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At the Course Computer, locate the free ends of the cables from the distribution panel

and SportDrive. Ensuring all power is switched off, refer to the illustration above and

connect each cable to the correct Course Computer terminals as follows:

1. Strip 8-10 mm (3/4 inch) of insulation from the end of each wire.

2. Use a small screwdriver to loosen the relevant screws on the terminal block.

3. Insert the stripped wires into the appropriate terminals then tighten the terminal

block screws.

2.6 Fluxgate Compass

Note:

If you intend using a separate NMEA compass, do not connect the Fluxgate Compass

supplied with your SPX-5 Sport system. Instead, connect the NMEA compass to the NMEA in-

put on the SPX-5 Sport system.

Use these instructions to install the Fluxgate Compass. After fitting the Fluxgate

Compass, ensure you affix the compass safe area label adjacent to the Fluxgate

Compass.

The compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables the compass to

provide accurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35°.

Note:

When shaken, the Fluxgate Compass makes a rattling sound. This is entirely normal and

is not a cause for concern.

Compass mounting

Location

To achieve the best performance, mount your compass:

• With the Raymarine logo facing the bow.

• As close as possible to the boat’s pitch and roll center.

• At least 2ft 6 in (0.8 m) away from your boat’s steering compass to avoid deviation

of both compasses.

• As far away as possible from other cables and large iron masses, such as the

engine or other magnetic devices.

Note:

To check if the intended mounting location is free from magnetic influence, tape a hand-

held compass to the chosen location, then turn the boat through 360°. The readings on the hand-

held compass and your boat’s main steering compass (if accurately aligned) should not differ by

more than10° at any heading.

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