B&G HS2000 - Manual (Page 29)

HS 2000 User Manual
Part 2 - Operating Information
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2.10.2 Bearing to Waypoint
Menu Heading:
WAYPOINT
Function Text: BTW RMB or BTW GC
Update Rate: Provided by position fixer
Units: Degrees magnetic, degrees true
Notes
1. Requires interfaced position fixing system.
2. Rhumb, Great Circle, Magnetic or True.
Once the position fixer is connected and sending information, it
automatically appears in the menu and becomes available for
display.
2.10.3 Bearing Waypoint to Waypoint
Menu Heading:
WAYPOINT
Function Text: BRG W-W
Update Rate: Provided by position fixer
Units: Degrees magnetic, degrees true
Note
Requires interfaced position fixing system.
This is the bearing from a waypoint to the next waypoint in the
position fixer’s route.
2.10.4 Boat Speed
Menu Heading:
SPEED
Function Text: BOAT SPD
Update Rate: Four times per second
Units: Knots
Notes
1. Variable damping 0-99 seconds.
2. Acceleration, deceleration indicator.
3. Audible, high/low alarm available.
Boat Speed is the most fundamental piece of information on the HS
2000 System. It is used in many of the calculations of higher
functions.
The accurate calibration of the Paddle-Wheel or XTL Unit is
essential. The HS 2000 System has a simple procedure for
calibrating the underwater units which is described in Part 4 -
Calibration.
Boat Speed is shown on the display with a small bar to the left of the
digits which indicates the increase or decrease of speed. The
amount of damping that is applied can be adjusted. This can be