Network Speed User Manual
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1. displayed in Nautical Miles NM or Statute Miles M This is determined by the selection of the displayed speed units see SETTING THE SPEED AND LOG UNITS un L It also resets the Maximum and Average TH T Speed values Jn gy ivi e LOG The Stored Log in NM or M as above IC 7 DR D NM Dead Reckoned Distance in NM or M as above This is a resetable value to be used in conjunction with DR C M TOTO AINA DR C M Dead Reckoned Course in degrees HV AI Iul I magnetic For this function to be used Heading must be supplied via the system network from the Network PILOT a m 15 RESETTING THE TRIP LOG The Trip Log is reset to zero and starts again as soon as the ENTER key is pressed Press LOG key to display Press SETUP key Display Press ENTER key the Press LOG to display TRIP TRIP NM flashes display zeros NM RESETTING THE DEAD RECKONED DISTANCE The Dead Reckoned Distance is reset to zero and starts again as soon as the ENTER key is pressed Press LOG key to display Press SETUP key Display Press ENTERkey the Press LOG to display DR D D NM flashes display zeros NM 162. USING THE TIMER TEMP KEY Press the TIMER TEMP key to cycle through the following options TIMER 3 TEMP C a TIMER TEMP There are three timers available 1 10 minute count down 2 5minute count down 3 Count up starting from zero All the timers count in one second intervals up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds When a count down timer reaches zero it will begin to count up This is a Lap Time facility that will freeze the displayed time while the timer remains counting It can be used with all timers The Sea Temperature displayed in degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F 17 SETTING THE TIMERS AND LAP TIMER Press the TIMER Press SETUP key Press ENTER Press TIMER Press TIMER Press TIMER key to display the 1 10 minute key the display key key to freeze key twice to timers 2 5 minute is set to the the display the timer the resume the timer 3 Count up selected starting stops flashing display shows selected The display will value The timer and the timer LAP flash starts to count is running 18 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE UNITS Press TEMP key until TEMP C is displayed Press SETUP key once to display the current units Dv TEMP CEECEE Press ENTER if Use A or V
3. A to start run 1 The display will flash AUTO C 1 Press ENTER key again when in line with marker B to freeze run 1 The display will flash showing the distance so far for one run Turn the boat around for run 2 in the opposite direction over the same measured distance Press the ENTER key when in line with marker B to start run 2 The display will flash AUTO C 2 Press ENTER key again when in line with marker A to freeze run 2 The display will flash the accumulated distance so far for two runs Turn the boat around for run 3 final run in the opposite direction over the same measured distance Press the ENTER key when in line with marker A to start run 3 The display will flash AUTO C 3 Press ENTER key again when in line with marker B to freeze run 3 The display will flash the accumulated distance for three runs Multiply the recorded distance from the chart by the number of runs completed This is the true distance travelled e Adjust the flashing display with the A and keys until it is the same as the true distance Press the ENTER key to complete the calibration The display will zero and the calibration is memorised 13 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Known diastanoB tieasured on chart 000 Stop ABORTING AUTO CAL 14 USING THE LOG KEY Press the LOG key to cycle through the following options TRIP NM Trip Log resetable log that can be
4. Cover Gasket Unit 70 0mm Dia Hole 2222 C Me Mounting Bracket Self tapping Screws 25 SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL PARAMETERS Construction High impact ABS plastic Window Acrylic Display Back lit Liquid Crystal Display Large Digits 28 6mm 1 12 Small Digits 11 5 0 45 Dimensions 110 x 110 x 25 4mm 4x4 x 1 Requires 65mm 2 6 depth behind bulkhead for display barrel Weight 0 3 kg 0 66lbs ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temp 10 to 55 C 9396 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 ELECTRICAL Power Supply 12V DC nominal 10 to 16V Operating Current 40mA typical 100mA illuminated Protection Connect via external 5A 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 NMEA OUTPUT SENTENCES Heading SIIVHW Speed and Heading IIDBT Depth IIVWR Apparent wind angle and speed SIIMTW Sea temperature 26
5. in Knots KT or MPH MH If boat speed is in Knots then log is in Nautical Miles NM If boat speed is in MPH then log is in Statute Miles M SPEED SPEED __ Press SPEED Press SETUP Press ENTER key to display key twice The key if the units current boat speed display are speed will blank to be changed Use A or to change the units Press ENTER key to memorise the change Press SPEED key to display current boat speed SPEED AND LOG CALIBRATION Before Network SPEED is used for navigation the boat speed Use the one of the methods overleaf to calibrate your and log have to be calibrated to ensure accuracy for your instrument It is recommended that AUTO CAL is used as installation and the boats hull characteristics this method will ensure the most accurate calibration of your Network SPEED unit Three methods are available with the Network SPEED unit two manual adjustments and one automatic MANUAL CALIBRATION 1 SPEED The displayed boat speed value is corrected manually to read a known measured speed 2 LOG CAL The units calibration figure Hz Knot is manually adjusted to correct log and speed inaccuracy AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION 3 AUTOCAL Theunit automatically calibrates and corrects the boat speed and log 10 1 MANUAL CALIBRATION SPD CAL This procedure requires a reference boat speed with which to compare the Network SPEED units displayed boat spe
6. ED Only one Network SPEED unit should have a speed sensor connected to it and set to transducer mode Up to three more Network SPEED units can be connected on to the system buc network these must be set to repeater mode Wind See SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE SPEED al BED SPEED SPEED ain Uni Repeater Repeater Repeater NERONE SPEED DEPTH WIND PILOT 2 SPEED SPEER 1230 NM Loo 328 AUTO comp HE mm HER mm M 55 SPEED B25 Speed Sensor Speed Depth CPEET Sensor Sensor When in repeater mode if the data is not being received from the system network the display will show OFF when a key is pressed SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE The Network SPEED unit has three operating modes The correct mode must be selected for your Network system to operate properly trA Transducer mode the unit uses and displays speed data from a speed sensor connected directly into the display unit rEP Repeater mode the unit operates as a speed repeater usi
7. OFF LIGHTS 3High LIGHTS 2Medium LIGHTS 1Low The LIGHTS key also changes the illumination level of the key legends it always remains illuminated so even in complete darkness the key can be located 21 NETWORK ALARMS The Network SPEED unit has an internal buzzer that will sound when an alarm condition is met on a Network unit that has alarm functions ie Network DEPTH and Network QUAD for depth alarms and Network PILOT for Watch Alarm and Off Course alarms The unit will also display which alarm is activated To silence the internal alarm and return the display to normal operation press any of the five keys DEPTH ALARM DISPLAY Depth alarms can be set for the following Shallow water Deep water Anchor Watch Check your Network DEPTH or QUAD unit to see which alarm is activated NETWORK PILOT ALARM DISPLAYS E13 The Watch Alarm is count down timer with is activated the end of the preset count down period The display alternates between the messages above Mri te JL mer LIVI The Off Course alarm is activated when the boat deviates off course by a preset amount The display alternates between the messages above 22 FAULT AND ERROR MESSAGES NETWORK PILOT FAULT DISPLAY If Network PILOT should have a fa
8. Press ENTER the units are to keys to change key to be changed the displayed memorise the The display will units new units flash TEMP OF 544 Press TEMP key to display sea temperature 19 CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR Temperature calibration should only be carried out when the built in seawater temperature sensor part of the speed sensor is considered to be inaccurate The temperature of the water will have to be measured with an accurate temperature sensing device this value can then be entered into the Network SPEED unit In the following example the unit is displaying a reading of 10 4 C the water temperature is known to be 11 4 C The correct value is entered into the Network SPEED unit Press TEMP Press SETUP Press ENTER key until key twice to if to change TEMP C is display TEMP The display displayed CAL will flash Use A or Y Press ENTER keys to key to change the memorise the displayed new units units Press TEMP key to display sea temperature 20 USING THE LIGHTS KEY The Network SPEED Display unit has 3 levels of illumination and off controlled by the LIGHTS key The level selected is for the whole Network system I LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS 0
9. RODUCTION TO NETWORK SPEED NETWORK SPEED DISPLAY UNIT The Network SPEED unit measures and displays Speed Log Timer and Sea Temperature information on a large back lit Liquid Crystal Display LCD The five keys allow selection of the displayed information and setting of the units mode calibration factors and operating parameters It can operate as the main Network SPEED unit either alone or as part of an Integrated Network Instrument System taking inputs directly from a Speed Sensor which plugs into the socket at the rear of the display or as a repeater of speed information received via the two Network cable tails The Network SPEED unit has no alarm functions however it has an internal alarm buzzer that will sound when an alarm condition is met on Network Depth Network QUAD or Network PILOT unit or to indicate a fault condition The unit is able to transmit NMEA 0183 v1 5 data via the system network cables to other Network units and connect to an NMEA device e g a position fixer with a special output cable IMPORTANT NOTE Your Network SPEED unit must be setup and calibrated correctly before it is used as part of a navigational system I N B amp G Network SPEED SPEED LOG TIMER SETUP LIGHTS TEMP ENTER EB VIT EXAMPLES SYSTEMS USING NETWORK SPE
10. SETTING THE TIMERS AND LAP TIMER Tem 18 GENERAL INTRODUCTION B amp G NETWORK MEER em INSTRUMENTS NAVIGATIONAL AIDS aa eel 2 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE UNITS Peer 19 AUTOPILOT MMUNICA TIONS ait cai T 2 CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR m WARS RI HL 20 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SPEED iis kan T iiis adds pm 3 USING THE LIGHTS KEY iiia edax cia ask ding uela eol on ula en 21 NETWORK SPEED DISPLAY UNIT TS NETWORK ALARMS iiid didi ADU UU HAGO UE I ED UR A 22 EXAMPLES SYSTEMS USING NETWORK 4 FAULT AND ERROR MESSAGES ek corda o cocco aaa oo 23 SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE si ed Rc RR dc 5 INSTALLATION a Gba sib UR ED ADORA KR bonds oaa had b dd Kd DR COD GR Ria seeds 24 USING THE SPEED KEY iai icis do cnini Ua Eo Kl RE eR UON NEL 6 SITING THE UNIT SITING THE UNIT SITING THE UNIT ses 24 CALIBRATION AND OPERATING xu MOUNTING THE UNIT iiia oodd od dada i Dodo A OO AR ERE RARE RELOAD d d 24 SETTING THE DISPLAY DAMPING i iiic nri i aeo rc caa c a oo re ain INSTALLATION DETAILS ixsiuicixxkiiui aka nx ida kdonoroneo c coca occur ceno 25 SETTING THE SPEED AND LOG UNITS ineinan
11. actory set LOG CAL of 6 25 Hz kt e Ifthe display is under reading by 10 subtract 0 62 e lf the display is over reading by 10 add 0 62 Press SPEED key Press SETUP key Press ENTER key to display current four times to to adjust the boat speed display LOG CAL displayed value Use A or to change the value Press ENTER to store the new value in memory Press SPEED key to complete change 12 3 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION AUTO CAL This procedure will automatically and accurately calibrate the boat speed and log and is the recommended method for most boats NOTE AUTO CAL can be aborted any time by pressing the SETUP key then the SPEED key Select two markers that are easily identifiable on the ground and on a chart choose a place where the current is at a minimum Measure and record the distance between the markers on the chart t is recommended that three runs are carried out this accounts for tidal efforts and improves accuracy However a time should selected when the current is at a minimum ie slack water between tides IMPORTANT NOTE The total distance accumulated over the three runs must exceed 0 16 Nautical Miles or 100 metres per run If this is not achieved the AUTO CAL will fail and the procedure will have to be repeated Press the SPEED key to select current boat speed Press the SETUP key five times to display AUTO CAL Press the ENTER key when in line with marker
12. der cca 9 SPECIFICATIONS UTR Te IE UU TUM 26 SPEED AND LOG CALIBRATION riae ken aci cio a ka a a cha ak kc n 10 1 MANUAL CALIBRATION SPD CAL is d d 2 MANUAL CALIBRATION LOG CAL Gad 2 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION AUTO GAL icti 13 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE nennen 14 USING THE LOG KEY 15 RESETTING THE TRIP LOG nin eti Us RE Rl n EORR PU DK INE REN USURIS 16 RESETTING THE DEAD RECKONED DISTANCE eee 18 USING THE TIMERITEMP KE Y 17 GENERAL INTRODUCTION B amp G NETWORK The B amp G Network range of instruments has been designed to be used as individual units or 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 INT
13. ed For example another boat with an accurate calibrated log or if the top speed of the boat is known this value can be entered during a sea trial to correct the displayed value NOTE The accuracy of this method is dependant upon the accuracy of the reference boat speed The example below shows a displayed boat speed of 7 25 knots the boat speed is known to be 10 0 knots The displayed value is adjusted to read 10 0 knots Press SPEED key to display current boat speed Press SETUP key three times to display SPD CAL to adjust the displayed value Press ENTER key Use or v to change the value IMPORTANT NOTE This method of calibration must not be carried out at boat speeds of LESS THAN 3 KNOTS as inaccurate values can be entered into the unit s memory If the speed log are not functioning correctly enter a calibration value of 5 3 to 6 2 and then repeat the procedure SPEED EU 3 03 03 C3 Press ENTER to store the new value in memory Press SPEED key to complete the change 11 2 MANUAL CALIBRATION LOG CAL If the log or boat speed is in error by a known percentage then this method allows the calibration figure or LOG CAL to be adjusted by that amount The calibration figure is measured in Hertz per knot Hz kt the factory set value is 6 25 NOTE The accuracy of this method is dependant upon the accuracy of the calculated percentage error Using the f
14. for fitting locking studs if required 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 The template allows 4mm 5 32 between adjacent units for the suncover 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 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 Secure the mounting bracket to the bulkhead with the self tapping screws supplied Fit the rubber sealing gasket around the mounting bracket Screw the locking studs into the back of the display head if required Carefully pass the cable tails through the mounting bracket hole connect the cables to the main units Clip the display head into the mounting bracket Secure the instrument with the thumb nuts supplied 24 INSTALLATION DETAILS Front View of Unit 110 0mm EGG Network SPEED TIMER SETUP LIGHTS 82 0mm Side View of Unit 25 0mm 65 0mm Rubber Gasket fit around the mounting bracket Bulkhead Gasket Network Connector Rear View of Unit Locking Stud Fixing Speed Sensor Connector Network Power Connector Display Sun
15. he DOWN key v e The LIGHTS key becomes the ENTER key DAMPING SPEED KT SPD CAL LOG CAL AUTO CAL The response time of the display to changes in boat speed The boat speed can be displayed in Knots KT or MPH MH This setting also changes the log units to Nautical Miles or Statute Miles Manual boat speed and log calibration Manual boat speed and log calibration Automatic boat speed and log calibration The procedures for using the SETUP options are on the following pages SETTING THE DISPLAY DAMPING Damping allows the response time of the displayed speed value to be slowed down if it is to jumpy in rough weather or to speed it up when the conditions are calm The damping works by averaging the values over a set time period the longer the time period the smoother the readings however the longer it takes to see a change Similarly the shorter it is the jumpier the readings but the faster the response The Network SPEED unit has a factory set value of 5 this can be adjusted in the range 1 to 64 each step is approximately one second Press SPEED key Press SETUP key Press ENTER key Use Aor v to Press ENTER key Press SPEED key to display current twice to display if the value is change the value to memorise the to display current boat speed damping value to be changed change boat speed SETTING THE SPEED AND LOG UNITS The Network SPEED can be set to display boat speed
16. ng data from the system network d Demo mode the unit runs an internal demonstration program Press LOG key to Press SETUP key Press ENTER key Use or v to Press ENTER to Press LOG to display stored log to display the if the mode needs change mode store the new complete the current mode to be changed mode in memory change USING THE SPEED KEY Press the SPEED key to cycle through the following options Cle L T SPEED KT Current boat speed in Knots KT can also Mv C LT be displayed in MPH MH bin DE SP Maximum boat speed since the last reset of the trip log SPEER AV SP Average boat speed since the last reset of 05 the trip log EL t SPEED CALIBRATION AND OPERATING PARAMETERS When current boat speed is displayed press the SETUP key to cycle through the following options IITA reo Mutu LAI IMZ r ni LU LiL Col Jr Cocoon LT ILLU ni JT LIV SETUP When in SETUP mode e The SPEED key becomes the UP key A e The LOG key becomes t
17. ult the autopilot computer unit will send a message to all other Network Display Units The Network SPEED unit will alternately display the follow message the actual fault will have to read from the Network PILOT Display unit UNIT INTERNAL ERRORS Li In the unlikely event that your Network SPEED unit should develop an internal error the unit will sound it s 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 23 INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONINSTALLATION The display heads are supplied with a clip in mounting bracket which 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 SITING THE UNIT 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
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