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    MG2000 ™ Speedometer IS0209 rev . B ecr#5668 08/2005 Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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    Index Description Figure 1 - Default Screens page 1 Description page 1 Normal Mode page 2 Contrast and Lighting page 2 Displayed Functions page 2 LCD Display Screens page 3 Screen 1 page 3 Screen 2 page 3 Screen 3 page 3 Screen 4 page 4 LCD Display page 4 Figure 2 - Screen Sequence page 4 Figure 3 - Modes page 5 Fuel Functions page 6 COG (Course Ov[...]

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    Pag e 1 MG2000 Speedometer Manual The MG2000 ™ Speedometer combines the features of a speedometer and several digital instruments into one unit: • The MG2000 ™ Speedometer is analog in appearance but is driven by a stepper motor for digital accuracy . • The high resolution LCD screen displays information for many other functions and the var[...]

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    Pag e 2 turned on, the unit enters a “Self T est” mode. The screen will display “The Self T est Mode Is In Operation” for 10 seconds. The warning lights and back lights will flash. When this is complete, the user selected “Default” screen will appear . Note: The information below applies to the MG2000 ™ Speedometer as if received wit[...]

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    Pag e 3 Displayed Functions MG2000 ™ Speedometer The MG2000 ™ Speedometer is a digital instrument with the appearance of an analog instrument. The MG2000 ™ Speedometer receives it’s input from a paddle wheel speed sensor OR a pitot pressure input. The “Edit” mode allows selection of the paddle wheel or pitot inputs, calibration of the s[...]

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    Pag e 4 Heading Displays the GPS heading received from the GPS NMEA0183 signal (if installed and connected). The display will be in “TRUE” or “MAG” heading based on the “SET GPS COG DISPLA Y” setting selected in the edit mode. Note: If magnetic bearing is not available from the GPS unit, the operator will be unable to select “MAG” i[...]

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    Pag e 5 Normal Mode Increase/decrease contrast Use to move between screens. (See Figure 2) Edit Mode T o change Edit F u nction Use to move between Edit Functions. 4 sec. Auto Return 40 sec. Auto Return and or or or or 2 sec. Use to change settings. Select Mode 1. Select Default Screen 2. Reset Trip Log 3. Organize User Screens 4. Speedometer Calib[...]

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    Pag e 6 Fuel Functions Fuel Level Sender This display is the equivalent of a standard fuel gauge and should be used as the reference for the fuel remaining. Each filled block represents 1/8 of a tank and when the fuel tank is empty only empty blocks will be displayed. For best accuracy , the fuel level sender should be calibrated as described in t[...]

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    Pag e 7 COG (Course Over Ground) If deviation information is not available from the connected GPS, the COG display will default to the display shown at left. This is the normal display with COG indicated as it would be displayed on a compass. If desired, T rue North data can be displayed by selecting it in the “set GPS COG display” in the edit [...]

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    Pag e 8 Edit Mode The “Edit” mode is used to adjust or set the values of functions and options in the MG2000 Speedometer . The procedure below specifies the steps to be taken in the “Edit” mode to adjust / set each option. T o enter “Edit” mode, press “Mode” and “Up” button while in “Normal” mode T o return to “Normal” [...]

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    Pag e 9 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” for 2 seconds to reset “T rip Log” to zero (0). Automatically resets trip log to zero and returns to “Edit mode.” Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mode” to return to “Normal” mode. Organize User Screens 1 Organize User Screens 2 3 Press and hold the “Up?[...]

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    Pag e 10 Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mode” to return to “Normal” mode. Speedometer Calibration 1 Speedometer Calibration 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” for 2 seconds to select “Speedometer Calibration.” Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mode” to return to “N[...]

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    Pag e 1 1 Adjust Clock Offset 1 Set Clock Offset 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” for 2 seconds to select “Clock Offset.” Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mode” to return to “Normal” mode. OR Press “Up” or “Down” while observing clock. When the clock display matches local time , press and[...]

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    Pag e 12 Select “Self T est” 1 Select Self T est 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” for 2 seconds to select “Self T est.” Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function. This screen will display for 10 seconds. The backlights will flash three times 1 The Self T est Mode Is in Operation 2 3 4 5 6 When “Self T est” i[...]

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    A vailable Functions for Display in MG2000 Speedometer Screens The functions listed below can be displayed in the user configured screens. All of the functions may not be available in your installation. If a function is selected for display and that function does not appear on the screen, the function does not exist in this installation. A functio[...]

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    Copyright 2005 by the Thomas G. Faria Corporation, Uncasville CT No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the company . Faria® is the trademark of the Thomas G. Faria Corporation[...]