Network Nav User Manual
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1. If there is no NMEA data available the unit will display OFF when the COG SOG button is pressed Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk COG M Course Over Ground Magnetic DAT SOGKTS Speed Over Ground SOG is always LLID LIL displayed in Knots KTS cri LITE e COG SOG The LCD will alternatively show COG then JL SOG Coe NA COG can be displayed as Magnetic M or True T bearings LLU Fg selected using the SETUP key USING THE BTW DTW KEY Press the BTW DTW to cycle through the following options T T MMC Wit MEME yr o PETI IL Won cr WI LI IIIT MIME Wee NAME IIT M WI WPB GCM Waypoint Bearing Great Circle Magnetic This is displayed for 5 seconds only WPB Then Waypoint Bearing is displayed to the target waypoint where NAME is the first 4 characters of the waypoint name or number e g JACKSON would be displayed as JACK WPD GC Waypoint Distance Great Circle This is displayed for 5 seconds only WPD Then Waypoint Distance is displayed to the target waypoint where NAME is as above B D NAME Bearing and Distance are alternatively displayed to the target waypoint BTW DTW W2. Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 LT NMEA RH TTG UTC VMG WP WPB WPD XTE www bandgservice co uk Local Time Magnetic bearing reference Normal display type North when used with LAt or LOn National Marine Equipment Association of America Rhumb line South True bearing reference Time to Go to waypoint Universal Time Co ordinated Supersedes GMT Greenwich Mean Time Velocity Made Good West Waypoint Waypoint Bearing Waypoint Distance Cross Track Error 24
3. determine the correct setting Press SETUP key until Press ENTER key the NMEA 183 is displayed display will flash Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 Use the A or keys to change the NMEA data type www bandgservice co uk Press ENTER key to memorise the NMEA data type 15 USING THE LIGHTS KEY The Network NAV Display unit has 3 levels of illumination and off controlled by the LIGHTS key Cia ae 1S 5 c e LIGHTS 0 OFF LIGHTS 3 High LIGHTS 2 Medium LIGHTS 1 Low It also changes the illumination level of the key legends The LIGHTS key is always illuminated so even in complete darkness the key can be located Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk 16 NETWORK ALARMS The Network NAV unit has an internal buzzer that will sound when an alarm condition is met on a Network unit that has alarm functions i e Network DEPTH and Network QUAD for M depth alarms and Network PILOT for Watch Alarm and Off ALI Course alarms The unit will also display which alarm is activated DEPTH ALARM DISPLAY To silence the internal alarm and return the display to normal operation press any of the five keys EH EM EM EN UN WAYPOINT ARRIVAL Depth alarms can be set for the following BRRIVRI 3 e Shallow water WAYPOINT Deo Water 7
4. AL ERRORS In the unlikely event that your Network NAV unit should develop an internal error the unit will sound its alarm continuously and the display will show an error number Pressing the keys will not silence this alarm In some cases the fault can be cleared by switching off the instruments at the supply waiting a few moments and then switching on again If this does not clear the fault the error number should be recorded Switch off the supply and disconnect the faulty unit Return it with the error number to your dealer for servicing 19 www bandgservice co uk INSTALLATION The display heads are supplied with a clip in mounting bracket that allows for easy installation access from behind is not necessary to secure the unit in place However to prevent theft and permanently fix the unit in position locking studs and thumb nuts are supplied SITING THE UNIT All Network Instruments are designed for mounting on or below deck A mounting position should be selected where they are Easy to read by the helmsman On a smooth and flat surface At least 100mm 4 from a compass Accessible from behind for fitting locking studs if required Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 MOUNTING THE UNIT Use the cutting template supplied to mark the centres of the holes for the self tapping screw the fixing stud holes and the mounting bracket e The template allows 4mm 5 32 between adj
5. CONTENTS CONTENTS USING THE LIGHTS 16 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO B amp G NETWORK 2 NETWORK 5 17 INTRODUCTION NETWORK 3 FAULT AND ERROR MESSAGES 19 NETWORK NMEA INTERFACING RULES SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE NAV 5 5 INTERFACING NETWORK NAV AND 2 E EXAMPLE SYSTEMS USING NETWORK NAV 7 MOUNTING THE 20 USING THE COG SOG 8 SPECIFICATION s 22 NAV NMEA 0183 v1 5 SENTENCE SUMMARY 23 USING THE BTW DTW 9 GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS 24 USING THE OPTIONS 10 USING THE SETUP KEY 11 SELECTING TRUE OR MAGNETIC BEARINGS 12 SELECTING GREAT CIRCLE OR RHUMB LINE 13 SELECTING UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL 14 SELECTING THE NMEA DATA 183 180 Network Nav Display User Manual 1 HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO B amp G NETWORK The B amp G Network range of instruments is designed for use as individual units o
6. Great Circle The selected calculation is for all Nav units on the whole Network System ERE BIST GC B 7 BIST wo UN a Press SETUP key until DIST Press ENTER key the Use the A or keys to Press ENTER key to GC is displayed display will flash change the distance display memorise the new setting Network Nav Display User Manual 13 HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk SELECTING UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL TIME The Network Nav unit can display time either as Universal Time Coordinated UTC or as Local Time LT UTC is transmitted by the satellites used for GPS and has now superseded Greenwich Mean Time GMT Local Time can be set on some GPS Decca and LORAN C receivers check your owner s manual ENTER Press SETUP key until TIME Press ENTER key the Use the A or V keys to UTC is displayed display will flash change the displayed time Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk Press ENTER key to memorise the new setting 14 SELECTING THE NMEA DATA This selection allows the NAV to translate early NMEA device output sentences for display Modern equipment uses NMEA 0183 output sentences early equipment may have used NMEA 0183 Consult the user manual for your equipment to
7. acent units for the sun cover increase this distance if required to maximum of 60mm 2 3 8 between units or 180mm 3 1 8 between centres For greater distances between units extension cables are available e Use a 70mm 2 3 4 diameter hole cutter for the mounting bracket hole Use a 2 9mm for the self tapping screw holes Use a 5mm 3 32 drill for the locking stud holes e Secure the mounting bracket to the bulkhead with the self tapping screws supplied e Fit the rubber sealing gasket around the mounting bracket e Screw the locking studs into the back of the display head if required e Carefully pass the cable tails through the mounting bracket hole connect the cables to the main units e Clip the display head into the mounting bracket e Secure the instrument with the thumb nuts supplied 20 www bandgservice co uk INSTALLATION NAV Display Unit Side view of unit Rear view of unit 10mm 25mm 65mm B amp E Network NAV Locking stud fixing eo NMEA Input Output connector Network Network Power connector connector Mounting Bracket Rubber Gasket Sun cover Gasket Display Unit 70mm hole XL Mounting Self tapping screws ee fit around the mounting bracket Bulkhead 21 Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk SPECIFICATION PHYSICAL PARAMETERS Construction High impact ABS plastic Window Acrylic Dis
8. aypoint Bearing can be displayed as Magnetic M or True T selected using the SETUP key If there is no NMEA data available the display will show OFF Waypoint Distance can be displayed as Great Circle GC or when the BTW DTW button is pressed Rhumb line RH selected using the SETUP key Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk USING THE OPTIONS KEY Use the OPTIONS key to cycle through the following options 14 5 BOYS YEN 80130 NAME OPTIONS If there is no NMEA data available the display will show OFF when the OPTIONS key is pressed Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk WP NAME The identifying name or number of the target waypoint where NAME is the first 4 characters of the waypoint name or number e g JACKSON would be displayed as JACK HRS Time To Go to the target waypoint in hours XTE Cross Track Error with steering indicator h steer to port Steer to starboard CTSM Course To Steer Magnetic M to the target waypoint VMG NAME Velocity Made Good to NAME LAt LOn Alternating display of present Lat
9. e Anchor Watch e Check your Network DEPTH or QUAD unit to see which alarm is activated EN EN UN The Network Waypoint Arrival alarm is activated when an alarm signal is sent from the position fixer as the boat approaches the target waypoint that is currently selected It will only sound if the arrival alarm is set and enabled on the position fixer Network Nav Display User Manual 17 HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk NETWORK ALARMS NETWORK PILOT ALARM DISPLAYS WATCH ALARM The Watch Alarm is a count down timer which is activated at the end of the preset count down period The display alternates between the messages above Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 OFF COURSE ALARM The Off Course alarm is activated when the boat deviates off course by a preset amount The display alternates between the messages above 18 www bandgservice co uk FAULT AND ERROR MESSAGES NETWORK PILOT FAULT DISPLAY If Network PILOT should have a fault condition the autopilot computer unit will send a message to all other Network Display Units The Network NAV unit will alternately display the following message the actual fault will have to read from the Network PILOT Display unit Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 UNIT INTERN
10. int i d Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude GPS only Latitude Longitude waypoint id Loran Latitude Longitude SOG COG variation Loran XTE bearing and distance to waypoint VMG to waypoint waypoint i d Latitude Longitude SOG COG variation GPS Boat speed Actual track and ground speed Velocity to Waypoint waypoint identity Cross track error Time to waypoint Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 NMEA OUTPUT SENTENCES Heading magnetic IIVHW Water speed and heading IIDBT Depth below transducer IIVWR Apparent wind angle and speed IMTW Sea temperature Celsius NOTE ID is any one of the following NMEA devices www bandgservice co uk GP GPS DC Decca LC Loran C 23 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS BEARING GREAT CIRCLE RHUMB LINE AR B D BRG BTW COG CTS D DIST DTW E GC GMT GPS HRS KTS LAt LOn The direction from one point to another The shortest distance between two points on a globe The shortest distance between two points straight line Arrival alarm Bearing Distance to waypoint Bearing Bearing to waypoint waypoint bearing Course Over Ground Course to Steer Demo display type Distance Distance to waypoint waypoint distance East Great Circle Greenwich Mean Time Now superseded by UTC Global Positioning System Hours Knots 1 Nautical mile per hour Latitude Longitude
11. itude and Longitude UTC Universal Time Coordinated can also be selected to display Local Time LT if available from the position fixer 10 USING THE SETUP KEY The SETUP key allows the Network operating parameters to be set Press the SETUP key to cycle through the following options Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk displayed bearing reference either Magnetic M factory set or True T DIST GC displayed distance method calculation either Great Circle GC factory set or Rhumb Line RH TIME UTC Selects Universal Time Coordinated UTC factory set or Local Time LT NMEA 183 NMEA Data selection NMEA 0183 V1 5 or NMEA 0180 11 SELECTING TRUE OR MAGNETIC BEARINGS The Network NAV can show bearing in degrees referenced to Magnetic M or True T North The unit is factory set to Magnetic The selected reference is for all Nav units on the whole Network System Press SETUP key until BRG Press ENTER key the Use the A or V keys to M is displayed display will flash change the bearing reference Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk Press ENTER key to memorise the new setting 12 SELECTING GREAT CIRCLE OR RHUMB LINE The Network NAV can show Distances calculated either Great Circle GC or Rhumb Line RH The unit is factory set to
12. play Back lit Liquid Crystal Display Large Digits 28 6mm 1 12 Small Digits 11 5mm 0 45 Dimensions 110 x 110 x 25 4mm 4 x 4 x 1 Requires 65mm 2 6 depth behind bulkhead for display barrel Weight 0 3 kg 0 66lbs ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temp 10 to 55 93 RH 14 to 131 F 93 RH Storage Temp 25 to 70 C 95 RH 13 to 158 F 93 RH Humidity Up to 95 RH Sealing Fully sealed front suitable for bulkhead cockpit mounting Vented barrel to prevent condensation Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 ELECTRICAL Power Supply 12V DC nominal 10V to 16V Operating Current 40mA typical 100mA illuminated Protection Connect via external fuse or circuit breaker CABLES AND CONNECTIONS Connection to adjacent units is via cable tails fitted with either a plug or a socket Extension cables are available from your dealer The cable tails carry power and NMEA data between units ALARM Internal audible alarm 22 www bandgservice co uk NAV NMEA 0183 v1 5 SENTENCE SUMMARY NMEA INPUT SENTENCE NETWORK DECODED DATA IDAAM IDAPA IDAPB IDBWC IDBWR IDGLL IDGGA IDGLP IDRMA IDRMB IDRMC IDVHW IDVTG IDWCV IDXTE IDZTG Arrival alarm waypoint i d XTE arrival alarm waypoint i d XTE bearing to waypoint course to steer arrival alarm waypoint i d Bearing and distance to waypoint great circle measured waypoint i d Bearing and distance to waypoint rhumb measured waypo
13. r connected together to form an integrated navigational system A single network cable is used to carry data and power between units The latest technology and screened cables throughout the Network System ensure the ultimate protection from interference between units and other systems All Network instruments can be linked to Network PILOT Network CHART Network GPS or Network LORAN receivers or via NMEA 0183 v1 5 to other navigational equipment INSTRUMENTS NAVIGATIONAL AIDS Network SPEED Network GPS Network DEPTH Network LORAN Network QUAD Network NAV Network WIND Network CHART Network TACK Network DATA AUTOPILOTS COMMUNICATIONS Network PILOT Network VHF Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK NAV NETWORK NAV DISPLAY UNIT The Network NAV unit will act as an on deck display head of information supplied from any NMEA 0183 v1 5 compatible position fixer i e GPS Decca or Loran C This information is presented on a large back lit Liquid Crystal Display LCD a 3 oe ie B amp G Network NAV It can be connected directly to the position fixer via its NMEA interface connector at the rear of the unit or as a repeater of T nr L TG LI iI information supplied via the network cables from other NAV units when part of an integrated Network System The NMEA information is translated on to the system network and sent to other Network units e g Cross Track Er
14. ror XTE used by the Network PILOT The Network NAV unit has internal alarm buzzer that COG SOG BTW DTW OPTIONS SETUP LIGHTS sounds when an alarm condition is met either on the unit or um uM Um other Network units in an integrated Network System E rows of five keys are used to select the displayed 2 S information and change the operating parameters of the NAV unit A brief summary follows e COG SOG Course Over Ground Speed Over Ground BTW DTW Bearing to Waypoint Distance to Waypoint OPTIONS XTE Course to Steer Time to Waypoint Waypoint Identity Latitude and Longitude e SETUP Select data source magnetic or true bearing Great Circle or Rhumb distance Arrival Alarm e LIGHTS Three levels of illumination and off Network Nav Display User Manual 3 HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK NAV IMPORTANT NOTE It is important to remember that the Network NAV unit is only a display head for any compatible position fixer Any erratic or positional errors generated by the position fixer due to poor reception bad satellite constellation or radio beacon chain transitions will be displayed on the Network NAV and also transmitted to your Network PILOT if the NAV is part of a
15. system containing an autopilot It is strongly recommended that an accurate log and positional plot be maintained on a current chart Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk Before using Network NAV for navigation or supply of data to Network PILOT check the following The position fixer has a compatible NMEA 0183 v1 5 interface set up and connected in accordance with the manufacturers instructions It is switched on and has the correct current position The signal and levels are within the manufacturers recommended levels The waypoints have been entered correctly and the waypoint arrival alarm switched on if it has one If using waypoints in a Route or Sail cruise Plan they are entered correctly and the route is enabled NETWORK NMEA INTERFACING RULES The following rules apply to all Network Systems interfacing with any NMEA 0183 v1 5 device e g GPS Decca Loran C and Chart Plotters e There can only be one of each of the following position fixer types connected to a Network System e GPS Decca and Loran C e The Network System only allows one source of information for any given NMEA function transmitted onto the network e g there can be only one XTE supplied from the device selected e When a Network System contains a Network PILOT with a display head and a Network NAV unit the input on the Network PILOT display head CANNOT be used e When
16. the Network PILOT is engaged it is NOT possible to change the source of NMEA information e g it is not possible to change from GPS to Loran C or Decca without disengaging the Network PILOT Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE NAV UNITS The Interfacing Rules described previously must appreciated when using multiple Network NAV units in an Network System Additionally the following applies e Up to four NAV units may be fitted on a Network System A NAV unit connected to a position fixer automatically acts as the master unit any other units NOT connected to position fixers act as repeaters 1 15 possible for a Network System to contain more than one master NAV unit i e one could be connected to a GPS and another to a Decca or Loran C When a NAV unit is connected to a position fixer it will declare its type by transmitting a short message on to the system network GP GPS DC Decca LC Loran C e As the Network rules only allow one source of NMEA information the transmitting master NAV unit connected to it s position fixer must be selected using the SETUP key The type of position fixer selected is identified on the LCD Refer to Using The SETUP Key e Only one of each type of position fixer is allowed www bandgservice co uk INTERFACING NETWORK NAV AND PILOT IMPORTANT NOTE e A Network System cannot be constructed where one position fixer is connected via the PILOT display
17. unit NMEA input socket and another via the NAV unit interface This is an invalid configuration e f two different position fixers are required it is always necessary to use two NAV units e The Network PILOT Display and Computer unit will use NMEA information from whichever position fixer is selected e The source of the NMEA information can only selected using a NAV unit The NAV1 and NAV2 options on the Network PILOT display are no longer valid e f the NAV unit is to be added to an existing system containing a Network PILOT display interfaced to an NMEA position fixer via the NMEA input it will be necessary to transfer the NMEA input from the PILOT display to the NAV unit Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk EXAMPLE SYSTEMS USING NETWORK NAV B amp G 4000 GPS B amp G 4000 GPS TITITITIT TETI ooog oo00 TITITITITI oooQ ll wo 1 PILOT E NAV DISPLAY I L Hz B amp G 4000 GPS NETWORK LORAN PILOT DISPLAY Network Nav Display User Manual HB 0523 02 www bandgservice co uk USING THE COG SOG KEY Press the COG SOG key to cycle through the following options COG SOG
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