GHC 10 owner’s manual
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Introduction Introduction ‹ Warnings 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Powerboat Autopilot Sailboat Autopilot Operation. Appendix............................ 19 Configuring the Autopilot........... 19 Operation.............................. 3 12 Introduction........................... i Powerboat Tips........................... 3 Heading Hold............................ 12 Software License Agreement... 19 Tips and Shortcuts........................i Manual Conventions.....................i Dynamic Menu Option................
Getting Started Getting Started Front Panel Turning On the Autopilot Select . Turning Off the Autopilot 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 ➊ Item ➀ ➁ ➂ ➋ Description Standby Soft keys Power key ➌ Adjusting the Color Mode 1. From any screen, select . 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Select Select to switch between night or day color modes.
Getting Started About the Heading Screen The heading screen displays the status of the autopilot and the heading. You can use the soft keys to engage the autopilot and manually adjust the heading from the heading screen. When you turn on the autopilot, the system starts in standby mode, and displays the heading screen on the GHC 10. When you select Engage to activate the autopilot heading hold, the autopilot takes control of the helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation 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: Heading Adjustment with the Helm You can steer the boat manually from the helm while the autopilot is 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.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation Adjusting the Step Steering Increments 1. From the heading screen, select Menu > Steering Mode > Step Turn Size. 2. Select or to set the step turn size. 3. Select Done. Steering with the Soft Keys With the autopilot engaged, you can manually adjust the heading from the heading screen. Note: If the autopilot is steering a pattern (page 5), manually adjusting the heading cancels the pattern. Select an option: • If you have step steering enabled, select and .
Powerboat Autopilot Operation Steering Patterns ‹ Caution 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. Following the Zigzag Pattern 1. From the heading screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering > Zigzag. 2.
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. The autopilot follows the circles pattern, and the heading screen shows the time of the circles pattern ➀. 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.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation U-Turn Pattern The u-turn pattern turns the boat around 180° and maintains the new heading. There are no settings to adjust for the u-turn pattern. Following the U-Turn Pattern 1. From the heading screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering > U-Turn. 2. Select Engage. 3. Select an option: • Select to begin a starboard turn. • Select to begin a port turn. The autopilot follows the u-turn pattern, and the heading screen shows the direction of the turn ➀.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation The autopilot follows the man overboard pattern, and the heading screen shows the direction of the turn ➀. ➀ 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. GPS Steering Patterns ‹ caution 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.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation 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 > GPS Steering > Route To.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation Cloverleaf Pattern 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. The autopilot steers your boat in a continuous cloverleaf pattern over the active waypoint, and the heading screen shows the cloverleaf turn direction and distance ➀.
Powerboat Autopilot Operation Following the Search Pattern 1. From the heading screen, select Menu > GPS Steering > Search > Engage. 2. Select an option: • Select to begin a starboard turn. • Select to begin a port turn. The autopilot follows the search pattern around the active waypoint, and the heading screen shows the spacing of the search pattern ➀.
Sailboat Autopilot Operation Sailboat Autopilot Operation ‹ caution 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 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).
Sailboat Autopilot Operation 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 the 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 Wind Hold Adjustment You can adjust the wind hold angle using the soft keys on the autopilot when wind hold is engaged. Tack and Gybe Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot Tack and Gybe Settings Settings that define how the autopilot performs a tack or gybe are set up during the installation.
Sailboat Autopilot Operation Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold 1. Engage wind hold (page 13). 2. Select Menu > 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. Route To ‹ caution Garmin recommends using route to only under motor power.
Settings Settings You can customize system, remote control, and user settings. System Settings From the heading screen, select Menu > Setup > System. • Units—set the units of measure used to represent values displayed on the GHC 10. ◦◦ System Units—units 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).
Settings Configuring the GHC 10 Remote 1. From the Heading screen, select Menu > Setup > Remote. 2. Select an option: • 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. • Button 3 Action—set the function performed by the third button on the remote. • Disconnect Remote—disconnect the remote from the device.
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 is 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. ◦◦ Apparent wind speed reflects the flow of air actually experienced while on a boat.
Appendix 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 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.
Appendix Error and Warning Messages Error Message No rudder position feedback sensor detected Cause The autopilot can't detect a rudder feedback device or valid rudder position. Rudder position data is invalid. The autopilot loses valid rudder position feedback data. Autopilot is not receiving navigation data. Autopilot placed in heading hold.
Index 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.
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