Garmin 906-2500-01 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Chapter I User Guide
Introduction to operation and adjustments................................................................. 4
System functions and features ................................................................................... 4
Operating the system.................................................................................................. 5
Power On/Off (Deckmount Switch)........................................................................... 6
Illuminate keypad of the remote (Backlight).................
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Engaging the autopilot in heading hold...................................................................... 6
Change heading with rudder function..........................................................
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Making a turn while in Autopilot.................................................................
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Shadow Drive............................................................................................................. 8
Warning Horn............................................................................................................. 8
Go to stored heading...............................................................................
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Reverse....................................................................................................................... 8
Selecting patterns..............................................................
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Change heading using Man Overboard.................................................................... 10
Change heading using Zigzags....................................
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Change heading using Step Turns............................
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Change heading with circles..................................................
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Change heading with U-Turns.............................
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GPS Steering patterns..................................
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Course over ground.................................................................................................. 16
Steer to waypoints.................................................................................................... 16
Orbit a waypoint....................................................................................................... 16
Cloverleaf pattern..................................................................................................... 17
Search pattern........................................................................................................... 18
How to change settings using the table of setup codes........
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Table of setup codes and the values of the parameters......
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Chapter II Autopilot Setup
Dockside setup and sea trial setup of autopilot...
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Compass calibration............
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Autotune............................
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Set North..........................................
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Trouble shooting guide............................................................................................. 30
Electrical layout........................................................................................................ 31
NMEA 0183 connections.......................................
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Non-compliant NMEA 0183 devices........
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Warranty Statement .................................................
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