in the
hardware .
• The sensor can be mounted in any
orientation, and is not required to be
installed in the same horizontal plane as
the boat.
NOTE: You can set the heading
alignment automatically ifa GPS source
is connected to the NMEA 2000 network.
If you are not using a compatible Garmin
chartplotter, the boat must be able to
reach a cruising speed of at least
6.4 km/h (4 mph} . You can set or fine-
tune the heading alignment using Fine
Heading Alignment with a compatible
Gam1in chartplotter . If these options are
not available, you must align the heading
by adjusting the sensor installation
manually to point the arrow parallel to the
front of the boat.
Mounting the Sensor
You can mount the sensor with the cable
along the mounting surface or with the cable
routed through the mounting surface under
the sensor.
1 Select a mounting location (page 2) .
2 If you plan to route the cable through the
mounting surface, use a 25 mm (1 in .}
drill bit to drill the cable-passthrough hole
into the mounting surface at the selected
mounting location.
3 If necessary, route the cable through the
cable passthrough hole .
4 Using a bit appropriate for the mounting
surface and mounting hardware , drill two
pilot holes (optional} .
5 Secure the sensor to the mounting
surf ace, observing these guidelines for
best performance :
• If you are using your own mounting
hardware instead of the included
screws, test the hardware for
magnetic interference (page 2).
• Do not use excess i ve force when
installing mounting screws. Use on ly
the amount of force needed to keep
the sensor in place .
• Apply force evenly between the
mounting screws .
• Inst a ll the mounting screws
perpendicular to the mounting surface
(not at an angle} . The heads of the
In sta ll a tion In s tru ctions
screws should rest in the center of the
grooves.
6 Route the cable to the NMEA 2000
network.
7 If you routed the cab le through the
mounting surface, fill the cable hole in the
side of the sensor with marine sealant
(optional}.
NMEA 2000 Connection
Considerations
• This sensor connects to an existing
NMEA 2000 network on your boat.
• If the integrated NMEA 2000 drop cable
is not long enough to reach your NMEA
2000 network ,a drop cable extension of
up to 4m (13 ft .) can be used, according
to the NMEA 2000 guidelines .
(j) Heading sensor
® NMEA 2000 power cable (existing ; not
included)
@ Ignition or in-l i ne switch (existing ; not
included)
© 12 Vdc power source
@ NMEA 2000 T-connector (incl uded)
@ NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
(exi sting ; not i ncluded)
Calibration
After installation is complete, you must
calibrate the heading sensor for best r esults .
Depending on the types of devices
connected to the NMEA 2000 network , you
can calibrate the sensor using either a menu-
based method or a basic method .
When you connect the sensor to the same
NMEA 2000 network as a compatible Garmin
chartplotter, you are prompted to begin
menu-based cal i brat i on when the chartplotter
detects the new sensor (page 4) . Go to
www.garmin . com for a list of compatible
chartplotters .
NOTE: A software update available in
mid - 2017 enables you to perform menu -
based calibration using a compatible
chartplotter. If your chartplotter has software
t hat predates th is update , you must perform
basic cal ibra tion .
If you conn ec t the sensor toa NM EA 2000
network without a compatible Garmin
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chartplotter, you must perform basic
calibration instead of menu-based calibration
(page 4).
Performing Menu-Based Calibration
Before you can perform menu-based
calibration, you must connect the sensor to
the same NMEA 2000 network as a
compatible Garmin chartplotter.
If the sensor has not been calibrated
successfully ,a message appears each time
you turn on a compatible Garmin chartplotter .
1 From the sensor calibration screen, ·
select Compass Cal ..
TIP: You can open the calibration page at
any time by selecting the device from
Menu > Settings > Communications >
NMEA 2000 Devices.
2 Select Begin.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions until the
compass calibration is complete, taking
care to keep the boat as steady and level
as possible .
The boat should not list during
calibration.
If possible, you can turn the vessel in
pl ace by engag i ng two engines in
opposite directions.
When the compass calibration is
complete ,a value appears near the
Compass Cal. setting. A value near 100
indicates the sensor was installed in a
perfect magnetic environment and
calibrated correctly. If the heading
performance is unacceptable, and the
value is closer to 0 than it is to 100, you
might need to relocate the sensor and
calibrate the compass again .
4 Select Auto Heading Alignment.
NOTE: Auto Heading Alignment is
available only if there is a GPS source
connected to the NMEA 2000 network . If
you do not have a GPS source
connected , you must perform the Fine
Heading Alignment instead (page 4) .
5 Select Begin .
6 Follow the on-screen instructions until the
alignment is complete.
Adjusting the Fine Heading Alignment
If you do not have a GPS source connected
to the NMEA 2000 network, Auto Heading
Alignment is not available as part of menu-
based calibration, and you must adjust the
Fine Heading Alignment instead .
You can adjust the Fine Heading Alignment
in conjunction with Auto Heading Alignment
to fine-tune the heading output ( optional) .
1 From the sensor calibration screen ,
select Fine Heading Alignment.
2 Using a landmark or a known good
compass, determine the heading of your
boat.
3 Adjust the heading until it matches your
measurement.
4 Select Done .
Performing Basic Calibration
If you connect the sensor to a NMEA 2000
network without a compatible Garmin
chartplotter , you must perform basic
calibration instead of menu-based
calibration .
You must be able to view heading data from
the sensor on a connected chartplotter or
marine display before you can perform basic
calibration . If you cannot view heading data
on your connected display, check the NMEA
2000 network and power connections.
All other sources of heading data that are not
based on GPS must be removed from the
NMEA 2000 network while performing basic
calibration.
When performing basic calibration , you first
calibrate the compass and then align the
heading in one continuous procedure. If you
insta ll ed the sensor with the cable pointing
toward the bow , parallel to the keel, it may
not be necessary to align the heading.
NOTE :If you choose to align the heading ,
you must connect a GPS source to the
NMEA 2000 network . The boat must be able
to reach a cruising speed of at least 6.4 km/h
(4 mph) to perform the heading alignment.
1 Drive the boat to a locat i on with calm ,
open water.
2 Set the display to view heading data from
the connected sensor .
3 Disconnect the sensor from the NMEA
2000 network or turn off the power to the
NMEA 2000 network.
4 Wait while the boat becomes level and
stationary.
5 Turn on power to the sensor , and wait
until the heading data appears on the
di splay G) .
6 Within three minutes , complete two full ,
slow, tight circles @, taking care to keep
the boa t as steady and level as possible .
The boat should not list during
calibration .
If possible , you can turn the vessel in
place by e ngaging two engines in
opposite directions .
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When the sensor is prepared to calibrate
the compass, the heading data
disappears from the display@
You may receive an error message that
the heading was lost. You can ignore this
message.
7 Continue turning in the same direction at
the same speed @ for approximately 1
1
/2 rotations until the heading data
appears@.
When the heading data appears, the
compass has been calibrated
successfully, and you can align the
heading (optional).
8 Select an option.
• If you want to align the heading to
match the front of the boat, proceed
to the next step.
• If you installed the sensor with the
arrow pointing parallel to the front of
the boat, and do not want to align the
heading, stop turning and wait,
keeping the boat stationary. Over the
next two minutes the heading data
should disappear and then reappear.
When the heading data reappears,
the compass should be calibrated and
no heading offset should be applied.
NOTE: If an unwanted heading offset
is applied, you must disconnect all
GPS sources from the NMEA 2000
network, and repeat the calibration. If
the only available heading display is
also a GPS source, you must repeat
the calibration, and disconnect the
sensor after step 7.
9 Continue turning in the same direction at
the same speed for approximately ten
seconds, until the heading data
disappears from the display @.
10 When it is safe, straighten the boat and
drive in a straight line (J) at cruising
speed (must be at least 6.4 km/h
(4 mph)) until the heading data appears
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When the heading appears, the compass
has been calibrated, and the heading has
been aligned on the sensor.
11 Test the results of the calibration, and
repeat this procedure if necessary.
Instructions d'installatio·n
Restoring Factory Default Settings
If you relocate the sensor or do not believe
the calibration was successful, you can
delete all calibration information from the
sensor, and restore its factory default
settings. After restoring the factory default
settings, you must configure the sensor
before you can use it with your system.
1 Select Settings > Communications >
NMEA 2000 Devices > Device List.
2 Select the name of the sensor.
3 Select Review> Factory Defaults>
Yes.
Specifications
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Dimensions (L xWx 87.35 x 53.84 x 34.29 mm
H)
(3.4 X 2.1 X 1.4 in.)
Weight
182 g (6.4 oz.}
Temperature range
From -15° to 70°C (from
5° to 158°F)
Material
Fully gasketed, high-
impact plastic
Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX?*
NMEA 2000 input
From 9 to 32 Vdc
voltage
NMEA2000LEN
2 (100 mA)
Compass-safe
5 cm (2 in.)
distance
*The device withstands incidental exposure
to water of up to 1m for up to 30 min. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com
/waterrating.
Limited Warranty
The Garmin standard limited warranty
applies to this accessory. For more
information, go to www.garmin.com/support
/warranty.html.
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The included NMEA 2000' connector(s) G)
are compatible with existing Gannin NMEA
2000 backbones ®, but are angled by 45
degrees when connected. If you have issues
securing this in an existing installation,
contact Garmin support at Marine.answers@
garmin.com to get a short NMEA 2000
adapter cable.
Le ou les connecteurs NMEA 2000 inclus G)
sont compatibles avec les dorsales Garmin
NMEA 2000 existantes ®, mais leur angle
est de 45 degres lorsqu'ils sont connectes.
Si vous rencontrez des problemes pour
securiser une installation existante, contactez
!'assistance Garmin a l'adresse Marine.
[email protected] afin d'obtenir un cable
adaptateur NMEA 2000 court.
I connettori NMEA 2000 indusi CD sono
compatibili con i backbone Garmin NMEA .
2000 esistenti ®, ma hanno un angolo di
45 gradi quando vengono connessi. In caso
di problemi con ii fissaggio nell ' installazione
esistente , contatta ii supporto Garmin
all'indirizzo e-mail Marine . answers@garmin .
com per richiedere un cavo adattatore corto
NMEA2000 .
Die mitgelieferten NMEA 2000-Anschlusse
G) sind mlt vorhandenen Garmin
NMEA 2000-Backbones ® kompatibel ,
aber weisen im angeschlossenen Zustand
einen Winkel von 45 Grad auf. Wenn
es Probleme beim Sichem in einer ·
vorhandenen Installation gibt , wenden Sie
sich unter Marine . answers@garmin . com
an den Support von Garmin, um ein kurzes
NMEA 2000-Adapterkabel zu erhalten.