Garmin Ghc 10 User's Manual
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1. Part Number 190 01082 01 Rev A2. Customizing the GHC 10 You can customize the display settings the manual steering method and other system settings Changing the Display Settings To customize the display settings press and quickly release the Power button Color Mode select Day or Night colors Backlight set the backlight level by using the soft keys to adjust the slider Network Sharing choose to share color mode and backlight settings with other GHC 10 and GMI 10 devices across the NMEA 2000 network Changing the Manual Steering Mode You can manually steer the autopilot in two ways by rudder or by step The rudder steering mode default turns the GHC 10 Quick Start Manual boat in increments of 1 when you press and release the steering soft key and steers the boat when you hold down the steering soft key The step steering mode turns the boat in increments of 1 when you press and release the steering soft key and in specified increments when you hold down the steering soft key 4 Menu Rudder Steering Mode em Sei Menu AS 15 gt Step Steering Mode To change the manual steering mode 1 From the Heading screen select Menu gt Steering Mode 2 Select Steering Mode to alternate between Rudder and Step steering modes To adjust the Step steering increments 1 From the Heading screen select Menu gt Steering Mode 2 Select Step Turn Size 11 Changing the GHC 10 System Options
3. GPS pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles Orbit The Orbit GPS pattern steers C the boat in a continuous circle around the active waypoint The size of the circle is defined by your distance from the active waypoint when you begin the Orbit GPS pattern There are no settings to adjust Cloverleaf 300 The Cloverleaf GPS 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 then begins the Cloverleaf GPS pattern when appropriate The default settings create a cloverleaf pattern that turns the boat at a range of 300 m from the active waypoint 10 Search 20 The Search GPS pattern steers the boat in increasingly larger circles a spiral pattern outward from the active waypoint When you begin the Search GPS pattern the autopilot drives the boat to the active waypoint and then begins the pattern The default setting spaces the circles 20 m apart Route To The autopilot steers the boat according to a route defined on your Garmin chartplotter or other compatible GPS device To follow a GPS route 1 On your chartplotter or GPS device create a route and begin navigating the route according to the directions provided with the chartplotter or the GPS device 2 On the GHC 10 from the Heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering gt Route To GHC 10 Quick Start Manual
4. changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GHP GHC GMI Shadow Drive and myGarmin are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information March 2009 Part Number 190 01082 01 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Introduction The GHP 10 10V autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain a constant heading In addition to the basic heading hold functionality the GHP 10 10V autopilot system allows manual steering and several modes of automatic steering functions and patterns Operate the GHP 10 10V autopilot system using the GHC 10 control unit Through the GHC 10 control unit you engage and steer set up and customize the GHP 10 10V autopilot system To install the GHP 10 10V autopilot system including the GHC 10 control unit use the provided installation instructions The GHP 10 10V andthe py GHC 10 are NMEA 2000 certified GHC 10 Quick
5. GHC 10 quick start manual i Autopilot Engaged GARMIN 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Taiwan Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto 1s strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
6. Start Manual Warnings e You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel The GHP 10 10V 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 10 10V on calm and hazard free open water Use caution when operating the GHP 10 10V at high speeds near hazards in the water such as docks pilings and other boats Manual Conventions In this manual the GHP 10 10V autopilot system is referred to as the autopilot and the GHC 10 control unit 1s referred to as the GHC 10 When you are instructed to select an item on the GHC 10 use the soft keys along the bottom of the screen to select each item Small arrows gt in the text indicate that you should select each item in order For example if you see select Menu gt Setup press the soft key under Menu then press the soft key under Setup Heading Screen the main screen of the GHC 10 The Heading screen displays the status of the autopilot and shows your heading Menu Screens screens used to initiate and adjust the steering pattern options and to customize the GHC 10 Tips and Shortcuts e Press STBY from any screen to place the autopilot in standby mode and return to the Heading sc
7. To change system options on the GHC 10 from the Heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt System Units set the units of measure used to represent different values displayed on the GHC 10 e System Units select Statute mi ft Metric km m or Nautical nm ft to define the units of measure e Helm Displacement select Cubic Inches cu in or Cubic Centimeters ce Heading set the reference used in calculating heading information e Magnetic sets magnetic north as the heading reference e True sets true north as the heading reference 12 Variance only available when the heading is set to True You can adjust the variance from true north e Auto automatically sets true north as the heading reference e Change Variance manually adjust the heading reference Beeper set when the GHC 10 makes audible sounds Auto Power select if the unit powers on with the NMEA 2000 network Language select the on screen language System Information view unit software information Factory Defaults teset the unit to factory defaults NOTE If the GHC 10 is in demo mode this setting appears as End Demo Select End Demo to access the Factory Defaults setting GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Configuring a GHC 10 Remote Control To configure an optional remote control on the GHC 10 from the Heading screen select Menu gt Setup gt Remote You can connect one optional GHC 10 remote cont
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9. d be made by an authorized installer Unnecessary adjustments of the autopilot configuration may render the autopilot inoperable GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your autopilot In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 In the 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 information or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 Software License Agreement BY USING THE GHP 10 10V 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 grants 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 You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright tre
10. e 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 If you manually maintain a specific heading for a few seconds the autopilot resumes control of the new heading and the message Autopilot Engaged is displayed at the top of the screen GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Soft key functions Heading Screen with Autopilot Engaged Notes e When the autopilot is steering a pattern page 7 the shape and range of the pattern is shown on the right side of the Heading screen e Some soft keys may appear differently if you have step turning enabled For more information on step turning see page 11 To place the autopilot in standby mode Press the STBY standby button on the GHC 10 Manually Adjusting the Heading When the autopilot is engaged use the left GSES and right EE soft keys to manually adjust the heading When you manually adjust the heading the heading dial on the Heading screen displays your actual heading while the autopilot steers the boat to the intended heading The intended heading 1s indicated by a yellow marker on the heading dial and is displayed numerically in the center of the Heading screen Intended heading Heading dial Actual heading Manually Adjusting the Heading NOTE If the autopilot is steering a pattern page 7 manually adjusting the headin
11. g cancels the pattern Opening the Menu From the Heading screen the center soft key opens the menu where you can start pattern steering customize the GHC 10 and configure the autopilot When you select Menu from the Heading screen the first option listed depends on the current state of the autopilot e Ifyou have the helm or if the autopilot is maintaining the heading the first menu option becomes a shortcut to re engage the most recently used pattern e Ifthe autopilot is steering a pattern the first menu option becomes a shortcut to adjust the settings for the current pattern GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Using Pattern Steering The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing and can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U turns and man overboard retrieval Use the GHC 10 to begin pattern steering Pattern Pattern name details Heading Screen When Using Pattern Steering Pattern steering is not based on GPS and can be used without a GPS unit connected to the autopilot To cancel the pattern you can physically steer the boat use the soft keys to manually adjust the heading or press the STBY button GHC 10 Quick Start Manual 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 To begin pattern steering 1 From the Heading screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering and cho
12. ilot can steer the boat along a route defined by your GPS device or in preset patterns based on a GPS location waypoint To use GPS steering you must have an optional GPS device connected to the autopilot For more information on connecting an optional GPS device see the GHP 10 10V Installation Instructions The GPS steering patterns are based on a GPS waypoint to which you are actively navigating using your optional GPS unit This waypoint is called the active waypoint For example when you begin a Search GPS pattern the autopilot first drives your boat to the active waypoint and then circles the active waypoint in a spiral pattern To cancel a GPS steering pattern you can physically steer the boat use the soft keys to manually adjust the heading or press the STBY button GHC 10 Quick Start Manual To begin a GPS pattern 1 Begin navigating to a waypoint on your GPS device 2 From the Heading screen select Menu gt GPS Steering and choose a GPS pattern 3 Select Engage to begin the GPS pattern with the default settings OR Select Setup to adjust the settings for the GPS pattern if available 4 Choose the direction of the pattern if prompted NOTE If the pattern has only one setting the setting name appears instead of Setup If no settings are available for the pattern Setup will not be available CAUTION You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat Do not begin a GPS route or a
13. l the helm Use caution when disabling the Shadow Drive On a GHP 10V autopilot system if you disable the Shadow Drive any 14 adjustment to the helm completely disengages the autopilot Shadow Drive Sensitivity on a GHP 10 autopilot system adjust this setting if the Shadow Drive is being tripped falsely or not activating properly If the autopilot disengages while the helm is steady decreasing this value may help If the Shadow Drive does not disengage the autopilot correctly when you take the helm increasing this value may help This setting does not apply to a GHP 10V autopilot system Sea State Filtering adjust this setting to slow the heading response down and reduce rudder activity Leave this setting at 0 under normal operating conditions and increase it when operating the autopilot in choppy seas at low speeds Increasing the Sea State Filtering setting in choppy conditions will save wear on your autopilot system GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Appendix Configuring the Autopilot The autopilot is configured for your boat during the installation process and the main autopilot configuration settings should rarely need to be adjusted If the autopilot is not working correctly contact your installer For advanced autopilot configuration see the GHP 10 10V Installation Instructions CAUTION Changes made to the configuration of the autopilot directly affect the behavior of the autopilot and shoul
14. ose a pattern 2 Select Engage to begin the pattern with the default values OR Select Setup to adjust the values of the pattern 3 Choose the direction of the pattern if prompted NOTE If the pattern has only one setting the setting name appears instead of Setup If no settings are available for the pattern Setup will not be available Zigzag 30 The Zigzag pattern steers the 75 min gt gt boat from port to starboard and back over a specified time and angle across your current heading The default values are 1 5 minutes and 30 Circles The circle pattern steers the boat in a constant circle in a specified direction and at a specified time interval The default value create a circle that takes 5 minutes to complete The autopilot positions the boat so that the circle pattern is centered on the point at which you engage the pattern U Turn The U turn pattern turns the 0 boat around 180 and maintains the new heading Man Overboard The Man Overboard pattern turns the boat around with the intent of running alongside the point where the Man Overboard pattern was initiated The boat must be below planing speed when using this pattern CAUTION The Man Overboard pattern 1s not determined by GPS and is affected by wind current and speed Be ready to adjust the throttle and take the helm to avoid harm to a person in the water GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Using GPS Steering The autop
15. reen Press and quickly release the C Power button to adjust the display settings on the GHC 10 Backlight and Color mode Press and hold the gt Power button to turn the autopilot on or off Quick Links Basic Operation page 4 Manually adjusting the heading page 6 Using pattern steering page 7 Using GPS steering page 9 Customizing the GHC 10 page 11 GHC 10 Quick Start Manual GHC 10 Overview Use the buttons on the GHC 10 to control the autopilot Standby Power Soft keys Power press and hold to power the autopilot on and off Press and quickly release to adjust the display settings page 11 GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Soft Keys used to steer the autopilot navigate the menus and select items on the GHC 10 e Press a soft key to perform the action indicated directly above it e Typically you use the left soft key to engage the autopilot or move back one screen use the right soft key to navigate through menu screens and use the center soft key to select highlighted items and open the menu STBY Standby used to place the autopilot in standby mode Press STBY to stop the autopilot from any menu screen at any time 7 CAUTION Be ready to regain manual control of the boat when you place the autopilot in standby mode Using the GHC 10 Use the GHC 10 to engage and manually steer the autopilot In addition to steering the autopilot use the GHC 10 to begin automatic
16. rol to a GHC 10 Search for Remote allow the GHC 10 to search for an optional GHC 10 remote control Disconnect Remote only available when a remote control is connected disconnect a connected remote control Button 1 3 Action define the functions of the three dynamic buttons on a connected remote control Choose from the options listed in the Remote Button Action Table GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Cloverleaf Page 10 Page 10 Transmission Page 4 Direction Remote Button Action Table Notes e lf you assign Transmission Direction to a button on the remote control the autopilot must be in standby mode to change the direction forward or reverse e lf you assign a pattern to a button on the remote control remember that 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 13 Configuring the GHC 10 User Settings Though the autopilot is configured for your boat during installation you may find it necessary to adjust it slightly depending on sea conditions You may also disable the Shadow Drive if you prefer To access the user autopilot configuration select Menu gt Setup gt User Autopilot Configuration Shadow Drive disable or re enable the Shadow Drive CAUTION On a GHP 10 autopilot system if you disable the Shadow Drive you will need to place the autopilot on standby STBY to manually contro
17. steering functions and to customize the autopilot Basic Operation The Heading screen displays the status of the autopilot and the heading Use the soft keys to engage the autopilot and manually adjust the heading from the Heading screen Understanding the Heading Screen with the Autopilot in Standby Mode When you power the autopilot on the system starts in standby mode with the Heading screen displayed on the GHC 10 When in standby mode the autopilot does not steer the boat you are responsible for the helm When in standby mode the top of the Heading 4 screen displays You Have The Helm in yellow and your heading is shown in the center When in standby mode you can engage the autopilot adjust the settings from the menu or specify the transmission direction of your boat forward or reverse by using the soft keys Heading Screen with Autopilot in Standby Mode To engage the autopilot Press the soft key labeled Engage GHC 10 Quick Start Manual Understanding the Heading Screen with the Autopilot Engaged When you engage the autopilot the autopilot takes control of the helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading The top of the Heading screen displays Autopilot Engaged in green and your heading 1s shown in the center You can use the soft keys to adjust the autopilot heading manually or to adjust the settings from the menu You can steer the boat manually from the helm while th
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