Garmin GHP 10 System Owner's Manual
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1. 4 Steering Patterns 5 Zigzag Pattern a a 5 Circles Pattern ccccceeeeees 6 U Turn Pattern cccceeceee 7 Man Overboard Pattern 7 Cancelling a Steering Pattern 8 GPS Steering Patterns 8 POUC TOn 9 Orbit Pattern oo cece 9 Cloverleaf Pattern 008 10 Search Pattern 10 Cancelling a GPS Steering Pattern 11 Sailboat Autopilot Operation Appendix ceeee 19 12 Configuring the Autopilot 19 Heading HOld c ssecsssecesseeeee 12 Software License Agreement 19 Heading Adjustment 12 Declaration of Conformity Wind Hold ME WO E EE 19 Wind Hold Adjustment 14 Error and Warning Messages 20 Tack and Gybe cccceeeeee 14 Tack cas Settings 14 WNC rire ptecmrcremmn ir A1 Route 1102 sncismssacitacsiutscievsannaieans 15 CONN Ss cetictencceectecseaceessorses 16 System SettingS scscse 16 GHC 10 Remote Settings 16 Connecting the GHC 10 Remote 16 Configuring the GHC 10 Remote 17 GHC 10 User Settings 17 Power Mode cccceccceseees 18 Changing the Power Mode 18 Customizing the Power Mode 18 GHC 10 Owner s Manual Front Panel GHC 10 Owner s Manual Getting Started Item Description oO Standby Soft keys 3 Power key Getting Started Turning On the Autopilot Select Turning Off the Autopilot2. equipped powerboats only Soft key functions OJOO 2 GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation Powerboat Tips Dynamic Menu Option The first option in the menu accessed by selecting Menu from the heading screen changes based on the following conditions e Ifthe autopilot is not steering a pattern select the option to go to the engagement screen of the pattern last used e Ifthe autopilot is steering a pattern select the option to go to the configuration screen for the pattern If there are no configurable settings for the pattern you cannot select the menu option Heading Hold You can engage the autopilot heading hold function to maintain your current heading without steering the helm Engaging Heading Hold From the heading screen select Engage The autopilot steers your boat to maintain the current heading Heading Adjustment When the autopilot is engaged you can adjust the heading using the helm if your autopilot is equipped with Shadow Drive or the soft keys on the autopilot GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation Heading Adjustment with the Helm You can steer the boat manually from the helm while the autopilot 1s engaged The autopilot does not steer the boat while you have the helm and the message You Have the Helm flashes at the top of the screen in yellow If you manually maintain a specific heading for a few seconds the autopilot resumes cont
3. Hold NOTE If more than one GHC 10 device is wired to turn on the autopilot you must turn off all of the wired GHC 10 devices to turn off the autopilot Adjusting the Display Adjusting the Color Mode 1 From any screen select 2 Select Color Mode 3 Select Select to switch between night or day color modes Adjusting the Backlight 1 From any screen select 2 Select Backlight 3 Select or to adjust the backlight brightness 4 Select Done Turning On Network Sharing You can share color mode and backlight settings with other GHC 10 and GMI 10 devices across the NMEA 2000 network 1 Select Network Sharing 2 Select Select to turn on network sharing Getting Started About the Heading Screen When you select Engage to activate the autopilot heading hold the autopilot The heading screen displays the status of the autopilot and the heading You takes control of the helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading The can use the soft keys to engage the autopilot and manually adjust the heading intended heading Ois indicated on the compass at the top of the heading from the heading screen screen When you turn on the autopilot the system starts in standby mode and displays the heading screen on the GHC 10 Refer to page 12 for information about the sailboat wind hold screen Description Autopilot status Actual heading Rudder position indicator sailboat and rudder sensor
4. The heading dial on the wind screen shows your actual heading and intended heading while the autopilot steers the boat Tack and Gybe You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or wind hold is engaged Tack and Gybe Settings Settings that define how the autopilot performs a tack or gybe are set up during the installation However if the autopilot is not performing a tack or gybe in a safe or satisfactory manner you may want to adjust the following settings e Heading Hold Tack Angle page 17 e Tack Gybe Delay page 17 e Gybe Inhibitor page 17 e Wind Hold Type page 18 e Wind Limiter page 18 Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold Before you begin a tack or gybe from heading hold you must set the heading hold tack angle page 17 1 Engage heading hold page 3 2 Select Menu gt Tack Gybe 3 Select or to choose a direction The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe and the heading screen shows a Tacking message until the maneuver is complete GHC 10 Owner s Manual Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold 1 Engage wind hold page 13 2 Select Menu gt Tack Gybe 3 Select TACK or GYBE The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe and the wind hold screen shows the compass and wind gauges with yellow highlights that indicate the direction and progress of the tack or gybe TIP You can begin a tack or gybe directly from the heading ho
5. autopilot inoperable The autopilot is configured for your boat during the installation process and the main autopilot configuration settings rarely need to be adjusted If the autopilot is not working correctly contact your installer For advanced autopilot configuration see the installation instructions included with your autopilot Registering Your Product 1 Go to my garmin com 2 Follow the on screen instructions 3 Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contacting Garmin Product Support Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product e Inthe USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 e Inthe UK contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support GHC 10 Owner s Manual Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE GHP 10 10V 12 AND THE GHC 10 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries Garmin grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and or its third party pro
6. select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Orbit gt Engage 2 Select an option e Select to begin a clockwise turn Select to begin a counter clockwise turn The autopilot steers your boat in a continuous circle around the active waypoint and the heading screen shows the direction of orbit Powerboat Autopilot Operation Cloverleaf Pattern The autopilot steers your boat in a continuous cloverleaf pattern over The cloverleaf pattern steers the boat to repeatedly pass over an active waypoint When you begin the cloverleaf pattern the autopilot drives the boat toward the active waypoint and begins the cloverleaf pattern Setting up the Cloverleaf Pattern You can adjust the distance from the waypoint at which the autopilot turns your boat for another pass over the waypoint The default setting turns the boat at a range of 1000 ft 300 m from the active waypoint 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Cloverleaf gt Length 2 Select or to set the length 3 Select Done Following the Cloverleaf Pattern 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Cloverleaf gt Engage 2 Select an option e Select to begin a starboard turn e Select to begin a port turn the active waypoint and the heading screen shows the cloverleaf turn direction and distance Search Pattern The search pattern steers the boat in increasingly larger circles outward from the active waypoint for
7. Garmin Introduction You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel The GHP 10 10V 12 is a tool that will enhance your capability to operate your boat It does not relieve you from the responsibility of safely operating your boat Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat Learn to operate the GHP on calm and hazard free open water Use caution when operating the GHP near hazards in the water such as docks pilings and other boats The GHP autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain a constant heading In addition to the basic heading hold functionality the GHP autopilot system allows manual steering and several modes of automatic steering functions and patterns Operate the GHP autopilot system using the GHC 10 control unit Through the GHC 10 control unit you engage and steer set up and customize the GHP autopilot system To install the GHP autopilot system including the GHC 10 control unit use the provided installation instructions GHC 10 Owner s Manual Introduction Tips and Shortcuts Select the STBY key from any screen to place the autopilot in standby mode and return to the Heading screen Select C to adjust the backlight and color mode Hold C to turn the autopilot on or off NOTE If more than one GHC 10 device is wired to turn on the autopilot yo
8. autopilot has driven the rudder near its limit rudder stop The autopilot cannot drive the rudder further in this direction The autopilot has detected that the user has attempted to initiate a gybe Continues in normal operation Sounds alarm e GHC 10 prompts for user input Selecting Gybe initiates the gybe and selecting Cancel cancels the gybe 20 GHC 10 Owner s Manual Index A Alarms 16 Alerts 16 Appendix 19 Autopilot Steering Cancelling 8 GPS Pattern Steering 8 Pattern Steering 5 Auto Power 16 C Circles 6 Cloverleaf 10 Configuring Remote 17 Connecting Remote 16 D Demo Mode 16 Direction Control 4 Settings 17 Using 4 Display Adjusting 1 Backlight 1 Color Mode 1 GHC 10 Owner s Manual E Economy 18 Error Messages 20 G Garmin Product Support 19 H Heading Hold Powerboat 3 Sailboat 12 See also Wind Hold Heading Screen 2 See also Wind Hold Screen M Man Overboard 7 Messages Error Warning 20 N Network Sharing 1 North Magnetic True setting 16 Variance 16 O Orbit 9 P Power Mode 18 Product Support 19 R Remote 16 Configuring 17 Connecting 16 Route To Powerboat 9 Sailboat 15 S Sails raising and lowering 13 Search 10 Sea State Filtering 17 Settings 16 Remote 16 System 16 User 17 Shadow Drive 17 Sensitivity 17 Support product 19 T Tack Gybe 14 From Heading Hold 14 From Wind Hold 15 Settings 14 Troubleshooting 20 Turning Of
9. over a specified time and angle across your current heading Setting Up the Zigzag Pattern You can modify the amplitude and period of the zigzag pattern The default values are 30 and 1 5 minutes 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Zigzag gt Setup gt Zigzag Amplitude Select or to set the amplitude in increments of 5 Select Done Select Setup gt Zigzag Period Select or to set the period Select Done Dn Fwd GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation Following the Zigzag Pattern 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Zigzag 2 Select Engage The autopilot follows the zigzag pattern and the heading screen shows the amplitude and period of the zigzag pattern Zigzag 30 eT 9 M lt 15 lt 5 Menu di gt 15i TIP To quickly resume a pattern after you make a heading adjustment with the helm or the soft keys page 3 select the center soft key twice Powerboat Autopilot Operation Circles Pattern The circles pattern steers the boat in a continuous circle in a specified direction and at a specified time interval Setting Up the Circles Pattern You can adjust the time the autopilot takes to complete the circle The default value creates a circle that takes 5 minutes to complete 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Circles gt Time 2 Select or to set the time 3 Select Done Fol
10. used for every measurement displayed by the GHC 10 You can select Statute mi ft Metric km m Nautical nm ft or Metric Nautical nm m Helm Displacement unit used for displacement volume of the hydraulic steering pump typically indicated on the helm You can select Cubic Inches cu in or Cubic Centimeters cc e Heading set the reference used in calculating heading information o Magnetic calculates the heading based on magnetic north o True calculates the heading based on true north e Variance set the variance from true north Variance is available only when the Heading is set to True o Auto automatically determines the ideal variance setting o User you define the variance setting Beeper set whether the device makes sounds when you select a key or when an alarm sounds Alarms Only beeps only when an alarm sounds On Keys amp Alarms beeps when you select a key and when an alarm sounds e Auto Power enables the device to turn on automatically when the NMEA 2000 network turns on e Unit Voltage the device displays an alert and sounds an alarm when the battery reaches a specified voltage When you select On you must specify the voltage at which the alarm sounds and the alert displays e Language set the on screen language e Operating Mode set the device to operate normally or in store demonstration mode System Information shows the device ID numbers an
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12. boats only set the fixed angle at which the autopilot performs a tack or gybe maneuver with heading hold engaged Select an angle from 1 to 180 Tack Gybe Delay sailboats only the autopilot delays steering a tack or gybe after you initiate the maneuver using the remote or the device The delay counts down on the heading screen and sounds an alarm when the autopilot begins the tack or gybe Select a delay from 0 to 15 seconds Gybe Inhibitor sailboats only prevents the autopilot from performing a gybe The gybe inhibitor does not prevent you from manually performing a gybe using the helm or step steering 17 Settings Wind Hold Type sailboats only autopilot steers to apparent wind or true wind when wind hold is engaged For both true and apparent wind wind angle is calculated in reference to the bow of the boat and 1s represented in degrees to port or starboard NOTE The option to switch between wind hold types is only available if your boat is equipped with both a wind sensor and a water speed Sensor o Apparent wind speed reflects the flow of air actually experienced while on a boat Apparent is the only available wind hold option if your boat is equipped with a wind sensor and no water speed sensor o True wind data reflects the flow of air experienced with reference to the speed of the boat Select True or Apparent if your boat is equipped with a wind sensor and a water speed sensor Wind Limiter sailboats
13. d software information for the GHC and GHP Factory Defaults select Reset to restore the device to factory defaults GHC 10 Remote Settings Connecting the GHC 10 Remote Before using the GHC 10 remote you must connect the remote to the GHC 10 and configure the settings You can connect one GHC 10 remote optional to a GHC 10 1 From the Heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt Remote 2 Select Search for Remote then hold the left and right double arrow keys on the remote The autopilot to searches for and pairs with the GHC 10 remote GHC 10 Owner s Manual Configuring the GHC 10 Remote 1 From the Heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt Remote 2 Select an option e Button 1 Action set the function performed by the first button on the remote Button 2 Action set the function performed by the second button on the remote e Button 3 Action set the function performed by the third button on the remote Disconnect Remote disconnect the remote from the device GHC 10 User Settings On a GHP 10 autopilot system if you disable the Shadow Drive you must set the autopilot to standby STBY to manually control the helm Use caution when disabling the Shadow Drive On a GHP 10V autopilot system if you disable the Shadow Drive any adjustment to the helm completely disengages the autopilot Although the autopilot is configured for your boat during installation you may find it necessary to a
14. djust it depending on sea conditions Select Menu gt Setup gt User Autopilot Configuration Shadow Drive enables the device to enter standby mode automatically when you manually steer the helm then engages the heading hold again when you hold a steady course for a few seconds NOTE The Shadow Drive is only available on hydraulic steering GHC 10 Owner s Manual Settings systems Shadow Drive Sensitivity Shadow Drive is activated when a certain amount of pressure is placed on the helm Adjust this setting if the Shadow Drive is being falsely tripped or not activating properly If the autopilot disengages while the helm is steady decreasing the sensitivity value can help alleviate unwanted disengaging If the Shadow Drive does not disengage the autopilot correctly when you take the helm increasing the sensitivity value may help NOTE This setting does not apply to a GHP 10V or GHP 12 autopilot system Sea State Filtering adjust the sea state filtering to set the heading responsiveness Set sea state filtering to 0 under normal operating conditions Increase sea state filtering in choppy conditions at low speeds to reduce rudder activity and reduce wear on the autopilot system Direction Control enable the device to set the drive direction to forward or reverse from the heading screen when the autopilot is in standby mode See page 4 for information about using direction control Heading Hold Tack Angle sail
15. e status of the autopilot When the autopilot is not engaged select Wind Hold to activate wind hold The autopilot steers heading screen changes to include new information related to wind hold Sailboat Autopilot Operation 4 Bearing relative to wind angle Wind gauge current wind angle 9 Autopilot status Compass displaying current heading Wind type true or apparent GHC 10 Owner s Manual Engaging Wind Hold From Heading Hold With heading hold engaged select Menu gt Wind Hold The autopilot steers your boat to maintain the same heading relative to the wind direction and the heading screen shows the wind gauge Using Wind Hold to Aid Raising and Lowering Sails 1 Engage wind hold 2 Use the soft keys to adjust the wind hold direction to 0 The autopilot steers your boat directly into the wind which is ideal for raising and lowering sails 13 Sailboat Autopilot Operation Wind Hold Adjustment You can adjust the wind hold angle using the soft keys on the autopilot when wind hold is engaged Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot You can adjust the wind hold angle using step steering on the autopilot Select ESI or EE orl Hold HESS or EEE to adjust the wind hold angle in larger increments The increment size is shown on the soft key and is the same as the step steering increment page 12 to adjust the wind hold angle in increments
16. f the Autopilot 1 Turning On the Autopilot 1 Index U U Turn 7 V Voltage Alarm 16 W Warning Messages 20 Wind Apparent 18 True 18 Wind Hold Type 18 Wind Limiter 18 Wind Hold 13 Adjustment 14 Engaging 13 Screen 13 Wind Hold Screen 13 Z Zigzag 5 21 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products go to the Garmin Web site at www garmin com July 2011 A GARMIN 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 01289 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan
17. ld or wind hold screen Select an option To begin a tack or gybe to port hold the left and center soft keys for one second To begin a tack or gybe to starboard hold the right and center soft keys for one second GHC 10 Owner s Manual Sailboat Autopilot Operation Route To Garmin recommends using route to only under motor power Using route to while under sail can cause an unexpected gybe risking damage to your sailboat Unattended sails and rigging can be damaged or cause injury to any crew or passengers during an unexpected gybe maneuver The autopilot steers the boat according to a route defined on your chartplotter Your GHC 10 must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 compatible chartplotter to use route to Using Route To Before you can begin using route to you must define a route on your chartplotter Refer to the owner s manual included with your chartplotter for information on how to define a route From the heading screen select Menu gt Route To The autopilot steers your boat along the route defined on your chartplotter and the heading screen shows the distance to the next turn and the distance off course 15 Settings Settings You can customize system remote control and user settings System Settings From the heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt System e Units set the units of measure used to represent values displayed on the GHC 10 System Units units
18. lowing the Circles Pattern 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Circles 2 Select Engage 3 Select an option e Select to begin a clockwise turn e Select to begin a counter clockwise turn The autopilot follows the circles pattern and the heading screen shows the time of the circles pattern The autopilot positions the boat so that the circle pattern is centered on the location at which you engage the pattern TIP To quickly resume a pattern after you make a heading adjustment with the helm or the soft keys page 3 select the center soft key twice GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation U Turn Pattern Man Overboard Pattern The u turn pattern turns the boat around 180 and maintains the new The man overboard pattern turns the boat around with the intent of running heading There are no settings to adjust for the u turn pattern alongside the location where the man overboard pattern was initiated There are no settings to adjust for the man overboard pattern Following the U Turn Pattern 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt U Turn Following the Man Overboard Pattern 2 Select Engage 3 Select an option The man overboard pattern is not determined by GPS and is affected by Select to begin a starboard turn wind current and speed Be ready to adjust the throttle and take the helm to avoid harm to a person in the water e Select to begin a port
19. ming a spiral pattern When you begin the search pattern the autopilot drives the boat to the active waypoint and begins the pattern Setting up the Search Pattern You can adjust the distance between each circle in the spiral The default distance between the circles is 50 ft 20 m 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Search gt Spacing 2 Select or to set the spacing 3 Select Done GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation Following the Search Pattern Cancelling a GPS Steering Pattern 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Search gt While following a GPS steering pattern perform one of the following Engage actions 2 Select an option e Physically steer the boat at the helm if your autopilot is equipped e Select to begin a starboard turn with Shadow Drive Select to begin a port turn e Use the soft keys to manually adjust the heading The autopilot follows the search pattern around the active waypoint and Select STBY the heading screen shows the spacing of the search pattern GHC 10 Owner s Manual 11 Sailboat Autopilot Operation Sailboat Autopilot Operation When engaged the autopilot controls only the rudder You and your crew remain responsible 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
20. nds for 5 seconds e Drive unit is disabled e Autopilot transitions to Standby Rudder position data is invalid The autopilot loses valid rudder position feedback data e Alarm sounds for 5 seconds e Drive unit is disabled e Autopilot transitions to Standby Autopilot is not receiving navigation data Autopilot placed in heading hold The autopilot is no longer receiving valid navigation data while performing a Route To This message will also be shown if navigation is stopped on a chartplotter prior to disengaging the autopilot e Alarm sounds for 5 seconds e Autopilot transitions to heading hold Connection with autopilot lost Lost wind data The GHC lost connection with CCU The autopilot is no longer receiving valid wind data N A e Alarm sounds for 5 seconds e Autopilot transitions to heading hold Low GHC supply voltage The supply voltage level is below the value specified in the low voltage alarm menu N A Rudder sensor is not calibrated The drive unit rudder sensor has not been calibrated Calibrate the rudder Alarm sounds for 5 seconds e Drive unit is disabled e Autopilot transitions to Standby Rudder near limit Center the rudder The rudder remains near its limit rudder stop for more than 5 seconds Sounds alarm e Continues in normal operation Rudder near limit flashes on the title bar Warning A gybe has been initiated Would you like to continue The
21. ocation waypoint To use GPS steering you must have a compatible GPS device connected to the autopilot using NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 For more information on connecting a compatible GPS device see the autopilot installation instructions GPS steering patterns are based on a GPS waypoint to which you are actively navigating using your optional GPS device This waypoint is called the active waypoint GHC 10 Owner s Manual Route To The autopilot steers the boat according to a route defined on your chartplotter Your GHC 10 must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 compatible chartplotter to use route to Following the Route To Pattern Before you can begin using route to you must define a route on your chartplotter Refer to the owner s manual included with your chartplotter for information on how to define a route From the heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Route To The autopilot steers your boat according to the route defined on your chartplotter and the heading screen shows the distance to the next turn and distance off course GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation Orbit Pattern The orbit pattern steers the boat in a continuous circle around the active waypoint page 8 The size of the circle is defined by your distance from the active waypoint when you begin the orbit pattern There are no settings to adjust Following the Orbit Pattern 1 From the heading screen
22. on Control From the Heading screen select an option Steering with the Soft Keys With the autopilot engaged you can manually adjust the heading from the heading screen e When traveling forward in standby mode select Direction to engage reverse a a The autopilot engages reverse drive and the message Rev appears NOTE If the autopilot is steering a pattern page 5 manually adjusting the in orange on the heading screen U ener ie ee e When traveling in reverse in standby mode select Direction to Select an option engage forward e Ifyou have step steering enabled select and TEES The autopilot engages forward drive and the message Rev is e Ifyou have rudder steering enabled select and aa removed from the heading screen The autopilot steers the boat and the heading screen shows your actual heading and intended heading 4 GHC 10 Owner s Manual Steering Patterns You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat Do not begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U turns and man overboard retrieval You can use the GHC 10 to begin pattern steering Pattern steering is not based on GPS and it can be used without a GPS device connected to the autopilot Zigzag Pattern The zigzag pattern steers the boat from port to starboard and back
23. only during a gybe the wind limiter slows the rate of turn as the wind direction approaches the stern If the rate of turn is too slow decrease the wind limiter value If the rate of turn is too fast increase the wind limiter value Power Mode You can enable a power mode to help reduce rudder activity ee the Power Mode From the heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt User Autopilot Configuration Select an option Select Power Mode gt Economy to enable economy power mode Select Power Mode gt Normal to return to normal operation Customizing the Power Mode You can adjust the level of rudder activity while in economy power mode k 2 From the heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt User Autopilot Configuration gt Power Saver Select a percentage and select Done A higher percentage setting will reduce rudder activity at the expense of heading performance Therefore the higher you set the percentage the more your course will deviate before the autopilot corrects it TIP In choppy conditions at low speeds increasing the Power Saver percentage will reduce rudder activity and reduce wear on the autopilot system GHC 10 Owner s Manual Appendix Configuring the Autopilot NOTICE Changes made to the configuration of the autopilot directly affect the behavior of the autopilot and should be made by an authorized installer Unnecessary adjustments of the autopilot configuration may render the
24. rol of the new heading and the heading screen displays the message Autopilot Engaged Resuming a Pattern After a Helm Heading Adjustment When the autopilot is steering a pattern you might need to steer the boat manually from the helm to avoid hazards in the water After you have passed all hazards you must manually restart the pattern The dynamic menu option page 3 enables you to quickly resume the pattern Select Menu gt Pattern Name to resume the last used pattern Heading Adjustment with the Autopilot You can steer your boat using the autopilot Step steering turns the boat in increments of 1 when you select the steering soft key and in larger increments when you hold the steering soft key Rudder steering turns the boat in increments of 1 when you select the steering soft key and steers the boat when you hold the steering soft key Changing the Steering Mode 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Steering Mode 2 Select an option Select Steering Mode gt Rudder to enable rudder steering e Select Steering Mode gt Step to enable step steering Powerboat Autopilot Operation Adjusting the Step Steering Increments Direction Control l T the heading screen select Menu gt Steering Mode gt Step Turn When your boat is properly equipped you can control the drive direction of ize the boat forward or reverse using the autopilot 2 Select or to set the step turn size 3 Select DPone Using Directi
25. turn p The autopilot follows the u turn pattern and the heading screen shows the direction of the turn The boat must be below planing speed when using this pattern From the Heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Man Overboard 2 Select Engage 3 Select an option e Select to begin a starboard turn Select to begin a port turn When the u turn is completed the autopilot maintains the new heading TIP To quickly resume a pattern after you make a heading adjustment with the helm or the soft keys page 3 select the center soft key twice N GHC 10 Owner s Manual Powerboat Autopilot Operation The autopilot follows the man overboard pattern and the heading screen shows the direction of the turn TIP To quickly resume a pattern after you make a heading adjustment with the helm or the soft keys page 3 select the center soft key twice Cancelling a Steering Pattern While following a steering pattern perform one of the following actions e Physically steer the boat at the helm if your autopilot is equipped with Shadow Drive e Use the soft keys to manually adjust the heading e Select STBY GPS Steering Patterns You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat Do not begin a GPS pattern 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 in preset patterns based on a GPS l
26. u must turn off all of the wired GHC 10 devices to turn off the autopilot e Select or to highlight an option on a menu Manual Conventions In this manual the GHP autopilot system is referred to as the autopilot and the GHC 10 control unit is referred to as the device When you are instructed to select an item on the device press a soft key along the bottom of the screen Arrows gt in the text indicate that you should select each item in order For example if you see select Menu gt Setup you should select Menu and then select Setup Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts cccce i Manual Conventions 008 i Getting Started 0 1 Front Panel cccccsecsseeseeees 1 Turning On the Autopilot 1 Turning Off the Autopilot 1 Adjusting the Display 1 Adjusting the Color Mode 1 Adjusting the Backlight 1 Turning On Network Sharing 1 About the Heading Screen 2 Table of Contents Powerboat Autopilot Operation ccccsscseeseee 3 Powerboat TipS c ccsceeeees 3 Dynamic Menu Option 3 Heading Hold ccceeeeeeees 3 Heading Adjustment 0 3 Heading Adjustment with the FIG I Mssesissaseeesxasensssenensueveeiees 3 Heading Adjustment with the PUTO DN OL sssrisceriaseeisisusnsss 3 Direction Control cccceces 4 Using Direction Control
27. viders You acknowledge that the Software 1s the property of Garmin and or its third party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software for which source code is not provided are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and or its third party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and or its third party providers You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity go to www garmin com compliance The GHP 10 12 and the GHC 10 are NMEA 2000 certified 19 Appendix Error and Warning Messages Error Message Cause Autopilot Action No rudder position feedback sensor detected The autopilot can t detect a rudder feedback device or valid rudder position e Alarm sou
28. while tacking and gybing Heading Hold You can engage the autopilot heading hold function to maintain your current heading without steering the helm page 2 Engaging Heading Hold From the heading screen select Engage The autopilot steers your boat to maintain the current heading Heading Adjustment You can adjust the heading using the soft keys on the autopilot when the autopilot is engaged You must set the autopilot to standby to adjust the heading using the helm Adjusting the Heading with the Autopilot You can adjust the heading using step steering on the autopilot NOTE If the autopilot 1s steering a route page 15 manually adjusting the heading cancels the route Select an option 2 to steer the boat in increments of 1 Hold ESE ai to steer the boat in larger increments The increment size is shown on the soft key The autopilot steers your boat and the heading screen shows your actual heading and intended heading Adjusting the Step Steering Increments 1 From the heading screen select Menu gt Step Turn Size 2 Select or to set the step turn size 3 Select Done GHC 10 Owner s Manual Wind Hold You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative to the current wind angle Your device must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 compatible wind sensor to perform a wind hold or a wind based tack or gybe Wind Hold Screen The heading screen displays th
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