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5. Press the [AUTO] and [+] keys together

more than two seconds.

AUTO

TRUE

CALIB

STATUS

PG-1000

INTEGRATED HEADING SENSOR

AUTO

TRUE

CALIBRATION

Figure 5 Key and LEDs

After the TRUE, CALIB and STATUS
LEDs light and AUTO LED blinks, rotate
the equipment 360º slowly, keeping it
uplight. If three LEDs are lighting, the
mounting location is suitable.

;

;

AUTO

TRUE

CALIB

STATUS

: On

: Blinking

;

;

Figure 6

If one or more LED is off, the mounting
location is not suitable. Try to change the
location, and do step 5 again.

6. Press the [AUTO] and [TRUE] keys to-

gether to return to the normal mode. The
STATUS LED blinks while the sensor is be-
ing calibrated and lights steady when the
calibration is completed. Do not operate the
sensor while the LED is blinking; calibra-
tion will be incomplete.

1.3

Mounting

1. Fix the sensor by using screws and washers

(supplied). The size of the fixing hole is ø
4.5 mm.

Ship's bow

Material: Brass

Bow mark

fixing hole

;;;

;;;

141

152

5.5

65

130

;

;;

o All dimensions in mm.
o For added support, use nuts, bolts and

washers.

o Secure sufficient clearance around the

sensor for maintenance and checking.

This line should be at right
angles to the fore and aft line.

Figure 7 Mounting the PG-1000

Note: Do not overtighten the screws or bolts;
the sensor may crack.